Sigfried Archon

## Sigfried

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**Sigfried** was a renown ninja of the Tree Sect and a member of the Archon family. His reputation garnered him the title of being the strongest Archon at one point in the story. He was also a member of the Major Intelligence Agency before his demise at the hands of Jonathan.

## Appearance

Sigfried was written to be a man who often wore a long black robe with orange accents, giving off an air of intrigue. His face was partially obscured by his hair, which fell in waves around his shoulders. Like all Archons, his eyes turned an orange-yellow colour and glow when in the dark. Being part of the M.I.A. also meant that he wore a mask to hide his identity. Although he was broad, he was remarkably light on his feet. He does not always wear the sect’s garland, but he did carry it around at all times. In terms of facial appearance, he was well-favourited by many females and regarded as beautiful amongst his family members.

## Personality

Sigfried, despite his talent, remained grounded. He possessed neither arrogance nor the inclination to shy away from constructive criticism. Conversely, he embraced open-mindedness, eschewing rigid adherence to any single ideal and striving to discern the unique nuances of each circumstance. He also exhibited genuine remorse towards the dying Amilda, further solidifying his perception as a stalwart figure for those around him.

His devotion to his family was firm. He readily took on the role of mentor to Icarus, dedicating personal time to his training and development. This loyalty extended beyond the familial sphere, encompassing a profound dedication to the sect. This devotion, seemingly unknown to his clan, was so strong that he remained immune to the "Archon curse", a phenomenon believed to have triggered the awakening of his cobalt night-eyes.

Like Icarus, Sigfried harbored a deep aversion to taking lives, opting for non-lethal solutions whenever possible. His initial attempt to subdue Jonathan exemplifies this preference, demonstrating a willingness to resolve conflict through means other than violence.

## Background

Little is known about how Sigfried awakened the cobalt night-eyes. With the ninja world constantly at strife and in disarray with others, it’s plausible that he awakened them during a mission. He would eventually befriend Icarus and teach him a lot of his skills after seeing how talented the young shinobi was. This early training is what allowed Icarus to graduate early and become a ranked ninja.

## Abilities

Even amidst the formidable ranks of the Archon family, Sigfried stood as a figure of exceptional talent. His prowess was lauded by his peers and superiors alike. He subsequently rose to lead his own squad and, soon after, joined the elite ranks of the M.I.A.

His movements were swift enough and undetectable that he could evade the keen senses of the sensor ninja. In the case of Jonathan, he could have easily averted his senses had he known Jonathan had night-eyes. On the battlefield, however, Sigfried's speed was a nightmare for Jonathan. He could effortlessly dodge barrages of projectiles and outpace him in combat. His martial arts skills were equally impressive. He was also a skilled swordsman, wielding a short sword with deadly precision.

### Ancestral Blood

Like many Archons, he awakened the night-eyes and perfected them. His ancestral blood granted him access to its standard abilities, including energy perception and movement prediction. Beyond perfecting standard night-eyes’ techniques, Sigfried belonged to a select few who unlocked the coveted cobalt night-eyes. The cobalt night-eyes granted him a new ability known as "Will Changer," an illusion that can bend a person’s will. Through this technique, he could seamlessly manipulate their perceptions, weaving false experiences that they would believe and act upon as genuine. The difference between conventional illusions is that they cannot be broken, and neither can the target perceive that their will’s been changed.

### Knight’s Armour

Another technique given upon awakening the cobalt night-eyes was the manifestation of Sigfried's Knight's Armour. This large avatar hovers over Sigfried and wears medieval-like armour that is made out of Sigfried's energy. It’s powerful enough to defend against explosives and other frontal attacks. The Knight's Armour also possessed offensive capabilities, wielding a lance to pulverize enemies.