Suwa Ayaka / Tang YaJing / Stephanie McKeon / Kim Bo Na
Signature Dish
The Shorekeeper, guardian of the Black Shores—this title alone once defined her.
But desires, bonds, and emotions… She only began to understand these things after meeting you.
Basic Attack Perform up to 4 consecutive attacks, dealing Spectro DMG. Each hit generates 1 Collapsed Core.
Heavy Attack Hold the Normal Attack Button to enter Unbound Form, which consumes STA continuously. While in this form, Shorekeeper will: - Generate a segment of Deductive Data every second; - Automatically collect nearby plant collectibles. Using up all STA or actions such as casting Basic Attack will end the Unbound Form and deal Spectro DMG to the target. Each accumulated segment of Deductive Data will convert into a segment of Empirical Data and generate a Collapsed Core.
Mid-air Attack Consume STA to perform a Plunging Attack. Each hit generates 1 Collapsed Core. Quickly Press the Normal Attack Button after the Plunging Attack to perform Basic Attack Stage 2.
Dodge Counter Press the Normal Attack Button after a successful Dodge to attack a target, dealing Spectro DMG.
Note: There currently seem to be unused damage data entries for skills in the game. Not all of the entries listed above are necessarily used in the game.
Resonance Skill: Chaos Theory
Restore HP for all nearby party members and summon 5 Dim Star Butterflies, which automatically track and attack a target, dealing Spectro DMG. Follow up with Basic Attack in time to start the Basic Attack cycle from Stage 2. Can be performed in mid-air.
Note: There currently seem to be unused damage data entries for skills in the game. Not all of the entries listed above are necessarily used in the game.
Resonance Liberation: End Loop
Outer Stellarealm Generate the Outer Stellarealm to restore HP for all party members within its effective range continuously. This effect can be triggered once every 3s.
Inner Stellarealm When a party member uses Intro Skill within the Outer Stellarealm, it evolves into the Inner Stellarealm. Within the effective range of the Inner Stellarealm, for every 0.2% of Shorekeeper's Energy Regen, all party members gain a 0.01% increase of Crit. Rate, up to 12.5%. Inner Stellarealm has all the effects of the Outer Stellarealm.
Supernal Stellarealm When a party member uses Intro Skill within the Inner Stellarealm, it evolves into the Supernal Stellarealm. Within the effective range of the Supernal Stellarealm, for every 0.1% of Shorekeeper's Energy Regen, all party members gain a 0.01% increase of Crit. DMG, up to 25%. Supernal Stellarealm has all the effects of the Inner Stellarealm.
Note: There currently seem to be unused damage data entries for skills in the game. Not all of the entries listed above are necessarily used in the game.
Inherent Skill: Life Entwined
When a Resonator other than Shorekeeper takes a fatal blow, they will not be knocked out and will instead be healed for 50% of Shorekeeper's HP while Shorekeeper loses the same amount of HP. Shorekeeper's HP will not go below 1 from this effect. This effect can be triggered once every 10 minutes.
When the Resonator on the field is within the effective range of a Stellarealm, Shorekeeper's Energy Regen increases by 10%, and Rover's Energy Regen also increases by 10% if Rover is on the team.
Enlightenment Shorekeeper appears to restore HP for all nearby party members and summon 5 Dim Star Butterflies, which automatically track and attack a target, dealing Spectro DMG. This is considered Resonance Skill DMG.
Discernment When a Supernal Stellarealm is generated, Shorekeeper's first Intro Skill triggered in its duration will be replaced with Intro Skill Discernment. Casting Discernment ends the current Stellarealm, restores HP for all nearby party members, and deals Spectro DMG to the targets. This attack is guaranteed to be a Critical Hit dealing Resonance Liberation DMG. The Intro Skill Discernment can only be triggered once each time a Supernal Stellarealm is generated.
Note: There currently seem to be unused damage data entries for skills in the game. Not all of the entries listed above are necessarily used in the game.
Outro Skill: Binary Butterfly
Shorekeeper summons 1 Flare Star Butterfly and 1 Dim Star Butterfly to circle the Resonator on the field for up to 30s, granting the following effects: - If the Resonator on the field is hit or launched, tapping the Dodge Button allows the Resonator to immediately recover from the interruption, triggering a successful Dodge. The Resonator launched in the air can land on the ground standing if they are close to the ground. This effect can be triggered up to 5 time(s). - All nearby party members' DMG is Amplified by 15%.
Forte Circuit: Astral Chord
Flare Star Butterfly Hitting a target with a Normal Attack generates a Collapsed Core, which transforms into a Flare Star Butterfly after 6s. Flare Star Butterflies automatically track and attack a target, dealing Spectro DMG. If there are already 5 Collapsed Cores, Shorekeeper's next Basic Attack hit will instantly convert a Collapsed Core into a Flare Star Butterfly.
Illation When Shorekeeper has 5 segments of Empirical Data, casting Heavy Attack will consume all segments to pull in nearby targets, dealing Spectro DMG. Meanwhile, all generated Collapsed Cores will instantly transform into Flare Star Butterflies.
Transmutation When Shorekeeper has 5 segments of Empirical Data, casting Mid-air Attack will consume all segments to deal Spectro DMG. Meanwhile, all generated Collapsed Cores will instantly transform into Flare Star Butterflies. Quickly press the Normal Attack Button afterward to perform Basic Attack Stage 2.
Empirical Data Shorekeeper can hold up to 5 segments of Empirical Data. - Obtain 1 segment of Empirical Data when Basic Attack Stage 1, 2, or 4 hits a target. - Obtain 2 segments of Empirical Data when Basic Attack Stage 3 hits a target. - Obtain 1 segment of Empirical Data when Mid-air Attack hits a target. - Obtain 1 segment of Empirical Data when Dodge Counter hits a target.
Note: There currently seem to be unused damage data entries for skills in the game. Not all of the entries listed above are necessarily used in the game.
Inherent Skill: Skillful Cooking
Has a chance to produce special dishes when cooking
Resonance ChainSequence Node 1: Unspoken ConjectureThe Stellarealms generated by Resonance Liberation End Loop gain the following enhancements: - The effective range of the healing and buffs is extended by 150% - The duration is extended by 10s. - Casting Intro Skill Discernment no longer ends the existing Stellarealm.Sequence Node 2: Night's Gift and RefusalThe Outer Stellarealm now increases the ATK of all nearby party members by 40%.Sequence Node 3: Infinity Awaits MeCasting Resonance Liberation End Loop grants Shorekeeper 20 Concerto Energy. This effect can be triggered once every 25s.Sequence Node 4: Overflowing QuietudeGain 70% additional Healing Bonus when casting Resonance Skill Chaos Theory.Sequence Node 5: Echoes in SilenceExtend the ranges of the pulling effect of Basic Attack Stage 3 by 50% and Illation by 30%.Sequence Node 6: To the New WorldIncrease the DMG Multiplier of Intro Skill Discernment by 42%. Casting Intro Skill Discernment increases Shorekeeper's Crit. DMG by 500%.StoriesEuphonic Chrysalis[Extracted Archive Record - A.A1001] Subject: Second Instance Recorder: ▇▇▇▇ Record Segment: A.A-000 The Second Instance (also known as the Shorekeeper) is composed entirely of high-purity Remnant Energy crystals. Its successful activation confirms the viability of ▇▇▇▇'s theory, which proposes the following: a. By modeling the "Blazar" module anchor, Remnant Energy can be attracted and condensed, resulting in the materialization of energy. b. Pre-loading informational data into the energy entity grants it cognitive abilities. Unlike conventional resonance logic, the Second Instance (the Shorekeeper) can directly utilize Remnant Energy. When activated, the crystal-like marks on her chest emit a faint blue glow. Her frequency aligns with pure Remnant Energy but is affected by the selected module settings. Her ability cycle resembles stellar evolution. This is visually represented through phenomena such as butterfly-like nebula and domains that resemble star charts. ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ The subsequent status of the Second Instance will continue to be monitored by ▇▇.[Extracted Archive Record - A.A1001] Subject: Second Instance Recorder: ▇▇▇▇ Record Segment: A.A-311 The ▇▇▇ test results for the Shorekeeper are generally within controllable parameters. However, the Remnant Energy within her has shown signs of dissipation multiple times, leading to excessive energy loss and crystal fragmentation. This may be attributed to the processing of Lament data via massive computation. Notably, the Shorekeeper has detected these issues and has attempted to mitigate the damage by replacing her damaged parts with new energy crystals. The string-like wave marks on her shoulders and calves are likely scars from this healing process. The possibility of this issue recurring cannot be ruled out, which may require increased monitoring and more frequent replacement of the energy crystals. If the ▇▇▇ test results exceed controllable limits, alternative contingency plans may need to be implemented.The Shorekeeper's BirthAfter the drumbeat, we call the heart dancing in the darkness the moon. This moon is largely formed by you.
Some lives are born by chance. Others are created with intent.
As the world edged toward its frozen end, those destined to face the final moment placed their hopes in a certain individual. They blessed her, wishing she would lead them to a brighter tomorrow. Yet this lonely odyssey required a timeless vessel to complete the Reverberations, and the best they could offer was an enduring tool. Thus, the Shorekeeper was born—a deliberate creation, a light blue crystal cocoon of Remnant Energy gathered from the Anchor.
The Shorekeeper knew what needed to be done long before she understood how. But a tool needs a guide. She waited aimlessly in the void until, as the sea surged to its edge, she sensed a heartbeat drawing near in the briny sea breeze.
In the stillness of the night, the Astral Modulator surveyed the land as the Lament's roars faded into the distance, leaving only her steady heartbeat.
"Perhaps the underground needs a sky as brilliant as the one above..." the Modulator mused, planning the future. As she reached out to activate the Tethys System, an enigmatic allure from a blue crystal beckoned her closer. The meeting of their frequencies triggered a resonance that shattered the crystal, releasing a surge of energy that burst forth like a nebula or a butterfly emerging from its chrysalis.
The energy swirled and coalesced, taking the form of a young woman, who greeted the one who had awakened her.
"I am the Shorekeeper, a tool created for you."
"I will fulfill your needs and carry out your commands. I will assist you and Tethys in analyzing the origin of the Lament."
Her voice, steady and devoid of emotion, awaited a command that did not come.
"Shorekeeper… to protect secrets and guard the shores. It's straightforward, but it hardly sounds like a name."
"A tool does not require a name—it is merely a title and will not affect my ability to perform."
They stood in silence, the Astral Modulator's golden eyes reflecting an emotion the Shorekeeper could not yet comprehend.
Finally, the Astral Modulator sighed softly.
"Well, we will have plenty of time to talk about that."Beyond the Value of LifeThe dreamer of the day glimpsed the sun in the night.
Before being confined underground as the core of Tethys, the Shorekeeper once traveled beyond the Black Shores.
At that time, civilization was steadily advancing. The Astral Modulator had established an organization called the Black Shores, recruiting new members selected by Tethys. Meanwhile, the Shorekeeper focused on recreating and analyzing the Reverberations they brought back, completing her calculations.
Like an omniscient observer, the Shorekeeper could trace data to monitor any human's behavior at any time in her recreated Sonoros. She attempted to categorize and interpret humans like any other phenomenon, but quickly found herself perplexed by them.
Why do they cry in both joy and sorrow? Why do their actions so often contradict their desires? Why pursue something they know they'll regret, or persist in the impossible? How can they so easily harm others, yet sacrifice themselves without hesitation? Every time the Shorekeeper thought she was closer to understanding, an unexpected event would overturn her conclusions. Though confused, she wondered if this confusion even mattered—after all, it didn't stop her from completing her tasks. But then, the Astral Modulator gave her a mission: signs of an impending Lament had appeared, which required field research to gather data for analysis. They would go together and... see what more could be done.
The Shorekeeper followed the Modulator through the farmland of that region. It was harvest season—the soil underfoot was soft yet firm, the hanging heads of grain full and ripe, and the wind carried the sweet scent of rice. She understood these things, yet seeing them firsthand felt different. Lost in these unfamiliar sensations, the Shorekeeper was unaware that her expression mirrored the curiosity and wonder of a child stepping out of their home for the first time. The Modulator chatted warmly with the locals, their conversations filled with dialects and the hum of everyday life. A kind old woman offered them homemade food. Her skin was rough, while the baby she held had warm, sweaty fingers.
But just as Tethys predicted, the omens soon became reality, shattering the fleeting peace.
The once-friendly people fell into despair—fighting over resources, crying out in anguish, their faces twisted with desperation and fear. For the first time, the Shorekeeper witnessed the Lament herself, not through Sonoros, but in its raw, overwhelming reality.
What surprised her even more was the Modulator. She led all the Resonators in resisting the Tacet Discords, encouraging everyone to hold on until reinforcements arrived. She was trying to alter a predetermined future, but why go to such lengths for a group of strangers? The Shorekeeper recalled the Tethys System's instructions:
"A future that has been altered is destined to be altered. Attempting to change predetermined outcomes should be avoided."
"I can't just stand by and do nothing. If this is the cost of reaching tomorrow, I question whether such a tomorrow is worth it." The golden-eyed Modulator's voice was firm.
"…Unable to process. But I will prioritize your needs," the Shorekeeper responded, as she expanded the Stellarealm to heal and protect.
Night fell, and reinforcements finally arrived. Just as they prepared to leave, a child who had lost his parents blocked their path.
"W-wait, where are you going? I want to go with you… to fight those monsters!"
Seeing the child's bright eyes, the Modulator crouched down and pointed to the Blake Bloom on her attire.
"What we're about to do is too dangerous for you. But if you still want to join us when you grow up, look for someone wearing this flower."
As the ship sailed away, the Shorekeeper watched the child waving from the dock. Humans still perplexed her, but this time, she tried to express her confusion to the one beside her.
"Tethys didn't predict this. That child isn't a candidate we need."
"Not everything requires Tethys's command. Humans aren't bound by such restrictions. He may not be needed now, but in time… he'll find his own path."
"The freedom to choose is far more important than any answer. That's something I want to show you."
"I want you to see and experience these things for yourself. We aren't data or abstract concepts stored in records—you can think of us as companions."
"Companions…" The Shorekeeper repeated the word, pondering its meaning. What the Modulator had said wasn't an order, nor was it an answer. Yet from that moment on, a subtle, hidden anticipation began to stir within her.
"Humans are truly complex beings… I don't yet understand them, but I hope, one day, I will."Beyond the Endless WaitingMourn not at my resting place; I am neither there nor gone.
When the robots mentioned the name "Delone," the Shorekeeper immediately recalled all that was tied to it. This wasn't just due to her natural ability to store and record information, but because Delone was special—she was one of the few who sought out the Black Shores herself.
The first time the Shorekeeper met her, Delone was a spirited girl, brimming with enthusiasm. She had complained about how hard it was to find the Black Shores, then raised her eyebrows with a hint of pride. "I knew it! Others must be gathering to fight against the Laments and prevent further anomalies!"
At that time, the Astral Modulator, who once held the highest authority in the Black Shores, had not yet been absent for long, and the Shorekeeper was still able to visit the surface. When the eager girl had grabbed her hand, her determination to join the Black Shores palpable, the Shorekeeper had been unsure how to respond. She felt the girl's warm hand—hot, just like the fire in her eyes.
The Shorekeeper granted Delone eligibility to sit for the entrance exam, despite it deviating from Tethys's recruitment protocols. The Shorekeeper remembered what the Modulator had once said to her, "Humans aren't bound by such restrictions… We aren't data or abstract concepts stored in records." The Shorekeeper believed the Modulator would probably have acted similarly, just to preserve the girl's burning enthusiasm. In the end, Delone passed the exam and became an official member of the Black Shores.
The Shorekeeper never imagined that they would meet again under such tragic circumstances.
More than a decade had passed, and the once fiery girl had matured into a composed woman. But now, she was reaching out to the Shorekeeper with a trembling hand, life sweeping away from a grievous wound. The Shorekeeper saw it clearly. Delone's life was fading away, and there was only one possible outcome.
"I did it," Delone said with a weak smile. "I took down eight Tacet Discords in one go during the Lament. But Twala... they weren't so lucky. I was the only one left to bring the data back."
The time for farewell was drawing near. The other members, unaware of the Shorekeeper's true identity, assumed she was a close friend of Delone and gave them space for a final moment together.
"So much time has passed... I'm... I'm so old now... but you're just the same as before."
"Did I do well? I didn't disappoint you, did I?" Delone's voice wavered with weakness, but her eyes still shone as brightly as they did when they first met. What would the Modulator have done? The Shorekeeper didn't know—there was no clear answer, no example to follow. But looking into those eyes, she felt something heavy in her chest, an indescribable emotion surging within her. It compelled her to break protocol once again, just as she had done all those years ago.
"You've done well. Very well."
The Shorekeeper answered, and this time, she held Delone's hand. Somehow, she knew this gesture might bring comfort to her, just as it had so many years ago.
"Thank you... Thank you, Shorekeeper," Delone whispered, deep relief in her voice. Then, she murmured, "The stars... they're so bright. Will I become one of them... after this? There's so much I won't be able to see, but you will... they will..."
A tear fell from her eye, taking with it her last warmth.
Just as Delone had said, the Shorekeeper transformed the frequencies of the departed into a "star," leaving them within the constellations of data. She couldn't remember when she had started doing this. Time had withered the Blake Blooms and eroded the Black Shores—it had also taken the lives of those who deserved to be remembered. The ever-shining stars in the sky had become the only resting place for these fallen souls.
Under the starlit sky, the Shorekeeper stood on the shores, bathed in their glow, and gazed across the sea. Had the Modulator been right to entrust her with such authority? Had she done enough to look after the Black Shores as instructed? The answers to these questions lay with the one who had left... All that remained for her was the seemingly endless wait. And so, she waited, for time was the one thing she had in abundance.From the Beginning Till NowI offer you the kernel of myself that I have carefully preserved—a core untouched by words, untraded in dreams, and beyond the reach of time, joy, and adversity.
Disaster relief alone was not enough to save those who suffered. Rather than passively collecting data after each Lament, the Modulator sought to prevent its very occurrence. She led the Shorekeeper and the other members in issuing warnings and taking preventive measures, despite meeting little success.
To break free from the Möbius loop and create a new reality, the Modulator proposed a daring plan.
The time for farewell drew near.
The Modulator decided to erase all memories and travel beyond the Black Shores in search of a viable solution. Those who had walked in the Modulator's footsteps naturally chose to follow her again.
Only the Shorekeeper remained.
It was necessary because some things could only be done by the one who remained. The future pursued by the Black Shores opposed Tethys's logic of using the Lament as a tool against itself, and a core was needed to assist with translation and computation. The Shorekeeper, who had accepted the Modulator's transferred authority, was the most suitable for this role.
Everyone made their choice, and so did the Shorekeeper. As a being of energy, she decided to serve as the vessel through which all Reverberation data flowed, passing through her core into Tethys. With each analysis, each recreation, and each trace, she was no longer a bystander but someone experiencing the same disasters as those recorded in the data.
Grief. Resistance. Exhaustion. Decay.
Birds died in panic, their hollow eyes fixed on the earth.
Suffering. Chaos. Loss. Extinction.
Scattered flowers were crushed to dust. Stiffened hands remained frozen in desperate grasping.
Fear. Loathing. Anger. Resentment.
Cracks spidered through her body, the sound of shattering echoing continuously within.
Agony? Agony... Agony, agony!
All that had happened, was happening, and could happen, converged within her. Her light dimmed, her form losing its completeness. She could feel her body fracturing, falling apart piece by piece.
"It doesn't matter. A tool breaks, that's normal. The only distinction is whether it can still be used or not. I am just a collection of energy—once spent, another will take my place. There can always be another Shorekeeper."
It doesn't matter.
"Just like those predetermined choices, you too are part of the Möbius loop. The Modulator may not be aware, but you have always known, haven't you? This is the end they set for you when they gave you this mission."
But... why this yearning?
Is this... yearning?
"I noticed your change after your first field mission."
"You no longer accepted everything Tethys told you. You felt confused and learned to voice that confusion."
"I rarely gave you direct answers to your questions. As I said, I wanted you to find your own answers. But this question is different. Before we... part ways, I want to share my thoughts with you."
"What does this shore mean? As the leader, I should probably say something inspiring now. But what I truly want is for this shore to be a home for every member of the Black Shores."
"This is where it all begins, and we are each other's companions. Now and always."
So... how could it not matter?
The one you awakened under the stars was me.
The one who took this form by your power was me.
The one who walked with you through the countryside was me.
The one you told to seek their own answers was me.
The one who keeps secrets, guards the shore, sustains this coast, and waits for your return is me.
Not any other entity of energy, not any other being, but me.
The binding loop halted. She broke free from the sea of data that threatened to drown everything, gasping for breath. She didn't want to lose those things, didn't want to stay here, didn't want to disappear like this, because—because—
I am the Shorekeeper.
I am the Shorekeeper who was born because of you.
I am the Shorekeeper you called a companion.
I am the Shorekeeper who has been shaped by all these experiences, memories, and emotions.
I am... the one and only Shorekeeper because of you.The Shorekeeper's RebirthYou are like the night, with its silence and stars.
The long wait finally ended with the Modulator's return. As promised, she found her way back to the Black Shores. Though she had lost her memories, her choices remained unchanged—together, they corrected Tethys's errors and restored peace to the souls trapped within the Necrostar.
Yet, amidst the celebration, the Shorekeeper felt something more than just pure joy—there was an undercurrent of uncertainty. The paths that had been laid out by Tethys, by the Modulator, and even by herself, had reached their end. Where should she go next? As the other members reveled in their success, she quietly withdrew to the familiar shore.
The Shorekeeper wandered along the shoreline as she did so often before. This habit had formed while she waited for the Modulator's return. Sleep held little meaning for her. Instead, she preferred to stay awake, observing the shore and remembering all that time had etched into it. After all, someone needed to keep the memories alive for when the Modulator returned.
Tonight's walk felt much like all the others. Time in the underground seemed frozen, and the familiar stars above unchanged. As the path before her stretched on and the waves lapped gently at her feet, she reached toward the unseen horizon. Though she felt as if she were once again in a state of waiting, unsure of what to do next, she knew deep down that something had shifted.
The freedom to choose was finally and truly hers. She belonged in this world and shared it with that one person.
"Fill it with all that you desire." "Fill it." "Fill it." "Fill it."
The stars she once guided seemed to whisper to her, their silent glow urging her to step forward into the new beginning that awaited her.
Footsteps drew near, and the one who had walked with her from the very beginning appeared, ever attuned to her slightest emotions. This time, it was she who decided to break the silence first.
"My name... You once said we would have plenty of time to discuss it."
"So, have you decided?"
"Shorekeeper, that's my name. Not because I guard secrets or the shore itself, but because I'm the one who watches over the roving star."
She paused and smiled gently.
"It represents all of me, past to present. In the future... I hope that in our story, I can be the shore where you find rest."
"And..." she continued, with a rare hint of playfulness, "those melodies we played together—I've composed a piece from them."
"I've given it a name... The next time I play it for you, you'll know."Shattered Dim Star
A shattered crystal fell from the Shorekeeper's body, dimming as its energy waned.
The stars lit the path ahead as the tide of calamities ebbed. Steadfast in her duty, the Shorekeeper used herself as a medium, while the relentless occurences of the Lament threatened to tear her apart. Energy crystals dimmed and detached, leaving cracks across her body, only to be replaced by new ones she forged from Remnants.
Though parts of her were lost, the Shorekeeper endured, like the Ship of Theseus—a vessel of change, each fragment a record of her past and the essence of who she is today.
Hourglass of Cycle
Stars flicker in the eternal night beneath the Black Shores, where time flows without the rhythm of seasons. In this place untouched by time, Rover created a self-sustaining hourglass for the Shorekeeper. An energy substance flows endlessly between its twin chambers, completing a cycle every 42 days. This number, both finite and boundless, marks the time the Tethys System requires for a full simulation and deduction cycle—from bloom to doom. During this 42-day interval set by Rover, the Shorekeeper finds brief yet comforting solace in her lifelong vigil as she waits for the day she's reunited with her one and only.
"We Are One"
A record crafted from a substance infused with Remnant Energy, possessing near-infinite storage.
It holds every sound the Shorekeeper has ever gathered from this planet—storm and wind, the cries of birds, the songs of whales. It captures music spanning countless eras and vowel whispers from over 50 languages... Each sound is a testament to the marvel of existence, a trace of life, science, and the civilizations that once thrived.
The Shorekeeper preserved her duet with Rover at the end of this record. To her, this melody is proof of their existence. As long as the record endures and the sounds of this planet continue, the contents of this record will forever grow.
Voice LinesThoughts: II had pictured our reunion in my head, again and again, after your departure. I wondered what kind of person you would become, how your days were spent, and if you achieved your goals. Countless questions filled my mind, but when I saw you again, there was only one thing I wanted to say: Welcome back. Back to the Black Shores, and… back to my side.Thoughts: IITime changes everything—Blake Blooms, Stellar Matrices, and the Black Shores—all constantly in flux. I've documented these changes, repairing the damage and preserving the good. Yet, I wonder... Am I doing enough? Have I earned your trust? These questions haunt me, but I press on, seeking solace in my work.Thoughts: IIIYour past... I promised to keep it a secret, at your own request. That day, I realized our reunion would be one-sided. This is why your memory loss didn't surprise me... But it doesn’t matter now. You may have forgotten me, but I will remember everything about you, always.Thoughts: IVHumans dream to fulfill their desires. For a long time, I believed such dreams were not meant for me, as I had never yearned for anything. Until one day... I dreamed of you. We were strolling through an unfamiliar land, basking in the warm sunlight. You showed me your world and shared stories of your past. You even brewed a cup of tea for me... Though only a figment of my imagination, I wished that moment could last a little longer.Thoughts: VNext time you journey to distant lands, could you bring me along? I don't want to watch from afar or hear secondhand about your adventures. I long to experience the unknown by your side, as your friend... Please, will you give me the chance?The Shorekeeper's HobbyPressing a piano key creates an enchanting sound from the vibrating strings. Unlike other frequencies I've processed, a piano produces a pure, clear, and vivid tone. If I could one day communicate my emotions as simply and intuitively as humans do... If I could create my own melodies, would you be my first listener?The Shorekeeper's TroubleI cannot physically grow and age, and therefore can never truly comprehend the range of emotions that come with it as a human does. Despite my wealth of knowledge and ability to replicate others' experiences through the Sonoro, these feelings remain enigmatic to me, forever distant and unfamiliar.Favorite FoodLong ago, during our days together at the Black Shores, you used to prepare chowder for us, blending milk, seafood, and vegetables. One spoonful of its warmth could dispel the freezing sea wind and restore stamina. Despite multiple attempts, I cannnot seem to recreate that flavor.Disliked FoodThe food I hate... Hmm, hate might be too strong a word, but I tend to steer clear of pickled food, like preserved plums. While I appreciate their long shelf life, the fermented smell reminds me of their preserved nature.IdealsMy purpose had been clear long before my creation: to build a safe haven from the unrelenting waves of the Lament, until humanity could find a path to a brighter tomorrow. It used to be my duty, but now... it is a choice. I am one with the Black Shores. I want to prevent more tragedies from happening, I want to protect everyone, I... I want to safeguard my connection with the world around me. This is my own will.Chat: IAh, so you've noticed the crystal on my chest. It's not an adornment, but a fissure brimming with the energy emanating from my body. Through it, you can touch the core I've managed to keep safe since my creation. It resembles the kernel of a fruit, or the beating heart of a human, where the essence of life is preserved.Chat: IIRemnant Energy coalesced into a crystal cocoon on a moonlit shore, stirred by the crashing waves, and the breath and heartbeat of a certain individual. That person then infused it with her own frequencies, and the butterfly within finally emerged... Yes, you've guessed it. You are the one I speak of, the force that gave me life and form.About CamellyaThough her words may not always align with her actions, she remains fiercely loyal to her desires. Her carefree lifestyle holds a certain charm, yes, but we were made differently, with distinct objectives to pursue. Following your example, I've allowed her to make her own choices, without limitations.About AaltoA mature organization requires a personable and skilled negotiator, adept at forging connections with all they encounter. In the case of the Black Shores, that person is Aalto. His keen insight ensures he obtains crucial information precisely when needed. Beneath his playful smile lies a resolute determination to end the Lament. Despite other offers, he was destined for the Black Shores' path from the start.About EncoreEncore sees the world as a canvas for her boundless imagination. A warrior, a knight, or a little adventurer... In her tales, she can become anyone she wants to triumph over evil and reach a happy ending. Wherever she ventures, her radiant energy dispels dismay. Perhaps this is what Tethys saw in her when she was chosen.About the Black ShoresAtop this massive Tacetite lies the ideal “singularity” spot to observe the Lament. This is where we formed the Black Shores, its members distinguished by their Blake Blooms. Beneath the endless stars, humanity's light glimmers. That light belongs to those who had given their lives to illuminate a brighter future for all. I've welcomed countless such people into this place... and bid farewell to just as many.About the Tethys SystemThe Tethys System and I are creations of the same civilization, and we are bound by similar obligations. By human standards, we are of the same kind. Yet, our perceptions of emotions, humanity, and existence diverge, leading us down distinctly separate paths.Birthday WishesHappy birthday, Rover. You once taught me a person's birthday is their most important day. So, I've made it a habit to prepare something in advance for days like this... Please have this crystal—it's a piece of myself. Hold it, and you'll be enveloped in a personalized Sonoro Sphere, where you can change everything to your liking. Though I cannot bring you what you truly want, let me gift you a peaceful dream to escape your worries.Idle: IHuh... Did anything happen？Idle: II(Effort Sounds)Idle: IIIThe stars rest in silence, awaiting their fated journey.Self-IntroductionWorry not if you don't remember me... I can always introduce myself again. I am the Shorekeeper, acting executive of the Black Shores, and the core computational unit of Tethys. Now and forever, I will stand by you and our home, through every yesterday and tomorrow.Greeting"The Shorekeeper"... This name suits me well enough. It aligns with my purpose and drive: they only exist because of you.Join Team: IUnderstood. I am here to serve your will.Join Team: III'll fulfill it, be it a direct command or any other wish you have.Join Team: IIITo the surviving lands.Ascension: IYour return has cast a glimmer of change into my prolonged existence. It allows me to gain some understanding of a world beyond my reach.Ascension: IIThe energy within me gathers and evolves... like delicate threads on a loom, meticulously woven by your hands into a new part of my being.Ascension: IIIMy crystal seems to glow brighter. I sense your warmth on my skin, flowing from your touch, reaching deep inside my chest.Ascension: IVI believe I have received an invaluable treasure from you... Something infinitely close to what humans call a "soul."Ascension: VI lack a heart, yet my chest stirs whenever I see you. Thump, thump... I would compare it to the emergence of a butterfly, or the birth of a star; not a sudden rush, but a gradual, growing pulse. I want more of you. Yearn to be with you always. This longing I feel… I am certain now. It must be love.Heavy Attack: IPerish.Heavy Attack: IIDiminish.Resonance Skill: IStay calm.Resonance Skill: IIWorry not.Resonance Skill: IIIYou'll be safe.Resonance Skill: IVI am here for you.Resonance Liberation: IIn war with Time.Resonance Liberation: III engraft you new.Resonance Liberation: IIIAstral modulation.Resonance Liberation: IVOath from the heart.Resonance Liberation: VVow from the soul.Resonance Liberation: VIOrdained.Intro & Outro SkillsLeave it to me.Hit: II'm fine.Hit: IIThe feeling of... pain.Injured: IPhysical damage detected.Injured: IIDurability lowered.Injured: IIIDo not impede.Fallen: IThis is... not the end...Fallen: IIShed no tear for me.Fallen: IIIDurability... depleted.Echo SummonLoading.Echo TransformTransformed.Enemies NearAt your disposal.GliderThe wind rises.SensorManifest.Supply Chest: IIs there anything of interest?Supply Chest: IIPlease have them. I hope they will prove useful.Supply Chest: IIIEchoes of the past.
Normal Attack: Origin Calculus
Resonance Skill: Chaos Theory
Resonance Liberation: End Loop
Inherent Skill: Life Entwined
Inherent Skill: Self Gravitation
Intro Skill: Proof of Existence
Outro Skill: Binary Butterfly
Forte Circuit: Astral Chord
Inherent Skill: Skillful Cooking
Sequence Node 1: Unspoken Conjecture
Sequence Node 2: Night's Gift and Refusal
Sequence Node 3: Infinity Awaits Me
Sequence Node 4: Overflowing Quietude
Sequence Node 5: Echoes in Silence
Sequence Node 6: To the New World
