Cradle · Character
Lindon
Also known as Wei Shi Lindon, Wei Shi Lindon Arelius
- Major
- First seen · Book 3 · Ch. 8
A young man under eighteen with a hardened, muscular frame earned through grueling training. He wears tattered and singed sacred artist robes, a jade badge hanging from a silk ribbon at his chest, and often carries a heavy pack. His eyes are ordinary and human when not channeling power, and his appearance conveys the grit of a dedicated sacred artist.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- late teens
- First appears
- Book 3 · Ch. 8
- Books
- 3 of 7 read
Lindon begins as a determined but physically unremarkable youth in tattered robes, his ordinary eyes and jade badge marking him as an underdog sacred artist. By the time he reaches the Akura clan, he has grown into a towering, battle-scarred figure whose white Remnant arm and Blackflame-ignited gaze project both menace and hard-won authority. Across the books his progression is defined by relentless self-transformation—trading rags for Skysworn armor and then Akura finery—while his once-human appearance becomes a living testament to the price of power.
Description · as of Book 7
A tall, powerfully built young man with pale skin and unkempt black hair falling around a stern face marked by exhaustion. His right arm is a distinctive white Remnant prosthetic that contrasts with his human left. He wears finely tailored Akura black-and-violet robes with a sparkling halfsilver badge, projecting an imposing, battle-ready presence.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Yerinromantic interest
Their bond, rooted in mutual advancement since earlier books, blossoms into a deep romantic connection by book 7, sustained through longing-filled transmissions and shared resolve.
- WS
Wei Shi Jaranfather
Lindon’s blinded father becomes a symbol of the life he left behind; his plight drives Lindon’s determination to master sacred arts and restore his family’s honor.
- K
Kelsasister
Lindon’s sister remains a distant yet motivating presence; her protective role over their exiled father fuels Lindon’s urgency to grow strong enough to reunite his family.
- WS
Wei Shi Seishamother
Lindon’s long-absent mother remains a haunting absence; her fate with the Heaven’s Glory School underscores the stakes of his journey.
Akura Charitymentor
Begins as Lindon’s primary tournament coach in book 7; her structured training programs evolve into a respected mentor-protégé dynamic that accelerates his advancement.
Akura Mercyclose friend
Starts as a supportive companion who eases Lindon’s social integration; over time she becomes a trusted confidante who openly worries for his well-being.
Drosscompanion
Lindon’s mind-spirit companion evolves from a tactical aid into an indispensable partner whose processing power complements Lindon’s combat instincts.
Eithan Areliusadopted father figure
From book 3 onward, Eithan transitions from enigmatic teacher to adoptive father figure, guiding Lindon’s path with a blend of playful irreverence and profound wisdom.
Orthoscompanion
Lindon’s sacred turtle companion evolves from a battle ally into a steadfast friend whose emotional support mirrors Lindon’s own growth in empathy.
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Akura Furymentor
Provides intense combat instruction during Lindon’s Akura tenure; their relationship shifts from drill-master and student to mutual respect forged in battle.
Little Bluecompanion
Begins as a source of healing and emotional support; her bond with Lindon deepens into quiet companionship that steadies him amid escalating conflicts.
Sopharanatothrival
Transforms from a distant threat into Lindon’s chief personal rival after her sister’s death, their enmity sharpening with each tournament encounter.
- AP
Akura Priderival
Initial resentment over Lindon’s tournament selection matures into a competitive rivalry that pushes both fighters to greater heights.
Story so far
BOOK 3Blackflame
- Trains under grueling conditions that forge his hardened, muscular frame
- Wears tattered, singed robes and a jade badge while carrying a heavy pack
- Channels madra for the first time, revealing the contrast between his ordinary human eyes and the power they can hold
BOOK 6Underlord
- Receives a pale-white Remnant prosthetic to replace his lost right arm
- Cycles Blackflame madra in combat, igniting his eyes with black-and-red fire and contorting his face into a fierce snarl
- Wears green Skysworn armor etched with script lines, marking his new institutional allegiance
BOOK 7Uncrowned (Cradle Book 7)
- Adopts finely tailored Akura black-and-violet robes and a sparkling halfsilver badge
- Projects an imposing, battle-ready presence with unkempt black hair and stern, exhausted features
- Competes in the Uncrowned King tournament as the Akura clan’s chosen representative
Key events
- Book 3
Ch. 10Lindon Forms Contract with OrthosIn the sealed tunnels beneath Serpent's Grave, Lindon meets Orthos, a three-hundred-year-old dragon-turtle, and forms a mutual soul-contract to share Blackflame madra. This allows Lindon to safely cultivate the destructive Path of Black Flame while helping stabilize Orthos' ravaged mind. - Book 3
Ch. 17Jai Clan Attacks Arelius FamilyThe Jai clan launches a coordinated massacre against the Arelius family in Serpent's Grave. Eithan is trapped by a boundary formation while Cassias fights through the streets, and Orthos attacks Lindon and Yerin in the Blackflame Trials. - Book 3
Ch. 20Eithan Defeats Jai DaishouJai Daishou unleashes his most devastating technique, the Fall of Seven Stars, but Eithan survives and reveals his pure madra Path by neutralizing attacks and shattering the Ancestor's Spear with ordinary scissors. - Book 3
Ch. 21Lindon Rescues Jai ChenAfter Eithan's victory over Jai Daishou, Lindon finds Jai Chen held hostage by the Jai clan. Using his water-spirit Dross, he repairs her damaged madra channels, restoring her ability to cycle and breathe freely for the first time in years. - Book 6
Ch. 6Lindon and Yerin Enter Night Wheel ValleyThe Blackflame Empire's team enters the Akura clan's Night Wheel Valley through a massive pillar of darkness portal. Akura Charity announces the valley's riches and the competition between the Blackflame Empire and Seishen Kingdom for Underlord tournament spots. - Book 6
Ch. 9Seishen Kingdom Attacks Blackflame EmpireKing Dakata orders a surprise attack on Blackflame Empire forces in the Night Wheel Valley despite Prince Kiro's warnings about Akura intervention. Lindon rushes alone to defend a Redflower caravan under attack by Seishen Underlord Prince Kiro. - Book 6
Ch. 12Yerin Learns of Her Two-Month LifelineAfter the Seishen Kingdom attack, Lindon and Yerin recover in medical tents outside Blackflame City. Healers determine that Yerin's lifeline is damaged beyond repair, giving her only two months to live. - Book 6
Ch. 21Lindon, Yerin, and Mercy Advance to UnderlordIn the Akura vault within Night Wheel Valley, Lindon, Yerin, and Mercy each advance to Underlord while battling Seishen Daji and Meira. Mercy defeats Daji with shadow techniques, Yerin overwhelms Meira using the Endless Sword, and Lindon arrives as an Underlord to turn the tide. - Book 6
Ch. 21Blackflame Empire Wins Night Wheel Valley CompetitionAfter the vault battle where Lindon, Yerin, and Mercy advance to Underlord, Akura Charity appears and awards the Blackflame Empire victory over the Seishen Kingdom. She reveals she is taking Lindon to train with the Akura clan for the Uncrowned King Tournament. - Book 7
Ch. 7Lindon Selected for Akura Tournament TeamLindon arrives at Akura clan headquarters in Moongrave and undergoes rigorous testing by Akura Justice. He defeats twelve Akura Underlord candidates in rapid succession, using Dross's predictive modeling and precise technique switching. - Book 7
Ch. 11Northstrider Takes Over Tournament JudgingMonarch Northstrider dramatically appears at the Uncrowned King Tournament through a spatial tear, seizing control of the judging from the Ninecloud Court and announcing he will personally oversee the competition. - Book 7
Ch. 20Lindon and Yerin Duel in Uncrowned TournamentNorthstrider pits Lindon against Yerin in the first match of the single-elimination round, forcing the longtime companions to fight each other for advancement. Both unleash their most powerful techniques including Yerin's Final Sword and Lindon's Dragon Descends. - Book 7
Ch. 21Abidan Awards Penance as Tournament PrizeHeavenly messenger Kiuran interrupts the Uncrowned King Tournament to reveal a new grand prize—Penance, a divine weapon capable of killing any being. This announcement comes as Makiel faces the escalating threat of the Mad King.
Gallery
Book 3: Blackflame
Book 7: Uncrowned (Cradle Book 7)
Appearances
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