Fitzroy

> *"Some say he forgot everything, except the face of his love." - Letícia*
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Fitzroy is a legendary character and a secret boss. It is implied that he is a historical Medium, though whether he was ever a Father is unknown. Letícia describes the story of Fitzroy as a fairly tale, implying it to be distant past. Fitzroy can only be found in Glass Strait at the end of Letícia Side Quest. Fitzroy is revealed to be Letícia's lover, and to have lost his mind some time ago.

# Story

### Pre-Game

Fitzroy's story is told through Letícia.

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> *Fitzroy was a symbol of a new world. A world that recently came alive - after a long time of feeling lost - with a gift from the skies. It came with some arrogance and a sense of grandeur, of course. But he served as a figure of hope. Poor Fitzroy, like any man, fell in love. But the woman was only human, and she eventually passed, while he remained unchanging. During grief, he noticed that he started to forget. It came as both relief, and worry. But maybe the heavens were letting him move on with his purpose?*
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> *Fitzroy, the legendary man of the tale, would eventually forget the grief of losing his first love, and repeat history. As his years of living continued, unending, he felt memories of his past left him. He could focus on serving the people. The heavens spared him from suffering! But then he met the one woman he truly wanted to always be by his side. A forbidden love. The poor maiden, barely having had time to have real life experiences, was spellbound by the man. Fitzroy felt, with the heavens at his side, he would offer up the maiden to them, to make her like him. He wouldn't have to grieve, or forget. Their love would last forever. But the heavens seemed to betray his wish. The maiden became deformed. Like a carcass, yet breathing. But she was at last eternal! To the horror of Fitzroy...*
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> *Fitzroy, appearing revolted by the appearance of the love of his life, would abandon his undead beloved. "I must leave the public, until I forget again." He decided that he could not return until he had forgotten what she became, and even who she was. He would wait for the heavens to, once more, grant him the wish to forget his loved one. But he remembered. He eventually hid away from the entire world. He was never seen again. Some say he forgot everything, except the face of his love.*
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### During Game

Robin finds Fitzroy hiding in a cave deep under the waters of the Glass Strait. He is old and mad, having lost his mind years ago and unable to even communicate, but he is still powerful. As Robin approaches, he attacks. After defeating Fitzroy, Leticia appears, revealing that she is Fitzroy's second lover in the story, the one who Transcended to be with him forever at the expense of her body. She pledges to die together in that place. She thanks Robin, then the two of them are never seen again.

# Boss Fight

It should be noted that in order to reach Fitzroy, one must equip at least one Breathless, which limits your combat-related tweaks to two at most.

### Phase 1

Fitzroy is seen slowly and weakly stumbling towards the player. He is nearly harmless, and touching him will not cause damage. He will occasionally use one of his ivory abilities, giving plenty of warning. This more of an introduction than a full phase. His health will not even appear at this time.

* Fitzroy will summon a hand out of the Ivory pool below. Bubbles under Robin's feet will warn of its coming and its target location.
* Fitzroy will summon two destroyable rocks, that after long delay are thrown at Robin's current location.

#### Strategy

You are unlikely to be harmed unless you are careless. Take this time to learn to predict and dodge his hand. To defeat him quickly, spam the Stun-Gun.

### Phase 2: 3 Hearts

Eventually he will summon a large Ivory statue under his control, initiating phase 2.

#### 3 to 2 Hearts

Only the face of the statue is vulnerable, and it can only be attacked with the Roller Bomb Shot (with bombs or missiles). Fitzroy will use attacks from previous phase at same time as the statue uses it's own attacks.

* Statue will summon two cross-shaped cannons that will fire in four directions after a set amount of time. The cannons themselves are harmless, only the beams they shoot will damage Robin.
* Statue will lob several ivory spikes in a forward arch.
* Statue will summon several ivory spikes behind him, which take aim at Robin. After a moment, they will shoot forwards quickly in a straight line.

#### 1 Heart

After phase 2, the face of the statue will break off, revealing a red skull behind it. This can be hit by weapons besides the roller bomb shot. Fitzroy and the statue will continue all previous actions. Additionally, a white eye will begin revolving around Fitzroy's statue, aiming for Robin as it passes by. This eye is invulnerable and must be dodged.

#### 0 Hearts

Fitzroy has given up by now. The statue shatters and the core behind it is now exposed. The eye will still circle Fitzroy but it will no longer target Robin. Other than that there are no threats.

#### Strategy

The screen will be very busy with incoming projectiles. You will need to practice dodging each of them, often more than one at a time. Remember that the incoming boulders can be destroyed and the cross-shaped cannons do not do damage, only their beams do.

The right-side of the screen is generally safer while the left side is more hazardous. Stay to the right side while leaving room to maneuver, jumping up-left to get off a shot at the face when you can safely do so and landing back on the right side. When there is a moment of clear, run right under the face and shoot straight up. Be careful not to let it or Fitzroy touch you while you are close.

Alternatively, stay at the right side and use missiles, and focus on dodging for the most part. This will do less "damage per second" but allow to dodge more efficiently.

After you destroy the outer face, standard shots of the Usurper Shot are likely the best weapon to use.