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Edgar Allan Poe is a tall, pale young man of twenty-eight with purplish-black hair that falls over his eyes, which, on the rare occasions they are visible, are shadowed with dark circles. He dresses in an elaborate, old-fashioned style consisting of a white ruffled shirt, a black vest, an open white tailcoat, and a thigh-length black cape held by a chain clasp. He is almost always seen with a pet raccoon named Karl perched on his shoulder.
Originally a genius detective from America, Poe was soundly defeated by Edogawa Ranpo in an investigation competition six years before the main events of the story. This loss had a profound effect on him, causing him to withdraw from all personal connections and fall into a deep depression, feeling as though his reason for living had been stolen from him. To reclaim his sense of purpose, he devoted himself entirely to the goal of one day surpassing Ranpo, eventually joining the North American gifted organization known as the Guild as a means to travel to Japan and challenge his rival directly.
Poe has a shy, introverted, and deeply determined personality. He is uncomfortable in social situations and often speaks so quietly that others have difficulty hearing him. His mood can be quite capricious, shifting from a confident and cold demeanor when confronting Ranpo to visible despair when Ranpo does not remember him, and later to manic excitement when he believes he has achieved victory. Despite his social awkwardness, Poe possesses immense pride in his work as a writer and intellect, and he dedicates himself with singular focus to his craft and his goal. He is also enormously wealthy, but appears somewhat careless with his finances.
Poe's most significant relationship is with Ranpo Edogawa. His entire motivation is initially defined by his rivalry with Ranpo, whom he considers both his greatest enemy and the only person truly worthy of his admiration. Poe spends six years meticulously planning a revenge plot designed to trap Ranpo inside a mystery novel of his own writing. However, when Ranpo not only recognizes his skill but acknowledges that their first match was the only time he had been truly challenged, the nature of their relationship begins to shift. Poe's resentment evolves into a complex friendship and collaboration; he finds himself unable to refuse Ranpo's requests for help, and he eventually becomes a close ally to the Armed Detective Agency, using his abilities to assist them in numerous operations. He also maintains polite, if sometimes awkward, relationships with other Guild members like Louisa May Alcott, whom he considers a comrade in shyness, and Howard Phillips Lovecraft.
His notable ability is called Black Cat in the Rue Morgue. Poe can transport a person who is actively reading a novel into the setting of that story. Once inside the novel, the trapped individuals can only return to the real world by solving the mystery presented within the narrative. Characters killed inside the story cannot return unless another person solves the mystery on their behalf. The ability works regardless of the reading medium and can be activated even on digital devices like phones. This power is instrumental in his initial scheme against Ranpo and later becomes a valuable tool for the Detective Agency, such as when Poe creates a novel with a setting that nullifies all other abilities, allowing for an even playing field in battle.
Throughout his development, Poe transitions from a secluded and vengeful antagonist to a steadfast, if socially reluctant, supporter. After the Guild's downfall, he chooses to remain in Japan, continuing to hone his skills by writing new mystery novels and repeatedly challenging Ranpo, not out of malice, but from a deep-seated desire to one day match the detective who gave his life purpose again. This drive sees him taking on active, sometimes dangerous roles to help his former enemies, solidifying his place as a crucial collaborator to Ranpo.
Originally a genius detective from America, Poe was soundly defeated by Edogawa Ranpo in an investigation competition six years before the main events of the story. This loss had a profound effect on him, causing him to withdraw from all personal connections and fall into a deep depression, feeling as though his reason for living had been stolen from him. To reclaim his sense of purpose, he devoted himself entirely to the goal of one day surpassing Ranpo, eventually joining the North American gifted organization known as the Guild as a means to travel to Japan and challenge his rival directly.
Poe has a shy, introverted, and deeply determined personality. He is uncomfortable in social situations and often speaks so quietly that others have difficulty hearing him. His mood can be quite capricious, shifting from a confident and cold demeanor when confronting Ranpo to visible despair when Ranpo does not remember him, and later to manic excitement when he believes he has achieved victory. Despite his social awkwardness, Poe possesses immense pride in his work as a writer and intellect, and he dedicates himself with singular focus to his craft and his goal. He is also enormously wealthy, but appears somewhat careless with his finances.
Poe's most significant relationship is with Ranpo Edogawa. His entire motivation is initially defined by his rivalry with Ranpo, whom he considers both his greatest enemy and the only person truly worthy of his admiration. Poe spends six years meticulously planning a revenge plot designed to trap Ranpo inside a mystery novel of his own writing. However, when Ranpo not only recognizes his skill but acknowledges that their first match was the only time he had been truly challenged, the nature of their relationship begins to shift. Poe's resentment evolves into a complex friendship and collaboration; he finds himself unable to refuse Ranpo's requests for help, and he eventually becomes a close ally to the Armed Detective Agency, using his abilities to assist them in numerous operations. He also maintains polite, if sometimes awkward, relationships with other Guild members like Louisa May Alcott, whom he considers a comrade in shyness, and Howard Phillips Lovecraft.
His notable ability is called Black Cat in the Rue Morgue. Poe can transport a person who is actively reading a novel into the setting of that story. Once inside the novel, the trapped individuals can only return to the real world by solving the mystery presented within the narrative. Characters killed inside the story cannot return unless another person solves the mystery on their behalf. The ability works regardless of the reading medium and can be activated even on digital devices like phones. This power is instrumental in his initial scheme against Ranpo and later becomes a valuable tool for the Detective Agency, such as when Poe creates a novel with a setting that nullifies all other abilities, allowing for an even playing field in battle.
Throughout his development, Poe transitions from a secluded and vengeful antagonist to a steadfast, if socially reluctant, supporter. After the Guild's downfall, he chooses to remain in Japan, continuing to hone his skills by writing new mystery novels and repeatedly challenging Ranpo, not out of malice, but from a deep-seated desire to one day match the detective who gave his life purpose again. This drive sees him taking on active, sometimes dangerous roles to help his former enemies, solidifying his place as a crucial collaborator to Ranpo.