Pearl

Pearl
Legend of Mana: The Teadrop Crystal anime artwork Legend of Mana: The Teadrop Crystal anime artwork Legend of Mana Remaster artwork Legend of Mana Remaster artwork
First appearance	Legend of Mana (1999)
Latest appearance	Echoes of Mana (2022)
Title(s)	The Jumi of Pearl The Lost Princess Pearl Princess The Jumi Knight (Lady Blackpearl)
Homeland	Bejeweled City
Faction	Guardian
Role	Ally
Gender	Female
Species	Jumi
Voice actor(s)	Kaori NazukaEoM

This article is about the Legend of Mana character. For the Legend of Mana primary material, see Pearl (material).

“I am not Pearl. I am a knight with a core of darkness. My destiny is fluorite.”

—In-game dialogue

Pearl, also known as Lady Blackpearl, is a major ally character in Legend of Mana and a recurring character in the Mana series.

Background

Pearl is part of the Jumis, a race of supernaturual humanoids born in the Bejeweled City. Under the command of Diana, the Jumi of Diamond, the clan waged war against the Deathbringer's army and used Florina, the Clarius of the Jumi to restore the fallen soldiers as her tears would replenish their ranks indefinitely. Later on, following the tragic hunting of the Jumis during the search of the seventh Mana Stone, most of the jewel folk died by lessening their energy flow through their core to protect the secrets of their clan. Mages were also after the Jumi's cores due to alleged rumors about them harboring rare mystical proprieties. The remaining Jumi population left their homeland of Etancel, the Bejewled City and concealed their identities to the best of their abilities.

Pearl was originally know as Lady Blackpearl and was the Jumi Knight of Florina. She left her duty early on to search for the Sword of Mana and was replaced by Alexandra as the newly appointed Knight to the Clarius. She met with Alexandra some time after leaving the city, and had a violent argument with her concerning the fate of the Jumi and Florina's role. The Black knight tells her that the Clarius should remain in the city and shoulder her duties but Alexandrite refuses to cooperate, opting for her selfish reasonings rather than to observe the traditions. She tells Lady Blackpearl of Florina's whereabouts and the latter replies that she must consult with Diana the ruler of the Jumis to revoke her position as the Clarius. However, Alexandrite believes Lady Blackpearl to blindly follow orders and to have no shine to her black core, just like every other members of their clan. She damages her core with her cards before leaving, turning Lady Blackpearl into Pearl and wiping out her memories. The amnesiac Jumi was found by Elazul and swore to be her knight thereafter.

History

Legend of Mana

“Elazul's partner. She sometimes has a tough time speaking clearly, and is also very shy. Has a tendency to wander off and get lost while thinking.”

—In-game Encyclopedia

“A Jumi knight who devotes herself to leading the Jumi through the threat of extinction. A very logical and level-headed individual.”

—In-game Encyclopedia

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The Lost Princess

Pearl is found deep inside the Mekiv Caverns by Elazul and the protagonist, as he was looking for her after she wandered on her own. She gives the Stone Eye artifact to the player before heading out.

The Flame of Hope

Pearl is mentioned by Elazul if he's in the hero's party after encountering Rubens. Due to Ruben's pessimistic behavior, Elazul tells the main character not to tell Pearl about Rubens otherwise her current condition might get worsen.

The Looking-Glass Tower

Pearl has gone to the Tower of Leires where she feel something luring her inside. As her and the protagonist reach the Room of Fate on the top floor, she explains that her past shall be revealed there. Inside, however, she sees an alternate self staring at her, and is immediately attacked by an Iron Centaur. Pearl rejoins with Elazul after the brawl, who urges her to get outside. His partner declines as she feels so close to remembering something. The Jumi Knight obliges and asks the protagonist to keep her safe with their life while he waits at the entrance. The two of them quickly reunite and leave the place unscathed.

The Lucky Clover

Pearl appears when she runs into the bar in Domina and bumps into Elazul and the protagonist when they leave. She asks if they are going somewhere and when they answer yes, she says she doesn't want to be left alone. Elazul argues that a bar is a safe place for her until he agrees with the Hero/Heroine that she will stay at their place. She stays at their home for the remainder of the event. After they failed to save Esmeralda, Pearl was napping on the table and feeling comfortable having a family around her. It makes Elazul not tell her about Esmeralda's death, for having her not be sad and worried.

Cosmo

Pearl is kidnapped by Sandra and dragged inside Mekiv Caverns. When her Jumi Knight and the protagonist come rescue her, they see Sandra threatening the Jumi of Pearl to rip her core out should she doesn't shed tears of crystal. Elazul tries to rescue her, but his core gets scratched by Sandra's throwing cards in the process. Pearl replies that she cannot cry, but muster the strength to transform into Lady Blackpearl, frightening the Jewel Hunter. Lady Blackpearl asks if Florina is still alive, to which Sandra replies that she should ask her herself, before disappearing.

Two Pearls

The Jumi of Pearl has gone to the Room of Fate on the highest floor of the Tower of Leires. Despite his injury, the bedridden Elazul dashes to her side only to discover her doppleganger from the cave. The Black Knight informs her goal is to reach the Stratum of Clarius, becoming the new Clarius of the Jumi and will give her life for all her brethren. Pearl states she doesn't want to die, but Lady Blackpearl urges her to abide by the rules. Elazul defends his Guardian by crossing swords and defeating the Black Knight, but the latter claims she will return in due time.

Alexandrite

Elazul and Pearl agree to meet Diana in Geo. Her petrified body located below the Palace of the Arts, the party gathers the keys of the heart and reanimate her body by doing a partner ceremony. Elazul explains that Diana has turned her body to stone in order to avoid being killed by Sandra. The Jumi of Diamond reveals that Jumi people were once able to cry tears of crystal at will, healing other races at the expanse of their own lives. However, they adapted to refrain from weeping and keep this power to themselves. Sandra erupts into the scene, claiming Diana used Florina as her scapegoat for shedding tears and rips her core in the process moments before leaving.

Fluorite

Pearl appears in Florina's dreams both as her and Lady Blackpearl. As the Black Knight, she sneers at Elazul upon learning he has no one to protect has a Jumi Knight, believing he let her Guardian die by his own incompetence. The Lapis Knight wants to become his Jumi Knight but Blackpearl refuses, stating she's become a Knight with a core of darkness and that Pearl is no more. She is finally seen confronting Sandra, claiming she is here to bring her to the Underworld. Blackpearl is hit with a heatstroke and collapses on the hot sand. She transforms into Pearl as Elazul escorts her to safety.

Teardrop Crystal

Elazul and Pearl have been investigating around Geo and meet with the main character to share information. They claim nobody knows who Alex the jeweler really is or his whereabouts. After searching the boutique, they find Florina inside Pandora's Box and the Clarius reverts Pearl back into her Lady Blackpearl form. She then asks her to answer some questions, to which the Black Knight reveals her past as Florina's original Knight and Alexandra taking her place. The Clarius claims she will heal Sandra's troubled heart, but both Blackpearl and Elazul wish to defeat her instead.

Depending on who the player chooses to partner with, Elazul or Lady Blackpearl will follow the hero to the Bejeweled City to confront the Jewel Hunter. There, Sandra reveals her true identity as the Jumi of Alexandrite and her scheme to use her master's powers to fuse a thousand Jumi cores to save Forina. The 999th core eaten by the Lord of Jewels will either be Elazul or Blackpearl depending on the character previously chosen. Alexandra will sacrifice her core for the Lord to reach full power, but the main character defeats it and sheds tears of crystals to revive every Jumi people. Deeply touched by this selfless act, Elazul asks every Jumi to cry to bring them back to life. The Lapis Knight is lastly seen escorting Pearl and the hero back to their home safe and sound.

Spoiler ends here.

Circle of Mana

Pearl {also as Lady Blackpearl) makes a cameo appearance in the online game, along with several other characters from the Mana series. She appears in 10 sets of cards.

Rank	Attribute	Name	Classes				Quote
SUR	魔	真珠姫 [迷子]	籠捨て石の姫	珠魅の姫	[光]真珠の姫	[闇]泣けない姫	「私…どうしても知りたいの……。ここであきらめたら、自分の過去を手に入れることができないから……。」 "I... I really want to know... If I give up here, I won't be able to obtain my past..."
SUR	技	レディパール [決意]	珠魅の騎士	黒真珠の珠魅	[光]行方不明の珠魅	[闇]マナストーンを探す者	「彼女と珠魅を守るためだ。そのためになら、私はこの手を汚しても構わない。」 "It's to protect her and Jumis. For that purpose, I don't mind getting my hands dirty."
SUR	技	レディパール	珠魅の騎士	黒真珠の珠魅	[光]行方不明の珠魅	[闇]マナストーンを探す者	「蛍はすべての珠魅の為に涙を流した。だから私は戦う。珠魅の脅威となるすべての敵と！」 "Florina shed tears for all Jumis. That's why I will fight. Against all enemies who are a threat to Jumis!"
SUR	魔	真珠姫	籠捨て石の姫	半輝石の姫	[光]玉石の姫	[闇]輝石の姫	「憎しみじゃ、誰も救われない。みんなが、昔みたいにお互いのこと好きにならなくちゃ。」 "No one can be saved by hatred. Everyone needs to love each other like they used to."
SSUR	魔	真珠姫	籠捨て石の姫	半輝石の姫	[光]玉石の姫	[闇]輝石の姫	「わたし……やっぱりあしでまといなの……？」 "I… am I still wearing legs after all…?"
SSUR	魔	真珠姫[癒姫]	籠捨て石の姫	半輝石の姫	[光]玉石の姫	[闇]輝石の姫	「じゃあ、わたしと瑠璃くんの事も書いて？あのね、瑠璃くんはね――」 "Then, do you want to write about me and Elazul too? You know, Elazul..."
LGR	魔	真珠姫	籠捨て石の姫	半輝石の姫	[光]玉石の姫	[闇]輝石の姫	「あ、あのね…わたし、またまいごになっちゃった…」 "Ah, you see...I've become a virgin again..."
LGR	技	レディパール	珠魅の騎士	黒真珠の珠魅	[光]行方不明の珠魅	[闇]マナストーンを探す者	「我が胸に漆黒の輝きある限り、私は死なぬ」 "As long as there is a jet-black glow in my heart, I will not die."
LGR	技	レディパール[闘騎]	珠魅の騎士	黒真珠の珠魅	[光]行方不明の珠魅	[闇]マナストーンを探す者	「誰の恨みも、この背に負うと決めた。──さあ、始めよう！」 "I have decided to carry everyone’s grudge on my back.──Now, let’s get started!"
LGR	魔	真珠姫 [恋心]	籠捨て石の姫	半輝石の姫	[光]玉石の姫	[闇]輝石の姫	「瑠璃君、喜んでくれるかな…」 "Elazul, I wonder if you'll be happy..."

Rise of Mana

Lady Blackpearl appears as a recruitable Monster Pet in Rise of Mana.

Echoes of Mana

Lady Blackpearl (Darkcore Shatter)

As Lady Blackpearl, she was a character and obtainable unit. She had two known variants, both ultra-rare:

• Lady Blackpearl (Jumi's Finest)
• Lady Blackpearl (Darkcore Shatter)

She was also depicted in numerous memory gems:

• I'm Back (as Pearl)
• Knightly Duty (as Pearl)
• Show of Faith (as Lady Blackpearl)
• The Teardrop Crystal (as Pearl)
• With One Left (as Lady Blackpearl)

Pearl appears in Chapter 6 of Season 1: In a Patchworked World, where she is found by Elazul hidden behind a rock formation inside the Mekiv Caverns. The Harvester vanishes into another dimension before they can follow them back outside.

Pearls shows up again along with Elazul during the last chapter of Season 1:Voidfig: Torment's Terminus where she is seen cheering the protagonist in their fight against the Ebon Knight despite barely knowing them.

Lady Blackpearl is seen inside the Mekiv Caverns in the side story Searching for Lost Luster, to the Lapis Knight's shock as he was searching for Pearl instead. Elazul orders her to revert back to Pearl, but the Black Knight claims she is no longer the same as she knew. Both of them engage in battle but Blackpearl gets the upperhand. She is about to strike when she is interrupted by Wanderer. The Niccolo tries to warn them of the dangers of this cavern, but the opponents continue to brawl. All this shouting attracts a mighty ape whom the party must fight together to survive. The ensuing battle creates a cave-in, forcing the adventurers to escape the premises. All of them part ways in the end.

Pearl appears in Domina along with Elazul, Shiloh, Cap'n Tusk and a Pirate Penguin during the events of Secret of Santa. She receives flowers as a present from Honeycomb who is taking the role of Santa Claus.

Blackpearl makes her final appearance in Missed Match Mayhem, during which she mistakes Toto as Shiloh and lashes out at the latter for kissing her without her consent.

Character Bond Dialogues

'Seeing you reminds me of an old friend. You're similar in ways.'

'Is there some you are bound to protect? If so, stay with them always. That is where I failed.'

'Those who cry for Jumi turn to stone. You'd best be careful.'

'Every Jumi's core is different. Mine is black pearl, Elazul's is Lapis Lazuli.'

'Jumi only die if our core is damaged. There is no natural limit on our lives.'

'There was once a time long ago when I was a Jumi Knight.'

'Elazul? Looking for me? Doubt it. Likely it was Pearl.'

'There's a jewel hunter... Er. Nevermind. Just be sure to keep an eyeone anything you'd rather not have stolen.'

'Florina... I wonder where you are right now...'

'You look well. As for me, I'm much the same.'

General information

Physical appearance

Lady Blackpearl in the anime

Pearl is a young lady with long blonde hair in a ragged style and has loose ringlets at the edge of her hair and green eyes. She wears a white dress with red trim, red cuffs, and pearl jewels. On her chest is a big white pearl which is actually her Jumi core of pearl and she wears white shoes.

In the anime, Pearl's hair are golden blonde and her eyes are blue green. The underskirt of her white dress from her main outfit are dark gray with gray rounded mosaic designs.

As Lady Blackpearl, she has hazel eyes and wears a beige knight dress with black fitted sleeves and with beige gauntlets along with black gloves, black fitted tights and beige and black heeled boots. She also wears a beige short mantle and underneath it was white with red triangle designs adorned with black pearl jewels. She also has a black pearl on her forehead and has a Jumi core of black pearl at the center of her chest and wields her signature hammer. The underskirt beneath her knight dress at the back are black and red.

In the anime and like Pearl, she has golden blonde hair and was styled in a single large ringlet at the edge and red violet eyes instead of hazel. Her knight armor is white and her short white mantle had green collar adorned with black pearl jewels, her gauntlets are white. Her knee-high portion of her heeled boots are also white and underskirt are revealed to have green and red designs instead of black and red.

Personality

Owing to their differing roles in the Jumi society, with Pearl functioning as a Guardian and Lady Blackpearl functioning as a Knight, the personalities of both individuals naturally juxtapose each other. While Pearl is compassionate, docile, and abashed, Lady Blackpearl, by contrast, has a warrior's spirit and is markedly more confident, proud, and courageous. In this regard, the gemstones that compose each individual's core symbolically represent the antithesis inherent in their personalities; the pearl, for one, symbolizes purity and innocence, appositely reflecting Pearl's docile naivety. The black pearl, conversely, is the result of the flawless, untainted pearl being subjected to the taint of warfare and bloodshed, therefore encapsulating chaos; aptly reflecting the brazen love of fighting that defines Blackpearl.

Pearl's timid nature is unveiled right from the beginning when she is first introduced in The Lost Princess; in response to Elazul harshly berating her for wandering off without him, her response sees her frantically apologizing to him for being absent-minded, without so much as desiring to defend herself.

Blackpearl starkly contrasts her pure alter-ego's mellow personality; while Pearl is timid, shy, and easily subdued, Blackpearl is brash, confident, and overpowering in her countenance. Her response to Elazul's demand for Pearl to be returned to him in Two Pearls reveal as much, where she noticeably adopts a register that sheds Pearl's hesitance (absence of ellipsis) and is instead definably cold, defiant and intimidating. This mannerism portrayed by Blackpearl also bespeaks the pride that she harbors as the Knight of the exalted Florina. While this pride does serve as a moot point in instances like these which answer to her need for her to keep up her guard when regarding those she does not trust, it has proven to be a flaw as well; even though she is aware that locating the Sword of Mana is a futile one, her pride causes her to obstinately continue with the mission, all the while remaining hopelessly blind towards the fact that her Guardian Florina is ailing.

Gallery

For this subject's image gallery, see Gallery:Pearl.

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  Pearl encyclopedia entry

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  Lady Blackpearl encyclopedia entry

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