Why Is Eizen Called The Reaper In The Story?

Eizen's journey to becoming a pirate in 'Tales of Berseria' is one of those backstories that sneaks up on you with its depth. At first glance, he's just this cool, collected first mate with a love for the sea, but his past is way more complicated. He used to be part of a noble family tied to the Abbey, but after witnessing their hypocrisy and the way they treated malakhim like him, he ditched that life. The sea called to him—literally, since his sister Edna mentions their family’s connection to it—and he found freedom in piracy. It wasn’t just about rebellion; it was about choosing his own path, even if it meant being labeled an outcast. The way the game slowly reveals his loyalty to Aifread’s crew and his eventual role as the 'Reaper' of the seas makes his arc one of the most satisfying in the game. What really gets me is how his personality contrasts with his choices. Eizen’s not some chaotic, bloodthirsty pirate; he’s principled, almost scholarly, with that whole 'code of the sea' thing. It adds layers to the typical pirate trope. Plus, his dynamic with Rokurou and the rest of Velvet’s crew shows how his past shaped him without defining him entirely. The game doesn’t spoon-feed his backstory either—you gotta piece it together through skits and side quests, which makes it feel earned.

Eizen's one of those characters who sneaks up on you in 'Tales of Berseria'—at first, he seems like this stoic, duty-bound pirate with a cool hat (seriously, that hat does half the character work). But the longer you spend with him, the more layers unravel. He’s a malak, a spirit bound by ancient rules, yet he rebels by captaining a ship full of misfits. The tension between his nature and his choices is fascinating. What really gets me is his relationship with his sister Edna—it’s this quiet, protective bond that contrasts so sharply with his usual gruffness. And that curse of his? The way it isolates him adds such melancholy depth. By the end of the game, I was weirdly invested in his quest for freedom, even if it meant breaking every rule in the book.

Oh, Eizen! The blue-haired reaper from 'Tales of Berseria' is such a standout character. He’s not just playable—he’s one of the most versatile party members in the game. His martial arts style mixed with his 'Reaping Curse' mechanic gives him this unique risk-reward playstyle that’s super satisfying once you master it. I love how his personality bleeds into his combat, all calculated and brutal. Funny enough, his sister Edna from 'Tales of Zestiria' references him a lot, but he’s only fully explorable in 'Berseria.' The way his backstory ties into the lore of malakhim and the Abbey adds so much depth. Plus, his interactions with the chaotic Velvet are gold—total 'straight man to the madness' energy.