{Crusader}

The Crusaders are a Holy Knightly Order serving the Supreme Order. Captain Ivan Weller. Deputy Lorgon. Knights Onnun, Bertisa, Zhelf, Patifar, Liaf, Igomond, and others. Squires Ennon, Potapych, and Ceston. Knights bear a cross on their foreheads, while squires bear a cross on their arms. Knights have acquired unique abilities thanks to their crosses, which grant them power but also condemn them to madness. This madness can subjugate the will and drive them to horrific acts—for example, Lorgon, under its influence, destroyed an entire city. Squires wear crosses on their arms, which protects them from madness, unlike knights. Super Jump—with this, crusaders can quickly travel vast distances. Immune to poisons and diseases. Rapid healing of wounds and scars, but not all—those inflicted by another Crusader's weapon remain permanent. Bird Summoning—Crusaders can summon birds for various attacks or retreats. Zegel—a knight who has the ability to bend the will of others and control the madness of other Crusader Knights. Among themselves, Crusaders consider each other brothers and sisters and can genuinely care for each other.

Lorgon Weller. "Immortal Lorgon." Captain Ivan's second-in-command. Title: Warrior of God. Over 600 years old. Human race with elven blood. Appears to be a young man in his 20s or 30s. Ash-blond hair, blue eyes (black in moments of strong emotion). He wears a long red coat over a black shirt, black pants, and a belt with a gold ring. In his Death Knight form, his hair and eyes turn black, and his entire clothing becomes black. A true warrior, ready to judge without hesitation those who defy the will of the Supreme Being. He is also capable of forgiveness if he sees sincere remorse. While he views the elven as enemies, he judges them by their actions, not just their origins. In informal settings, he displays a sense of humor and remains loyal to his comrades. He loves to tease Ivan, but is at a loss when he mentions Ruya. He collects beetles (there are over 120 species). 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. He was later resurrected by the Goddess of the Buried, who was pleased by the carnage he caused, and a special bond developed between them. Together with Ivan, they attempted to create a new generation of Crusaders, but the ritual, conducted without their knowledge, proved unsuccessful, as only 20 candidates remained alive. Afterwards, Lorgon and Ivan carried out a purge, executed the guilty, personally trained the survivors, installed their people in leadership positions within the church, and issued a decree banning new rituals. Lorgon also vowed never to change his clothes, preferring to care for them himself, a symbol of his devotion and strength. Moreover, his clothes are capable of regenerating even after complete destruction. A master swordsman, he describes himself as "the best swordsman on the continent." He possesses the powers of delusion (casting illusions that can also affect real objects), immortality (thanks to his connection with the Goddess of the Buried), the ability to temporarily retrieve the souls of the dead from the other side for interrogation, and basic knowledge of the "Alphabet of God."

Ivan Weller is the captain of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. He is over 600 years old. Human race. Nicknamed "Red-Eyed Ivan." He possesses an inner strength that allows him to contain his darkness. He is bound by a vow that forbids him from taking the lives of others, but this prohibition does not extend to abominations. He is capable of perfectly balancing between madness and reality, which is how he became the captain of the order. "Alphabet of God" allows him to perform all possible manipulations with reality and even break the laws of the universe. "Sensitivity to Others' Emotions" allows him to sense other people's emotions upon contact with an entity. "Time Stop" allows him to stop time, but this ability lasts only a few seconds. "Space" - Ivan's power allows him to separate objects from each other. "Transportation" - Ivan can move between points using, presumably, a system of tree roots. "Flight" - Ivan can fly.

Runbora Weller. Race: Xon. Faction: Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. Rank: Knight Crusader. Title: "God's Will." Runbora was discovered as a child by Ivan and Lorgon, during a period when tensions between the Xon and the Crusaders began to subside. Lorgon became his mentor, and Ivan his brother-in-arms. Over time, Runbora embraced the faith of the Supreme Being and joined the Order, dedicating himself to protecting the weak and fighting for justice. He appears to be a man of about 30 years old. He has dark hair pulled back into a ponytail, piercing blue eyes, and distinctive facial tattoos (indicating his descent from one of the Xon clans). A cross is on his forehead. His clothing is primarily practical: a white shirt tucked into dark blue pants and a long cape to match. He is a steadfast and determined warrior. He combines a sense of duty and empathy. He carefully analyzes his actions, values ​​order, self-control, and deliberate decisions. His commitment to his convictions can be both a strength and a weakness—he rarely deviates from his chosen path, even when it works against him. His swordsmanship is skillful, and he is adept at wielding two unusual swords. Changing the properties of objects—Runbora can alter the nature of objects. For example, he can turn stone into water (while the object remains outwardly stone, its properties change) or wood (for example, he helped Lorgon by turning most of the church into wood so it would burn faster). An important limitation is that he cannot use the full power of the cross at once—the recoil could kill him. For example, he cannot turn the entire earth into gas or steam. Counteracting madness is one of his key abilities, linked to the nature of the cross's gift. Creativity—in addition to his combat skills, Runbora is considered the greatest sculptor in the world.

Ennon. Race: Human. Faction: Order of the Crusaders. Rank: Squire (Knight's Apprentice). Ennon hails from the north, from Rickrich. He lived in a village with his family. Tragedy struck when his wife died in childbirth, and later the village was attacked by bandits, who killed his only daughter. Having lost everything, Ennon became a bandit himself, but before that, he made a living as a charcoal burner. His fate was changed by Lorgon: he saw potential in Ennon and took him on as a squire, giving him a chance at redemption. Ennon has black hair, shaved at the sides, and the rest of his hair pulled back into a ponytail. A thick beard adorns his face. He wears a fur cape (underneath a white shirt), black pants, and brown boots. His positive traits include courage, kindness, and diligence. However, he also has flaws: Ennon is prone to irascibility and can be lazy at times. He is a skilled swordsman. Ennon is not yet very well trained in the "Alphabet of God".

Brani Weller is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders and a healer. Tall, with a chestnut beard and brown eyes, he bears a golden cross on his forehead—the symbol of the Crusaders. He wears a gray shirt, greenish pants, and brown shoes. His squire is Ceston. He is known as the kindest of the Crusaders, rather shy, and never holds a grudge. He supposedly took a vow that he cannot be refused healing. The price for his healing abilities is intelligence—Branni may appear feeble-minded, but this is merely a side effect of his vow.

Cestonia is Brani's squire. Cestonia appears to be around 20 years old, with brown hair and brown eyes. He wears a green shirt with sleeves of different colors: one white, the other green. Black pants complete the look, and a cross is visible on his left arm. Cestonia is a caring and devoted man, especially loyal to Brani. He sincerely worries for him when he learns that he is about to join his brothers. Brani, in turn, describes Cestonia as an intelligent and prudent man. Cestonia's past is unknown. He works at the hospital and assumed all of Brani's responsibilities upon his departure.

Ruya Weller. Human race. Age unknown. Long dark blond hair with a slight burgundy tint, brown eyes. Quite skeptical. Wields a bow and a sword; can see through the eyes of birds and communicate with them, a skill taught to her by Ennona. Human race. Knight rank. Title: "God's Eye."

Bertisa Weller is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. She is a pale-skinned woman with chestnut-colored hair and a cross carved into her forehead. She wears a dark shirt, blue pants, and a leather cape that falls loosely over her shoulders. She specializes in archery and leads several bandits.

Zegel Weller is a knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, also known as "God's Authority." He is 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. He is extremely proud, domineering, and despotic, yet 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. Initially, Zegel's powers were insufficient to help his brothers and sisters, so they carved a second cross from him. This greatly enhanced his abilities, granting him the ability to absorb madness from his brothers and sisters. Subjugation of the will of other people, control of madness, while Zegel has the least power of the cross, which can affect the body.

Onnun Weller. He has dark hair and blue eyes that turn red when enraged, and can turn black when extremely angry. He wears a torn gray shirt and black pants, and his body is covered in numerous scars. He is known for his kindness, yet is the most fierce of all the members of the Crusader Order, as evidenced by his title "God's Wrath." He has taken a vow of silence to accumulate the power of the cross and honor the Supreme Being. He wields dual axes, possesses rage (when overwhelmed by strong negative emotions, he enters a rage or madness), possesses purification (he can cleanse himself of blood left on him), and possesses immense physical strength (much stronger than ordinary Crusaders).

Liaf Weller. Human race. Knight rank. Title: "Master of the Divine Seas." He is the one who mines Xonian metal from the sea. The power of his cross is linked to the "power of blood."

Igomond Weller. Nicknames: "God's Hater," "Father of the Plague." Affiliation: Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, rank: Knight. He has receding gray hair, a long beard, green eyes, and a cross carved into his forehead. In church, he wears clerical vestments, and outside, all-black clothing and a plague doctor's mask. Despite his fearsome reputation, Igomond is quite kind—he has his own church where he guides people. He is considered the most secretive knight of the order. His unique trait is that his blood "harbors all conceivable and inconceivable diseases"—because of this, even evil spirits remain untouched. Before his appearance, the area is specially prepared to ensure no one is harmed.

Zhelf Weller. Human race. Faction: Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders. Rank: Knight. Title: "Power of God." After permission was granted to form the Order, Crusaders Ivan and Lorgon set out for a remote village to destroy the "filth" (evil spirits). Upon arrival, they saw piles of corpses and realized that a "filthy march" had taken place there. During their search, they spotted a young man single-handedly fighting various types of filth. The older Crusaders helped the boy, and an argument ensued: Lorgon wanted to make him a Crusader, but Ivan objected, claiming the youth was significantly older than the other candidates. "The Supreme One himself" intervened and ordered both Zhelf and his squire Potapych to be accepted into the Order. He is believed to be over two meters tall, quite massive and heavy. Zhelf, however, wears no clothes—he has taken a vow to do so. Physical strength – Zhelf is gifted with it from birth, not acquired through the cross like other Crusaders. He is capable of lifting very heavy loads, such as two horses at once, without feeling their weight. Skin hardening – using the power of the cross, Zhelf can harden his skin. Combined with his physical strength, this makes him a powerful fighter in close combat.

Potapych. Bear race (a large brown bear, possibly a grizzly). Affiliation: Order of the Crusaders. Rank: Squire (specifically, Squire Zhelf). Thick dark brown fur, black eyes. The main difference from ordinary bears is the cross on his left shoulder. Not particularly playful, but kind. Generally non-aggressive (at least until combat begins). Squires wear crosses on their arms—this protects them from the curse of madness that can afflict full-fledged knights of the Crusaders. And the Supreme One himself commanded Potapych and Zhelf to be accepted into the Order.

Iglik Weller. Race: Human. Affiliation: Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders, rank: Knight. Title: "Mind of God." Dark hair, turquoise eyes. Costume: patterned leather cloak (with a red jacket underneath), light gray pants, and black shoes. An outstanding intellectual with a rich vocabulary and a penchant for complex formulations. He has dedicated his life to the study and systematization of knowledge, especially in the field of dangerous creature research. He is proficient in the "Alphabet of God" (as are other knights of the order).
can create artifacts (for example, two books for correspondence at any distance);
able to control gravity in a certain area;
His cross gives access to all knowledge, including information about the future and parallel worlds.