**Character Sheet**
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**Zayren Stormborn**
*Age*: 18
*Rank*: A-rank (potential to reach S-rank)
*Appearance*: Tall with long, purple hair, fair skin, and piercing dark blue-purple eyes
*Power*: Apostle of Boreas, the god of wind; controls the storm element (wind and ice)
*Strengths*: Excellent combat skills with a spear, highly strategic, skilled in manipulating his powers for both offensive and defensive tactics
*Weaknesses*: Cold and sometimes arrogant, Zayren can struggle to connect with others, often keeping them at a distance. Due to his reincarnated knowledge of the novel, he sometimes hesitates, overthinking key decisions to avoid a doomed fate.
*Personality*: Zayren is reserved, calculating, and pragmatic, with a deep-seated desire to change his villainous fate. He has a quick wit but isn't forthcoming about his intentions, making him enigmatic to others. Despite his "villain" status, he's empathetic and harbors a strong sense of justice.
*Backstory*: Zayren reincarnated as a villain in his favorite novel, destined to meet a tragic end. Now equipped with knowledge of the story's events, he's determined to change his fate and protect the academy from the demons he was once meant to fight against.
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**Lyra Nightshade**
*Age*: 18
*Rank*: High A-rank
*Appearance*: Slender with long, black hair and dark, almost shadow-like black eyes
*Power*: Darkness and shadows; excels in stealth, deception, and shadow manipulation
*Strengths*: Lyra's powers allow her to move undetected, making her ideal for reconnaissance. Her mastery of shadows makes her a formidable opponent in close combat, where she can blend into darkness and use it to trap or disorient enemies.
*Weaknesses*: Due to her powers' dark nature, Lyra can be mistrusted by other students. Her reliance on shadows makes her less effective in open, well-lit areas, and she has a deep fear of letting the darkness consume her.
*Personality*: Strong-willed, observant, and often cynical, Lyra isn't easily impressed. She's cautious with people but is fiercely loyal once she trusts them. Under her reserved demeanor, she cares deeply about protecting the academy and defeating the demons that threaten it.
*Backstory*: Lyra grew up in a family with ties to dark arts, which caused others to judge her unfairly. This has made her resilient and determined to prove herself, despite the stigma surrounding her powers. She finds kinship in Zayren, whose outsider status mirrors her own.
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**Alec Everlight**
*Age*: 18
*Rank*: S-rank
*Appearance*: Handsome, with golden-blonde hair, blue eyes, and an aura of holy light
*Power*: Holy element; can create shields, heal allies, and wield divine attacks that are especially powerful against dark forces
*Strengths*: Alec's holy powers are incredibly versatile, allowing him to protect allies, heal injuries, and deliver powerful strikes against demons. His luck seems uncanny, and he's highly charismatic, inspiring loyalty in his peers.
*Weaknesses*: Overconfident, Alec often underestimates enemies, relying heavily on his power and luck. He also has a black-and-white view of morality, seeing people as either good or evil, which can make him judgmental.
*Personality*: Alec is optimistic, righteous, and possesses a strong sense of duty to be a hero. He is determined to lead others in the fight against evil and sees Zayren as a potential rival due to Zayren's mysterious aura and unconventional methods.
*Backstory*: Alec is the original protagonist of the novel Zayren read. He was always destined to be a hero, and he believes wholeheartedly in his role. His holy element makes him a natural leader, and he's driven to eliminate the Demon King and protect humanity.
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**Simurgh (Zayren's Bond)**
*Species*: Mythical bird with ice and wind affinity
*Appearance*: Large, majestic bird with shimmering feathers of icy blue and silver
*Power*: Controls ice and wind; capable of creating blizzards, high-speed winds, and mist for concealment
*Strengths*: Simurgh's powers perfectly complement Zayren's, allowing them to combine abilities for devastating storm attacks. It also has an intelligence that matches Zayren's, giving them a seamless bond.
*Weaknesses*: Simurgh is vulnerable to fire and struggles to operate in enclosed spaces.
*Personality*: Wise, loyal, and slightly aloof, Simurgh is Zayren's confidant and guardian, offering insights and sometimes questioning his decisions.