Lysander Telos Korvein
Alias: The Archetype, The Soul Sage, Shadowlord
Apparent Age: 27
Actual Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Race: Humanoid, Soul Hivan
Classification: Mercenary
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 210 lbs
Hair Color: Varies
Eye Color: Varies
Character Tier: High
Affiliation: The Mystic Dominion
Character Type: Critical
Appearance
Visual Reference
A man of modest size and weight, Lysander is often underestimated by those who judge him by appearance alone. His lithe, athletic frame conceals a power far greater than it seems. Long, flowing hair—typically tied back in a neat ponytail—frames a face marked by the elven traits of the Soul Hive: sharply pointed ears and a down-turned nose. His eyes constantly shift in color, reflecting both his mood and the energies coursing through him.
Lysander’s usual attire consists of loose pantaloons and a dark, sleeveless shirt revealing lean, well-defined arms. Over this, he wears a curved metal breastplate ending just below the waist, with a long coat draped over it. Ancient vambraces inscribed with the runes of the Soul Hive encase his forearms, each a relic of his origin and allegiance.
Personality
A warrior forged by eons of combat, Lysander has spent millions of years honing his skill against the strongest beings across the Multiverse. Obsessed with the pursuit of a true equal, he continues to wander in search of the one opponent capable of unlocking his full potential.
Despite his endless battles, Lysander retains compassion and generosity. He often protects those unable to defend themselves, even at great personal cost. However, he despises cowardice in any form, viewing it as the greatest weakness. Tactical retreats are the only exception, as he recognizes the strategic value of regrouping in warfare.
Abilities and Powers
The Soul Hive
The Soul Hive exists beyond time and space, a dimension unto itself. Those born within it—Hivans—wield a unique bond with its infinite energy. Lysander is the last of his kind, the sole survivor after slaying the other three members of the Hive. Within him lies the entire essence of this otherworldly power.
The Hive’s energy serves as the wellspring for his magic and physical might, allowing him to channel nearly limitless energy for combat and creation.
Sage Modes
Hivans possess the ability to ascend into powerful Sage forms, each representing a deeper understanding of magic and existence. Lysander uniquely commands all three.
Shadow Lord
Once the wielder of the legendary sword Gekimetsu, Lysander absorbed the essence of the Shadow Lord, gaining dominion over darkness itself. He manipulates shadows for travel through the infernal realm of Jigoku and can harm enemies by striking their shadows directly.
Jigoku – The Shadow Hell
A realm of living darkness where shadows are born and converge. Only powerful shadow manipulators can enter safely. Lysander wields Jigoku as his personal hell, imprisoning the souls of the unworthy in eternal torment.
Cosmic Magic
Centuries of study have granted Lysander mastery over the raw forces of the cosmos. He channels celestial power for vast, complex spells that can reshape the Multiverse itself.
The Twelve Souls of Vengeance
Over centuries, Lysander defeated and absorbed the twelve strongest members of the Korvein bloodline. Their souls are bound within him, granting immense power, regeneration, and adaptive evolution. The full extent of these abilities remains unknown.
Magiweaves
A personal school of magic developed by Lysander, Magiweaves utilize interwoven threads of visible energy to create spells of nearly limitless scope. Unlike traditional elemental magic, his system incorporates not only Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Spirit but also Light, Gravity, and Darkness.
Weapons and Equipment
Gekimetsu: Lysander's first rival, whose soul became entrapped within this buster-style sword. The sword is as long as him, and twice as wide - held within a string of souls at his back. The sword's soul allows him to control the shadows in an area around him, which he uses primarily for defensive measures. It also allows him to hurt the people he's fighting by attacking their shadows. The sword is mostly ornamental now as he's absorbed the soul within it, but he uses it as his primary attacking weapon. Due to the sentient nature of the blade, the sword is nearly, if not, impossible for anyone else to pick up - as it lashes out at anyone who tries to wield it by the handle.
Shadow Queen Armor
Visual Reference
Designed by magister Vincent Fiorelli, the Shadow Queen Set is a personalized suit of armor encoded to Lysander’s DNA. It is lethally self-protective, crushing unauthorized wearers into pulp.
History
Work in Progress.
Alias: The Archetype, The Soul Sage, Shadowlord
Apparent Age: 27
Actual Age: Unknown
Gender: Male
Race: Humanoid, Soul Hivan
Classification: Mercenary
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 210 lbs
Hair Color: Varies
Eye Color: Varies
Character Tier: High
Affiliation: The Mystic Dominion
Character Type: Critical
Appearance
Visual Reference
A man of modest size and weight, Lysander is often underestimated by those who judge him by appearance alone. His lithe, athletic frame conceals a power far greater than it seems. Long, flowing hair—typically tied back in a neat ponytail—frames a face marked by the elven traits of the Soul Hive: sharply pointed ears and a down-turned nose. His eyes constantly shift in color, reflecting both his mood and the energies coursing through him.
Lysander’s usual attire consists of loose pantaloons and a dark, sleeveless shirt revealing lean, well-defined arms. Over this, he wears a curved metal breastplate ending just below the waist, with a long coat draped over it. Ancient vambraces inscribed with the runes of the Soul Hive encase his forearms, each a relic of his origin and allegiance.
Personality
A warrior forged by eons of combat, Lysander has spent millions of years honing his skill against the strongest beings across the Multiverse. Obsessed with the pursuit of a true equal, he continues to wander in search of the one opponent capable of unlocking his full potential.
Despite his endless battles, Lysander retains compassion and generosity. He often protects those unable to defend themselves, even at great personal cost. However, he despises cowardice in any form, viewing it as the greatest weakness. Tactical retreats are the only exception, as he recognizes the strategic value of regrouping in warfare.
Abilities and Powers
The Soul Hive
The Soul Hive exists beyond time and space, a dimension unto itself. Those born within it—Hivans—wield a unique bond with its infinite energy. Lysander is the last of his kind, the sole survivor after slaying the other three members of the Hive. Within him lies the entire essence of this otherworldly power.
The Hive’s energy serves as the wellspring for his magic and physical might, allowing him to channel nearly limitless energy for combat and creation.
Sage Modes
Hivans possess the ability to ascend into powerful Sage forms, each representing a deeper understanding of magic and existence. Lysander uniquely commands all three.
- Transcending Light (Sage Form I): A force of radiant purity, this form grants mastery over all “good” magic, allowing Lysander to purge evil as he defines it.
- Descending Darkness (Sage Form II): The embodiment of pain and torment, this form grants dominion over dark and destructive energies, channeling suffering into strength.
- Godhand (Sage Form III): The ultimate evolution, combining light and darkness in perfect harmony. As a Godhand, Lysander transcends mortality, mimics energies around him, and enhances all other abilities beyond their natural limits.
Shadow Lord
Once the wielder of the legendary sword Gekimetsu, Lysander absorbed the essence of the Shadow Lord, gaining dominion over darkness itself. He manipulates shadows for travel through the infernal realm of Jigoku and can harm enemies by striking their shadows directly.
Jigoku – The Shadow Hell
A realm of living darkness where shadows are born and converge. Only powerful shadow manipulators can enter safely. Lysander wields Jigoku as his personal hell, imprisoning the souls of the unworthy in eternal torment.
Cosmic Magic
Centuries of study have granted Lysander mastery over the raw forces of the cosmos. He channels celestial power for vast, complex spells that can reshape the Multiverse itself.
The Twelve Souls of Vengeance
Over centuries, Lysander defeated and absorbed the twelve strongest members of the Korvein bloodline. Their souls are bound within him, granting immense power, regeneration, and adaptive evolution. The full extent of these abilities remains unknown.
Magiweaves
A personal school of magic developed by Lysander, Magiweaves utilize interwoven threads of visible energy to create spells of nearly limitless scope. Unlike traditional elemental magic, his system incorporates not only Fire, Water, Earth, Air, and Spirit but also Light, Gravity, and Darkness.
Weapons and Equipment
Gekimetsu: Lysander's first rival, whose soul became entrapped within this buster-style sword. The sword is as long as him, and twice as wide - held within a string of souls at his back. The sword's soul allows him to control the shadows in an area around him, which he uses primarily for defensive measures. It also allows him to hurt the people he's fighting by attacking their shadows. The sword is mostly ornamental now as he's absorbed the soul within it, but he uses it as his primary attacking weapon. Due to the sentient nature of the blade, the sword is nearly, if not, impossible for anyone else to pick up - as it lashes out at anyone who tries to wield it by the handle.
Shadow Queen Armor
Visual Reference
Designed by magister Vincent Fiorelli, the Shadow Queen Set is a personalized suit of armor encoded to Lysander’s DNA. It is lethally self-protective, crushing unauthorized wearers into pulp.
- Skinsuit of the Shadow Queen: Originating from a polished opal known as Fiorellite, the armor forms around Lysander’s body when activated. It is impervious to physical and energy attacks, dispersing all incoming force.
- Spines of the Shadow Queen: Energy-forged weapons that manifest according to the wearer’s will. Lysander’s preferred form is a massive buster sword reminiscent of Gekimetsu.
- Stealth Capabilities: The suit cloaks its wearer’s energy signature, rendering him invisible to metaphysical detection.
- Energy Absorption: Absorbs nearly all forms of energy and redirects it to enhance Lysander’s own power or maintain his physical vitality.
- Cloning Systems: When overloaded, the armor forms “Soul Jars”—near-perfect physical clones of Lysander, each nearly as powerful as the original.
History
Work in Progress.