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Faldeus Dioland is a central figure in the False Holy Grail War, appearing as a magus who initially presents himself as a meek and unassuming apprentice to the puppeteer Rohngall. This facade, however, is a carefully constructed disguise. In truth, Faldeus is a high-ranking operative within a secretive American government organization, serving as one of the primary orchestrators of the Snowfield Holy Grail War itself.
His background is deeply intertwined with the event’s creation. The plan for this replication of the Fuyuki ritual was originally conceived by his grandfather, who based it on memories from a doll containing the experiences of a French magus from the Third Holy Grail War. Faldeus inherited and continued this long-term project, working to make it a reality by altering the Snowfield leylines, acquiring fragments of the Fuyuki Great Holy Grail, and overseeing the summoning of False Servants to stabilize the magical foundation.
Beneath his harmless exterior lies a cold, calculating, and ruthlessly patriotic individual. When he discards his disguise, his demeanor becomes icy and emotionless, yet he often maintains an unsettlingly upbeat or mocking tone, even when ordering the deaths of others. His talkative nature is a notable trait; he expresses a desire to speak freely, even going so far as to hold candid conversations with the corpses of his victims, justifying this as the only way to avoid leaking secrets to the living. His unwavering conviction is his dedication to the United States. He believes in giving all of his magic to his country and is prepared to kill anyone or sacrifice anyone, including himself, for what he perceives as its interests.
Faldeus's primary motivation is not the traditional wish for the Holy Grail itself. Instead, his goal is the complete interpretation of the Third Magic, the Heaven's Feel. He is far less interested in the specifics of a wish than in acquiring the underlying knowledge and power for his nation. To this end, he and his organization seek to claim victory in the Holy Grail War, not for a personal desire, but to prevent other masters from making a wish that could harm America and to secure the Grail’s principles for further study.
In the story, Faldeus plays the dual role of the war's supervisor and an active participant. He and his personal squad of armed soldiers operate from an underground base, monitoring the entire city through a network of surveillance cameras and manipulating events from the shadows. As a master, he forms a contract with True Assassin, a Servant whose identity is as mysterious and elusive as his own. This partnership is unique; True Assassin’s incredibly high-ranking Presence Concealment is so potent that even Faldeus often cannot sense his own Servant, leading to frequent communication through written notes. Faldeus commands him to eliminate threats and inconveniences, such as the magus who created False Lancer's wolf and, later, the influential master Garbaroso Scradio.
His key relationships are defined by pragmatism and betrayal. His initial role as Rohngall’s apprentice ends with him revealing his true allegiance and having his former master shot. He works alongside the enigmatic Francesca, but this cooperation is one of mutual convenience rather than trust. His position as the organizer places him in opposition to nearly every other participant, including the Clock Tower and the Church, both of whom he views as obstacles.
Throughout the war, Faldeus experiences significant development as his meticulously laid plans collapse. He is continuously confounded by unforeseen anomalies: the emergence of divine Servants, the manipulation of the city's population, super typhoons summoned by unknown forces, and the unpredictable actions of his ally Buzz Delot. As the situation spirals out of control, he is forced to abandon his role as a master, ordering True Assassin to act freely and accepting that the war is beyond his management. Upon learning of plans to annihilate the entire city, he does not flinch from the atrocity, demonstrating his willingness to sacrifice everyone in Snowfield to contain the disaster. His journey is one from a confident puppet master to a frustrated, embattled figure struggling to regain any semblance of control over a war he helped create.
Notably, Faldeus's abilities as a magus are competent enough to study under a respected master like Rohngall, but his true power does not lie in magecraft. He seldom engages in magical combat himself. Instead, he relies on modern military force, commanding a squad of well-equipped soldiers armed with silenced assault rifles. His most effective weapon is his strategic mind, his ability to plan, monitor, and deploy resources—human and otherwise—with cold precision. He prefers a simple, utilitarian tool for personal killings, such as a standard Swiss Army knife, highlighting his practical and unromantic approach to the world of mages and mysteries.
His background is deeply intertwined with the event’s creation. The plan for this replication of the Fuyuki ritual was originally conceived by his grandfather, who based it on memories from a doll containing the experiences of a French magus from the Third Holy Grail War. Faldeus inherited and continued this long-term project, working to make it a reality by altering the Snowfield leylines, acquiring fragments of the Fuyuki Great Holy Grail, and overseeing the summoning of False Servants to stabilize the magical foundation.
Beneath his harmless exterior lies a cold, calculating, and ruthlessly patriotic individual. When he discards his disguise, his demeanor becomes icy and emotionless, yet he often maintains an unsettlingly upbeat or mocking tone, even when ordering the deaths of others. His talkative nature is a notable trait; he expresses a desire to speak freely, even going so far as to hold candid conversations with the corpses of his victims, justifying this as the only way to avoid leaking secrets to the living. His unwavering conviction is his dedication to the United States. He believes in giving all of his magic to his country and is prepared to kill anyone or sacrifice anyone, including himself, for what he perceives as its interests.
Faldeus's primary motivation is not the traditional wish for the Holy Grail itself. Instead, his goal is the complete interpretation of the Third Magic, the Heaven's Feel. He is far less interested in the specifics of a wish than in acquiring the underlying knowledge and power for his nation. To this end, he and his organization seek to claim victory in the Holy Grail War, not for a personal desire, but to prevent other masters from making a wish that could harm America and to secure the Grail’s principles for further study.
In the story, Faldeus plays the dual role of the war's supervisor and an active participant. He and his personal squad of armed soldiers operate from an underground base, monitoring the entire city through a network of surveillance cameras and manipulating events from the shadows. As a master, he forms a contract with True Assassin, a Servant whose identity is as mysterious and elusive as his own. This partnership is unique; True Assassin’s incredibly high-ranking Presence Concealment is so potent that even Faldeus often cannot sense his own Servant, leading to frequent communication through written notes. Faldeus commands him to eliminate threats and inconveniences, such as the magus who created False Lancer's wolf and, later, the influential master Garbaroso Scradio.
His key relationships are defined by pragmatism and betrayal. His initial role as Rohngall’s apprentice ends with him revealing his true allegiance and having his former master shot. He works alongside the enigmatic Francesca, but this cooperation is one of mutual convenience rather than trust. His position as the organizer places him in opposition to nearly every other participant, including the Clock Tower and the Church, both of whom he views as obstacles.
Throughout the war, Faldeus experiences significant development as his meticulously laid plans collapse. He is continuously confounded by unforeseen anomalies: the emergence of divine Servants, the manipulation of the city's population, super typhoons summoned by unknown forces, and the unpredictable actions of his ally Buzz Delot. As the situation spirals out of control, he is forced to abandon his role as a master, ordering True Assassin to act freely and accepting that the war is beyond his management. Upon learning of plans to annihilate the entire city, he does not flinch from the atrocity, demonstrating his willingness to sacrifice everyone in Snowfield to contain the disaster. His journey is one from a confident puppet master to a frustrated, embattled figure struggling to regain any semblance of control over a war he helped create.
Notably, Faldeus's abilities as a magus are competent enough to study under a respected master like Rohngall, but his true power does not lie in magecraft. He seldom engages in magical combat himself. Instead, he relies on modern military force, commanding a squad of well-equipped soldiers armed with silenced assault rifles. His most effective weapon is his strategic mind, his ability to plan, monitor, and deploy resources—human and otherwise—with cold precision. He prefers a simple, utilitarian tool for personal killings, such as a standard Swiss Army knife, highlighting his practical and unromantic approach to the world of mages and mysteries.