Edolon Vryche is a secondary troll and an antagonist in Vast Error.
He is a member of Weird Al's mysterious apocalyptic laughter cult that forces and brainwashes people into being happy. He regularly tries to coerce Serpaz into joining it. His associated alchemic sigil is Purification.
Etymology
Edolon's name likely comes from the word eidolon, meaning either "a representation of an ideal form", a ghost, or an elusive entity, all of which fit Edolon's character and motif to some degree
In mythos, eidolones were "daimones (spirits) or ghosts which possessed the living", which may hint at Eidolon's change in nature following Seinru's sacrifice.
Vryche may come from "ryche", a middle english spelling of rich, or perhaps, in more modern context may even denote "an enemy player that is quite challenging to eliminate or fight against" or "one who talks in a strange, obtuse fashion regarding online forums".
Biography
He first appeared on Murrit Turkin's hive, along with Weird Al, telling him that he will prepare everything that the 12 main trolls needed in order to enter the Game.
Edolon would later assist Serpaz into entering the game, helping with creating the portal and providing the codes needed, then tossing her into her portal. However he would also kidnap Serpaz's lusus to be brought to the Harbingers hideout to be sacrificed to Weird Al with Hulk Hogan present to "unlock the essence of doom dwelling within my soul." and granting Edolon markings of an alchemist. In the same room is his matesprit's corpse who had their throat slit by Edolon as a sacrifice for most likely granting his Doom powers. He would think back to the conversation he had with Seinru, revealing that he was nervous about the whole situation and afraid of losing Seinru, worried that he wouldn't be able to play the role he was given. Seinru would comfort their matesprit, telling Edolon that "As long as you're still here, I'll never truly be gone." While leaving the room Edolon would notice Necron Exmort who was disguised as a cult member at the time, which Edolon would tell Necron "we've received word from third head balatron talald to rally our flock for the push on stronghold 21." asking him to "tell them all we leave here within the hour." and stating that "this world begins its metamorphosis tonight." revealing that the Harbingers and their allies were ready to make their move on the Stronghold 21.
Edolon would make his presence known once again at the corporate meeting after Clarud Enthal's passing, interrupting Sestro's speech after proposing that they dissolve the Repiton Corporation and walking onto the stage Hamifi Hekrix and Sestro Enthal were on. Hamifi would try to remove Edolon from the stage but would be stopped by Sestro recognising Edolon's face from the visions granted to him by the Executive's memories. Sestro would ask Edolon if the had met somewhere before which Edolon would respond with "i was gone before you arrived." Edolon would begin his own speech towards the crowd gathered there, revealing that he in-fact was the descendant of the man who the Executive was soul mates with, stating that "clarud enthal made me. he raised me as his prodigy." and due to this Edolon believes that he is the "rightful inheritor of the ruined world he left behind." Sestro would attempt to talk only to snapped at by Edolon most likely holding resentment due to how he was isolated and raised by Clarud, only to be removed from all records and Sestro replacing him as heir. Edolon would reveal the markings of an alchemist on his hand, and then ask for Sestro to do the same, for which he complies with. After this Edolon would state "it makes it easier to consider what happens next, doesn't it?!" At this point The Principal who knows of Edolon from before he had vanished 9 sweeps ago would ask his alchemists to bring Edolon back to him. Edolon would pull off the robe he was wearing off his body and showing off the white suit he had underneath and stating the the crowd has a purpose to fulfil, He would continue his speech as red portals created by Weird Al would surround the area and allow the Mirthamaniacs, Harbingers of the Alpocalypse and Homunculi to spill into the area, Edolon would continue his speech as his allies surrounded the area, at this point Hamifi and Sestro would look at each other before deciding to fight Edolon. Before the fight begins Edolon states "THIS ROTTEN, DESOLATE CARCASS OF A WORLD... BELONGS TO ME!!!" The next page being [S] Incursion.
To brief over Incursion, Edolon fights Sestro and Hamifi while the troll crowd that was gathered there was for the Corporate event are slaughtered by his allies. Named trolls in Incursion are Edolon Vryche, Hamifi Hekrix, Sestro Enthal, Culium, Oricka Rourst, Necron Exmort, Endari Vernir, Bytcon Krypto, Crytum Lydian, Glomer Hicner, Turnin Kaikai, Secily Iopara used as a Psyop by Edolon, Hulk Hogan, Weird Al, Sirage Feltri, Rypite Koldan, Hayyan Refero, Sabine Berare, Raurou Dersal, Talald Hieron and Pozzol Broyer. With Clarud making an appearance at the very end after Sestro is defeated.
Personality and Traits
Edolon is as mysterious as he is creepy. From what little is known of him, Edolon seems to behave like a religious fanatic and is in constant pursuit of new members. He knows how to get under people's skins, and isn't afraid to prey on their insecurities under the guise of concern or innocent questions. Edolon has shown uncertain and nervous qualities before the sacrifice of his lover, Seinru, which is heavily contrasted by the present character he is known to be.
Relationships
Seinru Narako
Seinru was the lover of Edolon before they were sacrificed for the cult under vague circumstances, possibly in order for him to obtain the powers of doom and reach his full potential.
Serpaz Helilo
Serpaz considers Edolon to be a nuisance and a creep, largely due to her distaste for the cult he follows on the account of how their vastly differing ideals about how to bring about laughter (Serpaz claims that they make liberal use of brainwashing to make people laugh). She finds his constant invitations to join his cult to be greatly annoying and wishes that he leave her alone.
Trivia
- Edolon's blood is described as being Aubergine colored.
- The cult mascot used in Edolon's supposed Skorpe theme is a reference to Weird Al Yankovic's character on Wander Over Yonder, Dr. Screwball Jones. Both the cult and Weird Al's character attempt to make others laugh through coercion and force, rather than through genuine means. Dr. Screwball Jones is used as the symbol of the cult, and a link to his song 'Let The Pun Fit The Crime' is left in the narration.
- His would-be classpect is Bard of Doom.
- Edolon has done multiple poses (one panel even being an exact replica) similar to Nagito Komaeda from Danganronpa.
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== References ==
https://www.theoi.com/Phasma/PhasmaEidolones.html
https://www.azdictionary.com/what-does-ryche-mean