Kisandra/Original Timeline

"*Peace, cannot be attained through conflict.*"
— Kisandra
**Kisandra Cassaventes** (キサンドラ カッサベンテス, Kisandora Kassabentesu) is a character in the Astral Lineage series of fighting games. She is the younger sister to Kristos, older sister to Kilina, mother to Klymene, and aunt to Millicent and Cyril. *Kisandra* made her debut in Soulcalibur III, and has returned for Soulcalibur IV, Soulcalibur Astral Swords, Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A New Light and Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A Dark Destiny. She made a cameo in Soulcalibur: The Spirit Lineage.

What lies in her soul is **Protection**.

## Biography

### Early Life

*Kisandra* was born August 2nd, 1572 to two commoners, Erríkos and Kaarina Cassaventes. Although, her time with her Parents was short-lived. In 1574, shortly after her Sister, Kilina was born, *Kisandra* was left on the streets by her Parents, a long with her sister. Her Parents were both murdered shortly after, unbeknown to *Kisandra* as she was only a baby. She was then taken to the Kingdom of Grandall by an unknown creature named, Astra. *Kisandra* lived her life raised in the castle, training to become a warrior. She never knew about her Parents tragic passing and was led to believe that she was simply abandoned by them. She would not find out the truth until many years later.

### Soulcalibur III - 1591 -

*Kisandra* is now 18 years old. Now a fully trained warrior, her and her sister, Kilina, fight alongside the Kingdom of Grandall in hopes of taking over other Kingdoms. The two sisters stick close by each other, most of the time with their childhood friend and fellow warrior, Abelia. However, *Kisandra* does not exactly enjoy fighting in the war. She doesn't like violence, or battle at all. Taking over other Kingdoms, killing many on her way just felt morally wrong for her. She couldn't take it any longer, constantly confiding in her younger sister, crying out of battle.
"*Kilina*, I just can't do it any longer" *Kisandra* cries.
"All the pain, the death I can't take it! Not only that but... But... I'm scared, scared that you may get hurt, or die!" *Kisandra* shouts, bawling. *Kilina* hugs her sister.
"Don't worry, *Kisandra*. Just prepare yourself for battle tomorrow, stay close to me. I have a plan.. Make sure Klymene is out of here and safe, before tomorrow" *Kilina* says as she gets up. *Kisandra* looks at her with curiosity across her face, she wipes her tears away and *Kilina* gives her a quick nod as she leaves.

The next day, amidst the battle, *Kisandra* sticks close to her sister.
"It's time!" *Kilina* states. *Kisandra* looks at her confused. "Flee!" she shouts. The pair run through the battlefield, attempting to flee the Kingdom altogether. However, they don't get very far. They are stopped by multiple warriors from their own Kingdom as they flee, fleeing is a crime, the sentence is death. The sister fight hordes of Men, but it's too much, they are getting too weak. *Kisandra* manages to knock a few more warriors out before almost collapsing. She notices a clearance and attempts to run with her sister in tow. The pair make it out, barley alive.
"Now where do we go?" *Kisandra* asks. Before *Kilina* even has time to answer a voice in the distance shouts out.
"You're going nowhere!" The sisters turn around and see their childhood friend stand before them.

"*Abelia* please... We must leave! I can't stand the war anymore" *Kisandra* begs. *Abelia* looks away, saddened. "I'm sorry *Kisandra*, but if you and your sister are fleeing... Well, you know the law.. I'm loyal to my Kingdom, I'll fight you if I must". *Abelia* attacks the sisters with tears in her eyes, and a long fight ensures. *Kisandra* and *Kilina* are both too weak to continue, they fall to the ground, bloody and bruised. *Abelia* walks towards them, with her sword and shield raised.
"I'm sorry..." she says, as a tear falls from her eye. Just as *Abelia* is about to strike, an arrow, marked with blue feather at the end, flies towards *Abelia*, hitting her in the shoulder. She winces, but the sisters see this as an opening. *Kisandra* kicks *Abelia* down as she mutters sorry, before getting up and running with her sister. Leaving the *Kingdom of Grandall* once and for all.

The pair, finally free from the Kingdom, free from the war, travel the lands for a while before coming across a Woman named Hilde. *Hilde* sees that they are badly injured and takes them to her homeland of Wolfkrone to be patched up. She tells the pair about the Evil Seed, Soul Edge and the spirit sword, Soul Calibur. Telling *Kisandra* about this, the pain the evil sword is causing in the world, she agrees to join *Hilde's* army. This time, fighting for a good cause. To rid the world of evil. Although *Kisandra* does not like war, she wants to put her skills to good use and help defeat the evil sword, as well as protect the spirit sword. *Kisandra* swears she will do all it takes to destroy the evil sword... No matter what the cost.

### Soulcalibur IV - 1591 -

A few months have passed since *Kisandra* joined Hilde's Kingdom in an attempt to destroy Soul Edge. Now 19, *Kisandra* is more willing than ever to destroy the evil sword and protect Soul Calibur. Especially for her daughters sake, who is residing in *Wolfkrone castle*. *Kisandra's* thoughts on war are still the same, however she will do anything it takes to protect her family. She travels each day with *Hilde* and her sister battling many Malfested, drawing closer and closer to the evil sword. One morning however, *Kisandra* wakes up to a note from her sister... A most troubling note:

*Dear Kisandra,*

*I'm guessing you will disapprove of this, you'll probably call me young and naive, but I have went on a journey to find Soul Edge. Don't worry about me, I'll be fine. You may think I'm crazy for doing this, but the sword could help. You heard Hilde, Soul Edge is really powerful. I could use it to protect the Kingdom, to protect Soul Calibur, to protect Klymene! I know people say it is evil, I have seen the malfested.. But maybe, just maybe in the hands of a good person, the sword won't be evil? I'm sure that is the case! I will be home soon. I love you, sis.*

*Kilina*

"No! Kilina, no!" *Kisandra* screams. She jumps up and rushes out, tears streaming down her face.
"What are you doing *Kilina*?" she says to herself "Why pursue *Soul Edge*?" *Kisandra* runs out of the castle into the courtyard. "I will find you!" she says. So *Kisandra* sets off on a journey to find her sister. *Kisandra* begins to exit the courtyard, before being stopped by *Hilde*.
"*Kisandra*! I've just found this note from your sister!" *Hilde* pulls out the note that was left in *Kisandra's* room. "Is she crazy?! She will die! Or worse... Find the sword and become possessed by it!" *Hilde* warns. *Kisandra* cries, knowing that *Hilde* speaks the truth.

"You do know, her pursuing the sword makes her a danger to my kingdom... I'm sorry, but she must be found... And killed" *Hilde* states. "No!" *Kisandra* begs. "Please, you can't! She's my sister! Is there nothing that can save her from becoming malfested?! What about *Soul Calibur*?!" *Kisandra* asks. *Hilde* shakes her head.
"*Soul Calibur* was made to counter *Soul Edge*, to destroy it. If *Kilina* gets *Soul Edge* and *Soul Calibur* is used to destroy it, I don't know what will happen to your sister. Besides, *Soul Calibur* is in the hands of Siegfried." *Kisandra* stumbles backwards, shocked. "*Siegfried*..." She whispers to herself "That's why you left...".
"I need *Soul Calibur*!" *Kisandra* shouts, and attempts to run off. "Stop! I'm sorry *Kisandra*.. I cannot let you do that!" *Hilde* attacks her friend and a battle ensures.

Weakened, *Hilde* attempts to strike *Kisandra* one last time. However, *Kisandra* manages to dodge the attack and knocks *Hilde* down, apologising in the process. *Hilde* lays on the floor out cold and *Kisandra* continues out of the courtyard, going off to pursue *Siegfried* and her sister. *Kisandra* travels far, battling many warriors on her way. Each step she takes she senses she is getting closer to the spirit sword, to *Siegfried*. Suddenly, *Kisandra* feels a connection she hasn't felt for a while. She knew she was close to him... She was close to *Siegfried*. *Kisandra* reaches Ostrheinsburg, her heart raced as she felt a holy power cover her body. She had felt this before, the Man she once knew... *Siegfried*.

"I found you!" *Kisandra* shouts. *Siegfried* turns around and sees the brown haired Woman standing before him.
"*Kisandra*... Is that you? I told you not to follow me, I can't see-" *Kisandra* interrupts *Siegfried*. "It's not about her, it's about that sword... I need it" *Siegfried* looks down at the spirit sword he's holding in his hands.
"*Soul Calibur*? Why would you? I'm sorry.. I cannot let you have it, I need it to defeat Nightmare, to destroy *Soul Edge*!" *Siegfried* shouts. *Kisandra* falls to her knees.
"*Siegfried* please! It's my sister.. I need it to save her! She went to pursue *Soul Edge*.. If she finds it, if she has it now... *Soul Calibur* is the only thing that can save her. I must have that sword!" *Kisandra* stands up and looks towards *Siegfried*.
"*Nightmare* has *Soul Edge*, she probably dead by now. Even if she did get the sword.. Well, she would have to be killed. I'm sorry." *Kisandra* cries. "No! I will save her. If you won't give me the sword then... Then, I'll have to take it by force!" *Kisandra* launches towards *Siegfried* and the pair battle.

*Kisandra* strikes *Siegfried* and he goes flying across the battlefield, *Soul Calibur* flying from his hands. *Kisandra* rushes towards the sword, picking it up and raising it in the air. The sword morphs into a sword and shield and *Kisandra's* outfit changes into shades of blue. *Siegfried* winces as he sits up, looking over at *Kisandra*. He realises the sword has accepted her.
"*Kisandra* please don't..." he mutters. "I must destroy *Soul Edge*, kill *Nightmare*... Atone for my sins." *Kisandra* looks at him, her face saddened.
"I promise, I will bring the sword back to you when my journey is over. I just need to save my sister. You will atone for your sins, *Siegfried*! Just please.. Tell me, if *Kilina* has *Soul Edge*, where will she be?" *Siegfried* points towards the Tower of Remembrance, and with that *Kisandra* leaves, walking past him and entering the tower.

*Kisandra* climbs the tower, an exhausting journey but she does not give up. She finally reaches the top of the tower, almost collapsing as she gets there. She composes herself and attempts to walk further, but then she sees it... It's her sister, or could you even call her that? *Kisandra* looks over and there is *Kilina*, standing there with a menacing look on her face. She's too late, her sister had succumbed to the darkness of *Soul Edge*. She is no longer herself, she's malfested, she's Kilina Ω. *Kisandra* falls down crying.
"No! I was too late!"...

### Soulcalibur IV (Ending) - 1591 -

Kilina stands there, her evil red eyes gazing out towards the abyss. Her body begins to shake, she senses something. She turns around and notices her sister on the ground. *Kisandra* looks up towards her sister with tears in her eyes.
"*Kilina* please.. It's me, your sister!" *Kisandra* begs. "Please, snap out of this! It isn't you!" *Kisandra* cries more but *Kilina* doesn't listen as she steps closer to *Kisandra*.
"My dear, sweet sister..." *Kilina* says, menacingly. "Is that Soul Calibur you have?" *Kilina* asks. *Kisandra* cries and lifts herself up off the ground.
"*Kilina*, stop... Please! I.. I don't want to hurt you!". *Kilina* lets out a dark laugh.
"Hurt me? Do you not love me anymore? Can you not accept me?" *Kilina* asks, stepping closer and closer to *Kisandra*. "I must destroy that disgusting holy sword you possess. I must please Soul Edge. I must take your soul!" *Kilina* threatens as she launches herself towards *Kisandra*. *Kisandra* blocks the attack and flies backwards.

"Please stop!" *Kisandra* shouts. "Hilde was right... I have to fight you, I have to destroy *Soul Edge*!". *Kilina* looks at her sister and laughs once more.
"I'm sorry, *Kilina*. I love you" *Kisandra* wipes away her tears and launches towards her sister. *Kilina* lets out an evil smile and launches towards her sister. The evil sword and the spirit sword clash, letting out huge light beams of red and blue.

The pair battle for what seems like a lifetime. Of equal strength they are both weakened. *Kisandra* grabs her side in pain, trying to stop the blood. "*Kilina*... I.. I can't take this.." *Kisandra* cries, grabbing her hip tighter as she falls to the ground. *Kilina* laughs as she grips *Soul Edge* tighter.
"This one is a special one, *Soul Edge*. A pure soul, and the spirit sword!" *Kilina* runs towards *Kisandra* who is still on the floor, *Soul Edge* pointed directly at her. *Kisandra* opens her eyes and sees *Kilina* running right towards her at high speed. *Kisandra* rolls out of the way just in time, *Soul Edge* grazes past her already injured hip, causing it to bleed more. *Kilina* quickly turns around, angered. She lets out a scream and attempts to launch herself at *Kisandra* once again. Amidst her run however, *Kisandra* screams and throws *Soul Calibur* towards her sister. The holy sword penetrates *Kilina's* left eye. A fearsome scream is heard as *Soul Edge* flies from *Kilina's* hands. The holy sword drops to the floor as a red glow emits from *Soul Edge* and enters *Kilina's* wounded eye, going directly into *Kilina's* body. *Kilina* screams and grabs her eye in pain, she then collapses on the floor.

*Kisandra* runs over to her sister, blood covering her body. She kneels down next to her crying.
"*Kilina* please wake up! It's over, see?! You're okay?! Please... Wake up!" *Kisandra* cries more. She feels her hip, that is still bleeding. She winces as her hand passes over it, she looks pale. *Kisandra* coughs as blood flies from her mouth, she begins to lose consciousness and falls backwards now laying on the ground.
"*Kilina*... Wake-... Wake up..." *Kisandra* begs, her voice fading. *Kilina's* body stirs on the ground, she takes in a big breath and launches upright. She's breathing heavily, no longer malfested.

She sees her sisters body on the ground and rushes towards her.
"No, no, no! *Kisandra*, *Kisandra* it's me! I'm so sorry, I... I didn't mean it!" *Kilina* cries, launching herself onto her sister. "Speak to me, please speak to me!" *Kilina* begs. *Kisandra's* eyes slowly open as she looks up towards her sister, she lets out a slight smile.
"You-... You are just young and naive are-... Aren't you?" she jokes. "*Kilina* promise me... You-... You'll look after Klymene" *Kilina* cries harder.
"Don't say that! I won't need to because you'll be there! Okay?!" *Kisandra* reaches her hand towards *Kilina's* face, caressing it.
"You know that's not the truth... Please just-" *Kisandra's* eyes begin closing.
"No! *Kisandra* please! Don't die on me, I need you!" *Kilina* screams, crying.
"Goodbye, *Kilina*... I-... I love you" *Kisandra's* eyes fully close, she draws her last breath, and dies. A blue light emits from *Soul Calibur*, it travels towards *Kisandra's* body and engulfs her. When the light dissipates, *Kisandra's* body is gone.

### Soulcalibur Astral Swords - 1608 -

*Main Article: Soulcalibur Astral Swords*

### Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A New Light - 1611 -

*Main Article: Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A New Light*

### Soulcalibur: The Spirit Lineage - 1611 -

*Main Article: Soulcalibur: The Spirit Lineage*

### Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A Dark Destiny - 1611 -

*Main Article: Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A Dark Destiny*