Tales References

Discover Tales references in Tales of Berseria, including the Princessia Flower from Tales of Xillia and the legendary pirate Van Aifread.

References:

• The Princessia Flower, which first appeared in Tales of Xillia as a flower carrying Elize's parents' memories.
• A prisoner in Titania mentions Van Aifread, a legendary pirate frequently referenced throughout the Tales series.
• The Sorcerer's Ring, a recurring item in the Tales series that typically grants special powers or abilities.
• The katz, a recurring race of cat-like creatures in the Tales series who often seek help in exchange for an invitation to their home.
• Rokurou refers to himself as a Yaksha, a warrior daemon class. Yaksha are also spirits in Hindu and Buddhist cultures, often depicted with dual personalities – a benevolent nature spirit and a spirit that haunts the wilderness to waylay and devour travelers.
• The Van Eltia, which first appeared in Tales of Eternia and was also owned by the pirate Aifread.
• The turtlez, a turtle-like race that first appeared in Tales of Graces and typically appear as field peddlers.
• Eizen's coin features an image of the Demon King Dhaos and Martel, major characters from Tales of Phantasia and Tales of Symphonia, respectively. The coin also originates from Kharlan, a planet central to the plot of games in the Aselian timeline.
• Number Two states his bag is made of Maurits silk, a reference to Maurits Welnes, a minor antagonist from Tales of Legendia.
• The sewers leading to the villa are named the Barona Catacombs, after the tunnels beneath the capital of Barona in Tales of Graces.
• The flower salo'tomah is named after Saleh and Tohma, antagonists from Tales of Rebirth who, despite hating each other, worked together against Veigue Lungberg.
• During the skit "For a Daemon, He's Actually...", Eizen mentions a Bushido code, a Japanese term for the samurai way of life.
• Magilou refers to the Thickjaw Beetle as Mr. Bugglesworth, a play on Mr. Bigglesworth, Dr. Evil's cat in the Austin Powers films.
• The first ingredient for the Omega Elixir is Long Dau's Dust, a reference to the dead language in Tales of Xillia.
• The grumbling youth in Yseult mentions a ceremony involving poranges, pear-like fruits that first appeared in Tales of Xillia.
• An insistent boy in Haria wanting to place chocolate gels in toilets references a recurring gag in Tales games where gels are found in toilets.
• In Loegres, Magilou mentions a "daemon doll that comes alive," referencing Teepo from Tales of Xillia.
• Laphicet's attempts at deciphering the Innomminat book result in "Lonikyle" and "Muzetmilla." Loni and Kyle Dunamis are brothers from Tales of Destiny 2, and Muzet and Milla Maxwell are from Tales of Xillia.
• The saying "Where Angels Fear to Tread" is a reference to Alexander Pope's 1711 poem, specifically the line "For fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
• Eleanor explains that Prince Percival's perfume is made from a Phandaria tree, a region within the Er'ther Lands from the Tales of Destiny games.
• Fujibayashi's Rod is named after the surname of three characters: Suzu and Ranzo Fujibayashi from Tales of Phantasia, and Sheena Fujibayashi from Tales of Symphonia.
• The "Triet Loach" Eleanor mentions catching is named after the Desert Oasis in Tales of Symphonia.
• Tenny's name is a shortened version of Tenebrae, who transforms into a fishing rod for the fishing mini-game in Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.
• Tenny's saying "Paporo popporo pippity poppity pooh" is a direct quote from the "Brilliant Researcher" skit in Tales of Symphonia: Dawn of the New World.
• Tenny's saying "Colette Collates Collections" references Colette Brunel, the protagonist of Tales of Symphonia.
• When discussing a fished-up pot, Eizen mentions a potter named Grune and the Oresoren, both references to Tales of Legendia. Grune is the protagonist who wields an urn as a weapon, and the Oresoren are a race of mammal-like animals that befriend Jay.
• Eizen's confession mentions a painting by Beryl Benito, the protagonist of Tales of Hearts who uses a paintbrush as a weapon.
• The "Sleeping Princess" drink mentioned by the old brewer in Stonebury references Lithia Spodumene's fairy tale in Tales of Hearts.
• The "Thorny Forest" drink Zaveid is consuming is named after the Forest of Throns, a codename for the Mineran Fortress of Mysticte in Tales of Hearts.
• Laphicet describes Dyle as a Ymir monitor lizard, referencing the Ymir Forest in Tales of Symphonia.
• The young veterinarian near Taliesin's exit mentions a cat named Julius Catstantius III, referencing the elusive cat in Tales of Xillia 2 that must be found for the sidequest "Meeting with Julius."
• Magilou states she was "ringing a bell" while the group was in the Earthpulse, referencing the opening theme of Tales of Vesperia.
• After defeating Melchior, Magilou mentions "Calegian-style borscht" and Velvet mentions "Peach Pie." Calegia is the kingdom where Tales of Rebirth takes place, and Peach Pie is the favorite dish of its protagonist, Veigue Lungberg.
• The inquisitive merchant in Port Zekson wishes to form his own troupe and name them "The Dark Wings," a recurring group in the Tales series.
• The pegyon in Yseult and the woman in Figahl Icecaps, both of whom are cameo battles, are the Tales of Xillia protagonists Jude Mathis and Milla Maxwell.
• In Katz Korner, the Paw Pro Wrestling katz mention an anything-goes Agarte Cup, referencing the tournament from Tales of Xillia.