Archetype:Messiah

"Appears before Judgment Day to save the virtuous. He is a universal figure, appearing in myth around the world. Many stories involve his death and rebirth."

― Compendium Info on Messiah — (Persona 3)

"We are the Transcendents of the Bridge Builders Cabal. We have attempted to save the entire world based on each of our search conditions, but common sense shows that we are nothing but failures whose plans are so tightly intertwined none of us can do much of anything. Please lend us your wisdom and strength as a savior, CRC. Please save the many people suffering in this imperfect world."

― H.T. Trismegistus after the Transcendents complete Christian Rosencreutz summoning ceremony (Toaru Majutsu no Index)

The archetype for the characters who is a messianic figure. Not to be confused with Godly Incarnation. Opposite of Antichrist.

Also Called[]

Christ/Messianic Figure
Messiah of the Right Hand Path
Deliverer/Liberator/Redeemer/Savior of the Condemned/Oppresseds/Atone/People

Properties[]

The character is a messiah; a savior destined to save, redeem, and liberate others from their suffering. Whether their mission is to rescue a single individual, a multitude of people, or all of humanity, they offer the ultimate gift of Salvation to the world, extending their benevolent hand to deliver others from the depths of unimaginable tragedies. Their purpose revolves around granting deliverance from self-condemnation, cruelty of tyranny, supernatural damnation, or any other source of profound anguish plaguing those in need.

Messiahs are exemplars of nobility, compassion, kindness, and wisdom. They are believed to be divinely anointed or self-chosen, embodying higher powers as divine incarnations. Armed with miraculous powers, they stand as beacons of hope, here to vanquish the evils that pervade the world. As they liberate the oppressed, restore condemned souls, and right wrongs, adversaries who stand against them are inevitably met with absolute justice for their transgressions. In the end, these adversaries are defeated, because their malevolence are no match for the messiah's divine power.

At the pinnacle of their roles, users embark on grand-scale, world-changing events, poised on the brink of transforming and saving everything within their realm. These pivotal moments present the messiah with the opportunity to enact heart-bleeding heroism, moving the hearts and minds of all who witness their divine actions. The messiah selflessly becomes whatever is needed for the sake of humanity, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of all, regardless of the consequences to themselves.

Should they complete their destiny, users are free to find their own way in life; should they are ever needed once again, they’ll ultimately and unhesitatingly return to the precipice of people's greatest struggles, providing hope and deliverance in the face of utmost adversity.

Associated Powers[]

Relationships[]

Dark Messiah
- Most Messiahs can come from a darker nature, as their goals involve bringing peace and saving people from a cruel world, while having different intention or origins. Many dark messiahs tend to hide behind benevolence which can lead people down path that could end from bad to worse.
  - (Example: Griffith from Berserk, Michael Langdon from American Horror Story)

Destiny Chosen
- Most Messiahs are predestined people, who are since birth to fulfill of a particular goal by an external, but in-story entity, blessed with certain powers based on the circumstance of their destiny that was preordain by a higher power be it fate, a deity or other, all according to the world itself.
  - (Example: Anakin Skywalker from Star Wars, Sung Jinwoo from Solo Leveling)

Destiny Unchosen
- Some Messiahs aren't chosen by a higher power at all, for they create their own destiny to save world by their own accords. Doing everything in their power to set wrongs right and save all in their stead for the sake of others with almost determination to set the world right and defeat evil.
  - (Example: Neo from The Matrix, Miles Morales from Spider-Verse Trilogy)

Legendary Status
- Many Messiahs aren’t known for a legendary status as they possess great powers and qualities that ultimately make them mythological beings made real by actions. They are famed by their achievements and common goals for the betterment, as they use their gifts for the sake of others.
  - (Example: Aslan from Chronicles of Narnia, Gol D. Gold Roger from One Piece)

Prophet
- Most Messiahs are blessed seers and speakers in contact with divine entities and are said to speak on behalf of those entities, serving as an intermediary with humanity by delivering messages or teachings from supernatural sources to others from the visions they gain from the divine.
  - (Example: Moses from Abrahamic Religions, Kevin Tran from Supernatural)

Savior Deity
- Most saviors can be actual deities, gods/goddesses who represent or are associated with heroism, courage, and virtue as they came to bring salvation to their world and people in their hour of great desperation against beings of great cruelty.
  - (Example: Jesus Christ from Christianity, Marie from Shinza Banshou)

True Hero
- Saviors are seen as true heroes, as idealistic figures who act as a symbol for their society and fight for something greater than themselves and stay true to the courage and virtues they represent in their heroism.
  - (Example: Superman from DC Comics, Jack from Samurai Jack, Optimus Prime from Transformers)

True Friend
- Many heroes are true friends to all in need, always honest, kind, and true to all. They always make friends and bringing out the best in people and recognize the power of friendship.
  - (Example: Aang from Avatar: The Last Airbender, Naruto Uzumaki from Naruto, The Park Employees from Regular Show)

Flaws/Weaknesses[]

May have to go through a great ordeal of trails to prove themselves worthy of saving the world.
Users can have adversaries that will stop at nothing to end their existence.
Most messianic saviors may have different sources powers or not have powers at all.
Most messianic figures can fall down a dark path which can lead to their own downfall.
- However even fallen messiahs can redeem themselves by fulfilling their purpose.