Elders

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The Elders (엘더) are a group comprised of nine of the most powerful Gift as users in the world. They are recognized across the world for their power, worshipped for their power, admired, and feared. Each member wields a great amount of influence amongst multiple districts and are said to be so powerful that they are not bound by the ordinary rules and restrictions of the Hero Clan.^[1]

Artifacts[]

Elders Symbols — *The symbols of proof of being an Elder.*

Each member of the Elders possesses an asymmetrical nine-pointed star symbol, which they wear or carry on their person. Yushin said that the artifacts harness no special powers and seem to be nothing more than just pieces of jewelry and decorated items. Hero Killer concluded that the Elders still use them because even they are personally attached to items like other human beings^[2].

The Elder Yushin had his artifact destroyed after his duel with the Skysword^[3].

History[]

After the Chaotic Era ended over a millennium ago, people began worshipping nine powerful individuals.^[4] These nine people became known as the Elders and revered as demigods. They were described as the brightest shining stars in the galaxy of chaotic anarchy.^[5] These nine Elders created a new order in the world and would build the first nine districts from the ruins of the previous era and rule over their respective territories.^[4]

After the destruction of Nera at the hands of The Steel Witch, a swordsman known as the Skysword started gaining attention after continuously defeating more and more district lords in what would be called the Crown Hunt. The Skysword would challenge one of the Elders, Yushin who was the ruler of Yerim to a duel.

After a fierce battle that lasted for more than a week, the Skysword defeated Yushin^[4] who became crippled from the fight and lost his Elder symbol^[3]. For the first time since their creation many centuries ago, the membership of the Elders changed, with the Skysword replacing Yushin.^[6]