Persona 5: The Phantom X: Comparing Merope to Other Velvet Room Attendants

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In an altered version of the city from the original Persona 5, we find ourselves in the story of Persona 5: The Phantom X. Despite this change, it still retains a key component of the series – the Velvet Room. This peculiar, otherworldly setting exists between conscious and subconscious realms, serving as a hub for managing and combining the unique entities known as Personas, not just in Persona 5: The Phantom X, but across various games within the franchise too.

In the popular series “Persona”, the Velvet Room and its enigmatic characters are consistently intriguing aspects of each game. The ever-present figure in this realm is Igor, but various assistants, often referred to as Velvet Room attendants, change in each installment. For instance, in “Persona 5: The Phantom X”, the Velvet Room is managed by Merope, a charming and enigmatic woman who assists the player on their quest and is one of the many confidants in the game. However, given the history of the “Persona” series featuring unconventional and unpredictable Velvet Room attendants, it’s reasonable to expect that Merope will also be a complex character.

Since Persona 5: The Phantom X is a live-service game, Merope’s story is still unfolding.

Persona 5: The Phantom X: How Merope Is Different from Other Velvet Room Attendants

Merope Sticks Out From Other Velvet Room Attendants Like a Sore Thumb

Initially, Merope might appear quite alike to the attendants from the Velvet Room in past Persona games, as she is dressed entirely in blue, presents a friendly and helpful attitude, and exudes an aura of wise detachment, much like her forerunners. However, upon exploring the mythos of the Velvet Room and its inhabitants, it becomes clear that Merope has some significant differences compared to her peers.

In the Velvet Room, while many individuals reside or visit, only a select few are recognized as traditional caretakers. Apart from Merope, these characters are:

Here’s another way to put it:
In the Velvet Room, although there are several residents and guests, only a handful of characters are regarded as traditional attendants. Merope is not among this group.

This version maintains the original meaning while using slightly different words for variety.

  • Caroline & Justine (Lavenza) – Persona 5
  • Thedore – Persona 3 Portable
  • Elizabeth – Persona 3, Persona 3 Portable, Persona 3 Reload
  • Margaret – Persona 4

In essence, Marie from “Persona 4 Golden” might be likened to a temporary attendant in the Velvet Room, but she isn’t biologically connected to the other characters and her role is not primarily associated with Igor or the Velvet Room. Therefore, it’s justifiable to consider her an exception to the norm.

The previously mentioned figures are all siblings, and their physical resemblance is undeniable – they share pale skin, blond hair, and unusual yellow eyes, which set them apart. Interestingly, each of them bears a name inspired by characters from either Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein” or its film adaptations, except for Merope. While she dresses similarly, plays the same role, and has hair of the same color as her fellow attendants, she is not named after any character from “Frankenstein”, and unlike them, she does not have yellow eyes. Whether these differences hold significance or not remains to be seen.

Persona 5: The Phantom X Might Have a Trick Up Its Sleeve with Merope

It’s worth noting that Merope, unlike previous Velvet Room attendants, doesn’t follow the traditional design elements and naming conventions. In the storyline of the original ‘Persona 5’ game, characters like Yaldabaoth masqueraded as Igor and manipulated Lavenza into becoming Caroline and Justine to further his influence. This could potentially provide some insights into Merope’s identity.

Essentially, it’s hinted that, much like in Persona 5, The Phantom X might have attendants who are not exactly truthful about their roles. Given Merope’s peculiar behavior and her connection to the main story of Persona 5, there could be more to her than meets the eye.

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2025-07-04 03:15