Jessica

= Introduction =

The great sorceress Jessica, evermore surrounded by a veil of mystery. As the Avatar of Lushiris on earth, it was her task to guide the human to the path of light.

Jessica is one of the few characters to appear in every mainline game.

"Never trifle with a sorceress!"

= Name = Name
 * Japanese: ジェシカ
 * English: Jessica
 * Chinese: 杰西卡
 * Korean: 제시카
 * Warsong: Calais

Name Etymology
Jescha or Iscah is from the Hebrew name יִסְכָּה (Yiskah) which means "to behold".

Title

Seen in Langrisser III-V


 * Japanese: 大魔術師
 * English: High Sorceress
 * Also seen as: Grand Magician
 * Japanese: ルシリスの分身
 * English: Avatar of Lushiris
 * Also seen as: Emissary of Lushiris

= Biography =

Jessica's full past is not revealed in the games and her origins are somewhat murky. When Diehärte and the Elthlead forces leave the heavenly realm after forging Langrisser. The Goddess, Lushiris, calls Jessica "my daughter."

When Luna is a surprised by this, Jessica, notes that she is not Lushiris' daughter as it seems.

"Jessica serves as my avatar, watching and warding the human world in my stead, since I cannot directly act there. However, she really is human, no different from the rest of humanity. She uses her own judgment to supporting the human worldview and decide what is best to do at any given time."

What the series makes clear then, is that Lady Jessica, while human, is Lushiris' Avatar and serves the people of Gaia against the forces of Chaos, because the gods are not supposed to directly act in the affairs of the world.

How she first became the Avatar is not stated. Nothing on if her birth was somehow special or not; nor if she somehow earned the right. These questions have yet to be answered.

Comments in Der Langrisser, however, would suggest that the events of Langrisser III were during Jessica's natural life, that is, she had yet to use the rebirth spell.

"During my natural life, before I returned with the spell of Rebirth... There was a time when, through the power of Alhazard, evil laid flame to this world. The Dark Blade's power was fierce, and it forced us into a terrible, tragic war. Our good king of that time, Sieghart, took his own life, binding his essence within a weapon to rival Chaos."

Langrisser III
By the events of Langrisser III, Jessica was known as a great sorceress who lived deep in the forest of Baldea, near the Central Lushiris Gate.

Viscount Raymond comes to the gate to seek her help in restoring the kingdom of Larcuss. She warns him, however, that the Rigüler Empire and Barral Kingdom were not his only foes, but that Velzeria is the biggest threat.

Because of the war, however, one of the four gates had been compromised and the Lushiris Gate has ceased to function and this would allow Velzeria to invade. Raymond makes plans to restore fallen gate.

After the restoration of the gate, Jessica notes that the light it provides can only weaken lesser demons and that it would be better to obtain the Haja no Ken, this task is entrusted to Diehärte and company.

Langrisser I
In this rebirth, Jesscia continued to serve the descendants of Elthlead. As the court magician of Baldea she gave counsel to King Illzach. By this time, few knew the secrets of Langrisser outside of the king and Lady Jessica.

Sometime prior to the invasion of Baldea, Jessica had noticed an increased in monsters and the Red Moon in the direction of Yeless and went on a journey to investigate it. She returned having discovered very little a few weeks before the Dalsis invasion.

When Dalsis invaded Baldea, Jessica is one of the first commanders to help in the initial defense. Despite her efforts, however, Baldea falls and she is imprisoned. It is not until Ledin liberates the castle that Jessica is freed.

Once freed, Jessica tells Ledin that Digos invasion was worse than most realized, for the Kaiser's true goal was taking Langrisser, which held great power for those who knew its secrets. Moreover, it would allow a great evil to revive it wasn't located in time.

Jessica then joined the main Baldean army as they strove to restore Baldea and retrieve Langrisser form the Dalsis Empire.

When the Baldean reaches the Warl Rapids and are attacked by monsters, Narm asks if "Could it be that the powers of darkness have already awakened?!"

Jessica responds "Perhaps... I fear that may be."

As the Baldean forces, siege the Twin Castle, Jessica continues to assist. When Sir Galius mocks Ledin for his escape in the initial invasion of Baldea, Jessia is quick to tell the Prince "Prince, don't listen to that man. He needs to learn some manners." After breaching the inner castle, Jessica, notes that they need to find the emperor's inner room, for his "wicked hear will bring about the revival of evil!"

After the fall of Dalsis as the Baldean army returned to Baldea, they happened upon a city of stone, it is Jessica who surmises that Basilisks are the reason behind this village's destruction.

As the monsters increase, the Baldean Forces face a giant dragon after the help of Efreet who calls Ledin a descent of Elthlead, the prince asks Jessica what Elthlead is. Showing her wisdom, she makes it clear that was the ancient name of Baldea. She is again able to show wisdom as they chase the dragon into cave and there find a set of ancient records speaking of the wars between Elthlead and Velzeria, making it clear that Langrisser must be used to stop the forces of Darkness

As they fight in Velzeria, Jessica continues to give advice, noting that Nagya is using golems when they face him and standing against Nicolis. Eventually she witnesses the revival of Chaos, but also his defeat.

Langrisser I Endings


She remained in the Empire of Baldea as the Court Mage and worked to decipher the Scrolls of the Magic Knight.

 She remained in Baldea as the Court Mage and worked to decipher the grimoires.



High Kill Count, No Reteats

Having given up seclusion, she stayed in Baldea as a magic instructor and senior advisor to Ledin.

She devised a new system of laws for the country and led it into an age of great prosperity.

The laws of Baldea become a model to many other kingdoms and her fame spread across the continent.

High Kill Count, Reteated

Having given up seclusion, she stayed in Baldea as a magic instructor and senior advisor to Ledin.

She devised a new system of laws for the country and led it into an age of great prosperity.

However, an assassin was sent from a hostile country and so her life came to end early.

Low Kill Count, No Reteats

Having tired of battle, she went into seclusion to begin deciphering a demonic text recorded in ancient times.

Because of her efforts, lost knowledge was restored to the people, which in turn, improved their lives.

Low Kill Count, Reteated

Having tired of battle, she went into seclusion to begin deciphering a demonic text recorded in ancient times.

But her knowledge was limited, and in her travels, she learned to her disappointment that it was impossible to decipher.

Langrisser II
Jessica stayed with Prince Ledin following the conflicts with Dalsis and Velzeria, remaining as a magical instructor to the Baldean people and a senior adviser to King Ledin, she helped Baldea to set an example of good laws. At some point after Ledin's death, she did traveled north to the Rall River and began to reside there in seclusion.

However, Jessica remained in contact with the Baldean Empire and continued to teach pupils, such as Egbert. In the kingdom's final years, Jessica assisted the final king in sinking Baldea castle and thus protecting Langrisser from falling into the wrong hands.

At some point before Baldea's fall, she took in Egbert in and began to mentor him in the magical arts. A few years later she would encountered the young son of a pirate, Lester. Left shipwreak after his father's boat fell to a rival crew, Jessica took the young child and raised him with Egbert.

Shortly after Baldea's fall and Jessica's hand in sinking it, she knew it was time to cast the rebirth spell. Expecting the help of Egbert and Lester while she regained her powers. However, after she had cast the Rebirth spell, Egbert cut ties. Having become obsessed with finding more powerful magic to deal with the war torn lands. Egbert would joined Bernhardt to build the Rayguard Empire.

Jessica would remain in seclusion until Elwin travled to her trying to determine the location of the Dark Rod.

Langrisser IV
Jessica traveled to the continent of Yelees at some point following the events of Langrisser II. Eventually, she comes to assist the Federation as she secretly looks for the Sage Crystal.

Jessica is first seen during the events of Langrisser IV when she comes with Gizarof to arrest the Federation's chancellor and his son Russel on the charges of treason. Jessica intervenes and suggests to Gizlof that because of his rapid promotions, that it would be best to show mercy, to which Gizlof agrees. Instead of execution, he banishes the Prime Minister.

Later after the death of King Cleoness, Frederick when investigating his father's will is able to locate the Chancellor. There, the chancellor warns Frederick and Ranford of the mysterious woman, Jessica, who was assistaning the Admiral.

Jessica will tell Landius to try and use Langrisser even though is not a descendant of the light, for the sword is no mere blade.

Langrisser IV endings
 Jessica, the messenger of Lushiris who has lived for over 1000 years. She came to the continent of Yeless to find the Sage's Crystal which was stolen from the celestial plane. She worked with Landius and the others to stop Gizarof and banish Böser from this world once again.

She ventured back to the continent of El Sallia after the war in order to seal the harbinger of chaos, the sword Alhazard.

Even now she prays for the eternal peace of the mortal world...

 Jessica, the messenger of Lushiris who has lived for over 1000 years. She came to the continent of Yeless to find the Sage's Crystal which was stolen from the celestial plane. She worked with Landius and the others to stop Gizarof and banish Böser from this world once again.

She ventured back to the continent of El Sallia after the war in order to seal the twin swords and heal her wounds.

Even now she prays for the eternal peace of the mortal world...

Langrisser V
After Boser and Gizlof's defeat, Landius gives her both Langrisser and Alhazard. Jessica knows she must return to the celestial realm with the swords.

Even as McClaine asks if she really has to go, to which, Jessica replies hesitantly she must do her duty and with that teleports away.

Later, at the port city of Fjitt, Princess Clarett meets up with Jessica, but before they can talk, Geier shows up and demands Alhazard or the death of all the civilians.

Jessica does so reluctantly, giving the Velzerian both of the legendary swords. Geier however, reneges on his word and leaves the monsters as he departs.

After the battle, Jessica helps prove that Clarett wouldn't poison anyone, and then teleports with the princess on the ship which as departed, to avoid having to wait another two months to reach El Sallia.

Shortly after, McClaine shows up trying to get into contact with her, only to just miss her.

Once back to El Sallia, Jessica is surprised by how much Kalaxth has changed.

Langrisser Mobile
Jessica returns in the events surrounding Langrisser Mobile. During this time she had taken on a new apprentice, Angelica despite the young girl being a rather untypical mage. Jessica plays a part in helping to guide the Swordsmith Legion toward recasting Langrisser and also helps to establish the Floating City of Tiseo.

Alternative Timelines
Jessica reappears in the following games, but these games appear to be a separate version of her or a different timeline

Schwarz
As an avatar of the Goddess of Light, she led the Knights of the Light into battle against dark forces throughout the world.

When the dark forces first came to power, Jessica exerted all her powers to protect the descendants of the light, and attempted to retrieve holy sword Langrisser following Böser's revival, but was badly wounded in battle.

Re:Incarnation
WIP

= Relationships =

"Mother"

 * Lushiris

Former Pupils

 * Egbert
 * Lester
 * Hein

Love Interests

 * McClaine

= Langrisser Mobile's Hero's Legacy =

A Hero's Legacy - 1: More than anyone, Jessica understands the history of Langrisser and Alhazard... An archmage and historical witness living through the battles of the Holy Sword.

In the unceasing battles with the Dark Forces, she relies on her rebirth spell to extend her life as the voice of Lushiris in the human world.

""The Goddess blesses everyone!""

A Hero's Legacy - 2: Gentle and loving, she instructs countless heroes to accomplish great deeds, and teaches generation after generation of apprentices.

Her compassion and warm guiding of mankind towards good shows the character of the Goddess she represents.

A Hero's Legacy - 3: Jessica has fought under many identities throughout the historic of wars of Langrisser. She has been the guardian of the Lushiris gate, mage of the high court, and an ethereal hermit in seclusion.

No matter what her identity or when her last rebirth took place, the Descendants of Light always end up meeting her and with her help defeat the Darkness.

A Hero's Legacy - 4: As the Avatar of Lushiris, for a thousand years, Jessica has been silently protecting the world. She is constantly aware of new happenings concerning Langrisser and Alhazard.

She uses her spell of rebirth to extend her life. Though the process of rebirth usually requires guardianship, it nevertheless ensures that Jessica obtains the upper hand in the endless battle between Langrisser and Alhazard.

A Hero's Legacy - 5: With the self-sacrifice of the Goddess Lushiris, Jessica's strength is reduced. On top of this the invasion of the demons is occurring earlier than the expected two-hundred-year cycle.

Losing contact with the Goddess, Jessica is anxiously looking for a new way to fight the demons. With her remaining power, she summons a past self to assist the Swordsmith Legion.

= Class Charts =

Langrisser I Class Change Chart
Mega Drive

PC Engine

Saturn/Playstation/PC

Remake

Langrisser Mobile Class Change Chart
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