Vahram

**Vahram**, also known as **Verethragna** is an important figure who appeared mysteriously in the main timeline and brought the Zohar War to it's conclusion by slaying Drauga's physical form. He is a formidable swordsman as well as the first person seen utilizing the prospect of Ars Magna which did not become well-known until less than one thousand years ago.

## History

His true identity is **Takami Mikoto**, the original variant who came from a branched off timeline where he did not succeed against the God of Calamity and his forces. During his time, there were no more heroes that remained and he was forced to kill his own parents to survive the cataclysm. While on the cusp of death, his connection to the Ayn Sof became more apparent as he was able to absorb the essence of numerous Akashic Points. He has come to the main timeline to warn his replica about the inevitable future and awaits the return of the Vile God so he can finish him off once and for all.

## Personality

Despite being more calm, mature and collected than the Takami that everyone knows, he still retains some of his playfulness and humor outside of battle. On the battlefield, he will exploit any opportunity that is given to him and use it as a moment to cripple or even outright kill his enemies. Tactics that are normally considered dishonorable do not stop him from using them as all is fair in the game of war. However, he is not the kind of person to get women or children involved in the process. Appearing just like his replica in terms of a commitment towards vigilantism, he gives people what they have coming to them regardless of the laws at play.

## Appearance

Vahram wears a cuirass made from red lacquered platelets, strung together with black thread. While the parts that guard from the armpit down to the stomach are standard, the shoulder guards of varying sizes have been layered to give a two-fold level of protection to his arms. Vahram is known for being strong enough to tear off plates from his enemy's armor using only his bare hands and this extra protection is there to prevent enemies from targeting his formidable arms.

In addition to his upper body armor, he has a pair of gauntlets made from black lacquered leather worn in the dual glove style. The metal fittings decorated with gold and secured by purple cord offer additional protection from the back of the hand up to the elbow. It is said that gauntlets cannot withstand the force of Vahram's grip for long and that he needs to replace them after each battle. Around his waist was a unique guard consisting of tassets divided into two sections that hang down one's front and back. The red, purple, and green interwoven platelets give the armor a gaudy appearance, reflecting it's owner's unique aesthetic sense.

Lastly, he has shin guards worn over the top of his tabi. They are of a simple leather and single iron plate construction but boast extravagant gold embellishments on the fastenings.

## Abilities

**Cardinal Deity Physiology**: As a Cardinal God, they are able to shape everything that happens within the Ayn Sof and not just a single realm or mythology in particular. Standing above the Demiourgoi who are Supreme Beings in their own realm, they oversee all different realms, worlds, possibilities and timelines, essentially have complete control over the omniverse. They have the ability to bestow power upon others through the use of Akashic Points or completely take away the power that was given to someone. A battle between two Cardinal Deities is known to create various phenomena called Singularities. They are essentially candidates chosen by the Cardinals to see if they can rise above the challenge provided by them or perish in their attempt to defy fate. They have nearly-unlimited power and will not show signs of fatigue even after battling for billions of years, not to say that it is impossible for them to eventually become tired. A single strike from them can cause a shift between realms and subspaces, leading to the complete extinction of a sect of mythology if their Demiurge is careless. As the founders of the universe and more specifically the creators, they are the highest form of nigh-omnipotence, nigh-omnipresence, and nigh-omniscience. The only thing they cannot pinpoint is the path that a singularity will take, until it has already been taken.

Vahram is incredibly powerful as he was able to defeat Drauga and mark the end of the Sixth Zohar War. He even struck fear in the Eight Guardian Generals causing them to retreat after they recalled what happened to their master.