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1A list of characters from Creator/{{Koei|Tecmo}}'s ''VideoGame/BladestormTheHundredYearsWar'', and the tropes they embody. The game is loosely based on The Hundred Years' War between the Kingdoms of England and France in the 14th and 15th century, and so includes a variety of real-life historical figures (albeit in often [[AnachronismStew anachronistic order]]), as well as fictional supporting characters.
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3Note: The tropes presented here primarily relate to the historical characters' in-game personifications.
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6[[foldercontrol]]
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8!The Kingdom of England
9[[quoteright:100:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/stgeorgescross.png]]
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11[[folder: In General]]
12* ColorCodedArmies: England's team colour is predominantly red, taken from the red ''St George's Cross'' on the national flag.
13* SlidingScaleOfShinyVersusGritty: The English team have a more rugged, hard-edged (and some would say more masculine) look compared to the comparitively ornate, fancily [[BlingOfWar embellished outfits]] of the French team.
14* WearingAFlagOnYourHead: The ''St George's Cross'' is prevalent throughout the English uniform designs.
15[[/folder]]
16
17[[folder: Edward The Black Prince]]
18!!Edward The Black Prince
19[[quoteright:320:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/edward_the_black_prince___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
20->''"Onward, valiant warriors of England! Onward to glory!"''
21
22->'''Based on''': Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales and Aquitaine, Duke of Cornwall
23->'''Born''': Woodstock Palace, Oxfordshire (1330)
24->'''Status''': Royalty
25->'''Weapon''': Spear
26
27->Edward the Black Prince, son of King Edward III, was heralded as a military genius. A popular ruler in his youth, he was known to be a pragmatic yet considerate gentleman. His title, "Black Prince", was not attributed to him during his lifetime and is thought to allude to either the black armour he wore, or a reference to his brutality against the French. In-series he is depicted as a highly accomplished strategist and leader in battle. Despite his royal lineage and high expectation of his officers, Edward is very amiable especially to those who show courage and chivalry.
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30* AuthorityEqualsAssKicking: He's the Prince Regent of England (and its wider territory in Aquitaine) and therefore commands huge respect, even before he directly leads his men into battle.
31* BlackKnight: A benign version, however. His sobriquet of "The Black Prince" is most commonly thought to refer to his all-black suit of armour. In character, he's one of England's most celebrated heroes.
32* DarkIsNotEvil: Sports full plate armour in deepest black, but he is one of England's legendary heroic princes.
33* FourStarBadass: He's an exceptional military leader and never shies away from combat, despite his privileged life.
34* KnightInShiningArmor: He believes in the concepts of chivalry, and historically was one of the founding members of England's venerable Order of the Garter, which is still in the present day the highest honour bestowed on his/her subjects by the monarch.
35* LongHairedPrettyBoy: With his porcelain-pale skin and long, glossy black hair.
36* MasterSwordsman: Amongst the best in the game, befitting his role as England's hero.
37* PatrioticFervor: A number of his battle cries rally his men with reference to glorifying in the name of the homeland.
38* RedBaron: "The Black Prince", by which he is almost always referred to, and far more commonly than his actual title of Edward of Woodstock.
39* ReasonableAuthorityFigure: He looks intimidating in his polished, all-black armour, and as a medieval royal prince, his word is absolute, though he's presented as a supportive leader, especially to those who show courage in battle.
40* RoyalBlood: Prince Edward is of UsefulNotes/TheHouseOfPlantagenet and King Edward III's son and heir. He never had a chance to inherit the throne, however, as he died two years prior to his father, with the throne going to his own son.
41* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: One of the last English royals to actively lead troops into battle.
42* ShouldersOfDoom: Sports huge, spike pauldrons as part of his full armour.
43* TallDarkAndHandsome: He presents the English ideal of male beauty -- tall, distinguished features, (very) fair skin and glossy dark hair.
44* UniversallyBelovedLeader: An exceptional military leader, his victories over the French at Crécy and Poitiers made him very popular during his lifetime.
45* WarriorPrince: A literal and real life example -- Edward of Woodstock was the heir to the throne of England and its territories at the time, though nevertheless led troops into battle on multiple occasions.
46[[/folder]]
47
48[[folder: John Chandos]]
49!!John Chandos
50[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/john_chandos___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
51->''"If you choose to stand against me, naught but death itself shall await you."''
52
53->'''Based on''': Sir John Chandos, Viscount of Saint-Sauveur in the Cotentin
54->'''Born''': Radbourne Hall, Derbyshire (1320)
55->'''Status''': Gentry
56->'''Weapon''': Morning star
57
58->John Chandos is one of England's most famous medieval knights. He was a close friend of the Prince Edward's and fought alongside him in many battles. In-series, John serves as Edward's adviser and is almost always seen in battle beside the prince.
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61* BlueBlood: Sir John, by birth, is from amongst the English 'gentry', a landowning class that was powerful and respected, though not quite nobility.
62* CoolOldGuy: Technically, he's only ten years older than Prince Edward, but in-game, he's presented as an older distinguished gentleman, who acts as the prince's mentor.
63* EpicFlail: He wields a ''triple-headed'' morning-star.
64* EyepatchOfPower: Sports an eyepatch and is a seasoned warrior.
65* ColonelBadass: He's one of England's commanding officers.
66* NervesOfSteel: He's consistently cool and calm under pressure, calmly advising Prince Edward of the best course of action, even under the pressure of battle.
67* NumberTwo: He's Prince Edward's second in command and Chief of Staff.
68* OfficerAndAGentleman: In-game, he’s presented as a chivalrous leading general of England. In life, Chandos was a founding member of the Order of the Garter — still the most prestigious honour in the land.
69* OldSoldier: He's presented as at least twenty years older than the rest of the England team, who are all primarily (apart from the King and Queen) a group of young guns.
70* SternTeacher: He's clam, but very no-nonsense in demeanor.
71* TheStoic: His overall persona -- he refuses to succumb to emotion or high drama.
72* TheStrategist: He is Prince Edward's top strategist, and as per the real Chandos, he fights alongside the prince in battle.
73* TeamDad: To the English side, in is capacity as the faction's oldest team member.
74* UndyingLoyalty: To Prince Edward, and England.
75* UnflappableGuardian: To Prince Edward.
76[[/folder]]
77
78[[folder: Hal]]
79!!Hal
80[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/hal_1.jpg]]
81->''"You would seek to best me in battle? How amusing!"''
82
83->'''Based on''': Prince Henry of Monmouth, the future King Henry V of England
84->'''Born''': Monmouth Castle, Principality of Wales (1386)
85->'''Status''': Royalty
86->'''Weapon''': Longsword
87
88->The future Henry V, who goes by the nickname "Hal", is one of the kings who ruled during the latter half of the Hundred Years' War. He rose to political prominence during his childhood when his father usurped Richard II. He took part in the subjugation of Henry Percy's revolt and ordered several campaigns in France when he inherited the throne. In-series, he is depicted as foul-mouthed, and rough. He loves to quarrel and fight, and is a natural born fighter.
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91* BadassFamily: Chalk it up to the game's [[AnachronismStew anachronistic order]], but historically he is Prince Edward's great-nephew and King Edward III's great-grandson.
92* {{BFS}}: He wields a huge cleaver-like blade of a type that's pure fantasy and not historically accurate.
93* BloodKnight: He lives for combat and much like the real Henry V, he's amongst the best warriors in English history.
94* BoisterousBruiser: His most overt personality trait.
95* FieryRedhead: Sports bright auburn hair and has a bolshy personality to match.
96* HotBlooded: Whilst most of the England team are quite reserved and stoic (befitting the ImperturbableEnglishman archetype), he's loud, somewhat vulgar and brash.
97* {{Hunk}}: Very rugged and handsome, with a bad-boy persona.
98* LovableRogue: Despite his abrasiveness, he's also a charming, inspiring warrior.
99* RedOniBlueOni: He and comrade in arms Richard Beauchamp respectively. The two (real-life) friends couldn't be more different, with Richard being much calmer and considered than Hal.
100* RoyalBlood: It's downplayed in-game, but Hal is Henry of Monmouth of UsefulNotes/TheHouseOfPlantagenet, son of Henry IV, and therefore King Edward's great-grandson, who would go onto become Henry V, one of England's most celebrated monarchs.
101* [[ShouldersOfDoom Shoulder of Doom]]: He wears a huge, spiked shoulder pauldron and gauntlet on his left arm.
102* SirSwearsalot: He's foul-mouthed and loves to quarrel.
103* SpiritedCompetitor: He lives for fighting.
104* VitriolicBestBuds: He's constantly bossing poor Richard about, though as he's a Royal Prince, there's little Richard can do about it.
105* WarriorPrince: You wouldn't be able to tell at a glance, as his manner is less than regal, but Hal is a Royal Prince and King Edward's great-grandson. He's also a demon on the battlefield, as per the real-life Henry V.
106[[/folder]]
107
108[[folder: Richard Beauchamp]]
109!!Richard Beauchamp
110[[quoteright:165:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/richard_1.jpg]]
111
112->''"Courage without ability is but stupidity in disguise."''
113
114->'''Based on''': Sir Richard de Beauchamp, 13th Earl of Warwick
115->'''Born''': Salwarpe Court, Worcestershire (1382)
116->'''Status''': Nobility
117->'''Weapon''': War hammer
118
119->Richard Beauchamp is an English nobleman and general who served three generations of English royalty. He subdued revolts for Henry IV, served in many campaigns under Henry V, and tutored Henry VI. In-series, he is gentle-hearted man who calmly obeys Hal's commands despite the latter's tendency to act recklessly.
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122* BadassBookworm: He's TheSmartGuy of the English team, acting as a strategist under Hal's (Henry V) command. In real-life, he was also court-tutor to Hal's son, Henry VI.
123* BlueBlood: He's of the ancient de Beauchamp family and is a member of the English nobility, bearing the title of 'Earl'. His present day descendant holds the even higher rank of Marquess of Abergavenny, a RankUp in the British peerage.
124* CulturedWarrior: He's far gentler and kinder than some of his compatriots, who are on the whole a fairly boisterous group.
125* GentlemanAndAScholar: He's noble by birth, and amongst the smartest of the characters in the game.
126* JustTheIntroductionToTheOpposites: Richard is far more princely than his master Hal, an ''actual'' Royal Prince and it’d be easy to muddle the pairs’ roles up.
127* KnightInShiningArmor: He exhibits the required chivalrous qualities.
128* TheQuietOne: He's much more studious and focussed than his master, Hal, speaking in a mannered tone.
129* RedOniBlueOni: He's the calm, collect blue to Hal's brash, boisterous red.
130* VitriolicBestBuds: With the boisterous Hal.
131[[/folder]]
132
133[[folder:John Chandos]]
134!!John Talbot
135[[quoteright:225:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/talbot.jpg]]
136
137->''"Let those who would oppose us feel the wrath of England's armies!"''
138
139->'''Based on''': Sir John Talbot, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury
140->'''Born''': Blackmere Castle, Shropshire (1387)
141->'''Status''': Nobility
142->'''Weapon''': Polearm and shield
143
144->John Talbot is one of the English generals who fought in the Hundred Years' War and the first Earl of Shrewsbury. He fought the French armies and was reputed for his tenacious leadership and bravery within the English front lines. In-series, he's a loyal soldier and always commits himself to carrying out his duties. He is diligent but may be considered stubborn. In defensive situations, no man compares to him.
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147* TheBigGuy: Of the English side -- he's built like a tank and is a huge, imposing presence on the battlefield.
148* BlueBlood: John is of the English nobility and a member of the venerable Talbot family. Previously holding the more junior title of 'Baron', he was created an Earl by Henry VI (Hal's son) for his efforts in the War.
149* TheChampion: To Prince Edward. Along with John Chandos, he is Edward's other close companion, protecting him with his life at any cost.
150* ColonelBadass: He's one of England's commanding officers.
151* TheDreaded: He was the most renowned in England and most feared in France of the English captains in the last stages of the Hundred Years' War conflict.
152* HairTriggerTemper: He can be very stubborn and is quick to become moody and difficult, as per his real-life counterpart.
153* HeroicBuild: A huge man whose build is enhanced via a full suit of armour.
154* HeroicSpirit: He always commits himself to carry out his duties.
155* TheJuggernaut: He's practically unstoppable in combat and is the largest built, most heavily armoured man in the series.
156* MadeOfIron: He's literally ''encased'' in armor and in defense, no man compares to him.
157* MightyGlacier: Probably the single strongest fighter in the game, though easily the slowest too.
158[[/folder]]
159
160[[folder: John Fastolf]]
161!!John Fastolf
162[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/fastolf.jpg]]
163
164->''"Now, let us keep this civilized, shall we?"''
165
166->'''Based on''': Sir John Fastolf
167->'''Born''': Caister Hall, Norfolk (1380)
168->'''Status''': Gentry
169->'''Weapon''': Rapier
170
171->John Fastolf is an English knight who fought many battles during the Hundred Years' War. He was considered to be a military genius who favored conservative decisions. In-series, he is depicted a witty and detached, and is sometimes mistaken for being insincere. Clever and intuitive, he adapts very quickly to any situation on the battlefield.
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174* BlueBlood: John hails from an old Norfolk family, though he's not quite nobility, but rather a member of the English gentry, a landowning class who wielded power and influence at a local level.
175* TheDandy: His look and personality.
176* GentlemanSnarker: He's witty and detached, and often mistaken for being insincere.
177* GuileHero: Clever and intuitive, he adapts very quickly to most battlefield situations.
178* LetsFightLikeGentlemen: As seen in his pre-battle quote above, he'd rather keep things clean-cut.
179* LovableRogue: He's sarcastic and a little blunt, but nonetheless a supportive member of Hal's core crew, as per real-life.
180* PrettyBoy: One of English team’s less rugged, more clean-cut combatants.
181* RoyalRapier: He wields a rapier, befitting his gentlemanly vibe.
182* ScarfOfAsskicking: Sports a yellow cravat-type stock around his neck.
183[[/folder]]
184
185[[folder: Henry "Hotspur" Percy]]
186!!Henry "Hotspur" Percy
187[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/henry_69.jpg]]
188
189->''"If you wish to face me, you must prepare yourself for death."''
190
191->'''Based on''': Sir Henry "Hotspur" Percy
192->'''Born''': Alnwick Castle, Northumberland (1364)
193->'''Status''': Nobility
194->'''Weapon''': Arming sword and shield
195
196->Henry Percy is an English knight of the ancient Percy family, traditionally the noble guardians of England's border with Scotland, who primarily fought in the battles against the Scots. His services earned him a favorable reputation within the royal court. In-series, he is depicted as England's most aggressive combatant, constantly moving and fighting on the battlefield, and is feared by both friend and foe for his fierceness during combat.
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199* AttackAttackAttack: His style of fighting is pure aggression, making him one of the most effective swordsmen in the game.
200* BlueBlood: Henry is the oldest son of the Earl of Northumberland, and a member of the ancient and noble Percy family, whose origins date back to the Norman Conquest.
201* HeroicSpirit: The honour of fighting for King and country means everything to him, and exhibits an irrepressible character.
202* HotBlooded: The nickname "Hotspur" was given to him by his Scottish enemies in recognition of his speed and willingness to all-out attack.
203* {{Hunk}}: He's amongst the most ruggedly handsome men in the game, sporting manly stubble, chiselled features and wild, mid-brown hair.
204* MasterSwordsman: Amongst the best in the game, and the best offensive character on the England side.
205* OneManArmy: In-game, he's unmatched in attack speed and power.
206* RedBaron: He's almost always known by his nickname, "Hotspur".
207* SpiritedCompetitor: He lives for fighting.
208* WildHair: He sports a full, lion's mane of hair in a warm mid-brown.
209[[/folder
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211[[folder: Iamarl]]
212!!Iamarl
213[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/iemarl___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
214
215->''"I show my adversaries no mercy."''
216
217->'''Based on''': N/A (original character)
218->'''Born''': The Maghreb
219->'''Status''': Attendant
220->'''Weapon''': Kris and clawed-glove
221
222->Iamarl is an original character created for the game. She is an assassin who was initially contracted to kill Prince Edward, however due to unknown circumstances, she failed. Instead of facing execution for her attempt, she is hired to become his bodyguard.
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225* ActionGirl: She amongst the female-fighters in the game, and is the only non-European amongst them.
226* BodyguardBabes: Having defected to the English side, she becomes Prince Edward's bodyguard.
227* EmotionlessGirl: Quiet, withdrawn and speaks softly and flatly.
228* HeelFaceTurn: She was originally sent to ''kill'' Prince Edward, before defecting to England.
229* UsefulNotes/TheMiddleEast: As a black woman in medieval Europe, she's possibly Moorish in origin.
230* ProfessionalKiller: She's an assassin, though luckily she defected to England before she could carry out her contract.
231* UndyingLoyalty: She now protects the Prince with her life.
232* ShoutOut:
233** A Moorish character in medieval England is by now an established trope, due mostly to the modern Myth/RobinHood adaptations depicting a Moor as a member of his outlaws -- Azeem from ''Film/RobinHoodPrinceOfThieves'', for example.
234** Like other black women in gaming ([[Franchise/StreetFighter Elena]], [[VideoGame/VirtuaFighter Vanessa]], [[VideoGame/TheKingOfFighters Dolores]]), she sports bleached-white hair -- a convention likely started in tribute to Storm from ''ComicBook/XMen''.
235* WolverineClaws: As pictured, she wields a glove with claws on the fingertips.
236[[/folder]]
237
238[[folder:Branwyn]]
239!!Branwyn
240[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/branwyn___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
241
242->''"My bow shall be of great benefit to Prince Edward!"''
243
244->'''Based on''': N/A (original character)
245->'''Born''': Anglesey, Principality of Wales
246->'''Status''': Commoner
247->'''Weapon''': Longbow
248
249->Branwyn is an original character created for the game. Despite initial complaints from his knights, Prince Edward allows her to fight to test her skills with her bow. Once the battle is won, an impressed Prince Edward apologizes to her for the behavior of his subordinates and accepts her among the ranks of his army.
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252* ActionGirl: Amongst the series' female warriors, though she's less of an up-close fighter, relying on her skills with a bow.
253* AwesomeAnachronisticApparel: Branwyn’s outfit, with its mini-dress and midriff-exposing top (which are a late 20th Century fashion) is pure fiction, and would be ''completely'' against the strict modesty laws associated with 14th Century women’s clothing.
254* TheCutie: Unlike the maudlin Iamarl and the glamorously poised Queen Phillipa, she's cute, bouncy and cheerful.
255* GenkiGirl: Amongst the stern, grizzled English team, she's a cute, cheerful and upbeat bundle of energy.
256* LittleMissBadass: She looks to be in her mid to late teens, but is already a master bowman.
257* LoyalAnimalCompanion: In artworks, she's rarely seen without her pet toad.
258* MiniDressOfPower: Unrealistic for the period, but she sports a mini-skirt in the same wooly green material as her top.
259* PluckyGirl: She impressed Prince Edward so much with her skills that he appointed her to serve directly under him, despite the fact that her age and gender would typically preclude her from such a position.
260* UsefulNotes/{{Wales}}: Her homeland -- she's specifically presented as a Welsh archer and is even voiced with a (passable) Welsh accent. At the time, Wales was still a separate Principality, though still under English control for the most part.
261[[/folder]]
262
263[[folder: Queen Philippa]]
264!!Queen Philippa
265[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/philippa_6.jpg]]
266
267->''"If you are foolish enough to challenge me, there is surely no hope for you."''
268
269->'''Based on''': Philippa of Hainault, Queen Consort of England
270->'''Born''': Valenciennes, County of Hainault, Holy Roman Empire (1315)
271->'''Status''': Royalty
272->'''Weapon''': Lance
273
274->Philippa is the King of England's Queen Consort and Prince Edward's mother, though this fact is mostly omitted in the game. She was chosen for a political marriage between the English royal court and Flanders. In-series, she is depicted as an eloquent and beautiful woman, and her skills as a general are respected by all who serve her.
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277* ActionGirl: Philippa is a master lancer -- a role she didn't hold in real-life of course, though she was a powerful, respected queen.
278* TheBeautifulElite: She's famed for her beauty, and as the Queen Consort of England, she's elite as it gets, ranking highest of any woman in the land and amongst the highest in Europe overall.
279* BreastPlate: She's the most fully armoured of the women in the series and only her head remains unarmoured.
280* ColonelBadass: She's one of England's commanding officers.
281* TheHighQueen: Philippa is Queen Consort of England and its territories beyond, and in her time she was a beloved ruler alongside her husband, King Edward III.
282* IronLady: She's a perfect example, as not only is she hard as nails, but she's also the Queen Consort of England and therefore a champion of her subjects.
283* JoustingLance: Befitting her knightly vibe, she wields a large lance in combat.
284* KnightInShiningArmor: Or rather, a ''Lady'' in shining armour.
285* LadyOfWar: Philippa is elegant, beautiful, composed and deadly.
286* MumLooksLikeASister: It's downplayed in-game, but she's Prince Edward's mother, but looks barely a couple years older than him.
287* OnlySaneWoman: She is very cool, calm and level-headed, especially compared to the other more hot-headed English generals like John Talbot and Henry Percy.
288* RoyalBlood: She's royal by marriage, but also by blood as her mother was Princess Joan of Valois of the French Royal Family.
289* TheStoic: Very much so.
290[[/folder]]
291
292[[folder: King Edward III of England]]
293!!King Edward III of England
294[[quoteright:275:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kingofengland.jpg]]
295
296->''"You would defy the King of England? Very well..."''
297
298->'''Based on''': King Edward III of England
299->'''Born''': Windsor Castle, Berkshire (1312)
300->'''Status''': Royalty
301->'''Weapon''': Longsword
302
303->The King of England, Edward III, is one of the reigning kings during the Hundred Years' War. Known to be an incredibly charismatic and popular with the nobility, he prospered with military success during his early reign. He founded the Order of the Garter, the highest order chivalry which is still used in England today. Edward the Black Prince is his eldest son. In-series, he is depicted as a militaristic and majestic ruler. Despite his harsh demeanor towards his son, he actually believes in the young man's capabilities as a commander and eventually comes to entrust him with the task of conquering France.
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306* AFatherToHisMen: King Edward is a charismatic, beloved monarch whom all the nobility rallied round, and is still thought of as one of greatest kings in English history.
307* BadassFamily: He is Prince Edward's imposing father, Hal's great-grandfather and Queen Philippa's husband.
308* {{Determinator}}: He will do whatever it takes to carry out his will.
309* LargeAndInCharge: He's depicted as a tall, imposing man in full armour, and of course he's monarch to not only England, but its French territories too.
310* RequisiteRoyalRegalia: He wears a highly decorated suit of full armour, complete with a BadassCape and a helmet that incorporates a CoolCrown.
311* RoyalBlood: From a venerable line going back to UsefulNotes/AlfredTheGreat and beyond to Egbert of Wessex, the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England in the year 802.
312* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: He's very much the manly man, whereas his rival King Charles, is the intelligent sensitive one.
313* StiffUpperLip: Being English, and a stoic ruler, this is a given, and Edward showed amazing bravery and skill in combat, as well as measured diplomacy when needed.
314* TheStoic: Very badass, and very majestic.
315* TookALevelInBadass: ''England'' did this during his reign -- he transformed his Kingdom into the most efficient military power in Europe.
316* UniversallyBelovedLeader: Historically, one of England's most successful monarchs. England (and later Great Britain) has often thought to have enjoyed a better track record with its queens as opposed to kings, though Edward III is one of nation's legendarily beloved male monarchs. As well as being a brave, frontline fighter, he also modernised the country's court and economy, and much of the imagery we now associate with a MedievalEuropeanFantasy (jousting, knights in armour, vast castles, beautiful princesses etc) is derived from his reign in the 14th Century.
317[[/folder]]
318
319!The Kingdom of France
320[[quoteright:100:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/frenchempire_6366.png]]
321
322[[folder: In General]]
323* BlingOfWar
324* ColorCodedArmies: France's team color is predominantly blue, taken from the ''bleu royal'' background of the old medieval French flag.
325* FleurDeLis: The national flower appears throughout the team's uniforms.
326* GratuitousFrench: A few odd quips of “mais oui” or “mon ami” are bunged in for good measure.
327* SlidingScaleOfShinyVersusGritty: The French team (on the whole) sport [[BlingOfWar comparitively ornate, fancily embellished outfits]], compared to the more rugged, hard-edged look of the England team.
328[[/folder]]
329
330[[folder: Joan of Arc]]
331!!Joan of Arc
332[[quoteright:325:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/joan_of_arc___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
333
334->''"It is not merely those who fight who suffer from the fighting... The innocent... our village... The very land 'neath our feet."''
335
336->'''Based on''': Saint Jeanne d'Arc
337->'''Born''': Domrémy, Duchy of Bar (1412)
338->'''Status''': Commoner
339->'''Weapon''': Spear and shortsword
340
341->Joan of Arc is a Catholic saint and considered a national French heroine. She is famed for leading French troops in victory against the English which contributed to ending the Hundred Years' War. In-series, Joan is portrayed as a modest young girl whose sole desire is to save her people and her fellow soldiers from suffering the plagues of war. She is gentle yet her very presence seems to inspire her comrades in battle. Despite her young age, gender, and social status, she has an uncommon strength rarely found in the French ranks of the time.
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343
344* AChildShallLeadThem: She leads the French forces at the age of just 17.
345* ActionGirl: The original example -- the fact that Joan commands an army is extraordinary for her time, not just because of her gender, but also due to her being of poor, peasant stock.
346* BadassAdorable: She's a beautiful young woman of an earnest disposition and a badass with her short-sword and spear.
347* BeautyEqualsGoodness: She's a true-hearted heroine, and of course, what with this being a Koei game, she's adorable.
348* DualWielding: She wields a large spear with a huge heraldic flag attached, and a long-sword for close-quarters combat.
349* FolkHero: She is considered a national heroine (if not ''the'' national heroine) of France and a Catholic saint.
350* GodWasMyCopilot: The real Joan was an eccentric young girl, who claimed to have visions from God instructing her in her quest to save France, though in-game she will only occasionally refer to a higher power, or of being called upon by a supernatural force, to fight for the French.
351* HeroicSpirit: Her sole desire is to protect the ordinary folk, from which she derives, from the horrors of war.
352* IncorruptiblePurePureness: Not that it prevents her from being on the monster's side in ''Nightmare''.
353* JeanneDArchetype: Naturally -- Joan is Koei's take on the fabled heroine.
354* KnightInShiningArmor: Joan wears a full suit a sleek, silver armour -- something the real-life Joan also did, though "cross-dressing" was among the list of accusations levelled at her prior to her being burned at the stake.
355* LadyOfWar: She provides an excellent example, as she's elegant and composed, primarily wielding a distance-based weapon (her spear) in combat, as opposed to engaging more physically.
356* PatrioticFervor: Her patriotism lies with the ordinary people of France, and it's they whom she fervently fights to protect.
357* PluckyGirl: Her spirit is irrepressible and her actions extraordinary, especially in a time-period when women, and more explicitly peasant women, were '''absolutely''' required to StayInTheKitchen.
358* RedBaron: She is commonly known as "The Maid of Orleans"
359* TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth: Valiant Joan meets an terrifying end, being burned at the stake for heresy when finally captured, though in-game, you ''can'' save her.
360* WorkingClassHero: One of history's ultimate examples, Joan is from humble, peasant stock and finds her greatest support amongst the common people of France, who rally to a young woman to whom they can fully relate.
361[[/folder]]
362
363[[folder: Bertrand du Guesclin]]
364!!Bertrand du Guesclin
365[[quoteright:260:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/guesclin.jpg]]
366
367->''"I was hoping for a more entertaining encounter!"''
368
369->'''Based on''': Bertrand du Guesclin
370->'''Born''': Château de la Motte-Broons, Duchy of Brittany (1320)
371->'''Status''': Nobility
372->'''Weapon''': Two-handed axe
373
374->Bertrand is a French general who fought during the first half of the Hundred Years' War. He specialized in guerrilla tactics and effectively used his limited number of troops for surprise attack or night raids. In-series, Bertrand is known as a genius of the battlefield. Known for his foul-mouth and simple personality, he sometimes acts like a child when things fail to go his way.
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376
377* BlueBlood: Bertrand's family was of minor Breton nobility, bearing the title of ''seigneur'' (of Broons) -- a rank analogous to Lord (Baron) in the English peerage.
378* BoisterousBruiser: He's foul-mouthed and crude -- something that causes Joan to wince on occasion.
379* ClusterFBomb: He's known for his foul mouth.
380* GeniusBruiser: Amongst the smartest members of the French team, he also wields one of deadliest weapons and specialises in close-quarters combat.
381* ManChild: He has a fairly simple personality and often acts childishly, throwing tantrums.
382* ObfuscatingStupidity: Despite his ManChild persona, he's actually a strategic genius and the main brains behind France's war effort.
383* StoutStrength: Amongst a group of tall, lithe men, he's quite short and rotund.
384* TheStrategist: For the French team.
385[[/folder]]
386
387[[folder: Philippe Le Bon]]
388!!Philippe Le Bon
389[[quoteright:325:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/phillippe_le_bon___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
390
391->''"It would be an honor to face you."''
392
393->'''Based on''': Philip III, Duke of Burgundy
394->'''Born''': Château de Rouvres, Duchy of Burgundy (1396)
395->'''Status''': Nobility
396->'''Weapon''': Lance
397
398->Philippe "the Good" is best known for his luxurious reign and a love for the arts and education. Historically, he was involved in scandalous negotiations for the throne and had an early alliance with the English. In-series, Philippe is portrayed as a kind but insecure man who detests fighting his own people, including at Flanders.
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400
401* BlueBlood: Bearing the rank of Duke, Philippe is the highest-ranking non-royal character in the game -- only Prince Edward, Prince Hal, Queen Philippa, King Edward III of England, and his own king, Charles VII, rank higher. His family is a cadet branch of the House of Valois, from where the French kings descend.
402* CulturedWarrior: He's a gifted warrior, though his main passions are in the field of arts and education. Philippe's court was regarded as the most splendid in Europe by his contemporaries, and it became the accepted leader of taste and fashion.
403* ErmineCapeEffect: His outfit is ''particularly'' fancy, even for the French team and includes an actual ermine cape.
404* ForGreatJustice: He wants nothing more than to bring about peace.
405* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: Historically, he actually spent most of his time during the war on the side of the ''English'', even being responsible for capturing and handing Joan of Arc over to them in 1430. He would only defect five years later with the Treaty of Arras.
406* {{Hunk}}: One of handsomest characters in the game.
407* KnightInShiningArmor: Probably the noblest member of the French nobility, even berating his subordinate for leaving the mercenaries without reinforcements. Historically, he also founded the Order of the Golden Fleece, the most prestigious chivalric order in Europe.
408* MartialPacifist: His sobriquet of "The Good" references his true-hearted nature and his hatred of violence and combat in general.
409* MeaningfulName: Literally, "Philip the Good".
410* NiceGuy: He is a kind and gentle-hearted man.
411[[/folder]]
412
413[[folder: Arthur de Richemont]]
414!!Arthur de Richemont
415[[quoteright:250:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/arthur_3.jpg]]
416
417->''"I must warn you. Your ability is clearly lacking."''
418
419->'''Based on''': Arthur III, Duke of Brittany
420->'''Born''': Château de Sucinio, Duchy of Brittany (1393)
421->'''Status''': Nobility
422->'''Weapon''': Basket-hilt sword
423
424-> Arthur is a French nobleman who fought for France's defense during the latter half of the Hundred Years' War. He fought against Henry V's troops several times and suffered many defeats, even being held in captivity within England for five years. In-series, he is able to assess major battles quickly, and is always calm and composed. He never flaunts his prestigious background and is greatly respected by his men.
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426
427* BlueBlood: Another of the game's highest-ranking non-royal characters, Arthur's family are the stewards of the Brittany region in northern France. Amongst his countrymen, he's only outranked by Philippe, and of course King Charles.
428* ErmineCapeEffect: His outfit is nearly as fancy as Phillippe's.
429* ColonelBadass: He's one of France's commanding officers.
430* KnightInShiningArmor: He values the concept of chivalry, and never takes advantage of his position as a noble.
431* ModestRoyalty: He never flaunts his prestigious background and is depicted as a calm, composed young man who cares deeply about the common folk, which at time puts him at odds with his fellow nobles.
432* NervesOfSteel: He is consistently calm and composed.
433* NumberTwo: He's one of Joan's most influential supporters.
434* PrettyBoy: Sports a clean-cut look and tousled blonde curls.
435[[/folder]]
436
437[[folder: La Hire]]
438!!La Hire
439[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/lahire.jpg]]
440
441->''"I shall strike you down where you stand!"''
442
443->'''Based on''': Étienne de Vignolles
444->'''Born''': Préchacq-les-Bains, Duchy of Gascony (1390)
445->'''Status''': Commoner (soldier)
446->'''Weapon''': Halberd
447
448-> La Hire (literally "the anger") is one of the French generals who fought in the Hundred Years' War. He was a close comrade of Joan of Arc's and one of the few military leaders to believe in her. He was known for his ferocity and cruelty on the battlefield who ruthlessly pillaged from his defeated foes. In-series, La Hire is a man with a very strong sense of justice. He prefers to move on his gut instincts rather than analyze things, which earns him his men's respect.
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450
451* TheBerserker: He acts on impulse in battle, no matter the consequences.
452* TheBigGuy: Of the French team. Amongst a group of fancily embellished, dandyish men, he stands out as a huge beast of a man and has a way more masculine vibe -- in line with the English side, in fact.
453* TheChampion: For Joan. He hails from common folk himself, and is therefore much more ready to believe in and back Joan (a fellow commoner), supporting her with UndyingLoyalty in her mission.
454* ColonelBadass: He's one of France's commanding officers.
455* FieryRedhead: Sports red hair and is easily the most aggressive member of the French side.
456* ForGreatJustice: His maxim.
457* HeroicBuild: Very tall and muscular. He also shows more skin than all of his fellow French teammates, with gaps of exposed, muscular flesh on display.
458* HotbloodedSideburns: Sports bushy red sideburns and an aggressive personality.
459* NamesToRunAwayFromReallyFast: "La Hire" literally means "the Anger".
460* RedBaron: He is mostly known by his nickname, La Hire, and is only ever referred to as such in-game.
461[[/folder]]
462
463[[folder: Gilles de Rais]]
464!!UsefulNotes/GillesDeRais
465[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/gilles.jpg]]
466
467->''"Fool... Do you not know your place?"''
468
469->'''Based on''': Gilles de Montmorency-Laval, Baron de Rais
470->'''Born''': Château de Champtocé, Duchy of Anjou (1405)
471->'''Status''': Nobility
472->'''Weapon''': Rapier and dagger
473
474-> Gilles de Rais is a French nobleman. Although he fought for the French royalty throughout the latter renewal of the Hundred Years' War, he is best known for fighting beside Joan of Arc. He is ''also'' known for his reputation and later conviction as a confessed serial killer of children. In-series, he is depicted as cunning and calculating, and likes to use people as pawns.
475
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477
478* BadassLongcoat: He sports a knee-length coat in French blue.
479* BlueBlood: He bears the rank of baron in the French peerage.
480* DarkerAndEdgier: Compared to the rest of the French team, he's ostensibly a far more duplicitous, calculating individual (In real life, he was even worse and in fact, a child murderer.)
481* EyesAlwaysShut: Never depicted with his eyes open.
482* FrenchJerk: His tendency to speak badly about others make him unpopular amongst the French team.
483* HistoricalHeroUpgrade: Overlaps with HistoricalVillainDowngrade. He may be DarkerAndEdgier compared to his French compatriots, but he was still ''far'' tamer than the child murderer he became later, he limits himself in being the FrenchJerk and TokenEvilTeammate as far as the war is concerned.
484* NoMouth: The high neckline of his coat covers his mouth.
485* PunchClockHero: Was a sword for hire.
486* RoyalRapier: He wields a fencing foil.
487* TokenEvilTeammate: Amongst a fairly chivalrous group, with a PurityPersonified leader in Joan, Gilles represents a ''far'' darker addition to the French team, though he's definitely Joan's ally. In-game, this translates as a brisk, blunt attitude and rudeness, but in real-life, he was a convicted heretic and child-killer.
488* WeHaveReserves: His blunt attitude to warfare.
489[[/folder]]
490
491[[folder: Jean de Metz]]
492!!Jean de Metz
493[[quoteright:200:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/jean_8.jpg]]
494
495->''"It appears I am in for a fight..."''
496
497->'''Based on''': Jean de Metz
498->'''Born''': Nouillonpont, Duchy of Lorraine
499->'''Status''': Attendant
500->'''Weapon''': Arming sword
501
502-> Jean was an attendant to Bertrand du Guesclin. In-series, he is always there to aid Bertrand du Guesclin, and is dedicated but otherwise has little to say. There are times when he does state his opinions in order to calm his lord from anger or rouse him out of depression.
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504
505* NumberTwo: He is Bertrand's loyal adjutant.
506* TheQuietOne: He's very softly spoken and rarely says much.
507* UndyingLoyalty: To Bertrand.
508[[/folder]]
509
510[[folder: Marie]]
511!!Marie
512[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/marie___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
513
514->''"I shall give all that I am able for Lord Philippe!"''
515
516->'''Based on''': N/A (original character)
517->'''Born''': Kingdom of France
518->'''Status''': Attendant
519->'''Weapon''': Short sword and buckler
520
521->Marie is an original character created for the game and Philippe le Bon's assistant who is in charge of maintaining order amongst his ranks. Marie is an austere woman, who maintains her stern personality no matter the circumstance. Despite her frigid disposition, her primary concern seems to be her lord's welfare.
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523
524* ActionGirl: Involves herself in active combat, fighting with a short-sword and buckler.
525* BodyguardCrush: She’s Phillippe's adjutant and protector and appears to have feelings for him, though these feelings seem to be [[AllLoveIsUnrequited unrequited.]]
526* CloseRangeCombatant: She wields a short-sword and shield, so getting up close and personal with her opponents is required.
527* CoolCrown: She sports an elegant, period-correct ''crespine'' headdress — an ornate circlet incorporating filigree coverings worn on either side of the head to gather up long hair, [[Franchise/StarWars Princess Leia]]-style.
528* IceQueen: She exhibits a haughty, detached persona, and is a pale, stunning beauty.
529* LadyOfWar: Marie is elegant, beautiful and feminine, as well as a badass fighter.
530* LuckilyMyShieldWillProtectMe: She wields a small buckler.
531* MiniDressOfPower: Her outfit includes a short tunic-like skirt.
532* EeriePaleSkinnedBrunette: Sports shiny black hair, pale blue eyes and porcelain-pale skin.
533* UndyingLoyalty: To Philippe, to whom she acts as an attendant, though her being fairly obviously in love with him helps too.
534[[/folder]]
535
536[[folder: You Ji]]
537!!You Ji
538[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/you_ji___bladestorm_concept_art.png]]
539
540->''"The enemies of Lord de Richemont deserve no mercy!"''
541
542->'''Based on''': N/A (original character)
543->'''Born''': Ming Empire
544->'''Status''': Attendant
545->'''Weapon''': Crossbow
546
547->Hailing from the Far East, You Ji is an original character created for the game and Arthur de Richemont's assistant and bodyguard. You Ji is usually a quiet individual but is sternly loyal to Arthur. He gladly risks his life to save de Richemont's honor and position within the ranks of the King.
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549
550* BashBrothers: He always fights alongside Arthur and is his protector.
551* CanonForeigner: He's a nice ShoutOut to the VideoGame/DynastyWarriors series, to which Bladestorm owes its origins.
552* InscrutableOriental: He's a quiet, thoughtful character and originally hails from the Ming Empire (modern-day China).
553* {{Mukokuseki}}: Completely (and pleasantly) averted -- his look is typically east asian, versus the rest of the cast’s obviously European looks.
554* TokenMinority: He's Chinese and is the only Asian main character in the game.
555* UndyingLoyalty: To Arthur.
556[[/folder]]
557
558[[folder: Christine de Pizan]]
559!!Christine de Pizan
560[[quoteright:300:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/christine_de_pizan_concept_bs.jpg]]
561
562->''"My talent is a gift to the world. It is obvious that we should preserve it!"''
563
564->'''Based on''': Christine de Pizan
565->'''Born''': Venice, Republic of Venice (1364)
566->'''Status''': Nobility
567->'''Weapon''': Staff
568
569->Christine de Pizan is an Italian-French writer in the court of King Charles VI. Considered a sort of "proto-feminist", de Pizan wrote such works as ''The Book of Deeds of Arms and of Chivalry'' and ''The Book of the City of Ladies''. Her writings not only shaped the world of literature, but also helped improve the position of women in a male-dominated society. In-series, she acts as the French king's court magician, in a nod to the real-life Thomas de Pizan (her father), who was the King's court astrologer.
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571
572
573* AlchemyIsMagic: Her role as the royal astrologer is, in-game, presented as if she were an actual magician.
574* CourtMage: To the King of France — she serves as his alchemist, astrologer and physician.
575* InsufferableGenius: She’s highly intelligent and a skilled alchemist, though her haughty persona tends to rub people up the wrong way.
576* HighClassGlass: She wears a pair of neat ''pince-nez.''
577* HotWitch: She was known as a skilled healer and in-game, she’s presented as an actual magician.
578* MsFanservice: She wears a fairly flimsy medieval style ''sideless gown'', fish-net stockings and stiletto heels. Whilst exaggerated and made much skimpier for {{Fanservice}}-purposes, sideless clothes, in the form of [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surcoat sideless surcoats]], ''were'' a 14th century fashion amongst women.
579* PurelyAestheticGlasses: She may just use them for close-up work, but her little pince-nez clearly aren’t for long-distance.
580* RegalRinglets: Sports long blonde ringlets befitting her status.
581* SmugSnake: She may be smart, but she can also be [[FrenchJerk arrogant and selfish]].
582[[/folder]]
583
584[[folder:King Charles VII of France]]
585!!King Charles VII of France
586[[quoteright:275:https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/kingoffrance.jpg]]
587
588->''"I shall vanquish you and your ilk...for the glory of France!"''
589
590->'''Based on''': King Charles VII of France (primarily)
591->'''Born''': Hôtel Saint-Pol, Paris (1403)
592->'''Status''': Royalty
593->'''Weapon''': Longsword
594
595->Charles VII is one of the reigning kings during latter half of the Hundred Years' War. During his early years, he was not a favored successor for his father and was even ridiculed as "The Small King of Bourges". He was able to salvage his reputation and gain prominence within the court by using Joan of Arc, La Hire and Gilles de Rais's victories within the war to his advantage. In-series, he is depicted as a highly intelligent, learned individual, and his manner gives the impression that he can read anyone's mind.
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597
598* AFatherToHisMen: Whilst he’s less of a combatant than his English counterpart King Edward, he still leads his troops into battle.
599* CompositeCharacter: Unlike the King of England, who is definitively based on Edward III, the King of France stands in for at least three different kings of France, Philippe VI (at Crecy), John II ''the Good'' (at Poitiers), and Charles VII ''the Victorious'' (after Joan of Arc shows up).
600* ErmineCapeEffect: He wears an actual ermine cape, befitting his kingly status.
601* RequisiteRoyalRegalia: Easily the most fancily dressed character in the game.
602* RoyalBlood: He was King during the latter years of the War and a member of the House of Valois, the royal house of France from 1328 to 1589. His reign witnessed the expulsion of the English from France and the reestablishment of a strong French monarchy.
603* SensitiveGuyAndManlyMan: He's very much the intelligent sensitive one, whereas his English rival, King Edward, is the manly man.
604* SuperIntelligence: He's incredibly intelligent and is said to have an uncanny knack for reading situations, verging on some level of {{Telepathy}}.
605* [[TheWisePrince The Wise King]]: He is a learned ruler and he makes highly considered decisions.

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