Master of Masters
The prophet who sees through the future, master of the foreseers
The enigmatic master of the foreseers who appears in the Kingdom Hearts series. A being who foresees the future and discerns the balance of light and darkness.
Quotes
- Sentimentality is unnecessary. I've prepared the means to help.
- The battle between humans and non-humans... it's all part of the plan.
- The truth is always on the pages of the Book of Prophecies.
- Light and darkness, their balance determines everything in the world.
- Know the loneliness that comes from possessing the power to see the future.
Trivia
- His exact appearance is rarely depicted, and much of his true identity remains shrouded in mystery.
- The contents of the Books of Prophecies given to his apprentices serve as foreshadowing for later stories.
- The title 'Master of Masters' derives from him being the master of the foreseers.
- Unlike other characters in the series, he has almost no direct interaction with the player.
- In 'Dark Road,' Luxu, the Master of Masters' sixth apprentice, is prominently featured.
- He formulates ruthless plans that spare no sacrifices to maintain the world's balance.
Alternate names
The Master
Master of Masters
Master
Master of Masters
Profile
- Species
- Human
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- A mysterious man clad in a black hooded coat. His figure is mostly concealed, and the details of his face are unknown. Said to possess eyes that see the future.
- Iconic items
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- Black Robe
- Book of Prophecies
- χ Keyblade
- Mysterious Box
- Staff
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Enigmatic
- Detailed personality
- Extremely calm and calculating, wielding the power to see the future to manipulate the foreseers and Keyblade wielders. Rarely shows emotion and seeks to guide the world through meticulous planning.
- Keywords
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- Calm and Composed
- Enigmatic
- Prophet
- Calculating
- Strategist
- Balance of Light and Darkness
- Leader
- Motto
- Sentimentality is unnecessary. I've prepared the means to help.
- Talents
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- Future Sight
- High Insight
- Strategic Planning
- Telepathy
- Magic Usage
- Skills
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- Creation of Book of Prophecies
- Keyblade Manipulation
- Combat Skills
- Psychological Manipulation
- Plan Execution
- Motivation
- To discern the balance of light and darkness in the world, avert tragedy, and guide humanity.
- Habits
- Speaks in a cold tone and often behaves mechanically. Avoids displaying emotions.
History
- Backstory
- Master of the foreseers, wearing a black robe similar to those of Organization XIII. He authored the Book of Prophecies chronicling future events, distributed copies to his five apprentices, and then vanished. It is later revealed that his actions were part of a plan to defeat the 'Prime Darkness,' utilizing even his apprentices, Keyblade wielders, and the Dandelions to achieve it.
- Debut date
- July 18, 2013
- Work title
- Kingdom Hearts χ
- Media type
- Game
Bestowal of the Book of Prophecies
- Significant event
- Bestowal of the Book of Prophecies
- Description
- Gave the Book of Prophecies chronicling the future to the five foreseers and guided them.
Disappearance
- Significant event
- Disappearance
- Description
- After distributing the Books of Prophecies, the Master of Masters vanishes.
Revelation of True Purpose
- Significant event
- Revelation of True Purpose
- Description
- In 'Union Cross,' it is revealed that all actions were to defeat the 'Prime Darkness,' and sacrifices are inevitable.
Mission to Apprentice Luxu
- Significant event
- Mission to Apprentice Luxu
- Description
- Entrusted the black box and Keyblade to his sixth apprentice Luxu, assigning him the role of continuing to observe the future.
Relationships
Ira
Mentor
Gave him the Book of Prophecies as a disciple and guided him.
Invi
Mentor
Raised as the disciple with the snake mask.
Aced
Mentor
Leader of the disciple wearing the bear mask.
Gula
Mentor
Leads the disciple bearing the leopard mask.
Ava
Mentor
The disciple wearing the fox mask, supporter of the apprentices.
Luxu
Mentor
Gave the black box and Keyblade to the sixth disciple and sent him into the future.
Foretellers
Foretellers: leader
Dandelions
Dandelions: unknown
Media appearances
Kingdom Hearts χ
Game / Supporting
July 18, 2013
Kingdom Hearts Unchained χ
Game / Supporting
September 3, 2015
Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross]
Game / Supporting
March 23, 2017
Kingdom Hearts Dark Road
Game / Supporting
June 22, 2020
Kingdom Hearts χ Back Cover
Anime / Cameo
2017
Voice cast and creators
Tetsuya Nomura
- Creator name
- Tetsuya Nomura
- Role
- Original author
Tetsuya Nomura
- Creator name
- Tetsuya Nomura
- Role
- Character designer
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Animation studio
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Publisher
Square Enix
- Creator name
- Square Enix
- Role
- Licensee