Samven's Writing Lectures
11-02-2012, 09:44 PM
Good character choice. Terrible things happen to him, but the fact is that he remains kingly and resolved at all times. The only times he loses it are upon the loss of his father and upon the misguided slaying of his love interest, Ninian (the canonical love interest?/holy balls! a JRPG where the protagonist marries at the end?), but he's still human. He doesn't mope, but pushes ahead through diversity, giving the player a sense of purpose. Case in point:
Nergal: So you're here, Eliwood. I thought losing Ninian might distract you. Have you forgotten her so quickly? How heartless.
Eliwood: I haven't forgotten. I'll never forget. It was my mistake that killed Ninian. Because of that... I will fight. I will not run away and hide in sorrow... I'm going to put an end to all of this!
Can you say b-b-b-badass?
He's a gentleman, supportive, and dedicated to his task. He is a character that the player is proud to be in control of.
Nergal: So you're here, Eliwood. I thought losing Ninian might distract you. Have you forgotten her so quickly? How heartless.
Eliwood: I haven't forgotten. I'll never forget. It was my mistake that killed Ninian. Because of that... I will fight. I will not run away and hide in sorrow... I'm going to put an end to all of this!
Can you say b-b-b-badass?
He's a gentleman, supportive, and dedicated to his task. He is a character that the player is proud to be in control of.
