Lara Kai

* Anomaly: The Outsider
* Gallery and Official Art

* Savant of Darkness
* The Mad Savant
* Silhouette

## **Overview**

***Lara Kai (海ララ "Kai Rara")*** *is a Plasma Savant created by DECALINE as her playable character in Arcane Odyssey.*

*Because Lara is not entirely in Arcane Odyssey, her existence is such a paradox that multiple timelines are forged via her actions towards the characters in the franchise. She is aware of the existence of "Outsiders", beings who, regardless of species or form, would enter a world that was not created by their own hands, nor are they inhabitants of that world. She wanders for now in the Bronze Sea, waiting for some opportunity to test herself and seek something actually worth living.*

### ***Personality***

*A character that doesn't belong in the Arcane Universe, yet insists on enjoying whatever life has in store. Lara is a complex character with an emotional state that she cannot control. She can be mistaken for acting stern and ruthless, but she is actually a creative and imaginative person at heart. Lara is optimistic and enigmatic when she begins to trust other Outsiders like herself, or once the inhabitants of the Arcane Universe had gained her trust.*

*She can be sympathetic, which puts her into a bad position when it comes to trying to give support to others. This results in Lara closing and isolating herself from the rest of the world, which in turn makes her question her existence. The existential dread she feels doesn't come from the fact that she is useless, but whether or not she actually can kill people, even if she isn't using her abilities to the fullest. As an emotional person, her mood changes drastically. This intense change leads up to the "Mad Savant" to take root in her soul, further causing an internal conflict between Lara's past and future.*

*As the Mad Savant, this personality is intensified as Lara loses control of her powers and herself entirely. She is a maniacal and cunning being, finding amusement in any way that she can, even if it involves violence. Lara contains the traits of a true pure-blood Drifter, a being beyond the gods, and best found in her original universe. The Mad Savant is boisterous and condescending in a non-discriminating way, although she can call the lowest of creatures as her playthings and her "children". Her emotions are unhindered as the Mad Savant, the "true self" that Lara sought to run away from long ago.*

### **The Lore**

##### *Origins*

(Due to the long nature of the story, please read the document that is associated with the story.)

##### *Four Emperors of Heaven and Earth*

(Due to the long nature of the story, please read the document that is associated with the story.)

### Arron Silver (Mutual)

> A Conjurer whose background is a living paradox, yet his existence is a paradox. Could it be that I am no longer alone anymore?
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The first Emperor of the Sea that was ever to be revealed, first discovered in the era of 2020-2023. Arron became a subject of Lara's interest in finding Outsiders similar to herself, who exist as an anomaly and a significant presence in the Arcane Universe. Interestingly, he seems to have more knowledge in the field of arts, and thanks to him, he was ascended into a figure of legend by her whims.

### Lucius Eve (Mutual)

> A mere boy who suffered so much, yet maintained a smile on his face. He guides humans to a happier future, hoping for them to never have a heart of darkness. As much as he's the light to my dark, I feel like he still needs help...
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The third Emperor, who gained interest in Lara Kai during her appearance in the Arcane Universe. During his reign, he found her trying to usurp the skies. Instead of combating the Mad Savant, he proposed an alliance for them both to take over the world for all Outsiders. In turn, Lucius was discovered as the 3rd Emperor of the Sea in the 5th Generation, along with Lara being revealed later on as the 4th Emperor.

### Annie Cloud (Mutual)

> This Mage predates alongside the Conjurer of the Crimson Shadows. She wanted to be the greatest Mage with the great amount of wind energy, and a Continental Walker herself among us. However, I sense that she has potential that she will be more than just wanting to be the greatest Wind Mage. Maybe a nudge to the realm of Lost Magic should help her become what she wishes to be...
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The second Emperor of the Seas. Despite Annie being shy in nature as opposed to Lara being a loud person, the two have a weird friendship with one another. It's unconfirmed if the 2nd Emperor fears the 4th Emperor due to her chaotic nature as the Mad Savant, but she is seldomly seen alongside Lucius Eve in the Dark Sea.

### Jimmy Bravo/King/Fjord (Tension/Friends)

*(Refer to BraveLittleJimmy's playlist for some of the footage I wouldn't take with my own devices, oof. See this POV as well for the DECALINE side.)*

> Once I am free from the chains of time-space, I will come after you and your variants. I'll make you join my dark side, and you will see how I am more different than you.
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The Outsider by the name "Jimmy" was discovered when he began to cast his influence in the Arcane Universe. Lara Kai had found interest in him, constantly peering into his journey. However, during a Dark Sea expedition, Jimmy got away with her haunted brig, leaving her stranded in a winter island. She rages on the island, bearing a harmless grudge against Jimmy. Despite this, he attempts to romance the Mad Savant herself throughout the journey. However, she looks down on him as a lesser being, and most of her "evil" plans are often thwarted by Jimmy, which earns him the title of "Idiot Traveler" (Dumb Knight for Jimmy Fjord). Even with their contrasts between Jimmy's cartoonish personality and Lara Kai's serious personality, she still manages to help him when he needs it most.

### ***Trivia***

* Lara Kai is the mascot for the Savant page in the AO Wikia.
	+ She is the only character that is used to contribute to a work outside of the DEKA-Verse.
* The Drifter class in the DEKA-Verse is considered to be diverse in all abilities ranging from magic to fighting and weaponry, as they are considered the "apex life form" in the universe. This is why Lara has been chosen as a Savant during the first playthrough.
* The Savant Lara Kai foreshadows a canon event inspired by this playthrough. With the introduction of "Variants" in the DEKA-Verse, Lara Kai is a variant of the Drifter Lara that has become mad with power caused by a tragedy, resulting in her fulfillment of vengeance.
	+ The Mad Savant arc is confirmed in the DEKA-Verse's concepts, resulting in the skin "The Elementalist" (Design will not be revealed until another track releases).
* The word "Kai" (海) is the On-yomi reading for the Japanese word "ocean".
	+ Subverted, due to the nature of the Mad Savant. The Kanji of "to break" is "Kowa" (壊), usually accompanied with "su" (す). In On-yomi readings, the Kanji "壊" can be read as "Kai", instead of the Kun-yomi reading "Kowa". This word can describe the destructive potentials of Lara Kai's true power, had she been not nullified by the Sea of Chaos separating realities.
		- Alternatively, the name "Lara Kai" can also be written as "壊ララ" (Kai Rara), while still retaining the same sound reading. However, the Kanji of "break/decay" and the Kanji of "ocean" can be interchanged, but they hide a darker meaning when so.

## Community Art

*Special thanks to every artistic soul in the Arcane Odyssey Wikia that made my whole 2023 year!*

Fish version made by CallMeFishSticks.*The chibi piece made by WorkingUsername101. Now used in the brig as a haunted painting to ward off any thieves.*Savant V2 placeholder for the Arcane Odyssey Wikia.Cookie Run version made by CalistoCalamity.
## DEKA-Verse Art

*This section is for original art drawn solely by DECALINE/Starstella20936, used for personal purposes only. Some content related to the DEKA-Verse or original projects owned and created by DECALINE can be found here.*

Official artwork of "Lara Kai" as the Warden Sage, prior to her descent to madness. Art by DECALINE/Starstella20936.A sketch doodle of the shadow that Lara meets during her descent into madness (Written by NIKO903)A sketch depicting Lara Kai's descent into madness as "The Hunter" during the Underwater Update + Pre-Brewing Update timespan. Sketch by DECALINE/Starstella20936.

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