Friday, January 13, 2012

Albert Simon



This is Albert Simon, or Messiah,  from the game Shadow Hearts. Albert Simon was a student of the legendary philosopher and monk Roger Bacon. Roger saw great things in Albert and taught him laws, philosophy, science, astronomy and alchemy. Albert had the makings of a great civil-rights leader, and Bacon looked forward with great eagerness to the world Albert would help forge. But in time, Albert began to question the “divine right” of the ruling class aristocrats to manipulate, sacrifice and generally mistreat the masses. When Bacon attempted to moderate Albert's views and encouraged him to let the world be as it was for the time, Albert lost faith in Roger and went to the Vatican to charge Roger with heresy for his tolerance of the corrupt. But it was Albert who the church condemned as a heretic for questioning “divine right” in the first place. Albert was locked away for years before his release. The years changed Albert, and he became a far more cynical person, especially of the church. Albert Simon's standard attack is potent telekinesis. He is also fond of using dark incantations to excel his mystical strength. Albert has advanced healing capabilities, but only on himself. Albert can also merge with entities, such as angels or demons with a nigh-indomitable will that resists possessions from said entities. Albert has an incredibly powerful spell called “Revelation” which can instantly put a single target an inch away from death. Albert has an ability to teleport himself and other willing or unconscious subjects over vast distances. He has the power to fly, though at a limited speed. Albert seems to have a force-field as well that can protect against god level power. Albert also has the power to raise the dead as undead and summon god level creatures. Albert Simon transforms himself into this monster, the Messiah during his last encounter with the heroes. The music that plays when you fight the Messiah  "Demons Gig" is the ultimate boss music. I give Albert  8 out of 10 Tentacles.

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