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|alias={{nihongo|Youth In White|白の若者|Shiro no wakamono}} | |alias={{nihongo|Youth In White|白の若者|Shiro no wakamono}} | ||
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{{Q|Fear leads to obsession with power, and obsession beckons the darkness.|Eraqus warns [[Terra]] of the path to the dark side}} | {{Q|Fear leads to obsession with power, and obsession beckons the darkness.|Eraqus warns [[Terra]] of the path to the dark side}} | ||
'''Eraqus''', known to his students as '''Master Eraqus''', is a [[Keyblade Master]] | '''Eraqus''', known to his students as '''Master Eraqus''', is a [[Keyblade Master]] who watches over the [[Land of Departure]]. He is the master of [[Terra]] and [[Aqua]], and he also serves as the second master of [[Ventus]]. In his youth, Eraqus studied with his friend [[Xehanort]] in [[Scala ad Caelum]]. Eraqus was introduced in ''[[Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep]]'' and is the main supporting protagonist of ''[[Kingdom Hearts Dark Road]]''. | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road''=== | ||
Eraqus is one of Xehanort's fellow classmates in [[Scala ad Caelum]], alongside [[Vor]], [[Hermod]], [[Urd]], [[Baldr]], and [[ | Eraqus is one of Xehanort's fellow classmates in [[Scala ad Caelum]], alongside [[Vor]], [[Hermod]], [[Urd]], [[Bragi]], and Baldr. They train together under Master [[Odin]]. He would often spend his days playing [[Alba & Ater]] with Xehanort. | ||
One day, Master Odin informs everyone that the upperclassmen of Keyblade wielders had gone missing, including the sister of his fellow classmate, Baldr, and that his apprentices are to split into two groups to search the worlds. Eraqus travels with Xehanort and another apprentice, heading to [[Agrabah]] first. | |||
While talking with [[Baldr]], it is revealed that Eraqus's grandfather battled the darkness. | |||
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===Between ''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ===Between ''Kingdom Hearts Dark Road'' and ''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ||
In [[Scala ad Caelum]], [[Xehanort]] | In [[Scala ad Caelum]], [[Xehanort]] questions Eraqus about his knowledge of the [[Keyblade War]] and the "Lost Masters" during a game of Alba & Ater. After the game, the two offer each other their support. | ||
[[File:Flashback The Keyblade Masters 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|200px|Eraqus warns Xehanort that recreating the χ-blade is a ridiculous idea.]] | [[File:Flashback The Keyblade Masters 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|left|200px|Eraqus warns Xehanort that recreating the χ-blade is a ridiculous idea.]] | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep''=== | ||
[[File:Mark of Mastery 01 KHBBS.png|thumb | [[File:Mark of Mastery 01 KHBBS.png|thumb|200px|Master Eraqus starting the Mark of Mastery exam.]] | ||
Eraqus holds the Mark of Mastery exam for Terra and Aqua, with Ventus and Xehanort as witnesses. In the end, Eraqus names Aqua master while refusing to give Terra the mantle on the grounds that he is unable to control his darkness. Despite the formality, Eraqus confides to Terra that he has the potential to become a Keyblade Master. Little does Eraqus know that Xehanort had used his dark powers to tamper with the course of the Exam itself. Soon after, he conveys to Aqua the responsibilities that go with her status and what she is required to do if he died for any reason. With Xehanort nowhere to be seen, Eraqus sends Terra and Aqua to find him shortly after being contacted by Master [[Yen Sid]] about the spawning of the mysterious [[Unversed]]. Sensing a possible connection between the two events, Eraqus later instructs Aqua to look after Terra, as he fears his apprentice may be tempted by the darkness. However, after Terra departs, Aqua and Eraqus witness Ventus leaving as well, and he instructs Aqua to bring Ventus back. | Eraqus holds the Mark of Mastery exam for Terra and Aqua, with Ventus and Xehanort as witnesses. In the end, Eraqus names Aqua master while refusing to give Terra the mantle on the grounds that he is unable to control his darkness. Despite the formality, Eraqus confides to Terra that he has the potential to become a Keyblade Master. Little does Eraqus know that Xehanort had used his dark powers to tamper with the course of the Exam itself. Soon after, he conveys to Aqua the responsibilities that go with her status and what she is required to do if he died for any reason. With Xehanort nowhere to be seen, Eraqus sends Terra and Aqua to find him shortly after being contacted by Master [[Yen Sid]] about the spawning of the mysterious [[Unversed]]. Sensing a possible connection between the two events, Eraqus later instructs Aqua to look after Terra, as he fears his apprentice may be tempted by the darkness. However, after Terra departs, Aqua and Eraqus witness Ventus leaving as well, and he instructs Aqua to bring Ventus back. | ||
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===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ===''Kingdom Hearts III''=== | ||
[[File:Checkmate 01 KHIII.png|thumb | [[File:Checkmate 01 KHIII.png|thumb|Eraqus and Xehanort leave for The Final World together.]] | ||
After Master Xehanort is defeated and mortally wounded by [[Sora]], Eraqus leaves the newly-freed Terra's body in spirit form and persuades Xehanort to stand down, despite Xehanort's final attempts to enact the purge with the χ-blade. As Xehanort respectfully hands the χ-blade to Sora to close Kingdom Hearts, Eraqus shares a warm reunion with his three apprentices and entrusts Aqua's and Ventus's care to Terra before joining Xehanort as the two fade away peacefully as friends once again. | After Master Xehanort is defeated and mortally wounded by [[Sora]], Eraqus leaves the newly-freed Terra's body in spirit form and persuades Xehanort to stand down, despite Xehanort's final attempts to enact the purge with the χ-blade. As Xehanort respectfully hands the χ-blade to Sora to close Kingdom Hearts, Eraqus shares a warm reunion with his three apprentices and entrusts Aqua's and Ventus's care to Terra before joining Xehanort as the two fade away peacefully as friends once again. | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
Master Eraqus has slightly tan skin. He has jagged scars over his right eye and left cheek inflicted by Master Xehanort, much like the wounds Braig received from Terra. Eraqus's black hair is tied into a short, high topknot, with one bang falling off to the right side of his face. He also has a short, triangular {{w|soul patch}} and a mustache. | Master Eraqus has slightly tan skin. He has jagged scars over his right eye and left cheek inflicted by Master Xehanort's [[Dark Volley]], much like the wounds Braig received from Terra. Eraqus's black hair is tied into a short, high topknot, with one bang falling off to the right side of his face. He also has a short, triangular {{w|soul patch}} and a mustache. | ||
Master Eraqus, like his student, Terra, bears a distinct Japanese influence in his choice of clothing. He wears a white, red-lined ''{{w|haori}}'' that has a hood, along with slightly shorter than normal, light-colored ''{{w|hakama}}''. Underneath his haori, he wears a navy blue shirt with a large white X pattern on the front. | Master Eraqus, like his student, Terra, bears a distinct Japanese influence in his choice of clothing. He wears a white, red-lined ''{{w|haori}}'' that has a hood, along with slightly shorter than normal, light-colored ''{{w|hakama}}''. Underneath his haori, he wears a navy blue shirt with a large white X pattern on the front. | ||
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==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
Master Eraqus is a strong Keyblade master, caring for Terra, Ventus, and Aqua as his own children. Stern and willing to instruct, one major goal he has in life appears to be preserving peace throughout the worlds, as he rashly attacks Ventus when Eraqus discovers that through his dark half, Vanitas, Ventus can create the [[χ-blade]]. Unlike Master Xehanort, Eraqus has a staunch and almost bigoted aversion to darkness and believes that it must be destroyed at all costs, a view that he has endeavored to ingrain into his apprentices. In his final moments, he even becomes concerned that his actions against Ventus and Terra were due to some darkness having snuck into his heart. | Master Eraqus is a strong Keyblade master, caring for Terra, Ventus, and Aqua as his own children. Stern and willing to instruct, one major goal he has in life appears to be preserving peace throughout the worlds, as he rashly attacks Ventus when Eraqus discovers that through his dark half, Vanitas, Ventus can create the [[χ-blade]]. Unlike Master Xehanort, Eraqus has a staunch and almost bigoted aversion to darkness and believes that it must be destroyed at all costs, a view that he has endeavored to ingrain into his apprentices. In his final moments, he even becomes concerned that his actions against Ventus and Terra were due to some darkness having snuck into his heart. | ||
As a youth, Eraqus was the most laid-back of his peers and was tardy for class very often. He was also the life of his class, lightening the mood to make sure his friends still retained hope in finding their upper classmen. Even at young age, Eraqus held a one-sided view of light and darkness and believed that darkness must be eradicated. He believes that this was due to his lineage as his grandfather has also fought darkness in the past. | |||
Despite his sometimes cold actions toward his apprentices, he still cares deeply for them. He has Aqua follow Terra out of concern for the youth, gives a pained apology to Ventus before attempting to destroy the boy, and sheds a tear when he is forced to face off against Terra. Despite the strain between him and Xehanort, Eraqus attempts to forgive his erstwhile friend, even welcoming him to help preside over the Mark of Mastery exam despite their last meeting ending in violence. Following his apparent demise at Xehanort's hands, Eraqus's influence and strength settle within Terra in order to help him counter Xehanort's possession and hopefully regain his body. | Despite his sometimes cold actions toward his apprentices, he still cares deeply for them. He has Aqua follow Terra out of concern for the youth, gives a pained apology to Ventus before attempting to destroy the boy, and sheds a tear when he is forced to face off against Terra. Despite the strain between him and Xehanort, Eraqus attempts to forgive his erstwhile friend, even welcoming him to help preside over the Mark of Mastery exam despite their last meeting ending in violence. Following his apparent demise at Xehanort's hands, Eraqus's influence and strength settle within Terra in order to help him counter Xehanort's possession and hopefully regain his body. | ||
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==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
Master Eraqus serves as a boss battle for Terra after Terra prevents him from executing Ventus. During the battle, Eraqus uses many quick lunging attacks and is able to land many hits before the combo finisher. He also has several desperation attacks, each based on the light element. | Master Eraqus serves as a boss battle for Terra after Terra prevents him from executing Ventus. During the battle, Eraqus uses many quick lunging attacks and is able to land many hits before the combo finisher. He also has several desperation attacks, each based on the light element. | ||
As an apprentice in Scala ad Caelum, he specializes in buffing his allies' physical attacks. | |||
===Weapon=== | ===Weapon=== | ||
Master Eraqus wields a rather basic Keyblade named "Master's Defender", which is grey in coloration. It has the appearance of an old fashioned skeleton key, and the teeth are shaped like an "E". | Master Eraqus wields a rather basic Keyblade named "Master's Defender", which is grey in coloration. It has the appearance of an old-fashioned skeleton key, and the teeth are shaped like an "E". Its [[Keychain]] is [[Terra's Mark]]. He summons his Keyblade in a fashion similar to Terra, shrouded in a series of golden blocks. In battle, he holds his Keyblade in the {{w|chūdan-no-kamae}} stance. | ||
As an apprentice at [[Scala ad Caelum]], Eraqus wielded the {{c|Keyblade|KHDR}}, the same as his classmates. | |||
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