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|Occupation = Founder of the [[Priest Order]]<br>Member of the [[Holy Five]]<br>The Tenth Apostle (<u>Korean</u>: <ruby>第<rt>제</rt></ruby>10<ruby>使<rt>사</rt>徒<rt>도</rt></ruby> ''Je Sip Sado'')
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|Alias = Saint Michaela (<u>Korean</u>: <ruby>聖<rt>성</rt>者<rt>자</rt></ruby> 미카엘라 ''Seongja Mikaella'')<br>{{HoverText|The One Who Sees Through the Truth (<u>Korean</u>: <ruby>眞<rt>진</rt>實<rt>실</rt></ruby>을 꿰뚫어 보는 <ruby>者<rt>자</rt></ruby> ''Jinsireul Kkwettulheo Boneun Ja'')|As referred to in New Genesis: Chapter 1}}
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|kr=<ruby>聖<rt>성</rt>眼<rt>안</rt></ruby>의 미카엘라 ''Seongane Mikaella,'' "Michaela of the Holy Eye"
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|cn=圣者米歇尔 ''Shèngzhě mǐxiēěr,'' "Saint Michaela"
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|jp=<ruby>聖<rt>せい</rt>眼<rt>がん</rt></ruby>のミカエラ ''Seigan no Mikaera,'' "Michaela of the Holy Eye"
 
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<center>{{Quotation|You do not understand. As long as I remain here, [[Ozma]] is trapped. He cannot reach our world. And so... I cannot let you pass. If you truly will not heed my words... then I have no choice...}}</center>
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'''Michaela of the Holy Eye''' (<u>Korean</u>: 성안의 미카엘라 ''Seongane Mikaella''), also known as '''Saint Michaela''' (<u>Korean</u>: 성자 미카엘라 ''Seongja Mikaella''), is a character and secondary antagonist from ''Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO)'' and ''Dungeon & Fighter Mobile (DNFM)''. In ''DFO'', he originally served as one of the bosses for the now unavailable [[Otherverse]] dungeon [[Dark Side]], and currently acts as the main antagonist of the [[War of the Saints Arc]]. In ''DNFM'', he takes on the alias of a '''Mysterious Priest''' and serves as an ally in [[Vilmark - Area 50]] in [[Lorien]], [[Dark Side Battleground]] in the [[Ashen Desert]], and the final crusade in the [[Dark Side]]. In <i>DNFM</i>'s version of Ozma Raid, he appears as a demonic version of himself known as '''Michaela of the Beginning''' (<u>Korean</u>: 개벽의 미카엘라 ''Gaebyeoge Mikaella'').
  
<center>{{Quotation|You do not understand. As long as I remain here, Ozma is trapped. He cannot reach our world. And so... I cannot let you pass. If you truly will not heed my words... then I have no choice...}}</center>
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Referred to as the '''Holy Child Who Received the First Revelation''' and the '''First Priest''' and revered as one of the members of the [[Holy Five]], he is regarded by many to be a savior from the [[Heavens]] who was sent to put an end to the God of Chaos [[Ozma]]'s reign of terror, which devastated the Arad Continent over 700 years ago. According to legend, he was blessed by his god to remain eternally young, and his piercing blue eyes could see through any deception, and could even peer into the heart. Over 800 years ago, he was one of the first individuals to receive [[Lemidios]]'s revelation. And with his god's blessing of light and life, he bestowed humanity with the means to identify and combat Ozma's [[Imposter]] Demons. He united the nations of Arad against Ozma of Chaos and led mankind in the century-long war against the demonic god and claimed their victory in the final battle of [[Dark Side]], commonly referred to as the [[Black Crusade]]. He is responsible for the sealing away of Ozma and the Dark Side, the foundation of the [[Priest Order]] and the cathedral [[Lemidia Basilica]], and the creation of the [[Giant Weapon Combat Arts]], the [[Divine Fist Arts]], the Imposter identification process, and the current Priest sectarian conflict.
  
'''Michael of the Holy Eye,''' also known as the [[Apostle|Twelfth Apostle]], ''The One Who Sees the Truth,'' General of the [[Black Crusade]], and Founder of the Order of the Holy Eye, is the final enemy that stands between Dungeon Fighters and their confrontation with [[Ozma of Chaos]].
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In the aftermath of the Crusade, it is said he mysteriously disappeared after he founded Lemidia Basilica in [[Bel Myre]] and established several Priest diocese across Arad to stave off the remaining Imposters and to prepare the people for Ozma's inevitable return. Since then, his whereabouts were unaccounted for for centuries, leading many to believe he ascended to Heaven and returned to God after his mission was completed. But as the threat of Ozma's return looms ever so near, people believe he will return once disaster befalls Arad.
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Prior to the [[Great Metastasis Update]], Michaela initially appeared in the [[Epic Quests]] [[Once More Into the Breach]] as the final enemy that stands between [[Dungeon Fighter]]s and their confrontation with [[Ozma of Chaos]], where he is revealed to be the '''Tenth Apostle''' (<u>Korean</u>: 제10사도 ''Je Sip Sado'') of [[Pandemonium]], also known as '''The One Who Sees Through the Truth''' (<u>Korean</u>: 진실을 꿰뚫어 보는 자''Jinsireul Kkwettulheo Boneun Ja''). However, after the [[Origin Update]], this reveal was changed to an unspecified time after Ozma's imprisonment through his canonization as an 'Apostle', which serves as the catalyst for the modern day Priest Order schism, and his reappearance would be at the finale of the [[Black Order Resurgence Arc]].
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== Lore ==
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
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During the years of [[Ozma]]'s reign of terror, a meteor containing the energy of one of the [[Teana]] fell from the heavens and took the form of a baby. This infant was found by a group of nearby civilians, and taken in as one of their own, given the name Michael.  
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=== Origins ===
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Michael's true origins are unknown and seem to vary between the Korean and Chinese versions.
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==== Korean Version ====
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==== Chinese Version ====
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In regards to Michael's background story, an official text published by the Chinese version of ''Dungeon & Fighter'' called the ''[[DNF Official Settings Collection: Scroll of the Gods]]'' (<u>Chinese</u>:DNF官方设定集・神之卷) states the following:
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有关米歇尔的一切传说都富有传奇色彩。<br>
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''Everything in regards to Michael is said to be of legend.''
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据说他像流星一样从天而降, 无父无母, 仅花了三年时间就从婴儿长成了少年的模样。<br>
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''It is said, he fell from the heavens like a falling star--a baby born without a father or mother, and that it only took three years for him to grow into a young adult.''
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如果换作其他人, 可能会认为这是一个怪物, 但是米歇尔却没有。周围的人都觉得他是个不平凡的大人物, 是上天派来拯救他们脱离这混沌世界的救世主。他们悉心培养和照顾米歇尔。<br>
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''If it were anyone else, people may have thought him as a monster, but not Michael. The people around him believed that he was an extraordinarily important individual; a savior sent from the heavens to save them from this chaotic world. And as such, they did their best to nurture and care for him.''
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: —— Excerpt from ''DNF Official Settings Collection: Scroll of the Gods''<ref>TENCENT DNF—运营团队和市场团队, NEOPLE DNF—制作团队, and HETAI DNF—周边团队著. 地下城与勇士.官方设定集.神之卷. 北京 : 研究出版社, 2019. Print.</ref></small>
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Unfortunately, story revisions Post-[[Ascension Patch]] have led to inconsistencies between the text information and the live version. Whether or not the above information can be regarded as "canon" is up to debate.
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After the implementation of the [[Origin Patch]], many story points related to Michael, Ozma, and the Black Crusade were either retconned or removed, including the [[Time Gate]] dungeon [[Black Crusade]] and the events in [[Once More Into the Breach]]. These revisions led to major plot inconsistencies within the lore.
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In such a chaotic time, the people believed that Michael was a savior sent from God, who would be the one to rescue them from the [[Imposter]] crisis. And as such, the people loved him dearly, and provided what they could to set him on the right path to fulfill his destiny.
 
  
But although Michael appeared human, he aged quickly. Within three years, he had already matured into a young adult.
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=== Alternate Dimension: Plane - Angelica ===
  
In Arad Year 186, Michael received a revelation from [[Carloso|God]] at a young age which prevented his aging, awakened his the power of the [[Apostles]] along with the ability to discern [[Imposter]]s from humans, and revealed to him [[Hilder]]'s plot of [[New Genesis]]. Using these newfound abilities, he found purpose, and became the first [[priest]]. He along with a few others established the Order of the Holy Eye in Arad Year 211, which later would be known as the [[Order of Priests]].  
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=== Alternate Dimension: Plane - Chaos ===
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[[File:The Holy Five.png|thumb|right|200px|The Holy Five]]
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During the years of [[Ozma]]'s reign of terror, a meteor containing the energy of one of the [[Teana]] fell from the heavens and took the form of a baby. This infant was found by a group of nearby civilians, and taken in as one of their own, given the name Michael. In such a chaotic time, the people believed that Michael was a savior sent from God, who would be the one to rescue them from the [[Imposter]] crisis. And as such, the people loved him dearly, and provided what they could to set him on the right path to fulfill his destiny. But although Michael appeared human, he aged quickly. Within three years, he had already matured into a young adult.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5IOocNrncM CDnF: The Story of Michael - What is True Justice?]</ref>
  
During this time period, Michael traveled across the Arad Continent to learn and develop alternative fighting styles to combat the Imposter forces. To accomplish this goal, he traveled to the [[Suju Kingdom]] to learn martial arts and develop the [[Divine Combat Techniques]]. While there, he also convinced the people to harness their spiritual power, [[Nen]], and uses it as a means to combat the Imposters. Soon, many others would follow suit under Michael's teachings, and they too learned to see through the Imposter's camouflage. Eventually, they became a fighting force capable of combating the growing number of Imposters.
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In Arad Year 186, Michael received a revelation from his [[Lemidios|God]] at a young age which prevented his aging, awakened his the power of the [[Apostles]] along with the ability to discern [[Imposter]]s from humans, and revealed to him [[Hilder]]'s plot of [[Genesis]]. Using these newfound abilities, he found purpose, and became the first [[priest]]. He along with a few others would later establish the Order of the Holy Eye in Arad Year 211, which later would be known as the [[Order of Priests]].
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After receiving his revelation, Michael traveled across the Arad Continent helping those in need while developing alternative fighting styles to combat the Imposter forces. While on his travels, Michael encountered Suju monks who were able exorcise evil spirits and demons with incantations that harnessed a spiritual energy called [[Nen]]. Viewing this as a another potent alternative to combating the Imposters as well as knowing the people of Suju to be versed in martial arts, Michael set up his base of operations in the [[Suju Kingdom]] in Arad Year 211. There, he revealed all he knew about fighting against the Imposters. He taught them to see through the Imposter's disguises as well as trained them in the art of the [[Divine Combat Techniques]], a unique boxing style of Michael's own design that is extremely effective against Imposters. In addition, Michael showed them how to use love as a means of harnessing Light to heal and protect allies as well as purify enemies. Eventually, with his teachings, they became a fighting force capable of combating the growing number of Imposters.<ref>[https://ac.qq.com/ComicView/index/id/622271/cid/40 The Will of Fighters - Chapter 23: The Birth of Priest Order]</ref>
  
 
[[File:Michael vs Ozma.png|thumb|left|250px|Michael vs Ozma]]
 
[[File:Michael vs Ozma.png|thumb|left|250px|Michael vs Ozma]]
In Arad Year 253, with the reemergence of Ozma of Chaos one year prior, Michael with the rest of [[The Holy Five|the Holy Five]] and Priest Army waged war against Ozma's Army of Darkness in a campaign that would last almost one hundred years known as the [[Black Crusade]]. Through his leadership and a great many losses, the priests effectively pushed back Ozma's forces to [[Dark Side]].  
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In Arad Year 253, with the reemergence of Ozma of Chaos one year prior, Michael with the rest of [[The Holy Five|the Holy Five]] and Priest Army waged war against Ozma's Army of Darkness in a campaign that would last almost one hundred years known as the [[Black Crusade]].<ref>[https://dnf.qq.com/act/a20170419chronicle/page.htm#c3.htm CDnF World Viewing Station - Part 3: Arad's Adventure Era]</ref> Through his leadership and a great many losses, the priests effectively pushed back Ozma's forces to [[Dark Side]].  
  
Although Michael desperately wanted to kill the Ozma, he couldn't for two reasons. Firstly, both of them were Apostles; their energies made it impossible for them to kill each another. Secondly, Michael knew from his revelation that the death of Ozma would only bring Hilder's plan one step closer to its fruition and spell greater disaster to the people of Arad. Michael decided with a heavy heart, in order to ultimately protect Arad, he had to prevent Ozma's death.
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But when time came to face Ozma directly, Michael was forced to make a difficult situation. All his life, Michael was raised to love the world and all of its inhabitants as well as uphold the standard that he would be the "savior" of the world; the one to end Ozma's reign of terror. As expected by his peers, it would be highly unlikely to persuade Ozma into changing his ways; so the only other alternative would be to kill him. However, Michael couldn't do this for two reasons. Firstly, both of them were Apostles; their energies made it impossible for them to kill each other. Secondly, Michael knew from his revelation that the death of Ozma would only bring Hilder's plan one step closer to its fruition and spell greater disaster to the people of Arad. On the other hand, by allowing Ozma to live, Demons and Imposters would continue to proliferate and plague the land. However, this was only a small price to pay in the grand scheme of things. In the end, Michael decided with a heavy heart to follow the path of "''true justice''"; in order to ultimately protect Arad, he had to prevent Ozma's death.
  
Knowing that others would be put in danger if they came to his aid, Michael took upon this task and fought Ozma alone. During the lengthy battle, he received the ''help'' of a [[Iris|mysterious hooded individual]], and sealed Ozma, the remaining Imposter Army, and the entirety of Dark Side to another dimension. With this event, in Arad Year 347, the 94 year old campaign known as the Black Crusade was over.  
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Knowing that others would be put in danger if they came to his aid or that they might interfere with his plan, Michael took upon this task and fought Ozma alone. However, during the lengthy battle, a third party appeared. Michael received "''help''" from a [[Iris|mysterious hooded individual]], and sealed Ozma, the remaining Imposter Army, and the entirety of Dark Side to another dimension. With this event, in Arad Year 347, the 94 year old campaign known as the Black Crusade was over.  
  
However, not all the dangers disappeared: the seal containing Ozma was unstable, and there were still some remaining Imposters hiding all over the world. Concerned with this, Michael suddenly disappeared after establishing the Lemidia Basilica in the area now known as the Bel Myre district to prepare the Order for the worst; should Ozma return. Although the whereabouts of Michael were unknown, from then on, he was recognized as a legendary [[Saint]] and a hero to the Priest Order and the people of Arad.
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However, not all the dangers disappeared: the seal containing Ozma was unstable, and there were still some remaining Imposters hiding all over the world. Concerned with this, Michael established the Lemidia Basilica in the area now known as the Bel Myre district and sent Priests to every region of the continent to prepare the Order for the worst, should Ozma return, and then suddenly disappeared. Although the whereabouts of Michael were unknown, the people believed that he had fulfilled his divine mission and returned to God. From then on, he was recognized as a legendary [[Saint]] and a hero to the Priest Order and the people of Arad.
  
As centuries passed, Michael continued to stand guard in the alternate dimension constantly clashing with Ozma and fending off his growing Imposter Army in the hopes of delaying Ozma's return. But as more Apostles transferred to the land of Arad, the seal on the dimensional prison began to weaken, allowing Ozma to send Chaos Demons from the [[Otherverse]].
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But in actuality, as centuries passed, Michael stood guard in an alternate dimension to uphold the seal, constantly clashing with Ozma and fending off his growing Imposter Army in the hopes of delaying Ozma's return. But as more Apostles transferred to the land of Arad via the [[Metastasis]], the seal on the dimensional prison began to weaken, allowing Ozma to send Chaos Demons from the [[Otherverse]].
  
Around Arad Year 1002, the Priest Order upon investigating the Chaos Demon phenomenon had discovered a demon stronghold in the Otherverse. It was at this time, Michael met an unexpected group of adventurers in the alternate dimension who claimed to be exploring the [[Interdimensional Rift]] under the guidance of [[Iris Fortunesinger]] and the request of [[Grandis Gracia]]. As the adventurers explored the area and discovered that the stronghold belong to Ozma of Chaos, Michael blocked their path and requested them to leave. The adventurers misunderstood Michael's message and intentions and revealed their discoveries to Grandis and Iris. Grandis, being shocked by what she had learned, relayed this information to the Order of Priests.
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Around Arad Year 1002, the Priest Order upon investigating the Chaos Demon phenomenon had discovered a demon stronghold in the Otherverse. It was at this time, Michael met an unexpected group of adventurers in the alternate dimension who claimed to be exploring the [[Interdimensional Rift]] under the guidance of [[Iris Fortunesinger]] and the request of [[Grandis Gracia]]. As the adventurers explored the area and discovered that the stronghold belonged to Ozma of Chaos, Michael blocked their path and requested them to leave. The adventurers misunderstood Michael's message and intentions and revealed their discoveries to Grandis and Iris. Grandis, being shocked by what she had learned, relayed this information to the Order of Priests.
  
 
[[File:Michael's Death.png|thumb|right|250px|Michael's death]]
 
[[File:Michael's Death.png|thumb|right|250px|Michael's death]]
 
Upon receiving news that Michael was protecting Ozma from the Adventurers and that he is also an Apostle from Iris, the Order of Priests felt betrayed and concluded that his actions were for the purpose of protecting a fellow dangerous Apostle. Reluctantly, the Order branded Michael a traitor as well as a potential threat to Arad and ordered for his death.  
 
Upon receiving news that Michael was protecting Ozma from the Adventurers and that he is also an Apostle from Iris, the Order of Priests felt betrayed and concluded that his actions were for the purpose of protecting a fellow dangerous Apostle. Reluctantly, the Order branded Michael a traitor as well as a potential threat to Arad and ordered for his death.  
  
Upon the adventurers' return, Michael was unable to persuade them a final time. Although he was greatly weakened from fighting against Ozma's army for centuries, he took up arms one final time to fight the adventurers. Ultimately, upon his defeat, he was unable to stop the adventurers, prevent the death of Ozma, and stop the inevitable destruction of Arad...
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Upon the adventurers' return, Michael was unable to persuade them a final time. Although he was greatly weakened from fighting against Ozma's army for centuries, he took up arms one final time to fight the adventurers. Ultimately, upon his defeat, he was unable to stop the adventurers, prevent the death of Ozma, and stop the inevitable destruction of Arad.
  
 
Despite Michael's demise and being an Apostle, many of the Priest Order still regarded him as a symbol of hope and deemed the Order's controversial declaration for his death as unrighteous. Thus, the event had caused a schism, causing many to leave the Order.
 
Despite Michael's demise and being an Apostle, many of the Priest Order still regarded him as a symbol of hope and deemed the Order's controversial declaration for his death as unrighteous. Thus, the event had caused a schism, causing many to leave the Order.
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* "''For my deeds alone you consider me to be a "Fallen Apostle" and I will not refute your statement. While even I dread to be in this position, but now, under no circumstances will I allow you to kill Ozma!''"
 
* "''For my deeds alone you consider me to be a "Fallen Apostle" and I will not refute your statement. While even I dread to be in this position, but now, under no circumstances will I allow you to kill Ozma!''"
 
* "''To those who gather towards the holy light, please do not lose your way. Your faith has not disappeared. As long as you hold fast to justice in your heart, the sacred light will guide you forward.''" ~ Michael to the scattered members of the Priest Order
 
* "''To those who gather towards the holy light, please do not lose your way. Your faith has not disappeared. As long as you hold fast to justice in your heart, the sacred light will guide you forward.''" ~ Michael to the scattered members of the Priest Order
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Michael would originally make his debut as a penultimate boss inside the [[Otherverse]]'s [[Dark Side]] dungeon before it was removed entirely in Season IV: Origin. In Season 7, he returns as the end boss for [[Vericollis]] as [[Archangel Michael]].
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*An effective strategy is to bring along party members with skills that grant high hit-stun and immobility to prevent Michael from casting his skills.
 
*An effective strategy is to bring along party members with skills that grant high hit-stun and immobility to prevent Michael from casting his skills.
  
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* In foreign versions, his name is "Michaela" which is a feminine variation of the name "Michael," which means "Who is like God?"
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* Michael's name and mission are seemingly inspired by the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_(archangel) archangel of the same name], who is mentioned in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
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[[Category:Apostles]]

Latest revision as of 16:24, 24 February 2024

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Michaela of the Holy Eye
Portrait-Michael of the Holy Eye.png
Age Unknown
Sex Male
Race Human
Affiliation Priest Order (Founder)
Occupation Founder of the Priest Order
Member of the Holy Five
The Tenth Apostle (Korean: 10使 Je Sip Sado)
Alias Saint Michaela (Korean: 미카엘라 Seongja Mikaella)
The One Who Sees Through the Truth (Korean: 을 꿰뚫어 보는 Jinsireul Kkwettulheo Boneun Ja)
Location Unknown
Foreign Name(s)
Korean Ver.:
의 미카엘라 Seongane Mikaella, "Michaela of the Holy Eye"

Chinese Ver.:
圣者米歇尔 Shèngzhě mǐxiēěr, "Saint Michaela"

Japanese Ver.:
せいがんのミカエラ Seigan no Mikaera, "Michaela of the Holy Eye"
Likeability N/A


You do not understand. As long as I remain here, Ozma is trapped. He cannot reach our world. And so... I cannot let you pass. If you truly will not heed my words... then I have no choice...

Michaela of the Holy Eye (Korean: 성안의 미카엘라 Seongane Mikaella), also known as Saint Michaela (Korean: 성자 미카엘라 Seongja Mikaella), is a character and secondary antagonist from Dungeon Fighter Online (DFO) and Dungeon & Fighter Mobile (DNFM). In DFO, he originally served as one of the bosses for the now unavailable Otherverse dungeon Dark Side, and currently acts as the main antagonist of the War of the Saints Arc. In DNFM, he takes on the alias of a Mysterious Priest and serves as an ally in Vilmark - Area 50 in Lorien, Dark Side Battleground in the Ashen Desert, and the final crusade in the Dark Side. In DNFM's version of Ozma Raid, he appears as a demonic version of himself known as Michaela of the Beginning (Korean: 개벽의 미카엘라 Gaebyeoge Mikaella).

Referred to as the Holy Child Who Received the First Revelation and the First Priest and revered as one of the members of the Holy Five, he is regarded by many to be a savior from the Heavens who was sent to put an end to the God of Chaos Ozma's reign of terror, which devastated the Arad Continent over 700 years ago. According to legend, he was blessed by his god to remain eternally young, and his piercing blue eyes could see through any deception, and could even peer into the heart. Over 800 years ago, he was one of the first individuals to receive Lemidios's revelation. And with his god's blessing of light and life, he bestowed humanity with the means to identify and combat Ozma's Imposter Demons. He united the nations of Arad against Ozma of Chaos and led mankind in the century-long war against the demonic god and claimed their victory in the final battle of Dark Side, commonly referred to as the Black Crusade. He is responsible for the sealing away of Ozma and the Dark Side, the foundation of the Priest Order and the cathedral Lemidia Basilica, and the creation of the Giant Weapon Combat Arts, the Divine Fist Arts, the Imposter identification process, and the current Priest sectarian conflict.

In the aftermath of the Crusade, it is said he mysteriously disappeared after he founded Lemidia Basilica in Bel Myre and established several Priest diocese across Arad to stave off the remaining Imposters and to prepare the people for Ozma's inevitable return. Since then, his whereabouts were unaccounted for for centuries, leading many to believe he ascended to Heaven and returned to God after his mission was completed. But as the threat of Ozma's return looms ever so near, people believe he will return once disaster befalls Arad.

Prior to the Great Metastasis Update, Michaela initially appeared in the Epic Quests Once More Into the Breach as the final enemy that stands between Dungeon Fighters and their confrontation with Ozma of Chaos, where he is revealed to be the Tenth Apostle (Korean: 제10사도 Je Sip Sado) of Pandemonium, also known as The One Who Sees Through the Truth (Korean: 진실을 꿰뚫어 보는 자Jinsireul Kkwettulheo Boneun Ja). However, after the Origin Update, this reveal was changed to an unspecified time after Ozma's imprisonment through his canonization as an 'Apostle', which serves as the catalyst for the modern day Priest Order schism, and his reappearance would be at the finale of the Black Order Resurgence Arc.

Lore

History

As an Enemy

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Michael of the Holy Eye
Named Monster
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Michael would originally make his debut as a penultimate boss inside the Otherverse's Dark Side dungeon before it was removed entirely in Season IV: Origin. In Season 7, he returns as the end boss for Vericollis as Archangel Michael.

Appearances

No dungeon found where the monster appears in.

Drops

Michael's Resurrection Cut-in

Move List - Normal Form

  • Attacks similarly to a Monk, using his fist-based basic attacks and Ducking Dash to deal combos - usually in the form of two punches and an uppercut. Michael gains super armor while attacking. Be wary, Michael can Ducking Dash backwards like a similar function to Sway. Additionally, his basic attacks have high hit-stun.
  • Michael's Hammer of Repentance has a large area of effect hitbox. Players hit by this skill take heavy damage and have a high chance of being stunned.
  • Michael's Light of Divinity is an improved version, blocking both magic and physical damage. Destroy the shield to deal damage.
  • Michael's Crashing Cross attack is visually telegraphed. Move upward or downward to avoid the attack.
  • Upon taking heavy damage, Michael will use Righteous Judgment, where he stands still and summons an Angel of Justice behind him. The skill creates a vacuum effect under the player's current location. Players hit by this skill will take heavy damage along with healing Michael's HP.

Move List - Awakened Form

  • Michael will always have the Angel of Justice behind him.
  • Special Attack - Holy Eye: Michael will stand in place, emit light, and cause a cutscene to appear. Players that face him will have their HP percentage swapped with his.

Strategy

  • Michael always starts by using Will Driver. While doing this animation, he is vulnerable to attack; use this to your advantage.
  • An effective strategy is to bring along party members with skills that grant high hit-stun and immobility to prevent Michael from casting his skills.

Trivia

  • In foreign versions, his name is "Michaela" which is a feminine variation of the name "Michael," which means "Who is like God?"
  • Michael's name and mission are seemingly inspired by the archangel of the same name, who is mentioned in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

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