Ashborn

Ashborn (in the manhwa) or Osborne (in the light novel) is the overarching protagonist of the dark fantasy action Korean manhwa, novel series, Solo Leveling. He was a monarch and a former ruler, as well as the strongest of both of the species and is known as the Monarch of Shadows, King of the Dead, and the Greatest Fragment of Brilliant Light. Since the longest period of time, before the existence of all other living-beings, he alongside the other Rulers battled against the Monarchs under the order of their creators, the Absolute Being. Even after learning that he and his comrades and enemies’ existences were all a show for the Absolute Being to observe, he remained loyal toward him.  
Over the course of his life, he had enough of the nonstop war between the two strongest species fighting and eventually took the decision to accept the help of a magical beast, the Architect receiving assistance to acquire a suitable vessel, who later would be chosen to be the infamously powerless hunter, Sung Jin-Woo to become his successor and the new Shadow Monarch to put and end to the war between the Rulers and the Monarchs.
==Appearance==
Ashborn was a being of immense size. As a Monarch, he had large violet flames igniting on top of his head, which is in fact his hair, and emitted an aura of the same color all over his dark body which also had glowing violet lines. His face featured an armor-like appearance with glowing purple eyes, and many horns, including the longest one in the middle. Under the shadow-like cloak that covers his body, he is generally covered by armor, including his arms.
As a former Ruler, Ashborn had naturally a glowing appearance of bright color; gold and white, such as his hair, and eyes. He was in an attire of silver colors.
== Personality==
To the Absolute Being, Ashborn remained the only Ruler loyal to him to the very end. He was determined to continue the destiny of his life to stop the Monarchs, even after learning the truth that he, his comrades, and his enemies were only given birth to start a war with no results to last go on forever only to be given as a hobby that their creator can spectate in peace. His patience in his best to put an end to the war eventually began to run out after the numerous attempts to battle against the Monarchs for the longest time since the dawn of all life creations resulted in him developing faith and trust that made him conclude that humanity is the final hope that can help him stop the everlasting conflict.
==Biography==
At some time from the earliest progress of all life, Ashborn participated in the everlasting war between the Rulers and Monarchs that started in the wish of the Absolute Being. That is until one day, the Rulers have figured out the true purpose and intention of the Absolute Being, wishing that the war to last for eternity for his own pleasure. This leads to a turn against their own creator, something that Ashborn tries to prevent but is easily killed by his own comrades and left behind for a slow death. In his last moments however, Ashborn discovered that in his body, it contained something that the Absolute Being has hidden, a mysterious source of power that he activated, giving him a full recovery of his body along with his abilities having heightened more powerful than ever, now claming the title of the Shadow Monarch. Being given another chance to life and fight, Ashborn gets back on his feet to prevent his comrades, but they are already done when he arrives to discover the cadaver of the Absolute Being impaled by their weapons. 
Ashborn now decided to join the sides of the Monarchs after concluding that they had the chance to avoid defeat after one of theirs, Legia was taken away by the Rulers. His powers however resulted in both sides to fear him. An impact that made a few of his allies, the Beast and White Flame Monarch who tried to finish him off. Naturally, Ashborn came out victorious in the one versus-two battle where he managed to kill Baran but also lost a great portion of his shadow army. Subsequently, Ashborn is requested by his former teammates, the Rulers, to forgive their actions, something that Ashborn declines and instead asks them to take him down to put an end to the war that has been ongoing for centuries. Ashborn was out of words when the Rulers asked him for harmony, something that the Shadow Monarch was impacted by his emotions. 
During another battle, Ashborn leaves the event and plans on seeking revenge for the Beast Monarch by recovering his shadow army. This resulted in the victory of the rulers and led the Monarchs to flee. Sometime later, Ashborn returns to the monarchs and is greeted by the Monarch of Destruction, Antares. 
=== D-Rank Dungeon Arc ===
=== Double Dungeon Arc ===
=== Monarchs War Arc ===
== Powers and Abilities ==
* Ruler's Authority:
* Shadow Extraction:
* Shadow Preservation:
* Shadow Exchange:
* Monarch's Domain:
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