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on my hands and knees rn, if you give us a Jason hugging Damian I think we will have achieved world peace

Neither of us is innocent, kid.

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Team Foreigner got Van Gogh's composure to 0! Something is happening!

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Laughter.

Echoing laugher. Triumphant laughter. The laughter of a Servant who had lost everything. The laughter of a Servant who had gained everything.

Van Gogh. A patchwork Servant from beyond the void. Laughed.

VAN GOGH: "Ah... my deception ends here. Look upon 'Van Gogh'... the false Servant named Van Gogh... isn't it horrible? Isn't it beautiful? Ahaha... AHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

A pulse emanating from the Servant shattered the bounds of the digital landscape that had been called 'reality'. This was the power of the Foreigner-class. The true power of the Foreigner-class, when deprived of the chains of 'logic' that bound it.

Six other Servants were hit by the pulse, the world around them collapsing, throwing them into hell. Havoc overwhelming. Chaos overflowing. A wave of utter madness, grabbing the minds of the enemy Servants and rending them asunder.

First, the Assassin.

Assassin: "...Where the hell am I... what the hell is that?!"

The Assassin drew his sword, uncharacteristic fear filling his mind and body. A shadow formed, vaguely in the shape of a Servant, unsettlingly enough. It lunged forward, as he stepped back, trying to defend himself as more shadows appeared.

Shadows from his peripheral, shadows that he couldn't see but hear, shadows that he couldn't hear but see.

Shadows that weren't real.

Shadows that were far too real.

Then, the Rider.

Rider: "Back off! Get away from me!"

He yelled, trying to add as much authority as he could as the false illusions patched together by real madness inched closer.

Archer: "...You're not real! You're an illusion, like Caster's Noble Phantasm!"

He yelled, as he tried to lie to himself, fingers rending at the stark white of his clothing, causing it to dye red. His own fingertips rent asunder as the skin on them began to wear down and redden as he scratched and screamed at nothing.

Saber: "Come at me! I'll cut you to pieces!"

She yelled, her sword swiping forward. It drew blood, before she screamed, clutching at her own shoulder as it bled profusely as it was struck in an identical spot.

Lancer: "Heh. You think you're cute, huh? We'll see how cute you think you are when this spear goes right through you!"

...An alliance, formerly airtight, splintered in seconds by the maddened wave of the unleashed Foreigner. Their identities began to crumble, as they engaged in bloody warfare.

Only two Servants stood in the wave unaffected. Perhaps both of them had already reached the crux of their madness to begin with, or perhaps they had already witnessed hell, and so this void was nothing but a reprieve.

Tortured Youth: "...So this is what you can do, Foreigner? I hope you're not plannin' on killin' me like the others?"

Patchwork Servant: "Ehehehe! Play with me, Avenger! Spin with me! Dance with me! Sing with me! Paint with me! Create with me! Don't mind the pain! Thrash and scream! Let's kill each other, and use our blood to repaint the world!"

Tortured Youth: "...Thought so. And here I wasted that mana boosting you up. Well, that's just my luck. Whatever, this little game sounds like fun either way. Let's play, Foreigner!"

BATTLE FOR SURVIVAL!

VAN GOGH, THE PATCHWORK ABOMINATION

Panicked Assassin

Fearful Rider

Crazed Archer

Maddened Saber

Bloodlusted Lancer

ANGRA MAINYU, ALL THE WORLD'S EVILS

Voting ended onMar 22, 2023

EVENT: [ VOID SPACE ARMAGEDDON ]

Reality itself began to unravel, already thin threads snapping apart under the pressure of the Foreigner-class Servant!

Team Foreigner got Van Gogh's composure to 0! Team Foreigner used 'Wave of Madness'! With Van Gogh's composure at 0, she temporarily gains access to all of her skills until the battle ends!

Alliances are temporarily severed within Void Space! It's utter chaos! This is a battle for survival!

If Van Gogh wins first place, she'll inflict 2 wounds on every Servant!

If Van Gogh doesn't get first, then any Servant that scores under Van Gogh will sustain 1 wound!

Any non-Foreigner-class Servant that ends up in last place will sustain 3 wounds and be destroyed instantly!

Any non-Foreigner-class Servant that ends up above Van Gogh will be safe!

If Van Gogh gets last place, she'll sustain 3 wounds, but will lash out and inflict 1 wound on every Servant! if she gets anything other than 1st, she'll simply sustain 1 wound!

Skills such as 'Battle Continuation' or 'Independent Action' are nullified! Servants who perish in Void Space are gone!

Van Gogh's 'Wave of Madness' gives every other Servant a -10% demerit! …Angra Mainyu's been spared from the demerit?!

Angra Mainyu gave Van Gogh a +5% boost!

Musashi and Arjuna have been cursed by 'Soul of the Water Channels'! They have a -3% demerit for this round! This will stack with the current application of 'Soul of the Water Channels', meaning Musashi and Arjuna have -6%, and the others have -3%!

Final Score Augmentations:

Van Gogh: +41% Angra Mainyu: -40% Miyamoto Musashi: -29% Mandricardo: -36% Okada Izou: -36% Cu Chulainn: -21% Arjuna: -39%

Active Servant Skills and Current Statuses:

Van Gogh (Foreigner):

Het Gele Huis (A+) - When winning first place in a Free-for-All, inflict 2 wounds on the bottom Servant, rather than just one. If engaged in a one-on-one, inflict 2 wounds instead of one upon victory. Additionally, reduce Servant bonuses by 10%, and if the gap between scores is greater than 35% when winning, recover from a 'wound'.

Soul of the Water Channels (EX) - When fighting in a free-for-all, gain a +10% boost, and inflict a persistent 3% demerit on enemy Servants for this round and the next. When fighting one-on-one, gain a +5% boost, and inflict a -2% demerit to them for this round and the next.

Void Space Fine Arts (B+) - If receiving a demerit from enemies larger than 10%, convert it into a +10% boost. Gain a +5% boost, and add another +3% if going against a Servant who has been cursed by the demerit from 'Soul of the Water Channels'. Gain the ability to sustain one more wound than normal.

Existence Outside the Domain (A) - Gain an immunity from demerits, and also reduce enemy Servant boosts by 5%.

Insanity (C) - Gain a +5% boost.

Item Construction (B-) - Lower the victory gap for the 'recovery effect' of "Het Gule Huis" from 35% to 25%.

Divinity (B+) - Lower enemy boosts by -5%, and increase own buffs by 3%.

Curse of Sunflower (A) - When on her final wound, gain a +7% boost.

Van Gogh has [2/7] wounds!

Angra Mainyu (Avenger)

Zarich: Right Fang Grinder (C) - Reduce enemy Servant boosts by -3%.

Tawrich: Left Fang Grinder (C) - Gain a +3% attack boost.

Annihilation Wish (A) - When fully healed, gain a -20% demerit to his final score. With one wound, the demerit is reduced to -10%. With two wounds, the demerit is changed to a +20% boost.

Grail Curse, All The World's Evils (EX) - When part of a battle that results in a Servant dying, absorb a part of their essence. Take a random one of their combat skills for Avenger's own use and recover one Command Spell. Those are the only effects. ...Probably.

Angra Mainyu is uninjured!

Miyamoto Musashi (Saber)

Heavenly Demonic Thundering Eye (EX) - When fighting in a free-for-all, gain +10% to your final score, and reduce their scores by -5%. If fighting a Servant one-on-one, if the gap between scores is above 20%, inflict 2 wounds.

Battle Continuation (EX) - If she loses a confrontation while on her final wound, if there's only a 10% difference between the scores of her and her opponent (non-allied Servant), she can slip out unscathed.

Musashi is on her last wound! 'Battle Continuation EX' is nullified within Void Space!

Mandricardo (Rider)

Brigliadoro's Neigh (A) - Increases the Rider-class trait to +5% rather than +3% in free-for-all brawls.

Armor of the Nine Worthies (A) - When attacked, reduces the amount of the Servant's final combat poll result by 10%.

Mandricardo has [1/3] wounds!

Okada Izou (Assassin)

Man-Slayer (A) - When fighting a Servant that possesses a wound, gain a +3% boost. When fighting a Servant that possesses 2 wounds, gain +5% instead.

Izou has [1/3] wounds!

Cu Chulainn (Lancer)

Rune Magecraft (B) - When fighting in a free-for-all, gain a +5% to combat score results. Additionally, any skills that reduce scores against Lancer will have their effectiveness reduced by 1%.

Battle Continuation (A) - Is able to take 4 'wounds' instead of the normal 3. On his last ‘wound’, gain a permanent +5% boost to final combat poll results.

Protection from Arrows (B) - When going against an Archer, Caster or Assassin-class Servant, gain a +5% to final combat poll results, and reduce their results by 5% as well.

Cu Chulainn has [2/4] wounds!

Arjuna (Archer)

Hero of the Endowed (A) - If fighting an enemy Servant, and the difference between scores is within 3%, take the win.

Mana Burst (Flame) (A) - Gain a +8% boost to combat poll results when attacked during 'playing defensively', rather than +3%. When not ‘playing defensively’, gains a 5% boost to final combat poll results instead.

Independent Action (A) - After receiving his third 'wound', he has one more round to attempt to attack before fading away. (Cannot be healed during this period via Command Spell).

Arjuna is on his final wound! Independent Action is nullified by Void Space!

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Tumblr Holy Grail War, Another Start: Wave 2 - Day 1 (Teams Saber, Rider, Assassin, and Lancer)

Cu Chulainn: "Seems like I'm in. Glad to work with you all, I'm Lancer. Sorry for the spear rain. Felt like showing off a bit."

Izou: "Well, I didn't see it, but considering how spooked you've got everyone else, I'll take your word for it. Good workin' with ya."

Musashi: "Which just leaves Archer. I mean, we managed to convince your Masters, but… he seems a bit more on the stubborn side, and his Masters might want to still win the Grail."

Cu Chulainn: "I dunno. He's stiff, but probably not unreasonable. I'm sure we can convince him to help us out. Besides, he's powerful. You saw that bow of his firsthand, didn't you?"

Musashi: "I can't deny that... I mean, both you and him have divine blood, right?"

Cu Chulainn: "Eh, I guess so. But he loved to flaunt it, for sure."

Mandricardo: "…Then it seems like we're better off splitting up. Some of us go fight or try and recruit the others, some of us find clues."

Musashi: "Makes sense to me. Outside of that, our only other option is to just... kill the other Servants and see what happens when the Grail manifests. And that might not be for the best."

Izou: "...Got it, got it. I mean, feels like we've gotta kill the two new Servants regardless, but I'll hold my blade. Sound good to you guys, Masters?"

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Welcome to Part 2 of the Tumblr Holy Grail War!

There are now 4 phases for each 'Wave'.

Starter Phase

Decision Phase

Encounter Phase

Prep Phase

You're currently in the 'Ready Phase'. As an allied team, this is where you decide who does what by voting!

The top two Servant results in the poll will be out and about, either finding new allies or fighting other Servants!

The latter two Servant results in the poll will go and investigate the Grail War! Watch out, because there's a chance that they may be attacked as well! Uncover clues about the Grail War while your allies are out fighting on the field!

(If additional Servants are added to an alliance, they'll simply be 'benched' for the round if they're in last place)

Investigating Servants won't have the full scope of their abilities, but that doesn't mean they're weak! Rather than the +2% bonus from being ambushed, they gain a special 'Investigation Skill' instead.

All 'Anti-Class' bonuses have been reset!

Vote here!

How do you want to order your Servants?

Saber (Miyamoto Musashi)

Rider (Mandricardo)

Assassin (Okada Izou)

Lancer (Cu Chulainn)

Voting ended onMar 12, 2023

At the end of a Wave, all Servants decide whether they want to stay allied or not. Allied Servants are 'severed', becoming options for combat, and are unable to return to an alliance for 2 Waves.

Servant Skills:

Miyamoto Musashi (Saber)

Skills:

Heavenly Eye (A) - When fighting in a free-for-all, gain +5% to your final score, and reduce their scores by -2%.

Fifth Force (A) - Instead of a 3% boost to 1-on-1 confrontations as per 'Saber' restrictions, it's instead raised to 8%. If victory over another Servant during a combat poll is above 50%, the opposing Servant gains two 'wounds' instead of one.

Battle Continuation (EX) - If she loses a confrontation while on her final wound, if there's only a 10% difference between the scores, she can slip out unscathed.

Investigation Skill, Magic Resistance (A): When attacked during 'Investigation', gain +5% defensive boost.

Musashi is on her last wound! 'Battle Continuation EX' is active!

Status: [0 Command Spells, 2/3 wounds]

Mandricardo (Rider)

Skills:

Brigliadoro's Neigh (A) - Increases the Rider-class trait to +5% rather than +3% in free-for-all brawls.

Armor of the Nine Worthies (A) - When attacked, reduces the amount of the Servant's final combat poll result by 10%.

The Instant Before the Strike (C) - When on his last ‘wound’, gain a 15% permanent boost to his final combat poll results.

Investigation Skill, Riding (B): When attacked during 'Investigation', if engaged in a Free-for-All and has a final score within 5% of an ally, do not gain a wound.

Mandricardo has [1] wound!

Status: [1 Command Spell, 1/3 wounds]

Okada Izou (Assassin)

Skills:

Man-Slayer (A) - When fighting a Servant that possesses a wound, gain a +3% boost. When fighting a Servant that possesses 2 wounds, gain +5% instead.

Presence Concealment (B) - When 'playing defensively', cannot be attacked by ANY Servant outside of Archer or Caster.

Swordplay as Swift and Powerful as a Falcon (A) - When going up against another Servant 1-on-1, gain +7% to final combat poll results instead of +5%, and reduce their combat poll results by 3%.

Investigation Skill, Eye of Mind (False) (C): Cannot be attacked while 'Investigating', redirects any attacking Servants to another target if possible. If no other targets, fight with a +3% bonus.

Izou has [1] wound!

Status: [2 Command Spells, 1/3 wounds]

Cu Chulainn (Lancer)

Skills:

Rune Magecraft (B) - When fighting in a free-for-all, gain a +5% to combat score results. Additionally, any skills that reduce scores against Lancer will have their effectiveness reduced by 1%.

Battle Continuation (A) - Is able to take 4 'wounds' instead of the normal 3. On his last ‘wound’, gain a permanent +5% boost to final combat poll results.

Protection from Arrows (B) - When going against an Archer, Caster or Assassin-class Servant, gain a +5% to final combat poll results, and reduce their results by 5% as well.

Investigation Skill, Divinity (B): When attacked during an 'investigation', lower enemy boosts by 4%, and increase allies boost by 2%.

Cu Chulainn has [2] wounds!

Status: [1 Command Spell, 2/4 wounds]

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Tumblr Holy Grail War: Wave 7 - Day 3 (Team Berserker)

Kintoki didn't go down easily. He put up as much of a fight as he could. Fists bleeding, axe cracked, desperately trying to keep up with an opponent that he couldn't see.

...Unfortunately, even with his strength, overcoming the dangerous Noble Phantasm he was put up against was difficult.

"I lost… my bad."

Warriors come and go. That was a fact of life. When you swore yourself to battle, then you couldn't even afford to see death as something to be afraid of. And besides, to the Berserker, he had already died once- what was twice? Perhaps that's why he looked so unafraid, keeping his body turned to face his Master's so they didn't see the horrible vivisection that the Assassin had performed on his back.

...Or perhaps he just realized that if he left with a frown, then his Masters would be even more upset.

"…Y'know, one of you said that I hoped I didn't regret anything- and I said I had no regrets. Now that I think about it... that was a lie. One regret. I've got one regret."

He beamed, letting out a deep, hearty laugh.

"I didn't get to show you all how golden the Golden Huge Bear is!"

...Berserker has fallen.

Team Assassin gains his [1] remaining Command Spell.

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Tumblr Holy Grail War: Wave 6 - Day 2 (Team Saber, Team Lancer, and Team Assassin)

There needed to be no words exchanged. A battle between warriors, just as a Holy Grail War entailed.

Saber, caught unawares. Lancer and Assassin, both present to eliminate the Saber Class Servant.

The threat of first blood permeated the air.

Ambush! Saber versus Lancer versus Assassin! Who will win?

Saber (Miyamoto Musashi)

Lancer (Cu Chulainn)

Assassin (Okada Izou)

Voting ended onMar 5, 2023

Izou is using his Noble Phantasm! If Izou wins, both Cu Chulainn and Musashi will take 2 wounds! Musashi will be eliminated!

If Musashi gains last place, even if Izou doesn't win, she'll sustain a wound and be eliminated!

Musashi was ambushed! Her abilities have been nullified, and she only gains +2%!

Musashi is on her final wound!

Cu Chulainn has [1] wound!

Izou has [1] wound!

Based on skills, augmentations to the final score are:

Musashi: +2%

Cu Chulainn: +7%

Okada Izou: +10%

Active Skills/Noble Phantasms:

Cu Chulainn (Lancer)

Rune Magecraft (B) - When fighting in a free-for-all, gain a +5% to combat score results. Additionally, any skills that reduce scores against Lancer will have their effectiveness reduced by 1%.

Battle Continuation (A) - Is able to take 4 'wounds' instead of the normal 3. On his last ‘wound’, gain a permanent +5% boost to final combat poll results.

Protection from Arrows (B) - When going against an Archer, Caster or Assassin-class Servant, gain a +5% to final combat poll results, and reduce their results by 5% as well.

Okada Izou (Assassin)

Man-Slayer (A) - When fighting a Servant that possesses a wound, gain a +3% boost. When fighting a Servant that possesses 2 wounds, gain +5% instead.

Izou's Noble Phantasm:

Settlement Sword (-) - Inflicts 2 'wounds' rather than just one. If the gap between scores is more than 50%, the attack serves as an 'instant kill'. Due to the unique nature of this Noble Phantasm, it only takes 1 Command Seal to activate, instead of all three. The boost from the Command Spells is reduced to only +10%, rather than +20%.

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Tumblr Holy Grail War: Wave 7 - Day 2 (Team Berserker and Team Assassin)

As Team Berserker spent their time chatting with their newly empowered Berserker, it seemed like the tide for the team would shift, and they could spend some honest time together. Talking, perhaps mountain climbing--

Of course, that was before the lights flickered out, and the sound of a blade swishing through the air.

Kintoki: "...!"

Blocking the attack with his axe with surprising accuracy, Kintoki stumbled back. The lights returned, dimmer and darker, as the Berserker looked around with a tense expression.

Kintoki: "...Masters. I don't think we're alone."

A home-base ambush! Berserker versus Assassin!

Berserker (Sakata Kintoki)

Assassin (Okada Izou)

Voting ended onMar 9, 2023

Izou is using his Noble Phantasm! If Izou wins, Kintoki will be eliminated!

Team Berserker chose to 'Play Defensively'! They were ambushed! His abilities have been nullified, and he only gains +2%!

Kintoki has [1] wound!

Based on skills, augmentations to the final score are:

Sakata Kintoki: -1%

Okada Izou: +20%

Active Skills/Noble Phantasms:

Okada Izou (Assassin)

Man-Slayer (A) - When fighting a Servant that possesses a wound, gain a +3% boost. When fighting a Servant that possesses 2 wounds, gain +5% instead.

Swordplay as Swift and Powerful as a Falcon (A) - When going up against another Servant 1-on-1, gain +7% to final combat poll results instead of +5%, and reduce their combat poll results by 3%.

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Tumblr Holy Grail War: Wave 3 - Day 2 (Team Rider, Team Caster, Team Berserker, and Team Assassin)

'Ruler': "Hang on, four Servants are 'Playing Defensively'? I appreciate you all being careful, but this won't be much of a Grail War if you all stay hidden away. Just this once, let's mess with the strings of fate a bit, hm? You don't all have to fight, but I can at least give you something to do… ahem."

In searching out a way to spend their time undetected, two figures meet up in a quiet looking gambling parlor. The air smells of alcohol, smoke, and perhaps vaguely of blood too. It's shady, but the money shooting back and forth is anything but.

'Gloomy-looking Man': "Gambling, huh… you know, I never really had a chance to do something like this. Ah, sorry. I fold."

'Rough-looking Man': "You're foldin' already? You just picked up your cards, kid. They can't be that bad. At least fill up the pot a bit more."

'Gloomy-looking Man': "O-Oh… yeah, sorry. I'll keep trying… do you play cards a lot?"

The rough looking man blows smoke into the air, before looking over at the unsure youth with a cocky expression.

'Rough-looking Man': "Heh, a bit. You new to this sort of thing? How 'bout this, you buy my next couple rounds, and I'll teach ya' how to play."

'Gloomy-looking Man': "W-Wow… well, no reason to say no, I guess… thanks. I'll take you up on your offer."

Before they started, however, two more figures joined them at the table. You could swear one of them was vaguely translucent...? No, that's impossible. Maybe she's just so beautiful that she seems ephemeral.

'Burly, energetic Man': "Ooh! You fellas playin' cards? Lemme in!"

'Ominous-looking Woman': "...Deal me in."

'Rough-looking Man': "Now it's a game! Hahaha!"

Your hands have been dealt! Let's gamble!

Okada Izou (Gambling Veteran)

Mandricardo (Card-fumbling Newbie)

Shade-Cleopatra (Went to buy a Playstation for her Masters)

Sakata Kintoki (Has a Horrible Poker Face)

Voting ended onFeb 23, 2023

An 'event' has started! While you aren't going to sustain any wounds, the winner of this will gain a +2% bonus on their next encounter, no matter what it is!

Second place will gain +1%

Third place won't gain anything!

and last place will gain -1%!

Best of luck! And speaking of luck...

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Okada Izou's Luck Stat is E! He gains a -10% penalty to his final score!

Shade-Cleopatra's Luck Stat is D! She gains a -5% penalty to her score!

Kintoki's Luck Stat is C! He gains no bonus to his score!

Mandricardo's Luck Stat is B! He gains a +5% boost to his final score!

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The three Servants mused over what they knew, and what their Masters discussed and shared with them. Including a few key revelations that seemed to push them towards working together, rather than splitting apart.

Mandricardo: "...A 'Foreigner'-class... new Servants being summoned, and the fact that we don't know both 'when' and 'where' we are. This Grail War is definitely non-traditional. We should work together if we want to figure out everything."

Izou: "I mean, it brings up the question if the damn Grail is legit or not, right? I'll play nice, if it means not bein' played for a fool by some cup."

Musashi: "I'm in too. There's the new Servant to worry about. A Foreigner-class Servant is the biggest red flag. A Servant like that is one of the most abnormal of abnormalities."

Mandricardo: "...You know about them?"

Musashi: "...Yeah. Or well, I knew someone that knew about them..."

Izou: "Dammit. Ain't this the thing a Ruler is supposed to be here for? Why're we talkin' about this? No offense, but it doesn't seem like any of us are brainiacs. Why not find Caster? He probably knows more shit than we do."

???: "...'Fraid you can't. Unless he's trickier than I think, he and his workshop should be nothing but rubble."

Stepping into the calm bar, Lancer looked around at the other Servants, before pulling up a seat.

Musashi: "Lancer! Long time, no see!"

Cu Chulainn: "Yo, Saber. And others. I thought there was a war happening, but it seems like I stumbled into an afterparty. Glad my spears didn't ruin the mood."

Mandricardo: "That spear rain... was you?!"

Izou: "...You guys friends, Saber?"

Musashi: "More like rivals, but friendly enough! Let's catch you up to speed, Lancer!"

After another round of expositing, Lancer nodded, trying his best to take everything in.

Cu Chulainn: "...I mean, I hear you guys, but my purpose here is to fight and win. I'll play nice if my Masters order me to, and you all don't seem too bad, but if my Masters want the Grail... well, then that's that."

Musashi: "I can understand that. Besides, with that Noble Phantasm of yours, you've cemented that you don't need help. But just think about it, okay?"

What will you all do?

Allow Lancer into the alliance. [ Alliance Recruit: Cu Chulainn ]

Let Lancer go his separate ways. [ Cu: +2% against the other Servants ]

Voting ended onMar 11, 2023

Assassin, Rider, and Saber have forged an alliance! Allied Servants can't attack one another unless they sever themselves from the alliance!

If an allied Servant wins first place during a Free-for-All, then their partner won't sustain a wound! When fighting alongside an allied Servant, they both gain a +5% boost! Additionally, they're immune to being debuffed by ally skills!

Allied Servants have a shared 'decision poll' phase! More details regarding Servant alliances will be revealed later!