History Pantheon / MagicCasters

* Portfolio: HealingMagicIsTheHardest, DarkIsEvil, CompleteMonster, LastOfHisKind, KilledOffForReal, VillainousLegacy, TheEmperor, TheManBehindTheMan.

* Allies: Every other ''Pantheon/PrettyCure'', [[Pantheon/MusicalComposition 2nd Division Symphogears]], [[Pantheon/MagicAndSorcery Madoka Kaname,the Sailor Warriors]], [[Pantheon/{{Sizes}} Keroberos]], [[Pantheon/CraftingMaterials Satoko Houjou]], [[Pantheon/{{Power}} Pantheon]], [[Pantheon/FightingAndCombat Chun-Li]], [[Pantheon/LoveOther Mai Shiranui]], [[Pantheon/MagicAndSorcery Väinämöinen]], [[Pantheon/{{Shapeshifters}} Tobias]], [[Pantheon/BetrayalMotivation Zuko]], [[Pantheon/CombatMagic Aqua]], [[Pantheon/SpecializedNarratives Rise Kujikawa]], [[Pantheon/{{Mentalism}} Haruka Kotoura, Satori Komeji]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Makoto Naegi, Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser]], [[Pantheon/BetrayalAndTreachery Mitsuzane Kureshima/Kamen Rider Ryugen]], [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Koneko Toujou]], [[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Sapphire Rhondanite]], [[Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle Yuzuko Nonohara]], [[Pantheon/AntiHeroism Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]

* Mixed feelings: [[Pantheon/{{Vengeance}} Sakura Matou]]

** Other friends: [[Pantheon/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic The mane six and Spike]] (Especially [[Pantheon/NaturePreservers Fluttershy]]), [[Pantheon/DraconicBeings Spyro]], [[Pantheon/BeastsAndFauna Bahamut]], [[Pantheon/{{Food}} Kirby]], [[Pantheon/BodyParts Rayman]], [[Pantheon/GenderPairings Kiritsugu Emiya]], [[Pantheon/{{Hunters}} Anti-Mage]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Flora, Fauna and Merryweather]], [[Pantheon/WindAndAir Altaria]], [[Pantheon/UnlivingBeings Anakaris]], [[Pantheon/FantasticalBeasts Mamizou Futatsuiwa]], [[Pantheon/LearningTools Silen]][[Pantheon/SpiritualAndMentalPowers cer]]

* Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/{{Gaming}} Sonic the Hedgehog]]''' [[Pantheon/SonicTheHedgehog and his friends]], every single deity from or based on Literature/ArabianNights (''especially'' [[Pantheon/OtherCriminals Aladdin]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Genie]] and [[Pantheon/{{Planning}} Scheherazade]]), [[Pantheon/DreamsAndNightmares Dream of the Endless]], [[Pantheon/{{Hunters}} The Protectors of the Plot Continuum]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Hoopa, Jeannie]], [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork Shantae]], [[Pantheon/PowerMentalities Fat Buu]], [[Pantheon/{{Metafiction}} Crimson Chin]], [[Pantheon/SpecializedNarratives The Pagemaster]], [[Pantheon/CharacterRoles The Author]], [[Pantheon/MentalismOther Mordecai and Rigby]], [[Pantheon/RealAndLegendaryPastiches Jorgen von Strangle]], [[Pantheon/{{Protagonists}} Timmy Turner]], [[Pantheon/PersonalAppearanceOther Cosmo and Wanda]]

** Magic Users: [[Pantheon/StrikeWitches The 501st JFW]], [[Pantheon/PowerLevelsAndAppearance Princess Star Butterfly]], [[Pantheon/{{Hunters}} Koyuki Himekawa/Snow White]], [[Pantheon/{{Leadership}} Jeanne D'Arc]], [[Pantheon/ClonesAndCounterparts Jeanne D'Arc Alter]], [[Pantheon/{{Metafiction}} Natalie]], [[Pantheon/MagicAndSorcery Dr. Stephen Strange]]
** Other: [[Pantheon/InternalPowerSources The Tenno]], [[Pantheon/{{Heroism}} Steve Rogers]], [[Pantheon/AdaptationalChanges James Buchanan Barnes]], [[Pantheon/{{Hunters}} William Blaskowicz]], [[Pantheon/JobsAndProfession Nick Fury]], [[Pantheon/{{Mindsets}} Dr. Henry Walton Jones, Jr.]], [[Pantheon/{{Armies}} Squad 7]]

* If you honestly haven't guessed already, Calypso really isn't popular with the House of Pantheon/{{Justice}} for the sheer amount of damage that his Twisted Metal contests can cause and have made efforts to evacuate any area when they can. Not only that but in some incarnations he's seen as one the world's most wanted criminals and public enemy number one has had many officers and agents sent after him, but they ultimately have to participate in the contests to actually get to him. All attempts have been unsuccessful so far, leading some to think about bringing in [[BadassNormal Carl and Jamie Roberts]] considering their experience in the games. Even so, Calypso also has his guards and seemed to have upped their stopping power to account for the more dangerous people here. If they do get past security, he's happy to leave behind gifts. And by gifts, we mean bombs, with a note.

** Other friends: [[Pantheon/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic The mane six and Spike]] (Especially [[Pantheon/NaturePreservers Fluttershy]]), [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Spyro, Bahamut]], [[Pantheon/{{Food}} Kirby]], [[Pantheon/BodyParts Rayman]], [[Pantheon/GenderPairings Kiritsugu Emiya]], [[Pantheon/{{Hunters}} Anti-Mage]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Flora, Fauna and Merryweather]], [[Pantheon/WindAndAir Altaria]], [[Pantheon/UnlivingBeings Anakaris]], [[Pantheon/FantasticalBeasts Mamizou Futatsuiwa]], [[Pantheon/LearningTools Silen]][[Pantheon/SpiritualAndMentalPowers cer]]

* Meanies: [[Pantheon/BetrayalAndTreachery Arthas Menethil]], [[Pantheon/DreadAndValor Diablo]], [[Pantheon/RuinAndDestruction Deathwing]], [[Pantheon/{{Narrative}} Nefarian]], [[Pantheon/UnlivingBeings Leoric]], [[Pantheon/SpeechAToM Abathur]], [[Pantheon/ExtraterrestrialAppearanceAndBiology Kerrigan]], [[Pantheon/{{Categorism}} Acnologia]], [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Grima, Tiamat]], [[Pantheon/CombatClothing Ornstein And Smough]]

* Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Grima]], [[Pantheon/BetrayalAndTreachery Ragyo Kiryuin]]''', [[Pantheon/MagicalItems Zeref]], [[Pantheon/{{Mothers}} Sofia Lamb]], [[Pantheon/EyeAppearances Medusa Gorgon]]

* Allies: Every other ''Pantheon/PrettyCure'', [[Pantheon/MusicalComposition 2nd Division Symphogears]], [[Pantheon/MagicAndSorcery Madoka Kaname,the Sailor Warriors]], [[Pantheon/{{Sizes}} Keroberos]], [[Pantheon/CraftingMaterials Satoko Houjou]], [[Pantheon/{{Power}} Pantheon]], [[Pantheon/{{Combat}} Chun-Li]], [[Pantheon/LoveOther Mai Shiranui]], [[Pantheon/{{Magic}} Väinämöinen]], [[Pantheon/{{Shapeshifters}} Tobias]], [[Pantheon/BetrayalMotivation Zuko]], [[Pantheon/CombatMagic Aqua]], [[Pantheon/PersonalAppearance Yurika Kirishima]], [[Pantheon/SupportiveCombat Rise Kujikawa]], [[Pantheon/{{Mentalism}} Haruka Kotoura, Satori Komeji]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Makoto Naegi, Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser]], [[Pantheon/BetrayalAndTreachery Mitsuzane Kureshima/Kamen Rider Ryugen]], [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Koneko Toujou]], [[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Sapphire Rhondanite]], [[Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle Yuzuko Nonohara]], [[Pantheon/AntiHeroism Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]

* Rivals: '''[[Pantheon/CrueltyAndSadism Yuuki Terumi]]''', [[Pantheon/{{Transformations}} Frieza]], [[Pantheon/{{Villainy}} Majin Buu]], [[Pantheon/ArtificialBeings Father]], [[Pantheon/{{Technology}} Brainiac]], [[Pantheon/FormsOfImmortality Tenebrae]]

** Toku and Kaiju Deities:'''The Ascended Toku Villains (especially [[Pantheon/{{Family}} Ultraman Belial]], [[Pantheon/OthernessAbominations Gatanozoa]], [[Pantheon/MonsterTypes Shocker]], and [[Pantheon/TheatricProduction Dark Specter]])''', [[Pantheon/RuinAndDestruction King Ghidorah]], [[Pantheon/BodyParts Gigan]], [[Pantheon/VillainousAppearances SpaceGodzilla]], [[Pantheon/{{Shapeshifters}} Destoroyah]].

* If there’s one real redeeming factor for Calypso it’s his love for his daughter. [[EvenEvilHasLovedOnes It’s genuine]]. The first time she got brought back he chose to hug her despite being rebuilt as a suicide bomber specifically meant to get close and kill him. The second time around she was brought back to fill up the roster for that Twisted Metal game... but at the same time, it was still also done to help bring her back to life through a wish. When she ended up instead wishing that the car accident that killed her family never happened she is put in a deep coma while Calypso is forced to wait for her recovery. While very much educated on his infamy, it did touch some people in the House of Pantheon/{{Family}} for how much of a humanizing trait it is for someone like him.

* Allies: Every other ''Pantheon/PrettyCure'', [[Pantheon/MusicalComposition 2nd Division Symphogears]], [[Pantheon/MagicAndSorcery Madoka Kaname,the Sailor Warriors]], [[Pantheon/{{Sizes}} Keroberos]], [[Pantheon/CraftingMaterials Satoko Houjou]], [[Pantheon/{{Power}} Pantheon]], [[Pantheon/{{Combat}} Chun-Li]], [[Pantheon/LoveOther Mai Shiranui]], [[Pantheon/{{Magic}} Väinämöinen]], [[Pantheon/{{Shapeshifters}} Tobias]], [[Pantheon/BetrayalMotivation Zuko]], [[Pantheon/CombatMagic Aqua]], [[Pantheon/PersonalAppearance Yurika Kirishima]], [[Pantheon/SupportiveCombat Rise Kujikawa]], [[Pantheon/{{Mentalism}} Haruka Kotoura, Satori Komeji]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Makoto Naegi, Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser]], [[Pantheon/{{Betrayal}} Mitsuzane Kureshima/Kamen Rider Ryugen]], [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Koneko Toujou]], [[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Sapphire Rhondanite]], [[Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle Yuzuko Nonohara]], [[Pantheon/AntiHeroism Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]

*** Shirley reserves special curses for the most vile. Dolores Umbridge, Prime Minister Honest, and Cioccolata all earn a trip to the Fog of Lost Souls in the Spirit World, trapping them all in their worst memories (Umbridge when she's taken away and traumatised by the centaurs, Honest when he's dismembered and mutilated to death, and Cioccolata when Girono inflicts his NoHoldsBarredBeatdown on him). Frieza is banished to his IronicHell where he is surrounded by stuffed animals and fairies in a SugarBowl full of optimism and hope, something he despise more than anything. The Joker gets send to a world without Batman, where crime is rampant and he's perfectly sane without an arch-nemesis to fight. Junko Enoshima is transformed into [[spoiler:a more hopeful Ryoko Otonashi]], with Junko trapped as a prisoner in her own mind and forced to watch herself lose her despair and believe in hope, her greatest fear. Telence D'arby had his soul trapped in a doll just like the victims he cheated in his games.

* A while ago, he was freed and started draining magic users once again. He went on a rampage and he eventually managed to become even more powerful than he was during his defeat at the hands of Twilight Sparkle. However, Batman had a plan for this ([[CrazyPrepared because of course he did]]). Batman had a few deities with non-magic teleporting powers teleport Tirek to the House of Pantheon/{{Language}}... where he met Darth Nihilus. Tirek, unaware of [[HumanoidAbomination Nihilus's]] [[HorrorHunger true]] [[PowerOfTheVoid nature]], tried to drain the Sith Lord to see if his powers worked on Force users... [[TooSpicyForYogSothoth which, of course, backfired spectacularily]], [[NoSell in a manner ironically similar]] to Nihilus's own defeat at the hand of Meetra Surik (except that this time, Nihilus was obviously on the opposite end). Nihilus completely drained Tirek and almost completely devoured him whole, with Tirek barely escaping within an inch of his life. Since then, Tirek has done everything in his power to avoid the House of Language and Darth Nihilus. Next time, he'll be sure to take care of those annoying teleporters first so that they don’t do something like that again. Tirek also opposes Nihilus [[EvenEvilHasStandards out of principle]]. [[EvilVersusOblivion In his eyes]], Nihilus is much, MUCH worse than he is and he considers the Sith Lord to be an abomination that needs to be destroyed ASAP, [[HorrorHunger due to what]] [[HumanoidAbomination Nihilus is]] [[OmnicidalManiac and what he plans to do to the rest of existence]]. Like with the Lich, plans to defeat Nihilus.

* Lord Tirek is absolutely '''terrified''' by powerful Psionics within the Pantheon. They can achieve many of the same things that powerful Magic users can, except Tirek cannot drain them. One time Tirek managed to escape from his temple, he saw Ness, Paula and Poo using their PSI against Yuuki Terumi, driving him away, which Tirek then saw as his cue to enter. Believing their PsychicPowers to be magic, he tried to drain them, and [[OhCrap nothing happened.]] Cue CurbStomp. When Lord Tirek learned of Fecto Forgo's enslavement of the House of Pantheon/BeastsAndFauna, including Princesses Celestia and Luna, he immediately became interested and confronted Forgo, trying to drain it. [[OhCrap Again, nothing happenedl]]. Forgo was thrilled that Tirek tried, as it [[TheAssimilator promptly devoured him, stealing both Tirek's draining powers, and the Magic he had already eaten]], and entered its Fecto Elfilis form to [[OmnicidalManiac kill everyone in the Pantheon]]. Tirek was also helpless to defend himself from the Phantoms within Forgo Dreams when his spirit was banished there, and could only cower in fear until he was pulled out by [[Pantheon/GeneticEngineering Elfilin]], and [[Pantheon/LimbsAndJoints The Powerpuff Girls]] following Fecto Elfilis being defeated by [[Pantheon/{{Food}} Kirby]]. Ever since Tirek has been fearful of the Four and Forgo more than even the Lich and Darth Nihilus.

* Fears: [[Pantheon/{{Toxicity}} The Lich]], [[Pantheon/GenderPairings Kiritsugu]] [[Pantheon/CouplesArchetypes Emiya]], [[Pantheon/{{Language}} Darth Nihilus]]

* Enemies: [[Pantheon/DragonBall The Z-Fighters]], '''ESPECIALLY''' '''[[Pantheon/PowerAndAbilities Son Goku]]''' and '''[[Pantheon/PrideAndEgotism Vegeta]]''', '''[[Pantheon/PowerGainsAndLosses Fat Buu]], [[Pantheon/HatredAndRancor Fused Zamasu]]''', [[Pantheon/DivineBehavior Beerus]], [[Pantheon/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic The Mane Six]], [[Pantheon/CharacterRoles Megan Williams]], [[Pantheon/DreadAndValor The Green Lanterns]], [[Pantheon/PlanetaryBodiesAndSatellites Mogo]], [[Pantheon/{{Slaughter}} Atrocitus]], [[Pantheon/OutlooksOnJob Larfleeze]], [[Pantheon/UltraSeries All Good-Aligned Ultramen]], [[Pantheon/{{Officers}} The Space Sheriffs]], [[Pantheon/MindControl Death Phantom]], [[Pantheon/{{Magic}} The Sailor Guardians]], [[Pantheon/CombatOccupations Tuxedo Mask]], Nearly all Pantheon/FullmetalAlchemist deities, [[Pantheon/{{Planning}} Light Yagami]], [[Pantheon/{{Food}} Kirby]]

* Watched carefully by: Most members of the House of Pantheon/{{Magic}}

* Creatures that set a new standard for the strange aren't all that uncommon in the Pantheon. That being said, the appearance of multi-armed brutes and ragged, defiling flask tossing monsters prowling the Pantheon's depths certainly set off local House authorities. They are Things of Arms and Saltlesses, respectively, and they're known to be the work of the two witch twins. The Salt Alkymancery, and by extension the unnatural salt reservoir known as Siam Lake, were once located deep within [[EldritchLocation the Nameless Island]]. Yet they've set up shop once more somewhere between the Houses[=/=]Sub-Houses of Pantheon/{{Magic}}, Pantheon/WaterAndMoisture, and Pantheon/LifeAndVitality (to the latter two's utmost disgust), their actual location difficult to determine and is rumored to be unreachable to anyone other than them or their aberrations of nature thanks to once being on said mysterious island. In the end, the sisters exist to pervert the cycle with their Salt magic once more while their creations exert their will throughout the Pantheon.

* Shirley's wagon tends to move between the House of Pantheon/{{Commerce}} and the House of Pantheon/{{Magic}}, usually to sell her wares or provide advice to anyone in need of guidance regarding the supernatural. Of course, if you antagonize or swindle her, you'll be cursed by her to suffer a fitting punishment until you've learned your lesson. Eustace tends to suffer these the curses the most, such as having a rain cloud pour onto his head until he learns to give, or being cursed alongside Muriel to swindle from each other until he does an act of selflessness.

* Allies: Every other ''Pantheon/PrettyCure'' within the Pantheon, 2nd Division Symphogears, [[Pantheon/{{Magic}} Madoka Kaname]], [[Franchise/SailorMoon the Sailor Warriors]], [[Pantheon/{{Sizes}} Keroberos]], [[Pantheon/CraftingMaterials Satoko Houjou]], [[Pantheon/{{Power}} Pantheon]], [[Pantheon/{{Combat}} Chun-Li]], [[Pantheon/LoveOther Mai Shiranui]], [[Pantheon/{{Magic}} Väinämöinen]], [[Pantheon/{{Shapeshifters}} Tobias]], [[Pantheon/BetrayalMotivation Zuko]], [[Pantheon/CombatMagic Aqua]], [[Pantheon/PersonalAppearance Yurika Kirishima]], [[Pantheon/SupportiveCombat Rise Kujikawa]], [[Pantheon/{{Mentalism}} Haruka Kotoura, Satori Komeji]], [[Pantheon/HeroicRoles Makoto Naegi, Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser]], [[Pantheon/{{Betrayal}} Mitsuzane Kureshima/Kamen Rider Ryugen]], [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork Mamoru Chiba/Tuxedo Mask]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Koneko Toujou]], [[Pantheon/{{Heirs}} Sapphire Rhondanite]], [[Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle Yuzuko Nonohara]], [[Pantheon/AntiHeroism Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger]]

* Allies: [[Pantheon/{{Advertising}} Hello Kitty]], [[Pantheon/{{Karma}} Bugs]] [[Pantheon/{{Trickery}} Bunny]], [[Pantheon/FantasticalBeasts Pikachu]], [[Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle Mickey Mouse]], [[Pantheon/HairColor Willow Rosenberg]], [[Pantheon/{{Heroism}} Cosmos]], the Pantheon/GUAGMagicalGirlSisterhood, especially [[{{Pantheon/Magic}} Sakura Kinomoto]], [[Pantheon/{{Transformations}} Tohru Honda]], [[Pantheon/WeaponWielding Shirou Emiya]], [[Pantheon/IntrovertCharacterization Rin Tohsaka]], [[Pantheon/ChildhoodAndAdolescence Illyasviel von Einzbern]], [[Pantheon/CourageAndVirtue Kirin Toudou, James Henry Trotter, Guy Shishioh]], [[Pantheon/DreadAndValor Courage the Cowardly Dog]], [[Pantheon/{{Reclusiveness}} Marlin]], [[Pantheon/OtherEmotions Domon Kasshu]], [[Pantheon/{{Mammals}} Usagi Miyamoto, Po]], [[Pantheon/CouplesArchetypes Nabi and Doki]], [[Pantheon/NaturePreservers Fluttershy]], [[Pantheon/FleshEaters SCP-524]]

* Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/InternalPowerSources Twilight Sparkle]], [[Pantheon/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic the rest of the Mane Six]]''', '''[[Pantheon/CharacterRoles Megan Williams]]''', '''''[[Pantheon/HybridBeings Discord]]''''', the entire House of Pantheon/{{Magic}} due to what he could (and most certainly would, if given the opportunity) do to them, anyone who relies on some kind of mana to survive, [[Pantheon/MagicalItems Zeref]], [[Pantheon/GameDesign Han Jee-Han]], Pantheon/GUAEMalumMagia, [[Pantheon/GreenlandsAndGuardians Mordremoth]], [[Pantheon/TyrannicalFigures Sauron]], [[Pantheon/{{Canines}} Cerberus]] (his warden)

* Since most living beings need light to survive, there are few beings outside of Empera's allies that aren't opposing him in one way or another. The Alliances favoring Empera are the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfEvil, for his general goals of conquest and destroying all heroes and the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfDestruction for how destructive his last goals would be for the entirety of existence and a possible step in the destruction of everything that exists. All other alliances view him with hatred or mild apathy at best (such as the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfLaw and Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfChaos). Since the Pantheon/GrandUnitedAllianceOfGood hosts the Pantheon/TokuBase, they've been the most proactive in opposing Empera's plans and any schemes he might carry out with his allies or forces in the foreseeable future. They're planning to use the fact that recovering is a very hard task for Empera as a way to keep him under control and down if he's beaten/killed even if harming him enough is a hard task by itself.

[[folder:Alduin]]
'''[[Franchise/TheElderScrolls Alduin]], Nordic God of [[WordsCanBreakMyBones Words of Power]]''' (Destroyer Devour Master, The World-Eater, The Time-Eater, Firstborn of Akatosh, Harbinger of the Apocalypse, Bane of Kings)
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* Greater God
* Symbol: His name in the [[http://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Dragon_Alphabet Dovahzul alphabet]]
* Theme Song: [[https://youtu.be/XJDyv-YVPgw Watch the Skies]]
* Alignment: ChaoticEvil
* Notable Dragon Shouts: [[BlownAcrossTheRoom Unrelenting Force]][[labelnote:*]]Fus Ro Dah (Force Balance Push)[[/labelnote]], [[PlayingWithFire Fire Breath]][[labelnote:*]]Yol Toor Shul (Fire Inferno Sun)[[/labelnote]], [[AnIcePerson Frost Breath]][[labelnote:*]]Fo Krah Diin (Frost Cold Freeze)[[/labelnote]], [[RiseFromYourGrave Resurrection Shout]][[labelnote:*]]Slen Tiid Vo (Flesh Time Opposite)[[/labelnote]], [[OminousFog Soul-Snare Mist]][[labelnote:*]]Ven Mul Riik (Wind Strong Gale)[[/labelnote]], [[DeathFromAbove Dragon Storm Call]]
* Portfolio: [[BeastOfTheApocalypse The World-Eater]], DestroyerDeity, TheDreaded, [[DraconicAbomination Very Strange Dragons]], [[DragonsAreDivine Godly Dragons]], [[TheDragonsComeBack Resurrecting Other Dragons]], [[SoulEating Devouring Souls]], [[WordsCanBreakMyBones User of the Thu'um]], EvilOverlord, [[AsskickingLeadsToLeadership The Most Powerful Dragon and Their Leader]], [[GodIsEvil A Malignant Aspect of Akatosh]], [[ImmortalsFearDeath Unable to Comprehend Mortality]], [[{{Pride}} Hubris]], [[DirtyCoward Cowardice]], [[TheHunterBecomesTheHunted Fearing the Dovahkiin]], EvilSoundsDeep, [[DarkIsEvil Black and Evil]]
* Domains: Language, Prophecy, Time, Immortality, Destruction, Dragons, Tyranny
* Followers: The Dragon Cult, Many lesser dragons of Tamriel
** Former Followers: Paarthurnax (ascended), Odahviing
* Allies: [[Pantheon/ActsOfTreason Maegor I Targaryen]], [[Pantheon/BeastsAndFauna Tiamat]], [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Smaug]], [[Pantheon/{{Contempt}} Dr. Weil]], [[Pantheon/{{Leadership}} Darkseid]], [[Pantheon/LifeAndCreation Vilgax]], [[Pantheon/MentalismOther Teridax]], [[Pantheon/NamingConvention Lord Voldemort]], [[Pantheon/EvilActions Ganondorf Dragmire]], [[Pantheon/OutlooksOnLife Apocalypse]]
* Rivals: [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Grima]], [[Pantheon/DreadAndValor Ungoliant]], [[Pantheon/LifeAndVitality Zanza]], [[Pantheon/RuinAndDestruction Deathwing, Lavos, Tuska]], [[Pantheon/{{Plants}} Mordremoth]], [[Pantheon/RuinAndDestruction Unicron]], [[Pantheon/{{Language}} Darth Nihilus]], [[Pantheon/TimeManipulation Lord English]], [[Pantheon/NecromancyAndReanimation Zhaitan]], [[Pantheon/UnlivingBeings Oryx]], [[Pantheon/EvilActions Hades]], [[Pantheon/VillainousArchetypes Nicol Bolas]], [[Pantheon/VillainousRoles Malefor]]
* Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/{{Hunters}} The Dovahkiin]]''', '''[[Pantheon/OtherCreatures Paarthurnax]]''', [[Pantheon/ActsOfHatred Miraak]], [[Pantheon/{{Knowledge}} Hermaeus Mora]], [[Pantheon/EvilActions Molag Bal]], [[Pantheon/{{Diseases}} Peryite]], [[Pantheon/BeastOther Arokh and Rynn, Donkey]], [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Bahamut, Caim and Angelus, Daenerys Targaryen, Spyro]], [[Pantheon/TypesOfSadness Malygos]], [[Pantheon/{{Categorism}} Acnologia]], [[Pantheon/AnalysisAndRecords The Nameless King]], [[Pantheon/MannersOfDeath Ignitus]], [[Pantheon/WitchesAndWizards Zatanna]], [[Pantheon/MagicalItems Maxwell]], [[Pantheon/{{Prophecy}} Nozdormu]], [[Pantheon/RoyaltyOther Gwyn, Aegon, Visenya and Rhaenys Targaryen]], [[Pantheon/OtherCreatures Dialga]]
* Opposes: [[Pantheon/DeathAndPostmortem Death of the Endless]], [[Pantheon/{{Villainy}} Melkor]]
* Opposed by: [[Pantheon/DivineRoles Eru Ilúvatar]], [[Pantheon/HolyAuthorityAndPower Guthix]]
* Feared by: [[Pantheon/ExtrovertCharacterization The Adoring Fan]]
* Teeth-Clenched Teamwork: [[Pantheon/{{Undead}} Nekron]]
* Herald: Nahkriin (formerly Miraak)
* While the dragons of Tamriel in general are widely feared, none inspire more terror than their leader Alduin, the World-Eater. Present in the Nordic pantheon as the God of Destruction, Alduin built the dragons’ civilization and is prophesied to reawaken after a long absence with an intent to destroy all life as he had periodically done before once the following events have occurred: when [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsArena misrule takes its place]] at the eight corners of the world; when the Brass Tower walks and [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIIDaggerfall Time is reshaped]]; when the thrice-blessed fail and [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIIIMorrowind the Red Tower trembles]]; when [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion the Dragonborn Ruler loses his throne]], and the White Tower falls; when [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim the Snow Tower lies sundered, kingless, bleeding]].
** However, it is also said that he will be defeated by a hero known as the Last Dragonborn, a mortal with the soul of a dragon and gifted with the ability to wield the [[WordsCanBreakMyBones Thu'um]] with unusually little effort and absorb the souls of other dragons. Yet it is possible that Alduin will be allowed to return once again at the end of time, when the world is finally ready to be consumed. This is supported by [[spoiler:the Dovahkiin being unable to absorb Alduin's soul when he finally was slain]].
* Alduin grew in arrogance due to his status as a god among dragons. Eventually, in the primeval Merethic Era, he shirked his fated role and instead [[AbusivePrecursors cruelly enslaved]] the mortal races of Tamriel and Atmora, granting power to the dragon priests who ruled as kings. A rebellion soon erupted against the tyranny of the Dragon Cult, and eventually the dragons themselves. Alduin himself was overthrown when a trio of Nordic heroes subdued him with the [[GoMadFromTheRevelation Dragonrend]] shout, before casting him forward in time to the year [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsVSkyrim 4E 201]] using an Elder Scroll. What few of his kin remained unslain scattered and hid themselves abroad the world of Nirn.
* The most notable [[OurDragonsAreDifferent distinction]] of the dragons of the Mundus universe from other dragons is the fundamental connection of their souls to a magical force known as the Thu'um, which causes words spoken in their language to [[WordsCanBreakMyBones affect the environment around them]], and so a dragon that appears to be breathing fire is in reality ''saying'' "fire" in their own tongue. So integral are the Words of Power to these dragons that each of them has a name consisting of three of these words, which can be used by other wielders of the Voice to summon them. It is thus fitting that Alduin, the leader of these dragons, would become god of the Words of Power upon his ascension.
** While each Word of Power can be learned almost instantaneously by a dragon (or a Dragonborn, provided that they absorb a dragon's soul or "absorb the knowledge" from another), a regular mortal can learn the words and put to use their effects through rigorous training and meditation. This fact allows the Thu'um to be turned against the dragons, as a group of humans invented the Dragonrend shout which forces them to [[ImmortalsFearDeath experience mortality]], a concept completely alien to them, and land to leave themselves vulnerable.
* One of the main reasons why the World-Eater is so dreaded is because not only can he kill most other beings with ease, but he can [[SoulEating consume their souls]] afterwards to replenish himself, thus destroying them [[DeaderThanDead both physically and metaphysically]].
* There is much debate about the precise connection between Alduin and Akatosh, the Dragon God of Time and [[TopGod chief deity]] of the widely revered Nine Divines. It is thought by many outsiders of Skyrim, such as scholar and High Priest [[http://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:The_Alduin/Akatosh_Dichotomy Alexandre Simon]] that the former is an aspect of the latter, marking the Great Dragon as both the creator and destroyer of time, and Alduin himself boasts that he is the Firstborn of Akatosh. The Nords themselves, however, generally see the World-Eater as a similar but [[http://en.uesp.net/wiki/Lore:Alduin_is_Real entirely separate deity]], making such arguments as that it is illogical seeing as Akatosh is seen as a [[GodIsGood benevolent being]] while Alduin makes himself known through [[JerkassGods destruction and tyranny]].
* [[https://www.imperial-library.info/content/seven-fights-aldudagga One legend]] has it that he was responsible for the corruption of a being then known as the Leaper Demon King as punishment for hiding parts of the world from him that he was "entitled" to consume. The Leaper was cast into Oblivion and could only make infrequent returns to Mundus through great effort, but would never be truly free until he [[ImpossibleTask found and destroyed what he had shielded from the World-Eater]]. The denizens of Tamriel recognize this being today as the Daedric Prince [[PersonOfMassDestruction Mehrunes Dagon]]. If indeed [[WordOfStPaul this legend is true]], this means that Alduin is [[GreaterScopeVillain indirectly responsible]] for the [[VideoGame/TheElderScrollsIVOblivion Oblivion Crisis]] which became the catalyst for the collapse of the Tamrielic Empire.
* As they are both feared enemies of Tamriel, there initially was worry among the gods that Alduin would form a [[BigBadDuumvirate duumvirate]] with Hermaeus Mora. This did not happen, however, as Alduin hates Mora almost as much as the Dragonborn and Paarthurnax for turning a portion of the Dragon Cult against him, including their leader Miraak.
* The Adoring Fan is terrified of him, even more so than he is of other hostile creatures. It is speculated that this is because if Alduin were to eat his soul then it would permanently stop the Fan from respawning. For some reason, not many gods seem very upset about this possibility.
* In his quest to destroy most of the Pantheon and enslave what remains of it, he has allied himself with Darkseid. He is currently wondering if he can unlock a Dragon Language translation of the Anti-Life Equation in order to control the gods.
* Is surprisingly amiable with Voldemort, since he approves of his contempt for apparently lesser and weaker beings, his garnering of respect through fear and power, and is impressed with how he [[WordsCanBreakMyBones put a taboo on his own name in order to seek out insolent enemies who try to use it freely]], although he still considers spells to be inferior to dragon words. Voldy is also currently safe from having his soul eaten by Alduin, as there is so little of it left inside him that it would do nothing to sate the dragon.
* Has rivalries with many other [[DestroyerDeity Destroyer Deities]], {{Planet Eater}}s and {{Omnicidal Maniac}}s, as he desires as much for himself to destroy as possible.
** His fiercest antagonism is towards Deathwing- while he has [[WorthyOpponent uncharacteristically praised the Destroyer]] for the magnitude of the destruction that he has wrought, and still fondly remembers the days when they slaughtered terrified villagers and smoked pipe-weed with Smaug, Alduin asserts that if there is going to be a dragon deity who will bring forth the end, then the right belongs to himself and himself alone.
** Finds himself competing with Oryx since both feed their everlasting hunger through ruin and carnage. The Taken King has an advantage in that, while both of them are very difficult to kill, he can only die permanently in his throne world. He is, however, hindered by the constant threat of being consumed himself should he fail to keep himself satiated.
** Became miffed when he came across Hades munching on a bowl of souls that could have been his. The Lord of the Underworld remained undeterred.
--->'''Hades:''' Now, now. I know how ''tasty'' these are, but there’s no need to be greedy. There’s plenty to go around, and even more are being formed with each grisly, ''senseless'' death. Ha, why don’t we two go for dinner sometime and order the most exotic souls painstakingly prepared by the most esteemed cooks in the Underworld? You would like that, wouldn’t you? Of course, you would! Here, have one now to appetize yourself. *gulp* Whoops! Oh pity, it would appear that I’ve already eaten the las- ''[[OffWithHisHead OOAAAARRRRGHHHH!]]''
*** To make a long story short, the collateral damage took quite a while for the gods to clean up.
* Naturally, he receives little approval from other magic users who wield the power of words in their spellcasting.
* Detested by Malygos due to reminding him far too much of Deathwing and due to his presence in the House of Pantheon/{{Magic}}.
* Perceiving his own kin as the supreme race and seeing other life as slaves who are obligated to pay tribute to them (or more specifically, to [[ItsAllAboutMe him]]), he harbours disgust for any dragon who willingly forms bonds or alliances with lesser beings.
** Considers [[Pantheon/BeastOther Arokh]] a disgrace for going so far as to [[BondCreatures bond his soul]] with his rider. He is looking forward to making a meal out of their shared soul.
** Was utterly repulsed upon hearing of the [[InterspeciesRomance relationship]] between [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Angelus]] and her rider. She and Caim do not consider Alduin particularly pleasant either, and note that he does not help with their preternatural prejudice for black dragons.
** For the same reasons as Caim and Angelus, he has no love for Donkey. The presence of the [[MixAndMatchCritters Dronkeys]] baffles him almost as much as the concept of mortality.
* Upon hearing of Alduin's rampages, Daenerys Targaryen rode out on Drogon, accompanied by Rhaegal and Viserion, to confront him in the skies of the Pantheon. While remaining cautious, after enduring a blast of fire from Alduin and remaining unburnt, she became quite confident that by telling him that she was blood of the dragon, she could bring him over to her side as she had done with Smaug. She was wrong.
-->'''Alduin:''' ''[[BigShutUp Kos nahlot]], bein jul!'' You would abase yourself by likening your filthy mortal body to the flesh of a dovah?! You may have braved my fire, but can you truly assert your claim? ''Kod hi fin Thu'um?'' You will have the chance to prove yourself... after your insolence has been punished.
** Alduin then blasted Dany off of Drogon. Immediately, the three Essosi dragons attacked the World-Eater in a frenzied panic. He simply subdued them with Frost Breath and said with a chuckle, "Your false master is dead. Now you will serve me." He then noticed a shadow pass over him, and looked up to find that the sun had been eclipsed by Balerion, carrying King Aegon I. This was the last thing he saw before he was rammed by both Vhagar and Meraxes, ridden by Aegon's sister-wives. After Daenerys was caught in mid-air and deposited back onto Drogon, the four Targaryens and their six steeds proceeded to charge Alduin who, while outmatching the other dragons in his intelligence and range of abilities, could only put up only so much of a fight against so many opponents at once and was eventually forced to flee, albeit with the belief that the six exhausted dragons [[VillainRespect would make useful servants once he had devoured their masters]]. The Targaryens then looked around and saw that the surrounding area was in ruins. In awkward silence, they flew away in search of deities who could fix the place up again.
* Despite being an enemy of most of the ascended Targaryens, he has respect for [[Pantheon/ActsOfTreason Maegor the Cruel]]. Praising the oppression of his subjects and brutal treatment of his enemies, he has gone so far as to say that Maegor is "almost worthy" of being a true dovah and has considered inducting him as a dragon priest. He would never dare, however, to allow Maegor to use him as a mount.
* While Gwyn and his knights are generally indiscriminate about the dragons they kill, they have taken special notice of Alduin due to him being uncontrollably destructive and knowingly malicious. Even the Nameless King, who opposes Gwyn in his crusade against dragons, agrees with him that he needs to be put down.
* Is intensely disliked by fellow temporal dragons Nozdormu and Dialga. The possibility that he is an evil aspect of Akatosh reminds them too much of their own evil selves (Murozond and Primal Dialga, respectively).
* While they do have a commonality connection in being deities who went against their duty for selfish and egotistical reasons, he is annoyed by Melkor's claim that he created dragons (as evidenced by the fact that he was known to breed them in his own world of Arda), claiming that nobody, not even a god, could make such great beings if they were not a dragon themselves.
* In spite of his insatiable desire for destruction and dominance, he occasionally takes some time off from being the World-Eater, but not before hiring [[https://youtu.be/yNaTZV8qS1I a carefully-selected substitute]]. [[spoiler:Thomas adamantly denied any association with Alduin when he was accused of being a very naughty engine]].
* Also present in the [[Pantheon/{{Words}} House of Quirks]].
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** Other friends: [[Pantheon/MyLittlePonyFriendshipIsMagic The mane six and Spike]] (Especially [[Pantheon/NaturePreservers Fluttershy]]), [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Spyro, Bahamut]], [[Pantheon/{{Food}} Kirby]], [[Pantheon/BodyParts Rayman]], [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Caro Ru Lushe and Silica]], [[Pantheon/GenderPairings Kiritsugu Emiya]], [[Pantheon/{{Hunters}} Anti-Mage]], [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces Flora, Fauna and Merryweather]], [[Pantheon/WindAndAir Altaria]], [[Pantheon/UnlivingBeings Anakaris]], [[Pantheon/FantasticalBeasts Mamizou Futatsuiwa]], [[Pantheon/LearningTools Silen]][[Pantheon/SpiritualAndMentalPowers cer]]

* Allies: [[Pantheon/{{Advertising}} Hello Kitty]], [[Pantheon/{{Karma}} Bugs]] [[Pantheon/{{Trickery}} Bunny]], [[Pantheon/FantasticalBeasts Pikachu]], [[Pantheon/TheatreAndSpectacle Mickey Mouse]], [[Pantheon/HairColor Willow Rosenberg]], [[Pantheon/{{Heroism}} Cosmos]], the Pantheon/GUAGMagicalGirlSisterhood, especially [[{{Pantheon/Magic}} Sakura Kinomoto]], [[Pantheon/{{Transformations}} Tohru Honda]], [[Pantheon/WeaponWielding Shirou Emiya]], [[Pantheon/{{Legwear}} Rin Tohsaka]], [[Pantheon/ChildhoodAndAdolescence Illyasviel von Einzbern]], [[Pantheon/CourageAndVirtue Kirin Toudou, James Henry Trotter, Guy Shishioh]], [[Pantheon/DreadAndValor Courage the Cowardly Dog]], [[Pantheon/{{Reclusiveness}} Marlin]], [[Pantheon/OtherEmotions Domon Kasshu]], [[Pantheon/{{Mammals}} Usagi Miyamoto, Po]], [[Pantheon/CouplesArchetypes Nabi and Doki]], [[Pantheon/NaturePreservers Fluttershy]], [[Pantheon/FleshEaters SCP-524]]

* Enemies: [[Pantheon/GamingStyles The Chosen Undead and The Bearer of the Curse]], [[Pantheon/OutlooksOnJob The Ashen One]], [[Pantheon/{{Thieves}} The Highwayman]], [[Pantheon/ReligiousPractice The Flagellant]], [[Pantheon/MagicArchetypes Atsuko Kagari]], [[Pantheon/UnlivingBeings Sir Daniel Fortesque]], [[Pantheon/{{Magic}} Harry Potter]], [[Pantheon/ScientistsAndGeniuses Hermione Granger]], [[Pantheon/NegativeReaction Ron Weasly]], [[Pantheon/FantasticalBeasts Lady Amalthea]], The House of Pantheon/AquaticLife, [[Pantheon/{{Pragmatism}} Meridia]]

* Interests: [[Pantheon/ArtificialBeings Father]]

* Enemies: '''[[Pantheon/VillainousArchetypes Needles Kane]], [[Pantheon/ClothingStyle Dollface (2012)]]''', [[Pantheon/OtherPowers Rubick]], The House of Pantheon/{{Justice}}, The House of Pantheon/{{Angels}}, [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork Katniss Everdeen]], [[Pantheon/{{Danganronpa}} All Killing Game Participants]], many deities from ''Pantheon/SuperMarioBros'' and ''Pantheon/CrashBandicoot'', [[Pantheon/FantasticRaces The Genie, Jeannie]], [[Pantheon/RealAndLegendaryPastiches Jorgen Von Strangle]]

** Underlings: '''[[Pantheon/MonsterTypes Ya]][[Pantheon/LifeAndCreation pool]]''' (his {{Dragon}}), [[Pantheon/BossDesign the Zettons]], [[Pantheon/FightingMoves the Powered Alien Baltans]], [[Pantheon/LifeAndCreation the Gyaos]] (forced to serve him).

** German Forces: '''[[Pantheon/ClothingTheme Sophie]]''', '''[[Pantheon/{{Karma}} Lt. Colonel Arnold Berkman]]''', [[Pantheon/{{Villainy}} Johann Schmidt]], [[Pantheon/ConquestAndConquerors Wilhelm "Deathshead" Strasse]], [[Pantheon/RoyalPersonalities Rudolf von Sturmgeist]], [[Pantheon/ActsOfWar General Heinz Bohm]], [[Pantheon/OtherWeaponTropes General Franz Vahlen]], [[Pantheon/{{Enemies}} Waffen Infantry, Waffen Officers, Waffen Senior Troopers, Waffen Storm Leaders, Nazi Storm Elite, Valkyrie Jager]], [[Pantheon/{{Humanoids}} Milleneum]], [[Pantheon/ShinzaBanshoSeries Mercurius, Wolfgang Schreiber, Wilhelm Ehrenberg]]

Pantheon/CombatMagic | Pantheon/FieldsOfMagic | Pantheon/MagicArchetypes | '''Magic Casters''' | Pantheon/MagicalItems | Pantheon/SupportMagic | Pantheon/WitchesAndWizards | Pantheon/MagicMixed]] -]]]

[[folder:Sasori]]
'''[[Manga/{{Naruto}} Sasori]], God of [[MarionetteMaster Puppet Masters]]''' (Sasori of the Red Sand, Hiruko)
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[[caption-width-right:350:Sasori's real body with the Third Kazekage puppet]]
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[[caption-width-right:350:[[labelnote:Click here to see him unrobed]] https://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/sasori_using_himself.png[[/labelnote]]]]
* Intermediate God
* Symbol: Hiruko's Mechanical Scorpion Tail, the Sunagakure Symbol with a Vertical Slash
* Alignment: NeutralEvil, now likely ChaoticNeutral
* Portfolio: '''[[TheAce The Greatest]] [[MarionetteMaster Puppeteer in Sunagakure]]''', '''[[FullConversionCyborg Converted Himself into a Living Puppet]]''', ''[[TwentyFourHourArmor Tends to Wear Another Puppet known as Hiruko]]'', ''CreepyDoll'', TheAgeless, EvilRedhead [[EvilGenius Genius]], [[YoungerThanTheyLook Is Actually 35 Despite Looking to be around 15]], [[HiddenWeapons Uses Concealed Weapons]] [[AnatomyArsenal Embedded throughout his Bodies]] [[PoisonedWeapons and Coating them with Potent Poison]], MasterPoisoner, [[ScaryScorpions Scorpion]] [[AnimalMotifs Motif]], MultiArmedAndDangerous, [[ImmortalityImmorality Believes that Art is "Eternal"]], [[BrokenAce Is Emotionally and Mentally Strained]], [[TragicVillain Was Driven to Villainy due to his Parents' Deaths and a Lack of Affection]], OrphansOrdeal
* Domains: Art, Puppetry, Family, Despondency, Sand, Disillusionment, Poison
* Herald: [[Characters/NarutoHiddenSandVillage Chiyo]] (his grandmother)
* Superiors: ''[[Pantheon/SupportPowers Nagato]]'', ''[[Pantheon/{{Teleporting}} Obito Uchiha]]''
* Allies: [[Pantheon/GroupsAndTeams Carl and Ada Clover]], [[Pantheon/RoyalPersonalities Donna Beneviento]], [[Pantheon/ComplexSymbolism Asroc]]
* TeethClenchedTeamwork: '''[[Pantheon/{{Mouths}} Dei]][[Pantheon/OffensivePowers dara]]''', ''[[Pantheon/BodilyForm Orochimaru]]''
* Enemies: [[Pantheon/PlotArchetypes Madara Uchiha]], [[Pantheon/CombatSkill Kaguya Ōtsutsuki]], [[Pantheon/{{Eyewear}} Relius Clover]], [[Pantheon/CraftingMaterials Alfred Drevis]], [[Pantheon/SocialAndRecreationalWork Arnold Wesker/The Ventriloquist]], [[Pantheon/{{Toxicity}} Magellan, Caesar Clown]]
* {{Worthy Opponent}}s: '''[[Pantheon/MaleAndFemaleTraits Sakura Haruno]]''', '''[[Pantheon/MetalAndMinerals Gaara]]''', [[Pantheon/{{Toxicity}} Akame]], [[Pantheon/CourageAndVirtue Oberyn Martell]]
* Cautioned By: [[Pantheon/{{Naruto}} Most Naruto Deities]], [[Pantheon/BossFightsAToM Angela and Roland]]
* Pities: [[Pantheon/ChildBehavior Aya Drevis]]
* Pitied By: House of Pantheon/FamilyAndRelatives
* On Amicable Terms With: [[Pantheon/{{Loneliness}} Alice Margatroid]]
* Interested In: [[Pantheon/FormMentalities Pinocchio]]
* Sasori was originally a denizen of the ninja village of Sunagakure, born to a talented family of shinobi, especially his grandmother, Chiyo, who was a skilled master in the art of puppetry. Sasori was noted to have been very close with his parents, a feeling that he was never able to overcome after they were killed in a mission by Konoha's White Fang, Sakumo Hatake. Telling him that their parents were away on another long mission, Chiyo became Sasori's main parental figure, eventually teaching him the art of puppetry. Alongside becoming just as good as his grandmother, Sasori came to the philosophy that art was eternal and that it is best left preserved to be showcased for its beauty and splendor. His craft was excellent, yet twisted in that he took human corpses and converted them into puppets, retaining their ability to use jutsu. Eventually, he wound up turning his own body into a sentient puppet and subsequently left Sunagakure, though not before killing the Third Kazekage to convert him and joining the criminal cabal known as the Akatsuki.
** On the early days of the Akatsuki, Sasori constructed a human puppet known as Hiruko and sheltered himself into it due to its unique nature as well as Sasori seeing it as his favorite puppet. He found himself partnered with a fellow renegade ninja, Orochimaru of Konoha, and one-third of the Legendary Sannin. At first, their working relationship was amicable... until Orochimaru's botched attempt to hijack the body of a then-new Akatsuki recruit, Itachi Uchiha, forced him to abandon the Akatsuki, causing Sasori to take up a new partner in response. He was given Deidara, an Iwagakure ninja-turned-terrorist who also had a craving for art. Despite a shared quirk, both had diametrically opposing views on art, as Sasori believed it as eternal whereas Deidara saw it as spontaneous, instant, and, in his words, "a blast". Nevertheless, they worked well enough under Pain's service to succeed in their mission to capture Gaara, the jinchuriki of Shukaku, and extract it from his body and into the Gedo statue resulting in Gaara's death. However, they faced opposition from backup from Konoha, with Sasori taking on Sakura Haruno and his grandmother, Chiyo. They fought a grueling long fight, after which Sasori allowed himself to be stabbed in his organic heart by Chiyo via his own mother and father puppets. Before dying, Sasori gave his opponent his respect as well as told them about a spy that he was scheduled to meet at the Tenchi Bridge. His puppet body was later retrieved by Suna ninjas and one of them, Kankuro, Gaara's older brother who previous encountered Sasori shortly after Gaara's capture and suffered a humiliating, and near-fatal, defeat from, decided to take Sasori and rebrand it as a weaponized puppet for his own use. He was later improperly resurrected by said spy, Kabuto Yakushi for the Fourth Shinobi World War, where he fought Kankuro once again, only this time, the former won out, and receiving some words of encouragement from Kankuro to not be a puppet, Sasori declared him a WorthyOpponent and departed to the afterlife, his last wishes being that Kankuro takes care of his (and Chiyo's) Mother and Father puppets.
* The documents surrounding the Akatsuki's tales and fates were quite well-known in the Pantheon, with Sasori's being noted as among the more unfortunate and tragic ones as his villainy was driven by extreme suppression of emotion as well as a lack of affection and love throughout his late childhood and early teen years, which were a primary impetus in him becoming a crazed puppeteer and a member of the Akatsuki. However, while Sasori was content in moving on to the afterlife, he was not prepared for the occasion where he was to take part in existing in a completely different world from the one where he resided. While the tragic aspects of his character were acknowledged, Sasori found himself ascended into the Pantheon due to his puppetry, which was noted to have been among the greatest in his village and has taken over the role from someone else, namely Alice Margatroid. He was... confused about his own predicament, to say the least.
** Sasori's time in the Pantheon proved troublesome for him. He knew that he had passed on his legacy to Kankuro, who wasn't a representative and was instead a herald for Gaara, not to mention he was perfectly content with resting in the afterlife, so the fact that he was back in his puppet-like body perplexed him to no end. What was even more troubling was that he was at a loss of what he wanted to pursue in life as he felt that with Akatsuki done, the only thing left was to simply find a way to get back at wanting to feel something that would elicit emotion towards him. One way to do this was to bring back his late grandmother and killer, Chiyo, as a herald of his, and so far, the two have a complicated, if melancholic relation with one another, given that Sasori doesn't act antagonistic towards her. Beyond that, he did consider rejoining Pain, who was now organizing a new organization built to protect the Pantheon from the shadows. Feeling that he had no choice, Sasori decided to take up Pain's offer, though he's affirmed that his main motivation at the moment is to find a proper place in the Pantheon where he could adjust, which Pain promises that he would help him do so in the future.
* A master in the field of puppetry, Sasori is well known in that field and despite his current infamy, his artistry has managed to earn a degree of respect from many, given that they were not just impeccably tuned and refined, but they were also incredibly functional and malleable to be able to do various functions that not many puppets or puppeteers would be able to achieve so easily. However, while the dedication and work put in his art is considered admirable, it is the nature of the puppets themselves that lands Sasori into infamy; the fact that he had to kill many and convert their organic bodies into mechanical parts, with special mention going to the Third Kazekage, to serve either as spy infantry or potent weapons of combat and destruction were not unfounded by many and they've used this information as a reason to explain why Sasori cannot be seen with high regard. The puppeteer hasn't really rebuked the statements that have been made against him, he'd rather operate in whatever way he wants in the Pantheon, whether it's to prove the mastery of his art or to serve a greater goal beyond himself.
* When not engaged in combat and fighting, Sasori usually tends to himself, studying, researching, and working in puppetry and, as a result, comes off as very solitary, even compared to many other loners. In fact, Sasori is so reserved and reclusive that not many actually know how he looks like. To most, they know him as a short, lumbering figure with a gigantic metal scorpion tail and with a deep, raspy voice. Of course, there are some in the Pantheon who are aware of how Sasori really looks like, though in those cases, it's either because they're closely acquainted with him to an extent, or they've proven strong enough that Sasori has to discard his Hiruko puppet and fight them by either using the Third Kazekage, or participating in said battle himself. Whatever's the case, Sasori's nature is an elusive one and he's not one to be open about personal details.
* Sasori's experience with family... hasn't exactly been a happy one, in fact, the lack of any familial care and attention was one of the reason he went on to become a member of Akatsuki. Some in the House of Pantheon/FamilyAndRelatives don't justify his acts of terrorism and destruction, but they can see why Sasori became so mad and despondent and usually tend to pity him for it, thinking that if his parents were alive, he likely wouldn't have turned out so jaded and disillusioned with the world. The fact that Sasori was no longer affiliated with Akatsuki in the Pantheon has helped a bit, though his own reclusiveness in expressing himself as well as him being rather aloof and distant from the House hasn't exactly meant that they're in a workable relationship.
** On the subject of family, Sasori does seem to find some intrigue in Carl Clover, a boy who was left with the corpse of his sister, Ada, by their father, Relius, who turned his wife and daughter into puppets upon killing them. Carl would eventually tinker with what remained of his sister, crafting her into a formidable puppet named Nirvana and they'd prove to be a formidable pair of fighters who tried to oppose their father and prevent him from causing further misery. Oddly enough, Carl and Sasori came to an amicable relationship and the two have spent some time together, with the former being willing to learn a few tricks from the latter, and Sasori doesn't mind playing the role of mentor. And while his own reputation isn't stellar, family is a topic and theme that he is quite sensitive about and he doesn't like to badmouth it, mainly due to his own desire to be in the loving embrace of one. As a result, he sees Relius with nothing but contempt and has made sure that he would kill the scientist if they ever meet.
** On a similar note, he's also gotten himself familiar with the Drevis Family, though he tends to pay more attention towards the patriarch and daughter, Alfred and Aya, respectively. Sasori quickly came to oppose Alfred, though mainly because his act of killing others to preserve them into life-sized dolls as a means to preserve their beauty reminded him too much of himself. Sasori was a bit surprised to learn that Alfred did love Aya, which was the main reason he tried to kill her, so that she couldn't grow up to be like him. It was a bit hard for Sasori to comprehend the situation as not only was a family the main focus, but the conclusion were an inverse to his own desires; wanting parental affection and desiring to stay with them forever. He does pity Aya for what she's ad to go through and would genuinely like to befriend her, though there's a chance that she can likely turn out like her father. Alfred is more apathetic to Sasori, expressing disappointment that the two of them could have bonded with one another due to their shared habits.
* For a number of reasons, Sasori's number of allies are pretty short, to say the least, and it doesn't help that he prefers to be on his own and sheltered into obscurity, choosing instead to tinker and experiment on his own interests. Even so, he did find common ground with an aristocrat named Donna Beneviento. As it turns out, Donna is someone with major family issues, namely that she was orphaned at a young age and her only social solace was a doll named Angie. Sasori personally related to these circumstances, given what happened to his parents and how he created a pair of puppets that resembled them. They were also extremely reclusive, though Sasori personally chose to be so that way whereas Donna struggles with severe mental issues that causes her psychotic lapses and she's really only comfortable with talking to her dolls, Angie most of all. Sasori was one of the easier individuals in the Pantheon to interact with for Donna, not just because he has a similar habit of being affectionate about his puppets, but also because he ''is'' a puppet, and he's open enough to give her company at times. Despire their creepy demeanor, neither of the two are antagonistic, at the moment at least, being more neutral figures who are mainly trying to thrive in the Pantheon, though Sasori does make an effort to loom after Donna in case she ends up becoming too distressed and psychotic.
* Is an extremely renowned (as well as incredibly lethal) in the field of poison. In fact, the poison Sasori uses is so potent that it hardly has a cure, in addition to causing immense pain towards the infected before killing them within three days. While there are those who are able to nullify and/or are immune to toxicity in general, its helped to cement Sasori as among the deadliest users of poison in the Pantheon and the details of his brand is left disclosed to very few, himself included. Of course, this isn't enough for Sasori, who also likes to lounge in the Hall of Pantheon/{{Toxicity}} to learn about types of toxins that is not native in his homeworld. His own curiosity led him to the swordswoman, Akame, who wielded a toxic Imperial Arms known as Murasame, that is known to inject a unique brand of poison to whoever it strikes and its noted to have ''no'' cures for it. Seeing an opportunity, Sasori battled Akame and found her to be a fascinating opponent. While he would have initially thought of killing Akame and converting her into a puppet, he now solely seeks the Murasame as possessing it means he would have among the the most toxic items in the Pantheon, also furthering his desires to preserve the blade as a piece of art. While Akame isn't on good terms with Sasori and thinks he's crazy, he sees her as a WorthyOpponent and personally would delight for an alliance with her.
** Among those in the Hall of Toxicity, Sasori also came across Magellan and Caesar Clown, beings who possessed poison manipulation due to them eating a special sort of fruit called the Devil Fruit, which comes in various forms. While their powers are similar, Magellan and Caesar's manipulation of poison is different as they ate different types of Devil Fruits, but regardless possess great power and control over them. Both of them are enemies with Sasori, though for very differing reasons depending on the party; Magellan sees the former Akatsuki member as a criminal that needs to be captured and tried for his crimes, even if they ocurred in a different world and sees him as a treat. Sasori doesn't pay much attention to Magellan, instead being more focused on showing contempt towards Caesar Clown for his horric acts for the sake of science. Caesar scoffed at the puppet master's words, stating that he isn't any different by killing others in order to convert them into malleable puppets, which Sasori was quick to retort with by claiming that he never intended to act on sadistic impulses like Caesar does, not to mention that he's since dropped the act after ascending into the Pantheon. On another note, he has a sense of respect for a fellow visitor to the hall, Oberyn Martell, for his use of poison in combat as well as being quite proficient in swordsmanship. Oberyn personally doesn't want anything to do with Sasori, though he's willing to give him a fight as a means to measure how much he can back up being among the best fighters from his world.
* His talent, proficiency, and desire for puppetry and art meant that Sasori would, of course, be allured to the House of Pantheon/{{Craft}}, where he can take his time in admiring his field of work's preservation there and take inspiration for whatever ideas he can come up with for puppetry. Even at what would be his most preferable spot in the Pantheon, Sasori would rather seclude himself from everyone else and work on his arts. If there's one notable thing about, Akatsuki member notwithstanding, it's that he is an ardent believer that art is eternal and that it is at its best when preserved and kept intact. He muses that if it weren't for his reputation prior hand, he would have been greatly appreciated in his House of residence. Even then, Sasori notes that he's pretty much the unsocial type so either way, he works alone best. He'd still butt heads against Deidara regarding their views on art, but at least Deidara, for once, respects Sasori's take on things, even if, unlike his fellow Akatsuki member, he's still content with remaining a terrorist.
* For his infamy, he has, surprisingly, managed to be on good terms with Alice Margatroid, another user of puppetry as well as someone who usually spent most of her time on her own, likely owing to the fact that she resides on her own without a guardian and makes up with this by talking to her dolls on a regular basis. Despite her aloof nature, Alice was rather accepting of Sasori's hospitality towards her and even welcomed him to her company. While she was nervous by the means that Sasori went through in his creation towards puppets, Alice quickly figured that he was immensely talented and skilled in his control of puppets, a feeling that was mutual as Sasori was impressed by Alice's own usage of dolls. While their introverted nature, affinity for dolls and puppets, and their tendency to see their works as {{Companion Cube}}s to a degree was acknowledged and that there were more than one reason on why Sasori and Alice would get along, many still express surprise and wariness on how it even occurred, given the former's feared reputation.
** Another puppeteer Sasori has been on good terms with is Asroc of The Seven who also lost his family, albeit in his case, it was due to someone burning down his house. What's more distressing was that Asroc was a chef apprentice who wanted to excel in his job, and his head fired him to save his own reputation, resulting in Asroc developing a large sense of contempt for mankind. Sasori was intrigued by Asroc's misanthropy as he himself also went through a similar phase, though Sasori confided that he was more quiet and cold about it. The two get along mainly because they both respect each others' powers as well as the fact that they can relate to what they've been through. Sasori has expressed a good deal of respect to what Asroc is capable of, which includes entire factory to life, using the machinery within to mass produce weaponry and animate machines to defend it from intruders. Like Sasori himself with the Third Kazekage, Asroc also fights alongside a heavily armed mechanical golem called Galette Crone, which can only be controlled by his powers, and if necessary, can hop inside and use Galette Crone to pilot the humungous mecha Gran Torta.
* One particular figure that happened to catch Sasori's attention was a boy named Pinocchio, who was initially born a living puppet, yet desired to BecomeARealBoy, which eventually came true at the end of his adventures. In fact, Pinocchio's circumstances ended up being an inverse to what Sasori went through, with one starting off as a puppet before becoming an actual human whereas the other was a former human who converted himself into a puppet out of disillusionment. Sasori finds the circumstances and parallels intriguing though he states that Pinocchio's former state itself was a piece of art, courtesy of his creator/father, Geppetto, though Pinocchio would rather stay away from the former Akatsuki member due to his reputation. While Geppetto himself doesn't have a high opinion towards Sasori, he does pity his circumstances, seeing as he became what he is due to the lack of parental care and affection, and that maybe Pinocchio being a kind, considerate boy was to do with his healthy upbringing bought upon bu Geppatto himself.
* His puppetry nature caught the attention of Angela, former AI secretary of the Lobotomy Corporation and director fo the Library, and Roland, a Grade-9 Fixer and Patron Librarian of General Works. Both parties ended up with differing perspectives, though Angela and Roland tend to be wary of Sasori. For them, it's because the former Akatsuki member reminds Angela and Roland of a [[WasOnceAMan Distortion]] known as the Puppeteer, formerly Jae-heon, who took pride out of creating PeoplePuppets from corpses, among them being Roland's wife, Angelica. It turned out that the Puppeteer was acting out of tragic impulse, holding Roland responsible for sabotaging the revival of his son, who was the victim of a tragic accident while he was away at work. Jae-heon ended up being caught up in Roland’s rampage brought about by the death of the former’s wife and unborn child. While Sasori was no longer antagonistic and mainly just keeps himself isolated from others, his powers and physiology are a grim reminder of Jae-heon for Angela and Roland and they want to make sure he doesn't slip back into villainy. Sasori, on the other hand, pities Roland for what he went through, likely relating to his own burden of (mostly) not having a family[[note]]It helps that Roland himself was raised by his grandma as well after his parents passed away[[/note]]. That said, revenge was more Chiyo's thing as Sasori became too detached from really expressing much, despite his own issues with family. As it currently stands, he looks out for Roland with a level of interest, though he doesn't expect to be on decent terms anytime soon.
''"My heart is just like this body. Of all the hundreds and thousands I’ve killed so far, she’s just another one of them. It’s that simple."''
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* Father and his subordinates took notice of the witch twins capabilities. While alchemy is a common practice in their world, the existence of Salt magic is intriguing to his plans within the Pantheon. As of this writing they haven't made any moves into inducting them into the [[Pantheon/{{Organizations}} Order of the Ouroboros]], mainly due to their isolation beyond the alliances they've already made. Compared to their creations, they're seldom seen, and it was sort of a lucky draw that they even decided to entertain the idea of an alliance instead of just laying low within the Pantheon.

** Yellow wizard: [[Pantheon/{{Insects}} Waspinator]], [[Pantheon/MurderAndAssassination Kenny McCormick]]

** One thing that also remains particularly consistent is the predicament of the yellow wizard. He always ends up receiving the short end of the stick, facing bad luck and being constantly abused, neglected, harmed, and even outright killed. While the wizards murdering each other ForTheLulz is a commonsight, the one who suffers the most of it is always the yellow one. Due to that, he has found commonality with two other chew toys of the Pantheon: [[Pantheon/{{Insects}} Waspinator]] and [[Pantheon/MurderAndAssassination Kenny McCormick]], who also face constant suffering and tend to die a lot (or rather, stay alive, but have his body blown to pieces in case of the former). As such, when the yellow wizard is not hanging out with the rest of the group, he is more often than not seen together with the unlucky two, with all three sharing their respective grievances (and surprisingly, they found a way to understand him even without the verbal communication).

* This isn't the first time that Brightwing came to Pantheon. [[NoodleIncident One time]], she came to visit Lady Ysera and stumbled upon some people prone to CutenessOverload. Sapphire Rhodonite grabbed the creature and gave it MarshmallowHell and Rena Ryuguu tried to "take it home" with her. After blinking away, both of them ended up briefly [[{{Irony}} polymorphed into squirrels]]. Ysera couldn't help but chuckle for hours at such an amusing turn of events.

* Allies: [[Pantheon/ActsOfTreason Maegor I Targaryen]], [[Pantheon/BeastsAndFauna Tiamat]], [[Pantheon/{{Dragons}} Smaug]], [[Pantheon/{{Contempt}} Dr. Weil]], [[Pantheon/{{Leadership}} Darkseid]], [[Pantheon/LifeAndCreation Vilgax]], [[Pantheon/MentalismOther Teridax]], [[Pantheon/NamingConvention Lord Voldemort]], [[Pantheon/EvilActions Ganondorf Dragmire]], [[Pantheon/MilitaryAndWarfare Apocalypse]]