Kali, also known as Curly in the Japanese version, is Kainé's grandmother. She appears in the second playthrough in the novella Kainé's Dreams.
History
Kali has a crude and violent personality, but loves and cares for Kainé from the bottom of her heart, trying her best to protect her. She made Kainé wear feminine clothes, gave her the difficult to obtain flower, the legendary Lunar Tear, as a hair decoration, and showered her with love.
Story
Sometime after Kainé's parents died, Kali took her in to live with her outside The Aerie, though Kainé would still go into the village on occasion. One day, when Kainé was attacked by Dimo and his lackeys, Kali came to her granddaughter's aid by throwing a rock at Dimo, which struck him in the head. She then chased the bullies off by threatening to throw another rock before comforting Kainé and reassuring her that she loved her regardless of her condition, and gave her a wreath of Lunar Tears.
Some time later, Kali fell ill, which prompted Kainé to go into the village to buy medicine. Kali initially protested, worried for Kainé's safety, but ultimately relented and allowed her to go to the Aerie. Kainé returned later on, with Kali's medicine and some crayons she had gotten from the apothecary. Kainé asked to draw her grandmother's portrait, but was initially disappointed with how it turned out. However, Kali claimed that she loved it, and put it up to display in their home.
As time went on, Kali's mental state began to deteriorate, indicating she was developing dementia. One day when Kainé went to run some errands, a large Gestalt dubbed Hook attacked their house, destroying it in the process with Kali still inside. Kainé attempted to save her grandmother, but was powerless against Hook, who knocked her aside with little effort. Not only did she lose her left arm and leg, but she was forced to watch helplessly as Kali was tortured and trampled to death by Hook.
Trivia
- Kali's Japanese name, Curly, is based on one of the Lost Boys who lives with Peter Pan.[1]
- According to Kainé's Dreams, Kali was kicked out of The Aerie at some point in the past. The reason behind this is never explained,