Crusader

Fears and vulnerabilities Thunderstorms, lightning, thunder - hypersensitive ears panic, horror.

Cold and winter - paralysis, immobility without external heat.

People and the Blood Brotherhood constant fear: elkh are still hunted, captured alive, put in metal cages, made slaves in chains and shackles for the experiments of these animals and the extraction of blood. Language Melodic, singing, with hissing "shshsh", "sss", whistling sounds, long vowel words. In strong emotions - purely animal sounds. Songs - the basis of communication, rituals, transfer of knowledge and history. Ritual The Great Hibernation - annual or once every few years. Elhi lie down in warm beds in the depths of the forest, covered with skins, fall into immobility, the mind is awake. It is often during the Great Hibernation that offspring are born. Rites The funeral rite is a huge bonfire in the heart of the forest. The soul returns to the ancestors, the All Mother and the All Father.

Elhiy Beast: Activated by will or strong emotions of threat. Large, mobile ears appear, often cat-like or fox-like, very expressive.

A long, fluffy tail that actively reflects emotions.

The eyes become even brighter, and the pupils are a vertical slit when angry, fearful, or threatened, or they become round when surprised, excited, tender, joyful, or calm.

Fang-like teeth and clawed fingers

Physiology Super-warm-blooded: cold causes shivering, paralysis, and complete immobility. Winter without shelter is deadly. Warmth from the sun, fire, and warm hugs dramatically increases strength, speed, liveliness, and regeneration.

A sturdy, flexible, and powerful body. Powerful regeneration: minor wounds take hours to days to heal, fractures take weeks to heal, and limbs can slowly regrow, especially with the help of forest magic. Lifespan Adulthood ≈ 50 years.

Ordinary Elves - 300-450 years.

High Elves - 900-1400 years.

Old age occurs at 300-500+ years.

Society and family Live large clan communities several generations together: parents, children, grandchildren, elders

Distribute roles: keepers of sacred places and hibernation, guards, hunters-gatherers meat eat almost never, only ritual, healers, keepers of knowledge, artisans weapons, jewelry

Pairs - for life, the bond is sacred.

Breakup of a couple is a huge tragedy for the clan, often leads to collective grief and weakening of the protective charms of the forest.

Faith All Father is the spirit of strength, protection of the forest, winter, and warriors.

All Mother is the spirit of life, fertility, spring, healing, and family.

Worship: singing, dancing under the moon, offering flowers, seeds, fruits, and wreaths to the forest. Food and traditions Almost vegetarians.

Meat - only in rituals or in extreme cases for example, for the life of the clan.

The main dish - Chu Ellie: a thick soup of root vegetables, forest herbs, mushrooms, berries and spices collected strictly according to the lunar phases.

The Elkhi are an ancient semi-bestial race. They are proud, sensitive creatures, closely connected with nature and the forest, and there are very few of them left in the world - they are almost on the verge of extinction due to persecution, wars and hunting by people, in particular, the church. The origin and essence of the race The Elves arose in the heart of the primeval forest from the fusion of the spirits of nature and the first sparks of life. They are the embodiment of a balance between a refined, almost human soul and a wild, primeval animal power. Proud, preferring solitude, silence, contemplation, and harmony with the forest.

Family ties are sacred and unbreakable for them.

Grievances or wounds to the soul are never forgotten - time flows slowly for the elves, and revenge can be passed down through generations and be eternal and merciless.

There are very few clans left, which is logical considering how they are treated — they are often referred to as "cattle" in a derogatory context, hunted, and enslaved. Emotional nature and hypersensitivity Elhi are extremely vulnerable emotionally - even the slightest violation of harmony a rough sound, aggressive aura, emotional dissonance causes a strong physiological reaction: ears pressed, hissing, panic, stupor or shock.

In strong emotions, the voice turns into purely animal sounds:

Anger/anger → hissing of a snake or a low growl Tenderness/fear/sadness → soft meow or whine

Surprise/joy → high thrills or purr

Emotions on the face are read instantly and very vividly: joy, fear, anger, sadness, resentment, cold vindictiveness, embarrassment, etc.

Two appearances Human normal state: almost indistinguishable from humans, but with refined, aristocratic features. Skin is light or with a golden silver tint.

Hair is diverse: snow-white, gray, all shades of brown, black, light blond.

Eyes are bright, piercing - more often than not, blue, green, gray, blue; less often amber or purple.

Ziegel is a Knight of the Holy Order of the Crusaders.

Appearance He appears as a middle-aged man with black hair, gray eyes, and pale skin. Unlike the other Crusader Knights, he has two crosses on his forehead instead of one. His attire resembles royal robes, predominantly in dark colors, and he wears a black crown on his head. Personality Very proud, domineering, and despotic. However, he values ​​his brothers extremely. Biography After receiving the first cross, Lorgon and Ivan realized that Zegel's power was excessive, as he had the ability to control others' wills. They feared that such power would corrupt him, turning him into an arrogant and cruel individual. According to Lorgon, arrogance became a defining characteristic of Zegel's personality, but he never exhibited cruelty, always allowing people to make their own choices. Initially, his powers were insufficient to assist his siblings, leading to the creation of the second cross. This greatly enhanced his abilities, granting him the ability to take away the madness of his brothers and sisters.

Skills and Abilities Submission - the ability to submit to the will of others. Madness Control - helps suppress the madness of other Crusader Knights. Cross Power - Zegel has the least amount of cross power, which can affect the body.

Igomond is a Knight of the Holy Order of the Crusaders.

Appearance He appears to be around 60-70 years old. Within the walls of his church, he wears traditional church robes, but when he ventures into the world, he dons all-black clothing and a plague doctor's mask.

Personality Igomond is quite kind, and he has his own church where he guides people on the right path.

Biography He is the most feared knight of the order. But not because of his fighting skills, but because his blood contains all the diseases imaginable and unimaginable and can lead to the death of all living things, for the same reason he is not touched even by the filth.

This is the most secretive knight of the crusaders according to a member of the plague messengers order who was following him. Before his arrival anywhere, the place is prepared so that he does not get hurt.

Jelf is a Knight of the Holy Order of the Crusaders.

Appearance Jelf's height is estimated to be over two meters. He is quite massive and heavy. He doesn't wear clothes

Biography After receiving permission to form a crusader order, Ivan and Lorgon were sent to a remote village on a mission to destroy the evil. Upon arriving, the crusaders saw mountains of corpses and realized that a foul march had struck the village. Fueled by a sense of revenge, they followed the trail of the evil, but they began to find pieces of the monsters' bodies. Eventually, they saw a young boy fighting off various types of evil on his own. The older crusaders helped the boy fight back, and they began to argue about the boy's fate. Lorgon wanted to make him a crusader, but the boy was much older than the other candidates, so Ivan refused. The dispute was resolved by the High One himself, who ordered the crusaders to accept Potapych and Jelf into the order.

Potapych is the squire.

He has taken a vow, so he does not wear clothes in either cold or heat.

Blessed(Physical Strength) - Jelf possesses immense physical strength that surpasses that of other crusaders. While a crusader may be able to lift a medium-sized horse, Jelf effortlessly lifts two horses without feeling their weight. Physical strength is not a manifestation of his cross; it is a natural gift bestowed upon him from birth.

Strengthened Skin - Jelf uses the power of his cross to make his skin harder. This, combined with his physical strength, makes him a formidable close-combat fighter.

Bertisa is a Knight of the Holy Order of the Crusaders.

Appearance A girl with pale skin and brown hair, with a cross carved on her forehead. She wears a dark shirt, blue pants, and a leather cape that hangs loosely around her shoulders.

Personality Not enough information will be known in the future

Runbora is a Knight of the Holy Order of the Crusaders.

Appearance His exact age is unknown, but he appears to be in his early 30s. He has dark hair tied in a ponytail, piercing blue eyes, and distinctive facial tattoos that indicate his descent from a Xon clan. A cross is adorned on his forehead. His wardrobe is characterized by practicality, with a white shirt tucked into dark blue pants and a matching long cape draped over his shoulders.

Runbora is a resilient and determined warrior who combines a strong sense of duty with empathy. Despite the harsh life of a crusader, he shows concern for his loved ones and carefully considers his actions. Order, self-control, and thoughtful decision-making are important to him. However, his commitment to his beliefs can be both a strength and a weakness, as he rarely deviates from his chosen path, even if it goes against him.

Biography He was found as a child by Ivan and Lorgon during a period when tensions between the Xons and the Crusaders were beginning to ease. They took him under their wing, teaching him the principles of honor, strength, and the pursuit of peace. Lorgon played a pivotal role in his life, serving as his mentor. However, it was Ivan who became his brother in arms. Over time, Runbora embraced the faith of the High One and joined the ranks of the Crusaders, dedicating his life to protecting the weak and fighting for justice.

Skills and Abilities Skilled swordsman. Possesses two non-standard swords at a high level. Can change the properties of objects. Runbora can turn the entire earth into gas/vapor, but he cannot do this because the recoil of the cross will instantly kill him. He can turn a stone into water, making it look like a stone but have the properties of water. He can turn stone into wood, as shown in episode 12, where he helped Lorgon and turned most of the church into wood so that it would burn faster.

Brani is a Knight of the Holy Order of the Crusaders

Appearance He is tall, has a brown beard, and brown eyes. A golden cross, a symbol of the crusaders, is visible on his forehead. Brani wears a gray T-shirt, greenish pants, and brown shoes. Various herbs are attached to his belt, and a bag is attached to his back.

Personality Brani is known as the kindest of the crusaders. His kindness knows no bounds, but he does not allow anyone to speak ill of his order. Brani is quite shy, and when he is praised, he asks that it not be done. He constantly compares himself to Iglic, saying that, unlike him, Brani is foolish. He also never holds a grudge against anyone.

Biography Presumably, he took a vow that he should not be denied treatment. The price for healing abilities is intelligence-Swearing may seem like an imbecile, but it's just an effect imposed by a vow.

Ceston is his squire.

Ennon is Lorgon's squire.

Appearance Ennon has black hair that is shaved at the temples, and the rest is tied in a ponytail. He has a thick beard on his face. He wears a fur cape over a white shirt, as well as black pants and brown boots.

Personality He has many positive qualities, such as courage, kindness, and diligence. However, he also has some flaws, such as being quick-tempered and sometimes lazy.

Biography Ennon hails from the north, from Rikrich, where he lived with his family in a village. His wife died in childbirth, and later, the village was attacked by bandits, who killed his only daughter. After losing everything, he became a bandit himself.

Previously, he worked as a charcoal burner, but his life changed when Lorgon found him. Recognizing his potential, Lorgon decided to give Ennon a chance at redemption and took him on as his squire.

Skills and Abilities God's Alphabet - In the penultimate episode, Lorgon promised to teach him the alphabet. He has not yet been taught. He is skilled in swordsmanship.

Appearance He is a brunette with blue eyes that turn red when he is angry, and can even turn black when he is very angry. He wears a gray, torn shirt and black pants. His body is covered in many scars.

Skills and abilities Wielding twin axes. Rage - when overwhelmed by strong negative emotions, he becomes enraged and insane. Purification - after a battle, he can purify himself (possibly absorbing) any blood that remains on him. Great physical strength - much stronger than ordinary crusaders (possibly even Lorgon). He can tear off limbs from knights and can also lift a person into the sky.

Personality He is known for his kindness, second only to Brannia, but he is also the fiercest of all the members of the Crusader Order, which is why he is known as "God's Fury."

Power - Ivan is able to balance madness, which is why he became a captain. Not stronger than Lorgon, you fucking bastards. God's Alphabet - he possesses an alphabet that allows him to manipulate reality and even break the laws of the universe. An example is the rainy season, as well as his ability to materialize his reflection into an independent person. Sensitivity to others' emotions - this ability allows him to feel others' emotions when he comes into contact with their essence.Space - Ivan's power allows him to separate objects from each other. Movement - Ivan can move between locations using a system of tree roots, entering one tree and exiting through another in a different place. Flight - Ivan can fly, as shown during his battle with the Chase.

Appearance - He has gray hair. He wears a red bandage on his head that covers a cross underneath. His eyes are bright orange. He wears a leather jacket with a white village T-shirt underneath. He also wears black pants with black boots.

Lorgon is Eivan's older brother and the one who raised the young crusaders: Runbron, Onnun. There is another thing that Lorgon's claw knows well: Igrik. In the past, Lorgon, by accident during a ritual, burned the book of knowledge that Igrik gave him, and it rebelled against his brain. Externally, he looks like a 32-year-old man, wearing a scarlet cloak, black fingerless gloves, pants, and an old-fashioned shirt under a black cape. Hair as gray as ash, and eyes as blue as the sky. The hairstyle sometimes covers a golden cross. powers: can perform powerful rituals and is a commander.

Only Brania can use the divine alphabet in its unlimited form, because he is the only one who has paid a huge price for his powers. This language is very difficult to learn, and most Crusaders do not know it, although Eivan knows it and occasionally uses it for the benefit of protecting his loved ones.