| Hal | |
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| Faction: | English |
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| Status: | Mercenary
Royalty |
| Unit Type: | Greatswords
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| Weapon Type: | Long sword |
| Significant Battle(s): | Battle of Cherbourg
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| Request Mission(s): | The Heirloom Brooch
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| Voice Actors: | Matthew Wolf (EN)
Takeshi Kusao (JP) |
| Real Name: | Henry V
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| Born: | September 16, 1386
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| Died: | August 31, 1422
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| Also known as "Henry of Monmouth". | |
Henry V, who goes by the nickname 'Hal', is one of the kings who ruled during the latter half of the Hundred Years' War. He rose to political prominence during his childhood when his father usurped Richard II. He took part in the subjugation of Henry Percy's revolt and ordered several campaigns in France when he inherited the throne.
Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War calls him Hal (ハル) throughout the script as a reference to his portrayal in William Shakespeare's play, Henry IV.
Role in Game
He is a mercenary employed by England.
Bladestorm: Nightmare
In Bladestorm: Nightmare, Hal and Marie lead a band of mercenaries and knights to protect Gascony from being overrun by monsters, though they are on the verge of losing until Magnus and the player arrive with monster units of their own. Despite their aid, the two captains refuse to trust them at first until Gilles de Rais and La Hire vouch for them.
After Hal reunites with the other English officers, he joins the battle against the possessed maid in Champagne. Even with dragons brought by the player, the conflict proves too much for their battered forces. To protect the others, Hal covers for their escape by launching a lone assault on the monsters, eventually costing him his life. Although Hal's death is unavoidable, he may convince Richard to live on his behalf if the two clashed repeatedly at Île-de-France.
If the player has recruited every other character throughout the story, they will receive encouragement from Hal's spirit in the fifth gate of Castellum Sepulchrum.
Character Information
Personality
Hal is a gaudy mercenary, foul-mouthed, and rough. He loves to quarrel and fight, and is a natural born fighter.
Quotes
- "You would seek to best me in battle? How amusing!"
- "Why not return home now, lest you hinder real warriors!"
- "You have come to my aid? I thank you."
- "Impressive. Now allow me to better your efforts!"
- "The field of battle never fails to send the blood coursing through my veins!"
- "Does this battlefield hold no-one who may afford me a real challenge?"
- "Argh... How could I have been so careless..."
- "I could while away the entire day felling such idiots!"
- "This place is ours now!"
- "Slaughter them... slaughter them all!"
- "Here they come. This should prove somewhat diverting."
- "Lord Hal! You really must desist. You must stop risking your life on the front line."
- "And how, pray, should a fight in the rearguard afford me any diversion?"
- "Why must your criterion for judging all things be founded on enjoyment?"
- ~~Richard Beauchamp and Hal
Historical Information
Gallery
| The Hundred Years' War • Nightmare |
| England |
| Edward the Black Prince • King of England • Philippa • John Chandos • John Talbot • John Fastolf • Henry Percy • Hal • Richard Beauchamp • Iamarl • Branwyn |
| France |
| Joan of Arc • La Hire • Gilles de Rais • Philippe le Bon • Arthur de Richemont • Bertrand du Guesclin • King of France • Christine de Pizan • Jean de Metz • Marie • You Ji |
| Mercenaries |
| Protagonist • John Hawkwood • Magnus • Marc and Georges • Karen • Diane • Naran • Yoshimasa • Shakti • William |
| Game Elements |
| Unit Types • Unit Types (Nightmare) • Inventory • Battles • Missions • Diabolus • Gladius Dux |