Crimson Troupe
| “ | A perennial, mysterious theatrical company, a band of artists that offers brilliant performances wheresoever they travel. It seems tragic happenings often follow in the wake of their tragedy performances. | ” |
| —Loading screen tip in Phantom & Crimson Solitaire |
The Crimson Troupe, also known as the Scarlet Troupe, is a Terran organization and the antagonistic faction in Phantom & Crimson Solitaire. It is a secret organization of assassins disguising themselves as a travelling theatre troupe.
Background
The Crimson Troupe was founded by the mysterious Troupe Master who craves for the beauty of art in the form of tragedies.[1] Following its foundation, they have been wandering around the former Gallic (modern Victorian) territory of Calais-Blason. The Troupe is notorious for using cruel Originium Arts that could control the mind of its members. Their aim is to produce the best tragedy in history for the pleasure of their Master.
Years ago, the senior members of the Troupe were murdered by its star Lucian, nicknamed the "Blood Diamond", leaving the troupe in disarray. However, the Troupe managed to survive the massacre and hid underground to recuperate their losses. They turned an old Gallic castle into their base and have been quietly experimenting on innocent people with their Arts.[2]
After leaving Calais-Blason, Lucian, now known as Phantom, made it his mission to end the Troupe permanently. However, he was brainwashed once more by the Troupe and returned to the castle to reprise his role as the Blood Diamond; his return and Rhodes Island's journey to rescue him constitute the events of Crimson Solitaire.
Notable members
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- The Troupe Master
- "The Bladedance"†: A beautiful Sargonian dancer highly skilled in swordsmanship with a dark past,[3] the Bladedance is one of the Troupe's senior members and Phantom's mentors. She is among the Troupe's members who were killed by Phantom – her own protégé – during the massacre leading to his departure from the Troupe.[4]
- "The Shadow"†: A Siracusan illusionist more known for being a delicate yet cruel assassin who slaughtered his own family before joining the Troupe,[5] the Shadow is one of the Troupe's senior members and Phantom's mentors. He is among the Troupe's members who were killed by Phantom – his own protégé – during the massacre leading to his departure from the Troupe.[4]
- "The Whiteflower"†: A Leithanian opera actress infamous for her manipulative persona and causing strife with her convincing act,[6] the Whiteflower is one of the Troupe's senior members and Phantom's mentors. She is among the Troupe's members who were killed by Phantom – her own protégé – during the massacre leading to his departure from the Troupe.[4]
Enemies
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