The Ancient

Background

The Ancient is over 1000 years old.  He repelled Talpa's first invasion to the Mortal World.  When Talpa attacked the Mortal World 1000 years ago, he crushed all those who opposed him.  All accept the Ancient.  The Ancient defeated Talpa and split his armor up.  After that the Ancient stayed with his clan and protected the mortal world.

When Talpa invaded and destroyed his clan, the Ancient wandered Japan trying to help it and protect it from attack.

When Talpa invaded a second time the Ancient guided the Ronins in their fight against him.  His main efforts focused on helping the Ronin's learn of thier power.  Her stopped Talpa once from sending an energy ball to space to kill Rowen.  He then sacrifed himself to make a bridge to the Dynasty castle.

Later on he was able to help the Ronin's in spirit only.  But his spirit slowly faded and is presumed gone.

Powers and Abilities

The Ancient's powers are many.  His staff seems to be focusing point of his powers.  It also posses powers of its own, or perhaps his powers were transfered to it.  He appears to have a counter to any of Talpa's abilities but prefers to remain absent from fights.

Weaknesses

No weakness are konwn.  He only appears to be vulnerable when he is going to sacrifice himself.