Zagan the Gravebringer

This is an article about Ignis Darkblood, a character created by CrimsonFlame2K on 06/27/2014.

Ignis Darkblood, codenamed Project: Darkblood, is an artificial Hell Creature and partial clone of Blitz, therefore taking the appearance of a wolf, created by Krieg before the events of Darkness Trigger: Savage Retribution, the third and final game of the Darkness Trigger's Hell Prizm trilogy.

He first served as a major antagonist in said game, but as the game progressed, Ignis began to question if what he was doing was right, and found his answer rather abruptly... Almost immediately, he disappeared and resurfaced as an adversary for the Hollow. Since then, he's become a major protagonist of the series.

Savage Retribution - Mortal Revolution
His fur and hair color is similar to Blitz's. However, unlike Blitz, who has brown eyes (purple while in possession of the Void Shard), Ignis' eyes have an orange-red shade, marking his status as a Hell Creature.

However, his soul was removed from his body by Nimbus, and was eventually fused into the body of the recently-completed Cypher Unit: Orion in Mortal Revolution.

Terminal Endgame
Being unable to find his original body after being rescued, construction for a new body that will suit Ignis began. The body itself is drastically different from the old one. While he still retains the grey fur, his hair is now a dark-greyish black. He also sports a dark-blue shade in his eyes.

Savage Retribution
His outfit was a dead ringer Blitz's own. The red trench coat, the black pants, the boots, everything. The only difference is that the left sleeve of the jacket was pulled down. This is probably to cover the Phantom Spark.

Genesis Unit trilogy
In the Genesis Unit trilogy, he wears a black trench coat with red inner linings, a grey v-neck shirt, dark-grey jeans, and black combat boots.

Personality
Ignis, for the most part, is the exact opposite of Blitz, being more serious, nonchalant and far more prone to anger most of the time. However, he is still simple-minded and has a sense of humor, which develops as the series progresses. He can also be a little arrogant at times. However, when someone mentions anything about his past in his presence, he gets crazy p*ssed in 3-millionths of a second.

A while after defecting from Krieg's army, Ignis doubted his own existence for the longest time. However, his experience with Blitz and his friends gave him a new understanding about life. While he may come off to his friends as blunt to a fault, he does show genuine concern for his friends, especially Blitz, Whirlwind and Knockout, the latter of which he holds particular feelings for... but his anger issues and his (hilariously) severe denial for "such stupid emotions" tend to get in the way of that.

Creation
Some time before the events of Savage Retribution, Krieg created Ignis from Hell Creature blood and some of the blood split into Krieg's sword and made him to be superior to Blitz in almost every way. This includes power that may as well surpass Blitz's own, even stating that it may surpass Krieg himself given time, and a sword that surpasses Bloody Rebel, named the Crimson Obsidian. Being part-Hell Creature, he gains the power of Hell Pyrokinesis (or Infernokinesis, whichever you prefer), representing the fact that he will be the "fire that will burn all of mortalkind."

Darkness Trigger: Savage Retribution
Coming soon!

Rage from the Glacier
2 years after the events of Savage Retribution, Ignis continued his travels around the United Federation. He had just returned from a recent trip to Empire City until he heard voices. Having nothing else to do, he follows the sources of the voice and comes across ten figures, each wearing a snow-white garb and holding either a book or a staff.

Genesis Unit trilogy
Coming soon!

Swordsmanship
Ignis possesses incredible skill with the sword. While being nearly as agile as Blitz, Ignis prefers delivering powerful strikes and quickly taking the defensive when necessary. Along with that, Ignis has this habit of shrouding the flames into his sword to deal even more powerful strikes.

Hell Pyrokinesis
Also called Infernokinesis. Being part-Hell Creature, Ignis is able to manipulate the flames of hell, which he uses greatly (after around two years of training, that is). Aside from shrouding his flames into his sword, he can unleashe a variety of devastating attacks. These include, but don't limit to, summoning a sharp column of hell fire from the ground, various physical attacks shrouded with these inextinguishable flames, creating a scythe by focusing a large amount of hell fire energy into his hands, and summoning multiple hell fire constructs.

Equipment

 * Savage Vanguard - Ignis' sword. The dark counterpart of Blitz's Bloody Rebel. In terms of mold, it's rather similar to the 'Rebel, but it's coloration is very different, sporting a mix of red and black. The blade is also somewhat bigger and the tip is wider. In addition, the grip of the sword sports a handguard.
 * Fafnir Trigger - An artificial copy of Blitz's Darkness Trigger in the form of an emblem. In addition to amplifying his [limited] Void Energy manipulation, it amplifies Ignis' Hell Pyrokinesis when activated. While his original body was taken, the emblem was left behind.
 * Omega Drive - The remains of Orion's Omega Drive were implanted into Ignis' emblem, making its maximum power output that much bigger.

Friends and Allies

 * Blitz the Wolf - A former foe, Ignis is now one of Blitz's friends. Though their personalities may clash often, they always have each other's backs in battle.
 * Whirlwind the Hedgehog - After defecting from Krieg's cause and saving Blitz from his prison, Ignis runs into the White Hurricane of Terror himself. Whirlwind is the one who inspired Ignis' decision to fight against Krieg to atone for all he has done before.
 * Knockout the Wolf - Ignis first runs into Knockout as one of Krieg's servants. However, after a certain set of events, he abandons Krieg and eventually joins Blitz and co. While Blitz and Whirlwind have given him insight on what he should do now, it was Knockout herself who truly showed him what it meant to fight for those he wishes to protect. He eventually grows an interest in her, but his pride and brash nature get in the way of that.
 * Chasm the Hell Nightmare - Ignis' only friend and partner throughout his days as one of Krieg's soldiers. After a failed assault on Blitz and co., who were his enemies then, Ignis came across a hidden room filled with dead bodies of many Hell Creatures. Chasm was one of them. Feeling a surge of rage, he destroyed everything in the room, believing that it was a disgrace to themselves.

Neutral

 * ...Pretty much everyone else.

Enemies

 * Krieg the Hollow Blitz - His former master and creator. Ignis left him after feeling betrayed when saw his former comrades hanged and tortured, including Chasm. Since then, he has tried to become his own person and has developed an insane hatred for Krieg. Despite the Hollow saving Blitz, Ignis still hates him more than anything.
 * Louis Nimbus - A Major General in the 1st Division of the Central Guard of G.U.N. Ignis, after being informed of Baron's findings, was one of the few who believed him. Later on, these findings are confirmed to be true, as Blitz was found injured and said that Nimbus had betrayed them. Ignis' dislike for him and his [deceptively] kind nature grew into hatred, especially since he was the one who took his original body for Iniza.
 * Iniza - By far the strongest foe Ignis has ever faced. Yes, even stronger than Krieg himself. Iniza is the first and the strongest next to Magnum (AKA the Genesis Unit that Ignis' soul was used for), making him an already tough enemy. However, what makes him a match for even Ignis is that his original body was used as an opening for him to unleash his full power. In fact, when he reaches maximum, it took the efforts of BOTH Blitz and himself to take him down for good.

Quotes
"Iniza, take this as my final words to you. Ever since that horrible day, I've struggled to better myself as much as possible and fight for the sake of the world. It was only thanks to my friends that I have seen it through once... and on this day, I will do so AGAIN!"

- Ignis to Iniza before he and Blitz begin fighting his final form

Savage Retribution
"Hmph. This should be fun."

- When selected

"Move along or you won't live to regret it."

- Intro quote

"We're neither allies nor friends in the slightest."

- VS Blitz

"I've got nothing to say to you..."

- VS Knockout

"You're gonna pay for what you did to them, Krieg!"

- VS Krieg

Misc.
"You can't prevent the inevitable."

- Getting an S-Rank

"Heh. Just like that."

- Getting an A-Rank

"Good enough an effort."

- Getting a B-Rank

"Hmph. That will do."

- Getting a C-Rank

"Could've done better..."

- Getting a D-Rank

"I need to try harder..."

- Getting an E-Rank

Nothing Helps by One OK Rock
This serves as Ignis' main theme, representing his personal struggles and his identity. It's also his main theme in the Darkness Trigger series.

Connection to Character

 * It's because of you I'm standing here with you... - Ignis believing Blitz was instrumental in leading to where he is today.
 * Oh yeah, okay, I've got bad days, so caught up in my mind and I'm not really sure who I am! And nothing seems to go my way at all! - Ignis feeling that he may be a threat to Mobius, despite his allegiance.
 * Then I hit the stage, and remember... why I'm here... I'll be the voice to those who don't have one! - Ignis becoming a hero like Blitz and Whirlwind say he'll be.
 * No, Nothing Helps! We won't stop right now, we did it on our own! Nobody else! It's because of you we've finally came this far! - Ignis giving thanks to Blitz and Whirlwind for allowing him to carve his own path in life.
 * There are things I always remember... forever... Oh no! How can I walk this rocky road? - Ignis never forgetting the ill deeds he has done and finding it difficult to get past that.
 * I'm by myself! Stuck inside my throat, the words, they won't come out! - Ignis not exactly communicating what's wrong to others.
 * Oh, what the hell! Why don't I just leave, give up and let it go away... - Ignis debating whether he should just give up or keep fighting.

Built for War by Megadeth
Ignis' second main theme in the Darkness Trigger series. It represents Ignis' undying will to fight against his foes, even if all seems lost.

Connection to Character

 * Built For WAR! / What do you think your fists are FOR? - Ignis being one of the strongest characters in the Darkness Trigger series.


 * Listen, I didn't start this, / Believe me, I will finish it! - Ignis doing all he can to disregard his dark beginnings


 * Nothing is gonna stop me! / Until then, better watch your back! - Ignis warning his foes that he won't stop until his goals are put into fruition


 * There is no retreating! / I will cut you down to size! - Ignis relentlessly facing against all odds, even at the cost of his life


 * Yield to a new dimension, / Hell's coming, better say your prayers! - Ignis bringing hell to those who get in his way


 * Fear not as death surrounds you! / B*tch all you want! But here it comes! - Ignis being hellbent on taking down anyone who opposes him

This Day We Fight! by Megadeth
Ignis' VS theme with Krieg. It represents his dark days serving Krieg and turning on him, leading to his heated showdown with the Hollow.

Connection to Character

 * For this, I was chosen, because I fear nothing! / With confidence, I tread through the dead of the night! - Ignis being chosen as "the flame that will burn all of mortalkind".
 * Off to another war-torn, far-away battlefield... / Wherein lies a demonic, enemy horde! - Ignis fighting off Krieg's forces
 * On this day, I decide to anoint my fists! / Engaging them in the mode of power, and war! - Krieg and Ignis preparing to face off, intent on destroying the other.
 * Sent, on an unholy quest, to reduce all those who resist, / To the size of their shriveled-up souls, and scatter them like grist! - Ignis being Krieg's most prized weapon at first before his betrayal.
 * Come tomorrow, I may lay down and die! / But not this day! This Day We FIGHT! - Krieg and Ignis getting ready for their ultimate battle

Rattlehead by Megadeath
Ignis VS theme with Iniza. It represents his massive hatred for the Genesis Unit, who permanently damaged a part of him, and the latter relishing on the power the Hell Creature possesses.

Connection to Character
Oh, HERE I COME! - Ignis and Iniza preparing to battle

''Stand up! And plant your feet! / Listen! I'm letting off STEAM!'' - Ignis preparing to destroy Iniza to smithereens.

''Let it loose! I don't f*cking care!'' - Iniza relishing the chance to tear Ignis to shreds

''A dose of metal you need! / To bang your head till you BLEED!'' - Iniza planning to take the battle data of all warriors to make his own minions

''Slashing! Thrashing to MEGADETH!'' - Ignis and Iniza attacking each other with extreme violence

''Winning! Sinning! Beginning! / Feeding! The needing! For bleeding!'' - Iniza being mad and craving battle

''He'll bash your head if you cross him! / Ain't quite your average guy!'' - Ignis and Iniza being artifically created beings and having powerful abilities

''Don't wear no leather to "fit in"! / Don't wear no spikes to be "cool"!'' - Ignis getting a new body after Iniza comes into possession of his old one

Trivia

 * Ignis' design in the Genesis Unit trilogy is similar to Dante's outfit in the reboot.
 * Ignis' Critical Triggers, Eternal Demise and Armageddon, were originally weapons for Ignis, but this was scrapped in favor of a single weapon, which somewhat contrasts to Blitz's usage of multiple weapons.
 * The name, Darkblood, is supposed to represent that he's somewhat of an "Anti-[but-not-very-evil]-Blitz".
 * Except for his first theme, Nothing Helps by ONE OK ROCK, every single one of Ignis' themes are by Megadeth.
 * Megadeth seems to be his signature band as well, much like Blitz with Motorhead.