Ran

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Demon Commander

Full Name

Ran (formerly Aren Hann)

Role

Demon Commander

Location

Temple of Frozen Water, Halls of Water

“

It has already been placed into the hands of the water priestess... Time is on my side.

~ Ran

”

Ran

Description

Ara's brother and the leader of the demons invading Hamel. He has captured the Water Priestess and has obtained the Water Seal from Avalanche.

History

Before Ran would become the demon general that invaded Hamel, he was Aren Hann, a proud warrior of the Hann family from the village of Isshin in the country of Fahrmann. He taught with sister Ara many of their families techniques and trained her as a warrior of the Hann family. One day, Aren partook a post in Fahrmann's capital and left the village of Isshin . The demons came from the Demon World and attacked Fahrmann, starting with the capital. Unable to defend against the demon invasion forever, the capital fell and Aren's strong connection to the Moon El made him a prime target to be brainwashed by the demons. Now known as the demon commander Ran.

As Ran he would return to his once home village to take the Moon El for the demon army. His demon forces were powerful and the village Isshin burned to the ground. Ara did her best to defend her village but the oncoming demon forces forced her and the other Hanns further back until Ara was the only one left. Hurrying to the sacturary she confronted Ran and Victor, Ran went off to search for the Moon El while Victor attacked Ara. Cornered and without any hope of surviving, the floor crumbled underneath her and she found herself in an ancient sanctuary. There she saw a shadow, Ara looked up and got a good look at the figure, only then she realized she was face to face with her brother Aren. Aren, now Ran had little sympathy for his once sister and was ready to strike her down. However Ara fused with Eun and was able to escape Isshin with her life. Ran successfully completed his mission in Fahrmann.

Ran's next course of action was the take the Water Priestess Sasha and the Water Seal from Hamel and the Senace Principality. The demon invasion in Hamel set much of the country in ruins except the capital city of Hamel. Ran attacked the Temple of Frozen Water and corrupted the Priest Avalanche, Ran was able to successfully captured Sasha, but his duty had not been complete. Despite having the Water Priestess in captivity he still required the Water Seal. Ran persuaded the Duke of Hamel Rod Ross unimaginable power if he were to aid him in corrupting Hamel's White Colossus Helputt and retrieve the Water Seal.

In comes the El Search Party, in their quest to aid Rod Ross and obtain the Water Seal, they discovered the Avalanche had been hiding the sacred artifact in his scepter. Ran listening in struck Avalanche killing him and took the Water Seal for himself. After the El Search Party found ran at the end of the Hall of Water, Ran had already finished his job. Chung fought Ran but Ara finally catching up with her brother defended Ran. Using the opportunity, Ran fled away from Hamel and made his way to Sander where her informed Karis to embark on her plans.

Boss: Ran

Ran will appear in Halls of Water as the dungeon's main boss.

Moves

Dark Sword Combo: Ran slashes with his sword twice, then uses his shadow arm to attack and launch you into the air. He can cancel this attack on his own after the first two strikes.
Black Fire Claw: Ran will materialize a shadow arm and use it to slash you. He will use this move when he is knocked down or when you are more than a certain distance away from him. He will always target the player furthest away from him with this attack.
Shadow Clone: If you try to distance yourself from Ran, he will create a clone of himself next to you and attack. He will always target the player furthest away from him with this attack.
- He can still use this move even if you stay close to him, however he will use it less.
Aerial Black Fire Claw: Ran will ascend to the air and will move left or right of the stage for a small distance. He will use Black Fire Claw to swipe anyone that is close to him as he descends.
Black Flame Burst: Ran will swing his sword and unleash a trail of black fire towards you. Includes freeze frames. He will only use this after his second awakening.
Black Destiny: Ran will unleash several slashes against you, each followed by a rapid burst of black fire, and finishes his string of attacks with an eruption of dark energy. Includes freeze frames. He will only use this after his second awakening.
Reverse Gravity: A spell circle will appear under Ran. Any player caught within the circle will slowly rise into the air and will be vulnerable for his next attack, where he releases a shock wave from the ground. He will use this whenever he is awakening after his HP is depleted. He will only use this regularly after his first awakening, his second awakening will almost double its area of effect. This attack will abruptly cancel many special actives used within its area of effect.
Awakening I: Dark Enhancement: After depleting about 1/4 of Ran's health, he will enhance his sword with darkness. Afterwards, his attacks will then inflict Curse on you. All claw related attacks become larger and more damaging.
Awakening II: Fire Enhancement: After depleting about 1/2 of Ran's health, he will enhance his sword with fire. Afterwards, his attacks will then inflict Burn on you. All claw related attacks become even larger and more damaging.

Note:

Has a stoic threshold of 20 hits.
Many of his dark and fire enhanced attacks still continue even if he is interrupted by an attack.
When awakened his sword will glow whenever he is about to use a skill, which can be used to predict his attacks.