Edward the Black Prince

Edward the Black Prince is a character featured in Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War.

Bladestorm: The Hundred Years' War
He is one of the cover heroes of the game; the English opposite of Joan of Arc of France. Fairly early in the game, after the player's mercenary has finished beginning training and participated in a minor battles, the mercenary receives a contract from England to participate in a battle at Saint-Vaast La Hogue. That is where the mercenary first encounters Edward as he leads his troops to victory.

Throughout the game, the mercenary participates in several battles alongside Edward and almost always Edward and his English forces end up victorious, even in situations in which the English forces are vastly outnumbered.

Due to his skill, the English troops begin to rely heavily on his leadership. However, when he becomes ill and is forced to be absent from certain battles, the English troops become strained and begin to lose morale.

Edward's ailment continues to plague him at certain points in the game. Despite this, he continues to participate in several battles.

Personality
Edward the Black Prince is the crown Prince of England and is highly identifiable with his famous black armor. He is a highly accomplished strategist but mostly his leadership skills is what contributes to his success in battle. Despite being of royal blood and expecting nothing but the best from his officers, Edward is very amiable especially to those who show courage and chivalry. Also, due to his chivalrous nature, he is respectful to his opponents and kind to the innocents caught up in war.

Voice Actors

 * Hideo Ishikawa - Japanese Voice