Father

The false god who sought to rewrite reality by consuming an entire nation.

Father is the primary antagonist of the Fullmetal Alchemist saga, a being who transcends human limitations to become a god-like entity. He was originally known as "The Dwarf in the Flask" or "Homunculus", a creature created in the country of Xerxes under the commission of its king to obtain infinite knowledge. He serves as the mastermind behind the national transmutation circle, seeking to harvest the souls of an entire nation to achieve ultimate perfection.

Quick Facts

Role: Main Antagonist
Affiliation: The Homunculi
Status: Defeated and Erased
Primary goal: Achieve true godhood through a Philosopher's Stone of immense scale

Lore & Background

His power is derived from his Philosopher's Stone, and on the Promised Day he gathers the souls of Amestris's people into his body. Unlike traditional gods who are distant, Father actively intervenes in human affairs to ensure his ritual succeeds.

Reader's Guide

Father is the embodiment of human ambition taken to its most destructive extreme. Originally created by an alchemist in ancient Xerxes, he evolved into a being who views himself as a true deity. His arc is defined by his relentless pursuit of power and his disdain for humanity's perceived weaknesses. After absorbing the entity beyond the Gate his powers increase to the point of defying natural order, and he can negate alchemy that derives its power from tectonic energy. His most defining trait is his ability to regenerate from any damage as long as he has access to the Philosopher's Stone within him. The turning point of his story occurs when he attempts to consume the entire nation of Amestris to gain true godhood. However, his arrogance blinds him to the value of human bonds and sacrifice. He is ultimately defeated not by superior power, but by the collective will of humanity and the alchemists who refuse to let their world be erased.

Did You Know?

He is responsible for creating all other Homunculi, each representing one of the seven deadly sins.
His physical form can change drastically depending on how much soul energy he has absorbed at any given time.