Name: Leviathan "Levi" Corex

Appearance: "That is not dead which may eternal lie... Dammit, how did the rest go?"

Age: 22

Race: Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Grand Master

Backstory: The Corex family founded the Order of the Innocent Blade long ago in ancient times, and since its founding a member of their bloodline has always held the title of Grand Master. The Order dedicates itself to the protection of Akrus from outside forces that seek to exploit it or do it harm; be they extraterrestrial or extradimensional threats, beings beyond the standard plane of existence, or common sorcerers that seek to wield such forces. Some time in their second millennium of existence, they began the tradition of the Deus Machina, constructing enormous machines of magical power that rivaled gods, with which to cement their power on the existential stage.

Levi recently inherited the position of Grand Master of the Order following the death of his father and the betrayal of his elder brother, Therion. While he feels he is unready for the position, given that his brother had been groomed to be the next in line in their family's tradition, he accepts the responsibility out of duty.

As Therion escaped with the traditional Grand Master's Deus Machina, Liber Legis, Levi was forced to construct his Deus Machina; the first to be built in centuries. With the combined efforts of the Order, as well as Levi's surprising talents in both artifice and spell engineering, his new Deus Machina was constructed in less than a year. The new machine god was christened Strange Aeon, and has served as Levi's weapon in times of crisis. While a powerful sorcerer in his own right, Levi's power pales in comparison to the Seven Emperors, who are mentoring him so that he make take up his father's reigns in earnest.

Name: Doctor Hubert Weiss

Appearance: "My unholy creations shall be fueled by the power of love!"

Age: 23

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Chief Artificer

Backstory: For several generations the Weiss family, a lineage of genius scientists, artificers, engineers and alchemists, has been close with the Corex family, eventually coming to provide the technological framework for the invention of Deus Machinas. In the last century they founded Weiss Industries, a corporation that utilizes the money made from their advances in science and medicine to fund the activities of the Order of the Innocent Blade.

Over time, it seems that the scions of the Weiss family have gradually grown more brilliant, but also more unhinged. This subtle, incremental process appears to have skipped ahead a great deal with Hubert, who is as a great an inventor as he is a madman. Whatever wires there are in his brain seem to be thoroughly crossed, giving him the inspiration and drive that only the insane can possess. His creations, while astounding, tend to lack basic common sense and practicality in their design, and Doctor Weiss has a very bad habit of not thinking these things through enough.

Doctor Weiss grew up alongside Levi, as their fathers were close friends. Both had lost their mothers when they were young, and bonded over it. They stayed friends for their entire youths, even attending university together, earning a doctorate in the same time Levi earned his standard postgraduate degree. Many consider Levi to be the only person that can decipher Doctor Weiss's insane ramblings, and actually persuade him to put his efforts toward supporting the Order.

Name: "Crusade"

Appearance: "I am the fury of the righteous made manifest. Repent, and I may yet have mercy for you."

Age: 27

Race: Cyborg (Human)

Gender: Female

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Angel of Hope

Backstory: Little is known about the mysterious person known to almost all solely as "Crusade." A ward of the Order for as long as she can remember, even Crusade herself knows little of her own past. An orphan by some means, she and her brother were subject to a series of experiments known as the "Moonchild Project." These torturous processes infused their bodies with artifice, transforming them extremely powerful magical cyborgs.

However, the Moonchild Project was disrupted by the man who was at that point Grand Master of the Order of the Innocent Blade, and Levi's Father. The Moonchild Project was dissolved, and both Crusade and her brother (who had similarly been renamed "Conquest") were taken under his wing. For fifteen years they lived and fought alongside the Order, where they were accepted and valued for their modified bodies. However, Conquest participated in Therion Corex's coup, escaping with him. Crusade has been made extremely bitter by her brother's betrayal, and seeks to bring him back at any cost.

Name: Babylon "Babs" Corex

Appearance: "Show a little respect, will you? If it wasn't for me, you'd be living on the streets!"

Age: 19

Race: Human

Gender: Female

Affiliation: Weiss Industries, CEO

Backstory: Levi and Therion's younger sister, Babs is the only one of the three siblings without the ability to use magic. Complications during her birth resulted in the death of their mother, and as such Babs grew up with very few womanly influences. Her few feminine traits are a veneer learned from her retainers, covering her aggressive, businesslike attitude.

As Doctor Weiss is far too busy being batshit insane to run his family business, that matter is left up to Babs. She keeps Weiss Industries running smoothly, ensuring that the Order stays well funded and well stocked. A thankless, but necessary job, which keeps her well away from the stresses and confusion that come with being neck deep in magical nonsense. Babs had always been closer to Levi than to Therion before his betrayal, and so is more concerned for her loyal brother than for the other.

Name: "Augustus"

Appearance: "Alchemists of old described gold as being the perfect metal. For how strongly it rules the hearts of men, I can think of no better description."

Age: 38

Race: Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Gold

Backstory: Born to a noble family, the man who would become known as "Augustus" spent his early years in realm of politics. For years he waded through their deceit, greed and debauchery, and quickly decided that he did not wish to inherit this life. He departed his family's lands and traveled the world for many years, learning magic, language and culture from many different peoples. He met the Grand Master of the Order of the Innocent Blade, Levi's father, by chance some dozen years ago, and the two joined forces briefly to repel an extradimensional incursion. Impressed with his skill, the Grand Master invited him to take up the title of Augustus as one of the Seven Emperors, the most elite sorcerers in the Order of the Innocent Blade. Augustus has since wielded his power to defend the world from many threats, and is the master of the Deus Machina Legacy of Gold. The death of the former Grand Master was a great shock to him, and he silently blames himself for not having foreseen Therion's treachery. Following the Grand Master's death, Augustus is effectively the acting leader of the Order, until such a time that Levi can be trusted to run the Order on his own.

Name: "Vespasianus"

Appearance: "Come now, my. good fellow, there is much work to be done, much work indeed."

Age: 56

Race: Chimeric Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Beasts

Backstory: A well-learned and powerful sorcerer, the man who would become "Vespasianus" made his bid for global domination some years ago in a series of experiments known as the Moonchild Project. He used his tremendous magical and alchemical skill in numerous attempts to create a being through which he could command an entity known as "Big C." The product of this project were the twin cyborgs "Crusade" and "Conquest," between whom neither know the whole truth regarding his involvement.

His plans were halted by Levi's father, who defeated him and rescued the subjects of his experiments. Vespasianus was offered a chance at redemption in becoming one of the Seven Emperors, and protecting the world from the kind of monster that he had become. His eyes opened by the Grand Master's mercy, he has loyally served the Order since then. He is master of the Deus Machina Cykranosh. That is not to say that others have not had their doubts about him. After Therion's coup, the rest of the Seven Emperors assumed Vespasianus would make a grab for power. The fact that he did not is seen as extremely suspicious.

Name: "Claudius"

Appearance: "Don't try and throw your weight around with me, boy. You know I'm not impressed."

Age: 71

Race: Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Wind

Backstory: A scholar originally from a distant land, he researched the secrets of magic for decades before immigrating to more populous lands and teaching magical theory at a prestigious university. His knowledge is so vast that he was able to concoct his own magical style, based on demonic energy pressures. When word of this reached the Grand Master of the Order at the time, Levi's grandfather, he was invited to join the Seven Emperors. The man now known as Claudius eagerly accepted, and has served the Order for longer than anyone else, with one exception. Caligula is master of the Deus Machina Ambrose.

Claudius maintains his position of professor at the university, and was in fact Levi's teacher during his college years. Despite Levi's rank of Grand Master, Claudius still treats him like an ignorant student, as though they were still in his classroom. Despite his magic keeping him young and strong, Claudius still feels his age catching up with him, and has begun to train his grandson to take his place in the Seven Emperors. His sight left him years ago, as a battle with a powerful demon cost him his eyes.

Name: "Titus"

Appearance: "Hardly worth my time. Were you not already dead, I'd kill you for suggesting that we were equals in power."

Age: 34

Race: Chimeric Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Steel

Backstory: Born in a distant island nation, from an early age the man who would become "Titus" dedicated himself to mastery of the sword. He trained constantly, and his skill grew to where no mortal blade could surpass his. Still, he looked for greater challenges, delving into magic so that he might defeat gods with his sword.

Travelling abroad, Levi's father came to hear of this legendary sorcerer-blademaster, and challenged him to a magical duel. The two fought to a draw, whereupon Titus was invited to join the Seven Emperors, so as to put his great skill to use in defending the world. So impressed by the other man's skill, Titus accepted the offer, considering the Grand Master to be one of the only people in the world worth following. There, he became master of the Deus Machina Ogre. He was deeply shaken by the Grand Master's death, and has sworn bloody vengeance on Therion. Titus does not respect Levi, as the two of them have yet to duel to the death as Titus did with the new Grand Master's father.

Name: "Caligula"

Appearance: "Two kinds of people; the strong and the dead. Guess which you are."

Age: 32

Race: Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Fury

Backstory: Raised in poverty, the man who would become "Caligula" resorted to petty crime to keep himself alive. The bastard son of a reputable sorcerer, he was born with inherent magical talent that was squandered due to lack of training. Caligula was found by Levi's father and taken in by the Order, where he was trained to use his talent for the greater good. Eventually a position in the Seven Emperors opened, and more skilled, disciplined Caligula joined them. He is master of the Deus Machina Kraken. Deeply embittered by the Grand Master's death, Caligula has been moodier than usual as of late, taking out his grief in the form of destructive rages.

Name: "Tiberius"

Appearance: "Hee hee! If you thought life was a joy, just wait and see what comes after!"

Age: 93

Race: Undead Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Worms

Backstory: A strange, clown-like sorcerer, "Tiberius's" past is a complete mystery, but it can be assumed that he cast off his former life in exchange for the power of necromancy some time ago. Levi's father discovered him trying to raise a small army of zombies in a backwood some years ago. After defeating him, Tiberius willingly submitted to the Grand Master, and came to hold a position as one of the Seven Emperors, having since served faithfully. Master of the Deus Machina Belzebuth, Tiberius is easily the most hated member of the Seven Emperors by his peers, but is still trusted more than Vespasianus. Since the Grand Master's death, Tiberius has not changed much in demeanor, but has been acting more erratically and unpredictably than usual.

Name: "Nero"

Appearance: "..."

Age: Unknown

Race: Human (Presumed, Sorcerer)

Gender: Female

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Secrets

Backstory: Nero has been one of the Seven Emperors for so long, that no one remembers how long she has been in the Order. She predates every Corex in recent memory, all the while remaining ageless and mysterious.

Nero says nothing about herself, staying bound and gagged in the bowels of the Order's headquarters, releasing herself only in times of great peril to wield the power of Deus Machina Nameless One. If she has noticed the most recent Grand Master's death, she does not show it, and stays as stoic and motionless as ever in chamber.

Name: Norman Winfield

Appearance: "I live in my Lady's service. That is all there is to know."

Age: 36

Race: Human

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Personal Attendant to Babylon Corex

Backstory: Employed by Weiss Industries as a young man, he was tasked to care for the Grand Master's children whenever his duty kept him busy. Initially ignorant of what the Order dealt with, when he became aware of the threats with which the father of his wards was faced, he trained himself to keep them safe.

As Therion and Levi grew up and became sorcerers, Winfield was left with only Babs to care for, and the two have a very strong bond. To this day he is Babs's closest retainer, and her fiercest defender.

Name: Elsa

Appearance: "Stop in the name of love, robo! Wow, that sounds dumb, robo."

Age: 2

Race: Gynoid

Gender: None (Female)

Affiliation: Personal Attendant to Doctor Weiss

Backstory: Built on a whim by Doctor Weiss, Elsa is both his bodyguard and lab assistant. While programmed to follow his orders, Elsa's AI is advanced enough to realize how nonsensical they usually are, and as a result has a very sarcastic attitude toward her creator.

Name: Dunsany

Appearance: "Teki-li-li!" (The blob not the girl)

Age: Unknown

Race: Shoggoth

Gender: Blob (Male)

Affiliation: Pet/All-Purpose Furniture to Leviathan Corex

Backstory: Dunsany was discovered amongst the ruins of a dead race during a voyage to south pole by Levi's father. He was taken back to the Order as an amusing pet for his children, though Dunsany is used as a chair more than anything else.

Name: Romani Celano

Appearance: "Can't kill what you can't catch, ya smug bastard!"

Age: 12

Race: Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Order of the Innocent Blade, Emperor of Wind in Training

Backstory: Grandson to the member of the Seven Emperors known as Claudius, Romani is a prodigious sorcerer for someone of his age, having been taught magic by his grandfather since the boy could speak. His grandfather claims that Romani is being groomed to take his place among the Seven Emperors, but Romani seems to have little interest in saving the world. He would much rather use his magical talents to raise hell and have a good time. Even so, Claudius has great faith in the boy and believes that he will mature into a powerful and wise sorcerer. Romani trains with a miniature, non-magical version of Deus Machina Ambrose called Lord Byakhee.

Name: Azrad Alhammarat

Appearance: "You are a hundred years too early to have any hope of contending with me."

Age: 45

Race: Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Formerly Order of the Innocent Blades, Emperor of Swords (Excommunicated)

Backstory: A scholar and sorcerer from the mystic desert, Azrad was met and befriended by Levi's father in the Grand Master's travels. Recognizing his unique skill and power, Azrad joined the Order as a member of the Seven Emperors. He served for years with complete loyalty, but one day was suddenly found to have been selling Deus Machina schematics and other secrets of the Order to their enemies. He was promptly excommunicated, one of the few members of the Seven Emperors to have ever been so. His fate came as a great shock to the other members of the Order, who had suspected nothing of the sort from Azrad. Levi's father spoke extremely little on the matter, promptly filled the vacancy with Tiberius, and seemingly forgot the entire ordeal.

Since then, there has been little word regarding Azrad, though he is suspected to have played a part in Therion's coup against the order. Rumor has it that he luks in a distant corner of the world, slowly assembling his own Deus Machina, which he calls Al Azif.

Name: "Conquest"

Appearance: "Hate courses through my veins and dominates my mind. Hate drives me, it gives me purpose."

Age: 27

Race: Cyborg (Human)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Formerly Order of the Innocent Blade, Angel of Despair (Traitor)

Backstory: Much like his twin sister, "Crusade," the man known as "Conquest" remembers little of his past before the Moonchild Project. After being rescued by the Order, Conquest's heart filled with darkness and anger. He took to training to be an asset to the order, not out of a desire to protect and serve justice as his sister did, but to kill and exact vengeance. As he was still on their side, the other members of the Order thought little of it at the time, though his sister quietly worried for him.

He joined forces with the treacherous Therion when he enacted his coup, destroying much of the Order's headquarters to cover their escape. He resents being unable to kill Vespasianus, whom he learned some valuable secrets about prior to the coup.

Name: Therion "Theo" Corex

Appearance: "Let us begin. We shall sing the song that ends the world."

Age: 25

Race: Human (Sorcerer)

Gender: Male

Affiliation: Formerly Order of the Innocent Blade, Grand Master in Training (Traitor)

Backstory: The eldest son of the Corex family, and heir to the title of Grand Master of the Order of the Innocent Blade. Therion proved himself to be an unspeakably powerful sorcerer from an early age, completing masterworks of magic before most had finished learning the fundamentals. Always cold and aloof, he was rather distant with his family, particularly after the death of his mother. Therion was the pride of the Order even so, and they believed that once he inherited the Order from his father, that they would flourish in a new golden age of peace.

However, this was not to be. With no warning, Therion one day began to wreak havoc throughout the Order's headquarters, slaying workmen and underlings in droves. The members of the Seven Emperors that tried to reason with or subdue him were cast aside like chaff, and the Grand Master himself, Therion's own father, was forced to stop him. It was then that Therion revealed that he had realigned the Deus Machina Liber Legis to serve him, rather than his father, and used the almighty construct's power to kill the Grand Master. Therion left the devastated Order accompanied by Conquest, taking off to parts unknown, with unknown plans and unknown motivations.

This is all in good fun, please don't anyone think I'm actually starting a nonsensical fight over nothing.

All in good fun!? You have dishonored family! asodfhosdiaufhgf (kidding)