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**[[Mysticism]]: Master the purest kind of magic
 
**[[Mysticism]]: Master the purest kind of magic
 
**[[Order Magic]]: Use the most power orderly of mystic arts
 
**[[Order Magic]]: Use the most power orderly of mystic arts
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**[[Peace Magic]]: Use magic to bring peace
 
**[[White Arts]]: True Heroes' staple; mastering the aspects of good magic
 
**[[White Arts]]: True Heroes' staple; mastering the aspects of good magic
 
*[[Nigh Omnipotence]]: True Heroes tend to possess god-like powers
 
*[[Nigh Omnipotence]]: True Heroes tend to possess god-like powers

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"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

Archetype of character who lives to help others, but in a way that shows those people how to help themselves. Opposite to Dark Lord.

Also Called

  • 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, 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

Variations

Associations

Limitations

  • Will be opposed by malevolent forces.
  • Can 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

Anime/Manga

  • Saitama (One Punch Man)
  • Mumen Rider (One Punch Man)
  • Son Goku (Dragon Ball)

Cartoons

  • Jack (Samurai Jack)
  • Lion-O (Thundercats)
  • Optimus Prime (Transformers)

Comics

  • Batman (DC Comics)
  • Green Lantern (DC Comics)
  • Superman (DC Comics)
  • Wonder Woman (DC Comics)
  • Captain America (Marvel Comics)
  • Spider Man (Marvel Comics)

Films

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

Folklore/Mythology

  • Jesus Christ (Christianity)

Literature

  • Harry Potter (Harry Potter)

Live Action TV

  • Wyatt Halliwell (Charmed)
  • Leo (Charmed)
  • Jon Snow (Game Of Thrones)
  • Peter Petrelli (Heroes)
  • Arthur (Merlin)
  • Spartacus (Spartacus)

Video Games

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

Other

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