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Cleao Everlasting is a central female character in the anime Orphen: The Revenge. She is a seventeen-year-old girl from the wealthy and noble Everlasting family, residing in the city of Totokanta. Cleao has a distinct and memorable appearance, characterized by her fair skin, long blonde hair, and pale blue eyes, with disheveled bangs and two signature twirls of hair on each side of her head. Her typical attire varies across different adaptations but often includes practical clothing suitable for travel, such as a long-sleeved white shirt with blue jeans or a long blue dress.
Cleao’s personality is a blend of outward confidence and inner vulnerability. She is a carefree, outgoing, and often feisty individual who enjoys teasing others and rarely likes to admit when she is wrong, which frequently leads to clashes with her companions. Although she can initially come across as bratty or selfish, she possesses genuine bravery, a kind heart, and an unusual fascination with sorcery. Having been sheltered for much of her youth, Cleao has a powerful yearning to see the world and experience adventure, a desire that drives her to leave the safety of her home. A core part of her internal conflict stems from being the only non-sorcerer in her traveling group; she often struggles with insecurities about being a burden or being seen as a child who needs care rather than a reliable partner.
Cleao’s role in the story begins with her decision to join the sorcerer Orphen on his journey. Officially, she claims to be accompanying him to recover the Sword of Baltanders, a valuable weapon that was a gift from her late father. However, her true motivation is her personal interest in Orphen, having been smitten with him from afar a year prior to the main events. She orchestrates a way to sneak into his carriage with the help of her mother, becoming a persistent and permanent member of his party. Throughout the narrative, she pushes her claim as Orphen’s partner, determined to help him with his quest and prove her worth beyond her noble upbringing.
Key relationships define much of Cleao’s journey. Her most significant relationship is with Orphen, which evolves from constant bickering and mutual annoyance to deep trust, respect, and eventual romance. She serves as an emotional anchor and pragmatic counterbalance to his often-gruff personality. She also shares a close bond with Majic Lin, Orphen’s young apprentice, often using him as a test subject for her pranks or resewing his clothes to fit herself. A pivotal relationship forms with Leki, a Deep Dragon cub she rescues and names. Their empathetic bond allows Leki to act as a medium for Cleao’s latent magical powers and becomes a source of great strength for her. Her relationship with Mädchen Amick also evolves significantly; despite a contentious start, Cleao saves Mädchen’s life by destroying a celestial doll, earning her lasting loyalty and friendship.
Throughout the series, Cleao undergoes significant development, transforming from a sheltered, impulsive noble girl into a resilient and capable adventurer. Her experiences on the road, facing real dangers and shouldering responsibilities, help her mature and build genuine self-confidence. She learns to swallow her fears and contribute in any way she can, moving beyond her initial image to become a vital member of the group.
In terms of notable abilities, Cleao is surprisingly athletic and a skilled fencer, having learned basic swordplay in a war club at school. She is proficient with the Sword of Baltanders and can hold her own in combat against skilled opponents, even demonstrating enough strength to topple a golem with a single kick. Beyond physical prowess, Cleao possesses an uncanny latent magical capacity. This potential is initially channeled unconsciously through her connection with the deep dragon Leki, and later unlocked fully after Leki merges his mind with hers. Following this event, she receives formal training in sorcery under Leticia McLady to develop her newfound abilities.
Cleao’s personality is a blend of outward confidence and inner vulnerability. She is a carefree, outgoing, and often feisty individual who enjoys teasing others and rarely likes to admit when she is wrong, which frequently leads to clashes with her companions. Although she can initially come across as bratty or selfish, she possesses genuine bravery, a kind heart, and an unusual fascination with sorcery. Having been sheltered for much of her youth, Cleao has a powerful yearning to see the world and experience adventure, a desire that drives her to leave the safety of her home. A core part of her internal conflict stems from being the only non-sorcerer in her traveling group; she often struggles with insecurities about being a burden or being seen as a child who needs care rather than a reliable partner.
Cleao’s role in the story begins with her decision to join the sorcerer Orphen on his journey. Officially, she claims to be accompanying him to recover the Sword of Baltanders, a valuable weapon that was a gift from her late father. However, her true motivation is her personal interest in Orphen, having been smitten with him from afar a year prior to the main events. She orchestrates a way to sneak into his carriage with the help of her mother, becoming a persistent and permanent member of his party. Throughout the narrative, she pushes her claim as Orphen’s partner, determined to help him with his quest and prove her worth beyond her noble upbringing.
Key relationships define much of Cleao’s journey. Her most significant relationship is with Orphen, which evolves from constant bickering and mutual annoyance to deep trust, respect, and eventual romance. She serves as an emotional anchor and pragmatic counterbalance to his often-gruff personality. She also shares a close bond with Majic Lin, Orphen’s young apprentice, often using him as a test subject for her pranks or resewing his clothes to fit herself. A pivotal relationship forms with Leki, a Deep Dragon cub she rescues and names. Their empathetic bond allows Leki to act as a medium for Cleao’s latent magical powers and becomes a source of great strength for her. Her relationship with Mädchen Amick also evolves significantly; despite a contentious start, Cleao saves Mädchen’s life by destroying a celestial doll, earning her lasting loyalty and friendship.
Throughout the series, Cleao undergoes significant development, transforming from a sheltered, impulsive noble girl into a resilient and capable adventurer. Her experiences on the road, facing real dangers and shouldering responsibilities, help her mature and build genuine self-confidence. She learns to swallow her fears and contribute in any way she can, moving beyond her initial image to become a vital member of the group.
In terms of notable abilities, Cleao is surprisingly athletic and a skilled fencer, having learned basic swordplay in a war club at school. She is proficient with the Sword of Baltanders and can hold her own in combat against skilled opponents, even demonstrating enough strength to topple a golem with a single kick. Beyond physical prowess, Cleao possesses an uncanny latent magical capacity. This potential is initially channeled unconsciously through her connection with the deep dragon Leki, and later unlocked fully after Leki merges his mind with hers. Following this event, she receives formal training in sorcery under Leticia McLady to develop her newfound abilities.