"Maria"

Yet her resentment was directed not toward this horrifying torture device, but those ruthless cowards.

## Obtaining

### Obtained by

* Season 15 Essence 2
* Memory Spheres - Previous Seasons
* A-Tier Unlock Card

### Cost

N/A

**"Maria"** is an A-Tier Costume for the Sculptor, Galatea Claude. It was introduced in Season 15 Essence 2.

## Appearance

### **Physical**

Galatea's hair is now a grayish-brown, and has been put into a braid draped across her left shoulder. Her makeup is the same, however she now has an X-shaped scar below her left eye.

### **Outfit**

#### Main

Galatea dons a torn red dress, with gold lining, black lace, and puffy sleeves. She has a black strap around her neck, with it being connected to a similar strap that is tied around her, just below her chest. Another strap similar to this is tied around her legs. Her dress begins to expose more black fabric in the front part of the skirt, however, it is torn, and the scars on her legs are visible. For shoes, she wears a sandal of sorts, made out of black straps, on her left foot, and nothing on her right foot. To top it off, she wears a silver band around her head, with a diamond pattern around the edge of it.

#### Wheelchair

Galatea's wheelchair is now made of wood and silver, with gold lining all around it. Spikes surround all parts of the wheelchair. Her IV drip has been replaced by a small golden cage, with red liquid inside. On top of the headrest is a silver head, with cracks in it. This head has their eyes closed, and they don a silver and gold headdress. To finish it off, Galatea's usual sculpting clay sitting on the armrest is now surrounded by chains, with a figure of a beautiful woman partly sculpted in it.

### **Objects**

#### Weapon

Galatea's chisel has been replaced by an ornate silver dagger, with spikes on the hilt.

#### Statues

The Sculpture of Agility has been replaced by a silver iron maiden.

The Sculpture of Wisdom has been replaced by a sculpture of a tall woman with a long dress.

### **Special Effects**

The only special effects was the fewer small particles.

## Concept / Design Notes

God’s will, endless reincarnation. In the ignorant village isolated from the world, the cruel rituals that have lasted for a long time are still going on, but the truth behind the sacrifices and sacrifices is ridiculous-it turns out that this is God's will, and it is also a dream that cannot be awakened.

***The ritual of ignorance creates an abyss of pain***

In an ignorant village in the mountains, there is a strange legend popular: every year, people are selected to perform the precepts and sacrifices to the three-faced god as a sacrifice.

One day, the young people in the village encouraged everyone in the village to rebel against this foolish rule. But the people in the village were too timid and did not dare to resist, so they made him serve as a candle bearer. When the candle on him goes out, one person must be selected to be punished by God. And the only girl who supported the candleman became the next person to be punished.

As a martyr, "Maria" was sent to the mountain by the villagers to receive punishment. But she discovered that God had abandoned this law long ago. The chosen people were sent out of that ignorant village by God in despair.

In the poster of Season 15 Essence 2, the supreme three-faced god holds the head of "Maria". "Maria" is tightly tied to the torture chair with a rather painful expression. The candleman beside her was extremely anxious, but what could he do in the face of God?

***Don’t listen or see, don’t speak, believe in God’s teachings***

***Fearless resistance, endless resentment***

The village ruled by ignorance cannot tolerate any resistance. The two young men who bravely stood up were pushed down the abyss of pain by their companions, and they also witnessed the shocking facts.

Sculptor's Exquisite Fashion - "Maria" was the only villager who supported the Candle Man, but was pronounced as the next martyr and suffered inhumane abuse - she wore an exquisite red Gothic dress and was tightly bound The torture chair is tied to the ground, the beauty remains, but the freedom is no longer there; the torture chair is full of spikes and chains, which is frightening; religious statues are placed behind the torture chair, declaring the absolute majesty of God; but Maria is still using the only movable hands are used to push the torture chair and carve figures, expressing the resentment in the heart.

What is more terrifying than the commandments is the ignorance, indifference and cruelty bound by the dream of faith! Facing endless torture and Despair, can you wake up from reincarnation, break the shackles of doctrine, and find the hope of humanity?

## Trivia

* This costume appears to be based off of an Iron Maiden, which was said to be used in around the time of the 19th century. That makes sense, considering that Season 15 Essence 2 is based on torture.

## Gallery

* In-Game
* Official Art

### Appearance Decoration Menu

"Maria" In-Game Model Front View"Maria" In-Game Model Back View"Maria" In-Game Model Left View"Maria" In-Game Model Right View"Maria" Entrance Animation."Maria" Idle Animation."Maria" Press Animation.

### Concept Art & Icons

"Maria" Chinese Concept Art (Weibo)"Maria" Global Concept Art (Twitter)"Maria" Card Sprite
### Promotional Art

"The very sight of the Will brothers can send shivers down your spine. Are you ready for the wrath of the Breaking Wheel?" - Season 15 Essence 2 Poster (Twitter)"Maria" Chibi Artwork3rd Anniversary Illustration by @pcpc\_zz (Twitter)
### Videos

IdentityV - Season 15 Essence 2Season 15 Essence 2 Trailer (YouTube)
## Languages

 🇺🇸 | English

## References

1. ↑ "Maria" Design Notes - Official Website
2. ↑ Read design notes at Three-faced God
3. ↑ Read design notes at Candleman