Editing Karsh

{{CCPlayable Character
|Name=Karsh
|Image=[[Image:Karsh.jpg|150px]]
|Career=One of the 4 Devas
|Age=27
|Gender=Male
|Origin=El Nido
|World=Another World
|Height=5'11"
|Weight=159 lbs
|Build=Solid
|Hand=Right-handed
|Weapon=Axe
|Element=Green
}}
{{quote|We sure went through a lot together, didn't we... It was fun. I may never see you again, but... take care, junior... I mean, Serge.|Karsh}}

'''Karsh''' (カーシュ , ''Kāshu'') is one of the four Devas of the [[Acacia Dragoon|Acacia Dragon]]'s who wields an axe and a fiery spirit in [[Chrono Cross]].

==Story==
Born to [[Zappa]] and [[Zippa]], he grew up in [[Termina]], where he was raised in the fighting tradition and lived in a sideroom of Zappa's [[Smithy]]. In close proximity to [[Dario]] and [[Glenn (Chrono Cross)|Glenn]], he began a rivalry with the former heir to the [[Einlanzer]] and competed against him in the Viper Tournament of Swords, among other things. He also developed a secret admiration of Riddel, who unfortunately preferred the company of Dario. Notwithstanding their constant competition, the two became full-fledged Devas before 1017 A.D., and tore up the battlefield together. Karsh was devastated, however, when in that year [[Riddel]] and Dario finally revealed their intent to marry. To make matters worse, the two received an assignment to combat monsters at the [[Isle of the Damned]] immediately after. There, they happened upon the demonic [[Masamune]], which Dario seized and was corrupted by. Dario then tried to kill Karsh, who struggled to reason with him to no avail. Karsh ended up striking Dario at his request, believing to have killed him; [[Lynx]] then appeared and admonished Karsh to tell no one of the accident. Karsh's reputation suffered, as some spread rumors that he killed Dario out of spite for his engagement with Riddel.

Karsh continued to practice and flex his skills as a Deva until 1020 A.D., when he was sent to [[Cape Howl]] with [[Solt]] and [[Peppor]] to apprehend a "ghost boy." In his first encounter there with [[Serge]] and [[Kid]], he established well his fiery character and tendency to fly off the handle; this was starkly contrast with his hasty retreat made a few minutes later. He grudgingly returned to Viper Manor, only to witness the infiltration of the manor by Serge's party a day later. News of a [[Porre]] invasion then prompted the Dragoons to retreat to [[Fort Dragonia]]; Karsh accompanied General [[Viper]], and fought Serge in [[Mount Pyre]] with [[Zoah]] and [[Marcy]] (and once again retreated). After the ceremony took place, a shocked Karsh found the shattered Dragon Tear and Viper, who was close to death. Karsh took him back to Termina and hid out with Zoah in the Dragon's Tail bar; he then schemed to get the Manor back. The kidnapping of Riddel put him over the edge, motivating him to go with Serge and [[Norris]] in their second assault on the manor. This was only the beginning of his troubles, however; soon after he reached safety with the other dragoons, he was summoned to the Isle of the Damned by [[Solt]] and [[Peppor]], his subordinates. There, they accused him of killing Dario and fought him; he proved his good name by defeating them in combat and swearing he didn't do it.

He later had the chance to personally meet and reconcile with Dario (albeit the one he did not kill) in [[Home World]]. He encountered his old rival on the [[Forbidden Island]], and was happy when Dario was released from the spell of the Masamune. Though he wanted Dario to join the team and fight alongside him, Dario noted that he was too weak at present. Karsh then paid a visit to Zappa and Zippa of Home World, who had been missing their own son Karsh for three years (he had been frozen with the other Dragoons in the [[Dead Sea]]). He too saw his own parents, and expressed disgust at their renting out the room to [[Pierre]]; his mother reassured him that his coloring books were safely stored away. After returning to [[Another World]], he expressed anticipation of the final battle with his famous trademark quote -- ''"Ohh Yeahh! Let's get it on''

==How to Recruit==
After finishing the Dead Sea, go to the back room of the shop in Termina (Another World) and choose Karsh to help rescue Riddel. If you choose [[Zoah]], Karsh will join after Riddel is rescued.

===Boss===
{{main|Karsh (Boss)}}
Karsh is fought a a boss twice, the first time with [[Shaker Brothers]] and later with [[Zoah]] and [[Marcy]].

==Strengths==
*High Strength
*High HP and Defense
*Strong single Tech Skills
*Learns Double Tech

==Weaknesses==
*Low Hit%

==Tech Skills==
*'''[[DragonRider]]''' - 3 Stars
*'''[[AxialAxe]]''' - 19 Stars
*'''[[Axiomatic]]''' - Defeat Solt and Peppor at the [[Isle of the Damned]].
*'''[[DragonSpike]]''' (Dual Tech) - DragonRider & [[Toss&Spike]] ([[Zoah]])


==Gallery==
{{Gallery
|File:Karsh face.png|Karsh as he appears in the Menu
|File:Portrait Karsh.png|Karsh's portrait.
}}

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