Father Hugo
| Donnovan Hugo | |
|---|---|
| Affiliation | Church of Alll-mer Dark Priests |
| Inflicted phobias | |
|---|---|
| Phobias | Nosophobia, Erotophobia |
| Biographical information | |
|---|---|
| Date of death | 1942 (determinant) |
| Physical description | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Species | Human |
| Spiritual Information | |
|---|---|
| Worshipped God | All the gods (Dark Priests are polytheists) |
| Item drops | |
|---|---|
| Search | (Headmaster's key) |
| Steal | (Book of enlightenment) |
| Overworld data | |
|---|---|
| HP | 17 (+1 extra shot) |
| Executable | False |
| Gunslinger/Rifle | False |
| Marksmanship | False |
| HP to Damage | [Head] -50 at 15 HP [Head] -250 at 12 HP [Head] -400 at 9 HP |
| Note | Only takes 2 damage from Trenchgun |
| Battle Theme |
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| Warning! Nudity ahead!
This page contains depictions of genitals and / or sex. |
| Warning! Spoilers ahead!
Proceed at your own risk! |
Father Hugo, also known as Donnovan Hugo, is a Boss encountered in Fear & Hunger 2: Termina.
Lore
Father Hugo is a well-known figure in the realm of occultism, renowned for his knowledge of the otherworldly. He is the author of "God manifesto", a short manifesto about his views on godhood and the nature of the older gods. His life is the subject of much speculation and rumors among Prehevilians. Some say that he has lived for several centuries, and that this longevity can be attributed to a vampiric nature or occult rituals involving the blood of newborn infants.[1]
Father Hugo's true intentions and history are currently unexplained. However, it is revealed that his house harbors a collection of scattered journals, hinting at a deep fascination with Ma'habre.[2] This fascination seems to have been sparked by a vivid dream induced by reading a particular book.[3] Within the pages of these journals, Father Hugo's focus becomes apparent: he is fixated on the return of a long-lost king and the unification of people under the sun.[4] Interestingly, he also possesses an unedited copy of Vinushka's skin bible, tucked away inside the wall.
Father Hugo appears to be the Headmaster of St. Domek's Orphanage, based on his having a special office there and carrying the headmaster's key. Little is known about his actions as one of the institution's most influential individuals (other than what can be said about the environment of the orphanage as a whole). Outside of his office are two asymmetric circles with the sigils of Gro-goroth and Sylvian drawn on top.
Additionally, it seems that Father Hugo was in the process of relocating from Prehevil at the time when the events of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina transpire. Many of his belongings are packed away in boxes.
Location
- Father Hugo can be found on the second floor of the Orphanage.
Battle
| Body Part | HP | Blunt | Slashing | Piercing | Fire | Otherwordly | Ev. Rate | Magic Ev. | Resistances |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head | 600 | 90% | 90% | 90% | 90% | 120% | 75% | 40% | None |
| Torso | 1250 (5000) | None | None | ||||||
| Right Arm | 1000 | None | None | ||||||
| Left Arm | 1000 | None | None | ||||||
| Right Leg | 800 | None | None | ||||||
| Left Leg | 800 | None | None | ||||||
| Torso (Naked) | 1250 (5000) | None | None | ||||||
| Right Arm (Naked) | 1000 | None | None | ||||||
| Left Arm (Naked) | 1000 | None | None | ||||||
| Right Leg (Naked) | 800 | None | None | ||||||
| Left Leg (Naked) | 800 | None | None | ||||||
| Penis | 20 | None | None |
- Note: HP in parenthesis is only used for Damage-over-Time calculations.
| Body Part | Skill | Effect | Condition | Chance | Success Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torso | Tackle | Deals 16-24 Blunt damage, can knock Olivia off a wheelchair. | Arms are destroyed | 100% | 95% |
| Scorched earth | Inflicts Small burning status to all targets, including Father Hugo. | Immediately after stripping | 100% | 100% | |
| Right Arm | Pyromancy trick | Deals 26-38 Fire damage, causes Burning status. | Always | 100% | 90% |
| Combustion | Deals 38-58 Fire damage, causes Burning status. | After stripping | 25% | 75% | |
| High priest's fingers are twitching... | Does nothing. | After stripping | 25% | N/A | |
| Left Arm | Pyromancy trick | Deals 26-38 Fire damage, causes Burning status. | Always | 100% | 90% |
| Combustion | Deals 38-58 Fire damage, causes Burning status. | After stripping | 25% | 75% | |
| High priest's fingers are twitching... | Does nothing. | After stripping | 25% | N/A |
Strategy
Fear & Hunger Mode
Father Hugo will strip off his clothing and cast Scorched earth, which will give all combatants a large vulnerability to fire, including Father Hugo himself. This makes Father Hugo much more vulnerable to fire damage, making the Burning status effect and Fire magic more powerful. However, since all of Father Hugo's attacks deal Fire damage, they are more powerful as well. To deal with this, it is best to equip fire-resistant armor before entering the battle.
Alternatively, the battle can be avoided by using any firearms against him in the overworld. Hugo can be eliminated with a large number of bullets (18 pistol bullets, or 9 rifle rounds or shells). It is safe to do so, since he will taunt at the player until he is defeated, although this is not recommended due to its expensive cost.
Masoχ-S/M Mode
Without access to Combustion from the hexen, Murky Vials are a viable alternative as long as the player has Alchemillia Vol. 2. Two or three Murky Vials are enough to kill Father Hugo after he strips and casts Scorched Earth.
Dialogues
Talk
- The priest makes a sign of a cross with his hands moving from one shoulder to another, then to his stomach, and finally to his forehead.
- Player: [PERSUADE] “Even the most devout priest has a price... What can I offer?”
- If player has a Rust-coloured pearl
- The priest is eyeing your Rust-coloured pearl with a wide grimace...
- Player: “You want this? You can have it.”
- Cautiously you roll the pearl to the priest. His eyes are fixated on the thing as it rolls slowly closer.
- Player: Use this chance to attack him (+Hesitation)
- Player: Let him have the pearl (Battle end, currently doesn't work)
- Cautiously you roll the pearl to the priest. His eyes are fixated on the thing as it rolls slowly closer.
- Player: “Forget it.”
- The priest's expression turn into that of annoyment. You managed to evoke at least some emotion from him. (+Furious)
- Player: “You want this? You can have it.”
- If repeated:
- The priest's face doesn't even flinch. Like a robot, he keeps on walking towards you with a steady pace.
- If player doesn't have a Rust-coloured pearl
- The priest has a blank expression on his face. Your persuasion efforts have gone to waste.
- Player: [INTIMIDATE] “Your god won't help you here.”
- His eyes show great determination and belief in butchering you like a pig. In other words, your threats have no effect.
- Player: “Please stay away!”
- The priest's face doesn't even flinch. Like a robot, he keeps on walking towards you with a steady pace. There is no bargaining with him.
- Player: “Holyman, can you explain me what's going on here?”
- His expression doesn't change in the slightest. He keeps on walking towards you one step at a time.
- Player: “Yes, you better make your prayers.”
- His eyes show great determination and belief in butchering you like a pig. In other words, your threats have no effect.
- Player: [Requires affinity with Alll-mer] Make the same gesture of Alll-mer with your hands
- The priest stops upon seeing you mimic his hand gestures.
- Player: “I too follow the teachings of Alll-mer.”
- He remains idle. Seems like you got him thinking... (+Hesitation, currently doesn't work)
- Player: “Our god doesn't want us to shed blood.”
- He remains idle. Seems like you got him thinking... (+Hesitation, currently doesn't work)
- Player: “I too follow the teachings of Alll-mer.”
- The priest stops upon seeing you mimic his hand gestures.
- Player: Nevermind
- Player: [PERSUADE] “Even the most devout priest has a price... What can I offer?”
Talk (After Father Hugo used Scorched Earth)
- Father Hugo: “...”
- Player: [PERSUADE] “Even the most devout priest has a price... What can I offer?”
- Father Hugo is in trance. He doesn't seem to react to your words in the slightest.
- Player: [INTIMIDATE] “Your god won't help you here.”
- Father Hugo is in trance. He doesn't seem to react to your words in the slightest.
- Player: “Please stay away!”
- Father Hugo is in trance. He doesn't seem to react to your words in the slightest.
- Player: “Holyman, can you explain me what's going on here?”
- Father Hugo is in trance. He doesn't seem to react to your words in the slightest.
- Player: “Nevermind”
- Father Hugo is in trance. He doesn't seem to react to your words in the slightest.
- Player: [PERSUADE] “Even the most devout priest has a price... What can I offer?”
Interactions
| Action | Result | Flavour text |
|---|---|---|
| Use Brain flower | Success | “You've laid down the seed for the flower.” |
| Use Heart flower | Success | “You've laid down the seed for the flower.” |
| Beat him | Nothing | “No reaction. The priest retains his mocking grin even after his passing...” |
| Medical diagnosis | Nothing |
Player: “The skin of the priest is cracking. This is no ordinary dry skin Some kind of external force has slowly withered priest's looks. Other than that, and the sunken glassy eyes, he seems to be in relatively normal condition. His body seems to be vulnerable to piercing attacks and his clothing would catch fire easily.”
If Daan is in the party: “The skin of the priest is cracking. This is no ordinary dry skin. Some kind of external force has slowly withered priest's looks. Other than that, and the sunken glassy eyes, he seems to be in relatively normal condition. His body seems to be vulnerable to piercing attacks and his clothing would catch fire easily.”
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| Search | (Headmaster's key) | Nothing |
| Leave | Success | Nothing |
| Devour (Unavailable) (Bug) | Success | “You devoured the remains.” |
| Harvest an organ | Success | Nothing |
| Saw off his head | (Priest's head) | Nothing |
| Necromancy | Failure | “The soul is too corrupted and frail to be summoned back to the body. The necromancy failed.” |
Trivia
- The dark priest that Father Hugo refers to in his God manifesto is implied to be Enki, as his Skin Bibles represent one of the few sources of information on Old Gods that can be discovered throughout the game.
- In an earlier design, the undressed version of Father Hugo was supposed to have a Fallen cherub face popping out from his left side, on his ribs -- implying more horrific deeds done in the Orphanage in the name of Sylvian.
- If Father Hugo uses Scorched Earth during the fight, his room becomes scorched, burning the contents of both the chest and the bookshelf.
- Sometime before the events of Fear & Hunger 2: Termina, Father Hugo's headmaster's ring went missing. A disturbing notice can be found in the orphanage which instructs workers to search the children's belongings, and even perform strip searches of them if needed, in order to find the missing ring.[5]
| Warning! Speculation ahead!
Information below is hinted on, but wasn't directly confirmed in-game. |
- The fact that Father Hugo possesses an unedited version of the Vinushka skin bible may imply that he was involved in its censorship by the Vatican (especially considering his implied distaste for Enki's claim that Vinushka is dead).
Gallery
References
- ↑ Marina and O'saa's party talk dialogue in Father Hugo's house
- ↑ Hugo's writing
- ↑ Likely the Passages of Ma'habre, which allow the reader to visit the ancient city in a manner much like the one Hugo describes.
- ↑ Hugo clarifies in his journals that he does not believe the unifying sun to be the same as the "sulfur sun."
- ↑ Orphanage orders


