Edgar Valden

— Rumor

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 Echoes

**Edgar Valden**, or the **Painter**, is one of **33** Survivors  currently featured in *Identity V.*

Edgar is from a family with an aristocratic status, The Valden family, and at a young age believed that everyone in this world is talentless. He's always believed that no one is fit to discuss art with him, and he is very arrogant and stubborn.

## Background

The only son in the Valden family of aristocrats, Edgar showed an interest and high talent in painting from childhood. Praise from his family and the public has led to his eccentric character. He only sees art from his own perspective and has a high self-esteem. His perception of the world around him led to his belief that nobody else is worthy to speak to him about art.

He did not participate in the game for the prize. As the heir to the Valden family, money did not tempt him. So what made him participate in this game?

## External Traits

When the painting is done, he can place the Drawing Board in the scene.
When the Hunter sees the placed Drawing Board, they will be attracted by it, walk over involinarity and stop to admire their face in front of it.
If a Hunter takes too much time walking over to the Drawing Board, they will lose interest in the Painting and which renders the Drawing Board useless.
**Memories**
Within a certain range of a Hunter, the Painter need to look at the Hunter's face from the front to memorize it.
**Painting**
Once he has memorized the Hunter's face, tap the ability button to begin painting. The Painter can move while painting but cannot interact. Tap the ability button again to stop painting.
**Placing the drawing**
When the Painting is done, tap the ability button to place the Drawing Board.

## Deduction Target

*All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic Points  for the Logic Path*

1. **Destiny**
I once believed that my destiny had chosen the best start for me.
	* Basic Objective: Encounter 1 Teammate(s)
	* Advanced Objective 1: Encounter 2 Teammate(s)
	* Advanced Objective 2: Encounter 3 Teammate(s)Conclusion
An invitation: Decorated with gold foil stamping and an intricate wax seal, while its contents is simple--the first birthday party for the only son of the Valden family.
2. **Love**
The book says praise is one of the ways to express love.
	* Basic Objective: Memorize the Hunter's face
	* Advanced Objective 1: Memorize the Hunter's face
	* Advanced Objective 2: Memorize the Hunter's faceConclusion
Some presents: The enclosed letter is filled with flattery and praise and signed by Count Barriere.
3. **My Passion**
Life is full of beauty, and people say the paintbrush can preserve such beauty.
	* Basic Objective: Complete a painting 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 1: Complete a painting 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 2: Complete a painting 2 time(s)Conclusion
A few paintings: Distorted portrait, the scenery of a garden, delicate snacks, and a beautiful white puppy...
4. **Convinced**
"Master Valden is the student with the most artistic talent I've ever seen!"
	* Basic Objective: Place a Drawing Board 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 1: Place a Drawing Board 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 2: Place a Drawing Board 1 time(s)Conclusion
A letter of recommendation: "My old friend, with Mr. Sarai's talent in painting, perhaps he can..."
5. **Coloring**
Sometimes the first stroke will determine the colors of the entire painting.
	* Basic Objective: Attract the Hunter with a painting 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 1: Attract the Hunter with a painting 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 2: Attract the Hunter with a painting 2 time(s)Conclusion
Diary 1: I had a weird dream. Master was holding my hand to paint on a canvas...
6. **Birthday Present**
On his tenth birthday, "he" spoke.
	* Basic Objective: Open the exit gate
	* Advanced Objective 1: Open the exit gate
	* Advanced Objective 2: Open the exit gateConclusion
A letter inside a book: Edgar, do you want to know about real art?
7. **Growth**
Eventually, I understand how many lies people can tell only for a little benefit.
	* Basic Objective: Stop the Hunter with a painting 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 1: Stop the Hunter with a painting 1 time(s)
	* Advanced Objective 2: Stop the Hunter with a painting 2 time(s)Conclusion
Diary 2: Those people simply covet the Valden family's power and wealth, just as Mr. Sarai does. He doesn't even love art, let alone these paintings.
8. **Clamor**
I don't care about anything but art.
	* Basic Objective: Escape from the dungeon
	* Advanced Objective 1: Escape from the dungeon
	* Advanced Objective 2: Escape from the dungeonConclusion
A messy note: "They are making screeching noises. I suppose I should burn those terrible paintings. They're screaming and crying on the walls, just as noisy as those people..."
9. **New Color**
Red is gentle.
	* Basic Objective: Pursued by Hunter for 30 seconds
	* Advanced Objective 1: Pursued by Hunter for 60 seconds
	* Advanced Objective 2: Pursued by Hunter for 90 secondsConclusion
A smudged missing person report: "...male, 39 years old, used to... be the family teacher..."
10. **New Inspiration**
The beauty of life is the only thing that's always odd yet pleasant.
	* Basic Objective: Rescue a teammate successfully after attracting the Hunter with a painting
	* Advanced Objective 1: Rescue a teammate successfully after attracting the Hunter with a painting
	* Advanced Objective 2: Rescue a teammate successfully after attracting the Hunter with a paintingConclusion
The last painting: The letter opener is tainted with a bit of red.

**After deducing Node 10: New Inspiration, Painter's Worn Clothes costume will be unlocked.**

## Tips

* A good way to make use of your Painting is to place it in front of a pallet, and when the effect of the painting ends, stun the hunter immediately. This is best used with the talent Great Power to achieve its best potential.
* Keep in mind upon another survivor stunning the hunter in any way will cause the painting will immediately lose effect and fade, but the other stun will not.
* A painting is good for transitioning kiting. When in a chase and you want to transition safely, place a painting, and run away.
* The best final talent for the Painter is Broken Windows, it helps when transitioning into a different kiting area.
* Since the paintings have a large radius of attraction, Place a Painting on the opposite of a window, and the Hunter will be forced vault the window. This will save you a lot of time. Similarly, the Hunter will break any used pallets on their way to the painting.
* Since he doesn't have the 50% chair time mark due to his trait, it's recommended to bring painter with max snooze.
* It's important to be able to estimate if you're at a safe enough distance from the Hunter to put a painting down, as you can get hit in the process (which cancels the action) or get hit immediately after doing it (which does make the painting go into effect).
* When the Hunter falls into the painting's effect, their camera angle is locked in the direction of the painting for most of the stun's duration. By placing the painting at a certain angle, it's possible to create a blind spot and make it easier for your teammates to lose the Hunter.
* Be aware that a painting will only take effect if the Hunter steps into its radius AND their camera is facing the Drawing Board (regardless of the angle that they look at it from). If you place a painting behind the Hunter, the stun will not take effect until the Hunter pans their camera in the direction of the Drawing Board.

## Trivia

* Edgar was created during Netease's 2018 fan-made character competition, along with Postman and Embalmer.
* His release on the test server was September 21, 2020.
* Occasionally translated by fans as "Artist", the official English Identity V Twitter announced him with the title of "Painter".
* His birthday is April 23rd.
* He is 21 years old.
* his little sister's name is Ella Valden (2 years younger than him)
* He is defined be eccentric and arrogant, but also selfless.
* He likes people or things with artistic beauty and dislikes useless and noisy people or things.
* He paints with his own blood
* The backstory written by his original creator was discarded due to being badly written, and likely for presenting selfharm and mental health disrespectfully as well.

## Gallery

* English announcement art
* Contest design art
* Contest design character info
* Contest design sketch
* Contest design comic page 1
* Contest design comic page 2
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* EyQkqDsUYAEOr6.jpg

## References

* Original creator
* Official Weibo announcement post (Chinese)
* English Twitter announcement post