Gais

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Gais (加伊斯)
Alias(es)	Missionary of the Holy Spirit Society; former leader of the Hidden Cult
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Hidden Cult (formerly); Holy Spirit Society
Occupation/Role	Cult leader and swindler; later the Holy Spirit Society's Missionary
Status	Active 49
First Appearance	Chapter 1

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Dream Awakener of the Heart-Dream Aspect	45	Ivan bestows a Heart-Dream Aspect Gift upon Gais. Though [Whisperer] was also possible, Gais awakens as a Dream Awakener. 45

Background / History

Gais initially led the Hidden Cult in Trino City, using a glowing jellyfish as a supposed holy relic to solicit donations from poor and desperate followers. An atheist at the time, he treated faith as a profitable performance and used polished speeches, reassurance, and bribery to evade scrutiny. 1 2 10

Night Watchman Captain Abel investigated the cult and interrogated Gais under an Order Aspect rule domain that prevented lies. Gais truthfully maintained that he had no Beyonder abilities, while remaining chiefly upset over the disappearance of the jellyfish he had bought for five Gold Pounds. Abel later had Gais handed to the Church of Divine Grace for memory alteration. 8 9 12

The Church's interference left Gais with gaps in his memory and sudden devotion to the Church of Divine Grace. Ivan removed the foreign mark affecting him, restored his memories, and revealed himself telepathically as the Lord of All Spirits. Gais rapidly accepted the revelation and pledged himself as Ivan's servant. 10 11 12

Following Ivan's instructions, Gais returned to the Church of Divine Grace, observed its Holy Blood Ritual, and infiltrated the Clock Tower to steal a bottle of “God Blood” for Ivan. 14 15 He later joined Little George in developing the Holy Spirit Society, handling recruitment, ceremonies, and the society's practical concerns. 21 22 23

Ivan first offered Gais an Order Aspect ability, either [Hand of Arbitration] or [Punishment Knight], but Gais declined to wait for a path better suited to him. After Ivan consumed a God Eye, he bestowed the Heart-Dream Aspect upon Gais, who became a Dream Awakener. 17 18 45

Appearance

Gais is a middle-aged, gentlemanly-looking man whose respectable presentation contrasts with his history as a religious fraud. 2 8 20

• Grayish-white short hair, often untidy after sleepless nights. 2 10
• Pale green eyes behind gold-rimmed glasses. 8
• Usually wears a worn tailcoat, wrinkled collar, and top hat. 2 20 43
• Carries himself with practiced politeness, frequently smiling, bowing, or placing a hand over his chest. 2 21 23

Personality

Gais is charismatic, quick-witted, and highly adaptable. As the Hidden Cult's leader, he could improvise excuses under pressure, present himself as a victim when useful, and treat fraud as an enjoyable craft rather than a regrettable necessity. 2 8 9

After Ivan restores his memories, Gais becomes sincerely devoted to the Lord of All Spirits. His faith does not erase his calculating nature; instead, he applies his intelligence, social instincts, and rhetorical skill to expanding the Holy Spirit Society. 11 13 16 23

He is ambitious about obtaining extraordinary power but cautious enough to reject an unsuitable Gift. Once he becomes a Dream Awakener, he recognizes its value for intelligence gathering and resolves to follow its Code of Conduct rather than rely blindly on revelations. 17 46

Abilities & Skills

Dream Awakener

A Heart-Dream Aspect Beyonder ability centered on dreams and revelations. 45 46

• Can receive revelations through dreams and retain their details. 47
• Dream activity can provide warnings, including the message “Beware The Mentor” before the workers' protest. 47
• Using the ability can leave Gais mentally fatigued through Spirituality depletion. 47
• Gais can perceive the Heart-Dream Aspect's internal staircase; a transparent barrier stands at the end of the third step and requires a Secret Rite to overcome. 46
• Its Code of Conduct warns against excessive reliance on dream revelations and requires rational judgment in reality. 41 46

Oratory and Deception

Before becoming a Beyonder, Gais made his living through speeches and psychological comfort, using religious language to shape the behavior and donations of his audiences. 1 8

• Organized Hidden Cult gatherings around Ivan's jellyfish body. 1
• Used diplomacy and a Gold Pound bribe in an attempt to avoid Night Watchman intervention. 2
• Can rapidly adapt his cover stories to unexpected developments. 20
• Recruits believers and helps distribute strike leaflets among East and South District workers. 23 43

Knowledge of the Extraordinary

Gais develops a working theory of Beyonders, Aspects, God Blood, and Magic Potions through discussions with Ivan and his own analysis. 13

• Correctly infers that extraordinary materials and Magic Potions are connected to Beyonder abilities. 13
• Identifies the Church of Divine Grace's “Eyes of the Lord” as likely related to memory or spirit abilities. 18
• Recognizes the potential value of Dream Awakener revelations for the Holy Spirit Society's intelligence network. 46

Equipment / Items

• Gold-rimmed glasses — part of his usual gentlemanly appearance. 2
• Top hat and tailcoat — used to maintain an image of respectability. 2 20 43
• Rose-scented Southern Continent cigarettes — shared with Abel during interrogation. 8
• Bottle of “God Blood” — stolen from the Church of Divine Grace's Clock Tower and delivered to Ivan. 15

Relationships

• Ivan / Lord of All Spirits — His deity and benefactor. Ivan restores Gais's memories, directs his missions, and grants him the Heart-Dream Aspect. 11 14 45
• Little George — Fellow core member of the Holy Spirit Society. Gais initially suspects him, then works alongside him in recruitment, worship, and church administration. 21 23 43
• Diana Gustav — Fellow believer and the society's Knight. Gais formally welcomes her after her arrival at the Small Chapel and recognizes her combat strength. 43 44 45
• Abel — Night Watchman captain and former interrogator. Abel resists Gais's attempted bribe, investigates the Hidden Cult, and arranges for Gais's memories to be altered. 2 9 12
• Miller — Grocery-store owner who delivers communion supplies and appears aware that Gais is concealing the society's true activities. 20
• Old Harvey — Core Holy Spirit Society member whose memories of the former Church of Creation become important to Gais and the society. 22 23

Story Role / Major Arcs

• Hidden Cult leader — Establishes the fraudulent cult around Ivan's jellyfish body and collects donations until the Night Watchmen intervene. 1 2
• Interrogation and memory alteration — Becomes entangled with Abel and the Church of Divine Grace after the cult is exposed. 8 9 10 12
• Conversion to the Lord of All Spirits — Ivan restores him, recruits him as a Missionary, and uses him to investigate the Church of Divine Grace. 11 14 15
• Holy Spirit Society organizer — Helps Little George recruit followers, conduct Holy Communion, manage financial shortages, and organize weekly gatherings. 21 22 23 24
• Dream Awakener — Receives the Heart-Dream Aspect and begins using dream revelations during the workers' unrest. 45 46 47