Matelo

Matelo
Trials of Mana (remake) screenshot
First appearance	Trials of Mana (1995)
Latest appearance	Trials of Mana HD (2020)
Japanese name	マタロー
Title(s)	The supernatural enthusiast
Homeland	Merchant Town Beiser
Role	Support
Gender	Male
Species	Human Ghost (temporarily)
Status	Alive
Voice actor(s)	Eng: Dave VolpeToM HD

“Now it's your turn to try! Farewell...”

—In-game dialogue

Matelo is a minor NPC in Trials of Mana.

History

Trials of Mana

Matelo is first met at the end of Chapter I, where he is a "supernatural enthusiast" who lives in Beiser. His dream at the time is to become a ghost.

In 2D version, at night, he can be found on a pier in Beiser, watching the sea for signs of the rumored ghost ship. During the day Matelo can be found outside the janitor's house, speculating it must be haunted since there's no one in during the day but lights come on at night.

In Chapter II, Matelo ends up aboard the Ghost Ship and is successful in becoming a ghost after reading the cursed ship's log. When the heroes approach it, Matelo reacts with delight, but soon finds displeasure in his current state and ends up transferring the curse onto the current party leader. What becomes of him after the ship vanishes is not initially known, but he manages to return to Beiser nonetheless.

In 2D version, however, Matelo is excited about his experiences as a ghost and is enthusiastic to share his findings with his friends back home. He hints that the only way to leave the Ghost Ship is to pass the curse to someone else and transfers it to the party leader.

After his return, Matelo continues his research of the supernatural creatures, taking interest in the legend of Vuscav. In the HD remake, the party can later obtain the More Encounters Chain Ability by simply talking to him again in Beiser after the Ghost Ship ride.

Behind the scenes

Named Mataro in the original Japanese release, it is possible that Matelo's localized name borrows from the archaic English and French matelot, meaning "sailor", which would fit with his presence on the Ghost Ship.

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