Edward Roland

# Appearance

Edward Roland is a short young man with green eyes and short blond hair, which he sometimes pulls back into a topknot. Edward’s preferred clothing is a leather tunic dressed in armor platings on the abdomen and shoulders, steel armor over the tunic, dark green pants, dark brown boots, and leather gloves. He sports a strap that carries his large claymore on his back protected by a standard sheath for the sword. When transforming into Gilgamesh, Edward becomes significantly taller and muscularly built, clad in golden armor. His hair changes from blonde to white, and his pupils change from green to blue. His claymore also changes into a much larger blade, similar to a zweihänder.

## History

Edward was born during the peak of the Dark Age and after being born, his father, Ezekiel Roland was sent away to the frontlines of the war and perished, leaving his mother, Mary Roland as the sole caretaker. At the age of 5, he and his mother were caught in a night raid by witches. Their home was torched by hellfire and he witnessed his mother burned alive, while she was trying to save her child. Edward was sent into multiple orphanages and learned how to survive by himself through sheer willpower. At the age of 13, he set out as a Nomad, to explore the world and search for his true calling, hoping to vanquish his hatred for witches.

After meeting a lone blacksmith and his friend, Edward decides to travel with them, forming the group, The Renegades.

## Weapons/Items

Soul Blade: Gilgamesh (Claymore)

* Gilgamesh is known as the “First King” of Mesopotamia and ruled as leader of the first human civilization. Known to be blessed by the ancients gods and goddesses, he is also described as a “demigod” and a legendary figure in history. During his battle with the gods, he was tasked with protecting his beloved friend, Enkidu, which led to his ultimate demise. His soul was sealed into a blade.
* Summoning: “Conquer, Gilgamesh!
	+ An intense ray of light shines from the blade and separates the heavens and expands into a bright light that blinds all. When the light dissipates, the user physically embodies Gilgamesh.

## Abilities

* **Proficient swordsman:** Edward is exceptionally dangerous with a sword, especially when wielding his personal claymore. He is self-trained in swordsmanship ever since he resolved that he would become a man who can protect his loved ones. Staying under the tutelage of several master swordsmen, at the age of 13, Edward was able to hack a tree trunk in half with a single swing. He is able to go toe to toe with seasoned paladins such as Saint Jonah, a lieutenant at the Holy Church. When transformed as Gilgamesh, Edward takes in the demi-god’s timeless experience of swordsmanship against gods themselves and dramatically increases his skills with the blade.
* **Immense aura:** Edward is able to emit unusually large amounts of aura when he experiences strong emotions. His aura was considered heavy even for Rah’zu the Forgiven, a captain from the Black Dragon Clan. When releasing his aura, he is able to suppress numerous paladins, leaving them immobilized with fear. As Gilgamesh, his aura increases tremendously and can be felt for miles. His aura is able to deflect physical and magical attacks, canceling arrows and magic by his mere aura.
* **Immense willpower:** Edward has been able to survive and fend for himself throughout his entire life. As a child, he survived multiple attacks from feral animals, killing a pack of wolves with sticks and stones on the ground. Even on the brink of death, Edward has been able to muster up the strength to stand, even when both of his arms and left leg was disabled. Edward has enough willpower to withstand Gilgamesh’s immense presence, enabling him to use the demigod’s powers to its full potential while being in full control of his body.
* **Godly strength and durability:** As Gilgamesh, Edward is immensely strong and his strength is virtually limitless, according to Don Yamato of the Ten Plagues. Edward is able to lift large boulders, uproot trees with his bare hands, shatter the ground to form craters, and level mountains with a single swing of his blade. He wields his own blade with one hand, even when using True King Blade, which increases his blade’s length, as well as its weight. He is able to take point-blank shots from the likes of archangel-status paladins and leave unscathed.
* **Demi-god Attribute:** As Gilgamesh, Edward has the ability to counter other Spirit Blades and is unaffected by their passive abilities due to the demi-god’s special trait. In addition, Gilgamesh has an acute synchronicity with his host and is able to use his powers to its full potential.
* Bull of Heaven: By channeling all of his energy, Gilgamesh strikes his target with his elbow and palm simultaneously. By turning his palm clockwise, Gilgamesh thrusts immense energy against the target in the form of a giant bull, the legendary Bull of Heaven, which was created by the gods of the stars. It has enough force to eject a transformed Beelzebub several miles away.
* Heart of Enkidu: Gilgamesh wears a magic crest on his chest that personifies his friendship with his best friend, Enkidu. The crest can absorb magic and energy-based attacks with little effort, completely negating them.
* True King Blade: Gilgamesh has the ability to extend the length and density of his blade by a thousand folds, and wield the blade, no matter how large the blade becomes. With his strength, this ability allows Gilgamesh to cut virtually anything, from mountains and barriers forged by gods.