Archetype:True Hero

True Hero
Luke Skywalker (Star Wars) is the new hope against the empire.
Archetype of:	True Hero.

"You will give the people an ideal to strive towards. They'll race behind you. They will stumble. They will fall. But in time, they will join you in the sun. In time, you will help them accomplish wonders."

― Jor-El (Man of Steel teaser trailer)

"Ha! Not a memory to your name, yet you are as intent as ever to charge forward with only courage and justice on your side. You have not changed a bit. Once a hero, always a hero."

― Impa (The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild)

The ability to use the powers and characteristics of a true hero archetype. Note that this is essentially a definition of an archetype. Opposite to Dark Lord.

Also Called

• Benevolent One
• Blazing/Shining/Radiant/Luminous Hero
• Emperor of Light
• Hero/Lord of Light/Righteousness
• Messiah/Redeemer/Savior
• True Patriot/Hero/Heroine/Warrior/Soldier
• White Knight
• Light Lord

Capabilities

User is a True Hero, a person who lives to help others, but in a way that shows those people how to help themselves, in the face of danger, combats adversity through impressive feats of ingenuity, bravery or strength, often sacrificing their own personal concerns for a greater good. They possess benevolent abilities and often command loyal friends, allies and followers.

These individuals also love to spread freedom, redemption and hope to others that are wrongfully enslaved by evil rulers even towards the evil rulers themselves. Anyone can be a True Hero; some are human, basically chosen ones, many have true and just nature and certain holders of the title are actually manifestations of their true, righteous goodness that lies within themselves.

True Heroes and Dark Lords are famously known as the perfect enemies throughout the fictional universe and reality.

Applications

• Invulnerability: Users are usually impervious to conventional attacks and weaponry.
• Pure Heart: A True Hero isn't measured by the size of their strength but by the size of their heart.
• Self-Resurrection: Even if destroyed, users can return to life.
• True Power: Some users may have untapped power within themselves.

Variations

• Demonic Slayer: May have training/ability to slay demonic entities.
• Deity Soul: Some may have divine possession, thus becoming literal manifestations of their inner god.
• Hypercompetence: Some users have unsurpassed talents and skills.
• Immortality: Some users gain eternal life.
• Magic: Wield all forms of Good and Neutral magic.
  • Angelic Magic: Master Angelic magic.
  • Animancy: Use magic that revolves around the living.
  • Creation Magic: Use magic to recreate what was destroyed.
  • Divine Magic: Use magic that revolves around divinity.
  • Dream Magic: Use magic to bring the best dreams to life.
  • Fertility Magic: Use magic to make land, living things & plants fertile.
  • Hope Magic: Use magic to spread & be empowered by hope.
  • Light Magic: Use magic to spread light.
  • Love Magic: Use magic to spread & be empowered by love.
  • Mysticism: Master the purest kind of magic.
  • Nature Magic: Use magic to keep nature balanced.
  • Peace Magic: Use magic to spread peace.
  • Purification Magic: Use magic of salvation.
  • Pure Chi Magic: Master magic of pure chi.
  • Restoration Magic: Use magic that revolves restoration.
  • Shamanism: Use magic to perceive, contact, and bargain or control the spiritual world
  • White Arts: True Heroes' staple; mastering the aspects of good magic.
• Nigh Omnipotence: True Heroes tend to possess god-like powers.
  • Energy Manipulation: Manipulate and control pure energy.
  • Light Element Manipulation: Command light elements.
  • Light Manipulation: Many users wield vast powers of light.
  • Psionics: True Heroes are known to have many mental abilities.
    • Mental Manipulation: Control the minds of virtually anyone.
    • Telekinesis: Manipulate any and all forms of matter mentally.
    • Telepathy: Send thoughts as messages across great distances.
• Personal Domain: Rule a benevolent kingdom or empire.
• Subordination Manipulation: Gain many followers (usually Guardians).
• Supernatural Condition: Many True Heroes possess supernatural traits.
• Transcendent Physiology: Some users have divine nature, granting powerful abilities.

Associations

• Chivalry
• Courage Embodiment
• Godly Incarnation
• Good Embodiment
• Heroism Embodiment
• Heroism Inducement
• Light Embodiment
• Superpowered Physiology: via superhero
• Virtue Embodiment

Limitations

• Will be opposed by malevolent forces.
• May be manipulated.
• May be equal or in servitude to a more powerful being (another True Hero, a Transcendent Being or a Righteous Figure).
• Temptation may either void the power or corrupt into a Dark Lord.

Known Users

See Also: The Cape and The Paragon.

Comics/Cartoons

• Finn (Adventure Time)
• Ben Tennyson (Ben 10)
• Rex Salazar ( Generator Rex)
• Batman (DC Comics)
• Green Lanterns (DC Comics)
• Superman (DC Comics)
• Wonder Woman (DC Comics)
• Hercules (Disney’s Hercules)
• Moana (Disney’s Moana)
• Captain America (Marvel Comics)
  • Steve Rogers
  • Eilijah Bradley
  • James "Bucky" Barnes
  • Sam Wilson
• Spider-Man (Marvel Comics)
• Jack (Samurai Jack)
• Lion-O (Thundercats)
• Optimus Prime (Transformers)

Live Movies

• Grandmaster Jedi (Star Wars)
• Luke Skywalker (Star Wars)
• Primes (Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen)

Folklore/Mythology

• Jesus Christ (Christianity)
• Archangel Michael/Mîkhā'ēl/Mīkhā'īl (Abrahamic Religions)

Literature

• Harry Potter (Harry Potter)

Live Television

• Wyatt Halliwell (Charmed)
• Leo (Charmed)
• Jon Snow (Game Of Thrones)
• Daenerys Targaryen (Game of Thrones)
• Emma Swan (Once Upon a Time)
• Hiro Nakamura (Heroes)
• Peter Petrelli (Heroes)
• Merlin (Merlin)
• Arthur (Merlin)
• Spartacus (Spartacus)
• Dean Winchester (Supernatural)
• Sam Winchester (Supernatural)
• Bobby Singer (Supernatural)

Manga/Anime

• Son Goku (Dragon Ball series)
• Sairaorg Bael (Highschool DxD)
• Dulio Gesulado (Highschool DxD)
• Issei Hyodou (Highschool DxD)
• Sirzechs Lucifer (Highschool DxD)
• Vasco Strada (Highschool DxD)
• Jonathan Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Phantom Blood)
• Joseph Joestar (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Battle Tendency)
• Jotaro Kujo (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders)
• Muhammed Avdol (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders)
• Jean Pierre Polnareff (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders)
• Hayato Kawajiri (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamonds are Unbreakable)
• Iihiko Shishime (Medaka Box); the original version
• All Might (My Hero Academia)
• Izuku Midoriya (My Hero Academia)
• Mumen Rider (One Punch Man)
• Saitama (One Punch Man)
• Haru Glory (Rave Master); the Second Rave Master
• Shiba (Rave Master); the First Rave Master

Video Games

• Ryu (Breath of Fire I)
• Lightning (Final Fantasy XIII: Lightning Returns)
• Cole MacGrath (inFAMOUS Series); with Good Karma
• Riku (Kingdom Hearts franchise)
• Sora (Kingdom Hearts franchise)
• Spyro (The Legend of Spyro)
• Link (The Legend of Zelda series)
• Commander Shepard (Mass Effect); as a Paragon
• Noishe (Tales of Symphonia); as one of his evolutionary states
• Undyne (Undertale); as Undyne the Undying
• Frisk (Undertale)
• Adol Christin (Ys series)

Gallery

Cartoons/Comics

Despite his immaturity, Ben Tennyson (Ben 10) has proven to be a noble hero through his years.

Superman (DC Comics) was known as the world greatest hero not just for his powers, but for his patriotism towards all of humanity.

Booster Gold (DC Comics) may seem like a greedy and fame hungry jerk but at the end of day he's our only hope.

Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Marvel Comics) has had many struggles in life and always manages to do what is right.

Jack (Samurai Jack) have proven himself time and again to be noble and just throughout his adventures, a hero capable of defeating the dark lord Aku.

After Hercules (Hercules) risked his soul to save Megaera in the underworld, Hercules achieved his dream and became a true hero, restoring his godhood.

Anime/Manga

Sirzechs Lucifer (Highschool DxD) in addition to his power as a Super Devil, has immense kindness, he will readily sacrificed himself for the sake of protecting everything.

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Sairaorg Bael (Highschool DxD) is a compassionate warrior with a noble heart, his unbreakable determination to protect the innocent allows him to triumph a legendary Evil Dragon in combat.

Issei Hyodou (Highschool DxD) despite his hopeless pervertedness, is kind, courageous, with unwavering determination to protect those who are important to him, even if it means putting his life on the line.

Dulio Gesulado (Highschool DxD) is considered the strongest exorcist and also the kindest of them all.

Shiba Roses (The Rave Master); is the first Rave Master to be chosen by the Rave, succeeded in winning the way fifty years ago and stopping the Mother of All Dark Brings, Sinclair.

Haru Glory (The Rave Master); is the second Rave Master to be chosen by the Rave due to both his pure heart and strong will, and succeeded in destroying the Dark Brings and his rival Lucia, the Dark Bring Master.

Despite his reasons for heroism and lack of emotions, Saitama (One-Punch Man) always manages to save the day when fighting the tyranny of evil.

Others

Archangel Michael/Mîkhā'ēl/Mīkhā'īl (Abrahamic Religions)

Jesus Christ (Christianity) is seen as the savior of souls because of his self sacrifice to an agonizing fate for those who believed in him would be spiritually saved. Legends say that he will one day return to save the world from predestined doom.

Optimus Prime (Transformers) is seen as true patriot by both humans and cybertronians alike, not only because of his faith in them but for the incredible self-sacrifices he made for them all.