Oliver Horn

Oliver Horn (オリバー・ホーン, Oribā hōn) is the main protagonist of Reign of the Seven Spellblades. He attends Kimberly Magic Academy to better refine his vast skills. Upon arriving, he meets the likes of Nanao, Chela, Katie, Guy, and Pete, their tight-knit bond eventually leading to the formation the Sword Roses alliance.

Background
When Oliver was a child, his mother and family were killed by people wishing to stop her from pushing her ideals and potentially changing society.

After he was orphaned, Oliver was adopted by the Sherwood family and was raised alongside his cousins, Gwyn and Shannon.

His true reason for enrolling is the sole purpose of exacting vengeance on those who betrayed and killed his mother.

Appearance
Oliver is about average height for a fifteen-year-old boy. His black hair is cut to be short in the back, chin-length on the sides, and with bangs that hang slightly into his brown eyes.

For his Kimberly boys uniform, Oliver wears the standard without any customization. It consists of a gray collared shirt with black trim, silver buttons, and a necktie in his year's color, coupled with a dark navy blue pair of trousers. Over this, he wears a black robe with silver trim, and lining matching his necktie. It is coupled with large leather straps that wrap over his right shoulder and reach down at his sides which holsters a wand and athame, respectively.

Personality
Oliver is intelligent, brave, and caring. He takes most situations very calmly, but he can lose his temper when someone harms his friends. According to Oliver himself, he is not good at compartmentalizing his feelings.

Abilities

 * Striking Strength: High, able to make lethal strikes and clash evenly with powerful sword users such as Nanao.


 * Stamina: Very High, he can fight for several hours without getting tired.


 * Intelligence: High, he is one of the top students in his class, a jack of all trades mage, with a good knowledge of the world, magic spells, magical creatures and as a strategist he has a keen and cunning tactical mind when forming strategies and counters against enemies in battle.


 * Range: Good, has a balanced adaptable fighting style of both long ranged spells and close range combat such as swordsmanship.


 * Durability: Decent, Oliver was able to survive getting slashed in the torso by a Garuda's talons, though he still almost died of blood loss if he hadn't healed himself quickly.


 * Speed: High, Oliver is very quick and agile. Proven fast enough to keep up with Nanao Hibiya.


 * Magic capabilities: Oliver has great knowledge about different spells. He has a good amount of magic capacity.

Sword Arts

 * Lanoff Style: It is a counter technique for striking down the opponent’s attack and then slaying them.
 * Grave Soil: A basic spell which makes the ground semi-solid. This spell makes the enemy lose their footing.
 * Grave Step:
 * Encounter:
 * Ghost Ground:
 * Windmill:
 * Flash Whip:
 * Heavy Feather:
 * Hidden Tail:


 * 4 th Spellblade: Angustavia—the thread that crosses the abyss. It belonged to Oliver mother but after her death, Oliver borrowed it and can use it, he has to pay high tool from his body to use it and if he uses it three times in a row he can die from it. Sequential order is completely flipped when this Spellblade is used on its head. Instead of building up the present in the direction of the future, Oliver faces the predicted future and brings it into the present. With the pull of destiny reversed, the rushing flow of time pushes Oliver towards a single outcome, drawing him to his one-in-ten-thousand sword strike.

Spells

 * Tibia: With this spell, he can pack swirling wind into the shape of a giant, invisible instrument. It can also begin to emit a shrill sound, which can be controlled by the waving of his wand.


 * Flamma: A spell that creates fire.


 * Tonitrus: When this spell is used, bolts of electricity from both sides clash in the air.


 * Fragor: It's an explosive spell that can be used as a good offensive method.


 * Impetus: Conjures strong a gust of wind shear.


 * Contrav: When this spell hits someone the user is unable to move.


 * Clypeus: Earth align magic that summons a stone shield.
 * Sanavulnera: A spell that quickly heals and closes cut or stab wounds.
 * Sanavulnera: A spell that quickly heals and closes cut or stab wounds.


 * Dolor:This is a pain curse spell.It can only reproduce pain that the user has experienced. It scoops up only the suffering from the sea of one’s memory and inflicts it via magic on the victim. Oliver Dolor is very potent as he has suffered one hundred twenty-eight brands of pain that was inflicted on his mother seven years ago. He has experienced every last one of them personally so to take revenge from Darius Grenville who tortured and killed his mother.

Relationships

 * Nanao Hibiya: Oliver and Nanao's relationship is a tale of camaraderie and mutual admiration that blossomed from a chance encounter. On the day of the entrance ceremony, their worlds collide when Oliver meets Nanao Hibiya, a samurai girl hailing from the distant nation of Yamatsu. Despite lacking magical talent, Nanao possesses extraordinary sword-fighting skills.

The initial connection occurs when a menacing troll wreaks havoc during the ceremony. In a display of quick thinking and teamwork, Oliver and Nanao join forces to protect others and bring down the troll. This shared experience lays the foundation for a strong bond between them.

As they spend more time together, Oliver and Nanao's friendship deepens. Their connection is further strengthened when they engage in their first duel. Nanao, captivated by Oliver's proficiency honed through training, experience, and emotions, finds herself drawn to him. The duel allows her to witness firsthand the essence of Oliver's unique style, causing her heart to flutter with excitement.

For Nanao, sparring with Oliver becomes a cherished pastime, and she considers him not just a friend but her destined sword partner. In her heart, she envisions a future where they may engage in a duel to the death. This thought showcases the level of trust and respect she places in their friendship and martial abilities.

The relationship between Oliver and Nanao goes beyond a simple camaraderie. It is a profound connection between two individuals who have found inspiration, strength, and support in each other. Together, they create a harmonious bond that blends skill, emotions, and a shared vision of a future intertwined through the art of swordplay.


 * Katie Aalto:


 * Michela McFarlane:


 * Pete Reston: Initially, Pete was wary of Oliver's friendliness. However, after discovering that he's a Reversi, Pete started accepting his kindness. Oliver cares deeply about him and strives to protect him at all times. Sometimes he treats Pete like a younger brother, patting his head, to Pete's frustration.


 * Gwyn Sherwood: Oliver considers his cousin Gwyn to be like an older brother to him.


 * Shannon Sherwood: Oliver considers his cousin Shannon to be like an older sister to him.


 * Vera Miligan:


 * Chloe Halford : Oliver's mother. Her murder sent him on the path of vengeance.

Please note: The following section contains major spoilers.

Targets
These characters have been targeted by Oliver and his co-conspirators for their roles in the death of Chloe Halford.


 * The Prideful Alchemist, Darius Grenville.


 * The Ruler of the Magical Ecosystem, Vanessa Aldiss.


 * The Supreme Witch of a Thousand Years, Frances Gilchrist.


 * The Mad Old Man of Absurd Magical Architecture, Enrico Forghieri.


 * The Ignorant Philosopher, Demitrio Aristides.


 * The Sorcerer Who Laughs at Life Itself, Baldia Muwezicamili.


 * And the Lone Peak that reigned over them all, Kimberly’s Headmistress Esmeralda.

Trivia

 * The name he is called by his cousins, "Noll", is a pet name for Oliver dating back to medieval times.