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* Jossed: His campaign is a prequel as well, and will tell how he rose to power overthrew the "Three Kings" of the land.

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* Jossed: His campaign is a prequel as well, and will tell how he rose to power overthrew the "Three Kings" of the land.
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* Jossed: His campaign is a prequel as well, and will tell how he rose to power overthrew the "Three Kings" of the land.




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* Jossed: The dirt mounds are present, and he digs them up with a spin jump.
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** Diamonds: King Knight is the Ace of Diamonds on the [[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1962/products/shovelknight_designview.jpg?v=1502913925 official fangamer cards]], the card itself representing one born into power who needs to work to be a ruler; which correlates with King Knight's claim of being of royal blood but having to fight to be royalty in the first place.

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** Diamonds: King Knight is the Ace of Diamonds on the [[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1962/products/shovelknight_designview.jpg?v=1502913925 official fangamer cards]], the card itself representing heavy ambition or one born into power who needs to work to be a ruler; which correlates with King Knight's claim of being of royal blood but having to fight to be royalty in the first place.
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** Diamonds: King Knight is the King of Diamonds on the [[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1962/products/shovelknight_designview.jpg?v=1502913925 official fangamer cards]], the card itself representing one born into power who needs to work to be a ruler; which correlates with King Knight's claim of being of royal blood but having to fight to be royalty in the first place.

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** Diamonds: King Knight is the King Ace of Diamonds on the [[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1962/products/shovelknight_designview.jpg?v=1502913925 official fangamer cards]], the card itself representing one born into power who needs to work to be a ruler; which correlates with King Knight's claim of being of royal blood but having to fight to be royalty in the first place.
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[[WMG:[[spoiler:Either Spectre Knight or King Knight will save Shield Knight.]]]]
* The ''Plague of Shadows'' expansion revealed [[spoiler:why the Tower of Fate was destroyed after the Enchantress was defeated, with Plague Knight detonating the Ultimate Potion]]. Yet, we still do not know [[spoiler:how Shield Knight survived the Enchantress' last ditch attack]]. Therefore, in a future expansion, it's likely that [[spoiler:either Spectre Knight or King Knight will end up saving her in someway or another]].

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[[WMG:[[spoiler:Either Spectre Specter Knight or King Knight will save Shield Knight.]]]]
* The ''Plague of Shadows'' expansion revealed [[spoiler:why the Tower of Fate was destroyed after the Enchantress was defeated, with Plague Knight detonating the Ultimate Potion]]. Yet, we still do not know [[spoiler:how Shield Knight survived the Enchantress' last ditch attack]]. Therefore, in a future expansion, it's likely that [[spoiler:either Spectre Specter Knight or King Knight will end up saving her in someway or another]].




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* Jossed. It's called "King of Cards".

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Based on this thinking, King Knight's campaign will likely be about overcoming his own pride, and developing a better sense of self worth, or self-love.

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Based on this thinking, King Knight's campaign will likely be about overcoming his own pride, and developing a better sense of self worth, or self-love.self-love.

[[WMG: The Kings in ''King of Cards'' will be themed after the suits.]]
After all, what's a card game without PlayingCardMotifs?
* More specifically, King Knight - ''Hearts or Diamonds.''
** Hearts: HeartsAreHealth, the King of Hearts card usually represents ThePowerOfLove, which fits thematically into the game as a whole
** Diamonds: King Knight is the King of Diamonds on the [[https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0014/1962/products/shovelknight_designview.jpg?v=1502913925 official fangamer cards]], the card itself representing one born into power who needs to work to be a ruler; which correlates with King Knight's claim of being of royal blood but having to fight to be royalty in the first place.
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Or at least something more substantial than being an optional boss battle or a cameo in the end. Baz got his spotlight (sort of) in ''Plague of Shadows'', Reize and Phantom Striker both have bigger roles in ''Specter of Torment'', so it'd make sense for Mr. Hat to be at least a [=NPC=] with an important role.

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Or at least something more substantial than being an optional boss battle or a cameo in the end. Baz got his spotlight (sort of) in ''Plague of Shadows'', Reize and Phantom Striker both have bigger roles in ''Specter of Torment'', so it'd make sense for Mr. Hat to be at least a [=NPC=] with an important role.
role in King Knight's campaign.
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[[WMG: Mr. Hat will have a major role in King Knight's campaign.]]
Or at least something more substantial than being an optional boss battle or a cameo in the end. Baz got his spotlight (sort of) in ''Plague of Shadows'', Reize and Phantom Striker both have bigger roles in ''Specter of Torment'', so it'd make sense for Mr. Hat to be at least a [=NPC=] with an important role.
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** Or He'll get an AwesomeButImpratical super ultra fancy armor that Hinders him instead by decreasing his jump, speed, defense and or attack.
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What are the results? Well, Tinker Knight is not used to running around without mechanical help, and this causes him to trip a lot. But more significantly, when he sees Shovel Knight use the Mobile Gear himself, he is too shocked to defend himself against it...

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What are the results? Well, Tinker Knight is not used to running around without mechanical help, and this causes him to trip a lot. But more significantly, when he sees Shovel Knight use the Mobile Gear himself, he is too shocked to defend himself against it...it...

[[WMG: The series is actually about ThePowerOfLove]]
Consider the strongest relationships in each of the three campaigns released as of yet:
* Shovel Knight and Shield Knight are lovers and Shield Knight's death was the reason for Shovel Knight's 10MinuteRetirement. This represents strong, binding love.
* Plague Knight's primary motivation is to woo Mona. This represents fledgling love.
* Spectre Knight is motivated by his strong bond with Luan, and [[spoiler: his son Reize]]. This represents failed love, which leads to two interpretations: Donovan and Luan's relationship wasn't strictly platonic (whether one sided or not, Donovan and Luan's relationship has some romantic undertones to it), or more likely, representing a strong platonic love between two friends.
Based on this thinking, King Knight's campaign will likely be about overcoming his own pride, and developing a better sense of self worth, or self-love.
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* This may be supported by the "Dig Your Vote" page's section on his powers; it says that the "Royal Decree" would allow him to [[CastFromMoney spend treasure]] and cheat on the level. Wouldn't want the player to have easy access if this was the case.

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* This may be supported by the "Dig Your Vote" page's section on his powers; it says that the "Royal Decree" would allow him to [[CastFromMoney spend treasure]] and cheat on the level. Wouldn't want the player to have easy access if this was the case.case.

[[WMG: Tinker Knight has become overly reliant on the Mobile Gear.]]
Look at this from a chronological perspective. When we first see him in ''Specter of Torment'', he is riding a Mobile Gear with spikes and variable height attachment, and puts up a fairly strong first phase fight. Unfortunately, he loses, the Mobile Gear is damaged, and he has to resort to his tank for the second phase.

Then Plague Knight finds where the Mobile Gear is being stashed, possibly to be repaired later, and steals it. He trades it to Chester and Chester sells it to Shovel Knight, much like every other relic.

What are the results? Well, Tinker Knight is not used to running around without mechanical help, and this causes him to trip a lot. But more significantly, when he sees Shovel Knight use the Mobile Gear himself, he is too shocked to defend himself against it...
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We've also seen from Spectre of Torment that King Knight is greatly opposed to the idea of digging. Why, the very idea makes his flawless face flush!

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We've also seen from Spectre of Torment that King Knight is greatly opposed to the idea of digging. Why, the very idea makes his flawless face flush!flush!
* This may be supported by the "Dig Your Vote" page's section on his powers; it says that the "Royal Decree" would allow him to [[CastFromMoney spend treasure]] and cheat on the level. Wouldn't want the player to have easy access if this was the case.
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* [[spoiler:This theory is made more apparent by the very fact Donovan unsheathes his sword at Luan and calls him a coward in the first place; they were there for Reize's sake, but Donovan talks as if it's treasure for them to take and acts like he's skimping out on a heist. He also apologizes to Luan when the tower collapses, seemingly having come to his senses.]]

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* [[spoiler:This theory is made more apparent by the very fact Donovan unsheathes his sword at Luan and calls him a coward in the first place; they were there for Reize's sake, but Donovan talks as if it's treasure for them to take and acts like he's skimping out on a heist. He also apologizes to Luan when the tower collapses, seemingly having come to his senses.]]]]

[[WMG: In King Knight's campaign, the small piles of dirt that appear in the other campaigns will either be un-diggable or not there at all.]]
The other knights use bladed weapons or bombs, which could both reasonably be used for digging up dirt. However, King Knight uses a sceptre, a weapon used for bludgeoning, which would be highly ineffective for digging purposes.

We've also seen from Spectre of Torment that King Knight is greatly opposed to the idea of digging. Why, the very idea makes his flawless face flush!
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[[spoiler:The game shows Specter and his past self to be rational and a good friend to Luan yet in that one flashback scene he lashes out at both Shield Knight and him, ultimately resulting in the death of all but Shield Knight. This colors his actions towards his friend's son, Reize as an attempt to atone for killing his father, going so far as to look out for him over his own desires.]]

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[[spoiler:The game shows Specter and his past self to be rational and a good friend to Luan yet in that one flashback scene he lashes out at both Shield Knight and him, ultimately resulting in the death of all but Shield Knight. This colors his actions towards his friend's son, Reize as an attempt to atone for killing his father, going so far as to look out for him over his own desires.]]
* [[spoiler:This theory is made more apparent by the very fact Donovan unsheathes his sword at Luan and calls him a coward in the first place; they were there for Reize's sake, but Donovan talks as if it's treasure for them to take and acts like he's skimping out on a heist. He also apologizes to Luan when the tower collapses, seemingly having come to his senses.
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** Both have a mole on their faces, which is a hereditary trait. Likelihood of development, potential number, and what parts of the body they develop on are all genetic traits, so two characters having one on the face (even if in different spots) is a good indicator of shared ancestry.




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** It looks like in ''Specter of Torment'' that the true King is merely giving King Knight his just deserts, but it's still possible.


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** Possible but unlikely, now that the individual games are being released as stand-alone titles. If a player bought each one individually, it would be difficult to check that all four are installed, and checking the progress might be difficult due to security measures on the consoles.
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If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY. King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature. Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts. Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something important to them, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.

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If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY. King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature. Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts. Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something important to them, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.action.

[[WMG:[[spoiler:Donovan/Specter Knight was influenced by the amulet in the flashback.]]]]
[[spoiler:The game shows Specter and his past self to be rational and a good friend to Luan yet in that one flashback scene he lashes out at both Shield Knight and him, ultimately resulting in the death of all but Shield Knight. This colors his actions towards his friend's son, Reize as an attempt to atone for killing his father, going so far as to look out for him over his own desires.]]
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** Nope. All platforms except 3DS and Vita now have co-op mode. It'd be hard to choose a character using amiibo on a platform that doesn't support it.
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* Jossed. You can go anywhere you like.

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* Jossed. You can go anywhere you like.
like, [[Franchise/{{Mega Man}} MegaMan]] style.
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* Alternatively King Knight's campaign will be about him slowly learning from his mistakes to become a true King to the lands.
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Specter Knight and Ruby are both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. I know all of the crossover bosses have only been from video games so far, but there's nothing stopping Yacht Club from including a character from a different medium.

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Specter Knight and Ruby are both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would just be a golden opportunity.amazing. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. I know all of the Plus, RWBY is really big in Japan, so a crossover bosses have only been from video games so far, but there's nothing stopping Yacht Club from including a character from a different medium.
like this could help Shovel Knight sell more copies there.
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If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature. Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts. Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something important to them, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.

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If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: RWBY. King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature. Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts. Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something important to them, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.
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They're both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. I know all of the crossover bosses have only been from video games so far, but there's nothing stopping Yacht Club from including a character from a different medium.

If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature, Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts, and Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.

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They're Specter Knight and Ruby are both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. I know all of the crossover bosses have only been from video games so far, but there's nothing stopping Yacht Club from including a character from a different medium.

If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature, stature. Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts, and outcasts. Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something, something important to them, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.

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They're both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature, Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts, and Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.

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They're both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. I know all of the crossover bosses have only been from video games so far, but there's nothing stopping Yacht Club from including a character from a different medium.

If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature, Plague Knight would fight Blake because they are/were part of a group of mask-wearing criminal outcasts, and Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.
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They're both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature, Plague Knight would fight Blake because they're part of a group of outcasts that are shunned by normal society, and Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.

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They're both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature, Plague Knight would fight Blake because they're they are/were part of a group of outcasts that are shunned by normal society, mask-wearing criminal outcasts, and Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.
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Both Shovel Knight and Plague Knight have had golden, sparkly armor, and Specter Knight likely will have one as well. Despite having gold from the beginning, King Knight will have the option to buy a golden armor as well. It's only effect will be to make his armor sparkle, which his original armor won't do [[spoiler:because it'll be revealed to be made of [[AllThatGlitters fool's gold]].]]

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Both Shovel Knight and Plague Knight have had golden, sparkly armor, and Specter Knight likely will have one as well. Despite having gold from the beginning, King Knight will have the option to buy a golden armor as well. It's only effect will be to make his armor sparkle, which his original armor won't do [[spoiler:because it'll be revealed to be made of [[AllThatGlitters fool's gold]].]]]]

[[WMG: Specter of Torment will get an update that adds a [[WebAnimation/{{RWBY}} Ruby Rose]] boss fight.]]
They're both scythe-wielding warriors that wear red hoods. Having the two of them fight and interact would be a golden opportunity. The lead writer of RWBY is a big fan of Shovel Knight, and he's talked to Yacht Club Games before via Twitter, so it's possible they might get chummy enough to work together on something down the line. If this does happen and it goes well, they could have the other playable characters fight the rest of Team RWBY: King Knight would fight Weiss because they're both of a regal stature, Plague Knight would fight Blake because they're part of a group of outcasts that are shunned by normal society, and Shovel Knight would fight Yang because they both lost something, lived a life of solitude as a result, and eventually jumped back into action.
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* Sadly, jossed. It would have been cool to have him wear something in gold...

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* Sadly, jossed. He gets a white cloak and armor instead. It would have been cool to have him wear something in gold...
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* jossed.

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* jossed.Jossed, though the ending shows his army of undead charge the Lich Yard and begin to destroy the town while the villagers successfully flee.
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* Jossed. The dancer is only a minor NPC.

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* Jossed. The dancer is only a minor NPC. Though we do find out why she hates Specter Knight, so that particular aspect is confirmed.
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* Confirmed. [[spoiler:He is the village's protector, or at least, he decided to try fighting away the undead that overran the village. He is the boss of the Lich Yard. Sadly, he is also overwhelmed.]]

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* Confirmed.




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*Confirmed, but the Locket is all about [[spoiler:a family keepsake.]]




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* Jossed for Specter Knight.




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* Jossed. The dancer is only a minor NPC.




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* Jossed.




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* It is a TearJerker, AND the ending is Bittersweet. But it's a prequel.




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* Actually, it is confirmed. He does battle her for free will (basically) and for the Valley.




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* Sadly, jossed. It would have been cool to have him wear something in gold...




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* Confirmed, and it's shown in more ways than one.




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* Kind of jossed and confirmed. It only happens in the ending of Specter of Torment.




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* Confirmed.



** Yes, it's about love, but it's kind of more familial/platonic than romance.




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* Confirmed, that both Phantom Striker and Reize Seatlan are both made major in Specter of Torment.




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* jossed.




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* Jossed. You can go anywhere you like.

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