Orfe of Lyra

Master of the lyre who enchants even the gods

Silver Saint who possesses combat techniques using the lyre. Tried to revive his deceased lover Yurithies in the Underworld, but failed, and thereafter played the lyre to soothe her spirit. Treated as missing in the Sanctuary, but reappeared in the Hades arc and fought alongside Seiya and others.

Quotes

  • The lyre's melody that enchants even the gods... That is Orfe's power.
  • Yurithies, I will play this lyre for you eternally.
  • Never look back... Breaking that precept is the fragility of love.
  • Having realized my mistake now, I will fight again as a Saint.
  • Clear your heart to the lyre's sound, guiding beyond the darkness.

Trivia

  • Orfe possesses a unique combat style that heals and bewilders the opponent's heart with lyre melodies.
  • A rare Saint who went to the Underworld himself wishing for his lover's resurrection from the Underworld.
  • Among Silver Saints, boasts overwhelming strength said to rival Gold Saints.
  • Ordered by Hades not to look back when returning to the surface, but looked back and failed.
  • Was treated as missing for a while in the Sanctuary.
  • Techniques include various attacks manipulating the lyre strings, with Stringer Nocturne as a representative technique.

Alternate names

Orfe Orphe

Tags

Silver Saint Lyra Saint Seiya Specter Hades Arc Knight Lyre Greece Lyre Wielder Devoted to Lover

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
November 15

Appearance

Overall appearance
Height is somewhat petite to average, with refined features and a calm demeanor. The Silver Cloth features decorations modeled after a lyre, evoking elegance within its light armor.
Height
About 173cm
Weight
About 60kg
Distinguishing features
  • Silver Cloth modeled after a lyre
  • Gentle expression
  • Calm and composed atmosphere
Iconic items
  • Lyre
  • Silver Cloth

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Devoted
Detailed personality
Deep love and sense of responsibility toward his lover, with a passionate and sincere personality who stakes his life for her. Combines calmness and mental strength. In terms of strength, emphasizes spiritual perfection, known as a technical fighter who battles with melodies and lyre techniques rather than striking combat.
Keywords
  • Devoted
  • Sincere
  • Calm
  • Technical
  • Mental strength
  • Affectionate
  • Musical temperament
  • Elegant
Talents
  • Master lyre player
  • Melodies that manipulate the mind
  • Illusion effects
  • Attacks with the lyre
  • High technical combat ability
Skills
  • Stringer Nocturne
  • Destructure Serenade
  • Stringer Fine
Motivation
Resurrection of deceased lover Yurithies. Keeping the promise in the Underworld to soothe her spirit. After failure, resolves to fight as Athena's Saint.
Favorite colors
Silver, Blue
Music
Lyre melodies, Classical
Favorite places
Sanctuary, Underworld

History

Backstory
Several years prior, lover Yurithies died from a venomous snake bite. Went to the Underworld to request her resurrection from Hades, but broke the warning 'never look back' and failed. Thereafter, remained in the Underworld, playing the lyre to soothe her spirit. Treated as missing and unknown status in the Sanctuary, but in the Hades arc, encountered Seiya and others in the Underworld, realized his own mistake, repented, and decided to fight as Athena's Saint.
Debut date
January 1, 1986
Work title
Saint Seiya
Media type
Manga

Wish for Yurithies' resurrection in the Underworld

Significant event
Wish for Yurithies' resurrection in the Underworld
Description
Went to the Underworld wishing for deceased lover Yurithies' resurrection but failed. Played the lyre to soothe her spirit as promised.

Appearance in Hades arc and redemption

Significant event
Appearance in Hades arc and redemption
Description
Encountered Seiya and others and realized his mistake. Decided to fight again as Athena's Saint and cooperated in defeating Hades.

Near-death state in battle

Significant event
Near-death state in battle
Description
Ambushed by Radamanthys and suffered critical injuries, but entrusted the Saint banner to Seiya.

Relationships

Yurithies

Lover

Deeply grieved by her death, went to the Underworld for her revival

Seiya

Ally

Met Seiya and others in the Underworld, vowed to fight together again as Saints

Silver Saints

Silver Saints: unknown

Media appearances

Saint Seiya

Manga / Protagonist

Started 1986

Saint Seiya

Anime / Supporting

1986 TV series

Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas - Myth of Hades

Movie / Supporting

Saint Seiya: Rising Cosmo

Game / Supporting

2020

Voice cast and creators

Hiroshi Kamiya

Voice actor
Hiroshi Kamiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime version

Sho Kariya

Voice actor
Sho Kariya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Game "Rising Cosmo"

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Original author

Masami Kurumada

Creator name
Masami Kurumada
Role
Character designer

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