Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background
- 3.1Previous Life and Rebirth
- 3.2Arrival at Hogwarts
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Magical Scholarship and Spellcraft
- 6.2Time and Space Magic
- 6.3Soul and Ultimate Magic
- 6.4Divine and Nature Power
- 6.5Combat Ability
- 6.6Strategy, Leadership, and Games
- 7Equipment and Items
- 8Relationships
- 9Story Role and Major Arcs
- 9.1Hogwarts Years
- 9.2Dalaran and the Troll War
- 9.3Type-Moon, Greece, and Egypt
- 9.4Qin Empire and the Age of Gods
- 9.5Return to Azeroth
- 10Notable Achievements
Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ye Ting (叶霆) |
| Alias(es) | Ting Ye; Sandor Liver; Thoth; Lord Zhao Zheng; Ying Zheng 434 715 748 808 |
| Species/Race | Human; later augmented by Dragon Raja bloodline 323 |
| Gender | Male |
| Affiliation | Ravenclaw House; Hogwarts; Dalaran; Mystra Academy; Qin Empire 18 331 590 758 |
| Occupation/Role | Archmage, magical researcher, educator, strategist, ruler of Qin 674 748 758 |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | Chapter 1 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Innate time-and-space talent | 3 | After passing through a spacetime tunnel, Ye Ting develops limitless learning and growth potential, plus an affinity for time and space. |
| Wandless child prodigy | 4 | Demonstrates powerful uncontrolled magic before receiving formal instruction, astonishing Dumbledore. |
| Dragon-blood-enhanced mage | 323 | Fusion with Dragon Raja factors causes his magical power to grow rapidly; Spellweaver further amplifies his spellcasting. |
| Natural divine power | 422 | Receives four streams of natural divine power from Azerothian demigods, granting life-force enhancement, healing, growth, and beast-form applications. |
| Third Magic: Soul Materialization | 641 | Wields the Third Magic and uses it for creations and enhancements, including animated equipment and later Heroic Spirit Creation. |
| Legendary mage | 674 | Has brought every category of magic he has learned across three worlds to legendary mastery; even major legendary spells require little preparation. |
| Faith of Thoth | 715 | Gains and learns to use faith generated by his Egyptian legend as Thoth, limited to abilities associated with that divine image. |
| First Magic: Negation of Nothing | 785 | Acquires the First Magic, which can create and alter rules themselves. |
Background
Previous Life and Rebirth
Ye Ting was originally a university student from Mie City who majored in computer software. He was familiar with anime, comics, and games before an unexplained event sent him into a spacetime passage. 2 3
He emerged as an infant outside Wool's Orphanage in Britain, wrapped in adult clothing and carrying only a plastic card marked with the name “Ye Ting.” His unusual maturity made him the orphanage's de facto child leader, while his academic ability earned him an Eton College acceptance letter. 1 2
Arrival at Hogwarts
Dumbledore personally visited the orphanage after detecting Ye Ting's magic. Ye Ting chose Ravenclaw when the Sorting Hat proved unable to read his mind, apparently due to the chaotic and resilient nature of his soul. 4 17 18
At Hogwarts, he focused on magical theory, practical experimentation, and protecting the people close to him. His academic performance, magical ability, appearance, and Quidditch talent quickly made him one of the school's most prominent students. 13 21 38
Appearance
Ye Ting is an East Asian man with black hair, refined features, and an appearance repeatedly described as unusually handsome. His altered lifespan slows his aging; despite being over thirty in one later period, he still appears around sixteen or seventeen years old and stands approximately six feet tall. 25 379
- His smaller frame and softer features distinguish him from Azerothian human men. 379
- Elves generally find his Eastern features especially appealing. 379
- His apparently slender build conceals exceptional physical strength. 30 51
- He later uses specially tailored formal attire containing Veela hair and a charm-enhancing mental-suggestion spell for diplomacy and negotiation. 216
Personality
Ye Ting is intensely curious, analytical, and driven by the pursuit of magical knowledge. He treats magic as a subject to be tested rather than blindly accepted, applying scientific reasoning to spellcasting and rejecting the authority of textbooks without empirical support. 13
His maturity often clashes with his youthful appearance. He can be calm and responsible in a crisis, yet is initially poor at reading indirect emotional cues and romantic subtext. 14 54
He values power primarily as the means to preserve freedom and control his own destiny. Although capable of diplomacy and compassion, he is also calculating: he can exploit an opponent's fears, manipulate political circumstances, and use others' affection to advance his goals. 373 379 471
Abilities & Skills
Magical Scholarship and Spellcraft
Ye Ting possesses extraordinary learning ability and approaches magic as a system of principles that can be analyzed, improved, and reconstructed.
- Develops spell theories through observation and experimentation rather than rote learning. 13
- Understands Ancient Runes well enough to alter Dumbledore's age line from within; Dumbledore cannot restore the original enchantment. 197
- Records and analyzes magical principles across worlds, including charms, Transfiguration, alchemy, divine runes, and magecraft. 519 677
- Can cast legendary magic with only brief preparation, unlike ordinary legendary mages who require extensive rituals and materials. 674
Time and Space Magic
Time and space are Ye Ting's original supernatural affinities.
- Can summon objects and beings from other worlds. 3
- Developed a Time-Stop Curse that freezes time for approximately four to five seconds, during which only he can move. 240
- The Time-Stop Curse has extreme magical cost; ordinary wizards would be unable to sustain it. 240
- Can enter and observe other worlds' timelines through the Sea of Chaos, though he cannot alter his own personal history. 111
- Uses timeline navigation to return to the main World of Warcraft timeline. 837
Soul and Ultimate Magic
Ye Ting's mastery of Type-Moon's higher mysteries gives him tools beyond ordinary spellcasting.
- Third Magic: Soul Materialization — Materializes, stabilizes, and enhances souls; can animate weapons and armor. 841
- Heroic Spirit Creation — Uses Soul Materialization to grant the power of a Heroic Spirit to a living person. 883
- First Magic: Negation of Nothing — Creates and changes rules, making it capable of altering the foundations of a world. 785
- Power of Faith — As Thoth, he can draw upon worship directed toward Egypt's god of wisdom, primarily for powers associated with Thoth's image. 715
Divine and Nature Power
Ye Ting has acquired and studied divine systems without becoming dependent on faith or priesthood.
- Wields natural divine power from four demigods, with aspects associated with eagle, bear, and other animal forms. 422
- Can heal wounds, accelerate growth, strengthen life force, and create rock beasts shaped after the demigods. 422
- Temporarily uses Hecate's authority as Goddess of Magic to command magical power and networks as naturally as his own body. 570
- Can derive independent magical runes from divine runes, allowing non-followers to reproduce effects that would otherwise require divine favor. 677
Combat Ability
Ye Ting combines overwhelming spellcasting with preparation, mobility, and physical strength.
- Defeated a Troll by wounding it with Sectumsempra and immobilizing it with a freezing spell. 37
- Defeated multiple Aurors through advanced Apparition, immobilization magic, Stunning Spells, transfiguration, and Memory Charms. 122
- Uses mental defenses such as Mechanized Mind and Mind Barrier to resist Aphrodite's charm. 538
- Possesses dragon-enhanced magical reserves and physical durability. 323
- Can evade Frostmourne in close combat with martial arts rather than relying solely on spellcasting. 937
Strategy, Leadership, and Games
Ye Ting applies his analytical ability to both warfare and competition.
- Became International Wizard Chess Champion after defeating Kasparov in under fifteen minutes while commanding up to fourteen pieces simultaneously. 73
- Defeated older tournament players with rapid multi-piece command and psychological control over enchanted chess pieces. 71 72
- Chose to play Quidditch as a Chaser, defeating Ravenclaw captain Roger Davies and effectively taking command of the team's training and tactics. 28 29 38
- Designed Ravenclaw tactics considered more sophisticated than most professional Quidditch strategies. 38
- Uses long-term political planning, such as allowing the Horde into Alterac to warn Azeroth of greater future threats. 471
Equipment and Items
- Spellweaver — A wand described as surpassing even the Elder Wand in power. 323
- Ravenclaw's Diadem — Restored and bound to Ye Ting through blood recognition; Helena Ravenclaw serves as its artifact spirit, and the diadem greatly augments his intellect. 295 296 297
- Time-Turner — Helps make his Time-Stop Curse possible when combined with his own affinity. 240
- Dragonhide bag — A spatially expanded storage item packed with scrolls and potions, carrying supplies comparable to those of an entire battlemage regiment. 454
- Seal Rings — Rings created by Ye Ting that bind demon gods, including Dantalian. 745
- Charm attire — Veela-hair formalwear inscribed with a mental-suggestion spell that amplifies the wearer's natural charm. 216
Relationships
- Albus Dumbledore — First introduced Ye Ting to the magical world; later supports him against the Ministry and acknowledges that Ye Ting's Ancient Runes understanding exceeds his own. 4 117 197
- Hermione Granger — Study partner and close companion. Ye Ting challenges her assumptions, teaches her Defense Against the Dark Arts, and saves her from a Troll. 14 37 80
- Penelope Clearwater — Close companion and romantic partner who manages their alchemical shop with considerable independence. 171 173
- Cho Chang — Close companion and Quidditch protégé; she credits Ye Ting's guidance for helping her reach the World Cup final. 180
- Himari — Cat demon summoned and raised by Ye Ting. She is fiercely protective of him and intervenes when he is punished by Snape. 3 52
- Dantalian — One of the seventy-two demon gods, summoned and made Ye Ting's assistant for her ability to record and analyze magical knowledge. 744 745
- Hecate — Goddess of Magic and Ye Ting's magical partner. She entrusts her authority to him during major rituals and advises him on the First Magic. 570 778 785
- Onyxia — His maid and chosen mate, bound to him after learning his long-term plans for Azeroth. 471
- Alleria Windrunner — High Elf ranger whose affection for Ye Ting develops into a close bond; she later supports his plans against the Scourge. 379 960
- Jaina Proudmoore — Ye Ting's first student and future Archmage; she first meets him as a child and eagerly seeks his instruction. 434 516
- Calia Menethil — Princess of Lordaeron. Ye Ting promises to help restore her fallen kingdom. 960
- Yrel — Draenei rescued and trained by Ye Ting; her restored faith in the Holy Light becomes strongly focused on him, and she pledges Draenei support when needed. 839 945
Story Role and Major Arcs
Hogwarts Years
Ye Ting enters Hogwarts as Ravenclaw's exceptional new student, establishes himself as an academic and Quidditch prodigy, and begins teaching his friends practical defensive magic. He defeats a Troll, repeatedly clashes with Draco Malfoy and Slytherin, wins the International Wizard Chess Championship, and becomes widely feared by hostile adults as well as students. 37 38 73 122 189
He investigates Voldemort's immortality, identifies the significance of Nagini, and becomes one of the Dark Lord's most dangerous opponents. 315 323
Dalaran and the Troll War
Under the identity Sandor Liver, Ye Ting introduces Harry Potter-style Transfiguration theory to Dalaran and becomes a celebrated figure among Azerothian mages. 331
He later participates in the Troll War, obtains natural divine power from four demigods, and returns to Lordaeron as a recognized hero. 422 434
Type-Moon, Greece, and Egypt
Ye Ting explores the Type-Moon world, introduces independent arcane magic where divine arts dominate, and builds Mystra Academy to spread magical knowledge among humanity. 524 590
In Egypt, he teaches Nitocris, studies divine runes, and becomes remembered as Thoth walking among mortals. This legend grants him the power of faith. 668 677 715
Qin Empire and the Age of Gods
As Lord Zhao Zheng and later Emperor of Qin, Ye Ting teaches immortal-arts technology, accelerates Qin's occult development, and builds a centralized empire. 748 756 758
He summons BB and establishes Avalon as Earth's soul, gains the First Magic, and undertakes a plan to end the Age of Gods and replace divine control with human order. 778 783 785 804
Return to Azeroth
Ye Ting returns to the Warcraft timeline, rescues Yrel, confronts Arthas as a death knight, and reunites with allies after more than a decade away. 837 937 958
He pledges support to Calia Menethil's restoration of Lordaeron, contributes to Dalaran's survival by designing its floating-city transformation, and continues organizing resistance against the Scourge and demonic threats. 960 1019 1027
Notable Achievements
- Defeated Ravenclaw captain Roger Davies in a one-on-one Quidditch challenge and secured his preferred role as Chaser. 28 29 31
- Won the International Wizard Chess Tournament and retired from ordinary competition immediately afterward. 73
- Altered Dumbledore's age-line enchantment from within using Ancient Runes. 197
- Restored Ravenclaw's Diadem and made Helena Ravenclaw its artifact spirit. 294 295
- Developed the Time-Stop Curse. 240
- Designed the plan to convert Dalaran into a floating city before a demon invasion. 1019