History Videogame / MasterOfTheWind

* KickTheSonOfABitch: [[spoiler: Ariel is a full-on sadist who has killed many people, including Gino. She also kills the weakened Cari after her fight against the heroes, but for personal reasons in keeping control of Ketsu for herself. Considering Cari and her mother brainwashed not just Leonard into being Ketsu but other mages, including [[MindRape attempts on Cade and Rayne,]] to bring about the [[ApocalypseHow Great Awakening,]] it goes without saying that the pink-haired bitch deserved it.]]

%%* HeroesWantRedheads: Auburn.

* RichIdiotWithNoDayJob: Finley was one of these even ''before'' he became The Baron. [[spoiler: It is later revealed that from his sister that he was supposed to use the money to sell and expand his family's gun designs at Port Arianna.]]

While at first glance, Master of the Wind may seem like typical light-hearted superhero fare, it is actually a thoughtful deconstruction of the superhero genre. The hero and eponymous character of the story is Cade Mistral, a WideEyedIdealist with a DarkAndTroubledPast who uses his wind magic to protect people from harm and evil, disguised as [[TheCape the masked vigilante and paragon of Justice,]] Shroud . He is joined in his crusade by [[MeaningfulName Stoic,]] a powerful death knight who has lived for many centuries and provides a counterpoint to Shroud's idealistic views.

* LoadsAndLoadsOfCharacters: Most of whom are integral to the plot.

* [[spoiler:TheManBehindTheMan: This happens three times. [[spoiler:Ariel]] behind [[spoiler:Cari]] behind [[spoiler:Ketsu]] behind [[spoiler:Don Kovak]].]]

''Master of the Wind'' is a {{freeware}} superhero [=RPG=] created with [=RPG=] Maker XP by Volrath and [=ArtBane=]. It takes place in the land of Solest, in which many common fantasy races such as [[OurElvesAreBetter elves]], orcs, goblins, and fairies all reside. Atypically, all these races seem to live together more or less peacefully, ever since the fall of the xenophobic, demi-human hating regime known as Gallia. However, not everyone is happy with things this way, and there are those who are trying to revive the ways of the Gallians anew.

* AllThereInTheManual: The events of the Gallian war, starring the Guardian heroes, is told from Volrath's first VideoGame/RPGMaker game ''Clean Slate''. Despite its importance to the lore of Master of the Wind, the game was never officially released. After years of fans asking to see it, Volrath released a series of LetsPlay [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdHUWff-5U0&list=PLjPWbXnTPfN6g2wb-1OnwyKXF201NJp1S videos]] of the complete game with detailed commentary.

* ActionGirl: Auburn.

* BadassGrandpa: Stoic is basically this.

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* [[ABoyAndHisX A Boy And His Tiger]]: Morias and Douglas.

* KnightTemplar: Ketsu, the apparent BigBad.

* TheManBehindTheMan: This happens tree times. [[spoiler:Ariel]] behind [[spoiler:Cari]] behind [[spoiler:Ketsu]] behind [[spoiler:Don Kovak]].

** And she appears soon after ''another'' marathon boss battle with the three lieutenants (you have to defeat three boss-worthy opponents, [[spoiler:then use a single-target move of one party member on each of half a dozen illusions, then beat all three bosses ''again'' only this time they have their signature abilities]]. And when I say "soon after", I mean that the only thing in between is ''another boss battle'' (sort of).

''Master of the Wind'' is a freeware superhero [=RPG=] created with [=RPG=] Maker XP by Volrath and [=ArtBane=]. It takes place in the land of Solest, in which many common fantasy races such as [[OurElvesAreBetter elves]], orcs, goblins, and fairies all reside. Atypically, all these races seem to live together more or less peacefully, ever since the fall of the xenophobic, demi-human hating regime known as Gallia. However, not everyone is happy with things this way, and there are those who are trying to revive the ways of the Gallians anew.

-->'''Yaled:''' [[CrowningMomentOfFunny NOOOOOOO!]]

Filled with laughs, heartache, and some legitimately outstanding writing, see why it is one of the most acclaimed freeware [=RPGs=] on the net. After a agonizing wait of over two years, the seventh and final arc was finally released in November 2011. The game's separate chapters have won numerous Misaos (The RPG Maker community's version of the Oscars) over the years, including Game of the Year for both Arc IV(2007) and Arc VII(2011). Check it out [[http://www.solest.org at the official site.]]

* AllThereInTheManual: The events of the Gallian war, starring the Guardian heroes, is told from Volrath's first RPGMaker game ''Clean Slate''. Despite its importance to the lore of Master of the Wind, the game was never officially released. After years of fans asking to see it, Volrath released a series of LetsPlay [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdHUWff-5U0&list=PLjPWbXnTPfN6g2wb-1OnwyKXF201NJp1S videos]] of the complete game with detailed commentary.

* GenreSavvy: Stoic, having lived for so long, knows all the tricks by now.
** Also, Cade, seeing large, glowing crystal, remarks: "Let me guess, I need seven of these to save the world." He didn't, but he seems to be perfectly aware how videogames work.

* CatchPhrase: [[GenreSavvy "I know all."]]

* GunsAkimbo: Finley.

* HeroesWantRedheads: Auburn.

* LikeBrotherAndSister: Cade and Violet don't interact a lot, but they argue very much like siblings. [[spoiler: Especially since they're actually related]].
** A straighter example is Cade and Gabriella, who hug each other but are just close friends and nothing more.

* LongLostRelative: [[spoiler:Rayne, Cade's brother.]]
** Also Bardo Crag, [[spoiler: Vec's nephew.]]
* LostForever: Almost everything; most areas will not be revisited after you go to them, so if there are any secret recipes there and you [[GuideDangIt didn't find them]], tough luck.

* PathOfInspiration / CorruptChurch: The Hand of Arcadius.

* ThePowerOfRock: Ercello.
* PredatoryBusiness: Equipment King
* ProudWarriorRaceGuy: Cyneric.

* TooDumbToFool: Finley.
* RedemptionEqualsDeath: [[spoiler:Andau]].
* RetiredBadass: Bubba.

* SamusIsAGirl: [[spoiler: Sparrow]]
* SarcasticConfession: [[spoiler:"I left my costume at home."]]
** "How did you escape from your cell!?" "...Magic."

* ShapeShifter: Pilc.

* TheStoic: Guess.
* SmallNameBigEgo: Finley.

* ThemeMusicPowerUp: Whenever Stoic's theme song starts playing, serious ass kicking is about to ensue.

* TheOnlyOneAllowedToDefeatYou: Shroud and Sparrow.