Niccolo (Trials of Mana)

Niccolo
Trials of Mana HD artwork Trials of Mana artwork
First appearance	Trials of Mana (1995)
Latest appearance	Trials of Mana HD (2020)
Homeland	Nevarl Fortress
Faction	Nevarl
Role	Support
Gender	Male
Relatives	Josephine (lover)
Species	Catfolk
Voice actor(s)	Eng: Alex WeitzmanToM HD

This article is about Niccolo as a character in Trials of Mana. For the general article, see Niccolo.

Niccolo is a supporting character in Trials of Mana.

Background

Niccolo is a male catfolk who was once friends with Josephine before he left the order of merchants for the thieving nation of Nevarl. There, he befriended Hawkeye and became his trusty partner in crime during his frequent raids.

History

Trials of Mana

“Niccolo -- Niccolo thinks of Hawkeye as his trusted friend and brother in arms. Though most catfolk become traveling merchants, Niccolo chose to join the thieves of Nevarl instead.”

—Adventure Log

Niccolo was present during the raid on the home of an obscenely wealthy merchant in Sirhtan, from whom Hawkeye claimed a chest full of lucre. His exact role is not explained, but he provides some cover for their escape. He then returns to his shop in the fortress.

As Hawkeye was framed by Isabella for the murder of his close friend Eagle, he was sent to a prison cell deep in the fortress. Jessica, the young thief's friend and love interest, tries to inquires about her brother's death to him, but Isabella gave her the Choker of Death, killing her off should Hawkeye tells her the truth. While the prisoner attempts to find a way to escape, Niccolo crafts a bomb and blows out the rear wall of the cell, leading to an escape tunnel that links with the shop. He sends Hawkeye on his way, knowing in full that he was not at fault for the murder. Before the pair part ways, Niccolo advises Hawkeye to seek the Priest of Light as he might know how to undo Jessica's curse and vows to keep watch over his friend.

Unfortunately, Niccolo succumbs to Belladonna's magic and accompanies Nevarlan forces in their siege of Palo and Laurent. In this state, he becomes mute and unresponsive, much to Hawkeye's anguish. Niccolo is later freed as the heroes recapture the Citadel. When they return to Palo, the party observes Niccolo being accosted by two residents still angry over the siege. Hawkeye intervenes to tell them Niccolo was not of his own mind during the invasion, and they stand down. Niccolo thanks the party for rescuing him, after which the heroes continue their quest.

Completing Niccolo's event awards Hawkeye the Lucky Find II Chain Ability if he is in the party.

In their search for the remaining elementals, the party runs into Belladonna before the Fiery Gorge, who releases Jessica from the Choker of Death but keeps her hostage while sending Bill and Ben to settle an old score. They are dispatched, but this frees Belladonna to go after the Firestone unimpeded. With Jessica still in tow, Belladonna confronts the heroes having released the Firestone's mana energy, sacrificing Bil & Ben instead. If Hawkeye is in the party, Niccolo throws a dart that distracts Belladonna and forces her to flee. He then takes Jessica to Diin to allow her to recover from her ordeal.

In Hawkeye's epilogue, The young thief is seen heading back to Diin where Jessica and Niccolo wait for him. The catfolk claims all Nevarlan thieves of the world are gathering back to the sand fortress, and they should return there, too.

During post-game Chapter 7 exclusive to the HD remake, the Nevarl Fortress has been in an uproar and Niccolo tells Hawkeye to go see Jessica in the audience chamber to hear all the details. Turns out of all the nation's money reserve have been stolen while Hawkeye was searching for the elusive Loyal Sphere to gain access to Class 4. Jessica tells him she suspects her late brother hiding the stash away once he saw something amiss with Flamekhan's behavior. She adds that Eagle asked her to tell Hawkeye to search in the Fiery Gorge. The party goes there, and finds the treasure hidden behind a wall. There, they find a holographic message of Eagle telling Hawkeye to convince Jessica not to plunder like the thief's guild used to do and find righteous ways to make a living.

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