Eithan Arelius
MajorA handsome man in his apparent thirties with long yellow hair that streams behind him and striking blue eyes. He carries a broad, confident smile and wears ornate, flowing outer robes in vibrant colors like turquoise or deep blue threaded with gold. His posture is relaxed yet poised, projecting an air of effortless elegance and self-assurance.
Eithan Arelius first appears in Blackflame as an enigmatic, effortlessly elegant Underlord whose true motives and power remain deliberately veiled. Over the course of the series he transitions from a seemingly whimsical mentor to a pivotal architect of the protagonists’ rise, revealing himself as a figure of immense foresight and hidden strength. His arc is defined by the gradual unveiling of his long-term plans, culminating in his own ascension and the reshaping of the world’s power structure.
Physical Description
A handsome man in his apparent thirties with long yellow hair that streams behind him and striking blue eyes. He carries a broad, confident smile and wears ornate, flowing outer robes in vibrant colors like turquoise or deep blue threaded with gold. His posture is relaxed yet poised, projecting an air of effortless elegance and self-assurance.
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Book 3: Blackflame
Evolution
Blackflame
A handsome man in his apparent thirties with long yellow hair that streams behind him and striking blue eyes. He carries a broad, confident smile and wears ornate, flowing outer robes in vibrant colors like turquoise or deep blue threaded with gold. His posture is relaxed yet poised, projecting an air of effortless elegance and self-assurance.
- Adopts Lindon and Yerin as outer members of the Arelius family and begins their rigorous training.
- Clashes with and ultimately kills rival Underlord Jai Daishou over the Blackflame Trials.
- Recruits Fisher Gesha as Lindon’s Soulsmith tutor.
- Protects and utilizes the ancient dragon-turtle Orthos to stabilize Lindon’s spirit and advance his training.
Relationships
Begins as Lindon’s adopted master and personal trainer in Blackflame; the bond deepens as Eithan’s long-term plans for Lindon’s rapid advancement become clear.
Likewise adopts Yerin and pushes her to integrate her Remnant, establishing a parallel mentor relationship that grows alongside Lindon’s.
Serves as Eithan’s right-hand cousin managing the family; their professional dynamic remains stable while Eithan’s larger schemes unfold.
Initially recruited as Lindon’s Soulsmith tutor; the relationship expands as Gesha becomes an integral part of Eithan’s broader training apparatus.
Direct rivalry culminates in Eithan’s decisive victory and the elimination of Jai Daishou, removing a major obstacle to the Arelius resurgence.
Eithan safeguards the ancient dragon-turtle and strategically deploys him as both guardian and training partner for Lindon.
Maintains a formal relationship with the Blackflame Emperor, whose awareness of Eithan’s actions grows as the Path of Black Flame is revived.
Key Events
Book Appearances
Blackflame
First appears Ch 1