Paragon

* Ver 1
* Ver 2

* Names
* Bio
* Origin

* Relationship
* Affiliation

I never had a family or upbringing. As soon as I was born, I had this...flame inside me. One that burned anything that got close to me. Over time, I learnt that my "father" did this. He wanted to revive through me. At that moment, I finally knew my desire. To thwart him, not to live...but just to show him up. To show I will not go along with his plans and games

 — Paragon on herself and her desires

## Overview

Paragon, also known as the **Silver Angel**, was one of the 5 foreign King of Angels that fell to Earth during the end of the 1st Epoch or beginning of the 2nd Epoch. "She" is a Sequence 1-Divine Inferno that holds a Uniqueness.

According to the doctrine of the Church of Heaven and Golden Order, Paragon is "the Sovereign's Ambition, "His" sword, the Executioner of Heaven and Shield of "His" Throne". "She" is also revered as "His" daughter or direct descendant.

"She" is the most formal on the 5 King of Angels and rarely speaks or shows any emotions. Like Trinia, "She" has no overly large inclination towards destruction and chaos, but will carry it out if the mission demands it. While "She" rarely gives anything away, "She" is quite observant and good at gauging intentions. "She" never enters a situation without having the upper hand and always keeps "Her" cards close to "Her" chest.

Paragon is the Sage of Light in the Cult of Kosmos and secretly sponsors many artists and musicians around the world. This had granted "Her" certain access to higher circles "Her" compatriots lack. "She" serves as a member of the Life School of Thought's Council and is connected to the Rose School of Thought's Temperance Faction. "She" has gifted them several Star Characteristics and Sealed Artefacts.

"She" was the second of the foreign King of Angels to reach Sequence 0 was assisted by Trinia in "Her" Ritual. "She" then helped Gilgamesh in "His" advancement. After the 3 became Gods, "They" forcefully tore open the seal on the Western Continent and allowed Miquella and Malenia to walk through. While Malenia was in the midst of "Her" Ritual, Paragon fought Sun and Tyrant.

"She" and the others fused with the Crucible to become Half a Great Old One and fight the corruption of the previous Sovereign of the Cosmos. As such "She" formed a part of Lazarus Asmodeus.

## Honorific Name

Light of Humanity;

Bestower of Freedom;

Emboldent of Passion and Desire;

Star of the Cosmos;

Unburdened by Fate

## Appearance

Paragon is a young lady, no older than 23 years. "She" has luxurious silver hair that glistens in the moonlight and pure amethyst eyes. "She" has skin as pale as an albino and a moderate bust. "Her" facial features are like that of a beautiful marble statue: not a single flaw or imperfection. Paragon could easily make a Demoness look like an ugly hag in comparison. "She" carries an aloof and unapproachable aura that distances everyone from "Her" and makes "Her" seem impregnable. Every action "She" takes is imbued with grace and elegance.

## Personality

Paragon is like a statue: cold, unmoving and unnervingly splendid. "She" is always sealing away "Her" emotions and is impossible to instigate or decode. "She" is ruthless in "Her" missions, killing and slaughtering without stop endlessly until the target is dead. "She" has no qualms about a massacre and never steps back from a challenge. "She" is often deemed the most competent and best amongst "Her" companions and is highly esteemed by the Cult of Kosmos for "Her" work. "She" will kill women and children but takes no pleasure or satisfaction from the job. "She" also forbids raping or torturing of civilians to those under "Her".

### **Off-duty:**

Off-duty, Paragon is slightly different. While "She" retains "Her" aloofness, Paragon is less cold. "She" enjoys reading novels, feeding animals and attending operas or concerts. "She" takes pleasure in the little things in life and seems content to simply dabble in everyday commodities. "She" is secretly a sweet tooth and adores chocolates, though you would never guess from "Her" attitude and self-control. Paragon is also more generous off-duty, giving food away to orphaned children and even teaching a few how to read in "Her" spare time. These are traits "She" seemed to have picked up from Trinia, who served as "Her" mentor when "She" was younger.

While "She" doesn't show it, Paragon is very attached to "Her" children, Castor and Pollux, and the rare moments of emotion usually involve "Them". Paragon nearly lost control upon the apparent death of Pollux from grief and rage, showcasing "Her" love

## History

Born long, long ago in the Void Lands, Paragon was originally a stillborn, born to a female Sequence 4-Flame of Ruin. The mother, in an attempt to save her child, prayed to the Sovereign to help her. At the time, Zerothrial was being pulled apart by Convergence. The stars aligned and fate intertwined, resulting in the rapidly fading Zerothrial using the wish to transfer "Himself" into Paragon via the Crucible. As such, Paragon was resuscitated as a Sequence 5-Light of Change.

Paragon grew older and lived in the wasteland outside the Apex. When she was 10, her mother died and passed on her Characteristic. Thanks to some intervening by Zerothrial, Paragon became a Demigod. As the years went by, Paragon started to kill anyone that got close to her. This ranged from friends and family to stray pets she fed. Eventually, Paragon was all alone and had advanced to Sequence 2-Imperial Blaze. The killings were a result of being possessed by Zerothrial who wanted to isolate Paragon and break her down, thus making it easier to take her over. Due to Convergence and assistance from the Crucible, Paragon came across a Sequence 1 Characteristic.

After digesting it, "She" was given the Uniqueness by the Crucible personally. This was during the Shattering, when Queen Marika was overthrown and the Void Lands broke out into Civil War.

More time passed and Paragon finally gathered the remaining 2 Characteristics. As "She" prepared to become Sequence 0, Zerothrial also began to try and take "Her" over. It was at this time that Trinia came across "her" and realized what was happening. Trinia (who had the Heaven Uniqueness and 2 Characteristics) used "His" Heaven Authority to split Paragon's Characteristics and take 2 of them. This returned Paragon's sanity and effectively banished Zerothrial, though "He" still lurked in the periphery of "Her" soul. A friendship bloomed between the 2 King of Angels as Paragon would no longer kill those around "Her" and Trinia could not accidently brainwash Paragon into following "Him".

When Miquella gathered all the Empyrean Authorities, "He" gathered Paragon, Trinia and the recently advanced Gilgamesh. Deciding to abandon the Void Lands to the Void, the 5 King of Angels fled towards the rest of the Cosmos. Paragon was not given back "Her" 2 Characteristics because the Star Authority "She" already possessed was enough to protect "Her" from radiation. Trinia was given the last Characteristic however. Trinia and Miquella were now complete King of Angels. Fully prepared, the 5 fled and let themselves be pulled by Malenia's Convergence: planet Earth.

## **2nd Epoch**

Paragon arrived on Earth by late 1st Epoch or early 2nd Epoch. Upon landing, Trinia began losing control, so the Uniqueness was stripped from "Him" and given to Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh managed to shoulder the corruption of having 2 Uniqueness' by relying on "His" extraordinary mental strength and ego. Trinia entered a slumber to recover

At some point, Trinia started to influence the world in "His" sleep through the Crucible, so Gilgamesh and Paragon built "Their" Divine Kingdom on the resting spot to contain the corruption.

While Trinia slept, Gilgamesh and Paragon set out to explore the new world. "They" discovered Miquella and Malenia were trapped in the Western Continent, so "They" joined Elf King Soniathrym , as "He" knew the most about the sealed landmass. Paragon and Gilgamesh then split, with the Ruler King of Angels staying with Soniathrym while Paragon drifted from one God to another. In the end, "She" spent the most time with Mutant King Kvastir and Demonic Wolf Flegrea. Spending time with the latter taught Paragon about Sefirah Castle and the fact that other Above the Sequences may exist on Earth. According to Gilgamesh, Paragon and Flegrea proceeded to mate with Paragon giving birth to twins.

The reason behind the reproduction is unknown to this day. Gilgamesh claims "it was the result of Flegrea's subconscious instinct to reduce "His" Characteristics and a moment of weakness on Paragon's part" but Trinia refutes that reason, stating Paragon and Flegrea may have gained proper romantic interest in in each other.

The children were born frail and, in fear of them dying, Paragon brought them to Gilgamesh, who them re-directed "Her" to the sleeping Trinia. Paragon took control over Trinia to use "His" portion of the Crucible and submerged the twins within. This turned the boy from the Star Pathway to the Heaven Pathway, where he became a Sequence 3. Paragon named the boy Castor and the girl Pollux. Paragon "Herself" could not heal the twins because "Her" emotions spiked and made the Flames unstable, thus bearing the risk of harming the babies.

When the Sun God rose and brought Humanity to freedom, Gilgamesh betrayed Soniathrym by literally stabbing "Him" in the back and gifting "His" Authority to the Sun God.

Paragon witnessed the death of Flegrea and the aftermath. "She" nearly killed Amanises while the Transmigrator attempted to take the Darkness Authority but failed. Afterwards, "She" joined Gilgamesh in serving the Sun God. It was discovered Castor and Pollux had some abilities of the Darkness Pathway and Authority over Concealment.

## **3rd Epoch**

Trinia awoke during the 3rd Epoch and also joined the Sun God. Paragon served in a separate division from the other 8 King of Angels and rarely (if ever) interacted with "Her" peers. Paragon got along the best with Ouroboros and Amusceles, but was not close enough to call "Them" proper friends. Paragon became feared by the 8 King of Angels for "Her" ruthlessness and efficiency in killing Angels, making "Her" the perfect counter against "Them". Paragon's appearance was seen as a sign that someone was about to die.

Paragon was paired with Medici in conquering the other 2 Continents and keeping people under the Sun God's rule. "She" also ruled over the City of Silver for a period of time, which was gifted to "Her" by the Sun God as a reward. "She" did not leave much of an impact on the City however, and only gave them 3 Star Characteristic for each Sequence up to Sequence 4. These Star Characteristics became greatly valued by the citizens and elders of the City as only a hundred or so Characteristic had been given by Trinia, Gilgamesh and Paragon combined.

When Rose Redemption was founded, Paragon was not a member as "She" was busy raising the infant Castor and Pollux. Nonetheless, Gilgamesh informed "Her" of important decisions and information. During the attack on the Sun God, Paragon used "Her" portion of the Crucible in tandem with Trinia and Gilgamesh to sever the Sun God's connection to the Chaos Sea. This allowed the other members to kill "Him".

When Herabergen, Leodero and Amusceles betrayed Rose Redemption by devouring the Sun god's corpse, Paragon was too drained after using the Crucible to stop "Them". "She" sensed the Sun God awaken in Sasrir and Adam but did not tell anyone. Gilgamesh and Trinia did the same.

"She" vanished during the Cataclysm alongside "Her" peers.

## **4th Epoch**

After the Cataclysm and Sun God's fall, Paragon went into hiding with "Her" companions for a long stretch of time. What the 3 King of Angels did during this period is still known only to "Them", but it is most likely "They" secured and protected the Golden Capital, the Divine Kingdom of Gilgamesh, Paragon and Trinia.

When Solomon became Sequence 0-Black Emperor thanks to being backed by True Creator, Paragon did not join "Him" like Gilgamesh and Trinia. Instead, Paragon went to the Southern Continent and swore fealty to Salinger there. In the Balam Empire, Paragon became an important Noble and served directly under the Royal Family. "She" taught Azik Eggers how to fight and tutored "Him" for several years.

During "Her" time in Balam, Paragon served as an ambassador of sorts for the Balam and Solomon Empire's and stayed in contact with "Her" peers. "She" also raised Castor and Pollux under the traditions of Balam and had them as playmates for a young Azik. As such, the twins saw themselves as Southerners despite being born in the Eastern Continent and not having a drop of Balam blood in them.

When Miquella fixed part of the Crucible on the Western Continent, Paragon was negatively affected like Trinia and Gilgamesh. "She" nearly lost control and was forced into a slumber to regain control over "Herself". When Paragon emerged, "She" was colder and lost a portion of "Her" motherly side. This affected Castor and Pollux, who grew to resent Miquella for "His" part in it despite never meeting "Him" and it being an accident. Paragon did not notice Trinia's change due to the Crucible.

Paragon did not come into contact with Adam till much later than Trinia and Gilgamesh, However, "She" had been informed about "Adam" true nature as the Sun God. Despite "His" offers, Paragon decided to stay with Salinger in Balam and did not switch sides.

## Tudor-Trunsoest Founding

When Solomon was betrayed and killed by Alista Tudor and Trunsoest, the Solomon Empire collapsed and fell into chaos.

While the Northern Continent began to collapse and all the Angel Houses scattered, Paragon was mostly unaffected by the chaos. "She" was busy managing part of the Balam Empire and raising "Her" twins, who were now 10 years old (being submerged in the Crucible make them nigh-immortal and reduced their aging drastically. They had the appearance and mentality of children despite being several centuries old at this point) and other miscellaneous tasks.

Paragon was told by Trinia that True Creator is preparing for war and to also prepare. "He" then told "Her" that "He" was switching to Tudor's side, with permission from True Creator.

Paragon checked up on the City of Silver several times by hitching a ride with Trinia through the Giant King's Court. There, "She" learnt the Star Characteristics had been lost. Believing Amon or another Angel to be responsible, "She" left the City to its own devices.

## War of the Four Emperors

When Trunsoest switched Pathways and left Tudor to die to a revived Solomon, the Tudor-Trunsoest Empire crumbled and dissolved.

A great war broke out between the 2nd Solomon Empire, the Tudor Empire, the Trunsoest Empire and the Balam Empire over who would rule the world. All the Angel Houses became involved and a bloody battle like never before began.

The foreign King of Angels also chose sides in the conflict: Paragon fought for Salinger, Trinia served Tudor and Gilgamesh worked with Solomon. However, Gilgamesh was more of hired help for Solomon and would randomly attack Angel Houses and steal all their loot. "He" was only classified as Solomon's supporter because "He" did not raid the Zarathul or Zoroast Houses. This left Trunsoest without a King of Angels backing "Him", but since "He" was already a God and had the 6 Orthodox Gods behind "Him", the balance was not too badly shaken.

Paragon did not learn of Medici's death for some time and assumed Tudor became Sequence 0-Red Priest with Medici's permission, not that "He" killed the War Angel and stole the Uniqueness. After learning this however, Paragon was mostly unperturbed and quickly moved on, unlike Trinia who was shocked. "She" later learnt of Medici-Sauron-Einhorn but paid "Them" no mind.

During the War of the Four Emperors, Paragon was quite active on the battlefield. It was thanks to "Her" that Balam would fight so well, despite having far less Angels than the other 3 Empires. Paragon murdered a dozen Sequence 2's during the first half of the War and apparently slaughtered countless other Beyonders. "She" became the face of fear for the enemy Empires and they avoided battle with "Her" at all costs. Paragon was the most aggressive towards Evernight's supporters and similarly targeted the Zarathul and Antigonius Angel Houses. This put "Her" against Trinia and Gilgamesh on several occasions, but "They" were always careful to not deal too much damage against each other.

When Zarathul SR was killed, Paragon sued the chance to wipe out the majority of "His" House and effectively remove them from the War. When True Creator was sealed, Trinia was endangered and fled to Gilgamesh, while Paragon gave "Him" some protection for a while.

During the final battle, Paragon took part and fought against the forces of Evernight, Combat and a few other Angel Houses. "She" dealt a critical blow to Trunsoest which resulted in "His" death against Tudor, before Tudor "Himself" was killed. When Solomon perished afterwards, "She" assisted Salinger in taking the Rd Priest Uniqueness and Gilgamesh in taking the Black Emperor Uniqueness. Paragon then retreated back to the Southern Continent.

Paragon missed Bethel Abraham being sealed by Evernight and Storm, but was there when Evernight and Antigonius fought. "She" followed the wounded Half-Fool back to "His" base at Hornacis and attempted to take the Fool Uniqueness from "Him" while "He" was weakened. However, Antigonius succumbed to the corruption of Celestial Worthy and nearly killed "Her", forcing Paragon to retreat with serious wounds to "Her" body and soul.

Paragon was informed of "the Artisan" becoming Sequence 0-Paragon and was suspicious of Adam's involvement.

## Pale Era

During the Pale Era, Paragon joined the mad and insane Salinger, who now went by "Pale Death". Paragon fought with Azik and the Demoness Sect against the Orthodox Gods. As Paragon was busy, "She" did not assist Trinia in unsealing True Creator, which resulting in "Him" failing.

Paragon played a large part in the Pale Era. Similar to the War of the Four Emperors, "Her" appearance enabled Pale Death and Primordial Demoness Cheek to hold "Their" own against the 6 Churches and other Angels. Paragon killed many Demigods during this period and once again targeted Evernight and Combat due to "Them" sharing Pathways with Pale Death.

During one of the battles, Paragon suddenly began to lose control on the spot. The enemy used this chance to injure "Her" and make the King of Angels retire for a time. Using this chance, the 6 Gods pushed back Pale Death and Cheek. Azik Eggers was killed during that battle, beginning the Resurrection Plot Salinger placed on "Him".

Paragon fought alongside Pale Death during "His" last moments but was unable to save "Him". When Cheek also retreated,, Paragon was the last one to remain. The 6 Gods each dealt a blow to "Her" and "She" was utterly defeated. Paragon fled with Castor and Pollux but was pursued and got separated. In the end, Paragon handed the twins over to Gilgamesh and made a last stand.

Paragon was defeated and sealed away underneath the Southern Continent. The Gods did not kill "Her" due to fear that "Her" Uniqueness would self-destruct and destroy the entire landmass (which it would have done).

As Paragon was sealed, Gilgamesh was forced to take the Star Uniqueness from "Her" at the cost of obtaining severe burns on "His" soul. Gilgamesh then used the Star Uniqueness to increase "His" Authority over the Crucible and successfully altered history to erase "Himself".

## **5th Epoch**

Paragon slept throughout the entire start and middle of the 5th Epoch. "She" was awoken by Trinia after the Fool and Adam entered "Their" slumbers alongside Gilgamesh.

While Trinia set up the Church of Heaven and Gilgamesh created the Cult of Kosmos, Paragon wandered the planet and saw how things changed. "She" was saddened that Balam was split and that the people were worshipping the likes of the Chained God, knowing that the Outer Deities were exerting "Their" influence. Paragon went to find Castor and Pollux, who had aged into their mid-teens. Paragon learnt Castor became Sequence 2-Avenger while Pollux was Sequence 3-Soul Burner.

Paragon spent most of "Her" time catching up with "Her" children and touring the Northern Continent. "She" served as the Sage of Light in the Cult of Kosmos and gifted all "Her" Envoys Star Characteristics. "She" made Pollux one of the Envoys in the Cult while Castor helped protect the Church of Heaven for Trinia.

When the Cult began to move to unify the planet, Paragon waged war on the Churches alongside Trinia. "She" targeted Earth Mother and Evernight Goddess the most. Paragon also turned "Her" blade against Cheek, blaming "Her" for the fall of Salinger.

After the Cult had dealt enough damage to their enemies, Gilgamesh decided to complete the plan "They" made all the way back in the 3rd Epoch: promotion to Sequence 0. Trinia was returned the Heaven Uniqueness and began to set up "His" Apotheosis Ritual. Paragon then purged "Her" Envoys and other Cultists, as the Cult had run their course and had the 3 King of Angels wanted the Characteristics back. Obviously, Paragon did not kill Pollux when purging the Cult and helped her advance to Sequence 2.

When Trinia became Sequence 0-Heaven, Paragon decided to lay low for a short while for Trinia to recover and stabilise "His" soul against the awakening Zerothrial Atrazark.

When Paragon began "Her" Ritual, it almost failed due to the Gods and Outer Deities interfering as well as Zerothrial Atrazark using all "His" might to destabilise Paragon and take "Her" over. In the end, Paragon successfully advanced to Sequence 0-Star against all odds. Paragon then provided help for Gilgamesh's Ritual.

After the 3 King of Angels became Gods, "They" used the Crucible to form a connection with the Western Continent and ripped a hole in the seal. This allowed Miquella and Malenia to lead "Their" armies into the rest of the world and conquer the Forsaken Land of Gods. Once settled, "They" began "Their" own Rituals. Paragon held off Evernight and Sun during Malenia's Advancement but was wounded as "They" had prepared a trap for "Her".

Paragon dissolved "Herself" within the Crucible alongside Gilgamesh, Trinia and Malenia. Miquella then absorbed "Their" liquid forms and successfully became a God. Miquella then used the 5 Uniqueness' inside "Him" to immediately promote to Half a Great Old One. By combining all "Their" souls into one body, Lazarus Asmodeus was born.

Paragon formed the analytical and composed side of Lazarus Asmodeus, along with "His" sweet tooth.

## Powers and Abilities

Paragon is a King of Angels with the Star Uniqueness and has lived for countless centuries. Paragon is still one of the strongest figures on Earth and can hold "Her" own against average Outer Deities. Due to "Her" ancient age and long periods spent submerged in the Crucible, Paragon has immense knowledge and a complete grasp over "Her" Pathway.

* Paragon possess immense strength and resilience even without using "Her" Beyonder powers
	+ "Her" skin was barely scratched by the combined attacks of 4 Tyrant Demigods
	+ Without using "Her" flames, Paragon destroyed a Sequence 3 avatar of Amon in one punch
	+ Paragon can move faster than sound without using any powers
* Expert Deducer: Paragon, while not the smartest and most intellectual, is still highly intelligent. "She" is adept at grasping the intentions of others and making correct deductions using the bare minimum of evidence. "She" managed to see through the wordplay of Amon and Medici, even if "She" cannot match them in the act. Furthermore, Paragon gives little to nothing away during interaction, making "Her" the perfect counter to Visionary Beyonders.
* Paragon knows the exact measurements of "Her" Star powers and is completely proficient in using them:
	+ "Her" flames deal damage directly to the soul
	+ Paragon is highly resistant to mind and soul attacks
	+ "She" can restrain Demigods around "Her"
	+ Paragon can cause interference in Divination
	+ Concealment can be "burned away" by the flames
		- Similarly, Wraiths are expelled from those they possess and Marionettes are destroyed
	+ Nearly all wounds can be healed by the flames
		- This does not apply to corruption, only physical ailments
* Immortality: As a Pure Mythical Creature, Paragon does not age
	+ Thanks to the healing powers of the Star Pathway and the Crucible, Paragon is very hard to kill.
		- Even if "She" is killed, "She" can revive through the Crucible
* Healing: Paragon can heal any physical wound with "Her" flames
	+ Does not work on corruption, soul or mind damage
	+ Healing using the flames causes excruciating pain to Paragon
* Crucible: Paragon holds part of the Crucible and thus is considered a King amongst King of Angels. Using the Crucible, Paragon can use powers from the other 4 Pathways up to Sequence 2. The Crucible grants Paragon further regenerative powers and a stronger body.
	+ By manipulating the Crucible, Paragon can summon the Golden Orb, a representation of the Crucible. The Orb spawns a myriad of Beyonder Creatures and vomits out parts of the Golden Sea, which corrupts anything it touches.
* Foresight: Paragon can see several minutes into the future during battle
	+ "Her" foresight can be blocked by stronger opponents
* Flame Manipulation: Paragon can control flames around "Her"
	+ "She" can take control over flames form other Beyonders, such as Fool and War
	+ Paragon can use flames as a "camera" by having them record event
	+ Paragon can communicate through flames
* Soul Prying: Paragon can look into the souls of others to spot weaknesses and tell if they are lying
	+ Does not work on stronger opponents
* Paragon can create minions by mixing Star Characteristics and "Her" flames
	+ These minions have no sentience and simply follow orders