Scum/Aultcray=Melromarc 32nd
Former Melromarc King • Staff Hero
Former king of Melromarc and Staff Hero. Later fell into depravity and came to be called 'Scum.'
Quotes
- “Those with power decide justice”
- “The end as king is the beginning of defeat”
- “Former glory does not return”
- “Don't mind being called scum”
- “My era will not end”
Trivia
- Originally king of Melromarc Kingdom with a history of being chosen as Staff Hero.
- Name origin from his fallen appearance in the work.
- Affectionately called 'Scum' by fans, but derogatory in the story.
- His fall is one of the story's key turning points.
- Series popularity partly due to his complex character.
Alternate names
Aultcray
Melromarc 32nd
Staff Hero
Fallen Scum
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Possesses a noble appearance befitting royalty, but has transformed into a countenance lacking dignity and grace due to his fall.
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Royal bearing
- Decayed dignity
- May have one eye (depending on the work)
- Iconic items
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- Staff
- Crown
- Royal garments
- Medals
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Cunning
- Detailed personality
- Strong lust for power and ruthless personality that chooses no means to achieve ends. Once held a sense of duty as king, but gradually fell and began betraying those around him.
- Keywords
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- Power lust
- Ruthless
- Cunning
- Ambitious
- Fallen
- Schemer
- Traitor
- Motto
- Power is everything
- Talents
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- Strategic thinking
- Political insight
- Magic handling (as Staff Hero)
- Skills
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- Magic combat
- Intrigue
- Leadership
- Motivation
- Reclaiming former power and status
- Habits
- Often uses a venomous, condescending tone
History
- Backstory
- Former king of the Kingdom of Melromarc and Staff Hero. Once heroized, but fell from power due to internal policy failures and power struggles, degenerating and becoming derisively known as scum.
- Debut date
- January 9, 2019
- Work title
- The Rising of the Shield Hero
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 1
Summoned and becomes a hero
- Significant event
- Summoned and becomes a hero
- Description
- Summoned to another world and begins activities as the Staff Hero.
Loses throne and falls
- Significant event
- Loses throne and falls
- Description
- Loses the throne due to political blunders and betrayals, becoming a fallen figure.
Comes to be called Scum
- Significant event
- Comes to be called Scum
- Description
- Loses former glory, scorned by those around, and called 'Scum.'
Relationships
Raphtalia
Rival
Clashed in a battle that decided their fates
Shield Hero (Naofumi Iwatani)
Rival
Decisive battle between heroes
Melromarc Kingdom
Melromarc Kingdom: leader
Media appearances
The Rising of the Shield Hero TV Anime
Anime / Supporting
2019 TV series
The Rising of the Shield Hero Manga Edition
Manga / Supporting
Vol.1
Voice cast and creators
unknown
- Voice actor
- unknown
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime Edition
unknown
- Voice actor
- unknown
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Aneko Yusagi
- Creator name
- Aneko Yusagi
- Role
- Original author
Seira Minami
- Creator name
- Seira Minami
- Role
- Illustrator
Kinema Citrus
- Creator name
- Kinema Citrus
- Role
- Animation studio