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[[Larxene]] the ''Savage Nymph'' is number XII in [[Organization XIII]], and was originally thought to be the only female member. She is the third lowest on the Organizations numbering system, number XII, [[Roxas]] being the second lowest at XIII and Xion even lower at XIV. She plays a large role in [[Sora]]'s storyline during the events of [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]].
[[Larxene]] the ''Savage Nymph'' is number XII in [[Organization XIII]], and was originally thought to be the only female member. She is the third lowest on the Organizations numbering system, number XII, [[Roxas]] being the second lowest at XIII and [[Xion]] even lower at XIV. She plays a large role in [[Sora]]'s storyline during the events of [[Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories]].


==Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days==
==Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days==
She will appear and be a playable character in [[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]] in Multiplayer mode. During a cutscene, it shows Larxene laughing at the introduction of [[Xion]].
She will appear and be a playable character in [[Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days]] in Multiplayer mode. During a cutscene, it shows Larxene laughing at the introduction of Xion.


==Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories==
==Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories==
===[[Castle Oblivion]]===
===[[Castle Oblivion]]===
[[Image:KHCoM-Larxene.gif|left]]
[[Image:KHCoM-Larxene.gif|left]]
Larxene is one of the Organization members assigned to work under [[Marluxia]] in [[Castle Oblivion]], which Marluxia holds as a fortress for the Organization's research into memories. [[Marluxia]] and Larxene (though [[Axel]] and [[Vexen]] aid them, they are in fact working against them in secret) conspire to usurp control of the Organization and the [[Nobodies]] from its leader, who at the time is unknown to [[Sora]]. The Organization reveals themselves to [[Sora]] slowly, at first appearing to be helpful by providing him with the means to fight within the castle (Sora had lost all of his abilities due to memory loss). [[Marluxia]] fights in disguise to instruct [[Sora]] in the use of [[cards|battle cards]], and [[Axel]] later fights [[Sora]] to test his strength. Larxene fights him next, with the intention of antagonizing him, and is defeated. She laughs it off later, telling [[Axel]] she is winded from "throwing the fight", though [[Axel]] does not buy it.
Larxene is one of the Organization members assigned to work under [[Marluxia]] in [[Castle Oblivion]], which Marluxia] holds as a fortress for the Organization's research into memories. Marluxia and Larxene (though [[Axel]] and [[Vexen]] aid them, they are in fact working against them in secret) conspire to usurp control of the Organization and the [[Nobodies]] from its leader, who at the time is unknown to Sora. The Organization reveals themselves to Sora slowly, at first appearing to be helpful by providing him with the means to fight within the castle (Sora had lost all of his abilities due to memory loss). Marluxia fights in disguise to instruct Sora in the use of [[cards|battle cards]], and Axel later fights [[Sora to test his strength. Larxene fights him next, with the intention of antagonizing him, and is defeated. She laughs it off later, telling Axel she is winded from "throwing the fight", though Axel does not buy it.


After she loses the battle and speaks to [[Axel]], [[Axel]] makes an off-hand comment about using a captive girl, [[Naminé]], to aid them in taking control of [[Organization XIII]]. Larxene, believing [[Axel]] to be in on the plot, voices her support for it, but as she leaves, [[Axel]] remarks that she should have kept it quiet.
After she loses the battle and speaks to Axel, Axel makes an off-hand comment about using a captive girl, [[Naminé]], to aid them in taking control of Organization XIII. Larxene, believing Axel to be in on the plot, voices her support for it, but as she leaves, Axel remarks that she should have kept it quiet.


===[[Vexen]], the Replica and [[Axel]]===
===Vexen, the Replica and Axel===
Soon after [[Vexen]] introduces the [[Riku Replica]] to [[Marluxia]], it is decided that his memories will have to be replaced if he is to be of any use against [[Sora]]. When the Replica objects to this and attacks Larxene, she easily halts his effort and smacks him into a wall, coldly referring to him as nothing more than a toy. She begins to approach him and is implied to have beaten him senseless offscreen, his utterance of "NOOOO!!!" being all that is seen/heard.  
Soon after Vexen introduces the [[Riku Replica]] to Marluxia, it is decided that his memories will have to be replaced if he is to be of any use against Sora. When the Replica objects to this and attacks Larxene, she easily halts his effort and smacks him into a wall, coldly referring to him as nothing more than a toy. She begins to approach him and is implied to have beaten him senseless offscreen, his utterance of "NOOOO!!!" being all that is seen/heard.  


Later, when [[Vexen]] battles [[Sora]] to observe him, [[Marluxia]] and Larxene begin to doubt his sincerity to their cause. They decide to compel [[Vexen]] to pursue [[Sora]] by threatening to tell "[[Xemnas|the Superior]]" of the failure of the [[Riku Replica]]. [[Vexen]] is confused at the orders, since [[Sora]]'s death would ruin [[Marluxia]]'s plans to use him against the Organization's head members. Although [[Vexen]] is number IV and [[Marluxia]] number XI, [[Marluxia]] had been given authority over the castle; this coupled with [[Vexen]]'s fear of [[Xemnas]] compels him to engage [[Sora]] in a simulated [[Twilight Town]], despite his confusion. [[Vexen]] fails, and plans to tell [[Sora]] about [[Roxas]] in order to break [[Marluxia]]'s plans for controlling [[Sora]].   
Later, when Vexen battles Sora to observe him, Marluxia and Larxene begin to doubt his sincerity to their cause. They decide to compel Vexen to pursue Sora by threatening to tell "[[Xemnas|the Superior]]" of the failure of the Riku Replica. Vexen is confused at the orders, since Sora's death would ruin Marluxia's plans to use him against the Organization's head members. Although Vexen is number IV and Marluxia number XI, Marluxia had been given authority over the castle; this coupled with Vexen's fear of Xemnas compels him to engage Sora in a simulated [[Twilight Town]], despite his confusion. Vexen fails, and plans to tell Sora about Roxas in order to break Marluxia's plans for controlling Sora.   


[[Axel]] cuts him off by killing him just before he speaks, having been ordered to eliminate him as a traitor to the conspiracy. When [[Axel]] returns, Larxene mentions that they previously had not been sure if [[Axel]] would have done it; in this way, [[Axel]] earns the trust of both Larxene and [[Marluxia]].
Axel cuts him off by killing him just before he speaks, having been ordered to eliminate him as a traitor to the conspiracy. When Axel returns, Larxene mentions that they previously had not been sure if Axel would have done it; in this way, Axel earns the trust of both Larxene and Marluxia.


===Death===
===Death===
{{Q|No...no...I won't lose to a bunch of losers....| Larxene, just before fading}}
{{Q|No...no...I won't lose to a bunch of losers....| Larxene, just before fading}}
As Sora continues to make his way toward the top of [[Castle Oblivion]], both Larxene and [[Marluxia]] leave [[Naminé]] to be guarded by [[Axel]]. However, [[Axel]] allows her to escape. Shortly afterwards, Larxene appears before [[Sora]] after the [[Riku Replica]] had taken a potshot, weakening him. Furious over [[Axel]]'s betrayal and [[Naminé]]'s interference, she reveals to him the true nature of the [[Riku Replica]] as well, also elaborating on [[Naminé]]'s misdeeds. [[Naminé]] tries to stop Larxene from killing [[Sora]], but she is knocked aside. And just as she is about to move in on the [[Keyblade]] wielder, [[Goofy]] pushes her away and [[Donald]] heals him. [[Sora]], angry at Larxene's cruelty, initiates a final battle with the female [[Nobody]]. Though she fights with powerful thunder magic and her Kunais, [[Sora]] defeats her, making her the first Organization member to fall at their hands.
As Sora continues to make his way toward the top of Castle Oblivion, both Larxene and Marluxia leave Naminé to be guarded by Axel. However, Axel allows her to escape. Shortly afterwards, Larxene appears before Sora after the Riku Replica had taken a potshot, weakening him. Furious over Axel's betrayal and Naminé's interference, she reveals to him the true nature of the Riku Replica as well, also elaborating on Naminé's misdeeds. Naminé tries to stop Larxene from killing Sora, but she is knocked aside. And just as she is about to move in on the [[Keyblade]] wielder, [[Goofy]] pushes her away and [[Donald]] heals him. Sora, angry at Larxene's cruelty, initiates a final battle with the female [[Nobody]]. Though she fights with powerful thunder magic and her Kunais, Sora defeats her, making her the first Organization member to fall at their hands.


==Personality==
==Personality==
{{Q|Maybe you're the one who needs to grow up, Larxene.|Axel, in the ''Chain of Memories'' manga}}
{{Q|Maybe you're the one who needs to grow up, Larxene.|Axel, in the ''Chain of Memories'' manga}}
Although Larxene is normally smiling and even winking at times in-game, she has a cruel, sadistic personality and enjoys seeing others suffer hardships and anguish. In the manga, she favored a book called the "Marquis de Sade", a reference to the man from whom the term "sadism" is derived. She taunts [[Vexen]] incessantly after he is threatened with charges of treason and incompetence from [[Marluxia]], and toys with [[Sora]] before fighting him the first time. In fact, she even leads [[Sora]] to believe that she is a nice person, just trying to help point him in the right direction: "The bad guys have her (Naminé) locked away. And you, as the hero, need to go save her!" She then smiles and attacks him, knocking him flying with a powerful kick and informs him that she is a "Bad guy", mocking his failure to remember [[Naminé]].  
Although Larxene is normally smiling and even winking at times in-game, she has a cruel, sadistic personality and enjoys seeing others suffer hardships and anguish. In the manga, she favored a book called the "Marquis de Sade", a reference to the man from whom the term "sadism" is derived. She taunts Vexen incessantly after he is threatened with charges of treason and incompetence from Marluxia, and toys with Sora before fighting him the first time. In fact, she even leads Sora to believe that she is a nice person, just trying to help point him in the right direction: "The bad guys have her (Naminé) locked away. And you, as the hero, need to go save her!" She then smiles and attacks him, knocking him flying with a powerful kick and informs him that she is a "Bad guy", mocking his failure to remember Naminé.  


She also likes to "flirt" with Axel, but it is only to intimidate him, since she does the exact same thing to Naminé.
She also likes to "flirt" with Axel, but it is only to intimidate him, since she does the exact same thing to Naminé.


After she discovers [[Axel]]'s betrayal and sees that [[Marluxia]]'s and her plans have fallen apart, her friendly manner vanishes and she attacks Sora in a rage.
After she discovers Axel's betrayal and sees that Marluxia's and her plans have fallen apart, her friendly manner vanishes and she attacks Sora in a rage.


==Fighting Style==
==Fighting Style==
Larxene is shown to be an exceptionally capable fighter. In both her offensive encounters with [[Sora]], she sends him flying with the force of a kick, the second encounter supposedly damaging his ribs to the point that he requires healing from [[Donald]] in order to continue fighting. She also appears to be physically strong, as she is able to easily toss the [[Riku Replica]]'s body across the room with one hand as well as slap [[Naminé]] to the same effect. In the manga, [[Sora]] even comments to himself that she is "too strong" for him to fight alone.
Larxene is shown to be an exceptionally capable fighter. In both her offensive encounters with Sora, she sends him flying with the force of a kick, the second encounter supposedly damaging his ribs to the point that he requires healing from Donald in order to continue fighting. She also appears to be physically strong, as she is able to easily toss the Riku Replica's body across the room with one hand as well as slap Naminé to the same effect. In the manga, Sora even comments to himself that she is "too strong" for him to fight alone.


Larxene's general fighting skills resemble that of a ninja. She uses throwing Kunais set between her fingers that form a pair of claws. She can also fling them at Sora as lightning infused projectiles. While she can levitate and teleport, she also possesses very formidable agility that is a step up above the other Organization members, which combined with her sadist methods gives her good reason to be called the "Savage Nymph".  
Larxene's general fighting skills resemble that of a ninja. She uses throwing Kunais set between her fingers that form a pair of claws. She can also fling them at Sora as lightning infused projectiles. While she can levitate and teleport, she also possesses very formidable agility that is a step up above the other Organization members, which combined with her sadist methods gives her good reason to be called the "Savage Nymph".  
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Along with her physical skills, her use of magic is deadly as well. She can summon powerful bolts of lightning to rain down from the sky, in a focused form as well as one that strikes a large area. In addition, she can also bind a person in place with tendrils of lightning, allowing her to deal a great amount of damage without the possibility of retaliation.
Along with her physical skills, her use of magic is deadly as well. She can summon powerful bolts of lightning to rain down from the sky, in a focused form as well as one that strikes a large area. In addition, she can also bind a person in place with tendrils of lightning, allowing her to deal a great amount of damage without the possibility of retaliation.


In [[Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix]], she can be battled again, complete with new fighting tactics. She can create copies of herself that can swarm [[Sora]] independently or attack simultaneously, and her attacks are more heavily oriented toward physical strikes rather than lightning spells. [[Sora]] can use a reaction command to throw one of Larxene's copies bodily at her, resulting in a stunning collision that leaves her vulnerable to attack.
In [[Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix]], she can be battled again, complete with new fighting tactics. She can create copies of herself that can swarm Sora independently or attack simultaneously, and her attacks are more heavily oriented toward physical strikes rather than lightning spells. Sora can use a reaction command to throw one of Larxene's copies bodily at her, resulting in a stunning collision that leaves her vulnerable to attack.


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
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==Trivia==   
==Trivia==   
*In the Japanese version, Larxene was voiced by popular seiyuu Yuko Miyamura, who was famous as the voice of Asuka Langley Soryu of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. This marked as her first role with Square Enix.  
*In the Japanese version, Larxene was voiced by popular seiyuu Yuko Miyamura, who was famous as the voice of Asuka Langley Soryu of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. This marked as her first role with Square Enix.  
* Larxene was one of two characters that additional voice acting was done for in the original Chain of Memories (the other character being [[Vexen]]).
* Larxene was one of two characters that additional voice acting was done for in the original Chain of Memories (the other character being Vexen).
* Larxene is one of the only [[Nobodies]] whose name can be rearranged into a few common English names, such as Arlene or Larene , but still has no official real name. However, numerous fan-made ones will exist until the official name is revealed, if it is released.
* Larxene is one of the only Nobodies whose name can be rearranged into a few common English names, such as Arlene or Larene , but still has no official real name. However, numerous fan-made ones will exist until the official name is revealed, if it is released.
*In the Manga, Larxene explodes after getting wet. Strangely, she gives [[Sora]] a much harder time than [[Marluxia]] before she dies.
*In the Manga, Larxene explodes after getting wet. Strangely, she gives Sora a much harder time than Marluxia before she dies.
*Larxene is one of only five organization members shown to be able to make full-body copies of themselves, the other four being [[Marluxia]], [[Vexen]], [[Zexion]], and [[Xemnas]].
*Larxene is one of only five organization members shown to be able to make full-body copies of themselves, the other four being Marluxia, Vexen, [[Zexion]], and Xemnas.
*Before the second battle with Larxene, Donald [[Cure|cures]] Sora. However, Sora's health remains exactly the same as before, meaning that if you trigger the cutscene with critical health, you start the battle with critical health.
*Before the second battle with Larxene, Donald [[Cure|cures]] Sora. However, Sora's health remains exactly the same as before, meaning that if you trigger the cutscene with critical health, you start the battle with critical health.
*For some time, Larxene was thought to be the only female member of Organization XIII. However, this is proven false with the inclusion of [[Xion]]. Also, Nomura has stated that Marluxia, Larxene's "best friend," was originally planned to be a female Organization member as well.
*For some time, Larxene was thought to be the only female member of Organization XIII. However, this is proven false with the inclusion of Xion. Also, Nomura has stated that Marluxia, Larxene's "best friend," was originally planned to be a female Organization member as well.


==Video==
==Video==

Revision as of 00:16, 30 November 2008

Template:InfoboxOrg13 Larxene the Savage Nymph is number XII in Organization XIII, and was originally thought to be the only female member. She is the third lowest on the Organizations numbering system, number XII, Roxas being the second lowest at XIII and Xion even lower at XIV. She plays a large role in Sora's storyline during the events of Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories.

Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days

She will appear and be a playable character in Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days in Multiplayer mode. During a cutscene, it shows Larxene laughing at the introduction of Xion.

Kingdom Hearts: Chain Of Memories

Castle Oblivion

Larxene is one of the Organization members assigned to work under Marluxia in Castle Oblivion, which Marluxia] holds as a fortress for the Organization's research into memories. Marluxia and Larxene (though Axel and Vexen aid them, they are in fact working against them in secret) conspire to usurp control of the Organization and the Nobodies from its leader, who at the time is unknown to Sora. The Organization reveals themselves to Sora slowly, at first appearing to be helpful by providing him with the means to fight within the castle (Sora had lost all of his abilities due to memory loss). Marluxia fights in disguise to instruct Sora in the use of battle cards, and Axel later fights [[Sora to test his strength. Larxene fights him next, with the intention of antagonizing him, and is defeated. She laughs it off later, telling Axel she is winded from "throwing the fight", though Axel does not buy it.

After she loses the battle and speaks to Axel, Axel makes an off-hand comment about using a captive girl, Naminé, to aid them in taking control of Organization XIII. Larxene, believing Axel to be in on the plot, voices her support for it, but as she leaves, Axel remarks that she should have kept it quiet.

Vexen, the Replica and Axel

Soon after Vexen introduces the Riku Replica to Marluxia, it is decided that his memories will have to be replaced if he is to be of any use against Sora. When the Replica objects to this and attacks Larxene, she easily halts his effort and smacks him into a wall, coldly referring to him as nothing more than a toy. She begins to approach him and is implied to have beaten him senseless offscreen, his utterance of "NOOOO!!!" being all that is seen/heard.

Later, when Vexen battles Sora to observe him, Marluxia and Larxene begin to doubt his sincerity to their cause. They decide to compel Vexen to pursue Sora by threatening to tell "the Superior" of the failure of the Riku Replica. Vexen is confused at the orders, since Sora's death would ruin Marluxia's plans to use him against the Organization's head members. Although Vexen is number IV and Marluxia number XI, Marluxia had been given authority over the castle; this coupled with Vexen's fear of Xemnas compels him to engage Sora in a simulated Twilight Town, despite his confusion. Vexen fails, and plans to tell Sora about Roxas in order to break Marluxia's plans for controlling Sora.

Axel cuts him off by killing him just before he speaks, having been ordered to eliminate him as a traitor to the conspiracy. When Axel returns, Larxene mentions that they previously had not been sure if Axel would have done it; in this way, Axel earns the trust of both Larxene and Marluxia.

Death

"No...no...I won't lose to a bunch of losers...."
— Larxene, just before fading

As Sora continues to make his way toward the top of Castle Oblivion, both Larxene and Marluxia leave Naminé to be guarded by Axel. However, Axel allows her to escape. Shortly afterwards, Larxene appears before Sora after the Riku Replica had taken a potshot, weakening him. Furious over Axel's betrayal and Naminé's interference, she reveals to him the true nature of the Riku Replica as well, also elaborating on Naminé's misdeeds. Naminé tries to stop Larxene from killing Sora, but she is knocked aside. And just as she is about to move in on the Keyblade wielder, Goofy pushes her away and Donald heals him. Sora, angry at Larxene's cruelty, initiates a final battle with the female Nobody. Though she fights with powerful thunder magic and her Kunais, Sora defeats her, making her the first Organization member to fall at their hands.

Personality

"Maybe you're the one who needs to grow up, Larxene."
—Axel, in the Chain of Memories manga

Although Larxene is normally smiling and even winking at times in-game, she has a cruel, sadistic personality and enjoys seeing others suffer hardships and anguish. In the manga, she favored a book called the "Marquis de Sade", a reference to the man from whom the term "sadism" is derived. She taunts Vexen incessantly after he is threatened with charges of treason and incompetence from Marluxia, and toys with Sora before fighting him the first time. In fact, she even leads Sora to believe that she is a nice person, just trying to help point him in the right direction: "The bad guys have her (Naminé) locked away. And you, as the hero, need to go save her!" She then smiles and attacks him, knocking him flying with a powerful kick and informs him that she is a "Bad guy", mocking his failure to remember Naminé.

She also likes to "flirt" with Axel, but it is only to intimidate him, since she does the exact same thing to Naminé.

After she discovers Axel's betrayal and sees that Marluxia's and her plans have fallen apart, her friendly manner vanishes and she attacks Sora in a rage.

Fighting Style

Larxene is shown to be an exceptionally capable fighter. In both her offensive encounters with Sora, she sends him flying with the force of a kick, the second encounter supposedly damaging his ribs to the point that he requires healing from Donald in order to continue fighting. She also appears to be physically strong, as she is able to easily toss the Riku Replica's body across the room with one hand as well as slap Naminé to the same effect. In the manga, Sora even comments to himself that she is "too strong" for him to fight alone.

Larxene's general fighting skills resemble that of a ninja. She uses throwing Kunais set between her fingers that form a pair of claws. She can also fling them at Sora as lightning infused projectiles. While she can levitate and teleport, she also possesses very formidable agility that is a step up above the other Organization members, which combined with her sadist methods gives her good reason to be called the "Savage Nymph".

Along with her physical skills, her use of magic is deadly as well. She can summon powerful bolts of lightning to rain down from the sky, in a focused form as well as one that strikes a large area. In addition, she can also bind a person in place with tendrils of lightning, allowing her to deal a great amount of damage without the possibility of retaliation.

In Kingdom Hearts II: Final Mix, she can be battled again, complete with new fighting tactics. She can create copies of herself that can swarm Sora independently or attack simultaneously, and her attacks are more heavily oriented toward physical strikes rather than lightning spells. Sora can use a reaction command to throw one of Larxene's copies bodily at her, resulting in a stunning collision that leaves her vulnerable to attack.

Quotes

During Battle

  • "Thunder!"
  • "Sooo sorry"
  • "It's over!"
  • "You won't escape!"
  • "Trash!"
  • "I'm done with you."
  • "You're an eyesore!"
  • "Even though you're just a toy"
  • "What!? It can't be!"

Card

see:Larxene (Enemy Card)

Trivia

  • In the Japanese version, Larxene was voiced by popular seiyuu Yuko Miyamura, who was famous as the voice of Asuka Langley Soryu of the Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise. This marked as her first role with Square Enix.
  • Larxene was one of two characters that additional voice acting was done for in the original Chain of Memories (the other character being Vexen).
  • Larxene is one of the only Nobodies whose name can be rearranged into a few common English names, such as Arlene or Larene , but still has no official real name. However, numerous fan-made ones will exist until the official name is revealed, if it is released.
  • In the Manga, Larxene explodes after getting wet. Strangely, she gives Sora a much harder time than Marluxia before she dies.
  • Larxene is one of only five organization members shown to be able to make full-body copies of themselves, the other four being Marluxia, Vexen, Zexion, and Xemnas.
  • Before the second battle with Larxene, Donald cures Sora. However, Sora's health remains exactly the same as before, meaning that if you trigger the cutscene with critical health, you start the battle with critical health.
  • For some time, Larxene was thought to be the only female member of Organization XIII. However, this is proven false with the inclusion of Xion. Also, Nomura has stated that Marluxia, Larxene's "best friend," was originally planned to be a female Organization member as well.

Video

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