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Ivan (NOT Ivan!!) Weller is the captain of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, brother of Lorgon, who is also over six hundred years old. He is known as Red-Eyed Ivan and bears the title of Executioner of God. Ivan is one of the eldest brothers of the Crusaders, capable of balancing the power of the cross, for which he was chosen as captain. Together with Lorgon and a third, currently unknown brother, he raised the remaining seventeen children who survived the rituals of creating the Crusaders. Their goal was to gather one hundred loyal knights, but out of the hundred candidates, only twenty survived. After the dissolution of the order, Ivan retired from combat and lived a solitary life, but fate brought him together with Lisa, a representative of the elves.

Ivan possesses an inner strength that allows him to contain his darkness, unlike Lorgon, who is unable to resist its influence. Any divine power exerts a strain on the mind, and Ivan was no exception—when he used the Alphabet of God to create a clone, it violated the laws of the universe. Any power emanating from the cross inevitably results in madness: for example, if Ivan strikes a tree, an equivalent blow is reflected in his mind. The same occurs when casting spells. He is one of the few capable of perfectly balancing between madness and reality, and it is precisely this ability that has earned him the position of captain of the order. He is bound by a vow that forbids him from taking the lives of others, but this prohibition does not apply to abominations.

Ivan possesses the Alphabet of God, which allows him to perform all manner of manipulations of reality and even violate the laws of the universe—an example being the rainy season, which he initiated and ended, as well as the ability to materialize his reflection into an independent person. He has the ability to sense the emotions of others upon contact with an entity, which helps him discern whether the entity is lying or telling the truth.

After the purge they carried out, they placed their own people in leadership positions in the church and issued a decree banning the conduct of new rituals to create crusaders.

Lorgon is a master swordsman and describes himself as "the best swordsman on the continent." He possesses the ability "Illusion," which even he hasn't fully mastered—it allows him to cast illusions that can affect real objects. Through his connection with the Goddess of the Buried, he has become immortal and gained the ability to communicate with the dead, temporarily extracting their souls for interrogation. He also masters the Alphabet of God, but, according to him, it's at a near-zero level—though it's sufficient for hunting. His clothing can regenerate even if completely destroyed.

Lorgon Weller is the second-in-command of the Holy Knights' Order of the Crusaders, an immortal warrior over six hundred years old. Despite this, he appears to be a young man in his twenties or thirties, with ash-blond hair and piercing blue eyes that turn black during moments of intense emotion. His appearance is completed by a long red coat. over a black shirt, as well as black pants and a belt with a gold ring. In his Death Knight form, his hair and eyes turn black, and his entire outfit turns inky black.

Lorgon is a true warrior, willing to judge without hesitation those he believes to be in conflict with the will of the Supreme Being. However, he is not without the ability to forgive if he sees genuine remorse. His views on the elves remain contradictory: on the one hand, he views them as enemies, but on the other, he is capable of judging them by their actions, not just their origins. Despite his sternness, Lorgon displays a sense of humor in informal settings and remains loyal to his comrades, regardless of their race. He enjoys teasing Ivan about his ambiguous connection with Lisa, but is at a loss when his brother mentions Ruya. He also has an unexpected hobby: collecting beetles; his collection numbers over 120 specimens.

Lorgon became a Crusader a day after Ivan. During one battle, he went mad and committed a massacre in Monthart, for which he was killed by his own brother. However, he was later resurrected by the Goddess of the Buried, pleased by the carnage he had caused, and since then, they have maintained a strange and special bond. Having fought in numerous wars, he and his brother attempted to create a new generation of Crusaders, but the ritual, conducted without their knowledge, was not entirely successful: out of a hundred candidates, only twenty survived. Together with Ivan, he executed those responsible for the failure and personally trained those who remained.

Ennon is Lorgon's squire. He has black hair, shaved at the sides, and the rest is pulled back into a ponytail. A thick beard adorns his face. He wears a fur cape, under which lies a white shirt, black pants, and brown boots. He possesses many positive qualities, such as courage, kindness, and diligence, but he also has his flaws—he is prone to irascibility and can be lazy at times. Ennon hails from the north, from Rickrich, where he lived with his family in a village. His wife died in childbirth, and later the village was attacked by bandits, killing his only daughter. Having lost everything, he became a bandit himself. Previously, he made a living as a charcoal burner, but his fate changed when Lorgon discovered him. Seeing potential in him, he decided to give Ennon a chance at redemption and took him on as his squire. Ennon is a skilled swordsman.

Ruya is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. She has long, dark blond hair with a slight burgundy tint and brown eyes. She wields a bow and a sword, and can see through the eyes of birds and speak with them, a skill she learned from Ennon. The power of her cross is unknown, but she is a full member of the order.

Zegel is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. He appears as a middle-aged man with black hair, gray eyes, and pale skin. Unlike other Crusader Knights, he has two crosses on his forehead instead of one. His attire resembles royal robes, predominantly dark in color, and he wears a black crown. Zegel is very proud, domineering, and despotic, but he also holds his brothers in high regard. After receiving his first cross, Lorgon and Ivan realized that Zegel's power was excessive—he possessed the ability to bend others' wills. They feared that such power would corrupt him, turning him into an arrogant and cruel man. According to Lorgon, arrogance has indeed become a trait of his, but cruelty has never manifested itself in him—he always leaves people free to choose. Initially, his powers weren't enough to help his siblings, so a second cross was carved out of him, significantly enhancing his abilities and granting him the ability to absorb madness from his siblings. Zegel has the least amount of cross power, which can affect the body.

Far Arnelio the fox is a High Elf, a girl who appears to be around twenty years old by human standards, but her actual age is sixty-four due to the genetic longevity of her race. In her human form, she is no different from an ordinary human girl, with her long white hair and blue eyes, but like all Elf, she has a true form in which she gains fox ears and a tail. Her behavior can vary from moment to moment, so her personality can be described as changeable—she is kind, but can also become sarcastic, proud, or impudent. She can be called brave, but her bravery is often indistinguishable from recklessness, which can be attributed to her young age; by Elf standards, she is only just entering adulthood. She has excellent communication skills, which allows her to establish good relationships quite quickly.

Runbora is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. His exact age is unknown, but he appears to be a man in his thirties. He has dark hair tied back in a ponytail, piercing blue eyes, and distinctive facial tattoos indicating his descent from one of the Xon clans. A cross adorns his forehead. His wardrobe is predominantly practical: he wears a white shirt tucked into dark blue pants, with a long cape of the same color draped over it.

Runbora is a steadfast and determined warrior who combines a sense of duty with empathy. Despite the harsh life of a Crusader, he cares for his loved ones and carefully analyzes his actions. Order, self-control, and deliberate decision-making are important to him, but his commitment to his own beliefs can be both his strength and his weakness, as he rarely deviates from his chosen path, even when it works against him. He was discovered as a child by Ivan and Lorgon during a period when tensions between the Xon and the Crusaders began to subside. They took him under their wing, teaching him the principles of honor, strength, and the pursuit of peace. Lorgon played a key role in his destiny as a mentor, but Ivan became his brother in arms. Over time, Runbora embraced the faith of the Supreme One and joined the Crusaders, dedicating his life to protecting the weak and fighting for justice. Runbora is a highly skilled wielder of two unusual swords and possesses the ability to alter the properties of objects. He can transform stone into gas or steam, but is unable to do so because the recoil from the cross would instantly kill him. He can transform stone into water—the stone will appear as stone, but its properties will be those of water. He can also transform stone into wood.

Brani is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, known as the Healer of God. He is tall, has a chestnut beard, brown eyes, and a golden cross—the symbol of the Crusaders—is visible on his forehead. Brani wears a gray shirt, greenish pants, and brown shoes. Various herbs are attached to his belt, and a pouch is slung across his back. Brani is known as the kindest of the Crusaders—his kindness knows no bounds, but he refuses to allow anyone to speak ill of his order. He is rather shy, and when praised, he begs for it, constantly comparing himself to Iglik and saying that, unlike him, Brani is stupid. He also never holds a grudge. He took a vow that no one can refuse him healing, and the price of his healing abilities is intelligence—Branni may appear feeble-minded, but this is merely a side effect of his vow. He is perhaps the best healer in the world. His squire is Ceston.

Onnun is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, known by the nickname "God's Fury." He has dark hair and blue eyes that turn red when enraged, and can turn black when intensely angry. He wears a gray, torn shirt and black pants, and his body is covered in numerous scars. He has taken a vow of silence to accumulate the power of the cross and honor the Supreme Being. He is known for his kindness, second only to Brani, yet he is the most ferocious of all the members of the Crusader Order, as befits his title. He wields twin axes and, when overcome by strong negative emotions, falls into rage and madness. After battle, he is able to purify himself by absorbing all the blood remaining on him. His immense physical strength far exceeds that of ordinary Crusaders, perhaps even Lorgon—he can tear off the limbs of knights and throw a man high above the sky.

The Goddess of the Buried is something akin to a god, but unlike a god, she is a condensation of all that is dark and evil in this world. She is arrogant, self-absorbed, and possesses all the other bad human qualities. In appearance, she is a bony wretch, supposedly human-like, though in theory, she has no appearance at all. Using her power, Lorgon was able to coax even the Baron's dead servant into speaking, extracting the information he needed.

The Supreme, or Supreme Being, is one of the gods in the series. He is the god worshipped by humans and some Xon. Crusaders are made through his blood. The god's energy can, if desired, be transformed into physical energy over many years. It is the Supreme Being who chooses who will become a Crusader. Each Crusader hears the voice of the Supreme Being—this ability is granted to them with the cross—but Crusaders cannot speak to him, and they only hear him when the Supreme Being so desires.

The Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders is the most feared of all orders. All followers of this order are permitted absolutely everything worldly: they are free to disregard traditions, they are not required to pray, they are not required to attend church, and they are even free to blaspheme the Almighty. Their power allows them to enter any home, bow the heads of kings, and make enemies flee in terror. The order numbers over two hundred servants, but of these, only twenty are crusaders. The order was the greatest and most legendary knightly force, its main characteristic being its knights imbued with a fragment of the power of the Supreme Being. They gained their unique abilities through crosses, which granted incredible power but also doomed them to madness. This madness can subjugate their will and drive them to horrific acts—for example, Lorgon, under its influence, destroyed an entire city. The madness's influence is now weakened thanks to Zegel, who can take it from his brothers and sisters while remaining immune to it. Squires wear crosses on their arms, protecting them from this curse, unlike knights. Each crusader is a master of combat, capable of destroying any evil spirit. They are immune to poison and disease, their wounds heal on their own, except for Lorgon and Ivan, who retained their scars out of respect. However, alcohol still affects them. The Order has been reorganized, and a new Crusade against the Church has been declared. The Crusaders possess the gift of the Supreme Being to shape destinies; they can take a life with a single movement. Their duty to the Supreme Being is to destroy all evil, and to avoid falling prey to madness, they prefer to rely on their own skills rather than on the powers bestowed upon them.

How did one become a Crusader? After candidates underwent a rigorous selection process, the Pontiff carved a mark on their foreheads with the Dagger of the Sun. Afterward, the candidate was placed on an altar, where the amber blood of the Supreme One was placed above their head. It takes many years for the energy of the Supreme One to become physical, and when enough was present, drops would fall onto the wound on the forehead. But it's impossible to control the quantity and concentration—it's unpredictable each time. Many died not only because of this: the Supreme One chooses only those they deem worthy. Understanding their power requires years of accumulation, while for Crusader Knights it takes only five minutes. The ritual has been abandoned, as Ivan and Lorgon saw that the survival rate was very low—no more than one in five. All those who knew about the ritual or had any connection to it were killed, and close associates were placed at the top of the church to ensure there were no more victims. The Knights have a very large following of faithful followers, whom they themselves have blessed.

The Blood Brotherhood are the Crusaders' enemies. They use elven blood to gain powers similar to those of the Crusaders, and they bear a red cross on their foreheads.

The filth is a type of evil creature used to frighten people. The series only featured two creatures: the Goronod and the Unknown Filth. The Order of the Crusaders, the Order of the Dawnguard, and the Order of the Knights of the Dawn are tasked with exterminating them. Each filth has a name to make them easier to remember and study, and their characteristics are described in a bestiary. The filth is afraid of the sun, but can be encountered even during the day, though their activity increases significantly during the rainy season. These creatures primarily harm villagers, although they also indirectly affect city dwellers by hindering trade. The filth does not interbreed.

The Elkh are an ancient, half-beast race, proud, sensitive creatures with a close connection to nature and the forest. There are very few of them left in the world—they are almost extinct due to persecution, war, and hunting by humans, particularly the church. Elkh emerged in the heart of the primeval forest from the fusion of nature spirits and the first sparks of life. They embody the balance between a refined, almost human soul and a wild, primal animal strength. Elkh are proud, preferring solitude, silence, contemplation, and harmony with the forest. Family ties are sacred and unbreakable to them, and any offense or wound to the soul is never forgotten—time passes slowly for the Elkh, and revenge can be passed down through generations, eternal and merciless. There are very few clan groups left, given the way they are treated—often called cattle, hunted, and enslaved.

Elkh are extremely emotionally vulnerable—even the slightest disruption of harmony, a harsh sound, an aggressive aura, or emotional dissonance evokes a strong physiological reaction: pressed ears, hissing, panic, stupor, or shock. In strong emotions, the voice transforms into purely animal sounds: anger and rage—the hiss of a snake or a low growl; tenderness, fear, or sadness—a quiet meow or a plaintive whistle; surprise and joy—high-pitched trills or purrs. Emotions are instantly and vividly read on the face. Elkh have two forms: human—their normal state, in which they are almost indistinguishable from humans, but with refined, aristocratic features, fair skin or skin with a golden or silvery sheen, varied hair, and bright, piercing eyes; and the Elkhian Beast, which is activated by will or strong emotions of threat, when large mobile ears, a long bushy tail, bright eyes with a vertical slit when angry, afraid or threatened, fanged teeth and clawed fingers appear.

Elkh are hyper-warm-blooded, so cold causes shivers, paralysis, and complete immobility, while heat dramatically increases strength, speed, and regeneration. They have a strong, flexible, and powerful body and powerful regeneration—minor wounds heal in hours or days, fractures in weeks, and limbs can slowly regrow, especially when exposed to forest magic.

The lifespan of the elves is as follows: adulthood occurs at approximately fifty years, common elves live for three hundred to four hundred and fifty years, high elves for nine hundred to one thousand four hundred years, and old age occurs at three hundred to five hundred years or more. They live in large clan communities, where several generations live together. Mates are for life, and the breakup of a marriage is a huge tragedy for the clan. They believe in the All-Father—the spirit of strength, protection of the forest, winter, and warriors—and the All-Mother—the spirit of life, fertility, spring, healing, and family, worshiping them through singing, dancing under the moon, and offerings to the forest. The elves are almost vegetarian, eating meat only in rituals or extreme cases. Their main dish is Chu Elli, a thick stew of root vegetables, forest herbs, mushrooms, berries, and spices, gathered strictly according to the phases of the moon. They fear thunderstorms, lightning, and thunder due to their hypersensitive ears, cold and winter, as well as humans and the Blood Brotherhood, who still hunt them, capture them alive, and imprison them in metal cages. Their language is melodic and singsong, with hissing and whistling sounds, and songs are the basis of communication, rituals, and the transmission of knowledge. They have a ritual called the Great Sleep, when the elves lie down in warm beds deep in the forest and fall into immobility, and a burial rite—burning on a huge pyre in the heart of the forest.

The Windspire is a type of church where elves were brought, captured, and drained of their blood. Lorgon, Runbora, Branya, and Ennon arrived there, freed the elves, and then burned the church along with Lorgon for some reason, after which he was reborn there.

The God Alphabet is believed to have been created by Ivan and Lorgon, but Lorgon claims, firstly, that he had no involvement, and secondly, the word "invented" isn't quite right. The God Alphabet is the laws of nature that Ivan learned to bend, but not everything can be changed with it—only what can be changed without the intervention of the God Alphabet can be changed. Ivan uses the God Alphabet most—out of the global ones, it started and ended the rainy season, and it also created his own copy. It is mentioned that Brani is the only one who can use the God Alphabet without limitations.

The Xon are a race similar to humans, the only difference being the different colored tattoos on their faces. The Xon are pagans, worshiping idols and their ancestors. The color of their facial tattoos denotes clan affiliation. The Xon possess a special metal called Xon, which is used to craft armor plates and weapons. However, the metal is not particularly strong, so it serves only as a single layer of defense in combat. All Crusader weapons are made from Xon metal. The metal is mined from the sea, and Liaf is responsible for its discovery.