Duke Pantarei Husbando

Duke Pantarei (デューク・バンタレイ Dyuuku Bantarei) is a major antagonist in Tales of Vesperia. Considered to be a hero from the Great War, Duke saw the barbarism of humankind and eventually lost faith in humanity. Due to this, he becomes an ominous, recurring figure throughout the story who both helps and hinders the protagonists. Before the events of the story, Duke was an important figure in the Great War, in which humans and the Entelexeia fought. He fought alongside the Entelexeia Elucifer so that humans and the creatures could live together in peace. Although they were victorious, some humans no longer trusted the Entelexeia and executed Elucifer. After this betrayal, Duke lost all faith in humanity and cut all ties with them. He only appeared when he felt it was necessary for the protection of the world and the Entelexeia. Duke's brief appearances throughout the story make him out to be a solitary individual. He prefers taking matters into his own hands whenever he can, but is willing to lend the party aid, should their interests align. After the humans kill Elucifer, he permanently cut his ties with them, now seeing only their flaws.