Alinivar

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* Chimera Form

"*...Are we all ready?*"
―Alinivar, in Nowhere Train on Chapter 3
**Alinivar** is the main protagonist of Cognitive Dissonance. Before his unexpected imposition as a member of The Applechasers, he presumably spent most of his time in his cave making paintings. Because of his blue coloration (an unusual and possibly unique trait not shared by the rest of the members of his species, the Mooks), he is often the target of alienation at the hands of other Mooks.

After being killed by a rampaging Giegue and awakening to a strange, monochrome plane, Alivinar was consulted by a mysterious voice which administered an imperative crucial to the survival of the solar system: collect the four split portions of the Apple of Enlightenment before Giegue can use their knowledge for evil.

## Personality

Alinivar is described as a kind and caring individual by some NPCs, and this is reflected in his specialization in healing PSI abilities. Conversely, he also possesses exclusive access to PK Freeze, suggesting that it is a projection of how alone he really feels due to having been an outcast prior to joining the Applechasers. Even then, his hesitation at fully committing to the journey suggests that he is unwilling to form deeper relationships with others.

It's heavily implied by the Alinivar in pre-Magicant that he really does not want to be an Applechaser (and is most likely only going on this adventure since he struck a deal with the mysterious voice in Mook heck). This reluctance is a constant undertone throughout the adventure, with his Magicant counterpart, Reflecto, constantly reminding him that his only reason for being an Applechaser is due to the bargain he made in order to be resurrected, and would rather just return home to continue being a carefree artist. Nevertheless, he is very kind to everyone he meets, and this is reflected by the fact that his PSI abilities largely specialize in healing rather than the offensive PSI Larice uses.

## Special Moves

Alinivar learns PSI mostly through Points of Power, but also from the main story, from NPCs, and with the use of a Knowledge Stone.

### PSI

* PSI Lifeup
* PSI Healing
* PSI Superhealing
* PSI Hypnosis
* PSI Empower (if a Knowledge stone is used)
* PK Freeze
* PK Shockwave
* PK Harmony

### Mook Abilities

These abilities are learned by leveling up.

* Glare
* Constrict
* Tentacle Slap
* Forceful Jab
* Multiprod
* Super Combo

### Chimera Abilities

These abilities are learned if Alinivar enters the Chimerization Pod (found on Mars in Chapter 5), and they replace any Mook abilities he may have learned.

* Electro Jab
* Tornado Whirl
* Eye Beam

### Status Resistances

Alinivar is highly resistant to Wrapped and Diamondized, because it'd be funny not to resist these when you're a Mook.

## Gallery

Older artwork of Alinivar, by Zyhe.Alinivar's artwork by jeez-ninten.A happy Alinivar, sans guitar.Alinivar in disguise for Earth.Alinivar & the Applechasers cruising around Cloud Ocean.
## Trivia

* There are no equippable weapons available for Alinivar until after Bowfest.
* On Mars, after Larice has been defeated and Niiue joins your party, the player will come across a "Chimerization Pod". Allowing Alinivar to enter the pod will transform him into a Mook/Machine Chimera, giving him a large stat and level boost.
	+ This also gives Alinivar the abilities Electro Jab, Tornado Whirl, and Eye Beam in exchange for all of the Mook Abilities he currently has.
* Alinivar's role in the party is the same as Ninten from *MOTHER*, specializing in healing and restorative PSI instead of raw offense. However, Ninten/Ness are the most capable standard attackers of their teams, but Alinivar is the weakest in this category compared to the rest of the party. Alinivar's strength is his unmatched versatility with his mix of Healing and Combat PSI and his unique Mook abilities which is reminiscent of Poo from Mother 2.
	+ In addition, Ninten can be seen in Alinivar's Magicant. Attempting to speak to him will cause him to fade away.