Mandricardo

He used to be a king and adventurer!

In the course of his adventures, he was able to lay claim to Hektor's armor, and later set off on numerous journeys in high spirits in search of Hektor's sword, Durendal! But then...after fighting a terrible battle for Durendal, and many other tribulations, Mandricardo became the jaded, cynical man you see now. Nice to meet ya...

Height/Weight: 171cm, 68kg

Origin: Legend of Charlemagne

Region: Western Europe

Alignment: Neutral-Balanced

Sub-Attribute: Human

Gender: Male

He's one of those people who would feel embarrassed if the restaurant he frequents remembers his order whenever they see him.

This young man has a jaded and melancholy mein. He's aware of his status as a minor character in the stories in which he features and so often speaks in self-deprecating terms. He's the cautious, passive sort who constantly puts up safeguards on his own abilities.

In life, he was quite pompous, believing himself to be superior to all. However, his inability to defeat Bradamante's lover, Ruggiero, even while wearing Hektor's own armor and wielding Durendal, shattered his confidence. He is now quite self-effacing in his interactions with Master. He's the sort who would be dreadfully concerned about his ability to communicate important information in a Grail War.

At the very least, he becomes confident during battle, just to hype himself up.

Armor of Nine Worthies: A

A skill that sublimated from the legend of Mandricardo wearing Hektor's armor. The numerous epic tales that revolve around Hektor reinforce Mandricardo's body, and the armor's overwhelming legendary power manifests as artificial Charisma.

Brigliadoro's Neigh: A

A skill that sublimated from the legend of Mandricardo stealing and breaking in the famed steed. Mobility, ATK, and reputation rise. But in return, he becomes an even more appealing target for his enemies. Additionally, this skill will enable him to steal and ride any mount, even Demonic Beasts, as long as they are C rank or lower.

『Serment de Durendal』

Rank: A

NP Type: Anti-Personnel

Range: 1

Maximum Target: 1

Oath To Never Bear a Sword.

This Noble Phantasm arises from the legend of Mandricardo swearing never to carry a sword until he lays claim to Durendal. In effect, his Noble Phantasm causes any weapon he wields to possess the power of Durendal itself. It is quite similar to Lancelot's Noble Phantasm Knight of Owner, but its more powerful because it has the same power as Durendal, and it handles exactly like Durendal no matter what weapon he uses. However, because it only copies Durendal's strength, its durability corresponds to the rank of the weapon he holds (which is usually E rank).

『Rêve de Durendal』

Rank: A+

NP Type: Anti-Personnel

Range: 1

Maximum Targets: 1

The Unrivaled Sword of Dreams.

An Anti-Personnel Noble Phantasm that is activated by sealing and destroying the Serment de Durendal. The legendary sword he briefly possessed is once more in his grasp, and the Armor of Nine Worthies, which is only a skill in its normal state, is sublimed into Hektor’s sacred relic to enable his defenses to improve on an unparalleled scale.

In an ordinary Holy Grail War, this Noble Phantasm can only be activated if Mandricardo is confident that his current state is good enough to truly wield Durendal. The information of the Noble Phantasm itself is sealed, and even his Master does not know it.

In the Fifth Lostbelt, having received the Durindana (Durendal) from Hektor, combined with the objective of wishing to save the friends he met on his journey, Mandricardo found himself able to activate this Noble Phantasm. After succeeding in the miracle of stopping Artemis's arrow, he perished.