Aquila
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Note: This page exists as a soft redirect to avoid major spoilers without warning. For the full page or section, click here.King Aquila is a character mentioned in Shin Megami Tensei IV. He was the first king of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado and the founder of the Samurai.
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As a character only briefly mentioned, very little is known about Aquila aside from what is recounted in the history of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. His physical appearance is left unknown aside from his giant statue in Aquila Plaza, depicting him as a broad, muscular man. The Obelisk Plaza's epigraph also frames Aquila as a devout man who took to praying to God after the kingdom's founding.[1]
King Aquila is highly regarded by the people of Mikado. He is particularly revered by the Samurai, who hold his laws in high respect, so much so that Abbot Hugo's order to disregard the Samurai code is seen as breaking a taboo and sparks outrage.[2][3]
Game Appearances
Shin Megami Tensei IV
King Aquila was the first monarch of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado, having founded both the kingdom and the Samurai order 1,500 years ago in the first year of the Gregorian calendar.[1][4] The Obelisk Plaza's epigraph recounts some of King Aquila's history and achievements: In ancient times, when the land was shared between the Angels and God's chosen, the "Unclean Ones" emerged from the depths of Naraku below and attempted to invade the land.[5] The Unclean Ones were able to summon Demons and used them to wage war against the Angels. Aquila however, who could also summon Demons, chose to side with the Angels instead and together had driven the Unclean Ones back to whence they came.[6]
Aquila then sealed the gateway between Naraku and the land above,[7] and left the Minotaur to guard it as part of a pact.[4][8] Aquila's defense of the land marked him as the first Samurai and soon afterwards led to his founding of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado. The depths of Naraku in turn became protected by the Samurai code, forbidding anyone from entering the Hall of the Minotaur.[2] Alongside the epigraph at the Obelisk Plaza, Aquila is also remembered by his giant stone statue in Aquila Plaza, which towers over the gated entrance to Naraku.
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse
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Nomenclature
Aquila is Latin for "eagle".
The Japanese appears to be a pseudo-Greek name using an upsilon instead of an iota.
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 Japanese
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アキュラ Akyura | Achyra |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Epigraph: In the first year of the Gregorian calendar, King Aquila established the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado in this land. The king built a kingdom in the sealed land and prayed to God. His subjects, following his example, prayed as well. Under God's watchful eye, the people were guaranteed equality and peace everlasting." Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Master Samurai: But... entering the depths of Naraku is against the Samurai code... And if we do venture forth to the Unclean Ones' country, there is that legendary demon to consider..." Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "Master Samurai: This is tyranny from the Monastery! Does this violation of the code not give our Commander pause!?" Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Minotaur: Over a thousand and five hundred years have passed since I formed the pact with my master... You are either truly skilled or fools indeed to ignore his warning." Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "Epigraph: In ancient times, this land was shared by both angels and those blessed by God. One day, the Unclean Ones emerged from the underworld, and decided of their own mind to live here. The Unclean Ones summoned demons and the angels knew they could not go unchecked. Fearing the power of the angels sent by God, the Unclean Ones retreated to the underworld from whence they came. Thus were the land blessed by God and the people who dwelled there protected by angels..." Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "Epigraph: In the long ago war of the angels and demons, one soldier stood with the angels. Like the Unclean Ones, this soldier summoned demons; but he did so to combat the demonic hordes. With this power, the soldier forced the demons into the underworld, and sealed the path to their country... This soldier was the first Samurai, as well as the first monarch of the Eastern Kingdom of Mikado... Aquila. King Aquila's great achievement is the reason why Samurai are even today the cornerstone of our defenses." Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "Isabeau: "Those who serve God Almighty: Thou shalt not proceed beyond this door." Is this not a warning from Aquila?" Shin Megami Tensei IV.
- ↑ "Minotaur: You seem to have some skill... But it pales in comparison to what my master Aquila was capable of." Shin Megami Tensei IV.