Sophitia
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| Sophitia Alexandra | |
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 Sophitia as she appears in Soulcalibur IV |
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| Game series | Soul series |
| First game | Soul Edge |
| Voiced by (English) | Lynn Harris (Soul Edge) Diane Holmby (Soulcalibur II, III & IV) |
| Voiced by (Japanese) | Michiko Neya Chie Nakamura (Soulcalibur Legends) |
| Information | |
| Age | 25 |
| Birthplace |  Athens, Ottoman Empire (present-day Greece) |
| Birthdate | March 12th, 1566 |
| Blood type | B |
| Weapon | Sword and Shield |
| Weapon name | Omega Sword & Owl Shield (Soul Edge) Omega Sword & Elk Shield (later games) |
| Fighting style | Athenian Style |
| Family | Father, Achelous Mother, Nike Younger Sister, Cassandra Younger Brother, Lucius Husband, Rothion Son, Patroklos Daughter, Pyrrha |
Sophitia Alexandra (ソフィーティア・アレクサンドル Sofītia Arekusandoru?) is a fictional character designed for the Soul Series of fighting games. Sophitia made her first appearance in Soul Edge and has returned for Soulcalibur, console ports of Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III and Soulcalibur Legends. She will also return in Soulcalibur IV.
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[edit] Background Story
The daughter of a Greek baker, Sophitia worked at her family bakery. She lives in Athens, a part of Ottoman Empire. She has always treasured her country's culture and prayed often to the city guardian, Athena, the goddess of wisdom. One day, as she bathed in a forest spring, a bright light appeared and took the shape of a man. He revealed to her that he was the Olympian god of fire and forge, Hephaestus, and told her of the evil blade Soul Edge--that the existence of such a powerful blade would put shame to his name, as he had not created it, and that if anyone were to discover it, it would bring much pain to the world. Hephaestus ordered her to come to the Eurydice Shrine and receive a holy weapon, the Omega Sword, so that she could destroy the Soul Edge. Upon gaining her equipment, she ventured forward. Sophitia did eventually track down the Soul Edge in a port in Valencia, Spain; and she fought its possessor, the dread pirate Cervantes de Leon, destroying one of the twin blades. However, shards of the evil sword flew with great force from her powerful blow wounding her too greatly to finish the fight. Just as Cervantes was about to deliver a finishing blow to the endangered Sophitia, a mysterious female ninja, Taki, saved her and proceeded to kill the evil pirate. After the battle had finished, Taki carried Sophitia on her back to her home in Athens, where her sister, Cassandra, had been waiting for her. Cassandra was the only member of her family or group of friends to believe her story at the time. While recovering from her wounds, she was also taken care of by a local blacksmith named Rothion. The two eventually fell in love.
Three years later, she had returned to her life as a baker's daughter, spending her days without a sword or shield and entertaining her eventual marriage to her betrothed, Rothion. However, one night, she had had an ominous vision of a knight in azure-colored armor and a second sword of immense evil--a sword she knew that had to be the real Soul Edge. Following this dream, she received a second oracle from Hephaestus to destroy the remains of Soul Edge, who then supplied her with holy metal, which Rothion used to forge a new Omega Sword and shield; she set out on a second journey to destroy the cursed sword. On this second journey Sophitia, who healed the lands polluted by evil, eventually stopped feeling the evil presence of the blade. She continued for a while, but once she was sure someone else destroyed the blade, she immediately ended her travels and returned to her home as quickly as possible. There, she soon married Rothion and gave birth to both a son and a daughter. But a strange shard that Rothion had received from a mysterious customer four years later brought a halt to her newfound happiness. Upon bringing the metal fragment home, their two children, Patroklos and Pyrrha, scrambled to fight violently with each other over the artifact. The evil aura the fragment emanated caused Sophitia's old wounds to ache, as they had been undoubtedly infected with the evil energy of the Soul Edge seven years previous, explaining her children's predilection for the bizarre aura. Cassandra had seen Sophitia's distraught expression and proceeded to grab the shard from her grasp and run out the door, running away from home soon afterwards. A couple of weeks later, Sophitia decided that if she was to free her children from the evil sword's curse and ensure her sister's safety, she had to embark on a third journey. But because Cassandra had stolen Sophitia's previous weapons, which she had stored at Eurydice Shrine, Rothion forged her a new set to destroy the cursed Soul Edge once and for all.
Her journey took her to Ostrheinsburg Castle, which was blanketed by a thick fog. From the fog emerged a small girl in green clothing with a large ring-like blade (Tira). The girl casually told Sophitia that Soul Edge was not in the castle and she also told her that she wanted to play with her children with a smile that was neither gentle nor heartwarming. Sophitia lunged at the girl, but she easily dodged her, and disappeared into the fog. Sophitia quickly returned home and was relieved to see that her family was safe, but she was unsure whether or not to continue her search for Soul Edge. She went to the Eurydice Shrine to pray to Hephaestus for guidance, where the girl in green was waiting for her.
As they fought, Sophitia noticed an emotion from the girl other than madness. She realized that the girl had never felt happiness. With a look of hatred in her eyes, the irritated girl simply pushed Sophitia away and left, leaving these words before leaving: "You're annoying...when the time comes, I'll come for your children". Sophitia then made up her mind. She was going to destroy Soul Edge for the sake of her children. Asking her husband to keep their children safe, Sophitia left to continue her search for the cursed sword.
[edit] Default costumes
[edit] Gameplay
Sophitia is considered a strong 'poke' character, because her attacks are quick to come out and have little recovery time. In addition, her attacks often cover wide ranges, which prevents opponents from simply backing away from her pokes. Sophitia also excels in punishing missed attacks, so offensive opponents are at a disadvantage if they become reckless. However, Sophitia's lineup of non-linear attacks is very limited and she has immense difficulty against opponents who can calmly sidestep around her cascading verticals. Sophitia, unfortunately, is a vulnerable opponent to any player who can read and avoid her brazen attacks.
[edit] Weapons
-- Omega Sword
A holy weapon given to Sophitia by Hephaestus, the Greek god of forge. This implement of battle was made by Hephaestus himself using a sacred ore, and had divine properties. It suffered heavy damage during the battle with Cervantes, and after his defeat it was retrieved by Hephaestus. The sword Sophitia used during her second quest was a replica of the original, along with a new shield, both weapons made by Rothion, Sophitia's beloved soon-to-be husband. Hephaestus gave Rothion holy ore which he would work to make both weapons. After Sophitia returned from her second quest, the weapons were put on an altar. And four years later Cassandra stole the Omega Sword for use in her journeys, but the weapon was cracked during that adventure. When Sophitia decided to start her third journey, Rothion repaired the sword for her. The Omega Sword is well-balanced; it has no special effects.
-- Owl Shield
A holy shield given to Sophitia along with the original Omega Sword. The shield suffered the same fate as the other weapon, and after that it was returned to its creator, Hephaestus. The Owl Shield has no special effects.
-- Elk Shield
A shield made by Rothion in replacement of the Owl Shield, also forged with the holy ore gave by Hephaestus. This shield is used in Sophitia's second and third journeys. The Elk Shield is balanced; it has no special effects.
[edit] Stages
-- Eurydice Shrine (SE)
A shrine for the gods constructed by Hephaestus, the Greek god of forge and smithery. This giant palace once laid in ruins, but thanks to Sophitia's faith it was restored to its former glory. Sophitia received here the sacred weapons and the oracle to destroy the evil sword named Soul Edge. [1]
-- Shrine of Eurydice (SC)
The gods constructed a circular shrine atop a great sacred mountain. Legends say the gods created this shrine to defy themselves. As if to prove this legend, the path to the shrine was a cascade of giant stairs that human feet could never step upon. "If the gods do not wish us to enter the shrine of legend then we shall construct a second shrine for them to come to us." Therefore, this second shrine stood next to the mountain. All who visited the shrine surrounded by clouds and divine light felt as if they were floating in air. What could have been the hopes and bows of people standing on this shrine looking at the circular shrine of legend in the distance? And of Sophitia...
(Note: known as Shrine in the Air in the Arcade version).
-- Eurydice Shrine Gallery (SC2)
This shrine is built high up a snow-covered mountain that is as beautiful as it is harsh. The scale of this temple is such that it is easy to believe that Olympian gods once dwelt in this place. Legends say Hephaestus, the God of fire an d forge, built the main shrine on top of the summit. This is evidenced by the stairway that leads up to the shrine - the enormous steps are impossible for mortals to climb. Humans built this gallery around the giant stairway for their priests' use. In one corner of this meticulously built gallery is the place where a blacksmith couple gave an offering of a sword and a shield to Hephaestus. The arms have disappeared from the altar, however. Who could have taken them?
(Note: Sophitia shares this stage with Cassandra)
-- Eurydice Shrine - Gate of the Gods (SC3)
The gods of Olympus are long forgotten and no longer worshipped. But a number of phenomena confirm that they once existed. This temple in the clouds is one of them. This circular temple, said to have been constructed by the god of the forge, Hephaestus himself, stands at the peak of a mountain. Around the sides of the mountain spirals a giant stairway. People constructed a corridor for human use beside the stairway of the gods, for those who came to worship at the mountain peak. In front of the base of the stairs stands a temple marking the entrance to that corridor. It has been a great long time since this temple was constructed to call the gods to this place, but even those who visit it now will surely be awestruck by its beauty.
[edit] Soul Edge endings
No Input: Sophitia stands over the swords. They rise up but she smashes them, calling "Hephaestus". Hephaestus appears in the sky and thanks her on behalf of the gods. Sophitia asks him to save the lives of the other fighters. Hephaestus says he doesn't need to because Sophitia already did so. Her armour vanishes and she is shown walking in the mountains, seeing birds flying past her and she smiles and laughs.
Input: The same scene is shown but Sophitia turns right on her walk in the woods and is then shown bathing in the forest spring. She is relaxing when she hears a noise. She asks "Who is it?" and splashes water into the camera.
[edit] Trivia
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- Sophitia has two alternative outfits in Soul Edge, named "Sophitia!" and "Sophitia!!". "Sophitia!" is her normal outfit without the armor, and "Sophitia!!" is her using a swimsuit, used in her alternative Ending. Similarly, her normal 2P outfit is that of a scrapped guest character named Azora.
- Since Omega is the 24th and last letter of the Greek Alphabet, Sophitia's Omega Sword suggests that she is the 24th and last warrior chosen by Hephaestus to seek Soul Edge. By comparison, Aeon Calcos' Xi Sword would mean he is the 14th warrior to be sent on this quest.
- One of the weapons used by Sophitia in Soul Edge, Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur III is the Blue Crystal Rod and Blue Line Shield, which comes from Namco's Tower of Druaga series. Similarly, Sophitia's third costume in Soulcalibur II is modeled after Ki, the heroine of said series and wielder of the Blue Crystal Rod.
- In Soulcalibur II, one of Sophitia's extra weapons are the Xi Sword and Game Shield, which originally belonged to Aeon Calcos.
- Even though every character can fight against Tira in Tales of Souls and see her cutscene, Sophitia is the one who is corresponded to this fight while playing with Tira.
- In Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur III, Cassandra's Ultimate Weapon is "Valkyrie". This weapon is Sophitia's Ultimate Weapon in Soul Blade.
- Sophitia is the only playable female character to have children.
- Since Soulcalibur III, Sophitia's personality is softened, as her voice and in her lines, in which her lines are not aggressive.
- In Soulcalibur III, Sophitia's weapons and fighting style are available under the discipline Soul of Sophitia to characters created under the Sage class.
- Sophitia's nickname in Soul Edge is "Emotional Goddess", and in Soulcalibur it's "Renewal of the Vow", and in Soulcalibur III it's Guardian's Blade Light
- Sophitia's Destined Battle in Soulcalibur is Nightmare, in Soulcalibur II her Destined Battle is Cassandra and in Soulcalibur III her Destined Battle is Cervantes.
- In Soulcalibur III, Sophitia's laurel wreath headdress is identical in design to the headdress worn by Angel in the Tekken series. She also has very revealing costumes.
- It is possible that Sophitia was based on the French heroine Joan of Arc who claimed to have heard angel voices telling her to lead the French into victory against the English. Sophitia shares a similar story with her although it has never been officially stated that her story was inspired by that.
[edit] Series' appearances
- Soul Edge
- Soul Edge: Version II / Soul Blade
- Soulcalibur
- Soulcalibur II (Home Versions only)
- Soulcalibur III
- Soulcalibur III: Arcade Edition
- Soulcalibur Legends
- Soulcalibur IV
[edit] External links
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