Character Index (With Portraits)--Volume 8
8. Blighted Extraction: The Providence Infirmary Team alongside their new ally Yuri have successfully infiltrated Demonstone Hospital, disguising themselves as full-fledged demons. They split into three different teams to cover more ground as they search for Kimberly. Can they find her in time before she gives birth to a notable figure of the Netherworld that could usher in a new universal war? Meanwhile, Nananiel meets with his webbed-foot informant and learns of a troubling development that occured months ago concerning select members of the Tainted Generation… |
Providence Infirmary Team:
Ezequias "Zeke" Rosario
"You're a Tainted trying to drag humans down to Hell. You helped break the Seals. You inseminated an innocent girl with Rebirth Seed. I do not need to hear about your reasons."
Summary: A gifted teen who wants to be a world-renowned doctor. But is kept from achieving his full potential because of a bad reputation thanks to his criminal family, low self-esteem, and excessive anxiety having him overthink and worry about everything from the fate of the world to innocuous things like if that gum he swallowed a few years is going to come back to haunt him. He hopes to end the conflict between angels and Healers.
The aftermath of Kian Elbertsson's plague has left him with a somewhat contemptuous mindset towards the Tainted Generation, evil beings, and, potentially, the entire human race. Now with a belief that spiritual salvation is pointless and he should stick to saving only the physical part (of those who deserve it).
First Appearance: Volume 1: Saving Grace, Chapter 1 - Ailment
Race: Human (Columbian)
Age: 17
Abilities: Black and White Magic. 10th born of the Tainted Generation. He has strong affinity to magic and access to the Healer's Garb, known as "Vesklepios," which allows him to channel Black Magic to summon a nearly infinite amount of blood vessels of whichever length or size is needed. The veins have many applications depending on one's creativity.
Connections: Ugo Morata (Step-brother), Viola Balles (Mortal Enemy)
Affiliations: Providence Infirmary, 14th Tainted Generation of Healers, Nananiel's Spies
Status: Alive
Theme: Mattashi - Level One
Ugo Morata
"I know what waits for me at the end and it's nothing. Wanting something is not enough to get it. I've learned that. The hard way. So then you tell yourself all: "I have to do is work hard for it and then I'll earn it." And then you discover, no, that isn't it either, so then what is it you have to do to get what you want? The answer is, it's not up to you. It's up to a random algorithm that runs the universe..."
Summary: Lazy and unapologetic about his lecherous behavior. Ugo possesses incredible memory-related abilities, such as photographic recall, but all that is cemented in his mind is how he will attain his first girlfriend. Ugo has been called many things (not many of them good... mostly coming from women), although "selfish" isn't one of them.
He will step up to defend those he cares about when necessary, and despite his carefree attitude, he internalizes troubling thoughts and tries to bury them with as much as possible to keep himself sane.
The aftermath of Kian Elbertsson's plague has left Ugo with a strange, avoidant behavior towards women where, instead of going after them, he keeps from interacting with them altogether. Ashlin Kristov messed him up more than he realized, leaving him to believe that he is highly undesirable and will never get into a relationship.
First Appearance: Volume 1: Saving Grace, Chapter 3 - Complications
Race: Human (Spaniard)
Age: 17
Abilities: Black and White Magic. 6th born of the Tainted Generation. Has strong affinity to magic and access to the Healer's Garb, known as "Rutapexy Samhita" granting him impressive cutting magic that can sever anything at an atomic level and even cut through certain seemingly unbreakable spells. Also can use stitching magic that can conjoin two items and make them inseparable, making him the strongest asset when it comes to surgical operations.
Connections: Ezequias Rosario (Step-brother)
Affiliations: Providence Infirmary, 14th Tainted Generation of Healers, Nananiel's Spies
Status: Alive
Theme: NexSard - Betrayal
Avery "AJ" Dotson
"Even after everything she did… You still choose her over me?"
Summary: Self-conscious about her height and lack of "feminity." She enjoys exercise, eating right (even dedicating herself to learning various complex healthy dishes), and following sports but never applies herself to any of the school's sports teams due to her shyness. She is overall a sweet, nice person but gets antagonistic whenever the topic of religion is brought up. After facing "unfair" outcomes when it came to her body and observing the other graver injustices of the world, she came to despise the idea of God, hoping deep down that everything about Heaven is a lie, and then one day, an angel falls out of the sky.
While struggling to contribute more to the Infirmary Team by experimenting with otherworldly foods, she also deals with her conflicting feelings towards Zeke.
First Appearance: Volume 1: Saving Grace, Chapter 1 - Ailment
Race: Human (American)
Age: 17
Abilities: Great understanding of nutrition and dietary topics. Possibly can apply this knowledge to the supernatural world. She has acrobatic skills and commendable physical strength for a girl her age (though she hates it).
Affiliations: Providence Infirmary
Status: Alive
Naomi
"Then where do I belong…?"
Summary: Somehow created near the tail end of the 13th Tainted Generation's war on Heaven with the sexual union of legendary seraphim known as "Cathetel" and the just as legendary demon "Terthran," which resulted in both of their eradications. Naomi was locked in a cage at the highest layer of Heaven, Primum Paraiso, on the mountaintop of Maliel. She was visited by many angels throughout her imprisonment, but the nicest visits were by Nananiel, whom she grew a fatherly connection towards. She was let out by Nananiel to help out with an operation, and after things went awry, she was found by Zeke, Ugo, and AJ.
She's guileless and excitable about learning new things. Contrary to what most angels believe, she isn't violent but will resort to it if the lives of her loved ones are at stake.
Acts as the Providence Infirmary's nurse and custodian. She currently works at Heath's Sports Bar as a waitress.
She currently struggles with the feeling of being alone in the universe, as the only one of her kind to exist.
First Appearance: Volume 1: Saving Grace, Chapter 4 - Tainted
Race: Angel/Demon Hybrid
Age: Approximately 300 years old.
Abilities: Being both angel and demon gives her not only a bizarre spiritual physiology but access to Black and White magic. Fights using strange gray fire that has the properties and functions of both Hellfire and Holy Fire. Is able to transform into a colossal being with a gray sun head.
Connections: Cathetel (Mother), Nananiel (Fatherly-Figure)
Affiliations: Providence Infirmary
Status: Alive
Theme: Peter Roe - Victory
Aida Koshiko
Aida Koshiko (Kitsune Form):
"Enough, Aka. Please… tell me why you're doing this."
Summary: A medical wanderer. Exploring the realms and studying creatures and their mixed breeds. Hopes for one day for peace amongst all beings across the Realms. Can be a bit of a perv when it comes to her specialty.
Now as the Infirmary's newest team member, the human/kitsune hybrid works on getting used to her new friends and working in a group. She seeks the location of the Amdukias, a lost endangered creature she wants to take back to her farm.
First Appearance: Volume 4: Eleven Tainted, Chapter 39 - Convention
Race: Half-Human (Japanese)/Half-Kitsune
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Genius-level Intelligence
Mysticism Knowledge
Proficient Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Master Beast Tamer
Expert Swordswoman
Expert Hunter
Heightened Senses (Aida's lineage as a half-kitsune grants her heightened senses, allowing her to perceive her surroundings with exceptional clarity and sensitivity).
Magic:
Black Magic Expert
White Magic Proficiency
Gray Magic Proficiency
Healer's Garb: Sukunabikona
Aida's Healer's Garb, "Sukunabikona," holds within it the power to access and manipulate the genetic code of creatures across the universe, down to the atomic level. This sensational ability enables Aida to not only alter the molecular blueprint of living beings but also uncover hidden abilities encoded within their DNA.
Kitsune Powers:
Supernatural Speed:
Aida's innate kitsune swiftness grants her impressive speed and agility on par with her supernatural lineage.
Equipment:
Tsukikaze:
a long-sheathed cursed katana that grants her added speed, and when combined with her enhanced speed in her kitsune form, the effects are doubled.
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers.
Connections: Wade Rupp (Ex-Boyfriend), Akachi Adeyemi (Close Friend)
Status: Alive
Theme: Mattashi - NinTENDjutsu
Gill's Brigade:
Gilliam "Gill" Destrian
"You don't know anything about hardships, you absolute cockwomble."
Summary: Gill wants an amicable union amongst the Tainted Generation to achieve something great and have each member reach their full potential. He had a traumatizing childhood; being born into a religious family and later becoming intrigued with demonology was an unfortunate mix for Gill. He managed to escape after years of abuse and now lives lavishly with an army of servants he cares deeply for and claims he doesn't mistreat any of them. He runs a hospital in the Netherworld where he treats demons.
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He is holding a young woman captive whom he forcefully inseminated with a Rebirth Seed. The full details of the sick plot have yet to be revealed.
First Appearance: Volume 4: Eleven Tainted, Chapter 39 - Convention
Race: Human (English)
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Mystical Knowledge
Proficient Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Master Negotiator
Magic:
Black Magic Mastery
White Magic Usage (Can potentially use it, but isn't well versed in it. His Garb just isn't built for it, so in turn, Gill's soul isn't either).
Gray Magic Proficiency
Healer's Garb: Torzelas
Torzelas seems to grant Gill strange gluttony magic.
Connections: Ashlin Kristov (Lover--?)
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers. Gill's Brigade. Netherworld. Hospital in Netherworld.
Status: Alive
Ashlin Kristov
"Don't touch my face!"
Summary: All Ashlin cares about is making a profit off selling high-quality Containers (which are always in high demand). Prodigal, indulgent, excessive, wasteful. She enjoys lavishing herself with riches. She only wants the most extravagant of items.
Cold and brutally honest. She is not really a fan of people (or living creatures of any kind) and only looks out for herself. Any action that grants her the most spoils, she'll take.
Proclaimed lover of Gilliam "Gill" Destrian. With her unwavering allegiance to her betrothed's plans, she uses her magic to make his dreams a reality no matter the cost.
First Appearance: Volume 4: Eleven Tainted, Chapter 39 - Convention
Race: Human (Russian)
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Genius-level Intellect
Mysticism Knowledge
Proficient Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Talented Knitter & Seamstress
Master Sculptor
Magic:
Black Magic Expert
White Magic Proficiency
Gray Magic Expert
Healer's Garb: Albutius
Ashlin's Healer's Garb, "Albutius," is imbued with abilities intricately linked to Containers. The Garb grants her exceptional skills in carving Prometheus Clay, enabling her to craft Containers of varying sizes. This mastery extends to the creation of Containers that house diverse souls, be they angels, demons, or others, infused with Black or White Magic or customized soul essence.
Equipment:
Perfect Beauty:
Ashlin's staff is both a weapon and a conduit for her magical focus. The cyan blue orb at its apex aids her in complex spellcasting and summoning Containers, channeling her formidable abilities into tangible results.
Witch's Hat:
Healer's Garb's appearance changes to accommodate its current owner, but the witch's hat remains a constant as it is a powerful magical item containing a pocket dimension where Ashlin can store all her Container creations focusing on offense:
Connections: Zvesda (Cat), Gilliam "Gill" Destrian (Lover)
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers. Gill's Brigade. Netherworld. Hospital in Netherworld.
Status: Alive
Theme: Tyler Pierce - Obsidian
14th Tainted Generation of Healers:
Isaac Noble
"Unfortunately, I can't do either for you. Sorry, I just have too many things I need to do first."
Summary: The firstborn of the Fourteenth Tainted Generation of Healers and a rather troublesome young man with a twisted savior complex coupled with devastating power.
His goal is to get Zeke to open a door for him in a Heavenly Sub-Realm that will allow him to substitute the angels with the other gifted individuals of his generation and create a new Heaven.
His current whereabouts are unknown.
First Appearance: Volume 2: Maleficent Dominion, Chapter 14 - Hypertension
Race: Human (American)
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Mysticism Knowledge
Extraordinary Tolerance to Pain
Skilled Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Magic:
White Magic Mastery
Black Magic Proficiency
Gray Magic Proficiency
Healer's Garb: Vistrea
The Healer's Garb known as "Vistrea" grants Isaac mastery over White Magic energy and all things soul purity related. With it he has access to White Magic spells that no other human soul can withstand.
Isaac with his Garb he has increased Mana senses and can detect the purity levels of other creatures (without the use of machines).
Equipment:
The Path: A staff with an eyeball manifested from the Garb.
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers
Status: Alive
Theme: Light and Darkness - Gabriel
Viola "Violet" Balles
"Wow. Even after learning about it you still don't get it."
Summary: A childhood friend of the trio who served as their "protector" standing up to bullies for them. Unfortunately, she fell out of touch when sent to an Argentinian all-girls Catholic boarding school.
The first thing people notice when seeing her for the first time is her petrifying dark cobalt blue eyes--at times, they seem violet, hence why she was given the nickname. There is also an unmistakable hostile animus around Violet that people pick up on quickly when near her, except for Zeke, who is hopelessly infatuated with her.
She moonlights as the infamous Angel-Killer. It is a mystery what Violet had been doing since she was sent to Catholic School and her Mana Pores opened, but somewhere in the timeline, she grew a strong contempt towards the angels and is dead set on killing them all.
Is now irritated with Zeke.
First Appearance: Volume 1: Saving Grace, Chapter 12 - Conception
Race: Human (Argentinian)
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Super-Genius intelligence
Expert Markswoman
Expert Hand-to-hand Combatant
Mysticism Knowledge
Magic:
Black Magic Expert
White Magic Expert
Gray Magic Proficiency
Healer's Garb: Neurpatia
As the 2nd born of the Tainted Generation, Violet's soul is bound to the spirit: Neurpatia. An entity that manifests itself in the form of a garment that grants Violet the ability to control the brains of beings across the universe. The range of her powers is vast.
Equipment:
Netherworld Weaponry
Ongrakas Chimera Rifle: A modified organism that fires Hellfire Bullets. Can spawn additional Netherworld weaponry such as:
Voramatias Gun
Ignismorrah Gun
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers
Connections: Ezequias Rosario (Palerma)
Status: Alive
Theme: Rodrigo y Gabriela - Diablo Rojo
Akachi Adeyemi
"Have I ever told you about the time Zeus and I did a prank on Poseidon?"
Summary: Follows a high-octane, hedonistic lifestyle. Always chasing after the next adventure, another surge of adrenaline. Drinking, drugs, parties, sex, all of it, and boasting continually (name-dropping to an annoying degree). He likes to stay in his own lane, hanging out with the gods. Spending so much time with deities made him lose touch with reality and regular human behavior, which is the reason behind his arrogance.
Helped with clearing the city of Zürich from Kian's disease, but vanished right after.
Current whereabouts are unknown.
First Appearance: Volume 4: Eleven Tainted, Chapter 38 - Transplant
Race: Human (Equatorial Guinean)
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Mysticism Knowledge
Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Traditional Medicine Knowledge
Expert on Deities
Proficient Stick Fighter
Magic:
Black Magic Expert
White Magic Proficiency
Gray Magic Expert
Healer's Garb: Hippocratas
Akachi's Healer's Garb, "Hippocratas," allows him to mimic the unparalleled power of deities from different pantheons and even transform into them. However, these divine manifestations demand a substantial expenditure of Mana, which is why he mainly uses bone magic in combat.
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers, Mount Olympus, Asgard, Orisha, Kami, and other groups of deities.
Connections: Aida Koshiko (Close Friend), Wade Rupp (Close Friend)
Status: Alive
Theme: Grumpy Shark - Absurd Extravaganza
Kian Elbertsson
"The poor are still people, though, and that's the problem,"
Summary: Introvert. Enjoys time alone. Speaking with his microorganisms. Dejected, but calm most of the time and rarely complains. Labeled as the "weirdo" of the Healers.
After losing a loved one due to superficial reasons, he decided to unleash a mutating plague onto the Human Realm, aiming to end bigotry and prejudice among all creatures. He believed it to be the best way to do it, but his plans were soiled, and Kian, ultimately, met a cruel end.
First Appearance: Volume 4: Eleven Tainted, Chapter 39 - Convention
Race: Half-Human (Icelandic)/Half-Sun Elf
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Superhuman Genius-level Intellect
Mysticism Knowledge
Microbiology Expert
Magic:
Black Magic Expert
White Magic Proficiency
Gray Magic Proficiency
Healer's Garb: Plaga
Kian's Healer's Garb, "Plaga," grants him dominion over infectious supernatural microorganisms. He becomes the embodiment of pestilence, plague, and disease.
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers. Royal Sun Elf Court (Formerly).
Status: Deceased
Theme: Lost Judgment - Viper 【Intense Symphonic Metal Cover】 by Falkkone
Yaalon Tahan
"We can change the world, Ezequias, and achieve true equity for mankind. Those with no access to education, sanitation, or basic health services can attend my classes for free and learn how to harness Mana to improve their health and knowledge."
Summary: Seeing the disparity of riches in his country, lackluster access to education, and people in poverty having access to medical needs. Yaalon wanted to teach people how to use magic, healing magic to be exact, on themselves to help with their endeavors.
Opening a school where he'll make this possible.
His ambitious and virtuous goals made him a target for murder, and unfortunately, he lost his life for it.
First Appearance: Volume 4: Eleven Tainted, Chapter 39 - Convention
Race: Human (Israeli)
Age: 17
Skills:
Abilities:
Genius-Level Intellect
Mysticism Knowledge
High Pedagogy Skill
Hand-to-Hand Combat Proficiency
Magic:
Black Magic Proficiency
White Magic Expert
Gray Magic Proficiency
Healer's Garb: Serka
Yaalon's Healer's Garb is named "Serka". With it he can manipulate colorless flames that control living organisms' resistance levels.
Yaalon made up for his Garb's natural lack of offensive abilities by learning elemental magic.
Affiliations: 14th Tainted Generation of Healers
Status: Deceased
Theme: Tales Of Berseria OST - Zaveid battle theme
Patients/Clients:
Yuri Stults
"I know we're in the Netherworld, Zeke, but if you keep stressing like that, you're going to give yourself one hell of a bad time."
Summary: A mysterious blind young man with excellent magic affinity despite seeming to be a regular human. He showed up at the doorstep of Ezequias "Zeke" Rosario's and Ugo Morata's home and attacked them, but then claimed he was testing them to see if the Infirmary team could help him save Kimberly Acton from Gilliam "Gill" Destrian.
First Appearance: Volume 7: Baby Blues, Chapter 73 - Paging
Race: Human
Age: ????
Skills:
Abilities:
Skilled Mechanic
Enhanced Hearing
Mysticism Knowledge
Hand-to-Hand Combat Expert
Magic:
Capable of removing parts of his body and reattaching them, healing at an alarmingly fast rate. Also uses strange magic that allows him to melt objects and return them to their original state.
Affiliations: ?????
Status: Totally not a dead guy (Source: Yuri Stults).
Theme: FalKKonE - 36/Rebirth
Kimberly Acton
"So, you're here to kill me."
Summary: A kindergarten teacher who aspires to write children's books whose life was changed forever after an attack from Gilliam "Gill" Destrian and his horde of demons left her pregnant with a Rebirth Seed.
She is currently being held against her will to give birth to a legendary demon.
First Appearance: Volume 7: Baby Blues, Chapter - 77 - Narcissistic
Race: Human
Age: 26
Skills:
Abilities:
Good with kids.
Status: Alive
Irin's Archangels:
Mac Tojo
"Want an autograph? C'mere, I'll give you a real nice one you won't forget."
Summary: A member of Irin's experimental Archangel guild who is adamant about making the Power/Dominion Chief's vision a reality and is willing to do whatever it takes to get her praise.
First Appearance: Volume 8: Blighted Extraction, Chapter 85 - Retribution
Race: Human (Chinese-Nepalese)
Age: 26
Skills:
Abilities:
Strategy Expert
Hand-to-Hand Combat Expert
Mysticism Knowledge
Angel History Expert
Magic:
White Magic Expert
Black Magic Expert
Gray Magic Proficiency
Holy Mark: Vulcan (Inherited from Irin):
Mac's inherited Holy Mark grants him the ability to transform absorbed Mana into Holy Magma.
Affiliations: Irin's Archangels
Status: Alive
Theme: Fabian Wiestner - God of Fire
Zakiah Horowitz
"I'm curious, why do you think we're the bad guys and you are the good guys?"
Summary: Another one of Irin's successful experiments from her Archangel program. An aloof young man who follows Irin's orders.
First Appearance: Volume 8: Blighted Extraction, Chapter 85 - Retribution
Race: Jewish-American
Age: 23
Skills:
Abilities:
Extreme Winter Sports Prodigy:
Skilled Spy
Mysticism Knowledge
Skilled Hand-to-Hand Combatant
Magic:
White Magic Expert
Black Magic Proficiency
Gray Magic Proficiency
Affiliations: Irin's Archangels
Status: Alive
Theme: Cliff Lin - Knife in a Gunfight