Grant Tanning

Grant is a character in Crimson Stars. He is a big dude with who was cursed to be statue. He is the standard heavy, with big, yet slower strikes like ganondorf smash or sentinel mvc.

Appearance
Grant sports a toga and leaf crown, and is a very ancient greek looking philosopher.

Grant is always shown holding a thick book at all times. This book is actually a journal he keeps to write down and record all of his theories and discoveries.

Grant's skin and hair have been entirely turned to stone, making him resemble a statue of some sort.

Personality
Grant is someone always pondering and thinking about the rules of the world and the universe. He is always eager to join in an adventure as he believes that it would help him better understand things. Grant, given as a philosopher, always has something profound or insightful to say, in order to try to cheer someone up. Grant also has a different moral compass than other people, believing not to make enemies and that knowledge may bring a better understanding between peers. Due to this, no one really hates him. Grant has many journals on him. These journals contain many of his findings and theories. He is currently at book 323.

Before the Events of Crimson Stars
Grant Tanning is known as a world-renown philosopher. Among other things, he was credited towards feats like the modern theory of the magic cycle, evidence of a mirror dimension known as Urth, and the discovery and recording of Tungsten, a metal that serves as a strong conduit for magic. Legends state that Grant sought after the mythical Apple of Knowledge which then cursed him to turn into stone, resulting in the statue in the middle of Ashen Island Plaza.

Arcade Mode
After hundreds of years lying dormant, Grant eventually regained his conscience. Two months later, he could speak, though no one around was alive to hear him. Another week later, he's able to move his finger. Another 3 weeks after that, he was finally able to move. Perplexed about the situation he's in, he seeks out answers. To do this, he seeks out the Crimson Witch.

Grant Ending
After defeating the Hellkeeper, he mentions that he wished he could catch up with Grant sometime, just not under these circumstances. Grant understands, and wishes the same thing. Grant then bids farewell to his old friend Zander as he claims the Crimson Star.

As the Crimson Avatar notices Grant, she starts breaking down in tears. Grant calmly explains the situation, as well as the "silly rumor" about an "Apple of Knowledge" which he already disprove the existence of back in his time. Crimson begins to explain that at the time she felt an environmental catastrophy at Ashen Island, and knows Grant was too stubborn in his craft to evacuate, so she turned him into stone until the island was safe. She did not anticipate being hunted down by the Azure Hunter, she just wanted to make sure he kept living. Grant tells her he does not mind what fate has in store for him, whether it's a death from an eruption, or an eternity as a statue. As long as he can discover the world's secrets, he is content. As he leaves, Crimson, completely baffled by his response, decides to just laugh it off, exclaiming that Grant really is back.

Skills and Abilities
While not a natural fighter, Grant uses his newfound rock skin to his advantage. Some specials include:
 * An elbow dash with super armor
 * Using his limited knowledge of alchemy to create a large rock projectile that moves slowly
 * A stomp that causes an opponent to trip if they're too close

Stage
Grant's stage is Ashen Island, a Greek-looking island with a giant volcano in the background and all it's inhabitants encased in soot and such from an eruption

Relationships
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Trivia

 * Grant's name is derived from granite