Asterigos: Behind the Design of the Main Character
Born into an Anbari military family, Hilda was put through rigorous training from a young age. She made it into the Northwind Legion at the tender age of 16, but her overprotective father, the commander, strictly restricted the missions she could go on, leaving her sulking. Her father later went missing during Operation Ashwind, and Hilda has been investigating his whereabouts, partly out of concern for his safety and partly to prove her mettle. Her search has led her to the forsaken city of Aphes, where feelings of trepidation, anxiety, and excitement bubble within her...
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▲ When initial designs for Hilda's attire were drafted, they reflected a Chinese view of European culture, not Viking. Designers experimented with plate mail, leather armor, robes, and other armor styles. The early plate mail was Japanese-inspired
▲ Battle Maiden Armor: Hilda's outfit is based on The Battle Maiden, one of the three gods of stars. The armor comprises mainly of cloth adorned with metal and has a distinctively Aphes style
▲ Hair Style Design: Hilda's initial hairstyle design was inspired by both the unkempt hairstyles of Scandinavian Vikings and the European court ladies of the Middle Ages. Elements of both styles were incorporated into her current look
▲Choosing Hair Color:
Hilda was designed to be of Northern European or Irish descent, with a hair color common to those from that area. It was eventually decided that red matched her clothes and would also bring out Hilda's outgoing and bubbly personality