The Emperors and the Palace serve as the de facto government of Lumina Cloth, as every citizen and aspiring warrior looks to Icolo with respect and a desire to one day cross its threshold.
One cannot enter Guild Icolo without an Icolo Key, which is given to a member upon their victory in an Arena Tournament. It is possible for an Emperor to bring a visitor into the Guild, however, for a short period of time...or for certain ex-Emperors to re-enter the Guild after they have lost their membership.
Guild Icolo was founded by ex-Emperor Antares. The current Guildmaster is Balmung of the Azure Sky.
Current Guild Icolo Members
Status: Sage Palace Emperor, Balmung of the Azure Sky (Guildmaster)
Name: Balmung of the Azura Sky (Descendant of Fianna)
Race: Moderator/Character
Player Level: Elite
Power Level: Elite
Prize for Victory: Member Address of the Pursuers (By defeating Balmung, the only member of the three pursuers with a player character behind him, one can win the loyalty of the pursuers and their strength. By calling upon this member address in battle, a person can summon the Pursuers...Balmung of the Azure Sky, Azure Orca, and Azure Flame Kite (Tri-Edge).)
Height: 5'10
Weapons: Sigurd
Special Abilities: Elite swordsmanship and combat prowess, well-versed in the use of magics, contains the ability to modify the data of his enemies and the world around him at will.
Bio: Balmung was brought to this world, along with the other "Pursuers" by the world itself as a result of the excess magic flowing throughout Gaia. This came about because of the immense magic and power being put out by beings like Ghaleon, Cyril, Vossler, and Seig Gainsburough. Because of this, the world itself sensed imminent danger to its continued stability, and harnessed the excess magic to draw the pursuers into this world. With Balmung currently playing at the time of the transfer as a moderator in the world (and filling the place often occupied by the AI version of himself, Azure Balmung), his consciousness was trapped within the player and also brought to Gaia.
An honor-bound man, Balmung could not turn a blind eye to the world's need for the Pursuers once he had arrived, and now works together with Azure Orca and Azure Flame Kite in order to stem the chaos caused by the super-powerful beings that are unknowingly tearing the world asunder.
Personality: Balmung is a generally quiet man, but when an injustice is being done he is the first to speak up...and lash out...against it. Once a legendary player in "The World" who defeated what was said to be an invincible enemy, he knows first-hand what it's like to overcome seemingly impossible odds. Therefore, there is no task too tall for the great hero, and no enemy across from which he and Sigurd will not stand.
In spite of the apparent brash nature of such a thing, though, Balmung is actually quite intelligent and a good strategist. He is polite and honorable, and enjoys things which he considers cultured or "civilized" (such as sipping sake, which he describes as a civilized drink). He also has a love of nature (cherry blossoms especially), and will never fail to fight to defend the world he loves.
One other note on Balmung is that he is extremely chivalrous, but will not hesitate to question anything out of the ordinary. It is difficult to earn the trust of such a man, but once you have, there isn't a better person to rely on.
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Status: Demon Palace Emperor, Endrance the Temptress
Name: Endrance (Formerly: Kaoru Ichinose)
Race: Modified Character
Player Level: Super Elite
Power Level: Very Strong
Prize for Victory: Princess Blade (A long, thin black blade which is extremely rare and powerful. The blade has the ability to banish ANY enemy from battle with a 1-in-5 chance in his first attacking move WITHOUT FAIL.)
Height: 6'4
Weapon: Princess Blade
Special Abilities: Skilled magic user, Wielder of Epitaph Macha, Learned in Sword Skills, Natural Immunities.
Bio: Once known as one of the most feared (and swooned over) players in the Online RPG called "The World", Kaoru Ichinose (screen name: Endrance) lost the will to continue when the object of his affection (obsession) left the game. Unwilling to leave the game, however, Endrance resolved to continue playing until his own death took him or his love returned to share "The World" with him.
That was until his companion, Mia, returned to him. With her, Endrance was drawn out of much of his depression and thus Endrance's PC body (containing the consciousness of Kaoru Ichinose) was brought to the Magic Empire. Here, he has once again climbed to the top of the Arena ladder in order to please Her. With more than formidable powers, and an obsession for the improvement of his own fighting skills, Endrance has been given another chance that he refuses to waste.
Personality: Cold, aloof, and obsessed with beauty, Endrance holds no special affection for anyone save his loyal companion, a small white cat named "Mia". Unlike most of the warriors in the struggle, Endrance would prefer to stay as far away from the Resistance and the Empire as possible, deeming them "ugly" and unworthy adversaries. In fact, the only time Endrance ever seems to fight is to defend his Arena crown, and it is in those times when he is most dangerous. In battle he is condescending, cold, and ruthless, dismissing most of his enemies with minimal effort. He is the epitome of a champion.
Deep down, however, Endrance's consciousness (actually his player, Kaoru Ichinose) is a terribly depressed young man who can only find meaning in his own life through others' necessity for him. Hence, this is why he fights for Mia, the only being in his life (save Haseo) who ever cared for him.. Mia needs him and his strength, and that is enough. The very thought of losing her again is enough to drive him mad.
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Status: Sage Palace Emperor, Balmung of the Azure Sky (Guildmaster)
Name: Balmung of the Azura Sky (Descendant of Fianna)
Race: Moderator/Character
Player Level: Elite
Power Level: Elite
Prize for Victory: Member Address of the Pursuers (By defeating Balmung, the only member of the three pursuers with a player character behind him, one can win the loyalty of the pursuers and their strength. By calling upon this member address in battle, a person can summon the Pursuers...Balmung of the Azure Sky, Azure Orca, and Azure Flame Kite (Tri-Edge).)
Height: 5'10
Weapons: Sigurd
Special Abilities: Elite swordsmanship and combat prowess, well-versed in the use of magics, contains the ability to modify the data of his enemies and the world around him at will.
Bio: Balmung was brought to this world, along with the other "Pursuers" by the world itself as a result of the excess magic flowing throughout Gaia. This came about because of the immense magic and power being put out by beings like Ghaleon, Cyril, Vossler, and Seig Gainsburough. Because of this, the world itself sensed imminent danger to its continued stability, and harnessed the excess magic to draw the pursuers into this world. With Balmung currently playing at the time of the transfer as a moderator in the world (and filling the place often occupied by the AI version of himself, Azure Balmung), his consciousness was trapped within the player and also brought to Gaia.
An honor-bound man, Balmung could not turn a blind eye to the world's need for the Pursuers once he had arrived, and now works together with Azure Orca and Azure Flame Kite in order to stem the chaos caused by the super-powerful beings that are unknowingly tearing the world asunder.
Personality: Balmung is a generally quiet man, but when an injustice is being done he is the first to speak up...and lash out...against it. Once a legendary player in "The World" who defeated what was said to be an invincible enemy, he knows first-hand what it's like to overcome seemingly impossible odds. Therefore, there is no task too tall for the great hero, and no enemy across from which he and Sigurd will not stand.
In spite of the apparent brash nature of such a thing, though, Balmung is actually quite intelligent and a good strategist. He is polite and honorable, and enjoys things which he considers cultured or "civilized" (such as sipping sake, which he describes as a civilized drink). He also has a love of nature (cherry blossoms especially), and will never fail to fight to defend the world he loves.
One other note on Balmung is that he is extremely chivalrous, but will not hesitate to question anything out of the ordinary. It is difficult to earn the trust of such a man, but once you have, there isn't a better person to rely on.
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Status: Demon Palace Emperor, Endrance the Temptress
Name: Endrance (Formerly: Kaoru Ichinose)
Race: Modified Character
Player Level: Super Elite
Power Level: Very Strong
Prize for Victory: Princess Blade (A long, thin black blade which is extremely rare and powerful. The blade has the ability to banish ANY enemy from battle with a 1-in-5 chance in his first attacking move WITHOUT FAIL.)
Height: 6'4
Weapon: Princess Blade
Special Abilities: Skilled magic user, Wielder of Epitaph Macha, Learned in Sword Skills, Natural Immunities.
Bio: Once known as one of the most feared (and swooned over) players in the Online RPG called "The World", Kaoru Ichinose (screen name: Endrance) lost the will to continue when the object of his affection (obsession) left the game. Unwilling to leave the game, however, Endrance resolved to continue playing until his own death took him or his love returned to share "The World" with him.
That was until his companion, Mia, returned to him. With her, Endrance was drawn out of much of his depression and thus Endrance's PC body (containing the consciousness of Kaoru Ichinose) was brought to the Magic Empire. Here, he has once again climbed to the top of the Arena ladder in order to please Her. With more than formidable powers, and an obsession for the improvement of his own fighting skills, Endrance has been given another chance that he refuses to waste.
Personality: Cold, aloof, and obsessed with beauty, Endrance holds no special affection for anyone save his loyal companion, a small white cat named "Mia". Unlike most of the warriors in the struggle, Endrance would prefer to stay as far away from the Resistance and the Empire as possible, deeming them "ugly" and unworthy adversaries. In fact, the only time Endrance ever seems to fight is to defend his Arena crown, and it is in those times when he is most dangerous. In battle he is condescending, cold, and ruthless, dismissing most of his enemies with minimal effort. He is the epitome of a champion.
Deep down, however, Endrance's consciousness (actually his player, Kaoru Ichinose) is a terribly depressed young man who can only find meaning in his own life through others' necessity for him. Hence, this is why he fights for Mia, the only being in his life (save Haseo) who ever cared for him.. Mia needs him and his strength, and that is enough. The very thought of losing her again is enough to drive him mad.
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Holy Palace Emperor Silabus
Past Guild Icolo Members
ex-Sage Palace Emperor Antares
ex-Sage Palace Emperor Taihaku
ex-Holy Palace Emperor Sirius
ex-Demon Palace Emperor Alkaid
