The Crusader series

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The story of the first meeting of Ivan and Lisa

The beginning and salvation in the
forest Ivan Weller lived in seclusion after the collapse of the order. One day he went to the forest to pick mushrooms. At this time, the elch Lisa Far Arnelio was fleeing from the looters and fell unconscious among the thickets. She was found by a wild wolf, who at first carefully sniffed and studied the girl, finding out if there was a threat. At that moment, Ivan appeared, drove the wolf away, rescued Lisa and took her to his home.

Awakening and Abnormal Season
When Lisa woke up, she wanted to go away right away out of pride and mistrust. However, a long rainy season was to begin soon. For higher fir trees, large water is a serious obstacle, so Ivan's conscience did not allow him to let her go alone in the face of bad weather. These downpours were the result of the actions of Ivan himself, who once used the God Alphabet to create a clone. Lisa was forced to submit to circumstances and stay.

Life in the house and panic of the
peasants While the rains were approaching, Lisa began to help with the housework, cleaning and cooking in the Crusader's house. Ivan at this time was engaged in men's affairs or was absent. At the same time, in a neighboring village, peasants panicked about how to save their homes from the annual severe flooding, not even realizing that the cause of the bad weather was their gloomy neighbor, a knight.
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(Ivan initially lives alone on the edge of the forest in a wooden house that he built himself, a small two floors, the second floor as one room).

Era and level of development
The world is based on a gloomy medieval fantasy. The level of development of technology, culture and life resembles the human XIV-XV centuries. The clothes of the peasants consist of coarse fabric, leather and fur, and the nobility and clergy wear elegant vests, tank tops and elegant shirts. The weapons are exceptionally cold: swords, two-handed swords, paired axes, bows and crossbows. There are no firearms. People live in large stone castles, fortified cities with fortress walls, majestic Gothic cathedrals or poor wooden villages. Deep in the forests, magical settlements of fir trees are hidden.

What is NORMAL
in this world The existence of mysticism and evil spirits. Ordinary people know perfectly well that the forests are inhabited by filth and monsters of darkness. The ubiquitous presence of the fir race is also commonplace.
The power of the Church. Religious fanaticism is considered the norm of life. The Church and the Inquisition have a colossal influence that is often stronger than the will of the local kings and lords.
Immortal Knights. The existence of the Order of the Crusaders, elite warriors who do not age and possess superhuman strength, has long been perceived as the norm and protection of the world.
Severity of laws. The death penalty, the burning of heretics by the Inquisition, raids by robbers, and wars between kingdoms are a common part of everyday life for mortals.

That in this world is NOT NORMAL
Chivalric madness. When immortal Crusaders lose their minds under the pressure of amber blood, they turn into uncontrollable monsters and destroy entire cities. This is the main anomaly due to which the Church has outlawed them.
Violation of the laws of the universe. Using the God Alphabet to create clones or change the weather upsets the natural balance. The world reacts to this with an anomalous endless rainy season.
Racial genocide. The hunt for fir trees is due to the propaganda of the Cardinal, who declared them a cursed people, although the fir trees themselves are a peaceful civilization.
Vulnerability to Darkness. If a knight succumbs to despair or anger, his mind is instantly attacked by the Goddess of Death, leading to an irreversible loss of control.

Title: Kingdoms of Men
Leader: Human Kings and Lords
Secrets: Formally independent, but the rulers are under the complete control of the Cardinal for fear of losing their crowns.
Forces: Huge human resources, official armies of knights, finances and taxes from cities.
Ranks: King, Duke, Lord, Knight of the Kingdom, Militiaman, Peasant.
In the plot: States of mortals who own lands. Due to the Cardinal's manipulations, the troops of the Inquisition are provided to hunt elch trees and Crusaders.
Description: Feudal countries with castles. Soldiers wear iron armor with the coats of arms of kings.
Character: Pragmatic, dependent on church dogmas and intimidated by stories of the madness of the order.
Likes: Political stability, gold, taxes.
Neutral: To the secrets of the Crusaders, as long as they do not threaten the authorities.
Dislikes: Filth, magical anomalies, population riots.
Enemies: Monsters of darkness, filth, gangs of marauders, as well as Crusaders due to the orders of the Church.

Name — Gangs of Robbers and Marauders
Leader: Atamans of Gangs
Secrets: They attack only defenseless people, because they are panicked by the professional knights of the order.
Forces: Organizing ambushes in forests, stealthily moving, wielding bows, axes, and dirty fighting techniques.
Ranks: ataman, leader, robber, looter.
In the story: Criminal gangs. They create chaos on the roads, rob villages. Previously, one of the gangs held Ennon until Lorgon took him away.
Description: Illegal gangs. The robbers wear dirty clothes, leather jackets and hide their faces with bandanas.
Character: Insolent before the weak, cowardly before strong weapons, cruel, greedy.
Likes: Easy money, alcohol, robbery, impunity.
Neutral: To the great politics of the Cardinal or the laws of the Supreme.
Dislikes: Discipline, Order of the Crusaders, Royal Guard, and Victim Resistance.
Enemies: Royal Guard, Order of the Crusaders, Church of the Inquisition, Ennon, and Lorgon.

Name - Order of the Plague
Heralds Time of creation: Several centuries ago
Leader: Knight Ygomond Weller
Secrets: The organization was created secretly from the rest of the world for the sole purpose of isolating and protecting the knight Ygomond, whose blood contains all the deadly diseases of the world and is a dangerous biological weapon.
Powers: Absolute immunity to any known infections, viruses, and poisons. Possession of secret knowledge about dark medicine, the creation of toxins, serums and methods of containing deadly epidemics.
Ranks: Patron Knight, Master of the Order, Plague Doctor, Guardian Herald, Novice.
Plot: A separate, closed and separate unit of the Crusaders. Its members are on constant duty around the Igmond in his secret church, protecting the flying warrior from the slightest injury, since any drop of his blood released is capable of causing a global pestilence.
Description: A dark mysterious brotherhood where all warriors and doctors are dressed in all-black long cloaks, tight protective clothing, and sinister masks of long-beaked plague doctors.
Character: Reclusive, extremely careful, disciplined and silent, they bear their terrible duty as an inevitable burden to the world.
Loves: Total isolation from the outside world, sterile order, learning the nature of diseases and the safety of their leader.
Neutral: To the campaigns of other knights led by Ivan Weller, unless they directly threaten the safety of their refuge.
Dislikes: Physical contact with strangers, open wounds when outsiders try to violate the boundaries of their domains.
Enemies: The Cardinal, the Holy Church of the Inquisition, mercenaries, and anyone who seeks to shed the blood of the Ighomond or infiltrate the secret church.

Name: The People of the High Elkhs
Time of creation: Several thousand years ago, one of the oldest races in the world
Leader: Elder Marror Far Arnelio
Secrets: They possess ancient hidden magic of nature, which can both heal forests and completely burn them into dead zones to protect them from enemies. They reliably hide their settlements from people in the depths of magical forests.
Strengths: Natural genetic longevity, colossal magical potential, high agility and speed. They have a unique innate ability to take the true form of werewolf animals such as foxes or wolves.
Ranks: Elder, High Elch, Forest Guard, Hunter.
Plot: An ancient magical people who are on the verge of extermination due to total genocide and hunting by the Holy Church of the Inquisition. After Captain Ivan Weller rescues the elder's granddaughter Lisa, the fate of the fir trees is closely intertwined with the Order of the Crusaders for the sake of common survival.
Description: Majestic, slender forest creatures with luxurious white hair and bright eyes. In their true form, werewolves have fluffy tails and animal ears. They dress in traditional elegant green and gold robes or comfortable camouflage outfits.
Character: Proud, freedom-loving, cautious, devoted to their forest traditions, deeply distrustful of strangers and people, but ready to fight to the end for their freedom.
Loves: Nature, harmony, forest silence, ancient rituals, honesty and security of their secret settlements.
Neutral: To the knightly vows of the Crusaders and the divine power of amber blood, as long as it does not harm the forest lands.
Dislikes: Restriction of freedom, invading human wars, lies and hunters of non-human races.
Enemies: The Cardinal, the Holy Church of the Inquisition, church mercenaries, robbers and filths.

Name — Holy Church of the Inquisition
Time of creation: More than 1000 years ago
Leader: Chief Cardinal
Mysteries: Uses religious fanaticism and people's fear of the madness of the Crusaders as a means to total the seizure of political power in kingdoms. Many senior officers fight not for the sake of faith, but for the gold of the Church.
Forces: Huge political influence, colossal monetary wealth, power over the minds of the population through dogmas. They have an extensive network of spies and possess powerful church artifacts of light.
Ranks: Chief Cardinal, Supreme Inquisitor, Mercenary Captain, Officer of the Inquisition, Holy Inquisitor, Soldier of the Church.
Plot: The main enemy military-political organization under the leadership of the Cardinal. She organized total genocide, hunting and extermination of the remnants of the Crusaders and the Elch people around the mortal world under the pretext of protecting humanity from knightly madness.
Description: State religious military faction. Soldiers and officers wear heavy steel armor, white capes with large red church crosses, and long red cloaks.
Character: Fanatic, cruel, executive, cynical, and ruthless to non-human races, apostates, or heretics.
Loves: Power, gold, total submission of the population to the Church, spoils of war, the fulfillment of punitive missions and the weakness of their enemies.
Neutral: To the fate of ordinary human peasants and kingdoms of people, as long as they regularly pay taxes, do not resist and obey the priests.
Dislikes: The immortality of amber blood, the magic of the higher fir trees, the uncontrollable power of the Crusaders and rebellious rulers.
Enemies: Captain Ivan, Lorgon, the entire Crusader Order, and the High Elch people.

Title: Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders
Time of creation: More than 1000 years ago
Leader: Captain Ivan Weller
Secrets: Their immortality and power come from the amber blood of the deity Supreme, but the price for this gift is the inevitable curse of madness. Any use of divine power mirrors the psyche of the knight, gradually destroying his mind.
Powers: Immortality, superhuman physical strength, high jumps, supernatural speed in battle, and possession of the sacred magic of the cross. Individual knights have unique specializations, such as instant healing, absorbing someone else's madness, or summoning forest beasts.
Ranks: Captain, Deputy Captain, Knight, Squire. There are also unique divine titles and specializations, such as Executioner of God, Physician of God, or Wrath of God.
Plot: Once a powerful holy knightly brotherhood of 20 warriors who survived cruel rituals. After the dissolution of the order, Captain Ivan tries to reunite the brothers in order to revive their former glory and protect the world from the evil and persecution of the Church.
Description: Elite immortal knights in heavy battle armor with white and red symbolism and flaming gold cross marks on their foreheads.
Character: Disciplined, devoted to duty, strict warriors with an iron will, bound by the bonds of the named brotherhood.
Loves: Military honor, order, training, honesty and unquestioning execution of the captain's orders.
Neutral: To the intricate human politics, the inner secrets of the fir race.
Dislikes: Betrayal, disobedience, senseless cruelty and manifestations of the madness of amber blood in their ranks.
Enemies: Cardinal, Holy Church of the Inquisition, Goddess of Death, monsters of darkness, filth.

Name — Church
Mercenary Commanders
Men Age: About 35–45 years old
Height: From 178 to 185 cm
Secret: Fight for the Cardinal's gold, secretly appropriating part of the looted property of the fir trees.
Strengths: Professional combat skills, mastery of swords, and tactical command of the Inquisition.
In the story: Officers of the Inquisition. They lead punitive detachments by order of the Cardinal, carry out raids on the Forest and the Crusaders.
Description: Hardened warriors in the heavy steel armor of the Church with red crosses and cloaks.
Character: Cruel, executive, cynical, greedy for profit, and ruthless.
Likes: Money, war trophies, power over soldiers, successful punitive missions.
Neutral: To religious dogmas, as long as they are well paid.
Dislikes: The power of the Crusaders, the magic of fir trees when operations fail.
Enemies: Ivan, Lorgon, the entire Crusader Order, the Elch people.
Rank: Mercenary Captains, Officers of the

Inquisition Name — Rogues and Bandits
Men
Age: About 25–50 years old
Height: From 175 to 190 cm
Secret: They attack only weak villages, because they are panicked by the wrath of professional knights.
Strengths: Ambushes, stealth movement skills, wielding bows, axes, and dirty fighting techniques.
In the story: Leaders of gangs of looters. They rob villages, create chaos in the forests. Previously, they kept Annon in their ranks.
Description: Men in torn dirty clothes and leather jackets, scarred.
Character: Impudent with defenseless, cowardly in front of strong weapons, cruel, selfish.
Loves: Easy profit, impunity, robbery.
Neutral: To the political intrigues of the Cardinal and the Church.
Dislikes: Discipline, the Order of the Crusaders, when they are strongly resisted.
Enemies: Ennon, Lorgon, Ivan, peaceful villagers.
Rank: Bandits, Marauder Leaders

Name - Merror Far Arnelio
Man
Age: Over 800 years old, the oldest among the taller fir trees.
Height: 172 cm
Mystery: Possesses ancient magic that can both heal forests and turn them into dead zones.
Strengths: Colossal magical potential, longevity, the true form of the werewolf, vision of the future through dreams.
In the plot: The elder of his people and the grandfather of Lisa. He tries to save the fir trees from extermination by the Church, at first he does not trust Ivan.
Description: A summer elch with long white hair and wise blue eyes. In its true form, it has white ears and tail. Dressed in green and gold robes.
Character: Wise, cautious, prudent, strict, caring father of his people.
Loves: Peace, forest silence, well-being of fir trees, ancient traditions, safety of the Forest.
Neutral: To the forces of the cross, as long as they do not harm the forest.
Dislikes: Cruelty, the recklessness of the Forest, the human Church, and the Cardinal.
Enemies: the Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, fir hunters, filth.
Rank: Elder of the Superior Elch

Race Name - Herald
Male Mystical Entity
Age: Unknown, exists outside of time.
Height: 180 cm
Mystery: Is an intermediary between mortals and deities, knows the true finale of the fate of each knight.
Forces: Absolute invulnerability to weapons, teleportation, travel between worlds.
In the story: Mystical Messenger. Appears at fateful moments in the plot to bring prophecies or the will of the Supreme to the crusaders.
Description: A mysterious figure, his face is completely hidden under the hood of a gray and white hoodie.
Character: Cold, dispassionate, mysterious, speaking in metaphors.
Loves: Accuracy in fulfilling predictions, order in the universe.
Neutral: To human wars, the suffering of fir trees, or chivalric madness.
Dislikes: When mortals try to break the laws of the universe.
Enemies: Anyone who goes against the will of the higher gods.
Rank: Divine Messenger, Herald of Destiny

Name - Bertis Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, younger than Ivan
Height: 185 cm
Mystery: His cross reacts sharply to approaching bad, causing pain long before enemies appear.
Powers: Immortality, superhuman strength, high jumps, supernatural speed.
In the story: Knight of the Order. One of the twenty surviving children in the rituals. Faithfully fights in Ivan's campaigns.
Description: A warrior in battle armor with a golden flaming cross on his forehead.
Character: Disciplined, silent, strict, clearly follows orders.
Loves: Order, weapons, military training, honesty.
Neutral: To the magic of fir trees.
Dislikes: Chaos, betrayal, manifestations of weakness in battle.
Enemies: The Cardinal, the mercenaries of the Church, the monsters of darkness.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders

Name - Mad Knights
Men
Age: More than 600 years old, former brothers of the
captain Height: From 180 to 195 cm
Mystery: Finally lost consciousness due to the destructive pressure of the power of the cross on the mind.
Forces: Immortality, colossal uncontrollable power, complete absence of fear and pain.
In the plot: Former crusaders who succumbed to madness. Turned into a deadly threat, so Ivan and Lorgon are forced to eliminate their former brothers.
Description: Warriors in broken armor of the order with furious gazes and crooked cross marks.
Character: Aggressive, unpredictable, crazy, driven by a thirst for destruction.
Loves: Chaos, destroying everything around, shedding blood.
Neutral: To the orders of higher beings.
Dislikes: The Golden Light of the Highest, Control, Resistance.
Enemies: Ivan, Lorgon, the entire order, and any sentient beings.
Rank: Fallen Knights. Crazy apostates.

Name - Patifar Weller
Male
Age: More than 600 years old, younger than Ivan
Height: 188 cm
Secret: Possesses a forbidden technique of suppressing other people's aggression with the power of the mind.
Strengths: Immortality, strength, high jumps, speed, calming the madness of fellow men.
In the story: Knight of the Order. Participates in Ivan's campaigns, providing defense and psychological stability to the squad.
Description: A stately warrior in battle armor with a golden cross on his forehead.
Character: Balanced, taciturn, reserved, devoted to duty, has deep self-control.
Loves: Order, peace in the camp, strategic conversations, military honor.
Neutral: To the magic of fir trees, the politics of human rulers.
Dislikes: Quarrels in the brotherhood, manifestations of chaos, senseless violence.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, monsters of darkness, filth.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders

Name: Ygomond Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, younger than Ivan
Height: 189 cm
Mystery: His blood is a dangerous biological weapon. To protect him, a secret Order of the Plague Heralds has been created so that no one can hurt him.
Strengths: Immortality, superhuman strength, high jumps. Immunity to all diseases, deadly blood infection.
In the story: Knight of the Order. Due to the danger of his essence, he hides under the supervision of his own order of secret Messengers.
Description: An elderly warrior in black clothes and an ominous plague doctor mask. A golden cross burns on his forehead.
Character: Wise, cautious, reclusive, carries his gift as a duty to the world.
Likes: Isolation, order, learning the nature of diseases, safety.
Neutral: To the campaigns of other knights, as long as they do not threaten his secret.
Dislikes: Physical contact with strangers, open wounds when they try to attack him.
Enemies: The Cardinal, the mercenaries of the Church, anyone who seeks to bleed him.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders, Herald of the Plague

Name — Vair Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, younger than Ivan and Lorgon.
Height: 186 cm
Mystery: Its cross mark on its forehead, when activated, is able to change its color to a deep crimson, indicating a hidden connection with the forces of blood.
Powers: Immortality, superhuman strength, high jumps, speed. Ability to create powerful defensive barriers and deflect enemy spells back into the opponent.
In the plot: A knight from the power group of the Order of the Crusaders. Together with Zegel, Liaf and Iglik, he is responsible for security, strategic decisions and maintaining the combat borders of the brotherhood.
Description: A stern knight with a short canonical skin, a sharp gaze, and heavy battle armor with order insignia. A golden cross burns on his forehead.
Character: A silent, extremely collected, unwavering, faithful warrior with iron discipline.
Likes: Order, tactical training, maintaining combat readiness, and heavy weapons.
Neutral: To the actions of the magic of fir trees and human kingdoms.
Dislikes: Breaking the Captain's Orders, Chaos, Weakness, and Church Persecutors.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, monsters of darkness, filth.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders.
Name - Cardinal
Male
Age: About 55 years old
Height: 176 cm
Secret: Intimidates people with the madness of knights in order to seize power.
Forces: Huge political influence, mercenary army, church artifacts.
In the plot: The main enemy of the order. Tries to completely destroy the Crusaders and fir trees.
Description: An elderly gray-haired man in red and white church robes.
Character: Insidious, domineering, cruel, cunning and fanatical.
Loves: Power, submission of people to the Church, weakness of enemies.
Neutral: To the fate of peasants who pay taxes.
Dislikes: Order of the Crusaders, amber blood, fir trees.
Enemies: Ivan, Lorgon, the entire order, the Elch people.
Rank: Chief Cardinal of the Church

Name — Liaf Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, younger than Ivan and Lorgon.
Height: 187 cm
Secret: Secretly commands his own fleet, which is formally subordinate to the human kingdom.
Powers: Immortality, superhuman strength, speed, breathing underwater, complete immunity to sea pressure.
In the plot: A knight from the power group of the order. He personally mines rare xon metal in the sea, providing the brotherhood with finances and resources. Supports Ivan's campaigns with his sea power.
Description: A stately warrior with a sea harden. He wears knightly armor with details of captain's clothing. A golden cross burns on his forehead.
Character: Pragmatic, domineering, decisive, reliable leader, thinks big and sober.
Likes: Sea, ships, metal mining, iron order on the ship, clear planning of actions.
Neutral: To the religious disputes of the Church, the inner secrets of the race of firs.
Dislikes: Storms, chaos, disobedience when the supply of resources is disrupted.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, pirates, sea monsters, filth.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders, Lord of

the Sea Name — Needle Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, younger than Ivan and Lorgon.
Height: 184 cm
Secret: Hides the limits of his political connections in human kingdoms in favor of brotherhood.
Powers: Immortality, superhuman physical strength, high jumps, supernatural attack speed.
In the plot: A knight from the power group of the order. Together with Segel and Liaf, he makes strategic decisions within the brotherhood and acts as an advisor to Captain Ivan.
Description: A serious knight with a penetrating eye and crusader insignia. A golden cross shines on his forehead.
Character: Strict, diplomatic, cautious, committed to duty, unwavering.
Likes: Discipline, political stability, perfect order, strategic military meetings.
Neutral: To the magic and actions of the fir trees, as long as they do not interfere with the plans of the order.
Dislikes: Betrayal, chaos, senseless losses, violation of the secrecy of the brotherhood's actions.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, monsters of darkness, filth.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders

Name: Zegel Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, biologically younger than Ivan and Lorgon as he grew up under their guidance.
Height: 191 cm
Mystery: Has two crosses on her forehead instead of one. His initial power of submission to will was so great that the senior captains carved a second cross for him so that he could safely take the madness of blood from his fellows.
Powers: Immortality through amber blood, superhuman strength, high jumps, speed. The ability to absorb, extinguish and completely take on the divine madness of his brothers, becoming a living mental shield for them.
In the plot: A knight from the power group of the order. He acts as the mental protector of Captain Ivan's entire squad, protecting Lorgon and Onnun from final loss of their minds during fierce battles. Together with Liaf and Iglik, he makes important strategic decisions.
Description: A middle-aged man with black hair, calm gray eyes, and pale skin. He is dressed in an exquisite dark outfit reminiscent of royal robes with elements of knightly symbolism. Two golden crosses are clearly burning on the forehead.
Character: A little arrogant, but completely devoid of cruelty. Calm, prudent and patient, he acts as the main peacemaker among his comrades and always leaves people free to choose.
Loves: Order, silence, meditation, helping brothers to maintain sanity and restore mental strength after battles.
Neutral: To the intricate human politics of kingdoms, magic, and the secrets of the higher fir trees.
Dislikes: Quarrels within the order, displays of uncontrollable rage, and when he is considered weak in battle.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, monsters of darkness, filth.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders, Pacifier of God

Name — Potapich
Male Bear
Age: Less than 10 years old
Height: 150 cm at the
withers Mystery: Understands human speech thanks to his connection with Zhelf.
Forces: Colossal force, ramming blows with claws.
Plot: Battle bear and squire Jelfa. Defends the Order in battles.
Description: A large brown bear in leather armor.
Character: Loyal, formidable in battle, but kind to brothers.
Loves: Fish, honey, rest.
Neutral: To the power of the cross, politics.
He doesn't like: When Jelf is insulted, he is a filth.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries, monsters.
Rank: Squire

Name — Supreme
Deity
Age: Eternal
Height: Variable
Mystery: Grants knights immortality through amber blood, but takes away their minds.
Powers: Absolute immortality, the gift of powers, power over amber blood.
In the plot: A deity served by the order. The source of the strength and madness of the knights.
Description: An ethereal essence shrouded in golden light.
Character: Majestic, cold, indifferent to the troubles of mortals.
Loves: Total devotion, unconditional service.
Neutral: To ordinary people.
Dislikes: Betrayal of vows, violation of the laws of the world.
Enemies: Goddess of Death, Cardinal.
Rank: Supreme Deity

Name — Goddess of Death and Darkness
Female Deity
Age: Eternal
Height: Variable
Mystery: Is the sister of the Supreme. Looking for weakness in the mind of his knights to subjugate them to his will. The main target is the soul of Lorgon.
Powers: Power over darkness, manipulation of the mind, suggestion of madness to mortals.
Plot: The main mystical antagonist. He confronts his brother Supreme and tries to absorb the Crusader Order due to their madness.
Description: A gloomy female figure in dark robes with an aura of darkness.
Character: Insidious, domineering, cruel, acts in a whisper in her head.
Loves: Chaos, despair, destruction of the mind of knights.
Neutral: To small human wars.
Dislikes: Ivan's will, Zegel's immunity, the golden light of his brother the Highest.
Enemies: Supreme, Ivan, Zegel, the entire order.
Rank: Mistress of Darkness, Sister of the Supreme

Name — Bertis Weller
Female
Age: Over 600 years old, younger than Ivan and Lorgon.
Height: 174 cm
Mystery: Hid vulnerability to the curse of blood, proving the equality of women in battle.
Powers: Immortality, superhuman strength, high jumps, speed. Master of flexible and agile melee combat.
Plot: One of the two surviving female knights of the order. Participates in Ivan's campaigns, proving loyalty.
Description: A slender warrior with long dark hair, in white and red armor with a golden cross on her forehead.
Character: Proud, determined, disciplined and courageous. He has an iron will, protects his younger brothers.
Loves: Training, military honor, order, recognition of her skills by captains.
Neutral: To the magic of fir trees, the politics of kingdoms.
Dislikes: Weakness, underestimation of women in battle, madness of the cross.
Enemies: The Cardinal, the mercenaries of the Church, the monsters of darkness.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders

Name: Ruja Weller
Female
Age: Over 600 years old, younger than Ivan and Lorgon because their pupil.
Height: 170 cm
Mystery: Has a mental connection with Lorgon, keenly feeling his oscillation between light and darkness.
Strengths: Immortality, superhuman strength, high jumps, speed, lightning-fast melee reaction.
Plot: Female Knight of the Order. Tries to be an emotional anchor for Lorgon, helping the captain keep the brotherhood from going insane.
Description: Graceful girl with gathered hair in canonical knightly dress with a golden cross on her forehead.
Character: Compassionate, loyal, harsh in battle. Has a subtle intuition for danger.
Loves: Loyalty to duty, conversations around the fire, order, defend the order.
Neutral: To the dogmas of the Church, the secrets of the higher fir trees.
Dislikes: Betrayal, senseless cruelty, when the darkness of the Goddess of Death threatens loved ones.
Enemies: Goddess of Death, Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, filth.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders

Name - Onnun Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, biologically younger than Ivan and Lorgon, as he is one of their pets.
Height: 195 cm
Mystery: He took a vow of silence in order to continuously accumulate the power of the cross in his body and salute the Supreme. His mind is constantly struggling with inner madness.
Powers: Immortality through amber blood, high jumps, supernatural speed. He has colossal physical strength, far exceeding the strength of other crusaders. He masterfully wields paired axes. After a fierce battle, he is able to magically cleanse himself, absorbing all the blood from his body. Rumor has it that he can breathe fire.
Plot: Knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders and one of the twenty surviving children. Thanks to the title, the Fury of God acts as the main destructive force of Ivan Weller's squad, but because of his vow, he never speaks to his brothers.
Description: A stocky brunette warrior with blue eyes that turn red during rage and can turn completely black when he is very angry. His body is covered with many battle scars. He wears a torn gray shirt and black pants.
Character: Known for his kindness, second only to Branagh in terms of gentleness, but in battle he turns into the most ruthless and fierce knight of the order. Tends to completely lose control and fall into a crazy state of rage under the tide of strong negative emotions.
Loves: Meditation, silence, cleanliness after a fight, fidelity to duty, training with axes.
Neutral: To the actions of the fir trees and the orders of the captain, which he fulfills unquestioningly and silently.
Does not like: Violation of one's own silence, manifestations of weakness, robbers.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, monsters of darkness, filth.
Rank: Knight of the Order of the Crusaders, Fury of God

Name: Lisa Far Arnelio
Woman
Age: 64 years old, is a very young girl by the standards of her race and biologically much younger than 600-year-old Ivan and Orgon.
Height: 168 cm
Secret: Belongs to an ancient noble family of higher fir trees. Her grandfather is Merror. He hides his magical essence from his pursuers in human form.
Strength: Genetic longevity of fir trees, the ability to take the true form of a werewolf. It has the natural agility, speed and magical potential of the superior race.
In the plot: The main character. A representative of the mysterious elven people. Her chance encounter in the woods with Ivan Weller saves her life and sets in motion the entire chain of events of the series, forcing the captain to take up arms again and begin reviving the order to protect her.
Description: In human form, it has long, luxurious white hair and clear blue eyes. In the true form of higher fir trees, she has white fox ears and a fluffy tail. She is dressed in neat, travel-friendly outfits.
Character: Changeable, kind, but often sarcastic, proud, arrogant and impulsive. Incredibly brave, although her courage borders on complete folly and recklessness due to her young age by elven standards.
Loves: Freedom, nature, the safety of her people, honesty, and when Ivan comes to her aid.
Neutral: To chivalric vows, divine crosses and religious dogmas of the human Church.
Dislikes: When restricted, cruelty, lies, and fir hunters.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, church persecutors, monsters of darkness.
Rank: A member of the genus of higher firs, Ivan's main companion

Name — Ceston
Male
Age: Around 20 years old, he is biologically much younger than the older captains and is a young man of a new generation.
Height: 178 cm
Mystery: His cross mark is not located on his forehead, as in full-fledged knights, but is embossed on his left arm, which protects his mind from the curse of the madness of amber blood.
Strengths: High dexterity, basic sword proficiency, quick reflexes, and increased resistance to poisons or diseases inherent in all members of the Order.
In the story: Brana's squire. Infinitely loyal to the mentor and follows him everywhere, helping to collect herbs and protecting him when treating the wounded. By wearing a cross on his arm, he is a reliable support for Branagh when he suffers from bouts of dementia due to the use of divine powers.
Description: A young man with blue-gray eyes and brown wavy hair of medium length with two strands in front on the sides. He wears a white shirt, over which he wears an elegant sleeveless vest in an elegant style, unbuttoned from top to middle so that the shirt is visible. The look is complemented by black elastic trousers and a blue-blue-gray translucent cape, running obliquely from the left shoulder with a cross mark on the back of the hand to the opposite side of the belt.
Character: Caring, incredibly loyal, kind and loyal. He is ready to risk his own life for the safety of his teacher and brothers.
Loves: Order, helping Bran in healing, studying useful plants, calm evenings in the Order's camp.
Neutral: To the highest divine dogmas, the political intrigues of kingdoms and foreign religions.
Dislikes: When Branagh overexerts himself, robbers, displays of senseless cruelty, and monsters of darkness.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, monsters of darkness, filth.
Rank: Bran Weller's Squire

Name — Bran Weller
Male
Age: Over 600 years old, biologically younger than Ivan and Lorgon, as being one of their pets.
Height: 199 cm
Mystery: Uses the divine power of the cross to heal others, causing him to take on the enormous burden of the curse of the madness of amber blood.
Powers: Immortality through amber blood, superhuman strength, high jumps, supernatural speed. He specializes in instant wound healing and combat medicine using the power of the cross and healing herbs.
Plot: Knight of the Holy Knightly Order of the Crusaders and one of the surviving children. He has his own squire, Ceston. He takes an active part in the campaigns of Ivan Weller, acting as a reliable support, chief physician and savior for his brothers.
Description: A majestic and very tall knight with a brown beard, but bald, brown eyes and a golden flaming cross on his forehead. He wears a gray T-shirt, greenish pants, brown shoes, grass is attached to his belt, and he has a bag behind his back.
Character: The kindest, most caring and most merciful of all the members of the order, always ready to come to the rescue and support his brothers.
Loves: Peace, nature, collecting rare medicinal herbs, helping others, and seeing the Order safe.
Neutral: To the confusing human politics, the actions of the fir trees.
Dislikes: Senseless violence, cruelty when his loved ones suffer injuries or the curse of the cross.
Enemies: The Cardinal, the mercenaries of the Church, the monsters of darkness, the filth.
Rank: Knight, Healer of God

Name — Annon
Male
Age: Less than 40 years old
Height: 194 cm
Mystery: Lost everything in the past due to an attack by robbers and later became a bandit himself until he was found by Lorgon and gave him a chance at atonement for his sins.
Strengths: High stamina, basic melee combat skills, and good survival skills inherent in a former rogue and traveler.
Plot: Lorgon's squire. Originally from the northern village of Rykrykh. After the death of the family, he took the wrong path, but Lorgon saw potential in him and took him under his wing. He shows courage, takes an active part in events and tries to be a faithful assistant for his strict mentor.
Description: A man with black hair that is shaved at the temples and gathered back into a ponytail. The face is decorated with a thick beard. He wears a fur cape, under which a white shirt is hidden, as well as black pants and brown boots.
Character: Brave, kind, diligent in the performance of duties, but prone to irascibility, emotional actions and sometimes lazy.
Loves: Order, honesty, moments of rest, when the mentor praises for success, sincere friendship.
Neutral: To the highest divine powers of the order, ancient chivalric traditions.
Dislikes: Robbers, injustice, mentions of his tragic past when he is punished for laziness.
Enemies: Cardinal, mercenaries of the Church, bandits, filth.
Rank: Lorgon squire

Name - Lorgon
Male
Age: More than 600 years old
Height: 197 cm
Mystery: Unable to resist the inner darkness and curse of the cross. Due to the pressure of madness of amber blood in the past, completely destroyed the entire city.
Powers: Immortality through amber blood, superhuman strength, enhanced reflexes, high jumps, supernatural speed, and perfect weapon wielding. When the power of the cross is activated, his eyes turn golden and shine brightly. Has a devastating dark form of the Death Knight.
Plot: Deputy captain and one of the three older brothers. Together with Ivan, he raised 17 junior warriors. Coach Runbori. He found the robber Ennon and made him his squire. On Ivan's orders, he unquestioningly eliminates any threat. The Goddess of Death seeks to completely possess his soul due to his vulnerability to darkness.
Description: A warrior with ashen hair and blue eyes that shine gold with the power of the cross and turn black with rage. He wears a long red coat over black clothes. In the form of the Death Knight, when exposed to darkness, his hair, eyes, and outfit turn completely black.
Character: Strict, loyal, hot-tempered and emotional. He tends to quickly fall into a rage under the pressure of negative emotions and darkness, but remains a reliable brother for Ivan.
Loves: Military honor, devotion, discipline, training and quick completion of combat missions of the order.
Neutral: To the fir trees, the political decisions of human kingdoms.
Dislikes: Betrayal, weakness, ecclesiastical persecutors, and moments when the mind is completely succumbed to the curse of madness.
Enemies: The Goddess of Death, the Cardinal, the mercenaries of the Church, the monsters of darkness, the filth, and anyone pointed out by the captain of the order.
Rank: Deputy Captain of the Order of the Crusaders

Name — Ivan Weller
Man
Age: Over 600 years old
Height: 196 cm
Mystery: His mind balances perfectly on the verge of madness and reality, holding back inner darkness. Broke the laws of the universe by using the Alphabet of God to create the rainy season and an independent clone.
Powers: Immortality through amber blood, superhuman strength, high jumps, supernatural speed, flight, stopping time for a few seconds, manipulating space. It moves through the roots of trees. Changes reality with the Alphabet of God. Any force presses on the mind: a blow to a tree affects his psyche. When touched, it senses other people's emotions and recognizes lies.
Plot: Captain of the Order. Together with Lorgon, he raised 17 younger brothers. After the collapse of the brotherhood, he lived in seclusion, but a meeting with the elf Lisa forced him to return to action. His word is absolute law, he can personally order Lorgon to eliminate any threat.
Description: A grim warrior with disheveled black and red hair, bright red eyes, wearing a brown coat over a gray outfit, and wearing a red headband that hides a mark on his forehead.
Character: Wise, steadfast, fair, has iron self-discipline, great willpower and a deep sense of responsibility to pupils.
Loves: Honesty, military discipline, order, devotion to duty, protect the innocent, a quiet life.
Neutral: To the religious dogmas of the Church, the confusing human politics.
Dislikes: Betrayal, disobedience, senseless cruelty when knights lose their minds due to the curse of the cross, the effect of madness from magic.
Enemies: The Cardinal, the mercenaries of the Church, the monsters of darkness, the mad apostates. Bound by a vow that forbids killing people, but it doesn't work for the wicked.
Rank: Captain, Executioner of God.