Thomas Joad

> A strong mind makes a person powerful, and I am proof of that. I am the most powerful man on this earth!
>
> Thomas Joad (Phi) to Lee Seojun (Spectre)

## Thomas Joad

* Human Form
* Supernatural Form

### Alias

* **Mr. Curiosity** (*by colleagues*)
* **Phi**

### Namesake

* **Mr. Curiosity** (*Jason Mraz song*)
* **The Ghost of Tom Joad** (*Bruce Springsteen song and album*)

## Profile

### Height

* 185 cm (human)
* 200 cm (ghost)

### Weight

* 75 cm (human)
* 120 kg (ghost)

## Other Information

### Affiliation(s)

* Mystical Eye
* Arms of the Sovereign Angel

**Thomas Joad** is an antagonist and a member of the Arms of the Sovereign Angel. He works as a biologist as his cover, whose goal is to conquer the supernatural.

## **History**

### Early Life

Thomas grew up always curious, often asking questions and always experimenting with new things. However, his experiments sometimes led to dangerous results, causing everyone, including his parents, to be concerned for his mental state. Thomas didn't have a lot of friends in school, because his odd questions and dangerous actions would scare them.

One day, Thomas decided that he wanted a more interesting experiment, and began studying about the supernatural. He learned everything he could from various books and recordings he found in libraries. He also learned a magic sealing spell to further his tests. He had the means and the knowledge, all he needed was a test subject. He wandered the empty streets of Ottawa at night until he ran into a person. Immediately he stabbed the passerby, killing him, and used the sealing spell on a silver ring, trapping the passerby's soul in it. He had successfully bound his first soul. Excited, he began performing more binding rituals.

### Mystical Eye & Joining the Arms of the Sovereign Angel

After graduating university, Thomas joined an organization called Mystical Eye, which was filled with other supernatural enthusiasts, sharing his knowledge while also learnin from others.

Thomas proved to be one of the greatest members, and Aaron Burr, another Mystical Eye member and Sovereign Angel, became fascinated in his talents and knowledge. He approached Thomas asking if he was interested in helping the Arms of the Sovereign Angel. Seeing this as an opportunity to do more experiments, Thomas agreed.
Wearing 10 soul-bound items, his power was quickly recognized and he was immediately given a position as one of the 13 members of the Thrones. He was now known as Phi throughout the organization.

### Continued Research

Thomas eventually built his own research lab in Seoul, South Korea, where he continued his experiments and hired several wraiths as his personal army. By now he had collected over 100 bound souls. Several years later he would encounter the spirit hero Spectre. Though he defeated the hero in their first encounter, he was defeated in their second, and was forced into hiding to heal his wounds.

During his time in hiding, he collected more souls and experimented with them, combining them to create new and more powerful abilities. He, now aided by Thrones member Zeta, reemerged to kill Spectre, but did not expect to go up against Iron Claw as well. At the end he was defeated by Spectre and executed by Iron Claw.

## **Abilities**

**High Intelligence**: His curious nature makes Thomas very knowledgeable about his surroundings.

**Transformation**: By covering himself in spirit, Thomas can transform into a supernatural creature.

### Supernatural Form

**Super Strength**: Thomas gains super strength.

**Super Durability**: Thomas gains super durability.

**Flight**: Thomas gains the ability to fly.

**Invisibility**: Thomas can go invisible, but must close his eyes to do so. He rarely uses this power.

**Intangibility**: Thomas can go intangible. He rarely uses this power.

#### Unique Traits

A list of abilities unique to each individual soul. Thomas has collected around 100 souls, but this list only contains those he has ever used.

**King's Weapon**: Summons any bladed weapon.

**Devour**: The user's hand transforms into a mouth that eats through anything.

**Center Point**: The user manipulates the gravity of an area.

**First Law**: The user attracts nearby objects toward them.

**Power Rush**: Temporarily boosts the user's physical strength.

**Flame of Creation**: The user creates objects out of fire.

**Stage Act**: The user can shape shift into any living creature.

**Lost Soul**: The user negates the Unique Trait of other souls.

**Wandering Voyager**: The user can teleport to any place.

**Freeze Frame**: The user can freeze an object in place.

**Wail**: The user lets out a powerful sonic wave.

**Devil's Pact**: The user trades all of its durability for additional strength.

## **Equipment**

**Silver ring**: A ring on his left ring finger. It traps one of his collected souls.

**Silver necklace**: A necklace that traps one of his collected souls.

**Watch**: A watch on his right hand. It traps one of his collected souls.

**Lab coat**: His lab coat. It traps one of his collected souls.

**Blue ring**: A ring on his right ring finger. It traps one of his collected souls.

## **Battles**

* Phi vs. Spectre (*victory*)
* Phi vs. Spectre (2nd fight) (*defeat*)
* Phi & Zeta vs. Spectre & Iron Claw (*defeat*)