Maxwell
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Maxwell (マクスウェル Makusuueru?) is the Summon Spirit of Elemental. Maxwell has appeared in several games of the series through spell summons and cameo appearances, usually as a ruler over other Spirits.
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[edit] Appearances
Maxwell is the Summon Spirit of Elemental, and he is considered the Lord of the Four Elements. He typically appears as a floating old man.
[edit] Tales of Phantasia
Maxwell appears as an old man riding on an orb. Found in the Morlia Mineshaft, the party seeks his help to obtain the pact ring needed for Luna, though to talk to him, the party requires Claus F. Lester to have pacts with the Four Elemental Spirits: Sylph, Undine, Efreet, and Gnome. He agrees to help the party without battle and powers up Gungnir as well.
Maxwell requires the Turquoise Ring to forge a pact, granting Claus with the power to summon him in battle. When summoned, Maxwell fires orbs which bounce across the screen.
[edit] Tales of Eternia
Maxwell represents one of the Greater Craymels and is one of the Supreme Craymels, the strongest Craymels in the world. The Elemental Craymel governs the use of all elemental element spells. He is an optional boss, found in the basement of Farlos Sanctuary when using the legendary Seyfert Key on the statue of Seyfert in the back of the church. He is extremely old and has the personality of an old man, even going into the wrong Craymel Cage when prompted.
Maxwell himself can be summoned through the arte "Maxwell", where he rains meteors down on the enemy. Maxwell's summon is notable for having a long list of extension, aptly named the Maxwell Extensions by fans.
[edit] Tales of Symphonia
Maxwell, the Ancient Ruler of the Elements, appears as an old man riding on a platform. Appearing in Exire, he is the Summon Spirit of Birth. His monument in Exire requires a key to activate, that being the pact rings of the cardinal elements of Wind, Water, Fire and Earth—a reference to his Tales of Phantasia incarnation. Once each member of the party equips one of these rings, Maxwell can be summoned and fought, but only after the party has received the Derris Emblem in Welgaia.
Maxwell is responsible for keeping the half elf sanctuary of Exire afloat. Mithos made a pact with Maxwell and founded Exire with his help, with the intention of creating a place half elves could call home. As part of Sheena's vow (the promise necessary to bind summoner to spirit) she requested that Maxwell continue to suspend Exire in the skies of Tethe'alla.
Once summoned through the arte Summon: Birth (降霊召符・元 Koureishoufu: Moto?), Maxwell releases meteors over the battlefield, much like the Meteor Storm spell, and raises all party members' magic defense.
[edit] Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon
Maxwell is the Lord of the Four Elementals and one of the twelve Spirits which must be fought during the Ordeal of Spirits. He appears on the last level of the Tower of Mystery in AC.4306 and is the boss of that dungeon. Once defeated, he teaches Mel and Dio the spirit of inquiry (たんきゅうしん tankyuushin?).[1]
[edit] Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage
Fulien K. Lester can summon Maxwell as a unit.
[edit] Appearances as the Arte "Maxwell"
[edit] Mothership Titles
Tales of Phantasia (SFC) - Claus F. Lester
Tales of Phantasia (PSX) + Full Voice Edition (PSP) - Claus F. Lester
Tales of Eternia - Keele Zeibel, Meredy (Maxwell)
Tales of Phantasia (GBA) - Claus F. Lester (Maxwell)
[edit] Escort Titles
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 - Physicist costume, Claus F. Lester
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 - Scholar costume, Claus F. Lester
[edit] Fan-Translated Names
Tales of Phantasia (SFC) (DeJap Translations): Maxwell
Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Absolute Zero): ?
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 (Kajitani-Eizan): Maxwell
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 (Kajitani-Eizan): Maxwell
[edit] In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes
[edit] Tales of Phantasia (SFC)
Japanese Description: 召喚呪文の一つ。四大元素の精霊を統率するマクスウェルを召喚する
Romanization: Shoukan jumon no hitotsu. Shidaigenso no seirei wo tousotsu suru Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (DeJap Translations): "Summons the Spirit of Judgement. Maxwell is an ancient Mage."[2]
[edit] Tales of Eternia
Localized Description: "The power of all elements combined. The flames of judgement shall arise."[3]
[edit] Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2
Japanese Description: マクスウェルを召喚する
Romanization: Maxwell wo shoukan suru
[edit] Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3
Japanese Description: マクスウェルを召喚する
Romanization: Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (Kajitani-Eizan): "Summon Maxwell."
[edit] Tales of Phantasia (GBA)
Japanese Description: 四大元素の精霊を統率するマクスウェルを召喚する
Romanization: Shidaigenso no seirei wo tousotsu suru Maxwell wo shoukan suru
Localized Description: "Summons Maxwell, Lord of the Four Elementals."[4]
[edit] Appearances as the Arte "Summon: Birth"
[edit] Mothership Titles
Tales of Symphonia - Sheena Fujibayashi (Summon: Birth)[5]
[edit] In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes
[edit] Tales of Symphonia
Japanese Incantation: 老成なる 元素を統べし者よ 契約者の名において命ず 出でよ！ マクスウェル！！
Romanization: Rousei naru genso subeshi mono yo. Keiyakusha no na ni oite meizu! Ideyo, Maxwell!!
Translation: "Ancient being who controls the (chemical) elements, by right as the pact maker I command thee. Come forth, Maxwell!!"
English Incantation: "Ancient ruler of the elements. I summon thee. Come, Maxwell!!"[6]
[edit] References
- ↑ Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon Enemy list Change-V's Anime and Game collection (2004-10-07) Retrieved on 2009-06-14.
- ↑ Tales of Phantasia (SNES) FAQ/Walkthrough Part 2/2 by JPuga GameFAQs (2001-07-15) Retrieved on 2009-07-01.
- ↑ Tales of Destiny II (PS) Craymel Artes FAQ by Rena Chan GameFAQs (2003) Retrieved on 2008-03-11.
- ↑ Tales of Phantasia (GBA) FAQ/Walkthrough by sonicfreak77 GameFAQs (2007) Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
- ↑ Tales of Symphonia (GC) Skills FAQ by Chuc GameFAQs (2006) Retrieved on 2008-03-07.
- ↑ ~Tales of Incantations~ by Judgey Official Namco Tales Forums (2008) Retrieved on 2008-03-05.
[edit] External links
- Official Namco Tales Forums
- ~Tales of Incantations~ by Judgey
- Tales Series Translation FAQ by KusanagiLord02
