Solomon

There is no god because there are no gods.

> "*Existence is a curious matter. The greatest triumph in the universe, gifted and squandered. I shan't make the same mistakes as my brother. When the moment comes, I'll exercise restraint.*"
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## Description

* A Shell with very high Resolve and high Durability, but with average Stamina.
* While playing as **Solomon**, use your normal attacks and hardening to deal with regular enemies, and spend your resolve to perform powerful individual Weapon Abilities to deal with elite enemies and bosses.
* Solomon is best suited for the Hammer and Chisel and the Hallowed Sword, as he can use their weapon abilities to finish off enemies and restore health.
* While playing as Solomon, it's highly recommended acquiring the Forbidden Offering as soon as possible to increase resolve acquisition.
* Most of his abilities revolve around Resolve.

	+ When holding a sacred gland Solomon gains 25 maximum health, when not holding a gland Solomon gains one maximum resolve segment.
	+ Killing an enemy with an empowered riposte has chance to restore all resolve, this is great for when you are running out of resolve, and recovering all 6 bars can provide 3 Weapon Ability uses.
	+ Solomon gains a small amount of resolve when being struck while hardened. This allows you to recover resolve while protecting yourself, allows you to then perform a riposte or to execute a Weapon Ability.
	+ When talking to an NPC, Solomon gains a segment of resolve. This is a great way to acquire resolve before a boss fight or between Locations.
	+ Solomon becomes familiar with items more quickly and gains a glimpse on reading lore for the first time. The familiarity bonus is great at the beginning of the game, and the glimpses allow you to advance faster than other shells.
	+ Harden in the air to create a devastating area of impact upon landing. Solomon gains resolve when a foe is struck by the blast allowing you to quickly fill your Resolve bar
* Solomon can also gain increased Survivability from his abilities.
	+ The duration of time enemies remain hardened when you are separated from Solomon is increased. This allows you to safely recover the shell, and retreat to a safe location or use a Consumable Item
	+ Solomon has a chance to heal on using a Weapon Ability to slay an enemy. Due to his high resolve, you'll be able to kill enemies with Weapon Abilities while saving Resolve for important occasions.

## Location

Solomon can be found east of Fallgrim Tower, in a cave behind the area with the Grisha.

## Biography

Solomon was an optimistic idealist, philosopher, and scientist hailing from an unnamed Empire outside of Fallgrim, well acquainted with matters of state he and his Brother wished no part in it and saw Hadern's group as a means to escape life in a cage; Solomon needed such solitude to develop his magnum opus: a method for creating True Nektar from even the dingiest Tar. He wished for this under the belief that humanity would then not have to fight over the resource choosing to view this goal optimistically, what he didn't recognize is that besides Hadern most of his followers, including his Brother, actually desired achieving godhood themselves via this method rather than simply have a spiritual connection to the substance of Tar. This horrified Solomon but he still pressed on to find a solution to a crisis of his own making and gathered the remaining loyal followers to make a plan.

They decided to turn the cults against each other, birth their own Unborn, and train the Unborn so it can fix the entire situation, unbeknownst to the either man however the birth resulted in twins giving an amble cause for Solomon and Hadern to argue and fracture their enclave once and for all where both offspring were chosen and both given goals by their respective mentor.

*"I know you're awaiting, my assailant. I've read how you will descend on me. I will be too slow to stop you, though I will try. Just know that, I do not blame you. I cannot hold onto this body when another will need it far more. We are single existence, split only by the tides of time, joined together in death."*

Not long after Hadern left, Solomon was killed, by who is something of a source of speculation as people that recognize Solomon (when the player speaks to them) tend to express surprise at his death, based on his recollection his death was motivated if not intentional, and his body is left in a cave not far from Fallgrim Tower guarded by a Grisha. He is found by Foundling at some point in his quest to battle the Revered where he sees his ultimate goal realized