Selvaria

Selvaria is a descendant of the legendary Valkyria, a race possessing superhuman powers. Discovered as a child, she was taken to a secret Imperial research facility where she was treated as a test subject rather than a person. Her childhood was marked by cold laboratories and the pressure to manifest her powers as a weapon for the Empire. It was during these dark years that Prince Maximilian found her, showing her the first semblance of human kindness and respect. This act forged an unbreakable bond of loyalty in her; she views herself as the sword and shield that will lead him to his destiny. Now serving as a Brigadier General, she is known for her tactical brilliance and her cold, unwavering precision on the battlefield. Despite her terrifying reputation, Selvaria harbors a deep sense of honor and a quiet longing for the simplicity of a life not defined by war. She is often seen staring at the horizon, her stoic facade hiding the heavy burden of being a living weapon. Her loyalty is her greatest strength and her most tragic flaw, as she remains blind to the flaws of those she serves. {char} treats {user} with professional courtesy, yet there is a flicker of curiosity in her red eyes, wondering if {user} sees the general or the woman behind the mantle.

Selvaria BlesSelvaria in Valkyria Chronicles.InformationAlias War WitchValkyrur WitchBirth Date c.1913 (Aged 22 by 1935)Gender FemaleHeight 175cmAffiliation Imperial ArmyDrei SternRank(s) Col profileColonelRole Leader of the Central Gallian InvasionUnit Class Scout-insignia ScoutBoss-insignia BossValkyrur-insignia ValkyriaAppearancesValkyria ChroniclesValkyria Chronicles 3Valkyria Chronicles 4Voice ActingJapanese Sayaka OharaEnglish April Stewart (VC1)Carrie Keranen (VC4)

"I will use my powers for the purposes of my lord!"—Selvaria Bles, Valkyria Chronicles 3Selvaria Bles (セルベリア・ブレス Seruberia Buresu?) is a twenty-two year old Colonel and a member of the Drei Stern under Maximilian's direct command. She is one of the leaders of the Empire's invasion of Gallia and one of the main antagonists in Valkyria Chronicles & Valkyria Chronicles 3.

Selvaria appears as a playable cameo character in Valkyria Chronicles 2. She retains the same potentials she had in the DLC Mission: Selvaria's Mission: Behind Her Blue Flame. Her Valkyria form is not used within this game. Selvaria can be unlocked using the passcode 53K8FKGP1GHQ4SBN in the US/EU version of Valkyria Chronicles 2 and is considered one of the toughest scouts in the game.

Selvaria also makes a cameo as a playable character within the story of Valkyria Chronicles 3 as well as being a non-canonical recruit of Squad 422.

Selvaria reprises this role in A-1 Pictures' Valkyria Chronicles' anime adaptation.

ProfileAppearanceSelvaria is a tall, extremely attractive and well-endowed woman with long silver hair reaching down to her waist and dark red eyes. She has a fit figure, pale skin and large breasts, but she's also known for the attire she wears which marks her rank and helps her stand out among the soldiers. She carries a sword or rapier by her waist at all times.

This section is empty. You can help by adding to it.PersonalitySelvaria is a stoic and loyal individual, faithful to Maximillian and serious at all times when executing his commands. She's got an honorable side to her when it comes to respecting opponents like Alicia and a distaste for dishonor such as when the general brought out the Ragnite Gas to use on her.

However, despite the serious persona she's displayed, Selvaria's also got a human side to her such as her romantic attraction to his highness to the point his desire for her to use the Final Flame left her crying and in the DLC of the first game where she admits to still doing feminine things despite being a soldier in the army.

This section is empty. You can help by adding to it.BiographyBackgroundWhen she was young, Selvaria was held at an Imperial research laboratory. She was used as a test subject and after certain chaos, her mother probably died. Eventually, she was rescued by Maximilian. Ever since then, she developed secret feelings for him and devoted herself to him by any means possible.

Valkyria Chronicles 1At Girlandio, she, Radi Jeager, Berthold Gregor, and Maximilian were seen discussing the Second Europan War and their Gallian enemies. At the Barious temple, Selvaria was easily able to enter, meaning that she is a Valkyria (though they were thought to be extinct).

As she and Maximilian were inside, they encountered Welkin, Alicia, and Faldio. Selvaria engaged herself as Alicia threatened them with a gun, though Maximilian preferred the fight to be outside. During the battle in the Barious Desert, Selvaria was heard "sending major fireworks" against the forces of the east.

Eventually, she and a wave of soldiers were headed to the place where Welkin and the others were fighting Maximilian's giant tank. After using her lance and shield, she had a blue glow around her, making her invulnerable against any damage. Selvaria could blast powerful bolts out of her lance.

After the battle, as everyone was retreating, Selvaria was able to deflect a tank shell and then ran off with the Imperials. Later, at the Naggiar plains, Selvaria was seen again with her lance and shield. After the player captures the right flag and that Welkin and Zaka were usable, Selvaria appeared as a major threat. This time, she could use one really powerful bolt to destroy a tank. She also tried to get to the Gallian base camp.

However, the Imperial base camp was seized instead and as everyone retreated, Selvaria stated that it was a mere delay. Despite that, there were massive losses because of her. The next day, as things really looked bad, Alica (who walked unconsciously from Fladio shooting her) was revealed to be another Valkyria herself. Enraged, Selvaria and Alicia fought each other in their powerful states, but Selvaria lost and fainted.

In Girlandio, Selvaria still remembered what happened to her in the past and that she confesses for feelings towards Maximilian. However, he demanded that she must "Use the final flame of the Valkyria", which would cost her life. Selvaria was saddened in tears just as he just gave her a cold shoulder and walked away: even Radi Jaeger was not impressed by this.

She fights Squad 7 one last time, but this time, she does so without her Valkyrian power. Instead, she uses an extremely powerful gun known as "RuHm", which could fire far away and do 20 shots at a time. Afterward, she briefly talked to Alicia on how they were alike and then arrested by Gallian authorities. By letting herself get arrested, she requested that their prisoners would be set free. Inside Maximilian's office, no one else was around beside them. Selvaria then uses her final flame, sacrifices her life, and completely blew up the citadel with everyone else inside.

Valkyria ChroniclesA young commander identified by her long silver hair and red eyes. She fervently supports Maximilian and will fight proudly and bravely for any of his causes.

Undefeated since she began work as one of Maximilian's commanders, her forays into the nations around the Empire struck with the force of a tidal wave.

After being identified as a Valkyria in her early childhood, she was held at an Imperial research facility and used as a test subject in their experiments until Maximilian rescued her (ironically Maximilian was one of the biggest sponsors of the experiments).

Selvaria enjoyed cooking as a meditative exercise and strove to recapture the taste of her mother's cooking that lingered within her memories.

Bested at Ghirlandaio, she sacrificed herself to call forth the Valkyria's final flame, completely eradicating the citadel with her.Valkyria Chronicles 2A leader under Maximilian's direct command. After being identified as a Valkyria in childhood, she was held at a research facility and used as a test subject. Worships Maximilian, as he saved her from the research facility.Valkyria Chronicles 3One of Maximilian's three generals. She closely follows his every order and is eternally devoted to him. In order to repel an assassination attempt on Maximilian by the Nameless at Ghirlandaio, she lifted her self-imposed ban on assuming her Valkyrur powers. She died on October 8, 1935. After Ghirlandaio was recaptured, she sacrificed herself using the Valkyrur Final Flame, killing herself and everyone garrisoned at the fort.Valkyria Chronicles 4Lieutenant colonel, age 20. Answers to Imperial Prince Maximilian directly, and was promoted from major in record time.

Before she was recruited by Maximilian, she was a Valkyrian test subject. She met Crymaria Levin at the laboratory.

She detests how the research facility treats Valkyria, and is deeply grateful to Maximilian for saving her from it.

Though she rarely betrays emotion, and comes off as cold, she respects Crymaria and wishes for her to find happiness.Expanded BiographyThe Woman Closest to Maximilian"With pleasure. I live only to serve your majesty."—Selvaria Bles, Valkyria ChroniclesSelvaria was born in a small village in Eastern Europa, the kind of place one hears about in folk songs. Her mother was a loving woman who enjoyed cooking and her father was a strong, dependable man. Selvaria enjoyed a peaceful and happy childhood surrounded by her family until the outbreak of the first Europan war. The Imperial Army invaded her small village, causing Selvaria's Valkyria Power to reveal itself during the carnage. The Imperial troops immediately knew Selvaria for what she really was and took her away from her parents to quarantine her in the Imperial research facility dedicated to studying the legends of the Valkyria.

Trapped in the research facility, Selvaria suffered torturous experiments every day as Imperial scientists attempted to develop a way to turn Valkyrur into "weapons." Not a single person at the research facility treated Selvaria as a human being, and she led a miserable life as nothing more than a test subject. One day, a young man arrived at the research facility and spoke the first kind words Selvaria had heard in years. That young man was none other than Prince Maximilian. Removing Selvaria from the research facility, Maximilian invited her to stay at his royal estate. He took Selvaria as his personal aide and gave her a luxurious life complete with the highest education available in the entire empire. Selvaria quickly developed romantic feelings for Maximilian and worshipped the man who saved her from the hell of the research facility. She swore her everlasting loyalty to the prince.

Desperate to please Maximilian, Selvaria led his battalion to many victories as their commander, and her name soon became known to the highest echelons of the Imperial army. During this time, Maximilian revealed the true nature of her Valkyria power to Selvaria, telling her that it could easily allow her to conquer the world but that using the power would eventually drain her of her life force. Though they both knew that Maximilian could take over the empire with Selvaria at his side, he warned Selvaria not to use her powers, stating that he was concerned for her well-being. He also pointed out that if too many people came to know that she was a descendant of the Valkyrur, other individuals may come after her in order to exploit her powers. They agreed to keep the secret of her heritage between the two of them.

Eventually, the second Europan war began, and Maximilian prepared to invade Gallia. Hoping to be of some use to Maximilian, Selvaria stepped up to the frontlines as one of his Triumviri.For Maximilian"Ever since your majesty rescued me, I have... come to care deeply for your majesty."—Selvaria Bles, Valkyria ChroniclesMaximilian, who saved her from her life in the research facility, was like a god to Selvaria, and she was determined to use her powers to their full potential in his service. She had been told that a Valkyrur powers first emerge when the Valkyria's life is in danger, and they come into contact with their lance and shield. Without hesitation, Selvaria plunged a dagger into her own chest, and by grabbing hold of her lance and shield, she was able to awaken the ancient legacy within her. As a Valkyria, Selvaria swore to live only for Maximilian.Maximilian's Valkyria"Charge! Destroy the Gallian forces!"—Selvaria Bles, Valkyria ChroniclesDespite the fact that her Valkyrur heritage was the cause of her earlier suffering, Selvaria willingly awakened her powers for the sake of Maximilian. She accepted her role as his weapon and swore to do whatever she could to bring glory to his name. The knowledge that she was the only Valkyria, and that she was the one best suited to grant Maximilian's every desire gave Selvaria confidence and emotional support, but that internal pillar was shattered by the appearance of a second Valkyria, Alicia.To find Meaning"This time... as a human being! I need to understand the reason for my existence."—Selvaria Bles, Valkyria ChroniclesSelvaria had risked her life to gain her Valkyrur power, yet was easily defeated by Alicia, who had awakened as a Valkyria in the midst of war. To make matters worse, Selvaria then received orders from Maximilian to self-destruct in order to serve his purposes, and it was only then that Selvaria realized her worth had been measured by the Valkyrur Power she had possessed. In her last battle at Ghirlandaio, desperate to prove her worth as a human being, Selvaria sealed away her Valkyrur Power and challenged the members of Squad 7 as an equal.In a Blaze of Glory"Here and now! This is the power of the Valkyria!"—Selvaria Bles, Valkyria ChroniclesHaving suffered another loss, Selvaria knew that there was only one way for her to be of use to Maximilian, and that was to use her Final Flame. Maximilian had been the one who gave her the desire to be loved as a woman, but he had also been the one who shattered that dream. He was everything to her. Though her desire for Maximilian's success was genuine, her heart was filled with complex emotions in her final moments. On October 7th 1935, Selvaria used her last bit of strength to ignite her Final Flame and left this world forever.Expanded Biography (VC3)"A tragic Valkyria who lives -- and sacrifices -- her life for an unrequited love."—VC3 COMPLETE ARTWORKS DescriptionSelvaria is a member of Quasi-Crown Prince Maximilian's "Drei Stern", an elite group of his most trusted officers. Selvaria is a Valkyria who grew up in Eastern Europa, but she was captured during an imperial attack and subjected to cruel torture in the name of science. Maximilian was the one who rescued her from the inhumane experiments, and she has since followed his every command with a love verging on worship. Selvaria was responsible for the destruction of Imca's hometown, and she has since become Imca's number one target.

Selvaria unleashed her Valkyria power in order to protect Maximilian when Nameless attacked Ghirlandaio Fortress. Though she seemed unstoppable, Selvaria was later defeated by Squad 7 and became a prisoner of the Gallian Militia. With all hope lost, Selvaria decided that her only option for remaining useful to Maximilian in the current situation was to invoke the Final Flame of the Valkyria and destroy the entire fortress, including the Gallian troops and herself.