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|VA=[[File:Korean_Flag.png|20px]] 장민혁 Jang Min-Hyeok

<center>{{quotation|... Do you still not understand?|Solace}}</center>

=== Description ===

One of the six El Masters, and the one who abducted the El Lady on the day of the Harmony Festival. Born of Rubenian decent, Solace is a gifted user of El energy and a man with an ambitious view of what can be done for the future of Elrios. He longs for the days before his adopted sister was chosen to become the El Lady.

=== History ===

Solace, was a child of the Solace clan originally with the name Fenriart. He was born of a different mother than his siblings; his mother was a Rubenian, a bloodline scattered all across the continent with an extreme talent for manipulating El energy. Due to this, he became an outcast from all of his other siblings who grew jealous of his natural gift, especially his half-brother [[Sigmund]].

The events all started when he met his adopted sister [[Hernia]] in the castle garden. She had been beaten and bullied by [[Sigmund]]'s guard. Noticing that the jewel on [[Hernia]]'s necklace had gone missing, Fenriart faced the guards responsible and retrieved the jewel as well as demanding that they call his brother. This would not be the end of [[Sigmund]]'s abuse towards [[Hernia]] as the event would happen again. [[Hernia]] pleaded that he and [[Sigmund]] would not fight, which Fenriart agreed to on his mother's necklace. However, Fenriart would go back on his promise, facing his brother. The two locked swords and Fenriart was on the winning end. However, when Fenriart let his guard down, [[Sigmund]] took the opportunity to strike. [[Hernia]] suddenly stepped in and repelled [[Sigmund]]. When [[Hernia]] went to heal and apologize to Fenriart, their necklaces began to resonate with each other; this is when Fenriart realized that [[Hernia]] was a descendant of the Rubenian just like he was. Not wanting to concern [[Hernia]] he said that they should leave the area.

After that, [[Sigmund]] had kidnapped [[Hernia]] and Fenriart attempted to meet with her, but could not find her. Hearing his sister's cries, Fenriart caught [[Sigmund]] attempting to steal her El energy in order to become the most powerful El user in the family as well as become the Master of Sun in place of Fenriart. Refusing to allow [[Sigmund]] to harm [[Hernia]], Fenriart fired a powerful beam of El energy which fatally wounded [[Sigmund]], who soon collapsed dead. Fenriart rushed toward [[Hernia]]. The girl was concerned for the boy until she noticed that [[Sigmund]] had been killed. Fenriart was worried that the event would repeat itself as he believed his siblings would do the same. He planned with [[Hernia]] to run away on the Night of Ishmael when everybody else would be distracted by the arrival of the new El Lady.

As the Harmony Festival approaches, Solace meets with [[Denif]] about incidents surrounding the [[Hernia|El Lady]]. [[Denif]] tells Solace about the events of the previous [[Hernia|El Lady]] from a hundred years ago, when Henir zealots attacked the [[Hernia|El Lady]] and caused to the El to go on a rampage and nearly annihilate the continent. He was thankful that the events didn't quite repeat themselves and that the current [[Hernia|El Lady]] was unharmed. Solace asks [[Denif]] about these Henir zealots, [[Denif]] replies that they're a group of extremists who believe that Henir is the true god and wishes to eradicate anything not born from Henir, one of their main targets being the goddess serving under Elia, Ishmael. Solace grows concerned that the [[Hernia|El Lady]] may be attacked again, and not wanting her to become one with the El, he makes a plan to build a machine which stabilizes the El in her place.

Solace had planned this day for them (his sister and him) to leave. He had completed his machine, which in theory would separate the [[Hernia|El Lady]]'s tie to the El and stabilize it itself. [[Hernia]], however, admits that her memories are already becoming foggy, that much of the time she had spent with Fenriart had faded away, that even if she were to leave with Solace, she would only be a hollow shell of [[Hernia]]. She trusts Solace to make the right choice on the day of the festival.

On the day of the Harmony Festival, Solace had been thinking about what he should do: leave with [[Hernia]], or respect her duty as the [[Hernia|El Lady]]. In the end, he decided to respect her wishes and devoted himself as the Master of the Sun. However, ise decision came to a halt when there was a large explosion and someone or something had enacted Solace's original plan without him knowing. Solace was in confusion as the process he had originally put forth was occurring abnormally fast which would force the [[Hernia|El Lady]] and the El to merge. Knowing the gravity of the situation, Solace tried to rush to the [[Hernia|El Lady]]'s side. [[Denif]], suspicious of Solace's actions, sent soldiers to try and stop him.

With the El Lady gone and the El at its most unstable state, the El shattered in the catastrophic event known as the El Explosion. Solace and the [[Hernia|El Lady]] would only watch. Stricken by grief that she allowed the El to shatter, the [[Hernia|El Lady]] put herself into an eternal coma, until the El could be restored. Faintly, an unknown voice says "Haha... this isn't such a bad ending?"

Through unknown means, Solace made his way with an unconscious [[Hernia|El Lady]] to [[Elysion]]. Solace had arrived to [[Elysion]] during a meteor shower that was assaulting the city. He helped defend the city with his immense powers and protected it from the meteor shower with ease, to [[Adrian]] Nasod's amazement. Solace soon found himself taking refuge in [[Elysion]], [[Yuno & Nono|Herjuno]] however feeling suspicious of Solace. [[Adrian]], blinded by his fascination towards the [[Hernia|El Lady]], planned to replace [[Yuno & Nono|Herjuno]] with [[Herbaon]]. Solace and his goons, suspicious of [[Yuno & Nono|Herjuno]], attacked the boy and threw him off [[Elysion]] into [[Atlas Station|Atlas]]. After [[Yuno & Nono|Herjuno]] had been disposed of, Solace had requested a stay in [[10-5|Adrian's Palace]] as well as a hibernation capsule for himself and the [[Hernia|El Lady]]. [[Adrian]], eager to investigate the [[Hernia|El Lady]] for himself, gladly complied to Solace's demands.

Solace eventually heard of [[Adrian]]'s attempt to hack into the [[Hernia|El Lady]]'s hibernation pod and became outraged at [[Adrian]]. In a fit of rage, Solace decided to shut off [[10-5|Adrian's Palace]] by placing barriers not only preventing anybody from entering or exiting, but to also cut off any signals from entering of leaving the palace so his plans would not be jeopardized. With [[Adrian]] trapped and returning to his slumber, Solace found his way to the city's main power supply and rerouted it to his base.

While in [[Elysion]], Solace came into contact with an [[Elysion]] Nasod named [[Dekal]], who would begin to work under Solace. Requiring high quality Diceon ore, Solace sent [[Dekal]] down to [[Atlas Station|Atlas]] in order to steal supplies of Diceon to be shipped directly to Solace.

While the El Search Party made their way to the Diceon Research Lab in [[10-1|Diceon Mines]], they found themselves confronting [[Dekal]] in the middle of a transmission with Solace.

While the El Search Party traveled through the [[10-4|Celestial Crossroads]], [[Elsword]] felt a dark presence in the air, followed by [[Elesis]] who got a severe headache. [[Chung]] soon pointed out a strange sigil in the distance. Little did they know, the sigil was Solace. Solace stated his surprise that [[Elsword]] had made it so far, and commends [[Elsword]] for coming. However, he said that they had come too early, too weak. He offered to let them live if they abandon their mission right then. He scoffed at them still playing with their childish El Search Party. [[Elesis]] firmly refused Solace's negotiation. Certain that he won't sway the El Search Party, Solace's projection disappears and the two statues guarding the city of [[Elysion]] in the [[10-4|Celestial Crossroads]], Herna Orb and Herna Shield, come to life under the influence of Solace.

After witnessing the [[10-7|Halted Sun's Memory]], it was just [[Elsword]] and Solace. Solace knew that [[Elsword]] was well aware of the events that were soon to follow. [[Elsword]] wanted to know what Solace wanted. Solace asked [[Elsword]] what he felt when viewing through his memories, and told him that [[Hernia]] had locked herself in her coma-like state since the El Explosion. Solace revealed that he believes that the world shouldn't have to rely on the El. [[Elsword]] replies to him that the world needs the El to survive, that they've been trying to find the El Lady to restore peace to the world, back to when the El wasn't destroyed. He told [[Elsword]] that if she was able to restore the El, she would only be fated to become a component of it. Solace told [[Elsword]] that he has the power to change the future, that he has an unparalleled ability to resonate with the El. [[Elsword]] was reluctant to stray from his friends and comrades. Solace told him that if he wishes for the El to be restored, the events will simply repeat themselves with [[Elesis]] becoming the new [[Hernia|El Lady]]. Solace revealed that he aimed to create a world where one major El doesn't exist, that he wanted to connect [[Ruben]]'s El and the six major El's as well as the energy of the people to create a world where they don't have to depend on El. [[Elsword]] was uncertain such a radical plan would work, however Solace said that the choice is up to [[Elsword]], as he is the Guardian of El. He could defeat Solace and wish the El be restored, and have the cycle repeat itself starting with [[Elesis]], or break such a vicious cycle and try to create a new world. Solace commented that [[Elsword]] and his friends had bested countless foes and rivaled Demon Generals, but they did not do so with their power alone, but with the bonds they've forged with everybody they've met, that a small chosen minority cannot change the world, but that all life can. Solace left the choice for [[Elsword]], the option he believes will benefit all of Elrios.

====Chapter 27:====

Back in the real world, the rest of the El Search Party had wondered what was going on, a massive energy had spawned from Elrios. Solace told them that the original El must have recombined and Elianode had been rebuilt. He tells the group that [[Elsword]] used all his energy to restore the El and is probably inside of it. [[Ara]] notices a light coming from [[Hernia]]'s capsule, Solace looked over in shock. He rushed to [[Hernia]]'s side and was surprised to see her finally awaken. Solace concerns himself over [[Hernia]] saying that she should rest, though she insisted that she was fine before confronting the El Search Party of the situation.

Solace tells the group that he had injected Diceon energy into the El to prevent [[Elsword]] from being consumed immediately. [[Hernia]] tells the group that they should go to Elianode and seek out the dragon El Master, [[Denif]], for help. [[Add]] asks if the two were going to Elianode with them, but Solace declines, saying that he is no longer fit to be and El Master and wanting to stay alongside [[Hernia]]. [[Hernia]] insisted she go, but Solace told her he doesn't want to risk her joining with the El again, and saying that they still have unfinished business here. Solace and [[Hernia]] came to the conclusion that they must investigate who was responsible for causing the El to explode, now that Elianode had been restored, the culprits most likely returned as well.

*'''Mana Break:''' Solace can mana break, much like players, allowing him to avoid soaking in attacks and even gives him a few moments of invincibility just like players. This does not actually decrease his MP.

*'''Rising Slashes:''' Solace will create a suction vortex dealing multiple hits then cause a blade to pierce out of the ground in front and behind himself. After he may summon six more blades in a circle around himself. He may follow that by sending two large flaming blades outwards across the map.

*'''Rising Wave:''' Summon three swords in front of himself.

Upon the start of the fight, Solace's health bar will be engulfed by the '''[Mark of Judgement]'''. The mark will change depending on the outcome of '''[Judgement]''' moves.

*'''Mark of Judgement:''' When a player fails a '''[Judgement]''' move, they will be inflicted with the '''[Sun's Condemnation]''' debuff that reduces their attack power and movement speed and adds one gauge to the mark. When a player clears a '''[Judgement]''' move successfully, they will gain the '''[El's Blessing]''' buff that increases their attack speed and movement speed and removes one gauge from the mark. When the mark is filled completely, Solace will burn HP from any player that attacks him, equal to 10% of the damage inflicted.

*'''[Judgement] Confusion Stigma:''' Solace will inflict players with a '''Mark of the Sun''' that counts down until it explodes. The player fails the attack if the mark overlaps with the mark of other players or Solace during this attack when the timer hits 0.

*'''[Judgement] Darkness Flame:''' Solace will warp to the center of the stage, summoning 3 Dark Scabbards and 3 Light Scabbards in 6 spots on the stage in a random order. If Solace is allowed to recover 3 of these scabbards, the player fails the attack and he will cause a stage wide explosion dealing massive damage to everyone. If the player prevents this by destroying the scabbards or keeping him occupied by having him attack you, Solace will be weakened for a period of time allowing you to deal damage to him uninterrupted.

*'''[Judgement] Ignition Rain:''' Solace sends dark swords up from the ground, knocking players up and binding them in the air. He will then warp to the center of the stage while causing the swords to fall back down and embed themselves into the ground. Solace will then detonate the swords causing a huge pillar of fire to erupt from the ground. The bind can be escaped by tapping the directional keys quickly. The player fails the attack if they are hit by the pillars of fire. One of the two flotation devices on either side of the stage will activate allowing the player to jump out of reach. A command jump such as Luciel's >>^X will not allow you to gain enough height.

==Boss: Solace (Phase 2)==

===Moves===

Solace is able to use all the abilities from Phase 1 with the exception of '''[Judgement] Darkness Flame'''.

*'''Final Trial:''' Solace immediately fills up all the gauges of the '''[Mark of Judgement]''' upon the start of the phase, burning HP from players as before. Players are given a 60 second time limit to both reduce Solace's HP as quickly as possible, as well as to deplete the gauge on the mark by clearing at least 2 '''[Judgement]''' moves successfully in a 3- or 4-man party. If done successfully, Solace will not activate the move below and you will be allowed to defeat him within the time limit, winning the fight. When the timer reaches 0, the gauge is cleared and the player loses the fight, but can still clear the dungeon by defeating him afterward. He will continue the the fight as normal but '''[Judgement]''' attacks will no longer fill the gauge.

*'''Space of the Black Sun:''' Upon reaching 4 bars of health within the initial 60 seconds of the fight, if Solace's '''[Mark of Judgement]''' still has at least one gauge filled, it will grant him full immunity to any source of damage for the remainder of the initial 60 second timer, and will be removed once it reaches 0.

**As such you should clear the mark entirely first (only possible with 3 or more people) before lowering his HP to prevent him from triggering this skill.

==Boss: Halted Sun's Memory==

Solace will appear in [[10-7|Halted Sun's Memory]] as the dungeon's main boss.

*'''Counter Slash:''' Solace counters after being flinched and moves forward through the player while being completely immune. The immunity lasts until Solace moves again after the slash.

*'''Slash Combo:''' Perform several consecutive circle slashes finishing by launching targets.

*'''Sword Fall:''' Summon multiple swords which will strike the ground at a diagonal angle.

*'''Solar Eruption:''' Solace will cause a single eruption from under a player, which does massive damage. This will stun the player.

*'''Solar Flare:''' Solace will surround himself with a fire shield that pushes players away which many eruptions of fire burst out all over the stage.

*'''Solar Beam:''' Teleport to either the right of left side of the arena pushing players with a powerful wind before firing a massive beam or fire. Use the teleporter pads on either side of the stage to avoid the attack and get behind Solace.

*'''Flash of Death:''' Using three bars of his power gauge, Solace teleports to the center of the stage and creates a blinding flash of light. This light will deals a large number of hits and cannot be mana broken.

File:Solace5.png|Fenriart after he becomes the '''El Master of the Sun, Solace'''.

File:ElianodeSolace.png|'''Solace''' (Phase 2).

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