Richard I
Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, is a Saber-class Servant featured in Fate/strange Fake and Fate/Grand Order. As the historical 12th-century King of England, he is summoned during the Snowfield Holy Grail War, where he forms a contract with Sajou Ayaka. Renowned as a courageous and chivalrous monarch, he is equally characterized by his intense admiration for the legends of King Arthur.
Overview
Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, is a Saber-class Servant featured in Fate/strange Fake and Fate/Grand Order. As the historical 12th-century King of England, he is summoned during the Snowfield Holy Grail War, where he forms a contract with Sajou Ayaka. Renowned as a courageous and chivalrous monarch, he is equally characterized by his intense admiration for the legends of King Arthur.
Appearance
Richard I features blonde hair laced with red streaks, with a portion of his long hair bound into a braid. He possesses red eyes. His outfit consists of majestic armor comprising a breastplate and gauntlets, complemented by a long red cape trimmed with fur around the collar.
Personality
Characterized by an outgoing and flexible nature, Richard I balances regal dignity with a cheerful, slightly eccentric enthusiasm. He adapts quickly to modern human culture, showing great curiosity toward modern arts and music. His defining passion is his reverence for King Arthur, whose heroic tales shaped his personal values. Toward his Master, Sajou Ayaka, he maintains a lighthearted yet intensely loyal attitude, acting as her devoted knight.
Abilities
Possessing Magic Resistance B and Riding A, Richard I wields the Lionheart skill to daunt foes and boost ally morale. His Versatility skill grants him high proficiency across martial arts and fine arts, while Godspeed continually increases his effective mobility as combat progresses. His Noble Phantasm, Permanently Distant Sword of Victory, enables him to channel light beams mimicking Excalibur through any held object, though fragile items break after use. Furthermore, Rounds of Leonheart uses his Saint Graph to summon past retainers and allies such as Locksley and William Marshal.
Background
Historically, Richard I ruled England in the 12th century and earned fame as a formidable commander during the Third Crusade, warring against Saladin. Following captivity in Europe upon his return journey, he eventually fell in battle during a siege in France. In the Holy Grail War of Snowfield, he is summoned as Saber via the relic box that contained Avalon, eventually becoming the partner and protector of Sajou Ayaka.
Relationships
He forms a steadfast alliance with Sajou Ayaka, offering her total loyalty and protection. He idolizes King Arthur (Arthur Pendragon) as his ultimate inspiration. He maintains profound trust with his historical retainers and allies, including Locksley, Pierre Basile, and William Marshal. He also holds historical familial ties to his mother Eleanor of Aquitaine and his brother John.
Trivia
Having been a lover of music in life, he quickly embraced modern music after being summoned, playing electric guitar on stage and becoming a viral video sensation. Because his golden hair with red highlights closely resembles the ascension material item Origin Gear in Fate/Grand Order, fans affectionately nickname him the Hair King.
