Falcom has released new character details for sub characters Cao Lee, Kurogane, and Phantom Thief Grimcats in The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki (Trails of Black), the latest chapter in the (Kiseki) series.
Kuro no Kiseki which will launch for PS4 on September 30 in Japan.
CHARACTERS:
Cao Lee
Age: 29
Height: 177cm
“Heiyue is the face of the Republic’s underworld. We value order.”
Height: 177cm
“Heiyue is the face of the Republic’s underworld. We value order.”
A high-ranking member of Heiyue, the Republic’s largest underground syndicate, and a master of the Moonflower martial arts style who holds the title, “White Orchid Dragon.” He is highly intelligent and always prioritizing personal gains, but also values human connection.
He has strong connections to the Lu family and is a leader amongst the Eastern society. He is also the CEO of Heiyue Trading, which puts him in the unique position of being able to profit off of Crossbell and Erebonia.
He sees the mafia organization Armata as a threat, as it does not abide by the rules of the underworld, and starts to take matters into his own hands…
He has strong connections to the Lu family and is a leader amongst the Eastern society. He is also the CEO of Heiyue Trading, which puts him in the unique position of being able to profit off of Crossbell and Erebonia.
He sees the mafia organization Armata as a threat, as it does not abide by the rules of the underworld, and starts to take matters into his own hands…
Kurogane
Age: 38
Height: 191cm
"If you’re strong, then good. If you’re not, then allow me to ‘cull’ you here."
A hulking, masked man and servant to Shizuna, the second in command of the Ikaruga samurai group. He addresses Shizuna as “your highness.”
He is what Easterners call a “Shinobi,” and has the aura of a truly strong warrior that has survived countless battlefields.
While Ikaruga has many skilled masters of katanas and stealth, Kurogane’s superhuman body, martial arts, and polished Hazy Moon-style hidden weapon techniques make him as strong as the Enforcers of Ouroboros.
Grimcats the Phantom Thief
Age: ???
“No questions—I shall bring punishment to you!”
A mysterious thief that has been the topic of rumors in Calvard for the past few years. Nothing is known about her, except that she is a woman with a slender figure and excellent combat skills.
She has become popular among the people since she takes from corrupt politicians and state officials, as well as corporations and mafias that profit from illegal operations. Some gossip magazines have even written special articles about her.
There are other rumored figures—like “Phantom Thief B” who appears all over the continent, and “Silver” the urban legend assassin of the Eastern Quarter—but there have been no notable sighting in recent years. Instead, plausible rumors about Grimcats have been the hottest topic.
WEB COMMERCIAL:
TEASER TRAILER:
SPRIGGAN Edition (9,800 yen)
The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki SPRIGGAN Edition includes valuable items that can only be found in this limited edition, all housed in a special box.
(1) The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Soundtrack Mini (with Tall Case)
A mini soundtrack with tall case The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki containing a variety of background music from the game, themed after the multi-ethnic country that is the Calvard Republic, where the game is set.
(2) The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki Early Materials Book: “To The Land of Origin and Dawn”
A 96-page art book containing a vast amount of materials including concept visuals, characters, the areas of the Calvard Republic, weapons, orbal cinema, enemy characters, and more.
(3) The Arcride Solution Office Character Data File
A 128-page data file containing high-resolution illustrations of the characters that appear in The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, including a complete understanding of their detailed designs, such as their sides and backs.
■ First-Print Bonus Downloadable Content
Hollow Core Voice: Latoya Hamilton
Original downloadable content that allows players to change the system voice of the tactical orbmen Xipha to that of the young Dr. Latoya Hamilton (voiced by Kikuko Inoue).
The voice cast includes:
Van Arkride (voiced by Daisuke Ono)
Agnes Claudel (voiced by Miku Itou)
Feri Al-Fayed (voiced by Yui Ogura)
Aaron Wei (voiced by Yuuma Uchida)
Risette Twinnings (voiced by Yui Ishikawa)
Quatre Salison (voiced by Mutsumi Tamura)
Judith Ranster (voiced by Youko Hikasa)
Bergard Zeman (voice actor unknown)
ABOUT
Beyond the blue sky, ahead of a flashing light, a land of dawning resides—.
This latter half of the Trails series is about to begin! The setting moves to the Calvard Republic—.
In 2021, Falcom will release The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, the latest entry in the Trails series, as its 40th anniversary commemorative work.
The Calvard Republic is a multiethnic nation experiencing unprecedented economic growth brought about by postwar reparations. In a corner of the capital of a huge nation where immigration issues bring about political instability and a new president is pushing for radical reform, a young man who works as a “Spriggan” (Underground Fixer) receives a peculiar job, which eventually develops into a situation that shakes the entire nation of Calvard.
The command-style AT (Action Time) battle system used in previous Trails titles has been revamped! Seamlessly transition from action-oriented field battles to turn-based command battle systems while making use of the unique elements of the sixth generation combat orbment “Xipha” in a battle system evolved from the previous Trails titles.
Kuro no Kiseki will feature many original elements that utilize its setting, including a “Topics” system that enables you to gather intel (topics) by communicating with NPCs throughout towns to create situations in your favor when you act as a Spriggan; and an “Alignment Flames” system in which your character’s three alignments (“Lawful,” “Gray,” and “Chaotic”) fluctuate depending on your play style, influencing various statuses, allies and adversaries, and even scenario developments.
Please look forward to The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki, the latest entry in the Trails series, depicted in rich expression by Falcom’s new original engine!
PROLOGUE
Spriggans—a kind of “underground profession” born from the melting pot of diversity that is the Calvard Republic.
Some days as detectives, some days as negotiators, and other days as bounty hunters, they are up for any job from any client. That includes cases even the police are unable to handle and issues citizens cannot discuss in public, as well as “honest” work from criminals and underground organizations.
That was the style of the “underground fixers,” as they were called.
S.1208. A schoolgirl wearing the uniform of a prestigious school visits an rundown building located in the old town of the Republic’s capital.
“The Arclide Fixer Agency.”
With a dignified gaze, the girl glances at the cold typography of a slate that bears this name.
She swallows her breath and knocks three times with determination.
…
“Yaaawn, well a client before noon is rare…”
The mature, yet young; sloppy, yet composed voice of a man echoes as the doorknob slowly turned.
—This is the beginning of a new Trails.