OVA
Description
Mint Adenade, also known as Mint Adnade, is a protagonist in the anime adaptation of Tales of Phantasia. She is an eighteen-year-old healer and priestess who learned her craft from her mother, Meryl Adenade, a famous cleric. Mint's mother was among the four individuals who sealed the sorcerer Dhaos, and she was later captured, tortured, and killed by Malice, one of Dhaos's servants. This tragedy shapes Mint's motivations, as she carries a strong sense of duty and courage, often overriding her naturally quiet and modest disposition. She first appears imprisoned in a dungeon beneath the stronghold of the Order of Black Armor, where she is freed by the swordsman Cress Albane. From that point, she joins his quest, providing essential healing and support. Mint speaks little and has a pure heart, yet she possesses an unbending will and a stout heart, making her a reliable ally. Her role in the story is primarily that of a healer and emotional anchor for the group, indispensable both in daily life and in battle. Her key relationships include a developing romantic bond with Cress, as well as strong camaraderie with other party members such as Chester Burklight, Klarth F. Lester, and Arche Klein. Throughout the narrative, Mint's initially reserved demeanor matures into a more confident and patient presence, especially noticeable in later versions of the story where she is portrayed as a mature and gentle young lady. Her notable abilities revolve around divine healing magic, granted through prayers to the gods. She can cast a wide range of spells, including single-target and group healing, curing status ailments such as poison and paralysis, reviving fallen allies, and providing defensive buffs like barriers. She can also debuff enemies by reducing their speed or rendering them unconscious, and she has the power to interrupt enemy spellcasting. Despite her lack of offensive magic, her support skills are considered vital for the party's survival in combat.