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Isaiah Tiberian is a Malakh and the Commander of the 33rd Legion.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Isaiah was part of an uprising that sought to overthrow the Imperial Senate. He became part of the Shahar’s elite 18th Legion. When the uprising failed, Shahar was killed, and Isaiah became a slave along with everyone else who was part of the uprising. Isaiah endured brutal torture in the Asteri's dungeons and in various Archangels' dungeons for years.
Ten years ago Isaiah was purchased by Micah Domitus and brought to Lunathion to shore up the city's defenses. He was made Commander of the 33rd Imperial Legion and leads Micah's triarii. Isaiah refers to them as Micah's "little cabal." Despite being a member of the Fallen, he has risen back to the rank of commander. Isaiah has enjoyed every second in Crescent City since he arrived. He worked his way up the ranks by being agreeable and doing his job, in the hopes Micah would free him from being a slave.
House of Earth and Blood[]
Isaiah and his unit are the ones who respond to Bryce's call for help after she finds Danika Fendyr and the Pack of Devils murdered, is attacked by a demon who is attacking an angel.
Twenty-two months after Danika and her pack's murder, Isaiah and Hunt are ordered by Micah to speak with Bryce regarding the murder of Maximus Tertian, as the vampyr was killed in an identical manner as the pack.
When Hunt is assigned to assist Bryce, Isaiah is his liason back in the comitium. Hunt uses this several times to comunicate with Isaiah instead of Micah. Isaiah is the one to arrange for Hunt to stay out of the Comitium while Sandriel is in Lunathion, and gives Hunt and Bryce information on the conversation the two Malakim had with Sabine Fendyr after Danikas murder.
When Sandriel arrives in Lunathion, Isaiah is present when Bryce and Hunt confront her briefly.
When Hunt gets arrested for buying Synth, Isaiah is the one to put manacles on him. Later, he visits Hunt in his cell, expressing regret at what is going to happen and reminscing on their shared past. He also seems hurt that neither Hunt nor the other two members of Micahs Triarii, Justinian and Victoria, told him about their plan.
During the Summit he is "shown off" as Micah's commander of the 33rd, wearing a ceremonial armor Hunt remembers to be horribly uncomfortable. He is the first of the angels to bow to Hunt when he regains his full powers and doesn't hesitate to join Hunt against the armies of Hel.
House of Sky and Breath[]
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House of Flame and Shadow[]
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Personality[]
Isaiah is aware of his standing and position and generally tries to avoid trouble, especially after the failed uprising. He is normally unflappable. He has always known how to play the game of politics and stomachs the protocols and hierarchies. This ability is why he has risen back to the rank of commander after becoming Fallen.[1]
He is painstakingly detailed in his work, having specific records of year old interrogations.
Physical Description[]
Isaiah is beautiful and handsome. He has tight brown curly hair, dark brown skin, and brown eyes. He has white angel wings. He has a magical thorn "halo" tattoo on his forehead which controls and binds his power and has a slave's mark on his wrist. He has calloused fingers. He usually wears a suit and tie. Isaiah is instantly recognizable due to being on the nightly news and in gossip columns often enough that there's no way to mistake him for someone else.
Powers & Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Malakim Physiology: Isaiah has enhanced physical abilities and senses that make him far stronger than both humans and Vanir. He also possesses regenerative abilities that are far superior to humans and Vanir.
- Flight: Through his Malakim wings, Isaiah can fly at high speeds. He is also capable of carrying people in his arms while flying. His wings also act like a shield to protect him from some attacks.
- Immortality: Having made the Drop, Isaiah is immortal which not only grants him a slowed and expanded lifespan but allows him to survive injuries that not even his accelerated healing would be able to regenerate from.
- Wind Magic: Isaiah has the ability to create, use, and manipulate wind magically. He is capable of keeping a charging enemy at bay. He was depicted summoning a breeze to ward off Sabine Fendyr.
Abilities[]
- Combat Skills: Isaiah has been trained in various forms of combat and self-defense to an exceedingly high level. This includes training in various types of weapons. Even with his power limited to a tenth of its full strength due to the "halo" tattoo, his skills as a warrior are formidable.
Relationships[]
Hunt Athalar[]
Hunt and Isaiah have been friends since their time in the 18th Legion. Despite technically out-ranking him, Isaiah knows how powerful Hunt is and would never dare to order him around. Hunt believes Isaiah is the best of the Malakhm, the best of the Fallen, and all the legionaries Hunt has ever served with. Hunt believes that Isaiah should have been in the Asterian Guard due to his skills and pristine white wings, but he would never be selected because he wasn't highborn.
Trivia[]
- Isaiah killed at least three dozen Imperial Legionaries during the Battle of Mount Hermon.[1]
- In times of heightened tension or emotions he tastes ether on this tongue.[1]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 House of Earth and Blood, Chapter 13