Velza the Legendary Witch
CharacterKnown as Velza the Legendary Witch, this white-haired sorceress serves as the final boss of Fullmetal Alchemist 3, subtitled The Girl Who Surpasses God. She binds four elemental Guardians to her will and holds a hidden tie to the alchemist Sophie Bergmann.
Appearance
Velza usually appears as a lovely young woman, pale hair spilling over a long, flowing cloak. Anger unlocks other shapes, swelling her into a towering monster or a warped, terrifying version of herself.
Personality
As the game's chief villain, she chains four mighty Guardians, spirits of wind, earth, ice, and fire, to her command and looses them on the town. Something troubled seems to churn beneath the threat she poses.
History
Her gifts run to possession and full transformation, and a puzzling bond ties her to the alchemist Sophie Bergmann. As the tale closes, Sophie strips away the burdens weighing on the witch, setting Velza free to depart the living world.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Velza the Legendary Witch in Fullmetal Alchemist?
Velza the Legendary Witch is a white-haired sorceress who serves as the final boss of the video game Fullmetal Alchemist 3, subtitled The Girl Who Surpasses God.
What game does Velza appear in?
Velza appears exclusively in Fullmetal Alchemist 3: The Girl Who Surpasses God, a video game entry in the franchise.
What powers does Velza have?
Velza commands four elemental Guardians, spirits of wind, earth, ice, and fire, and can transform into a towering monster or a warped version of herself when angered.
What is Velza's connection to Sophie Bergmann?
Velza shares a puzzling, hidden bond with the alchemist Sophie Bergmann that is central to the game's story.
What happens to Velza at the end of the game?
At the end of the game, Sophie Bergmann strips away the burdens weighing on Velza, freeing her to depart the living world; Velza is listed as deceased.
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