Salamander

One of the Four Spirits, Salamander represents the element of fire. Prideful and wild, she mentored Granberia and Luka, and was also Granberia’s adoptive mother. After joining Luka on his journey, she teaches him how to use Serene Mind, the power of fire, and Vaporizing Rebellion Sword. Her location is well known amongst monsters, however many fail to reach her, or at least prove their worth to her. Salamander gets annoyed with Sylph’s personality, and at one point “Mandy” sets Sylph's hair on fire. Salamander appears to have an ongoing rivalry with Undine, having been insulted by Undine calling the power of flame “simple”, “shallow”, and “barbaric”. Residing in the Gold Volcano of the Gold region in Chapter 2, she is the fourth and final spirit to be recruited by Luka.

She has an artificial counterpart, Gigamander, created and mass produced by Promestein in order to combat her enemies.

Biography
Luka learns the existence of Salamander through Alice, after she proves how pointless the San Ilia King's path was in Luka's first visit to San Ilia, telling him that receiving the blessings from the Four Spirits is the path he should follow. Alice also tells him that there is a book within the San Ilia Library, the Four Animists and their Sources, that contains information on the whereabouts of the Four Spirits. He learns that she resides in the Gold region.

After recruiting Gnome, Alice tells Luka that Salamander's combat experience is the greatest of the four spirits, and also hints to something but leaves him to find out when he gets there.

After Luka defeats Centaur Girl and camps out for the night, Alice informs him that Heinrich used Salamander's power and the other spirit's power to defeat the evil Black Alice.

Luka meets her while scaling Gold Volcano, and acknowledges Luka’s ability for having already won the allegiance Sylph, Gnome, and Undine. She then challenges him to prove his worth to her. Before Luka engages, Alice steps in and warns him that Salamander was Granberia’s teacher. However, Salamander exclaims that her student had long surpassed her, and in order to be able to defeat Granberia, Luka has to defeat Salamander. Their battle turns more into a training session with the power of Serene Mind; with Luka perfecting the technique, Salamander entrusts the power of flame to Luka.

However, Granberia suddenly pops in and challenges Luka to a fight. Luka manages to barely hold out until she requests they end with their ultimate skills; Salamander chimes in and tells Luka that he can't defend nor evade her Vaporizing Rebellion Sword; he has to counter with Death Sword Chaos Star. Despite this, Luka is still defeated.

After Luka's defeat from Granberia, Alice takes him to Gold Port where he recuperates. Salamander then instructs Luka how to use the fire, but he can't use its full potential yet. Salamander also lits Sylph's hair on fire, who keeps interrupting with a singsong of having a picnic since the Four Spirits are all back together. Undine then adds on that his ability to use the true power of water gives him the potential to also use the true power of fire. However, she calls it “simple”, “shallow”, and “barbaric”, causing Salamander to perk up; before a fight ensures, Luka disperses the images.

While riding Galda to Hellgondo, Luka is ambushed by Wyvern and has difficulty fighting her. Salamander instructs him on awakening her power more, allowing him to defeat the Wyvern.

Before barging into the Monster Lord’s Castle, Alice teaches Luka Quadruple Giga, a skill that uses all four elements simultaneously to deliver a powerful impact, and was the famed technique that Heinrich used to defeat Black Alice.

While fighting the Giganto Weapon, Salamander tells Luka that he has to outdamage its healing ability, and teaches him Vaporizing Rebellion Sword to do so.

When Luka fights Erubetie and nearly drives her back, she begins dividing into endless clones. Salamander chimes in and tells him that he has to defeat them all at the same time, and asks him why he picked up the sword. This gives him the determination to boost the power of fire to its true potential, allowing him to defeat Erubetie.

Shortly after defeating the Four Heavenly Knights and Alice, Ilias declares war on the monster and human race, and sends Promestein to attack the Monster Lord’s Castle. After defeating the angelic forces, Promestein then cuts off Luka's connection with the spirits. She explains that she sealed up the power of the Four Spirits, forcing him to temporarily rely on his own abilities until he manages to re-recruit them.

Later, while resting up in Enrika, Tamamo appears and reveals that she went through Promestein's records and informs Luka and Alice that there the "sealing" of the Four Spirits is actually a worldwide barrier that affects the natural elements of the entire world, and the spirits themselves can not be destroyed or the natural elements will go haywire. She also informs them that the spirits have been sent back to their original locations.

Upon their re-arrival at the Forest of Spirits, Luka and Alice expect to encounter Sylph again, but instead they find Gnome. They quickly deduce that the spirits were sent to their opposite element location, meaning that Salamander is actually at Undine’s Spring

Upon their re-arrival at Undine’s Spring, Luka encounters Salamander shivering from the cold. Just before Luka can recharge her via sex, Slime Bess, Amphisbaena, and Throne Eggiel intervene. After the enemies are repelled, Luka and Salamander get on with it by her taking him in reverse cowgirl position.

Monsterpedia Entry (1)
''“The spirit of flame has a very prideful and wild disposition. Living quietly in the Gold Region volcano, she doesn’t interact much with the outside world. However she’s famous in the monster world, and many come to her hoping to be made into her apprentice. Salamander seems to mostly decline, though.''

''Anyone who dares challenge her is relentlessly attacked without a shred of mercy. If the challenger is a man, she also enjoys humiliating them afterwards. Able to control her body heat at will, she creates relaxing warmth forcing the man to ejaculate whether he wants to or not. Not fond of killing, she usually leaves the men on the brink of death outside of the volcano after she finishes humiliating them.''

''She seems willing to promise her undying loyalty to someone worthy. But getting the prideful Salamander to acknowledge you is no easy task.”''

Monsterpedia Entry (2)
''“A spirit of fire, known for her temper and high martial abilities. Though a monster, she is also a force of nature. If her body itself is destroyed, the chain reactions would cause global catastrophes, thus the armies of Heaven don’t dare to actually kill her.''

''Though very prideful, she will follow someone with extreme loyalty in the rare case of acknowledging them worthy. She views Undine as more of a rival than as an enemy, their arguments never going past simple fist fights or arguments.”''

Attacks
Anti Fire Fist: Normal attack that damages three times.

Fire Spirit’s Foot: Normal attack that triggers paralysis and bind status.

Fire Spirit’s Embrace: Binding attack that damages two times.

Flame Steiner: Binding attack that damages two times.

Battle Overview
Unlike the other Spirits, Salamander has three restraints and a paralysis attack. She often makes short comments and judges Luka’s ability, simply doing nothing. Use Gnome, then Earth Rumbling Decapitation twice, then hit her a few times. Sylph won't help, not even against her paralysis attack.

After chipping away her health a bit, Salamander tells Luka to use Serene Mind. Doing so, he becomes one with the flow and dodges one of Salamander’s strikes. She then tells him to use Blade of Still Water, and he does so. She further describes the pros and cons of the technique, and their battle continues until Serene Mind fades. With that, he passes her test.

Do not attempt to whittle her HP down all the way, otherwise she will put Luka in an unbreakable bind when her health reaches the halfway mark, effectively resulting in a KO.

If he fails to put up a fight, Salamander gives him a handjob while rubbing his penis along her breast. Rather than leaving him to die, she keeps him as a semen slave.

Evaluation
''“It seems like disappointing me is a hobby of yours. If you're instead simply testing my patience... It's quickly wearing thin. Salamander is a powerful monster, proud of her binding attacks. First of all, Gnome is required to protect yourself from her powerful holds. She has a lot of HP, but a path will open before it's all depleted. So focus on attacking over recovery, and try to bring her HP down quickly. Now go, oh brave Luka. Quench that flame spirit's flames.''“

Blade of Flame

 * Borrow Salamander's power to ignite your fighting spirit. Power is slightly increased, but you can't meditate. Not very useful, but isn't indicative of the true power of fire.


 * “You have to bring your fighting spirit to its utmost limit, and let your spirit explode in a burning blaze of fire. Let that burning spirit of yours take hold in your sword. If you wield that sword of yours with your burning hot spirit... As you are now, the power of your attacks will increase. A little. There's also a drawback to using the power of fire. Since your fighting spirit is at its maximum, you obviously wouldn't be able to meditate. In other words... Once you summon me, there's no recovering your health. In other words... You can't manage my power yet. Honestly, you shouldn't use it in a battle yet. ...Well, there you have it. The day when you see my true value is yet to come.” - Salamander


 * “Salamander, lend me your power...!” - Luka

At level 1, Salamander’s power uses 2 SP to boost both normal and skill damage, however it is not by a large amount. Additionally, the flame prevents the use of Meditation; in other words, he cannot heal. Useless like the Water Wall, Luka falls back on his traditional techniques.

Unlike the other Four Spirits, Salamander’s power only lasts for four turns as opposed to eight.

Activating this skill will terminate all other active spirits.

Hellfire Blade

 * “With my power, your fighting spirit is at its maximum. Your SP is maxed out, isn't it...? Your burning spirit took hold in your sword itself. With that extra power, you should be able to tear apart any enemy with your sword skills. But... Right now you're way too fired up. You won't be able to meditate. ...And one more thing. When the power of fire fades, your SP will drop to zero. It's a berserker attack meant to destroy the enemy in front of you. Go all out with everything you have, because there won't be a second chance...” - Salamander


 * “Infuse my sword with the flames of hell itself!” - Luka

As Luka battles a Wyvern in a difficult setting, Salamander teaches him how to properly use the flame further. At level 2, the fire damage is greatly increased and completely replenishes Luka’s SP, however once the power runs out, his SP will drop to zero; Luka must defeat the enemy before the flame diminishes.

Can be used in place of the Sylph + Gnome + Earth Rumbling Decapitation/Meditation combo, however it is very risky and suicidal, leaving Luka very vulnerable to damage and status ailments.

Purgatory Flame

 * “You've become able to keep your presence of mind as you control your flames. As you are now, you should be able to wield my power the same way you do Sylph and Gnome's. You're not simply borrowing my power like you were before. Right now, you've completely made it your own. In other words, my power is your power! Now is the time to wield your scorching hot sword for what you believe in!” - Salamander


 * “My sword glows with a radiant light. Almost as if humming with power, I can feel the incredible increase in power running up my swordarm. But... I feel somewhat calmer than before. My heart isn't boiling in fighting spirit like it used to be. Even with my sword radiating power, I can still manage to meditate. Not only that, but my SP won't go to zero in exhaustion once the effect ends. Finally, I should be able to summon Salamander at the same time as the other spirits...” - Luka


 * “Salamander, purify everything with the flames of purgatory!” - Luka

Being outnumbered and overwhelmed by Erubetie and her clones, Salamander asks why he chose to fight the Slime Queen. He responds it was to cleanse her from hatred, and his determination boosts the power of Salamander to the extreme. Both penalties are removed, however the SP cost shoots up to 4. This allows for unlimited SP as long as the player leaves 4 ready to reactivate the spirit when it fades.

Chapter 3

 * Due to being weakened, Salamander can't wield her previous powers. SP is maxed out, and attack power is increased. When the effect fades, SP goes to zero.

In Chapter 3, Salamander is lost after defeating Archangel Ariel and is temporarily reverted back to level 2 after reacquiring her after defeating Throne Eggiel. Salamander has her usages when confronting Grandine.

At this point, a new nifty combo can be performed that will result the opponent's instant loss. Luka can start off with Daystar to deal massive damage, then use Salamander to recover all the lost SP, then Daystar again, and if the opponent is still not defeated by that time, finish off with Heavenly Demon Revival.

Trivia

 * Salamander is one of seven characters in the game to canonically have sexual relations with Luka. The other six are Meia, Sara, Alice, Gnome, Sylph and Undine.