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Personais deeply rooted in a handful of traditions that glue the series' themes together. Among these traditions, the Velvet Room remains one of the most thematically relevant aspects of the series. Likewise, every Velvet Room inPersonahas its own dedicated Attendant, who usually serves to help the player in one way or another.
The Velvet Roomitself is a safe haven of sorts, where players can acquire new Personas and get a rest from school life and dungeons alike. Velvet Room Attendants are typically background characters who reside within the Velvet Room, and provide any number of services to help the player. Whether they have an interesting story, a charming personality, or simply a challenging boss fight, some Velvet Room Attendants rise above the others.
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Velvet Room Attendants share quite a lot in common, with most of them being family. The most obvious similarity is their appearance, with many of them sharing golden eyes, platinum blonde hair, and a deep blue uniform. They also representPersona’s deep thematic ties to literature, with many havingFrankenstein-inspired names.
However, asPersona 1andPersona 2predated other tropes of the modernPersonaseries, their Velvet Room Attendants also stand out. They disregard the similarities of their successors, and mostly haven’t reappeared in recent games. Moreover, there are some denizens of the Velvet Room that don’t officially qualify as Attendants, such as Igor and Philemon.
Thanks to their naturally helpful nature, most Velvet Room Attendants are likable at the very least. Likewise, they only become more plot relevant fromPersona 3and beyond. Despite all having their redeeming qualities, the Velvet Room Attendants aren’t created equal, and some manage to stand out from the rest.
Belladonna, Nameless
S-Tier Velvet Room Attendants in the Persona Series
While her usefulness may be slightly outdone by some of her successors, Elizabeth’s thematic relevance and comedic scenes remain unmatched,especially inPersona 3 Reload. Elizabeth’s dates with the player contain plenty of comedic gems, and create a strong bond between the two. More importantly, her relationship with the protagonist has only been expanded on since. Elizabeth’s sympathy for the protagonist leads to a drastic decision, and solidifies her place as the most compelling Velvet Room Attendant.
Margaret is currently the eldest sibling of her family, and is a close second behind Elizabeth. ModernPersonagames tend to vastly improve the quality of life compared to its predecessor. In tandem with this trend, Margaret began the trope of Velvet Room Attendants slightly surpassing their previous siblings in usefulness to the player. Furthermore, her relationship with her siblings is explored in a way that makes her that much more compelling. Lastly,Margaret’s boss fight inPersona 4 Goldenremains the most iconic among the Velvet Room attendants.
A-Tier Velvet Room Attendants in the Persona Series
While their abrasive nature definitely isn’t for everyone, Caroline and Justine are sure to make a lasting impression. Unlike Theodore and Elizabeth,Persona 5’s twin Velvet Room Attendants are a package deal. In fact, their bond is what makes them so immediately interesting. The confusion and uncertainty surroundingPersona 5 Royal’s Strength Confidantmake them that much more intriguing compared to their siblings, and seeing them warm up to the player before eventually joining as one is one of the greatest joys the game has to offer.
Theodore doesn’t quite live up to his twin sister, but he’s still a very pleasant presence in his own right. Despite appearances, Theodore couldn’t be more different from Elizabeth. Theodore operates with a level of dorky naivete that makes him stick out like a sore thumb compared to his more evidently competent siblings, and the bullying he receives from his siblings only makes him more endearing. Overall, his unique personality and status as the only male Velvet Room Attendant inmodernPersonagamesmake Theodore a nice change of pace.
B-Tier Velvet Room Attendants in the Persona Series
Similar to Theodore, Lavenza feels rather upstaged when compared to her counterparts. Unfortunately, this goes one step further, as Lavenza has very little screentime when compared to Caroline and Justine. Even when her role isslightly expanded inPersona 5 Royaland recent spin-offs, it’s hard not to view her as an extension of her separate halves. Lavenza mostly serves as a reward for fostering a bond with Caroline and Justine, and while it’s nice to see the incarnate form of their character development, she doesn’t quite stand out as much.
Despite being almost entirely contained in thePersona 2duology, the Demon Painter leaves quite an impression. The Demon Painter was the first Attendant to actively offer a service to the player, meaning the concept itself is almost entirely indebted to him. Despite not having an outsized role in the game otherwise, he also sets himself apart as the only confirmed human of the bunch. Thanks to founding the concept while remaining distinct from it, the Demon Painter oozes an aura of cool that is hard not to like.
Although she has a much larger role in her respective game’s story, Marie’s place inPersona 4 Goldenfeels somewhat confused. Marie is a somewhat controversial figure in the community, and suffers somewhat thanks to being a definitive example ofPersona’s re-release girl tradition. Marie stands out wildly from her Velvet Room counterparts thanks to her informal attitude and vastly different appearance. This difference is more a benefit than not, and her Social Link can be endearing in its own right.
C-Tier Velvet Room Attendants in the Persona Series
Perhaps speaking to the value of the concept, none of the Velvet Room Attendants in thePersonaseriesare truly bad. Even the least “relevant” Attendants are extremely memorable. In fact, despite falling by the wayside in later games, the Velvet Room’s duo of musicians can be considered the most ubiquitous in the series.
Belladonna covers her ears during her opera singing, and Nameless is a blindfolded piano player. Together, they perform the Aria of the Soul, without which players may never be able to open their hearts and accessPersona Fusion. Belladonna and Nameless may have stopped directly appearing afterPersona 2, but they’ve never left the spirit of the games.
Belladonna and Nameless predate Social Links, meaning they have fewer meaningful interactions with the player. Despite being less present in the story, players certainly shouldn’t disrespect the role Belladonna and Nameless still play in the series today. In fact, their subtle impact onPersonadespite their relative absence further demonstrates whyVelvet Room Attendants hit home now more than ever.
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