Lynn
Above the WizardContents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Personality
- 5Abilities & Skills
- 5.1Heaven Rewards Diligence
- 5.2Nature Wizardry
- 5.3Permanent Spell Marks
- 5.4A Span from Heaven
- 5.5Combat Analysis and Mental Power
- 5.6Body Refinement
- 6Equipment / Weapons / Items
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1Apprentice Period
- 8.2Pale Moon Plateau Journey
- 8.3City of Machinery
- 8.4War Against the Goddess of the Weave
- 8.5Hall of Life and Great Wizard Ascension
- 8.6Morning Star Lord
- 8.7Pano Plane War
- 9Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Lynn (林恩) |
| Alias(es) | Spirit Eye Wizard; Lord Lynn |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Hall of Life; Nature Divine Dynasty; formerly City of Machinery Research Institute |
| Occupation/Role | Wizard; Nature Wizard; researcher; lord of the West Maple Domain |
| Status | Alive |
| First Appearance | 3 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 Wizard Apprentice | 3 | Mastered the Basic Meditation Method and meditated on all 24 letters of the wizarding script system. |
| Level 2 Wizard Apprentice | 45 | Revealed this level while fighting the Earl of Green Forest's descendant; later reached 12 mental-power points, nearing completion of the realm 45 46. |
| Level 3 Wizard Apprentice | 131 | Reached this stage before consuming the Amber Heart potion for his Official Wizard breakthrough. |
| Level 1 Wizard / Official Wizard | 131 | Reshaped his spiritual domain and inscribed Void Stillness as his first-level spell template; his body became comparable to a peak Great Knight's. |
| Level 2 Wizard | 182 | Liquefied his spiritual power after the Spirit of the Blue Sky returned immense energy, entering the second tier of wizardhood. |
| Level 3 Great Wizard | 217 | Possessed three Permanent Spell Marks and personally intervened in the conflict between the Hall of Life, the Duchy of Taino, and Aelurian rebels. |
| Level 4 Morning Star Wizard | 279 | Forged his fourth Permanent Spell Mark, Song of Creation, through insight into the World Tree's laws. |
| Mid-stage Level 5 Morning Star Wizard | 490 | Reached the middle stage of Level 5; A Span from Heaven attained mastery, and the World Tree reached early Level 5. |
Background / History
Lynn began as a wizard apprentice studying the Basic Meditation Method. His Heaven Rewards Diligence talent allowed him to gradually comprehend its difficult contents, leading to his first breakthrough. Early on, he formed a bond with an Earth Rhino Beast and entered a ruthless apprentice environment where noble youths plotted to remove competitors 3.
As an apprentice, Lynn valued preparation, equipment, and information over direct displays of strength. He used the Crystal Ball to scout enemy mental-power levels, employed the Heart of Flower Language as a defensive barrier, and fought with deliberately measured tactics 20 29 30. While traveling toward Pale Moon Plateau, he concealed his identity as a Level 2 apprentice and took a cargo-escort assignment rather than deal directly with people 43.
After becoming an Official Wizard, Lynn entered the City of Machinery. He gained citizenship through mechanical study, became involved in research on Otherworld Purification Devices, and earned recognition for proposals that resolved major project bottlenecks. His paper brought him 100,000 Magic Stones and wider notice within the Research Institute 137 146 148.
Lynn later became entangled in the war against the Goddess of the Weave's forces. He survived as the sole returning member of the Seventh Assault Squad and used his Research Institute membership to gain standing among higher-ranked wizards 174 177. His second-level breakthrough was accelerated by the Spirit of the Blue Sky and Qi's intervention 182.
After advancing to Morning Star rank, Lynn consolidated influence through the Hall of Life and the Kingdom of Aeluria. He defeated hostile Great Wizards, acquired Sky Soar Chasing Flash for his Level 3 spell system, and pursued resources connected to the World Tree and the Creation Rule 220 222 279.
Lynn was later appointed lord of the West Maple Domain. He moved to dismantle the old noble order through institutional reforms, tax consolidation, and the Three Great Ordinances. His open challenge to entrenched nobles, especially the Rockefeller Family, established his reputation as a forceful and independent ruler 406 408 417.
Personality
Lynn is calculating, restrained, and intensely pragmatic. He considers wizardry a discipline of knowledge, tools, and control rather than simple personal might; he believes strength should be mastered and applied to make the world serve one’s purposes 17 30.
He is cautious in uncertain situations, often concealing his true strength, avoiding unnecessary attention, and withdrawing rather than accepting unfavorable risks. During the Goddess’s army offensive, he deliberately kept farther from the main force than the other assault members, prioritizing survival over battlefield glory 138 172.
Lynn is equally capable of decisive brutality. He destroys evidence after killing threats, personally moves against those obstructing his plans, and views interference with his advancement as an attack on his life 192 217. At the same time, he remembers assistance given to him and is willing to repay it, as shown by his concern for Chris and his efforts to protect old acquaintances 310 370.
Abilities & Skills
Heaven Rewards Diligence
Lynn's innate talent enables persistent effort and accumulated insight to produce rapid progress in meditation, mechanics, spell study, and rule comprehension.
- Allowed him to master the Basic Meditation Method and become a Level 1 apprentice 3.
- Helped him develop understanding of the World Tree's laws during his Morning Star breakthrough 279.
- Supports his long-term cultivation of the Azure Sky Meditation Method and rule sorcery 321 490.
Nature Wizardry
Lynn is a rare Nature Wizard whose extraordinary plant awakened while he was still a third-level apprentice 133.
- Uses natural witchcraft including Entwining Roots 160.
- Employs Echo of Vitality as a defensive spell; its later evolution made an additional defensive Level 3 template unnecessary 121 222.
- Possesses the life-creation-oriented Permanent Spell Mark Song of Creation 279.
- His connection to nature is closely linked to Ivgried and the World Tree 279 312.
Permanent Spell Marks
Lynn develops his wizardry through Permanent Spell Marks inscribed into his spiritual domain.
- Void Stillness — First-level spell template with passive protective effects 131.
- Song of Creation — Fourth mark, enabling the creation and restoration of life 279.
- Had three visible Permanent Spell Marks by the time he acted as a Level 3 Great Wizard 217.
A Span from Heaven
A Level 4 Rule Sorcery based on the Creation Rule, focused on extreme movement speed.
- Can stretch Lynn's body into a narrow line and propel him through the air at tremendous speed 321 337.
- Reached major attainment after five years of cultivation 321.
- Reached mastery by Lynn's mid-stage Level 5 period 490.
- Consumes Creation Rule power and cannot be used without cost 321.
Combat Analysis and Mental Power
Lynn uses mental power for reconnaissance, combat calculation, coercive interrogation, and remote manipulation.
- Identifies enemies' ranks and mental-power readings through a Crystal Ball 29.
- Exploits flaws using mental power and intuition despite lacking formal swordsmanship 43.
- Extracts information from a Star Hunter Society spy by forcibly searching his consciousness 153.
- Deploys spiritual-power clones to remotely influence Viscount Rayton through a pocket watch 246.
Body Refinement
Lynn's physical strength rose alongside his wizard advancement and later cultivation of the Hercules Body.
- His Official Wizard breakthrough gave him a physique equal to a peak Great Knight 131.
- The energy influx during his Morning Star breakthrough activated the dormant Hercules Body technique 279.
- Completed the third volume of the Hercules Body by his early Level 4 period 333.
- Received the complete inheritance of the second Hercules Body volume from Hercules 465.
Equipment / Weapons / Items
- Heart of Flower Language — Defensive badge that generates a dense flower-petal barrier around Lynn 20.
- Ivgried — A desperate-measure weapon or entity associated with Lynn's nature aura and combat abilities 20 121 312.
- Crystal Ball — Used to assess opponents' mental power and strength 29.
- Grey Hawk Armor — Scans energy fluctuations, provides combat data, and supports battlefield operations 153 158.
- Spirit of the Blue Sky — Powerful artifact linked to Lynn's breakthroughs, concealment, and the Balance of Exchange 182 192.
- Golden Balance / Balance of Exchange — Enables exchanges, concealment, sealing, and remote control involving the Spirit Eye Wizard 209 230 237.
- Level 8 Soft Armor — Taken from Terence after Lynn killed him in the Divine Realm 192.
- Book of Byron — Morning Star Wizard Byron's manuscript on negative-energy research, acquired at the Five-Star City auction 229.
- Sword of Life — Used to intercept the fleeing God of Water Magic, Haeptis 464.
Relationships
- Rosalind — Lynn's teacher and enlightenment mentor; she is associated with the Davis Family and remains sealed within the Spirit of the Blue Sky during part of the story 95 231 400.
- Sonia — A trusted companion whose past experiences contributed to Lynn's Official Wizard breakthrough; later exists in an artifact-spirit form through Scenery's properties 131 163.
- Daven — Friend and former City of Machinery associate; lent Lynn his Citizen Token and later remained among those Lynn sought to protect 133 370.
- Martha — City of Machinery associate who provided guidance and helped Lynn deceive Great Wizard Yude 133 163.
- Bevny — Lynn's fiercely loyal elven maid; he entrusts her with major responsibilities and intends to improve her bloodline and strength 209 282 406.
- Qi — Otherworld Creature who offers Lynn spiritual-power assistance and intervenes to protect him from danger; Lynn remains wary of its motives 163 182.
- Maple Tree — Ally connected to the Spirit of the Blue Sky; aided Lynn's Level 2 breakthrough and advised him in the Outer Plane 182 189.
- Astrid — A Body-Refining Wizard connected to Lynn through the Spirit Eye Wizard's legacy; later identified as Lynn's nominal wife 160 337.
- Evelyn — Half-Step Feathered Serpent God who saved Lynn from Kaelvan, later praised him as the Feathered Serpent's trustworthy friend 256 258.
- Hercules — Morning Star Extremity who traded with Lynn, provided Hercules Body inheritance, and entered a future agreement with him 236 465.
- Lori — Lynn's City of Machinery acquaintance; he arranged for her to bring Daven, Martha, and Chris to safety during the Wizard Council's attack 370.
- Chris — Vice Dean of the City of Machinery Research Institute and Daven's senior sister; offered Lynn protection against Furnace Stone and later received his gratitude 148 310.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Apprentice Period
Lynn advances from a novice student to a Level 1 apprentice, develops a combat style centered on intelligence and enchanted tools, and survives early apprentice conflicts 3 29 30.
Pale Moon Plateau Journey
After strengthening his mental power with a potion, Lynn leaves the town near Night Shadow Bunker, travels toward Pale Moon Plateau, defeats the Earl of Green Forest's descendant, and gains control of Little Green 42 45 46.
City of Machinery
Lynn becomes an Official Wizard, pursues citizenship through mechanics, enters the Research Institute, and becomes a key contributor to the Otherworld Purification Device project 131 137 146.
War Against the Goddess of the Weave
Lynn serves in the Seventh Assault Squad, confronts Star Hunter Society agents, survives the assault force's destruction, and deepens his connection with Qi and the Spirit of the Blue Sky 153 174 182.
Hall of Life and Great Wizard Ascension
As the Spirit Eye Wizard's disciple and a Level 3 Great Wizard, Lynn defends the Hall of Life's interests, crushes enemy Great Wizards, and gathers the resources needed for his next advancement 217 220 222.
Morning Star Lord
Lynn becomes a Level 4 Morning Star Wizard, returns to the Nature Divine Dynasty, and takes control of the West Maple Domain through aggressive institutional reform and political pressure against the old nobility 279 406 417.
Pano Plane War
As a lord, Lynn organizes an extraterritorial campaign against the Civilization of Gods. Unable to attract ordinary Morning Star support, he raises mission rewards and relies on allies including the Raging Tide Sea Emperor and Ald 426.
Trivia
- Lynn's early philosophy is summarized by his belief that “Knowledge is power” 17.
- He has repeatedly concealed his true realm to avoid unnecessary attention, including posing as a first-level wizard while hiding stronger spiritual force 138.
- Lynn's natural aura once drew Lori's unconscious affection because of her sensitivity to nature energy; after reaching Morning Star rank, he learned to conceal that aura completely 312.
- He regards the Kingdom of Aeluria's mortal prosperity as insignificant compared with the concerns of a Morning Star Wizard 337.