Ein Keter Sophaur

"The burning sun that illuminates the heavens, shining the way a clear path to true justice."

- Zeta

Ein Keter Sophaur (アイン・ケーター・ソファール, Ain Kētā Sofāru), also known as Ein (アイン, Ain), is one of the Vice Admirals in the Marines, considered to be one of its more powerful members due to a combination of his innate capabilities and the swift mastery of his Devil Fruit powers — leading to him being known as the "Heavenly Sun Deity" (天津陽神, Amatsuyōgami), to the general public. Like certain members, he's addressed by a certain nickname, his being Kin'yō (金陽, lit. "Golden Sun") — likened to the sun itself in various aspects.

A born with abnormally large wings, he was hailed as a godlike emissary by residents of the  and was raised by the current. For most of his life, he served in — administering justice and retribution on his behalf. Eventually becoming its leader, his power grew to a point where others believed he will supersede God — christening him with the nickname, Ishinryoku (以神力, lit. "Power Beyond God"), much to his chagrin. Worshipped in the same vein as the current God, his presence brought uneasiness to the one he served under — especially when he obtained and mastered his Devil Fruit powers. At the climax of Skypeia's latest war, he lost everything of value and was critically injured, making his way into the.

Joining the Marines and rising through the ranks, his previous combat experiences and leadership skills proved to be an incredible boon to the organization. His efforts were even recognized by the Fleet Admiral; upon meeting his leader and telling of his story, he was admitted into his inner circle — tasked with boosting the Marine's image through his "miracles".

Appearance
As one born with great power, Ein's a man who exudes it in every facet of his personage — alluding to his position as one who's born of "God's power", despite it being the source of his downfall and exile from his homeland. Noted to be an attractive individual that matched his kind-hearted, loyal, and virtuous yet naive personality, he's gained an immense following during his tenure as the leader of God's army and later as a Vice Admiral in the Marines — easily making many friends and love interests in both organizations.

Something that mostly catches one's eye about Ein is the glow he emits from his presence, noted to be rather uplifting to most dour moods, so much so that he's often called a "mood killer" with some stating that "It's difficult to be depressed around him. I'm not sure why, but his vibe makes me see the better half of the situation." Ein himself recognizes this trait, which he states is derived from his personality, not his Devil Fruit powers — as some believe, and one of the reasons he makes for an excellent leader, supporter, and companion. He's one of the taller Marines, towering over normal humans — but naturally surpassed by Large Humans and Giants respectively. His fair skin, noticeable facial stubble that's noted to be rather ticklish when Ein rubs his face up against someone when giving out his famed hugs, and darker complexion are often matched with his large, sturdy, well-built, and very muscular frame — noted by his veiny arms, thick chest, legs, and neck, and six-pack abs, honed through years of harsh training, combat, and exposure to the natural elements. Ein's silvery waist length curly hair has a bright sheen when a light is reflected on it, parted on the right side of his face; when he finds that his hair is getting too long or is simply a nuisance, he often cuts it shorter — becoming messier in design, but will regrow it to its original length using the Life Return. He notes that people find him attractive with both long and short hair and often prefers it shorter for battle purposes. His most unique trait is his angelic wings; while Skypeians, Shandorians, and Birkans are noted for their wings — being natural inhabitants of the sky, Ein's is noted to be especially large — continuously growing and expanding since his conception. It was a clear sign that he was more powerful than the rest of his kind, as no one's wings grew at the same rate he did, if at all. Originally white, upon consuming his Devil Fruit and continuously being exposed to the sun's rays, they've gained a golden color and noted to have a warm and fluffy feel to them. Currently, he has seven pairs of large wings — making him look like a, which is dyed in the various colors of the sun whenever he employs his "awakened powers".

Over the course of his lifetime, Ein donned various outfits and armors — noted to enhance his overall appearance; personally crafted and tailored, his wardrobe is to contour to his unique physiology and handle his immense powers. During his time as the leader of God's army, he wore a unique set of gold and whiter armor — containing many pointed edges, angelic wing-like designs, and an arch shaped in the sun's rays. In his youth, and later his de-powered form, he wears a long overcoat that's broken into three sections: white in the middle, and blue on each side; there's a series of buttons on both his sleeves and in the middle. His pants are unique, having various creases near the sleeves, which paired with a pair of golden toe-pointed footwear.

As a Vice Admiral, he wears two outfits: one for battle and the other for his normal duties. When performing his normal duties, a red noble-style high collar golden line shirt with high collar overcoat with a golden line at the wrist that is lapsed with a golden belt, white pants, and white shoes. His battle outfit is less dignified, being a cross of his Marine uniform and his tribal wear; wearing a silver cuirass that leaves his arms exposed, it has a unique designed collar and has a design of the sun in the middle of its chest, the rays are replaced with angelic wings. In addition, the Marine symbol is plastered on its back. Wearing a flowing sash tied to his waist, his white pants have vambraces attached to them — having jewel-embedded amulets attached to the kneecaps, with low-heel sabatons acting as his footwear.

Personality
"For the sake of others, I have to keep shining on. Just like the sun..."

- Ein's resolve to remain positive.

If there are two words that describe Ein, it's "positivity" and "charisma"; despite his various misfortunes, Ein has remained positive and looked towards the future, using his "mistakes" to not only motivate himself but others as well so that everyone can reach a brighter future. It's unknown if such an upbeat attitude is due to the effects of his Devil Fruit, his "great power", or something that's natural but because of it, he's changed the lives of those fortunate enough to meet him, so much so that a select few take after him in some regard, showing how much of a positive influence he is on others. It's for this very reason that Ein doesn't have trouble making friends and allies, even if they happen to be enemies — some of whom show a mutual respect towards him for a variety of reasons.

Striving to be like the sun itself, Ein's a man with a bright, uplifting, and cheerful personality — seen with the genuine, catlike grin plastered on his face most of the time; combined with his innate warmth emanating from the radiance he constantly gives off because of his Devil Fruit, his presence is synonymous with safety and reassurance as most would feel comfortable when he's around. Originally, Ein stated that there are those that are rather... offput by his general display of kindness when meeting him — a natural reaction, but as they slowly get to know him, they know he's an honest and genuine person who has the best intentions for everyone. This is a vast contrast to his younger self, who was timid and distant from people — isolated from others for a brief period because of his immense power; however, upon seeing how kind his fellow Skypeians were, he steadily made the change until he became his current self.

Magnanimous and noble, Ein is one who puts others before himself — helping out those in need whenever the situation arises; from giving them advice to performing certain activities on their behalf, Ein tries to be useful to the people around him in any given capacity, all of which is done with his signature genuine smile and warm aura — to a point where he's often called a "saint" and believing that he's an actual angel. This generosity stems from his teachings by the "God" he served, stating that Ein's power is for the people and him, with selfishness being a sin; to this extent, Ein doesn't harbor personal desires and never acts on self-interest — believing that if he does, it would be a severe betrayal to his character and given purpose. Complimenting such traits, he's noted for being a humble individual — not a single ounce of hubris in his words, actions, nor accomplishments, as humility is an important part of being positive. Without humility, people would easily be led astray and fall prey to their own actions; as one vowing to become like the sun, illuminating on various people's paths, he finds hubris to be a major weakness and often chastises people who show too much pride in themselves and their actions, doing so in a wise manner. His modesty, patience, friendly, and righteousness makes him very sociable.

As one who served "God" as his messenger and an enforcer of both justice and order in Skypeia, Ein is a natural leader — one capable of taking charge at any given moment; his leadership experience is due to him commanding God's Army for many years, utilizing each aspect's strengths and weaknesses effectively and turning the group into a well-organized and effective militia. Inside and outside of combat, the army proved to be strong under his guidance, capable of repelling even the most powerful adversaries and maintaining the status quo. During these charring times, Ein's persona momentarily changes from kind and gentle to stern and serious — cutting down any debauchery in his men to ensure the best possible outcome while not tarnishing "God" in any manner. As he climbed the Marine ladder, it's been noted by various high and low-ranking Marines that Ein's leadership capabilities far surpasses most; in response, he states that it's possible through keen observation of his allies, the enemies, his surroundings, and his resources, using all of them in tandem with one another with swift precision and judgment — a perilous feat under strenuous circumstances. Capable of "reading the air", Ein acts upon tension and proceeds with caution, as the slightest mishaps would make things worse; he makes sure to dial down his positivity when necessary and be more empathetic. Though powerful alone, he's more so when working together with his allies. As a warrior, he's known for his frankness and his utter fearlessness, remaining unfazed in front of enemies that would normally instill fear into those around him, most likely due to his battle experience and harsh training; by extension, he has an incredibly large and strong will, one of the few naturally resistant to the conqueror's shade — comparable to that of an Admiral or one of the Yonko, even though he doesn't have it himself because of his passivity.

Typically, if one were to ascertain Ein's brand of justice, it would be "Moral Justice" — seeing how he puts the welfare of the innocent over everything else and being a worrisome individual; wise to the history of the Marines, he believes that Absolute Justice shouldn't exist because it's no different from wanting to conquer and independence is an important factor for growth. He also believed in the Fleet Admiral's Balanced Peace — good and evil being two sides of the same coin. Due to the justice he exercises, he takes his position rather seriously — doing what needs to be done for the Marine cause; however, he's rationale in his beliefs as he recognizes the errors in certain actions the organization takes. His kind personality extends towards everyone.... except for the Celestial Dragons, the Cipher Pol, and the higher echelon of the World Government. When it comes to the three groups — standard hypocrites who constantly trample on justice for the sake of their goals, and even cover up their actions for the sake of "justice" — bastardizing the word altogether, he shows zero sympathies for any negative actions against them, believing it to be divine retribution. This unfettered hatred stems from seeing the various horrific acts they perform viewed through the sun's rays via his brand of Kenbunshoku Haki. Though not outwardly expressed, he's rather uncomfortable in the presence of anyone from the three groups, and often cursing himself for being unable to impede their actions in the slightest.

As one craving to learn about his "new world", Ein's naturally naive to various aspects of the Blue Seas, often requiring the knowledge of other Marines to fill him in since he never left Skypeia until his exile. When presented with something foreign, a quizzical expression decorated his face, causing others' opinions of him being "perfect" to shatter; this has become somewhat of a running gag amongst the Marines, often fooling him by telling him "interesting facts" about the Blue Seas which usually with humorous repercussions at his expense. However, some would find his innocence and cluelessness somewhat adorable, likening that to a child. If there's one thing that doesn't change, it's his generosity towards children and the elderly; whether it's Skypeia or in the Blue Seas, Ein treats his elders with respect and treats children with the utmost care — acting as a parental figure and a sibling; he was often surrounded by elderly people during his childhood — assisting them in their troubles and didn't get a chance to play with kids his age, encouraging him to do both to both make-up for and reminisce on old times. The image as the "sun" apparent, there's a side that he doesn't show in front of others; due to the various mishaps that Ein went through, he has social issues that he desperately tries to remedy. Though he tries to be useful to others, he also tries not to burden them with his troubles; this causes a sense of isolation — apparent throughout his life. As a being born with great power, Ein's been placed on a pedestal far above everyone else — lauding him as something beyond the mundane. With very few capable of understanding his plight, it became impossible to convey his thoughts to others without them thinking he's being haughty — leading to an inward bottling of his problems, creating unhealthy unconscious behavioral patterns like constant apologies. In addition, his self-appointed role has stifled him from venting his emotions when necessary; when combined with his memory loss and his desperation from figuring out his true identity, Ein would periodically have mental breakdowns that would be so severe that it would cause his powers to go berserk, destroying everything within a given vicinity. Thus, whenever he's at a "breaking point", he would always be somewhere that's void of any life, not wanting to risk the safety of others; in addition, such need to put others before himself makes Ein very protective of his current friends and makes him hold very little value to his own life. This carelessness can be seen in how Ein can plow through armies without tiring, apathetic to the serious injuries he sustains whilst cutting down his enemies, all for the sake of saving his comrades — even though there were better ways to go about it.

In terms of hobbies, Ein's somewhat of a health-nut — always doing his best to stay in shape and encourages others to do the same; he knows much about diets from the books he's read and often applies it to some of his daily routines. While being an excellent cook and cleaner in his right, being used to taking care of others — giving off paternal vibes when doing so, he's noted to be a heavy eater because of his high metabolism caused by his Devil Fruit; this is seen by the various large portions normally served to him upon request, scarfing them down at such speeds that it borders voracious and comically frightens others. He's noted to be one of the Marine's most notable gluttons, giving contrast to his gentle appearance but rightfully serves as a requirement for both his immense physicality and equally immense power. Having been raised on the battlefield, he's a genuine battle freak and often seeks out conflict to prove his skills; he often challenges those with greater power frequently, and those with lower power in groups. However, he recognizes his limits and uses his battle experience to improve himself; in addition, when he's not working or on missions, he trains quite often to hone his skills. Like most Skypeians, Ein is both religious and superstitious; he often prays to his "God", confirmed to be the first "God" of Skypeia, as well as perform his various religious practices associated with his homeland — all of which he takes very seriously. This even extends to his duties, seen whenever he captures a criminal, always hoping for their salvation by God's hands.

History
"If I had any single regret for both the years of servitude to both my people and my God and the countless heroic deeds that have transpired in my wake... it's that I'm falling... literally."

- Ein's life flashing before his eyes before his "fall from grace."

Originally born in under unknown circumstances, Ein was granted incredible power since his conception, which led to him being worshiped as the reincarnation of a heavenly divinity — his name given to him by the elders who've cared for him emphasizing this fact. Though many warriors and elders had sensed his powers and were drawn to him, wishing to pay their respects, Ein gained the attention of the current "God", who descended to witnessed the power that drawn even him; under his orders, Ein was raised under strict supervision, with the intention that his latent talents be used for both "God" and Skypeia's benefit, especially in the face of the rivalling Sky Island territories who wish to upset the balance and subjugate the others to prove their might.

Throughout his childhood, Ein life was comfortable — gaining every luxury he ever wanted, yet strict — disciplined to adhere to Skypeia's teachings and customs, especially when it came to serving "God"; with his bright and noble personality, he gained many friends and a few romantic interests. Regardless, he always felt different than them, emphasized by not only his comparison of wing sizes, having more pairs and being slightly larger, but the feeling of him being watched constantly to the point where it was blaring. Upon reaching the "warrior age", Ein's training was incredibly harsh, even amongst warrior candidates — often receiving private lessons and given unique conditions during training drills on "God"'s orders. Though he struggled like everyone else, his charisma, dedication, and incredibly strong will allowed him to pull through and gain admittance into "God's Army". The dream that was instilled into him since his youth has been realized, much to his pleasure and others in Skypeia.

Residing in the Upper Yard, Ein continually trained himself and performed amicably on the missions given to him — administering justice across Skypeia on "God"'s behalf while furthering the country's development, acting as a "Symbol of Hope". Eventually, after years of cultivation and earning the trust and recognition of both his comrades and people, he became the leader of "God"'s army and became of his deity's right hands. Around this time, Ein was chosen by the three sacred treasures and consumed the Teri Teri no Mi, all of which he found by chance but were used to further bolster his already immense power and influence. He often spent time in isolation to harness and understand these treasures, which led to him developing his current arsenal; eventually, said treasures led to him rediscovering the Seraphic Arts in the depths of Shandora's ruins, which many in Skypeia and the surrounding Sky Island territories were thought to have been lost, reachable because of Ein's possession of the three Holy Relics. Wanting to reawaken such a valuable form of combat, Ein copied down the inscriptions and handed his findings to "God" — which he later spread amongst those in his army; Ein was credited for his latest discovery, which caused the territories to become more and more wary of Skypeia.

At some point, Ein's powers had surpassed the current "God" completely; this was noticeable by not only his comrades but citizens as well, with most giving him the alias Ishinryoku (以神力, lit. "Power Beyond God"). This led to the belief that he would eventually replace the current "God", something that Ein never considered, given his piety because of both his childhood teachings and the way "God" ruled Skypeia with impartiality and kindness, but considered the option should the need arise. Even though "God" was a bit unsettled at both Ein's alias and their assumption of him being replaced, which bordered blasphemy, he recognized that he was mortal thus the mantle needed to be passed; Ein possessed all the requirements needed to rule Skypeia, thus wasn't totally against the idea. However... this was never meant to be, sadly, as the territory was about to face one of the greatest conflicts in its history, resulting in severe losses, Ein being a part of them.

During the time he administered justice, he intervened in the affairs of other Sky Island Territories, as their actions had disrupted Skypeia's order to various degrees; Ein had either defeated, captured, or slain many warriors and criminals from the other islands, flaunting "God" and the country's power while doing so on his leader's orders. Despite his charisma and nobility, he earned a variety of enemies — among them included the leaders of each Sky Island Territory, who felt that his abnormal growth of power would give Skypeia a chance to trounce the other islands, claiming and assimilating them into itself until Skypeia became the sole ruling Sky Island nation. Thus, in order to prevent that possibility from occurring, they banded together and formed a coalition with the sole purpose of eliminating both Skypeia and Ein. The allied nations making a preemptive strike, resulting in civilian losses, this triggered the five-year war that ravaged the sky islands.

In the short timespan, Ein has lost many things that were precious to him; taking its place were feelings of regret, hatred, and desperation — which were shared by many people on both sides. Wanting to put an end to the senseless violence, he pleaded with "God" to launch a powerful blow using the remainders of the army and a "secret skill" recently developed by "God" for emergency purposes; originally against the idea, not knowing the consequences of casting it, he eventually gave in after listening to the distressful cries of his people and seeing the progress made over the last few centuries laid waste in a short span. In what could be labeled as the "final battle", Ein was able to reign victorious over the remaining members of the opposing army — facing off against the leaders while his master prepares the spell. Lasting for a full twelve hours, he reigned victorious — slaying the alliance leaders, but coming with a cost; the damage dealt with him was too great, and near the edge of a Sky Island Territory, he lost consciousness and fell into the Blue Seas as his life flashed before his eyes; eventually, "God" cast his spell which brought an end to the horrific war, destroying most of the surrounding lands and leaving Skypeia virtually untouched. There was a massive funeral held on to mourn those that were lost, with emphasis placed on Ein because of his heroics and being Skypeia's "Symbol of Peace".

To his people, Ein had "died", but in actuality, it wasn't the case; thankfully, he landed on a fortified mercenary crate ship that was capable of withstanding the impact of his fall. Even more so, the captain and his crew had treated his injuries and escorted him to safety; now having amnesia, losing a large portion of his memories, he wanders the Blue Seas — exploring his new home, helping many out using his powers, and trying to piece his memories together to figure out his original purpose. His exploration led to him awakening a special of Kenbunshoku Haki called "Vision of the Sun" — allowing him to link his vision to the Sun itself, viewing wherever the Sun shines its light. It's through the honing of this unique variant that he was able to learn much about the Blue Seas. However, upon learning the existence of Pirates and Marines, he naturally sided with the Marines witnessing the wickedness of piracy on various areas; as if fortune was smiling down on him, he was recruited by a Vice Admiral — admiring his deeds, views, and most notably his powers. Agreeing to their proposal, over the next few years, Ein would join and rise through the ranks of the organization, becoming a Vice Admiral himself, being one of the more popular ones for his kindness, nobility, and reasonable sense of justice.

Equipment
Curolestos (, lit. "White-Stained Evil Cutter"): Curolestos, alternatively known as the "Holy Sky Sword" (聖空刀, Seikūtō), is one of the three sacred treasures of the Upper Yard, and Ein's primary offensive weapon; according to certain stories told by the Skypeians, this weapon belonged to the first "God" of Skypeia — using its powers, along with the shield to quell the chaos that consumed the country. Sometime after their passing, the sword has been passed down to each God who ruled the Upper Yard — a symbol of their authority over all residents of the sky; however, at some point, the sword gained a degree of sentience — inheriting the will of its creator and began choosing those it deemed worthy. Due to his power surpassing the current God and recognizing his compassion, leadership, and dedication towards his people, Curolestos came into Ein's possession — wielding in rare instances.

The sword itself is resplendent, with the entire hilt being gilded and extremely ornate. The pommel is a piece based off many European imperial crowns. It consists of an ormolu crown-shaped base emblazoned with the image of knights and topped off with with a solid rose gold cross. It is separated from the grip by a brass and silver wire ring. The grip itself is polished bronze emblazoned with gold leaf angels. The crossguard of the sword is symmetrical triangular gold spikes. Nestled in the middle of the cross guard is a large ruby. Being a Zweihänder, the hilt extends beyond the cross guard. It takes the form of a bronze cast of the top end of an actual sword, with six rose gold plated grooves fitted with cut rubies. The actual blade begins as a forked snow white steel, engraved with a pattern of twisting parallel lines, highlighted with gold paint. Ein noted that Curolestos emanates a powerful glow from its person, having been bathed in light for many centuries since its conception — alluding to its incredible powers.

Despite being rightfully classified as a Meito, its overall capabilities surpasses normal swords; this is especially seen whenever Ein employs the Seraphic Arts (, lit. "Divine Battle Formation of the Heavenly Winged Generals") — a long-forgotten Skypeian combat style associated with the country's founding. As its name suggests, the sword is effective against those who are "stained with evil" — causing greater damage; aside from its absurd cutting capabilities, slicing through extremely tough and durable substances like a hot knife through butter — exerting little to no strength on the user's part, it's affiliated with the light element, absorbing and releasing it in any given manner. It's to this extent that the sword best suits Ein's fighting style, making full use of his Devil Fruit's capabilities. Forged using an unknown metal said to be beyond anything located in the Blue Seas, Grand Line, or the New World, Ein confirms that the sword will never rust, repels all dirt and blood that touches its surface, and hasn't shattered since its genesis according to records; if a normal blacksmith were to analyze the sword, they would comment it would fail to meet the standards of a normal sword or any weapon for that matter. Normally kept in an equally elegant sheath, Curolestos is employed in certain attacks utilizing either his Devil Fruit techniques or in tandem with the other sacred treasures.

Herugrim (, lit. "Holy Mother's Eclipsed Affection"): Herugrim, also known as the "Sun-Moon Illumination Dial" (日月照盾, Jitsugetsu Terutate), is one of the three sacred treasures of the Upper Yard, and Ein's primary defensive weapon; unlike the sword that belonged to the first God, the shield is believed to have been forged by an adversary who wanted to fend off the sword's incredible powers. However, during one of the battles after the shield's creation, though he was successful at fending off the attack, the shield's power overwhelmed and destroyed him — leaving the shield in the first God's possession; he believed that the shield's existence was necessary should the sword's power run rampant and re-designed it using the Seraphic Arts for the sole purpose of reigning in the blade. It's said that whenever the sword appears, the shield is not far off — a statement proven true as Ein confirms that he found the shield shortly after he obtained the blade; when not in use, it dissipates into light that's absorbed and emitted from Ein's body like its counterpart — called upon when his master deems necessary.

The shield has two distinct form: an active and inactive state, interchangeable with the amount of light poured into it. In its inactive form, it's a large ornate shield that has a dull gold and silver coloration and possesses various floral designs on its surface. There are three layers of designs to the shield. The outer layer bordering the edges, there are various bumpy indents that create an intricate design which stops at a set of curvaceous waves, the tips have ballpoint shapes and circles between each indent. The middle layer has thick vine-based designs that circumvent in an odd manner and possess many-edged leaves that have openings at the base — each one bordering each of the lotus blossoms at each corner. The inner layer has a very complex gold and silver design extending outwards to the middle layer, with golden designs near the tips and at certain points of the aforementioned lotuses. In its active state, the shield changes in its entirety — losing its dull design and coloration in exchange for a brighter shade of gold, seraphic wing-like designs on its edges, and a simplistic circular and rose-like design etched onto its surface. The glow emanating from its being is said to be as intense as the sword, which Ein can freely control utilizing his Devil Fruit powers.

Matching its eloquent appearance, true to its purpose, the shield is said to be as strong as its counterpart — often enacting the. It's said that by assimilating large amounts of light, the shield can erect barriers that induce a variety of "holy-based effects", such as purification, defense, and abilities of a similar nature. Like the sword, it's potential comes in full force when employed using the Seraphic Arts; in addition, since its dependent on light for functionality, it's a perfect match for Ein by making full use of his Devil Fruit's capabilities. Due to it being forged through methods foreign to the Blue Seas, Grand Line, or the New World, it's difficult for most to comprehend its nature and would naturally call it a "failure". In addition, it will never rust, repels all dirt and blood that touches its surface, and hasn't shattered since its genesis according to records. Whenever it's not used, it disappears as a light that's absorbed and emitted from Ein's body like its counterpart — called upon when his master deems necessary.

Zelsinaul (, lit. "Farthest Heavens Virtuous Core"): Zelsinaul, alternatively known as the "Jewelled Spirit of God of the Upper Yard" (神島の神格の宝珠気, Kamishima no Shinkaku no Hōshuki), is the third and final sacred treasure in Ein's possession — his hidden trump card when all else fails. According to legend, the orb is the crystallized spirit of the first Skypeian God, wanting to watch the progression of the nation he saved and presided over for many years; as a spirit, it resides in Skypeians that it deems worthy to rule Skypeia or believes to be able to change the world below in some way. Ein hypothesizes that it was the source of his immense power and growth. Said to be located in his heart, it's a small brilliant orb with intricate patterns on its surface that holds a unique meaning to the Skypeian residents; as its composed of light, Ein can summon it at will — confirming that there are times where it presents itself, specifically if it believes that its current host's life is in danger, using its powers to preserve them. Despite its compact size, the power it exudes far exceeds the combination of Curolestos and Herugrim respectively — typical of their master. Only through the Seraphic Arts that its power comes to fruition, acting as an extension of Ein himself and multiplying his power and skill to various degrees. According to Ein, it's best employed near strong sources of light or near the height of noon, as it's able to draw on its full potential much easier.

Powers & Abilities
"It seems that all of you are mistaken. Though you may have weakened me, it's still not enough to overpower me. While you may be respective leaders of your own territories, thus would the most powerful — going by what I'm sensing, it still won't be enough to rid yourself of my "God", let alone me, who surpassed him a long time ago. But since you've taken your sweet time coming to me, this makes things easier. I will end this war at once and bring peace to Skypeia... by eliminating all of you!"

- Ein addressing the leaders of the Sky Island Alliance before their final bout.

Born with incredible power since birth and honed throughout his lifetime, Ein is an incredibly powerful Skypeian who's performed numerous astounding feats on behalf of his people, and later the Marines and the World Government as one of their Vice Admirals. This is especially true, if one takes into account his previous position as the leader of God's Army, as well as being "God"'s right-hand. In order for one to qualify, they must have both the power and skill to overcome any obstacle while uniting everyone under "God"'s name, which Ein has done time-and-time again. Most missions he's on, which he dubs as "Heavenly Judgments", usually escalate to battles where he's shown off various scopes of his well-honed capabilities. Being one of the few holding the classification "one-man army", he's able to take on scores of opponents of a variety of strengths, usually coming out on top with little injuries to his person; this is seen during the great Skypeian war, where he had to take on battalions of well-trained soldiers by his lonesome while following the plan of his army's strategist — often acting as a decoy. Even during the climax of the war, when he was exhausted and later had to fight the leaders, who wanted to weaken him to make eliminating him easier, he was able to withstand their strong attacks and maneuvers — climbing out victorious, albeit at the cost of his "fall from grace" and memory loss.

He's noted that he was destined to surpass and succeed the "God" of Skypeia one day, with the first part happening — given how he was known by his alias, Ishinryoku (以神力, lit. "Power Beyond God"). It's said that his "loss" had greatly weakened the overall military strength of his country considerably, and if they were to enter another war, chances are that they would suffer considerable casualties and even a possible loss. The combination of his Devil Fruit — lauded as one of the most powerful in its class because of what it represents, along with his full understanding and complete mastery over it, years of combat experience, incredible wisdom, and various combat styles and techniques under his belt, makes him a formidable opponent in his right, with very few capable of facing him, especially when he gets serious.

Physical Prowess
Heightened Skypeian Physique: In order to compensate with the incredible amount of power he was gifted at birth, Ein had to hone his body to an equally-incredible degree through harsh training and combat over the last few decades; the end result is reaching a physicality that remains unsurpassed by any current Skypeian — including the current "God", rightfully labeling the Vice Admiral the strongest of his race. It's hinted by some of the elder Skypeians that Ein is of descent, as they're well-known warriors and said to be one of the strongest winged-races inhabiting the sky islands. It seems that this has elevated when he came to the New World and undergone the standard Marine training, commenting that he has a better understanding of his body, partly due to the Fleet Admiral wanting to revise some aspects of the organization, such as training and Haki usage — keys to unleashing one's full potential.

He's often regarded as a monster in terms of his physical performance, with some of his feats relying on his body rather than his other assets like his weaponry or Devil Fruit powers. This is seen when he dominates normal captain-level opponents with ease, even with their Devil Fruit and Haki powers active, only resorting to his own should they be on a certain level, overpower dangerous beings that's twice his size, lifting objects many times his size and destroying fortified defenses and large amounts of mass as if it was child's play; while not a true martial artist, he emulates the mentality of one and continually hones his body to greater heights through even more extreme training regiments — some of which are noted to be hazardous to normal fighters, if not careful. This sense of physical conditioning is something he partially emulates from the Admirals and Fleet Admiral himself — all of whom are required to be superior in terms of physicality, seeing what type of training each does in secret through the use of his unique Kenbunshoku Haki variant.

The sun is the embodiment of yang energy, believed to be vitality itself; by becoming "one" with the sun via his Devil Fruit powers, every fiber of his being has been stimulated by its energies: not only increasing how much power he can bring out but his physical parameters in general. The sheer musculature Ein possesses is due to such energies, considered to be what most martial arts masters aim for; some Marine medics, when doing physical examinations on him notes that there's very little fat in Ein's body, all of his muscles are pink tissue — distinguished to be the strongest color, and his muscle fibers are amongst the strongest seen in the organization. It should be noted that because of the constant exposure, Ein slowly gained resistance to elements and substances that would normally prove detrimental to his body such as toxins and different types of drugs, being purged from his body altogether upon immediate entry. In addition because of the energy stimulating his vitality, he's gained longevity — halting the aging process completely, making him younger than his actual age. Typically, the energies also extends to his abnormally strong yet luminescent set of wings — a focal point for his Seraphic Arts and martial arts; normally, the wings of a Skypeian are noted to be rather weak, but Ein's is particularly strong due to utilizing them in the same manner as a weapon and tempering them in the same manner as his body. They're noted to be incredibly durable, despite their soft and fluffy texture, enough to combat weaponry, various combat styles, and Devil Fruit attacks — especially when enhanced by either or Busoshoku Haki, thus suitable for offense, defense, or stationary maneuvers. When combined with the "light" aspect of his Devil Fruit powers or through a Seraphic Art, Ein's known to fly at blinding speeds — reaching locations in nearly half the time.

Hand-to-Hand Combat
Originally, Ein didn't have a proper style he'd adhered to like other fighters, thus most of his hand-to-hand methods are based on free-form — constantly shifting with each opponent(s) he's faced; due to his physicality, he would often rely on his strength to deal damaging blows and aimed for incapacitating them unless ordered to eliminate them. However, as he traversed the New World both before and after he joined the Marines, he picked up on a few fighting styles that made proper use of his body and emphasized better movement while exerting less energy on his end. It's noted that during his tenure as a Marine Captain, he often visited — the home of various martial arts and combat methods, in the, inquiring with the island's various masters about styles that would suit him best and trained under them for brief periods. Though taking a liking to hard-style martial arts — Karate and Boxing being his strong suits, he's also suited to soft-types such as Jujutsu and Sambo.

As one who's in-tuned with nature, living in the skies for many years, his movements mimics that of various forces — teetering between calm and extreme; while capable of delivering killing blows that produces fierce shockwaves that's capable of rending asunder the landscape, like a raging storm, he's also capable of safely disarming and pinning the opponent with such swiftness that it becomes impossible to predict until after said target is disabled, like the sun's rays beating down on an innocent bystander. It seems that regardless of his actions, his strength control plays that's carried over from his Skypeian days and improved under a wise trainer's supervision, plays an important key. Typically, his martial arts becomes deadlier when used in-tandem with his Seraphic Arts, his Haki, or his Devil Fruit powers — the last of which makes Ein extremely formidable because of said fruit's properties. As noted before, Ein can use his wings as mediums for some of his martial arts because of their durability and strength, increasing both his range and his potency.

Like many mid-to-high ranking Marine soldiers and World Government officials, Ein has had extensive training with the Rokushiki (六式, lit. "Six Powers"); though he holds preference to his other arts, he still uses the techniques that best suit and enhance his combat capabilities. As he learned on Karate Island under some of his masters, it's better to master one art than to partake in multiple — yielding better results. In turn, Ein doesn't bother mastering the Rokushiki in its entirety due to its primary role of being a supplement to his other capabilities; despite such usage sounding mundane, it's noted to be quite ingenious since it helps cover the weaknesses of his other techniques and increase its potency. For example, as stated before, his usage of Tekkai's hardening properties increases the fortification of his wings — making them apt for clash against weaponry and Haki-enhanced techniques. While is naturally used to walk on air via bouncing off it like a solid surface, he can use its propulsive properties in his strikes to blow his opponents away further distances and dole additional damage because of the intense air pressure concentrated and unleashed in that moment. A naturally speedy combatant that can easily blitz his opponents and having amazing reflexes to match it with and without using Kenbunshoku, when using — he capable of hyper-speed combat, matching those who specialize in that area, capable of matching and often outpacing their movements; there are times where he uses this branch in a way that his strikes are so swift that the opponent can't feel it until after the action has been performed. Ein notes that during this instance, there's a delayed reaction — the damage being evident when opponent themselves are ready to strike, only for them to be impaired considerably. In addition, Ein exhibits his combination use of the Rokushiki branches he's mastered, the most common being Soru and Geppō since both relate to speed and reflex. It's unknown how his usage compares to the other Admirals and Vice-Admirals, but it's hinted to be considerably high.

Bukijutsu
Over the course of his life, Ein has been trained in and used a variety of weapons; despite having moderate skills with what's dealt to him, like most users he's shown a specific preference, which is swords and other bladed weaponry in his case due to wielding Curolestos, the Holy Sky Sword — wanting to understand and master the three treasures as swiftly as possible. Like with his hand-to-hand combat, he originally had no form — relying on brute strength and reflexes to outmatch other armed opponents and destroy various obstacles; this would even extend to using various parts of the sword, such as the hilt or the sheathe — causing deadly blunt damage. However, this quickly changed when he started to unlock the secrets of the Seraphic Arts and dip his hands in the armed martial arts realm of the Blue Seas and the New World. By assessing his blade's capabilities with the skills in his possession, he was able to craft a perfect style of swordsmanship that would maximize its qualities by taking the foundations of other sword styles and applying them with the aforementioned. This would be known as the Tenzan Kinba-ryū (天斬金羽流, lit. "Heavenly Slashing Golden Feather Style"), which Ein notes makes use of light and natural energy in various quantities to increase its speed and range.

While not used as often, Ein is also skilled in using his shield — Herugrim, parrying attacks and lessening the blows dealt against him; he learned that in Dressrosa that Gladiators often use shields in some of their matches, and after witnessing close-hand via his Kenbunshoku Haki variant he was able to apply what he saw to his ever-expanding repertoire. Due to its density, he often uses the shield as an offensive through "shield bashing" — the bluntness capable of causing considerable damage and performing other defensive-with-offensive maneuvers such as throwing it while enhanced with light, acting as a saw and cutting through most obstacles and offensives — returning to his side in a flash of light, and both deflecting and reflecting other attacks off its surface. In rare cases, he would use the two treasures together, enacting the fighting style; during these times, he would have a wait-and-see attitude, being rather patient and using the shield to create an opening where he strikes with his sword at full power. This would better his chances against opponents who prove themselves too strong for Ein to handle or Ein wanting to end something as quickly as possible.

Haki
Like many Marines, Pirates, Skypeians, and a denizen of other people and creatures living in the New World, Ein is a user of the Haki shades — utilizing them for most of his life, becoming one of his greatest assets, second to his Devil Fruit powers; he originally referred to it as "Mantra" like many sky-dwellers, believing it to be a "gift of the Heavens", but when he ventured throughout the New World and joined the Marines, he learned the proper terminology, classifications, and focal points of this power. Having been born with incredible power, Ein has considerable reserves which allows him to utilize the power much longer than others — often noted to be monstrous in volume, and has reached the sixth-tier through hard work and ingenuity.

It's quoted that Haki is a manifestation of one's willpower, and since Ein is a willful and resilient individual with a strong mindset, despite his passivity, his reserves reflect that, making it incredibly potent. Upon exertion, his Haki is capable of warping his surroundings and overwhelming lower and mid-tier opponents, debilitating them. Like most individuals, Ein was born with and unlocked two shades: Kenbunshoku and Busōshoku; for a while, many believed that he possessed the conqueror's shade due to some of his feats performed he's performed using Haki, but he confirmed that due to his kind-hearted and somewhat passive personality, it's inaccessible to him. To make up for it, he often implements his Devil Fruit's qualities in ways similar to Haoshoku that would make others believe it's in his possession. Due to his exposure to Haki for most of his life, he's found a way to combat all three shades in a given situation, with very few individuals proven immune to his methods.

Perhaps what truly makes Ein's Haki usage so potent is his Devil Fruit's effects on it. While it's normal for Devil Fruit users to implement Haki into their techniques for greater effectiveness — it's usually a one-way street since Haki mainly exists to counteract Devil Fruits in general; it's unheard of for a Devil Fruit to affect Haki in any manner, which makes Ein an oddity of sorts. The Teri Teri no Mi allows Ein to utilize the sun in a variety of manners, and upon mastering his Devil Fruit and awakening its powers — he's constantly imbued with the sun's rays, empowering both his mind and body; this led to an evolution, possible since Haki is often linked with the aforementioned and the sun's synonymous with "vitality" — changing both its coloration and properties altogether. This "Golden Haki" (黄金の覇気, Kogane no Haki), as onlookers would dub it, increases the properties of normal Haki and combines it with certain aspects of his Devil Fruit; it's even seen that Ein is able to amplify his Devil powers through this unique variant. It seems that he can switch between black and gold freely, and the shine emitted from the golden variant shows its overall effectiveness; the more sunlight absorbed, the brighter and more powerful it becomes as a result. Due to his understanding of the Seraphic Arts, he's found a way to use both at the same time.

Seraphic Arts
The Seraphic Arts is an ancient combat form derived from Skypeia during its heydays, used by the territory's founder and first "God" — used to dominate the other Sky Island Territories that sought to invade; eventually, he passed down its teachings to his followers, who then continued to pass it down to their descendants. At some point, the teachings were lost but were later re-discovered by Ein when he explored the depths of the Shandorian Ruins upon collecting the three treasures; initially, he had little understanding of what the art's basis, but when he learned more about himself and Skypeia's history, he was able to properly utilize it to his benefit. He later taught the basics to many in God's Army, including God himself, being credited for its re-discovery. According to Melania, the teachings started to spread sometime near the war's climax, as many sky-dwellers used the arts and became closer to their surroundings while re-discovering their ability to fly.

If one were to explore the arts at their core, it's basically the manipulation of one's wings for various purposes; according to Ein, the larger the wing size, the greater the Seraphic Arts' power. While there are standard techniques that all practitioners can employ, masters can create their own style that implements either unique qualities or other powers in their possession. Typically, Ein's unique style revolves around the use of his Haki and Devil Fruit powers, with the Seraphic Arts merely acting as a booster to increase their respective potency — called Emperio Seradolon (, lit. "Divine Influence of the All-Powerful Solar Guardian"); during these instances, he would use his powerful wings as mediums to increase both his range and potency due to its distinctive properties that ties to his innate powers. Typically, said arts are compatible with the three sacred treasures, thus would be used to bring out their full capabilities. Ein comments that he doesn't have a proper name scheme for his techniques, as he categorizes them as Devil Fruit or Haki powers. Ein's understanding of the Seraphic Arts has reached a point where even basic applications can turn deadly.

During Ein's tenure as a member of God's Army, he consumed the Teri Teri no Mi shortly before obtaining the three treasures — a fruit lauded to be in a class of its own because of what it represents; upon consumption, Ein gained the powers of the sun — conjuring the powerful aspect of nature in the form of small glowing orbs shaped like the celestial body, turning him into a Solar Human. In addition, Ein's power waxes and wanes with the times of day, increasing as the morning hours pass, becoming the strongest at noon and slightly becoming weaker during the evening until nightfall where his power returns to normal. Originally believed to be a Logia-class Devil Fruit, it was later confirmed to be a special type of Paramecia, considering it had the traits of both aforementioned classes — making it one of the few rare and highly-valued Devil Fruits. In addition, it's also a Devil Fruit that has a unique relationship with Haki, changing and amplifying it due to Haki itself being linked to one's mentality and willpower. His masterful usage of this fruit led to him being hailed as the "Heavenly Sun Deity" (天津陽神, Amatsuyōgami) by many, much to his chagrin due to him not believing he's not worthy of being called a "deity" in any degree, is a sign of great hubris to do so.

According to Ein, the Teri Teri no Mi's powers are seen through the orbs he's produced from his being or by gathering sunlight, classified in five colors, dubbed as the "Five Suns" — each one having a unique name derived from ancient Skypeian language: Agiamun (, lit. "Burning Sun of Heavenly Wrath") is the red sun that allows Ein to draw upon the sun's rays, producing sunlight with incredible concentrations of heat that scorches his enemies. Bufuamun (, lit. "Cooling Sun of Absolute Imprisonment") is the blue sun that transforms that sun into a makeshift defense by hardening its properties, which can double as a prison for his opponents and impede their abilities by raising the temperature, luminosity, and pressure inside. Diamun (, lit. "Rejuvenating Sun of Familial Love") is the white sun that's used for rejuvenation and support — utilizing the sun's rays to stimulate one's vitality. Eihonamun (, lit. "Weaponized Sun of the Indestructible Arsenal") is the orange sun that's primarily used as an offensive weapon and known to be blunt, due to hardening said sun's properties like the blue sun. Finally, Fryleiamun (, lit. "Holy Sun of Illuminating Gods") is the yellow sun that allows Ein to increase the thermal intensity and luminescence of the sun's rays to conjure visages and induce illusions through a combination of light-bending and heat hazes. Initially, Ein was able to conjure one type of sun at a time, and heavily relied on the sun upon potency, but as he steadily has gotten used to the fruit's powers through training and various battles, he was able to utilize multiple colors at any given time and discovered he can produce his own sunlight in limitless amounts, a common aspect of Devil Fruits.

Eventually, sometime before joining the Marines, when traversing the New World, Ein awakened the true potential of his Devil Fruit and became "one" with the sun — every fiber of his being fueled with its energy, leading to a large increase in his parameters, and his senses becoming linked through the celestial sphere via his Kenbun variant. Even the warmth emitted from his body and wings became more apparent — the warmth he manipulates freely to emulate the sun at any given time, burning entities who are foolish to harm him, making it effective against close-range combatants, with his wings becoming more golden in coloration. Like most Devil Fruit masters, Ein is able to conjure his Devil Fruit without making a gesture and at any given time, giving him an element of surprise, with those who've reached his level, are capable of touching him. Typically, he can control his powers through hand or mental gestures, giving him more combat room.

Perhaps the most notable change is the sixth sun he's gained: Megidolamun (, lit. "Pitch-Black Sun of Eternal Damnation") — a dark-colored sun that has the properties of a and, absorbing and compressing everything it targets before being released on Ein's command. The only requirement for this sun is the "sacrifice" of another sun, as the fruit also follows the star's life phase. It's said that Ein's usage of the fruit after awakening is godlike, capable of smiting his enemies in multiple parts of the world through the sun's rays — unleashing "divine judgment" against the sinners, and altering the weather to suit his needs; there were times where he illuminated the islands so it's perpetually day like G-Infinity and. It's even possible for him to clear up the weather that's caused through artificial means (i.e. machinery, Devil Fruit powers, etc.) and return everything through its natural state. As mentioned before, Ein has the ability to stimulate life, thus can use the sun's powers to accelerate the growth of various kinds on a large scale — repairing flora, reviving fauna, and reconstructing communities destroyed in the wake of his battles, making him one of the few influencing the boundaries between life and death to some degree. Such is the one hailed as a "deity" by the people. Due to being a "Special Paramecia" — he's able to turn his body into the sunlight.

Other Skills
Homemaking Skills: As someone who wishes to be supportive to everyone around him, Ein has dedicated himself to homemaking — learning how to clean, cook, sew, and everything else that falls into this category; this is especially notable when he gains pets, allies, and subordinates he needs to take care of, thus does his best improve in this area. While not a pro, his cooking is considered beyond excellent, with many preferring what he cooks from time-to-time; he's noted that because of him being a health nut, he often strives for dishes that have a proper nutrition balance. Most of his cooking skills come from books and restaurants he's visited after completing his missions. Typically, he's not a slob, thus keeps his surroundings as tidy and organized as possible — most likely hawking back to his younger days in Skypeia, often helping his elders with house chores. He's noted to still have trouble with sewing, which his long-time subordinate, Melania, often helps him with — an excellent seamstress in her right, given her wardrobe.

High-Level of Intelligence: Though Ein's proven to be naive at times, it doesn't mean he's completely foolish; over the years, the Skypeian has been cultivated in many fields, having many teachers who blessed him with their knowledge and, at times, done some self-learning — culminating in being educated in a variety of fields. He's well-versed in war tactics and weaponry, considered to be a prodigy because of how quickly he advanced as a warrior, and very knowledgeable in various mythos and religious beliefs of the Sky Islands and the New World; in addition, he's shown a keen interest in culture and politics — both of which are very critical to him if he wants to uphold justice, thus tries to be open-minded of other's viewpoints. Due to his unique Kenbun variant, he's able to gather information at a quick rate, and because of his respective mastery over Haki in general, his mind is able to retain said information and recall it appropriately, thus enabling a learning pace that's on par with or possibly surpass most geniuses. He's also known to be a capable teacher, as he taught some of his fellow Skypeians the Seraphic Arts, doing so in a manner that best suits their learning pace, as well as giving tips to his training partners how they could improve themselves by closely assessing them using his Haki. One of his subordinates comments that Ein is more "book smarts" than "street smarts", often lacking common sense when it comes to more personal matters, though it doesn't mean he won't pick up on it to the best of his ability.

Originally, he only able to hear the voices of the trees and air as muffled sounds while he was in Skypeia; despite that, combined with his instincts and teachings — he was able to interpret its meaning and act accordingly. However, after re-discovering and practicing the Seraphic Arts — which allows one to become one with their surroundings, using it as an extension of themselves, this skill has improved considerably as the voices are as clear as day; there were times where he utilized the skill to read his enemy's movements by communicating with the surroundings — using their advice to his advantage. Later, he's able to communicate with animals, and at times — befriend and tame them, when he ventured through the New World before and during his time as a Marine; this quality is enhanced by his natural sincerity and the warmth emitted from his body due to his Devil Fruit, befitting his angelic status. Ein comments that the effectiveness of this gift is truly seen when combined with Kenbunshoku Haki; the reason why his unique Kenbun variant is as potent is partly due to his gift, communicating with everything the sun's rays touches, gleaming information more effectively. Typically, like most users, he's able to use this gift to read the.

Quotes

 * (Catchphrase) "The sun shines on my victory. Yours, however, is looking bleak. Feel the wrath... of the sun!"
 * (Ein touring the Human World with his fellow Marine officers) "I may not know much about the Human Realm, but one thing's for sure — humans are a curious species. I'm glad I came to this world; I get the genuine experience of what it's like to be human. I just hope I don't screw up!"
 * (About Kurama and Quill Pencilio) "Though those two argue a lot, even I can tell they care deeply for one another. I wish I could find a friend that I can argue with like that. It means that I would have someone that would truly care for me and vice-versa. I just hope I can meet them someday."
 * (Ein's charity on display) "Put others before yourself; if you do, then they will return the favor. This is important in building and maintaining strong, and potentially long-lasting relationships."
 * (Ein's view on camaraderie) "Comrades, they're precious. They're people who are always there for you, no matter what; when you're sad, they're sad. Same thing when being happy or angry. They give each other a helping hand, regardless of the situation. Sure, you may have fights here and there because you may share different views on certain subjects, but you're able to put that aside; it's because you know that's not what defines your relationship. When one is lost in the darkness and can't find their way, the other will be the "light" — using everything they possess to guide them back on the right path. Comrades are a super special thing to have; without them, having an adventure wouldn't be as fun really."

Trivia

 * This is one of the two characters from Skypeia that the author created, despite finding the arc itself to be rather tedious in various ways — being one of his least favorites.
 * His name is derived from the — the emanations of, according to ; specifically, his name is referenced to the Ein Soph, representing the infinite nature of God, while Keter — one of the manifestations, represents "kingship" — God as the ruler of creation. This would serve parallel to his life thus far, being more powerful than the God he served, and the leader of his army shortly before Ein was exiled for unknown reasons before joining the Marines.
 * The author states that because of his kindness and magnanimity, he's likened to Theodore from Persona 3, albeit treated with more respect and has more self-esteem, despite being taken advantage of by those around him.