Caster of "Red" ("赤"のキャスター, "Aka" no Kyasutā?) is the Caster-class Servant of Shirou Kotomine of the Red Faction in the Great Holy Grail War of Fate/Apocrypha. Originally summoned by one of the five puppet Masters of the Red Faction, he later becomes one of the Servants of Shirou.
Profile
Identity
Caster's identity is Shakespeare, the Playwright (劇作家 シェイクスピア, Gekisakka Sheikusupia?) (1564-1616), a poet and playwright from the Elizabethan England. The only playwrite whose fame has reached aroun the world, he is representative of authors of the western world. Still having a large influence over modern literature, it can be said that those with no knowledge of his works are to be disparaged as ignorant. It is also said that those looking to trace the source of any piece of modern literature will always find a Shakespearean creation. Having written too many masterpieces to list, his his four greatest tragedies rising above all others are "Othello", "Macbeth", "Hamlet" and "King Lear".
His father was an affluent man in Stratford, but it is uncertain if Shakespeare received a higher education. There are many mysteries in his career, such as an undocumented gap of seven years. In his early days as a playwright, his productions revolved around comedy, then historical drama, before he changed his style for magnificent tragedy. At the same time, he also played as an actor in the underground, and he was the target of slander and derision from influential people.[1]
Personality
Caster is a legendary playwright of England, gentlemanly and soft-spoken. Placing the importance of the Story above all else, he will lie and cheat and by any means conduct himself that he might witness the unfolding of a grand tale, beautiful beyond compare. Consequently, he tends to distance himself from mentality of the "participant," taking instead the perspective of an abstract, "Authorial" third person. His regard for others differs by individual, dependent on their qualification as a special existence, or "protagonist." He interacts with "normal humans" only in a shallow, dismissive manner, and expresses an extreme interest in "protagonists." In slight narcissism, he frequently drops such self-authored quotes as, "Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill." He's taken a liking to certain terminology from modern fiction, such as "Death-Flagging." [1]
Caster clearly has a love for his own written works, and likes to be up to date on their status in the modern era, so much that he went to a local bookstore to simply buy a modern printed copy of his stories. It seems Caster has also takes great concerns over the popularity of his legacy, so much that he became depressed when Shirou Kotomine, a person who had lived in the modern era, had never read any of his works.
As the world is the greatest story ever told to him, or so it ought to be in his eyes, he will willingly employ deception, provocation, or anything else for the sake of sinning the story. He greatly loves those who are out of the ordinary from the bottom of his heart, perusing they tales they spin. With greatly exaggerated outbursts of emotion, he acts as he wishes, gracefully admitting that it is suitable to call him a trickster.
Appearance
Caster is described as being foppishly dressed in refined, Medieval-esque clothing.
Development
He was designed by Shoji Gatoh and illustrated by Chinatsu Kurahana for the original canceled online game project.[1]
Role
Fate/Apocrypha
Unlike the other Red Faction Servants who do not know the extent of Shirou what Shirou has done with the other Masters, he has taken to calling Shirou Kotomine his Master along with Assassin of Red. Normally dealing with Berserker of Red's rampages in searching for an oppressor to fight, he has annoyed Assassin quite a bit with his actions. After the meeting with Kairi Sisigou and Saber of Red, he makes an exaggerated entrance, quoting "A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!" from Richard IIIWP. Keeping up the tone, he acts shocked when Shirou is unable to identify it, that someone from the current age would be unfamiliar with one of his greatest works. Having visited a bookshop searching for his own works, he hands Shirou "The Works of William Shakespeare."
Assassin too is ignorant of the quote, having only gained enough knowledge from the Grail to identify him as "a famous writer of history." Although he continues with his exaggerated manner citing that every line she speaks is a "refusal of my very individuality", Assassin's blunt question of his reason for being there stops his grievings. Telling of Berserker beginning to march on the Black Faction, Shirou plans to take action, while Caster only displays jovialness at the situation. This causes Shirou to realize that Caster is the one who spurred Berserker into action, but he only happily replies to Assassin's anger. He feels that Berserker is pitiful in his search for an adversary, so there would be no way for him to have stood by while he was in anguish. As he seems disheartened when Shirou asks him to stay out of trouble, Shirou tells him that the greatest of Holy Grail Wars will satisfy his love of stories.
Abilities
Skills
Enchant (エンチャント, Enchanto?): A
The appendage of improved attributes and functionality to others their precious articles. Typically used to reinforce the battle capabilities of the Servant's Master, such that the Servant may act as an impartial observer and carefully document the Master's psychological state.[1]
Self-Preservation (自己保存, Jiko Hozon?): B
Though he possesses no combat capabilities, so long as he preserves his Master's safety to the lowest possible degree, he maintains the skill to escape from nearly all harm—meaning that he never engages any opponents himself. The Servant favors a "high risk, high return" tactic, where "returns" is related to the fruits of his observation.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9
[] Fate/complete material IV: Extra material - Fate/Apocrypha - Shakespeare, p.322-323 Shakespeare, the Playwright
He is a legendary playwright of England -- gentlemanly and soft-spoken. Placing the importance of the Story above all else, he will lie and cheat and by any means conduct himself that he might witness the unfolding of a grand tale, beautiful beyond compare. Consequently, he tends to distance himself from mentality of the "participant," taking instead the perspective of an abstract, "Authorial" third person. His regard for others differs by individual, dependent on their qualification as a special existence, or "protagonist" -- he interacts with "normal humans" only in a shallow, dismissive manner; and expresses an extreme interest in "protagonists." In slight narcissism, he frequently drops such self-authored quotes as, "Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill." He's taken a liking to certain terminology from modern fiction, such as "Death-Flagging." Incidentally, there was an undocumented period of seven years in Shakespeare's lifetime ...
- Class: Caster
- Source: Historical fact
- Region: United Kingdom
- Alignment: True Neutral
- Sex: Male
- Height: 180cm
- Weight: 75kg
- Armament: Book
Illustrations: Chinatsu Kurahana
Creator: Shoji Gatoh
Legend
He is a poet and playwright (1564-1616) from the Elizabethan England. He is representative of authors of the western world, and still has a large influence over modern literature. He wrote too many masterpieces to list, but his four greatest tragedies rising above all others are "Othello", "Macbeth", "Hamlet" and "King Lear". His father was an affluent man in Stratford, but it is uncertain if Shakespeare received a higher education. There are many mysteries in his career, such as a gap of seven years. In his early days as a playwright, his productions revolved around comedy, then historical drama, before he changed his style for magnificent tragedy. At the same time, he also played as an actor in the underground, and he was the target of slander and derision from influential people.
Status
- STR: E
- CON: E
- AGI: D
- MGI: C++
- LCK: B
- Noble Phantasm: C+
Skills
- Enchant
The appendage of improved attributes and functionality to others their precious articles. Typically used to reinforce the battle capabilities of the Servant's Master, such that the Servant may act as an impartial observer and carefully document the Master's psychological state.
- Self-Preservation
Though he possesses no combat capabilities, so long as he preserves his Master's safety to the lowest possible degree, he maintains the skill to escape from nearly all harm -- meaning that he never engages any opponents himself. The Servant favours a "high risk, high return" tactic, where "returns" is related to the fruits of his observation.
Noble Phantasm
- The Globe: King's Men - Strength: Weak
Shakespeare's theatrical company, which was patronized by King James I. A Noble Phantasm that permits the Servant to accurately assume the aspect of another individual -- passing scrutiny while disguised even if he interacts with those to whom the personage he portrays is well-known. Used for purposes of social engineering.
- First Folio: When the Curtain Rises, the Applause Shall Be As Ten Thousand Thunders - Strength: Strong
A tome that may -- for a limited number of instances -- alter or falsify the outcome of a phenomenon occurring within sight. Though this Noble Phantasm is functionally useless in the face of an enemy that outclasses the Servant in every attribute, with skillful deployment, it has a chance of inflicting death upon otherwise defeatable opponents. Activated with the incantation "NON SANZ DROICT" ("Not Without Right" -- the motto on Shakespeare's coat of arms.
劇作家
シェイクスピア
英国の伝説的な劇作家。物腰は柔らかで紳士的。物語至上主義を掲げており、ペテンやイカサマをしてでも最高の物語を目撃したいと思っている。そのため当事者感覚が薄く、視点が作家的。相手を値踏みし、平凡な人間は冷淡に扱い、逆に非凡な人物には不遜な質問を繰り返す。"死亡フラグ"などの現代風物語的言い回しが好み。ややナルシストで「罪から出た所行は、ただ罪によってのみ強力になる」など、セリフに自作を引用する。
- クラス：キャスター
- 出典：史実
- 地域：イギリス
- 属性：中立・中庸
- 性別：男
- 身長：１８０ｃｍ
- 体重：７５ｋｇ
- 武装：本
イラスト：倉花千夏
設定制作：賀東招二
伝説
エリザベス朝時代のイギリスの劇作家、詩人（1564年-1616年）。西洋世界を代表する作家であり、現代のあらゆる文芸作品に影響を与える。代表作は多すぎて書ききれないが、強いて挙げるなら四大悲劇と呼ばれる『オセロー』、『マクベス』、『ハムレット』、『リア王』がある。父親はストラトフォードの有力者だが、シェイクスピアが高等教育を受けたかどうかは諸説ある。他にも経歴に7年の空白があるなど、謎が多い。劇作家として初期は喜劇を中心に創作し、後に史劇、壮大な悲劇へとスタイルを変えていった。当時は胡散臭い職業とされていた役者としても活動しており、権威ある人々からは中傷や冷笑を受けていたらしい。
筋力値
- 筋力：E
- 耐久：E
- 敏捷：D
- 魔力：C++
- 幸運：B
- 宝具：C+
固有スキル
- エンチャント
他者や他者の持つ大切な物品に、強力な機能を付与する。基本的にはマスターを戦わせるための強化能力。彼自身は観客として戦闘を見物したり、心境をいちいち聞いたりしてマスターを苛立たせる。
- 自己保存
自身はまるで戦闘力がない代わりに、マスターが無事な限りは殆どの危機から逃れることができる。つまり、本人は全然戦わない。そのくせハイリスク・ハイリターンな戦術ばかりを好む。
宝具
- 国王一座(The Globe) - 威力：小
ジェームズ一世が提唱したシェイクスピアの劇団。出現した役者が自在に姿を変え、対象を謀る。相手のよく知る人物を演じることもできるが、魔術の心得がある者は抵抗を試みる機会がある。
- 開演の刻は来たれり、此処に万雷の喝采を(First Folio) - 威力：大
結果を改ざんする本。目の前で起きた事象を、一定回数までやり直せる。何度戦っても敵わない相手には無力だが、倒せる可能性がある相手には有効。「NON SANZ DROICT(無権に非ず)」の詠唱がいる。
- Class: Caster
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3
Fate/Apocrypha - Volume 2: Caster of "Red" Profile