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*Avenger creates a replication of a real person in the world of the [[Holy Grail]] and then takes over the body due to lacking a normal form.
*Avenger creates a replication of a real person in the world of the [[Holy Grail]] and then takes over the body due to lacking a normal form.
*Ruler is given a body by the Grail due to the [[Shirou Kotomine|previous Ruler]] still existing and corrupting the process of materializing her. It searches for a match with a compatible physical build, spiritual build, personality, and magical energy. The possession seals the target's former personality and spiritually installs the Heroic Spirit. After receiving clearance from the host personality, it performs a "cross-domain base anatomy backup" to be able to restore the target even if Ruler is killed. It adapts the physical and spiritual build, grants the Class Skills, grants knowledge of Heroic Spirits and the modern era, and inputs other required data. Overwriting and merging with the target's body and personality, Ruler notes having most of the target's memories. Rather than two personalities in one body, it is more that they merged into one.
*Ruler is given a body by the Grail due to the [[Shirou Kotomine|previous Ruler]] still existing and corrupting the process of materializing her. It searches for a match with a compatible physical build, spiritual build, personality, and magical energy. The possession seals the target's former personality and spiritually installs the Heroic Spirit. After receiving clearance from the host personality, it performs a "cross-domain base anatomy backup" to be able to restore the target even if Ruler is killed. It adapts the physical and spiritual build, grants the Class Skills, grants knowledge of Heroic Spirits and the modern era, and inputs other required data. Overwriting and merging with the target's body and personality, Ruler notes having most of the target's memories. Rather than two personalities in one body, it is more that they merged into one.
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*Sieg's transformation to Siegfried is a lot closer to a possession. Sieg summons Siegfried into his flesh with the abundant [[Prana|Magical Energy]] of his Dead Count Shapeshifter: Dragon Revelation Command Spells. Sieg connection with Siegfried's heart has allowed the Heroic Spirit to descend from the [[Throne of Heroes]], in other words Sieg is a 'shell', a being who wore the body of Saber of Black. It's precisely because he is a homunculus. Their souls are very young and therefore pure, as such they won’t be dyed by anything, and their bodies can endure any kind of transformation as well. In the first place, a homunculus was a 'molded' entity using Magic Circuits as the foundation. Since they had no accumulated experience like humans did, their souls were pure and sturdy like an infant’s. However, the homunculus was different. He had no accumulated experience. He was merely a being created in an already-matured state. Therefore, there was no rejection when he was being possessed. Though, being possessed by a Heroic Spirit for even one second is equivalent to a miracle.
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*Sieg's transformation to Siegfried is a lot closer to a possession. Sieg summons Siegfried into his flesh with the abundant [[Magical Energy]] of his Dead Count Shapeshifter: Dragon Revelation Command Spells. Sieg connection with Siegfried's heart has allowed the Heroic Spirit to descend from the [[Throne of Heroes]], in other words Sieg is a 'shell', a being who wore the body of Saber of Black. It's precisely because he is a homunculus. Their souls are very young and therefore pure, as such they won’t be dyed by anything, and their bodies can endure any kind of transformation as well. In the first place, a homunculus was a 'molded' entity using Magic Circuits as the foundation. Since they had no accumulated experience like humans did, their souls were pure and sturdy like an infant’s. However, the homunculus was different. He had no accumulated experience. He was merely a being created in an already-matured state. Therefore, there was no rejection when he was being possessed. Though, being possessed by a Heroic Spirit for even one second is equivalent to a miracle.
Among Servants, there are also those who can cause strong effects on the bodies of their Master. Normally, the relationship between Master and Servant is the same as between owner and familiar, but there are those who possess skills that make it possible to share bodies. In those cases, the Master becomes an existence close to immortal. Of course, only for the duration of the Holy Grail War. And most importantly, it doesn’t mean that their battle power increases, so the only Servant they’d be able to fight is [[Assassin]].
Among Servants, there are also those who can cause strong effects on the bodies of their Master. Normally, the relationship between Master and Servant is the same as between owner and familiar, but there are those who possess skills that make it possible to share bodies. In those cases, the Master becomes an existence close to immortal. Of course, only for the duration of the Holy Grail War. And most importantly, it doesn’t mean that their battle power increases, so the only Servant they’d be able to fight is [[Assassin]].
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Servants must maintain a certain amount of energy to remain materialized and fight, and they must have an anchor to the world, their Master or another physical being, in order to remain in the world. Their current strength is reflected by their current stores of energy, so they will lose strength as they lose energy. The Grail itself provides most of the upkeep for Servants during the duration of the Holy Grail War, so Masters, granted [[Master#Magical Paths|Magical Paths]] to supply energy, do not need to provide vast amounts of energy normally. More energy intensive Servants like A-rank Servants and Berserker-class Servants can still pose a great threat should they not have the ability to provide their upkeep, even draining them to death in the case of Berserkers. Those who are cognizant are able to throttle the energy they intake, keeping their output to a minimum or using only their own stores when their Masters are unable to provide their full cost.
Servants must maintain a certain amount of energy to remain materialized and fight, and they must have an anchor to the world, their Master or another physical being, in order to remain in the world. Their current strength is reflected by their current stores of energy, so they will lose strength as they lose energy. The Grail itself provides most of the upkeep for Servants during the duration of the Holy Grail War, so Masters, granted [[Master#Magical Paths|Magical Paths]] to supply energy, do not need to provide vast amounts of energy normally. More energy intensive Servants like A-rank Servants and Berserker-class Servants can still pose a great threat should they not have the ability to provide their upkeep, even draining them to death in the case of Berserkers. Those who are cognizant are able to throttle the energy they intake, keeping their output to a minimum or using only their own stores when their Masters are unable to provide their full cost.
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If the Servant is without a Master, has issues with the Magical Paths, or has a Master unable to supply energy, they must supplement themselves elsewhere. As [[Spirits#Wraith|Human Spirits]], they have the ability to consume the [[soul]]s and minds of people and convert them into energy. Their basic abilities do not change from such nourishment, but they become tougher as their [[Prana|magical energy]] capacity increases. They can also intake semen or blood for energy depending on their method of processing it. Places like [[Ryuudou Temple]] can naturally allow them to subside longer, and draining directly from leylines is possible for some. With a full stock of energy, they can subside for a time even with the constant cost of upkeep, and they regain some energy from their own magic circuits daily. Remaining in spiritual form can decrease their upkeep, and while in material form, dematerializing weapons and armor can help cut it somewhat. Food can be converted to supply some energy, and sleeping can stop the consumption. This only helps when no action is taken due to even a single battle using upwards of twenty times as much energy as simply existing, so such methods are only stop-gaps compared to taking in souls.
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If the Servant is without a Master, has issues with the Magical Paths, or has a Master unable to supply energy, they must supplement themselves elsewhere. As [[Spirits#Wraith|Human Spirits]], they have the ability to consume the [[soul]]s and minds of people and convert them into energy. Their basic abilities do not change from such nourishment, but they become tougher as their [[magical energy]] capacity increases. They can also intake semen or blood for energy depending on their method of processing it. Places like [[Ryuudou Temple]] can naturally allow them to subside longer, and draining directly from leylines is possible for some. With a full stock of energy, they can subside for a time even with the constant cost of upkeep, and they regain some energy from their own magic circuits daily. Remaining in spiritual form can decrease their upkeep, and while in material form, dematerializing weapons and armor can help cut it somewhat. Food can be converted to supply some energy, and sleeping can stop the consumption. This only helps when no action is taken due to even a single battle using upwards of twenty times as much energy as simply existing, so such methods are only stop-gaps compared to taking in souls.
Even having a full supply will not help a Servant should they lose their anchor to the world with the loss of their Master, so they must quickly seek out another contract. While normally not much of a burden, their energy noticeably drains by the second without one. Depending on the amount of energy and upkeep cost, they may only be able to stay materialized for a brief time. [[Saber (Fate/stay night)|Saber]] can manage only two hours, while [[Caster (Fate/stay night)|Caster]] can last two days with a full supply of energy. Those with [[Independent Action]] are able to subside without Master support for longer than others, allowing them a better chance to seek out another contract. Much like the class container, their anchor is a "passport to the current age", so losing that will mean being forced to return to the "outside." They cannot form proper contracts with other Servants, as spirits cannot link spirits to the world. [[Caster (Fate/stay night)|Caster]] is able to summon [[Assassin (Fate/stay night)|Assassin]], but it is an improper summoning with several complications. Rather than her being his anchor, it is the mountain gate, so he cannot leave the area. Without a Master, they are no different than regular spirits and may be affected by the Church's scripture.
Even having a full supply will not help a Servant should they lose their anchor to the world with the loss of their Master, so they must quickly seek out another contract. While normally not much of a burden, their energy noticeably drains by the second without one. Depending on the amount of energy and upkeep cost, they may only be able to stay materialized for a brief time. [[Saber (Fate/stay night)|Saber]] can manage only two hours, while [[Caster (Fate/stay night)|Caster]] can last two days with a full supply of energy. Those with [[Independent Action]] are able to subside without Master support for longer than others, allowing them a better chance to seek out another contract. Much like the class container, their anchor is a "passport to the current age", so losing that will mean being forced to return to the "outside." They cannot form proper contracts with other Servants, as spirits cannot link spirits to the world. [[Caster (Fate/stay night)|Caster]] is able to summon [[Assassin (Fate/stay night)|Assassin]], but it is an improper summoning with several complications. Rather than her being his anchor, it is the mountain gate, so he cannot leave the area. Without a Master, they are no different than regular spirits and may be affected by the Church's scripture.
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===Summoning ritual===
===Summoning ritual===
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While {{Nihongo|summoning ritual|儀式の召喚|Gishiki no shōkan}} are generally specific, their main goal in the Holy Grail War system is to act as a precaution to create a bond with a perfect, reliable Servant. They really only require a summoning circle, even if unskilled, and a catalyst can bypass the need of chanting a spell. Doing so can create aberrations like [[Gilles de Rais]] being placed into a normally unsuitable class or [[King Arthur]] having a bad connection with her Master that does not allow her to receive prana through normal methods. [[Flatt Escardos]] is a complete anomaly in that he is able to complete the ritual without even meaning to summon a Servant, simply by "fiddling" with the magical energy in the area. The connection to his Servant is spontaneously established, and it is unknown if it can be called a miracle, luck, or an achievement of his own latent potential. It is possible to specify in the summoning ritual that the Servant be placed under the [[Berserker]] class for those familiar with the workings of the Grail System. By adding in a specific line, [[Zouken Matou]] and the [[Einzbern]] family, as members of the Three Founding Families, were able to choose the class during the Fourth and Fifth Wars. In the [[Great Holy Grail War]] each faction has a summoning ritual according to the color that represented.
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While {{Nihongo|summoning ritual|儀式の召喚|Gishiki no shōkan}} are generally specific, their main goal in the Holy Grail War system is to act as a precaution to create a bond with a perfect, reliable Servant. They really only require a summoning circle, even if unskilled, and a catalyst can bypass the need of chanting a spell. Doing so can create aberrations like [[Gilles de Rais]] being placed into a normally unsuitable class or [[King Arthur]] having a bad connection with her Master that does not allow her to receive magical energy through normal methods. [[Flatt Escardos]] is a complete anomaly in that he is able to complete the ritual without even meaning to summon a Servant, simply by "fiddling" with the magical energy in the area. The connection to his Servant is spontaneously established, and it is unknown if it can be called a miracle, luck, or an achievement of his own latent potential. It is possible to specify in the summoning ritual that the Servant be placed under the [[Berserker]] class for those familiar with the workings of the Grail System. By adding in a specific line, [[Zouken Matou]] and the [[Einzbern]] family, as members of the Three Founding Families, were able to choose the class during the Fourth and Fifth Wars. In the [[Great Holy Grail War]] each faction has a summoning ritual according to the color that represented.
===Catalyst===
===Catalyst===
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*{{Nihongo|Endurance|耐久|Taikyū}}: How much damage one can withstand.<ref name = "CM"/>
*{{Nihongo|Endurance|耐久|Taikyū}}: How much damage one can withstand.<ref name = "CM"/>
*{{Nihongo|Agility|敏捷|Binshō}}: Quickness and speed of reaction.<ref name = "CM"/>
*{{Nihongo|Agility|敏捷|Binshō}}: Quickness and speed of reaction.<ref name = "CM"/>
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*{{Nihongo|Magical Power|魔力|Maryoku}}: How much prana can be handled.<ref name = "CM"/>
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*{{Nihongo|Magical Power|魔力|Maryoku}}: How much magical energy can be handled.<ref name = "CM"/>
*{{Nihongo|Good luck|幸運|Kōun}}: The quality of one's luck.<ref name = "CM"/>
*{{Nihongo|Good luck|幸運|Kōun}}: The quality of one's luck.<ref name = "CM"/>
*{{Nihongo|Noble Phantasm|宝具|Hōgu}}: The strength of the Noble Phantasm one owns.<ref name = "CM"/> While the ranking will often match their strongest Noble Phantasm, it will sometimes only reflect a secondary Noble Phantasm, or display a ranking higher or lower than their available wares.<ref>{{#lst:Encyclopedia/Misc|BerserkerofRedprofile}}</ref><ref>{{#lst:Encyclopedia/FZM|RiderZM}}</ref><ref>{{#lst:Encyclopedia/CM3|CMIIIBerserker}}</ref>
*{{Nihongo|Noble Phantasm|宝具|Hōgu}}: The strength of the Noble Phantasm one owns.<ref name = "CM"/> While the ranking will often match their strongest Noble Phantasm, it will sometimes only reflect a secondary Noble Phantasm, or display a ranking higher or lower than their available wares.<ref>{{#lst:Encyclopedia/Misc|BerserkerofRedprofile}}</ref><ref>{{#lst:Encyclopedia/FZM|RiderZM}}</ref><ref>{{#lst:Encyclopedia/CM3|CMIIIBerserker}}</ref>
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**{{Nihongo|Monster|モンスター}}: Monster is not a Servant classification, but rather the title given to the irregular being, [[Shiki Ryougi#Fate/Extra|Shiki Ryougi]], who appears within the Holy Grail War of the Moon Cell.
**{{Nihongo|Monster|モンスター}}: Monster is not a Servant classification, but rather the title given to the irregular being, [[Shiki Ryougi#Fate/Extra|Shiki Ryougi]], who appears within the Holy Grail War of the Moon Cell.
**{{Nihongo|Tiger|タイガー}} is the name [[Taiga Fujimura]] gives herself in the [[Hanahuda]] scenario, but [[Illya]] just decides to turn it into "Taiga."
**{{Nihongo|Tiger|タイガー}} is the name [[Taiga Fujimura]] gives herself in the [[Hanahuda]] scenario, but [[Illya]] just decides to turn it into "Taiga."
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==Known Servants==
==Known Servants==