Invictus

Invictus (Armored)

Invictus is an archaic who had devoted her life to accomplish one goal, that being to repair the mistakes she had committed in the past. More specifically, to prevent any further harm to be ensued. While her methods and personality convey an off putting aura, she is only doing what she deems necessary for the “protection” of others.

## Backstory

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How long ago was it? Two, maybe three millennia? It wasn’t certain. However, we can assume it dates back long before the existence of civilization. More specifically, located in a different universe. Of course, it sounds profoundly far-fetched. I mean, the existence of an alternate universe? It’s certainly a lot to take in, but I’d assume there’s a lot more where that came from. For all we know, there could be a plethora of alternate universes surrounding ours. Heck, there’s probably universes within universes. And perhaps within those universes are even more universes. Actually, disregard that last idea. That sounded absurd. Or was it? With all that aside, it’s difficult to decipher what exactly happened in that particular universe. We aren’t even sure if it’s still around to this day? It was presumably discovered only weeks prior. The amount of knowledge gathered is rather vague, not to mention that most of it is written in a language not native to ours. More specifically, it doesn’t register with any of our earthly languages to my knowledge. We aren’t even sure where this information came from in the first place. It’s not like it just fell out of the sky. The closest we have to translating any of this information is from—

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Dating back over two millennia ago resided an unidentified universe. The universe in particular was located in the deepest sector of the multiverse, being fairly hidden from the rest, but not left unnoticed. It emanated a rather malicious aura. Although, it was only visible by few. Not many had spoken regarding such a universe. Some weren’t even sure if the universe existed to begin with. All that could be certain is one should never dare to enter. After all, it’s best to think first before taking a dive into the unknown, especially when fate is undetermined. For all that is certain, those who had presumably “visited” this place did not live to tell the tale. It could be inferred that this myth of a universe would be the most feared amongst the rest. Peculiarly, no other universe draws close into comparison, proving to be a one of a kind.

In theory, it is believed this universe was inhabited by millions upon millions of shadowy creatures. These creatures were seen to possess no physical body nor a visible figure in general. They were nothing but blurs of smoke, emanating a bright white glow from the center.  The collective group of these creatures may be the cause for this universe to be shrouded in darkness, incorporating the vast sources of mist. Amongst these small critters, however, a number of distinctive entities were rumored. They appeared significantly different from the rest as they depicted visible limbs or a vessel in general. Their coloring remained the same for the most part. There isn’t too much else discovered regarding these specific entities as they were only spotted presumably once or twice, traversing the depths of the multiverse. They were nothing but blurs of smoke at the time. No one has actually seen what they looked like nor could they identify any distinctive features from the rest. Any evidence or pieces of information regarding their supposed appearances were believed to be false, primarily due to a lack of information, or simply because most refused their existence as a whole. As the moment currently stands, this is all that we can muster regarding such an anomaly.

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Universe: Unspecified

Year: N/A

The universe was shrouded in darkness. Little to no light would luminate throughout the vast plane of nothingness. Millions had roamed this land, thriving on what little resources they had. It certainly wasn’t a pleasant place to be. Amongst the many arose seven higher beings. Deities, one would presume. Each of these individuals possessed unique powers unlike no other, ones that anyone would stop at nothing to attain. The primary source of their power consisted of seven individual gems, possessing various attributes and abilities. It came to no surprise that they have experienced their fair share of power hungry individuals. Evidently, no one was capable of drawing anywhere close to them, easily overwhelmed. It was with this display of immense strength that allowed for them to indirectly establish some form of a hierarchy within the universe, prolonging for around 2000 years or so. To elaborate further, the hierarchy consisted of three individual levels. The lowest level accumulated most that inhabited the place, considered the weakest amongst the rest. The middle level consisted of the seven higher beings, given that their strength was undoubtedly far above the rest. Although, if they are the strongest yet only in the middle tier, then who or what reigns above?

According to the knowledge provided by the middle tier, they believed to have been created by a being far above even themselves. A being with unfathomable power. It was presumed that the seven were created for a specific purpose, one that remained unspecified. However, the seven were rather curious about considering a purpose for their existence, establishing and sharing their thoughts with each other. Some believed they were created to protect. Others assumed the contrary, believing their mere existence was for nothing but paving the way for destruction and chaos. Evidently, an extensive debate would occur, pinpointing what they believe to be evidence for both claims. Unfortunately, none of the evidence was sufficient enough to establish a relevant conclusion. The only “evidence” they truly had even an extent of relevance would be the seven gems mentioned prior. Their origins were still quite a mystery, after all. There’s no telling what they may lead towards.

Despite days upon days attempting to utilize these gems through other means, it came to no avail. Thus, in order to establish some form of a consensus, the seven would have a final discussion between the two most prominent choices. In the end, they were still unable to choose. The inability to accept multiple beliefs would erupt retaliation amongst themselves. More specifically, a war of sorts. A war that would end this ridiculous dispute, once and for all. Although, the battle seemed highly unfair. There was an odd number of individuals currently present, yet only two sides. Chances are, the battle was already over before it even began. Or was it? While one side believed in creation, and the other in destruction, there was one who dared to stand against the rest.

What stood aside from the rest was a tall, presumably female humanoid creature with long white hair, as well as glowing white eyes. This individual in particular was referred to as Invictus, one of the strongest amongst the seven. She may also be considered one of the brightest. Ever since the rumors of a higher being rose to popularity, she found something rather peculiar about the whole situation. Initially, the universe was silent, allowing for billions upon billions of creatures to roam. More specifically, it was at peace. Up until they came to exist. Of course, this may not come to a surprise as seven powerful beings appearing out of nowhere causes a large discrepancy in the universe’s stability, presumably altering most. However, what she found odd was the fact that every single being within said universe was relatively quick in awareness of their presence, essentially worshiping them as Gods, despite no preexisting legends nor tales. It was almost too…easy. What conflicted her the most was the fact that none of the others had thought about this nor even tried. All they were focused on was some deity that likely didn’t even exist. All they cared about was figuring out why they were created rather than to choose their own paths. Their power is what shaped this belief. At least, that’s what she believes.

Unfortunately, no matter how many times Invictus had attempted to get through with them all, that would only escalate the situation ten fold. They were so deep into this belief, blinded from the presumed truth. It wasn’t long before the other six would gradually turn against Invictus, believing her to be a traitor; a heretic. It’s if their inner natures were forcefully traversed outwards, shifting their minds even more. Something still didn’t add up. Nonetheless, this supposed war between the two forces would gradually direct towards Invictus, marking her as a threat. Assuming this would actually escalate to a full fledged battle, Invictus had the significant disadvantage. Taking down six unfathomable beings all by herself would not be an easy task, not to mention seemingly impossible. Then again, what else could she do? Despite how reluctant she was to enforce violence in regards to a situation as ridiculous as it sounds, Nothing she said would ever reach. There was no further reason to plead. If it’s a fight they wanted, then so be it.

Soon after, one of the six would make the first move, having the rest follow from behind as they charged head on towards Invictus. She would ready her guard, doing what she could to hold them off. Knowing Invictus, however, she had no intent to kill. She still believed an exterior, or interior, force had tampered with their minds, hoping she could still talk it out peacefully. With that in mind, she held back, attempting to avoid all that she could. Unfortunately, as the battle went on, she would gradually wear herself out, making her a larger target than she already was. It wouldn’t be long before she started to receive damage. Her body would be left with dozens of scars and bruises within moments. At this rate, she may not be able to withstand them any further. She was likely to retaliate if she wished to survive.

Evidently, she began to fight back, yet continuing to hold in her true strength for the same reason. Well, multiple reasons. One reason in particular, the stability of the universe itself. If multiple deities at her level were to clash, this may cause a massive discrepancy, tearing the universe in half. With that being said, she would ensure not to exert enough strength to cause such a disaster. Invictus still considered the others to be her friends. More specifically, her acquaintances. She could not bear to kill them, let alone harm them to a given extent. In the end, it was either gonna be her or them who would fall. While taking the fall would be selfless of her, Invictus refused. Why? Uncertain of the others, there was one aspect Invictus had feared the most. Death. It is rather surprising. A being such of herself, possessing immense strength, fearing death? Of course, the only knowable forces capable of slaying her would be the other six, which they are currently attempting to do so. One may presume the level of fear she may be facing, attempting to store it from within. No matter the outcome, she will face defeat. All she could do is choose which defeat is less impactful than the other. And yet, she could not.

As the battle progressed, the situation grew more and more challenging. Invictus had to gradually incorporate more and more of her strength in order to push the others back, exerting far past what she was willing to use. It was not long before she would inevitably reach her limit. The universe would then shake as the battle further escalated. Unfortunately, even going all out was not enough to handle six powerful forces at once, only tiring her out even more. It seems there was never a reason to hold back in the first place. Feeling weakened and worn out, Invictus would be pinned down by four of them, having the fifth charge up an attack. She attempted to break free, but to no avail. This was likely the end for her. No more strength. No more energy. She may as well accept her fate, presuming this is her fate. If she had gone all out from the start, perhaps she would’ve had a decent chance. However, she still considered them her mutuals, not willing to kill them.

As the fifth member continued to charge up the attack, Invictus had a sudden realization. Amongst her only stood five of the members, where was the other? It was at that moment where her suspicion grew exponentially. It should’ve been clear from the start. There indeed was someone responsible for this, standing amongst the rest for as long as she could remember. While she was partially relieved that the others were “innocent”, she was also about to perish, not being able to do anything about it. However, perhaps there was one way out. Perhaps there was a way to enhance her strength beyond its physical limits. While this method in question could theoretically give her the upper hand, it also came at a cost. By exerting enough energy from her gem, she was capable of absorbing a portion of the universe’s essence. However, doing so could cost her life, given the instability that may ensue, not to mention whether it was compatible or not. While doing so may result in the death of her acquaintances as well, there was one thing that made her so very eager. Fear. More specifically, the fear of dying from the hands of them. While Invictus wanted to save them, her level of fear was far too high to think straight.

Just as the final blow was about to be delivered, a bright light shone upon Invictus, followed by a spiral of darkness encasing it. The power emanating from the light was far too much for the others to endure, knocking them away. The spiral only grew in size the longer the process ensued. All that could be heard were the loud screams of Invictus, filled with both rage and fear. While they attempted to break through the barrier, it came to no avail. The longer the process occurred, the more the universe shook, showing gradual signs of cracks. Eventually, the light from within would blast the spiral away, revealing an ominous figure in the center. While the ominous entity was in fact Invictus, it was not the same Invictus as prior. Far different from the eyes of the others. What they saw was a wilted figure, emanating a powerful aura all over her body, exposing bone from the lower ends of her arms with powerful white claws. What started to pierce through her body were bright white crystals, potentially holding the excess essence that failed to retain within her physical vessel. The energy that could fit within her vessel caused various white cracks to disperse all over, likely due to the vessel being unable to properly sustain such an increase in energy capacity, nearly leaking out. The process was rather gruesome to watch.

Before the others could retaliate, or even consider what they had just experienced, Invictus swiftly maneuvered herself around, vigorously slashing out at them. Each slash caused the universe to rupture, intensifying the battlefield. Every attack Invictus threw at the others were from nothing but blind rage. The withholding of fear was far too much for even her to bear, having to let it all out, one way or another. She had no more remorse. No more holding back. All she could see in front of herself were her enemies. Once considered mutuals, now empty vessels of the past. With every attack thrown at her, she would simply throw it back, becoming more enraged as the battle progressed.

It was not long before Invictus dealt a fatal blow through one of them, piercing her hand through their chest within seconds. The wound caused an infection from within their body, forcing crystals to come out of their skin, struggling to move as eventually crystals would be bursting through their sockets. Evidently, their fallen corpse would be nothing but bright crystals, covered in blood and flesh. The other four were left in complete shock. They were not intending for Invictus to reach that far, killing one of their own with little hesitation. As she stood up from the remains, she looked over at the others, baring a sinister yet painful stare of sorrow. Within her mind, she never wanted to do this nor continue to do so. But her emotions are what forced her to persevere. As considered before, it was either her, or them.

As the remaining four attempted to retain distance from Invictus, they were only able to move so far before running into a large wall of crystal, gradually encasing them all. No matter which direction they went, another wall would rise up from the ground. As the four were completely encased, the walls would suddenly start to shrink, creating less and less room to move around in. While some could be heard pleading through stress and agony, she would not be the one to comply. She offered a peaceful resolution many times. And yet, they resorted to violence. She wanted to save them, and what did they do? They refused. It’s about time to return the favor. The longer the process endured, the more cracking that could be heard from within. Most of said cracks were muffled from the sheer screams of agony. She would be left completely unphased before the crystals would fully close in, crushing the three as blood would seep through.

Leaving all four lifeless bodies, their respective crystals would transfer elsewhere, escaping the scene, one by one. However, she noticed only four were fleeing the area. Once a deity has fallen, their crystal must travel elsewhere in hopes to preserve. The primary concern was that six were supposed to go. One of them was still alive, but where? And who? She was too blinded by rage and fear to decipher from earlier. While killing whomever remains will prove no difficulty towards her, she was far too worn out. The overexertion of this newfound power was far too much to utilize. Her body was left with aches and bruises all over, seeping energy from the cracks. The unbearable pain brought Invictus to her knees, dripping a strange essence from the cracks all over her body. Some of the essence would then seep into the cracks of her own gem, given the gem itself received an extensive amount of damage due to a drastic change in power, being unable to adapt properly. She was far too occupied with her injuries to truly notice.

The extensive use of her power caused the universe to fully reach its limits, allowing for the cracks to rupture further. It would not be long before the universe itself would begin to crumble. As Invictus remained in one spot, attempting to endure what may be her end as her world would shatter around them, a figure approached from ahead. While the figure drawn near, she attempted to look up in order to decipher who was responsible for all this pain and sorrow, but to no avail. The unstable essence from within was unable to react properly with the rupturing exterior essence that surrounded her, leaving her motionless as the loud screams would resume. The figure only drew closer, leaving her wide open with no retaliation. No matter how much she tried, it was inevitable. Invictus was far too weak to handle this much power.

Evidently, the figure would arrive, standing right in front of her. While she was unable to see whom it was, their presence could be detected. As the universe shook vigorously, Her vessel began to break down, attempting to disperse the excess of essence. Invictus began to feel weaker, struggling to keep herself conscious. It was not long before her surroundings became nothing but a blur. Slowly but surely, her anger would subside, leaving nothing but fear to spiral throughout her mind. She did not wish to die nor perish without fixing her mistakes. Even so, how could she? Those Invictus had vanquished are unable to return. Presuming there may be even a sliver of a chance, it is highly unlikely to succeed, not in this state, at least. Evidently, the extent of fear would finally subdue her, overwhelming her mind as she finally fell over. In her last moments of consciousness, she would be able to get a glimpse of the figure, identifying them to be-

## Profile

### Appearance

(Armored) Invictus wears a set of powerful armor, created using her own essence. The armor itself is primarily black with silver lining, as well as hints of purple. The head is a seemingly floating skull of a goat like creature, being covered over with a large brown cloak with the horns sticking through. Beneath her armor is a set of gray and purple cloth, covering up any exposed portions. The chest area needed this especially. However, the cloth does not cover her fingers as that is the only exposed portion. Most of the hand is covered as she wears fingerless gloves. On the front of her waist is a long piece of brown cloth. Around her armor is 7 identical slots, each serving to hold the seven ancient gemstones. Three slots on the front, that being the head, chest, and stomach area. Two slots on her shoulders, one on each side. The last two slots are presumably on the backside of her armor, typically unseen due to her cloak.

(No Armor) Invictus is a tall humanoid female with white skin, a toned body, yellow eyes and long white hair that fades into magenta, reaching below her waist. Her face has similar markings to her mask whenever her armor is equipped. She wears a short sleeveless top, having extra attachments to the arms, as well as two long gloves with glowing white cracks. At the end of her gloves is black skeletal fingers, having sharp white nails at the end. Overtop of her fingers are an invisible seal for protection. She also wears gray shorts with a slot on the side, typically for where she stores her armor. Below that is where she wears long brown and black socks with glowing white lines. In terms of footwear, she simply wears purple heels, having extra plating overtop. Beneath her entire outfit is a tight one piece suit, having various lines that stretch across the entire thing. She wears it underneath to cover most of her body, minus the head.

### Personality

Invictus is typically not one to convey a friendly remark, regardless of what situation she may be in. In most cases, Invictus is perceived as cruel or rash, showing little to no concern in regards to others. At least, she tries to. Presumably, this is to ensure she keeps herself on track for her current objective, seeking no time to be wasted. In reality, she pushes others away to ensure no casualties are met. She finds that her objective is to be done by her and her alone. Invictus believes none shall have to sacrifice their lives in order to aid her, believing she is the only one worthy of such a fate. Even if others happen to discover what her plans are, she would continue to force them away, valuing their lives over her own, even if it may not seem that way. The only moments where she is willing to confront someone is if they dare to block her path. More specifically, someone who’s power rivals her own, eager to stop her at any costs. However, the outcome of these battles may vary. If, for example, the threat is opposing a strong antagonistic force, they are well aware of her goals, wishing to strike her down before it is achieved. Although, some antagonistic forces may just be eager for nothing but power and fueling their ego. If the opposing force is one on the lighter side of the alignment, then perhaps they misunderstand her intentions.

However, beneath that harsh and cruel shell reveals an entirely different side of the story. In truth, Invictus conveys a strong sense of sorrow. Ever since the events that had transpired long ago, she has been holding onto the past, filling herself with nothing but regret. In some cases, the memories become far too strong the more they linger. More specifically, delving too far within her mind. Reminiscing of the past for too long may cause Invictus to have a mild breakdown. The most traumatic moments that are likely to shape this were when she supposedly slayed five of the six other archaics, remembering their pleads as she mercilessly crushed them. Although, most are unlikely to ever experience this as this is typically the reason why she keeps her conversations short. Whenever she does have a breakdown or emotional moment, it typically happens when she is alone. She can still experience such a moment in a public location, fleeing the area before others become too aware. Most of the time, she flees for her personal domain. Invictus primarily uses this space to let out some steam. It’s also a good place for her to recollect her thoughts, maintaining a neutral state. Her personal domain also serves the purpose of bathing them via the large body of water located in the center. Just because she's an ancient being with unfathomable power doesn't exclude her from becoming smelly. Nonetheless, those who do experience Invictus in this low state are typically ones she can trust/ones who also share a sense of sorrow or regret. Even so, gaining her trust is proven to be quite difficult as for reasons mentioned prior. If you manage to pierce through that harsh exterior, she is actually quite friendly.

In terms of other emotions, it's a little tedious. As she is in a constant state of sorrow/exhaustion, mentally, one should doubt her happiness. Invictus has no reason to be happy when she has such a task at hand. After murdering those she once considered her close acquaintances, how could she feel happy? She's nothing more than a dull shell of her former self, forever walking amongst the plains of the living. She wants nothing more but to repent for her mistakes, perhaps only then will she be satisfied. Additional feelings such as love are also unlikely. Even if someone attempted to get close to her in any manner, she wouldn't even bat an eye. Typically, it is not due to the person itself, but due to Invictus not finding herself worthy or deserving of such affection. Invictus constantly traps herself within a barrier of sorrow and regret, followed by anger. Breaking through such a barrier would require an immense amount of effort. Invictus is also an overthinker. She tends to overreact or put too much thought in any given situation, finding difficulty in pinpointing a proper conclusion without giving a second thought of it afterwards. It's hard to convince her at times because of this.

However, it wasn't always like this. There was a time where Invictus did not hold such worries. Although, she was still quite the overthinker. Dating back to the very beginning, Invictus resided peacefully amongst the fellow archaics. They did not do much at an initial standpoint. It took a thousand years or so to discover a purpose or idea as to what they can do. A common resolution was exploring or discovering numerous findings through numerous worlds. Still, worries were out the window. Well, mostly. Most of them became quite chatty with the locals, learning what it is like to live as a mortal being. Although, it could not be said the same for Invictus. In short, she didn't seem that interested in interacting with anyone outside of her typical group. The reasons are a little uncertain, but one may infer that perhaps she was nervous or underprepared. In other words, she was a very closeted person, and still is for the most part. As time passed, she began to understand an important difference between her, as an archaic, and a mortal. That difference being the considerably insignificant lifespan a mortal possesses compared to an archaic. While a mortal lives no more than a 100 years or so, an archaic is capable of living for thousands of years without any stutter. Perhaps the one thing Invictus disliked about interacting with mortals was the fear she may establish a connection close enough to where she would express pain or sorrow whenever they pass. This would only get worse the more it occurs, given she is likely to outlive millions.

But, despite all this, there was an idea. A spark of words which would inspire Invictus. Said words came from one of the archaics. This one in particular was known to be the wisest of the seven. She was the one to check up on the others, ensuring their well-being. Invictus was certainly no exception to this. It was almost weekly would she confront Invictus, seeing as she always seemed quite troubled or kept to herself at times. It was almost worrying at times. Although, Invictus was always the quiet type. It was difficult to read her. Understanding Invictus, she happens to think a lot. More specifically, pondering about herself, as well as the other archaics. These thoughts would include their purpose, lifespan, etc. Essentially things that cause her to stress and worry greatly. Nonetheless, she would reach out towards Invictus, hoping for a discussion. After numerous attempts, Invictus would eventually give in, expressing what she had been focusing on for quite some time. This archaic understood the issues Invictus was dealing with, providing potential solutions or words of advice. The primary issue at hand was regarding Invictus' viewpoint of mortals and the implications of developing any connections with them. While she also understood quite well about the issue, she also understood that this is just how life goes. This is not something that can be controlled nor changed. That is when she told Invictus to appreciate what is there. More specifically, to cherish something for as long as it remains to be. All things come to an end, even themselves, which is why they should acknowledge and appreciate all that life can offer before it becomes out of reach. Invictus took these words by heart. She understood that she has to become more open with others. More specifically, to appreciate all that she can muster. While it was still difficult to shake off that fear of hers, it was something she would have to live with. It was something she already expected to happen. Nonetheless, she would gradually open herself up more towards not just the remaining archaics, but to the many lives who resided within this universe.

## Abilities

### Piercing Blades

Whenever her armor is equipped, Invictus can pull the floating horns off her helmet, reshaping them into blades once at hand. Depending on how much essence is exerted into the blades, she is capable of slashing through galaxies with only a couple swings. Although, if forcing more power into her swings, she is presumably capable of destroying an entire universe with two swings. However, she is likely to be left completely drained of energy, unable to combat for a duration of time. Nonetheless, harnessing the essence from the seven gems allows for her to destroy a larger amount of universes before draining herself. She is unlikely to deal such an extent of damage unless proven necessary.

### Ebony Mist

Invictus is capable of dispersing large amounts of ebony black mist from her lower arms by simply exposing a portion, allowing for it to seep through. When utilized, Invictus can trap individuals or objects in place, adjusting the tightness if the opposing force proves an extent of refusal. However, if her gloves were removed entirely, this would unlock the black mist’s full capabilities. More specifically, it allows for her to form larger clouds of mist, shrouding over an entire planet, blocking any light from seeping through. Most who inhabit whichever planet is exposed to this mist are unable to move for as long as the mist is present. Additionally, the mist suffocates and kills any living creature who breathes it in, causing their body to decay from the inside out.

### Spatial Manipulation

Capable of creating, shaping, moving, controlling, interacting and manipulating space. With said power, she can trap others in her own space, throwing the subject away from them via wormholes, black holes, etc. Using her space manipulating powers, Invictus can potentially send an entire universe through a massive black hole, which is almost never to occur as unnecessary casualties would ensue. As such, Invictus is likely to utilize the full capabilities of this whenever in an enraged or uncontrolled state, blinding by emotion. The only known way she used her space manipulation capabilities were to form her own personal space. Not just for relaxation, this location is veiled in a magical substance, allowing for her to maintain her physical state. In short, this veil stalls the effects of what she had attained over 2 millennia ago, but only for as long as she is within the domain. Exiting the domain will resume the effects, evidently forcing her to return after an extended period of time.

### Decay

Similar to her ebony mist, Invictus can utilize her forearms for destructive purposes via removing her gloves. However, rather than forming large clouds of mist, Invictus is capable of causing any living and non living object to decay. Any surface she touches will slowly fade to black before breaking apart into mist. Even by placing her hand onto the ground, Invictus can cause an entire planet to decay, killing off any living creatures within the atmosphere. Depending on how much energy is exerted, Invictus can decay up to an entire universe if deemed necessary. Like most of her abilities, however, reaching this extent wears her out completely, having to recover elsewhere for an extent of time. Nonetheless, she did in fact eradicate an entire universe through peer pressure, letting her emotions get the best of her. All she could think of post-destruction is to mourn for those who were unfairly slain by her own hands.

### Decaying Bones

Seeping out of her gloves, Invictus can summon and fire a barrage of black bones, causing whatever it impacts to gradually deteriorate. While it is a weaker version of her simply decaying anything she touches, it is rather used for long ranged targets. Even if the decaying process is slower, it gives her enough time to act. In other words, it stalls the target so she can approach them easily. Additionally, the bones insert a strange white energy within the body of the victim, paralyzing them depending on how much fully dispersed. However, this ability would only be used against those who prove enough strength to scathe her, having to pin them down before striking. Firing enough bones towards the ground is capable of decaying an entire planet. Although, that is far too tedious compared to simply touching the ground.

### Vital Shield

In case her armor does not suffice, Invictus can summon a large transparent shield for defensive purposes, made directly from her own essence. The shield is capable of blocking most attacks that reach up to her strength. In addition, the shield can then absorb the attack strength, sending it back towards the opponent. The brighter it shines, the more power that is inserted into it, whether it be from Invictus or any incoming attacks. However, the shield has a limit, that being the full potential of Invictus herself. Any incoming attack that exceeds this capacity will cause the shield to shatter. The remaining shards can be sent towards the enemy, piercing through their body as a plan B defensive maneuver.

## Relationships

### Exploit

Throughout most of the story, she will be entirely unaware of his existence, only to be rather surprised afterwards. In terms of first impressions, Invictus views Exploit as a parasite, tainting the gem that resides embedded on his chest. As the gem is required by her, she would attempt various methods in acquiring it. If deemed as a threat, Invictus will presumably kill him without hesitation. The little hesitation would be due to her impatience and eagerness to succeed. However, his life may be spared for as long as he cooperates. Then again, It is certain she does not wish to resort to murder.

## Trivia

* She tends to hide a deeper feeling from inside, full of sorrow and regret
* Despite how long she's been keeping this harsh personality up, she is actually quite terrible at it
* Invictus is normally around 20 feet, but can adjust her height at will. She typically adjusts it to around 7 feet
* Invictus was one of seven archaics, presumed to be one of the two remaining
* Invictus dislikes conversing with others, tending to brush off anyone who tries to strike a conversation with her
* Invictus speaks in a mild Russian accent
* While in her “human” form, her eyesight becomes slightly handicapped, proving difficult to identify most things in front of her. It isn’t exactly clear as to why her eyesight changes when altering forms, but it could be due to Invictus not adapting to this alteration properly. In other words, this form is new to her
* Despite not requiring any, Invictus enjoys eating food. However, she doesn’t typically eat in public, given she would have her armor equipped 90% of the time, and the fact that she would be rarely seen anyways. Another reason is that she tends to get rather ecstatic whenever something sweet, or anything relating to pastries, typically not wanting to express her positive side in order to maintain her status.

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