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I'll do anything to keep the people of Spanish Harlem safe.

The gargoyle didn't know what was happening when it sprang to life... just that a big human and a small human were being hurt. And so the gargoyle leapt to action, sending the attackers fleeing in horror. The small human said thank you and asked the gargoyle's name. The gargoyle didn't have one. And so the small human said, "I'm going to call you Ivy." The gargoyle, being covered in ivy at the time, thought it was a bit obvious, but decided to go along with it for the small human's sake.

The humans asked if Ivy would come home with them so they could show their appreciation, and so Ivy walked with them. That night she learned much. The family were called The Arroyo's. The little one, Sophia. Mofongo is what they called a plate of deliciousness. But most importantly, she learned that the people attacking them were called "The Mendoza Syndicate", and they were hurting people...nice people like The Arroyo's.

18 years have passed since the day the Arroyo's took Ivy home... and during that time she made it her mission to dismantle the Mendoza Syndicate and free Spanish Harlem from its grasp. However the thing about dedicating your life to a single pursuit for nearly 2 decades is that you don't really know what to do once you achieve it. For the first time in her life, Ivy is prepared to venture outside of Spanish Harlem and see what the world has to offer beyond vigilante justice.

Overview

Ivy has a few motivations for being in the ritual. She wants to keep Spanish Harlem safe,[1] make life better for the Arroyos,[2][3] find her new purpose in life now that the Mendoza Syndicate has been dismantled,[4][5] help Carlos Arroyo secure his place as New York's mayor,[6][7] and (if she finds out about Sophia's job as   Wraith's bookmaker)[8][9] keep Sophia out of trouble.[10]

Biography

Ivy has been alive for 20 years.[11] Ivy's flesh is stone,[12][13] although she does have a digestive system.[14] It's currently unknown how Ivy came to life.

It took Ivy 18 years to dismantle the Mendoza Syndicate.[15] Ivy managed to take down the syndicate "without murdering everybody",[16] and let Mendoza himself live after he promised to leave New York.[17][18] Ivy used to buy powerful items from the  Shopkeeper during her offence against the Mendoza Syndicate.[19] After successfully dismantling the Mendoza Syndicate, Ivy was famously known as "the saviour of Spanish Harlem",[20][21] with news of her efforts reaching places far from New York like Illinois due to public interest.[22]

With Mendoza gone, Ivy had completed her purpose, and is now looking for a career.[23][24][25] She's also just recently started to leave Spanish Harlem.[15][26] Ivy's visual novel will show Ivy's efforts to get a job and support the Arroyos.

Ivy is implied to be Catholic.[27][28]

Personality

Ivy is kind, friendly and noble. She cares about people and just wants to help them.[29] Ivy feels a personal obligation to get a job to support the Arroyos even though she knows they'd never charge her rent.[30] Most characters like Ivy and are apologetic when fighting her.[31] While kind, Ivy doesn't hate violence, and does enjoy punching criminals.[32]

Ivy dislikes the nickname "Saviour of Spanish Harlem" as she just wanted to make her neighborhood safe.[33] She also dislikes organized crime due to her history with Mendoza,[34][35] and doesn't understand why characters   Bebop and   Mo & Krill do bad things for money.[36][37] Ivy prefers to fight crime without resorting to murder.[16]

Ivy's hobbies (that don't include violence) include people watching and flying around New York.[25][38][39] Ivy also likes plants.[40] As she has only recently started leaving Spanish Harlem, Ivy is looking forward to sightseeing.[26] She wants to watch South Pacific.[41]

Ivy doesn't care about who made her or how she came to life, as, in her eyes, her life started when she met the Arroyos, and anything before that doesn't matter to her.[42] Ivy doesn't enjoy using   Stone Form as she dislikes being a statue.[43][44]

Character Relationships

The Arroyos

Ivy's sister, Sophia Arroyo (or Sophie), is studying at university under  Dynamo,[45] and works with   Wraith to pay for her tuition.[9] Carlos Arroyo is a 1st-grade teacher[46] who's running an election campaign for mayor of New York City.[47][7] Carlos' wife is named Maria.[48] Ivy also has a little brother named Manny,[49] who's a fan of  Kelvin.[50] The Arroyos are implied to be Catholic.[28]

Ivy is reluctant to leave the Arroyos on their own for too long.[51][52] This could be due to the fear that the Arroyos will be hurt if she's away from them for too long.[53][54][55]

  Dynamo

With Sophia being a university student under Dynamo, Ivy worries her fighting Dynamo during the ritual would preconceive him against Sophia.[56] Dynamo reaffirms Ivy that Sophia's grades won't be affected by Ivy's actions in the ritual.[57] He warns Ivy that Sophia fell asleep during class due to her job, which Ivy didn't know about.[58]

  Lash

Lash likes Ivy due to Mendoza's hatred towards both of them.[59][60] In one of the storylines in Ivy's Visual Novel, he helps her go after Mendoza.

 Vyper

Ivy caught Vyper when Vyper was working for Mendoza.[61][62][63] Vyper knows that Sophia is working for Wraith, but doesn't want to get involved in "family drama".[8]

  Wraith

Ivy doesn't trust Wraith and warns her to stay out of Spanish Harlem.[34][35] In one of the storylines in Ivy's Visual Novel, Ivy finds out that Sophia is working for Wraith.[9]

Character Interactions

  • Ivy is naturally distrustful towards other criminals, especially   Wraith and   Yamato,[64] who are both leaders of their own criminal organizations.
  • Ivy knows  Paige from Manny Arroyo's story time.[65] She likes Paige and wants to start a book club with her.[66][67]
  • Ivy invites  Bebop and Ms. Shelly over to visit the Arroyos.[68]
  • Ivy expresses admiration for   Shiv[69] and calls him a "shampoo ad with knives".[70]
  •  Billy believes that Ivy is a stooge who was used by Carlos Arroyo to become mayor.[71][72]
  •  Haze appreciates what Ivy did for New York, but believes she wouldn't be a good OSIC agent due to her big heart.[73][74]
  •  Seven respects Ivy for fighting for her ideals.[75]
  •  Apollo respects Ivy but believes she shouldn't have saved Spanish Harlem, instead believing that they should've saved themselves rather than rely solely on Ivy.[76][77]
  •  Vindicta believes Ivy is naive and warns her that, if she doesn't smarten up soon, someone she cares about will be hurt.[16]
  •  Warden respects Ivy,[78] but he also believes she's "meddling in things she doesn't understand".[79]
  •  The Doorman tells Ivy that one of the Arroyos will die in five years and there's nothing she can do to stop it. However, it's unknown if he can really see the future or is just playing with her fears.[54]

Ivy's Visual Novel

 
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This page contains game content that is unfinished, work in progress, or unavailable in standard gameplay.
Main article: Ivy's Visual Novel

Ivy stars in her own visual novel, currently untitled. Below is a brief summary of the existing chapters.

Note: Ivy's Visual Novel is currently inaccessible to the main game, instead being something planned for release in the future. As such, everything in the current visual novel is prone to change, as it is still undergoing development.

TBA

Removed Lore

Ivy's gun was originally called Cat Dad's Fancy.

Neon Prime - Tengu

Ivy was named Tengu in Neon Prime. This character wore a Japanese Tengu mask.

References

  1. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Select): "I'll do anything to keep the people of Spanish Harlem safe."
  2. ↑  Hidden King's in-game voice line (Ivy Start): "You wish to make life better for the Arroyos? Complete the ritual, Ivy."
  3. ↑  Archmother's in-game voice line (Ivy Start): "I know how much you care for the Arroyos, and their future can be secured. All you need to do is complete the ritual."
  4. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Select): "I'll find my purpose again."
  5. ↑  Archmother's in-game voice line (Ivy Start): "You're lost, Ivy. Directionless. But I see beyond what your heart wants. I see what you need. Summon the Archmother so that she may provide it."
  6. ↑ Ivy And Billy Conversation 1 -   "Oh look, if it isn't Carlos Arroyo's talking billboard for his mayoral campaign." -   "I believe in Carlos."
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3E
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Ivy And Vyper Conversation 3 -   "Yeah, I just wanted to know how you feel about your sister working for Wraith." -   "What are you talking about?"
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 3C
  10. ↑  Hidden King's in-game voice line (Ivy Start): "Sophie is in more danger than she could ever know, but this is your chance to keep her safe."
  11. ↑ Ivy's Visual Novel - Chapter 1 -  Ivy: "For the past 20 years I was so focused on cleaning up Spanish Harlem, I never really thought about what to do when I was finished."
  12. ↑  Archmother's in-game voice line (ivy start) - "Ivy, your flesh is stone, but your heart is ablaze. For some, such kindness would be their downfall... but for you, it is the source of your strength. And that strength will be needed to complete the ritual."
  13. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Shiv) - "What kind of moron tries to stab stone?"
  14. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (pre-game ping) - "We need to make this quick: It's Mofongo night."
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1   Ivy's backstory
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Ivy And Vindicta Conversation 3 -   "I was able to clean up Spanish Harlem without murdering everybody. (...) The Mendoza Syndicate is gone." -   "That you can see, for now. Ivy, some might mistake your naiveté for charm, but believe me when I say: it's dangerous. And if you don't smarten up soon, someone you care about is going to be hurt."
  17. ↑ Ivy And Mo & Krill Conversation 1 -   "You're the gargoyle that rode Mendoza out on a rail, yes?" -   "Pretty much."
  18. ↑ Ivy's visual novel - Chapter 4e -   Ivy: "Did he say Mendoza? (...) He said he was going to leave New York!"
  19. ↑  Shopkeeper's in-game voice line (Ivy buys T4 item) - "I haven’t seen you buy one of these bad boys since you took out the Mendoza Syndicate."
  20. ↑  Shopkeeper's in-game voice line - "It’s a pleasure to serve the savior of Spanish Harlem."
  21. ↑ Newscaster's in-game voice line - "The savior of Spanish Harlem continues to melt New York's heart, as she dispenses vigilante justice dressed for the holidays!"
  22. ↑ Ivy And Holliday Conversation 2 -   "Heard about you on the news." -   "Thought you were from Illinois?" -   "I am. Turns out lots of people are interested in crimefighting gargoyles."
  23. ↑ Ivy And Dynamo Conversation 3 -   "So, Ivy... how long have you been a vigilante?" -   "Oh, my whole life. It was a calling, but with Mendoza gone, I think I'm ready to find a career."
  24. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (select) - "I'll find my purpose again."
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Ivy's visual novel - Chapter 1
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 Ivy And Holliday Conversation 3 -   "I'm here to catch a killer, not go sightseeing." -   "Ok, so, that's totally fair, but! If you decide to go sightseeing, let me know. I've only recently started leaving Spanish Harlem, so it would be nice to have someone to do stuff with that's... not in my family. Not that there's anything wrong with my family, I love..."
  27. ↑  Shopkeeper's in-game voice line (Ivy buys seasonal T4 item) - "Merry Christmas, Ivy."
  28. ↑ 28.0 28.1  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Venator) - "I, uh... I probably shouldn't tell the Arroyos about this."
  29. ↑ Ivy's visual novel - Chapter 1 -   Ivy: "I care about people. Like... a lot. And I know that I'm not exactly your average applicant, but... I work hard. And I learn fast and I... I just want to help."
  30. ↑ Ivy's visual novel - Chapter 1 -   Ivy: "The Arroyos are wonderful people, and Carlos would never ask me to pay rent but, like... now that Sophie's going to fancy college, I feel like I need to contribute. Not that dismantling the Mendoza Syndicate isn't contributing, that's just more... contributing with a "capital C", as opposed to like, buying groceries."
  31. ↑  Ivy's other character interactions
  32. ↑ Ivy's visual novel - Chapter 2b
  33. ↑ Ivy And Abrams Conversation 1 -   "So, you're the savior of Spanish Harlem, huh?" -   "I really hate that nickname. (...) I just wanted to make my neighborhood safe."
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Wraith) - "First Mendoza, now you!"
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 Ivy And Wraith Conversation 2
  36. ↑ Ivy And Bebop Conversation 2
  37. ↑ Ivy And Mo & Krill Conversation 2 -   "Why do you help horrible people?" -   "Horrible people tend to have the most money." -   "Is money all that matters to you?"
  38. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (upgrade Air Drop) - "¡Dios, me encanta volar! (God, I love flying!)"
  39. ↑ Ivy And Bebop Conversation 1 -   "You want me to carry you around the city? It's kind of fun!" -   "Might be a little too heavy for you, miss." -   "I'm stronger than I look, mister golem!"
  40. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (upgrade Entangling Thorns) - "I like plants."
  41. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Unselect): "Talvez debería comprar tickets for South Pacific."
  42. ↑ Ivy And Victor Conversation 1 -   "Do you know who made you?" -   "Who cares? I was a hunk of rock. My life started when I met the Arroyos. Anything before that... Doesn't really matter to me."
  43. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (upgrade Stone Form) - "Being a statue isn't riveting, but it beats being killed!"
  44. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (upgrade Stone Form) - "I hope I don't need to use this."
  45. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "I think I just beat up Sophie's professor."
  46. ↑ Ivy and Vindicta conversation - Vindicta: "Carlos sounds like a preschool teacher." Ivy: "First grade!"
  47. ↑ Newscaster's Headline 59: "Carlos Arroyo, a community organizer in Spanish Harlem, is rumored to be announcing his candidacy for mayor in the coming weeks."
  48. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Doorman) - "I might want to tell Carlos and Maria to cancel their date night at the Baroness."
  49. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line - "I bet Sophie and Manny would get a kick out of watching me win!"
  50. ↑ Ivy And Kelvin Conversation 2 -   "I know this is an awkward time to ask, but, when this is over, would you be willing to talk to my brother? He's a BIG fan of your adventure stories."
  51. ↑ Ivy And Kelvin Conversation 1 -   "You know, I could use someone like you on one of my expeditions." -   "Thanks for the offer, sir, but I don't think I could be away from the Arroyos that long."
  52. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Post-Game Ping): "I need to get back to the Arroyos."
  53. ↑  Patron's in-game voice line (Start Ivy): "It's only a matter of time before Mendoza comes for the Arroyos to get to you. Protect them, Ivy. Summon me."
  54. ↑ 54.0 54.1  The Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Ivy): "In five years, one of the Arroyos is going to die, and there is nothing you can do to stop it.
  55. ↑  The Doorman's in-game voice line (Taunt Ivy): "If you’re here with me, who is protecting the Arroyos from Mendoza?"
  56. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Dynamo) - "Please don't take that out on Sophie, professor!"
  57. ↑  Dynamo's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "I assure you, Ivy, your behavior will not impact my grading of Sophia Arroyo."
  58. ↑ Ivy And Dynamo Conversation 2 -   "[Sophia]'s a great student, but... lately she's been falling asleep in class. She says she's been pulling long shifts at her job, and it's wearing her out." -   "I didn't even know Sophia had a job."
  59. ↑  Lash's in-game voice line (Killed Ivy): "Love that you hate Mendoza. Hate that you picked a fight with me."
  60. ↑ Ivy And Lash Conversation 1
  61. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "I stopped you when you worked for Mendoza, and I'll stop you again!"
  62. ↑ Vyper And Ivy Conversation 2
  63. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Vyper): "Been a while, Vyper."
  64. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (killed Yamato) - "I took out Mendoza, and I will take out you!"
  65. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "And she was so nice when I took Manny to story hour!"
  66. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "You're a great storyteller, Paige!"
  67. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (Killed Paige): "We should start a book club after this!"
  68. ↑ Ivy And Bebop Conversation 3 -   "You and Ms. Shelly should come over to the Arroyo's for dinner sometime. Heh, I bet they'd get along great!"
  69. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line (in Spanish) - "I love that guy!"
  70. ↑  Ivy's in-game voice line - "He's like a shampoo ad with knives!"
  71. ↑ Ivy And Billy Conversation 1
  72. ↑ Ivy And Billy Conversation 2 -   "Why are you so angry?" -   "I don't need to justify shit to Carlos Arroyo's pet gargoyle."
  73. ↑ Ivy And Haze Conversation 1 -   "You did good things for this city. You should feel proud." -   "Anyone would have done the same." -   "No, they wouldn't. That's why it took you to do it."
  74. ↑ Ivy And Haze Conversation 2
  75. ↑ Ivy And Seven Conversation 2 -   "I respect you, Ivy." -   "I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop." -   "Nah, I mean it. You saw the world as it was and decided it was not acceptable to you. That's to be commended."
  76. ↑  Apollo's in-game voice line (killed Ivy): "You're a noble woman, Ivy. I'm sure we'll meet again."
  77. ↑ Apollo And Ivy Conversation 3
  78. ↑  Warden's in-game voice line (killed Ivy) - "She was a noble creature."
  79. ↑  Warden's in-game voice line (killed Ivy): "You're meddling in things you don't understand, Ivy."
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