Hilmes

Hilmes (ヒルメス) is the main antagonist of The Heroic Legend of Arslan and a playable character in Arslan: The Warriors of Legend.

He is the lost prince of the Pars kingdom, and a blood heir to the throne. Since his face may prematurely reveal his identity, he covers it with a mask which led to his popular pseudonym "Lord Silver Mask" (銀仮面卿). His main goal is to obliterate Andragoras's influence and reclaim the kingdom for himself. To accomplish this, he feigns loyalty to their rival kingdom, Lusitania, and manipulates or conquers any obstacle in his path.

Personality
A cruel and ambitious master of war, Hilmes has no qualms slaying those who stand in his way. He takes pride in his heritage as the rightful ruler of Pars, focusing on it to the point of obsessiveness. He believes his own conduct to be superior to Andragoras's tyranny, not realizing that he can be just as ruthless as his named enemy. Any implications of Arslan being a better king than him confuses and infuriates him.

While often known to be merciless, Hilmes is partial towards any who know and appreciate his true identity. He rewards their devotion to him with reserved kindness and trust. Hilmes's coldness breaks before his dear childhood friend, Elena; he cannot deceive her and sincerely wishes for her safety. Thinking that he has no right to face her until he is king, he is ashamed to be in her company.

During his father's assassination, half of Hilmes's face was horribly scarred by a raging fire. The fire traumatized him and caused him to become pyrophobic. Even the slightest spark causes him to break out into a sweat.

Quotes
See also: Hilmes/Quotes

Gameplay
Ceremonial Sword=
 * Miasma Weapon Art
 * undefined: Hilmes positions his sword before swinging it to the right.
 * , undefined: Hilmes thrusts his sword from under his left arm and knocks an enemy into the air.
 * ,, undefined: Hilmes slams his sword down, causing shockwaves.
 * ,, , undefined, undefined: Hilmes swings his sword down, then twirls and thrusts his sword.
 * ,, , , undefined: Hilmes swings his sword upward, producing several slash auras in front of him.
 * ,, , , , undefined, undefined: Hilmes swings his sword in a cross manner then swings his sword again at the center.


 * R1: Hilmes covers his face and surrounds himself with a dark aura, which powers up his attacks. This causes his sword slashes to send out purple sword beams with each swing, greatly extending his attack range.


 * After stabbing the ground to gain dark energy, he dashes forward and slashes, then does a slash while dashing backward, then unleashes multiple slashing auras.


 * Power Weapon Art
 * ,, , undefined: Hilmes thrusts his sword making energetic thrusts appear.
 * ,, , , , undefined: Hilmes flails his sword wildly in a cross cross motion repeatedly, which produces additional slash auras. He then finishes with a diagonal swing to the right.


 * Water Weapon Art
 * ,, , , undefined, undefined: Hilmes does a circular slash on the ground, then jumps into the air slashing his sword while surrounded in a whirlwind.


 * Fusion Weapon Art
 * ,, undefined, undefined: Hilmes dashes forward slashing his sword, then moves back slashing behind him.


 * -|Piercing Spear=
 * Fire Weapon Art
 * undefined: Hilmes stabs his spear into the ground.
 * , undefined: Hilmes dashes forward and swings his spear, knocking enemies into the air.
 * ,, undefined: Hilmes thrusts his spear two times, then swings it right before thrusting it again.
 * ,, , , undefined: Hilmes jumps into the air swinging his spear, then pierces downward and thrusts a wave of energy at the enemy.


 * Fusion Weapon Art
 * ,, , undefined, undefined: Hilmes runs at an enemy, then thrusts his spear, then jumps into the air and throws his spear down.


 * Power Weapon Art


 * Miasma Weapon Art


 * -|Straight Sword=
 * Power Weapon Art
 * undefined: Hilmes dashes to an enemy and swings his sword to the right.
 * , undefined: Hilmes does two air slashes, making several slashing auras.
 * ,, undefined, undefined: Hilmes swings his sword up, making a number of slashing auras, then waves his sword several times in front of him.
 * ,, , undefined: Hilmes swings at the center two time, making a number of slashing auras.
 * ,, , , undefined: Hilmes swings his sword upward, then pierces upward, making some energy thrusts.
 * ,, , , , undefined, undefined: Hilmes swings his sword two times to the right, causing several slashing auras to cut enemies, then jumps into the air slashing, leaving some slashing auras in his wake.


 * Wind Weapon Art
 * ,, undefined: Hilmes leaps forward, sending an air slash to the ground.
 * ,, , , undefined, undefined: Hilmes pierces the ground with his sword, then jumps into the air and comes down with a spinning slash.


 * Fire Weapon Art
 * ,, , undefined, undefined: Hilmes does a twirling slash, emitting slash auras, then hops forward and sends an air slash forward.