Kelpie

Japanese Name

ケルピー

Rōmaji

Kerupii

Also known as

Mad Marsh Horse (P5)

Origin

Irish Mythology

Celtic Mythology

First Appearance

Megami Tensei

Alignment(s)

Neutral-Neutral

Race(s)

Element (Megami Tensei, Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei)

Fairy (Megami Tensei II, Shin Megami Tensei, Shin Megami Tensei: if..., Shin Megami Tensei: if... Hazama's Chapter, Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE, Shin Megami Tensei IV, Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse, Shin Megami Tensei V, Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2)
Beast (Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku)
Beasts (Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner, Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2)
Beast (DemiKids Light/Dark Version, Devil Children Fire/Ice Book)

Arcana(s)

Strength (Persona 5, Persona 5 Royal)

Fortune (Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth)

Class

Common

Persona User(s)

Lavenza

Evolves into

Valkyrie (SMT4, SMT4A)

DemiKids

Mermount

Kelpie is a demon in the series.

History

In Celtic mythology, a kelpie is said to be a supernatural water horse that haunts rivers and lakes in Scotland and Ireland. Its mane is black, but its skin is said to be cold as death. It is said to lure mortals into water, specifically young children, into drowning so it can eat them. The kelpie tempts children to ride on its back, and once the victims fall for the trap, the kelpie's skin is said to become adhesive.

Appearances

Megami Tensei: Element Race
Megami Tensei II: Fairy Race
Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei: Element Race (MT) / Fairy Race (MTII)
Shin Megami Tensei: Fairy Race
Shin Megami Tensei: if... / Hazama's Chapter: Fairy Race
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne: Fairy Race
Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE: Fairy Race
Shin Megami Tensei IV: Fairy Race
Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse: Fairy Race
Shin Megami Tensei V: Fairy Race
Last Bible
Last Bible II
Last Bible III
Last Bible Special
Giten Megami Tensei: Tokyo Mokushiroku: Beast Race
Persona 5 / Royal: Strength Arcana
Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth: Fortune Arcana
DemiKids Light / Dark Version: Beast Type
Devil Children Fire/Ice Book: Beast Type
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner: Beast Race
Digital Devil Saga: Avatar Tuner 2: Beast Race
Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2: Fairy Race

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei

"Origin: England. They are foal-like water fairies. Also called water horses, they drag humans who ride them underwater to drown. They sometimes appear as men, but are easily distinguished by the seaweed in their hair. They make excellent mounts if they can be caught, but curse those who treat them badly. In some cases, their upper body is a horse and their lower body is a fish."

—Shin Megami Tensei A-Mode DDS dictionary

Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE

"Water sprites of Scottish folklore. Kelpies resemble horses and eat the grass that grows by the waterside. If you touch one, you will never be able to let go. Those who try to climb on a Kelpie's back are dragged underwater and drowned. Kelpies are swift of foot and, if caught, make excellent steeds. Treating them roughly, however, will result in a curse."

—Shin Megami Tensei IMAGINE compendium

Kelpie can be contracted in the Nakano field.

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Kelpie can be found as a normal encounter in the Ikebukuro Tunnel.

Shin Megami Tensei IV

A group of Kelpies that resided in the Ueno region until Pellaidh forced them out. They act as a bridge for certain humans to cross the Kanda River near Ueno. They have a vendetta against Pellaidh for his previous actions alongside the humans and offer Flynn a deal in exchange for bringing them his head. After obtaining his head, the head Kelpie tosses it to his brethren to be eaten. Afterwards he offers to act as a bridge whenever the Samurai need one for helping them.

Hostile Kelpies appear in Shibuya and later in Midtown. They can teach Flynn the Diarama and Tarunda skills through their Demon Whisper. Kelpie may evolve into Valkyrie starting at level 42.

Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse

"A fairy of Celtic folklore that lives by the water. It looks like a horse. It drowns those who ride on it, but if you can tame it, it can be a valuable mount."

—Shin Megami Tensei IV Apocalypse compendium

Kelpie can be found within the Sky Tower. It can teach the Tarunda, Diarama and Trafuri skills through its Demon Whisper. Kelpie benefits from learning healing and support skills. Kelpie is also capable of transforming into Valkyrie at level 39.

Shin Megami Tensei V

"A fairy of Celtic folklore that lives by the water and takes the appearance of a horse.
They often drown those who attempt to ride them, but, if tames, they can be valuable mounts."

—Shin Megami Tensei V lore

Kelpie appears as a common enemy.

One Kelpie is taken in by the fairy village. Thankful for their hospitality despite being an outsider, it later heads to Mansei Bridge to speak protagonist. It initiates the quest "An Unusual Forecast" and requests a Girimehkala's head, which can be found by killing the Girimehkala in Konan 4th Block.

As an enemy, Kelpie can be spoken to by a Mermaid in the protagonist's party and reward her with an item to help out with her woes before leaving.

Persona 5

"A horse-like fairy of Celtic folklore that lives by the water. It drowns those who ride on it, but is a valuable mount if you can tame it."

—Persona 5 background

Kelpie is the first Persona of the Strength Arcana and can be found as a Shadow in Kamoshida's Palace and the Path of Aiyatsbus area of Mementos, with the title "Mad Marsh Horse." It is the only Persona to learn the Resist Brainwash skill and the first Persona to learn Sukukaja. When itemized through an Electric Chair execution in the Velvet Room, Kelpie will yield a Terror Claw skill card.

DemiKids Light & Dark

"With the tail of a fish and the body of a stallion, this sea-demon makes a fine steed."

—Demonary, DemiKids

Known as Mermount, he has the power WaterBoost.

Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2

"A fairy of Celtic folklore that lives by the water that looks like a horse. It is friendly at first goading you to ride it, but tries to drown those who do. Once tamed, it is a mightily loyal steed."

—Shin Megami Tensei: Liberation Dx2 compendium

Stats

Kyuuyaku Megami Tensei

Megami Tensei

Race	Level	HP	MP	VIT	INT	STR	SPD	LUC	DEF
Element	24	99	35	8	11	14	12	7	11

CP	NOA	EXP	Macca	MAG	Location
8	1

List of Spells
Skill	Cost	Effect
Zanma	4 MP	Medium Force damage (1-2 enemies)
Hama	3 MP	Light Expel damage (1 enemy)

Megami Tensei II

Race	Level	HP	MP	VIT	INT	STR	SPD	LUC	DEF
Fairy	11	41	17	7	6	8	8	6	7

CP	NOA	EXP	Macca	MAG	Item Drops
6	1		40	-	Quarterstaff

List of Spells
Skill	Cost	Effect
Pulinpa	3 MP	Inflicts Panic (2 enemies, Mind-type)
Flee	-	Run away (enemy only)