Characters of Tales of Xillia

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The major characters as they appear in Tales of Xillia 2

Tales of Xillia is a Japanese role-playing game released for the PlayStation 3 on September 7, 2011 in Japan. The game is localized for North America on August 6, 2013 and Europe on August 9, 2013. Its sequel Tales of Xillia 2 was released on November 1, 2012. The protagonists in Tales of Xillia are designed by Mutsumi Inomata and Kōsuke Fujishima. The new protagonist, Ludger Will Kresnik, in Tales of Xillia 2 is designed by Daigo Okumura. The world of Tales of Xillia is divided in two by Maxwell: Rieze Maxia and Elenpios. Rieze Maxia is ruled by two countries, Auj Oule and Rashugal. After the events of Tales of Xillia, Rieze Maxia is united under one ruler and the barrier separating Rieze Maxia and Elenpios no longer exists.

In Tales of Xillia, Jude Mathis meets and accompanies Milla Maxwell who intends to destroy a weapon called the Lance of Kresnik due to it being powered by a Spyrix; a power source powered by sacrificing the spirits around its vicinity. Tales of Xillia 2 takes place a year later and follows Ludger Will Kresnik who is hired by Clanspia Inc. to destroy alternative timelines because the spirit Origin is unable to sustain the abundance of souls. In order to destroy the alternative timeline, he has to kill the living being who is the Time Factor.

Creation and conception

In Tales of Xillia Mutsumi Inomata and Kōsuke Fujishima designed the protagonists. They were each given characters which played to their strengths. During development, an old woman design was considered but was dropped. For the antagonists, the development team gave them motives that were equally sound to the protagonists. During the development of Tales of Xillia, developer wanted the players to decide whether to recruit Gaius and antagonist Muzét or vice versa. Due to time constrains, this idea was dropped.

In Tales of Xillia 2, a new protagonist was needed because the game would focus on Elenpios. Because Elenpios is a modern setting, the Tales of Xillia protagonists received redesigns to match what the citizens of Elenpios would wear.

Protagonists

Jude Mathis

Jude Mathis (ジュード・マティス, Jūdo Matisu) is a medical student who excels in martial arts. He is designed by Kōsuke Fujishima. Since Jude was designed to become more mature and decisive towards the end of the game, Jude's Japanese voice actor was instructed to portray Jude as a passive party leader. He is voiced by Tsubasa Yonaga and English dubbed by Sam Riegel. Since his debut, Jude ranked on the Tales character popularity polls. He appears in Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave as a playable character.

Milla Maxwell

Milla Maxwell (ミラ＝マクスウェル, Mira Makusuweru) is the successor of the master of spirits, Maxwell. In Tales of Xillia 2, the protagonists are joined by Milla from an alternative timeline, in which Milla did not succeed Maxwell and lives as a normal human. She is pulled into the real timeline by Elle. During the events of the game, the alternative Milla disappears out of existence upon meeting the real Milla. Mutsumi Inomata was chosen to design Milla due to her strength in designing cool women. Inomata stated Milla's hair was the most difficult part to design and was adjusted multiple times during development. The development team wanted Milla to be devoid of feminine feelings but were overruled by the female staff. She is voiced by Miyuki Sawashiro and English dubbed by Minae Noji. Since her debut, Milla ranked on the Tales character popularity polls. She appears in Tales of the Heroes: Twin Brave as a playable character.

Alvin

Alvin (アルヴィン, Aruvin), full name Alfred Ven Svent (アルフレド・ヴィント・スヴェント, Alfredo Vuinto Suvuento), is a young mercenary. Alvin's father was a prestigious man from the Svent family. After his father's death, his uncle forced his mother into a sexual relationship and is the result in Alvin's distrust in others. He is designed by Kōsuke Fujishima. Fujishima stated Alvin's design was easy though the color of his scarf was hard to decide on. The writers wanted Alvin's intention to betray the party to be obvious to incite the player's curiosity on his motives. Alvin's personality is the personification of Jude's adult personality if the events of Tales of Xillia did not occur. He is voiced by Tomokazu Sugita and English dubbed by Matthew Mercer. Since his debut, Alvin ranked on the Tales character popularity polls.

Leia Rolando

Leia Rolando (レイア・ロランド, Reia Rorando) is Jude's childhood friend. She is designed by Mutsumi Inomata. Her cheerful personality was chosen to balance the party's serious atmosphere. She is voiced by Saori Hayami and English dubbed by Lauren Landa. Since her debut, Leia ranked on the Tales character popularity polls.

Elize Lutus

Elize Lutus (エリーゼ・ルタス, Erīze Rutasu) is a young girl who was forcefully implanted with a device called a Booster which augments her magical abilities. Her Booster takes the form of Teepo (ティポ, Tipo), a talking doll who is the personification of her inner thoughts. She is designed by Kōsuke Fujishima for his speciality in designing young girls. Elize was the last character to be created since the development team felt having a young kid fight would conflict with the serious atmosphere. Teepo was created to be Elize's partner as a result. Elize is voiced by Yuki Horinaka while Teepo is voiced by Haruna Ikezawa and English dubbed by Erin Fitzgerald. Since her debut, Elize ranked on the Tales character popularity polls.

Rowen J. Illbert

Rowen J. Illbert (ローエン・J・イルベルト, Rōen J. Iruberuto) is an elderly butler. He is designed by Mutsumi Inomata. Rowen's role is intended to be a mentor to the party. The writers wanted Rowen to have the air of a retired soldier. He is voiced by Mugihito and English dubbed by Todd Haberkorn. Since his debut, Rowen ranked on the Tales character popularity polls.

Gaius

Gaius (ガイアス, Gaiasu) is the king of Auj Oule, one of the two countries in Rieze Maxia. Before his reign as king, Auj Oule was divided and controlled by tribes who's leadership were succeeded by bloodline. After Gaius' tribe were ordered into a suicidal situation, Gaius decided to conquer Auj Oule and to promote a democracy where competent leaders would rule. Gaius' intended to utilize the Lance of Kresnik to destroy Elenpios and save Rieze Maxia conflicted with the party's intention on saving both worlds. He is designed by Mutsumi Inomata and was given a realist personality to contend with Jude's naive and idealistic personality. He is voiced by Ryōtarō Okiayu and English dubbed by Travis Willingham. Since his debut, Gaius ranked on the Tales character popularity polls.

Muzét

Muzét (ミュゼ, Myuze) is a spirit and Milla's older sister. In Tales of Xillia 2, an alternative timeline's Muzét was a time factor host and is killed by Ludger. She is voiced by Asami Sanada.

Ludger Will Kresnik

Ludger Will Kresnik (ルドガー・ウィル・クルスニク, Rudogā Wiru Kurusuniku) is the silent protagonist of Tales of Xillia 2. He lives with his older half-brother, Julius, and their pet cat, Rollo. He meets Elle Mel Marta during a train hijack by Exodus. After the train crashes and Clanspia Inc. treats his injuries, he becomes burdened with a huge debt. Clanspia Inc. then hires Ludger for his Kresnik bloodline powers in order to destroy alternative timelines. During the end of the game, Ludger or Elle have their existence erased along with the alternative timelines. If Ludger survived, he become the leader of Clanspia Inc., replacing Bisley, and meets Lal Mel Marta, Elle's mother and his wife in the alternative timeline. He is designed by Daigo Okumura. He is voiced by Takashi Kondō.

Antagonists

Exodus

Exodus, known as Ark Noah (アルクノア, Arukunoa) in the original version, is a terrorist organization from Elenpios. It is lead by Gilland (ジランド, Jirando) who's motive is greed and fame. Gilland manipulated Nachtigal, the king of Rashugal into building the Lance of Kresnik. After Alvin kills Gilland, Exodus falls apart without a leader.

Chimeriad

The Chimeriad, known as Fauve (四象刃, Fōvu) in the original Japanese version, are Gaius' four allies in Tales of Xillia. It consists of Jiao, Wingul, Agria, and Presa.

Jiao

Jiao (ジャオ, Jao) was a wanted criminal who was sheltered by Elize's parents. As a result, her parents were killed and Jiao fled, leaving Elize behind. Because of this, Jiao feels indebted to Elize. Jiao is killed during the Elenpios invasion to let the party escape. In an alternative timeline in Tales of Xillia 2, Jiao took Elize with him instead of fleeing on his own. He is the time factor of his alternative timeline and is killed by the party. He is voiced by Ryūzaburō Ōtomo.

Wingul

Wingul (ウィンガル, Wingaru) was the leader of a tribe that opposed Gaius' plan on unifying Auj Oule. Realizing Gaius' potential as a peaceful king, Wingul joined Gaius' revolution. He died from overexerting his powers while trying to prevent the party from interfering with Gaius' plans. In an alternative timeline in Tales of Xillia 2, Gaius' sister killed herself causing Gaius to run away and Wingul to become king. He becomes a time factor host and is killed by the party as a result. Wingul's native language is a modified form of the fictional language in Tales of Eternia. He is voiced by Hidenobu Kiuchi.

Agria

Agria (アグリア, Aguria) was a Rashugal noble originally named Nadia Travis until she was stripped off her nobility by her stepmother. Agria began a streak of murdering nobles until she was recruited by Presa. Agria died along with Presa during confrontation with the party. In an alternative timeline in Tales of Xillia 2, Leia saved Agria's life and the two became friends. She is voiced by Maaya Sakamoto and English dubbed by Kate Higgins.

Presa

Presa (プレザ, Pureza)'s parents were enemy spies of Auj Oule and abandoned her when they were discovered by the government. Presa then trained to be a spy for Arjur and falls in love with Alvin while undercover. When Presa reveals her mission to him, Alvin betrayed her resulting in the deaths of her comrades. She is killed along with Agria during a confrontation with the party. She is voiced by Rina Satō and English dubbed by Ali Hillis.

Julius Will Kresnik

Julius Will Kresnik (ユリウス・ウィル・クルスニク, Yuriusu Wiru Kurusuniku) is Ludger's older half brother. He begins working for Bisley at a young age and kills Ludger's mother during a misunderstanding. After learning about the Kresnik bloodline and Bisley's goals, Julius adopts Ludger, intending to use him for revenge. Ludger's love towards him causes Julius to treat him as a younger brother instead of a tool. During Tales of Xillia 2, Julius offers himself as a sacrifice in order to allow the party to travel to the Land of Canaan. He is voiced by Tōru Ōkawa.

Clanspia Inc.

Clanspia Inc. (クランスピア社, Kuransupia Sha) is a famous company in Elenpios. It has a secret department dedicated to reducing the numbers of alternative time lines in order to prolong the existence of life. It is headed by Bisley Karcsy Bakur (ビズリー・カルシ・バクー, Bizurī Karushi Bakū) who is Ludger and Julius' father.

Victor

Victor (ヴィクトル, Vikutoru) is Ludger in an alternative timeline and is the father of the Elle seen in Tales of Xillia 2. In his timeline, he killed Bisley and his friends to protect the Elle that came from an alternative timeline. However, his Elle died before they reach the Land of Canaan. Victor is the Time Factor in his world. He intended to usurp Ludger's position in the real time line to resume his pursuit of the Land of Canaan.

Chronos

Chronos (クロノス, Kuronosu) is one of the three original spirits and is the master of spacetime. Chronos was the one who gave the Kresnik bloodline their powers. He is voiced by Junichi Suwabe.

Supporting characters

Ivar

Ivar (イバル, Ibaru) is a shaman in a village that worships Maxwell. In Tales of Xillia 2, he is employed by Clasnpia Inc. He is voiced by Showtaro Morikubo.

Maxwell

Maxwell (マクスウェル, Makusuweru) is one of the three original spirits and is the master of spirits. He is voiced by Chikao Ōtsuka.

Elle Mel Marta

Elle Mel Marta (エル・メル・マータ, Eru Meru Maata) is an eight year old girl from an alternative timeline. Her father, Victor, sends her off to the real world to meet Ludger and to search for the Land of Canaan. She becomes closely bonded with Ludger and his cat, Rollo, known as Lulu (ルル, Ruru) in the original Japanese version. Elle is a Key of Kresnik which allows her to travel to the real timeline. Depending on the player's decisions, at the end of Tales of Xillia 2, Elle or Ludger's existence is erased. If she survived, a grown up Elle is seen with Rollo, reading article made by Leia about the peace agreement between Rieze Maxia and Elenpios. She is voiced by Mariya Ise.

Origin

Origin (オリジン, Orijin) is one of the three original spirits and is tasked with purifying souls. He resides in the Land of Canaan. He is voiced by Aya Endō.

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