Lucatiel, of Mirrah

Lore

Lucatiel is from the land of Mirrah, a place where only those who can fight are honored. She was born into the household of a peasant, and along with her brother rose to a respectable rank of knighthood. She and her brother maintained a rivalry throughout their lives, but she admits that out of all the times they fought, she never bested him once. Lucatiel and her brother distinguished themselves on the battlefield, as Mirrah is constantly beset by conflict, and were knighted into Mirrah's official order.

Upon attaining knighthood in Mirrah's official order, Lucatiel was issued with her sword. The official Dark Souls 2 guidebook indicates that Aslatiel of Mirrah, a red phantom fought in Aldia's Keep, is her brother. They both carry a very similar weapon, so it can be assumed that her brother became a knight of the official order with her.

Lucatiel's brother became afflicted with the undead curse. Instead of telling anyone where he was going, he simply left Mirrah one night and was never heard from again. Later on Lucatiel too became afflicted and traveled to Drangleic. She indicates that she came for 2 reasons:

1. To claim her share of the powerful souls that fill the land, and thereby skirt the fate of the curse.
2. To find out what happened to her brother.

As time goes on she becomes hollower until we meet her at the keep of Aldia outside the entrance. If we have fought with her by our side she will give us her armor, weapon and shield, losing what makes her a knight of Mirrah.

It would seem that by the time she has reached Aldia's Keep, she has become convinced she cannot escape the curse's fate. She then finds out what happened to her brother, that he forsook his knighthood to prey upon others, that the curse drove him to hollowing. Accepting this, she herself gives up, and allows the light to fade from her eyes.

Theories

Why Lucatiel Hollows

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Lucatiel finally hollows in Aldia's Keep because she cannot beat her brother, in fact she never has been able to "I never even compared to him. In fact, I never beat him, not once." I find it a very interesting coincidence that is it here where she finally hollows and it is here where her Brothers red phantom invades. Lucatiel is a very strong warrior in order to get this far she must of been able to kill the 4 old ones, beat the Mirror Knight, and best Velstadt; it appears her brother lives up to the title of the most decorated swordsman in all of Mirrah.

Character Symbolism

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Born a peasant, Lucatiel and her brother Aslatiel had to work hard for everything they would eventually become within the Mirrah social system. Aslatiel became one of the most decorated knights in all of Mirrah, and yet despite his success he began to hollow, followed by his self-exile into Drangleic. Lucatiel, subordinate to her brother in both skill and rank, decides to set out not only in search of her brother's whereabouts, but for a means of overcoming "The Curse" herself. Lucatiel's entire character is one characterized by achievement, and yet as a shadow of her brother's success. A skilled swordswoman who's worked for everything she's gained, she has built herself upon her successes and seeks to continue to do so. However, "The Curse" seems only to take hold more strongly the more Lucatiel concerns herself with the idea of one day losing her identity entirely. Who will she be once she's lost everything that's made her who she is? This is perhaps Lucatiel's greatest shortcoming. In being so strongly attached to what might be considered a fleeting form, therefore allowing herself to cling so desperately to something so impermanent, she allows "The Curse" to overcome her to the point she loses all hope of maintaining who she is. Sadly, we know what happens to the undead who lose all hope.

Dialogue

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First encounter:
"What is it?
I don't know you, and you don't know me.
Things are better that way."

Talking again during first encounter:
"Phew…
Heh heh. You are an odd one.
Normally, people keep a safe distance when they see this mask. But you…
I am called Lucatiel.
From the land of Mirrah, to the far east. across the mountains.
They say Drangleic brims with powerful souls.
And so I came to claim my share.
But what a strange place…Even the rumours did not prepare me."

Talking a third time during first encounter:
"You are an odd one, indeed. I've always made a point of avoiding people.
While you've made a point of engaging me.
I can see that you are mid-journey. If you require assistance, I will help you.
I come from Mirrah, a land of knights. My sword is always ready.
Don't hesitate to call upon me. Whatever happens, I won't be missed…"

Second encounter:
"I thought that might be you. You haven't changed a bit, have you? Heh heh.
The longer I am here, the more madness I discover.
A wretched place, indeed, but not without traces of its former glory.
What could have caused such degradation?"

Talking again during second encounter:
"Ah, yes, I have not thanked you for humouring me the other day.
This is for you.
Of course, I've no idea what it is. Heh heh."

"Our land of Mirrah is surrounded by enemies, and constantly at war.
There is only one way up in Mirrah. Join the Order, and prove yourself in battle.
My family had little fortune, and no name. I had to carve out a piece of the world for myself…
with two things. My sword, and my loyalty to my Lord."

"I was raised to wield a sword from birth.
Life was hard, but I never gave it a second thought.
I had swift success on the battlefield, and quickly attained respectable stature.
And then I…
And then I came here… to…"

"Have you heard of the Undead? These poor souls affected by the curse.
An Undead gradually loses his humanity, until his wits degrade completely.
Finally, he turns Hollow, and preys upon others.
And a Hollow can never be human again.
One can skirt this wicked fate only with the help of the souls found here.
Assuming, of course, that the legends are true.
I can only hope…that they are."

"I'm sorry…to burden you with talk of my fate.
I suppose I've grown weary these days."

Third encounter:
"Still on the road, are you?
Sorry to have burdened you so.
This is for you, by way of an apology."

Talking again during third encounter:
"I've found my thoughts growing hazy.
My memories are fading, oldest first.
The curse is doing its work upon me.
I am frightened…Terribly so…
If everything should fade…What will be left of me…"

"I had an older brother. We learned to fence together.
He became the most decorated swordsman in all of Mirrah.
I never even compared to him.
In fact, I never beat him, not once.
But then, one day…he was gone, lost without a trace.
Now I'm certain. That he was taken, by the curse."

"If only someone would hear my tale…
My brother must have come here, too.
Soon, I may forget even about him…"

Fourth encounter:
"Oh…You…
My thoughts…are very…scattered…"

Talking again during fourth encounter:
"What is this curse?
The question rings in my mind, but I haven't the focus to answer it."

"Loss frightens me no end. Loss of memory, loss of self.
If I were told that by killing you, I would be freed of this curse…
Then I would draw my sword without hesitation.
I don't want to die, I want to exist.
I would sacrifice anything, anything at all for this.
It shames me, but it is the truth."

"Sometimes, I feel obsessed… with this insignificant thing called "self".
But even so, I am compelled to preserve it.
Am I wrong to feel so? Surely you'd do the same, in my shoes?
…
Maybe we're all cursed…
From the moment we're born…"

Encounter in Aldia's Keep:
"Who are you…
Oh… No, forgive me… I know you… Yes, of course."

Talking again during encounter in Aldia's Keep:
"How goes your journey?
I know not what you seek in this far-away land…
But I pray for your safety."

"My name is Lucatiel.
I beg of you, remember my name.
For I may not myself…"

When giving equipment to the player:
"Please take these.
Consider this thanks, for keeping me sane…"

When attacked:
"Eek!"

"What's become of you!"

"That will be quite enough!"

When attacked and made hostile:
"If this is your wish, so be it."

When killing the player:
"Hmph… How sickening…"

When re-encountered after made hostile:
"If you really insist…"

When attacked and at half health:
"I won't die in this foul place!"

When killed:
"Oh… My dear brother…"

Unknown:
"Please… Find my brother…"

Sources

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Lucatiel's Mask
Mask attached to a ceremonial hat. Normally hats and masks are separate, but these two have been adjoined.

Lucatiel's Vest
Vest worn by knights while on travel. Belonged to Lucatiel of Mirrah. Only those who have distinguished themselves on the battlefield were admitted into the elite ranks of Mirrah's official order of knights. It is common to hear of a peasant's dream of striving for knighthood as an escape from hardship, but who would ever think it possible?

Mirrah Greatsword
Greatsword issued to the proud knights of Mirrah's official order. This one was wielded by Lucatiel. This greatsword demands advanced skill in a rare and unique sword technique. A tiny message is inscribed in the blade, a promise to someone special.

Old Mirrah Greatsword
Greatsword issued to the proud knights of Mirrah's official order. This greatsword demands advanced skill in a rare and unique sword technique. A tiny message is inscribed in the blade, a promise to someone special.

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