"As long as the Dragon's Blade blazes darkly in my hand, I must fight on... No matter what the cost! "
-The Duke
The Duke was a distant ancestor of the Loud family, and the former (and final for 400 years) Duke of Loch Loud. He is available as DLC for Ultimate Nickelodeon Brawl Stars X. According to Angus, he was a stout-hearted ruler whose name was known for his fair face and noble deeds. He is shown to be quite humble in recognizing the inner qualities of other people, as he recognizes Angus as a worthy successor as the Duke of Loch Loud.
Ultimate Nickelodeon Brawl Stars X[]
The Duke appears as a playable character in Ultimate Nickelodeon Brawl Stars X. He is the only character from The Loud House.
Bio[]
Though his flesh has festered, time hasn't stripped this bare-boned brawler of his sword skills. A brutal blow to the cranium looks to have been what sealed the fate of this once-proud paladin. In his youth, he was once a handsome young chevalier whose fair face set hearts aflutter in his castle.
Special Powers[]
Spectral Physiology: Unlike other ghosts who originate from the Ghost Zone (see entries on Danny Phantom, Ember, Technus and Skulker), the Duke's powers originates from the mystical energies Loch Loud possesses, making certain attributes of his abilities slightly different:
- Invisibility: The Duke can remain invisible to the living, but he could also appear as a light blue light that shines faintly.
- Material Attachment: The Duke often latches his essence to his armor-wearing corpse in order to proficiently wield his weapons: the Dragon Blade and the Paladin's Shield.
- Possession: The Duke can enter and take possession of the bodies of living beings. However, the Duke's ability to possess people isn't impossible to overcome. If his subject has a strong mental fortitude, they can kick him out of their body.
- Spiritual Ward Invulerability: Unlike other ghosts, The Duke is not vulnerable to spirit wards, magical spells, incantations, pure minerals such as iron and salt, and certain items/weapons that are built specifically to interact with spirits, possibly due to to the mystical properties of the Dragon Blade keeping his corpse (and his spirit) alive.
Skillset[]
- Expert Swordsman: In life, The Duke was a master of bladed weapons, most notably all forms of the sword. He is most proficient when wielding the Dragon Sword in tandem with the Paladin's Shield.
- Expert Horseman: The Duke is an expert horseman and can even ride mythical creatures (such as dragons, centaurs or gryphons) with ease.
- Skilled Dragonologist: The Duke is one of the top authorities on the study of dragons due to centuries of studying them.
Hyper Combos[]
- Wyvern Strike: The Duke leaps forward, sword in both hands, and unleashes three slashes, with the final downward swing knocking the opponent into a ground-bounce. The first hit is a middle attack that cannot be blocked if the opponent is crouching.
- Flying Dragon Slash: The Duke sends out an electric shockwave from the Dragon Blade that can also stop basic projectiles. Through the use of partner assists, this can easily set up for resets.
- Blade Of The Loch: The Duke unleashes a powerful X-shaped lightning-infused slash that slices apart an enemy. He gains Super Armor during the whole move, allowing him to shrug off non-throws/Hyper Combos. However, he will be knocked to the ground in a hard knockdown, making it impossible to combo off of.
- Dragonic Sword Of The Duke: The Duke readies himself, before flourishing his sword before performing an upward slash, knocking opponents upward. This move is a solid combo ender. It can absorb any single-hit projectiles, giving the Duke a tool against zoners.
Quotes[]
Intro[]
- “I will fight you, fair and square!”
- “Send forth the hordes! The Duke will slay them!”
- “If I were to go easy, I would be breaking my oath as a knight.”
- '“I have fought many mystical foes.. *sigh* I grow weary of it.”
- “I may be a bag of bones, but this Duke is ready to do battle!”
- "It's a pleasure to meet you, and to be home after four hundred years!" (Intro alongside Lincoln Loud, or when he's on the Loch Loud stage)
- “Fear not, milady, I shall aid you in battle.” (Intro alongside any female character)
- “You, too, are looking for someone. Let's be quick about this, then!” (Intro against Mr. Smith)
- “Ah! A knight of a foreign realm! Huzzah!” (Intro against Vega, Professor Calamitous)
- “You have the air...of a demon!” (Intro against Tai Lung)
- “Just when I thought the world could know peace, these demons rear their ugly, horned heads!”(Intro against Alastor)
- “Ah! A tricky devil has appeared!” (Intro against Blitzo)
Win Pose[]
- “I cannot lose even one battle!”
- "A more worthy opponent I've never laid eyes upon!"
- “You have faced a knight and lost!”
- “I used to have much more trouble with the likes of you... Has your team grown feeble? Nay, I dare say my patience has made me stronger!” (Win Pose against Blitzo)
- “Has that knocked the fight out of you!? After a beating like that, you'll have no energy left to plan any princess-kidnapping schemes!” (Win Pose against any villain)
- “You are strong. But you must regain your humanity!” (Win Pose against Tai Lung)
- “You lack discipline, oh, foreign knight!” (Win Pose against Vega, Professor Calamitous)
- “You truly are a temptress of the dark! Begone! I have a princess to save!” (Win Pose against Verosika Mayday)
Victory Screen[]
- “Clearly, you fight with no honor.”
- “Ha ha ha ha! What good form!”
- “Multiple worlds, fused together in an eldritch union? I trust this is not some vile sorcery of the Great Demon King!”
- “You put up quite the fight! I'm reminded of a certain gang of demons I fought in the Demon Realm!”
- “It pains me to strike a fellow champion of peace. May we meet again under better auspieces!” (Victory Screen against any hero)
- “Your weapons have enchantments the likes of which I have never seen! Well, to the victor, go the spoils!”(Victory Screen against characters who use gadgetry in their movesets)
- “Foul creature, I have bested you in battle. However, it is your master that I really seek.” (Victory Screen against Blitzo or Alastor)
- “It appears that I was more sincere!” (Victory Screen against Mr. Smith)
Misc[]
- “Show me your mettle! ...Or something.” (Taunt #1)
- “Still going!” (Taunt #2)
- "The Duke is at your service!" (Tag In)
- "Let me at these demo-GAAAHH!!!" (Tag Out)
- "Protect...my kingdom...at all costs..." (Loss if hit with Hard Attack)
- "No...not now..." (Loss if hit with a Light Attack)
- “This is not fair!” (Loss via Time Over)
- "Thou shalt go no further!" (Wyvern Strike)
- "Justice has found thee!" (Flying Dragon Slash)
- "Strike from the heavens!" (Blade Of The Loch)
- "Together we strike at the heart of evil!" (Dragonic Slash Of The Duke)
Alternate Costumes[]
Name: The Unworthy Knight
First Appearance: The Duke after he was exiled from Loch Loud,
Bio: The surly spirit of The Duke whose clog was rudely popped. He rose again, as he still had bones to pick. When in a pinch, he removes his skull and lobs it—not-so-living proof that losing your head in battle needn't be a bad thing.
Halloween Costume[]
Name: Restless Armour
First Appearance: Based off the animated suits of armour found in fantasy games.
Bio: Sentient suits of armour forged in the fires of the underworld. Their skill with sword and shield was honed over countless clashes. They share a rich rapport with healslimes, whose reparatory powers they rely upon in the all-consuming chaos of combat.
Theme Music[]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHZWZ7RzE-U
The Unworthy Knight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSi3uYaRqI4
Restless Armour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2spztcLQnjc
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