# Chapter 0 – Character Guide
**Rai Inazuma – The Thunder Child**
Age: 16
Abilities: Black & White lightning, Dark Prodigy in training
Personality: Loud, stubborn, impulsive; grows more strategic with experience
Relationships:
- Zen: Brotherly bond
- Reaven: Subtle romantic tension
- Borjak: Loyal friendship and vice-leader support
Notes: Struggles to control his powers; destined to become a formidable Dark Prodigy.
**Edward – Mentor**
Age: 39
Abilities: Orange lightning, master-level combat, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Smug, teasing, tough mentor who pushes Rai to his limits
Relationships:
- Rai: Mentor-student bond, strict but caring
Notes: Guides Rai through Wraith's End, helping him awaken his full potential.
**Zen – First Friend**
Age: 16
Abilities: Fire/Sun-infused metal fists, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Hot-headed, fearless, never backs down
Relationships:
- Rai: Brother-from-another-mother bond
- Borjak & Reaven: Part of playful banter within the team
Backstory: Rejected by his clan for not using a katana; scarred by his father but survives on grit.
**Reaven – Witch / Second Friend**
Age: 16
Abilities: Light magic, initially one move; can expand with Rai's training, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Shy, bratty, tries to appear noble; focused on survival and growth
Relationships:
- Rai: Subtle romantic tension
- Borjak: Brother-sister dynamic
Backstory: Cursed; past is mostly hidden; Rai helps her discover her abilities.
**Kael – Third Friend**
Age: 17
Abilities: Shadow manipulation, stealth, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Quiet, strategic, calm under pressure
Relationships:
- Rai: Tactical ally, respects leadership
- Team: Complements abilities strategically
Backstory: Former mercenary; lost family and comrades, skilled in survival and ambush tactics.
**Borjak – Fourth Friend / Vice Leader**
Age: 18
Abilities: Clairvoyant combat instinct (white eyes), Dark Prodigy
Personality: Loyal, calm, teasing with friends, protective
Relationships:
- Rai: Unwavering friendship and vice-leader support
- Reaven: Brother-sister dynamic
- Zen & Team: Playful banter and small arguments
Backstory: Observant fighter; saves Rai from ambush and proves loyalty.
**Retsu – Rai's Older Brother**
Age: 18
Abilities: Skilled samurai, manipulative; Dark Prodigy potential hinted
Personality: Ambitious, deceptive, ruthless
Relationships:
- Rai: Estranged, betrayer
- Parents: Orchestrates father's death and traps mother
# Chapter 0 – Character Guide
**Rai Inazuma – The Thunder Child**
Age: 16
Abilities: Black & White lightning, Dark Prodigy in training
Personality: Loud, stubborn, impulsive; grows more strategic with experience
Relationships:
- Zen: Brotherly bond
- Reaven: Subtle romantic tension
- Borjak: Loyal friendship and vice-leader support
Notes: Struggles to control his powers; destined to become a formidable Dark Prodigy.
**Edward – Mentor**
Age: 39
Abilities: Orange lightning, master-level combat, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Smug, teasing, tough mentor who pushes Rai to his limits
Relationships:
- Rai: Mentor-student bond, strict but caring
Notes: Guides Rai through Wraith's End, helping him awaken his full potential.
**Zen – First Friend**
Age: 16
Abilities: Fire/Sun-infused metal fists, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Hot-headed, fearless, never backs down
Relationships:
- Rai: Brother-from-another-mother bond
- Borjak & Reaven: Part of playful banter within the team
Backstory: Rejected by his clan for not using a katana; scarred by his father but survives on grit.
**Reaven – Witch / Second Friend**
Age: 16
Abilities: Light magic, initially one move; can expand with Rai's training, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Shy, bratty, tries to appear noble; focused on survival and growth
Relationships:
- Rai: Subtle romantic tension
- Borjak: Brother-sister dynamic
Backstory: Cursed; past is mostly hidden; Rai helps her discover her abilities.
**Kael – Third Friend**
Age: 17
Abilities: Shadow manipulation, stealth, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Quiet, strategic, calm under pressure
Relationships:
- Rai: Tactical ally, respects leadership
- Team: Complements abilities strategically
Backstory: Former mercenary; lost family and comrades, skilled in survival and ambush tactics.
**Borjak – Fourth Friend / Vice Leader**
Age: 18
Abilities: Clairvoyant combat instinct (white eyes), Dark Prodigy
Personality: Loyal, calm, teasing with friends, protective
Relationships:
- Rai: Unwavering friendship and vice-leader support
- Reaven: Brother-sister dynamic
- Zen & Team: Playful banter and small arguments
Backstory: Observant fighter; saves Rai from ambush and proves loyalty.
**Retsu – Rai's Older Brother**
Age: 18
Abilities: Skilled samurai, manipulative; Dark Prodigy potential hinted
Personality: Ambitious, deceptive, ruthless
Relationships:
- Rai: Estranged, betrayer
- Parents: Orchestrates father's death and traps mother
Notes: Drives Rai's trauma and growth.
**Rai's Father – Head of Inazuma Clan**
Age: 60 (when alive)
Abilities: Master-level lightning, legendary samurai, Dark Prodigy
Personality: Wise, calm, protective, noble
Notes: Maintained peace across 12 nations for 50 years; sacrifices himself to save Rai and his mother.
Became leader at 10 after going to war at 9 and making each over leader bow to him
**Rai's Mother – Witch / Noble**
Age: 35 (approx.)
Abilities: Witch magic, teleportation, subtle noble influence
Personality: Calm, caring, strategic
Notes: Blends in with nobles; uses final spell to save Rai during Retsu's betrayal; mysterious magical lineage.