Solomon

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Solomon (所罗门) 83
Alias(es)	King of Magecraft; Wise King; King Solomon; Grand Caster; Romanie Archaman (human identity) 83 148 163
Species/Race	Heroic Spirit manifested as a Caster-class Servant; later became human through a Holy Grail wish 83 163
Gender	Male 162
Affiliation	Marisbury Animsphere's Servant during the Fuyuki Holy Grail War; Hall of Heroes 83 148
Occupation/Role	King; originator and theorist of modern magecraft; summoner of the Seventy-Two Demon Gods 83 90
Status	Returned to the Holy Grail after his defeat in Fuyuki; later appears in the Hall of Heroes 103 148
First Appearance	Chapter 83 83

Background / History

Heir to David

Solomon was born as King David's child and destined to inherit the kingdom. Before receiving divine wisdom, he doubted that he possessed the ability to govern, despite being unusually detached and capable of judging matters with absolute fairness. When overwhelmed by matters beyond his capacity, he fell into despair and prayed for wisdom. 162

In the past witnessed by Fujimaru Kyoya, Solomon received ten golden rings that granted him the wisdom needed to rule. The gift gave him infinite wisdom and the authority to command the Seventy-Two Demon Gods, but also isolated him from ordinary humanity. 162 163

His ideal of kingship was to guide people rather than replace their judgment or impose his own will upon them. 90

Becoming Human

After winning a Holy Grail War, Solomon used his wish to become human and took the name Romanie Archaman. His final use of Clairvoyance revealed the future Humanity Incineration, which he regarded as connected to his own existence. 163

Though he had lost his former wisdom and Clairvoyance, Roman became a licensed doctor within ten years while continuing to train in magecraft and seek a way to save humanity. 163

Personality

Solomon is calm, detached, and intensely rational. He describes himself as having been born to function like a machine in the role of king, and his speech remains measured even in battle or imminent defeat. 83 95

His wisdom makes him pessimistic: he believes that knowing more reveals more reasons for despair. This outlook contributed to his loss against Fujimaru Kyoya, whose determination and values he could not fully understand. 102 103 148

Despite his emotional distance, Solomon accepts responsibility for disasters connected to him. He protects Marisbury during the Fuyuki battle, feels a slight sympathy toward the unborn children embodied by Jack the Ripper, and later promises to resolve the threat of Goetia himself. 83 95 101 148

Abilities & Skills

Clairvoyance

Solomon possesses Clairvoyance capable of observing the past and future, gained alongside his divine wisdom. 83

• He can readily inspect events already fixed in the past and can ordinarily forecast the near future with high reliability. 88 93
• During the Fuyuki Holy Grail War, another Clairvoyant presence interferes with his sight, blurring the future and introducing variables he cannot calculate. 83 98
• His reliance on Clairvoyance causes him to misjudge Jason's concealed strength and contributes to his strategic disadvantage. 100

Authority Over Magecraft

As the King of Magecraft, Solomon established and passed down the theoretical foundation of modern magecraft. Magecraft cannot harm him and instead unconditionally serves him. 83 90

• He casts without incantations; a spilled cup of wine is enough to form a Servant-summoning circle. 83
• He considers a prepared workshop unnecessary, stating that wherever he stands is effectively his temple. 88
• He deploys large-scale Bystander Expulsion to conceal supernatural activity across Fuyuki. 88
• He can disrupt causality itself to divert Cú Chulainn's causality-reversing Noble Phantasm. 95
• His high-output magecraft produces repeated Mana Beams and light cannons powerful enough to pressure multiple Servants. 94 100 101

Demon God Summoning

Solomon commands the Seventy-Two Demon Gods and can freely summon Demon God Pillars through his immense Mana reserves. 83 93

• Barbatos rebuilds Fuyuki Church into a Pillar Workshop and absorbs Mana from the city's ley line. 90 91
• He summons Pillars including Paimon, Gusion, Zepar, and Amon during the battle around Einzbern Castle. 93 94
• Command Seals replenish his Mana, allowing him to sustain Pillars and repeatedly unleash large-scale attacks. 93 94 100
• The Demon Gods resent Solomon because their love for humanity is restrained by his authority. 90 93

Physical Combat and Barriers

Although summoned as a Caster, Solomon possesses formidable physical strength inherited from David's lineage. 94

• He blocks Cú Chulainn's spear with his bare fist and suppresses him at close range. 94
• He uses the Ten Rings as improvised knuckle dusters and reinforces his punches with concentrated magical energy. 94 101
• He erects barriers strong enough to shield both himself and Marisbury from Fujimaru Kyoya's collapsing dual-core attack, though the defense leaves him injured. 95
• He recognizes that his Caster Saint Graph is comparatively fragile and avoids prolonged direct melee when possible. 94

Relinquishment Noble Phantasm

Solomon's first Noble Phantasm returns every blessing he received from God—his feats, miracles, magecraft, and existence itself—at the cost of his death. 163

• Its activation removes Solomon's concept from the Hall of Heroes. 163
• The Noble Phantasm is intended to destroy the force capable of annihilating humanity and is tied to the collapse of Goetia's plans. 148 163

Equipment / Items

• Ten Golden Rings — Divine rings that grant Solomon infinite wisdom, magecraft authority, and control over the Seventy-Two Demon Gods. They can also channel destructive light and reinforce his close combat. 94 100 162 163
• Command Seals — Solomon collects and expends Command Seals as emergency Mana reserves during the Fuyuki conflict. 93 94 100

Relationships

• Marisbury Animsphere — Master during the Fuyuki Holy Grail War. Solomon considers Marisbury's strategic understanding limited but protects him when Fujimaru Kyoya's attack threatens them both. 83 95
• Fujimaru Kyoya — Enemy in the Fuyuki Holy Grail War. Solomon considers Kyoya naive for refusing to sacrifice others' interests, yet later praises their battle and agrees to handle Goetia after Kyoya seeks his help. 99 103 148
• Jack the Ripper — Illegally summoned Assassin who calls Solomon “Mother.” Solomon uses her to occupy the Assassin slot and serve as a scout, while showing her a small degree of personal kindness. 83
• Goetia — A disaster connected to Solomon and the Seventy-Two Demon Gods. Solomon considers resolving Goetia his own responsibility. 148 163
• King David — Solomon's father. Solomon attributes his unusual physical strength to David, a man said to have wrestled with angels. 94
• The Seventy-Two Demon Gods — Solomon's creations and subordinates, bound by his authority despite their growing resentment toward him. 90 93

Story Role / Major Arcs

Fuyuki Holy Grail War

Solomon manifests in London as Marisbury Animsphere's Caster. When his Clairvoyance is interfered with, he compensates by exploiting loopholes in the Grail ritual: he illegally summons Jack the Ripper to deny another Master the Assassin class. 83

After arriving in Fuyuki, he rebuilds the ruined Church into a Pillar Workshop, uses Barbatos to tap the ley line, and prepares to secure the Lesser Grail before the war can end prematurely. 88 90

Solomon overwhelms the opposing alliance with Demon God Pillars, Black Mud, barriers, and repeated attacks from the Ten Rings. He protects Marisbury rather than abandoning him when Fujimaru Kyoya forces him to choose between his own safety and his Master's. 91 95

Defeat and Return to the Holy Grail

Fujimaru Kyoya persists through Solomon's bombardment, reaches close quarters, and breaks through his defenses. Solomon's resolve collapses before Kyoya severs the hand bearing his final Command Seal. 101 102

After Kyoya's decisive strike, Solomon loses control of the Black Mud and returns to the Holy Grail, causing the corruption to rage beyond his command. 103

Hall of Heroes

In the Hall of Heroes, Solomon uses Clairvoyance to recognize Kyoya despite having no memory of their prior conflict. He admits that he is a pessimist, praises their battle, and accepts responsibility for stopping Goetia. 148

“Leave Goetia to me.” 148

“Though I apologize, may I ask you to die?” 100