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Introduction

A drifter claiming to be a Galaxy Ranger. Her true name is unknown.
She walks the cosmos alone, carrying with her a long sword.

Appearance

Acheron is a tall woman with pale skin, long dark purple hair that reaches her thighs with a fringe that covers her left eye and frames her face, bright violet eyes with pink highlights and diamond shaped pupils.

Her outfit design has Japanese motifs, which consists of a black crop top with a high neckline and intricate cutouts. The cutouts form an upside down V-shape on her chest, Attached to the high neckline is a choker. She wears a white and purple jacket with a long furisode sleeve reminiscent of a kimono. The jacket has intricate black and purple designs. She also wears high-waisted, form-fitting black and purple shorts, as well as black boots. The left boot reaches her thigh while the right boot reaches to just below her knee. She also has a red and purple flame tattoo on her left thigh. She wears a black glove on her left hand while her right hand is covered by a fingerless glove with metallic finger guards covering her fingers. A silver belt with a detailed buckle wraps around her waist. She has various accessories that are chitinous in nature, including a purple shoulder guard, belt, and strap along her spine, as well as a chain around her left wrist, and a large sword reminiscent of an ōdachi.

In her alternative form, she has silver hair with a straight, smooth texture that reaches all the way to her thighs. Her skin is pale white and her eyes are red with white pupils. Most of her outfit is now colored in red, white and black. Red, tattoo-like markings are visible on her neck, midriff, and thighs. A few Adenium Obesum flowers are found on her arms, chest and shoulder guard.

In the "Kyoden: A Cleave Across the Transient World" trailer and a still in Trailblaze Mission Stranger in a Strange Land, she wore a traditional white kimono with a red obi around her waist and traditional okobo sandals. She also had two red horns on her head with the right horn longer than the left horn.

Character Stories

Character Details

A drifter claiming to be a Galaxy Ranger. Her true name is unknown, and she walks the cosmos alone, carrying with her a long sword.

Though aloof and taciturn, her blade flicks out like lashing lightning. And yet, she always strikes with her scabbard, never drawing the sword free.

Character Story: Part I

• Unlocked at Character Level 20

"...Warriors don't choose their blades, but rather their blades choose them. ██████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████████... On that day, as I witnessed the blade I had crafted being passed on to that girl, I realized that in the fight against ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, she had chosen — or been chosen — to embrace the path that ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ led her toward a new tomorrow. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ there would be a bright future. Despite the peril looming over the Izumo Kingdom, its people would hold onto hope, believing that the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ shall one day be vanquished, and the world shall be liberated... ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇..."

— An Ancient Scattered Manuscript

Character Story: Part II

• Unlocked at Character Level 40

"...Through the scrolls left behind by the blade forger, we have learned that Izumo was once on the brink of destruction. In order to survive, they forged blades from the ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇, and those who wielded them were hailed as the saviors of their realm.

Unfortunately, the world has long vanished from the astral charts. The truth of history eludes us, and the Remembrance no longer holds its place. When the Armed Archaeologists arrived, the galaxy resounded solely with the melody of the Enigmata: ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ tears, rain's boundless outpour. Beneath faint curtain, survivor departs from her shore. Her homeland, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇..."


Oppenheimer, the Recorder

Character Story: Part III

• Unlocked at Character Level 60

"I used the 'Revitalization-310' tincture, which induces a profound slumber, enabling individuals to relive their past memories. While some patients found ████████████████████████████, she proved an exception. No one has ever awakened from their dream state, yet she defied the odds. I closely observed her dreams... and they can hardly be called happy moments: gloomy skies, crumbling cities, ruined lands, and incessant rains.

The rain never stopped. Amidst the swelling tide, individuals wore smiles even as they were drowned, and within the engulfing darkness, I heard the distant rumble of thunder, until, at a particular moment, lightning shattered the veil of night. Below the fractured sky, I saw her once more: Within a world fading into oblivion, she elegantly swung her blade, eradicating the entire realm of dreams.

I must admit that she has ventured far beyond our progress on this path. The elusive ████████ beckons her toward █████████████████, yet she subtly holds its reins. Perhaps she was prepared to confront the true enemy from the very beginning of her journey..."


— A Note from a Pharmacist

Character Story: Part IV

• Unlocked at Character Level 80

"I am leaving this letter here. In the event that I do not return, let this letter bear witness to the tale of a companion I encountered in ██████. The journey to the other side was perilous, and it was thanks to her that I managed to navigate it through...

...She had traversed numerous worlds before our paths crossed, and she possessed a wide range of life skills. Together, we cooked and established camps amidst the wilderness. On starless nights, she lent an ear to my stories and deliberated plans for the following day. Yet, more often than not, we journeyed in silence. The snow here bears a purplish-red hue, carrying the tangy flavor of raspberries. While she ███ ██████ ████ ███ █████ ██ █████, she appreciates the ██████ snow doughnuts I prepare...

...Before meeting her, I had spent countless years wading through the river of ████████. She extended her hand to me, and together, we ventured along this river. Now, the time has come for us to part ways, and I have yet to reach the shore, uncertain of what lies ahead... Even so, I see no reason to halt my journey. Life is merely a road that eventually culminates, and until that moment arrives, I shall keep pressing forward. I am certain she would do the same."


— A Note from An Adventurer

Altered Character Stories

After completing Trailblaze Mission A Walk Among the Tombstones, the redacted text in Acheron's character stories changes to red text.

Character Story: Part I

• Unlocked at Character Level 20

"...Warriors don't choose their blades, but rather their blades choose them. Just as people don't choose their fate, but rather their fate chooses them... On that day, as I witnessed the blade I had crafted being passed on to that girl, I realized that in the fight against Yaoyorozu no Kami, she had chosen — or been chosen — to embrace the path that seemingly led her toward a new tomorrow. How I wish that there would be a bright future, that despite the peril looming over the Izumo Kingdom, its people would hold onto hope, believing that the evil gods shall one day be vanquished, and the world shall be liberated... However, it was only when the blade's light waned that I came to a realization: This is an impasse with no escape, and those who venture upon it have no recourse to turn back..."

— An Ancient Scattered Manuscript

Character Story: Part II

• Unlocked at Character Level 40
"...Through the scrolls left behind by the blade forger, we have learned that Izumo was once on the brink of destruction. In order to survive, they forged blades from the remains of gods, and those who wielded them were hailed as the saviors of their realm. The Guild is interested in the enigmatic Yaoyorozu no Kami mentioned in these scrolls, but the Path they are associated with remains shrouded in mystery. In later accounts, the people of Izumo ceased to refer to the wielders of the blades as 'heroes,' but rather as 'revenants.'

Unfortunately, the world has long vanished from the astral charts. The truth of history eludes us, and the Remembrance no longer holds its place. When the Armed Archaeologists arrived, the galaxy resounded solely with the melody of the Enigmata: Dark Sun's tears, rain's boundless outpour. Beneath faint curtain, survivor departs from her shore. Her homeland, once saved, by her hands erased... Invisible shadows ahead, her vision encased."


— Oppenheimer, the Recorder

Character Story: Part III

• Unlocked at Character Level 60
"I used the 'Revitalization-310' tincture, which induces a profound slumber, enabling individuals to relive their past memories. While some patients found solace and rediscovered hope, she proved an exception. No one has ever awakened from their dream state, yet she defied the odds. I closely observed her dreams... and they can hardly be called happy moments: gloomy skies, crumbling cities, ruined lands, and incessant rains.

The rain never stopped. Amidst the swelling tide, individuals wore smiles even as they were drowned, and within the engulfing darkness, I heard the distant rumble of thunder, until, at a particular moment, lightning shattered the veil of night. Below the fractured sky, I saw her once more: Within a world fading into oblivion, she elegantly swung her blade, eradicating the entire realm of dreams.

I must admit that she has ventured far beyond our progress on this path. The elusive Nihility beckons her toward self-annihilation, yet she subtly holds its reins. Perhaps she was prepared to confront the true enemy from the very beginning of her journey... Once, I asked her about the purpose behind it all, but she remained silent. Was she at a loss for words? Or did she already have an answer in mind?"


— A Note from a Doctor of Chaos

Character Story: Part IV

• Unlocked at Character Level 80
"I am leaving this letter here. In the event that I do not return, let this letter bear witness to the tale of a companion I encountered in Orkron. The journey to the other side was perilous, and it was thanks to her that I managed to navigate it through. When I first met her, it appeared that she was on a certain quest, possibly seeking revenge. However, I soon realized that it wasn't the case, as a person consumed by hatred would inevitably expose it, yet she remained remarkably composed, with only fleeting glimpses of sorrow...

...She had traversed numerous worlds before our paths crossed, and she possessed a wide range of life skills. Together, we cooked and established camps amidst the wilderness. On starless nights, she lent an ear to my stories and deliberated plans for the following day. Yet, more often than not, we journeyed in silence. The snow here bears a purplish-red hue, carrying the tangy flavor of raspberries. While she has almost lost her sense of taste, she appreciates the Orkron snow doughnuts I prepare...

...Before meeting her, I had spent countless years wading through the river of Nihility. She extended her hand to me, and together, we ventured along this river. Now, the time has come for us to part ways, and I have yet to reach the shore, uncertain of what lies ahead... Even so, I see no reason to halt my journey. Life is merely a road that eventually culminates, and until that moment arrives, I shall keep pressing forward. I am certain she would do the same."


— A Note from Frebass

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Etymology

  • Acheron is the name of a river located in Thesprotia in Epirus, Greece. In Greek mythology, it is one of the five rivers of the underworld, nicknamed the "river of woe," and is depicted as its entrance.
    • In some mythological depictions, the Acheron is the river that the ferryman Charon rows through to transport the dead to the underworld.
  • 黄泉 Huángquán (lit. "yellow spring"), her Chinese name, is a synonym for the underworld in Chinese mythology, while 黄泉 Yomi, her Japanese name, is the name of the underworld in Japanese mythology.
  • Acheron's real name, 雷電忘川守芽衣 Raiden Bousenmori Mei, can be split into three parts:
    • 雷電 Raiden, a surname, meaning thunder and lightning.
    • 忘川守 Bousenmori, an archaic Japanese-style courtesy title with two parts:
      • 忘川 Bousen literally meaning "river of forgetting," likely a reference to the Lethe river, another one of the five rivers of the underworld.
      • mori, meaning the guardian or protector. This is likely a reference to the archaic Japanese naming tradition of official titles, which includes the location name followed by kami, e.g. Tokugawa Ieyasu was the 三河守 Mikawa-no-kami.
      • This name references how she "guards the path to the abyss of the Nihility," and tries to rescue the souls who end up there.[2]
    • 芽衣 Mei, a given name, where means a bud or sprout, and means garment.
  • Acheron's Japanese Ultimate dialogue, 涙雨… 降りて溢るる、渡り川… Namida ame... furite afururu watarigawa..., references a poem from the Kokin Wakashū, Part 16, Laments 829 written by Ono no Takamura.
    • The original text reads:
      泣く涙 Naku namida
      雨と降らなむ ame to furanamu
      渡り河 watarigawa
      水まさりなば mizu masarinaba
      かへり来るがに kaeri kuru ga ni

      "Let the tears that flow from my eyes fall as rain. Let the waters of the Sanzu River rise and let that person not be able to cross over to the other side and return to this world."

References

  1. Acheron's Chinese Voice-Over: 行迹激活
    Chinese Voice Line: 又一场雨,一场空白。
    Chinese Video Title: 又一场雨,一
  2. Trailblaze Mission, In Our Time: And on the Eighth Day
    Acheron: This is my duty... as Acheron the Watcher.
    Acheron: I'm guarding the path to the abyss of the Nihility, guiding every soul reluctant to become one with it... back to this side.

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