Grave Keeper/Lore

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—Anniversary Tales Collection Booklet

## Character Details

### Likes

* Purple iris
* hourglass
* gravestone epitaph

### Dislikes

Sunlight, torch

**Andrew Kreiss**, also known as the **Grave Keeper**, is one of the **43** playable Survivors added to Identity V.

This page is a compilation of story content and Lore for this character.

## Backstory

### Character Introduction

For Andrew, gossip is more terrifying than illnesses. Such malice separates him and all that's good and warm in this world like an intangible wall. He used to look out of the window, longing to live under the sun like other youths, to be able to enjoy all the joy, love and hope in this world, instead of being called the "white-haired monster".

Looking for salvation, Andrew came to the Laz Church Cemetery, known as the "Temple" by the world. He became a grave keeper in the company of cold epitaphs and the silent dead. It wasn't until he received the invitation from the Manor where the words in the letter moved him that he felt understood for the first time...

### Original Character Introduction

To Andrew, the only thing scarier than his illness was the rumors of the world. Maliciousness, like an unseeable wall, quarantined him completely from the world’s beauty and kindness. He would always look out the window and dream of no longer being called “the White-haired Monster”, and instead being able to live under the sun like the other youths, and enjoy the smiles, love, and hope of the world.

Seeking salvation, Andrew travelled to a graveyard in a Laz church known as a “temple” and became a gravekeeper, spending all his time with the icy gravestones and the ever-silent dead. Until he received an invitation from the Manor, and the words within let him feel like he was understood for the first time in his life…

### Character Trailer

Identity V - Grave Keeper - Background StoryGravekeeper's Background Story
#### Trailer Transcript

*From the day I became a GraveKeeper, I knew the Lutz Cemetary.*

*I am not qualified to sleep here.*

*Good people are buried in there, demons are buried outside there.*

*That's a lie! However, it lis[sic] an exciting lie.*

*These dirty money even become the way I approach to the Lutz Cemetery.*

*But it's all worth it for Lutz.*

*Ah ~ this damn light.*

*I sense the fear of these dirty souls.*

*Monster? it's me? Or are they?*

*Hilarious, I only know that my faith is calling me.*

## Deduction Quests

*All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path. After the character's deductions are completed, their Worn Clothes will be available.*

## Letters

This section contains the letters the player receives after completing Andrew's Birthday Event on February 13th each year. Each is removed from the player's mailbox in a week, but can still be accessed from the deduction quest menu.

* 2022
* 2023

## Lore Connections

### An Unsigned Letter (2022)

Dear Mr. Kreiss,

First, allow me to express my gratitude for yet another profitable transaction.

Last night was a busy night as always. Were you able to sleep well afterwards?

Now, I have some concerns regarding a number of the "slabs" you sent us. Some of them were rather "soft"—to the point of unusable.

Judging by my inspection, it appears these "slabs" were produced later than the time you had reported.

While the doctor does not mind terribly (his mind is mainly concerned with keeping the experiments running smoothly), I cannot help but worry in his stead. As you know, last night's transaction was not like our previous deals, and no amount of money would save us if our actions were brought to light.

Naturally, we could help you dispose of these "slabs," but this would mean our relationship would change from purely transactional to something more... personal. I believe you understand my meaning Mr. Kreiss.

Lastly, for both our sakes, I suggest that you leave this place for the time being. You will find additional remuneration enclosed in this letter, a gift from me to you. If you are unsure of where to go, you may open the last envelope in this parcel. It contains a train ticket with an address written on the back—the prior residence of an old acquaintance that has laid abandoned for several years. I don't believe he would mind terribly if you were to use it for the foreseeable future.

Goodbye for now, Mr. Kreiss.

In the interest of safety, we should refrain from contacting one another until further notice.

Best wishes,

M.S.

## Grave Keeper Letters

### Andrew's Manor Diary (2023)

On the third week after arriving at the old house,

Life is back to normal. My sunburn has healed as well.

In my moment of desperation, the house's owner sheltered me and perfectly fulfilled their promise...

No tedious work or annoying noise. The holy guide need only deal with the "slabs" that often appear around the house.

Unlike those I dealt with when working in the Temple, these "slabs" are usually damaged. It seems they have suffered impacts by falling up high.

Although I haven't received any explicit instructions, perhaps it is the only way that I can express my gratitude...

However, every time I make a tombstone for a new "slab," those words appear before my eyes...

"Andrew Kreiss — Irises Faded, Long Buried."

The epitaph on the tombstone is carved a million times in my heart, and I have a never-ending desire to return there.

Is it really impossible...?

The "slab" arrived as scheduled with a new invitation letter.

The sand flows slowly, but I should stop hesitating...

Maybe... this is the only way that I can return to the Temple.

### Rewards

Every letter comes with 30 Fragments, and depending on how many years the player has participated and completed the Birthday Event would determine which letter they receive and the extra reward.

* If this is the first time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait for the character and the 2022 letter.
* If this is the second time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait frame and the 2023 letter.

2022 Portrait2023 Portrait Frame
## Character Resources

* Biography
* Quotes & Media
* Event Appearances
* Surprise Game

The Character Relations menu shows how certain characters are connected and how they feel about each other. It also contains other personal information on characters that cannot be found anywhere else. It can be found in the Notebook, under the "Clues" tab.

As the Grave Keeper's Character Relations menu has not yet been released, there is not enough information to create a table.

### Birthday Questions

*Only the questions and answers relating to his backstory were included here. The other questions not listed relate to gameplay.*

* 2022 Birthday questions:
	+ Question 4: *"In which cemetery does Andrew Kriess work?"* Answer: *"Laz"*
	+ Question 5: *"What is Andrew Kriess' favorite flower?"* Answer: *"Iris"*
* 2023 Birthday questions:
	+ Question 4: *"What does Grave Keeper carry on his waist?"* Answer: *"Hourglass"*
	+ Question 5: *"What do they call the thing that Grave Keeper trades in the graveyard?"* Answer: *"Slab"*

### Quotations

* Deduction Star 2020 quotes:
	+ *"I don't like the sun. Stay away from me."*
	+ *"It's not up to me. But I can give it a go if you want."*
	+ *"It's just a money transaction after all. What's the difference?"*
* Deduction Star 2021 quotes:
	+ *"Rumors are more terrifying than illnesses."*
	+ *"Caring for what others think of yourself is even more terrifying than rumors."*
	+ *"I'm so glad to receive a letter from you. It'll shield me from others."*
* Valentine's Day 2023 Cards quotes:
	+ *"I appreciate this kindness, thank you... You're a kind person. Happy Valentine's Day to you too."*
	+ *"If I could make a wish, I would want to be a bird. In life, I can air my wings under the sun; and in death, I can rest eternally under the irises. When the time comes, I hope you'll visit my grave often and admire the purple flowers."*
* 5th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
	+ *"I'm so glad to invited to the great party. Thank you Detectives, thank you so much. Oh, ahh... I'm okay, just sitting here."*

### Japanese Twitter Replies

Please press "Expand" to see in-character replies from the official Japanese Twitter.

### Manor's Stormy Night "Surprise" Game

It's my turn?

Before I came to Laz Cemetery, I took a short trip. This incident took place during that trip. It was a spring night. I could no longer suppress my fatigue, so I stayed at a farmer's house by the roadside.

It was in a remote village far away from the city, but the master of the house was very hospitable. He cooked me dinner and told me that I had come at a bad time.

As you know, few people are willing to let someone like me lodge with them, and compared to my perpetual "misfortune," a situation is hardly worth mentioning.

However, on the following day, as I prepared to leave, I was informed that I needed to stay in the village for a few more days. The man told me that the village was founded and managed by a group of well-respected elders. As the situation had become more serious on the day I arrived, the elders decided not to let anyone leave.

And so, I went on living in this plague-stricken village, listening to the constant cries and wails from outside the house. However, a few days later, I heard the sound of nails being hammered into boards nearby, in the middle of the night.

"Is someone building a house out there?" I asked.

The master of the house did not answer me, but instead, made desperate prayers. Candles burned in the room. Their yellow light leaped and danced across the darkness. I could vaguely hear him asking God for forgiveness.

The sound of hammering lasted for two days. On the third day, everything went quiet. I peeped through the window and found that a simple wooden house had been built in the open space near us. Strangely enough, the hut was quiet at first, then became rowdy every few days, and then blared with howling and desperate cursing a few days later. After a while, the hut became quiet again... This cycle continued. At night, the awful sound resembled a dark incantation, cursing life itself.

I don't know why, but I always felt as though venomous eyes glared forth from within that hut.

"Your head is playing tricks on you. Just close the curtains."

When I mentioned this to my host, he uttered these words and shook his head. But I knew that he had been praying for longer and longer each day. That was until one night, a strong burning smell filled my nostrils. I opened my eyes and found that the man had disappeared, and a fire was consuming the nearby hut! It had almost reached the house I was staying at.

Finally, the epidemic subsided and I was allowed to leave the village. Before I left, I was invited to attend a sermon at the village church. I saw the walls of my former lodgings blackened by the fire. And the poor little hut nearby... All that remained of it was a charred frame.

"This was the wrath of God."

That day, the village elders stood in the middle of the church. The eldest looked coldly at me.

"God's forgiveness comes only when the sinners are punished. All our misfortunes, or their misfortunes, are due to His providence."

I didn't know what that meant until I went back to my host's house. After I packed up my things and was ready to leave... I found that beside the ruins of the hut stood a wooden sign with something written on it.

One barely-legible word could be seen—"Ward."
## Canon Manor Game

We can gather who was in a canon Manor Game together by information in Letters and Diaries, and very occasionally from character quotes during events. It is known Grave Keeper took part in a Manor Game with The Breaking Wheel.

## Compiled Overview

The following section contains an overview based on canon information.Please note that some information may be missing as it may not have been provided from official sources. See the given references for further information.
### Background

Andrew Kreiss was ostracized by society due to albinism, with only his mother for consolation. They were evicted from their home by Landlord Marshall, who wanted his mother to abandon ‘the cursed child’. His mother died from illness later. He became a grave keeper when he grew up, at Laz Cemetery. Shortly after, corpses started to disappear from coffins after he saw a poster for wanting bodies of medical value. Since most of the people at Laz were only there because they were rich and not good people like Andrew thought deserved to be there, he dug up their corpses and sold them for medical study. After being discovered, he fled the cemetery. A letter of invitation from the Manor later changed everything- the letter’s words let Andrew feel warmth and understanding for the first time in a long time. He decided to go to the Manor and see for himself; perhaps he could find the answer he seeks there.

### Events at the Manor

At Oletus Manor, Andrew was hired as part of the manor staff. His job was to handle the "slabs" that were sent to him, making tombstones for them. One day, a new "slab" arrived with an invitation letter. Andrew saw this letter as a chance to return to the Temple.

During his manor game, Andrew met someone he called "Mr. Will". Andrew was asked about Mr. Will's parents, to which he knew nothing of. Mr. Will also asked Andrew to play a supporting role in his "performance", to which Andrew declined.

Andrew's fate is currently unknown.

### Alternate Theories and Conclusions

The below article or section(s) contains speculation, analysis, or theories which may include unconfirmed information.When adding content, use references to link or explain **legitimate/official** supportive evidence for specific theories, otherwise it may be removed.
* Despite his nationality being unconfirmed, his surname is of German origin (Kreis is the German word for circle), and Laz People are one of the minorities in Germany. This hints that he may be of German descent, however his name is of English origin.
	+ The Laz Cemetery itself might have be based on Lazarevskoye Cemetery in Russia, which, by the end of the eighteenth century, only allowed burials in exchange for large sums of money.
* The writer of his first birthday letter, M.S, is theorized to be Mikhail, the assistant of the hunter Percy before their deaths and his revival. It's possible Percy was one of the people Andrew would sell corpses to for medical research and study - in this case so Percy could experiment with reviving the dead.
* It is theorized Andrew is part of the 2nd game 3.
	+ In Antonio's 2023 Letter, Antonio's manor game is described as containing various performers with one ""staff"". As Andrew is a known member of the manor staff and is implied to be in a game with The Breaking Wheel, who are known performers, it is possible Andrew is the staff member mentioned in the letter.

## Gallery

Artwork for his Manor's Stormy Night "Surprise" Game story about his pastAnother artwork for his story
## References

1. ↑ Can drink Dovlin
2. ↑ Backstory from the official Identity V website - https://idv.163.com/character/index.html
3. ↑ At some point, his Character Introduction on the Identity V Official Website was reworded.
4. ↑ Translation by @IdentityV\_\_Sub.
5. ↑ Translations by @fc\_idv.
6. ↑ The title of the letter that recounts these events is "Andrew's Manor Diary", meaning they happened during his time at Oletus Manor.
7. ↑ Implied to be "that guy with the shovel" in The Breaking Wheel's 2023 Letter