Princess Marlene

* Artwork
* Game Model

**Marlene**, formally known as **Princess Marlene**, is the princess of the world in Okage. She is highly respected and all of the people love her, though because of her upbringing she is very bratty and stuck up.

Ari and party members meet her in Rashelo, after saving her from the Bubble Evil King. Afterwards, she claims to own ⅔ of Ari, with Stan owning the remaining amount.

## Personality

As a princess, Marlene has been spoiled since she was young and because of that expects that she will get anything she wants.

## Appearance

Marlene slightly shorter than Ari, and has a slender build. People are always mentioning how cute and "doll-like" she is.

She has long orange hair with straight across bangs, and large bright red eyes. She wears a red dress that has darker red stripes, and seven belts around her, three that are horizontal; one around her torso, the mid-point of her dress, and the outer rim, then four that are vertical and evenly spaced around her torso, from the bottom to the bust. Her dress has puffy sleeves with white spiky cloth edges. The portion of her dress covering her bust seems to be made of the same material of the belts, while the darker portion appears to be softer. In the center of her torso is a jagged column from the bottom to the bust, also appearing to be the same material as the belts. She wears red flats.

She has bandages around the front parts of her hair, forming two large ringlets on both sides of her face. She wears a dark metal (possible aged copper) crown, with a purple diamond shaped jewel in the center. (The jewel seems to be missing on her game model.)

## History

Before the events of Okage: Shadow King, Marlene travels around the world with her butler Beiloune visiting the towns.

## Relationships

### Ari

At first, Marlene is only interested in having a new servant who would do whatever she wished. She labels Ari as "The offender" for falling into her when Stan wanted to posses her (presumably grabbing her breasts to catch himself). While at his house she becomes rather attached to his mother, even wanting to find a rare Moonlight flower for her as a present for teaching her how to cook. Afterwards, she eases up on Ari and his family encourages their relationship, wanting him to give her the Old Music Box. She becomes jealous when Ari talks to Linda in Madril, especially when Linda calls him "Coach" and encourages her thoughts that Ari doesn't care about her at all. After secluding herself from Ari for the night, the next day she informs him that he is no longer her servant, and she asks Linda what she likes about Ari. Linda then says "His big yellow eyes", making everyone realize that Linda has been talking about Stan the entire time. While Rosalyn begins laughing, Marlene informs Ari that he is now her servant for life.

Depending on the player's choices, Ari can return Marlene's feeling, though to a degree he will always care for her even without player interaction.

### Stan

Marlene and Stan have a rivalry over who owns Ari. Through intense squabbling, Marlene eventually owns 70% of Ari, while Stan owns 30%. With this rivalry, their interactions are often only sour.

### Linda

Linda and Marlene have a tense relationship, fighting over the Princess' treatment of Ari and how Ari was far more kind and considerate toward Linda, showing more care.

Beiloune

Beiloune plays the role of the Princess' Steward and is in charge of her schedule, accompanying her at all times. While his role is 'Steward', Beiloune is also the creator of the doll, using it to delude himself and dull the pain of having lost his real daughter in an unspecified accident. Once Ari reappears into the world and the doll flees to the boy's house, Beiloune is angered at his great illusion being broken and destroys the doll's life essence in a fit of rage.

## Trivia

* Marlene is the only person or monster to damage Ari outside of battle, dealing 18 damage when slapping him in Aquatic Ruins. This is purely a visual effect and does not actually deplete health.

## Gallery

Early concept artOfficial concept art (with Linda)