Melfice is the brother of Ryudo and one of the antagonists of Grandia II. He is not originally evil, but is posessed by the Horns of Valmar, which manifests in the single horn protuding from his forehead.
Melfice is elegant and slightly peculiar. A talented and intelligent young man left corrupt by his own genius. He is often referred to as the Bringer of Ruination for he leaves nothing but corpses in his wake of chaos.
Story
Youth
Melfice grew up with Ryudo on the Isle of Swordsmen, raised by the Village Chief following the loss of their parents. Training in the way of the sword, Melfice became the best swordsman the village had ever seen, inspiring Ryudo, Gatta and the entire village. Eventually he became engaged to the Village Chief's daughter, Reena.
One day the sword upon which the town was built began to create earthquakes, and in investigating the disturbance, Melfice's fiancee found a Piece of Valmar sealed near the sword. When she failed to return, Melfice went after her. The young Ryudo, having secretly followed him, then witnessed Melfice, armed with the sword, murder reena in front of him and leave without explanation. Melfice's fiancee had in fact been posessed by the Horns of Valmar, and when he killed her, Melfice himself became posesed. From that point onwards, he is little more than a host for the Horns of Valmar. Ironically, in seeking more power to destroy evil, Melfice became evil himself.
Later Events
He responsible for the events in Roan's kingdom - including the possession of Tio by the Claws of Valmar - and the reason why Mareg first joins the hero's team.
In the Cyrum Kingdom he convinces the King (Roan's father) that beyond the Gate to Darkness (in the Castle's basement) lies hope. After the heroes defeat Tio, he attacks the King, leading to his incapacitation.
He is eventually defeated by the heroes and dies repentant, thanking Ryudo for saving him. However, the Horns of Valmar depart from him and enter Ryudo instead.
Personality
Abilities and Weaponry
Quotes
- Heh heh heh
- Smile for me, Ryudo
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