

Archibald is the one to show Dorothy to her living quarters in the barracks. Shortly after the battle's end, Hilda and her two Harbinger subordinates join the newly formed Tuning Knights. Denouncing his prior attitude as pitiful, he fights alongside the reunited 9th Regiment with renewed vigor. Archibald, along with the rest 9th Regiment, arrives just in time to intercept the attack. Silently spurred by Elmar's words, Archibald is left alone to collect his thoughts.Īs Alto and Hilda defend Lambert from the invading Angels, the Seraphim launches the devastating Song of Deceit at Alto.

Archibald is struck by the infuriated Regent numerous times who launches into a tirade, reminding the once proud knight of Anastasia's last words and that Lambert itself was worth defending in her memory. Upon being urged by Elmar to act, Archibald dejectedly states his belief of there being nothing to fight for. When the Angels invade Lambert a second time under the command of a Seraphim, Archibald remains idle despite the forces mustered by Elmar mobilizing to defend the castle. When the 9th Regiment visit Veronica and learn of the Eclipse and Mother Qualia's curse over humanity, Archibald sinks further into depression and decides to no longer fight.

Having witnessed Lambert razed and his Queen die before him, Arcibald is rendered apathetic, having lost all sense of purpose. Rusty, infuriated with his comrade's fall into despair, assaults him with several blows, bringing the knight back to the shock of reality. When Anastasia dies in Alto's arms, her death takes such a toll on Archibald that he briefly becomes unhinged, claiming that the events that had transpired thus far were nothing but a dream while laughing to himself. In Anastasia's final moments, Archibald sobs uncontrollably as the Queen blames herself for the tragedy that had unfolded. As they descend from the Anthem Hall and escape the structurally unsound castle, Archibald, his knightly resolve having shattered from the revelation, finds himself unable to take action. When the duplicitous Klaus reveals himself to be the Forgotten King Xeno and fatally stabs Anastasia, Archibald is first to express his disbelief. As he and the 9th Regiment watch in horror as the Angels descend and raze the capital, Archibald looks to Klaus for orders. Archibald bears witness to the Anthem being performed, but the celebrations are cut short as it triggers the Eclipse. Despite their success in defeating the remaining Harbinger forces, Hilda manages to surround the group with crystals in order to evade them and infiltrate the Anthem Hall.Īrchibald and his group manage to escape and reach the Anthem Hall, just as Hilda and her subordinates have been subdued. Archibald is first to report of the attack to Klaus in the Anthem Hall and is accompanied by Rusty, Ewan, Nonoka, and Keith to defend against the attack at the castle outskirts. By the conclusion of the exam, Archibald considers Alto worthy of the 9th Regiment.Ĭhapter 2 - The Windy Hills Chapter 3 - The Festival of Fire Chapter 8 - Let the Anthem Ring Īs preparations begin for the Anthem, the Harbingers launch one last ditch assault in order to halt the proceedings. Together with Rusty, the pair make short work of the other hopefuls and exhaust Alto.

When Alto requests to participate in the selection exam spar, Archibald is critical of the youth and turns him away, though he later accepts at Klaus' insistence. The next day, Archibald appears at the Knight Training Grounds, scolding Rusty for his boorish behavior. After the royal audience in the castle, Archibald is ordered by Klaus to prepare for the 9th Regiment's selection exam. He attempts to keep a restless Alto in check and welcomes Lisette, escorting the pair to meet Queen Anastasia and Regent Elmar. Archibald's profile on the official Stella Glow website History Chapter 1 - The Royal Capital Īrchibald is first introduced after Alto and Lisette are transported from Mithra to the Royal Capital of Lambert, having accompanied Klaus. He is very strict when it comes to discipline and honor, and holds a great loyalty to the Royal Family of Lambert." He has a very serious and honest personality, and will often recklessly rush in headlong without a thought once he’s come to a decision. " A member of the same regiment as Alto, Archibald is the twenty-eighth head of the esteemed Archibald family.
