Inorai Valualeta Atroholm (イノライ・バリュエレータ・アトロホルム, Inorai Baryuerēta Atorohorumu?), also known as Lord Valualeta (ロード・バリュエレータ, Rōdo Baryuerēta?), is the Lord of the Department of Creation of the Clock Tower in Lord El-Melloi II Case Files.
Profile[]
Background[]
She was the Magecraft teacher of Touko Aozaki, Souren Araya, and Cornelius Alba.[3] As the head of the Valualeta family, she is a key member of the Democratic faction in the Clock Tower that believes bloodline should be disregarded and those with the talent should be in charge. She is very eager to have Lord El-Melloi II join her side, despite the El-Melloi family being part of the Aristocratic faction.[1]
Appearance[]
Personality[]
In a manner of speaking, she is the idealized image of a Magus. She navigates the political sphere as easily as she breathes, and progresses her research in Magecraft as easily as she walks. The fact she strongly supported the Sealing Designation of her favorite pupil Touko is a simple manifestation of that nature. Thinking there were issues of greater importance that took precedence, such a conclusion was only natural for her, and so she didn’t hesitate for a moment in her decision. Feeling no sense of contradiction or conflict in her own character, she is like a mountain ascetic still entrenched in the ways of the world, a perfect and powerful woman.
Personifying the concept that what the people of any given age loved was to be considered art, unlike many Magi of her advanced age, she thoroughly enjoys brand new technologies, like her iPod and her personal computer. Though she as an air of approachability to anyone regardless of their relative standings, her total lack of any pretense has the terrifying effect of feeling like she can see through you right down to your very core.
By nature, such pretense and complexity is necessary for humans.
These are inventions created by humans so that society can move along unhindered, after all.
For a member of one of the Three Great Aristocratic Families, removing that necessary element from everything is a suitable kind of monstrosity, don’t you think?[3]
Role[]
Lord El-Melloi II Case Files[]
case. Twin Towers of Iselma[]
Grace Note[]
Inorai and Rocco Belfeban watch Lord El-Melloi II give a lecture to his class and later, alongside Bram Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, speak to him about how simple the lecture was and how they can't understand the need for a Lord to explain such basics. The conversation then turns to the Fourth Holy Grail War ten years ago and how El-Melloi II rebuilt Kayneth El-Melloi Archibald's class after his death.[4]
When El-Melloi II's student Svin Glascheit graduates to the rank of Pride, Inorai observes the ceremony from afar. She comments to herself on how many of his students have reached high ranks, and is impressed by how his teaching skills are a bit scary.[5]
case. Grand Roll[]
On behalf of the Democratic Faction, Lord Inorai sends Lord El-Melloi II an invitation to meet through Melvin Weins,[6] with the meeting taking place at one of the secondary villas of the Valualetas.[7] When there, she greets El-Melloi II cordially while smoking an herbal cigarette.[8]
Abilities[]
Inorai is ranked Brand, the highest practical rank in the Mage's Association. She has the triple Element Affinity of Water, Earth, and Wind. Her specialty is Sympathetic Magecraft. Though she only showed a brief look at her abilities in the series, she is especially skilled with Magecraft using sand, and the small bag she carries around with her at all times can spill out an immeasurable amount of it.[3]
Development[]
Creation and Conception[]
Inorai was named by Nasu Kinoko. As someone in a position of such enormous power in the Clock Tower, the author of Case Files Makoto Sanda begged Nasu to be the one to name her.
As the teacher of Araya, Touko, and Cornelius, more care was taken in writing her for Case Files than any other character. That being said, when asked about her general image by Sanda, the response that came back from Nasu was “Got it. I’ll leave it all up to you, Mr. Sanda.” The insane image Type Moon had garnered up to that point had just been reinforced. One could say that was the point the author came to terms with the fact that Case Files was going to be accelerated as a whole.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Volume 2: case. Twin Towers of Iselma (Upper) - Chapter 2 Part 2
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9
[] Lord El-Melloi II Case Files material - CHARACTER Profile: Inorai Valueleta Atroholm, p.081 Inorai Valueleta Atroholm
- Birthday: January 27
- Height: 175cm
- Weight: 61kg
- Likes: New things. Things that change the world
- Dislikes: Disciples who cannot outgrow themselves
- Day of Their Decisive Battle: Phantom Museum
- Magecraft System: All magecraft affiliated with beauty and the fine arts
- Circuit Quality: A++
- Circuit Quantity: A+
- Circuit Composition: Normal
Comment from Makoto Sandaイノライ・バリュエレータ・アトロホルム
- 生日: １月２７日
- 身長: １７５ｃｍ
- 体重: ６１ｋｇ
- 好きな物: 新しいもの。世界を変革するもの
- 嫌いな物: 自分を追い越せない弟子
- 決戦の地: 幻の美術館
- 魔術系統: 美と芸術に属する魔術全般
- 魔術回路 / 質: Ａ＋＋
- 魔術回路 / 量: Ａ＋
- 魔術回路 / 編成: 正常
三田誠's Comment - Birthday: January 27
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5
[] Lord El-Melloi II Case Files material - Encyclopedia: Inorai Valueleta Atroholm [Person], p.098-099 Inorai Valueleta Atroholm [Person]
Aozaki Touko’s teacher. Head of one of the Three Great Aristocratic Families, Valueleta. Lord of the Faculty of Creation, she was a Brand, a magus of the highest practical rank.
As that consequently places her as the teacher of Araya Souren and a certain other individual, more care was taken in writing her for Case Files than any other character. That being said, when asked about her general image, the response that came back was. “Got it. I’ll leave it all up to you, Mr. Sanda.” The insane image Type Moon had garnered up to that point had just been reinforced. One could say that was the point the author came to terms with the fact that Case Files was going to be accelerated as a whole.
She possesses a triple affinity for Earth, Water, and Wind. Her specialty is Sympathetic Magecraft. Though she only showed a brief look at her abilities in the series, she is especially skilled with magecraft using sand, and the small bag she carries around with her at all times can spill out an immeasurable amount of it. Within the series, Touko says something along the lines of “Please spare me one of your pictures at least.” That is because she knows full well what fate awaits those who are drawn in her sand pictures.
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In a manner of speaking, she is the idealized image of a magus. She navigates the political sphere as easily as she breathes, and progresses her research in magecraft as easily as she walks. The fact she strongly supported the Sealing Designation of her favorite pupil Touko is a simple manifestation of that nature. Thinking there were issues of greater importance that took precedence, such a conclusion was only natural for her, and so she didn’t hesitate for a moment in her decision. Feeling no sense of contradiction or conflict in her own character, she is like a mountain ascetic still entrenched in the ways of the world, a perfect and powerful woman.
Personifying the concept that what the people of any given age loved was to be considered art, unlike many magi of her advanced age, she thoroughly enjoys brand new technologies, like her iPod and her personal computer. Though she as an air of approachability to anyone regardless of their relative standings, her total lack of any pretense has the terrifying effect of feeling like she can see through you right down to your very core.
By nature, such pretense and complexity is necessary for humans.
These are inventions created by humans so that society can move along unhindered, after all.
For a member of one of the Three Great Aristocratic Families, removing that necessary element from everything is a suitable kind of monstrosity, don’t you think?
Additionally, her name was given by Nasu Kinoko.
As someone in a position of such enormous power in the Clock Tower, like putting the eyes in a Buddha, the author begged Nasu to be the one to name her.イノライ・バリュエレータ・アトロホルム【人名】
蒼崎橙子の師。三大貴族バリュエレータの当主。創造科の君主にして、事実上の最高位・色位の魔術師。
ひいては荒耶宗蓮や某リピートな魔術師の師にもなることから、おそらく事件簿執筆で最も構築に気を遣ったキャラ。というか、おおよそのイメージを伝えたところ、「分かった。三田さん好きに書いていいよ」と言われて、イカレてるなタイプムーンとの印象をさらに強くした。事件簿全体にアクセルが入ったのは、あそこで覚悟が決まったからと言ってもいい。
地と水と風の三重属性。魔術の特性は類感。本編ではちょっとした小技にとどまったが、砂を使った魔術を得意としており、常に携帯している小袋からは無量とも思えるほどの砂を吐き出す。作中蒼崎橙子の「先生の絵だけはご勘弁を」というセリフがあるが、これは彼女の砂絵に描かれた者がどういう運命を辿るか、よく知っていたから。
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ある意味で、魔術師にとっての理想像。彼女は呼吸するように政治を行い、散歩するように魔術を研究しつづける。当時愛弟子であった橙子を封印指定として強く推薦したのも、そうした行為の一環に過ぎない。優先順位が上の事項だと考えて、それが理の当然であると思ったならば、彼女は欠片も躊躇しないからだ。そういう自分について矛盾も葛藤も感じないのだから、俗世にありながら仙人のごとく完成した女傑である。
その時代の人々に愛されるものこそが芸術という創造科の思想を体現し、老齢の魔術師には珍しく、iPodやパソコンなど最新技術を大いに楽しむ。立場にかかわらず話しやすいようにも思えるが、逆を言えば、あらゆる体裁を剥いで、本質を見極めてくる恐ろしい相手である。
本来、人間には体裁も葛藤も必要。
これらは社会を円滑に営むため、人間がつくりだした発明だからだ。
そうした要素を取り除いてしまった彼女は、三大貴族にふさわしい怪物といえるだろう。
なお、命名は奈須きのこ。
時計塔の重要なポジションであるため、仏に目を入れるように、彼女の命名だけはどうしてもお願いしたいと頼んだのであった。 - ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files: Grace Note - Episode 0: "A Grave Keeper, a Cat, and a Mage ~There is no such thing as "truth".~"
- ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files: Grace Note - Episode 13: "The Clock Tower, Usual Days, and the First Step Forward to the Future"
- ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Volume 8: case. Grand Roll (Upper) - Chapter 1 Part 2
- ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Volume 8: case. Grand Roll (Upper) - Chapter 2 Part 3
- ↑ Lord El-Melloi II Case Files Volume 8: case. Grand Roll (Upper) - Chapter 2 Part 5