Kriemhild

In the "Nibelungenlied," or the legend of Siegfried, Kriemhild was Siegfried's wife. When Siegfried was assassinated, she swore vengeance, and took it thanks to an ingenious plan and her own innate persistence. Capable of cold cruelty, she is a terrifying force of vengeance. However, she is also a noble, beautiful queen.

Height/Weight: 168cm, 55kg

Origin: The Nibelungenlied

Region: Germany

Alignment: Chaotic-Balanced

Sub-Attribute: Earth

Gender: Female

As her prime came about shortly after Siegfried's death, she still feels his loss acutely.

While most people familiar with it would certainly say that Siegfried is the protagonist of the "Nibelungenlied," there can be no doubt that the vengeful princess Kriemhild becomes the story's focus after his death. Extremely cunning and tenacious, she never forgets a grudge and will stop at nothing in her quest for revenge, even if it means drawing all around her into her vengeance. Not even time is an obstacle, as she was perfectly willing to spend twenty years taking her revenge for her husband's untimely death.

Revenge Plot (Amok): B++

Kriemhild was more than merely distraught over her husband Siegfried's death. She was overcome with the all-consuming need for revenge. And so, she accomplished it by marrying the king of the Huns and goading her brother Gunther into waging war.

Murderous Retribution: A

A skill that naturally intensifies battles between factions. Its range and density vary depending on the user's Madness Enhancement rank. As Kriemhild's is ranked A, second only to EX, her revenge plots are all but guaranteed to end in bloodshed.

Noblewoman's Love: EX

The very kind of love to which knights of the Middle Ages devoted their lives. In the "Nibelungenlied," it is also arguably the entire base upon which Kriemhild's madness rests.

『Hört Glut Rachegötter』

Rank: D+

NP Type: Anti-Army

Range: 1 - 5

Maximum Targets: 30

Hear Me, O Incandescent Gods of Vengeance.

A manifestation of the time Kriemhild gathered numerous warriors, including her brother and Hagen, in one place and set them all ablaze to exact her revenge. Of course, thanks to Hagen's advice, most of those warriors survived, and so losses were minimal, proving that the right advice and strategy can serve to lessen the damage. In that sense, this is not the strongest of trump cards. However, this Noble Phantasm's true value lies in how seasoned warriors' proud wish to die on a battlefield means nothing to Kriemhild, which means its power can be raised by employing deceitful tactics or ambushing your opponents.

Not used in FGO.

『Balmung Kriemhild』

Rank: A+

NP Type: Anti-Personnel

Range: 0 - 3

Maximum Targets: 1

Wandering Demonic Sword, Holy Queen's Fall.

A malicious blow dealt by drawing out all of Balmung's demonic power. Although this demonic sword can never be used for defense—in fact, it even injures those who wield it—there are few blades better suited for killing one's opponent. In the "Nibelungenlied," Kriemhild stole Balmung and used it to cut off Hagen's head, only to be killed herself shortly thereafter by a man furious at what she had done. Suffice to say, this blow is focused entirely on killing one's opponent, with no regard for what may come after.

The version of Kriemhild that has been summoned to Chaldea is extremely...calm compared to what one might expect. Perhaps this is because Chaldea is a very different environment from a typical Holy Grail War.

However, she can't seem to help acting in a blunt, almost standoffish manner towards Siegfried. She consistently gives her once beloved husband the silent treatment, cites people with his exact personality as one of her most hated things, and glares resentfully at him when she thinks no one else is looking. This is all because, right before she killed him, Hagen told her that Siegfried had died because he himself had chosen to. Understanding now that the very man she swore revenge for was also the one responsible for his death, she has no choice but to pass the days grinding her teeth in frustration, as she knows she can't try to kill him now.

In general, she sees her Master as no more than a mobile supply of magical energy. However, if, as her Master, you can deepen your bond with her enough, she will recognize you as a kindred soul and include you in her plans for revenge. But be warned, if you deepen your bond with her any further, she will suddenly start giving you the cold shoulder once again. Apparently, this is because of the regret she feels over involving her younger brother, Giselher, in her previous plot.

In Traum

Taking to rebellion against humanity like a duck to water, Kriemhild was the first to gather ordinary Servants under her command and form a realm within the Traum Singularity. Perhaps this is why her realm is the only one to receive special support in the form of the pale red sky. Though undoubtedly mad, Kriemhild was also nothing if not exceedingly rational. She refused to tolerate traitors or weaklings, and was quick to execute them with her husband's demonic sword.

While the Master of Chaldea was of course the primary reason she sees Chaldea as her enemy, it also didn't hurt that Siegfried was so clearly on the side of Proper Human History.

There were two reasons Kriemhild didn't make a move to overwhelm the other realms with sheer numbers and take them for herself. The first was that she knew any attempts to invade the other realms would be too risky for her tastes, given the quality of soldiers she had to work with (despite how ruthlessly focused she was on revenge, she was also a calm and clearheaded commander). The second was that she wanted to achieve the revenge she tried and failed to take once before. She was strangely certain that, if Proper Human History continued to function as it should, it would not fail to summon HIM to deal with the threat she posed.

And indeed, her wish came true. The vengeful princess of legend was, in fact, able to face off against her legendary dragon-slayer husband. As for what happened after their fierce, tempestuous battle, well...that hardly need be said. All you need to know is that, for the first time since she materialized, she would vanish into the ether feeling, of all things, regret at having sought revenge.