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| − | '''Isaac''' is the central villain of ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]]''. A seemingly bondage-and self-mortification obsessed Devil Forgemaster, Isaac lures [[Hector]] back to Dracula's Castle in order to make him the new host body of [[Dracula]]. He does this by arranging for Hector's wife to be burned at the stake as a witch. Isaac's sister [[Julia Laforeze|Julia]] attempts to prevent Hector from killing him right up until the end. |
+ | '''Isaac''' is the central villain of ''[[Castlevania: Curse of Darkness]]''. A seemingly bondage-and self-mortification obsessed [[Devil Forgemaster]], Isaac lures [[Hector]] back to Dracula's Castle in order to make him the new host body of [[Dracula]]. He does this by arranging for Hector's wife to be burned at the stake as a witch. Isaac's sister [[Julia Laforeze|Julia]] attempts to prevent Hector from killing him right up until the end. |
==Character History== |
==Character History== |
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| + | ===Events of ''Castlevania: Curse of Darkness'' comic=== |
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| − | Isaac fights Hector several times over the course of the game, each time with ever greater weaponry and [[Innocent Devil]]s. The Devil Forger successfully prevents [[Trevor Belmont]] from interfering in Dracula's resurrection by attacking him from behind. Isaac is forced to become the new host of Dracula when he fails to trap Hector in his - really Dracula's - plans. He dies in the resulting battle between Hector and Dracula. |
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| + | Isaac and Hector were two of Dracula's greatest generals, as they were the only two humans capable of devil forgery that created [[Innocent Devil|innocent devils]]. Isaac respected Hector, but hated that he was their lord's favorite. When sent by Dracula to defeat a member of the [[Belmont Clan]], Hector betrayed his lord and sought to escape. Isaac was then ordered by Dracula to find and kill Hector for his defection. When Hector was forced to use his powers to save [[Rosaly]] from a werewolf, Isaac confronted him and the two battled. But during their fight, Dracula was defeated by [[Trevor Belmont]] and his castle disappears. Isaac himself was defeated by Hector and left for dead. |
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| + | However, Isaac survived and spied on Hector for the next three years, waiting to have his revenge on his former comrade. When Rosaly was selling apples, he spread false rumors that she was a witch selling poisonous apples. She was executed at the stake, and Hector came too late to save her. |
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| − | The contrast between Isaac and Hector is interesting to see. Isaac seems to be older than Hector. Their dress style is also very different, as is the color of their hair. Isaac's fiery red hair may be taken as a symbol of hatred and anger, while Hector's white hair may be thought of as a symbol of purity, wisdom and nobility. In short, the opposite of everything Isaac has become. It may also be noted that Hector is a very masculine figure, while Isaac also comes across as sounding and acting somewhat effeminate. |
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| + | Isaac leads Hector to an abandoned castle and tells him to regain his power as a devil forgemaster. He proclaims that Hector will not have his revenge for Rosaly's death, and that he will have his own revenge for the humiliation Hector brought upon him three years ago. |
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| + | As Hector's powers begin to grow, Isaac fights him to test his strength but is stopped by his sister, [[Julia Laforeze|Julia]]. Isaac escapes, telling Hector to get even stronger. Returning to the abandoned castle, Isaac fights Trevor Belmont and acquires the blood needed to open the hidden chambers below. He successfully tricks Hector into bringing back Dracula's castle and stabs Trevor in the chest from behind. |
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| + | Inside the castle, Isaac battles Hector for the final time. He dies in the fight, and [[Death]] is forced to use his corpse for Dracula's resurrection. After Hector defeats Dracula, Julia bids farewell to her fallen brother as she and Hector flee the crumbling castle. |
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He is something of a tragic character, in spite of his amoral actions and his vengeful, obsessive attitude toward Hector. Hector observes, in the end, that Isaac's insanity and actions were all precipitated by Dracula. Being too far gone in madness and too much possessed by Dracula for anyone to save, Isaac can find peace only in death. Hector, when told by Julia that there is no other way, grants Isaac this in the end. |
He is something of a tragic character, in spite of his amoral actions and his vengeful, obsessive attitude toward Hector. Hector observes, in the end, that Isaac's insanity and actions were all precipitated by Dracula. Being too far gone in madness and too much possessed by Dracula for anyone to save, Isaac can find peace only in death. Hector, when told by Julia that there is no other way, grants Isaac this in the end. |
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*His clothing, too, is yet another hint as to his true nature. As pointed out by the games reviewer at Chapel of Resonance, it appears as if Isaac is wearing only the remains of his former uniform. The Prelude of Revenge comic, packaged with the soundtrack sampler CD, uses Isaac's attire as a symbol of his mind unraveling. The madder he gets, the more tattered his clothing gets, until we see him in-game in purely ornamental armor bits and those strange pants. Thanks to Dracula's machinations, Isaac is only broken pieces of the man he once was. Unfortunately, Isaac erroneously blames Hector for the destruction of his life. Curse of Darkness is very liberal with symbolism - not uncommon for IGA, who seems to love his Easter eggs. |
*His clothing, too, is yet another hint as to his true nature. As pointed out by the games reviewer at Chapel of Resonance, it appears as if Isaac is wearing only the remains of his former uniform. The Prelude of Revenge comic, packaged with the soundtrack sampler CD, uses Isaac's attire as a symbol of his mind unraveling. The madder he gets, the more tattered his clothing gets, until we see him in-game in purely ornamental armor bits and those strange pants. Thanks to Dracula's machinations, Isaac is only broken pieces of the man he once was. Unfortunately, Isaac erroneously blames Hector for the destruction of his life. Curse of Darkness is very liberal with symbolism - not uncommon for IGA, who seems to love his Easter eggs. |
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*Isaac and Hector together embody the "Red Oni and Blue Oni" trope. Isaac is denoted by red, and is emotional, temperamental, and led by his heart. Hector, in blue, is the more logical and rational of the pair, and is able to think things through, consider what he has been told, and in the end save himself from an extremely bad ending. |
*Isaac and Hector together embody the "Red Oni and Blue Oni" trope. Isaac is denoted by red, and is emotional, temperamental, and led by his heart. Hector, in blue, is the more logical and rational of the pair, and is able to think things through, consider what he has been told, and in the end save himself from an extremely bad ending. |
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| − | *Isaac bears a resemblance to certain versions of Simon Belmont due to both of them having black clothes and red hair. |
+ | *Isaac bears a resemblance to certain versions of [[Simon Belmont]] due to both of them having black clothes and red hair. |
*Isaac in-model game shares the same bone animations of Hector, which means they move exactly the same. Also, Hector can forge both weapons used by Isaac in the two encounters: the [[Chauve-souris]] (the game's most powerful Spear) and the [[Laser Blade]] (the game's most powerful long sword). |
*Isaac in-model game shares the same bone animations of Hector, which means they move exactly the same. Also, Hector can forge both weapons used by Isaac in the two encounters: the [[Chauve-souris]] (the game's most powerful Spear) and the [[Laser Blade]] (the game's most powerful long sword). |
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*Since his sister is Julia, his family name is likely Laforeze. |
*Since his sister is Julia, his family name is likely Laforeze. |
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Revision as of 08:56, 20 January 2016
- "You deserve a most gruesome fate for the humiliation you brought upon me three years ago."
- — Isaac to Hector
Isaac is the central villain of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. A seemingly bondage-and self-mortification obsessed Devil Forgemaster, Isaac lures Hector back to Dracula's Castle in order to make him the new host body of Dracula. He does this by arranging for Hector's wife to be burned at the stake as a witch. Isaac's sister Julia attempts to prevent Hector from killing him right up until the end.
Character History
Events of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness comic
Isaac and Hector were two of Dracula's greatest generals, as they were the only two humans capable of devil forgery that created innocent devils. Isaac respected Hector, but hated that he was their lord's favorite. When sent by Dracula to defeat a member of the Belmont Clan, Hector betrayed his lord and sought to escape. Isaac was then ordered by Dracula to find and kill Hector for his defection. When Hector was forced to use his powers to save Rosaly from a werewolf, Isaac confronted him and the two battled. But during their fight, Dracula was defeated by Trevor Belmont and his castle disappears. Isaac himself was defeated by Hector and left for dead.
However, Isaac survived and spied on Hector for the next three years, waiting to have his revenge on his former comrade. When Rosaly was selling apples, he spread false rumors that she was a witch selling poisonous apples. She was executed at the stake, and Hector came too late to save her.
Events of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (game)
Isaac leads Hector to an abandoned castle and tells him to regain his power as a devil forgemaster. He proclaims that Hector will not have his revenge for Rosaly's death, and that he will have his own revenge for the humiliation Hector brought upon him three years ago.
As Hector's powers begin to grow, Isaac fights him to test his strength but is stopped by his sister, Julia. Isaac escapes, telling Hector to get even stronger. Returning to the abandoned castle, Isaac fights Trevor Belmont and acquires the blood needed to open the hidden chambers below. He successfully tricks Hector into bringing back Dracula's castle and stabs Trevor in the chest from behind.
Inside the castle, Isaac battles Hector for the final time. He dies in the fight, and Death is forced to use his corpse for Dracula's resurrection. After Hector defeats Dracula, Julia bids farewell to her fallen brother as she and Hector flee the crumbling castle.
He is something of a tragic character, in spite of his amoral actions and his vengeful, obsessive attitude toward Hector. Hector observes, in the end, that Isaac's insanity and actions were all precipitated by Dracula. Being too far gone in madness and too much possessed by Dracula for anyone to save, Isaac can find peace only in death. Hector, when told by Julia that there is no other way, grants Isaac this in the end.
Battle Quotes
- Come on! (来い！)
- Come forth!
- How dare you!
- Not bad.
- Go! (行け！)
- Kill!
- Is that your best?
- Die!
- Ahahahaha!
- (If attacked) No way! (馬鹿な！)
- Abel, return!
Enemy Data
Level 34
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Level 50
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Item Data
| Item Data: Isaac | ||||||||
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| The blood of many devils, solidified by magic. Black and sickly, don't look at it for too long. | Sell: $750 |
Find: Forest of Jigramunt Steal: Isaac Lv.34 |
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| A cheese known as Emmentaler. The holes in it are called 'cheese eyes'. | HP +100 Sell: $1 |
Steal: Isaac Lv.50 |
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Other Appearances
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula
- Main article: Isaac/Pachislot
Isaac appears as one of Dracula's allies in the first Pachislot Akumajō Dracula game. As it is not clear if the events of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness are relevant to this game or not, it is not clear if this is implying that Isaac survived the events of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness. Isaac's Chauve-souris has been replaced with a giant spiked iron ball and chain in this game. He and Trevor essentially lock chains over a chasm between towers and attempt to pull each other into the abyss below.
Trivia
- Isaac's name functions both as a hint that all isn't quite as it seems with him, and also as a reference to a particular bit of vampire lore. Biblically, Itzhak (Isaac) was the son of Abraham, and almost sacrificed as a test of his father's faith. Unlike his namesake Forgemaster, however, Itzhak survived. The vampire folklore his name references appears in the short story "A Kiss of Judas" by Julian Osgood Field, writing under the pseudonym X.L. A principal character in this story is Isaac Lebedenko, who dies and, when reborn, becomes a type of vampire known as a Child of Judas in order to exact revenge on a deserving enemy. Interestingly enough, Children of Judas are said to have red hair.
- His Innocent Devil Abel is another hint at Isaac's ultimately-tragic nature, and his end. Abel, Biblically, was the first victim of murder. While Isaac is hardly an innocent man, he is very much a mere pawn in Dracula's game, to be used as a means to a end.
- His clothing, too, is yet another hint as to his true nature. As pointed out by the games reviewer at Chapel of Resonance, it appears as if Isaac is wearing only the remains of his former uniform. The Prelude of Revenge comic, packaged with the soundtrack sampler CD, uses Isaac's attire as a symbol of his mind unraveling. The madder he gets, the more tattered his clothing gets, until we see him in-game in purely ornamental armor bits and those strange pants. Thanks to Dracula's machinations, Isaac is only broken pieces of the man he once was. Unfortunately, Isaac erroneously blames Hector for the destruction of his life. Curse of Darkness is very liberal with symbolism - not uncommon for IGA, who seems to love his Easter eggs.
- Isaac and Hector together embody the "Red Oni and Blue Oni" trope. Isaac is denoted by red, and is emotional, temperamental, and led by his heart. Hector, in blue, is the more logical and rational of the pair, and is able to think things through, consider what he has been told, and in the end save himself from an extremely bad ending.
- Isaac bears a resemblance to certain versions of Simon Belmont due to both of them having black clothes and red hair.
- Isaac in-model game shares the same bone animations of Hector, which means they move exactly the same. Also, Hector can forge both weapons used by Isaac in the two encounters: the Chauve-souris (the game's most powerful Spear) and the Laser Blade (the game's most powerful long sword).
- Since his sister is Julia, his family name is likely Laforeze.
External Links
- Isaac at the Castlevania Fan Wiki