Garen

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Garen (盖伦)
Alias(es)	“Power of Demacia” (title he seeks) 240
Species/Race	Human 291
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Demacia; Josh Augustus's cross-world party
Occupation/Role	Demacian soldier and warrior; Josh's companion, guard, Battle Qi instructor, and military commander
Status	Active
First Appearance	Chapter 2

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Third-Tier Warrior	4	Initially assessed as a solid third-tier warrior on Muya's scale, roughly equivalent to level six in Valoran's system. His superior combat experience and anti-mage tactics overwhelm Josh.
First-Tier Battle Qi	26	Reaches first-tier Battle Qi after cultivation and repeated spars with Josh; gains effective coordination between his physique and Battle Qi.
Fourth Tier Battle Qi	193	Quietly reaches Fourth Tier and approaches late Fourth Tier; trains under Elrond after being outmatched in their sparring match.
Fifth Tier Battle Qi	203	Breaks through without Josh initially noticing, marking him as an exceptional Battle Qi talent.
Sixth-Tier Strength	443	Has reached a level where the Ice and Fire world offers little combat challenge beyond command and political training.
Power of Rules	537	Receives rule-based power from Josh, sensing paths through which he can gather devastating force. He avoids using it on Muya because it could attract divine attention.

Background / History

Garen is a Demacian noble-born warrior and one of Demacia's Three Musketeers. While investigating the strange silver Void phenomenon near Icathia and searching for his scattered soldiers, he encountered Josh, whose silver Void Magic led Garen to mistake him for a Void creature. Garen attacked immediately, believing the apparent threat had to be eliminated. 4

Despite Josh's lower apparent level, the battle became dangerous when Josh's Void Gate collided with Garen's greatsword. The resulting explosion left Garen severely injured and carried him to the Muya Continent. Josh initially imprisoned him, but arranged treatment for his wounds rather than killing him. 5 10

Once recovered, Garen discovered he was in another universe and could not communicate with the locals. Josh used mental communication and later a Memory Magic Crystal to explain Muya's language, customs, and the circumstances of Garen's displacement. Garen accepted Josh's offer to travel together because it provided his only plausible chance of returning to Valoran. 11 12 13

Josh's explanation that power itself was neither good nor evil caused Garen to reconsider his lifelong hostility toward magic—especially in light of Lux, his mage sister. 13

Appearance

Garen is a tall, imposing warrior with a firm, rugged face and a heavily built physique. He is typically seen in heavy Demacian armor and carries a greatsword. 3 5

• Tall and physically imposing. 3
• Wears heavy plate armor designed to resist magic. 11
• Carries and fights with a greatsword, which he can wield one-handed. 4
• Has a stern, soldierly bearing, though his demeanor becomes more relaxed around Josh over time. 27

Personality

Garen is direct, brave, and deeply action-oriented. He dislikes excessive caution in the face of an enemy and favors confronting threats openly and decisively. At Hogwarts, he openly criticized plans based on waiting for Voldemort's return, arguing that students should be taught properly and enemies should be dealt with directly. 29

His initial prejudice against magic comes from Demacian values and personal experience, but it is not absolute. He recognizes the kindness of his sister Lux despite her magic, accepts healing from mages, and gradually becomes willing to learn and teach cultivation methods himself. 11 13 142

Though Josh often calls him a brute, Garen is observant and tactically capable. During their first battle, he recognized Josh's poor magic control and switched to feints designed to exhaust Josh's mana rather than attempting reckless exchanges. 4

His time with Josh also makes him more teasing and mischievous. He learns to enjoy unusual events, jokes at Josh's expense, and considers founding a League of Legends club after discovering the game exists in another world. 58 116

Abilities & Skills

Battle Qi Cultivation

Garen combines a powerful trained body with Battle Qi cultivation. He views both as necessary: the body is the vessel that determines how much power one can hold, while Battle Qi strengthens combat ability and nourishes life force. 76 142

• Uses Battle Qi to enhance physical strength, weapon strikes, defense, and control. 26
• Battle Qi cultivation extends vitality and can restore physical condition; Garen also teaches its principles to others. 18 142 150
• His progress is considered genius-level, particularly because advancement beyond Third Tier becomes increasingly difficult. 203

Greatsword Combat

Garen is an experienced battlefield fighter with extensive experience against mages. His physical strength, timing, and tactical sense allow him to pressure opponents even when their supernatural abilities are dangerous. 4 22

• Defeated Josh in early sparring despite Josh's magical advantages. 26
• Killed a nearly adult Tree Peak Dragon with a single punch. 41
• Easily defeated a 25-foot Horntail dragon. 40
• Cut through a Goblin army with Battle Qi-infused sword energy. 291

Demacian Justice

Demacian Justice is a Battle Qi technique developed from the game-based concept Josh remembered, refined by Akathosh, and taught to Garen. 292

• Single-target form — compresses Battle Qi into an instantaneous burst intended to execute a target. 292
• Area form — disperses Battle Qi into numerous high-powered sword-energy attacks over a wide area. 292
• Its first field use caused a mountain collapse after Garen released excessive Battle Qi, nearly burying his companions. 292

Command and Conquest

Garen develops from a frontline soldier into a large-scale commander. Josh sends him to the Ice and Fire world specifically to gain experience in troop leadership, warfare, and political rule. 434

• Builds and commands a powerful army with Tony's assistance. 536
• Establishes territory as a base of operations before forcibly unifying the continent. 536
• Helps establish the Secret Ones Church to stabilize the conquered territory through faith. 536

Rule-Based Power

After receiving rule power from Josh, Garen senses abstract “lines” through which he can gather immense force. 537

• Potentially grants a transformative increase in power. 537
• Cannot be safely tested on Muya, where deities may notice and pursue such power. 537
• Garen intends to study and master it in other worlds. 537

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Greatsword — Garen's primary weapon, used for direct strikes and Battle Qi sword energy. 4 291
• Magic-resistant heavy plate armor — protected him during his first battle with Josh, though its chest plate was damaged by the Void Gate explosion. 11
• Space Bag — stores his broadsword and equipment. 291
• Memory Magic Crystal — given by Josh to provide Muya's language, customs, and other knowledge. 12 13

Relationships

• Josh Augustus — Former enemy turned closest companion and friend. Garen initially attacked Josh as a suspected Void creature, but later travels with him in hopes of returning home. 4 12 536
• Lux — Garen's younger sister and a mage. His love for her is a major reason he reconsiders his views on magic. 11 13
• Frank — Josh's steward and the mage involved in Garen's treatment. Frank recognizes Garen's military knowledge and moral character. 11 14
• Dumbledore — Hogwarts ally who recognizes Garen's immense physical strength; Garen temporarily helps cover Josh's classes. 73
• Elrond — Sparring mentor whose agility and deeper combat experience expose weaknesses in Garen's fighting style. 193
• Tony — Co-commander during the conquest of the Ice and Fire world; Tony handles civilian matters while Garen leads the military campaign. 536
• Natasha — Fellow companion whom Garen has taught sword fighting. 80
• Hosdena — Dragon friend and partner whom Garen personally introduces as such. 56

Story Role / Major Arcs

Icathia Incident and Displacement

Garen investigates the silver Void disturbance near Icathia, confronts Josh, and is accidentally transported to Muya after shattering Josh's Void Gate. 4 5

Reluctant Companion

Stranded in another universe, Garen accepts Josh's proposal to travel across worlds in exchange for a chance to find Valoran again. He adapts to Muya's language and begins questioning his former assumptions about magic. 12 13

Hogwarts Training

At Hogwarts, Garen begins cultivating Battle Qi, spars regularly with Josh, and becomes a practical example of a warrior who can grow alongside mages. He also supports Josh's direct approach to Voldemort and hostile students. 26 29

Cross-World Warrior

Garen accompanies Josh across multiple worlds, defeating dragons, teaching swordsmanship, testing unfamiliar technology, and developing an interest in League of Legends after playing as his own game counterpart. 40 80 122 123

Battle Qi Mastery

After reaching higher Battle Qi tiers, Garen trains with Elrond, develops Demacian Justice, and demonstrates Fifth-Tier power against Goblin forces. 193 203 291 292

Ice and Fire Conquest

To prepare for eventual leadership in Valoran, Garen commands an army in the Ice and Fire world. With Tony, he conquers the continent within a year and helps establish the Secret Ones Church. 434 536

Notable Quotes

“Of course, why not?” 142

“You know, I've been up practicing Battle Qi for two hours, and then I went to the Room of Requirement for a workout. Josh, being too lazy won't lead to progress!” 27

“I prefer Josh's original plan. Your enemy may be terrifying, but don't forget that Josh and I are both here.” 29

Trivia

• Garen initially considers Josh a Void creature because of his Void aura, but is confused by the silver rather than purple color of Josh's magic. 4 11
• He is frustrated by the League of Legends version of himself, especially its perceived lack of speed and limited abilities. 122
• Josh tells Garen that he and Darius may become “God Kings,” a possibility Garen takes seriously despite doubting its source. 24
• Garen wants to recover his lost soldiers and claim the title “Power of Demacia” upon returning to Valoran. 240