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Happy Case Files collab, everyone! Looking forward to our lovely ladies of the El-Melloi class? I sure am! But some of you may be asking, what is Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files? Well, you’re in luck, because here is an
INTRO THREAD!
INTRO THREAD!
Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files is a light novel series written by Makoto Sanda and illustrated by Mineji Sakamoto. It has an ongoing manga adaptation by Toh Azuma, an anime done by Troyca, and a stage adaptation of the first volume!
The novels focus on one Waver Velvet, better known these days as Lord El-Melloi II. A survivor of the Fourth Holy Grail War from Fate/Zero, he’s taken up his old teacher’s title and role as a Lord and professor at the Clock Tower.
There are a couple of things that set it apart from standard Fate fare! Servants are all but nonexistent here, and the Holy Grail War only serves as backstory. Rather than action, it’s a mystery series!
With a focus on the “whydunnit” rather than the who or how, Waver solves various mysteries he encounters in the world of magecraft, along with his students. It’s also got a lot of focus on the politics of the Mages Association.
Ongoing translations of the novels can be found here: https://forums.nrvnqsr.com/showthread.php/5943-Lord-El-Melloi-II-Case-Files
The anime is available on Crunchyroll!
Unfortunately, I don’t have a manga link available; if anyone does, feel free to comment with it.
The anime is available on Crunchyroll!
Unfortunately, I don’t have a manga link available; if anyone does, feel free to comment with it.
As an aside, I wouldn’t recommend watching/reading Case Files before Fate/Zero, as it’s a direct continuation of Waver’s story from there. That said, you do you.
Now then! Below will be short summaries of Waver, some of his students, and a couple other recurring characters. (Do note that I’ve only read through volume 4 and watched the anime, but I think that’s enough!)
WAVER VELVET (LORD EL-MELLOI II)
Our wonderful protagonist. Depressed gay disaster trying very hard to live in a way Iskandar would be proud of--and to meet him again in the 5th war. Low magical aptitude, but very smart & an amazing teacher.
Our wonderful protagonist. Depressed gay disaster trying very hard to live in a way Iskandar would be proud of--and to meet him again in the 5th war. Low magical aptitude, but very smart & an amazing teacher.
GRAY
Our other wonderful protagonist and usual narrator! Waver’s apprentice, softspoken and submissive. She’s a pseudo-reincarnation of King Arthur created through magecraft, and is in possession of the sacred lance Rhongomyniad.
Our other wonderful protagonist and usual narrator! Waver’s apprentice, softspoken and submissive. She’s a pseudo-reincarnation of King Arthur created through magecraft, and is in possession of the sacred lance Rhongomyniad.
REINES EL-MELLOI ARCHISORTE
Waver’s “little sister”--he’s holding the title of Lord El-Melloi until she comes of age. She’s sadistic and loves to make her brother squirm. The current user of Volumen Hydrargyrum (Trimmau).
Waver’s “little sister”--he’s holding the title of Lord El-Melloi until she comes of age. She’s sadistic and loves to make her brother squirm. The current user of Volumen Hydrargyrum (Trimmau).
LUVIAGELITA EDELFELT
Heiress to the Edelfelt family, the “most elegant hyenas” of mage society. A proper high-class young lady with a profound love for pro wrestling. She primarily uses gem magecraft and Gandr.
Heiress to the Edelfelt family, the “most elegant hyenas” of mage society. A proper high-class young lady with a profound love for pro wrestling. She primarily uses gem magecraft and Gandr.
FLAT ESCARDOS
One of the class’s most senior students, an upbeat and uncanny eccentric genius. His magic circuits are a cut above and he’s exceptionally skilled, not that you’d ever guess it based on his performance in class.
One of the class’s most senior students, an upbeat and uncanny eccentric genius. His magic circuits are a cut above and he’s exceptionally skilled, not that you’d ever guess it based on his performance in class.
(Why does nobody gif my boy he deserves better than a static image)
SVIN GLASCHEIT
The other senior student, a rare practitioner of beast magecraft. His surly personality clashes with Flat’s energy often, but they make an incredible team in combat. Sometimes weird about his crush on Gray but he means well.
The other senior student, a rare practitioner of beast magecraft. His surly personality clashes with Flat’s energy often, but they make an incredible team in combat. Sometimes weird about his crush on Gray but he means well.
CAULES FORVEDGE
Successor to the Forvedge line after his older sister Fiore left the world of magecraft. For a mage, he’s notably good with technology, and he has an affinity for electricity-based magecraft.
Successor to the Forvedge line after his older sister Fiore left the world of magecraft. For a mage, he’s notably good with technology, and he has an affinity for electricity-based magecraft.
(Once again I couldn't find any gifs of him that were specifically from Case Files. Y'all. Come on.)
YVETTE L. LEHRMAN
Daughter of a family specializing in the creation of artificial Mystic Eyes from gems, her eyepatch hides one; she has a collection & swaps them out freely. Has a thing for Waver and hits on him often, much to his disdain.
Daughter of a family specializing in the creation of artificial Mystic Eyes from gems, her eyepatch hides one; she has a collection & swaps them out freely. Has a thing for Waver and hits on him often, much to his disdain.
HISHIRI ADASHINO
A member of the Clock Tower’s Department of Policies, which manages and regulates the other departments. Calculating, cold-hearted, and elegant, she’s Waver’s first rival in the series.
A member of the Clock Tower’s Department of Policies, which manages and regulates the other departments. Calculating, cold-hearted, and elegant, she’s Waver’s first rival in the series.
MELVIN WEINS
Did you know Waver has friends? Well, friend, singular. This is him. Incredibly talented in the art of working with others’ Magic Circuits, always ready to shell out ridiculous amounts of money if it’ll make an interesting story.
Did you know Waver has friends? Well, friend, singular. This is him. Incredibly talented in the art of working with others’ Magic Circuits, always ready to shell out ridiculous amounts of money if it’ll make an interesting story.
DOCTOR HEARTLESS
Just as the name says, the cruel and heartless former head of the Department of Modern Magecraft. Just fact-checking stuff for this thread spoiled some things about him for me, so tread with caution!
Just as the name says, the cruel and heartless former head of the Department of Modern Magecraft. Just fact-checking stuff for this thread spoiled some things about him for me, so tread with caution!
(WHAT is WITH the lack of gifs people!!!)
