Reipard Lashiec (レイパード・ラ＝シーク Reipādo ra Shīku), also known as Lassic, Reipard LaShiec, or simply Lashiec, is a major antagonist in the Phantasy Star series.
Lashiec was the kind ruler of Algo until the evil incarnate, Dark Force, corrupted him and transformed him into an evil dictator. He was the antagonist from Phantasy Star until Dark Force's emergence, later reappearing in Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium.
History
Phantasy Star
Reipard Lashiec was an important figure in the government of Algo. He was appointed king of Palma following the death of the previous king, Reipard Aures, in AW 327. Before that, Lashiec served as prime minister and possibly high priest. By all known accounts, Lashiec was a good king, for a time. Due to being a practitioner of magic, it is implied that he is an Esper like Lutz and Tarimel.
Lashiec eventually fell under the influence of Dark Force. Exactly how this happened is a matter of debate: some sources say a source for immortality led Lashiec to a secret cult worshipping the creature; others relate that Lashiec learned the true nature of Algo, as a seal, and summoned Dark Force on his own.
Once corrupted, Lashiec's reign became one of terror. The people suffered under his rule; one town was even cut off from the outside world by a cloud of poisonous gas. Martial law was declared. Anyone suspected of working against Lashiec and captured, like Nero, was executed as an example to others. These events sparked the quest of Alis Landale, which ended in the eventual death of Lashiec and defeat of Dark Force.
Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium
The story of Lashiec did not end there, however. Not long after his death, the former king was reincarnated in a twisted state, not unlike a zombie. Confined to his floating castle by the dark power that sustained him, Lashiec waited for two thousand years for a chance at revenge.
He eventually received it in AW 2284 when he received knowledge of Rune Walsh, the Fifth Generation Incarnation of Noah Lutz, who was travelling with Chaz Ashley in order to restore order to Algo's climate. He ordered a trio of his minions, the Xe-A-Thouls, to steal the Eclipse Torch (a Dezolisian artifact they needed to access the Garuberk Tower). Chaz, Rune, and their accompanying party travelled to the Air Castle to find the Eclipse Torch.
When they found Lashiec's throne room, there was a chest in the middle of the room, containing the Eclipse Torch. However, the heroes rapidly realize it was a fake - a Specter enemy attacks and is promptly defeated. Chaz's party was then waylaid by Lashiec himself, who had the real Eclipse Torch in his possession. He vowed to kill Rune and his friends, and turn them into tortured soulless beings that could never leave his castle.
Nevertheless, after an intense and deadly battle, Chaz, Rune and their allies managed to defeat the malevolent king once again. As he fell, he attempted to get rid of the Eclipse Torch, but it was snatched by the Numan, Rika. His body failing, Lashiec began to melt. Before he died, however, he claimed that he would be reincarnated again to bring more terror to Algo, as he must forever work for Dark Force. After his death, the Air Castle collapsed and exploded, with Chaz and his group barely escaping aboard the Landale.
After the destruction of Dark Falz and The Profound Darkness, Lashiec is gone permanently, with no hope to be ever resurrected again.
Other appearances
Sega Heroes
In Sega Heroes, Lashiec is a playable red legendary hero who was added on October 22, 2018. He has the following gameplay characteristics:
| Hero | Rarity | Skills | MAX Skill Mana Costs | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Legendary | Forked Lightning Razonde Dark Force |
9 | Beyondering Controller Original Scoundrel Mystic |