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|name=Bellonde Gaia
|name=Bellonde Gaia
|color={{ColorSel|Village|L1}}
|color={{ColorSel|Master|Gaia4}}
|image=[[File:GaiaPortrait.png|center|250px]]  
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|age=23
|race=Human
|race=Human
|role=Earth Master
|role=Earth Master
|village=[[East Lurensia]], [[Central Fluone]], [[Elrianode]], [[Shrine of the Two-Headed Serpent]]
|village=[[East Lurensia]], [[Central Fluone]], [[Elrianode (Village)|Elrianode]], [[Shrine of the Two-Headed Serpent]]
|VA=[[File:Korean_Flag.png|20px]] 신범식 (Shin Bumsik)
|VA=[[File:Korean_Flag.png|20px]] 신범식 (Shin Bumsik)
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<center>{{Quotation|I, Bellonde Gaia, have come to resume my duties as Earth Master.|Gaia}}</center>
<center>{{Quotation|I, Bellonde Gaia, have come to resume my duties as Earth Master.|Gaia}}</center>
==Gaia==
== Description ==
=== Description ===
The El Master of Nature. One of the six protectors of El who worked under the El Lady. He possesses the warmth and richness of the land and protects the continent of Elrios. A man with a strong will to protect everybody around him. He is the least experienced of the El Masters.
The El Master of Nature. One of the six protectors of El who worked under the El Lady. He possesses the warmth and richness of the land and protects the continent of Elrios. A man with a strong will to protect everybody around him. He is the least experienced of the El Masters.
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== History ==
== History ==
====El Master Gaia====
====El Master Gaia====
Born into the Gaia clan, Bellonde Gaia was the youngest child with at least 3 older sisters. When the time came for the Earth Master to be chosen, Gaia was the one to make the mantle of the Master of Earth. As the El Master, he learned under the guidance of Water Master [[Denif]].
Born into the Gaia clan, Bellonde Gaia was the youngest child with at least 3 older sisters. When the time came for the Earth Master to be chosen, Gaia was the one to take the mantle of the Master of Earth. As the El Master, he learned under the guidance of Water Master [[Denif]].


When Denif and the other El Masters of the time began to believe their sole reliance on the El Lady to support the Large El was flawed, they devised a plan to train a group of El Priestesses to lighten the burden of the El. Among the first generation of El Priestesses was Gaia's older sister, [[Verdel]].
When Denif and the other El Masters of the time began to believe their sole reliance on the El Lady to support the Large El was flawed, they devised a plan to train a group of El Priestesses to lighten the burden of the El. Among the first generation of El Priestesses was Gaia's older sister, [[Verdel]].
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After the restoration of the El, Bellonde Gaia was reawakened from his long slumber in the El. He found himself in the palace of [[Velder]], in a new time. When he had awakened, he learned from the Velder high priests that [[Elrianode]] had suddenly appeared. He asks about the first Earth Priestess, his sister, [[Verdel]]. The priests told him that she had chosen to be buried in the Black Forest, Nisha Labyrinth, believing she didn't deserve to rest peacefully while her younger brother entered a deep slumber in order to save them all. He wished to pay respects to his older sister and ventured to find her grave.
After the restoration of the El, Bellonde Gaia was reawakened from his long slumber in the El. He found himself in the palace of [[Velder]], in a new time. When he had awakened, he learned from the Velder high priests that [[Elrianode]] had suddenly appeared. He asks about the first Earth Priestess, his sister, [[Verdel]]. The priests told him that she had chosen to be buried in the Black Forest, Nisha Labyrinth, believing she didn't deserve to rest peacefully while her younger brother entered a deep slumber in order to save them all. He wished to pay respects to his older sister and ventured to find her grave.


When Bellonde found his sister's grave, that is when he met the mysterious girl of the Black Forest. Bellonde was surprised to find another person in the Black Forest, much less a child. He introduced himself and asked why the girl was in the forest, she explains that it is where she came from. Gaia is oddly suspicious of how she could've existed in the forest of demonic energy, but they both start hearing voices calling for help. The girl jump to try and help but Gaia realizes it is likely a trap by a monster. Laby is lured in by the monster but Gaia manages to save her, Laby seeing its action as a rude prank. Gaia worries for the child, asks if she had any company, family, a place to go, or even a name. She can't recall a name, and tries to adopt Bellonde's, he then goes on to tell her about the forest she came from, how it is dense in demonic energy and how it used to go by a different name, Nisha Labyrinth, the Labyrinth of the Night. Using the name of the forest, he gives her the name, Laby, which she gleefully adopts. She then gives her mirror the name, Nisha, calling it her friend. Bellonde is confused when he looks at the mirror as he sees no reflection and begins to wonder if it a kind of Nasod. He asks her again if she had any place she wished to go, Laby replying just outside the forest. With Bellonde planning to meet with his teacher [[Denif]], he decides to take Laby with him, hoping that he might potentially know more about what the girl was.
When Bellonde found his sister's grave, that is when he met the mysterious girl of the Black Forest. Bellonde was surprised to find another person in the Black Forest, much less a child. He introduced himself and asked why the girl was in the forest, she explains that it is where she came from. Gaia is oddly suspicious of how she could've existed in the forest of demonic energy, but they both start hearing voices calling for help. The girl jumps to try and help but Gaia realizes it is likely a trap by a monster. Laby is lured in by the monster but Gaia manages to save her, Laby seeing its action as a rude prank. Gaia worries for the child, asks if she had any company, family, a place to go, or even a name. She can't recall a name, and tries to adopt Bellonde's, he then goes on to tell her about the forest she came from, how it is dense in demonic energy and how it used to go by a different name, Nisha Labyrinth, the Labyrinth of the Night. Using the name of the forest, he gives her the name, Laby, which she gleefully adopts. She then gives her mirror the name, Nisha, calling it her friend. Bellonde is confused when he looks at the mirror as he sees no reflection and begins to wonder if it's a kind of Nasod. He asks her again if she had any place she wished to go, Laby replying just outside the forest. With Bellonde planning to meet with his teacher [[Denif]], he decides to take Laby with him, hoping that he might potentially know more about what the girl was.


====The Sea, the Ship, and the Teacher====
====The Sea, the Ship, and the Teacher====
Leaving the Black Forest, they find themselves on the border of [[Velder]], overlooking the [[East Lurensia Port] town, a port recently constructed in the years following the restoration of Velder. They're greeted by a port worker who tells them about what had happened since the demon war, thanking the El Search Party for helping pave the way for them to reclaim the city. Laby notices metal contraption roaming around, and Bellonde is surprised to see Nasods. The worker tells them that the Ponggos from [[Altera]] had come and introduced Nasods to them to aid in the restoration process and also notes that the local kids have started saying "pong". Bellonde is shocked to see the people so ready to accept Nasods in the age. The worker telling him that thanks to the technology, they've managed to build ships that can take them all the way to [[Lanox]]. That the expedited travel even helping them take out the remaining demon remnants in Fluone.
Leaving the Black Forest, they find themselves on the border of [[Velder]], overlooking the [[East Lurensia Port]] town, a port recently constructed in the years following the restoration of Velder. They're greeted by a port worker who tells them about what had happened since the demon war, thanking the El Search Party for helping pave the way for them to reclaim the city. Laby notices metal contraption roaming around, and Bellonde is surprised to see Nasods. The worker tells them that the Ponggos from [[Altera]] had come and introduced Nasods to them to aid in the restoration process and also notes that the local kids have started saying "pong". Bellonde is shocked to see the people so ready to accept Nasods in the age. The worker telling him that thanks to the technology, they've managed to build ships that can take them all the way to [[Lanox]]. That the expedited travel even helping them take out the remaining demon remnants in Fluone.


Laby asks if they could board a ship but they learn that the ports have recently had a bit of a monster problem and the soldier are busy dealing with demons elsewhere. Seeing the monsters, Laby is vaguely reminded of her friend, Bellonde is curious as he thought Nisha was Laby's only friend. Laby hesitates but notices that the monsters are trying to eat parts of the ships. They clear the monsters, Bellonde is surprised to see how resilient Laby appears to be when taking harm and how cheerful she remain in spite of being attacked. While they wait for the ship workers to finish repairs on the ship, Gaia decides he could teach Laby how to fight.
Laby asks if they could board a ship but they learn that the ports have recently had a bit of a monster problem and the soldier are busy dealing with demons elsewhere. Seeing the monsters, Laby is vaguely reminded of her friend, Bellonde is curious as he thought Nisha was Laby's only friend. Laby hesitates but notices that the monsters are trying to eat parts of the ships. They clear the monsters, Bellonde is surprised to see how resilient Laby appears to be when taking harm and how cheerful she remain in spite of being attacked. While they wait for the ship workers to finish repairs on the ship, Gaia decides he could teach Laby how to fight.
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Denif senses that [[Ventus]] was approaching from the other side of the seal. With the priestesses and Gaia's help, they open up the seal where Ventus comes through with [[Rosso]]. Ventus notes that the Henir passage has become more chaotic on the way back. The priestesses introduce themselves to newly arrived Fire Master. Rosso asks if the Fire Priestess is present, Ignia presents herself but Rosso is quick to criticize her for being weak and unfit for the harsh responsibilities of controlling the power of fire and tells her that she should leave now that he is back. The two fight among each other until Gaia drags Rosso away to get his injuries tended to. Ignia feels dejected by her encounter with the Fire Master but both Ventus and Denif find their encounter to have gone better than expected, knowing Rosso's personality.
Denif senses that [[Ventus]] was approaching from the other side of the seal. With the priestesses and Gaia's help, they open up the seal where Ventus comes through with [[Rosso]]. Ventus notes that the Henir passage has become more chaotic on the way back. The priestesses introduce themselves to newly arrived Fire Master. Rosso asks if the Fire Priestess is present, Ignia presents herself but Rosso is quick to criticize her for being weak and unfit for the harsh responsibilities of controlling the power of fire and tells her that she should leave now that he is back. The two fight among each other until Gaia drags Rosso away to get his injuries tended to. Ignia feels dejected by her encounter with the Fire Master but both Ventus and Denif find their encounter to have gone better than expected, knowing Rosso's personality.


[[Darkmoon]] tends to Rosso's wounds when Laby follows them to talk with Rosso. Rosso tries to dismiss the child, but Laby explains how Ignia had idolized and was looking forwards to learning from him. Rosso expresses he has little interest in teaching, saying he doesn't wish to burden others with the responsibilities of fire. Rosso sensing the abnormal energy coming from Laby demand to know if Gaia knew what she was and wondered why Denif for allowing something like her this close to the El. Gaia tried to calm him down assuring Laby was no threat. Rosso remains suspicious but is willing to accept she isn't an immediate threat if Denif was fine with her. Laby is curious if Rosso knew what she was, he refuses to answer until Darkmoon pleas him to help them even just a little. He states that her aura was certainly of Demon Realm origins, being something he himself felt near where he slept. Rosso warns Gaia that he only spoke this information so he would be aware and be responsible for the child.
[[Darkmoon]] tends to Rosso's wounds when Laby follows them to talk with Rosso. Rosso tries to dismiss the child, but Laby explains how Ignia had idolized and was looking forward to learning from him. Rosso expresses he has little interest in teaching, saying he doesn't wish to burden others with the responsibilities of fire. Rosso sensing the abnormal energy coming from Laby demand to know if Gaia knew what she was and wondered why Denif for allowing something like her this close to the El. Gaia tried to calm him down assuring Laby was no threat. Rosso remains suspicious but is willing to accept she isn't an immediate threat if Denif was fine with her. Laby is curious if Rosso knew what she was, he refuses to answer until Darkmoon pleas him to help them even just a little. He states that her aura was certainly of Demon Realm origins, being something he himself felt near where he slept. Rosso warns Gaia that he only spoke this information so he would be aware and be responsible for the child.


====You and I Are One====
====You and I Are One====
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Since the disappearance of the El Search Party and [[Laby]], Gaia was filled with regrets for his inability to do anything. Seeking a solution, they decided to seek out [[Calonne]], [[Ventus]] however confronts Gaia and suggests that he make the trek instead. Gaia however pleas that he cannot just stand idly by and he would be just as fast, [[Denif]] calms Gaia down and maintains that they should keep their priorities orderly. In that moment the masters all fest a pulse of Henir energy. [[Anduran]] is quick to alert them that the El Search Party had returned, Gaia was in disbelief. When he learned they were injured, he rush his way to their side.
Since the disappearance of the El Search Party and [[Laby]], Gaia was filled with regrets for his inability to do anything. Seeking a solution, they decided to seek out [[Calonne]], [[Ventus]] however confronts Gaia and suggests that he make the trek instead. Gaia however pleas that he cannot just stand idly by and he would be just as fast, [[Denif]] calms Gaia down and maintains that they should keep their priorities orderly. In that moment the masters all fest a pulse of Henir energy. [[Anduran]] is quick to alert them that the El Search Party had returned, Gaia was in disbelief. When he learned they were injured, he rush his way to their side.


====Chapter 41: Master Road====
====Chapter 41: A Wounded Return====
Gaia arrives to a recovering El Search Party in the care of the Priestesses. [[Rena]] notices the new face and Gaia introduces himself. Rena returns the greeting, mentioning how [[Laby]] had said a lot about him. Laby announces proudly that she kept her promise to take the El Search Party back, Gaia glad she returned safely. After discussing their inability to return to the Demon Realm, Gaia prepares to depart to [[North Fluone]] to seek out [[Calonne]] with Laby in tow. [[Ara]] confronts the Earth Master and asks if she too can go to see her homeland, Gaia agrees and they depart immediately.
Gaia arrives to a recovering El Search Party in the care of the Priestesses. [[Rena]] notices the new face and Gaia introduces himself. Rena returns the greeting, mentioning how [[Laby]] had said a lot about him. Laby announces proudly that she kept her promise to take the El Search Party back, Gaia glad she returned safely. After discussing their inability to return to the Demon Realm, Gaia prepares to depart to [[North Fluone]] to seek out [[Calonne]] with Laby in tow. [[Ara]] confronts the Earth Master and asks if she too can go to see her homeland, Gaia agrees and they depart immediately.


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With the maps they found at the shrine, they followed the path. Laby notices Ara talking to somebody, Gaia confused as he didn't see anybody, Laby mentioning family that is always with her, Gaia was still confused but curious of the El Search Party's powers. Gaia asks if Laby was still worried, but Laby seemed confident in her beliefs now and confident with traveling with the El Search Party. Gaia couldn't help but feel a bit sad that Laby would soon leave his side, but she thanks him for everything he had done for her and he shouldn't have to worry. Gaia was taken by Laby's words before she broke the moment, noticing [[Mao]] and Calonne's house in the distance. Gaia with joy told Laby to promise she'd stay healthy for him, Laby gleefully accepts.
With the maps they found at the shrine, they followed the path. Laby notices Ara talking to somebody, Gaia confused as he didn't see anybody, Laby mentioning family that is always with her, Gaia was still confused but curious of the El Search Party's powers. Gaia asks if Laby was still worried, but Laby seemed confident in her beliefs now and confident with traveling with the El Search Party. Gaia couldn't help but feel a bit sad that Laby would soon leave his side, but she thanks him for everything he had done for her and he shouldn't have to worry. Gaia was taken by Laby's words before she broke the moment, noticing [[Mao]] and Calonne's house in the distance. Gaia with joy told Laby to promise she'd stay healthy for him, Laby gleefully accepts.
====Chapter 43: Preparation====
At around the same time the El Search Party all reunited back in [[Elrianode]], Gaia alongside [[Laby]] and [[Ara]] finished their expedition to [[North Fluone]] in search of the White-Ghost portal engineer. Just when [[Rose]] mentions that they were still absent, [[Add]] notices them just arriving back into town with [[Calonne]].
====Everyone's Reason====
When the Landars arrived to El Tower with [[Ventus]] nowhere in sight, [[Denif]] instead instructed Gaia and [[Artea]] to scout a suitable place for the Landars to set up camp. In the midst of their work, Ventus arrives alongside [[Rosso]], [[Darkmoon]], and [[Noah]]. Noah introduces himself as Noah Ebalon, which catches Gaia by surprise. Denif takes Gaia, the other Masters, and [[Darkmoon]] to continue discussion, tasking [[Artea]] to continue the Landar situation with [[Sasha]].
As they discussed, Gaia was shocked to learn that [[Ebalon]] was an imposter, having never suspected the man of treason against the goddess. As Noah became critical of the El Masters, they all corroborate that the Elrian nobles would've prevent them from doing much even if they had grown suspicious of Ebalon. Gaia noting the Masters were placed under heavy restriction to prevent the potential of a revolt against the nobility.
After the meeting a adjourned, Ventus wondered if Gaia was heading back to the Castle, and the status of [[Calonne]]. Gaia tells him that Calonne had already gone back the [[North Fluone]] through the portal to inform associates. [[Clamor]] and Noah express interest in seeing the portal, Rosso insists on keeping an eye on the boy. Gaia attempts to also join but Ventus suggests he not.
====Information from the Earth====
After [[Noah]] heard from [[Ventus]] about his trip to the Demon Realm, Gaia appeared looking for Ventus, but the Wind Master had just left, telling Noah to ask Gaia to continue their explanation of the Demon Realm. Gaia recounts the events after returning to [[Elrianode]] with [[Laby]] as well as accounts from the El Search Party of their journey in [[Rigomor]].
====The One Hidden====
When word that [[Solace]] and the [[Hernia|El Lady]] planned on return to [[Elrianode]], Gaia greeted and escorted them to meet with [[Noah]].
After the El Lady was able to unlock the missing pieces of Noah's memories, the boy went to tell the Masters what he'd learned. Gaia among the other masters were shocked to learn that [[Henir's Order]] were planning on releasing some entity that they believed was housed in the El. Based on [[Ventus]]'s accounts, Gaia wonders if the Order had been waiting for the El to be restored. Ventus agrees, but he also notes their actions appeared rash and impulsive at the time.
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File:Portrait - Gaia (Alternative).png|Alternate portrait.
File:Portrait - Gaia (Alternative).png|Alternate portrait.
File:GaiaPortrait.png|'''Gaia''' in [[Elrianode]].
File:Portrait - Gaia (Master Road).png|'''Gaia''' in [[Shrine of the Two-Headed Serpent]].
File:GaiaEmblem.png|'''Gaia's''' Emblem.
File:GaiaEmblem.png|'''Gaia's''' Emblem.
File:GaiaCutin.png|'''Gaia's''' Skill Cut-in.
File:GaiaCutin.png|'''Gaia's''' Skill Cut-in.
File:LabyT12.png|'''Gaia''' in [[Black Forest Cemetery]].
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== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
*'''Gaia''' is named after the [[Wikipedia:en:Gaia|Greek deity and personification of the Earth]].
*In Europe, Gaia is named Gajar or Gayar to avoid confusions with the Greek deity.
**The name was adaptated for languages that pronounce the J as a Y, a trait shared by most languages spoken in Central Europe such as German, Polish, and Italian even though the letter J has almost disappeared in Italian. The J was changed to a Y to reflect the pronounciation in Spanish. However, this was not changed in French and in English, which changes the overall pronounciation and the original etymology becomes obscure.
**The final R is shared with [[Denif#Alternative Names|Agaur]], the name of Denif in Europe.
*During [[Laby]]'s story quests, he mentions having 3 older sisters.
*During [[Laby]]'s story quests, he mentions having 3 older sisters.
**One of his sister's names is [[Verdel]]. She was the Earth Priestess prior to the El Explosion.
**One of his sister's names is [[Verdel]]. She was the Earth Priestess prior to the El Explosion.
**[[Laby]] first meets him at his sister's grave in the '''Black Forest'''.
**[[Laby]] first met him at his sister's grave in the '''Black Forest'''.
*While not initially stated, Gaia specializes in hand-to-hand combat, as he is often referenced in [[Eternity Winner]]'s skills. Confronting him in [[Shrine of the Two-Headed Serpent]], many of his attacks bear resemblance to attacks [[Eternity Winner]] learns.
*Gaia's right arm is never seen exposed, only cloaked or armored. The reason why, if any, is never elaborated upon.
*Gaia specializes in hand-to-hand combat, as he is often referenced in [[Eternity Winner]]'s skills. When confronting him in [[Shrine of the Two-Headed Serpent]], many of his attacks bear resemblance to attacks [[Eternity Winner]] learns.
*While Gaia had already been established as [[Laby]]'s mentor, he also spars with [[Ara]] during the [[Master Class]] update, wishing to see the martial arts style used by the Northern Empire.
*While Gaia had already been established as [[Laby]]'s mentor, he also spars with [[Ara]] during the [[Master Class]] update, wishing to see the martial arts style used by the Northern Empire.
**Gaia's Emblem have 2 horns similar to a deer, which explain why Ara and Laby Artifact is a deer.
**Gaia's emblem has 2 horns similar to a deer, which explains why the Artifact Serne resembles a deer.
*Between the [[Story/Chapter 41|To Return to the Demon Realm]] and [[Story/Chapter 43|[Village] Mental Preparation]] story quests, Gaia will not be present in [[Elrianode]], replaced with the NPC '''Gaia's Absence'''.
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== Alternative Names ==
== Alternative Names ==
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|KR=벨론드 가이아  |KRName=Bellonde Gaia
|KR=벨론드 가이아  |KRName=Bellonde Gaia
|NA=Bellonde Gaia|NAName=Bellonde Gaia
|CN=博伦德·盖亚 |CNName=Bellonde Gaia
|FR=Bellond Gajar |FRName=Bellonde Gaia
|NA=Bellonde Gaia
|CN=盖亚 |CNName=Gaia
|DE=Gajar|DEName=Gayar
|DE=Gajar|DEName=Gajar
|ES=Gayar |ESName=Gayar
|FR=Bellond Gajar |FRName=Bellonde Gajar
|IT=Gajar |ITName=Gayar
|PL=Gajar |PLName=Gayar
|UK=Gajar
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