Oops! I guess this time I am materialized as a Caster?

Cu Chulainn has a Prototype appearance in the Fate series. His role can be seen in Fate/Extella, Fate/Grand Order, Fate/Prototype, and Fate/Prototype: Fragments of Sky Silver. Still summoned in the Lancer Class, Cu is a younger version of himself, said to be about 20 years old. Because of his immature nature and younger body, Cu has a different outlook on the world than "the other one" does. It becomes hard for him to accept that the world is unfair, which pushes him to be as just as he can in the world. His love for battle gets him into a bit of trouble from time to time, but he continues to fight for what he believes is right.

FATE/GRAND ORDER (MOBILE GAME)

The following information will continuously grow as my Caster grows in the Fate/Grand Order Mobile Game. Although I love Cu a lot, I have only gotten my Caster version of him to the third ascension, so I have yet to be granted the "final ascension" stage. Therefore, I have placed that in black and white until I have it in my game as well.



ID: 38 | | RARITY: THREE STARS
CURRENT LVL: 52 | | MAX LVL: 70
MAX HP: 6,871 | | MAX ATK: 4,698 | | COST 7
CURRENT BOND LVL: 5/10 (Next: 240,815)
WICKER MAN: NP LVL 2/5

A Hero of the Celtic legends of Ulster. A member of the Red Branch Knights and the most formidable warrior of Ulster. He's the hero who wields a lance inherited from his mentor Scathach, Lord of the Land of Shadows. He is also a formidable user of Runes - a Magecraft based from Norse legends.

Cu Caster has three skills that can be used and leveled up during battle. My Caster currently has three out of the three skills in place. The skills I currently have will have descriptions and an image:

Rune Spell A Lv. 1 - - Increase Critical Strength (3 turns) & Debuff Resists (3 turns) for yourself This skill is extremely important because it helps Caster to increase his attack power during critical attacks. He also is able to resist enemies putting things such as poison or burns on him through debuff resist.

Protectoin from Arrows A Lv. 2 - - Apply Evade (3 times) & increase DEF (3 turns) for yourself This skill is basically what makes my Caster invincible during battle if I use him. I mostly am leveling him up because he is one of my favorite characters. However, I like that all Cu's seem to have this skill. This skill unlocks after the first Ascension.

Disengage C Lv. 1 - - Remove Debuffs & restore HP for yourself If I were to actively use Caster in battle, this would be a skill that I would want to level up. Level 1 heals 500HP with a 7 turn cool down, where level 10 heals 1500HP with a 5 turn cool down. Unlocks after the third ascension.

BONDING WITH CASTER CU

To enhance your bond level with a Servant in the Fate/Grand Order game, you must have the Summon Spirit in your fighting party. Every battle, you gain points that go towards your bond level. The first few levels are easy to come by, (and hence the informationy you gather is simple), but as you go higher, it takes more and more points to grow a bond with your Servant. Below are the following 5/10 Bonds that I have with Caster.

Bond Level 1

Height/Weight: 185cm, 70Kg
Origin: Celtic Mthology
Region: Europe
Alignment: Lawful-Balanced
Gender: Male
Doesn't wear metallic equipment when he is a Caster.

Bond Level 2

When he materializes as a Caster, it is different than when he materializes as a Lancer. He uses a diverse range of Magecraft to torment his enemies. Specializing in powerful attacks using heat and fire, it is assumed that he uses teh "Ansuz" runic letter.

Bond Level 3

Rune Spell: A
He possess Northern European magical crests called Runes, given to him by Scathach. By using them, he can create powerful and diverse effects. However, he cannot use multiple Runes at the same time.

Bond Level 4

[[Wicker Man]]
Rank: B
NP Type: Anti-Army
Cage of Scorching Flames. A giant consisting of countless thin branches appears. The giant sets itself alight, and attacks the enemy to deal powerful heat and fire damage.

Bond Level 5

The cage in the torso of the giant that appaers as a Noble Phantasm is empty, so as result the giant rages on, seeking sacrifices for the gods. This is not an acranum of the runes, but a Noble Phantasm the Celtic druids gave to the Child of Light who materialized as the "Celtic Mage" controlling fire and heat.

Interlude Bond Level

When he materilizes as a Caster, it is believed he imposes the role of a "guide" to himself. Not as a true druid, but as a temporary one... As long as they are together, he will continue to guide and illuminate the path his Master shall walk on.

Interlude: To The Nameless Battlefield

When your Bond level with Lancer Prototype reaches Level 1 and you've reached your First Ascension, this Interlude will become availabe to play. You will have to beat this Interlude 3 times, costing a total of 30 AP, for you to beat this interlude. At the end, you will receive one saint quartz and you will notice an increase in his Noble Phantasm & a new Bond in his Profile. Through out these battles, you will fighting Classes of: Lancer, Archer, and Saber. The final battle will be with "The Other One," also known as Lancer himself. In final battle, Lancer will be at level 36 and have 110,179 HP. It is important for you to have a Saber in your party during the 3rd and final sequence because of this final battle. To check out the exact transcript during this Interlude, scroll down to the Dialogue & Voice Unlocked section and read what it was like to participate in the Lancer Prototype Interlude.

"He probably thinks it’s commendable that his Master is attempting to correct human history, and most likely wouldn't mind lending a hand. However, you must be careful, as he may not respond the same as the Lancer with the same True Name."

Overall, you learn that there is a link between Master and Servant where both memories come together in a dream-like state. Cu is showing you memories where he fought a brutal battle once before in his past in Connacht. He asks for your help, along with any other Heroic Spirits we can summon. He reminds us during the second sequence that if we lose the battle, we will die, even if it is in a dream world. Finally, after the third sequence, Cu is bummed that the battles are over. He is soon interrupted by the real Lancer, and the two have a small conversation before starting their battle.

Lancer: Though the answer's obvious, but I'll ask anyway. You want me to go easy on you?
Prototype: You've got to be kidding.
Lancer: Ah, just as I'd hoped. Impressive, Cu Chulainn, hero of Ulster.
Prototype: Well, I guess it's possible. Meeting yourself in a dream. Youget that, don't you?
Lancer: Nice. That's really a good way to put it. Well, shall we do this --
Prototype: Sure!! Okay, let's go, Master!!

After we win the battle against Lancer, the two decide that it ultimately was a draw. They continue to joke around about how they are surprised neither of them are dead due to their Noble Phantasm. Lancer states, "I'm impressed. My younger self is quite a tough guy." Prototype Lancer laughs it off, saying that he will definitely finish him off the next time they battle. Prototype then lets you know that when you wake up from the dream, his skills will have improved a lot and will be helpful in real battles.

DIALOGUE & VOICE UNLOCKED

Click the above title to view the dialogue and voices unlocked from Fate/Grand Order. The following can be found under the VOICE tab while looking at Caster under his Summon Spirit information. This will continue to be updated as I finish up unlocking his quotes. Look back for more.

Battle Start 1: Taste the truth of the rune spells I learned from Scathach--
Battle Start 2: I can be pretty intellectual from time to time.
Skill 1: Here we go, the real fight starts now!
Skill 2: I'm pretty damn strong.
Command Card 1: You got it.
Command Card 2: Here I go.
Command Card 3: I've got this.
Noble Phantasm Card: ...Here's something special for ya.
Attack 1: Burn!
Attack 2: Hyah!
Attack 3: Ansuz!
Extra Attack: I'll burn you to ashes!
Noble Phantasm: Timber giant, eaten away by fire. Wicker Man!
Damage 1: Auugh!
Damage 2: Urgh!
Incapacitated 1:Not having my spear... Is kind of a pain..
Incapacitated 2: I've got nothin' but Runes... This is hard...
Victory 1: Good job. ...I cooked 'em up nice, right?
Victory 2: What'd you think of my spells? ...Pfft, guess you can't hear me.
Level Up: Nice. Now we're talkin'!
Ascension 1: Thanks... I feel like I'm gonna be able to get pretty serious now.
Ascension 2: Hey, hey, make me too strong and you won't be able to handle me.
Ascension 3: Nice. Now I can really get serious!
Ascension 4: Unlocks through Ascension
Bond Level 1: I'm countin' on you, Master. You won't be able to use me like normal, but do what you gotta do.
Bond Level 2: A Saber-class summon... I'd love to give that a try one day.
Bond Level 3: How many times have I manifested now? It's my first time as a Caster, though.
Bond Level 4: This is a "Holy Grail War" too, in a sense. I just hope my experience can be of use.
Bond Level 5: You're not half bad as a commander, Master. ...I mean, you've really grown from the baby you were last time. Guess that means I know how to pick 'em!

Conversation 1: It's nice to relax sometimes, but weren't we supposed to be saving the world?
Conversation 2: About this whole Master and Servant thing... People talk about Master luck, and... uhh, actually, forget I said anything.
Conversation 3: Well, I'm expecting a lot out of you as a Master.
Conversation 4: I just can't relax... I don't need anything more than a flap of leather for protection...
Conversation 5: About the name of my Noble Phantasm, don't you think we should change it to somethin' a little more modern and simple? Original Rune, Matrix Ordyne! ... Oh, uh, sorry. Forget I said anything. Damn that was embarrassing!
Conversation 6: ...There aren't any fishing holes around here, huh?
Conversation 7: You wanna learn Rune spells? Uhh... Well... I'll teach you later. Yeah, later.
Likes: Stuff I like... Right now, what I need is my spear, but... It's been sealed.
Dislikes: What do I hate? When I'm in Caster-class I guess it's those two, Medb and Morgan. I'd rather not see 'em. Got nothin' but bad memories of those two.
About the Holy Grail: The Holy Grail... I have run into that thing here and there quite a few times.
During an Event: Looks like something cool's goin' on. Should we go check it out too?
Birthday: Hm? Today's your birthday? Congrats.
Summon: Oops! I guess this time I am materialized as a Caster? Oh, its you guys! We met before right?


Interlude - Sage of the Forest

FIRST SEQUENCE - - - >
Mash: Pure water and unpolluted air... This is a calm forest, isn't it?
Fou: Fou, Foou!
Mash: Do you feel that way, too, Fou? Even with buzzing tree leaves and the chirping sounds of the birds? For some reason, I think of only serenity. Is it beacuse there's no humans here?
Master: Option 1 "It's pretty relaxing, huh?" or Option 2 "This is nice, isn't it?"
Mash: Yes, Senpai.
Caster: Forests are nice. Well, that's because animals and plants are singing the praises of life here. Despite the bustle of people and other things, forests can stand up as forests solely by themselves. It's not the domain of people, in the first place. Though almost the entire earth is dominated by humans now. Animals, plants, fairies, gods. Compared to those in the forest, humans are just "extras."
Mash: So, an uninvited guest. Is that who we are--
Caster: Umm? No, it's not that stiff... But how awful. The forest around here feels off. I came here to take a look and the air is just too rough.
Dr. Roman: I didn't puck up anything here... Is there really a distortion here, Cu Chulainn? The Second Singularity, the 1st Century you guys fixed --- This is northeastern Ireland in that time period. Sure, from the measurements there seems to be a delay in this era's correction. But is it a distortion? Looking at the numbers, it just seems to be a quiet forest...
Caster: I don't know about your situation but you shouldn't take forests lightly. Forests have been around since before mankind. They may even have been around frmo the Age of the Gods even before that. Manipulating humans is exactly what it does best.Just look at that.
Werewolf: GUUUUUUU....
Mash: A beast man monster!?
Dr. Roman: What? I-I didn't pick up anything here! Oh, but it looks like there's a slight trace of magical energy reaction...
Caster: I'd bet it's part of this forest. Anyway, I don't think it's here to welcome us.
Werewolf: GUUUU!!!!
Mash: It's coming, Senpai!
Master: Prepare for battle!!
Mash: Understood, Master!

SECOND SEQUENCE - - - >
Caster: Cleaned up for the most part? You could say it was done as planned but rough, you know?
Mash: Cu Chulainn. Do you have any idea about the distortion that's left in the 1st Century?
Caster: Yeah, I do. I'm Cu Chulainn, an Ulster hero, you know. I'm not used to this calendar style called century, but, this is "my era."
Master: Option 1 "True, come to speak of it." OR Option 2 "Oh, really?!"
Mash: Yes, Senpai. This is the era in which he was alive--- The specific period of Celt and Ulster legends are presumed to be from 100 B.C. to 100 A.D.
Caster: Precisely. That said, the me that was alive already "died" decades ago by now. For some reason, I feel attached to this era. I don't know why, I can just feel something. Maybe that's also because I manifested as a Caster, oddly, I am more keen at picking up magical energy.
Dr. Roman: I see. That's why you were able to sense the distortion happening here in your hometown.
Caster: My hometown, you say. Still, I think it's because I'm a Caster. --- It's the forest.
Mash: ??
Caster: I'm a Celtic, a man of Ulster. If I'm a mage then that can only mean I became "that." A "Druid." The runes I use are originated from Norse legends, but Celtic mages are normally Druids.
Master: Option 1 "Druids?" or Option 2 "So Celtic shamans."
Mash: Yes, Senpai. The Celtic priests are referred to as Druids. They are people who have a deep relationship with the forest and monument, and can perform mystics same as the magecrafts we know.
Caster: Of course, they existed in my times, too. However, I am not actually a Druid. Like I said before, the type of magecraft I use is runes. I combine the rune characters here and there and to perform the mystics. However, there's an exception. When I manifested in this form--- I obtained it as a "Noble Phantasm." It was given to me since I was a Celtic mage.
Mash: ...Wicker Man, the Cage of All-Consuming Flame.
Caster: Right. A Flame Noble Phantasm given to me after becoming a Celtic mage who could manipulate blazing heat. Originally, it's a Noble Phantasm for Druids, since it was a magical tool used in sacrificial offerings. That's what summoned me here, telling me to stop the distortion.
Dr. Roman: Hmm?? Yu mean the distortion in this forest was---
???: ...The forest won't die... All forests, without men... So, so they shall not be incinerated... The forest shall be preserved... Even if mankind ends up perishing...
Mash: !?
Caster: Bingo! That's the one distorting this forest and preventing the correction of this era. That thing is a "Druid." But also more than that. Fearing the incineration of worlds, a cluster of madness. A collection of dead souls who couldn't ascend to the Throne of Heroes. You actually thought you could kill me using a beast man?Hey, you guys!! I'm talking to you!!
Druid Ghost: ...The forest won't die... All forests will continue to be without mankind...!
CasteR: Silence, ghost! Be a man or fairy, you're a part of the forest if you live here! This lecture! You guys are the ones who supposed to say it, right!!
Mash: A Magical energy reaction approaching, Senpai! An enemy is coming!
Master: Option 1 "Exorcise the ghosts!" OR Option 2 "Prepare for Battle!
Mash: Yes, Master!
Caster: Take this as my kindness to you. And be incinerated by the flames of Wicker Man!!


THIRD SEQUENCE - - - >
Mash: Victory confirmed. The battle is over, Senpai.
Fou: Fou! Caster: ...Gosh. My job is over at this point then. Time to go home now. Thanks for coming with me.
Master: Option 1 "Wanna check out Ulster?" OR Option 2 "Wanan go see your friends?"
Caster: I'll pass. Sure, I'd like to meet up with some people but, well --- You know, I'm a mage now. Who knows what could happen if I went back like this?
Dr. Roman: Right, because Druids hold a very special position in the Celtic cultural world, you know? If the hero, Cu Chulainn, who was supposed to be dead, comes back as a Druid, then there'll be a huge uproar. I bet a bunch of countries will rise and fall!
Caster: That's right. So, well, this is it. I got to breathe in some nostalgic air. Nice. Let's go back now?
Master: Option 1 "Got it!" OR Option 2 "Let's go back!"
Mash: Yes, Senpai!

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