God Hand

Five supernatural entities who orchestrate Eclipses to harvest souls and manipulate causality.

The God Hand are five supernatural entities who orchestrate catastrophic events known as Eclipses. These beings reside in a dimension beyond normal human perception, acting as agents to harvest souls for their own purposes. They serve as the supreme masters of the Apostles, manipulating causality to ensure specific individuals with strong desires eventually reach them. The narrative centers on Griffith's transformation after forming a pact with these forces, a decision that leads to his demonic rebirth as Femto and profound consequences for Guts.

Lore & Background

The rise of Griffith, leader of the mercenary Band of the Hawk, whose downfall begins when he recklessly seduces Princess Charlotte after Guts leaves. Following a year of torture, Griffith sacrifices his followers during an Eclipse ritual to become Femto, a demonic member of the God Hand. This transformation allows him to merge the physical and astral worlds, establishing the utopian kingdom of Falconia. As Femto, he wields godlike powers including causality manipulation and spatial manipulation. The narrative explores how Griffith's pact with supernatural forces drives the intertwined fates of Guts and himself, particularly after Guts loses his left forearm and right eye during the event.

Reader's Guide

The Crimson Behelit, known as an 'Egg of the King,' is prophesied to grant power. It acts as the key for Griffith's rise in Midland's war against Tudor. The guide notes that Guts was raised by a kind prostitute named Shisu and later by Gambino before joining the Band of the Hawk. After the Eclipse, where he loses his left forearm and right eye, Guts sets out on a path of revenge. Casca, initially hostile to Guts, grows closer after he saves her multiple times but is reduced to a childlike state during the ritual. Farnese and Schierke later restore her mind in Elfhelm, though she remains distant before Griffith takes her.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary role and power of the God Hand?

Their main function is to guide individuals with intense desires toward a fateful convergence, often triggering an Eclipse where humans are transformed into Apostles. They possess absolute authority over these transformations and act as the harvesters of souls for their mysterious purposes.

How does Griffith relate to the God Hand?

Griffith forms a pact with them by sacrificing his entire band of followers during an Eclipse, which results in his demonic rebirth as Femto. This transformation elevates him to become the fifth member of the God Hand, granting him immense power at a horrific cost.

How does the God Hand's storyline conclude?

As of the current canon, the story remains unfinished with no definitive conclusion to the God Hand's arc or their ultimate fate revealed. The narrative continues to explore the consequences of their influence while leaving their final end open for future developments.