Kumo Raith

**Overview**

"*Yes, you are. Breaks are good for you, they refresh your mind and keep you alert. If you look at something through a single warped lens, you slowly grow accustomed to how twisted and bent everything seems. But when you remove that lens, you’re able to see just how upright the world is and you’ll be able to comprehend and recognize that the world you had thought was so warped really isn’t.*"
―Convincing Lautaro to take a break in one of Lautaro's memories

## Kumo Raith

* Default
* Using Magic
* Full Demon

## Characteristics

### Likes

* Conflict
* Betrayal
* Resting
* Being lazy

### Dislikes

* Working
* Putting effort into things
* Being looked down on

### Age

9,230,302 (chronologically)40 (biologically)

### Abilities

* Retractable limbs
* Demonic Magic
	+ Shapeshifting
	+ Warping
* Web spinning

## Professional status

### Occupation

* Member of The Delegation (former)
* Member of The Order of Themis

## Relationships

### Enemies

Svjetlo Scuro
Lautaro Coro
Josie Aster
The Delegation
Ormr Keres
Olysseus Ayre

### Others

**Dislikes**
The Order of Themis

## Other

### First appearance

WWV

**Kumo Raith** is a male upper demon who was previously known as "the spider." He was formerly a member of The Delegation and wielded the commandment of repose. He has since abandoned Alrasid and joined The Order of Themis.

## Appearance

Kumo has short, black hair and pale white eyes. Despite spending most of his time slacking off and relaxing, he looks sleep deprived, and slightly insane. His eyes are typically wide and bloodshot, and his hair is always messy. He wears a simple white t-shirt covered by a baggy, short sleeve button-up shirt. His jeans are ripped at the knees and a faded black. He wears tennis shoes that he typically leaves untied.

In his demonic form, he takes the appearance of a large spider with added horns and barbs. His eyes glow fiercely and strike fear in those he targets. He only has a single set of arms in his ordinary form, though when necessary, he can extend two extra arms and use them as a secondary pair. He typically utilizes this in combat.

## Personality

Kumo is short tempered, mocking, and reserved. He detests others and views them only as tools at his disposal. He previously revered Svjetlo and coveted every word he said, though following him being driven insane, he began to yearn for divine power, and sought to overthrow Svjetlo. He is selfish and ambitious, though typically takes on tasks that are too big for him to handle alone, resulting in him burning out and "taking a break" from attempting to further his plan. Though most of his plans do not bear fruit, he is extremely intelligent, and was able to bend the entire order to his will. He seems to take joy in the pain of others and enjoys torturing innocents for entertainment.

## Biography

Kumo was one of the first upper demons created by Svjetlo. He lived his entire life in Koto Palace, advising Svjetlo and upholding his commandment. He would often stop by the rest of his fellow upper demons and ensure that they were taking care of himself. As such, he and Lautaro grew to be close friends. They spent much of their time together, with Lautaro attempting to overwork himself, and Kumo reining him in.

Eventually, he along with several other members of the delegation were forced to experience prolonged exposure to Psykivium, a dangerous mineral weaponized by Evury. Due to it's toxic nature, it began driving them insane, and they began to lose their senses. As a result, they were sealed away in an isolated part of limbo and left to their own devices as Svjetlo attempted to find a cure. Lautaro was distraught and searched whatever futures he could for a way to cure his friends, though was unsuccessful. Only time would tell.

After his "imprisonment" within limbo, Kumo began searching for a way to escape, believing that Svjetlo had abandoned him to rot after his corruption. With only himself for company, he began speaking to himself. Eventually, he convinced himself that Alrasid had turned its back on him, and that Svjetlo had intended to get rid of the commandment of repose entirely. Hatred and misguided bitterness began to well up in his heart, and he began causing such a ruckus that Svjetlo eventually came to visit him in person. Having fully deceived himself, Kumo insisted to Svjetlo that he was entirely sane, and that the effects had worn off.

Svjetlo refused to believe him, and Kumo then began to work tirelessly to regain the god's trust. Centuries later, he finally did, and he was released from limbo earlier than the others. This was the first of many mistakes Svjetlo made.

Using his freedom, Kumo resumed his duties as a member of the delegation whilst also reaching out to those who despised demon-kind and offering opportunities to kill Svjetlo and the rest of the delegation. He eventually got in touch with The Order of Themis, and formed a shaky alliance. He would provide them with a way into Koto Palace, and they would use their specialized magic to eliminate the god of death. He hastily agreed, and a plan was set. However, Lautaro had foreseen this future, and upon realizing it would soon come into fruition, he warned Svjetlo.

Svjetlo was ready to receive the unwanted guests, and swiftly killed them. Kumo then was forced to face the consequences of his betrayal. His strength as an upper demon as well as the commandment of repose was stripped from him. Should he die, he would not be reincarnated. Svjetlo then banished him from Semayi, sending him wandering around on unsupervised worlds beneath Ciel such as Earth. Before long he found the rest of The Order and infiltrated their ranks by "saving" some of their members. He then continued on his path of vengeance, determined to stop at nothing to destroy Alrasid and The Delegation.

## Abilities

* **Retractable Limbs** - As a small part of his magic that he retained, he has two pairs of retractable limbs that he is able to manifest them at will as well as control each limb individually.
* **Demonic Magic** - Like the other upper demons, Kumo is able to utilize basic demonic magic.
	+ **Shapeshifting** - He is able to shapeshift into the form of a massive spider, around four stories tall. He tends to only use this in dire circumstances as it gives away his true identity.
	+ **Warping** - Like other upper demons, he is able to warp interdimensionally given only a set of coordinates.
* **Web Spinning** - As a spider demon, Kumo is able to produce a strong, web-like substance from his fingertips. He can use it to set traps, alarms, and for simple mobility.

## Quotes

*"So what about joining me for a walk? If I had wings, I’d suggest going for a fly, but I can’t exactly supervise you."*
― Teasing Taro and convincing him to relax (*❈ 5. Repose Restoration*)

*"They’re members of an organization called The Order of Themis, I was…. I let them into Koto Palace."*
― Confessing his crimes to Svjetlo (*🕸1. Web*)

*"I know, I’m sorry, I know what I did was wrong, I had second thoughts as soon as I was about to light the portal. I shouldn’t have done what I did and endangered you."*
― To Svjetlo, making excuses upon being accused (*🕸1. Web*)

*"You don’t stand to offer me anything, so killing you would be a waste of my time and energy."*
― Explaining why he didn't kill someone (*🕸2. Ready Player 2*)

*"Ahh… well I was already in cahoots with a few members of Themis, I didn’t realize it was them at the time, and I let them into Koto Palace so that they could assassinate an upper demon. That…. Got me in trouble."*
― Explaining why he wasn't in Alrasid (*🕸2. Ready Player 2*)

*"Ryu, Ryu Raith. [...] Thank you for accepting me."*
― Introducing his alias to The Order of Themis (*🕸2. Ready Player 2*)
## Trivia

* Kumo's name translates to "Spider"
* He is the only character that does not have any "heroic goals"