Juggernaut/Lore

Yurnero the Juggernaut, named after the martial tradition that he swore to preserve and protect, is the last of his masked kind who drowned beneath the waves that deluged the ancient Isle of Masks. While his inanimate mask bears no readable expressions, each motion of his blade arm is an expression of a lost art that yearns to be remembered, and every ritual that he casts alone is but a shadow of the Isle's once lively and rich traditions.

Pre-Banishment
Yurnero had to earn his skill to become the master swordsman that he is today. He once trained under the tutelage of his late swordmaster (of whom we don't know the name of) until he became a swordmaster just like him. His master rewarded him with a traditional hakama and the sword Akakiryu which got its name from a legendary dragon.

Long ago, Yurnero took it to himself to retrieve the Defender, a greatsword that stolen from the Ivory Isles. He slew its thieves and now wields the Defender with honor.

Yurnero is a successful hunter with many kills under his belt, including demons and abominations, with a few of them possessing an alien hunting intellect. He was noted to have slain a brave beast with large tusks in a fierce battle and killed a mountain wolf with open handed strikes. He may have slain a single member of the now extinct corodont species, carving a mask out of its ivory heart.

Banishment
Although the original account tells us that Yurnero was exiled and banished to sea for his defiance against a high lord, there is another account of Yurnero's banishment. Upon his exile, he was fitted with a mask that symbolized his status as a Ronin with no master to guide him, which differed in appearance from his default mask that we are all familiar with.

It's implied that Yurnero's exile happened for another reason besides his defiance against a corrupt lord. The context behind his insubordination was that he may have been complicit in defending the dishonored unmasked outcasts of the Isle of Masks. These wretched folk got their punishment from violating a creed or another. Their retribution was to be stripped of their honor and masks, and cast away from the reaches of society so that they may never again influence the affairs of the Isle. Defending these people even in the face of highborn defiance will elicit exile away from the Isle itself, the very same fate that Yurnero was inflicted with.

The Sundering
In an unspecified event, possibly a duel, Sven cleaved Yurnero's mask in two with the Adjudicator's Blade, cracking its top and awakening the ancestral souls that laid dormant inside it. Among the spirits was an ancient dragon, who now accompanies Yurnero and contributes his powers to him. Thus, the Juggernaut became a being merged from many souls. The dragon's might, combined with the great strength of his ancestors, made him more powerful than ever before. Yurnero and his dragon are grateful for Sven's actions, and feel they owe Sven a debt of gratitude.

After the sundering, the Juggernaut and his dragon planned to restore what they have lost. Once the Ancient is destroyed, they vowed to bring back their people and begin the rebirth of the Isle of Masks.

Personality and Mannerisms

 * It is said that Yurnero doesn't feel sad for what he has lost, for he is implacable and purges that grief with a pursuit for honor. However, he sometimes broods over something that he has lost, which might be his beloved Isle or his lost relationship with Lanaya.
 * When engaged in battle, Yurnero lets all of his fury out on his foes. Despite this, he stands between black and white to become grey–being emotionally distant and not even revealing his other emotions and thoughts to anyone, reserving nothing to others but his sword and hand.
 * Even after the destruction of his Isle, Yurnero still adheres to the Isle's culture that revolves around honor and respect. He respects worthy opponents who die by his hand  (sometimes preserving their remains as his memento of the honor that they have ) and lets them know that their deaths are honorable.  He has no respect for cowards,  and anyone who engages in acts of cowardice.
 * Yurnero is a brave and courageous warrior, a result of his faith in the endless practice and refinement of his craft. It's one thing to face dangers and adversity without fear, but he knows that there is a clear boundary between being brave and being foolish. He was brave enough to defy the last lord of the Isles whom he believed was corrupt, and he defended the dishonorable outcasts of his island home, in spite of the knowledge that defending these people in the face of defying the authorities will grant him a fate far worse than what these outcasts have. He doesn't fear death, but he certainly prefers to steer clear from it. Sometimes, he relies on alcohol to get a boost of courage.
 * Yurnero is a confident swordsman, the result of his faith in the endless practice and refinement of his arts. Perhaps it can be said that his conviction in his ability is what makes his bravery different from foolishness. This is reflected in his use of weapons that are deadly to the wielder and its target.
 * Yurnero often celebrates battles with a banner that he carries on his back. He believes that a battle is no good if there's nothing to celebrate it.
 * A stern and serious warrior, Yurnero practices and values discipline.

Family
Yurnero is the latest and last issue of an ancient lineage of revered warriors who are the progenitors of the Isle of Masks. Most of these lost souls were masked people like him, but he also had a dragon spirit among his ancestors as well.

Allies
Long ago, Yurnero used to train frequently with the. Their training sessions together always produced interesting results. He has great respect for Xin, even if they are pitted against each other.

is an old friend of Yurnero's. As a pair of Radiant Heroes aligned against the Dire factions, they both know Kanna, and Yurnero may ask Azwraith about rumors regarding Kanna's return.

Interests
Yurnero once had a romantic relationship with the, but the two broke up after he did something to upset her. Although he appears to have moved on already, he will still mourn her, even after he has lost control over his body when the many spirits in his mask took over and possessed him, who will also share his grief despite them not being familiar with her at all. Lanaya still feels jilted and hasn't gotten over the breakup. She is quite angry at Yurnero, to the extent of threatening violence, and attempting to make him jealous.

Enemies
The death of Yurnero by ' hand signifies the completion of his uncle's collection. It's unknown who among his uncles, Hades or Poseidon, are collecting the likes of Yurnero, not to mention that the context of this situation is unknown.

Yurnero is concerned about Sorla Khan's violent campaign. He wishes to discuss a solution to the problem with.

Arsenal
Yurnero owns a wide variety of swords, but it's possible that he acquired his many swords in separate continuities rather than accumulating a large arsenal. If one looks for a similarity within all of his weapons, one can notice that he always prefers to use two handed swords such as a katana or anything similar over any kind of weapon. Although he usually wields one sword at a time during battle, he is also prepared with a backup blade, just in case his primary weapon isn't enough.
 * An ōdachi forged in the fires that boiled the waters surrounding the Isle of Masks, causing it to rise and submerge the entire island.
 * A dark sword that contains the soul of an unnamed entity. The fine script engraved on the sword tells the fated story of this trapped soul.
 * A sword with large teeth that can hook and lock another weapon between its serrations.
 * A sword with a blade made of jade, crafted by the Kuur-Ishiminari clan. It is quite unwieldy and hard to maintain because of its jade, but it is just as sharp as any good blade and is a symbol of noble prestige.
 * The Serrakura, a sword that is as beautiful as it is deadly. Said to be crafted by a masked swordsman, but it is unknown if this refers to Yurnero or another Masked One before they were wiped out.
 * An elegant sword that was forged by the master bladesmith Sabasteen thousands of years ago. Each deadly stroke from this sword is done elegantly.
 * A sword that curses anyone who wields this sword in anger and those who face this sword with cruelty. The effects of the curse is unknown.
 * A sword that is said to be inspired by a dragon's fire. Apparently, this sword might have the actual soul of a dragon within it.
 * A sword that resembles the Abyssal Blade. While not explicitly stated, it may have belonged to the defunct Lost Order, who learned the ability to pierce the fabric of reality using their blades and formed a new school of Mastery revolving around this dangerous metaphysical technique.
 * Given that the Abyssal Blade once belonged to the Underlord, who also has the ability to warp reality with the arts of the Dark Rift, it is possible that this Mastery and the Dark Rift sorcery are related.
 * It's unknown how did Yurnero managed to recover the sword despite the elders' attempts to destroy all traces of their school's existence.

Martial Arts
Within Yurnero is the last remnants of the Isle's many martial traditions. He is the sole practitioner of the long standing Juggernaut tradition, a lost art that consists of bladework and voodoo magic rituals. When gripping a sword in battle, he always makes sure that each refined strike that he lands takes his passion, intentionality, and respect into consideration. He is skilled and confident enough to safely wield a blade with no guard, which is dangerous because the guard prevents the hand from slipping towards the blade when thrusting as well protecting the hand from any incoming blade that slides down to the wielder's hands.

He is well known for his skills with the sword during battle, but he is still quite dangerous when unarmed, being able to kill a mountain wolf with only open-handed strikes.

Powers
All of Yurnero's abilities are applications of the Juggernaut tradition.

is a simple technique where the user spins their sword around them to slash at nearby enemies. In this state, the user will repel incoming magic, leaving them unharmed and unaffected. Yurnero's use of this technique has made it renowned and feared by warriors and sorcerers alike. It can easily cut through the Broodmother's strongest webs and it is complimented by, although this might just be a reference to gameplay.

A portable can be summoned by a ritual. The ward heals others' wounds with its voodoo magic. Even after the drowning of the Isle of Masks, the healing arts haven't lost any of its potency. 's lore describes how the Juggernaut tradition is a heritage, a long standing art passed down to many generations to be committed to the ways of the sword. He alone strives to preserve the lasting tradition of the Isles.
 * These wards may come in the form of a gargoyle statue crafted by the Kuur-Ishiminari clan, a figure of an irresistable, furry peddler, a Pisces-like statue, etc.

has no lore.

focuses on pure swiftness. The user will leap towards a target and slash them with imperceptible swiftness, leaping around them or towards nearby targets after each of the strikes they land successfully in a dance of swords.

Friendships and rivalries
Allies meeting Juggernaut
 * vo_crystalmaiden_cm_ally_07.mp3  Juggernaut, let them feel the cool of your blade!
 * vo_dark_willow_sylph_ally_79.mp3  Juggernaut. Always so serious.
 * vo_dark_willow_sylph_ally_80.mp3  I wish I was the last of my kind.
 * vo_dawnbreaker_valora_ally_086.mp3  I'm the last of my kind, too, Juggernaut. The first as well.
 * vo_hoodwink_hoodwink_ally_83.mp3  Hey, give us your mask for sec?
 * vo_mars_mars_ally_55.mp3  How does that mask stay on when you're spinning?
 * vo_mars_mars_ally_56.mp3  There must be something broken in your inner ear, Yurnero.
 * vo_monkey_king_monkey_ally_77.mp3 vo_monkey_king_monkey_crown_ally_77.mp3   You gotta tell me what happened on the Isle of Masks.
 * vo_monkey_king_monkey_ally_78.mp3 vo_monkey_king_monkey_crown_ally_78.mp3   Juggernaut, is it true you and Templar Assassin used to be a thing?
 * vo_naga_siren_naga_ally_06.mp3  Juggernaut, I'll catch them, you gut them.
 * vo_pangolin_pangolin_ally_83.mp3  The brooding loner thing is a bit cliché?, n'est-ce pas?
 * vo_pangolin_pangolin_ally_84.mp3  I know a thing or two about dangerous paramours... trust me my friend, the sooner you apologize to Lanaya, the safer you will be.
 * vo_snapfire_snapfire_ally_85.mp3  You come from purty country, Yurnero. But the folk there had beans for brains.

Enemies meeting Juggernaut
 * vo_grimstroke_grimstroke_rival_52.mp3  I send you to meet your kin!
 * vo_monkey_king_monkey_rival_77.mp3 vo_monkey_king_monkey_crown_rival_77.mp3   Juggernaut, when I'm through with you there won't be any of your kind.

Enemies killing Juggernaut
 * vo_dark_willow_sylph_rival_79.mp3  Where'd all that honor get you?
 * vo_dark_willow_sylph_rival_80.mp3  That mask will fetch a high price.
 * vo_hoodwink_hoodwink_rival_83.mp3  Hoods are way better than masks. Just saying.
 * vo_leshrac_lesh_lasthit_09.mp3 Two legged freak!
 * vo_mars_mars_rival_72.mp3  Now my uncle's collection is complete.
 * vo_mars_mars_rival_73.mp3  Your bladework was unoriginal.
 * vo_monkey_king_monkey_rival_78.mp3 vo_monkey_king_monkey_crown_rival_78.mp3   Heroes don't hide behind masks.
 * vo_pangolin_pangolin_rival_81.mp3  My blade does not merely dance, Yurnero. It sings!
 * vo_pangolin_pangolin_rival_82.mp3  After the stories I'd heard of your prowess, I was hoping you'd last longer than that… Pity.
 * vo_snapfire_snapfire_rival_87.mp3  Another swordsman falls to Ol' Rackatee.
 * vo_snapfire_snapfire_rival_86.mp3  Nothing under that mask but an empty hole.
 * vo_sniper_snip_kill_blade_01.mp3 vo_sniper_helmet_snip_kill_blade_01.mp3  Someone brought a knife to a gunfight!
 * vo_sven_sven_rival_25.mp3 Had I a face like yours, I too would wear such a mask.
 * vo_void_spirit_voidspir_rival_50.mp3  From my perspective, you met this fate only moments after the rest of your kind.

Others
 * vo_oracle_orac_prophecies_042.mp3  Your last dance will be a blade dance.