Loup-garou

Loup-garou
Japanese Name	ルー・ガルー
Rōmaji	Rū Garū
Origin	European Mythology
First Appearance	Shin Megami Tensei V
Alignment(s)	Neutral-Neutral
Race(s)	Beast
Japanese VA	Tsuyoshi Koyama (SMT5)
English VA	Keith Silverstein (SMT5)

Loup-garou is a demon in the series.

History

The loup-garou, also spelled roux-ga-roux, rougarou, and rugaru, is a creature known in Laurentian French communities. It is related to the traditional concept of a werewolf, as its name originates from the French word for "werewolf." According to Cajun legend, it is a humanoid creature with the head of a dog or wolf and roams swamps, sugar cane fields and woodlands.

Other details of the rougarou vary greatly. Some Cajun elders claim that the creature hunts down Catholics who disregard Lent and that people become rougarou themselves by breaking Lent seven years in a row. Another story says that the rougarou curse lasts 101 days and is passed on through blood-sucking. Yet another explanation for the creature states that witches either become rougarou or place the curse on others.

Appearances

• Shin Megami Tensei V: Beast Race, Boss

Profile

Shin Megami Tensei V

"A type of werewolf originating in France. It appears human during the day, but transforms into its beastly form at night, when it has been known to viciously attack humans.
They are said to have once been ordinary human beings. However, upon turning into a loup-garou, one cannot regain their humanity ever again."

—Shin Megami Tensei V lore

A Loup-Garou intercepts the protagonist in the Container Yard when they are busy rescuing students from Jouin High School after it is attacked by demons, having picked out one of the victims to feast on. The protagonist kills him after a brief battle.

Loup-Garou can be found as a common enemy, who are significantly stronger than the one encountered as a boss fight. They are one of the few demons with their own unique personality type in negotiation, signaled by their use of French in their speech.

If Manananggal is in the protagonist's stock when they attempt to speak to Loup-Garou, she will speak to him. The two demons talk about their origins and appearance. Loup-garou will confide to the demonness that he's still in pain over his fate of losing his former self, before Manananggal suggests he appreciates the beauty left in him and let go of his suffering, in which Loup-Garou will give her an item before leaving, appreciating her kind words.

Loup-Garou comes with his unique skill, Souffle D'éclair, a severe Electric attack that damages one foe. The attack in particular is one of the strongest in terms of its base power, and is the strongest Magical attack in the game.

Stats

Shin Megami Tensei V

• Boss
• Ally

Race Level HP MP Strength 30 Vitality 23 Magic 30 Agility 21 Luck 17 Beast 28 ? ∞ Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Resist Weak Null - Weak - Ailment Resistance Resist:Sleep/Mirage/Poison/Confusion/Charm/Seal Drop Elec Gem, Elec Gem Skill Potential Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark Almi. Ailm. Heal. Supp. +3 +2 - +2 - -4 - - - - - List of Skills Skill Effect Souffle D'éclair (Unique) Severe Electric attack to 1 foe. Fang Breaker Weak Physical attack to 1 foe. Lowers target's Attack by 1 rank for 3 turns. Damascus Claw 2~3 medium Physical attacks to 1 foe. Axel Claw 2~4 medium Physical attacks to random foes. Critical Aura Next Strength-based attack of self will be 100% accurate and guaranteed Critical. Omagatoki: Critical All attacks, including magical attacks, will become Critical hits for all allies for 1 turn.

Race Level HP MP Strength 51 Vitality 39 Magic 24 Agility 49 Luck 21 Beast 54 322 198 Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark - Resist Weak Null - Weak - Ailment Resistance Skill Potential Phys Fire Ice Elec Force Light Dark Almi. Ailm. Heal. Supp. +3 +2 - +2 - -4 - - - - - List of Skills Skill Cost Effect Level Madness Nails 36 MP 2~4 heavy Physical attacks to random foes. Innate Severing Bite 25 MP Heavy Physical attack to 1 foe. Greater effect if a Critical hit. Innate Souffle D'éclair 55 MP (Unique) Severe Electric attack to 1 foe. Innate Critical Aura 25 MP Next Strength-based attack of self will be 100% accurate and guaranteed Critical. 55 Phys Pleroma Auto Increases Physical attack damage 56 Nihil Claw 36 MP 2~3 heavy Physical attacks to random foes. 57 Omagatoki: Adversity Magatsuhi The lower the HP of all allies, the more damage and HP recovered through skills for 1 turn. Talisman

Gallery

Loup-garou casting Souffle D'éclair.

ルー・ガルー - 真・女神転生V 日めくり悪魔 Vol.082

Loup-garou in Daily Demon #082

Trivia

• According to an interview with designer Masayuki Doi, as the Loup-garou has a variety of myths, he was designed with the legend of a tyrannical French feudal lord being punished by being transformed into a werewolf in mind.