Eka | |
Birthday: | April 15
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Age: | 21
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Height: | 182 cm (6')
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Bloodtype: | AB
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Occupation: | Tsuchigumo Chief
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Innate Element: | Metal
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Weapon(s): | Scythe
Tsuchigumo curses |
Voice Actor(s): | Seijiro Nakamura
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First Appearance: | Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 |
Eka (エイカ) is a secondary antagonist in Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4. Like other Tsuchigumo, his name is actually a number which means "one" in Sanskrit. He hinders the main party in the later half of the game's main story.
Role in Game[]
Eka, a powerful Tsuchigumo in Tokoyo, can summon curses and barriers but loses his sight. He serves Nasatya and infiltrates the Nakatsu Kuni army at 15. During the invasion, Eka betrays the army and traps Oshihito before returning to Nasatya. When Asvin defects, Eka tells Nasatya where Chihiro is and is ordered to kill her. He goes to Kumano and defiles Genbu's altar, trying to assassinate Chihiro. Oshihito protects her and reveals his identity. Tooya asks Eka to step down but protects Chihiro. Their desire summons Genbu and defeats Eka. Eka conspires against Chihiro in Michiomi and Tooya's narratives. Eka continues to give Nasatya information until Chihiro breaches their defenses. Nasatya releases Eka and he rescues Nasatya. Eka's whereabouts are unknown, but he leaves an illusion for Chihiro.
In the final and canon timeline he and Nasatya barely survive Tokoyo no Kuni's annihilation. Much to his surprise, Chihiro invites him to board the flying ship. He questions her judgment based on their past history with one another, but she respects his loyalty to Nasatya. He then gladly accepts her offer. His whereabouts thereafter in the new world are not clarified.
Character Information[]
Development[]
After Ribhu was created, Ruby Party members wanted to include a right hand man for Nasatya, thus leading to Eka's conceptualization. They believe he serves a dual purpose by personifying Tooya's Tsuchigumo background for players.
Personality[]
In his role as the chief of Tsuchigumo, Eka is driven by a deep desire to uphold the legacy and birthright of his people. This commitment to their well-being is evident in his seemingly merciful approach when issuing commands to Tooya. Despite his lack of personal ambitions, Eka seldom displays any emotional reactions, presenting himself as an empty vessel indifferent to the struggles of humanity. Nevertheless, his unwavering loyalty to Nasatya remains his primary concern amidst the ongoing war. Eka holds a profound devotion to the prince and would willingly make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure his safety.
Character Symbolism[]
Eka's symbolic color is sumisome, a dark gray shade prevalently associated with black ink. The shade is said to have been named after the puckering of ink which appears when written on white paper. It is often used to be a polar opposite of a whitish color.
The wolf's bane is his symbolic flower. Within Japan a prominent legend claims that it resembles the shape of a circular tori-kabuto (literally "bird helmet"). Its armour comparison has led to its warrior-like tones within the flower language. Wolf's bane is also famous for possessing a potentially deadly toxin when consumed; it has been argued to have been a primary ingredient for poisons within the country until the 19th century. The flower allegedly killed several figures within Japanese history and mythology, a few of which are said to include Yamatotakerunomikoto, Itsusenomikoto, and Prince Chuai. Therefore it may also represent misanthropy, resentfulness, or pessimism.
Quotes[]
- "As long as people bask within the light, shadows exists. Darkness shall consume them and lead them to the underworld."
- "The war shall end if she dies. What is there to dispute?"
- "Eighteen, I impart this gift to you. One which shall prove which Tooya you are now."
- "Tooya, stand aside. I can't guarantee your survival if you stay."
- "...I won't go. I'll protect the priestess."
- "Do you think a mere Eighteenth like yourself can surpass me?"
- "...Even if I can't, I won't leave her. I swore to stay beside her."
- ~~Eka and Tooya
- "Priestess of the Dragon God, General Katsuragi, please stay back. Don't come any closer to my lord."
- "Stop being conspicuous. Withdraw at once."
- "I won't, even if it's your command. Please, take my life instead."
- ~~Eka and Nasatya
Fighting Style[]
Eka possesses moderate statistics as a boss, thereby posing no significant threat to high-level characters. However, caution should be exercised regarding his spellcasting abilities, as they have the potential to inflict the miasma (poison) status.
Gallery[]
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de • Banjoyuugi • Hachiyoushou • Iroetebako • Maihitoyo • Pocket Scenario Series • 100man-nin |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2 |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 • Izayoiki • Unmei no Labyrinth |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Yume no Ukihashi |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 • Kazahanaki |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 • Gentou Rondo |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7 |
Characters |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de |
Akane Motomiya • Yorihisa Minamoto • Tenma Morimura • Inori • Shimon Nagareyama • Takamichi Fujiwara • Tomomasa Tachibana • Eisen • Yasuaki Abe • Fujihime • Akram • Iqtidar • Shirin • Sefr • Ran |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Maihitoyo |
Suefumi Oono |
100man-nin no Harukanaru Toki no Naka de |
Kotengu • Youko • Mamedamuki |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 2 |
Karin Takakura • Yoritada Minamoto • Katsuzane Taira • Isato • Akifumi • Yukitaka Fujiwara • Hisui • Motomi Minamoto • Yasutsugu Abe • Yukari Fujiwara • Misono Fujiwara • Chitose Taira • Kazuhito • Tokitomo Minamoto |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 |
Nozomi Kasuga • Masaomi Arikawa • Yoshitsune Minamoto • Hinoe • Benkei Musashibou • Yuzuru Arikawa • Kagetoki Kajiwara • Atsumori Taira • Ridvan • Saku Kajiwara • Hakuryu • Yoritomo Minamoto • Masako Hojo • Kiyomori Taira • Tomomori Taira • Tsunemasa Taira • Koremori Taira • Tadanori Taira • Nii no Ama • Emperor Antoku |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 Izayoiki |
Shirogane • Hidehira Fujiwara • Yasuhira Fujiwara |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 3 Unmei no Labyrinth |
Phantom |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de Yume no Ukihashi |
Beidou Xingjun • Nandou Xingjun |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 4 |
Chihiro Ashihara • Kazahaya • Asvin • Sazaki • Nagi • Futsuhiko • Hiiragi • Tooya • Oshihito Katsuragi • Iwanagahime • Michiomi Ootomo • Ayuki • Yuugiri • Raja • Nasatya • Shani • Ribhu • Mudgala • Karigane • Sainokimi |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 |
Yuki Hasumi • Shun Kiryu • Ryouma Sakamoto • Chinami • Souji Okita • Tatewaki Komatsu • Ouchi Fukuchi • Ernest Satow • Shinsaku Takasugi • Miyako Yakumo • Amami • Four Gods • Sou Kiryu • Isami Kondou • Toshizou Hijikata • Kaishu Katsu • Shintarou Nakaoka • Makoto • Takamori Saigou • Kogorou Katsura |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 5 Kazahanaki |
Rindou • Tadayoshi Oguri |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 |
Azusa Takatsuka • Hajime Arima • Darius • Kohaku • Shuhei Katagiri • Rudkhane • Masatora Honjo • Kudan Hagio • Murasame Satoya • Chiyo Komano • Seishiro Katagiri |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 6 Gentou Rondo |
Man • Naoya Toudou |
Harukanaru Toki no Naka de 7 |
Nanao Amano • Yukimura Sanada • Satsuki Amano • Musashi Miyamoto • Yamato Sasaki • Nagamasa Kuroda • Kanetsugu Naoe • Okuni • Munenori Yagyū |
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