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Alma (Japanese: アルマ) is a major character in Phantasy Star Online 2. She made her debut in the series by the game's fifth episode, Heroes: Episode 5, on July 26, 2017.
Alma is revealed to be the first generation Klariskrays, one of the original Three Heroes and member of the Council of Six. Her ethereal body is composed entirely of photons after her physical form was destroyed by Luther in his experiments to copy her magical ability to manipulate time. Her photons persevered and survived the incident, and thus she became a spirit of the Akashic Record when she died. Only those with a connection to Xion can see her in her current state. This means that only the Player, Matoi, Xierra, and Xiao can see and speak to her, at least in terms of the heroes that Alma trusts.
Alma blames her blunders with common social norms, such as knocking before entering into a room, as a result of being alone for an undefined period of time.
Characteristics
Appearance
Because Alma's current form is actually the physical manifestation of Klariskrayss, it is possible that Alma's original body looked different before her death in AP 207. Phantasy Star Online 2 Episode 0 gives a hint with a silhouette representing Alma as Klariskrays part of the original Council of Six cast.
Just to the right of Xeno is Klariskrays with the distinctive ahoge curling out from her hair. Because it is a silhouette, no other distinctive features can be ascertained.
In her current form, Alma has long, dirty blonde hair with side bangs obscuring the right side of her face. There are two large spikes near the sides of her head that attach to white and yellow barrettes. Their shape somewhat resembles fox ears. On the inside of her hair appears to be a deep blue shading with white sparkles for stars that represents space or the universe. She wears a necklace with a large, golden cross.
Her outfit is the DeAlma One. It consists of a white, low cut jacket, belt, and bell bottoms with thick boots. The outfit has yellow and black accents. On the bottom of the right flap of the jacket there is a small motif that says ARKS, while the left flap has three ARKS stars lined vertically.
Personality
Alma is an outgoing young lady that is very friendly and makes friends with even the most serious and intimidating of individuals with ease. She became close enough to Regius and Maria to give them nicknames, much to their chagrin. Although friendly, Alma can come across as quite forward with her insistence of childishly nicknaming people without their permission. She sometimes gets a little carried away in her own world and accidentally causes a social mishap, such as when she appeared out of nowhere upon first introducing herself to Player and company on the ARKS ship, surprising the group. They had to make her take a step back to explain herself.
History
In Episode 5 Chapter 0: Meaning Behind the Name Klariskrays, Alma revealed that she and the person referred to as Klariskrays are two separate entities contained within the same body.
Alma was born with a weak, sickly body and was usually bedridden. Because of boredom due to the lack of mental stimulation, she started communicating with the photons in her body. Over time, these photons gained a personality of its own which became a type of split personality for Alma. This personality was described as rude but was immensely powerful in combat. Alma would willingly allow the photons to take control of her during battle when she had trouble moving her body. The photons were very eager to take control, and because Alma relied so heavily on their assistance, the presence became known as "Klariskrays". Although Alma never personally cared what she was called, Regius and Maria insisted that Alma was Alma and never referred to her directly as Klariskrays.
When Alma died to Luther's experiments, Klariskrays gave Alma its physical manifestation of a body. In other words, the spirit of Alma is utilizing the physical representation of Klariskrays as a vessel, without Klariskrays being part of her anymore. In Alma's words, Klariskrays was not protecting her. It simply donated the body to repay Alma back for allowing Klariskrays to take control in the past. Before Klariskrays disappeared, it told Alma, "Now we're even!"
Information
Quests
Alma makes a direct appearance in the following story quests in Phantasy Star Online 2.
Trivia
- Alma prefers to be called "Alma" without honorifics, and insists that she is called this name instead of Klariskrays as respect to Regius and Maria's wishes. Matoi defies this because of her respectful nature and calls her "Alma-san."
- Alma refers to her old friends in the Council with endearing nicknames. Gii-kun is Regius, Rii-chan is Maria, and Suu-kun is Casra. When she speaks to Matoi, she calls her Second Generation-chan (Nidaime-chan). For the English version, Regius is merely called Reggie.
- Casra reportedly got noticeably upset when Regius and Maria confused Alma's abilities as mere techniques. He would say, "How ridiculous. This is magic."
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References & Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Official JP site
- ↑ According to Alma's character profile on the official site, Alma is listed as a "magic user" rather than as a Force or Techter. This is unusual because other characters are listed specifically by which technique designated class they primarily utilize in combat.
| Playable Races | Human - Newman - CAST - Deuman |
|---|---|
| Playable Classes | Hunter - Fighter - Ranger - Gunner - Force - Techter - Braver - Bouncer - Summoner - Hero - Phantom - Étoile - Luster |
| Weapons | Sword - Wired Lance - Partisan - Twin Daggers - Double Saber - Knuckles - Katana - Soaring Blades - Gunblade Assault Rifle - Launcher - Twin Machine Guns - Bow Rod - Talis - Wand - Jet Boots - Harmonizer |
| Armors | Rear - Arm - Leg - Sub - Ring |
| Others | Auxiliary - Mag - Pet - Weapon Camo - Weapon Form |
| Guardian | Protagonist - Matoi |
| Council of Six | Regius - Maria - Casra I - Casra II - Atossa - Zeno - Klariskrays - Klariskrays II - Iris - Wolf - Huey - Quna |
| ARKS/Oracle | Afin - Aika - Aki - Azanami - Cofy - Echo - Euclyta - Filia - Fourie - Gettemhult - Io - Katori - Kyokuya Ludmila - Lukot - Marlu - Melfonseana - Melrandia - Oza - Pati - Pietro - Risa - Rojio - Saga - Sarah - Stratos Theodor - Tia - Ulku - Wright - Xiao - Xiera - Xion - Zig |
| Allies from Other Planets | Ro'Kamiz - Ko'Rela - Ko'Riu - Cabracan - Sukunahime - Kotoshiro |
| Earth Guide | Ardem Sacrid - Enga Yasaka |
| Earth's Other Inhabitants | Al - Hitsugi Yasaka - Itsuki Tachibana - Kohri Washinomiya - Phaleg Ives - Rina Izumi |
| Denizens of Omega | Alis Landale - Clarissa Maintainer - Florent Arlequin d'Ys Artia - Gettemhult Gwinner - Hariette Renata Reina Cuento Luther Lars Rey Cuento - Lutz Cero Rey Cuento - Margareta - Melfonseana Riesfeldt - Schreger Weyland - Varuna Lashiec |
| The Profound Darkness | Dark Falz (Apprentice - Elder - Gemini - Luther - Persona) - Elmir Weyland - Falspawn |
| Mother Corps | Aratron Tolstoy - Bethor Zelazny - Hagito "Hagith" Anie - Mother - Och Millar - Ophiel Herbert - Phul Janice Lasswitz |
| Photoners | Mitra - Shiva - Varuna |
| Planets | Naverius - Amduskia - Lillipa - Wopal - Harukotan - Earth - Omega |
| Locals | ARKS Ship (Casino) - City Area - Falspawn Den - Oracle Mothership - Forest - Tundra - Ruins - Volcanic Caves Floating Continent - Dragon Altar - Desert - Underground Shafts - Abandoned Mine - Coast - Seabed - Floating Facility Daybreak Province - Nightfall Province - Gemini's Inner Universe - Tokyo - Las Vegas - Bewitched Woods |
| Terms | Client Order - Partner Card (Friendship Level) - Story Progression (Divergence Matrix - Story Board - Story Quest) Cosmogenic Arm - Avatar Arm |