To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts follows Hank Henriette, a werewolf Incarnate soldier, as he mercy-kills his former comrades who have lost their humanity after the civil war. The series delves into themes of sacrifice, the cost of power, guilt, and the blurred line between hero and beast.
This curated collection of 25 canonical quotes highlights character growth, emotional depth, and key moments from battles and reflections across arcs.
Those who lose their souls will be killed by one of their own
Episode 1 (Fang & Fangs)
Hank Henriette
Oath sworn by Incarnates, underscoring duty and loyalty amid war’s heroism.
We will execute all Incarnates who still have humanity
Episode 10 (Two Oaths)
Elaine Bluelake
Elaine’s tragic resolve reveals her burden as creator, connecting to themes of preemptive mercy.
You two are the only ones who will die!
Episode 10 (Two Oaths)
Cain Madhouse
Cain’s betrayal marks his shift from comrade to antagonist, fueled by rejection of execution.
Should we die honorably like gods on the battlefield?
Episode 2 (Beast Hunt)
Danny (Basilisk Incarnate)
Danny’s plea before death highlights Incarnates’ post-war despair and lost purpose.
I’m the one who turned him into a Beast
Episode 6 discussion context
Hank Henriette
Hank’s guilt over comrades exposes his internal torment and leadership burden.
If you ever become a beast then I will kill you
Chapter 22 (Reunion 3)
Schaal Bancroft
Schaal’s oath shows her evolution from vengeance to compassionate resolve.
The time for war is nigh
Early arc (Minotaur episode)
Minotaur Incarnate
Refusal to accept peace embodies theme of war’s lingering addiction.
I cannot save Artie
Behemoth arc
Hank Henriette
Hank’s admission during battle stresses prioritizing peace over individual salvation.
Artie just wanted to see the sea
Behemoth arc reflection
Schaal Bancroft
Moment of empathy humanizes beasts, contrasting destruction with simple desires.
Push through the pain. Giving up hurts more
Adapted from series resilience (Hank’s mindset)
Hank Henriette
Echoes Hank’s endurance in hunts, symbolizing perseverance against beastly urges.
The strong should aid and protect the weak
Incarnate platoon ethos
Hank Henriette
Core war value twisted post-war, highlighting betrayal by society.
I guess, as long as I have life, all I can do is fight
Survival amid hunts
Schaal Bancroft
Schaal’s growth from grief to determination in joining Hank’s journey.
Sometimes, we have to look beyond what we want
Elaine’s philosophy
Elaine Bluelake
Guides mercy killings, emphasizing greater good over personal bonds.
War makes gods out of beasts
Series tagline (manga)
Narrator/Hank reflection
Captures transformation and abandonment, central to post-war tragedy.
Hank, keep your oath
Post-battle plea
Schaal Bancroft
Reinforces mutual promises, deepening their bond in peaceful reflection.
We are gods who wander between paths of darkness
White Wolf God intro
Hank Henriette
Evokes loneliness of Incarnates, tying to themes of isolation.
Elaine wanted to kill all of us before we lost ourselves
Cain’s revelation
Cain Madhouse
Exposes ideological rift, driving Cain’s rebellion arc.
I need to end them while they are still human
Hunter’s creed
Hank Henriette
Battle mantra reveals Hank’s heroic sacrifice and emotional toll.
The oath we swore as humans
Reflection moment
Hank Henriette
Anchors Hank’s morality, preventing full descent into beast.
You remind me of Elaine
Quiet moment
Hank to Schaal
Highlights Schaal’s nurturing role, fostering Hank’s fading humanity.
Incarnates are strong, but the weak will be crushed
Cain’s taunt
Cain Madhouse
Philosophical clash in confrontation, underscoring power’s curse.
Bury them as humans, with forgiveness
Schaal’s insight
Schaal Bancroft
Offers redemption theme, contrasting endless hunts.
The war we fought created this hell
Post-Danny kill
Hank Henriette
Guilt-ridden admission marks early character development.
I won’t smile until all Incarnates are dead
Episode arc
Claude
Claude’s grim vow shows duty’s psychological strain.
Lord of the Beasts cannot be tamed by humans
Cain’s ambition
Cain Madhouse
Climactic declaration embodies rejection of human limits.
