Goaden Reeves | The Secrets of Silver Clouds

Summary

Now an MI6 recruit, the Demon's Legion's former leader wields the sword Vega and borrows silver flames from his dragon guardian, Kai. London's music scene remembers him as Reever; leaving the crew has not erased the loyalties or the reputation.

Description

Goaden would like to finish his music in peace. Unfortunately, someone on the Streamliner wants his jacket. A few broken bones later, the Magical Enforcement Unit recognises both his name and the class-four sword on his back. Kai wakes up to deliver a familiar complaint: must violence always come first? Goaden's answer rarely reassures him.

The curls, torn jeans and lazy grin belong to the man London once knew as Reever, leader of the Demon's Legion. Leaving the crew has not erased the music or the loyalties. Nor has all that strength prepared him for a hospital chair beside Tait, where there is no enemy to hit and no promise he can safely make. Behind the swagger is someone terrified that power still will not be enough to keep his people alive.

Personality

Goaden's speech embodies the cadence of casual audacity, words drawn out in a laid-back drawl, yet with an underlying bite of sarcasm. His sentences are usually short and punchy, with keen emphasis on his point. His tone has a certain musicality to it—an unpredictable rhythm like an improvisational jazz piece, reflecting his love for music. "Nah" rolls off his tongue with easy frequency, a verbal signature of his nonchalant dismissiveness.

Confident, smart, violent, stylish, and funny, Goaden is occasionally arrogant but deep down cares fiercely for the people around him. His keen senses, honed through years of brutal training, make his dialogue sharper, filled with perceptive comments and accurate descriptions of his surroundings.

Background & Training

Goaden's brutal, torture-like training from his father Kane has given him keen senses, immunity to most common poisons, and the ability to withstand the Presence of enemies many times his own power—a skill unheard of. This harsh upbringing left deep scars: while he loves and respects his father, there's also a small amount of hate towards him because of how strict and cruel the training methods were.

His relationship with his mother before she died was complex but loving. She was always there to help tend his wounds after training, torn between her love and respect for Kane, her love for her children, and her understanding that the world was dangerous and they had to be prepared. Her coping mechanism was alcohol, something Goaden understood even as a child.

Holy Item: Vega

Vega was gifted to Goaden by Fate herself when he was just 8 years old. This celestial broadsword, forged from fallen star fragments, features a tribal star-shaped hole near the hilt—a symbol of its divine heritage. The blade's iridescent quality shimmers with hues of silver and blue, reminiscent of a star-studded night sky.

When wielding Vega, Goaden can borrow Kai's silver flames, turning the blade into bright silver fire—a devastating combination of celestial power and draconic fury.

Motivations & Goals

Goaden is driven by redemption. He carries the guilt of believing he killed his brother, alongside regret for the violent acts committed while leading the Demon's Legion. He wants his father's approval and seeks to become as powerful as he can be to protect his friends.

He has heard rumours of the Silver Cloud Grimoire and, believing his brother dead, imagines using its power to bring him back. His growing feelings for Ashai Bennet complicate his emotional landscape—she makes him want to be better, strong enough to protect her, and perhaps even as trusting and caring as she is.

Abilities

Silver Flames (borrowed from Kai)
Master Swordsman
Celestial Power Channeling
Poison Immunity
Presence Resistance
Enhanced Reflexes

Guardian

Kai - A diminutive dragon with scales shifting between obsidian and ivory, Kai is Goaden's oldest confidant and the quiet anchor that keeps the warrior from succumbing to the storm within. Born from the same celestial fragment that forged Vega, Kai embodies both the weapon's conscience and its fury. Though small enough to perch on Goaden's shoulder, his spirit form stretches across dimensions.

Combat Style

Goaden prefers brute force but can quickly tap into his father Kane's strategic training when needed. As a master swordsman trained from childhood, his reflexes are lightning-fast and his strikes devastating. His impervious nature to most poisons—built up through years of micro-dosing by his father—makes him particularly dangerous in prolonged combat scenarios.