Malleus

January 18 (Capricorn)

178 years old

Malleus is a considerably tall young man with pale skin. He has cool-black hair that’s mostly cut mid-length, with long bangs and two longer sections of hair on his sides that fall over his shoulders. He also has one small cowlick on the top of his head. The bottom ends of his hair fade into a dark turquoise color. He has bright green eyes with vertical-slit pupils and long eyelashes. His lips are a slightly darker color than his skin, and he usually wears what appears to be subtle dark eyeshadow.

His most unique features are his pointed, elf-like ears, and long black horns on the top of his head. His horns are covered in small ridges, and curve back in an s-shape. Sharp fangs are shown when his mouth is open. He is often seen with a serious expression, or a mysterious smile.

Malleus has been described by many students and even other housewardens to have a powerful aura that wards away most people from approaching him. He also doesn’t get too friendly as he speaks, his calm, respectful yet cold tone always remaining and even those who want to get closer to him (like Silver or Sebek) fail to do as much as they wish to. Combining these factors with Malleus's altered perception of punctuality as a fae has resulted in him being left out of most invitations to ceremonies and events.

Malleus himself does not interact closely with other students beyond Lilia, Silver, and Sebek, but this is mostly due to others being scared and avoiding him. And although Malleus doesn't have any issues with talking to others, he also got used to being feared or even hated, which has only resulted in his further isolation. Despite enjoying time alone, away from his concerned and watchful attendants in exploring abandoned buildings, Malleus shows signs of loneliness and a desire to connect normally with others. He is also said to have a naïve and childish side to him, as he grew up isolated from the outside world in Briar Valley. One of the reasons why he's attending the school is because Lilia is trying to hold him back from complete isolation. Though Malleus's knowledge about magic is already far greater than anything he could learn at the school, Lilia believes he still has a lot to learn and that knowledge isn't everything - and Malleus is also shown to be open to try out new things.

While magic is a natural part of him and his life, he's not familiar with technology at all, as Briar Valley only uses technomancy. Due to this, he finds technology complicated, and also impressed by those who understand it. He also seems protective over the things that are dear to him, like how he's taken care of his tamagotchi for many years and was willing to ask anyone for help to fix it when it stopped working.

In short, Malleus is a complex and multifaceted character.

Malleus was born and raised in Briar Valley. During his childhood, his caretaker was Lilia.[2]

According to Lilia, Malleus burned Lilia's bangs when he breathed fire as an infant. He also mentions that Malleus had an eggshell on his face when he was young, implying he was born from a dragon egg.[2]

He is considered to be one of the 5 most powerful mages in the world.

“Uniforms are interesting. Just by wearing these, anyone can turn into a student.”

“There’s no need to be afraid. While I am here, I’m not the future king of the dwellers of the darkness, but rather a student just like you.”

“There are very few people who wear outfits like these uniforms in the Valley of Thorns. The culture there is different… I would say.”

“Why are you distancing yourself so much? Are you afraid of me now too? Heheh…”

“A question for me? Alright, ask me anything.”

“Things are always so boisterous around you. It’s a bit too loud for me.”

“’The Ramshackle Dorm,’ as it’s called, yes? I enjoy the lonesomeness of that dorm you live in.”

“If you keep touching me too much, my guards will come racing in.”

“‘Do I want to work out?’ I’ve never thought about it. I don’t think it’s something I need to do.”

“Silver trains every morning. That dedication of his is something to be admired.”

“Running. Flying. Humans can turn so desperate when it comes to those; it’s one of their strong suits.”

“I’m hot from moving around… I want to eat something cold and sweet.”

“Well, well, you certainly are a brave one. Did you ever consider I might strike you with lightning?”

“Heh… You don’t even hesitate before touching me. Alright, I’ll allow it. It’s not necessarily uncomfortable.”

“If you’re struggling with your work, then feel free to ask me for help. What? I didn’t expect anything of you to begin with. Ask away.”

“I like how quiet the library is in the evenings. If you’d be interested, we could go together sometime.”

“I’m bored… Do you have anything entertaining to talk about? Although, bore me any further and I will punish you in turn… Only joking. There’s no need to be afraid.”

“I usually don’t have much of a preference on what I eat, but I never want to taste Lilia’s homemade food ever again.”

“What’s this all of a sudden? Are you trying to get something out of me?”