Rhyden: The Phantom Lord

**Rhyden: The Phantom Lord** is a mysterious figure. With his tall and lanky frame, unkempt white hair, and piercing eyes. He wields the power of the Yūrei-Yūrei no mi also known as the **Phantom-Phantom Fruit**. (Insert where the party meets him, and what happens)

## **Personality**:

**Rhyden**, known by his title "**The Phantom Lord,**" is an enigmatic and manipulative figure. He exudes an air of superiority and aloofness, often treating others with disdain. He takes pleasure in toying with the minds of those who dare to cross his path. **Rhyden** has a twisted sense of humor and delights in sowing chaos and confusion. He has no qualms about using people as pawns to further his own ambitions, caring little for the consequences of his actions.

## **Appearance**:

Standing tall and lanky, **Rhyden's** unnerving appearance commands attention. His ghostly white hair flows like ethereal tendrils, framing his sharp, piercing eyes. He sports an unkempt stubble, adding to the unsettling air that surrounds him. **Rhyden** dresses in common, tattered clothes that blend seamlessly with the shadows, making him appear like a living specter. Whilst using his **Devil Fruit** power, his body is able to go almost transparent, allowing people to see right through him.

## **Abilities and Powers**:

The true terror of **Rhyden** lies in his mysterious Yūrei-Yūrei no mi, the **Phantom-Phantom Fruit.** He ate this fruit a mere 2 weeks before encountering the party so he didn't have a full grasp of its capabilities.

1. *Intangibility*: **Rhyden** can become intangible at will, phasing through solid objects and attacks. However, to maintain balance, his feet must always remain tangible, preventing him from falling through floors. Similarly, if he's holding something, his hand must also remain tangible to maintain a grip on the object.
2. *Phantom Limbs*: With his Yūrei-Yūrei no mi powers, **Rhyden** can create intangible "*phantom limbs*" in the shape of his body parts. These spectral appendages allow him to attack from unexpected angles or interact with objects from a distance.
3. *Spectral Possession*: One of his most sinister abilities, **Rhyden** can possess individuals of "*weaker willpower*". By entering their minds, he gains control over their actions, manipulating them like mere puppets for a limited duration. The mental strain of possession, however, prevents him from using this power frequently

## History

Rhyden was a hitchhiking thief who would prey on anyone that was foolish enough to let him ride along. He caught a ride with a group of friendly sibling pirates known as the **Sunlit Pirates**. After arriving on Veillind Island he helped them set up temporary camp by bringing their gold and treasure to "The Veil" as it was safer than leaving it on the ship.

Rhyden betrayed the **Sunlit Pirates** by turning them in to the marine base on the island with an anonymous tip. He did this so that he can steal all the treasure they had. One of these treasures was the Yūrei-Yūrei no mi which he decided to promptly eat a mere 2 weeks before the party shows up on this island.

During these two weeks of newly found power, Rhyden obtained a bounty of 10 million beli by the marine base stationed on the island.

During one of his raids Rhyden came into contact with a marine soldier named Ethan Write, he promptly killed Ethan by slicing his throat and leaving him to bleed out, Ethans son, Timothy witnessed this transgression against his father and swore that if he happened to see that man again he would take revenge.

## Trivia

* His hair was jet black before consuming the Yūrei-Yūrei no mi
* His title "The Phantom Lord" is a reference to the song "Phantom Lord" by Metallica
* His ability of possession leaves him drained if he loses control over his host, making him frightened of them for a round