Sir GarethWP (サー・ガレスWP, Sā Garesu?), Class Name Lancer (ランサー, Ransā?), is a Lancer-class Servant summoned by Ritsuka Fujimaru in the Grand Orders of Fate/Grand Order.
Profile[]
Identity[]
Gareth was one of the thirteen Knights of the Round Table. She held the seventh seat. A young knight, historically regarded as male, whose older brothers are Gawain, Gaheris and Agravain.[2] She is one of the children born of King LotWP and the Enchantress Morgan. This also makes Mordred, knight of treachery, her half-sister. Also known as Guerrehet or Beaumains (Beautiful Hands.)
Gareth was the newest addition to the round table, and a relatively inexperienced knight. She respected all her seniors, all the knights of the round table. She was especially attached to Sir Lancelot and often accompanied him. As an esquire, she underwent numerous trials, and after becoming a member of the Round Table, instead of aiding her eldest brother Gawain as Gaheris had before her, she chose a position similar to being Lancelot’s attendant. Gareth was well-loved as a person brimming with potential. She was highly praised not only by her siblings; the other knights would say, “She will be the greatest of knights someday,” and “She will one day become a true knight on par with her brothers”.
When Agravain hatched his plan to expose Queen Guinevere and Sir Lancelot of their infidelity, he approached Gareth to stand as a witness. “I will never speak anything against Sir Lancelot, who bestowed me my knighthood,” Gareth told him, and left in sorrow. The plan was sprung, and once Sir Lancelot was caught red-handed, the knight did retaliate, and Agravain ended up losing his life. Queen Guinevere was apprehended, and Gareth was ordered to stand witness at her execution. “Please understand I am not here of my own will,” Gareth flatly stated and attended unarmed and unarmored. This would be her downfall.
When Lancelot came to rescue the queen, he crushed Gareth’s unguarded, defenseless skull. A great many lost their lives in this series of events. Agravain, Gaheris, Gareth— what sorrow could Sir Gawain have felt upon losing his brothers? And thus, the Round Table did crack, and the glory of King Arthur and his knights would meet its end.
Appearance[]
Personality[]
Gareth highly reveres Lancelot. She seems to normally have a sunny, friendly disposition, and as a result she does not deal well with the stress of the slaughter performed under the Lion King during the Camelot singularity of Fate Grand Order, only wishing to be punished. She had "mummy-like bags" under her eyes after helping to defeat the knights who opposed the Lion King, and although she has "lily-white fingers that are more beautiful than anyone's", they become unrecognizably blackened from constant washing after combat.[3]
Brave and faithful like a small puppy, a young knight of tragedy. Once she has grown attached to someone, she will never betray no matter what. Even if it means the death of her. She lives as she always has lived. Honoring chivalry, believing in justice and carrying it out. She is proud of the fact she was accepted by the Knight King, and even now she considers being selected as a member of the round table as the greatest honor of her life.
She still admires Sir Lancelot. The day everything ended. The day the knight moved to save Queen Guinevere. She would adore him even if her own form hadn’t so much as entered the knight’s eyes. She would adore him even if… he had known her, yet didn’t hesitate to kill her regardless.
Relationships[]
- Artoria Pendragon (Saber)
- "That’s the King of Knights! Ah, Your Majesty Arthur! To be able to meet you... Ah, uuh, *sob*... I’m sorry... *sob*, I’m sorry! I couldn’t be with you at the last battle..."[4]
- "Our King of Knights. His Majesty. I love him."[1]
- Artoria Pendragon (Lancer) / Artoria Pendragon Alter (Lancer)
- "Eh? Your Majesty, King Arthur...? Eh? It’s different in many things... But er, it’s hard to say but, riding a horse indoors is..."[4]
- Arthur Pendragon
- "You’re Your Majesty, right? Ri, ght? Umumu?"[4]
- ???????[1]
- Gawain
- "Nii-sama, have a nice and lovely day. Gawain-sama... er, ufufufufu, please stop ruffling my hair, I’ll get angry. But Nii-sama, I’m happy to be able to meet you. I love you!"[4]
- "Nii-sama! I want to show you the skill of my sword. Yes! I'll go at full strength!"[4]
- Mordred
- "Mordred’s presence is... mmmm... I want to talk more with him, but there’s never a chance"[4]
- "I’d love to talk to Mordred more, but we never really have the opportunity to do so."[1]
- Bedivere
- "Sir Bedivere! Aha, he’s the real one! Eh? What is that arm? Strictly speaking, you’re a different person? What do you mean?"[4]
- Percival
- "Percival-sama! How is it? Gareth's swimsuit Saint Graph? It's slightly inferior in defense but... My agility and the skillfulness of my attacks has increased! By all means, please confirm it!"[4]
- Tristan
- "I think infidelity is no good! Sir Tristan. Sir Tristan! Please don’t look away, Sir Tristan!"[4]
- " I think infidelity is a no-no!"[1]
- Lancelot (Saber)
- "Kyaaah! N-n-no way! No way no way, no way! What a thing! Impossible... Ah, uh, to think the Lancelot-sama of that time is here! It can’t be! Ah, awawa, awawa! Awawawawawa! What should I do?!"[4]
- !? (does a double take)
- "My gosh! Is that Sir Lancelot as I remember him!!!??"[1]
- Lancelot (Berserker)
- "That ominousness... Yes, it quite resembles that day in which he killed me... Lancelot-sama... My voice doesn’t reach you now either, right?"[4]
- "Even now, my voice does not reach him… Or maybe, perhaps..."[1]
- Lancelot (Saber) / Lancelot (Berserker)
- "Errr... Ehem! Sir Lancelot, I have obtained a Saber Saint Graph! What do you think? Is it still a bit too early for Gareth...?"[4]
- Merlin
- "T-The truth is that I’m a bit not fond of Merlin-sama... I like him, but he’s a bit scary... I don’t really know why. Master! Please keep this a secret to Merlin-sama."[4]
- "The great mage. I like him, but I find him a bit scary at times. I can’t quite put my finger on why."[1]
- Lady Avalon
- "Err, haven't we met before? Could you be, Merlin-sama? Eh? His little sister? Is that so, is that so?!"[4]
- Mash Kyrielight
- "Sir Galahad? Sir Galahad!? Why did you turn into a girl? Oh, you’re not him... You’re Mash-san!?"[1]
- Henry Jekyll and Hyde
- "He’s such a gentleman that I can’t believe he’s a descendant of the Saxons. No, from what I’ve heard a long, long time has passed since then… I’m positive that in his body runs the blood and soul of Britain. On another note, hmm… So he’s called an English gentleman? I see."[1]
- Astolfo / Bradamante
- "Huum hum! A knight of the Frank Kingdom! Then, have a joust with me! By all means!"[4]
- Some Lancer Servants
- "Let’s have a joust!"[4]
- Ibuki-douji
- "Fidget fidget. Ibuki-douji-san, you have an incredible sword, do you not?"[4]
- Erice Utsumi (Swimsuit)
- "Erice-san! Aren't you thirsty? Do you want to drink something? If it's fine with you, will you play with Aned?"[4]
- Scáthach-Skadi
- "Scáthach-Skaði-sama. She is a queen, but she rather looks like a princess... Beautifu~l."[4]
- Thrúd
- "Thrúd always looking after everyone, that's... A proper beautiful onee-san! If I had such an onee-san too... N-No! It's nothing!"[4]
Role[]
Fate/Grand Order[]
Camelot/Zero[]
During the "Camelot" Singularity, the Lion King, an alternate version of Artoria, summons Gareth along with all of the other knights with the exceptions of Bedivere and Galahad. She claims to require their service in order to perform the "Holy Selection" that will help counteract Solomon's destruction of the world. She gives the knights a half-day to ponder over serving her or going against her, Gareth fully believing that Lancelot will choose to serve the Lion King. She decides to serve along with Lancelot, Gawain, Mordred, Tristan, and Agravain, and they are inevitably forced to fight their remaining comrades who disagree with the Lion King and wish to slay her.[3]
The knights serving under the Lion King emerge victorious, becoming the "Knights of the Lion King." The Lion King grants the knights "Gifts", Gareth's coming from a wish "avoid being defiled any further." Together, they march forward to fight the "False Crusaders" led by someone claiming to be Richard the Lionheart, although he is quite different than the real thing. Upon defeating the crusaders, only the "demonically strong" Servant calling himself "Richard" remains. Gawain believes that there is no way to defeat him without sacrifice. Gareth, whose heart had been shattered throughout their battles, killing her comrades, false knights, and the people of the Holy Land, charges forward, restraining "Richard" at the cost of skewering her own chest. Apologizing that she cannot bear with following that path they chose, she calls herself a fool and wishes to be punished. As the other knights hesitate, Agravain prepares himself, but Gawain ultimately slays "Richard" along with his sister.[3]
Summer Event: Servant Summer Festival![]
She’s briefly seen repulsed by a doujin depicting Sir Kay and King Pellinore as a couple... but quickly asks to buy a copy anyway.
Avalon le Fae: Fae Round Table Domain[]
- Main article: Gareth (Lostbelt)
This version of Gareth is from the English Lostbelt, and as such is a fairy.
Abilities[]
Along with the other knights, Gareth is considered to be a first-class Servant.
Combat[]
The lance that she wields is called the Gun Lance, which uses blue ether as the magazine load that Gareth carries by her waist. It has been granted multiple enhancements from Merlin, making it in a sense, a sort of Mystic Code.[1] The lance does not shoot a beam, but rather explodes internally upon the target, and it does not carry a muzzle so Gareth feels the recoil upon impact. This is intended to help stop her momentum of her thrust.
Even when teaming up with Mordred, Gareth is unable to defeat Percival in close range combat. Percival is able to repel their attacks thanks to using his spear and shield simultaneously.[5]
It is implied that Bradamante defeated Gareth and Mandricardo simultaneously with Bouclier de Atlante.[6]
Skills[]
Class Skills[]
- Magic Resistance (B Rank): Nullifies Magecraft activated with a two-verse chant or less. Her skill is incapable of blocking Greater Magecraft or Rituals.[1]
- Riding (B Rank): An expert in jousting, Gareth possesses the riding skill that does not come naturally to Lancers.[1]
Personal Skills[]
- Ring of Transformation (B Rank): Gareth possesses a ring imbued with the Magecraft of disguise. This would usually be treated as a Noble Phantasm, but in this work, it exhibits its effect as a skill.[1]
- Battle Continuation (C Rank): Gareth possesses the Battle Continuation skill on account of her legend in which she fought a duel spanning two hours.[1]
- The Wolf Never Sleeps (B++ Rank): Upgrade from Battle Continuation. (Fate/Grand Order)
- Gareth Beaumains (B Rank): While working in the castle disguised as a kitchen boy, Sir Kay nicknamed her “Beaumains (Beautiful Hands)” for her fair and beautiful appearance. At the time, Kay did not realize that it was Gareth in disguise. In other words, Gareth had fair and lustrous skin, and her hands were especially beautiful.[1]
Noble Phantasm[]
Gareth's Noble Phantasm is Ira Lupus. The sublimation of her skillful jousting techniques as a Noble Phantasm. After dealing a series of raging blows, she pierces her enemy with a lethal hit.
Camelot Singularity[]
Gift[]
Along with the other "Knights of the Lion King", Gareth received a "Gift" to aid her. Being granted Impurity, she wished to "avoid being defiled any further" after having slaughtered her comrades. The specifics of the Gift are unknown.[3]
Forms and Alternate Versions[]
Swimsuit[]
Her megaphone seems to have been a gift from Osakabehime for her Swimsuit Saint Graph debut.
Personality[]
Her personality and mannerisms are basically the same as her Lancer version.[7]
However, perhaps because she has stripped herself of her knightly robes, her balance as an apprentice tends to tip towards her more adventurous side, rather than her chivalrous one. Always preferring fun over her duty to protect her Sire.[7]
Chaldea’s employees reported that she feels more like a very eager athletics club member who has come over to a sports expedition than anything else.[7]
The skills that once bestowed her the alias of “Rampaging Wolf” under King Arthur’s command seem to be in good shape as well. Gareth is not the type to pick fights, but should the occasion arise to use her Saber-Exclusive Noble Phantasm, and she will wield her Demonic Sword with all her might.[7]
Abilities[]
- Class Skills
- Magic Resistance (B+ Rank)[7]
- Personal Skills
- Instant Transformation (EX Rank): Gareth’s instant makeover! Using the power of her Noble Phantasm - Ring of Transformation - she can alter her Saint Graph to summer. With right to some secret buffs such as faster combat reaction and drawn speed.[7]
- Sunlike Gareth (B+ Rank): Flashing a broad smile towards the beach sun – Gareth is as bright as the sun that illuminates the surface; her smile gives strength and courage to all who see it. Yet, she still worries that without a good sunscreen her beautiful albino skin might get sunburned by the sun rays (that being said, Servants fundamentally can't even get sunburn in the first place…)[7]
- Robigus Ironside (C Rank): The Red Knight’s Demonic Sword – formerly the Noble Phantasm in possession of Sir Ironside, whom Gareth had once defeated, now sublimated into a skill.[7]
- Noble Phantasms
Gareth wields the Demonic Sword Robigus Ironside as her signature weapon.[7]
Gareth's main Noble Phantasm is Lupus Strikefang, a super-rotating slash performed with her other Noble Phantasm, Robigus Ironside.[7]
Development[]
Creation and Conception[]
Gareth was designed by Nekotawawa in Fate/Grand Order.[1] Her scenario writer is Hikaru Sakurai in Fate/Grand Order.[1]
Comments from Illustrator[]
"I received was to draw an “untrained squire”. She’s a hard worker who earnestly polishes cheap steel, turning it into shining armor. Her first and third ascensions have the themes kitchen/errand boy and Knight of the Round Table, respectively. The cartridges attached to her waist holder are based on grenades. I drew her final ascension with hopes that she, as a Heroic Spirit, could become [the player’s] partner in the story." (Nekotawawa)[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 1.32 1.33 1.34 1.35 1.36 1.37 1.38 Fate/Grand Order material IX - Gareth's profile translated by shu10_douji at Reddit
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - Camelot: The Sacred Round Table Realm, Chapter 17
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Camelot/Zero
- ↑ 4.00 4.01 4.02 4.03 4.04 4.05 4.06 4.07 4.08 4.09 4.10 4.11 4.12 4.13 4.14 4.15 4.16 4.17 4.18 4.19 4.20 4.21 Fate/Grand Order Gareth Lines
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - Percival's Interlude, O Knight, Don't Lose Your Way", Said the Holy Lance
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - Bradamante's Interlude: Dear Ancestor!
- ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 7.25 7.26 7.27 7.28 7.29 7.30 7.31 Fate/Grand Order - Gareth (Summer) profile translated by JunnaMoonlight at Reddit