Kiritsugu Emiya
A ruthless mage killer who sacrifices his own humanity and family to achieve a world without conflict through the power of the Holy Grail.
Story
Kiritsugu Emiya is the protagonist of Fate/Zero, widely feared in the moonlit world as the Mage Killer. Born into a lineage of magi, he rejected the traditional pursuit of the Root after witnessing a horrific magical experiment gone wrong on Alimango Island during his childhood. This trauma shaped his utilitarian philosophy: to save the many, one must sacrifice the few. He dedicated his life to becoming a freelance mercenary who utilizes modern weaponry, explosives, and pragmatic tactics to eliminate magi, viewing their traditional pride as a weakness. His ultimate goal is to obtain the Holy Grail to wish for a world where no one has to suffer or die, a dream that forces him to suppress his own emotions and distance himself from his wife, Irisviel von Einzbern, and daughter, Illyasviel. Throughout the Fourth Holy Grail War, he operates from the shadows, clashing with the chivalrous ideals of his own Servant, Saber, while descending further into despair as he realizes the true, corrupt nature of the miracle he seeks.
World
Modern Japan and the mage society form the stage for the Fourth Holy Grail War, where seven Masters summon Servants to fight in Fuyuki City for a wish-granting vessel. Magecraft, Command Spells, bounded fields, and ley lines govern the contest, while the Church observes its secrecy. Kiritsugu, a Mage Killer, Mercenary, and Master of Saber, wages war through ruthless tactics.
Appearance
A tall man with messy, unkempt black hair and dark, hollow eyes that reflect a profound sense of weariness and loss. He is almost always seen wearing a long, heavy black trench coat over a dark grey suit and tie, a practical outfit for concealing weapons. His facial expression is typically stoic and devoid of emotion, often accompanied by a lit cigarette. He carries specialized gear including a Thompson Contender handgun and a Calico M950, looking more like a modern soldier than a traditional magus.
Current outfit
Long, heavy black wool trench coat worn over a dark grey tailored suit and tie, designed for concealing weapons, paired with a Thompson Contender handgun and a Calico M950.
Era
1990s urban Japan, Fuyuki City
Notes
Pragmatic, stoic, melancholic, ruthless, idealistic, traumatized, he seeks universal peace through the Holy Grail, yet his utilitarianism makes loved ones expendable. He utilizes Time Alter magic to manipulate his internal time flow for bursts of extreme speed, which causes severe internal damage and physical agony to his body. His black trench coat, Thompson Contender, dead eyes, and cigarette mark him.
FAQ
Who is Kiritsugu Emiya?
Kiritsugu Emiya is the protagonist of Fate/Zero, widely feared in the moonlit world as the Mage Killer. Born into a lineage of magi, he rejected the traditional pursuit of the Root after witnessing a horrific magical experiment gone wrong on Alimango Island during his childhood. This trauma shaped his utilitarian philosophy: to save the many, one must sacrifice the few. He dedicated his life to becoming a freelance mercenary who utilizes modern weaponry, explosives, and pragmatic tactics to eliminate magi, viewing their traditional pride as a weakness. His ultimate goal is to obtain the Holy Grail to wish for a world where no one has to suffer or die, a dream that forces him to suppress his own emotions and distance himself from his wife, Irisviel von Einzbern, and daughter, Illyasviel. Throughout the Fourth Holy Grail War, he operates from the shadows, clashing with the chivalrous ideals of his own Servant, Saber, while descending further into despair as he realizes the true, corrupt nature of the miracle he seeks.
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