Klymene/Original Timeline

"*I was careless.*"
— Klymene
**Klymene Cassaventes** (クリュメネーカサヴェテス, Kuryumenēkasavu~etesu) is a character in the Astral Lineage series of fighting games, she is the daughter to Kisandra and Siegfried, niece to Kilina and Kristos and cousin to Millicent and Cyril. *Klymene* made her debut in Soulcalibur V, and has returned for Soulcalibur Astral Swords, Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A New Light, Soulcalibur: The Spirit Lineage, Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A Dark Destiny and is set to appear in the upcoming movie Soulcalibur: Astral Fates.

In *Soulcalibur V's* promotional material she is referred to as **She Who Fears Death.**

In *Soulcalibur Astral Swords - A New Light's* promotional material she is referred to as **She Who Must Be Brave.**

## Biography

### Early Life

*Klymene* was born January 23rd, 1591 to Kisandra Cassaventes and Siegfried Schtauffen. When *Klymene* was only a few months old her Mother was killed by her Aunt, Kilina who was malfested at the time. Moments after *Kisandra's* death however, *Kilina* snapped out of being malfested, realising what she had done to her sister she swore to her that she would raise *Klymene*. So *Klymene* was raised by her aunt for all her life, never getting to know her Mother properly.

### - 1603 -

*Klymene* had just turned 12 years old, and Kilina thought it was time that she knew the truth of her Mothers tragic passing. *Kilina* told *Klymene* exactly what happened, explaining the dangers of the cursed sword Soul Edge and how she became malfested from it. She explained how the spirit sword Soul Calibur was the opposite of *Soul Edge*, made to destroy the cursed sword. However, she warned *Klymene* to never pursue ether sword, as she didn't want those swords back in her nieces life, she told *Klymene* how it was *Soul Calibur* that left her a scar across her eye. *Kilina* also explained how 12 years ago, shortly after Kisandra's death, that the cursed sword and it's host Nightmare, were destroyed. However she feared that one day *Nightmare* and *Soul Edge* could return, and so she began to train *Klymene* how to fight.

*Klymene* was weary in battle, she feared the thought of *Soul Edge* returning and was scared to fight. All she could think about was how she could be killed. However, *Kilina* would tell *Klymene* stories of her Mother. How *Kisandra* was a strong, brave warrior and how she would be so proud of *Klymene*. *Kilina* attempted to teach *Klymene* *Kisandra's* fighting style, being weary still *Klymene* found this hard as she still feared death. *Kilina* was proud of her regardless though, however she herself was starting to struggle with some inner demons... Unbeknown to *Klymene*.

### - 1606 -

After some years of training, *Klymene* managed to pick up more of her Mothers moves, she was still weary but she knew enough to be able to fight, even if she didn't like it. She fought similar to her Mother, and even learnt some moves of her own. Now being 15 years old *Klymene* still trained with Kilina, however she started to notice how her Aunt was acting strangely, how she seemed to be in pain.. And how her Aunts scar across her eye was slightly glowing. One morning *Klymene* woke up and was preparing herself to ask her aunt what exactly happened to her eye. How could she still see? Why was it glowing? These are things she never knew. However, *Kilina* was nowhere to be seen... *Kilina* had gone, *Klymene* had no idea what to do, she searched her home and found a note addressed to her, it read:

*Dear Klymene,*

*I should have told you the truth long ago.. Years ago, me and your Mother battled when I was malfested. She striked me with Soul Calibur right across my eye, cutting it open. However, because I had been wielding Soul Edge the evil power from it entered my eye healing it, but tainting it with evil at the same time. Now, for years I have been in great pain. My eye has been aching, all I can hear is Soul Edge screaming to me.. I can't live like this anymore. I'm sorry but I had to leave... I have to find Soul Edge, it's the only way my wound will cease to ache. I am sorry.*

*Kilina*

"No.. No! Kilina no!" *Klymene* shook her head in disbelief "I can't believe it.. I.. I won't...!" *Klymene* was cut off by a bang on the door, more bangs emitted from the door before it broke down. An angry mob stands at the door "This is the home of that monster, *Kilina*!" someone shouted "Where is she?! We saw her glowing scar, we know she's tainted by *Soul Edge*!" *Klymene* stumbled backwards "Are you her daughter? I bet you're tainted too, get her!". The angry mob raced into the home, *Klymene* got up off the floor and ran. She grabbed her sword and shield and made a jump for it out the window. *Klymene* had no choice but to flee her home, she had nowhere to go. She had to find her aunt.

### Soulcalibur V - 1608 -

*Klymene* is now 17 years old, she spent the past two years staying with a man who claimed to know Kisandra and Kilina years ago, why *Kilina* never mentioned him though is a mystery. Still, he took *Klymene* in and believed that she was not tainted. *Klymene* spent a few months on the streets, travelling from place to place searching for *Kilina* until she bumped into this man. He trained *Klymene* further, trying to help her overcome her fear of death. She needed to be a brave warrior if she wanted to find *Kilina*, and possibly fight her if she had gotten a hold of Soul Edge. *Klymene* believed she was now ready, and so she said her goodbyes and set off on her own journey to pursue Soul Calibur. She knew that if *Kilina* did get *Soul Edge*, then *Soul Calibur* would be the only weapon that could stop her.

*Klymene* travelled day and night, everywhere she went was a dead end. She knew nobody, she was alone. She started hearing rumours of a terrifying creature roaming the lands, Nightmare. She instantly recognised the name, she remembered the stories *Kilina* used to tell her about *Nightmare*, how he was the manifestation of *Soul Edge* itself. *Klymene* was terrified, but she knew that if *Nightmare* was around then he must have *Soul Edge*, so *Kilina* must be heading that way. She followed the rumours, hoping that on her way she would stumble across *Soul Calibur*, and be able to destroy *Soul Edge* once and for all. On her travels *Klymene* began to lose faith, she felt as though she was not nearing any closer to *Soul Edge* or *Kilina*. Until one day she bumped into a mysterious woman named Viola. *Klymene* approached the woman "Hi.. Can you help me? My name is..." *Klymene* was interrupted "Klymene. My name is Viola. I know why you're here, you want to find *Soul Calibur*" *Klymene* stumbled backwards shocked "Ye.. Yes! How do you know?! Can you help me?" *Klymene* asked excitedly. *Viola* shook her head "No. I'm sorry, the fate of your aunt has already been sealed. Just like your Mothers..." *Klymene* looked angry "My.. How do you know my Mother? Just who are?!" *Klymene* shouts and runs towards *Viola* weapons raised.

The pair battled, with *Klymene* coming out on top "Now tell me.." *Klymene* huffs "Where is Soul Calibur? Where's my Aunt? And what do you know about my Mother?!" *Viola* staggers as she tries to stand, she dusts herself down and looks towards *Klymene* "A dog named Patroklos has *Soul Calibur*, he was chosen to wield it. He has a sister named Pyrrha, who.. Well, you'll see soon" *Klymene* turns around "And what about Kilina? Where is she?" Viola grabs her Crystal Ball "Head towards Denevér Castle, you'll find your answers there". *Klymene* begins to walk away "Thank you, Viola".

*Klymene* is more desperate than ever, now searching for *Patroklos* she follows every rumour she hears about the location of the Spirit Sword. Travelling the lands further *Klymene* comes across a man named Siegfried, who she heard was once the wielder of *Soul Calibur* and ultimately destroyed *Nightmare* years ago. "Excuse me.. Are you Siegfried?" *Klymene* asks. "Yes, that is me. Who might you be?" *Siegfried* asks "My name is Klymene, Klymene Cassaventes. I heard you once wielded *Soul Calibur*.. Please, I need your help! I need to find it to save my aunt! She has a scar across her left eye, have you seen her?" *Siegfried* looks towards *Klymene* "I'm sorry but I cannot help you. You have to be a strong, worthy fighter to wield *Soul Calibur*. Which you are not" *Klymene* looks saddened "I.. I am a strong fighter! I need this! I will prove I am strong" *Klymene* enters battle with *Siegfried*. *Klymene* is defeated by *Siegfried* "No.." she drops to the ground and begins to cry "I.. I needed to prove myself! I've lost my Mother, and now my Aunt.. I.." *Siegfried* interrupts her "Klymene, you are a strong fighter.. You do not need *Soul Calibur* however, believe me. You said your Aunt has a scar across her eye correct? Recently, I saw a woman with blond hair and that scar across her eye. It may not be her, but she was heading towards *Denevér Castle*. Go there". *Klymene* stands up looking shocked, she whispers to herself "Denevér Castle, just like Viola said!" She looks towards *Siegfried* "Thank you Siegfried!" *Klymene* runs off towards *Denevér Castle*, hoping she will finally find her aunt.

*Klymene* finally reached *Denevér Castle*, just as predicted by *Viola* she found her Aunt.. *Kilina*. "Oh Kilina I found you at last" *Klymene* runs towards her aunt with joy on her face. *Kilina* is standing there with her back to *Klymene* she drops to the ground and screams in pain, grabbing her eye. *Klymene* stumbles back and falls down.

### *Soulcalibur V* (Ending) - 1608 -

*Klymene* looks up towards Kilina shocked "No.. Kilina whats wrong?" *Kilina* stands up and turns around "Kly... Klymene?! What are you doing here?! No, please leave! I need Soul Edge don't you understand? My wound aches for it day and night, I'm in so much pain! Having Soul Edge will subdue the pain.. I know I told you to never pursue the swords.. But I need them Klymene! And.. I can't let you stand in my way!" *Kilina* wipes a tear away from her eye. "I.. You.. I've been searching for you for so long! You left me alone, I was scared.. You promised you would always be there for me, you promised you would protect me! Everyone at home, they think I'm tainted with Soul Edge! I was chased out of town!" *Klymene* shouts, tears streaming down her face. "Taint... Tainted? Klymene what are you...?" *Kilina* is interrupted by *Klymene* "The people at home think I'm tainted with Soul Edge, I wanted to rescue you with Soul Calibur, I wanted to show them I'm not tainted... If I get Soul Calibur I can save you, and I will!" *Kilina* looks away "Klymene no! It won't work, I'm sorry! I need Soul Edge, and I won't let you stand in my way" *Kilina* cries as she raises her sword. "Well then.. I guess we have to fight" *Klymene* states as she reluctantly raises her sword.

The pair clash, battling each other fiercely. All that can be heard is the sound of swords clashing against each other, until nether one can stand anymore.
"Klymene please... Stop" *Kilina* states as she falls to the floor. "No.. I need Soul Calibur to save you" *Klymene* says as she falls down. The pair are weakened, both are laying on the ground in pain. Suddenly a loud bang is heard in the distance, *Klymene* jumps up and looks towards the sky. There she sees a red and blue beam emitting into the sky, swirling around together "No! Is that?!" *Klymene* shouts "It's Soul Calibur and Soul Edge" *Kilina* states standing up off the ground "They're-entering Astral Chaos, they've been destroyed" *Klymene* looks on in horror "No!" *Klymene* screams as she begins to run, *Kilina* attempts to grab her arm "Where are you going? Klymene stop!" *Klymene* continues running ahead "I need Soul Calibur! I will heal you Kilina, I'll make your pain go away! I'll show I'm not tainted" *Klymene* says to herself. She reaches the rift caused by Soul Calibur and Soul Edge and enters it, being sucked into *Astral Chaos* along with the swords.

### 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*

## Personality

Originally, *Klymene* is very naïve and fearful. She isn't very confident and she doesn't want to fight but does so out of fear of Soul Edge returning and to honour her Mother. She is all around kind and caring towards everyone and only wants to do what she thinks is best to protect her family. She cares a lot about what others think of her which can cause her to make some bad decisions just so she can prove others wrong when they have a bad opinion of her. She doesn't like to kill but will do so out of fear that herself or her family will be harmed if she doesn't.

Later in the series, *Klymene's* personality takes a shift. She is still very kind to the people she cares about, almost to a fault, but is much more confident and brave now. She is very mistrusting of people and can be quite aggressive towards them at first. She is over protective of the people she loves and will do anything to keep them safe, sometimes even causing her to be quite outspoken and rude to those who threaten them. She will stop at nothing to keep people safe, including threatening the lives of others who want to hurt her loved ones. She mostly battles without mercy but can still hold a soft spot for the lives of others instead of immediately killing them. She can easily forgive someone for wrongdoings but will not hesitate to be against them and question their every move beforehand.