The reception of The Purple Tear is the reception of the Color FixerIori. It is a one-Act reception with up to three Floors of five Librarians each available for use, making up the last guest encounter on the center-left column of Star of the City.
Argalia is seen conversing with a mysterious older woman dressed in purple, trying to convince her to join the Ensemble. It is then revealed that this woman is Iori, better known as the Purple Tear, and she is a person capable of warping and treading through dimensions through mysterious means, in order to find her long-lost son. Argalia thanks her for the help in assisting and honing his skills to become a Color fixer, but questions why she went through the trouble of helping him. After a (poor) attempt at trying to convince Argalia of herself being a fool, she confesses and she wanted to use him in an attempt to find her son. Argalia continues to comment on his progression of his ensemble, before revealing his ulterior motive: killing Iori.
Using Pluto's ability to seal off the area, Argalia corners Iori, along with his Ensemble of Distortions. Iori comments on each one, referring to them by the instrument she believes they represent. After the ensemble introduce themselves, she pulls out a slip of paper. Before she enters the Library, Argalia asks her a question: "Can you not hear her mesmerizing voice?"
Iori teleports away without giving an answer.
Back at the Library, Roland, and in particular, Angela, seem distressed over the newfound imagery of the Blue Reverberation gaining a now 10-men Band. Furthermore, Angela seems to be concerned on their goal to use the light which aligns with her goal. The two take note on the Reverberation Ensemble's goals being much different than any other guest who were simply in it to uphold their status in the City.
As Iori cuts to the chase when greeting Angela, Angela seems particularly curious as to why the grand Purple Tear would help the Library; Iori simply insist to Angela to book her to get the answer though she won't back down easily.
In gameplay, Iori has two notable features. The first is her use of Stances: Iori has four separate decks of Combat Pages each focused on one type of Combat Dice, which she may regularly switch between throughout the reception. The second feature is the Passive Ability Dimension-walkerWhen HP drops to 350, forcefully end the Act and move to another floor. HP cannot drop below 350 before this occurs. (Once per reception), which allows Iori to suddenly shift from one Floor to another after she is reduced to 350 HP. This will cause some changes to her overall Stance and Combat Page use, which will be covered below.
Stances
Iori has the unique feature of using four different Stances, as stated by the Passive Ability Changing StancesAt a regular interval, change the stance to one of the following: Slash, Pierce, Blunt, and Guard. After changing stances, dice of the type representing the current stance gain +1 Power for the Scene.: this means that Iori has four separate decks, each of which focuses on one specific type of Combat Dice. Every two Scenes, Iori will randomly change from one Stance to another and also gain a Status Effect which buffs the current die type (plus visually changing her pose). For the first Scene after a Stance change, she will also have 1 count of either Slash Power-UpSlash Power-Up X Slash dice gain +X Power for this Scene., Pierce Power-UpPierce Power-Up X Pierce dice gain +X Power for this Scene., Blunt Power-UpBlunt Power-Up X Blunt dice gain +X Power for this Scene., or Defense Power-UpDefense Power-Up X Defensive dice gain +X Power for this Scene.
Each of Iori's four Stances has an associated Status Effect and buff (separate from the one-Scene Power buff). They are as follows:
Slashing StanceSlashing Stance Slash Dice Power +2. Deal 50% additional damage with attacks.: Slash Dice Power +2. Deal 50% additional damage with attacks.
Piercing StancePiercing Stance Pierce Dice Power +2. When inflicting status ailments using Combat Pages, apply twice as many stacks.: Pierce Dice Power +2. When inflicting status ailments using Combat Pages, apply twice as many stacks.
Blunting StanceBlunting Stance Blunt Dice Power +2. Deal 50% additional Stagger damage with attacks.: Blunt Dice Power +2. Deal 50% additional Stagger damage with attacks.
Guarding StanceGuarding Stance Defensive Dice Power +2. Remove all status ailments.: Defensive Dice Power +2. Remove all status ailments.
While not specified by the effect text, the additional damage buffs of Slashing Stance and Blunting Stance only apply to Slash and Blunt dice, respectively.
Dimension-walker
Iori's Passive Ability Dimension-walkerWhen HP drops to 350, forcefully end the Act and move to another floor. HP cannot drop below 350 before this occurs. (Once per reception) will trigger once she is reduced to 350 HP. The Scene after this occurs, she will forcefully teleport to another Floor, ending the current stageplay and continuing the Act on that Floor instead. The Floor she switches to will count as the second of the three Floors used for the reception, but there is no issue using the first Floor again if the second Floor is defeated by Iori. Iori can teleport to any Floor except the Floor of Social Sciences or the Floor of Religion.
After the teleportation, Iori's combat behavior will also change. She will now switch Stances every Scene instead of every two Scenes, meaning that she will always have a +1 Power buff for her current Stance. Iori will also use Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene on the first Scene after the teleportation, and will reuse it every three Scenes afterwards.
Iori
Iori starts the reception with four Speed Dice. On the third Scene, she will gain one Speed Die for a total of five slots.
Stats
700
290
2~7
Endured
Normal Normal
Endured
Normal Normal
Passive Abilities
Shimmering At the start of each Scene, exhaust all pages in hand and deck; add new pages to hand. Fully restore Light each Scene. Manipulator of Odds When a die this character plays rolls the minimum value, reroll it. Activates once per die. Dimension-walker When HP drops to 350, forcefully end the Act and move to another floor. HP cannot drop below 350 before this occurs. (Once per reception) Changing Stances At a regular interval, change the stance to one of the following: Slash, Pierce, Blunt, and Guard. After changing stances, dice of the type representing the current stance gain +1 Power for the Scene.
Drops
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Ⅰ
Ⅱ
Ⅲ
Ⅳ
Ⅴ
Book of the Purple Tear
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100%
100%
100%
100%
100%
Count
2
2.2
2.6
3
3.5
4.2
Combat Bookshelf
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Iori's ReceptionUnitDeck cannot be previewed. The following lists the ReceptionUnitDecks she is given for each Stance, with Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene added (she does not gain this Combat Page until after Dimension-walkerWhen HP drops to 350, forcefully end the Act and move to another floor. HP cannot drop below 350 before this occurs. (Once per reception) is triggered).
Serpent Sword Technique ×2 Serpent Sword Technique ( 1) On Use Draw 1 page 3~6 2~4
Violet Blade ×2 Violet Blade ( 3) 5~15 Power affects this die x2 3~7
Snake Slit ×2 Snake Slit ( 2) Combat Start Boost Slash dice Power by +2 for this Scene 2~4On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene 2~4 4~8
Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Snake’s Prey ×2 Snake’s Prey ( 1) Combat Start When inflicting Bleed using Combat Pages this Scene, inflict 1 additional stack 3~5 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene
Laceration ×2 Laceration ( 3) 5~9On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene and the Scene after 5~8On Hit Inflict 1 Feeble next Scene 6~8 3~6On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene
Venomous Fangs ×2 Venomous Fangs ( 2) 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Fragile next Scene and the Scene after 3~8
Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Strike Down ×2 Strike Down ( 2) 8~13On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 5~6
Great Serpent’s Impact ×2 Great Serpent’s Impact ( 2) Combat Start Deal 2 bonus Stagger damage on Blunt hits for this Scene 2~6 5~7On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 3~6
Duel ×2 Duel ( 3) 8~17On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 5~9On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 4~8On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 3~7
Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Serpentine Barrier ×2 Serpentine Barrier ( 3) This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 5~10 4~10 4~9
Parry ×2 Parry ( 2) This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 4~10 3~7
Identify Weakpoint Identify Weakpoint ( 3) On Use Types of Offensive dice on this page change to the types the target is weakest to 6~9 5~9 5~9
Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Iori's deck cannot be previewed. The following lists the decks she is given for each Stance, with Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene added (she does not gain this Combat Page until after Dimension-walkerWhen HP drops to 350, forcefully end the Act and move to another floor. HP cannot drop below 350 before this occurs. (Once per reception) is triggered).
Slashing Stance
Page
Cost
Description
Serpent Sword Technique
(2 Copies)
1
On Use Draw 1 page 3~6 2~4
Violet Blade
(2 Copies)
3
5~15 Power affects this die x2 3~7
Snake Slit
(2 Copies)
2
Combat Start Boost Slash dice Power by +2 for this Scene 2~4On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene 2~4 4~8
Mirage Storm
7
The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Piercing Stance
Page
Cost
Description
Snake’s Prey
(2 Copies)
1
Combat Start When inflicting Bleed using Combat Pages this Scene, inflict 1 additional stack 3~5 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene
Laceration
(2 Copies)
3
5~9On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene and the Scene after 5~8On Hit Inflict 1 Feeble next Scene 6~8 3~6On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene
Venomous Fangs
(2 Copies)
2
4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Fragile next Scene and the Scene after 3~8
Mirage Storm
7
The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Blunting Stance
Page
Cost
Description
Strike Down
(2 Copies)
2
8~13On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 5~6
Great Serpent’s Impact
(2 Copies)
2
Combat Start Deal 2 bonus Stagger damage on Blunt hits for this Scene 2~6 5~7On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 3~6
Duel
(2 Copies)
3
8~17On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 5~9On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 4~8On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 3~7
Mirage Storm
7
The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Guarding Stance
Page
Cost
Description
Serpentine Barrier
(2 Copies)
3
This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 5~10 4~10 4~9
Parry
(2 Copies)
2
This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 4~10 3~7
Identify Weakpoint
3
On Use Types of Offensive dice on this page change to the types the target is weakest to 6~9 5~9 5~9
Mirage Storm
7
The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Combat Dialogue
Iori has special dialogue if she fights against Roland, Gebura, or Binah.
Combat Entrance
Well, then… Shall I test your skills?
I wonder how big the Library has gotten.
Since we have the time, let’s slowly warm up.
Victory Cry
I was hoping for more, but I guess you weren’t at that point yet…
That was pretty fun. Buuut… I guess you aren’t quite there yet.
Death
Good… You’re growing strong, slowly but steadily.
On Kill
You still haven’t figured yourself out, have you?
Hm, that was below my expectations.
You’ve done an excellent job holding out against me for so long. Too bad, though.
You should be better prepared the next time we meet, kid?
You’re pretty good. It’s been a long time since I got so much pressure in a fight.
My, and you sounded so confident… Is this really the best you could do?
Combat Entrance
Uh-uh, stay still, and don’t peep a word.
You’re doing pretty alright, I see.
Victory Cry
Was that really your best?
Death
…Yeah. You’ve shown me that sending you here was worth my while.
Special Event
C’mon, now… You’ve gotten a lot softer.
Special Event line notes
Used if Iori kills Roland.
Combat Entrance
I can’t really consider you to be the same being that Kali was, can I?
Let’s see if you remember my teachings… Care to show me?
Victory Cry
Kali. Your pupils were certainly a bit tricky to deal with.
Death
You remember it well…
Special Event
Figured your strength wouldn’t be the same as before…
Special Event line notes
Used if Iori kills Gebura.
Combat Entrance
Well… It’s no surprise that you’re here.
I’ve seen you a few times before, so…
Victory Cry
Even with a being like that, there was no difference.
Death
Haha… Interesting for sure…
Special Event
I thought things would be different this time.
Special Event line notes
Used if Iori kills Binah.
Librarians' Combat Dialogue
Roland, Gebura, and Binah have unique combat dialogue if they are used in this reception.
Combat Entrance
…Hah.
Death
…
On Ally Death
…Don’t be discouraged.
…
Let’s push on.
Special Event
…If you came here to see me ‘cause you were worried, it was wasted effort.
Special Event line notes
Used if Roland kills Iori.
Combat Entrance
…I won’t bother saying pointless stuff.
Death
…She’s strong. And something about her is similar to me…
On Ally Death
The rest of you can bear this for longer, right?
…A Color isn’t all that different.
Don’t get impatient. You’ll only make more mistakes that way.
Special Event
…
Special Event line notes
Used if Gebura kills Iori.
Combat Entrance
Indeed. I know of you as well.
Death
…
On Ally Death
Her prowess was simply too great for you to endure.
The Purple Tear’s Page ×0.5 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×1 ×0.5 Speed Ⅲ Speed Dice Slot +1. Gain an additional Speed die at Emotion Level 3. (Cannot Overlap) Manipulator of Odds When a die this character plays rolls the minimum value, reroll it. Activates once per die. Changing Stances Can assume one of the four stances: Slash, Pierce, Blunt, and Guard. A different deck can be set up for each stance. At the start of the Act, a random stance is selected; the stance can be changed by paying Light. ×1
Great Serpent’s Impact Great Serpent’s Impact ( 2) Combat Start Deal 2 bonus Stagger damage on Blunt hits for this Scene 2~6 5~7On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 3~6 ×3
Parry Parry ( 2) This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 4~10 3~7 ×3 Serpent Sword Technique Serpent Sword Technique ( 1) On Use Draw 1 page 3~6 2~4 ×3 Snake’s Prey Snake’s Prey ( 1) Combat Start When inflicting Bleed using Combat Pages this Scene, inflict 1 additional stack 3~5 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene ×3 Strike Down Strike Down ( 2) 8~13On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 5~6 ×3 Identify Weakpoint Identify Weakpoint ( 3) On Use Types of Offensive dice on this page change to the types the target is weakest to 6~9 5~9 5~9 ×3 Laceration Laceration ( 3) 5~9On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene and the Scene after 5~8On Hit Inflict 1 Feeble next Scene 6~8 3~6On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene ×3 Serpentine Barrier Serpentine Barrier ( 3) This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 5~10 4~10 4~9 ×3 Snake Slit Snake Slit ( 2) Combat Start Boost Slash dice Power by +2 for this Scene 2~4On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene 2~4 4~8 ×3 Duel Duel ( 3) 8~17On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 5~9On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 4~8On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 3~7 ×2 Venomous Fangs Venomous Fangs ( 2) 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Fragile next Scene and the Scene after 3~8 ×2 Violet Blade Violet Blade ( 3) 5~15 Power affects this die x2 3~7 ×3 Mirage Storm Mirage Storm ( 7) The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene ×1
Combat Pages
Combat Pages
Page
Cost
Range
Description
Obtained
Serpent Sword Technique
1
On Use Draw 1 page 3~6 2~4
Book of the Purple Tear
Violet Blade
3
5~15 Power affects this die x2 3~7
Book of the Purple Tear
Snake Slit
2
Combat Start Boost Slash dice Power by +2 for this Scene 2~4On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene 2~4 4~8
Book of the Purple Tear
Snake’s Prey
1
Combat Start When inflicting Bleed using Combat Pages this Scene, inflict 1 additional stack 3~5 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Bleed next Scene
Book of the Purple Tear
Laceration
3
5~9On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene and the Scene after 5~8On Hit Inflict 1 Feeble next Scene 6~8 3~6On Hit Inflict 2 Bleed next Scene
Book of the Purple Tear
Venomous Fangs
2
4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed next Scene 3~7On Hit Inflict 1 Fragile next Scene and the Scene after 3~8
Book of the Purple Tear
Strike Down
2
8~13On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 5~6
Book of the Purple Tear
Great Serpent’s Impact
2
Combat Start Deal 2 bonus Stagger damage on Blunt hits for this Scene 2~6 5~7On Hit Recover 3 Stagger Resist 3~6
Book of the Purple Tear
Duel
3
8~17On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 5~9On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 4~8On Clash Win Reduce Power of opponent’s next die by 2 3~7
Book of the Purple Tear
Serpentine Barrier
3
This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 5~10 4~10 4~9
Book of the Purple Tear
Parry
2
This page prompts no action because it has no non-Counter dice. 4~10 3~7
Book of the Purple Tear
Identify Weakpoint
3
On Use Types of Offensive dice on this page change to the types the target is weakest to 6~9 5~9 5~9
Book of the Purple Tear
Mirage Storm
7
The Purple Tear's Exclusive PageThe Purple Tear's Exclusive Page Can only be set in the decks of The Purple Tear's Key page. Mass-IndividualMass Attack Targets every enemy. A successful hit destroys the target's Combat Page or action dice. Individual If the dice roll is larger than the target's current die, they take damage, and the die is destroyed. 4~9On Hit Deal 5 damage 4~9On Hit Deal 5 Stagger damage 4~8On Hit Inflict 3 Bleed and 1 Fragile this Scene and next Scene
Book of the Purple Tear
Battle Symbols
The following Battle Symbols require usage of rewards from, or fulfillment of specific conditions during, this reception.
Battle Symbol
Name
Slot
Finely Aged Experience
Eye
Effect
Starting with the 11th Scene of an Act, 7% chance to boost dice power by +1