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* OldSaveBonus: The franchise uses this feature often. You have a choice to load a complete save data file from the previous part of a trilogy/duology on the next part (example being reloading FC complete save data when starting SC or reloading SC save data on The 3rd). Rewards for doing this such as carryover level and early item bonus usually helps you through the beginning of the game since you [[BagOfSpilling suddenly lose your hard-obtained quartz and items]]. Another more significant bonus is dialogue changes based on your previous decisions/performance, example in point is choosing your dance partner in [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Cold Steel I]] changes reunion scene for said character in Cold Steel II.

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* OldSaveBonus: The franchise uses this feature often. You have a choice to load a complete save data file from the previous part of a trilogy/duology on the next part (example being reloading FC complete save data when starting SC or reloading SC save data on The 3rd). Rewards for doing this such as carryover level and early item bonus usually helps you through the beginning of the game since you [[BagOfSpilling suddenly lose your hard-obtained quartz and items]]. Another more significant bonus is dialogue changes based on your previous decisions/performance, example in point is choosing your dance partner in [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Cold Steel I]] changes reunion scene for said character in Cold Steel II. Most notably does ''not'' happen with Cold Steel II to III, as Cold Steel I/II were originally developed on Vita and [=PS3=] and III/IV were originally developed for [=PS4=].
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** And then we have the original [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Class VII]] that starts their adventure as teens but, by the third entry in the Erebonia arc, almost all of them are adults and ''way more'' competent in their fields thanks to their experience.[[note]]Rean, Alisa, Gaius, Laura, Machias, Jusis and Emma are all legally adults at 20 (the age of majority in Japan). Meanwhile, Elliot and Fie are getting there with their respective 19 and 18 years. Millium is the youngest of the group, with her 15 years. And [[spoiler: Crow is an adult as well, with his 22 years by the third and fourth games.]][[/note]]

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** And then we have the original [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Class VII]] that starts their adventure as teens but, by the third entry in the Erebonia arc, almost all of them are adults and ''way more'' competent in their fields thanks to their experience.[[note]]Rean, [[note]]Rean (though he's 19 at chapter 1 of ''III'' and becomes 20 by chapter 2), Alisa, Gaius, Laura, Machias, Jusis and Emma are all legally adults at 20 (the age of majority in Japan). Meanwhile, Elliot and Fie are getting there with their respective 19 and 18 years. Millium is the youngest of the group, with her 15 years. And [[spoiler: Crow is an adult as well, with his 22 years by the third and fourth games.]][[/note]]
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*LinearWarriorsQuadraticWizards: Played with throughout the series.
** Played straight in the ''Sky'' trilogy. Outside of one or two melee characters who usually are {{Game Breaker}}s and/or {{Required Party Member}}s, late-game usually revolves around how fast you can cast arts and when you can time them to go off ensure control over the battle especially around [[HarderThanHard Nightmare]] difficulty. The relatively low damage numbers for melee characters in general outside of [[LimitBreak S-Crafts]] aren't really helping.
** Played straight in the ''Zero/Ao'' duology. Same case as ''Sky'' but now the melee characters with a proper setup can be dodge-tanks that draw the enemy into attacking them and receiving no damage due to a high evasion rate while the casters deal most of the damage.
** Averted with extreme prejudice in the ''Cold Steel'' series as it progressed. Main source of damage are now from the melee characters due to the implementation of the [[CombinationAttack Combat Link]] system which exponentially increased overall melee damage dealt. The introduction of the BreakMeter as of ''III'' turned this UpToEleven which reduced the main plan of attack to [[AttackAttackAttack "Let's hit the enemy as many times as possible."]] Also, the dodge-tanks in question now deal so much damage that with enough patience, they can ''effectively take on multiple bosses at once.''
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Two things. First, it's not unwinnable if there is a way out of it, and both the enemy missing and you somehow outspeeding the enemy is that. Second, Unwinnable By Insanity is when something is made unwinnable by something no human being would ever realistically be able to do without going out of their way to do it, whereas being too weak from fights and getting party wiped from an enemy attacking you is very realistic


* UnwinnableByInsanity: Thanks to the way the series treats a party wipe in battles, it's fully possible to start a battle already weak, get killed, and spawn back in the same unwinnable state, unless the luck of Aidios grants you a useful bonus icon.
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** And even then, in the Liberl campaign, in SC and 3rd more than ''half'' of the people who join your party are straight-out adults - the "teens and kids" are actually a minority of the playable cast. Even FC is "merely" an even split between the kids (Estelle/Joshua/Tita/Kloe[[note]]and even ''then'' the first two are arguably also adults as they are fully trained, if inexperienced, professionals starting out in their careers[[/note]]) and adults (Schera/Olivier/Agate/Zane). It's only the Crossbell and Erebonia arcs that began to skew the cast younger - and ''even then'', most of the "teens" in Crossbell, at least, are still at least of the age of majority and every party member is ostensibly a working professional. Yes, even Tio, to the initial surprise of the rest of the cast.

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** And even then, in the Liberl campaign, in SC and 3rd more than ''half'' of the people who join your party are straight-out adults - the "teens and kids" are actually a minority of the playable cast. Even FC is "merely" an even split between the kids (Estelle/Joshua/Tita/Kloe[[note]]and even ''then'' the first two are arguably also adults as they are fully trained, if inexperienced, professionals starting out in their careers[[/note]]) and adults (Schera/Olivier/Agate/Zane).(Schera/Olivier/Agate/Zin). It's only the Crossbell and Erebonia arcs that began to skew the cast younger - and ''even then'', most of the "teens" in Crossbell, at least, are still at least of the age of majority and every party member is ostensibly a working professional. Yes, even Tio, to the initial surprise of the rest of the cast.



* FantasticFightingStyle: The series has several of these. Zane follows the Taito (Great Authority) style which is noted to emphasize fighting without taking life. [[spoiler:His fellow pupils were Walter and Kirika (who was also the daughter of their master)]]. There's also the Hachiyou Ittou (Eight Leaves, One Blade) style of swordsmanship used by many of the series' [[MasterSwordsman best sword-users]] or [[RetiredBadass ex-sword masters]]. It is known to be divided into eight Forms and as of ''Cold Steel IV'' all eight forms have been fully shown. Proving that [[OldMaster Yun Kafai]] is CrazyPrepared, the unarmed form, ''Mute''[[note]]Empty Hands[[/note]], is an unarmed combat style.

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* FantasticFightingStyle: The series has several of these. Zane Zin follows the Taito (Great Authority) style which is noted to emphasize fighting without taking life. [[spoiler:His fellow pupils were Walter and Kirika (who was also the daughter of their master)]]. There's also the Hachiyou Ittou (Eight Leaves, One Blade) style of swordsmanship used by many of the series' [[MasterSwordsman best sword-users]] or [[RetiredBadass ex-sword masters]]. It is known to be divided into eight Forms and as of ''Cold Steel IV'' all eight forms have been fully shown. Proving that [[OldMaster Yun Kafai]] is CrazyPrepared, the unarmed form, ''Mute''[[note]]Empty Hands[[/note]], is an unarmed combat style.
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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]] ([[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):

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* The Liberl Arc, 2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 Worldwide:[[/index]]

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* The '''The Liberl Arc, 2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 Worldwide:[[/index]]Arc:'''



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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]], 2010-2012 ([[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):

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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]], 2010-2012 Arc]] ([[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):



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Gonna make pages for each individual game. Doesn't make sense to put all information from each trilogy onto one page.





* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]], 2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 Worldwide:[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky (2004 in Japan, 2011 worldwide; PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 (JP) and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (JP)).
** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter (2006 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; PC, PSP, [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP)).
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (2007 in Japan, 2017 worldwide; PC, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP)).

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]], Arc, 2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 Worldwide:[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky'' (2004 in Japan, 2011 worldwide; PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 (JP) and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (JP)).
** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSkySecondChapter'' (2006 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; PC, PSP, [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP)).
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSkyTheThird'' (2007 in Japan, 2017 worldwide; PC, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP)).



** Zero no Kiseki (2010; PSP, Vita and PC).
** Ao no Kiseki (2012; PSP and Vita).

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** Zero no Kiseki ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsFromZero'' (2010; PSP, Vita and PC).
** Ao no Kiseki ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsToAzure'' (2012; PSP and Vita).



* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]], 2013-2018 in Japan, 2015-present worldwide:[[/index]]
** Trails of Cold Steel (2013 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4).
** Trails of Cold Steel II (2014 in Japan, 2016 worldwide; Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4).
** Trails of Cold Steel III (2017 in Japan, 2019 worldwide; [=PS4=]).
** Trails of Cold Steel IV (2018 in Japan, TBA worldwide; [=PS4=]).

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]], Arc, 2013-2018 in Japan, 2015-present worldwide:[[/index]]
** Trails of Cold Steel ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel'' (2013 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4).
** Trails of Cold Steel II ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel2'' (2014 in Japan, 2016 worldwide; Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4).
** Trails of Cold Steel III ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel3'' (2017 in Japan, 2019 worldwide; [=PS4=]).
** Trails of Cold Steel IV ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel4TheEndOfASaga'' (2018 in Japan, TBA worldwide; [=PS4=]).

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* AntiFrustrationFeatures: a few small, but persistant features across the series.
** A subtle one many players don't even notice. With the LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters there are to talk to, it would be frustrating to constantly mash the confirm button like you'd expect in an RPG. Instead, holding down the button will instantly activate any prompts, even as you run through the overworld. This both streamlines NPC conversations and makes finding interactable objects much easier. In the ''Cold Steel'' games, the confirm skip is paused so you won't accidentally skip through dialogue, and is instead asigned to the cancel button specifically in conversations.
** Notebooks aren't just used for flavor, they provide some surprisingly nuanced direction if you're lost. Not only are the current quests recorded, but many changes to the quest such as the next character to speak with, or what ingredient they asked for will more often than not be committed to text.
** An option in every game allows you to toggle a feature that slightly decreases the stats of enemies each time you die in that particular battle.
*** Speaking of dying, every battle will immediately start you back at the beginning if your party is wiped. While this can be a problem if the beginning state of the battle has you in an unwinnable situation, odds are there's a recent auto-save that won't push you back too far. The exceptions [[HeadsIWinTailsYouLose lie with certain character battles]], where winning under specific conditions awards bonus Points and dialogue, but losing will immediately drop you back in the succeeding cutscene. This marks the rare instance in a ''Trails'' game where you'll need to physically reset to try again.
** In ''the 3rd'', while in the hermit's Garden, the Orbment and Status menus grant you access to every party member currently available, meaning the usual rule of finding a character, letting them join, and swapping out Quartz/equipment is skipped.



* TranslationConvention: Maybe. It's really unclear exactly ''what'' the hell the characters are supposed to be speaking; the setting is obviously Western European-inspired and the lettering that appears in-game is the Roman-derived modern alphabet. There is a substitution cipher in Zero that really only makes sense if you assume the characters are using that alphabet for real. Furthermore, a number of terms appear in kanji - like "orbment" and all related terms or the various ranks in Ouroboros - but then include furigana in katakana above the kanji indicating what "foreign" word the characters are speaking while retaining meaning for Japanese readers. Japanese does not appear in-game but obviously Japanese/Chinese derived words do appear in situations involving Calvard or immigrants from farther east. There are also heavy Germanic influences in Erebonia and some in Liberl.

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* TranslationConvention: Maybe. It's really unclear exactly ''what'' the hell the characters are supposed to be speaking; the setting is obviously Western European-inspired and the lettering that appears in-game is the Roman-derived modern alphabet. There is a substitution cipher in Zero that really only makes sense if you assume the characters are using that alphabet for real. Furthermore, a number of terms appear in kanji - like "orbment" and all related terms or the various ranks in Ouroboros - but then include furigana in katakana above the kanji indicating what "foreign" word the characters are speaking while retaining meaning for Japanese readers. Japanese does not appear in-game but obviously Japanese/Chinese derived words do appear in situations involving Calvard or immigrants from farther east. There are also heavy French, Swiss, and Germanic influences in Erebonia and some in Liberl.Liberl.
* UltimateBlacksmith: Starting from SC, getting the [[{{Unobtanium}} Zemuria Ore]] and bringing it to a certain NPC will grant you InfinityPlusOneSword depending on which games you play on, for example Prof. Russel will be one only in SC while George will be the one in both ''Cold Steel I'' and ''II''.
* {{Unobtanium}}: Zemurian Stone. It was rare 1200 years ago when the ancients used it and it's rarer still in the present. They're used to synthesize the [[InfinityPlusOneSword strongest weapons]] in all games but [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness FC.]] ''Cold Steel II'' finally reveals the source of the material [[spoiler:condensed and crystalized energy flowing through Septium Pulses, gathered by the use of special structures buried deep underground]].



* UltimateBlacksmith: Starting from SC, getting the [[{{Unobtanium}} Zemuria Stone]] and bringing it to a certain NPC will grant you InfinityPlusOneSword depending on which games you play on, for example Prof. Russel will be one only in SC while George will be the one in both ''Cold Steel I'' and ''II''.
* {{Unobtanium}}: Zemurian Stone. It was rare 1200 years ago when the ancients used it and it's rarer still in the present. They're used to synthesize the [[InfinityPlusOneSword strongest weapons]] in all games but [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness FC.]] ''Cold Steel II'' finally reveals the source of the material [[spoiler:condensed and crystalized energy flowing through Septium Pulses, gathered by the use of special structures buried deep underground]].

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* UltimateBlacksmith: Starting from SC, getting UnwinnableByInsanity: Thanks to the [[{{Unobtanium}} Zemuria Stone]] and bringing it to a certain NPC will grant you InfinityPlusOneSword depending on which games you play on, for example Prof. Russel will be one only in SC while George will be way the one series treats a party wipe in both ''Cold Steel I'' and ''II''.
* {{Unobtanium}}: Zemurian Stone. It was rare 1200 years ago when the ancients used it and
battles, it's rarer still fully possible to start a battle already weak, get killed, and spawn back in the present. They're used to synthesize same unwinnable state, unless the [[InfinityPlusOneSword strongest weapons]] in all games but [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness FC.]] ''Cold Steel II'' finally reveals the source luck of the material [[spoiler:condensed and crystalized energy flowing through Septium Pulses, gathered by the use of special structures buried deep underground]].Aidios grants you a useful bonus icon.



* WalkingTheEarth: The entire franchise generally tries to be realistic about this; the action of the story has, in ''seven games'', still not left western Zemuria[[note]]Spoiler: [[spoiler:Well, okay, there was that one side-trip to ''hell'', but it all started in an airship above Zemuria and all the flashbacks involve Zemurian locations, so it counts]][[/note]]. Each series focuses on one particular nation and doesn't involve a lot of wide-ranging globe trotting simply because the time involved for that would be enormous. ''Sky SC'' even points out that a trip from Liberl to Leman (which is apparently not ''that'' much further away than, say, Crossbell) is a full 24-hour day by airship, one way.
** And then, [[spoiler:By the end of the fourth game in the Erebonia arc, we learn the characters ''can't leave'' said continent, because everytime they try, some mysterious phenomenon forces them to be back in Zemuria.]]

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* WalkingTheEarth: The entire franchise generally tries to be realistic about this; the action of the story has, in ''seven ''nine games'', still not left western Zemuria[[note]]Spoiler: [[spoiler:Well, okay, there was that one side-trip to ''hell'', but it all started in an airship above Zemuria and all the flashbacks involve Zemurian locations, so it counts]][[/note]]. Each series focuses on one particular nation and doesn't involve a lot of wide-ranging wide-range globe trotting simply because the time and resources involved for that would be enormous. ''Sky SC'' even points out that a trip from Liberl to Leman (which is apparently not ''that'' much further away than, say, Crossbell) is a full 24-hour day by airship, one way.
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way. That's not even mentioning the LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters that would need to make the trip. And then, [[spoiler:By the end of the fourth game in the Erebonia arc, we learn the characters genuinely ''can't leave'' said continent, because everytime they try, some mysterious phenomenon forces causes them to be end up back in Zemuria.]]



* WhamEpisode: The series is ''known'' for its wham episodes but special mention goes to ''FC'' where its own wham episode defines how the rest of the series will go.
* WhereItAllBegan: These events that arguably started all the craziness concerning the current protagonists of Kiseki Series:

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* WhamEpisode: The series is ''known'' for its wham episodes but special mention goes to ''FC'' where its own wham episode defines how the rest of the series will go.
operates from then on.
* WhereItAllBegan: These A few events that arguably started can be blamed for kickstarting all the craziness concerning the current protagonists of Kiseki the Series:
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** Sora no Kiseki: Kizuna (tentatively localized as Trails in the Sky: Fetter): (Android and [=iOS=], Parts of Asia only[[note]]so far launched in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Japan[[/note]], server shut down 31st October 2018).[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kzgj.heroes.jiancn&hl=en]]

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** Sora no Kiseki: Kizuna (tentatively localized translated as Trails in the Sky: Fetter): (Android and [=iOS=], Parts parts of Asia only[[note]]so far launched only[[note]]launched in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Japan[[/note]], server shut down 31st October 2018).[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kzgj.heroes.jiancn&hl=en]]
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** Trails of Cold Steel III (2017 in Japan, TBD 2019 worldwide; [=PS4=]).

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** Trails of Cold Steel III (2017 in Japan, TBD 2019 worldwide; [=PS4=]).
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** Trails in the Sky (2004 in Japan, 2011 worldwide; PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita). [=PS3=] and Vita versions only available in Japan.

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** Trails in the Sky (2004 in Japan, 2011 worldwide; PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 (JP) and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita). [=PS3=] and Vita versions only available in Japan.UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (JP)).
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Cleanup. Cutting out unnecessary info.


** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter, often abbreviated "SC" (2006 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; PC, PSP, [=PS3=] and Vita). [=PS3=] and Vita versions only released in Japan.
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (2007 in Japan, 2017 worldwide; PC, PSP, [=PS3=] and Vita). Internationally, this game is only available on the PC.

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** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter, often abbreviated "SC" Chapter (2006 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; PC, PSP, [=PS3=] and Vita). [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita versions only released in Japan.
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** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (2007 in Japan, 2017 worldwide; PC, PSP, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita). Internationally, this game is only available on the PC.Vita (JP)).

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]], 2004-2007:[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky (PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky FC: Evolution]])). First released in 2004 in Japan, 2011 internationally. [=PS3=] and Vita versions only available in Japan.
** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter, often abbreviated "SC" (PC, PSP, [=PS3=] and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky SC: Evolution]])). Released in 2006 in Japan, 2015 internationally. [=PS3=] and Vita versions only released in Japan.
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, PSP, [=PS3=] and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]])). Released in 2007 in Japan, 2017 internationally. Internationally, this game is only available on the PC.

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]], 2004-2007:[[/index]]
2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 Worldwide:[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky (PC, (2004 in Japan, 2011 worldwide; PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky FC: Evolution]])). First released in 2004 in Japan, 2011 internationally.UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita). [=PS3=] and Vita versions only available in Japan.
** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter, often abbreviated "SC" (PC, (2006 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; PC, PSP, [=PS3=] and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky SC: Evolution]])). Released in 2006 in Japan, 2015 internationally.Vita). [=PS3=] and Vita versions only released in Japan.
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, (2007 in Japan, 2017 worldwide; PC, PSP, [=PS3=] and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]])). Released in 2007 in Japan, 2017 internationally.Vita). Internationally, this game is only available on the PC.



* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]], 2010-2012 (both of which are [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):
** Zero no Kiseki (PSP, Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Zero no Kiseki: Evolution]]) and PC). First released in 2010.
** Ao no Kiseki (PSP and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Ao no Kiseki: Evolution]]). First released in 2012.

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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]], 2010-2012 (both of which are [[NoExportForYou ([[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):
** Zero no Kiseki (PSP, (2010; PSP, Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Zero no Kiseki: Evolution]]) and PC). First released in 2010.
PC).
** Ao no Kiseki (PSP (2012; PSP and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Ao no Kiseki: Evolution]]). First released in 2012.Vita).



* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]], 2013-2018:[[/index]]
** Trails of Cold Steel (Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4). Released in 2013 in Japan, 2015 internationally.
** Trails of Cold Steel II (Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4). Released in 2014 in Japan, 2016 internationally.
** Trails of Cold Steel III ([=PS4=]). Released in 2017 in Japan, scheduled to be released later in 2019 internationally. Unlike all previous localizations, this one isn't being handled by XSEED, but rather by NISA.
** Trails of Cold Steel IV ([=PS4=]). Released in 2018 in Japan, localization is unannounced.

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]], 2013-2018:[[/index]]
2013-2018 in Japan, 2015-present worldwide:[[/index]]
** Trails of Cold Steel (Vita, (2013 in Japan, 2015 worldwide; Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4). Released in 2013 in Japan, 2015 internationally.
UsefulNotes/PlayStation4).
** Trails of Cold Steel II (Vita, (2014 in Japan, 2016 worldwide; Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4). Released in 2014 in Japan, 2016 internationally.
UsefulNotes/PlayStation4).
** Trails of Cold Steel III ([=PS4=]). Released in 2017 (2017 in Japan, scheduled to be released later in TBD 2019 internationally. Unlike all previous localizations, this one isn't being handled by XSEED, but rather by NISA.
worldwide; [=PS4=]).
** Trails of Cold Steel IV ([=PS4=]). Released in 2018 (2018 in Japan, localization is unannounced.TBA worldwide; [=PS4=]).
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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]], 2010-2010 (both of which are [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):

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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]], 2010-2010 2010-2012 (both of which are [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):
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No trope titles under spoilers. And this isn't a heavy spoiler.


* [[spoiler:BadassPreacher: All Grals Ritter, by definition.]]

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* [[spoiler:BadassPreacher: BadassPreacher: All Grals Ritter, Grailsritter, by definition.]]

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* PrivateMilitaryContractors: Jaeger Corps are [=PMCs=] that typically show up as antagonists throughout the series. They range from hired squadrons of faceless goons to elite mercenary forces.



** This mechanic however will be averted in ''Cold Steel III'' where some bosses ''will'' jump their Turn Order if they want to use their S-Breaks unless the enemies are inflicted with the "Break status".

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** This mechanic however will be is averted in ''Cold Steel III'' where some bosses ''will'' jump their Turn Order if they want to use their S-Breaks unless the enemies are inflicted with the "Break status".

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* BiggerBad: Behind almost every BigBad in the series, there is [[AncientConspiracy Ouroboros]]. However, there are some things that are beyond even ''them'', such as [[spoiler:Phantasma and (possibly) whatever was up with Lohengrin Castle, which may have been connected to Phantasma itself]].



* GiantSpider: I hope you're not arachnophobic and if you are, I'm sorry. There are two Chapter bosses in the series that are this trope [[IncrediblyLamePun writ large]]. First is the Arachne Sisters (so, ''three'' giant spiders really) [[spoiler:followed by an [[MamaBear even bigger spider]] after you beat them]] in ''The 3rd'' and the second is Ginosha Zanak, a spider-demon sealed away in an ancient quarry in ''Cold Steel''.

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* GiantSpider: I hope you're not arachnophobic and if you are, I'm sorry. There are two Chapter bosses in the series that are this trope [[IncrediblyLamePun writ large]]. First is the Arachne Sisters (so, ''three'' giant spiders really) [[spoiler:followed by an [[MamaBear even bigger spider]] after you beat them]] in ''The 3rd'' and the second is Ginosha Zanak, a spider-demon sealed away in an ancient quarry in ''Cold Steel''.



* GreaterScopeVillain: Behind almost every BigBad in the series, there is [[AncientConspiracy Ouroboros]]. However, there are some things that are beyond even ''them'', such as [[spoiler:Phantasma and (possibly) whatever was up with Lohengrin Castle, which may have been connected to Phantasma itself]].



* LaterInstallmentWeirdness: ''The 3rd'' lacks several staples of the series, compared to the games before or since. Towns, NPC side stories, sidequests, the Points system, and book collecting have been phased out. Instead, the game is one long series of interconnected dungeons with a robust [[WarpWhistle warping mechanic]] that let you instantly travel to nearly any spot in the game, a support character function that provides unique stat and battle enhancements, a darker, more psychological story that's largely dedicated to exploring the two main characters rather than a country-spanning adventure, and a series of loosely-connected doors that lead to several nonlinear stories unrelated to the main plot.



* OldSaveBonus: The franchise uses this feature often. You have a choce to load a complete save data from the previous part of a trilogy/duology on the next part (example being reloading FC complete save data when starting SC or reloading SC save data on The 3rd). Rewards for doing this such as carryover level and early item bonus usually helps you through the beginning of the game since you [[BagOfSpilling suddenly lose your hard-obtained quartz and items]]. Another bonus is dialogue changes based on your previous decisions/performance, example in point is choosing your dance partner in [[VideoGames/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Cold Steel I]] changes reunion scene for said character in Cold Steel II.

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* OldSaveBonus: The franchise uses this feature often. You have a choce choice to load a complete save data file from the previous part of a trilogy/duology on the next part (example being reloading FC complete save data when starting SC or reloading SC save data on The 3rd). Rewards for doing this such as carryover level and early item bonus usually helps you through the beginning of the game since you [[BagOfSpilling suddenly lose your hard-obtained quartz and items]]. Another more significant bonus is dialogue changes based on your previous decisions/performance, example in point is choosing your dance partner in [[VideoGames/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel Cold Steel I]] changes reunion scene for said character in Cold Steel II.



* SentientPhlebotinum: [[spoiler:It's later revealed in the franchise that Sept-Terrion possess a certain level of intelligence; Aureole, if you read the ancient civilization report, stated about Aureole tried to foil Celeste D Auslesse's plan to seal it in another dimension. Demiurge, unique from the others (for now) also has conscience to the point that it self-terminated after knowing what its power caused to civilization who used its power.]]

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* SentientPhlebotinum: [[spoiler:It's later revealed in the franchise that the Sept-Terrion possess a certain level of intelligence; Aureole, if you read intelligence. In the ancient civilization report, stated about Data Crystal reports in ''SC'', the Aureole tried was at least aware enough to actively try to foil Celeste D Auslesse's Auslese's plan to seal it in another dimension. dimension, first through addictive pleasure that's as mentally stimulating as drugs, and when there were still enough people left to resist it, sent a [[HumongousMecha Reverie]] to finish the job. Demiurge, unique from the others (for now) also has conscience to the point that it self-terminated after knowing what its power it caused to the civilization who used drew upon its power.]]

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* FictionalFieldOfScience: Orbal Science is the art of deriving new forms of technology from the refined form of seven naturally occurring types of crystals. The science was itself developed by studying LostTechnology from 1200+ years ago. [[GadgeteerGenius Tita]] and [[OneManIndustrialRevolution her grandfather]] will be happy to explain the subject in [[{{Technobabble}} copious detail]].
* [[spoiler:FictionAsCoverUp: The Carnelia books you collect in FC are revealed to be based on the adventures of real people. Ein Selnert first appears in The 3rd, Toval in the Ring of Judgment manga and Micht in ''Cold Steel''. Ein notes that the books make for great PlausibleDeniability]]

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* FictionalFieldOfScience: Orbal Science is the art of deriving new forms of technology from the refined form of seven naturally occurring types of crystals. The science was itself developed by studying LostTechnology from 1200+ years ago.ago and reverse engineered from there. [[GadgeteerGenius Tita]] and [[OneManIndustrialRevolution her grandfather]] will be happy to explain the subject in [[{{Technobabble}} copious detail]].
* [[spoiler:FictionAsCoverUp: FictionAsCoverUp: The Carnelia books you collect in FC are revealed to be based on the adventures of real people. Ein Selnert first appears in The 3rd, Toval in the Ring of Judgment manga and Micht in ''Cold Steel''. Ein notes that the books make for great PlausibleDeniability]]PlausibleDeniability.



* GiantSpider: I hope you're not arachnophobic and if you are, I'm sorry. There are two Chapter bosses in the series that are this trope [[IncrediblyLamePun writ large]]. First is the Arachne Sisters (so, ''three'' giant spiders really) [[spoiler:followed by an [[MamaBear even bigger spider]] after you beat them]] in Sora no Kiseki The 3rd and the second is Ginosha Zanak, a spider-demon sealed away in an ancient quarry in ''Cold Steel''.
* GoingCosmic: The 3rd brings religion to the forefront of the games, though it was always present before that. The game also delves more deeply into psychology and the nature of reality. It's also the game that opens up a thousand cans of worms for future exploration and turned out to be essential to understanding the meta-plot, despite what some people claim.

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* GiantSpider: I hope you're not arachnophobic and if you are, I'm sorry. There are two Chapter bosses in the series that are this trope [[IncrediblyLamePun writ large]]. First is the Arachne Sisters (so, ''three'' giant spiders really) [[spoiler:followed by an [[MamaBear even bigger spider]] after you beat them]] in Sora no Kiseki The 3rd ''The 3rd'' and the second is Ginosha Zanak, a spider-demon sealed away in an ancient quarry in ''Cold Steel''.
* GoingCosmic: The 3rd brings religion to the forefront of the games, though it was always present before that. The game also delves more deeply into psychology and the nature of reality. It's also the game that opens up a thousand cans of worms for future exploration and turned out to be essential to understanding the meta-plot, despite what some people claim.meta-plot.



* GreatOffscreenWar: Two of them in fact. The Hundred Days War is a major part of Liberl's history and had a profound impact on the lives of many characters. As it took place ten years before the series begins, we only learn about it in flashbacks, conversations and books.

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* GreatOffscreenWar: Two of them in fact. fact.
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The Hundred Days War is a major part of Liberl's history and had a profound impact on the lives of many characters. As it took place ten years before the series begins, we only learn about it in flashbacks, conversations and books.



* HereThereWereDragons: It is mentioned in one of Septian Church Testaments that mankinds upon their first creation dating even before pre-septian calendar were granted the ability to freely cast magic known in modern era as "Arts." They however lost the ability over time thus the need of [[MagicFromTechnology orbment technology]]. Some people who still have this ability are called "Magicians." It is suspected that members of Hexen clan are one of those people.
* HeroesPreferSwords: Averted by the protagonists of the first five games, it's not until Rean in the sixth game that we get a protagonist who really uses a sword.
** Played with in the case of Anelace, who ''wants'' to be a hero and uses a sword.

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* HereThereWereDragons: It is mentioned in one of Septian Church Testaments that mankinds upon their first creation dating even before pre-septian calendar were granted the ability to freely cast magic known in modern era as "Arts." They however lost the ability over time thus the need of [[MagicFromTechnology orbment orbal technology]]. Some people who still have this ability are called "Magicians." It is suspected that members of The Hexen clan are one of those people.
among the few that survive to the present day with this ability intact.
* HeroesPreferSwords: Averted by the protagonists of the first five games, it's not until Rean in the sixth game that we get a protagonist who really uses a sword.
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sword. Played with in the case of Anelace, who ''wants'' to be a hero and uses a sword.sword, but she's a supporting character, not one of the protagonists.



* KeepItForeign: The series loves to sprinkle in names, terms, and concepts from European languages, especially German. The Gralsritter in particular are almost invariably referred to as such. The number of times they're called "Grail Knights" can be counted on one hand.



* LargeHam: Olivier and Estelle especially love to dramatically announce their arrivals in a scene. Estelle's enthusiasm is so great the ''Sky'' games give her an enlarged font just for her.



* LeftJustifiedFantasyMap: Played straight with the map of Liberl, because that country is located at the far western end of the Zemuria Continent and Falcom has been keeping the details of the rest of the world outside its immediate surroundings hidden. Major locations are known to exist much farther north and east and no doubt we'll eventually get maps that avert this entirely.

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* LeftJustifiedFantasyMap: LeftJustifiedFantasyMap:
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Played straight with the map of Liberl, because that country is located at the far western end of the Zemuria Zemurian Continent and Falcom has been keeping the details of the rest of the world outside its immediate surroundings hidden. Major locations are known to exist much farther north and east and no doubt we'll eventually get maps that avert this entirely.
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** ''Trails in the Sky SC'' was the originally intended finale of the story arc, with all the major plot points resolved. However, the subsequent release of ''Trails in the Sky the 3rd'' expanded on the development of numerous characters, and set the stage for numerous follow-up arcs to follow.

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** ''Trails in the Sky SC'' was the originally intended finale of the story arc, series, with all the major plot points resolved. However, the subsequent release of ''Trails in the Sky the 3rd'' expanded on the development of numerous characters, and set the stage for numerous follow-up arcs to follow.
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** ''Trails in the Sky SC'' was the originally intended finale of the story arc, with all the major plot points resolved. However, the subsequent release of ''Trails in the Sky the 3rd'' expanded on the development of numerous characters, and set the stage for numerous follow-up arcs to follow.
** ''Trails of Cold Steel II'' resolves the plotline of the original Class VII's stay at Thors, as well as other major events such as the Erebonian Civil War and the conflict with Crossbell. When the plot is carried forward in ''Cold Steel III'', it happens after a sizeable TimeSkip.
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The series begins in the year 1202 of the Septian Era, fifty years after this revolution. It starts in the tiny Kingdom of Liberl, but later arcs take place in different countries across the continent, weaving together purely internal concerns, international politics and military disputes, the legacy of the ancient civilizations and those who seek out the relics of the past for their own purposes...

As the games all take place within the same general time frame, characters from one arc will frequently appear as cameos in later games and while each arc focuses on a new group of heroes, the stories they tell all build on the same plot thread that runs throughout the series. With music composed by Falcom JDK Band and an incredibly detailed narrative focusing on the characters and the world they live in, the series can truly be described as 'epic'. The series has also inspired a spinoff game and an IntercontinuityCrossover with Falcom's other FlagshipFranchise {{Franchise/Ys}}.

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The first arc of the series begins in the year 1202 of the Septian Era, fifty years after this revolution. It starts in the tiny Kingdom of Liberl, but later arcs take place in different countries across the continent, weaving together purely internal concerns, international politics and military disputes, the legacy of the ancient civilizations and those who seek out the relics of the past for their own purposes...

As the games all take place within the same general time frame, characters from one arc will frequently appear as cameos in later games and while each arc focuses on a new group of heroes, the stories they tell all build on the same plot thread that runs throughout the series. This leads to a countless number of [[ContinuityNod Continuity Nods]] and [[CallBack Call Backs]], and for later games in the series, [[ContinuityLockout they can be hard to get into if you aren't caught up]]. With music composed by Falcom JDK Band and an incredibly detailed narrative focusing on the characters and the world they live in, the series can truly be described as 'epic'. The series has also inspired a spinoff game and an IntercontinuityCrossover with Falcom's other FlagshipFranchise {{Franchise/Ys}}.



The series has also seen localizations in English thanks to Creator/XSEEDGames.

Tropes applying to the series as a whole can be found here. Tropes involving the characters can be found in the story arcs where they first appear or are most prominent. Because of the degree to which the games are interconnected, spoilers abound so be careful which ones you highlight.

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The series has also seen localizations in English thanks to Creator/XSEEDGames.

Creator/XSEEDGames, and later, NISA.

Tropes applying to the series as a whole can be found here.on this page. Tropes involving the characters can be found in the story arcs where they first appear or are most prominent. Because of the degree to which the games are interconnected, spoilers abound so be careful which ones you highlight.



* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]]:[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky (PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 (JP) and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky FC: Evolution]])). First released in 2004 in Japan, 2011 internationally.
** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter, often abbreviated "SC" (PC, PSP, [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky SC: Evolution]])). Released in 2006 in Japan, 2015 internationally.
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]])). Released in 2007 in Japan, 2017 internationally.

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]]:[[/index]]
Arc]], 2004-2007:[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky (PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 (JP) and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky FC: Evolution]])). First released in 2004 in Japan, 2011 internationally.
internationally. [=PS3=] and Vita versions only available in Japan.
** Trails in the Sky Second Chapter, often abbreviated "SC" (PC, PSP, [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky SC: Evolution]])). Released in 2006 in Japan, 2015 internationally.
internationally. [=PS3=] and Vita versions only released in Japan.
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, PSP (JP), PSP, [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]])). Released in 2007 in Japan, 2017 internationally. Internationally, this game is only available on the PC.



* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]] (both of which are [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):

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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]] Arc]][[/index]], 2010-2010 (both of which are [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):



* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]]:[[/index]]

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]]:[[/index]]Arc]], 2013-2018:[[/index]]



** Trails of Cold Steel III ([=PS4=] (JP)). Released in 2017 in Japan, scheduled to be released later 2019 internationally.
** Trails of Cold Steel IV ([=PS4=] (JP)). Released in 2018 in Japan.
* Ys vs. Sora no Kiseki: Alternative Saga (2010; Japan only crossover)

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** Trails of Cold Steel III ([=PS4=] (JP)). ([=PS4=]). Released in 2017 in Japan, scheduled to be released later in 2019 internationally.
internationally. Unlike all previous localizations, this one isn't being handled by XSEED, but rather by NISA.
** Trails of Cold Steel IV ([=PS4=] (JP)). ([=PS4=]). Released in 2018 in Japan.
Japan, localization is unannounced.
* Ys vs. Sora no Kiseki: Alternative Saga (2010; Japan only crossover)Other games in the series:



* [[VideoGame/NayutaNoKiseki Nayuta no Kiseki]] (2012; Japan only spin-off)[[/index]]
* Akatsuki no Kiseki (2016; Japan only browser based spin-off. Later ported to the Vita and [=PS4=])
* Sora no Kiseki: Kizuna (tentatively localized as Trails in the Sky: Fetter): (Android and [=iOS=], Parts of Asia only[[note]]so far launched in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Japan[[/note]], server shut down 31st October 2018).[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kzgj.heroes.jiancn&hl=en]]

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[[VideoGame/NayutaNoKiseki Nayuta no Kiseki]] (2012; Japan only spin-off)[[/index]]
* ** Akatsuki no Kiseki (2016; Japan only browser based spin-off. Later ported to the Vita and [=PS4=])
* ** Sora no Kiseki: Kizuna (tentatively localized as Trails in the Sky: Fetter): (Android and [=iOS=], Parts of Asia only[[note]]so far launched in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and Japan[[/note]], server shut down 31st October 2018).[[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.kzgj.heroes.jiancn&hl=en]]
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* NebulousEvilOrganisation: Ouroboros are ever-present throughout the series working to fulfill an unclear overarching goal.
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** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]])). Released in 2007 in Japan, 2014 internationally.

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** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]])). Released in 2007 in Japan, 2014 2017 internationally.

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Thousands of years ago, Aidios, the Goddess of the Sky, gave humanity the Sept-Terrion, seven sacred treasures which granted dominion over the land, the sea and the skies. Twelve hundred years ago, the cataclysm known as the [[CataclysmBackstory Great Collapse]] brought about the end of the ancient civilizations. The Sept-Terrion were lost and a dark age descended upon the continent. Seven hundred years ago the [[SaintlyChurch Septian Church]] brought back the worship of Aidios and restored peace to the continent. Fifty years ago, [[OneManIndustrialRevolution Professor Epstein]] made a breakthrough in his study of ancient artifacts, ushering in a rapid wave of industrialization known as the Orbal Revolution. The series begins in the year 1202 of the Septian Era in the tiny Kingdom of Liberl and spreads to encompass all the neighboring countries, weaving together purely internal concerns, international politics, the legacy of the ancient civilizations and those who seek out the relics of the past for their own purposes...

Creator/{{Falcom}}'s newest entry in their ''[[VideoGame/DragonSlayer Legend of Heroes]]'' franchise and by ''far'' the most successful. Building on concepts developed in the earlier Gagharv Trilogy, the Kiseki series is a sprawling epic set on the Zemuria Continent. The story is divided into arcs which each focus on one country. As the games all take place within the same general time frame, characters from one arc will frequently appear as cameos in later games and while each arc focuses on a new group of heroes, the stories they tell all build on the same plot thread that runs throughout the series. With music composed by Falcom JDK Band and an incredibly detailed narrative focusing on the characters and the world they live in, the series can truly be described as 'epic'. The series has also inspired a spinoff game and an IntercontinuityCrossover with Falcom's other FlagshipFranchise {{Franchise/Ys}}.

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The ''Kiseki'' series, known internationally as the ''Trails'' series, is a series of EasternRPG game created by Creator/{{Falcom}}. The series is the latest entry in their ''[[VideoGame/DragonSlayer Legend of Heroes]]'' franchise, and by ''far'' the most successful. Building on concepts developed in the earlier Gagharv Trilogy, the Kiseki series is a sprawling epic set on the Zemuria Continent. Despite being a sub-series in its own right, the series itself is actually divided into several arcs; each arc spans multiple games and takes place in a different country on the continent.

Thousands of years ago, Aidios, the Goddess of the Sky, gave humanity the Sept-Terrion, seven [[RuleOfSeven seven]] sacred treasures which granted dominion over the land, the sea and the skies. Twelve hundred years ago, the cataclysm known as the [[CataclysmBackstory Great Collapse]] brought about the end of the ancient civilizations. The Sept-Terrion were lost and a dark age descended upon the continent. Seven hundred years ago ago, the [[SaintlyChurch Septian Church]] brought back the worship of Aidios and restored peace to the continent. Fifty years ago, [[OneManIndustrialRevolution Professor Epstein]] made a breakthrough in his study of ancient artifacts, ushering in a rapid wave of industrialization known as the Orbal Revolution. Revolution.

The series begins in the year 1202 of the Septian Era Era, fifty years after this revolution. It starts in the tiny Kingdom of Liberl and spreads to encompass all Liberl, but later arcs take place in different countries across the neighboring countries, continent, weaving together purely internal concerns, international politics, politics and military disputes, the legacy of the ancient civilizations and those who seek out the relics of the past for their own purposes...

Creator/{{Falcom}}'s newest entry in their ''[[VideoGame/DragonSlayer Legend of Heroes]]'' franchise and by ''far'' the most successful. Building on concepts developed in the earlier Gagharv Trilogy, the Kiseki series is a sprawling epic set on the Zemuria Continent. The story is divided into arcs which each focus on one country. As the games all take place within the same general time frame, characters from one arc will frequently appear as cameos in later games and while each arc focuses on a new group of heroes, the stories they tell all build on the same plot thread that runs throughout the series. With music composed by Falcom JDK Band and an incredibly detailed narrative focusing on the characters and the world they live in, the series can truly be described as 'epic'. The series has also inspired a spinoff game and an IntercontinuityCrossover with Falcom's other FlagshipFranchise {{Franchise/Ys}}.



The series has also seen localizations in English thanks to Creator/XSEEDGames.



* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]] (2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 worldwide):[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky (PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 (JP) and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky FC: Evolution]]))
** Trails in the Sky SC (PC, PSP, [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky SC: Evolution]]))
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]]))

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]] (2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 worldwide):[[/index]]
Arc]]:[[/index]]
** Trails in the Sky (PC, UsefulNotes/PlayStationPortable, UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 (JP) and UsefulNotes/PlayStationVita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky FC: Evolution]]))
Evolution]])). First released in 2004 in Japan, 2011 internationally.
** Trails in the Sky SC Second Chapter, often abbreviated "SC" (PC, PSP, [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky SC: Evolution]]))
Evolution]])). Released in 2006 in Japan, 2015 internationally.
** Trails in the Sky the 3rd (PC, PSP (JP), [=PS3=] (JP) and Vita (JP) (as [[UpdatedRerelease Trails in the Sky the 3rd: Evolution]]))Evolution]])). Released in 2007 in Japan, 2014 internationally.



* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]] (2010-2012; [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):
** Zero no Kiseki (PSP, Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Zero no Kiseki: Evolution]]) and PC)
** Ao no Kiseki (PSP and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Ao no Kiseki: Evolution]])

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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]][[/index]] (2010-2012; (both of which are [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):
** Zero no Kiseki (PSP, Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Zero no Kiseki: Evolution]]) and PC)
PC). First released in 2010.
** Ao no Kiseki (PSP and Vita (as [[UpdatedRerelease Ao no Kiseki: Evolution]])Evolution]]). First released in 2012.



* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]] (2013-2018):[[/index]]
** Trails of Cold Steel (Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4)
** Trails of Cold Steel II (Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4)
** Trails of Cold Steel III ([=PS4=] (JP))
** Trails of Cold Steel IV ([=PS4=] (JP))

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]] (2013-2018):[[/index]]
Arc]]:[[/index]]
** Trails of Cold Steel (Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4)
UsefulNotes/PlayStation4). Released in 2013 in Japan, 2015 internationally.
** Trails of Cold Steel II (Vita, [=PS3=], PC and UsefulNotes/PlayStation4)
UsefulNotes/PlayStation4). Released in 2014 in Japan, 2016 internationally.
** Trails of Cold Steel III ([=PS4=] (JP))
(JP)). Released in 2017 in Japan, scheduled to be released later 2019 internationally.
** Trails of Cold Steel IV ([=PS4=] (JP))(JP)). Released in 2018 in Japan.

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]] (2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 worldwide):

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky The Liberl Arc]] (2004-2007 in Japan, 2011-2017 worldwide): worldwide):[[/index]]



* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]] (2010-2012; [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]):

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* [[VideoGame/ZeroNoKiseki The Crossbell Arc]] Arc]][[/index]] (2010-2012; [[NoExportForYou Japan only]]): only]]):



* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]] (2013-2018):

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* [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsOfColdSteel The Erebonia Arc]] (2013-2018):(2013-2018):[[/index]]



* [[VideoGame/NayutaNoKiseki Nayuta no Kiseki]] (2012; Japan only spin-off)

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* [[VideoGame/NayutaNoKiseki Nayuta no Kiseki]] (2012; Japan only spin-off)spin-off)[[/index]]



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* LongRunnerCastTurnover: Every arc has its own party. Some major characters from one arc show up in secondary roles in later arcs, but the only characters who come close to showing up in every game are Blueblanc (causer of problems in sidequests and occasional chapter boss), Anton and Ricky (background characters and occasional provider of sidequests).

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* LongRunnerCastTurnover: Every arc has its own party. Some major characters from one arc show up in secondary roles in later arcs, but the only characters who come close to showing up in every game of the main series (i.e., not counting Nayuta) are Blueblanc (causer of problems in sidequests and occasional chapter boss), Anton and Ricky (background characters and occasional provider of sidequests). Out of party members, the person who comes closest to appearing in every game is Olivier (who appears in every game up to ''Cold Steel IV'' except for ''Zero''), though in several of them he's only an NPC.
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** XIII, Death: [[spoiler:Joshua Bright/Astray, the Black Fang]]
** XV, The Devil: [[spoiler:Renne Hayworth, the Angel of Slaughter]]

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** XIII, Death: [[spoiler:Joshua Bright/Astray, Astray/Bright, the Black Fang]]
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* OnScreenChapterTitles: Each game has this, beginning with ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesTrailsInTheSky'' and its opening "Prologue: A Father's Love, A New Beginning." They are shown both at the beginning and end of each chapter, with the ones shown at the end generally accompanied by both an achievement/trophy and the option to the save the game before moving to the next, as cutscenes at both the end and beginning of chapters tend to be fairly lengthy.

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