Enkidu - 3rd Sprite Redesign

Gudao: Do... you think Ou-sama works a little too hard sometimes?

Enkidu: *glances over to see Caster Gilgamesh nose-deep into six different books with heavy eye-bags and lots of energy drinks on the side*

Enkidu: On three, I think we need to knock him out for his own sake and mine.

Just read @intrepid-fictioneer-7's analyis on the madness of Servants, and it's got me thinking about Fujimaru's mental state and some implications of the lore.

We do know that they were most definitely a regular human at the beginning of the story; however, lore and dialogue imply that this is no longer the case.

The event where Vritra debuts has her note that both Mash and you seem both human and not human at the same time. It makes sense for Mash, as she's a demi-Servant, but why Fujimaru?

And then there's a bit in Koyanskaya of Light's profile - "Koyanskaya had planned to incorporate the Foreign God into her eighth tail, and to use Chaldea's Master for the ninth." To become one of her tails, it has to be a "Monster not present in the history of humanity." I think that says it all, really.

Fujimaru has been in multiple situations very similar to the ones that gave rise to heroic legends, having faced down the absolute worst threats to Humanity several times over.

And not just that - the very nature of pruning Lostbelts means that Fujimaru has an incredible amount of blood on their hands; enough that Kali is intrigued.

They've gone through far more than any human should ever have to go through, and it's implied throughout the story and confirmed that by Ordeal Call that, even if they were to return home at the end of it all, they would never be able to return to a normal life ever again.

Hell, Ordeal Call II reveals that Fujimaru not only has the potential to become an Avenger, but the most powerful one of all.

What I'm getting at is that what if one of the reasons that Fujimaru is able to empathize and connect with Heroic Spirits to such a degree is because they think like one, having fought through many of the same circumstances and now afflicted by that same madness?

Sure, they may not be as broken as some of those that they have under their command; but, as some have said, it's likely at this point that Fujimaru is the quintessential human to an utterly inhuman degree.

The way I interpret that is that he does things that would seem normal for a human at a glance; but if one were to examine it, they'd realize that Fujimaru's ability to do that goes far, far beyond the limit of what any normal human should be capable of.

For example, Humanity may be known for the indomitable spirit in the face of overwhelming odds; but for Fujimaru, it's seems that it's ontologically impossible for them to give up no matter what they're facing when even the most determined of humans would have given up.

A human, no matter how righteous, may still fall into evil if the circumstances are extraneous enough - but we actually see Fujimaru put into such a circumstance - and refuse to do so.

They can't ever stop moving forward, because if they do, it means all the innumerable sacrifices that have been made during their journey would have been for nothing.

Sure, it may be more subtle, but the underlying madness that would make a heroic spirit's mind incomprehensible to a regular human is still there.

"Fujimaru Ritsuka" may still be there, but it's buried under the being that is "Humanity's Last Master."

Bond Level: Enkidu(Gil's Bestie)

requested by @otaku-tactician

(A/N: I just call him Enki. I think it's cute ^^)

Level 1: "Master...I am now your weapon. Use me as you like. What? Have I said something strange?"

Level 3: -of course when Enki finds out there are 3 Gils in your Chaldea, he smiles and goes to bug them. A friendly punch for AUO(Archer), a gentle head chop for Wise King(Caster) and a big hug for Kid Gil. At this point he mainly hangs around the Gil trio and doesn't come around you as much as you would like, but it doesn't bother you that much. You understand that they are his comfort zone and let him be-

Level 5: "You don't think that I should just view myself as a weapon? I'm sorry but I don't understand. That is what I am. What I was created to be. A weapon. That's why--. What was that? You've never thought of me as a weapon? You've only thought of me as someone you'd like to have as a friend? You...You really are strange, Master."

Level 7: -Enki has started to make some new friends at the Chaldea but he still won't get too close to you. Instead, he'll observe you from afar. He looks like he's trying to figure out exactly WHAT you are. Probably because of your earlier comments. That all changes however, when Ishtar arrives. He pulls you close, glares daggers at her and says, 'If you ever THINK about harming MY pure one, I will end you.' Now he's on around the clock protection mode, always pulling you close when he feels that she is near-

Level 10: "Why do I call you that, you ask? What do you mean? Ah...'My Pure One'. Well, to me you are pure. Your mind, your heart, you soul. Everything. Even with all of the darkness that surrounds and attacks you, you always somehow manage to shine brightly. Your purity is one of the reasons I responded to your summons. After you told me that you didn't see me as a weapon but someone you wanted as a friend, you proved even moreso that you were worthy of such a title. Why do I call you mine specifically? Because you are mine. Oh my, your face is red. Should I take you to the doctor? It's not because you're sick? Then why...Ah! Master, don't run away!" -runs after you- "Tell me why!"

Also Level 10: -everyone in Chaldea now knows you as 'Enkidu's Pure One'. The Gil trio have already come to you with gifts and constantly tell you that as their friends mate, you have their protection. Your room is full of stuff from each of them now, so you have to share a room with Enki(which WAS the plan, those devious blondes). Enki welcomes you with open arms and soft bed. Sometimes he has to run off his friendly trio, for they constantly pester you about what type of palace you'd like to live in with him and how many rooms you'll need, yada, yada, yada. They really are a persistent bunch but they see you as family now so you'll just have to get used it. There are even times when Enki just watches how all four of you interact, a big and bright smile on his face-

avengers must give what is possibly the most powerful second hand embarrasment in existance considering that unlike most servants they're completely unironic about how they love guda and dont keep the "im a weapon" mentality for too long. I walk into the chaldea mess hall and edmond literally morphs out of the table i sat at to be by my side and cuddle me while i eat breakfast. I do farming dailies and gorgon cant stop coiling herself around me and keeps saying its to more efficiently conserve mana. I bump into salieri in the hallway and he starts sobbing and thanking me for loving him. nobu for all their shits and giggles still feels the pain that comes hand in hand with avenger classing so they just like to have a book read to them quietly. angra beats me in a video game and starts apologizing about daring to try and ruin me. I walk into my room ready to enjoy my government sanctioned McChaldea Mcflurry and find jalter sobbing on my bed about how she doesnt matter. I give her the flurry. She cries into that too. Shes hugging me and crying but also spilling the flurry everywhere. All the other servants look at these displays and turn their heads bc emotional openness is the servant equivalent of being a loud shameless couple making out in public. Mash cant make eye contact with me anymore bc she thinks im banging all of them. it may be true

How Enkidu's character works in MY BRAIN:

(One second they look divine (next second they are a handful/curious feral kid (and then go murderous somehow even Gil is scared of them

messy scribble because i slept through most of white day 

wELL I HAD TO DO A PART 2

Part 1

all guda related stuff in mahoyo collab

summoning as a highly complicated magecraft -> highly intact sense of self, magical energy, magical crest, sheer willpower........you who is light and equally dark....

casual comments/banter to the people they trust

guda getting shocked of all things at a talking bird www

gudako -> young girl that likes to jog every morning

gudao -> brat that likes small time candy store sweets

UGH the further emphasis on Servants being familiars that no one - not anyone should just use (exceptional...)

stressing the role of a 'Master'

'I also make mistakes a lot'

"I still don't see what's so special about summoning."

guda screams during summons? lmao kind of reminds me of mash with lord camelot

the way guda just refers to other people as 'that another human' www (i know 'person' is more accurate but to me it sounds like an alien in disguise calling someone as 'fellow human' ww)

Of COURSE guda knows how to stop their own pulse

disbelief. perhaps gut feeling. guda's perception of death to others. (i guess in the face of unnatural they would doubt it. but considering Id chapter, it would depend on the person and how theyre closest to?)

'more like tobimaru' 'more like soujyuurou' getting angry on behalf of someone without letting it show as well... i Understand.

THE TOPIC OF AGING KILLS ME. WHAT DO YOU MEAN YOU ARE HESITANT????? dont yokuwakaranaina ME????

Don't face world-ending disasters alone

IM CRYING OH MY GOD IM NOT WELL "did you sleep well?" "i slept peacefully because the night was quiet and nice" AUGH GUDAAAAA😭

probably nothing of note but additional descriptor to guda is that they look like a college student as compared to previous descriptions of being 'high school student'.......

not being good at horror stories 🥹 reminds me of summer 5...

(unwell) i forget about guda's tactical prowess sometimes (lies) + guda's mention of the looking glass reminds me of berkercas valentines...

Subtle but gudao's reaction to beating down kashin is 'exhausted or relieved' meanwhile for dako she has the 'doubt' in her dialogue

subtle again but theres a hesitance to guda when asked about what the future looked like. but their second option is saying "eh there arent any flying cars anyways"

ahh okay now i know the crypto stuff guda said. its from gudao. is this MHX's influence lmao. gudao youre advertising crypto seriously? ww

guda casually joking about the times they astral project out of their body likes its nothing and mash is not normal either of course and treats it as regular occurrences. well, its regular but for a normal average person in the 21st century, it certainly isnt ww

GUDA ONCE AGAIN PROVING that despite being 'camera' for us players, they actively hide information and i am not over that fact. (knowing who the culprit is before most of the rest-)

guda not hesitating at ALL to rayshift back to 1999 where the end of the world was supposed to happen www

Ah!! To encourage kinomi in confessing, guda confessed their own out in the open!!!

A bakery with the one they love / A wish to reach the South Pole

You may not be able to have all of your dreams, your nights be peaceful, but I hope that you will still be rewarded at the end of your journey 😭

*after hitting breaking point and snapped at both Gilgamesh*

Gudako: I scared them, didn’t I?

Enkidu: They’re terrified of you.

Gudako: *smiling* That makes me so happy.

“In nature, there’s no glory without sacrifice. Loss and gain are always balanced. Much is lost and much is gained. The people of the era will weigh the scales of good and evil themselves, and their value will be judged by future generations.”

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