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Andrew longs for "redemption", yet the ticket to "redemption" doesn't come cheap. —Anniversary Tales Collection Booklet

Andrew Kreiss
Name	Andrew Kreiss
Serial No.	3-0-1
Gender	Male
Career	Grave Keeper Manor Staffer
Character Details
Date of Birth	February 13th
Age	24
Social Class	Peasant
Traits	Frail, recluse, photophobic
Talents	Digging
Interests	Studying Epitaphs
Likes	Violet Irises, Hourglasses, Epitaphs
Dislikes	Sunlight, Torches
Story Details
Status	Deceased
Connected Characters	Major: Antonio Sangria The Will Brothers Marcus Thorne Percy Minor: Mikhail Mr. Marshall Baron DeRoss Mrs. Kreiss

Andrew Kreiss, also known as the Grave Keeper, is one of the 50 playable Survivors added to Identity V.

This page is a compilation of lore and story content for this character.

Backstory

Character Introduction

For Andrew, gossip is more terrifying than illnesses. Such malice separates him and all that's good and warm in this world like an intangible wall. He used to look out of the window, longing to live under the sun like other youths, to be able to enjoy all the joy, love and hope in this world, instead of being called the "white-haired monster".
Looking for salvation, Andrew came to the Laz Church Cemetery, known as the "Temple" by the world. He became a grave keeper in the company of cold epitaphs and the silent dead. It wasn't until he received the invitation from the Manor where the words in the letter moved him that he felt understood for the first time...

Character Relations Menu

Andrew is haunted by the fear of gossip, finding it more dreadful than any illness. The malicious rumors form an intangible barrier between him and the warmth and goodness of the world. He yearns to bask in the sunlight like other young people, to experience the joy, love, and hope that life has to offer, instead of enduring the cruel label of the "white-haired monster."

Seeking solace, Andrew seeks refuge at the Laz Church Cemetery, known as "The Temple" by the world. There, amidst the company of cold epitaphs and the silent departed, he becomes a grave keeper. It is only when he receives an invitation from the manor and reads the deeply touching words in the letter that he feels understood for the first time...

Character Trailer

Identity V - Grave Keeper - Background Story

Grave Keeper's Background Story

Trailer Transcript

From the day I became a GraveKeeper, I knew the Lutz Cementary.

I am not qualified to sleep here.

Good people are buried in there, demons are buried outside there.

That's a lie! However, it lis^[sic] an exciting lie.

These dirty money even become the way I approach to the Lutz Cemetery.

But it's all worth it for Lutz.

Ah ~ this damn light.

I sense the fear of these dirty souls.

Monster? it's me? Or are they?

Hilarious, I only know that my faith is calling me.

Deduction Quests

All completed Objectives reward the player with +335 Logic points for the Logic Path. After the character's deductions are completed, their Worn Clothes will be available.

Press "Collapse" to hide the deduction path.

Deduction Quests Conclusion 1. Evening Bell: As the Evening Bell tolls, the entire world belongs to the darkness and me. Basic Objective: Successfully burrowed 1 time(s). Advanced Objective 1: Successfully burrowed 1 time(s). Advanced Objective 2: Successfully burrowed 2 time(s). A diagnostic note: Unknown cause of illness. Symptoms include abnormally off-white hair and a fear of sunlight... Perhaps prayers and penance may be more effective than treatment for this congenital illness. 2. Rumor: More terrifying than illnesses... Basic Objective: Burrow down a level 1 time(s). Advanced Objective 1: Burrow down a level 1 time(s) Advanced Objective 2: Burrow down a level 1 time(s). A moving notice: ...Mrs. Kreiss, I'm sorry to inform you that, having considered the neighbors' comments, we can't let you and your child live here. Please vacate the premises in 3 days... Perhaps you should consider abandoning the cursed child. Landlord Marshall 3. Hand Painting: Such pointed malevolence... Basic Objective: Go through pallets that have been pulled down while burrowing 1 time(s). Advanced Objective 1: Go through pallets that have been pulled down while burrowing 2 time(s). Advanced Objective 2: Go through pallets that have been pulled down while burrowing 3 time(s). A child's hand painting: It looks like a mother holding a young child in her arms, surrounded by black paint stabbing toward the center. 4. Final Letter: Don't mourn for me when I'm laid to rest here. Basic Objective: Encounter 1 Teammate(s). Advanced Objective 1: Encounter 2 Teammate(s). Advanced Objective 2: Encounter 3 Teammate(s). A letter: Dear Andrew, it's really difficult to understand others, such that rumors and malevolence have become people's weapons against those who are different. Perhaps it's easier to look for self-redemption than to change others... Please don't cry for my departure. Death may separate people, but death ultimately reunites them. 5. Letter from Heaven: Reserve your seat in advance. First-class is available on the train to Heaven. Basic Objective: Be pursued for 60 second(s). Advanced Objective 1: Be pursued for 60 second(s). Advanced Objective 2: Be pursued for 90 second(s). Pamphlet: The Laz Cemetery is known as the temple connecting the human world to heaven. Those who are laid to rest here are blessed, as the Irises in the cemetery bring along the kind souls with them and fly toward heaven. 6. Redemption: Redemption doesn't come easy. Basic Objective: Underground Sneak for 20 meter(s). Advanced Objective 1: Underground Sneak for 40 meter(s). Advanced Objective 2: Underground Sneak for 60 meter(s). "If you want to be laid to rest here, not only must you be kind to others, but you must also show some "sincerity." I'm sure you'd understand that redemption doesn't come easy." 7. Gate of Destiny: Destiny always opens a door unexpectedly, yet what's on the other side of the door...? Basic Objective: Open the exit gate. Advanced Objective 1: Open the exit gate. Advanced Objective 2: Open the exit gate. An incomplete underground advertisement: A deal seeking academic advancement in return for generous compensation... it must be mostly intact, with medical value, and not fully decomposed... 8. A moment's thought: I shouldn't hesitate anymore... Basic Objective: Escape from the Hunter 1 time(s) when underground sneaking. Advanced Objective 1: Escape from the Hunter 1 time(s) when underground sneaking. Advanced Objective 2: Escape from the Hunter 1 time(s) when underground sneaking. A diary entry: I suppose I shouldn't be so hesitant. Only those who are kind will be laid to rest at the temple. Those who are malicious don't belong here... 9. Screeching Sound: Sometimes lies are more easily accepted than the truth. Basic Objective: Save a Survivor 1 time(s) while at ease. Advanced Objective 1: Save a Survivor 1 time(s) while at ease. Advanced Objective 2: Save a Survivor 2 time(s) while at ease. A diary entry: There seems to be a screeching sound coming from the eastern corner of the cemetery... No, it must just be the cat walking past here. Mr. Marshall was already... 10. Transaction: A deal that no one knows about. Basic Objective: Rescue 1 teammate(s) from Rocket Chairs. Advanced Objective 1: Rescue 2 teammate(s) from Rocket Chairs. Advanced Objective 2: Rescue 2 teammate(s) from Rocket Chairs. A photo: Late at night in the hospital's autopsy room, a doctor is taking photos of his academic research... In the corner of the photo is an unassuming, thin figure with a shovel and a bag of gold coins... 11. Exposed: That damn light illuminated the secret of sin. Basic Objective: Rescue 1 Survivor(s) from Rocket Chairs without receiving any damage. Advanced Objective 1: Rescue 1 Survivor(s) from Rocket Chairs without receiving any damage. Advanced Objective 2: Rescue 2 Survivor(s) from Rocket Chairs without receiving any damage. A confidential investigation report: Many skeletal remains went missing from the Laz Cemetery. The coffins all show signs of forced entry. The lid of one of the coffins in the east corner has several nail scratches on the inside... The grave keeper, Andrew Kreiss, and the night patroller are missing. Rumor For Andrew, gossip is more terrifying than illnesses. The invitation sent from the Manor gives Andrew the hope to be understood after years of being the Grave Keeper.

Letters

This section contains the letters the player receives after completing Andrew's Birthday Event on February 13th each year. After the event they can be accessed in the file section of the character's Notebook page.

• 2022
• 2023
• 2024
• 2025

Grave Keeper Letters
Lore Connections
Mentioned Playable Characters	Percy
Mentioned NPC's	Mikhail

An Unsigned Letter (2022)

Dear Mr. Kreiss,
First, allow me to express my gratitude for yet another profitable transaction.
Last night was a busy night as always. Were you able to sleep well afterward?
Now, I have some concerns regarding a number of the "slabs" you sent us. Some of them were rather "soft"—to the point of unusable.
Judging by my inspection, it appears these "slabs" were produced later than the time you had reported.
While the doctor does not mind terribly (his mind is mainly concerned with keeping the experiments running smoothly), I cannot help but worry in his stead. As you know, last night's transaction was not like our previous deals, and no amount of money would save us if our actions were brought to light.
Naturally, we could help you dispose of these "slabs," but this would mean our relationship would change from purely transactional to something more... personal. I believe you understand my meaning Mr. Kreiss.
Lastly, for both our sakes, I suggest that you leave this place for the time being. You will find additional remuneration enclosed in this letter, a gift from me to you. If you are unsure of where to go, you may open the last envelope in this parcel. It contains a train ticket with an address written on the back—the prior residence of an old acquaintance that has laid abandoned for several years. I don't believe he would mind terribly if you were to use it for the foreseeable future.
Goodbye for now, Mr. Kreiss.
In the interest of safety, we should refrain from contacting one another until further notice.

Best wishes,
M.S.

Grave Keeper Letters
Lore Connections
Connected Location(s)	Oletus Manor
Mentioned NPC's	Baron DeRoss

Andrew's Manor Diary (2023)

On the third week after arriving at the old house,
Life is back to normal. My sunburn has healed as well.
In my moment of desperation, the house's owner sheltered me and perfectly fulfilled their promise...
No tedious work or annoying noise. The holy guide need only deal with the "slabs" that often appear around the house.
Unlike those I dealt with when working in the Temple, these "slabs" are usually damaged. It seems they have suffered impacts by falling up high.
Although I haven't received any explicit instructions, perhaps it is the only way that I can express my gratitude...
However, every time I make a tombstone for a new "slab," those words appear before my eyes...
"Andrew Kreiss — Irises Faded, Long Buried."
The epitaph on the tombstone is carved a million times in my heart, and I have a never-ending desire to return there.
Is it really impossible...?
The "slab" arrived as scheduled with a new invitation letter.
The sand flows slowly, but I should stop hesitating...
Maybe... this is the only way that I can return to the Temple.

Grave Keeper Letters
Lore Connections
Connected Location(s)	Oletus Manor
Mentioned Playable Characters	Antonio The Will Brothers Sangria Marcus Thorne

A Page from Andrew Kreiss's Experiment File (2024)

Serial No. 3-0-1
Name: Andrew Kreiss

[Test Indicators]
1. Devout Belief
2. Avoidant Personality
3. Strong Sense of Duty

[Inclination]
Silent Servant

[Test Results]
1. Overall Evaluation:
The actions of 3-0-1 are significantly influenced by his childhood experiences and beliefs. His value system and need for social recognition are directed towards the Laz Church Cemetery that took him in. Throughout the entire experiment, 3-0-1 persistently pursued the goal of entering the "Temple" and being recognized as a benevolent individual, even at the cost of everything.

2. Methodology:
Due to 3-0-1's previous responsibilities, his stay at the manor exceeded the length of one experimental cycle. Unfortunately, this familiarity and experience did not result in positive effects during the experiment. It is possible that 3-0-1's perception of self within his belief system influenced how he perceived reality. Even when given notices following standard procedures, 3-0-1 continued to display characteristics more akin to that of a servant.
Under this service-oriented mindset, 3-0-1 was able to maintain normal communication with other subjects during the early stages of the experiment. However, if 3-0-1 sensed any negative emotions such as impatience or annoyance during a conversation, he would quickly end the exchange and refrain from initiating further dialogue. In the later stages, 3-0-1 stopped communicating with 3-1-3 and 3-?-2 due to their noticeable emotional expressions. On the other hand, 3-1-4, who consistently displayed politeness towards 3-0-1, and 3-1-5, who was adept at disguising their true intentions, were able to extract useful information from 3-0-1 during their interactions. 3-0-1's only goal in life is to accumulate enough wealth to access the "Temple" within his mind. This desire, unrelated to the manor, coupled with 3-0-1's limited social cognition, hindered his ability to guess the true intentions and possible strategies of other subjects, ultimately leading to his inability to escape.
3-0-1's sensitivity to criticism was influenced by his low self-esteem and imposter syndrome. Before 3-0-1 deemed himself worthy of entering the "Temple," his childhood trauma would remain. 3-1-5, who is skilled at sensing others' emotions, astutely recognized the resulting behavior from 3-0-1 and induced him to form a temporary alliance. 3-1-4 utilized 3-0-1's familiarity with the mansion's layout to orchestrate an arson under the stage, leading to 3-1-4's ultimate demise.
At first, 3-0-1 felt some empathy towards 3-1-4 due to their shared attitude towards faith and their non-aggressive nature. However, despite 3-1-4's superior communication and expressive abilities, their past experiences hindered their ability to establish meaningful connections with others. They remained absorbed in their pursuit of friendship and salvation. This lack of awareness of their surroundings made it difficult for 3-1-4 to notice 3-1-5's subtle manipulations and the misunderstandings that arose from 3-0-1 as a result.
The reason for 3-0-1's elimination is similar to that of 3-1-4. Just as 3-1-4 failed to detect the changes in 3-0-1 and 3-1-5, 3-0-1, after 3-1-4's elimination, also failed to perceive the hostility from 3-1-5 towards him. The lies spun by 3-1-5 did not include the criticism that 3-0-1 is most sensitive to. Instead, they were filled with praise and recognition for 3-0-1's "work." Unfortunately, this was merely a facade created through acting.
In the end, 3-1-5 determined 3-0-1's fate in the "Temple." All the knowledge and expertise 3-0-1 had shown about the manor became the first layer of soil sprinkled on his final resting place.

3. Analysis:
During 3-0-1's childhood, he was labeled a demon because of his unique appearance. These experiences had a profound impact on his personality development. He became socially inhibited, highly sensitive to criticism and negative emotions, and had extremely low self-esteem. To gain self-worth, 3-0-1 devoted himself to religion. However, his strong desire for recognition and limited social understanding led him to compromise moral standards in his pursuit of being seen as virtuous by the "Temple."
The habit of avoiding social interactions, which was developed in early childhood as a defensive mechanism, also hindered 3-0-1's ability to gather information and make accurate judgments about other experimental subjects. Consequently, this led to his demise in the experiment.
A comprehensive analysis of 3-0-1's behavioral patterns reveals that his trauma has profoundly influenced his personality, including passive behavior and choice of belief. Moreover, the healing effects of faith on such traumas differ significantly between 3-0-1 and 3-1-4. After concluding this experimental group, the impact of faith should be considered as a potential factor in future evaluations.

Grave Keeper Letters
Lore Connections
Connected Location(s)	Oletus Manor
Mentioned Playable Characters	The Will Brothers Antonio Sangria Marcus Thorne
Mentioned NPC's	Baron DeRoss

A Torn, Mud-Stained Page (2025)

The performers have been dealt with as requested, though not without difficulty. As per the manor owner's directive, the task was simple: bury the five participants in the "performance," and we would be granted our return to the temple. I had feared, initially, that only four would answer the call, but as fate would have it, a small "accident" occurred, and the number was met.
With prior warnings in mind, I observed in silence as they consumed the drug-laced food and wine, their voices brimming with eagerness for the spectacle to come. Perhaps because I did not engage in their chatter, they presumed I was just part of the staff.
According to the schedule, the first performer took the stage with the "wheel act." The drug took effect swiftly, and the "wheel" became an uncontrollable frenzy. Only as I began the burial did I realize the truth—the "performer" was not one, but three. A fortuitous revelation, filling the required number. Now, in retrospect, I find gratitude for their arrival, for they allowed me to fulfill my task.
The transport was arduous, but my experience with "slabs" made the work easier. Another performer assisted, though his fascination with all things circular made him seem more of a curious participant than a helper. From his attire, I could tell he was a frequent guest in the exclusive circles of the aristocracy, no doubt with a storied past of his own.
The second performer sealed himself away in a room. His isolation spared me unnecessary effort in managing the scene. When the drug took its hold, I entered—finding the room in disarray, music scores scattered across the floor, red wine staining the floor. Yet, he played on, as if possessed by some unseen force. I stood transfixed, losing myself in the melody, as if transported back to the temple itself.
The third performer proved less compliant. Her vigilance was sharp, her suspicion palpable. With the help of the prearranged fuel and food, assisted by the drug, the "performance" unfolded as planned. When the flames emerged, she erupted from her calm, her cries and shrieks filling the air, but there was no escape. She was eventually buried.
In truth, with the "unexpected gain" from the first performer, the conditions for our return to the temple had already been met. Now, as the sole victor of this game, all that remains is to wait patiently for the employer to fulfill his promise.
Andrew Kreiss, time will not stop its endless march, but the purple irises shall bloom once again.

Letter Summaries

These summaries are found in the Character Relations menu after the letter has been received.

An Unsigned Letter In the letter, the writer named M.S. mentioned a deal with Andrew and suggested that Andrew leave the church. Andrew's Manor Diary In the diary, Andrew deals with the multiple "slabs" appearing around the manor. A Page from an Experiment File The files notes that after Andrew buried the players eliminated from the game, he was also eliminated. A Torn, Mud-Stained Page In these torn pages, Andrew buried several performers with drugs and fire to regain the temple.

Rewards

How many years the player has participated and completed the Birthday Event determines which letter they receive and the extra reward.

• If this is the first time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait for the character and the 2022 letter.
• If this is the second time the player has completed the event, they would get a portrait frame and the 2023 letter.
• If this is the third time the player has completed the event, they would get a dynamic graffiti and the 2024 letter.
• If this is the fourth time the player has completed the event, they would get an emote and the 2025 letter.

2022 Portrait

2023 Portrait Frame

2024 Dynamic Graffiti

2025 Emote

Character Resources

• Character Relations
• Quotes & Media
• Event Appearances
• Surprise Game
• Mentions
• Past Resources

The Character Relations Web shows Grave Keeper's connections to other characters.

Birthday Questions

Only the questions and answers relating to his backstory were included here. The other questions not listed relate to gameplay.

• 2022 Birthday questions:
  • Question 4: "In which cemetery does Andrew Kriess work?" Answer: "Laz"
  • Question 5: "What is Andrew Kriess' favorite flower?" Answer: "Iris"
• 2023 Birthday questions:
  • Question 4: "What does Grave Keeper carry on his waist?" Answer: "Hourglass"
  • Question 5: "What do they call the thing that Grave Keeper trades in the graveyard?" Answer: "Slab"

Quotations

• Deduction Star 2020 quotes:
  • "I don't like the sun. Stay away from me."
  • "It's not up to me. But I can give it a go if you want."
  • "It's just a money transaction after all. What's the difference?"
• Deduction Star 2021 quotes:
  • "Rumors are more terrifying than illnesses."
  • "Caring for what others think of yourself is even more terrifying than rumors."
  • "I'm so glad to receive a letter from you. It'll shield me from others."
• Valentine's Day 2023 Cards quotes:
  • "I appreciate this kindness, thank you... You're a kind person. Happy Valentine's Day to you too."
  • "If I could make a wish, I would want to be a bird. In life, I can air my wings under the sun; and in death, I can rest eternally under the irises. When the time comes, I hope you'll visit my grave often and admire the purple flowers."
• 5th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
  • "I'm so glad to invited to the great party. Thank you Detectives, thank you so much. Oh, ahh... I'm okay, just sitting here."
• 2023 X'mas Fan Meeting & Autumn IJL Playoffs ribbon quote:
  • "Christmas carols are such a comforting melody.
    May you...get through whatever comes your way."
• 6th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
  • "Sorry I'm late... I'm honored to be invited to the anniversary celebration.
    Did you prepare the Iris flowers on the dining table for me?
    Thank you, they are very beautiful."
• Deduction Star 2024 quote:
  • "Rumors are the cruelest form of violence..."
• Qixi Festival 2024 Wishing Star quote:
  • "Though I cannot gaze directly upon the sun, this eve, I've beheld the most resplendent darkness. I am grateful for this night and for those who accompany me."
• Autumn Harvest Tavern Guestbook quote:
  • "After a meal like this, bursting with energy, I feel strong enough to keep moving those "slabs"!"
• 7th Anniversary Congratulatory Video quote:
  • "Thank you for inviting me to the manor once again this year. I'm truly happy to have your understanding.
    Kind souls will be rewarded with kindness in return. Wishing you peace, good health, and a happy 7th anniversary to Oletus Manor!"
• Deduction Star 2025 quote:
  • "The words carved in stone will outlast me, but only I will remember them."
• New Year's 2026 quote:
  • "Sketch in the dark a nameless memorial. Let pure flowers bloom from the earth, guiding the willing toward a chapel free of bias."

Reply Web Events

Reply Web Events
Icon	Event	Quote
	Lunar New Year 2021	"It's always been like this. Outside of those warm places, snuggling up with cold stone monuments, welcoming a new round of eternal sleep."
	Valentine's Day 2021	"If it's a lie ... say it fast ...! See, get it fast ...! I ... even if you love me ... Is it good ...?"
	Halloween 2021	"Invitation to a costume party ... to me? No ... I don't want to go separately ... I went ... I can't help ...? Even weird guys ... can't you just see ... Oh, are you going? ... yes ... are you going ... Well ... or do it yourself."
	Valentine's Day 2022	"Your non-disturbance is more joyful than the gift itself." "Dried Iris petals? It seems like you can feel the power of warmth from it. thank you..."
	Halloween 2022	ξξ _⊗` [Chinese]: "...It's so noisy outside, it always reminds me of some bad memories. Candy? Of course we don’t prepare those specially here, I’m afraid you came to the wrong place." [Japanese]: "It's noisy outside... ah... bad memories in my head... Candy? There's no way that's possible... It's not me... go somewhere else..."

Japanese Twitter Replies

Please press "Expand" to see in-character replies from the official Japanese Twitter.

Original Tweet Fan Comment Character Reply Haunted house challenge illustration (link) Andrew-kun is here! ! ! cute! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Is he a ghost...? 'You're so pale already, you don't need a costume to be a ghost, right?' That's what you thought, you bastard. Not me... I'm not participating... It's a hassle to deceive children. ξξ _⊗` ＜ I'm just watching from the heights here... Announcement for the Sweet Paradise Butler's Cafe. (link) [Deleted Tweet] No, don't come any closer. STAY THERE! DON'T MAKE A MOVE!! I know… Hey, don't move. Anyway… anyway, You want to laugh at me because it looked awful on me!? ξξ _⊗` ＜ DON'T MOVE! I SAY!! Announcement for the Sweet Paradise Butler's Cafe. (link) Grave Keeper-kun! Grave Keeper-kun!!!!! It's really cool!!!!!!! Could you prepare me adrink? Ce-certain-ly. Wh-what kind of beverage? wo-would you like? ξξ _⊗`＜I will, prepare it , right, away. Season 16 Essence 3 Trailer (link) Andrew, you've got seaweed on your head…!! That’s cute…!! Are you Ship Keeper? Good luck. That’s right… Yes, I’m Ship Keeper… So I'll go ahead and tell you. I don’t drown and I don't need sunscreen. The seaweed, you see…, flies in when the waves are high… ξξ _⊗`＜You get used to it when you're a ship keeper… eventually… Announcement for Season 14 Essence 2 merchandise. (link) Andrew~! I bought it Cheese is very cute!! I’ll eat you!! I'm going to a rank match with this. Huh, I don't think I'd be happy with you calling me pretty. ………………What? …What!? What do you mean, "eat you"?! Wherever you look you can see that I'm not food, can't you?! ξξ _⊗` ＜Look at me carefu- ……No, don’t look!! Announcement for 3rd Anniversary Merchandise. (link) Andrew, I thought you had a pretty smile…, but it was the makeup! It’s so cute!! I don’t look what you’d call cute!! Hey, what does my face look like, now?! No way… That idiot…!! ξξ _⊗`＜Don’t do anything unnecessary…!! Announcement for the 3rd Anniversary event. (link) Will Andrew have a scary story to tell us? I would also like to hear about his make-up…! You'll say I look like a monster anyways. It's not my scary story you want to hear, it's something that comes out of me. You think "You know something scary," so you're just curious like that... ...I'll tell you. Take a sober look carefully at your own mind and people around you. ξξ _⊗`＜What really scares us is the unconscious malice. Manor's Stormy Night "Surprise" Game voice actor introductions. (link) Happy 3rd anniversary!! I'll be rooting for you for years and years to come! Andrew, keep playing with me a lot!!! N-no, I can’t play or anything with you, and-, so-…!! I don't want your support…… ………………………… ……………… …………………………But, thank you. For your concern……… ………………… ξξ _⊗`＜……………That’s all. 3rd Anniversary illustration. (link) You both have such lovely smiles! Andrew, you're looking rather happy today. I'm glad you are enjoying yourself… I wish you much joy and happiness in the future! Huh… What's the point of wishing on fireworks? That festival… Tanabata? is over… But joy and happiness are… …Hey, who are you?!?! ξξ _⊗`＜How long have you been there?!?! Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) WO?!?!?!?! AAAAAAndrew, who the hell are you…? I am… hmm… let me see… I am a guide to temple. If you’re a person who desires the Promised Land, I am entrusted with guiding you along the way, and the beyond. Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) Andrew…… you’re very very great…… You are so divine that you make me want to pray. …Look like… a god…? You’re-, Is, Is that what I look like to you? I haven't had any revelations from God yet…, but I don’t think I'm cu-cursed… How about it? Do I look like that? Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) I would like to sleep in peace in the temple like Andrew… Can a rotten soul like me be saved? …No problem. I’m… A guiding light is here…, isn't it? Even I can guide you. God has approved me. So… I'm sure it will be fine. this way, follow me…! Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) Mr. Kreiss, You look great in your red costume. It's a bright coloured costume that you wouldn't normally wear, but it's very nice! I must be… suitably dressed in order to receive divine revelation… Because I want to be virtuous in everything… Does it even look good on me…? If it looks good on me… God will surely… Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) Cute little Andrew…… I was surprised to see that everything has suddenly changed about you, but you are still lovely…… That's true... Everything's changed... I- I am...! Stop! St-stop it!! It's full of lies!! There's nothing I can do when I was shown this..., is there...?! Such a shitty light! Don't be deceived... Don't be deceived...! Don't be deceived...! You rotten souls pretending to be God...! I don't want to see it anymore! ξξ _⊗`＜I don't want any illusions...! Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) Who is the stone tablet for…? Andrew was lying down in the video, I wonder that have anything to do with it. Your costume is very good! This stone tablet is... a signpost for me to go to heaven with God's blessing. When I go to my eternal rest, an iris will take me to heaven... That is why... I still do good deeds... Death can bring people together again, which I want to tell everyone... And if I see... in heaven... Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) You look good in you costume, Kreiss. Please, guide souls… You could come with me… I'm not confident in my present self… and such…? But I don't have to worry about that. It is difficult… to change other people's perspectives, but if I can change my own, then God… will surely respond to me. Announcement for Grave Keeper's ONCE Series costume. (link) I like this Andrew, but I like the usual unsure, frightened, foul-mouthed Andrew. Don't pity me...! You can afford to feel sorry for me..., that means you can afford to live, right? Even if I'm saved by me-mercy, they will abandon me when they are no longer interested, which is a trait of people such as...! In the end they just use people like me to fill their own hearts, so, that's how the old me was used...! ξξ _⊗`＜You too. I bet you do too! Don't you!? Announcement for the Jolly Keys event (link) Andrew, do you like music too? Let’s listen in the Room together. No need… No… I… I don’t like noisy things… Besides…, so-something… like music… doesn’t suit me…, does it…? The only thing better is… a song reposing the soul and things like that… That’s about it… ξξ _⊗`＜So, I don’t want it… Announcement for the Identity V Official Setting Document Collection. (link) I was crying because it seems that the information about Grave Keeper is not contained. But I’m buying it because it contains about Lord Hastur and Naib. Don’t check information about me…! Yo-you don’t need to look that up…, do you…? What’s the fun… in knowing about other people…? If you check the information… about me…, ξξ _⊗`＜I won’t forgive you… won’t… January 19th maintenance notice (link) Thank you for the announcement about the maintenance! Andrew, I haven't seen you lately and I’m becoming a mummy due to lack of supply called you… I wonder you retreat to the Manor it’s cold? It’s cold, so don’t catch a cold! M- My appearance in the story... You want...? No, I don't need... a kind of sympathy! I am as usual, nothing special...! S- Stop feeling, such a pity for me...! You can ne-never dry up and become a mummy anyway, are you? That's a metaphor, so... you're not really... ξξ _⊗`＜...I- Isn't that right? Not? Announcement for a collaboration with Ichiban Kuji. (link) Andrew, I’m not very familiar with fairy tales, so I don’t know the theme of your costume. Have you heard what fairy tales your costume is based on? If you know, please let me know! Yo- You're lying... You know it! And... you're going to make fun of me for it, aren't you...? You say "You don't even know what fairy tale the dress is designed after, and you're wearing it?"... ...You'll harass me... Shit... Who cares?! If I don't know! ξξ _⊗`＜Is it great to know?! Andrew's Birthday (link) Andrew, Happy Birthday to you! I’m really really happy to be able to celebrate your birthday. Have a wonderful day and be celebrated by many people. I also love you, happy birthday. That’ll be enough… S- Stop it…! It would be a waste… to celebrate me…! I- I’m not used to it… How should I respond… ξξ _⊗`＜I’m getting confused… about that… Andrew's Birthday (link) Andrew, Happy Birthday! Thank you for being born. I’ve only loved you since the very moment I saw you a year ago. I worked very hard on the homemade cake, so I’m happy if you’ll at least accept my feeling. N-... No... I can't accept it... Even if... yo- you really do want to... celebrate my birthday..., "You do it... just for fun by my reaction"... "Most of actions must be insinuations against me"... I can't help but feel like so... Maybe I'm the most crooked person thinks like that... ξξ _⊗`＜I'm not... a decent man...

Event Appearances
Icon	Event	Role
	Finding The Way Home On Mid-Autumn Festival (September - October 2020)	Himself
	Mélodis Estate Investigation (July 2021)	Valet ("Fear")
	Verdant Dreams (March 2023)	"Withered Leaf"
	Castle Zinaida's Unfinished Chapter (July - August 2023)	Pastor
		Half-Elf Knight
	Silent Splendor (Mentioned) (August - September 2024)	"Warning Letter"
	Forgotten Echo (August - September 2025)
Nether Pact	"Pact" in the Secret Tunnel (July - August 2025)	Nether Pact

Manor's Stormy Night "Surprise" Game

It's my turn?

Before I came to Laz Cemetery, I took a short trip. This incident took place during that trip. It was a spring night. I could no longer suppress my fatigue, so I stayed at a farmer's house by the roadside.

It was in a remote village far away from the city, but the master of the house was very hospitable. He cooked me dinner and told me that I had come at a bad time.

As you know, few people are willing to let someone like me lodge with them, and compared to my perpetual "misfortune," a situation is hardly worth mentioning.

However, on the following day, as I prepared to leave, I was informed that I needed to stay in the village for a few more days. The man told me that the village was founded and managed by a group of well-respected elders. As the situation had become more serious on the day I arrived, the elders decided not to let anyone leave.

And so, I went on living in this plague-stricken village, listening to the constant cries and wails from outside the house. However, a few days later, I heard the sound of nails being hammered into boards nearby, in the middle of the night.

"Is someone building a house out there?" I asked.

The master of the house did not answer me, but instead, made desperate prayers. Candles burned in the room. Their yellow light leaped and danced across the darkness. I could vaguely hear him asking God for forgiveness.

The sound of hammering lasted for two days. On the third day, everything went quiet. I peeped through the window and found that a simple wooden house had been built in the open space near us. Strangely enough, the hut was quiet at first, then became rowdy every few days, and then blared with howling and desperate cursing a few days later. After a while, the hut became quiet again... This cycle continued. At night, the awful sound resembled a dark incantation, cursing life itself.

I don't know why, but I always felt as though venomous eyes glared forth from within that hut.

"Your head is playing tricks on you. Just close the curtains."

When I mentioned this to my host, he uttered these words and shook his head. But I knew that he had been praying for longer and longer each day. That was until one night, a strong burning smell filled my nostrils. I opened my eyes and found that the man had disappeared, and a fire was consuming the nearby hut! It had almost reached the house I was staying at.

Finally, the epidemic subsided and I was allowed to leave the village. Before I left, I was invited to attend a sermon at the village church. I saw the walls of my former lodgings blackened by the fire. And the poor little hut nearby... All that remained of it was a charred frame.

"This was the wrath of God."

That day, the village elders stood in the middle of the church. The eldest looked coldly at me.

"God's forgiveness comes only when the sinners are punished. All our misfortunes, or their misfortunes, are due to His providence."

I didn't know what that meant until I went back to my host's house. After I packed up my things and was ready to leave... I found that beside the ruins of the hut stood a wooden sign with something written on it.

One barely-legible word could be seen—"Ward."

Grave Keeper has been mentioned in the following documents for other characters:

Letters

• The Breaking Wheel's Letters (2023 & 2024)
• "Undead's" Letter (2023)
• Violinist's Letter (2023)

Deductions

None

Backstories

None

The following resources related to Grave Keeper were, at some point in time, present in official websites or in-game after Identity V's official release, but have since been replaced. As such, they may contain details that have since been altered or removed from the character's backstory. Their related removal date will be listed at the top of their respective section.

Character Introduction

At some point before July 5th, 2020, Grave Keeper's character introduction on the Identity V Official Website was reworded. The following is the previous wording.

To Andrew, the only thing scarier than his illness was the rumors of the world. Maliciousness, like an unseeable wall, quarantined him completely from the world’s beauty and kindness. He would always look out the window and dream of no longer being called “the White-haired Monster”, and instead being able to live under the sun like the other youths, and enjoy the smiles, love, and hope of the world. Seeking salvation, Andrew travelled to a graveyard in a Laz church known as a “temple” and became a gravekeeper, spending all his time with the icy gravestones and the ever-silent dead. Until he received an invitation from the Manor, and the words within let him feel like he was understood for the first time in his life…

Character Relations Background

In June, 2022, an unreleased Character Relations background story for Grave Keeper was found in the game files. This backstory was changed slightly before its official release with the Character Relations Menu update on August 8th, 2024. The following is the previous wording.

For Andrew, gossip is more terrifying than illness. Such malice sepeartes him, and all that's good in this world like an intangible wall. He used to look out of the window, longing to live under the sun like other youths, to enjoy laughter, love, and hope in this world. Instead, he's being ridiculed as the "white-haired freak. Seeking salvation, Andrew came to the Laz Church Cemetery, known as the "Temple" by most. He became a grave keeper in the company of cold epitaphs and the silent dead. It wasn't until he received his invitation from the manor, containing words that moved him like never before, that he felt understood for the first time...

Deduction Summaries

These are unreleased summaries found in the game files in June, 2022. As the released deduction summaries were removed when the Character Relations Menu was updated on August 8th, 2024, these have since become obsolete and likely won't ever be officially released.

Deduction 1: Final Letter Andrew and his mother were alienated because of Andrew's albinism. His mother could no longer bear the pressure in the end and passed away. Deduction 2: A Moment's Thought Andrew went to Laz Church Cemetery in search of his final resting place, but the church demanded money from him. Deduction 3: Exposed The church discovered many missing bodies in the cemetery. Besides that, Marshall the night patroller and Andrew the grave keeper went missing.

Canon Manor Game

We can gather who was in a canon Manor Game together by information in Letters and Diaries, and very occasionally from character quotes during events.

Game Location: None

Date: None

Serial #	Hunter Identities	Survivor Identities	Notable Events	Cutscenes Available
3-0-1		Andrew Kreiss (Grave Keeper)	Buried Antonio, The Will Brothers, and Sangria Eliminated in the First Stage	No
3-?-2	The Breaking Wheel	The Will Brothers	Eliminated themselves in the First Stage Buried by Andrew	No
3-1-3	Violinist	Antonio	Eliminated himself in the First Stage Buried by Andrew	No
3-1-4	Opera Singer	Sangria	Eliminated herself in a fire in the First Stage Buried by Andrew	No
3-1-5	"Cueist"	Marcus Thorne	Eliminated Andrew in the First Stage** Disqualified in the First Stage	No

Edits to this table can be made here.

The following web is shown in the Character Relations Menu for this game.

Compiled Overview

The following section contains an overview based on canon information.

Please note that some information may be missing as it may not have been provided from official sources. See the given references for further information.

Background

Andrew Kreiss was ostracized by society due to albinism, with only his mother for consolation. They were evicted from their home by Landlord Marshall, who wanted his mother to abandon ‘the cursed child’. His mother died from illness later. He became a grave keeper when he grew up, at Laz Cemetery. Shortly after, corpses started to disappear from coffins after he saw a poster for wanting bodies of medical value. Since most of the people at Laz were only there because they were rich and not good people like Andrew thought deserved to be there, he dug up their corpses and sold them for medical study. After being discovered, he fled the cemetery. A letter of invitation from the Manor later changed everything- the letter’s words let Andrew feel warmth and understanding for the first time in a long time. He decided to go to the Manor and see for himself; perhaps he could find the answer he seeks there.

Events at the Manor

At Oletus Manor, Andrew was hired as part of the Manor staff. His job was to handle the "slabs" that were sent to him, making tombstones for them. One day, a new "slab" arrived with an invitation letter. Andrew saw this letter as a chance to return to the Temple.

During his Manor Game, Andrew met someone he called "Mr. Will", which was the three Will brothers pretending to be one person. Andrew was asked about Mr. Will's parents, to which he knew nothing of. Mr. Will also asked Andrew to play a supporting role in his "performance", to which Andrew declined.

At first, Andrew was able to communicate normally with the other members of this game. However, later in the game he stopped communicating with Antonio and Mr. Will due to changes in their emotional expression. Sangria was polite to Andrew, while Marcus Thorne extracted information from him while concealing their own intentions. As Andrew was focused on being able to enter the "Temple," hindered his ability to see the true intentions of those in his game.

Marcus formed a temporary alliance with Andrew at some point. As Andrew was familiar with the Manor's layout Sangria used his help to set a fire underneath the stage, which resulted in her death. After Sangria died, Marcus was hostile towards Andrew, which he did not notice. Marcus manipulated him with his acting skills, giving Andrew false praise for his work. This ultimately led to Andrew's death.

Alternate Theories and Conclusions

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• Despite his nationality being unconfirmed, his surname is of German origin (Kreis is the German word for circle), and Laz People are one of the minorities in Germany. This hints that he may be of German descent, however his name is of English origin.
  • The Laz Cemetery itself might have be based on Lazarevskoye Cemetery in Russia, which, by the end of the eighteenth century, only allowed burials in exchange for large sums of money.

Gallery

Artwork for his Manor's Stormy Night "Surprise" Game story about his past

Another artwork for his story

References

Deduction Quest Changes

Grave Keeper's Deduction Quests were adjusted on August 6th, 2020. The following Deduction Quest was adjusted on an unknown date. Grave Keeper's Deduction Quests were adjusted on August 13th, 2020. Grave Keeper's Deduction Quests were adjusted on March 7th, 2024.

Navigation

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THE SURVIVORS
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	Forward (Season 1)	The Mind's Eye (Season 1)	Priestess (Season 1)	Perfumer (Season 1)
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SEASON 5-7
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SEASON 8-11
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SEASON 13-17
	Painter (Season 13)	Batter (Season 14)	Toy Merchant (Season 16)	"Psychologist" (Season 17)	Patient (Season 17)
SEASON 18-22
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SEASON 24-30
	Composer (Season 24)	Journalist (Season 26)	Aeroplanist (Season 27)	Cheerleader (Season 28)	Puppeteer (Season 30)
SEASON 31-36
	Fire Investigator (Season 31)	"Faro Lady" (Season 32)	"Knight" (Season 34)	Meteorologist (Season 35)	Archer (Season 36)
SEASON 37-41				-
	"Escapologist" (Season 37)	Lanternist (Season 39)	Matador (Season 41)
THE HUNTERS
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	Hell Ember (Season 0)
SEASON 1-4
	Smiley Face (Season 1)	Gamekeeper (Season 1)	The Ripper (Season 1)	Soul Weaver (Season 1)	Geisha (Season 1)
	The Feaster (Season 1)	Wu Chang (Season 2)	Photographer (Season 2)	Mad Eyes (Season 3)	Dream Witch (Season 4)
SEASON 5-9
	Axe Boy (Season 5)	Evil Reptilian (Season 6)	Bloody Queen (Season 7)	Guard 26 (Season 8)	"Disciple" (Season 9)
SEASON 11-16
	Violinist (Season 11)	Sculptor (Season 12)	"Undead" (Season 13)	Breaking Wheel (Season 15)	Naiad (Season 16)
SEASON 18-25
	Wax Artist (Season 18)	"Nightmare" (Season 18)	Clerk (Season 20)	Hermit (Season 22)	Night Watch (Season 25)
SEASON 27-34
	Opera Singer (Season 27)	"Fool's Gold" (Season 29)	The Shadow (Season 31)	"Goatman" (Season 33)	"Hullabaloo" (Season 34)
SEASON 36-40				-
	Peddler (Season 36)	"Cueist" (Season 38)	"Queen Bee" (Season 40)
IDENTITY SWITCH CHARACTERS
Novelist ⇌ "Nightmare"		Smiley Face ⇌ Weeping Clown		Evil Reptilian ⇌ Professor
"Little Girl" ⇌ Journalist		Prospector ⇌ "Fool's Gold"		Acrobat ⇌ "Hullabaloo"
Entomologist ⇌ "Queen Bee"		-
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