Opal

Opal is a fallen angel and heir to Richter Castle's throne. She commands the Latause army.

## History

Opal, much like his Brother, Zaauth, was an angel since birth-- this was something exclusive to the current Sage's family. His grandfather was the current Sage during this time while his father was the King of Richter Castle. Opal was to inherit the Latausian throne while his brother was to inherit the job of becoming the Sage. Since he was born, nearly every moment of Opal's life was spent preparing him for the throne.

Both Zaauth and Opal did not want to inherit their respective thrones and responsibilities. Opal and Zaauth were very close in childhood due to this and would spend what little free time they had with each other. During this time, the two met and befriended Zakiell. Opal was not particularly close with Zakiell, but Zaauth was extremely close with him.

The Dianthus era began when Opal was around 13 years old. Due to being in Dystania at the time, their brother became ill with the Terminus Shadonium Virus from contact with the Shadows, leaving him weak and bedridden. This was very hard on Opal, who now felt isolated. In a conversation with their father, Opal was ordered to become the next Sage, to which they declined and suggested him to "find someone else who actually wants to rule, like Zakiell." They were then disowned by their father and became a scientist (not by choice) in the Haza district. This district contained more dangerous and inhumane experiments than the other districts, though most angels did not retain their morality from their past lives, unlike Opal, Zaauth, and Zakiell.

As there is no cure for the "Shadow Virus" at that time, Opal was forced to watch her brother's health slowly deteriorate until his eventual death when Opal was 14. Zaauth left Opal with a (typical jrpg) final message: Create a world where you can live happily.

Shortly after becoming the new Sage, Zakiell ordered the Opal and the rest of the Haza district to begin a new project— Project Xerophyllum (typically called Project Xero). The goal of this project was to rebirth the late Sage, Zaauth. Opal greatly disliked this project as she knew it would entail horrific experimentation and the infliction of suffering on others, possibly including her brother. Yeah thats right i watched frankenweenie

Upon Project Xero's formation the first task at hand was to explore the aftermath of the tragedy that transpired as Yurse Hill a year prior, which Opal was present for. Opal questioned how so much destruction could befall such a small, unknown village. It was quickly discovered that a young Nakorian girl had somehow unleashed the Shadows into the world. The girl's corpse was recovered relatively untouched due to the Terminus Shadonium that had effectively poisoned any threat of deterioration.

The young Nakorian girl, Saffron, was taken in for testing as the first attempt to rebirth a victim of the Shadow Virus. Opal felt for the girl despite her having been indirectly responsible for their brother's death. Her story leading up to the tragedy had touched Opal, as they could relate to the loss of family as well as the poor familial relationships. Despite all the pain, Opal did not blame this girl. They poured themselves into their work, finding a humane and safe way to revive her. It should be noted that the rebirth of a mortal is much easier to achieve than the rebirth of an angel, so this was accomplished with little difficulty. Mortals are turned into Angels when rebirthed though cannot, as least at this point, be rebirthed again after becoming an angel.

Upon revival, Opal was responsible for studying Saffron.

After sufficient data and studies were retained from Saffron, a new order was issued to prepare Patient 0 to become a vessel for Zaauth to inherit the body of. Opal disagreed with this greatly, stepping away from his role of Director. He had to face the reality: he had grown attached. Wanting to separate himself from the Project and Utonia itself, he met with his father for the first time in two years. Opal pleaded his father to accept him again and allow him to take over Richter Castle. His father agreed, and Opal set off to be rhe new Ruler of Richter Castle, but not before saying her goodbyes to Saffron. Opal provided the means for escaping Utonia to Saffron, as well as a word of advice: to create a world she would be happy in.

Though she felt she had abandoned Saffron, she simply could not handle the pain of losing another person in her life, though she felt she could've done more to save her. At least, this way she would be able to help create a better world to be happy in in at least some way.

Shortly after becoming the Ruler in Latause, Opal learned of the Nanita Village incident and proposed an immediate reform. It was during this time that Opal met Ferika. Though Opal was exceptional at strategizing, they needed a partner who was better versed in the geography of Latause as well as familiar with the world. Thus, Ferika's hardwork was recognized and Opal proposed her to be their right-hand woman in exchange for higher pay. And so their equally beneficial partnership began.

## Trivia

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