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Chapter One Hundred Forty Two.
Saber.
True Name: Robin of Idle.
Alternate Names: Brave Sir Robin, Sir Robin the Not-Quite-So-Brave-As-Sir-Lancelot.
Alignment: Lawful Neutral.
Gender: Male.
Attribute: Human.
Alternate Classes: Shielder.
Likes: Being very brave.
Hates: Being told he is not very brave.
Natural Enemy: Anyone blocking his way.
Parameters:
Strength: B
Endurance: B
Agility: A
Mana: D
Luck: D
Noble Phantasm: EX
Biography:
The least known but one of the greatest of Arthur's Knights of the Round Table. Ignored by many, but his exploits were thankfully recovered for posterity by the erudites of the Monty Python group.
He was greatly beloved by his king and his men. He was Lancelot's closest friend, Bedivere's comrade in arms (Robin would generously allow Bedivere to carry all the combat and usher on all the glory), tolerated by Galahad, not minded by Agravain (who barely ever noticed Robin was there, to be honest) and thanked by Gareth over always watching her back. "With Sir Robin, I always know he'll always be behind me when we face peril."
The words of Mordred about him were those immortal pearls of wisdom recorded as "Who was that guy supposed to be?" since Mordred joined Camelot after Robin's departure.
The brave Sir Robin was a key piece of the search for the Holy Grail along with Arthur, Bedivere, Lancelot, Galahad and Patsy. Percival got lost at the start of the crusade and went off to do his own thing. Kay stayed home saying "They don't pay me enough for this." He was sadly killed when he failed to answer correctly in the Bridge of Death.
There's no telling what would have happened if Sir Robin had been in the battle of Camlann. King Arthur might have survived. It's almost sure Sir Robin would have survived, doing what he did best.
(His parameters are rather higher than what you would expect from him, but that is because he was trained hard without being faced with peril itself.)
Class Skills:
Riding: B
Saber is an expert rider and can even ride modern vehicles just as well as famous character actors Eric Idle and David Hyde Pierce. Why, he's so skilled that he could even ride in the air! The Master is advised to walk behind him with coconut halves, bashing them together to simulate the sounds of hooves. Saber appreciates that.
Phantasmal beasts and the dragon kind cannot be mounted so Saber wisely stays clear from them.
Magic Resistance: E
Saber has no actual magic resistance but he can flee from it really well. Isn't that the best Defense against Dark Arts?
Personal Skills:
Appreciation of the Arts: A
Saber has a great affinity and love towards the fine arts. Music (as long as it isn't mocking him), painting, sculptures, highbrow absurdist British comedy, theatre. He has a facility towards acting, although he gets paralyzed when he tries to pose as someone else in an attempt to fool the enemy. When faced with the works of an enemy Servant who was known for their artistic achievements, he can second guess the identity of said Servant easily.
Disengage: EX
Saber is an expert on exiting the battlefield to look for better striking alternatives in the future. Please don't call it fleeing. Please don't call it retreating. There is not a tiny smidge of cowardice in Saber's noble heart. As nimbly as his feet move, his mind is working at the same speed, in calculations on how to retaliate.
The Master is advised to better flee on their own. Saber's Disengage, regrettably, only applies to him and he cannot bravely leave with others in his arms, on his back or otherwise carried. Eventually.
Chicken Slayer: A
A Skill much like Dragon Slayer, but aimed towards chickens, roosters, hens, chicks, poultry in general. Turkeys also can be managed on occasion. Sir Robin once bravely almost stood up to the vicious Chicken of Bristol, and according to an alternate telling of his legend he actually killed it.
Any enemies with a poultry trait receive five times as much damage.
Saber also can cook a delicious plate of boiled or fried eggs, and an exquisite chicken casserole. Finger licking good!
Noble Phantasms:
Brave Band of Minstrels- Sir Robin's Song: D
Saber summons his own band of four loyal, devoted minstrels, who sing ancient songs of praise to his feats. They entertain his party and lift their spirits.
The Noble Phantasm does not have any offensive capacities- the minstrels are actually good at what they do, that is, they sing well- but they can be consumed by Saber and any allies in his party to recover lost mana.
And there is much rejoicing.
Yaaaaaay.
This Noble Phantasm can be used only once every twenty four hours, but the minstrels will respawn after that time.
The Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh!: EX
Anti-Army.
A manifestation of the second greatest peril faced by King Arthur and his men. Sir Robin survived this most dramatic encounter, and it was recorded in his mind to such a degree that it repeats it whenever Saber is faced by too much peril.
A huge reptilian beast, not quite a dragon but a fair bit more than a giant toad, appears and starts devouring everything in its wake. It's not black, actually, but multicolor with a domain of green hues. It has two large horns and over twenty small eyes. It moves in a stilted, almost comical fashion, but this takes nothing from its speed or voracity. That has an uncanny valley effect to it, as it goes around mechanically, like a badly animated drawing, yet mercilessly eating all those who stay in reach of its wide maws.
Saber and the Master are not exempt from these attacks so they are advised to bravely retreat. Fortunately, this is not a problem with Saber's masterful usage of the Disengage skill.
The beast stays active until Saber runs low enough on mana, all enemies in the battlefield have been swallowed, or the animator dies from a heart attack.
Dialogue Samples:
Summoning: "Bravely bold Sir Saber rode forth from Camelot. He was not afraid to die, O brave Sir Saber. He was not at all afraid to be killed in nasty ways. Brave, brave, brave, brave Sir Saber."
"Boys! What have we agreed about that song?"
Start of Battle:
"Ooh. I've done it again..."
"Drat! There's no shrubbery to hide into..."
"Is all of this violence really necessary?"
"Why are Grail quests always like this?"
Attack:
"Run, run, please!"
"Oh, the violence!"
"I'm going to faint!"
"Oh my!"
"Why must war be so violent!?"
Damage:
"My head!"
"My heart!"
"My liver!"
"My bowels!"
"My nostrils!"
Damage by Noble Phantasm:
"Please me not-retreat!"
Victory:
"Is it over?
"Oh ho ho ho, I knew it! Victory was always in our grasp!"
(Faints).
"And remember, Master! Always look on the bright side of life!"
Defeat:
"Run away!"
"Can I go now?"
"Well, don't say I fled like a coward, now!"
"The battle would have gone differently had there been more room between you and me!"
Noble Phantasm Activation:
(Snaps fingers). "Minstrels! Entertain us, will you!?"
"Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh! This, this is as bad as when we faced the Black Beast of Aaaaarrrrrrggghhh!"
Extra Dialogue:
"No! Gawain! Away with your infernal mashed potatoes, you!" (When you have Saber Gawain).
"So you are the one who brought ruin to Camelot! You are fortunate you never faced me! I would have demolished you in a duel for the ages! Eh? Dueling right now? No, what need is there for that anymore?" (When you have Saber or Rider Mordred Pendragon).
"The Prince of the British theater! The paladin of the stage! It's an honour, Sire, Lord Shakespeare! But, why didn't you ever write a play about Camelot? Eh? Because you knew about me? What is that supposed to mean?" (When you have Caster William Shakespeare).
"I don't know anything about any murdered historians..." (When you have Ruler or Caster Sherlock Holmes).
"A rabbit! A rabbit! It's one of them! Say, you look like the King's jester as well." (When you have Assassin Bugs Bunny).
"My Liege! You look much better now, as if rejuvenated. It's a wonder, what some shaving can do for a man!" (When you have Saber Artoria Pendragon).
"Lance! My old friend! Say, you are acting a bit gloomier than usual. Aren't you happy to see me again?" (When you have Berserker Lancelot du Lac).
"I can smell cowardly phonies from a mile away! Oh, how much I look down at them!" (When you have Berserker Mr. Satan).
Birthday: "Have the happiest of birthdays, Master! I will sing several ballads in your honour..."
Event: "It isn't dangerous there, is it? Because I would hate imperiling you. I wouldn't mind braving danger on my own, but... Going there alone? No, I cannot leave you behind either!"
Holy Grail: "My Grail is becoming a musical theater performer! Please don't laugh. That's just plain rude!"
Next:
Servants! Transform and roll out!
To be Continued.