Magic Users

Lore & Background

The hierarchy among magic users in Bastard!! is defined by raw power and mastery of specific arts. Dark Schneider, the most powerful wizard, was created as the pilot of the 'Dragon Knight,' a 500 meters (1,600 ft) mecha built to destroy Anthrasax. His Four Divine Kings each command unique abilities: Gara is a master of Ninjutsu whose sword can draw life force for unbeatable magic attacks, though the strongest attack is usually fatal to use. Arshes Nei, a half-human, half-Dark Elf, revived some ancient magic used by her followers. Kall-Su commands the Ice-Falchion, a great sword, and is capable of destroying an entire city with his spell Vizkaya, which freezes everyone into solid ice. Abigail, originally a scientist from the Old World as a member of the Ten Wise Men of Europa, studied spiritual matter and played a role in Anthrasax's creation. The use of magic comes at a cost: Gara's strongest attack is usually fatal, and Dark Schneider tore out his own heart to drive off the power of the Accused spell, later resurrecting himself.

Reader's Guide

Magic users in Bastard!! often begin as prodigies or creations of ancient science. Dark Schneider was created by the Ten Wise Men of Europa, while Kall-Su was born in a distant village, persecuted for his father being an Ice-Dragon in human form, leading him to kill his ashamed mother in self-defense and destroy his village. He was later found and adopted by Dark, treated as an indentured servant. Within the Dark Rebel Army, the Four Divine Kings act as Dark's most powerful generals. Their abilities are tied to specific weapons or transformations: Gara's sword draws life force, Kall-Su's Ice-Falchion commands ice magic, and Arshes Nei revives ancient magic. Their reliance on these powers makes them formidable but vulnerable; Gara's strongest attack is usually fatal, and Kall-Su's power increased exponentially over four years without explanation. As the series progresses, these characters evolve from servants of Dark's ambition into figures grappling with larger cosmic conflicts. Kall, Nei and Gara discovered that 'glowing beings of light' are angels sent from God to kill a third of mankind. Four years after the battle on earth, Kall-Su is found blinded, filled with the same power as Elijah and deemed worthy to be his successor, and is said to be the 'true' king of Metallicana.

Did You Know?

• Dark Schneider is noted to be named after Udo Dirkschneider.
• Arshes Nei's name is a reference to Whitesnake.
• Kall-Su's name is a reference to Kal Swan of the bands Lion and Bad Moon Rising.
• Kall-Su destroyed the entire city of Whiteos-Neiki with his spell Vizkaya, freezing everyone into solid ice.