Joshua Levinth

**Joshua Levinth** is a recruitable hero in Lord of Heroes. He is a powerful psychokinetic that serves as Commander of the Empire's Special Forces. Together with Astrid, Nine, and Baretta he is known as one of the eight "Fangs of the Empire".

## Background

At first impression, Joshua may appear lazy or unmotivated but it's hard for anyone to deny that he is extremely powerful. He is considered to be the greatest success of an Imperial military program that aimed to raise orphan children into powerful weapons. Indeed, much of his early life was spent undergoing various experiments and arcane indoctrination methods. He never knew his parents.

Although he often complains, Joshua's relationship with the other members of the Special Forces is actually very close.

While serving as Commander, Joshua's life mission was to serve the Emperor with an almost fanatical devotion. However, after being freed from the Empire's indoctrination and his subsequent recruitment to the Knights of Avillon, Joshua has lost much of his motivation.

Beyond his physical telekinetic abilities, it appears that Joshua also possesses the ability to communicate with others telepathically, even on a massive scale, as he is able to issue orders to his forces without speaking.

## Involvement

### Normal

Joshua is first encountered as a boss character in Everdine in the Western Gallus Empire (Stage 7-10). As the Knights of Avillon move to take control of the elite base in Etharonia, he ambushes them and is made aware of Astrid's betrayal. At the mention of the Emperor of Gallus, he becomes angry and attacks. Luckily, the forces of Lumisade and Varhya intervene at the last moment and, just as Joshua is about the lead a final charge against the Avillon Alliance, Cesaire appears and forces him to retreat.

He is next encountered as a boss character in Ariston in the Eastern Gallus Empire (Stage 8-9). As the Avillon Alliance fights its way to meet up with the Varhyan forces led by Dhurahan and Lairei, Joshua reveals himself as the Commander of the forces at the base. After falling to the knights of Avillon a second time, he orders his forces to retreat and asks that he be the only one killed and they spared. When the Lord orders him to be taken captive, he makes it clear that he only sees himself as a tool to be used for the Empire.

### Hard

In the Hard Mode story, Joshua is encountered as a boss character at Everdine (Stage 7-10) after Astrid correctly predicts the forces of Avillon will meet him in the same location they did in the Normal timeline. His element type is now Dark, meaning his appearance and skills are different. During the battle, he still questions why the other nations would fight against the empire when it is the only thing that can stop the impending calamity. As the battle ends, he uses his teleportation scroll on his soldiers so they can escape without him while he attempts to take his own life. Astrid is able to knock him unconscious before he is successful. The Lord recognizes his undying devotion to the empire as an symptom of Cesaire's arcane indoctrination and asks Laphlaes to examine him. Laphlaes says the curse is identical to the one she cast upon him, but he has devised a method to reverse its effects. To do so successfully, he needs the assistance of Charlotte and Vanessa's healing capabilities.

Later, Vanessa confronts Joshua in his cell at the Alliance camp at Etharonia. She recognizes him as the one who commanded the invasion of Alderune and ordered the execution of the royal family. She asks him what he was thinking at that time, to which he responds that he is a tool of the empire and does not need to think to carry out his orders. Vanessa points out that he valued his soldiers enough to sacrifice himself for them, meaning he must be able to think for himself. Finally, he responds that he believed removing the royal family of Alderune would be the most effective way to conquer the country. He had determined that Alderune was valuable for its resources and strategic location that made it a good first step for conquering the rest of the western region. Vanessa questions what part of him is fulfilled by the empire, to which he replies he has never thought about it. She plans to return every day until he can tell her what he thinks of the people whose lives were lost because of the empire.

As the Alliance moves to invade Eastern Gallus (Stage 8-1), Cesaire appears in Joshua's cell. He apologizes for his failure to stop the forces of the Avillon, but she is more concerned that he chose to use his teleportation scroll on his subordinates instead of himself. She is surprised that he would do something so willful, but disregards it and asks if Avillon had done anything to him while he's been imprisoned. After some consideration, he tells her that they have done nothing to him. She plans to teleport them away but offers to kill someone in the Avillonian army before leaving. She suggests the Princess of Alderune, Vanessa. He persuades her not to do so, and as they leave, the knights of Avillon sense Cesaire's magic and realize he has escaped.

He is once again encountered as a boss character at Ariston (Stage 8-9). After his defeat, the Lord of Avillon confronts him, asking why he continues to serve the empire when he has been freed from their brainwashing. He replies by saying that he has been a man of the empire his whole life, and even if Cesaire's influence has been wiped from his mind, he is still loyal to the Emperor. Vanessa steps in and asks him to answer her earlier question. She tells him that he must now live his life as a person and not a tool to be used by someone else, and only then will he be able to react to her feelings of resentment towards him. She ends the conversation by telling him to never run away ever again.

### Extreme

In the Extreme mode story, Joshua is introduced when the Alliance invades Rampor (Stage 10-2). He is taking tea with Vanessa at her residence in Alderune and it is revealed that he is the Viceroy of Western Gallus in this timeline. They discuss the state of Alderune, which has been peacefully annexed without any harm to the royal family. Joshua brings up the advances made by the Arcane Revolution, which he claims has led to a more equal society. He cannot fathom why some citizens of Alderune continue to resist the Empire when their lives have seemingly improved. Vanessa clarifies that these benefits only apply to those who have changed their nationality, to which Joshua points out that nationality does not truly benefit the average person when survivability is taken into account. They end their conversation, but Joshua remains suspicious of her possible involvement in the resistance. He orders a soldier to inspect the house for secret passages.

While the the Alliance moves through Setterfelt (Stage 10-5), Joshua confronts Vanessa who has revealed herself as the leader of Alderune's resistance to evacuate a protest led by the people in Paz. He has discovered the escape route she uses to leave her house undetected and, when she realizes he knows, she asks him to kill her instead of punishing those that have helped her. He says he will not harm her, but cannot seem to give her a reason why he won't. Vanessa's lieutenant Mattler steps in between them which then provokes Joshua to attack him, Vanessa begs him to stop and Joshua lets them both go free,

As the Alliance moves on to Nordanlith (Stage 10-6), Joshua meets with Johan who has arrived to pass on orders. He asks Johan if he has ever thought of himself and his own ambitions. Johan avoids answering but Joshua continues to reflect on his own service to the empire and willingness to follow orders. Later, it is revealed in a conversation between Vanessa and Mattler that Joshua has taken a step back from governance in the face of the Alliance's invasion and is gathering forces in Everdine.

The Alliance moves through Landavair (Stage 10-9) on their way to Everdine. Joshua orders all troops in Western Gallus to retreat except for those stationed at Everdine. Now alone, he contemplates his existence up to this point and whether he wants to start living for himself rather than blindly following others. It's revealed that Kartis once told him this day would come, and that he should follow his heart when it did.

The Alliance arrives at the elite base at Everdine (Stage 10-10), which appears to have been mostly evacuated. As the members of the Alliance contemplate the reasoning for this, Joshua interjects. Vanessa tells him to surrender without resistance, which he refuses. He sees Nine and Solphi among the members of the Alliance and realizes they've defected, then finally attacks. After the battle, the Lord orders Fram to confiscate his teleportation scroll, but Joshua had no intention of escaping, as this was to be his first and last rebellion against the empire. Vanessa is agitated by his indifference and they begin to argue, but it's suddenly cut short when Johan appears and uses a teleportation scroll to force Joshua to retreat.

They arrive back at the Imperial Palace of Gallus where Johan confronts him for his insubordination. He answers that he wanted to finally make a decision for himself, and desired to understand what drives the resistance to stand up against the empire. Joshua says he's started to doubt the way he's lived his life up until that point. He finally passes out after losing too much blood.

He is not encountered again until Vaselle (11-8) where he interrupts an argument between two Imperial generals to show that their loyalty to the Empire is only dependent on their ability to exploit their positions for personal gain. As the Alliance closes in, he confronts their forces and it seems he's resolved to follow the orders of the empire once again. After he is defeated, the Alliance takes him captive. Sometime after he is defeated, the Lord of Avillon asks Astrid about his condition, to which she replies that he is apparently not doing well, but is often visited by Baretta and Vanessa.

### Nightmare

Joshua has not appeared in this difficulty.

## Recruitment

Joshua currently has five variations available for recruitment.

* Joshua (Fire)
* Joshua (Water)
* Joshua (Dark)
* Joshua (Earth)
* Joshua (Light)

### Joshua (Fire)

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#### Active Skills:

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#### Relics:

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### Joshua (Water)

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#### Active Skills:

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#### Relics:

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### Joshua (Dark)

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#### Active Skills:

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#### Relics:

This variation currently does not have Relic.

### Joshua (Earth)

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As time passed by amidst his endless chores, Joshua ended up getting used to this kind of lifestyle. All the while, what was once the ruins of a laboratory slowly but surely grew into a shelter for children with no place to go. The young boy who didn't know the difference between cooking tools and surgical tools had now grown into a smart man, attending charity events and even receiving funds for the shelter. His personality hadn't really changed much though — still blunt with his words, shy, and with no love for bothersome work. Still, the children now see right through him, ever nagging when he starts to procrastinate — and he loves every single moment of it with all his heart.
However, a letter sent from a place far away changed everything.

#### Active Skills:

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#### Relics:

This variation currently does not have Relic.

### Joshua (Light)

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Speculation abounds as to why he was able to rise to the position of Viceroy, but the stark truth was that none of it was ever of his own volition. His life was meticulously assembled, a façade of ornate design. Joshua's existence consisted of perpetual tiptoeing along the edge of a perilous precipice, yet he dared not step off—not out of inability, but rather an unwillingness to face the abyss that awaited him. He convinced himself that the path before him was the be-all and end-all.
However, he found himself upon a crumbling road, with unforeseen circumstances shattering his stagnant reality. It is natural that what goes up must come down, but whether Joshua had truly grasped this reality remained uncertain. Despite such, a broken path does not rebuild itself. In order to press forward, one has no choice but to throw themselves into the tenebrous abyss below—to a place where Joshua will have to weather life's tempests. Here, Joshua may meet others charging head-on into the fray of life. The winds of change beckoned, their ultimate impact uncertain. No longer can Joshua tread a preordained path, every tile perfectly placed for his convenience. From now on, his choices will be his responsibility.

#### Active Skills:

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#### Special Skill:

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 Lv.5
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#### Relics:

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## Dialogue

**Before Recruitment**

* (Fire) Joshua Levinth, telekinesis is my specialty.
* (Water) Not wanting to work... Isn't a sin, right?
* (Dark) Is it possible to atone for what I've done...

**Upon Recruitment**

* Joshua Levinth, I will follow you from now on.
* From now on, you are my Lord.
* (Dark) Thank you for giving me the opportunity to face my mistakes.

**In the Heroes menu**

* Lord! I was waiting for you! I was hoping you could sign my vacation request form.
* Someone once told me that the best way to prevent the Monday blues is to go in on Sunday and work for a while. Hehehehe, hahahaha!
* I'm sure they told me vacation was unlimited. Why does it feel so busy? Ah...
* Using psychic powers puts quite a strain on the mind. So you should make sure I get adequate rest.
* Um... Ah, I dozed off. Sorry.
* You know, you can really die from being overworked? Oh, I didn't have anything to say.
* I can't remember the faces of my parents, and I don't know if I ever had a family. Well, it doesn't matter now.
* Not wanting to work... Isn't a sin, right?
* All the members of the special forces are workaholics. Even if I'm thinking of taking a little nap, they'll rush in and annoy me... Ah...
* Still, it would have been a little boring without the other special forces members. It was a pain to take care of them sometimes, but it wasn't all bad.
* I've worked enough for my salary level! Any more than that should be left to those who earn more!
* Hmmm... Five stars... Is it really that comfortable?\*
* I feel like I did a really good job, so you should give me overtime compensation.
* There are many types of psychic powers. Karren uses fire, Shiren has electricity, and so on... You want to know about me? I specialize in telekinesis.
* I wasn't taking a nap.
* I'll go home first!
* If there is more work... Rouin will take care of it.
* If you care about your health and beauty, I recommend drinking a cup of black tea after dinner.
* During missions, telekinesis is advantageous because it doesn't leave much evidence. What, does it become a disadvantage if I point it out like that?
* They say that when the body is at ease, the mind is also at ease. There's a saying like this right? Personally, I am one who greatly values my peace of mind.
* I seem to remember being the subject of many experiments. It might've been painful at the time, but not so much now.
* Why doesn't my psychokinesis work on that fairy? Don't you think that's weird?
* I'm not caffeine dependent like Rouin!
* What is it? Oh, Johan. Thank you. Even so, it's an ambiguous time to eat.
* I'm fine. Charlotte also said that she couldn't cure my headache. What? You think I'm faking it? Really? Oh, I guess you have some sense.
* I'm not a fried food lover, I'm the special forces commander, Fram! They're completely different!\*\*
* Nine, I told you I get a headache from using psychokinesis! I can't play catch with you forever, you little brat!
* Astrid! You got off work first! Traitor!

Joshua (Fire) Unique Dialogue

* It's impossible to undo what's already been done.
* Lord, are we unable to change the expedition formations? Why am I always... Ah, never mind.
* We may have been called the Eight Fangs of the Empire, but we didn't really know each other. From the beginning, our missions were always different.
* Baretta. She was once the leader of renowned assassin's guild. After being contracted by the Empire, she was selected to become one of the Eight Fangs.
* If it weren't for Kartis - the Emperor - I would not have survived long in this world. But because of me many people have suffered. If I had known that would be my future, I wouldn't have chosen to survive.
* If the greater good comes at the cost of so much suffering, is it really acceptable?
* I hear the sound of a performance...

Joshua (Dark) Unique Dialogue

* They say the victim's time has stopped. Yet, I'm still not able to move forward.
* I know. No matter what I do, the dead can never return. I know that.
* Back then, I had no other choice.... Never mind, I'm just making excuses.
* The former princess's story is not one that I have any right to discuss.
* What more....can I do?
* There are those that might consider it painful that I still live. Every morning when I open my eyes, I think the same thing.
* Someone...Someone said this to me once. Even though I might always reach the same conclusion, the time I spend reflecting on my past is never wasted. Do you also think the same way, Lord?
* It's easy to live as a tool. I didn't have to think about the consequences when someone exploited me. Now... there's someone that wants me to think and live for myself.
* Please, do not say that you forgive me. I beg of you.
* Obviously, the empire was my reason for living and my way of life. Now that the empire is broken, can I be fixed again?
* There are a lot of people like me? Then shouldn't you be able to tell me the way forward?
* When time is passing, it's hard to believe it will soon become your past.
* I don't know even now. If it was indoctrination, then it was indoctrination but, I can't say honestly that it wasn't my choice...If that wasn't my choice...
* Salvation...Haha... His majesty Kartis gave me salvation first. That's... That's not also a fabrication, is it?
* I haven't survived this long because I wanted to receive your sympathy. Please don't pay me any attention, Johan.
* When given the choice of free will, the weight of responsibility is heavy.
* To live, not as a tool, is difficult for me. Very... difficult.
* Why do you always make a fuss over what you want me to do? Ah, I understand. I'll go...to the night market. So please quiet down, Fram. Charlotte too.
* Everyday I'm here in Avillon, it's a cycle of lightness and darkness for me. I'm reminded of this several times a day.

**Promotion**

* Hmm, something like this.
* I feel a little drowsy... Well, I'm always a little drowsy...
* Oh? Not bad.
* If I do this, are you going to expect more of me!?
* (Dark) Thank you.
* (Dark) It seems I am able to develop a bit more.

**Ascension**

* Ah, that's a little... refreshing.
* Ah... why do I feel more energetic?
* This feels alright.
* (Dark) Do I really deserve this opportunity?

**Ready for battle**

* Is it time to divide and conquer?
* Ahhhh...(Yawn)
* Ah, I want to take a vacation.
* Ah, there's never any time to rest.
* We should be able to efficiently eliminate them.
* How annoying. I guess it can't be helped.
* (Dark) I will participate.
* (Dark) Orders confirmed.
* (Dark) Another chance...
* (Dark) Readily.
* (Dark) For the glory of Avillon.

**Battle victory**

* At this rate, I've earned my bread surely?
* I don't know... I think I've done enough.
* I just want to go home and relax.
* (Dark) Do I even have the right to be breathing right now?
* (Dark) I hope there was meaning even in this...
* (Dark) There's more work to be done.

**Falling in battle**

* Ah... I can rest...
* (Dark) ....Finally...

**Skill 1**

*Basic:*

* Don't move.

*Support request:*

* Have a look here.
* You, attack.
* (Dark) May I have your help?
* (Dark) I ask you.
* (Dark) It's this way.
* (Dark) This way.
* (Dark) With cooperation!

*Giving support:*

* Ah, what a bother.
* Don't call for me every time!
* (Dark) As you wish.
* (Dark) I'll go.
* (Dark) Understood.

**Skill 2**

* Fight hard in my place.
* I should be able to do this much for you.
* (Dark) Let's proceed properly.
* (Dark) I'll do my best.
* (Dark) Try this as well.

**Skill 3**

* I didn't want to have to use this. I'll send you back to where you came from.
* You're out of luck. I'll send you back to where you came from.
* (Dark) Struggle all you want, there'll be nothing left of you!

## Relationships

Joshua's thoughts on those closest to him, and how they think of him.

**Joshua → Lord of Avillon**

A nuisance that is always in the way. I will personally show them how foolish it is to resist the will of His Majesty. Why do they continue to fight the Empire? They can never be his rival.

**Joshua** **→ Astrid**

Even though we're both Fangs of the Empire, she is constantly annoying me to fight her. Just leave me alone...

**Joshua** **→ Vanessa**

Alderune's last princess who must be removed for the sake of the Empire.

**Joshua → Nine**

One of the eight Fangs of the Empire. If he does his part, my burden will be greatly reduced but.....can I expect great results from a young child?

**Joshua → Cesaire**

I have faith in our chief strategist. If i'd never met her, I would never have gone through those experiments and I wouldn't be here today.

**Joshua → Kartis**

My savior who gave my life meaning when I had nothing. My life exists solely for the Empire and His Majesty.

**Lord of Avillon → Joshua**

I believe it isn't right that he is used as a tool of the empire against his will. A victim of brainwashing. He needs a chance to reflect on the path he's taken thus far.

**Astrid → Joshua**

It doesn't matter if we're both Fangs of the Empire! When I'm bored, I want to fight him! I'll just keep bothering him!

**Vanessa → Joshua**

The Imperial Army's Commander. He is the enemy of my family and my country.

**Nine → Joshua**

.....He looks cool when he's using kinesis.

**Cesaire → Joshua**

■■■ 3■. It's amusing how he follows orders like a loyal dog.

**Kartis → Joshua**

A competent subordinate who I can entrust with the command of our special forces. I often look for him every time I repeat the ■■■■■■.

## Others

### Accessories

List of accessories that can be obtained from the Boutique:

List of accessories that can be obtained from an event:

Special accessories obtained by purchasing a special package:

### Birthday Comments

2021 KakaoTalk Channel Comment:

* Oh, um, yes...thank you. Celebrating my birthday....feels a bit strange.

2021 Birthday Coupon Comment:

* Is it ok for me to be congratulated?

2022 KakaoTalk Channel Comment:

* ... I was confused figuring out what all these congratulations mean last year...

2022 Birthday Coupon Comment:

* Looking back, I have realized. Thank you for giving me the chance.

2023 KakaoTalk Channel Comment:

* The concept of celebrating birthdays is still somewhat confusing and complicated for me... But yes, it is not bad, indeed.

2023 Birthday Coupon Comment:

* I... thank you for celebrating my birthday again this year, Your Highness.

## Gallery

### Artwork

Joshua's Concept ArtJoshua's full portraitJoshua Birthday BannerJoshua's 2021 Birthday Wallpaper (Horizon)Joshua's 2021 Birthday Wallpaper (Vertical)Joshua's 2022 Birthday Wallpaper (Horizon)Joshua's 2022 Birthday Wallpaper (Vertical)Joshua's 2023 Birthday WallpaperJoshua's Calendar Wallpaper (Horizon)Joshua's Calendar Wallpaper (Vertical)Joshua's Birthday Photocard(oh no) Emoticon
### Costume

*“It feels bit different from the uniform I’ve used to wear... I will stay quiet since curtain opens soon.”* Joshua's Evening Party CostumeJoshua's Evening Party Costume (Rare)*“I just accompanied my friend to watch his audition.... How did this…\*sigh\*”*Joshua's Idol CostumeJoshua's Idol Costume (Rare)
### Animations

Skill 1 - Pendulum KinesisSkill 2 - Higher OrderSkill 3 - Gravitational TempestVictory PoseRecruit1st Ascension
### Videos

【キャラクター紹介】 ジョシュア（CV.木村良平）【スキル紹介】 ジョシュア（CV.木村良平）-로드 오브 히어로즈- 먼저 퇴사하겠습니다.. 아, 아니! 퇴근하겠습니다!-로드 오브 히어로즈- 아발론 선정 '상사에게 들려주고 싶은 노래' 1위(feat. 프라우)-Lord of Heroes- Joshua, Dispirited DangerLyn & Joshua Idol Outfits-Lord's Special Recruitment- A special guest is here!-Featured Summon- Joshua, Purposefully Wandering Star
### Others

2021 September Avillon TimesAvillon Rangers blog2023 Children's Day blog

## Notes

* Joshua shares many characteristics with the character Yang Wen-li from the Japanese science fiction series Legend of the Galactic Heroes.
* \*The 'five stars' that Joshua references in his Heroes Menu dialogue is a joke about a long running Korean TV advertisement for a stone bed.
* \*\*In his Heroes menu dialogue with Fram, the joke is that the pronunciation for fried food (튀김 *tuigim*) sounds very similar to the word for Special Forces (특임 *teukim*) in Korean and the word for commander (대장 *daejang*) is often used informally to refer to someone who really likes something.