Raum Thurman

## Abilities

### Sorcery

**Glacial Valor** (氷凝呪法(グラシアル・バロー), *Hikori Juhō (Gurashiaru Barō)*, lit. "Ice Formation"?)

## Professional Status

### Family

Cien (Grandmother)
Arthur (Father)
Memony Granhiert (Lover)

### Affiliation

Eideron Thaumaturgic Technical College
Special Assault Squad Third Division

### Clasification

Grade 5 Sorcerer

> I really do think your hair is good. It looked good before and after you got a haircut, it looked good curly and it looks good straight, it looked good when you wake up and when you made it. So shut up about that, you're beautiful.
>
> To Memony Granhiert about her appearance.

**Raum Thurman** (ラウム・サーマン, *Raumu Sāman*?) is a freshman student at Eideron Thaumaturgic Technical College who studies under the Department of Martial Thaumaturgy. He is currently in a long-term relationship with Memony Granhiert.

## Appearance

Raum looks like any ordinary school student, wearing a school uniform that is usually unkempt and messy. His tie is always left untied and the top buttons are always left open. He has has black hair that reaches his dark red eyes in several unevenly-cut bangs. He possesses an athletic and sturdy body measuring 175cm tall (5'9") when he first arrives at ETC, which later on further develops to 180cm tall (5'11"). Furthermore, aside from his deep-set eyes and piercing gaze, his looks are often considered rather plain. Raum almost always wears a sky-blue scarf to conceal the jagged scar on his neck. He obtained this scarf from the Memony. Before he was gifted the scarf, his scar was concealed by bandages.

## Personality

As a result of his early childhood years, Raum is not very approachable. He is generally quiet and solitary, but tries harder to act cool when other people, especially Memony, are around. Though this façade can sometimes come across as aloof or detached, it is his way of navigating social interactions, shielding his vulnerability and projecting an image of self-assuredness. His manner of speaking tends to be very blunt, even insulting, and his comments are often coarse or inappropriate. His sense of humor tends toward the vulgar, insulting, and dark. All of this makes him unsettling to a great number of people.

Although he rarely shows it, Raum has a strong sense of morality and empathy. One of his most defining characteristics is the great value he places on preserving human life; this is especially shown when it was revealed that all Fauna Mutates might have once been human themselves. The thought that he had unknowingly been killing humans all this time disturbs him greatly. Raum himself has stated that he hates unnecessary casualties, and cares greatly for his teammates' welfare. When confronted by one of his teammate's father, cheerfully talking about his daughter and her unwavering devotion to the Special Assault Squad, he was too overcome with grief to reply.

Though Raum is aware that his battle skill is in a different league from that of almost any other human soldier alive, he is not arrogant about it, as he was taught that no human soldier is invulnerable. Few will argue with his claims that only he can handle certain difficult tasks, because he has proven his ability to accomplish them. Raum is occasionally known to lose his calm demeanor and to use threats or violence to get others to listen to him, even if they are fellow members of the squad.

## Background

In a world where the mastery of magic was the norm, Raum found himself as an exception. Born into a community where magical abilities defined one was treated, Raum's lack of inherent magical talent became a burden he carried from a young age. His own family, a lesser noble lineage consumed by an obsession with advancing their status through magic research, saw his lack of magical aptitude as a stain on their prestigious name. Rejected by his family and society, Raum was left to navigate the harsh realities of a world that viewed him as an outsider. Despite this adversity, there was one person who saw beyond his perceived shortcomings and recognized his potential—the person who would become his master. His grandmother, an old, tired with life, yearning for death woman who had also been born without magic, became his steadfast mentor and supporter.

With a deep well of experience and wisdom, Raum's grandmother recognized that magic was not the sole measure of a person's worth. Instead, she embraced the belief that true strength could manifest in different ways. Recognizing Raum's determination and resilience, she decided to pass on her own knowledge and expertise in swordsmanship to her grandson. She became his mentor, training him tirelessly in the art of combat and instilling in him a profound understanding of discipline and strategy.

When he enrolled at the ETC, he was still required to participate in General Fundamentals for one year despite not being able to perform magecraft.

## Abilities

* **Immense Strength:** After training with Cien, Raum has gained incredible arm and leg strength and has demonstrated a great use of it, jumping over the humongous Hand Demon, and leaping over buildings effortlessly. Raum also casually broke a man's arm and later shattered ribs and sent him flying, all with a single punch. With his sword, he could slice through gigantic boulders and entire trees. While training, Raum is capable of doing hundreds of push-ups at once along with a plethora of other strength-related exercises. He was shown to carry dozens of large boxes easily and when he was angered, he ripped off a Naraka's leg. When he was training with Cien, he was tasked with lifting three enormous logs on his back and pushing a boulder through town. He later managed to cut off Zivago's head, a feat which even Lionel couldn't accomplish.

* **Immense Speed & Reflexes:** Raum possesses tremendous speed and reflexes; even before entering Final Selection, he is shown being able to travel faster than the eye can see and outpace his brother, an extremely skilled swordsman who was initially able to easily move faster than Raum can process. Furthermore, he can react to the blistering movement speeds of phantasmals even before he started using **Seven Heavens Breathing Method**. After a few months of training, his speed and reflexes could match those of the strongest members of the Lower Ranks of Naraka. When angered, he was able to move faster than Meadous, an Upper Rank Naraka, could even react. Raum has also shown the ability to casually blitz lower level phantasmals and ordinary humans. He later was able to blitz three of Hantengu's clones simultaneously and keep up with Zivago, one of the fastest demons in existence. After awakening to Earth's Sorcery, Raum's speed increases even further by way of animus reinforcement, to the point that even Zivago couldn't react in time and process his movements. Raum gains extremely sharp reflexes, dodging and reacting to attacks from both Zivago and the King of Chasms, Artosh, who was able to blitz almost all members of the Special Assault Squad all at once.

* **Immense Stamina & Endurance:** Raum possesses exceptional stamina and endurance, which was evident even before becoming a Special Assault member. He underwent rigorous training for two years in harsh conditions, constantly improving his skills and physique. He mastered the Seven Heavens: Constant technique, allowing him to maintain the state at all times. His stamina further increased when he mastered the Animus Reinforcement. He can quickly recover from fatigue using Recovering Breathing and has endured intense training sessions for days without rest or sustenance. In battles, he has fought for extended periods against powerful Naraka, including defeating Upper Rank Three and engaging in a skirmish with the King of Chasms. Despite sustaining severe injuries and poison, Raum shows incredible resilience and barely reacts to pain or loss of limbs.

* **Physical Genius:** Raum's prowess in battle was nothing short of extraordinary. While he may have lacked magical abilities, his unparalleled combat instincts more than compensated for it. With a single glance, he could discern the nuances and intricacies of any combat technique, absorbing them effortlessly into his repertoire. Raum possessed a rare gift, an innate ability to understand the underlying principles behind martial movements, allowing him to adapt and apply them in the blink of an eye. Whether facing an opponent wielding a sword, practicing martial arts, or witnessing the utilization of a unique magical ability, Raum's mind worked like a well-oiled machine, dissecting each move with remarkable precision. He absorbed the essence of these techniques, extracting the core principles that made them effective, and integrating them seamlessly into his own fighting style. This uncanny aptitude enabled him to constantly evolve, honing his skills and keeping his adversaries on their toes. Beyond the battlefield, however, Raum's abilities were more average, some would argue it's even below it. While he possessed a level of competence in everyday tasks, his focus and passion were undeniably directed towards the art of combat. This single-minded dedication meant that he sometimes struggled with activities unrelated to battle, often requiring assistance or relying on the expertise of others in various non-combat matters.

* **Fate Value****:** Being directly created by Raul Lukman meant that Raum's purpose and role in the world were carefully crafted, intricately woven into the intricate threads of fate. Every decision, every action he took held the potential to shape the course of events and have far-reaching consequences. Raum's mere presence had the capacity to influence the lives of those around him and alter the destiny of entire nations. Though he was still susceptible to those who can subtly manipulate fate.

### Fighting Style

* **Seven Heavens Breathing Method:** An esoteric breathing technique which involves expanding one's lungs to intake as much air as possible, accelerating one's blood flow and heartbeat while increasing their inner body temperature, resulting in their bones and muscles becoming more excited. Using Seven Heavens Breathing essentially enhances Raum's physical traits and capabilities without the use of magecraft or sorcery. Such traits include superhuman strength, speed, stamina, durability, endurance, and the mental abilities needed to keep up with their superhuman bodies, such as a faster thought process and reaction time.

* **Repetitive Action:** A technique practiced by few members in the Special Assault Squad, it allows a person to achieve the same effects as Seven Heavens Breathing by using repeating pre-set movements or remembering intense feelings to open the five senses and raise their concentration, drawing out the physical powers of the body for a long extended period. It is possible to use both Repetitive Action and Seven Heavens Breathing simultaneously, granting the user immense strength able to rival Upper Rank Narakas. Raum learned this technique after consulting Lionel Faraway. He raises his concentration to its maximum limits and repeatedly recalling Cien's phrase "s*teady your soul, stay steadfast.*"

* **Master Swordsman:** Raum's natural talent with the sword was undeniable, and from a young age, he displayed a level of skill that surpassed even seasoned veterans. His movements were fluid and precise, each strike executed with a finesse that left his opponents in awe. Despite his lack of magical abilities, his mastery of the blade allowed him to stand toe-to-toe with those who possessed supernatural powers. As Raum honed his skills, his improvement in swordsmanship became nothing short of exceptional. There was a defining moment that showcased his growth and dedication to the art of combat. In a pivotal battle against the renowned Free Lancer, Bernie Montserrat, renowned for his immense speed and unbeaten streak, Raum faced a true test of his abilities. The clash between the two warriors was a spectacle to behold. The clash of steel reverberated through the air, Raum's movements displayed a newfound finesse and a deeper understanding of the intricacies of swordplay. With each exchange, he adapted his tactics and seamlessly integrated new techniques he had observed, enhancing his own style. In a stunning display of skill, Raum unveiled a move that had never been witnessed before. It was a combination of speed, precision, and sheer audacity. With a swift twirl of his blade, he unleashed a devastating flurry of strikes, leaving his opponent momentarily stunned. The onlookers gasped in awe as Raum's unique technique demonstrated not only his exceptional growth but also his ability to innovate within the confines of traditional swordsmanship.

### Sorcery

* **Low Magical Energy:** It would seem that Raum truly was not meant to use magic in any form, not Magecraft nor Sorcery. Raum possesses above average animus compared to a human from Earth but less than the average human of Alrum. Raum can infuse his sword with animus and attack with reinforced swings. due to his extremely low reserves of animus, he needed to ration his energy wisely to avoid exhaustion. He had to strike a delicate balance, harnessing the power within him without depleting it entirely.

* **Innate Technique:** After reading the grimoire he had found in the Ruins of Stufitti, Raum awakened to an innate technique, **Glacial Valor** (氷凝呪法(グラシアル・バロー), *Hikori Juhō*, lit. "Ice Formation"?). Raum's Innate technique gives him the ability to create and manipulate low temperatures, becoming a conduit for frigid energy. Raum uses Glacial Valor in two ways, **Ice** and **Freeze**: Ice shapes frigid energy of Glacial Valor into solid forms, creating intricate frozen constructs, the bigger and more complex it is, the more animus its going to take. Freeze is about extracting heat energy from his surroundings or objects. Using Freeze on ice created from Ice will cause it to grow bigger.
	+ **Freezing Respire**: One common technique Raum frequently uses involves manipulating the moisture in the air to create lethal ice crystals, which, when inhaled by his opponents, would cause significant harm to their lungs. Drawing upon the ambient moisture in his surroundings, he would condense it into tiny droplets suspended in the air. Using Freeze, the suspended droplets instantly crystallizes, transforming into sharp ice shards that floated within the surrounding atmosphere. By strategically directing these deadly ice crystals toward his adversaries, perhaps with a swift motion or a well-timed gust of cold wind, Raum could propel the shards toward his opponents, aiming for their breathing zones. As they inhale, the ice crystals would enter their respiratory systems, making contact with the warm and moist environment of the lungs, causing rapid cooling and localized tissue damage. The sharp edges of the crystals lacerated the delicate lung tissues, leading to internal bleeding and impairing respiratory function. The resulting pain, coupled with the compromised ability to breathe, would leave Raum's opponents vulnerable and weakened, struggling to withstand the onslaught of his icy assaults.

## Equipment

Raum uses a standard issue Longsword when going on expeditions. Problem is, these swords are usually too fragile for Raum's power and needs to be replaced every three years or so.

## Trivia

* The image used for this character is a fanart of Shinei Nouzen from *86* by Shirabii.