Alphos

**Alphos** (アルフォス, *Arufosu*?) is a recurring character in the story. He is the antagonist in the "Demon Realm's Princess" arc. He is a supporting character in the "Phantom Death Capital" and the "Fairy Forest" arc.

## Biography

Alphos is the **God of Songs and Arts** (歌と芸術の神, *Uta to geijutsu no kami*?) and **God of Wind and Archery** (風と弓の神, *Kaze to yumi no kami*?). He is one of the twelve pillars of the Elios Pantheon.

If Thores and Alrena are deities of martial arts, Alphos and Totona are deities of text and culture. Both deities are art and literature, deities of record and communication. Totona records and communicates in letters, but Alphos isn't in letters. While Alphos emphasises sensitivity, Totona emphasises reason. Alphos is outwards, whereas Totona is inward.

Originally Ishtia was the Deity of Songs and Arts, but Alphos was excellent so she gave the role to Alphos.

Alphos' beautiful appearance and singing voice has captivated many women. Alphos has many love stories, and the number of his women are countless. He has an entourage of many woman, more than two thousand.

Alphos has been reportedly seen travelling to countries in the figure of the bard. The appearance of a handsome man travelling became a general appearance of a bard. And such Alphos has become a god protecting travellers. Bard as well as those who travel pray to Alphos for safety.

Alphos is a master of bows and arrows and is worshipped by hunters and others. Alphos who is master of archery has many martial stories, there are countless Evil Gods and Demonic Beasts he has defeated. The martial story is said to exceed Thores.

He is the son of Melfina. He is Rena's older twin brother. He is the father of Ruthien with an elven princess of Alseidia. He fathered Gylphos with Menelia of Ark Kingdom.

Alphos is the Grand master of the Holy Knight Order, though he doesn't fulfil his duties. Alphos is the strongest Holy Knight, but there are no believers amongst the Holy Knights. He is known as the **White Beautiful Holy Knight** (白麗の聖騎士, *Hakurei no sei kishi*?).

He is called the **Heaven's Noble Youth** (天上の貴公子, *Tenjō no kikōshi*?) and the **God King's Sword** (神王の剣, *Shin'ō no ken*?).

His sacred beast is a deer and his sacred bird is a falcon.

An entity equivalent to Reiji in this world.

## History

When Nargol kills Melfina, she gives birth to twins before disappearing from this world.

When his mother Melfina died, Odis and Feria were supposed to adopt Alphos but Ishtia offered to take care of Alphos because of his beauty. Feria felt uneasy about leaving Alphos to Ishtia, so Feria and the others raised him during the day and Ishtia raised him at night.

Soon after Ariadia Republic was founded, the Evil God Baddon attacked the country. It seems that there were a lot of damage at the time, but the Evil God was eventually defeated by Alphos' bow. An Alphos altar was created after Baddon was defeated. After that, it was turned into a theatre.

Shortly after Modus left Elios, Odis and the others fought against the Titus race for the right of control for the skies. Elios troops struggled, and if Alphos didn't defeat Sky Giant Lord, it is uncertain what would happened.

## Appearance

The appearance is beautifully and is called the best handsome man in the Heaven Realm. In the Elios Religion, he is depicted as a handsome man with an instrument.

When he was disguised as a minstrel, he wore a wide-brimmed travel hat, Petasos. He is an outrageous handsome man. The nose that passed through the smooth hair. The shape of the face is perfect and the voice is beautiful. His eyes are captivating.

He wore a white Holy Knight armour.

## Personality

### Relationships

***The following section contains spoilers.***

Alrena
He is Rena's twin older brother. He has an excessive love for his sister. He is the one who nicknamed her as Rena.
He noticed that Rena has changed as she has given up on killing Modus, something that was completely different from her in the past. He worries if the sudden change was caused by a man and his guess was right.
He becomes joyful when he assumed Rena is worried about his well being.
Atar
His deputy commander. Alphos who is the leader does not fulfil his duties, so he leaves Atar as the substantial leader.
Dafine
Lover.
Frau
Lover.
Gylphos
Son.
Hyacith
Lover.
Ishtia
Foster mother.
Kuna
He mistaken her as the Demon King's daughter.
Kuroki
He is the only one to notice Rena's interest in Kuroki. Kuroki has piqued his interest as Rena has changed. He is hostile to Kuroki because he has changed Rena.
Initially, he'd thought Kuroki was similar to him about stealing women. He was surprised and confused with Kuroki's non-confident personality, a trait completely different compared to Reiji.
He badmouth Kuroki behind his back to his holy knights, that he is an ugly bastard lower than puke.
Kuveria
Lover.
Musa
Lover.
Odis
Alphos is the grand master of Odis' Holy Knights.
Reiji
He doubted Reiji to be Rena's lover. But he was impressed with Reiji's overconfidence.
Ruthien
Daughter.

## Story

### Summoned by the Demon King to Defeat The Hero

Alphos checks up on Rena, after she escaped from the Dark Knight. He informs Rena about the annihilation of the Holy Knight Order by the Dark Knight, and the ceasefire between Odis and Modus. Alphos instructs Rena that the Hero of Light's Party and the Dark Knight are her responsibility, that their actions wouldn't affect the interests of Elios in the future. Furthermore the instruction to destroy the summoning tools. Alphos questions when Rena is going to get married because he is worried for his single status little sister. Rena rebukes that Reiji and the male gods of Elios are unfaithful. She further claims that she hates the ugly gods even more. Alphos ask who else can be her husband and Rena say none, Alphos happy with her response leaves.

### The Evil God's Labyrinth

When Kuroki was reading in the Heaven Realm's Library, he was briefly mentioned in the emerald tablet.

### The Black Storm

Alphos was mentioned when Shirone asked Chiyuki about the **Al Baddon** (アル・バドン, *Aru badon*?) relief in the grand theatre. Chiyuki explains the story of **Albaddon** (アルバドン, *Arubadon*?), where Alphos killed Baddon.

### The Demon Realm's Princess

Alphos disguised as a minstrel in Velos Kingdom, he was playing a lyre. He saw the Hero of Light's Party in the Velos Royal Palace. He mutters that he is unconvinced with the Hero and wonders about the truth.

Alphos caught up with the army, a day before they camped near the Blue Forest. Alphos claims he wanted to meet with Reiji, to make songs of Hero and champions. He was singing heroic tales in the army camp and captivated Rino and other women. He politely greets Reiji, though Reiji felt differently. Reiji noticed Alphos isn't human. Alphos played his lyre, and everybody besides Reiji, Rino, Chiyuki and Nao wasn't effected by his magic. Alphos ask if Reiji noticed his identity, but Reiji points his sword towards Alphos and demanded for his identity. Alphos introduced himself and declares he has no intention to fight. Reiji questions why he wanted to meet him. Alphos says he wanted to meet the rumoured lover of Rena, to ascertain the truth. Alphos thought he would be convinced if he met and talk to Reiji, but he is certain that Reiji isn't Rena's lover. Reiji denies his statement because the truth will not change and he act worthy of Rena's Hero. Alphos questions Reiji, whether he would face the challengers who are unconvinced he is Rena's lover. Reiji answers boldly that he would accept the challenge and win. Alphos was impressed with Reiji confident when there is many challengers. Before leaving, Alphos says he would be watching from the sidelines and advises Reiji not to kill the black lion man.

In his skyship, he used his bow to snipe Kuroki. Alphos accepts Kuroki's challenge, transform into his Holy Knight armour and rides on Virginias. Alphos reveals to Kuroki that the male gods and Reiji are fighting over Rena in the Sweet Castle. He briefly talk about Rena.

Alphos and Virginias had a aerial battle against Kuroki and Glorious.

To counter Kuroki's black flames, Alphos activated his sorcery barrier; the Crystal Garden.

Kuroki's sword managed to reach Alphos, making him surprised.

Alphos angrily declares that he'll defeat Kuroki with his full power, body and soul.

Alphos froze Kuroki in an ice crystal. However Kuroki broke the ice by transforming into a giant dragon.

Alphos recovers thanks to Musa and his women. He asked Kuroki to show his face.

Rena told the news of Alphos being defeated by Kuroki to Girtalu, Haruses, Helkart, Ishtia, Totona, the Evil Gods and the Hero's party.

Alphos expressed his gratitude to Rena via magical communication. He wanted to meet her in person, but he was stopped by Musa and the others. Although he loses to Kuroki, he is in a good mood because he believes Rena risked her life to save his.

### The Phantom Death Capital

When Rena returns to Elios, after she had deposited Kouki in Eld Kingdom. Alphos meets with Rena, he told her the Order of the Holy Knights are preparing to mobilise in Walluchia. They can only monitor outside of the lands dominated by Zalxis, as miasma are getting darker and dangerous. Alphos suggested to dispatch the Hero of Light's Party to Motgal. Rena rejects Alphos' proposal, as she states Reiji is useless against Zalxis. Alphos agrees and considers using Kuroki.

When Atar led his subordinates against the Dark Knight and his army, but Alphos hurries to stop them. Alphos made temporary truce with the Dark Knight.

He had invited a certain princess from Teuen on his skyship and learns about Kuna from her. He greets Rena as he wore his armour. Alphos exited to meet Kuna, though he was unaware of Rena staring at him with cold eyes.

He saves Kuna from Zalxis. Alphos relied on Rena to deal with the divine children of death.

Alphos manages to lose track on Zalxis as Zagero covered him, and Alphos kills Zagero. Rena and Alphos decided to retreat back to Elios.

### The Fairy Forest

When Dahāku led his forces in the sea of trees near Mount Elios, Alphos led his Holy Knights to confront them.

Alphos would be leading the holy knights against the Apophis Pantheon.

Alphos fought against Dahāku. Alphos and Dahāku fought in the sky, Dahāku rode on his mušḫuššu and Alphos rode on Virginias. Both are gods representing each other's camps, and are warriors. Alphos riding Virginias provokes Dahāku. Alphos fights long range with his bow, acting vigilantly to ensure victory.

### The Azure Demonic Sea

Triden wished he could get the help of Alphos, but he seems to be busy.

## Abilities

He is the strongest Holy Knight, and has the same strength as Odis in Elios. Rena commented that Alphos would be not be able to win against the Zalxis. His archery rivals Sajuttaris.

The speed of Alphos is at least as fast as Reiji.

He has a white holy dragon Virginias as his mount.

* Snow Queen.
* Snow Maiden.
* **Crystal Garden** (水晶庭園クリスタルガーデン, *Suishō teienkurisutaru gāden*?) is a **sorcery barrier** (魔道結界, *Madō kekkai*?) that uses top-tier elemental spirits and multiple mid-tier elemental spirits. This magic was created to defeat the Demon King and countermeasure to the black flames magic.
* **Illusion Light Meteor Sword** (幻光流星剣, *Maboroshi hikari ryūsei ken*?).
* **Icy Blossom Sky Light Boisterous Dance Seventeen Blossom Ream Slash** (氷華天光乱舞十七連斬, *Kōri hana ten hikari ranbu jū nana ren ki*?).

### Equipment

He wields a emerald sword, it has a shiny blue blade.

He uses a bow and arrow.

## Development

The original material for Alphos is **Apollo** (アポロン, *Aporon*?) and **Hermes** (ヘルメス, *Herumesu*?). Apollo was the last boss in Yoshikazu Yasuhiko's masterpiece "*Arion*". Apollo usually play around but is actually the strongest. In other words, Alphos has a strong setting from the beginning.

In the **Narou version**, his nickname was the **Pure White Holy Knight** (純白の聖騎士, *Junpaku no sei kishi*?).

In *RuneQuest*, Alphos would be Donandar and Odayla. It is also a god of travel, so there are also elements of Issaries. It is a god of wind, so it may be Orlanth.

There is no god corresponds with *Warhammer*.

Alphos and Rena has The North Wind and the Sun motifs.

## References

1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 *Dark Knight Story Setting Collections* - Elios Pantheon: Deities Name Record 6 Alphos & Totona
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 02 - The Visitor from the Forest
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Order of the Swan Knights: Chapter 20 - Therion vs Gylphos
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 *Dark Knight Story Setting Collections* - Elios Pantheon: Deities Name Record 1 Odis & Feria
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 5.8 5.9 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 19 - The White Beautiful Holy Knight
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 24 - Dark Knight VS Holy Knight
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Evil God's Labyrinth: Chapter 02 - Heaven Realm's Book Library
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Black Storm: Chapter 12 - The Theatre of the Song God pt.01
9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 15 - The God of Song and Art
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 08 - The Amazoness Girl
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 11.6 11.7 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 20 - On the Sea of Clouds
12. ↑ *Dark Knight Story Setting Collections* - Character Introductions: Main Characters
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 29 - The Goddess will not let you go
14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 20 - The Promised Eternal Youth Country
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 27 - The Arrival of the Beautiful Deity
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 *Dark Knight Story* - Summoned by the Demon King to Defeat the Hero: Chapter 21 - Their Impressions
17. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 18 - The Death Capital Mayhem
18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 18 - The Sniper
19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 21 - Demonic Dragon VS Holy Dragon
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 20.3 20.4 *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 23 - The Crystal Garden
21. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 25 - The Strongest Swordsman
22. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 26 - The Awakening of the Dragon
23. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Demon Realm's Princess: Chapter 28 - The Fuss of the Gods
24. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 03 - The Evil Warriors
25. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 04 - The Angel of Flames
26. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 22 - The Holy Knight VS The Death God
27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 30 - Motgal the Super Demoniacal Phantom Colossal Deity
28. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 03 - Changeling
29. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 15 - Blood Bonds
30. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 19 - The Battle in the Forest pt.02
31. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Fairy Forest: Chapter 20 - The Battle in the Forest pt.03
32. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Azure Demonic Sea: Chapter 05 - The Sea King Temple
33. ↑ *Dark Knight Story* - The Phantom Death Capital: Chapter 02 - The Nargol Pantheon
34. ↑ *Dark Knight Story (Narou ver)* - The Awakening of the Dragon