Isa

Isa (short for Isaline)^[1] is a character, appearing in Infinity Blade II and Infinity Blade III, and in the books Infinity Blade: Awakening and Infinity Blade: Redemption.

Description

Isa is described as having black hair and a distinct accent, indicative of her not being native to Lantimor. She originally worked as a mercenary to lesser Deathless. She traveled to Lantimor in search of the Infinity Blade for unknown reasons, but likely to sell. Isa usually speaks in a foreign language, and frequently makes errors when speaking in Lantimor's native language, the most notable one being her confusing the terms "pens" with an additional "i" between the "n" and "s".

History

Infinity Blade: Awakening

After the events of Infinity Blade I, Isa raided the God King's castle in search of the Infinity Blade. When Siris returned to the area, he was attacked by Isa, who attempted to steal the Blade from him. After failing to procure the weapon, Isa convinced Siris to take her as an ally. She promised to lead him to the Worker of Secrets in exchange for the Infinity Blade if he died on his journey (though not by her hand). Isa and Siris began growing closer as they traveled. At one point, Isa again attempted to steal the Blade while Siris slept, holding her crossbow to his head. Foreseeing the incident, Siris had attached a transportation disk to the bow's trigger mechanism. He summoned the disk after awakening, disabling the weapon. After she attempted to fire the broken crossbow, Siris told her to leave. Isa begged him to allow her to stay. She stated that she wouldn't mind being tied up at nights if he would keep her as an ally. Although she had lost his trust, Siris was aware that Isa remained crucial to his mission if he was to find the Worker. He agreed to continue traveling with her as long as she led him to Saydhi, the information dealer. After tensions settled, they continued to exchange casual, friendly conversations as they had before.

Along their journey, Isa and Siris heard a call for help. Against Isa's wishes, Siris jumped into the clearing in an attempt to handle the situation. He saw a traveler surrounded by enemies, which he engaged in combat. Instead of running, Isa tried to assist Siris. By inhibiting an enemy, she saved Siris's life, but she was seriously wounded. The traveler (revealed to be TEL) agreed to heal her, but she did not regain consciousness for some time.

When Isa awoke, Siris forgave her for her past treachery, stating that "saving my life negates an attempt on it". They continued traveling until they reached Saydhi's Estate. Isa agreed to stay back while Siris entered and dispatched Saydhi's guards. After killing Saydhi, Raidriar appeared and tricked Siris into handing over the Infinity Blade. As Raidriar prepared to strike with the blade, Isa fired a crossbow bolt into Siris's forehead.

Siris awoke in a nearby Rebirth Chamber, Isa sitting beside him. She stated that she had known Siris was Deathless, based on his use of rings and his fighting ability. She cited this fear as the reason she had betrayed him, and as the reason she had killed him before Raidriar could strike - once fully charged, the Infinity Blade is able to permanently kill any Deathless. Isa sullenly departed, telling Siris that she was going to continue hunting the Infinity Blade.

Infinity Blade II

Siris and Isa had traveled to Saydhi's Estate. Isa agreed to stay back while Siris entered and dispatched Saydhi's guards. After killing Saydhi, Raidriar appeared and tricked Siris into handing over the Infinity Blade. As Raidriar prepared to strike with the blade, Isa fired a crossbow bolt into Siris's forehead.

Years later, Isa approached the Vault of Tears at a time following Siris' imprisonment inside its soul cell by the Worker.

Infinity Blade: Redemption

In Infinity Blade: Redemption, Isa saved Siris, and unintentionally, Raidriar, by unlocking the Vault of Tears, and revealed to Siris that she organized a rebellion to defeat the Deathless while Siris was away. She herself then became Deathless by using a Pinnacle of Sanctification, a machine that could convert ordinary beings into Deathless. In the end, she is killed in the Worker's attack on the rebels but is reborn in Infinity Blade III.

Infinity Blade III

Isa hunted down Terrovax, rescued Jensen the blacksmith from his cell, discovered the location of the Worker's Ark after being defeated by Lelindre, and drew away Soulless Raidriar from Siris allowing him to confront the Worker. After Siris defeated the Worker of Secrets, Siris and Isa embraced as they teleported out of the Workers hideout as it was destroyed. Upon reaching the safety of the hideout, they were reborn and the two kissed passionately. They looked upon the reborn Worker, now a child.

Gameplay

Isa is a playable character in Infinity Blade III. Her inventory is distinct from that of Siris, with the exception of the Supplies inventory category, and by extension gems, with gem storage allowing gems to be switched between characters. Her Skills are also upgraded separately, although the effects of some skills are shared with both characters. Some Goals require using Isa to complete them. Before battling a titan, Isa will ambush them using her crossbow. This deals damage, although this is functionally aesthetic as it is scaled proportionately to the titan's level.

Trivia

• In response to Isa visibly ignoring that he was naked at the time, Siris thought to himself "damn Avrians" in reference to her. This could be interpreted as indicating that Isa is Avrian. As this is the sole instance that the term is used, it is unclear the broader meaning of the term.
• Isa, being foreign to Lantimor, makes frequent mistakes when attempting to speak the native language of Lantimor.
• Isa is derived from "Isis", a goddess in Egyptian mythology. Siris is derived from "Osiris", a god commonly seen as Isis' husband.
• The staff Isa wields at the end of Infinity Blade II does not appear in Infinity Blade III.
• Several tattoos can be seen on the under side of Isa's forearms, which can be seen when she wears the Wraith Plate.
• In contrast to the black hair and distinct accent she is described as having in Infinity Blade: Awakening, Isa appears with brown hair and speaks with an American accent in Infinity Blade III.

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