Rasputin (ラスプーチン, Rasupuuchin) is a non-player character from Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army.
History
The game character is based off Grigori Rasputin, who was a historical figure in Russian history. He volunteered to help heal Tsarevich Alexei who was suffering from internal bleeding. Before his exploits were known, he was believed to have mystical powers, and an apparent closeness to his religion, Christianity. His aid to the Tsarevich helped cement his relationship with the ruling noble family Romanov. His image as a monk, spiritual healer, prophet and man of God was quickly spread throughout Russia. The Tsar and his family depended on him heavily for advice.
This adds to the apparent dislike of him and the Romanov family by others; nobles, politicians, journalists, and even the Russian Orthodox Church. He became a controversial figure, and accused of abusing his privileges with the noble family for control over the rulings in Russia - such as suggesting the ill-equipped Tsar to be in full command over the Russian military. Truthfully, Rasputin succumbed to all worldly temptation; such as sex and alcohol, believing that it can also be a path to piety and salvation.
This controversy culminated into hatred, and subsequently many attempts on his life were made. He was stabbed, poisoned, shot, beaten and finally drowned in the Moika River. His life, as well as his death, became the stuff of legends; it was said that he survived all the murder attempts, and even after his body was buried, dug up and burnt, it seemingly went alive, if only for a moment.
Appearances
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army: Antagonist
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. King Abaddon: NPC
Biography
Rasputin appears in Devil Summoner: Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army as a secondary antagonist for most of the game. Even though Raidou Kuzunoha vs. The Soulless Army is set after Rasputin's death, he appears in Tokyo as a Dark Summoner, using his powers for profit rather than for the good of the people. He crosses paths with Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV while Raidou is investigating the disappearance of Kaya Daidouji. Rasputin was apparently hired by General Munakata in order to insure that his Soulless Army plans went as they should, but he is actually an artificial human sent back in time from Tokyo Millennium to deal with Raidou Kuzunoha the nth, the Templar who had possessed Kaya's body in order to rewrite the future. However, Rasputin's true purpose seems to fall down the ladder of priorities as he begins to behave like a lush, drinking and hitting on women.
Rasputin also has a minor role in the second game. He provides information to Raidou, as well as continuing to pursue Tae's affections.
Certain optional quests are also provided by Rasputin, with the client listed as 'A Dark Summoner'.
Characters | Raidou Kuzunoha the XIV - Gouto - Kaya Daidouji - Shouhei Narumi - Tae Asakura - Dr. Victor - General Munakata - Rasputin - Nakamura - Kiyoshi Daidouji - Dr. Tsukumo - Raido Kuzunoha the XIV - Goto-Douji - Satake Kenzou - Owner of Konnou-Ya - Owner of Ryugu - Sadakichi - Herald of Yatagarasu - Shizu Iida - Denpachi Iida - Detective Kazama |
Locations | The Capital - Tsukudo-Cho (Narumi Detective Agency - Konnou-Ya - Gouma-Den) - Daidouji Residence - Ginza-Cho (Shin-Sekai Soda Joint) - Fukagawa-Cho - Daidouji Factory - Harumi-Cho - Kasumidai - Shipbuilding Facility - Sakuradayama (Waden One) - Kasuminomori - Akarana Corridor - Nameless Shrine Shinoda (Training Hall) - Dark Realm |
Soundtracks | Devil Summoner Kuzunoha Raidou vs The Soulless Army Complete Music Works |
Demon Orders | Pyro - Frost - Volt - Wind - Fury - Pagan - Skill - Undead |
Archives | Demons - Bosses - Skills - Items - Statuses - Confinement |