Archetype:True Hero

The title of those who seek heroic goals such as Saving, Redeeming or Justice. Opposite of Dark Lord.

Also Called

Blazing/Shining/Radiant/Luminous Hero
Hero/Lord of Righteousness
Hero/Lord of the Light
Messiah/Redeemer/Savior
True Patriot/Hero/Heroine/Warrior/Soldier

Capabilities

True Heroes are often called by their basic name universal title like say true Jedi (Star Wars) or Prime (Transformers) are powerful good beings who righteously aid and fight for lesser beings with true and just intentions and as well as courageously facing and destroying everything malevolent they fight. 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 there 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

Magic: Wield all forms of Good and Neutral magic
- Divine Magic: Use magic that revolves around divinity
- Meta Magic: Master magic that defies its own laws
- Mysticism: Master the purest kind of magic
- White Arts: True heroes staple; mastering the aspects of good magic
Nigh Omnipotence: True heroes tend to posses god-like powers
- Elemental Manipulation: Control and manipulate the elements: Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Quintessence
- Energy Manipulation: Manipulate and control pure energy.
- Light Manipulation: Many users wield vast powers of light
  - Light Element Manipulation: Command white elements
    - Pure Darkness Manipulation (rare): Some users can use the rare found powers of benevolent darkness.
  - Photokinetic Constructs: Create weapons, tools, armor and even servants from pure 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.
Pure Heart: A true hero isn't in the measure by size of there strength but by the size of their heart
True Power: Some users may have untapped power within themselves.
- Deity Soul: Some may have divinely possession, thus becoming literal manifestations of their inner god.
- Hypercompetence: Some users have unsurpassed talents and skills
- Immortality: Some users gain eternal life
- Invulnerability: Users are impervious to conventional attacks and weaponry
- Self-Resurrection: Even if destroyed, users can return to life
- Supernatural Condition: Many true heroes possess supernatural traits
- Transcendent Physiology: Some users have divine nature granting powerful abilities.

Associations

Limitations

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

Known Users

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)

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

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

Video Games

Ryu (Breath of Fire I)
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)
Undyne (Undertale); as Undyne the Undying
Adol Christin (Ys Series)

Other

Spartacus (Historical)