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| “ | If you were so curious, you shouldn’t have let him get away. | ” |
–Angela to Roland, after letting Philip run away a second time | ||
Philip (필립, Pillip) was a Grade 5 Fixer of the 
Dawn Office. However, after somehow escaping the Library, he would go on to become a member of the 
Reverberation Ensemble as a 
Distortion known as 
The Crying Children (우는 아이, Uneun Ai, lit. Crying Child).
Appearance[]
Philip is a young man with short dirty-blonde hair and a stern expression behind a pair of square glasses. His outfit consists of a black turtleneck, a beige two-button blazer, dark navy-blue pants, and a pair black gloves. He wields a short sword with a metal handle wrapped in leather bindings in combat.
After partially manifesting his E.G.O., Philip's main body is relatively unchanged apart from his head injuries but it is now clad in an incomplete, almost knight-like armor, covered in orange stains reminiscent of burning flames. Philip's right arm is now protected by this E.G.O. armor, donning a radially-segmented orange pauldron connected to the rest of the arm, whereas the forearm guards seem to be held together with multiple lames leading down to the gauntlet. The arms are also connected to an incomplete and cracked breastplate where Philip's black turtleneck is visibly stained with an orange substance as well. On Philip's left-hand side, he has a large angel wing coming out of his back which acts as a shield—also stained with a burning orange. The wide sword Philip now uses in combat is covered in orange veins.
Later in the story, after joining the Reverberation Ensemble, Philip wears the group's signature suit but is completely changed since his Distortion. Philip's skin is entirely pale, being made up of the numerous marble Crying Children statues tightly packed together, which are apparent in his face—with folds and wrinkles coming from his mouth, held by a pair of hands. In his black-tipped left hand, Philip wields a long facsimile of a sword resembling a sort of katana, albeit with a texture similar to that of burnt, cracked marble with a wrap of bandages around the handle.
When empowered by the Library's Light, Philip returns as a distortion wreathed in orange flames. His body itself being a cracked statue in numerous segments and fragmented at the limbs, a flaming core in his chest, and crowned with a burning diamond-shaped halo. Philip's face is now a covered in wrapping hands -lacking any discernable facial features- as he holds a burning black orb in his right hand, carrying over the angel wing from his previous incarnations on his left-hand side. A fiery aura engulfs Philip's body, similar to the biblical descriptions of real angels.
Personality[]
When first seen, Philip has a meek and reserved demeanor, mostly out of respect and subservience for his superiors. When complimented or asked for an opinion, he tends to be laconic, speaking few words compared to everyone else around him. This, however, hints at Philip's feelings of inferiority, believing he's not fit for his grade as a Fixer and he's simply being carried through by Salvador's benevolence and is barely tolerated in his Office. When the Dawn Office falls at the hands of the Library and is ordered to run away by Salvador, he takes it as a test to see if he had the courage to fight along them to the end, but ultimately escapes, something that solidified his opinion of himself as cowardly and selfish.
Story[]
Philip first appears in the Dawn Office as an apprentice. He, along with his mentor Salvador and love interest Yuna, enter the Library in order to gain Book of Walter. Before departing, Salvador makes a quip about celebrating when their return, which causes Philip to believe that Salvador and Yuna were secretly going out behind Philip's back, which worsens his emotional state. During the Dawn Office reception, for some reason, Philip manages to escape the Library as its only survivor. As a result, he would make his way to Wedge Office, Dawn's sister office to request aid in the recovery of Salvador and Yuna's books. However, Wedge Office falls as well. But Phillip manages to resolve himself by accepting his cowardliness and sorrow, gaining a wax based E.G.O. as a result. Just as Philip is about to be booked, he suddenly vanished, which Roland theorized as Wedge Office's Operator, Oscar, having secretly planted a teleportation device on Philip before entering.
Oswald tortures Philip into breaking down.
Philip is transported out of the Library and ends up in 
The 8 o'Clock Circus, encountering Oswald and recognizing him as its ringleader. In an attempt to avenge the Wedge Office, he attempts to kill him, only for Oswald to casually dodge his attacks while taunting him. Seeing his E.G.O waver from his feelings of inferiority, he decides to corrupt him into distorting, describing it as "Giving him his stench". Oswald has his crew torture him, showing him illusions based on his insecure thoughts on the Dawn Office, with visions of Yuna and Salvador manifesting to insult him for being a coward, even taking a blow at how he thought Salvador was having an affair with Yuna. Stressed and in the verge of tears, Philip's vision goes dark as Pluto shows himself in front of him, claiming he can give him the power to either slay Oswald or enact revenge on the Library. Signing a contract with him, Philip simply asks Pluto for him to make him "cry out loud" by "listening to the voice". Giving into the Distortion, his body is divided into a group of wax cherubim statues, becoming known as The Crying Children.
The wax angels would be sent to the Library again by Pluto, only for all but one part of the Distortion to be booked. The remaining angel would regrow and goes on a destructive rampage across V-Corp's nest, killing 80,000 people and destroying all but Dawn Office building. This action causes him to be identified as a Star of the City and has him targeted by Liu Association. He would be saved thanks to his tormentors and later become a member of the Reverberation Ensemble as its "Cello", as revealed when Argalia sics his whole Ensemble on Iori.
After all of the other competitors for the Library are either weakened, dead, or booked, Philip and the rest of the ensemble breaking into the Library to try and steal the Light for themselves, wanting to use it for their "performance". After scattering, Phillip enters the Floor of History, where he reveals to Malkuth that he can no longer remember the person he once was, and now wants to create a world where no one needs to better themselves for the sake of others, before finally being booked. However, when he and the rest of the Ensemble are released and distorted further thank to Angela letting go of the Light in her atonement, he dies for good in the ensuing battle against Roland and the Library, finally putting the fallen angel to rest.
Key Page stories[]
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Combat Info[]
Dawn Office[]
Appears in the reception of Dawn Office alongside Salvador and Yuna. Escapes from the battle.
Books
Does not drop books.Passive Abilities
PassionGain Power by double the current Emotion Level (Up to Level 1).
Stigma Workshop WeaponryWhen inflicting Burn using Combat Pages, apply +1 additional stack.
Deck
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| Page | Cost | Description | ||
 Sunset Blade |
2 | 
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 1~6 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 1~5 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 2~7 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn
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 Handle Request |
0 |
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1~6 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 3~4
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 Stigmatize |
2 |
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On Use Gain 1 Negative Emotion Point 3~6 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 3~7 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn
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Combat Dialogue
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Combat Entrance
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Special Event line notes
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Wedge Office (Act 1)[]
Appears in Act 1 of the reception of 
Wedge Office alongside Oscar, Pamela and Pameli. Escapes from the battle.
Books
Does not drop books.Passive Abilities
PassionGain Power by double the current Emotion Level (Up to Level 1).
Stigma Workshop WeaponryWhen inflicting Burn using Combat Pages, apply +1 additional stack.
Deck
| Deck | ||||
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| Page | Cost | Description | ||
Sunset Blade |
2 |
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1~6 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 1~5 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 2~7 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn
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Stigmatize |
2 |
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On Use Gain 1 Negative Emotion Point 3~6 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 3~7 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn
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 Rue |
2 |
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2~7 2~5 2~5
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Combat Dialogue
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Combat Entrance
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Special Event line notes
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Wedge Office (Act 2)[]
Appears in Act 2 of the reception of Wedge Office. Escapes from the battle.
Books
Does not drop books.Passive Abilities
ShimmeringAt the start of each Scene, exhaust all pages in hand and deck; add new pages to hand. Their Cost becomes 0.
Burning PassionAt the start of the Scene, inflict 3 Burn to all enemies if the character is not staggered.
Unstable Shell of EgoRegularly shifts between 'Feather Shield' and 'Searing Sword' modes, inflicting Burn after taking hits and upon attacking, respectively. Will use 'Blazing Strike' periodically.
Deck
| Deck | ||||
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| Page | Cost | Description | ||
 Searing Sword |
0 |
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3~7 3~7
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 Fierce Charge |
0 |
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4~10
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 Feather Shield |
2 |
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3~7 3~7 2~4
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 Rueful Eventide |
0 |
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 2~5 4~6 2~5
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 Blazing Strike |
0 |
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30~40 On Hit Inflict 3 Burn
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Combat Dialogue
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Combat Entrance
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Special Event line notes
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The Crying Children[]
The Crying Children appears in the reception of The Crying Children, in a total of seven distinct phases with differing enemy units (see that page for details). Escapes from the battle.
Books
Does not drop books.Passive Abilities
ShimmeringAt the start of each Scene, exhaust all pages in hand and deck; add new pages to hand. Their Cost becomes 0.
Separating MindsSeparates upon reaching 0 HP. All librarians restore 1 Light and 10 Stagger Resist afterwards.
Deck
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| Page | Cost | Description | ||
 Distorted Illusion |
1 |
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3~8 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn 4~8 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn 2~4 On Hit Inflict 3 Burn 2~5
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3~8 Reduce Power of target’s current die by 1 4~8 Reduce Power of target’s current die by 1 2~5 On Hit Inflict 3 Burn 2~5
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The Reverberation Ensemble[]
Appears in the reception of The Crying Children, the 
Floor of History's opponent during the intrusion of The Reverberation Ensemble.
Passive Abilities
Nuovo FabricTake 1-2 less damage and Stagger damage from attacks.
ShimmeringAt the start of each Scene, exhaust all pages in hand and deck; add new pages to hand. Their Cost becomes 0.
Cooled HeartTakes no damage from Burn.
Sword of EmbersWhen inflicting Burn using Combat Pages, apply +1 additional stack.
Tempered PassionWhenever the Emotion Level rises, inflict 3 Burn to all characters, including self.
Gain Power by half the current Emotion Level (Rounded down)
OverheatIf the character has 15 or more Burn at the start of the Scene, become Overheated, dealing more damage with attacks but becoming more vulnerable to Stagger damage.
Searing SwordWhile Overheated: inflict 1 Burn to target on hit, and inflict 1 Burn to attacker when hit.
Crackling HeartHP does not go below 60% of Max HP. When Staggered, proceeds to the next phase, change resistances, and purge all status ailments from self.
Deck
| Deck | ||||
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| Page | Cost | Description | ||
 Waned Eventide |
0 |
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3~10 4~8 3~7
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Conflicting Emotions |
0 |
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4~7 On Clash Win Inflict 1 Burn to each other 4~7 On Clash Win Inflict 1 Burn to each other 3~8 3~8 On Clash Win Inflict 1 Burn to each other
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 Despairingly Stigmatize |
0 |
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3~7 On Hit Gain 3 Negative Emotion Coins 3~7 On Hit Gain 3 Negative Emotion Coins
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Searing Resolution |
0 |
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4~8 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn 4~8 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 3~6
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 Fierce Spirit |
0 |
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Combat Start When inflicting Burn next Scene, inflict 2 more stacks; Gain 2 Strength next Scene 4~7 On Clash Win Inflict 1 Burn to each other 3~7 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn 3~7 On Hit Inflict 1 Burn
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Combusting Courage |
0 |
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5~9 On Hit If target has 10 or more Burn, inflict 1 Burn to all characters 5~9 On Hit If target has 10 or more Burn, inflict 1 Burn to all characters 4~8 On Hit If target has 10 or more Burn, inflict 1 Burn to all characters 3~8
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 Restrain |
0 |
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3~9 8~10 On Hit Inflict 2 Feeble, Disarm, and Bind next Scene 4~7 On Clash Win Inflict 1 Burn to each other 4~6
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 Wound of Sorrow |
0 | 
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3~7 4~8 6~10 3~7
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Combat Dialogue
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Combat Entrance
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The Reverb Ensemble Distorted[]
Appears in Act 1 of the reception of The Reverb Ensemble Distorted alongside Eileen, Bremen, and Greta.
Passive Abilities
Speed ⅢSpeed Dice Slot +1. Gain an additional Speed die at Emotion Level 3. (Cannot Overlap)
ShimmeringAt the start of each Scene, exhaust all pages in hand and deck; add new pages to hand. Their Cost becomes 0.
Tempered PassionWhenever the Emotion Level rises, inflict 3 Burn to all characters, including self.
Gain Power by half the current Emotion Level (Rounded down)
Cooled HeartTakes no damage from Burn.
Borrowed EmbersWhile alive, the first Offensive die allies play each engagement inflicts 1 Burn on hit.
After death, allies are inflicted with 1 Burn when hit.
SupraheatIf the character has 10 or more Burn at the start of the Scene, become Overheated, dealing more damage.
Scorching DesperationEvery 3 Scenes: 'Scorching Desperation' is added to hand, which will be used the same Scene.
RestraintsOn hit against a target with 3 or more stacks of 'Restraint', Immobilize them for the next Scene.
Deck
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| Page | Cost | Description | ||
Distorted Courage |
0 |
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On Use All Offensive dice on this page gain ’On Hit Gain 1 Negative Emotion Point’ 4~8 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn to each other 5~8 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn to each other 4~7 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn to each other
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 Blazing Strike |
0 |
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On Use All Offensive dice on this page gain ’On Hit Gain 1 Negative Emotion Point’ 4~8 9~14 On Hit Inflict 6 Burn 4~8
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Restrain |
0 |
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On Use All Offensive dice on this page gain ’On Hit Gain 1 Negative Emotion Point’ 6~10 On Hit Inflict 1 Feeble, Disarm, and Bind next Scene 6~10 On Hit Inflict 1 Restraint
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 Wound of Sorrow |
0 |
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On Use If target has 8 or more Burn, gain +2 Power 4~9 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn to each other 5~9 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn to each other 8~10 On Hit Inflict 2 Burn to each other
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Trivia[]
- Philip is the first Guest to manifest E.G.O, the second being Xiao. However, his E.G.O is unstable and is never fully manifested, hence his book's name.
- Despite just being a boss in Urban Plague, he has one of the most powerful one hit cards named Blazing strike, roll range is 30-40 and also inflict 3 burns in his Imperfect E.G.O form.
- In act 1 of the Wedge Office, there is a chance of the background changing into Philip Imperfect E.G.O boss fight, and the music also changing to Philip Imperfect E.G.O theme. Conditions are unknown.
- As with other Ensemble members, Phillip has certain parallels with his Librarian counterpart, Malkuth. In this case, their desire to prove themselves as somebody useful to their superiors, only for it to backfire and harm themselves and everyone around them, seeing themselves as selfish and useless.
- During the 3rd Walpurgis Night in the sequel Limbus Company, Sinclair's Dawn Office Fixer ID revealed that Philip's E.G.O. is named "Waxen Pinion."
| Characters | Salvador - Yuna - Philip |
| Key Pages | Yuna’s Page - Salvador’s Page |
| Combat Pages | Handle Request - Sunset Blade - Eject - Stigmatize - Flash of Sunup - Butterfly Slash - Crack of Dawn |
| Characters | Oscar - Pameli - Pamela - Philip |
| Key Pages | Oscar’s Page - Pameli’s Page - Pamela’s Page |
| Combat Pages | Transpierce - Sparking Spear - High-speed Stabbing - Collision - Speared Sweep |
