Avenger (Fate/Crossover - Velvet Crowe)

Avenger (アヴェンジャー, *Avenjā*)

"*But even in the depths of despair, only two things mattered to me. The taste of blood-soaked flesh... and revenge upon one man*." — Velvet Crowe

## Profile

### Identity

Avenger's true identity is **Velvet Crowe**, Originally kind and family-oriented, the events of the Scarlet Night three years prior turned her into an angry woman fueled by vengeance.

She is a human granted with the powers of a Daemon and therefore refers to herself as one. In actuality, she is a Therion with the power to consume daemons and absorb their souls. Due to having an imbued werewolf hand as a vessel bandaged up in her left arm, she is shunned and is also mentioned to be a being which is to be feared by the world.

During her journey across regions, she comes across a young boy called Laphicet, who changes her with his pure soul. She is depicted in the game's logo. Devouring daemons with her left arm during her time locked up in Titania, the prison island, has earned her the title Velvet the Therion.

### Personality

Originally a kind and family-oriented girl, Velvet became a vengeful woman fueled by hate due to the traumatic events she went through on the Scarlet Night three years prior to the events of the story. She fights with a blade mounted on her right-hand gauntlet, her feet, and her left arm as a daemonic weapon to devour daemons, humans, and malakhim alike. Three years ago, she was a very kind and loving character. Her little brother and many of the villagers often believed she was too athletic to land a husband. She loved her family and the people of the village until the events of them being massacred by a mysterious figure. Ever since then, Velvet's life has changed and she has locked away her carefree heart. Now, all that remains of her facade is a dark and gloomy character who will do anything to achieve her goals. She is a being who is shunned and by the voice of the Abbey, is feared by the world.

She feels loneliness in life, having to continuously face many conflicts and build up hatred. It is until three years later, in which she meets a young boy called Number Two. Because his orders were to harm the party, Velvet unconsciously saved him after forcibly using him by commanding him to hurt members of his affiliation and then pulling him along onto the fleeing ship. She acts rude and frustrated with him because everything she talks to him about is referred to as an "order" by him, until she teaches him the ways of life, she gains back some of her emotions of which were buried deep in her memory. It is because of her, that Laphicet began to attain a purpose in life, which makes her happy inside.

Velvet can also be quite stubborn when people, usually females, become close to Laphicet in any form. This can be seen when Laphicet and Eleanor have private conversations and becomes jealous that the former will not tell her about them. Afterwards, she tells him to prioritize her before Eleanor—saying that she is "first" and Eleanor comes "second", therefore he should speak to her about his problems before blushing at what she said. Velvet is also quite sisterly/motherly and overprotective regarding Laphicet, when she scolds Eizen and Rokurou for teaching him, unnecessary knowledge regarding e.g the untrusting of women.

### Relationships

#### **Eleanor Hume**

At first, Lancer held a great contempt towards Avenger due to her actions and cold demeanor, vowing to destroy her by any means if need be. When Avenger had no choice but let Lancer become Laphicet's vessel, she kept a close eye on her. However, soon after Avenger noticed Lancer's desire to protect Laphicet, which was just as strong as hers. Through this desire, and after Lancer began to see the truth about malakhim and daemons, the two former enemies slowly warmed up to each other, and Avenger occasionally showed genuine tenderness towards her. And after Lancer learned about Avenger's tragic past, she grows sympathetic towards her. Although they never admit it out loud to each other, they basically become best friends in the end. And after Avenger realizes what she must do to ensure Laphicet's survival, she trusts him to Lancer's care, showing a strong trust between the two.

## Abilities

Velvet's normal class is that of a Lancer which makes her a quick-combo fighter. Even as an Avenger, she primarily uses martial artes in battle for evasion and rapid succession. She carries a hidden blade underneath her shoe.

In battle, she equips a blade which acts as a small lance within the tip of her right-hand gauntlet and use it as if it were an extension of her own body. She also uses the power sealed within her bandaged left hand and unleashes a bloody-crimson hand which takes the form of a werewolf's claw that she can then use to strike with, but at a price. She also uses her legs to kick and sweep into her combos. Her kicks are seen into work when she spirals to the side and kick or swipes her foot with a double-loop airborne to perform an a variety of techniques.

### Noble Phantasm

#### **Cursed Arm of the Therion**

Normally wrapped up in bandages as a type of seal, Velvet’s left arm is a result of a curse giving her daemonic powers. With her left arm, Velvet can devour daemons and consume their Malevolence, allowing her to gain strength and abilities based on the daemon she devoured.

#### **Impulse Desire**

Velvet rushes to her enemy, slashing them with her blade and claw. She then jumps to the air with her claw ready to release crimson energy and descends back down unleashing the attack on the enemy with large cracks forms on the ground from the impact.

## References

https://aselia.fandom.com/wiki/Velvet\_Crowe

https://tales-of.fandom.com/wiki/Velvet\_Crowe

https://aminoapps.com/c/type-moon/page/item/potential-servant-candidate-velvet-crowe/gVNb\_NkfKIqZJ1orN0WR4WK827k68JLkp0

https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12918433/30/The-Codex-of-Heroes-Vol-1]]