Saber (Fate/Crossover - Parn)

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

*"I remember Ashram. He was once the general of Emperor Beld, leader of The Marmo."* - Parn

## Profile

### Identity

Saber's true identity is **Parn**, the protagonist of the first five Record of Lodoss War light novels.

Parn was a young man who wished to protect the innocent from the evils of the world. He set off from home with some good companions after it became obvious trouble was brewing on the Island of Lodoss, his home. Over the course of his adventures he encountered monsters, war, and wizards of great and terrible power. Through it all he persevered, improving his skills and becoming a respected name throughout all of Lodoss. He even wielded the holy sword, Heaven's Savior, and the demonic sword, Soul Crusher, to stop the rebirth of the dark goddess Kardis and defend the love of his life, the High Elf Deedlit, from being sacrificed to pave the way for the evil deity's return. From that day forth he was known as the Knight of Lodoss, one whose every deed reflected courage and honor.

### Appearance

Parn has brown skin, blue eyes, and short dark hair, usually portrayed as black or brown. He wears a green turtleneck sweater and pants underneath his armor. In the novels and the 1990 OVA anime, he starts out wearing his father's armor, comprising the cuirass, tassets, and greaves of a Holy Knight, as well as a strap for a longsword/bastard sword. His father's armor has turned from white to brown with age, lack of proper polishing, and dirt, and is missing the red emblem of Valis that signifies a Holy Knight. In The Grey Witch novel, it is also stated that the central portion is silver, another clear symbol of his father's disgrace. It is also stated in The Grey Witch that he wields a shield and wears chainmail underneath the outer armor.

Before the War of Heroes, Parn is given a new suit of white Holy Knight Armor, replacing his father's tarnished armor. In the OVA, he only accepts the shield of the Holy Knight armor, but never uses it. He is also given the Sword of Law, formerly belonging to King Fahn, by Princess Fianna in the OVA after his father's sword breaks while he is attempting to rescue Deedlit from Wagnard's clutches.

His second and final armor upgrade occurs in The Fire Demon, when he acquires an enchanted armor and longsword. This armor is described to be a bright bronze color. In the Deedlit's Tale novel, the enchanted sword is described as giving off a brilliant glow. Rather than relying on the enchantment, Parn prefers to use the raw power of his armor. In the Deedlit's Tale novel, it is also stated that when he puts on his armor, he feels himself getting ready for battle, as if his "warrior spirit" is awakening.

Parn sometimes also wears a blue cape. In most of Yutaka Izubuchi's illustrations and in his Chronicles of the Heroic Knight redesign, it is tied across his shoulders. In the 1990 OVA and in other cameo appearances, it is remarkably similar to Kashue's cape, with a high collar and two medallions tying it together across the middle.

### Personality

Parn is a cheerful young man with a strong sense of justice. He is compassionate, and determined to do the right thing and help others. He is also quick to anger, and will often rush headlong into danger to protect himself or others. He is very inexperienced and naive, and struggles to get used to fighting, both in terms of prowess and in terms of the emotional toll of war. Though he aspires to be a hero and is frustrated when Ghim insults his lack of skill, Parn is also very humble, and he idolizes those who are more skilled than him, such as King Kashue.

In the later novels, as is also shown in the Chronicles of the Heroic Knight anime, he matures considerably and gains a better sense of battle strategy and politics. He still retains his strong sense of justice, but becomes less reckless and wiser with age and experience.

### Relationships

#### **Deedlit**

Deedlit was the first person Parn ever fell in love with. He saved her from Maleficent long ago when he was younger.

## Abilities

### Skills

#### Class Skills

* Riding (B Rank): Most vehicles can be handled with above average skill. However, cannot ride the likes of Phantasm Races such as Demonic Beast and Holy Beast-rank creatures.

* Magic Resistance (D Rank): Cancel Single-Action spells. Magic Resistance of the same degree of an amulet that rejects magical energy.

#### Personal Skills

* Battle Continuation (C Rank): Throughout his life Parn has managed to continue the fight even after suffering horrific injuries. As long as he hasn't suffered a blow that kills or debilitates him instantly, Parn will normally be able to continue battle even while enduring injuries that would cripple a normal man.

* Eye of the Mind (True) (C Rank): Heightened insight that was refined through experience. At this level, Saber is capable of calm analysis of battle conditions and deduce an appropriate course of action after considering many possibilities to escape from a predicament. Requires several seconds in which Saber is not in immediate danger. So long as there is a moderate chance for a comeback, this ability greatly improves the chance of victory.

### Noble Phantasm

#### **Heaven's Savior; "The Holy Sword of Falis"**

A mighty holy sword said to have been touched by the breath of Falis, the Supreme God of Light. It is a sword of protection, and the bearer of this sword receives an increase to Endurance and Magic Resistance by one rank. It also decreases the time needed to heal from injuries. This sword is anathema to all creatures of evil and darkness, and any blow struck to such creatures will burn like the sun and resist all attempts at healing. Indeed, where this sword rests evil will never be able to enter comfortably, as it generates a protective field around the bearer and his home that affects even ethereal enemies. It radiates holy power, protecting the innocent and inflicting pain on all who do evil unto others. It is the sister weapon to the Demonic Sword Soul Crusher, and when used in unison with its counterpart new powers are unleashed.

#### **Soul Crusher; "The Demonic Sword"**

A powerful demonic sword capable of great destruction. It was once used to slay the Demon King of Marmo, and ever since the demon's soul has rested in the blade. It is sharper and deadlier than almost any other sword, dedicated almost entirely to offense. As such, the bearer of this sword receives an increase to Strength and Agility by one rank. It can even summon minor evil spirits to aid in battle, and if it lands a killing blow it can destroy the souls of weaker enemies. However, the soul of the Demon King does not rest peacefully within the sword, and he will always attempt to corrupt the bearer if his will falters. It radiates demonic power, destroying the weak with but a single stroke and inflicting wounds that fester and rot. It is the sister weapon to the Holy Sword Heaven's Savior, and when used in unison with its counterpart new powers are unleashed.

#### **Heaven's Savior and Soul Crusher; "Light and Dark Unified"**

When used together Heaven's Savior and Soul Crusher unleash powers far greater than they ever could apart. All parameters besides mana are raised by two ranks and the swords glow with holy and demonic power. The Demon King's presence in Soul Crusher is suppressed by Heaven's Savior, allowing the user to wield it without fear of corruption. Power radiates from the user, and there is almost no defense that can stop these two swords when used together. Only Parn has ever used these swords in unison when he prevented the rebirth of the Dark Goddess Kardis. Indeed, such is the power of these swords together that not even the gods can clash with them unscathed. However, the use of both swords drains the bearer's prana swiftly. Parn is only capable of using both swords at once for five minutes before his prana is too low to sustain them. If supplemented with prana by a Master the swords can be used longer, but this is incredibly draining and potentially fatal.

## References

https://recordoflodosswar.fandom.com/wiki/Parn

https://jadensadventures.fandom.com/wiki/Parn