Occupation: Paleontologist,
the leading scholar of the study
of the stagnation of life
Weapon: Gun
Height: Ca. 6'0" (184 cm)
Birthdate: - (Perhaps February 14, 1913?)
Hometown: - (Maybe Kalm?)
Blood Type: - (A?)
Relatives: Vincent, son
Official appearances:
- Dirge of Cerberus
- Dirge of Cerberus PlayOnline
(Mentioned, Scene VI)
- Dirge of Cerberus Lost Episode
([Almost] Mentioned)
Original description:
- Vincent's father, who died before his time -
A free scientist, well known for being the
leading scholar in the study of the stagnation of life.
Discovered the Chaos Element and the Protomateria
together with his assistant Lucrecia and worked
with her to prove her thesis on Chaos and Omega.
However, he gave his life to protect Lucrecia
during a laboratory accident, and entrusted his
son Vincent to her with his last breath.
Nero's darkness was born from the condensation of
stagnant Lifestream that Grimoire researched.
- The Omega Reports -
Discovery!
-Ancient Tablet Discovered-
Soul wrought of terra corrupt,
Quelling Impurity,
Purging the stream
To beckon forth an ultimate fate.
Behold mighty Chaos,
Omega's squire to the lofty heavens.
After further study of the tablet by our research
team, it has been determined that this passage was
written by the Cetra over two thousand years ago.
No New Findings
-Memo-
Could "Omega" be a place and "Chaos" a person?
While our search of the site has continued,
we have been unable to locate any new artifacts
that may help us to answer our many questions.
-Promised Land-
Quite a few of my colleagues have come to the
conclusion that Omega may be the fabled
"promised land" to which legend states the Cetra
are to lead us. However, I still have my doubts.
If Omega were an actual location, then how could
Chaos be its "squire to the lofty heavens"?
Next month, administration will finally be sending
me the assistant I have been asking for. Rumor has
it she graduated at the top of her university class.
Alternate Theories
-Memo-
Review of several dated reports on our world's
Lifestream have shed new light on my theories
about the Cetra inscription. Just as we are born
from the flowing matter below our feet, I now
believe that Chaos and Omega may also be sentient
life forms that the planet creates at its own will.
If we were able to discover the exact location
where these two beings are to be born, the
scientific repercussions would be enormous.
I was informed by a fellow paleontologist this
morning that the company had discovered another
Cetra artefact, and a new large-scale research
project was scheduled to begin. She also said that
my assistant had been offered a place on the team.
The Terrasystem
-Memo-
The more I learn of this wondrous planet's
inner-workings, the more I am in awe of that
which lies before me.
Omega... Part of a system created by our world
to preserve the constant circulation of life. And
therein lies the key to solving this mystery...
For many years it has been documented that
local legends not only speak of this phenomenon
in terms of a planetary scale, but also suggest
that the entire cosmos may follow the same rules.
I must say, I am quite pleased with the work of
my fine assistant. Her ardent approach to the tasks
before her will most certainly lead us to the many
answers which continue to elude our team.
Omega and Chaos
The two names which appear on the tablet...
If Omega is to act as the ark which guides all life
to the boundless sea of stars... then what of Chaos?
The ancient inscription implies that his duty is to
"beckon forth and ultimate fate." Perhaps it is he
who is destined to lead us to Omega.
Soul wrought of terra corrupt...
What message lurks behind these ominous words?
Impurities
-Impurities in the Lifestream-
The spring that Dr. Valentine discovered is amazing!
I am certain that it is some sort of reservoir for the
"terra corrupt" mentioned on the Cetra tablet.
The doctor believes the crystalline spring contains
contaminated deposits of bioplasma that have
overflown from the pure Lifestream. In fact, all
of our readings indicate a strange type of energy
radiating from the site. Could this grotto be the
location where the legendary Chaos is destined
to be born?
Chaos
My conscience tells me that I must leave some sort
of record documenting all that I have attempted.
That which slumbers within him...
The antithesis of Omega... Chaos.
Soul wrought of terra corrupt...
Before Omega begins his journey to the sea of
stars, Chaos will scourge the world of all things
living, sending them back to the Lifestream...
Only to be left with the burden of bearing
the discarded remnants of a dying world.
And it was I who...
I am so sorry...
Protomateria
-Protomateria-
I have determined the materia found by
Dr. Valentine at the fountain of Chaos to be a
type of refined anti-matter formed within the
grotto over the past several millennia.
I believe the planet created this instrument
out of necessity as a means to control Choas
and prolong its own inevitable fate.
By controlling Chaos, the planet also succeeds
in preventing the advent of Omega. If Chaos is
allowed to fulfill his destiny of destruction,
Omega's awakening cannot be far behind.
That is why I...
- FFVII 10th Anniversary Ultimania Profile -
Grimoire Valentine Vincent's father, who died before his time
PROFILE Appearances: [DC]
Gender: Male
Personal Pronoun: Boku
Voice Actor: Jouji Nakata
"Deep within this grotto is where Chaos is destined to awake."
A free scientist, well-known for being the
leading scholar in the study of the stagnation of life.
Discovered the Chaos Element and the Protomateria
together with his assistant Lucrecia and worked
with her to prove her thesis on Chaos and Omega.
However, he gave his life to protect Lucrecia in
a laboratory accident, and entrusted his son
to her with his last breath.
The following text is from Nero's profile in the book:
Nero's darkness was born from the condensation of
stagnant Lifestream that Grimoire researched.
- Interviews -
The following text is taken from an interview with the
developers of Dirge of Cerberus:
Regarding Vincent's mantle. It seems that it's the same
mantle that is seen on Grimoire.
What is the origin/concept of this mantle?
Kitase: Oh right. When I was talking to Nomura about the design, I said, “Make
something that people can see on first sight and makes them recognize that they are
father and son”. From then on, it became a discussion about whether if using a mantle
was good idea or not. Grimoire's scarf somehow became Vincent's turban [the hairband],
it's the same thing, but it's worn in a different way. And that's why we think that if we
put something that can connect those two, when people see it, they will go,
“Oh! So this is the father!”
Nomura: When I was first asked to make a conceptual drawing of Grimoire Valentine,
I was also told on the spot that he is the father of Vincent, which made me quite shocked
and surprised *laughs*. However, I am not exactly the person who is responsible for the
making of Grimoire Valentine. Instead, it was Nakaaki, the sub character and mechanic
designer who drew the general appearance of Grimoire; but since [we have different styles]
the look [of the face] was very different from Vincent's, Grimoire's facial detail had to
be redrawn by me. About his clothing, it's basically what Kitase has already said.
