TV-Series
Description
Tao Mongarten hails from Kurken Island, sharing a deep, longstanding friendship with Ryza Stout and Lent Marslink. His family guards an extensive collection of ancient texts written in an undeciphered language, discovered in their basement, which he constantly carries and studies. This scholarly dedication causes villagers to see him as eccentric. Though inherently timid and socially awkward, Tao exhibits fierce loyalty to his friends, steadfastly accompanying them on adventures despite frequent hesitation about leaving his comfort zone. His family's heritage involves maintaining ceremonial altars and overseeing the island's upkeep, a duty tracing back to Kurken Island's creation, which explains their possession of the linguistically diverse texts. This legacy fuels Tao's personal quest to translate the ancient language within those books.
Initially acting as the group's intellectual core, Tao analyzes unfamiliar concepts and languages encountered during explorations. He forms a significant bond with Bos Brunnen, collaborating to research the island's origins and history by leveraging his family's knowledge. After the events on Kurken Island, Tao departs with Bos to study in the royal capital. During this time, puberty alters his physical appearance, resulting in increased height and diminished vulnerability to bullying. While he retains his preference for solitary reading, the capital's stimulating environment encourages him to spend more time outdoors compared to his earlier reluctance on the island.
In combat, Tao employs magic-based attacks: "Raven's Feather" and "Dark Book" deal damage while recovering Action Points (AP) and can inflict status ailments like poison or curse. His abilities include "Dusk Flame" for fire damage and "Wedge Knot" for physical damage combined with speed reduction. Passive skills like "Bookworm" and "Detect Weakness" enhance his capacity to inflict ailments, while "Pursuing Attacker" increases damage against stunned targets. He wields a book as his primary weapon initially, later transitioning to dual short swords. His unique DLC episode, "Interwoven Fate," features him as the central playable character, focusing on his personal journey.
Throughout his experiences, Tao evolves from a cautious, academically focused youth into a more confident scholar willing to engage with the wider world. His intellectual curiosity remains central, driving his contributions to the group's objectives, particularly in deciphering ancient scripts and understanding historical contexts. Despite this growth, he retains elements of his inherent cautious nature, balancing scholarly pursuits with a deepened commitment to his friends' collective endeavors.
Initially acting as the group's intellectual core, Tao analyzes unfamiliar concepts and languages encountered during explorations. He forms a significant bond with Bos Brunnen, collaborating to research the island's origins and history by leveraging his family's knowledge. After the events on Kurken Island, Tao departs with Bos to study in the royal capital. During this time, puberty alters his physical appearance, resulting in increased height and diminished vulnerability to bullying. While he retains his preference for solitary reading, the capital's stimulating environment encourages him to spend more time outdoors compared to his earlier reluctance on the island.
In combat, Tao employs magic-based attacks: "Raven's Feather" and "Dark Book" deal damage while recovering Action Points (AP) and can inflict status ailments like poison or curse. His abilities include "Dusk Flame" for fire damage and "Wedge Knot" for physical damage combined with speed reduction. Passive skills like "Bookworm" and "Detect Weakness" enhance his capacity to inflict ailments, while "Pursuing Attacker" increases damage against stunned targets. He wields a book as his primary weapon initially, later transitioning to dual short swords. His unique DLC episode, "Interwoven Fate," features him as the central playable character, focusing on his personal journey.
Throughout his experiences, Tao evolves from a cautious, academically focused youth into a more confident scholar willing to engage with the wider world. His intellectual curiosity remains central, driving his contributions to the group's objectives, particularly in deciphering ancient scripts and understanding historical contexts. Despite this growth, he retains elements of his inherent cautious nature, balancing scholarly pursuits with a deepened commitment to his friends' collective endeavors.