Saber (Fate/Crossover - Raphael Sorel)

**Saber** (セイバー, *Seibā*) is the servant of ??? in the ??? Holy Grail War.

*"With my blade, I shall forge a new world!"* — Raphael

For the Assassin version; here's the link to Raphael Sorel (Assassin)

## Profile

### Identity

Saber's true identity is **Raphael Sorel**, Born to France’s aristocratic Sorel family, Raphael was taught the ways of the upper classes from a young age. When he was older he learned medical practices, and was rigorously trained in the art of swordsmanship. He used his knowledge and talent with the rapier to keep his family on top during the political wars that were common in those times. His cold nature, though, gained him many enemies. When the political balance shifted during the Evil Seed event, his Family handed him over to the enemy to save themselves. Raphael escaped to the slums where he was saved by a young girl by the name of Amy. He had never known charity, so her actions touched his heart deeply, and from that moment he dedicated his life to hers. For a while he acted as a doctor to those in the slums until he confronted those who were bullying Amy for protection money (also those who hurt her leg). Then deciding that Amy needed a safer place to live and wanting to repay her with a better future, he left with her to take refuge in Spain.

Despite fleeing with Amy across the border to Spain, Raphael ended up returning to southern France. Hiding his name, he served at the household of the wealthy Lord Dumas. Then, after gaining the rich man’s trust, he poisoned him, claiming his fortune and home for himself. While investigating the Evil Seed phenomenon that had changed his life, he came across some documents written by a person referring to themselves as “a scholar of the future.” The writings contained information on Soul Edge, which caught Raphael’s attention. Maybe if he could get his hands on that sword, he could use it on the warring politicians and aristocrats who had taken his previous life from him. Perhaps they would fight over the powerful sword, and ultimately fall victim to it. Raphael’s smile became tinged with madness. With Soul Edge, he could end the conflict, and build a new world for Amy.

### Appearance

Raphael is a tall, handsome nobleman with blond hair and blue eyes.

He dons a white shirt under a black leather vest and matching gloves, with a red cape on his right shoulder and black framed glasses. He also wears blue pants with red sides and black knee-high boots.

### Personality

Having been raised in the upper classes of French nobility, Raphael is aware of the deadly game needed to survive. Cunning, intelligent, and ruthless, Raphael looks down upon most others as beneath him, simply pawns for him to use and then discard in order to further his goals.

The exception to this is Amy, the one person who ever showed him a moment of kindness. He is utterly devoted to her and decides on creating a world in which she can be happy regardless of the casualties his actions might cause. If it weren’t for Amy, Raphael would have been turned into a mindless Malfested.

### Relationships

#### **Amy Sorel**

He is the foster father of Amy. Who has shown him kindess ever since he was betrayed, and has been devoted to her ever since.

#### **Azwel**

He was manipulated by Azwel into searching for Soul Edge, with the risk of him becoming a malfested.

#### **Viola**

For some reason, Raphael does not enjoy Viola's presence. That is due to the fact that they are related to each other, but it is not known to them.

## Abilities

Raphael’s only connection to the family he turned his back on is his sword, Flambert. This priceless heirloom has been wielded by the Sorel patriarch for most of the family’s history, and symbolizes their pride and prosperity. Unfortunately, this connection was broken when Raphael absconded with the blade, and soon after, the once celebrated Sorel name disappeared from the annals of French history.

Despite its effectiveness as both piercing and slicing blade and its abilities on both offense and defense, the blade is remarkable difficult to master. Only those with strength, speed, skill, and intense concentration needed to wield it in the heat of battle will be able to see this weapon’s true potential.

For Raphael, who has trained with the sword from a young age, it is an obedient companion who helps him acquire whatever it is he desires.

### Noble Phantasm

#### **Royal Poison; "Grace of the Noble's Blade"**

Raphael initiates this Noble Phantasm by taking a step back and moving his left hand (wielding his rapier) to his chest, while also pointing the rapier at the enemy. He then begins a Preparation Stance, after that he takes a huge step forward and makes a upward slash. If it is successful, Raphael then slashes the enemy 2 more times in an X formation, before striking the enemy in the diaphragm, causing them to stumble back. As they stumble, Raphael takes a step away, charging his rapier with light. He will then take a massive lunge forward, piercing through the enemy with enough impact to knock them off their feet.

## References

https://soulcalibur.fandom.com/wiki/Raphael/New\_Timeline

https://villains.fandom.com/wiki/Raphael\_Sorel

https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Raphael\_Sorel