En Ligne

**En Ligne** is an A-Tier Costume for the Photographer, Joseph Desaulniers. It was introduced in Season 12 Essence 2 based on the Manor Athletic Games.

## Appearance

### **Physical**

In this appearance, Joseph has blonde hair that is french braided above his ears before being tied into a ponytail. His eyes are bright blue and his skin is pale.

### **Outfit**

He wears a white padded overcoat and tucked in pants in the style of a fencer, with blue buttons. Over his shoulders is a white cape with a blue lining and golden embroidery on the lapels and collar, the back, and the hem. He also wears black gloves and white-and-gold shoes. Over his left arm is one bracer and greaves on both legs, which are all black with golden details.

### **Objects**

#### Weapon

His sword is turned into a long, thin rapier with an ornate curling silver hilt and hand guard. There is a blue glow near the hilt.

#### Card

The photograph is a black card with gold trimming and a red number 5 in the center. On the back, the card is changed to gray with similar gold trimming and displays a black number 15 instead.

#### Camera

Joseph's cameras are changed to be a silver hanger with a mask and jacket.

### **Special Effects**

Has lighter shade of blue small particles falling around him.

## Concept/Design Notes

**Design Notes**

*This fashion design is based on a former fencer who was framed in the final and lost with a broken sword.*

*The character is dressed in a traditional but very ornate fencing suit. There is a very delicate white floral pattern on the top, the chest embroidered with the tournament emblem and the word FENCING. The fencing hand wears heavy protective gloves with gold flowers on a black background. This was his usual hand, but he was accidentally injured, which became a source of regret for his career. The long shawl with white gold flowers draped over his back, together with his long blond hair and handsome face, gives him a very noble and gentlemanly aura.*

*The cards on his hands are printed with the numbers 5 and 15, representing 5 points and 15 swords respectively. The handheld object is designed as a floral vine entwined silver stabbing sword, and floating blue butterfly effects. Half of the sword blade can be seen in the location of the broken repair marks. The camera was designed as a silver hanger with a mask and jacket.*

**The first version of the sketch**

*Costume is not quite like fencing clothes, the color is more gray and dirty, showing a lack of seniority.*

**The second version of the sketch**

*Hair needs to be more competent, in line with the sports temperament. Costume details need to be more fencing suit characteristics, and need to make the overall look more dynamic.*

## Trivia

* This costume is based off a fencing uniform.
* *En Ligne* means "on [the] line" and refers to the starting line in Fencing.

## Gallery

* In-Game
* Official Art
* Additional Appearances

### Appearance Decoration Menu

En Ligne In-Game Model Front View.En Ligne In-Game Model Back View.En Ligne In-Game Model Left-Side View.En Ligne In-Game Model Right-Side View.En Ligne Entrance AnimationEn Ligne Idle AnimationEn Ligne Press Animation
### In-Game

En Ligne Costume Changes to the CameraEn Ligne changes to the Photograph (Front)En Ligne changes to the Photograph (Back)

### Concept Art & Icons

En Ligne Chinese Concept Art (Weibo)"A splendid sword is delivered. You will be captured by the nobleman who emits aura." - En Ligne Global Concept Art (Twitter)En Ligne Previous Designs (Weibo)En Ligne Card Sprite
### Promotional Art

"Those who can control the chessboard, fence pointing in-line, swim like a mermaid or fight like a soldier, are the clear winners in the manor." - Season 12 Essence 2 Poster (Twitter)Promotional Art (Twitter)Sports Meet Art by @DuxTblake (Twitter)"Don't aim for the championship even outside the mansion!" - Season 12 Essence 2 Merch Teaser (Twitter)March 2021 Birthdays and Character Days English Calendar (Twitter)Limited Seven-Eleven Campaign (Twitter)Dear Detectives, art and photography might cure his pain temporarily, but what Joseph wants is proof of his existence! Let's wish the Photographer a wonderful character day! - 2022 Photographer Character Day Art (Twitter)Illustration collab IdV x 7 Eleven by @sukehige (Twitter)Costume Assort Merchandise (Twitter)March 2023 English Calendar (Twitter)
### Trailers

Identity V - The ChampionshipSeason 12 Essence 2 Trailer (YouTube)

Fencing Graffiti
## References

1. ↑ https://m.weibo.cn/detail/4539718409398115