Protagonist

The **protagonist** in the *Evershade* series is the main character of a specific arc in the series, and the title may consist of more than one person. As the main/central character, the protagonist plays the most important role in the arc, and he/she is often joined by various other allies all following the same or a similar plan of action (i.e defeating Dakera or protecting Bianco City).

## Protagonists

### Evershade Beginnings

The Haven group starts in 2017 with Keiichi Haven, aided by his allies Chloe and Blaine. Although Azure was originally considered an enemy, he respects Keiichi after their battle and joins their group. Later on, Master Crimson assists Keiichi in an effort to deter the incoming threat to mankind, the Chaos Agency.

### Advanced Division

After the defeat of the Chaos Agency, the city's residents begin turning into mutants due to nanobots released by Sakari. In order to prevent region-wide catastrophe, Division X recruits the Haven Group to locate and contain the mutants before the Alliance does, however, Azure becomes suspicious of Division X's true motives.

### Thunder Shock

Three years after the fall of Division X, Ruby and Sapphire decide to compete in the Thunder City Tournament, however, they are caught in the crossfire between Firebrand and Oceana's own long-time rivalry, which threatens to take apart the entire region. Meanwhile, Ruby and Sapphire struggle with their feelings for each other.

### Golden Time

Two years later, in the year 2022, Crystal, Megan venture throughout the Corona region to retrieve the Gold Orbs from Argento in order to combat the ancient Aurelia, who plots to become the ultimate lifeform.

### Delta Episode

In an alternate 2019, Jasmine Keene and Hideki Iida are inexplicably chosen by "The One" to participate in the Delta Battle, an ancient death game spanning across space and time. The two are aided by Lana, Beta, and Gamma to win the game.

### Ocean Blue

In 2022, Keiichi's former rival and teammate, Azure, travels to Kingdom Island to search for Chloe and Blaine after receiving a note about their status. Due to Keiichi's own disappearance, Azure is forced to travel alone to find them. He is later joined by Megan to deter a returning threat from his past, Dakera.

### Regional Crusaders

In 2027, rumors/claims of disappearances and mythical beings travel throughout Diamond City. Aspiring detectives Kyotaro and Hikaru team up with agent Russell Johnson to investigate the claims. Later on, they are joined by the wealthy Kotone, who becomes Kyotaro's rival, and Chloe, who is still searching for Keiichi.

### Darkness Unbreakable

Five years after the destruction of Kingdom Island, teenager Shadow moves to Bianco City, still grieving over his mother's death, and befriends Phoebe, who has finally awoken from her coma. The two team up with a few friends to defend the Azure Shards from villains.

### Black and White

Two years after the Shadow Reaver attacks, a new generation of mutants and spirit users are trained at the Bianco Academy, which includes new students Blake and Jennifer, who are drawn into a dangerous fight with the Death Trappers. Blake and Jennifer recruit their most trusted classmates in order to deter this incoming threat.