Perseus (Servant)

## Stray Rider

* Masked
* Unmasked

## Class Skills

Riding
A+

Magic Resistance
C+

Independent Action
B

## Personal Skills

Divinity
C

Affection of the Gods
A+

Valor
A

Eye of the Mind (False)
B

Instinct
C

## Noble Phantasm

Bellerophon
Anti-Army
A

Harpē
Anti-UnitAnti-Beast

C-

Kibisis
Anti-Sealing
C

Haïdos Kyneē
Anti-Unit (Self)
E

Tālāria Anemoi
Anti-Unit (Self)
D

Aegis Kathréfti̱s
Barrier
B

Caress of the Medusa
Anti-Unit
A+

## Profile

### Identity

**Stray Rider**'s true identity is that of **Perseus.** The Greek hero known for killing the Gorgon Medusa with Harpe and later becoming the king of Mycenae. He is the son of Zeus, and the warrior most trusted by the gods at the time in the Greek world. He sought to challenge the monster to protect his fame and his mother, and traveled to the Shapeless Island that holds those exiled by the gods in order to claim its head. He was granted five Noble Phantasms, probably the most ever granted to a single warrior in the history of Greece, by the gods, which include Harpe, winged sandals, a mirror shield, a helmet of invisibility, and Kibisis, a bag to contain the beast's head. He gathered as much information as possible, formed a strategy to use his equipment, and sought out to gain glory and become a true hero. He was completely fearless until arriving at the island, where just the nature of the island's barrier made him uncertain of victory despite having gifts from the gods. He quickly began to lose any feeling of glory, and simply wished to slay the creature as soon as possible so he could leave. He felt complete dread upon meeting the Gorgon, believing his promised glory to be useless and victory to be impossible even with the sacred relics.

He used the mirror shield to keep from being petrified by the creature's eyes and the sandals to avoid its strikes, entering into a battle of attrition without any real chance of victory. He felt a true hero might be able to kill a creature that could be called a demon god, but felt someone who was still trying to prove himself had no chance. The only way for someone who still had human nature to defeat the creature was to allow it to encage itself in its own barrier by using Kibisis to reflect it back on its wielder. The beast, frozen upon suffering its own nightmare, was open to an attack from Harpe, and transformed back to the form of Medusa to allow her head to be taken.

### Appearance

Rider has short wavy dark red hair and wears a gray mask with black markings to conceal his face and his identity, along with a black cloak. Under the mask, however, he is said to have quite a handsome appearance bearing a more stylish hairstyle and hazel colored eyes

## Role

### Day 0

He and the other Stray Servants would answer the call of the Counter Force to be summoned. Unfortunately, his summoning would be hijacked by Archer and used by the Republic. Perseus was assigned to General Vito Ramos. Like some of the other stray servants, he would eventually break free from the control, however unlike the others. He would choose to stay with his Master, as he sensed an interesting development that would happen.

### Skills

#### Class Skills

* **Riding** (A+ Rank): All vehicles and all creatures up to the level of Phantasmal Beast and Divine Beast can be used as mounts. However, that does not apply to members of the Dragon Kind.

* **Magic Resistance** (C+ Rank): Originally Perseus' Magic Resistance skill was rather low, but after being granted access to Aegis by the Goddess Athena, it boosted its rank all the way to C+ rank. Cancel spells with a chant below two verses. Cannot defend against magecraft on the level of *greater magecraft* and *Greater Rituals*.

* **Independent Action** (B Rank): Granted by the Counter Force as a way to retain his form even without the influence of a master. Normally, when summoned by the Counter Force, this skill is enforced to be that of the *EX rank*, however after his summoning was hijacked by Archer, and his continued contract with a master it was lowered to be *B Rank*. At this level, he has a time limit of 2 days when not supported by a Master. However, this is the ideal value achieved by maximally conserving mana and avoiding battle and Noble Phantasm usage

#### Personal Skills

* **Divinity** (C Rank): As one of the many children sired by Zeus. This skill was granted to him as a reflection of that. This skill generally strengthens all his physical capabilities

* **Affection of the Gods** (A+ Rank): When he was sent by King Polydectes to slay the Gorgon. He was woefully unprepared, being inspired by his courage and determination to prevent his mother from being married. The Greek Gods granted him access to 5 Divine Constructs to aid in his quest to slay the Gorgon. This skill allows him to manifest with all of these gifts and use them as his own respective Noble Phantasms

* **Valor** (A Rank): After overcoming the overwhelming fear he felt when facing off against Medusa. He gained unbelievable courage and might to negate mental interference such as pressure, confusion, and charm. It also has the bonus effect of increasing melee damage.

* **Eye of the Mind (False)** (B Rank): A manifestation of the experience he gained during the course of his journey, an innate 6th sense to foresee/sense oncoming danger. Allowing him to easily counter or avoid any attack that comes his way. The ability also grants an effect of offering resistance against penalties caused by visual obstructions.

* **Instinct** (C Rank): This skill is a manifestation of his cunning nature when engaging against the Gorgon. He can easily identify “*the best personal course of action*” during combat.

## Harpē(Immortal Slaying Scythe)

### Maximum number of targets:

1

One of the many gifts given to him by the Gods, is a divine sword from Greek Mythology. Once was an Authority used by Zeus to battle Typhon. He was granted access to it by his father, and delivered by Hermes. It was used by Perseus to kill the Gorgon Medusa. Similar to others, it's prototype is one of the many weapons found inside of Gilgamesh's Gate of Babylon.

It is described as a monster-killing holy sword with a special shape similar to a scythe, having a cutting edge on the inside of the blade, though it isn't actually an outstanding sword by itself. Its true strength is its trait of **Refraction of Longevity**, which is a divine ability that nullifies the "*undying attribute*" of immortals and inflicts wounds that cannot be restored by any methods other than healing in accordance with the natural laws. Later on, it would manifest as an *"Anti-Medusa"* weapon, but this trait would later turn into a general *"Anti-Beast"* weapon. Essentially it gains a special damage boost against any Phantasmal or Demonic Beasts.

## Bellerophon(Bridle of Chivalry)

### Maximum number of targets:

300

It is a shining golden bridle and whip paired as a set that is capable of fully controlling a Divine Beast, It's a Noble Phantasm that is both used by Perseus and Medusa, they both consider it as their most powerful attack. It is not a Noble Phantasm to be used in a one-on-one fight, but rather an "*Anti-Army Noble Phantasm*" that can cut down enemies in a wide area. It is an oddity even among Noble Phantasms, having no effect without a mount. Its power is great, providing extraordinary offensive and defensive capabilities of the highest level.

Sharing its name with Bellerophon, the young man who tamed and rode the Pegasus in Greek Mythology. Perseus can call upon the same Pegasus as his mount. When the true name of this Noble Phantasm is muttered, it can rapidly augment the abilities of the chosen Phantasmal Beast.

Pegasus is already an exceptional beast, and directing it with Bellerophon removes its limiters, causing it to rage under Perseus' command. All of its abilities are increased by one rank, and its defensive power, already on the level of a dragon, is improved several times due to the protection provided by its massive amount of magical energy and divine protection. The "*Armor Class*" rank is raised by one hundred, and the maximum speed that the charge of the beast can reach is between four hundred and five hundred kilometers per hour. Once fastened, it allows for the mounted beast to use its most powerful charge to physically destroy the target, and it must be fastened after the mount is summoned or simultaneously as it emerges from the summoning circle. Its figure can be attributed to that of a shining white comet.

As it is a powerful ability, it is not suited for ground combat in normal situations, thus he orders the Pegasus to fly high into the air, before descending like divine lightning.

## Kibisis(Bag of Barrier Inversion)

### Maximum number of targets:

1

*(The picture shown is Perseus using Kibisis rather than the bag itself)*

It is the sack used by Perseus to defeat the Gorgon Medusa, it is an anti-sealing Noble Phantasm that distorts the concept of the world through a mirror world-type Bounded Field that places the inside of the pouch on the outside and the outside of the pouch on the inside.

He used it to create a fold, in space that placed the outside of the world into the inside of the bag. Allowing the sealing properties of Breaker Gorgon to be reflected back on Medusa. To an extent, Breaker Gorgon is an ability that attacks the mind and allows some level of mind control. When it was reflected back on her like a mirror. It caused her to suffer a "*nightmare beyond all nightmares*" rendering her completely immobilized.

In other words, it is a Noble Phantasm that can turn and reflect any magical attacks that are inflicted upon Perseus. Even giving him a temporary bounded field akin to that of a Reality Marble. Now, its main use is to hold the head of the demon that he once slayed.

## Caress of the Medusa(Curse of the Beast of the Shapeless Isles)

### Maximum number of targets:

1

The severed head of the Gorgon Medusa. It is mainly stored within Kibisis most of the time, in order to prevent anyone from being unnecessarily petrified. Perseus would usually object to ever using it, as it is too dangerous to be left out of the bag, but a more personal reason is that every time this Noble Phantasm is used, it gives him immense fear and guilt as it brings back the bad memories he had over the course of his journey.

However, when used as a last result, he will pull the Gorgon's head out of the bag. Once unsealed, it's eyes shall open involuntarily which gives Perseus access to Medusa's Mystic Eyes. Known only as **Cybele** or the **Mystic Eyes of Petrification**. which are Mystic Eyes of the highest order that cannot be replicated by Magecraft. As per the legend of the Medusa, subjects caught in her vision will be unconditionally petrified if their Mana rank is C or lower, while those of B rank will be petrified depending on the result of the saving throw. Those of A rank will not be petrified, but suffer a rank down on all of their abilities and will have their movements be heavily restricted. The entire body of the target will be affected, including clothing and weaponry, "killing them while alive" as they are turned to stone.

It is unknown if the head itself is still sentient or even alive, but whenever in the presence of Perseus, it radiates an aura of uneasiness or death surrounding it.

## Haïdos Kyneē(Mantle of Hades)

### Maximum number of targets:

1

Also called the **Cloth of Concealment**, it is the cap of invisibility owned by Hades. It is the prototype of all Noble Phantasms that “*hides the figure.*” thus it was also once owned by Gilgamesh through his Gate of Babylon. Depending on the user, this Noble Phantasm takes on different forms. Under Perseus, it takes the form of a large mantle that is accompanied by a mask, to conceal his form and identity.

This Noble Phantasm is capable of allowing the user to not be seen or overserved. Using optical magic to block all forms of magical detection and any presence of magical emanations from the wearer, it is incredibly effective against those relying solely on magecraft to detect enemies. It does not obscure sound, smell, body temperature, or the wearer's tracks, so its usage is mostly situational. Without such indicators being readily apparent, it is possible to easily walk by enemies while keeping quiet, and it allows for the easy kidnapping of others through Bounded Fields without detection.

## Tālāria Anemoi(Winged Sandals of Hermes)

### Maximum number of targets:

1

Given to him by the Greek God Hermes, this gives Perseus the ability to freely move and navigate through the air. It may not be as efficient as riding on top of Pegasus, but it does give him a temporary rank up to his Agility stat. It is said that if given the right circumstances he can even temporarily reach Mach 10 or even have enough speed to break the sound barrier.

Another ability that the sandals gives is temporary control of the winds. As he can command and fluctuate the strength and speed of the air around him. He generally uses this, when he is flying through the air and when trying to make tight turns.

## Aegis Kathréfti̱s(Mirror-Shield of Athena)

### Maximum number of targets:

1

Athena's most prized possession. She took a piece of her crystalized armor and repurposed it into a shield. Upon its reconstruction, it became a bronze shield polished to bear a mirror-like reflection. Acting like a sort of detector that possesses sonar and radar functionality, it reflects the surroundings onto itself, showing the layout of an area and the heartbeats of any life present in the location. Unlike in the modern retelling of the tale, Perseus never used the shield to reflect Medusa's petrifying eyes back at her, but instead focused only on the projected information to find her location and battle her while avoiding having to look upon her.

After being turned into a shield, Aegis' rank has gone down from A rank to B rank. As it lost all of its offensive capabilities while retaining some of its defensive capabilities. It can be comparable to a weaker version of Rho Aias.