Haitang

Haitang
Character Information
Allegiance(s)	Ziya
Initial Weapon	Blue Cloud Sword (one handed sword)
Age	25
Age	25
Height	174 cm (5'9")
Height	174 cm (5'9")
Weight	64 kg (141 lbs)
Weight	64 kg (141 lbs)
First Appearance	Fengshen Yanyi 2
Voice Actor(s)	Hideo Ishikawa [jp]
Real Name	Hǎitáng
Chinese/Japanese	海棠
Aliases	Kaidou Hae Dang(해당)
Divine Name(s)	n/a
Footnote(s)	Original character.

Haitang is a character who can join Ziya in Fengshen Yanyi 2. Before he formerly joins the main party, he narrates fragments of the world's legends to the player.

Role in Game

Haitang is a mysterious traveling minstrel who is fascinated with ancient legends and mythology, which he recites by playing his three-stringed harp. He is convinced that legends contain concealed truths, and embarks on journeys to various locations in order to uncover the treasures of knowledge hidden within their stories. During one of his performances, Hualing actively listens to his words regarding tao.

Although Ziya warns her to ignore the stranger, Haitang offers to help the party and selfishly tags along. He willingly helps the main party expand their world map. Whilst observing Ziya's party, he deems them worthy of his support due to their conflicts with savage beasts. Even though the young leader objects, Haitang joins their trip. He thinks their journey has the answers to the stories he loves and wants to satisfy his curiosity. During their trip, he explains the strange things they see using his knowledge of legends.

Once their adventure ends, Haitang gives his thanks to Ziya and company. Their journey helped fill in the gaps in legends and create a new song dedicated to Ziya. The tale of the human world and the celestial realm separating is one he dubs "Fengshen Yanyi".

Personality

Haitang is a fast learner and has a regal aura. He likes being with Ziya and his friends. While he fights beside the party, he prefers to be a friendly observer to the events they experience. He enjoys explaining the mysteries they encounter and is happy to provide information as if they were in a fairy tale. His rants and rambles are unappreciated by the short tempered Ziya and Huang Tianhua, but Hualing enjoys his chatter.

Fighting Style

Haitang attacks foes by hitting them with his sword. He is not meant to be an offensive party member, as a good majority of his AI is dedicated to defense or healing. He can also help the party by singing, which might boost their attack or defense randomly. Since he seems to have an endless amount of magic, he can become a good party healer during the times when Lilan departs from the party.

His combination attacks are damaging sound waves, magically played as a melody in battle. He can perform a group attack with Li Lan, Wen Zhong, and Deng Chanyu.

If he is in the battle party and is running on the field, he will randomly start a conversation. These conversations act as secondary footnotes or explanations regarding the party's location.