Kilik
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| Kilik | |
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 Kilik, as he appears in Soulcalibur IV |
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| Game series | Soulcalibur series |
| First game | Soulcalibur |
| Voiced by (English) | Scott Reyns (Soulcalibur II) Grant George (Soulcalibur III) |
| Voiced by (Japanese) | Sōichirō Hoshi |
| Information | |
| Age | 23 |
| Birthplace | Unknown, raised in the Ling-Sheng Su Temple, Ming Empire (present-day China) |
| Birthdate | February 9, 1568 |
| Blood type | A |
| Weapon | Rod |
| Weapon name | Kali-Yuga |
| Fighting style | Secret arts of the Ling-Sheng Su Style Rod |
| Family | Master, Edge Master Sworn sister, Xianglian (deceased) |
Kilik (キリク Kiriku?) is a fictional Chinese character designed for the Soulcalibur Series of fighting games. Kilik made his first appearance in Soulcalibur and has returned for Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III and Soulcalibur IV.
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[edit] Background Story
[edit] Origins
Kilik was found as a baby on the doorstep of the Ling-Sheng Su Temple, widely considered to be the greatest martial arts school in China. After the monks of the temple gave up their search for the child's parents, they decided to raise him as an orphan. Eventually, he was regarded as the temple's finest student and was hired as one of the school's teachers, eventually leading him to be the elected candidate for inheritor of the holy bo staff, Kali-Yuga, one of the three sacred treasures of the temple. However, he had always remained somewhat troubled and insomniac.
[edit] The Kali-Yuga and the Evil Seed
One night, his "sworn sister", Xianglian, visited him as he was deep in thought, and revealed that she had become elected for inheritor of the holy mirror Dvapara-Yuga. But she also divulged the details of a conversation she had overheard; that only two of the treasures still existed at the temple, because the Krita-Yuga had been stolen years ago by her biological father and that the monks had been hiding this the entire time. She had been nominated for the Dvapara-Yuga instead, because she had told the master of the temple that she felt unworthy to inherit the Krita-Yuga, considering her family history, and her selfless reflection was a prominent feature of her inheritance of Dvapara-Yuga.
However, the night before the succession ceremony, the Evil Seed rained down on the temple, and an evil presence overwhelmed the inhabitants. Sensing the evil, the monks who were preparing for the ceremony immediately transferred ownership of the holy artifacts to Kilik and Xianglian. Minutes later, everyone in the temple lost their sanity except Xianglian. With madness combined with his great skills, Kilik killed many temple members as everyone fought one-another. Xianglian realized the power of the mirror and slung it around Kilik's shoulder, causing him to regain his sanity as she lost hers. When Kilik had completely regained his senses, he realized that the monks had slaughtered each other. He tried to leave, but the only other known survivor, Xianglian, blocked his way, now totally corrupted by the Evil Seed, and attacked him. He tried to avoid hurting her, but was forced to kill her in self-defense.
An old man, the Edge Master--advisor and teacher of the Ling-Sheng Su martial arts--found Kilik's unconscious body in the temple. He set the corrupted temple on fire and carried Kilik home. After two days, Kilik finally awoke, and Edge Master told him the truth: Kilik and Kali-Yuga had been infected with the Evil Seed, the source of which was the demonic sword, Soul Edge. The only thing protecting his sanity was the Dvapara-Yuga, and he could never remove the holy mirror from his shoulder at any time. Wrought with grief that his life had come at the sacrifice of Xianglian's, Kilik trained with Edge Master for three years, trying to learn to control the evil within himself and Kali-Yuga. Once his training was complete, Edge Master gave him the final test of destroying the Soul Edge, and Kilik embarked on that quest to purify himself and his weapon.
[edit] Soulcalibur
On his journey, Kilik traveled to an Indian port town to request a pirate ship to take him where he wanted to go. He met the Japanese pirate of the Ryūkyū Kingdom, Kyam, who instantly took a liking to him, and granted Kilik's request for boarding, provided the ship's captain, Maxi, agreed when he returned. As Kilik waited for Maxi, a mysterious ship approached, which resulted in an attack, led by Astaroth. Maxi returned and Kilik assisted him during the attack. Astaroth managed to remove Dvapara-Yuga causing Kilik to lose sanity and attack Maxi. Maxi suppressed Kilik long enough to put Dvapara-Yuga back on him and they continued to fight, but every member of Maxi's crew was left dead, and Maxi decided to aid Kilik in his quest. Later, the two met Chai Xianghua, a member of the Ming Dynasty Imperial Guard, who aided them in their travels. (Although neither Kilik nor Xianghua knew that Xianglian was her long-lost sister.) With Maxi and Xianghua's help, Kilik stormed Ostrheinsburg Castle and defeated Nightmare, although Maxi was thought to be killed and the Dvapara-Yuga was destroyed. Kilik figured out he had learned to control the demonic powers within him and Kali-Yuga as he kept his sanity after Dvapara-Yuga was destroyed.
After Nightmare's defeat, Xianghua and Kilik were challenged by the demonic entity, Inferno within a demonic void. Kilik was too weak to fight, so Xianghua fought in his stead. During the battle, her keepsake tai chi jian transformed into the holy sword, Soul Calibur, allowing her to defeat Inferno. In the end, however, she was forced to leave the sword behind in order to drag Kilik to safety as the void collapsed.
[edit] Soulcalibur II
Afterwards, Kilik returned alone to Edge Master's hermitage, continuing to perfect the technique of neutralizing and purifying evil energy. Four years later, he sensed the return of Soul Edge, and set out on another journey to defeat Soul Edge once and for all, so that he could atone for the sins he committed the night of the fateful Evil Seed. Along the way, he encountered Xianghua again. They argued over their difference of opinions (namely, they both argued that it was their duty to destroy Soul Edge this time), but they still travelled together in the end.
[edit] Soulcalibur III
While purifying a town infected with evil, the two encountered Zasalamel. Kilik engaged Zasalamel in battle, but lost. Before he lost consciousness, Kilik heard Zasalamel tell him that if he challenged Soul Edge unprepared, he would be trapped in its dark abyss. He awoke a month later in Edge Master's hermitage, carried there by Xianghua. Sensing a terrible energy within his wounds, Edge Master had performed a special ritual to treat them. Kilik realized that he would not be able to seal Soul Edge with his current strength. Thinking to himself, he placed his hand on his chest and realized that the fragment of the Dvapara-Yuga was gone.
Edge Master then ordered Kilik to begin training. He surrounded himself in a dark aura, similar to a person affected by the Evil Seed. Armed with only the Kali-Yuga, Kilik realized that his target should be the evil energy within Edge Master. Within three months, Kilik managed to strike Edge Master with a purifying blow, enough to free his teacher's mind, but at the same time, seriously injuring him.
Edge Master told Kilik that even though he still lacked skill, and that a pure spirit strikes only at evil without harming the body, he noted that Kilik had made good progress in a short time. He handed Kilik another fragment of the Dvapara-Yuga and a letter from Xianghua. She wrote that she would improve on her skills and regain her courage, and she believed that together, they would be able to destroy Soul Edge. With these words, Kilik set out west to once again pursue the evil.
[edit] Default costumes
[edit] Gameplay
Kilik is a character whose range and simplicity make him a good choice for beginner players. He has a decent selection of pokes and pressure moves to keep opponents from becoming overly zealous, and his range compliments this nicely. However, Kilik loses his edge when played against more advanced opponents because he has little in the way of mind games or specialization. Kilik is a character difficult to interpret in any unique way. His simple style of play is solid, but not exceptional; he lacks versatility. Only the most dedicated player can play Kilik effectively against more versatile characters.
[edit] Weapons
Kali-Yuga
- One of the three sacred treasures of the Ling-Sheng Su Temple. Kali Yuga has the power to absorb any type of energy, be it good or evil. Since the night when the Evil Seed rained down the temple Kali-Yuga has been filled with evil energy, and if anyone (aside from Kilik) was to handle Kali-Yuga, it would mean the creation of another Soul Edge-like weapon. Kilik has trained with it for many years and he has learned to control and master the evil within the Kali-Yuga and within himself.
Dvapara-Yuga
- One of the three sacred treasures of the Ling-Shen Su Temple. Dvapara Yuga is a sacred mirror with the ability to purify anything (human beings or objects) corrupted with Evil Energy. When the temple was raided by the Evil Seed, it was Dvapara-Yuga's power (along with Kilik's inner strength) that kept him from going berserk. It was handed to him by his sworn sister, Xianglian, to save his life at the cost of hers. During the battle against Nightmare, Dvapara-Yuga was shattered. Its fragments are still guarded by Edge Master. Kilik still keeps a pendant that has a small piece of the Dvapara-Yuga as a purification tool.
- Note: Dvapara-Yuga is counted in Kilik's profile in Soulcalibur, but it isn't actually used as a weapon.
[edit] Stages
Proving Grounds
- Soulcalibur
- The nearby Hindu temple, constructed in a cave, was built in the 9th century and had been forgotten for many years. With its pure waters the place had a holy atmosphere that made it feel as if it were another world. The stone cave and the temple lay deep within India. The small caves that formed the snake-like shape out of the river were the only things that broke the tranquil scene. The mysterious old man that appeared in before of Kilik lives here in the small hut on the hill like a hermit. "Who could this great master be..." His mind full of questions, Kilik trains himself everyday to control the evil within.
(Note: Kilik shares this stage with Edge Master. Known as The Pure Training Spot on Arcade) [1]
- The nearby Hindu temple, constructed in a cave, was built in the 9th century and had been forgotten for many years. With its pure waters the place had a holy atmosphere that made it feel as if it were another world. The stone cave and the temple lay deep within India. The small caves that formed the snake-like shape out of the river were the only things that broke the tranquil scene. The mysterious old man that appeared in before of Kilik lives here in the small hut on the hill like a hermit. "Who could this great master be..." His mind full of questions, Kilik trains himself everyday to control the evil within.
- Soulcalibur III
- Deep in the Himalayan Mountains, upstream of a cold mountain river, lives a legendary sword master. It was quite some time ago that this old man chose to spend the remainder of his life in this old cave temple. He continues to live eternally. And now, in order to control the power of the evil sword that he had absorbed, a young apprentice devotes himself to training in his place. Once the apprentice's fierce training is complete, he will set out once again to challenge the cursed sword. What thoughts will go through the mind of the old man as he sends Kilik on his way? The flowing water that has watched the old man for so long offers up no words, merely continuing to flow as it always as. [2]
Labyrinth
- Soulcalibur II
- Just like the legends surrounding the island of Crete in the Mediterranean Sea, many myths and folklores around the world refer to structures called Labyrinths. Most places people refer to as labyrinths, however, are nothing more than intricate places. This ruin is the exception. With complex corridors and chambers that run though numerous levels underground, this ruin defines the word "labyrinth". No one knows when this labyrinth was created or its purpose. The only thing that is known about this recently reawakened ruin is that it is the only structure in this area - there are no cities nor temples anywhere nearby. [3]
[edit] Endings
[edit] Input Ending
Kilik takes Xianghua to the grave of Xianglian. Kilik says after he killed Abyss, he destroyed Soul Edge. Xianghua then trips, and Kilik catches her. Kilik says he doesn't want to leave Xianghua, and the two embrace as the game ends.
[edit] Alternative Input Ending
(You must press G+B, not G+A) Kilik catches Xianghua while she trips and he goes back from her, but he says he doesn't want to leave Xianghua.
[edit] No Input Ending
Kilik takes Xianghua to Xianglian's grave, but when Xianghua trips, Kilik just chuckles. Maxi then calls to them, and Xianghua runs and grabs his arm. Maxi asks "You two ready?" Xianghua then drags Kilik with her, saying "I won't give up on you that easily!"
[edit] Trivia
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- Kilik's Legendary Weapon in Soulcalibur II, the Jingu Staff, is the same magical staff used by Sun Wukong, the "Monkey King", in Chinese folklore.
- After defeating Lizardman or Voldo in Soulcalibur III, Kilik says "Can you please speak more normally?" in reply to Voldo and Lizardman, because of their speech, which is nothing more than various growls and hisses; however, when defeating other creatures such as Revenant, Charade, etc., Kilik justs says other victory lines.
- In the Soul Calibur series, Kilik's gameplay is easy to use, mostly used by beginners making him one of the easiest characters to play as.
- The Ling-Sheng Su Temple's three treasures are all named after Yugas, ages in Hindu philosophy. The Kali Yuga refers to the current age, marked by materialism and suffering. The Dvapara Yuga is the age preceding the current one, and though less utopian, it is more spiritual. It is known as an age of worship. In Soulcalibur, Xianghua wields the Krita Yuga, which is named after the first (and next) age. The second age, the Treta Yuga, has not yet been mentioned in the series.
- Kilik is the only character in Soulcalibur III known to have three different endings; the other characters have two versions.
- Kilik's nickname in Soulcalibur is "Destiny Awakened".
- Kilik's Destined Battle in Soulcalibur is Edge Master, in Soulcalibur II is Xianghua and in Soulcalibur III is Raphael. Alternatively, if Edge Master isn't unlocked in Soulcalibur, his Destined Battle is Nightmare.
- In Soulcalibur III, Kilik's weapons and fighting style are available under the discipline Soul of Kilik to characters created under the Monk class.
- He also met Seong Mi-Na in his journey with Xianghua in the Tales of Souls in Soulcalibur III which is because both Kilik and Seong Mi-Na were in the same fighting style taught and mastered by Edge Master.
[edit] Series' appearances
[edit] References
- ^ Soul Calibur, Kilik Character Profile
- ^ Soul Calibur III, Kilik Character Profile
- ^ Soul Calibur II, Kilik Character Profile
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