Voldo
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| Fullname | Voldo |
| Nickname | Hell's Guardian |
| Voiced By | Unknown |
| Weapon Type | Twin Katar |
| Weapon Name(s) | Karma and Mara (Soul Blade), Shame and Blame (Soulcalibur), Manas and Ayus (Soulcalibur II - Soulcalibur IV) |
| Fighting Style | Self-Taught |
| Age | 50 |
| Birthdate | August 25 |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Family | Parents Deceased
Four Brothers Killed through warfare
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| Birthplace | Palermo, Italy |
| Height | 6' |
| Weight | 185 lbs |
| Hair Colour | None (formerly blond) |
| Eye Colour | Unknown |
| Blood Type | A |
Voldo (ヴォルド, Vorudo) is easily recognizable by his strange and unique style of play. His moveset is based on attacks that bend and twist his body in unnatural ways, making him an extremely unpredictable fighter. He also has many stances that compliment his odd style, like his Mantis Crawl in which he stands on his four limbs face-first.
Another recognizable feature of Voldo is that he has no spoken dialogues, just grunts and hisses. This is explained in the game's universe because of his isolation in his dead master's tomb, which has led him to lose his sight and become insane, often hearing his master speaking to him in his mind. Later games have hinted that Vercci's voice could be produced by Soul Edge itself, but no official confirmation has been made. Voldo's face is obscured by either tightly bound strips of cloth or a full mask in every game he has appeared in.
Voldo first appeared in Soul Edge, offering the first insights of his unpredictable play style and mannerisms. Later, in the sequel, Soulcalibur, he gained many of his staple moves and traits that would later stay in his reappearance during following games Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III and Soulcalibur IV. He is one of the few characters to have been present in every version (either arcade or home) of each game in the series. Voldo remains one of the most known characters in the series because of his unique style and unpredictability.
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[edit] Weapons
[edit] Karma and Mara
Voldo's katars in Soul Edge. Stated to have been attained by Vercci during his journey across the seas. The pair's design is later used to make Voldo's "Ancient" weapon in Soulcalibur III.
[edit] Shame and Blame
Voldo's katars in Soulcalibur. Stated to being one of dozen pairs found in Vercci's tomb, and one of which he favored due to their Indian origin. They were used by Voldo mostly to hunt down intruders to the Money Pit. These weapons are also able to be bought in Soulcalibur II as bonus weapons.
[edit] Manas and Ayus
Voldo's katars in both Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur III. They are said to have been found by Vercci after setting his fleet during his hunt for Soul Edge, and have been Voldo's weapon ever since his death.
[edit] Stages
[edit] Story
Vercci was known as the merchant of death. He made his fortune by supplying the invincible Spanish Armada with weapons. He eventually heard of a sword that could satisfy any earthly desire. He needed to have it. His brothers opposed his plans, but they were soon recruited into the army and were out of the way. He promoted his vassal, Voldo, to lead the search instead.
Mercenary armies and pirates were hired to search for the blade for Vercci, but to no avail. Growing impatient, he decided to look himself, and took to the sea with his fleet. While he was gone, war broke out in his home of Italy. The target of the invaders, ironically, was the Merchant of Death himself. To return would be suicide. His home had been destroyed and his treasures had been taken. The only thing he had left was the treasure he had found on his journey. His anger turned to madness. He was determined that they would never get the rest of his treasure. Vercci sailed to an uninhabited island and had his fleet dig a pit. It would be his vault. When it was done, Voldo executed the crew, to prevent them from revealing the location of the vault. As a reward, Voldo was sealed inside the Money Pit.
By the time this was all finished, the Italian Wars were over. But Vercci never made it back to Italy alive...
Voldo went blind and insane after all of those years trapped in the Money Pit. Only his talent for murder remained sharp. He eventually began to hear the voice of his dead master. He is told to find the thing that Vercci spent his last years searching for.
[edit] Ending
Voldo gets Soul Edge and begins to rub it on his face...
[edit] Bad Ending
Voldo places the sword on an alter. Vercci's ghost appears and says "Voldo... hey, Voldo! You fulfilled my wish! Good for you! From now on, you are the master! Protect Soul Edge with your life! You, be seated on your throne, the symbol of your authority, and take my hand..." You can switch the camera between two different views with X in the previous part. (cut to Voldo on throne) "Protect the throne, and don't give it up to anyone. For as long as you live, do not betray me."
[edit] Good Ending
You push up and down repeatedly to make him rub it against his face faster until it shatters. Vercci exclaims "Voldo!" as the scene fades away.
[edit] Canon Ending
Voldo is unable to find Soul Edge, so he gives up and returns to the money pit.
The Italian "Merchant of Death," Vercci, sought Soul Edge over the last few years of his life, but was never able to find it. After Vercci's death, Voldo, Vercci's trusted vassal, became the guardian of the Money Pit, Vercci's vault.
Voldo tried to find Soul Edge for his dead master, even traveling around the world for it, but was unsuccessful.
One day, after chasing a woman (Ivy), out of the Money Pit, Voldo heard his dead master's voice!
"Voldo, that woman... She had the scent of Soul Edge upon her (to see why, see Ivy's bio)... Hunt her down and bring me Soul Edge this time!!"
[edit] Ending
Voldo grabs Soul Edge and ends up in a weird, dark place. He becomes a lot younger and sits in the middle of the darkness with nothing but his dead master.
[edit] Canon Ending
Voldo steals Yoshimitsu's katana, thinking it's Soul Edge.
Voldo succeeded in bringing back a single handed sword with an evil aura, but Vercci never spoke to him.
Four years passed...
After killing an intruder one day, Voldo found some shards of Soul Edge. He finally realized why his master was not talking to him. He had brought back the wrong sword! Voldo set out once more. This time, he would be successful.
[edit] Ending
Voldo brings back Soul Edge and continues to protect his masters tomb to this day.
His ending description clearly states: "The power of darkness turns the gears of madness once again. He lives only to fulfill his master's last wish."
[edit] Canon Ending
Voldo returns home with some Soul Edge fragments.
Obeying Vercci's orders, Voldo left for the outside world in search of Soul Edge. However, he was unable to find the sword, only some Soul Edge fragments. Upon his return, Voldo cried in sadness as he discovered that the vertical shaft had been ransacked in his absence. He begged his master for forgiveness.
Upon closer inspection, Voldo discovered that the only things the
thieves had taken were the fake Soul Edge, and the fragments of Soul Edge that
he had previously found. Nothing else had been touched. This could only mean
one thing. The intruders were seeking Soul Edge. If Voldo could track them down
and force them to tell him everything they knew about Soul Edge, it would make
his journey a lot easier. Of course, they would have to be killed for defiling
Vercci's tomb. He shivered with delight at the thought of his master
encouraging him.
As Voldo reset the traps, he sensed the presence of another intruder. Thus far, the traps had been enough to protect the tomb, but this incident was proof of the danger of relying on the traps alone. Voldo hunted down the intruder and brought him a painful death. While he disposed of the body, he thought to himself. After he finds Soul Edge, he will be able to dedicate his life to protecting the Money Pit. But then, a new fear washed over him. What about his own mortality? Some day he would die, just as his master had. Who would protect the Money Pit after he had died? Voldo decided that he needed a successor that would guard over the treasure and worship Vercci just as he had. Another Guardian. Surely Master Vercci would approve of this idea! He pondered it as he prepared to leave again.
The guardian of the secret storehouse ascended from the dark abyss. In search of Soul Edge and his successor, he wanders into the outside world.
[edit] Ending
Voldo returns to the money pit with Soul Edge and a barrel. The barrel is shaking. Vercci tells him that he did very well at finding Soul Edge.
[edit] Input Ending
The barrel bursts open and Lizardman pops out! Voldo and Lizardman bow for Vercci.
[edit] Non-Input Ending
Vercci tells Voldo to collect more souls.
[edit] Trivia
- When Voldo returned from Soul Blade, the money pit had been partially flooded by a storm.
- Voldo actually forgot his own name until he heard his master's voice.
- Voldo actually left on his first trip on his own. He would return to the money pit from time to time simply to check on things.
- After Voldo kills intruders, he reports to Vercci's coffin.
- With so many feints and just plain weird moves, Voldo is a very deceptive fighter.
- Voldo does indeed find Soul Edge and grasps its hilt,it can possess its heart,but it cannot control it.Vercci told him to protect it.(In Soul Calibur IV)
[edit] Character Relationships
- Servant of Vercci.
- Stole Yoshimitsu's katana sometime before Soulcalibur II.
- Servant of Nightmare in Soulcalibur IV.
