Ys X: Nordics details Grimmson Balta, Gunnar, Hugill, Flair Rall, Recapture Battles

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch

We have a new batch of details for Ys X: Nordics covering characters Grimmson Balta, Gunnar, Hugill, Flair Rall plus the Recapture Battles mechanic. Also provided is a very small section on Hugill’s messages.

Here’s the full rundown:

Characters
Grimmson Balta (voiced by Kazuhiro Yamaji) / Age: 40
Father of Karja and leader of the Balta Navy. Grimmson is considered to be on par with the infamous One-Eyed Ladoc, in the Medo Sea. He has both the charisma to unite a band of ruffians and the political savvy to resist the Romun Empire. He can channel his rage into strength, making him an excellent fighter. He is also the most powerful Mana user with excellent combat skills.
Gunnar (voiced by Shuhei Sakaguchi) / Age: 29
Gunnar serves as the chief warrior of the Balta Navy under Grimmson’s leadership. He is a skilled warrior and leads the Balta Navy’s second fleet with calm and precise judgment. A man of reason and order, Karja is a bit of a challenge for Gunnar, but like Feria, he monitors her growth as a fellow Norman.
Hugill (voiced by Kosuke Kobayashi) / Age: ??
A well-fed raven that has been living on the island of Balta, the Balta Navy’s base, for quite some time. He is curious and mischievous, but due to a legend that states that the god Harl watches over the world through the eyes of a raven, he is treated with great care by the Normans.
Flair Rall (voiced by Keiichi Sonobe) / Age: 47
A doctor from Lance whom Adol met during his adventures in the ancient kingdom of Ys. Despite appearances, Dr. Rall is a man of action who willing to venture outside his village to offer medical treatment, regardless of the risks. He accompanies Adol on his journey in search of the original Celceta Flower seed, which is said to cure terminal illnesses, and helps Karnack’s clinic on his travels.
Recapture Battle
Battle at sea & on land! Take back the islands from the Greegers!
In Obelia Bay, where the adventures of Ys X take place, there are islands scattered throughout the region that have been taken over by Greegers (immortal enemies). If you discover an occupied island aboard the Sandras, you can approach it and engage in a special battle to take back the island.
Recapture battle flow
Approach the Greeger-occupied island via the Sandras
Commence naval battle via the Sandras
While engaging enemy ships, destroy the “barrier pillars” set up around the island
The Greegers covering the entire island disappear, making it possible to land.
Land with Adol & Karja, then commence a battle to attack the enemy base.
Defeat the Greegers and retake the island by conquering the enemy base.
Hype up your crew by clearing missions via naval battles!
In naval battles, your crew gets excited each time you clear a mission, making it easier to activate the “Recapture Battle Skills” for each character. Furthermore, various bonuses will be awarded at the start of land battles depending on the excitement level built while at sea, giving Adol & Karja an extra advantage!
Get rewards for successful recapture & explore the high seas with ease!
By defeating the Greegers and recapturing islands, you can obtain various rewards according to your rank. In addition, recaptured islands can be used as quick-travel points. The areas around the islands will also be shown on your nautical charts, making it possible to explore Obelia Bay more efficiently.
Hugill’s Messages
During the Sandras’s voyage, Hugill the raven sometimes delivers messages to Adol and his friends. The content of the messages varies, including one from the Balta Navy to Adol & Karja, and others from people in various parts of Obelia Bay asking for help.