Shadow
From Aselia, the Tales wiki
Shadow (シャドウ Shadou?) is the Summon Spirit of Darkness. Shadow has appeared in several games of the series through spell summons and cameo appearances. Shadow is opposed by Luna, Aska, and Rem, the Summon Spirits of Light.
[edit] Appearances
Shadow is the Summon Spirit of Darkness. He has no set form, either taking the appearance of near-figureless darkness or a warrior clad in dark, imposing armor.
[edit] Tales of Phantasia
Shadow appears as a ghost-like spirit. Found in the Cave of Shadows, he is the Dark Spirit, only agreeing to help the party because dark creatures, his friends, have been brainwashed into helping Dhaos.
Shadow requires the Amethyst Ring to forge a pact, granting Klarth F. Lester with the power to summon him in battle. When summoned, Shadow appears and wreaths the enemy in darkness.
[edit] Tales of Destiny
A consumable item called "Shadow" is dummied out of the game, though a picture of it exists. Given the nature of similar consumable items, it can be inferred that it was intended to summon Shadow.
[edit] Tales of Eternia
Shadow represents one of the Greater Craymels and is the Governing Craymel of Celestia with dominion over Gnome, Volt, and Celsius. The Dark Craymel governs the use of all dark element spells. Shadow first appears when the party finished acquiring the Primary Craymels under his control, congratulating them and granting the party the Excalibur sword. A proud being, he is found in the Shadow Cave, and tests the party's will. Finding them acceptable, he joins them.
Shadow himself can be summoned through the arte "Shadow", where he throws a lance of energy down the middle of the screne.
[edit] Tales of Destiny 2
Shadow is a cameo appearance in the Hi Ougi arte Luna Shade (ルナシェイド?). Shadow cuts the screen three times.
[edit] Tales of Symphonia
Shadow, the Envoy from the Dark Abyss, appears as a vaguely humanoid shape made of a dark substance (presumably shadow itself) and must be found and rejoined. He is one of the Tethe'allan Summon Spirits and does not use full sentences when speaking. Found south of the Fooji Mountains in the Temple of Darkness, he is the Summon Spirit of Darkness. Once summoned through the arte Summon: Darkness (降霊召符・闇 Koureishoufu: Yami?), Shadow releases waves of dark energy from around him, and cures all party members' status effects.
[edit] Tales of Legendia
Shadow appears as a glowing ball of light only Grune can see, joining her after the party defeats the Dark Norma Beatty. He then rests in Grune's urn as a seed, at which point Grune plants it in the Village of the Ferines.
At the end of the game, Shadow is born from this seed as one of the Summon Spirits bequeathed onto the world. Given his nature in other games, he probably represents the Curse element, which consists of spells associated with the Darkness element in other games.
[edit] Tales of the Abyss
Shadow is the aggregate sentience of the First Fonon, the Fonon of Darkness. His name used to represent the sixth and seventh months, Shadow Decan and Shadow Redecan.
[edit] Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon
Shadow is the Spirit of Dark and one of the twelve Spirits which must be fought during the Ordeal of Spirits. He appears on the last level of the Cave of Darkness in AC.4354 and is the boss of that dungeon. Once defeated, he teaches Mel and Dio about balance.[1]
[edit] Tales of the World: Summoner's Lineage
Fulein F. Lester can summon Shadow as a unit.
[edit] Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World
Though Shadow doesn't appear in the game, his home in the Temple of Darkness is where the Centurion of Darkness's, Tenebrae's, core is found. In reference to his position as the Summon Spirit of Darkness, his name is attached to monster grimoires which teach darkness elemental artes: Shadow's Language, which teaches Scare Shot and Shadow's Walk, which teaches Negative Gate.[2]
[edit] Appearances as the Arte "Shadow"
[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 (Shadow)
Tales of Phantasia (GBA) - Claus F. Lester (Shadow)
[edit] Escort Titles
Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon - Claus F. Lester costume
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 - Astronomist costume, Claus F. Lester
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 - Claus F. Lester, Meredy
[edit] Fan-Translated Names
Tales of Phantasia (SFC) (DeJap Translations): Shadow
Tales of Phantasia (PSX) (Absolute Zero): ?
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2 (Kajitani-Eizan): Shadow
Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 (Kajitani-Eizan): Shadow
[edit] In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes
[edit] Tales of Phantasia (SFC)
Japanese Description: 召喚呪文の一つ。闇の精霊シャドゥを召喚する
Romanization: Shoukan jumon no hitotsu. Yami no seirei Shadow wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (DeJap Translations): "Summons the Spirit of Darkness. Shadow is of a long forgotten race."[3]
[edit] Tales of Eternia
Localized Description: "All are invited to the depths of dark."[4]
[edit] Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 2
Japanese Description: シャドウを召喚する
Romanization: Shadow wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (Kajitani-Eizan): ?
[edit] Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3
Japanese Description: シャドウを召喚する
Romanization: Shadow wo shoukan suru
Translated Description (Kajitani-Eizan): "Summons Shadow."
[edit] Tales of Phantasia (GBA)
Japanese Description: 闇の精霊シャドゥを召喚する
Romanization: Yami no seirei Shadow wo shoukan suru
Localized Description: "Summons the Dark Spirit Shadow."[5]
[edit] Appearances as the Arte "Luna Shade"
[edit] Mothership Titles
Tales of Destiny 2 - Harold Berselius, Barbatos Goetia, Magnadeus
[edit] In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes
[edit] Tales of Destiny 2
User: Harold Belserius
Japanese Incantation: 具現せよ精霊の結晶! ルナシェイド! 穢れ無き断罪の意思! 思い知れ! 刻み込め! ここに散れ!
Romanization: Gugen seyo seirei no kesshou! Shougon naru ishi wa ima koko ni, kitare, daichi no kirameki![6]
User: Barbatos Goetia
Japanese Quote: 貴様の死に場所は... ここだ! ここだ! ここだ! ここだぁ !!!
Romanization: Kisama no shinibasho ha... Koko da! Koko da! Koko da! Koko daaa!!![6]
User: Magnadeus
Japanese Quote: 全力を望むか? それは無理な相談だ その程度で, 云える資格もないものな
Romanization: Zenryoku o nozomu ka? Sore ha muri na soudan da sono teido de, ieru shikaku mo nai mono na[6]
[edit] Appearances as the Arte "Summon: Darkness"
[edit] Mothership Titles
Tales of Symphonia - Sheena Fujibayashi (Summon: Darkness)
[edit] In-Game Descriptions and Battle Quotes
[edit] Tales of Symphonia
Japanese Incantation: 大いなる暗黒の淵より 出でし者よ 契約者の名において命ず 出でよ！ シャドウ！！
Romanization: Ooinaru ankoku no fuchi yori ideshi mono yo. Keiyakusha no na ni oite meizu! Ideyo, Shadow!!
Translation: "Being that comes from the abyss of the great darkness, by right as the pact maker I command thee. Come forth, Shadow!!"
English Incantation: "I call upon the envoy from the dark abyss. I summon thee. Come, Shadow!!"[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.
- ↑ Trying to compile a list of spell books and message manuscripts. by PegasusLover123 GameFAQs (2009-12-01) 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.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 ~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
