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* CosmicKeystone: Four of the worlds of Yggdrasil have a powerful relic that sustains their world: Midgard has the Dragon Orb, Asgard has Gungnir, Alfheim has the Sylvain Bow, and Niflheim has the Demon Sword Levantine. If the treasure is removed from the world, it will slowly fall into destruction unless some sort of stabilizing element can take its place. [[spoiler:Odin has Hrist seize the Dragon Orb from Midgard when he realizes Dipan is learning forbidden magics, in addition to preparing for Ragnarok.]]

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* CosmicKeystone: Four of the worlds of Yggdrasil have a powerful relic that sustains their world: Midgard has the Dragon Orb, Asgard has Gungnir, Alfheim has the Sylvain Bow, and Niflheim has the Demon Sword Levantine. If the treasure is removed from the world, it will slowly fall into destruction unless some sort of stabilizing element can take its place. [[spoiler:Odin has Hrist seize the Dragon Orb from Midgard when he realizes Dipan is learning forbidden magics, in addition to preparing for Ragnarok. Brahms used Silmeria's soul as a substitute; her power kept Midgard from crumbling entirely, but is not a perfect replacement, resulting in its CrapsackWorld status.]]
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* EasyLevelTrick: During the final dungeon of Ending A, [[spoiler:you face ThatOneBoss Bloodbane followed immediately by Fenrir. Fenrir normally will be about as difficult as Bloodbane aside from the fact that Lenneth will now have Levantine, the game's InfinityMinusOne sword. However, if you are playing on Hard Mode, if you choose to keep the greatsword Infernas from the Citadel of Flame dungeon, it has the Slayer effect on all enemies that are weak to fire...which Fenrir is. This means that any greatsword user can instantly kill Fenrir, saving you a lot of trouble.]]
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''Valkyrie Profile'' is a role-playing game based (loosely) on Myth/NorseMythology. It was originally released on the UsefulNotes/PlayStation in 2000 by Creator/TriAce, and later re-released as ''Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable in 2006.

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''Valkyrie Profile'' is a role-playing game based (loosely) on Myth/NorseMythology. It was originally released on the UsefulNotes/PlayStation Platform/PlayStation in 2000 by Creator/TriAce, and later re-released as ''Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable Platform/PlayStationPortable in 2006.



The game has spawned a prequel/sequel ([[TimeyWimeyBall it's complicated]]), ''VideoGame/ValkyrieProfile2Silmeria'', which was released on the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 in 2006. A third game, ''VideoGame/ValkyrieProfileCovenantOfThePlume'' was released for the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS in 2009. There is also a 12 chapter manga adaptation.

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The game has spawned a prequel/sequel ([[TimeyWimeyBall it's complicated]]), ''VideoGame/ValkyrieProfile2Silmeria'', which was released on the UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 Platform/PlayStation2 in 2006. A third game, ''VideoGame/ValkyrieProfileCovenantOfThePlume'' was released for the UsefulNotes/NintendoDS Platform/NintendoDS in 2009. There is also a 12 chapter manga adaptation.



In 2022, Square Enix announced that the ''Valkyrie'' series would return to consoles for the first time in 16 years with ActionRPG ''VideoGame/ValkyrieElysium'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 on September 29th, and PC via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} on November 11th. A port of ''Lenneth'' for [=PlayStation=] 4 and 5 (specifically based on the PSP version) was also released on December 22th, 2022 and was given to the purchasers of the Digital Deluxe edition of ''Elysium''.

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In 2022, Square Enix announced that the ''Valkyrie'' series would return to consoles for the first time in 16 years with ActionRPG ''VideoGame/ValkyrieElysium'' for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation4, UsefulNotes/PlayStation5 Platform/PlayStation4, Platform/PlayStation5 on September 29th, and PC via UsefulNotes/{{Steam}} Platform/{{Steam}} on November 11th. A port of ''Lenneth'' for [=PlayStation=] 4 and 5 (specifically based on the PSP version) was also released on December 22th, 2022 and was given to the purchasers of the Digital Deluxe edition of ''Elysium''.
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* BonusBoss: The bosses in the Seraphic Gate, itself a BonusDungeon.
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* EarnYourHappyEnding: Ending A, reveals the greater truth behind many plot points and gives a satisfying resolution to Lenneth's character arc. Ending B, by contrast, ends right after defeating the FinalBoss of that route, with you earning nothing more than a simple congratulations [[spoiler:following which Lenneth's put to sleep]]. And as for Ending C, that's a borderline NonStandardGameOver.

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* EarnYourHappyEnding: Ending A, reveals the greater truth behind many plot points and gives a satisfying resolution to Lenneth's character arc. Ending B, by contrast, ends right after defeating the FinalBoss of that route, with you earning nothing more than a simple congratulations [[spoiler:following following which Lenneth's put to sleep]].sleep. And as for Ending C, that's a borderline NonStandardGameOver.
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* EarnYourHappyEnding: Without Ending A, the best you can hope for is a "meh". The Ending B is pretty much anticlimactic and doesn't resolve a grander conflict.

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* EarnYourHappyEnding: Without Ending A, reveals the best you can hope for is greater truth behind many plot points and gives a "meh". The satisfying resolution to Lenneth's character arc. Ending B is pretty much anticlimactic and doesn't resolve B, by contrast, ends right after defeating the FinalBoss of that route, with you earning nothing more than a grander conflict.simple congratulations [[spoiler:following which Lenneth's put to sleep]]. And as for Ending C, that's a borderline NonStandardGameOver.
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** [[AWinnerIsYou Ending B]] is little more than congratulations (with hints to the true ending).

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** [[AWinnerIsYou Ending B]] has you complete Odin's directive and win Ragnarok in his favor, following which Lenneth is little more than congratulations promptly put to sleep (with hints to the true ending).

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* SacrificialRevivalSpell: The ritual of "Soul Transfer". It kills the caster to revive someone who is dead, and someone who died due to this spell cannot be revived by the same means. Grey was a recipient of such a treatment from his lover/wife to be, Lemia. This somewhat crosses over with BalancingDeathsBooks - The Valkyrie can initiate it on the behalf of another, and does so for Belenus to revive his lover and maid Asaka.



** Frey is a fertility god in the myths -- and as such, phallic imagery is heavily associated with him. However, in the game, Frey is a woman.

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** Frey is a fertility god in the myths -- and as such, phallic imagery is heavily associated with him. However, in the game, Frey is a young woman.



* SequelHook: If the player sticks around after the credits during Ending A, a pair of monologues are delivered by [[spoiler: Brahms and Lezard Valeth. Brahms ruminates about the new state of the world with Lenneth as the Creator, wonders how the goddess Hel will react, and is troubled by Lezard's schemes. Lezard reveals that he survived his death at the hands of the Dragon Orb by sacrificing the Philosopher's Stone, making him the only human whose soul is not controlled by Lenneth. He begins plotting how he will achieve ultimate power and make Lenneth his.]] Those plot points would go on to be explored in the [[VideoGame/ValkyrieProfile2Silmeria sequel]] and ''VideoGame/ValkyrieProfileCovenantOfThePlume''.



* SacrificialRevivalSpell: The ritual of "Soul Transfer". It kills the caster to revive someone who is dead, and someone who died due to this spell cannot be revived by the same means. Grey was a recipient of such a treatment from his lover/wife to be, Lemia. This somewhat crosses over with BalancingDeathsBooks - The Valkyrie can initiate it on the behalf of another, and does so for Belenus to revive his lover and maid Asaka.



** Amusingly, the straightest example in the game is male; Arngrim wears gauntlets and shoulderpads but no shirt.

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** Amusingly, the straightest example in the game is male; Arngrim wears gauntlets and shoulderpads shoulderpads, but no shirt.his armor conveniently leaves a huge section of his chest and abdomen exposed.



** Bosses can spam PWS every turn, and can instant-cast great magic PWS.

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** Bosses can spam PWS every turn, and can instant-cast great magic Great Magic PWS.

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* TheBusCameBack: Sending an Einherjar to Valhalla obviously removes them from your party while you are still in Midgard. While you do get to hear reports from Freya commenting on their new lives in Valhalla, those who are still alive by your assault to the final dungeon will return to your party.



* TheBusCameBack: Sending an Einherjar to Valhalla obviously removes them from your party while you are still in Midgard. While you do get to hear reports from Freya commenting on their new lives in Valhalla, those who are still alive by your assault to the final dungeon will return to your party.
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* OffModel: Minor version in the PSP re-release, by virtue of the CGI cutscenes:
** Lenneth's "Meril" disguise is clearly wearing a different dress depending on whether you see her in sprite form or CGI. [[note]]For example, the sprite looks more eastern inspired, while the CGI form is a more European style[[/note]]
** When Jelanda is transformed into a monster, the CGI cutscene shows her in her [[PrincessesPreferPink pink]] PimpedOutDress, while the sprite shown just before is the much simpler outfit she wears as an Einherjar.

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* EleventhHourRanger:
** Gandar, who you can only recruit in the last chapter and cannot send up to Valhalla at all.
** Suo and Lyseria may also count, since these two are probably the last Einherjar aside from Gandar who you'll meet in Midgard.



* EleventhHourRanger:
** Gandar, who you can only recruit in the last chapter and cannot send up to Valhalla at all.
** Suo and Lyseria may also count, since these two are probably the last Einherjar aside from Gandar who you'll meet in Midgard.
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* HelpfulMook: Lenneth can freeze or crystalize the PreExistingEncounters in dungeons, and they become temporary makeshift platforms for her to stand on and reach higher vantage points. This often becomes a key mechanic or requirement in some platforming puzzles.

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