Mythos

"You are far from being good enough to fight me. You require Experience, Skill, Insight, and Wisdom. Without all four of those together, you have no means of completing your destiny. You'll just die a fool!"

- Mythos to Mukei

Mythos (神話, Shinwa; German for "Myth") is the name of the "only" to occupy the Mond Ritter. Regarded as 's "last line of defense", he is amongst the three Kaiserlichen (帝国, Taikoku; German for "Imperial") that are said to hold the power of changing the course of battle. Being a long associated rival of Kodokuna Okami, he is usually seen helping Mukei Tsuki with various "otherworldly" problems.

Appearance
Mythos, upon first glance, looks like an average adolescent male. However, when many look at his face, they notice he suffers from Heterochromia Iridium. His left eye, Maroon in color, is different from his right eye, which is Amber in color. Taking a look at the chromosomes of both of his parents, one can easily conclude that this is an unnatural phenomenon as their eyes are neither of the aforementioned color. Believed to be a product of the genetically altering experiments conducted upon him at a young age, his two eyes are disregarded as an intentional alteration. His physique, along with his height and weight, is rather average amongst the rest of his peers. Weighing in at sixty four kilograms and standing at one hundred and seventy three centimeters, one can call him a petite individual. His hair, being white in color, extends down to his back in a rather messy fashion. The skin tone he possesses is that of an oriental individual. His clothing is that of a traditional Stern Ritter; white trench coat complimented with blue trim and silver buttons. On some occasions, he is seen wearing a solid silver veil around his person, separating him from the appearance of the other Stern Ritter and Mond Ritter.

Powers and Abilities
Nagare (流れ, "The Flow"): Holding the position of "Stern Ritter F", Mythos has a special, conferred ability. Given to him by, the ability is one in which only he can utilize. Granting him the power to see Spiritual Energy and Pressure as colors, the ability makes him aware to the flow of energy. This awareness, showing him both the nature and path of the energy, makes him capable of deciphering even the most complex of technique. Controlling the nature and path of the energy is also something he is capable of. However, to do this, his own spiritual energy must be mixed into the source he wishes to control. As such, anybody whom can keep their spiritual energy from blending with his own, is safe from his ability. Though, as he possesses the power to directly inject his energy into his opponent through contact, exploiting this ability's weakness is rather hard. According to Mythos, manipulating spiritual constructs is also something he is capable of. Adjusting the paths and exploiting the nodes within various constructs, he can expand solid material to form virtually whatever he wishes.
 * Jinseiryoku Ninjō (地勢力人情, "The Weaving Energy of Empathy"): As a part of Mythos's ability, the latter is capable of redirecting energy currents in a manner that benefits him. Utilizing this ability to forcefully collide two hostile energy paths into each other, he can conjure an ability completely oblivious to other Quincy. Dubbed as the "Particles of Destruction", the energy takes a form similar to the spiritual particles manipulated by members of the Wandenreich. Possessing the ability to completely erase souls on a level far higher than what the Quincy are already capable of, the energy eats away at sold constructs like a corrosive acid. The way this abilities works is through the oscillation of two hostile paths of energy, creating resonance upon all that come in contact with the vibrating substance. The repetitive tremors produced by said vibrations slowly deconstruct all by shaking the connecting particles lose.
 * Shadow Manipulation: Though not actually named or considered one of the techniques of a Stern Ritter, it has been noted that one amongst their ranks possesses the ability to expand their shadow. Mythos, simply infusing his entire being with spiritual particles, manipulates his shadow my directing the flow of energy into the darkness beneath his feet. In doing this, he can manipulate the shadow as an intangible object. Though, through condensing the spiritual particles within it, he can solidify it to make what people mistake as "Kuro Reishi" (黒霊子, "Black Spiritual Particles").
 * Heiliges Feuer (神聖滅火の手 (ホーリーファイア), German for "Holy Fire"): With the ability to adjust the nature and pathways that make up energy based techniques, Mythos can completely give birth to pseudo elements through altering the nature of the spiritual particles he ensnares with his spiritual energy. The one element he has demonstrated the most, is fire. Crafted through spiking up his energy and then increasing the heat through focusing the spiritual pressure that radiates around it, the blue flames he can create possess the ability to offset the hottest flames solely through density.

Master of The Sword: Unlike the many Shinigami that have come before and during his time, Mythos's proficiency in the utilization of his Spirit Weapon comes from his unnatural sadistic demeanor. Being spiritually and mentally attached to the projective torment and blood lust that his Spirit Weapon is responsible for bringing forth upon those it battles, one could say Mythos's very purpose within a fight is to draw out the full destructive intentions of his Spirit Weapon. As such, like the Kenpachi of the Thirteen Court Guard Squads, Mythos's main means of combating against his opponents is the utilization of the art developed between the unison of a being and their (斬魄刀, "Soul-Cutter Sword"). However, as Mythos possesses a Spirit Weapon, the unison isn't one that could be considered on a symbiotic level. With the unnatural connection between wielder and weapon, the strikes performed by Mythos far exceed what a normal Shinigami or Quincy could even hope to comprehend. The reason for this is the pure fact that the latter's Spirit Weapon is capable of recycling his spiritual energy - through the use of "The Flow" - in the same fashion as his own body, allowing for him to perceive the movements of all within reach of his weapon, despite if he can or cannot see them.

Ace Marksmen: During the reign of the "Old Generation" of Quincy, bows were something in which every one of the aforementioned wielded. Mythos, following in the footsteps of both the "Old" and "New" Generation, chooses to become rather proficient in both wielding a Sword and a Bow. Utilizing his ability, which is known as "The Flow", he can alter the course of the projectiles he fires with the Bow he creates out of spiritual energy. Though, with the enhanced vision of his heterochromia eyes, he usually doesn't need to rely on his ability to hit his target. Instead, through accurately watching the vibrations produced via one's movements, he can hypothesize the trajectory an arrow must be fired in order to collide with it's intended target. According to himself, he is the only Quincy with the ability to fire homing arrows with and without his special ability.

Hand To Hand Combat: Based solely off the (白打, "White Hits") utilized by the Shinigami, Mythos's means of fighting against opponents is based around Martial Arts. Utilizing his spiritual energy as an augmentation agent, he can increase the contraction and expansion of his muscles. This allows for him to perform two types of strikes. One, based off the technique (撞指, "Thrust Fingers"), projects his physical attacks as an explosive force. The other, based off the technique (一骨, "Single Bone"), fires his destructive intent within a straight line. In comparison to how Shinigami make use of both of these arts, Mythos can utilize them in his every day movements, striking everything with the intention of blowing it apart or piercing it.

Through releasing his spiritual energy into the space around his person, he can assimilate control of the ambient pieces of spiritual energy that exist around his person. This, like with all Quincy, allows for him to perform a number of feats innate to Quincy. The traditional arrow that Quincy created before the reign of the Wandenreich is an example of this. Though, being a Quincy born within the old generation and taught within the new generation, Mythos can utilize spirit particles to form both arrows and weapons.
 *  - In terms of high speed movement, Mythos could be considered one of the average Quincy. Drawing spiritual particles in around his body, and then manipulating them via his spiritual energy, he can levitate his body and move at great speeds. Somewhat different than the traditional "stepping" method utilized by most Quincy, Mythos claims that his variation protects his body and allows for him to fly for short periods of time.
 * Heilig Pfeil (神聖滅矢 (ハイリッヒ・ブファイル), German for "Holy Arrow"): Acting as the "Old Generation" of Quincy's main means of attacking, this technique is one in which Mythos himself has named. Being as there is no actual name for it, he decided to call it the "Monk's Arrow of Destruction". Created by molding spiritual energy with spirit particles and solidifying them via one's ability to control their energy, these arrows are extremely dense and sharp. Having spiritual particles as a component, they possess the ability to completely erase the soul of the person they killed. According to Mythos, this is why he Shinigami feared them as beings that could aid in the extermination of Hollows. As Shinigami sought to cure Hollows, and Quincy sought to destroy them, one could call this the "straw that broke the camel's back".
 *  (血装 (ブルート), German for "Blood Guise"): By making spirit particles flow directly into his blood Mythos can do one of two things. The first, being the "powering force" behind his expertise in combat, is known as Blut Arterie (動血装 (ブルート・アルテリエ), German for "Blood Guise Artery"). It makes use of the fact that Quincy can manipulate spiritual particles, and bestows upon Mythos the ability to increase the flow of his blood. Similar to "Doping", it increases his physical abilities to above average. Though, as he is basically infusing his being with spiritual energy, it kicks up his prowess to inhumane levels. Now, the second application goes by the name of Blut Vene (静血装 (ブルート・ヴェーネ), German for "Blood Guise Vein''"). It allows for Mythos to harden the spiritual particles within his body to reinforce the inside of his person. This, similar to how Arrancar can withstand the powerful strikes of Shinigami, makes him momentarily impervious to physical damage. According to Mythos, it is the Quincy's only means of completely withstanding the affects of a Shinigami's Bankai.

Quincy: V o l l s t ä n d i g
Pfad Gottes (神の道, "Path of God"): Like all of the Quincy within the Stern Ritter, Mythos releases a column of energy upon entering his strongest form. Drawing in all of the surrounding Spiritual Particles that have yet to be assimilated by others, he creates a network of pathways. These pathways, making him their epicenter, solidify to form the clothing he wears in his strongest form. This clothing, somewhat similar to a cloak, envelopes his body as both attire and protective armor. Complete with nine magatama markings in rows of three across his back, it is a reference to the Yasakani no Magatama that acts as one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan. Underneath it is another layer of spiritual particles in which act as a cushion to attacks that do pierce his protective cloak. Being pitch black and "human" orientated, the clothing assimilates the appearance of black boots, black gloves, and black pants. Around his neck, connecting to the cloak, is a black hood in which he utilizes in the same manner to the Spiritual Pressure Concealing Cloak used by the Shinigami.
 *  (聖隷 (スクラヴェライ), German for "Slavery"): Whilst within his ultimate form, Mythos possesses the ability to command the spiritual particles of those much weaker than him. Though, like every Stern Ritter, he only chooses to utilize this ability to mend or improve his appearance. Augmented, and further carried out via his "The Flow" ability, Mythos can even indirectly repair the bodies of fallen comrades. However, when repairing either them or himself, he cannot fix major organs as they have components that spiritual energy and particles cannot mimic.
 * Enhanced Schrift: Upon entering this form, Mythos gains the ability to utilize his "The Flow" ability through indirect contact. Through generating translucent pathways of spiritual particles that can attach themselves to various spirit based constructs, he can transfer his energy directly into objects of his choice. This, if he so wishes it to, grants him the ability to alter the direction of projectiles and dissolve solid constructs. However, as the pathways themselves are invisible, the energy in which traverses across them is not. As such, when utilizing "The Flow", he releases a large burst of blue mist in which acts as his spiritual energy.
 * Enhanced Vision: According to Mythos, the amount of spiritual energy running through his body makes his vision unstable. As such, he is required to fight with one eye closed. This, despite sounding like a drawback, is rather quite beneficial. You see, with a single eye, Mythos can see at a range of one kilometer. When asked why fighting with one eye is just as easy as fighting with two, the latter replied that he could see just as much with one eye as he could with two. This hints that his eyes are greatly affected by his spiritual energy, which explains their two different appearances.