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| “ | Ha ha ha ha... You want me to LET HIM GO!? Then how about this...? I'll drop him off the edge and let him splatter... Unless you all KNEEL and learn your place! What will it be, Lightners?! | „ |
| ~ King threatening to drop his own son off the roof of Card Castle |
| “ | To my people, I'm a hero... To you? I'M THE BAD GUY!!! | „ |
| ~ King introducing himself before fighting the heroes, paraphrasing his son. |
King is the main antagonist of Chapter 1: The Beginning of the 2018 episodic indie RPG Deltarune.
He is the cruel and heartless ruler of the Card Kingdom and father of Lancer, who despises the Lightners and will do anything to get revenge on them for abandoning his kind years ago.
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How does the King's hatred shape his actions in Deltarune?
What are the consequences of the King's abandonment by the Lightners?
Appearance[]
King is a big and bulky figure. Half of his face is covered with a spade, covering his eyes. He has big, sharp teeth and, like his son, tends to hang his blue tongue out. In the middle of his stomach, there is a big mouth where a chain with the shape of a heart comes out, which King uses during his battle. He wears a black cape, blue boots and gloves, and a spiky crown on his head.
Personality[]
King is a brutal, abusive, power-hungry, and heartless ruler. He is known for constantly mistreating and abusing his servants, and shows little to no concern over them, either firing them or outright throwing them into the dungeon. In addition, he is an abusive father towards Lancer as well. Rouxls Kaard mentions that King often neglects Lancer and, at times, forgets to feed him. He even threatens to throw Lancer off the roof, showing he has little to no concern for his son whatsoever. This could be because of the Dark Fountain's influence, resulting in his transformation into the evil person that he is to this day.
The only positive thing that could possibly be said about King are his standards and love for his son. He might have been a neglectful and abusive father who tried to make his son watch as he kills his friends, but he genuinely loves him, and threatening to throw him off the roof was a lie to make the Lightners surrender. He will also express disgust at the heroes if they don't save everyone from the Cyber World, and he considers Queen's tyranny to be even worse than anything he did. King also fanboys over the Knight, desperately wanting to know what they were in person, displaying an embarrassing amount of admiration for them.
Biography[]
Background[]
Before the events of the game, King was one of the four kings who ruled over the Card Kingdom. While the Darkners enjoyed companionship and attention with the Lightners, with King in particular even being brought out of the school to interact with other Darkners in other Dark Worlds, they would eventually be discarded in an unused classroom, causing King in particular to become exceptionally bitter towards the Lightners for abandoning him and his people.
One day, his court jester Jevil fell into insanity after meeting a Strange Someone. He told King about a mysterious "Roaring Knight" and the glory a Dark Fountain holds, how he would rise to power in the future. While Jevil was locked away for his insanity, his words would come true when the Knight appeared and created a new Dark Fountain that gave form to the Card Kingdom. King, through the playing card form he has in the Light World, witnessed this event. Enamoured by the raw power this Knight possessed, he would become a power-hungry tyrant.
Afterwards, King betrayed the other rulers of the Card Kingdom and imprisoned them, putting himself and his son Lancer into power. He also made Rouxls Kaard the new Duke of Puzzles. Currently, King is planning to cover the world in darkness and rule over it while eliminating all Lightners. In reality, he's unaware how his plan of covering the world in darkness would actually cause an apocalyptic event even Darkners wouldn't be spared from.
Chapter 1: The Beginning[]
When Lancer told his father that two Lightners are heading to the Card Castle to close the Fountain, he orders him to dispose of them. Unfortunately for King, however, this plan backfired as Lancer started to grow a bond with the Lightners, particularly with Susie due to their similarity.
As the heroes get closer to the Castle, however, Lancer starts to become more nervous at the thought of the heroes fighting his dad. When the heroes eventually reach the castle, Lancer betrays them and throws them in the dungeon forever, so that they would not have to fight his father.
Susie manages to escape and attempts to find a way to free Kris and Ralsei. On her way, however, she meets up with Lancer, who attempted to stop Susie, resulting in the two fighting. Susie, however, can not bring herself to kill Lancer and begs him to move aside, at which Lancer reveals his concern that the heroes and King will end up killing each other. Susie then promises Lancer that she won't kill his father and they'll try to talk it out. Relieved, Lancer goes ahead to try and reason with his father while Susie rescues the rest of the party.
When the Lightners eventually make it to the top of the castle, they see Lancer attempting to reason with his father. When King asked Lancer if the Lightners were disposed of, he became enraged when he learns that they are still alive, even more so when he learned Lancer befriended them. When King noticed the heroes' presence, he picked up his son and threatened to throw him off the roof if the Lightners refuse to bow to him. Lancer, however, manages to attack his father from behind, causing him to drop Lancer and giving him a chance to escape. The heroes then proceed to fight King.
The player has the option to reason with King, but he refuses to listen. When King either receives enough damage or the player survives his attacks for long enough, he calls off the fight, exhausted, and claims to wish for a peaceful solution, convincing the heroes to put down their weapons and Ralsei to heal him. When Ralsei does heal King, however, he attacks the heroes, knocking them out. King then attempts to murder Kris, saying that quiet people "piss him off". Before he can land the finishing blow, however, he is interrupted by Susie, who also said the exact thing to Kris the first time they meet.
Depending on the route the player is doing, the fight will end in one of two ways.
- Brutal (the player defeated at least one Darkner [excluding Jevil] with violence, including not warning them about Susie): Ralsei will use the opportunity to cast his Pacify spell on King, putting him into a deep sleep.
- Pacifist (the player has defeated everyone peacefully [excluding Jevil], including warning them about Susie): Susie will distract King long enough for Lancer to show up, who had gathered the minions that King mistreated. Lancer will then announce that he's overthrowing his father, and promptly throws him into the dungeon.
Chapter 2: A Cyber's World[]
King appears again as a minor character in Chapter 2. He is imprisoned in a prison cell in the basement of Castle Town. It is revealed he actually was not going to kill Lancer, he just threatened his death in order to bluff the heroes, which worked far more effectively than it should've according to him. It is also revealed that even if he did drop Lancer, he believed his son would just bounce off the floor anyways. When asked about his water bottle, he begins gloating about it while chugging it.
After Queen is defeated, she visits her possible-ex-husband in the cell, claiming that she's taking care of Lancer now. She also says she has a much better water jug in her mansion (which does exist and can be found). King tells Queen that if Lancer ever cries, just bounce him like a little ball, which usually calms him down.
Chapter 3: Late Night[]
King is mentioned by Ramb as he recounts Kris and a "girl", either Noelle or Dess, bringing his and Queen's Light World forms to their house to play next to Tenna. This explains how King met Queen in the first place, and why they seem so familiar with each other.
Chapter 4: Prophecy[]
King reappears in his jail cell, where it's revealed that Lancer hired Tenna to entertain him. While the TV's jokes fall flat for him, King does genuinely enjoy Tenna's oafish antics and shares a laugh with his son over them. The Delta Warriors can tell him about their encounter with the Knight, to which he'll remark that the Knight probably spared the trio as a "rare show of mercy", only to then giddily ask them what they were like (only for them to humorously irritate him as well). He will also share a bit of his history with Jevil, revealing it was Jevil who told him about the Knight's power.
Powers and Abilities[]
Abilities[]
- Leadership: Being one of the Card Kings, King was one of the rulers of Card Kingdom. He assumed full control after locking the other three kings in the dungeon.
- Manipulation King tends to manipulate people (especially the Lightners) to lower their guard and catch them off guard. Of course, after doing it on the Lightners twice, Susie doesn't believe him one bit.
- Intimidation: As shown by Lancer's behavior, he is very brash and strict to his son. He also tended to threaten the Lightners that he'll throw his own son off the cliff if they didn't yield (though he wouldn't actually do it).
In Battle[]
- Spade Attack: King will make spade bullets come in from the sides.
- Swing Attack: Using the chain from his lower mouth, King will swing the Bullet Board up and down with a line of spade bullets coming in from the left that can be dodged through the gaps. As the battle progresses, the swinging will increase it's speed each time it's used.
- Chain Attack: King will launch a series of chains with spade symbols leading them. They'll come in the exact spot they shoot based on the red lines.
- Spiked Cage Attack: King will trap the SOUL in a spiked Bullet Board, bouncing around the walls in a screen saver style.
- Chained Cage Attack: King will trap the SOUL in a spiked Bullet Board with and use his chain to move it. The chain will move based on where the black heart is. A harder variant is with spade bullets in a fixed grid formation.
Quotes[]
Chapter 1[]
Pre-Battle[]
| “ | Lancer, my son. Have you dispatched the Lightners, as I commanded? | „ |
| ~ King's first words. |
| “ | They're ALIVE? | „ |
| ~ King after learning the Lightners and Ralsei are alive. |
| “ | WHERE ARE THEY NOW? | „ |
| ~ King asking Lancer where the heroes are. |
| “ | King: ... Lancer. Lancer, my son. Lancer: Y... Yes, father? King: Do you remember what I told you? Lancer: D... Don't... get too attached? King: You have failed. They have poisoned you with my sentimentality. Free yourself, Lancer. They care NOT for you. Their only goal is to destroy our glorious Fountain. They. Are. Scum. Lancer: N... no, they aren't... King: (King picks up Lancer) WHAT DID YOU SAY?! |
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| ~ King trying to manipulate Lancer, failing to do so as the latter sticks to his beliefs. |
| “ | Now WATCH, Lancer...! (Points spade bullets at the Lightners and Ralsei) SEE what happens when you befriend Lightners! (Lancer attacks him by using his spade bullet from behind.) W... What the!? (Lancer runs away to get help) YOU... YOU TRAITOR...! COME BACK HERE...! | „ |
| ~ King trying to kill the Lightners and Ralsei only for Lancer to stop him from doing so. |
Battle[]
| “ | How dare you come here, Lightners...? You, that left us in the shadows, stripped of meaning...You DARE return to torment us once again? Begone! We have found fresh purpose. For the KNIGHT has appeared. The KNIGHT that pulls the Fountains from the Earth. Holy Fountains, whose shadows are creating a new world... OUR world. Hahaha... Do you now see our NEW purpose...? Soon, this world shall be blanketed in darkness... And DARKNERS shall RULE it! Then, you may see what it is like to live in DESPAIR! Now, enough talk! Fall before the chain of justice!... ha, you're quite strong, aren't you!? If I keep fighting you like this, then... It seems... that... My KNIGHT... I shall not fail you... | „ |
| ~ King during the fight. Note that it's split into multiple parts. |
| “ | Silence, Lightbringer! Your very existence goes against our own... By the Knight's will, I shall shatter your heart to pieces! | „ |
| ~ When Kris tries to talk, turning their will to Courage. Note that Kris can't even say anything before being interrupted. |
| “ | (Susie: Arright, listen up. Lancer's my friend. So if we can get by without hurting you, then...) If I perish, so be it! Show my son the monster you REALLY are! (Susie: ... 'Arright, you wanna see what I can do, huh?) | „ |
| ~ When Susie tries to talk, turning her will to Red Buster. |
| “ | (Ralsei: You might not realize it, but... This is a world where you don't have to fight. I know if we try, we can all find another way...) Such simple-minded platitudes... A shame you will not live to realize your naivety. Now, perish with the pathetic LIGHTNERS you worship! (Ralsei: Sorry, my friends and I aren't going anywhere!) | „ |
| ~ When Ralsei tries to talk, turning his will to Dual Heal. |
Post-Battle[]
| “ | Enough... is enough... I see... I see that I cannot defeat you... I have grown exhausted from our long battle. Lightners... I... Perhaps I... I have been too cruel. | „ |
| ~ The King starting to manipulate the heroes, though genuinely exhausted. |
| “ | King: The truth is... I was not always this way. There once was a time... where Darkners and Lightners lived in harmony. A time where Darkners could fulfill their purpose in peace... It would be a lie to say that I, too... do not yearn for those days... Perhaps... Perhaps you young ones are right. Please... let us put away our weapons. There must be a peaceful solution to all this. [...] Ralsei: I'm sure we can all be friends, Mr. King! King: Y-yes... "Friends..." That sounds... lovely... (C-cough) My apologies, I am... I am not used to... fighting like that... My body is... getting weak... Ralsei: Oh, don't say another word! (Heals the King) There, you should be all healed up! How do you feel...? King: L... Let's see... (Attacks and knocks out the Lightners) Never better. |
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| ~ The King after his boss fight, using his backstory to manipulate and try to kill Kris, Susie, and Ralsei. |
| “ | Did I say you could get up? | „ |
| ~ The King after Susie gets on her knee, pointing spade bullets at her. |
| “ | Oh, spare me the heroics. | „ |
| ~ The King after Kris blocks the bullets, only for the King to attack them with more bullets, knocking them down. |
| “ | You... You're the leader, aren't you? So, what's your plan? To laugh, as you cast us all back into obscurity?... You can't even say...? Young one... Let me tell you a secret. (Picks Kris up) Quiet people PISS ME OFF. | „ |
| ~ The King to Kris, about to kill them before being interrupted by Susie. |
Pacifist[]
| “ | Susie: Hey. Get away. From my. Friend. King: Heh heh heh heh... OR WHAT? You'll KILL me? Susie: Nah. King: So what's your plan, then...? To TALK me to death...? You stupid, stupid Lightner. You honestly think you have any way... to convince me NOT to kill you? Susie: Nah. But THEY might. |
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| ~ King after Susie attacks him. |
| “ | L-Lancer!? E-Everyone!? WHAT is the meaning of this!? | „ |
| ~ King when the Card Kingdom people pick him up with Lancer on top. |
| “ | You IDIOTS! The Lightners are your ENEMIES! FOOLS! I'LL KILL YOU! I'LL KILL ALL OF YOU! (Lancer: Yikes! I think someone needs a time out! Go to your room, dad!!!) NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! | „ |
| ~ King's Villainous Breakdown and defeat as he's getting overthrown. |
Brutal[]
| “ | Heh heh heh heh... OR WHAT? Surely you must realize... How exhausted I am, Lightner. Any hit from you would kill me. Why not do it, Lightner? Kill me and show my son how much you REALLY care. (Susie: Nah.) So what's your plan, then...? To TALK me to death...? You stupid, stupid Lightner. You honestly think you have any way... to convince me NOT to kill you? (Susie: Just wait a second.) Wait for WHAT? (Ralsei casts "Pacify" on the King) H... Huh? Why am I suddenly... so sleepy...? Why you... you little... you sweet... little.... pumpkin... | „ |
| ~ King's defeat as Ralsei puts him to sleep. |
Chapter 2[]
| “ | King: Ah... the Lightners. ...have you come to humliate me...? Ralsei: Mr. King, the Lightners returned everyone here safely. If you're willing to reconsider, then... King: What? Live in a kingdom ruled by YOU? The Lightners' little patsy...? Staying in this cell is far less humiliating. Now, if you will excuse me, my giant hamster wheel's getting cold. |
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| ~ King refusing Ralsei's proposal to live happily with the Darkners. |
| “ | King: ... By the way... Is my son... happy? Susie: Like you CARE! You were gonna throw him off a CLIFF! King: Ah. Your prejudice made my bluff too effective, I see. ...besides, even IF I threw him, he would just... Bounce. My son... is... A bouncy little pumpkin. (Ralsei: Aww, cute! Susie: WE'RE DONE TALKING TO YOU!) |
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| ~ King revealing that he only bluffed to kill his son only to make the Fun Gang yield and that he genuinely does care for his son. |
Chapter 4[]
| “ | King: Soon you will meet your demise, by the Knight's hand... Susie: We lived, idiot. King: WHAT!? YOU met the Knight!? ...Aheh. A rare show of mercy, I suppose. With their full strength, you'd be SPLATTERED!! Hahaha!! *beat* What... were they like? Ralsei: Umm, they seemed a little... King: A little? A little what? Susie: You know. A little... y'know? King: A little WHAT!? DRAW A PICTURE, WENCH!!! |
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| ~ The King talking to the Lightners after they had encountered The Knight in the Chapter 3. |
Audio Samples[]
King's Laugh[]
Themes[]
Card Castle[]
Chaos King[]
Trivia[]
- King's battle theme, "Chaos King", is a remix of the Card Castle theme.
- His laughter is a deeper pitched version of Lancer's laugh.
- King, Lancer, Rudinn, Hathy, Clover and Jevil were all designed by Kanotynes. All of the designs, barring Jevil, were originally used for a school assignment, where she had to draw unique designs for a playing card deck.
- According to Toby Fox, the creator of the game, the Dark Fountain that was created by the Knight changed King's behavior.
- It's been theorized by fans that the Shadow Mantle, an item that Seam wanted to give the heroes in Chapter 2 before realizing they lost it, is actually King's cape that flies away after his battle ends. This has largely been de-confirmed however, since the Shadow Mantle is possessed by a mysterious entity that inhabits Tenna's original video games in Chapter 3.
- In King's throne room, it's very clear that a scuffle happened in it given its battered shape. It's likely that either King had a meltdown, the other three kings he dethroned didn't give up without a fight, or the Knight forced King to submit to its will by defeating him.
- As King admits he's never met the Knight in person in Chapter 4, it seems very likely that this ruin was caused by his fight with the other three kings.
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