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Duran
| Duran | |
|---|---|
 Trials of Mana HD artwork | |
| First appearance | Trials of Mana (1995) |
| Latest appearance | Echoes of Mana (2022) |
| Title(s) | Valsenan Swordsman Oaf (by the Fortune-Teller) |
| Homeland | Valsena, Kingdom of the Plains |
| Faction | Hero King Richard |
| Role | Protagonist |
| Gender | Male |
| Relatives | Loki (father) Simone (mother) Wendy (sister) Stella (aunt) |
| Species | Human |
| Status | Alive |
| Voice actor(s) | Jpn: Takuya EguchiToM HD/EoM Eng: Jacob BarrensToM HD |
- “This isn't over, Crimson Wizard! You ain't gettin' away this time!”
- —Square Enix Official Website
Duran is one of the six protagonists in Trials of Mana.
Background[edit]
Duran is a mercenary swordsman from Valsena, Kingdom of the Plains who proudly serves the Hero King Richard. Duran's father Loki, a good friend of Richard, was lost in a battle with the Dragon Lord when Duran was still a child. Hearing the bad news from the Hero King himself, her mother, Simone quickly succumbed to an illness, leaving Duran and his little sister Wendy to be raised by their aunt Stella.
History[edit]
Trials of Mana[edit]
- “YOUNG SWORDSMAN FROM THE KINGDOM OF VALSENA -- Duran is a proud young soldier from Valsena, Kingdom of the Plains. Though he comes across as hot-headed and ready for a fight, the whole kingdom acknowledges his skill with a blade. Duran has nothing but love for his kingdom and respect for the Hero King, a good friend of his departed father, Loki the Golden Knight.”
- —Square Enix Official Website
- See also: Duran's opening gambit
The young soldier is first seen defeating the Bruiser in the finals of the Sword Mastery Tournament, youth division, effectively winning the competition. He is seen directly praised by the Hero King Richard himself. The night after, while on guard duty at the castle of Valsena, Duran witness a mysterious infiltrator wrecking havoc. Duran tries to fight back, but is no match for the evil wizard's magic and is left for dead. After his recovery, Duran vows to become the best swordsman in the world and to exat his revenge upon the Crimson Wizard. he then leaves for the Holy City Wendel to ask the Priest of Light about changing his class.
Duran shares many story elements with Angela, who hails from Altena, Kingdom of Magicians, who tries to invade Valsena. If either of them is chosen as the main protagonist, the main villain will be the Dragon Lord and the last dungeon will be Dragonsmaw. After his quest is completed, Duran returns to Valsena and is named the next Golden Knight. If Duran is in the party at the end of Angela's campaign, she will overtly hint that she has developed feelings for him.
Circle of Mana[edit]
Duran makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several Trials of Mana characters. He appears in 25 sets of cards.
| Rank | Attribute | Name | Classes | Quote | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 力 | デュラン |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
 [闇]デュエリスト |
「…わかってるさ。でも行かなきゃ！たとえ罠だとしても、アイツを見捨てるなんてできねえだろう！」 "...I know. But I have to go! Even if it's a trap, I can't abandon him!" |
| UR | 力 | デュラン[お正月] |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
[闇]デュエリスト |
「こういうのはおもいきりが大切なんだ。剣を使うのと同じさ。」 "When it comes to things like this, it's important to be careful. It's just like using a sword." |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [決戦] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
フォルセナに現れた紅蓮の魔導師にやぶれ、自信を失いかけたデュラン。いつか魔導師に打ち勝つためにと、たった一人で旅に出る…。 Duran is defeated by the Crimson Wizard who appears in Valsena and begins to lose his confidence. He sets out on a journey all by himself, hoping to one day defeat the magician. |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [雪合戦] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「挑発しようとしても無駄だぜ。今日の俺はいつもと違うんだ。」 "There's no point in trying to provoke you. I'm different today." |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [自信] |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
 [闇]デュエリスト |
「よし！決めた！俺たちで先回りして、伝説のカカオってのを取りに行こうぜ！」 "Okay! We've decided! Let's go ahead and get the legendary cacao!" |
| SUR | 技 | 聖剣オールスターズ |  マナの仲間たち |
 各世界の勇者たち |
 [光]聖剣の勇者たち |
 [闇]異世界をつなぐ者たち |
様々な世界の勇者たちが手を取り合って、今日も歴史を紡ぐ。聖剣の勇者はあなたが思うよりも、ずっと多いのかもしれない。 Heroes from all over the world join hands and weave history today as well. There may be many more holy sword heroes than you think. |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [聖戦士] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「くっ…そこまで言われて後に引けるかよ…！ うおおおおおおっ！！」 "Damn... I wonder if you can back out after hearing that much...! Oooooooooooooo!!" |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [竜殺] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「友達か、そうだな大事な戦友だな。」 "A friend, yes, an important comrade." |
| SUR | 力 | 6人の英雄たち |  6人の若き男女 |
 噛み合った運命の歯車 |
 [光]世界の英雄達 |
 [闇]世界を救いし者達 |
6人の運命の歯車が噛み合う時、伝説は真実となり、巨大な陰謀が蠢き出す──。 When the gears of fate of the six people mesh together, the legend becomes true and a huge conspiracy begins to unfold. |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [猛攻] |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
 [闇]デュエリスト |
「俺たちはここで負けるわけにはいかないんだ。ここであきらめたら、すべてが終わっちまう、それだけは絶対にさせない！」 "We can't afford to lose here. If we give up here, everything will end, and we will never let that happen!" |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
[闇]ウォーロード |
「オレは…強くなる…誰よりも強くなってやる…。……そして……必ず勝つ！」 "I will...become stronger...stronger than anyone else...and...I will definitely win!" |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [闘志] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「オレは…強くなる…誰よりも強くなってやる…。……そして……必ず勝つ！」 "I will...become stronger...stronger than anyone else...and...I will definitely win!" |
| SUR | 力 | デュラン [クリスマス] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「こんなイタズラしても、誰も得しないだろ。それよりも、みんなと遊んだ方が楽しいぞ？」 "No one will benefit from this kind of prank. It's more fun to play with everyone else, right?" |
| SSUR | 力 | デュラン |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「オレは男だ！絶対、逃げねえぞ！そして今度こそあの紅蓮の魔導師に、勝つ！」 "I'm a man! I'll never run away! And this time, I'll beat that Crimson Wizard!" |
| SSUR | 力 | デュラン[激闘] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「まぁ、いいじゃないか。どんな獣が出ようと、俺たちが何とかしてやるぜ。大丈夫、大丈夫。腕試しに丁度いいぜ。」 "Well, that's fine. No matter what kind of beast appears, we'll do something about it. It's okay, it's okay. It's a good time to test your skills." |
| SSUR | 魔 | デュラン＆アンジェラ |  孤独な旅立ち |
 不器用な道連れ |
 [光]不屈の騎士と魔女王の娘 |
 [闇]似たもの同士 |
不器用な生き方であることが、時に貫く力となる。互いの強い絆となる。 Sometimes a clumsy way of life becomes the strength to persevere. They form a strong bond with each other. |
| SSUR | 力 | デュラン[海賊] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「ウェンディ、ジェシカ！ 大丈夫だったか！？」 "Wendy, Jessica! Are you okay!?" |
| SSUR | 力 | デュラン [覚醒] |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
 [闇]デュエリスト |
「竜帝め、オレを…オヤジを…みんなを、どこまで弄べば気がすむんだ！！」 "Dragon Lord, to what extent do you have to play with me… the old man… everyone!!" |
| SSUR | 力 | デュラン[英雄] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「随分と探し回ったぞ。逃げ隠れしやがって、卑怯者め！」 "I've been looking all over for you. You coward, running and hiding!" |
| LGR | 力 | デュラン [覚醒] |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
 [闇]デュエリスト |
「ペダン軍の精鋭といっても、大したことはないな。オレの剣を止めたければ、今の十倍の兵士を連れてくるんだな！」 "Even though they're the elite of the Pedan army, it's not a big deal. If you want to stop my sword, you'll have to bring ten times as many soldiers as you have now!" |
| LGR | 力 | デュラン[無双] |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
 [闇]デュエリスト |
「お前が父さんを操っていたんだな！」 "You were controlling my father!" |
| LGR | 力 | デュラン[大決戦] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「テメェだけはぶっ飛ばすだけじゃ済まさねえ。二度と泣いたり笑ったり出来ない身体にしてやるぜ！」 "I can't just blow you away. I'll make you never be able to cry or laugh again!" |
| LGR | 力 | デュラン[奮迅] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「何、弱気なこと言ってるんだ！ なんとしてでも生き延びるぞ。」 "What, are you talking so weakly? I'll survive no matter what." |
| SLGR | 力 | デュラン[竜将] |  ファイター |
 グラディエーター |
 [光]ソードマスター |
 [闇]デュエリスト |
「でたらめを言うな！オレの親父ならオレと一緒に、竜帝陛下に仕えているぞ！」 "Don't talk bullshit! My father would serve His Majesty the Dragon Lord with me!" |
| LGR | 力 | デュラン[紅炎] |  ファイター |
 ナイト |
 [光]パラディン |
 [闇]ウォーロード |
「…ちょっと考えていたんだ、ダークリッチのことを。」 "...I was thinking about the Dark Lich." |
Echoes of Mana[edit]
- “Duran is a proud young soldier from Valsena, Kingdom of the Plains. Though he comes across as hot-headed and ready for a fight, the whole kingdom acknowledges his skill with a blade. Duran has nothing but love for his kingdom and respect for the Hero King, a good friend of his departed father, Loki the Golden Knight.”
- —Square Enix Official Website
Duran is a character and drawable unit. He currently has four known variants.
- See also: Duran (Thrilling Blade Flash)
- See also: Duran (Trusted Shield)
- See also: Duran (Valiant Dawnbringer)
- See also: Duran (Young Soldier of Valsena)
General information[edit]
Physical appearance[edit]
Duran is a young man with a head of long red hair and blue eyes, and is described as resembling his father Loki. Duran's default outfit consists of light blue shirtless top, trousers held up with a broad belt, and dark calf-high boots. The remake design adds a dark undershirt and gives the trousers two layers fastened at the waist with buckles. His armor consists of shoulder plates and braces, a harness round his chest, and a helmet covering the front of his head.
Personality[edit]
Duran is portrayed as a straightforward character, steadfastly loyal to his friends and liege, and determined to protect them. His faith in his strength, fostered by his wish to protect his sister and aunt Stella in Loki's place, makes him prone to anxiety and depression when he meets foes beyond his strength.
In the remake, Duran's dominating attitude is one of self-confidence bordering on brashness, and a straightforward world view that give him difficulties understanding complex or esoteric concepts.
Profile and statistics[edit]
In the 2D version, Duran starts with high Strength and Stamina, average Dexterity, and low Intellect, Spirit and Luck, making him a decent damage dealer early on. Should the player chooses to go to his light path, the swordsman will gain the unique ability to equip shields, greatly boosting his Evasion stat. He also inherits restorative magic, making his light path focusing overall on defensive strategies. His dark path enhances his natural affinity for offensive power, making him raise his strength higher than his light path. He also learns multiple elemental saber magic, making him able to penetrate enemy's defense even better.
In the HD remake, Duran's initial class remains largely the same, having excellent Stamina, high Strength, average Luck, and low Intellect and Magic. He can now inflict even more damage by equipping offensive abilities like Counter and Break Armor. His light path is still geared toward more defensive power, as all of his light classes' locked abilities enhances his defense or increases his healing magic potency. His dark path, however, is even more offensive than his previous incarnation, as he gains several abilities capable of boosting his saber magic, while others focus instead on diminishing an enemy's defense.
Character Class[edit]
Below is a list of Duran's classes. The first class change takes place at Level 18, while the second one takes place at Level 38, with the latter requiring specific items acquired from ??? Seeds.
| Level | Light | Dark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 |  Fighter | |||
| Lv. 18 |  Knight |
 Gladiator | ||
| Lv. 38 |  Paladin (  Knight Tag)
|
 Liege (  Prince Tag)
|
 Edelfrei (  Battler Tag)
|
 Duelist (  Duelist Tag)
|
| Post-Game (remake only) |
 Divine Hero (  Valor Sphere)
|
 Berserker ( Valor Sphere)
| ||
Note: Class 4 path is dependent upon the path of the Class 2 switch. All Class 3 abilities learnt are retained.
Class Strikes[edit]
Below is a list of skill attacks Duran learns across his different classes:
| Level | Light | Dark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 |  Cross Cut (Fighter) | |||
| Lv. 18 |  Triple Slash (Knight) |
 Spin Slash (Gladiator) | ||
| Lv. 38 |  Glint Slash (Paladin) |
 Magic Rend (Liege) |
 Hollow Slash (Edelfrei) |
 Quakebringer (Duelist) |
| Post-Game (remake only) |
 Radiant Rend (Divine Hero) |
 Hellion Fury (Berserker) | ||
Locked Abilities[edit]
Below is a list of locked abilities Duran inherits upon class change:
| Level | Light | Dark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 18 |  Bear It Knight |
 Indomitable Gladiator | ||
| Lv. 38 |  Protective Light Paladin |
 Sanctum Liege |
 Mastery Edelfrei |
Adrenaline Rush Duelist |
| Post-Game | Super Healing Divine Hero |
Frenzy Berserker | ||
Note: Locked abilities are exclusive to the HD remake.
Moves[edit]
Duran learns moves that can change the elemental properties of the characters' attacks, although his Light classes can also learn healing moves.
Below is a table of moves Duran learns across his different classes:
| Level | Light | Dark | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. 1 | n/a (Fighter) | |||
| Lv. 18 |  Healing Light(Knight) |
 Stone Saber Lightning Saber Ice Saber Flame Saber(Gladiator) | ||
| Lv. 38 |  Light Saber(Paladin) |
 Twinkle RainHealing Light +(Liege) |
Stone Saber +Lightning Saber +Ice Saber +Flame Saber +
|
 Dark Saber(Duelist) |
Note: Duran gains the ability to multi-target with Healing Light when he changes class into a Liege. Likewise, his Saber moves will also gain the ability to multi-target when he changes class into an Edelfrei.
Abilities[edit]
Below is a list of abilites Duran can learn depending on his current class: Note: Locked abilities are exclusive to the HD remake.
Equipment[edit]
Duran comes to wield swords. As he progresses in terms of classes, light classes bear swords of fair and identical construction akin to the Mana Sword for symbols of honor and united varieties of power, while dark classes come to bear swords for their relentless destructive and cutting features for pure power and a dominant edge in combat.
Non-Mana appearances[edit]
Final Fantasy Brave Exvius[edit]
Duran appears in Final Fantasy Brave Exvius as a rare summon.
Last Cloudia[edit]
Duran appears as a Soldier with non-elemental and Fire attacks.
Gallery[edit]
- For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Duran.
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Trials of Mana artwork -
Echoes of Mana artwork
Trivia[edit]
- Duran's choices of the Light Knight or the Dark Gladiator as job class choices may be a mythology gag to the first installment of Seiken Densetsu/Sword of Mana/Adventures of Mana, in where the Gemma Knights are to protect the world, while the protagonist is introduced as a gladiator fighting for their lives as indulgent bloodsport in the arenas of the Vandole Empire.
- The name of Duran's Dark-Light class, Edelfrei, meaning "free noble", is named for a type of German noble, or knight, who was entitled to particularly high amount of atonement reparations from a guilty party.[1]
References[edit]
Names in other languages[edit]
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | デュラン Dyuran |
Duran |
| Spanish | Durán | |
| French | Duran | |
| German | Durand |
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| Protagonists | Duran • Angela • Kevin • Charlotte • Hawkeye • Riesz • Faerie | |
| Antagonists | Anise • Belladonna • Crimson Wizard • Darkshine Knight • Dragon Lord • Goremand • Malocchio • Masked Mage • Prince of Mavolia | |
| Supporting | Alma • Aurora Sisters • Bruiser • Chikeeta • Chirry • Domperi • Dryad • Eagle • Elfin Elder • Elliot • Flamekhan • Flammie • Fortune-teller • Gnome • Grand Croix • Heath • Hero King Richard • Jessica • José • Josephine • Karl • King Joster • King of Ferolia • Leron • Li'l Cactus • Liza • Loki • Ludgar • Lumina • Luna • Mana Stone Researcher • Matelo • Mercie • Mik • Minerva • Niccolo • Phony Fortune-Teller • Ponta • Priest of Light • Salamando • Shade • Shela • Simone • Stella • Sylphid • Trader • True Queen • Undine • Victor • Von Boyage • Von Jour • Von Soir • Watts • Wendy • Vuscav | |
[Edit] Echoes of Mana
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