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'''Van''' (バンクリフ, ''Bancliff'') experiences inconsistency amongst his two personas; this is likely done to emphasize the differences between the two dimensions. In Another World, he and his family are rich and live in a mansion in Termina. In the Home World, however, his family is poor and they live in a small house occupying the exact same spot as the mansion. To make things worse, Van's father is under threat of eviction. The Van from the Home World joins forces with [[Serge]] after hearing that he is searching for the Frozen Flame. Van and his father, Gogh, are named after the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. Like the real-life painter, Van and his father possess artistic talent and have unhappy lives. Van's alternate personas are just one of the examples of how particular aspects of the game differ drastically, while the world stays roughly the same as a whole. While the circumstances are different, Van is not happy either way. In Another World, Van's father is too occupied with acquiring more wealth to pay attention to his son. In the Homeworld, Van and his father struggle to make ends meet.
''"Mom...!? Is that you I see, Mom!? No, you aren't her! You're just showing me what you think I want to see!"''
 
'''Van''' (バンクリフ, ''Bancliff'') in [[Chrono Cross]] is the practically-minded son of the artist [[Gogh]].  
==Story==
His mother died soon after he was born; forced to grow up in poverty, he became sarcastic as his father struggled to sell his paintings. Van soon developed awareness of the need for good income, and maintained his own piggybank. In his room, he also kept a jar of ''El Nido Blue'', his father's original color, and a seashell associated with memories of his mother. Around 1020 A.D., he was nearly forced out of his home by the greedy landlord, but managed to delay the proceedings by noting that he would soon go on a quest to find the [[Frozen Flame]]. These events were witnessed by [[Serge]], who had come to the house moments earlier. Van then retired to his room to sulk; Serge told him that his party really was on a quest to find the ''Flame'', and Van incredulously dismissed this. He still offered his services as a travel guide, to which Serge accepted. His father wished him well, and gave him a boomerang for combat. While traveling with Serge, Van had the advent of meeting his father in [[Another World]] -- a fat, distant father. Van learned the importance of the statement "money can't buy happiness" in seeing Gogh, and also visited his dimensional counterpart. The two wished each other the best. Van then accompanied Serge to fight the [[Time Devourer]].
 
==How to Recruit==
Visit Van's and his father's house at the north of [[Termina]] ([[Home World]]). Speak to them and say that you really are looking for the ''Frozen Flame''.
 
==Strengths==
*Learns PiggyBoink
 
==Weaknesses==
*None
 
==Tech Skills==
*'''JumpThrow''' - 3 Stars
*'''WetPaint''' - 15 Stars
*'''PiggyBoink''' - 35 Stars


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Revision as of 22:50, 20 July 2009

Van
Van
Japanese name {{{Japanese}}}
Career Penny-Wise Artist
Age 14
Gender Male
Origin Termina
World Home World
Height 4'11"
Weight 88 lbs
Build Smallish
Laterality Left-handed
Weapon Boomerang
Innate Element Green

"Mom...!? Is that you I see, Mom!? No, you aren't her! You're just showing me what you think I want to see!"

Van (バンクリフ, Bancliff) in Chrono Cross is the practically-minded son of the artist Gogh.

Story

His mother died soon after he was born; forced to grow up in poverty, he became sarcastic as his father struggled to sell his paintings. Van soon developed awareness of the need for good income, and maintained his own piggybank. In his room, he also kept a jar of El Nido Blue, his father's original color, and a seashell associated with memories of his mother. Around 1020 A.D., he was nearly forced out of his home by the greedy landlord, but managed to delay the proceedings by noting that he would soon go on a quest to find the Frozen Flame. These events were witnessed by Serge, who had come to the house moments earlier. Van then retired to his room to sulk; Serge told him that his party really was on a quest to find the Flame, and Van incredulously dismissed this. He still offered his services as a travel guide, to which Serge accepted. His father wished him well, and gave him a boomerang for combat. While traveling with Serge, Van had the advent of meeting his father in Another World -- a fat, distant father. Van learned the importance of the statement "money can't buy happiness" in seeing Gogh, and also visited his dimensional counterpart. The two wished each other the best. Van then accompanied Serge to fight the Time Devourer.

How to Recruit

Visit Van's and his father's house at the north of Termina (Home World). Speak to them and say that you really are looking for the Frozen Flame.

Strengths

  • Learns PiggyBoink

Weaknesses

  • None

Tech Skills

  • JumpThrow - 3 Stars
  • WetPaint - 15 Stars
  • PiggyBoink - 35 Stars
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