Alviss (MÄR)

Infobox animanga character
name = Alviss
series = MÄR


caption = Alviss by Nobuyuki Anzai
first = Manga Chapter 1 MÄR Episode 1
voiced by = Souichirou Hoshi (Japanese) Yuri Lowenthal (English)
age = 16
born =
relatives =
divider = yes
aux1 = Cross Guard Team MÄR (2nd War)
aux1 name = Affiliations

Alviss (アルヴィス, "Aruvisu") is a fictional character and major protagonist in the popular manga and anime series by Nobuyuki Anzai and the sequel series, MÄR Omega, by Kōichirō Hoshino. Alviss is a former member of Team MÄR, and is currently a member of the Cross Guard.

History

The cold figure of MÄR, Alviss is the one who brought Ginta into MÄR-Heaven. He joined the Cross Guard in the 1st War Game and grew fond of their leader, Danna, with whom he shared the very same goal for which they put their lives at risk, to fight the Chess and protect MÄR-Heaven. This pure courage, however, got Alviss further than he could ever have expected even in his wildest dream: Phantom also chose him as one who would reside in the dreary future of MÄR-Heaven, in the form of a Zombie-tattooed undead.

Alviss, not wanting to live as an immortal, makes it his life's goal to defeat Phantom. A superior in the Cross Guard, Gaira, recognizes this and trains Alviss. When Alviss finally succeeds in defeating Gaira in a wooden sword fight, Alviss is rewarded with two ÄRM: Gate Keeper Clown, and 13 Totem Pole. While training, Alviss also befriends the fairy Belle. From then on Belle is almost always seen in Alviss' company outside of battles.

For years Alviss lives under the looming shadow of this most unwanted tomorrow, and recluses from opening his heart for others. However after meeting with Ginta, Alviss starts to change and finally stands up facing destiny in full height.

Plot

MÄR

Alviss is first introduced sending Ginta Toramizu to MÄR-Heaven. Alviss then searches for the one brought to MÄR Heaven, only to find out that it's a child with no magical power. Alviss then turns Jack into a bird and tells Ginta he will destroy Babbo, which angers Ginta. Ginta immediately fights Alviss, however, Ginta stands no chance and quickly loses. Alviss, however, releases Jack and doesn't kill Babbo. Alviss follows Ginta and his allies around until they reach the War Games, where Alviss enters as a member of the Cross Guard. Alviss is the only member of the Cross Guard that made it past the preliminaries.

During the War Games, Alviss forms a rivalry of sorts with Rolan of the Chess Pieces, and the two battle twice: once in the 3rd round, where Alviss loses, and again in the final round, where Alviss emerges as the victor. Part of their rivalry is due, in part, to both of them owning a Zombie Tattoo, though, unlike Alviss, Rolan is happy to have received one.

In the anime, following the War Games, Alviss' Zombie Tattoo is awakened by the Ghost Chess, bringing Alviss under Phantom's control. After confronting former allies in Team MÄR, Alviss manages to resist the Zombie Tattoo and leave Phantom. Alviss later returns, however, to destroy Phantom. Rolan confronts Alviss, attempting to stop him, but, realizing Phantom will leave this world soon, attempts suicide, though, unknown to Alviss, Rolan survives. Phantom then appears before Alviss and willingly allows Alviss to kill him. When Alviss finds himself unable to, Phantom uses Alviss' weapon to perform the death strike on himself, freeing Alviss from the Zombie Tattoo.

After Phantom's death, Alviss, along with the rest of Team MÄR, are confronted by the Chess Pieces' King. Like most of the other members, Alviss dies fighting King. Once King is defeated by Ginta, however, Alviss is brought back to life. At the end of both the manga and anime, Alviss and Belle live together.

MÄR Omega

Alviss makes a reappearance in the sequel series by reversing Babbo from his Gargoyle state when Kai was unable to. Alviss then took Babbo's magic stone that produced Gargoyle, saying that Kai wasn't prepared for it, tells Kai about the fake ÄRMs, and leaves to find other fake ÄRM users.

ÄRM

* Ring Dagger: A ring weapon ÄRM that becomes a dagger. He uses it to activate the Gate Keeper Clown, and is later seen on Alviss' finger, though he does not use it in battle.
* Guardess: A ring Weapon ÄRM that creates a large shield with a cross on it.
* Gate Keeper Clown: The Dimension ÄRM that brought people from other worlds to MÄR Heaven, broke after fulfilling its purpose. It has also been stated during its first appearance it determines the number of people who can come though by the roll of a dice.
* Sealing Skull: Darkness ÄRM, causes the target to become paralyzed while seeing images of frightening skeletal phantoms.
* Caged Bird: A Darkness ÄRM that traps someone inside a cage and turns that person into a bird.
* Purific Ave: A key that is in fact a Holy ÄRM with the power to undo the Zombie tattoo curse.
* 13 Totem Pole: Alviss's main attacking ÄRM, an Omega chain Guardian/Weapon ÄRM with each link carved in totem style. Given to him by Gaira.
* Á Bao A Qu: Once arisen, its asteroid "jaw" and "checkbone" will cleave, opening the Á Bao A Qu's "eye". Its gaze will then take in the sights of foes and jail them in a glass ball, detonating from within.