Claire

Claire is a member of an unknown amphibi-mamalian species. She is the villain of the non-canon fangame **Axugaem1** and the protagonist of **Axugaem2**.

## Appearance and Powers

Claire cuts a striking figure against most other humanoid mortals due to her rich red skin and neon-blue hair (which she believes is natural), as well as her tall, pointed ears and the presence of flippers on her feet (she claims her feet themselves are webbed, but nobody has ever seen them because she never removes her flippers in public.) She seems only to have one outfit, too, which she has worn throughout the entirety of both Axugaems. Supposedly, she also has a swimsuit, if certain promotional images are to be trusted. Her glasses are to help with her lackluster vision, she says. Miraculously, they never seem to come off and leave her handicapped in the midst of battle. Finally, she also has gills hidden just under her ears, which allow her to breathe both on land and in water.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Claire's elemental affinity is toward Water magic, but she seems able to learn a spell or two from nearly every school of magic if she puts her mind to doing so (or picks up a magic sword or 'spellblade'.) Despite the impracticality of her outfit, Claire is unexpectedly nimble in combat. She has mastered an unorthodox but effective type of martial arts involving the use of a quarterstaff enchanted with elemental magic. Her swift attacks are capable of leaving dents in most enemies if she plans her moves carefully. To that end, Claire is relatively adept at battle meditation- despite her propensity to panic in certain situations- and has a few offensive techniques designed to catch her opponent off guard and cripple their ability to respond in turn.

Claire has an unusual charisma in spite of her outlandish appearance and personality. Highly intuitive (if not distractible) in her judgements, she is capable of earning both the approval and disapproval of her allies at times, but is generally trusted and respected by most who know her. Her talent in combat helps with this reputation.

## Relationships

Claire's role as protagonist of Axugaem2 means that she is unique in having several potentially deep relationships with her party members based on their approval rating toward her. In-game, this manifests through the player's decisions having the potential to raise the approval rating of allies, or adversely affect it. Many choices raise the approval rating of some allies, while lowering the approval of others. Thus, every playthrough can result in a radically different set of relationships depending on the choices made throughout the story. Claire's most significant relationship options are listed below. Note that most relationships in the game must be agreed-upon immediately, as the character who expresses interest will likely not ask again.

### Claire and **Abby**

Abby will ask to date Claire if the player visits the party's Tent while single, once Abby's approval rating is 90 or greater.

### Claire and Nell

Nell will ask to date Claire following the events of Capital Bridge if the player is single.

### Claire and Vespa

To date Vespa, visit the Cat's Cradle maid cafe in Costa Del Nyan after recruiting Vespa to the party. A cutscene will play involving Claire, Vespa, and one of the waitresses: Leslie. During this cutscene, the player must choose if they want to date Vespa. If not, Vespa will ask out Leslie and the two will date, which opens up a sizeable number of alternative sidequests and relationship options for the pair. If Claire is not single during the event, Vespa will ask out Leslie automatically.

### Claire and **Arciella**

Arciella will offer to make Claire an honourary priestess of Euvine if the player visits the tent once Arci's approval rating is 90 or greater. This will initiate a small quest involving the two. If Claire is single, completing this quest will result in Arciella asking to date her.

### Claire and Renee

Renee is not currently dateable, but if Claire is single (or dating Vespa) and interacts with Renee enough, the option to make out will appear when talking to her. This is the only romantic relationship between Claire and a non-party member currently implemented in-game.

### Claire and **Evelyn**

Evelyn is not currently dateable, but will be in a future update.