Zasalamel
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| Zasalamel | |
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| Fullname | Zasalamel |
| Nickname | None |
| Voiced By | Keith Silverstein/Hiroshi Tsuchida (Soulcalibur III - Soulcalibur IV) |
| Weapon Type | Death Scythe |
| Weapon Name(s) | Kafziel |
| Fighting Style | Original Style |
| Age | Unable to determine, due to his ability to reincarnate |
| Birthdate | Of his current incarnation: May 5th |
| Alignment | Neutral |
| Family | Long Since Deceased |
| Birthplace | Unknown (Maybe Egypt) |
| Height | 5'11 |
| Weight | 170 lbs. |
| Hair Colour | None |
| Eye Colour | Left - Gold
Right - Brown |
| Blood Type | B |
Zasalamel (ザサラメール, Zasaramēru), is one of the characters from the Soul series of fighting games, making his first appearance in Soulcalibur III, and returning in Soulcalibur IV.
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[edit] Weapons
Coming soon.
[edit] Stages
Grand Labyrinth - Corridor of Suspended Time
[edit] Story
The man originally belonged to a tribe that protected the holy sword. It was forbidden to use the sword's power. Zasalamel, however, did not believe in this edict. He believed that if a crisis were to occur, why should the tribe have to entrust it's lives to those weaker than themselves? In an act of rebellion, he planned to take the blade for himself, but the tribe, discovering his plans, banned him from the tribe, crushing his arm as punishment.
Zasalamel, through much study of arts that were thought to be lost, discovered the art of reincarnation. He had become an immortal being that could cross the ages.
However, every time he died, he was in immense pain and sorrow. It was if his soul was sinking into hell every time. In exchange for eternal life, he had lost the ability to have a peaceful death. At first, he didn't mind so much. He thought that the joy of living was worth it. But, he eventually came to realize that he was losing his love of life. Anything he wanted to accomplish, he could. His enthusiasm was gone, and he could not escape this endless cycle of reincarnation.
During one of his lifetimes, he came into possession of Soul Edge. He hoped to use it to cut his ties from this world. However, he became a slave to it, and he held onto it until the last of his life had left him. Still, he was reborn. He hoped that he could use a sword with even greater power, Soul Calibur, to take his life. However, when he returned to place of his birth, there was nothing there. The tribe was gone, along with any trace of Soul Calibur.
Eventually, he tracked down the evil sword and the pure sword at the same time. They were together. This would be his perfect chance to obtain both at the same time! Soul edge had been damaged, however, and it had a seal on it. Soul Calibur had also lost much of it's power, after being infected by evil. After Siegfried separated himself from Nightmare, Zasalamel helped Nightmare continue to exist in an attempt to restore the strength of the swords. To do so, he would have to create torment in the mind of Siegfried, who had both swords. He sought out those who had lost everything to Nightmare's reign, and pointed them towards Siegfried. If he were to shatter Siegfried's will, it would be enough to restore the power of the swords. This Zasalamel learned from the legends of his tribe.
Zasalamel decided it was time to move. When the two swords were locked in conflict, he had to be there. Would he be able to use the ultimate power to achieve his final death?
[edit] Ending
Zasalamel is standing in the middle of what can only assumed to be Chaos, as Soul Calibur and Soul Edge circle around him and blast him with energy...
[edit] Input Ending
He glows for a second. It shows a library filled with books. Zasalamel's curse has been broken. The books are the chronicles of his many lives. That is how he decided to spend the rest of his remaining life, writing. Now, all he has to do is wait to die.
[edit] Non-Input Ending
It dissipates and he's still there. He laughs crazily. He say's that he has no choice, and must "continue this meaningless existence."
[edit] Trivia
- Some of the names of his moves (Gilgamesh, Enkidu) are Babylonian, as is his weapon name. Irkalla is the Babylonian goddess of the Underworld.
- Zasalamel is cursed with immortality, and thus has the ability to reincarnate. In his Soulcalibur IV ending, 4 centuries pass and we see him in more modern clothing.
- In Tales of Souls Mode, Zasalamel can fight himself at the Clock Tower stage. The copy is named 'Döppelganger'. Döppelganger is German for 'double goer', almost like an evil twin.
- It is possible that he may be as old as Algol, as it says Zasalamel's tribe was to protect Soulcalibur, maybe when it was just created.
[edit] Character Relationships
- Alter-ego of Abyss.
- Made Nightmare capable of existing without a host.
- Defeated Kilik and Ivy before the events of Soulcalibur III.
- Master of Revenant.
