Template:Sideicon Veritas of the Flame (劫火のヴェリアス, Gōka no Vueriasu?, lit. Velious of the Flame) is an antagonist in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and a member of the Sworn Six of Paladia. He's the fourth member encountered and serves mostly as an antagonist during the Zoldaad chapter.
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Appearance
Veritas of the Flame is a hulking figure, towering above most people, including his own comrades. Flame is fully encased in silver armor adorned with red clothing. His helmet features to curved horns, and he wields a massive flaming axe in combat.
Personality
Flame, unlike his comrades, doesn't exhibit (at least openly) the same levels of hatred and desire for destruction, despite sharing the same goals. He is a warrior thorough and through, and seeks to fight strong opponents to enjoy a good battle. He otherwise seems casual and carefree, addressing the likes of Veritas of the Dark in a friendly manner.
Story
At some point during his life 700 years ago, Flame fought the forces of Hess, and created the sword known as Purple Lighting. Seven centuries later, Flame is seen hooded along the rest of the Sworn Six after invading Grandshelt Castle. They depart once their mission is done.
After Veritas of the Waters is defeated by Rain and his friends, Flame is on the Invincible's dock along with Veritas of the Dark, asking if he's thinking about Rain. Dark tries to change the subject by stating that Flame was supposed to go to the Fire Shrine. Flame assures Dark he's on his way, but that he will likely have to face and kill Rain. Dark consents that Rain has it coming for interfering and that he should burn in Flame's hellfire. Flame leaves satisfied with Dark's approval, but tells him that he knows what Dark's face must look like beneath his mask. Dark is left to collect his thoughts and believes that Rain cannot defeat Flame with his current strength, and regrets not being able to fight Rain once more before being able to depart to his true home world.
At the Volcanic Grounds Rain and his party meet Flame who is on his way to the Fire Shrine. Rain demands him to stop, but Flame injures Rain and Lasswell, mocking their weakness. Lasswell stands up to him and Flame recognizes his sword as Purple Lightning. Lasswell is surprised he knows about his sword, and Flame reveals he crafted it, and theorizes that "that man" must have given it to Lasswell. Flames leaves since he does not want to waste time with weaklings, saying that if Lasswell could master the true power of his sword he wouldn't be losing.
The party, with the guidance of Jake, breaks through several facilities of the Zoldaad Empire until reaching the Fire Shrine. They encounter Veritas of the Flame who rebuffs them for being too weak to fight him. Lasswell decides to face Veritas of the Flame alone by unleashing the true power of Purple Lightning. He injures Flame, creating an opening for the party to attack him.
Although victorious against Flame, the battle takes a toll on Lasswell who had been heavily injured, which he had concealed. Apologizing to Rain for not being able to fight him as promised, Veritas of the Dark appears and heals both Lasswell and Flame, restoring them to full power. Veritas of the Dark mocks Flame for the state he is in, and tell him to wipe the smile off his face. Flame feels excited as for the first time in 700 years as he had a battle he could truly enjoy. Purple Lightning unleashed its power, and Flame believes this was the reason Dark saved Lasswell. Dark consents that he felt it a waste to leave such a promising warrior to die, and that he came because he felt the strength of Purple Lightning.
Dark claims both Rain and Lasswell are now prepared enough to face them and the parties do battle. Rain and Lasswell defeat the Veritas, leaving them weakened, and Dark realizes they will be in trouble if they do not take Rain's group more seriously. He promises to return as they aren't done with their plans.
Gameplay
Veritas of the Flame is faced twice in the Fire Shrine, the first time alone and the second time in the company of Veritas of the Dark. Flame uses mostly physical attacks, such as Giant Swing, which hits the entire party for heavy physical damage; Flame Slash for a single Fire-elemental attack; Warcry to boost its Attack; and Fira as low-damaging magic attack. He can also lower the party's status parameters.
While he has lower HP than Veritas of the Waters, his stats are higher so he should be handled with care. Defensive buffs like Protectga, Cheer and Barfira should reduce the threat of Flame's attacks. Lasswell's Fingersnap is good to cancel Flame's Warcry, but this will also cancel any status Break inflicted on Flame.
In the second battle he fights with Dark, who will always start their turn by casting Graviga (this prevents Flame from acting). In subsequent turns Dark will buff himself and Flame with Shadow Wall increasing all their stats, and Flame will use his usual arsenal. Graviga doesn't kill the party (except for any unit equipped with a Light-elemental Esper, such as Carbuncle) and Dark uses mostly physical attacks too, so the defensive measures mentioned above remain effective. Since the party is facing two of them, either a strong healer with Curaja, or two healers with at least Cura learned, may be needed.
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Etymology
Veritas is Latin for "truth".
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