Adrian Black

* Odyssey
* Apotheosis

* Rogue
* Knight

*"Oh I will run burning all regret and dread / And I will face the sun with pride of the living"*
― Burn My Dread (Adrian's Theme)
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## Personality

### Odyssey

Adrian is a highly skilled fighter and a lone wolf who often comes off as cold and aloof. This is because of his unhappy childhood, which was marred by the death of his parents during a mission gone wrong. He is highly observant and judgmental of others, which may make it difficult for him to make friends. Adrian has since been living with his older brother, Sebastian, whom he dislikes due to Sebastian's blind loyalty to their manipulative uncle.

Adrian's relationship with Sebastian has been strained due to the constant comparisons made between them, with Sebastian being a public figure and Adrian constantly living in his shadow. Adrian's desire to differentiate himself from his brother has often proved futile, leaving him feeling frustrated and resentful. Adrian's struggle with being compared to Sebastian has led him to mistrust others, assuming that anyone who approaches him has a hidden agenda related to his brother.

Adrian's arrogance and narcissism are rooted in his exceptional fighting skills and achievements as a Knight. He takes great pride in his abilities and accomplishments, which has only fuelled his already inflated ego. Adrian's high level of skill has made him a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield and has earned him a reputation as a formidable opponent. However, this reputation has also made him the target of envy and resentment among some of his peers.

Despite his arrogance, Adrian is not completely devoid of compassion. He cares deeply for his younger brother, Theodore, whom he considers family despite not being related by blood. Adrian's protective nature over Theo stems from his desire to shield him from the harsh realities of their world, especially after the deaths of his parents. His caring nature is also apparent in his willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need, albeit in his own gruff manner.

At his core, Adrian longs for a genuine connection with someone who accepts him for who he is, rather than as "the younger brother of Sebastian Black". His need for affection and care is masked by his tough exterior and is a source of inner turmoil for him. Adrian struggles with expressing his emotions, often either doing too much or nothing at all, which has caused misunderstandings with those closest to him.

Overall, Adrian is a complex character with many layers to his personality. His arrogance and narcissism serve as a defense mechanism against the pain he experienced in his childhood, but deep down, he yearns for connection and validation from those around him. Despite his flaws, Adrian's strengths as a skilled fighter and observant individual make him an asset to those he chooses to ally himself with.

## Powers and Abilities

### Imperial Regalis

Adrian can create, manipulate, and wield weapons from nothing with perfect skill. He can create virtually any weapon and however many he wishes. He has the ability to create multiples of the same weapon as well as countless weapons from any surface within a certain distance of him.

### Absolute Zero

Adrian can freeze small or large bodies of water (liquid/gas) and freeze things gradually or instantaneously. As he has not practised enough with this power, he is only able to freeze with touch.

### Moonflower Sword Art

Through self-teaching using scrolls in his family library, Adrian has mastered the Moonflower Sword Art. It is a sword style created and utilized by House Black. It is characterized by its elegant and graceful movements, which mimic the beauty of flowers. While traditionally used with one sword, Adrian's version utilizes two for increased versatility and power.

The style's techniques are a combination of acrobatic movements and blinding speed, allowing for immensely swift and powerful attacks. Through his use of Iaidō, a technique that involves quickly unsheathing for a rapid attack and then sheathing again, Adrian's mastery enables him to unsheathe and strike in one swift motion, catching opponents off guard and dealing a powerful blow before they can react.

Adrian's agility and flexibility, combined with acrobatic movements, enable him to maneuver around opponents, strike from unexpected angles, and dodge incoming attacks. This makes it difficult to hit him, and his opponents often find themselves on the defensive. Adrian's dual-wielding technique allows him to strike with incredible speed and precision, overwhelming his opponents with a flurry of attacks that are difficult to dodge or block.

**Imperial Regalis** allows Adrian to create and destroy his swords at will, which adds a powerful twist to the Moonflower Sword Art. This not only allows him to overwhelm his opponents with a never-ending stream of attacks, but it also gives him the element of surprise.