MAKOTO YUKI

THE MESSIAH WHO STOPPED THE FALL

THE MESSIAH

ㅤㅤmemento moriㅤㅤ

ㅤRevelation 21:4 :ㅤ "He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."

the wild card

Within the Arcana lie infinite possibilities (souls). Gods, demons—myths, and legends. For the typical Persona user, only a single possibility inherent to their heart can be accessed. But a Wild Card transcends such limitations. They are privy to its vastness, able to reach in and beckon these powers to their aid. However, the shape of a Wild Card’s soul may still bind them. Specific Personas are better attuned to their soul than others, and those of the latter may prove unwieldy. A select few can negate even this rule: the Fool. Embodying the number ‘0’—their very existence is ontological nothingness—infinity itself. And so, their soul would be attuned to any possibility.

excalibur

Excalibur, obtained from traversing the depths of Monad many years ago. One of the two swords owned by Makoto Yuki, it is unknown if it is the actual sword of legend, or a convincing copy of the original. Nonetheless, its holy steel shines bright, cleaving Shadows and Demons alike, not only granting Makoto a bonus against them, but further strength, endurance and agility when wielding the blade. Because of its almost-divine-like properties, only the Messiah can properly lift it and wield it like a common broadsword. Anyone else who would dare to use it find themselves burdened and blinded by the radiance, their very beings burned away from the face of the world.

Masakado's Katana

Masakado’s katana enshrined at Chiyoda City. A blade that exists in other parallel worlds, a sign of usage by a true hero; In this case, it is currently wielded by Makoto Yuki. With a great stature that surpasses forty inches, her blade is imbued with a special property to cleave through all physical defenses, but able to use any element that a Persona she wields possesses. Like Excalibur, it only accepts Makoto as its sole wielder, as the Messiah is one who surpasses all possibilities through sheer willpower.

Omnipotent Orb

A sphere containing a portion of an unknown divinity. They are gifted to the Attendants by Lord Philemon himself and instructed to bestow their guests these unfathomably powerful orbs to them once they have bested their Attendant in combat. Not even the wisest of them knows how an Omnipotent Orb is made, as both Philemon and Igor strive to keep its creation process well-hidden. When merged with the bearer's existence, it breaks their shackles and frees them entirely from the logic of all things.

magatama

Magatama are mystical beads suffused with elemental magic and represent their respective element through distinct colors. The wielder harnesses their potency by assimilating it within their soul and unleashes the spell it embodies. Remarkably, since the magical power of the Magatama has already been actualized, no tithe is demanded from the user's soul to manifest the spells held inside. Makoto carries all elemental Magatama (Flame, Frigid, Shock, Gale, Bless and Darkness) as well as the Megidolaon Gem, functioning the same as the elemental Magatama.

theurgy

“Spiritual magic that could reach the gods”. When a Persona user reaches a form of elation that synchronizes with both heart and soul, body and emotions, the idea of “Theurgy”, can be realized. In most cases however, most Persona users can feel the advent of this elation such as when going through intense combat. Makoto is able to use a combination of several Personas to create unique spells.

willpower

Mankind carries within them boundless potential. By willpower alone, those who have tapped into their metaphysical powers may evolve in strength when facing death or even if a foe is too great for them in strength. No conventional limit exists to this evolution, as even ontological gaps in power can be crossed by a mere increase in resolve. Be it a day or amid battle, a soul can flourish at a moment’s notice. Moreover, amplified strength is not the sole benefit of a human’s determined soul. Two other known products of the human soul are the capability to regenerate and adapt to supernatural abilities. Should the soul in question carry enough resolve, healing wounds—no matter how abstract—can be instantly regenerated in a plume of azure flame. The power of Willpower comes from Makoto’s collective bonds with not just her allies at SEES, but those she bonded within a year. It was this power that allowed her to seal Erebus’ access to Nyx, not only overcoming Death through sheer determination alone, but becoming invulnerable to its effects.

universe arcana

The symbolization of a new beginning or a new end. The power used to stop The Fall, and to seal Nyx away from humanity itself. Combined with the bonds of SEES, the Universe Arcana provided a miracle and an impossibility to become possible, forging the Great Seal and providing a new beginning for all of humanity to walk without fear of the premature end. At the cost of Makoto Yuki’s own life, the Great Seal remains stalwart for all eternity, within the deepest parts of the sea of souls. Due to the effects of the Universe being specifically to one scenario, none except for her infinite adaptation to any scenario, can be applied.

a messiah's resolve: great seal

Although not free from the Great Seal entirely, Makoto’s consciousness has been projected into a Cognitive Copy of her original body. While it has the ability to grow and get older to a degree, all that remains within her body is her consciousness, being piloted by that alone. Her soul remains within the Great Seal, continually serving as a barrier between Erebus and Nyx. Her physical body feels no pain, and her own being as a Cognitive Copy allows her full immunity against conventional weaponry, physical and non spiritual attacks, similar to Personas, Shadows and Demons.

OROBAS. "One of 72 demons in Solomon's Goetia. It is said to appear as a human with a head of a horse. He answers all questions concerning past, present, and future and is both liked and respected by sorcerers. According to legend, he was often summoned by sorcerers seeking to see through lies or predict the future."

TURDAK. "A skull that serves his relative Yama, lord of the dead. He is viewed as the embodiment of disease, and often depicted as a skeleton. Turdak can bring disease and send people to their deaths, but he also has the power to cure disease by dancing. He is often described as a pair of beings, one that brings disease and one that cure it."

KARASU TENGU. "Legendary creatures that appear in folk tales all over Japan. Virtuous monks who train in the mountains while alive are said to transform into Karasu-Tengu when they die. Karasu-Tengu are also known as "little" Tengu, serving as henchmen for "big" Tengu. Big Tengu have long red noses, but little Tengu do not, instead appearing as hawks with a crow-like voice. Some Karasu-Tengu have extraordinary powers. There are temples in rural Japan where Karasu-Tengu are the object of worship. Some believe that Karasu-Tengu are a modified form of the Hindu defender god Garuda, who reached Japan with the spread of Buddhism."

ATTIS. "A Phrygian god who symbolizes life, death, and revival. He rejected Cybele's love and was driven mad, dying after he castrated himself. Cybele then resurrected him."

TITANIA. "The Queen of the Fairies, a character in Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The name Titania is thought to be derived from the Roman goddess Diana. It may also mean "daughter of the earth" or "daughter of the Titans." Delicate and stunningly beautiful. Titania resides in the Kingdom of Fairyland, where she rules over the moonlit Fairy Forest."

THRONE. "The third of the nine orders of angels. They are the angels of dignity and justice who carry God's throne and govern thought. They are angels of knowledge."

KRESNIK. "A good vampire blessed by the light, his name means "cross," and his sworn rival is another Slovenian vampire named Kudlak. Their battle is said to be unparalleled, with both employing various animal forms to do battle. It is said that dark can never overcome light, and thus, each battle ends with Kresnik as the victor. Kresnik's animal transformations can be recognized by their color."

BETELGEUSE. "A demon named after the movie it originated from. 'Betelgeuse' is also one of the stars within the Orion belt; It is known for being the second brightest. In African mythology, this star represents a lion that is keeping its eyes on three zebras that the deity Aldebaran failed to kill with his arrow, yet did not try to retake his arrow because Betelgeuse was watching the zebras, which made Aldebaran sit there to this day, shivering due to the cold nights and suffering from thirst and hunger."

MASAKADO. "A Persona from another story. The general who declared himself the new emperor of Japan but fell to Hidesato Fujiwara and Sadamori Taira soon after. He was quickly enshrined as a means of quelling his vengeful spirit, causing him to later become known as the protector god of Kanto. According to the Otogizoshi, he stood over 6'10", had a head, arms, and legs of gold, and had two pupils in his left eye. His body was made entirely of iron, save for his one weak point, his temple."

MATADOR. "A Spanish Grim Reaper born from the pursuit of aesthetics killing. With his terrifying sword Espada, he now preys on humans rather than bulls."

CU CHULAINN. "A demigod hero of Celtic mythology who originated in Ireland. He is the son of the sun god Lugh, of the Tuatha De Danann. His name means "hound of Chulainn." A strikingly handsome young man, Cú Chulainn was said to be dauntless and bold. When a battle begins, blood sprays from his pores, his jaw swells up to the size of his head, and his mouth splits open from ear to ear, giving him a terrifying appearance and causing his enemies to quake in fear. Cú Chulainn trained in war under the goddess Scáthach, who lives in the Land of Shadows, and earned the magic spear Gáe Bulg. Later, he broke the taboo (geis) upon him and grew weak as a result. Under a terrible curse, he finally met his demise pierced by his own spear. Some suggest that Cú Chulainn was a real historical figure, and today there exists a stone called the "Stone of Cú Chulainn," to which the hero is said to have tied himself in his dying moments."

DIONYSUS. "The Greek god of wine and theater. He had two births. Myth tells that Zeus took the premature Dionysus from his dying mother, Semele, and allowed him to mature inside his thigh so that the underdeveloped god might have a proper birth."

ARAHABAKI. "A mysterious god of ancient Japan. Most famously worshipped by Nagasunehiko, who was defeated in battle against Emperor Jimmu, Arahabaki came to be treated as a symbol of rebellion and defiance."

SETH. "The Egyptian god of the desert, chaos, and evil. He murdered his brother, Osiris, and tried to become chief god, but he was castrated by Osiris's son, Horus."

QUEEN MAB. "The fairy queen in Celtic myth. Often identified with Titania. She would offer mead mixed with her blood to her many consorts."

ARIANRHOD. "A Welsh goddess of the moon also known as Arianfuroddo. Arian means "silver" and furoddo means "wheel". Her wheel was said to be used to ferry the dead to the afterlife. The moon symbolizes death and regeneration, which is why she is also highly worshiped as the goddess of rebirth. There are some who hold festivities at the full moon to praise her."

OKUNINUSHI. "A god of the earth in Japanese mythology, and an important figure in the myths of Izumo. He is exceedingly handsome and has power over agriculture and medicine. He overcame a series of difficult tasks set for him by Susano'o to win the hand of Susano'o's daughter Suseri-hime in marriage. Later, he used a large sword borrowed from Susano'o to defeat his brothers, the "Eighty Gods," and built for himself a domain and a great palace in Izumo. From this myth, he was considered to be the ancestor of Izumo-no-Kenmei."

NEBIROS. "The general of Hell, he keeps watch over other demons. One of the greatest necromancers in Hell, he can control souls and corpses."

SUSANO-O NO MIKOTO. "A god of Japanese legend, born along with Amaterasu and Tsukuyomi. He was cast out for lewd behavior, but redeemed himself with heroic deeds like slaying Yamata-no-Orochi."

MOTHER HARLOT. "A demoness also known as the Whore of Babylon in the Book of Revelation. She rides a great red beast with ten horns and seven heads and holds a foul golden goblet. There is a detailed description of her in Revelation 17. It is said that the heads and horns represent "kings," and describes her as "the great city that rules over the kings of the earth."This image has been interpreted as an allegory to the Roman Empire."

THOR. "The Norse god of thunder and fertility whose strength is incomparable. He is a heroic and honest god worshiped mainly by farmers and is primarily known for defeating the giants. He wields Mjolnir, a hammer that returns to its owner after being thrown. He and the World Serpent, Jormungandr, are fated to kill each other at Ragnarok."

SKADI. "A giantess called the "snowshoe goddess," she is the embodiment of winter. According to legend, all gods will return to her at the end of Ragnarok."

BALDR. "The god of light in Norse lore and son of Odin and Frigg. He is married to Nanna and has two brothers, Hod and Hermod, and a son named Forseti. He was loved by all the gods, but after having a nightmare of his death, Frigg made all the plants and animals swear not to harm Baldur. Only the mistletoe was passed over as it was too young. Hearing this, Loki tricked Hod into shooting a mistletoe at Baldur, which killed him. Hel promised to revive Baldur if every living thing cried for him, but the giantess Thokk refused to weep. When it was found that Thokk was Loki in disguise, the gods punished him. With the world's light gone, it took its first steps toward Ragnarok."

LUGH. "A sun god of Irish lore. His name means "flashing light." He is skilled in many arts, carries his spear Areadbhar, and is known as the Long Arm. He is father to Cu Chulainn and is said to have many wives, including Bui. His grandfather Balor was also his greatest foe; during the battle of Magh Tuireadh he pierced Balor's evil eye with a magic stone."

MARIA. "The maternal figure of Christianity. Gabriel informed her that she was to be the mother of Jesus. Some sects revere her as Virgin Mary, but other denominations do not focus on her."

INDRAJIT. "Indrajit is depicted as the son of Ravana, the great king of the Rakshasa, in the Sanskrit epic of ancient India, the Ramayana. Originally named Meghanada, the god Brahma was so impressed with him for conquering Indra, that he gave him the name "Indrajit". Meghanada means "Thunderous" or Lord of Sky (Clouds) and in fact it is said that he was truly worthy of that name in the battlefield."

URIEL. "A Seraph, one of the Four Seraphim. Uriel appears widely in the Old and New Testaments, Apocrypha, and the pseudepigraphic Book or Enoch. His name may mean "Flame of God" or "Power of God." He wields a flaming sword and a shield that is never blemished. He is charged with controlling the heavens and protecting the Garden of Eden. Uriel is also known as the angel of penitence. As the overseer of Hell, he burns those who defy God with fire and brimstone. On Judgment Day, he will summon all life on Earth to Hell and pass judgement on their sins. Christianity and Judaism hold that there are 7 Seraphs, including Uriel. In Islam however, there are only 2 Seraphs, and Uriel is not one of them. Uriel also appears as a bringer of prophecy, warning Noah of the coming Flood. He is the only angel who has ever taken human form."

ATAVAKA. "One of the eight Yashaou. His domain is war and protection. Once a child-eating demon, he became one of the Wisdom Kings after Buddha converted him to good."

ASURA. "A violent group of demons in Hindu lore. They are very powerful and caused the gods much grief. They are a strict group who attacks anyone that runs counter to their ideals. They were originally gods of light who were worshipped in Persia. The Zoroastrian god Ahura Mazda was one of them."

ODIN. "The chief god of Norse mythology. He is the god of war and death, skilled in magic and deeply associated with poetry and song. Odin is often depicted with long, white hair, missing one eye, and holding his spear Gungnir. It is said none can match his prowess in magic, though he was once a pupil of the goddess Freya. Ever thirsty for knowledge, Odin will not hesitate to sacrifice to gain it. It is said he achieved wisdom by offering one of his eyes to the giant Mimi and drinking the Water of Knowledge from the roots of Yggdrasil. Odin lives in a great hall in Valaskjálf, home of the gods. From his throne Hlidskjalf he peers down at the world below. Whenever he sees brave warriors die in battle, he sends his warrior maidens, the Valkyries, to gather their souls and bring them to Valhalla, where they prepare for Ragnarok, the end of the world. At Ragnarok, Odin is fated to be swallowed by the giant beast Fenrir."

SATURNUS. "The Roman god of agriculture commonly identified with Cronus. He ate his children in an attempt to prevent destiny but nonetheless was overthrown as fate foretold."

YURLUNGUR. "A giant copper python from Oceanian folklore, more specifically that of the Yolngu people of northern Australia. A being that transcends good and evil, he governs the weather and is considered a god of harvest. He is known as the "Rainbow Serpent" because the water in the sacred pool he calls home is said to shine like a rainbow."

BELIAL. "One of the 72 demons of the Goetia, invoked by King Solomon. He leads 50 legions of demons as their chief. He is said to appear before his conjurer as two beautiful angels in a chariot of fire. His name means "worthless" and he is cunning, causing the fall of Sodom and Gommorah, as well as persecuting Jesus Christ."

MAITREYA. "Also known as Maitreya Bodhisattva. Said to be the successor to the current Buddha. Name means "loving-kindness". Currently resides in the Tusita Heaven. Will become Buddha in 5,670,000,000 years, during which he will lead many to salvation."

MICHAEL. "His name means "Who is Like God" and is one of the archangels. When Lucifer rebelled against God, the great strategist Michael was the one to defeat and trap Lucifer. He is well known for many other spectacular deeds, and to this day has a strong following in Europe."

SHIVA. "The great god who governs both the destruction and creation of the world. He is the most worshiped god in Hinduism alongside Vishnu. It is said that he purifies the world through destruction, only to later rebuild it anew, and though he casts his terrible wrath against the demons, he is also known to bless his followers. Shiva has been depicted in many ways, but the most common is for him to have four hands, one face, and three eyes. He wields a trident, or trishula, and his third eye is said to emit a ray of light that destroys all it touches."

KALKI. "One of the avatars of the Hindu god Vishnu. His name has the meanings "eternity," "time," and "the one who destroys filth." He is often depicted as a hero riding a white steed. He is the last of Vishnu's ten avatars, a savior who appears in Kali Yuga, the age of darkness, to smite all evil and usher in the golden age of Krita Yuga."

HELEL. "The one who rules hell and all its inhabitants, formerly known as the archangel of light. His name means "morning star" and before he fell, was the chief of the Seraphim. With a third of God's angels on his side, Lucifer rebelled against God. He was defeated by God's superior forces, however, and in hell awaits his chance to strike again."

SATAN. "His name means "opposer". The prince of darkness in Judeo-Christian lore, known for his role as the snake that tempted Adam and Eve at Eden. It is also said he is sent by God to test man's piety."

METATRON. "The greatest of all the angels. He is the angel of many names, "the voice of God" and "the angel of contracts" are two of over 70. He is even suspected to be god himself. Most archangels have the suffix "el" that means "servant of God." Metatron does not have this and his name translates to "the one who serves behind the throne." In Judaism, Metatron was the one who guided Moses parted the sea in his escape from the Egyptian army. For this Metatron is held in the highest regard."

KRISHNA. "A hero appearing in Hindu Mythology, who is the 8th incarnation of the god Vishnu. He appears whenever the world is in danger. His name has the meaning "all-attractive." He was raised by cattle herders and grew up to become a handsome young man who was waited upon many women. He spent his days playing his flute, dancing, and making merry. As an adult, he was a great tactician, using his knowledge and wisdom to achieve tremendous success in battle. Ultimately, while meditating, Krishna lost his life when the hunter Jara mistakenly shot an arrow into the sole of his foot, which was his weak point."

CAMAEL. "The angel of god in Jewish mythology. He rules over the angels known as the Powers, and his name Camael means "one who sees god." He is also the commander of the angels of destruction, punishment, and death in addition to being the ruler of Mars."

KOHRYU. "One of the holy dragons of Chinese lore, the Golden Dragon appears in times of great fortune or joy. His dominion over the earth extends to the four gods Qing Long, Baihu, Xuanwu, and Zhuque."

VISHNU. "One of the Trimurti and the highest-ranking god in Hinduism. He governs the universe and is also recognized as its protector. It is said that, when the surface world is in danger, he will appear as an avatar."