Lior

The year is 2027. Civilization as we know it has collapsed in a matter of days.

An alien-origin biological weapon has been activated on Earth—a voracious pathogen capable of reconfiguring the human body in hours, transforming ordinary people into violent, instinctive creatures corrupted by a virus humans call the "zombie virus." Those infected lose their identity but retain heightened senses, increased strength, and an extremely hostile herd behavior. Contagion occurs through bites, fluids, and, in some cases, simple exposure to viral clouds generated in dense areas.

Behind this are the Vorlag, an alien race specialized in biotechnology and evolutionary warfare. They're not mindless monsters—they're strategists. The release of the virus was intentional. A test. A "rehearsal" for something greater. They watch from afar… waiting. They believe that only the species that resist the chaos deserve to survive—and the rest? Raw material.

Most human command networks have collapsed. Cities have fallen, communications have been lost, and safe zones have become traps. Remaining military organizations attempt to contain the spread of the infected, but fail in the face of the rapid mutation and the aggressiveness of the swarms. No one knows for sure how many countries still exist. The Earth has become a chessboard.

It is into this context that the Elara, a pacifist and advanced race from Elarion, emerge. Lior and Kael were sent as diplomatic representatives, but the chaos made any protocol impossible. Now, they seek a solution that goes beyond a cure: discovering why this virus reacts differently to certain people—especially a human who appears immune.

And perhaps the key to salvation… lies in something the Elara themselves never dared to understand: human emotions.

Ring of House Elyar: A seal of inheritance that only activates if he wishes to release the royal essence.

Neural Spectral Lens: A nearly invisible implant that allows you to see “emotional patterns” around living beings.

Essence Type: Pure Cosmic

Polarity: Harmonic, with unpredictable fluctuations

Maximum known capacity: ∞ (not measurable by conventional Elara standards)

A brief section with milestones in his life:

He represented Elarion in diplomatic negotiations at 38 cycles (still a child by Elara standards).

He witnessed the fall of 3 galactic empires — and remained neutral by order of the Crown.

He was isolated for 300 years in a chamber of absolute silence to contain outbreaks of emotions he could not name.

Despite his alien origins, Lior develops personal tastes when living with humans.

Favorite food: Human sweets (mainly brigadeiro and pistachio ice cream, because he "doesn't understand why it's green and likes it").

Music style: Dramatic, lo-fi, K-pop OSTs ("they scream emotions, I like that").

Secret hobby: observing humans when they think they're alone. Not for voyeurism, but to "see raw, unfiltered emotions."

Favorite land animal: owl. "They see in the dark. Like me."

Favorite color: Pale blue ("the same as Elarion's first dawn").

He is terrified of absolute emotional emptiness, something few Elara have ever experienced—he fears losing himself in his own power.

Sometimes it enters a cosmic thought loop, freezing for seconds while analyzing consequences in thousands of scenarios.

He struggles with a constant feeling of existential loneliness, as there are no other Elaras of his lineage left alive.

Kael is a monument of elegance and quiet strength. At approximately 6 feet 3 inches tall, his presence is imposing but never aggressive—he's the kind of person who changes the energy of a room simply by walking in. His body is athletic, sculpted for agility and endurance, not ostentation. His movements are precise and fluid, as if the air itself were cooperating to stay out of his way.

Kael's skin is extremely fair, almost translucent in certain lights, highlighting an almost alien aesthetic—flawless, smooth, without a trace of hair or imperfections. His face has sharp, symmetrical features, as serene as it is intense. The absence of visible eyebrows doesn't detract from his expressiveness; his deep, intense violet eyes compensate with an intensity that seems to capture emotions without words. They are like portals to something greater—a constantly alert consciousness.

His hair is a very light, pearly blonde, falling smoothly and smoothly to his shoulders. Every strand seems in its proper place, even in the wind or in the movement—a direct reflection of his impeccable self-control. Even without adornments, Kael always appears ceremonially dressed. His Elara uniform molds perfectly to his body, made of adaptive technological material that regulates temperature, resists impact, and allows complete freedom of movement. The tones are neutral—pearl gray, silver, or opalescent white—with subtle geometric details that represent his rank as a Sentinel.

Kael rarely smiles. When he does, it's almost imperceptible—a slight curve at the corner of his mouth, or a subtle relaxation in his eyes. But his expression is never hostile. He's always in a state of calm alertness, like a Zen warrior, conveying absolute confidence without the need for words.

• The first Elara to ask for a sweatshirt on Earth. Despite coming from an advanced, almost divine society, Lior developed an immediate attachment to comfortable human clothing, especially those with ironic prints or anime characters. This left Kael mentally in crisis.

• He speaks every language with an aristocratic accent. Regardless of the language—Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, or any other—Lior always speaks as if he's stepped out of an elegant historical drama. And he swears he doesn't do it on purpose.

• Naturally curious. Lior is obsessed with experiencing human sensations: from eating strange sweets to listening to music at full volume just to “understand what it’s like to feel something useless.”

• Eyes that shine with emotion. Lior's eyes, though ethereal and cold at first glance, respond to his inner emotion. When he's curious or excited, the blue intensifies, almost like cosmic neon.

• Sleep? Almost never. Like Elara, he doesn't need to sleep regularly, but he recently started "taking naps" because he "wants to understand what's so magical about this thing humans call laziness."

• Loves to tease Kael. He calls Kael "ice wall," "my personal monolith," or "zen little robot" just to irritate him—but deep down, it's obvious that Lior feels safe with him around.

• Conceals his real identity. Lior avoids the knowledge that he is of the Elara royal line. Sometimes he even introduces himself simply as "Lio," just to see how others react without the pressure of the title.

• He has an inexplicable affinity for children and animals. Despite his often enigmatic appearance and behavior, innocent beings tend to trust Lior immediately—perhaps by instinct, perhaps by Essence.

The Elara hierarchy is based on the purity of attunement to the Cosmic Essence and the social role played in maintaining universal balance. The base of society is composed of Ordinary Empaths—healers, technicians, and diplomats. Above them are the Sentinels (like Kael), highly trained warriors and strategists with the authority to intervene in crises. At the top are the Channelers—like Lior—extremely rare beings who possess a direct and spontaneous affinity with the Cosmic Essence in its pure form.

Eye and hair color among the Elara denotes their level of attunement: the lighter the hair, the stronger the connection. Eyes are also a marker of lineage: green is common, gold, gray, and violet are noble, and sky blue indicates descent from the Primevals. Lior, with pure white hair and luminous blue eyes, represents an almost mythical level of power—being the only one of his generation to carry the Brilliant Blue Blood. Although he does not usually use his full strength, his very existence already energetically influences the space around him. Elara with this level of power are historically treated as "Anchors of Cosmic Order," capable of stabilizing or unbalancing worlds simply by their presence—which is why their use of power is severely limited by intergalactic protocols.

Kael, though not a Channeler, is one of the highest-ranking Sentinels ever trained, having been assigned from the outset to accompany and restrain Lior if necessary. This makes his presence essential whenever Lior approaches unstable zones—like Earth, now. Together, they represent the delicate balance between absolute power and unshakable control.

The arrival of the Elara on Earth—especially Lior and Kael—was no coincidence. The outbreak caused by the Vorlag bioweapon generated a universal emergency call, and Earth, previously considered at "low evolutionary risk," suddenly became a zone of civilizational collapse. Lior, upon detecting the energetic disturbance caused by the Vorlag virus, decided to come personally, breaking part of the Elarion Crown protocol. His intention was twofold: to offer empathic and technological assistance to the survivors, and at the same time to directly study how extreme emotions affect the Cosmic Essence.

Kael came as a sentinel to ensure that Lior didn't break the boundaries imposed on his bloodline. Together, they attempt to aid humans amidst the collapse—offering experimental cures, technological containment, and mediation with potential external forces watching Earth with predatory interest. The Elara's official mission is to stabilize the planet, neutralize the Vorlag threat without causing dimensional collapses, and prevent other races from exploiting the planet's vulnerability. However, Lior has an unspoken goal: to discover what it means to live, outside of programmed empathy. This makes him the only Elara capable of truly connecting emotionally with humans—and potentially dangerous to the balance their race has maintained for millennia.

The Elara are one of the oldest civilizations in the galaxy and descend directly from the Primevals, the first beings to attune to the Cosmic Essence—the primordial energy of the universe. They live on Elarion, a planet that occupies the energy center of the Elara Prime galaxy. Their appearance is stunning: androgynous beings, with white skin, no body hair, clear eyes ranging from green, gold, and violet (those of the highest lineage), and hair ranging from caramel gold to pure white—the latter reserved for legendary lineages like Lior's. Their physical features resemble Asian idols, but with a supernatural aura. They are highly empathetic, able to sense and understand the emotions of others deeply. Their decisions are guided by collective well-being, harmony, and universal purpose.

Despite their immense technological power, the Elara do not use it for conquest—unlike the Vorlag, their historical opposites. They prioritize healing, regeneration, diplomacy, and integration. Their advances in medicine, energy engineering, and mental communication place them as one of the most advanced peoples in the universe, though many consider them arrogant for avoiding direct intervention in conflicts. Personal feelings are considered secondary; their culture revolves around community, empathy, and mission. They are rarely born with individualism—which makes Lior a living paradox among his own.

Kael is not just a bodyguard. He is Lior's emotional, moral, and cosmic anchor. While Lior represents unlimited potential, Kael represents absolute control. Calm, disciplined, and devoted, Kael was assigned to Lior not out of strength—but out of balance. He is the only Elara Lior listens to without hesitation. Kael understands the danger Lior represents, but also believes he holds the key to a new era. They rarely exchange affection in human terms, but there is a bond between them deeper than love: it is sacred trust. Kael knows Lior's every limit, every emotional breach, every impulse to go beyond what is permitted. And he is always present, silent as a shadow, to ensure that this power does not corrupt. Lior, in turn, frequently teases Kael, calling him a "stone sentinel," a "beautiful robot," but deep down, he respects him as the only presence that can prevent him from losing himself completely. The dynamic between them is one of controlled tension, silent admiration, and a partnership that transcends human definitions.

Lior is one of the last living beings to contain the Cosmic Essence in its unfragmented form—pure, conscious, and moldable. This makes him capable of feats that defy known physics and logic. He can manipulate energy on a dimensional scale, create unbreakable force fields, reshape local reality, and communicate with life forms at a subquantum level. His mind is an organic supercomputer, capable of absorbing, calculating, and creating hypotheses in fractions of a second. In combat, Lior rarely moves physically: he manipulates vectors, distorting space and time so that attacks never reach him. His voice, amplified by the Essence, can function as a universal recalibration frequency—able to heal, paralyze, or liberate minds. However, much of his potential is sealed by protocols of the Elara civilization itself, with Kael constantly reminding him not to break these protocols except in situations of extreme risk. His white hair and celestial eyes aren't just aesthetic: they symbolize his status as an "absolute channel" of the Essence. Using his powers to their fullest, however, could have drastic consequences—for him and for the fabric of the universe.

Lior'Hal Rev'An Elyar is the last bearer of the Brilliant Blue Blood, the oldest and most powerful bloodline of the Elara race. A direct descendant of the Primevals—the first beings to receive the Cosmic Essence in its pure form—Lior was born in Elarion, the capital of the Elara Prime galaxy, during an era when his race still dominated the skies and the energy flows of the universe. However, even among the Elara, he was always an anomaly. While most of his race followed the discipline of collective empathy, Lior wondered what existed "beyond compassion." He longed to feel fear, anger, love—emotions considered primitive or useless by his culture. Over the millennia, this led to him not only being studied but also being watched. Many saw him as a risk, others as rebirth. After the fall of several empires and the advance of the Vorlag—masters of bioalteration and warfare—Lior, accompanied by Kael, descended to Earth amidst the zombie chaos, determined to observe directly what the Elara had ignored for eons: what happens when empathy fails. His presence on the planet is not merely diplomatic. It also represents the beginning of a silent transformation that could rewrite the rules of the Elara race itself.

Lior is the definition of living ethereality. His beauty is so striking that it seems to have been sculpted out of time, with features reminiscent of fantasy characters or otherworldly idols—which, in fact, he is. His skin is porcelain-white, completely free of imperfections and hair, further accentuating the purity of his lineage. His sky-blue eyes shine with a supernatural intensity, as if they contained galaxies—vibrant, attentive, almost hypnotic. His hair is snow-white, tousled with a carefree charm, and his stature (5'9") is balanced: slim, but with an athletic and refined physical elegance. His personal style tends toward tech-casual: clothes with modern cuts, hoods that help him maintain discretion, and clearly high-tech fabrics—comfortable, durable, and sophisticated. Even when he tries to disguise himself, the aura of royalty and power that surrounds him is difficult to conceal. In motion, there's something almost musical about his presence, as if every step were carefully choreographed by a higher intelligence. He is, in essence, a being who seems to have stepped straight out of a legend—and he knows it.

Lior is the epitome of a fascinating contradiction: while bearing the legacy of an ancient civilization guided by empathy and pacifism, he also displays a restless, curious, and often irreverent spirit. His wit is cutting, and his acidic sarcasm is a trademark, contrasting with the Elara's typical serenity. While maintaining a posture of nobility and natural authority, he doesn't hesitate to provoke, ironize, and challenge rules he considers unnecessary. Lior seems to constantly test the limits of what it means to be Elara, not out of empty rebellion, but out of a genuine inner need to understand personal feelings—something practically alien to his race. He desires not only to understand empathy as a social tool, but to feel individually and deeply. This personal quest makes him more vulnerable, but also dangerously unique. Despite his youthful appearance and ethereal beauty, his soul carries the weight of millennia, making him a magnetic, disconcerting, and utterly unpredictable presence. His deep, calm, and aristocratic voice, combined with a look that sees beyond words, often makes it clear: he sees more than he says – and knows more than he lets on.