Cassandra Alexandra
Cassandra Alexandra is a female video game character who features in Soulcalibur.
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Biography
Original Timeline
Cassandra Alexandra (Japanese: カサンドラ・アレクサンドル, Hepburn: Kasandora Arekusandoru Greek: Κασανδρα Αλεξάνδρα) was the younger daughter and middle child of Achelous Alexander and his wife Nike. She had an older sister called Sophitia and a younger brother named Lucius, with whom she ran the family bakery in Athens.
It was seven years earlier that Cassandra witnessed a mysterious Asian woman bring Sophitia back and draw out shards of the evil sword out of her sister's flesh while treating her wounds. Therefore, when Sophitia disappeared again a few years later, Cassandra was certain that her sister had left to contend with Soul Edge once more. One day, after running errands for her family's bakery, Cassandra visited Sophitia's home. There she saw a familiar metal shard. It was undoubtedly a fragment of Soul Edge. Angered by her sister's panicked reaction to the shard, Cassandra ran to the Hephaestus Shrine where she demanded to know why her god had placed such hardships on her sister. Her voice reverberated throughout the desolate hallowed grounds. Cassandra collapsed on the floor, worn out from shouting. It was then that she saw the metal fragment resonating with the holy sword blessed by Hephaestus. She realized then that Soul Edge was still alive. But she could not allow her sister to carry the burden any longer. Around the time when light began to filter in from the eastern skies, the holy weapon disappeared from the temple.
Determined to destroy Soul Edge on behalf of her sister, Cassandra left her home. In the mountains to the east, she happened upon a city where the residents had lost their minds from the effects of evil energy. The fragment she held reacted strongly to this place. Soul Edge was somehow involved in this bizarre phenomenon. She made up her mind to free the city. But then something unexpected occurred—cracks appeared in the sword and shield she had taken from the temple of Hephaestus. Feeling deeply apprehensive, there was nothing Cassandra could do but to flee the city. She felt completely helpless—she may have used her sword and shield a bit roughly, but she could not believe that arms made from holy ore could be damaged. As she gazed at her damaged sword and shield, the image of her sister and her young niece and nephew flashed through the back of her mind. Her sister smiled happily, leading her children by the hand. Cassandra's eyes shone once again with determination. She returned to Greece to consult with her blacksmith brother-in-law, Rothion. Unexpected news was waiting for her upon her return home, however. During Cassandra's absence, Sophitia had once again set out on a journey to destroy Soul Edge. Cassandra cursed to herself, though she didn't consider her sister having regained her previous strong will to be completely bad news. She had to help her sister. She would stand by her and support her. After receiving a new sword and shield from Rothion, Cassandra set out with a pure purpose in her heart, with the early dawn’s soft light shining upon her back.
New Timeline
Overview
Personality and attributes
In appearance, Cassandra Alexandra was a human woman with short blond hair with bangs either tied up or worn down, pale skin, and bright green eyes. She had a slender frame, allowing her to perform moves like somersaults and kicks, with ease. At another point, she was shown to had sported silver hair and grey eyes.
Cassandra is a free-spirited and determined young woman. She will not hold back on her words nor her faith in herself in order to protect the family name and honor. Cassandra's true strength lies in her belief in herself, as opposed to otherworldly deities, in which to secure her choices and destiny. This gives her a unique toughness and single-minded perspective that doesn't lack in compassion. Her brash and confrontational manner are at odds with her apologetic and quieter sister, but she is a warm-hearted girl that cares very much for her family, especially Sophitia. Cassandra has a determined and confident personality, as does her nephew Patroklos, although he seems to be more cocky and aggressive than her.
Powers and abilities
Notes
- Cassandra Alexandra was created by Namco's Project Soul division where she featured in the setting of the Soulcalibur universe.
In other media
Video games
Appearances
- Soulcalibur II: (2002)
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