Voldo

Voldo
	; Voldo, as he appears in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny.
Birthplace	Palermo, Kingdom of Naples (present-day Italy)
Birthdate	August 25, 1541
Age	43 (Soul Edge), 46 (Soulcalibur), 50 (Soulcalibur II-Soulcalibur IV)
Height	6'0 (183 cm)
Blood type	A
Weapon	Dual Jamadhar Katars
Weapon name	Karma & Mara (Soul Blade); Shame & Blame (Soulcalibur); Manas & Ayus (later games)
Fighting style	Original style
Family	Parents, deceased; Four brothers, killed through warfare; Master, Vercci (deceased); New master, Nightmare
Appears in	Soul Edge; Soulcalibur; Soulcalibur II; Soulcalibur III; Soulcalibur III: Arcade Edition; Soulcalibur IV; Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
First game	Soul Edge

From the Soulcalibur Wiki

Voldo is a character in the Soul series of fighting games. Voldo made his first appearance in Soul Blade and has returned for all the following sequels.

Voldo is easily recognizable by his strange and unique style of play. His moveset is based on attacks that bend and twist his body in unnatural ways, making him an extremely unpredictable fighter. He also has many stances that compliment his odd style, like his Mantis Crawl in which he stands on his four limbs face-first. Even his neutral stance has him moonwalking. Also unique to Voldo is his ability to fight with his back towards his opponent. He uses a different set of attacks in this mode, though he returns to face-forward mode to execute grabs.

Another recognizable feature of Voldo is that he has no spoken dialogues, just grunts and hisses. This is explained in the game's universe because of his isolation in his dead master's tomb, which has led him to lose his sight and become insane, often hearing his master speaking to him in his mind. Later games have hinted that Vercci's voice could be produced by Soul Edge itself, but no official confirmation has been made. Voldo's face is obscured by either tightly bound strips of cloth or a full mask in every game he has appeared in.

Voldo first appeared in Soul Edge, offering the first insights of his unpredictable play style and mannerisms. Later, in the sequel, Soulcalibur, he gained many of his staple moves and traits that would later stay in his reappearance during following games Soulcalibur II, Soulcalibur III and Soulcalibur IV. He is one of the few characters to have been present in every version (either arcade or home) of almost all of the games in the series. Voldo remains one of the most known characters in the series because of his unique style and unpredictability.

What lies in his soul is Loyalty.

[edit] Biography

Voldo's Edge Master Mode in the first game on the series, Soul Edge, revealed his past as the right-hand man of Italian weapons merchant Vercci, known as the Merchant of Death due to his business with the Spanish Armada. Vercci desired Soul Edge to form part of his collection of rare weapons, and Voldo stood as the head of the expeditions in his search, even contracting the services of the feared Spanish Captain Cervantes de Leon, and later accompanied Vercci when he decided to take the search personally. When word came that the Italian Wars broke on Italy and that Vercci's possessions were the first targets, Vercci grew mad. He moved his fleet, his only remaining possession, on an uninhabited island off the coast of Sicily in the Mediterranean Sea and dug a 50-mt deep shaft that would serve as his tomb and vault. Voldo would later be instructed to slay the sailors that helped in the construction to avoid the location of Vercci's Money Pit to be revealed, then later shut himself with his deceased master. The Money Pit would later become Voldo's staple stage, featuring in every game in different locations like the main vault (in Soul Edge) or the Top Tier (in Soulcalibur II). Voldo would remain sealed underground, turning himself into the guardian of the tomb and slaying those who ventured to steal, making rumors of the island, its treasures and its "ghost guardian" spread around the globe. Years later, Voldo would hear his master's voice commanding him to search Soul Edge once again, making him leave the tomb once again in search of it.

In his second appearance in the sequel Soulcalibur, it is stated in his profile that Voldo's search of Soul Edge ended a failure, and he returned to the Money Pit to find it flooded by a storm. After saving what he could, Voldo remained inside for the 3 year span between both games, later to reemerge from the pit following a woman with the essence of Soul Edge, Ivy, who tried to find leads on the sword for herself.

The profile on his next appearance, in Soulcalibur II, states how Voldo returned to the Money Pit after taking Yoshimitsu's katana, mistaking it for Soul Edge due to its evil aura, only to find years later an intruder with Soul Edge fragments. Voldo realized it was not Soul Edge and set outside on a new search, collecting fragments while seeking it.

His appearance in the 4th game, Soulcalibur III, states he, during one of his periodic visits to the Pit, found the tomb ransacked and the sword he mistook for Soul Edge stolen alongside the fragments he collected in his travels. Since the thieves were apparently interested in Soul Edge, he decided to track and force them to reveal any information of the sword they know. He also came to realize he was someday going to die and leave the pit unprotected, so he also started to search a worthy successor, which his ending states could be Lizardman (Aeon Calcos), although it is not known if this is canon.

In Soulcalibur IV, Voldo does find Soul Edge with Nightmare at Ostrheinsburg. As he picked up the sword, he heard Soul Edge's voice, in disguise of his master's, telling him that he has done well in finding Soul Edge. But he still had to protect the sword from those who wish either to take it, or destroy it. For the first time ever after a long period of time, Voldo shed his tears.

While the evil sword began to possess his heart, Voldo vowed to serve only "Vercci", and promised that he will destroy the "master's" enemies.

[edit] Endings

[edit] Soul Edge

Voldo opens the door to Verccis tomb. He aproaches the throne but begins to rub soul edge on his face violently,causing the blade to shatter he then hears his masters voice say "Voldo.

Good Ending He places the sword on the alter. Vercci's ghost appears and says to Voldo that he has done well. He asks Voldo to guard Soul Edge and sit on his throne.

The player can switch the camera view from Voldo to Vercci's ghost while he talks by pressing the X button.

Bad Ending By pressing left then right very quickly, Voldo begins to caress the blade faster and faster until it shatters and Voldo slumps downward looking at the pieces in despair, while he hears Vercci exclaiming his name.

[edit] Soulcalibur

The moment he grasped the evil sword, a flood of evil energy coursed through Voldo's body and made him writhe to agony.

"Entrust your soul to the sword..." A familiar voice echoed in his mind. As he gave in to the power of the sword, the pain dissolved miraclously and his memory along with his youth returned.

The image of his dead master was reflected in his eyes, now wide open. His master's wish was finally fulfilled, as was his. In the empty solitary darkness of this place, he found eternal bliss.

[edit] Soulcalibur II

In the familiar darkness, Voldo welcomed the moment of bliss. He carries the sacred sword to the alter. His master's wish was about to be fulfilled. At the very moment, their dearest wishes came true, and Voldo heard a familiar voice again. He would lurk inthe shadows for eternity. To protect his master, even to this day.

[edit] Soulcalibur III

Voldo is seen at the secret money pit, carrying Soul Edge in his hand. He puts a rattling barrel on the ground, steps forward, and offers Soul Edge to his master, who is speaking to him through a giant statue. The input command shows up as Voldo's master congratulates him for his success in retrieving Soul Edge.

Input Ending Voldo turns around, remembering the barrel he placed on the ground, and knocks on the barrel. The barrel breaks open revealing Lizardman (Aeon Calcos) wearing Voldo's mask. Voldo and Lizardman bow to the master statue as the scene fades out.

No Input Ending Voldo's master tells him that even though he did a good job in retrieving Soul Edge, it's still not enough. Voldo's master orders him to retrieve souls to appeal to Soul Edge. Voldo leaves to do this, but he has become possessed by Soul Edge.

[edit] Soulcalibur IV

As Voldo looks at Soul Edge, Vercci's voice can be heard saying "Now take this sword and give your soul to me." Before Voldo goes to grab the sword, he looks back at a Vercci, who is depicted as a bright, floating light. Vercci cries out, "Voldo! Don't be fooled!" The screen fades to black and then shows Voldo placing Soul Edge onto a throne. A group of thieves/soldiers then enter the room, but they don't make it far. Voldo takes out every one of them. He then bows to Soul Edge and walks away.

The text-only epilogue says that the cursed sword will never be held by mankind again as long as the guardian of the sword keeps his vigil.

[edit] Fighting Style

[edit] Weapons

[edit] Stages

[edit] Money Pit (SE)

[edit] Money Pit (SC)

The Money Pit once proud of its impregnable status faced a humbling conquering at the hands of an act of god. A terrible storm flooded most of the treasure vaults and even the highest of the vaults could not escape. The highest among the stockyards bore the marble statue of the dead master Vercci, this was the final stand of the Money Pit and the place Voldo placed the coffin of the dead master and slowly gathered the remaining treasure into.

[edit] Money Pit - Top Tier (SC2)

This deep chasm is both the storehouse and the tomb of the Italian merchant of death, Vercci. This place, built on a nameless island in the Mediterranean Sea, is renowned to grave robbers as the Money Pit. Countless booby-traps, including a water trap based on the tides, line the pit, but the most feared deterrent is the enigmatic guardian that awaits within. None who have sought the treasures have ever returned. This platform is the top level of the Money Pit, located near the entrance opening. But grave robbers must be wary, for one missed step means certain death down the chasm. They may get to the treasure at the bottom, but it is meaningless if they are dead.

(Note: Voldo shares this stage with Yoshimitsu.)

[edit] Secret Money Pit (SC3)

There is an island with no known name that occasionally becomes the topic of rumors told at taverns. Beneath this island floating in the Mediterranean Sea is a giant vertical shaft at least 50 meters deep, which was dug in secrecy. There, along with countless traps to stop intruders, lies a great fortune.

The rumors say that this place belonged to Vercci, the wealthy Italian merchant. It is said that he disappeared into the sea along with his fleet of ships, and that he sleeps here now, together with his treasure... but no one has ever confirmed the truth.

Those who have foolishly ventured into the pit have paid for their overconfidence with their lives. Those who survived returned not with treasure, but with wounds carved into their bodies. As the wounds had obviously been made by a blade, the rumors eventually began to include tales of a mysterious guardian.

[edit] Phantom Pavilion (SC4)

[edit] Ostrheinsburg Castle Throne Room (SCBD)

[edit] Trivia

In Soulcalibur III, characters created with the Dancer class can use a discipline called "Soul of Voldo." Using this discipline removes nearly all spoken words from their dialogue. A select few attacks are still accompanied by a spoken phrase, though. (Caliostro Rush B+G, for example)
Voldo's nickname in both Soul Edge and Soulcalibur is "Hell Guardian".
Voldo's third costume in Soulcalibur II is resemblent to the aliens from the Alien movies.
Voldo's Destined Battle in Soulcalibur is Ivy. His Destined Battle in both Soulcalibur II and Soulcalibur III is Yoshimitsu.
The North American Dreamcast Version of Soulcalibur removes one of Voldo's suggestive codpieces featuring a bull. However, the codpiece is present in the European and Japanese versions.
Voldo bears similarities to Hellboy villain Karl Kroenen.
Voldo's fighting style is similar to Sunny the Scorpion the main villain in the 1991 kung-fu film ''Operation Scorpio''.

[edit] Relationships

Servant of Vercci.
Stole Yoshimitsu's katana sometime before Soulcalibur II. Shares a Destined Battle with him in Soulcalibur II and in Soulcalibur III .
Servant of Nightmare in Soulcalibur IV.

[edit] Series' appearances

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Voldo art from Soulcalibur II	Voldo and Ivy art from Soulcalibur II	Voldo portrait from Soulcalibur II	Voldo from Soulcalibur III
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Voldo portrait from Soulcalibur III	Voldo from Soulcalibur IV	Voldo's alternate costume in Soulcalibur IV	Voldo doing reveres Soul Edge
Ashlotte and Voldo designed by Oh! great	Voldo wallpaper from Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny

Voldo
Voldo, as he appears in Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny.
Birthplace	Palermo, Kingdom of Naples (present-day Italy)
Birthdate	August 25, 1541
Age	43 (Soul Edge), 46 (Soulcalibur), 50 (Soulcalibur II-Soulcalibur IV)
Height	6'0 (183 cm)
Blood type	A
Weapon	Dual Jamadhar Katars
Weapon name	Karma & Mara (Soul Blade) Shame & Blame (Soulcalibur) Manas & Ayus (later games)
Fighting style	Original style
Family	Parents, deceased Four brothers, killed through warfare Master, Vercci (deceased) New master, Nightmare
Appears in	Soul Edge Soulcalibur Soulcalibur II Soulcalibur III Soulcalibur III: Arcade Edition Soulcalibur IV Soulcalibur: Broken Destiny
First game	Soul Edge

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