DESIRED CLASS & REASONING: Blade Brandier. The reason why she should be placed within this desired class is that respectively, in Fate/Stay Night, she can only be summoned as a Saber class. Literally, she can't be summoned in any other class. In the end, she's only meant to be using swords...
PREVIOUSLY IN HOLYRELIC: --

PERSONALITY:

It was if she was born for the sword, born from the sword.

When Saber is first introduced, her beauty and her poise should strike each person into a state of awe. Shirou is instantly surprised by her small frame yet immense power and a bit confused when it comes to her stoic disposition. As a Servant, Saber only speaks wisely as Shirou's ally from quick snaps, calm suggestions, or strong standings. Nevertheless, Saber proves to show people that she is self-sufficient, experienced in battle, chivalrous, and sometimes quite quirky. Though she tries to put up an objective front, there is more to her than one would think... Behind her fierce eyes and calm expression lie the legend and the burdens of a king.

There is a premonition that the daughter of King Uther will be the heir and, so forth, will claim the throne. Ever since she was born, she has already had something to fulfill and trained for it vigorously in order to achieve her goals. Despite being young, she took the oath of a knight in order to keep face in front of the public that would shun the idea of a woman being king. Basically, she is raised not as a woman, but as a knight and never did she think it was unfair, harsh, or anything otherwise. Shirou has brought up uneasiness with her being female and fending off enemies for him only for that sole reason. All she feels from that was surprise for even she did not take that into account. She even replies that “I am a warrior (knight), before I am a woman”. Then her other supporting details would be how Servants should not be regarded by their gender in the end and that it is silly for Shirou to even ponder too much upon it.

Being a king and a knight, she doesn't submit too easily to her personal feelings when at work... or at all, actually. She has spent most of her time acting as a knight and as King Arthur rather than herself. It's even more than apparent that this is how one should be if they were to take over the throne. In the novel, Saber's understanding of kingship lies within this line, “Becoming king means no longer being human. In short, a king is someone who kills everyone to protect everyone”. Not only must she keep her emotions tucked in properly, she understands that one needs to make sacrifices for the greater good. She is more than aware of the problems she may face on this path, but she is unfazed. Though these obstacles would make her heart go brittle as she grows bitter, she has never thrown the throne away. Her country is important to her and she cannot simply abandon it even if the inhabitants can seem like strangers. In the end, she still fights to protect those that are around her rather than giving her own needs attention. Well, it seems more like her needs surround protecting her country and fulfilling her duties.

“—Many people were smiling. I do not believe it would be a mistake.”

In the beginning, she has always known what she wanted and also what she must do in order for it to happen. Nevertheless, this heavy sense of duty also comes from the compassion and desire within her heart to protect her country and its people. It wasn't that she felt she was forced to do it, it was that she made the decision to do it. What she had to give up to even start the journey in succeeding was that in itself, her heart. “She threw away her heart. The young girl decided to protect in exchange for it.” This quote can simply show what is the trade-off and, really, it can be used to explain why she is chained to keeping face as a king. Like many, she wants to do what she can to protect everything, but in order to protect everyone she must sacrifice a few. The selflessness she provides can be used both as a shield and a poison, for when she is selfless she protects, but also she is wounded physically of even mentally in the process.

One can say that many of these burdens are due to the role she takes, but it has integrated into her life to the point where it has become simply who she is. It also shows in the way she speaks and addresses others. With each sentence, she keeps her tone and word choice professionally though there is a slim chance that she will let out some friendliness in a casual manner. She treats every person with high regards unless they don’t give her the same respect. It can be said whether in a fight or in a conversation that she would like to be treated as an equal. Having a lot of pride in her chivalry and ethics, she doesn’t fall too easily when she feels that she is insulted. From being a king, she also looks at things base by base in almost all situations objectively and tries not to take sides. While Archer does indeed attack Shirou (actually, he slashes them with one of those twin swords), she clearly understands what possible reasons as to why he might have and is satisfied with her Master returning seemingly untouched.

Saber is easily described as elegant on the battlefield and even out. Despite having picked up the sword at an early age, she can easily hold a porcelain cup filled with tea in grace. Though fierce and determined in battle, Saber tends to be softer outside the frontlines. Her gentle attributes show in how she sincerely cares for those close to her and just how it appears on her face. Yes, there are times where her stoicism starts cracking and some of her true colors start to seep out. It’s actually quite refreshing since most of the time her professional air makes people tense.

Her determination on the battlefield unfortunately also transfers into how she deals with things day-to-day, though it might actually be the reverse; her determination transfers onto the battlefield. She’s obstinate and will literally bark you up a tree sometimes. If you persevere enough to reject her plan of action to whatever it is, then you’re in for a roller-coaster. This may be hard to believe at first, but Saber can act pretty childish when things don’t go her way (which she probably thinks is the most efficient and best way in whatever situation unless said otherwise--long parentheses). She also sulks when she doesn't win... A bit of a sore loser, isn't she? She tends to back off when it doesn’t work to her favor, but then she starts acting a bit strange… if not, passive-aggressive despite how a compromise has been reached. Nevertheless, it isn’t too serious as long as you don’t mind a temporary period of dagger-stabbing looks. Putting that aside, she shows fondness of cute things and lions... And has a pretty big appetite. Actually, she has mercilessly beaten Shirou during training (ARMOR CLAD, MIND YOU) because he lazily let Taiga Fujimura cook one night and apparently it was difficult to eat. Yeah, I don't think I need to explain.

She still sounds pretty headstrong and heavy-duty, but she also has problems of her own. She takes her failures pretty hard, such as not being able to save her country from crumbling at a civil war. She also makes expressions unlike her goal-oriented self when down about her mistakes. Her emotional disposition is also a problem not only to others, but also to herself. She doesn't fare too well when one were to criticize her wishes and can easily break a bit when someone close to her doesn't seem to understand. Despite being rational and can actually pick up certain cues right on time, she can miss the main point greatly when it comes to her own well-being. One last thing... Complementing in how she sees herself as a knight before her gender, she can be insecure about her body and how it lacks that feminine touch. She mentions a couple of times about how she is too masculine (or has too much muscle) compared to Rin Tohsaka. It doesn't help that her body literally stunted growth once she pulled out the sword during her mid-teens.

All-in-all, Saber is your girl--knight and will always have your back. She is charismatic (able to lead a country) and reliable. Though her stone-like face may make those around her feel uneasy at first, it'll grow on you and perhaps you'll see the sides of Saber where she pouts and gives you the look of impending defiance. Unfortunately, she can be stubborn as a mule sometimes and might drive you up the wall until you comply. Then there are other times where she can be as gentle as spring's first bloom. Really, she is a girl that has taken a knight's oath. You cannot separate both identities without tearing apart her whole person.