Master Eraqus
Keyblade Master who rules the Land of Departure
Keyblade Master who rules the Land of Departure, and teacher to Terra, Ven, and Aqua. Strict personality that absolutizes light and considers darkness as evil, but also has a gentle side that cares for his disciples.
Quotes
- Light is justice. Do not be stained by darkness.
- Disciple, conquer the darkness in your own heart.
- I am your master. Let us grow strong together.
- Darkness will swallow you. Be careful.
- Grasp the sword for those you must protect.
Trivia
- Was concerned about Terra's heart darkness, but that heart darkness was ultimately exploited by Xehanort.
- Form lingering as will in armor is called 'Lingering Will', appeared ahead in Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix.
- In training the three disciples, emphasized light the most and most vigilant against darkness.
- Highly skilled in Keyblade transformation techniques.
- In Kingdom Hearts III, became member of Organization XIII as enemy, but ultimately regained heart and reconciled with comrades.
Alternate names
Master Eraqus
Lingering Will
Lingering Will's Armor
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Man wearing a mantle and in armor. Middle-aged with a calm and strict atmosphere, iconic image of being seated with Keyblade thrust into the ground.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Brown
- Distinguishing features
-
- Armored appearance
- Calm expression
- Wearing mantle
- Iconic items
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- Keyblade
- Mantle
- Armor
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Strict
- Detailed personality
- Strict personality that absolutizes light and judges darkness as evil, but also harbors deep kindness and affection for disciples like Terra. Serious with strong sense of justice, wishes for disciples' growth, but concerned about the risk of them being captured by darkness due to his influence.
- Keywords
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- Strict
- Kind
- Master
- Sense of Justice
- Serious
- Absolutizes Light
- Cares for Disciples
- Motto
- Light is justice
- Talents
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- Keyblade Mastery
- Instruction Ability
- Combat Knowledge
- Mental Control
- Skills
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- Keyblade Transformation
- Light Magic
- Combat Instruction
- Tactical Analysis
- Darkness Control
- Motivation
- To raise disciples into Keyblade Masters and protect the world and disciples from the power of darkness.
- Favorite foods
- Unknown
- Favorite places
- Land of Departure
- Favorite colors
- White, Blue
- Disliked situations
- Disciples being captured by darkness, Corruption by darkness power
History
- Backstory
- Keyblade Master ruling the Land of Departure. Took Terra, Ventus, Aqua as disciples, taught the path of light while strictly warning of darkness dangers. Concerned about disciple Terra suffering from heart's darkness, fought to protect world peace, ultimately defeated by Master Xehanort's scheme, but will lingered in armor form thereafter.
- Debut date
- January 1, 2007
- Work title
- Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
- Media type
- Game
Disciples' Instruction
- Significant event
- Disciples' Instruction
- Description
- Forged Terra, Ventus, Aqua into Keyblade Masters.
Battle with Master Xehanort
- Significant event
- Battle with Master Xehanort
- Description
- Due to Master Xehanort's scheme, attempted to erase Ventus, and defeated himself thereafter.
Lingering Form as Will
- Significant event
- Lingering Form as Will
- Description
- After defeat, appeared as armor housing Terra's will, contacted Sora and others at Disney Castle.
Appearance in Kingdom Hearts III
- Significant event
- Appearance in Kingdom Hearts III
- Description
- Became key character fighting Sora and others as Terra-Xehanort, member of Organization XIII.
Relationships
Media appearances
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Game / Supporting
2007
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep
Game / Protagonist
2010
Kingdom Hearts III
Game / Supporting
2019
Kingdom Hearts Coded
Anime / Cameo
Voice cast and creators
Ryūtarō Okiayu
- Voice actor
- Ryūtarō Okiayu
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- All game versions
Jason Douglas
- Voice actor
- Jason Douglas
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- North American version
Tetsuya Nomura
- Creator name
- Tetsuya Nomura
- Role
- Original author
Tetsuya Nomura
- Creator name
- Tetsuya Nomura
- Role
- Character designer
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Master Eraqus Figure
- Item name
- Master Eraqus Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Keyblade Replica Gaia Bane
- Item name
- Keyblade Replica Gaia Bane
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited