Reaper

**Reaper** is a Manticore, one of Lith's Woken, and the South King of the Trawn Woods.

## Appearance

### Manticore Form

Reaper has the body and the head of a lion with quills like those of a porcupine protruding from most of his body, black feathered wings on his back, horns like an ibex on his head, and the tip of his tail is a mass of quills. Each one is infused with a different element and ready to be thrown.

### Human Form

Reaper's human form is a blonde man that stands 1.9 meters tall with yellow eyes and thick sideburns that reach his chin. He wears a green leather hunter suit that sticks to his skin, revealing the bulging muscles underneath.

## Equipment

Lith Forgemasters Reaper a cloaking ring to put on his tail, reducing his signature to that of a big animal, as well as metal claws. He also wields a glaive called **Harvester** which is imbued with darkness energy, and can open Warp Steps.

## Background

Prior to applying to Lightning Griffon Academy, Lith is requested by Protector to aid him and the other Kings of the Trawn Woods Reaper and Lifebringer to take down the Wither, an Abomination. Afterwards, Lith consults the Kings regarding true magic but they are unable to help him as it is second nature to beasts.

When Lith helps Phillard Awaken and evolve into a Lindwurm, Reaper approaches him asking for help to Awaken as well. Ever since Protector left the forest and Lith neglected to take an active role as a King, the beasts had been lacking power to protect their lands from humans and monsters. Lith agrees to create new enchanted axes for Phillard in exchange for Phillard helping Reaper with any crises and to teach the magical beasts the basics for the Awakening process. Lith asks Reaper for those that survive Awakening to guard his family, and Reaper makes a sacred oath to do so.

Reaper and Phillard encounter a large tribe of trolls, and gather magical beasts from each tribe together. They manage to kill all of them at great cost, leaving only 14 alive with many still severely injured. Lith returns later, helping Reaper and Lifebringer Awaken into Emperor Beasts, and teaching them the basics of magic for the other elements. He introduces the three of them to Tista after she Awakens, and they spar each other while practicing magic. Before he leaves, Lith makes each of them a dimensional and communication amulet.

Reaper, Sentinel, and Lifebringer help Lith set up Silverwing's Hexagram when he encounters Athung Soranot from the Awakened Council. Lith asks them to add Kamila to the protection list and to keep watch for Athung's return. Later, the three Emperor Beasts are summoned as backup when Gaaron Roghias and his minions attack Lith outside Derios. They catch and kill three of the minions when they attempt to flee and confront Raagu Drerian and Athung when the latter attempt to approach Lith.

During Night's attack on Lutia, Reaper saves Leria from the undead and summons his Shyf pack to protect the Proudhammers while ambushing the invading undead. The Kings alert the beasts on the Council. Lifebringer stays behind in the woods to protect the families who had evacuated there while the others join the fight to support their packs.

The Verhens visit Salaark in the Blood Desert, with Aran and Leria returning regularly to play with Frey and Filia Yehval at lunchtime. One afternoon, the Balkor copycat orchestrates an attack on Lutia using numerous mercenary groups. The three Kings, the Queen's Corps, and the magical beast tribes fight to keep Aran and Leria safe, though the Yehvals are captured. Tezka engages the invaders long enough for Vastor to arrive and change the tides, wiping out the remaining mercenaries. After the battle, Lith commiserates the loss of so many beasts. The Kings reaffirm their bond with Lith and he resolves to avenge their fallen brethren.

## Quotes

* *"All part of the plan. What's a King without his court? This is no longer their trap, but our own."* (Reaper to Senton, Chapter 1105)
* *"Death is not necessarily a bad thing. The survivors will become stronger and they will pass their experience upon the new generations."* (Reaper to Lith, Chapter 1590)
* *"I know that this place is called the Death's Door. Consider it a part of our new deal. When that fucker comes back, I want you to raise my friends back from the grave and make him regret ever approaching the Trawn woods."* (Reaper to Lith, Chapter 1590)

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Chapter 340: Final Wish (Part 2)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Chapter 1105: Night’s Offer (Part 1)
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Chapter 756: Demands (Part 2)
4. ↑ Chapter 46: Darkness Falls (2)
5. ↑ Chapter 330: Trawn (Part 2)
6. ↑ Chapter 332: Trolls (Part 2)
7. ↑ Chapter 336: Life at the Academy (Part 2)
8. ↑ Chapter 774: Trickster (Part 2)
9. ↑ Chapter 1118: Dos and Don’ts (Part 2)
10. ↑ Chapter 1543: Quality Time (Part 1)
11. ↑ Chapter 1581: Curse of Darkness (Part 1)
12. ↑ Chapter 1590: Give and Take (Part 2)