—Sasha, telling Runan about Merlon
Merlon is a non-playable character from TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga. He is the count of Verge and the father of Estelle. He also had a son who died in the Balt War. Five years prior to the game's events, he adopted Raffin, whose father was a friend of his.
Profile
Merlon was one of the few nobles who supported King Loffaru's decision to fight against the Zoa Empire in the Balt War. When Codha attempts to seize control of Wellt in Loffaru's absence six months later, Merlon opposes him. When Runan comes to Verge seeking aid, Merlon provides soldiers for him, and they form an alliance to stop Codha. After the liberation of Wellt's capital, he imprisons Codha to await Loffaru's judgment and hosts a banquet for Runan's army. Afterwards, he returns to Verge and resides there for the rest of the game. If Holmes has Sasha, Kate, Raffin, Estelle, Roger, or Norton in his army, he can receive aid from Merlon by visiting Verge.
If Raffin refuses the Dragon Flute from Sharon after Map 10, Merlon expresses surprise at Raffin's return to Verge, thinking that he would return to his homeland of Barge instead. However, if Raffin accepts the flute, Estelle returns to Verge alone, and Merlon reminds her that she is now his only successor and therefore has more responsibilities.
Personality
Merlon is an intelligent and honorable man who deeply cares about the people of Wellt. He was once offered the position of chancellor, but turned it down because he believed himself to be unworthy. Despite his inability to participate in the Balt War due to his old age, he is loyal to Loffaru. He initially doubts Runan's heroism because of his young age and claims that others are simply projecting an image onto him because of the death of their "true hero," Duke Glamdr of Razelia.
In-Game
Stats
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Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Agl | Lck | Def | Wlv | Mov |
20 | 45 | 20 | 8 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 17 | 4 |
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