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Barone, also known as the Moonlight Barone, is a Mazoku who serves as a central figure in his world. He possesses a distinctly non-human appearance, characterized by green eyes, blonde hair tied back in a ponytail, white horns on his head, pointed elf-like ears, and a tail. His typical attire consists of a purple and white outfit that leaves his shoulders partially exposed.
Initially, Barone is the Mazoku lord presiding over Rome, a territory where he allows the humans under his rule to battle for their freedom, though none ever succeed in defeating him. He is a powerful and dedicated user of Braves, a special type of card that can combine with spirits to enhance their power. His personality is marked by a tendency to remain distant from others, often dismissing them with the excuse that they would not understand his perspective. He displays somewhat refined or feminine mannerisms, such as using Battle Spirits cards to comb his hair. However, this composed exterior contrasts sharply with the much more savage and intense demeanor he exhibits during battles.
Barone's role in the story is set in motion by his fascination with the human protagonist, Dan Bashin. Upon witnessing Dan's battle with another character named Duc, Barone becomes intrigued by Dan as a human Brave user. Defying orders, he goes out of his way to challenge Dan to a fight. Although Barone wins their first encounter, he is profoundly shocked when Dan manages to destroy Strike-Siegwurm, a spirit Barone considers his friend. This event marks a turning point, causing him to act differently and drawing the scorn of his fellow Mazoku.
Throughout the narrative, Barone's key relationships drive his development. He has two loyal subordinates, Eolus and Flora, who grow concerned for him and eventually support his changing path. His rivalry with Dan Bashin is the most significant, as Dan repeatedly challenges Barone's worldview. After losing a subsequent battle to Dan, Barone is convinced to assist in the search for the powerful 12 Zodiac X-Rares and begins to see that there is a world beyond the battlefield worth saving. This collaboration leads to his banishment by Queen Gilfam after a political scheme by the antagonist Zazie.
During his exile, Barone reflects on Dan's words and begins to live among humans, helping them recover from natural disasters. A critical moment in his development occurs when it is discovered that, genetically, he is identical to a human, revealing that humans and Mazoku are the same species. This knowledge deeply upsets Barone, as it challenges his long-held pride and his habit of looking down on humans. Eventually, he comes to terms with this truth and decides to confront the queen directly to expose the conspiracies threatening both races.
In his final battle with Dan, Barone aims to decide who will be the one to pull the trigger required to use the 12 Zodiac X-Rares, a task he believes will be fatal. After losing this match, Dan sacrifices himself instead, leaving Barone to help build a better world. In the epilogue of the original series, Barone acts as the leader of the Mazoku, making a speech for peace and symbolically shaking hands with the human ambassador Clackey Ray. Years later, in the follow-up series Saga Brave, he has become the official representative of the Mazoku people, having switched to using a red-colored deck in honor of his best rival, Dan.
Barone is a formidable battler whose abilities reflect his strategic and resilient nature. He primarily uses a white deck focused on Braves and Armed Machine spirits, emphasizing tactical defense and counter-attacks. His signature cards are often variations of the dragon Strike-Siegwurm, including The MoonlightDragon Strike-Siegwurm and The MoonlightDragonDeity Lunatech-Strikewurm. He also collects and wields several of the 12 Zodiac X-Rares, such as The BalanceDeity Libra-Golem and The MachineLionDeity Strikewurm-Leo.
Initially, Barone is the Mazoku lord presiding over Rome, a territory where he allows the humans under his rule to battle for their freedom, though none ever succeed in defeating him. He is a powerful and dedicated user of Braves, a special type of card that can combine with spirits to enhance their power. His personality is marked by a tendency to remain distant from others, often dismissing them with the excuse that they would not understand his perspective. He displays somewhat refined or feminine mannerisms, such as using Battle Spirits cards to comb his hair. However, this composed exterior contrasts sharply with the much more savage and intense demeanor he exhibits during battles.
Barone's role in the story is set in motion by his fascination with the human protagonist, Dan Bashin. Upon witnessing Dan's battle with another character named Duc, Barone becomes intrigued by Dan as a human Brave user. Defying orders, he goes out of his way to challenge Dan to a fight. Although Barone wins their first encounter, he is profoundly shocked when Dan manages to destroy Strike-Siegwurm, a spirit Barone considers his friend. This event marks a turning point, causing him to act differently and drawing the scorn of his fellow Mazoku.
Throughout the narrative, Barone's key relationships drive his development. He has two loyal subordinates, Eolus and Flora, who grow concerned for him and eventually support his changing path. His rivalry with Dan Bashin is the most significant, as Dan repeatedly challenges Barone's worldview. After losing a subsequent battle to Dan, Barone is convinced to assist in the search for the powerful 12 Zodiac X-Rares and begins to see that there is a world beyond the battlefield worth saving. This collaboration leads to his banishment by Queen Gilfam after a political scheme by the antagonist Zazie.
During his exile, Barone reflects on Dan's words and begins to live among humans, helping them recover from natural disasters. A critical moment in his development occurs when it is discovered that, genetically, he is identical to a human, revealing that humans and Mazoku are the same species. This knowledge deeply upsets Barone, as it challenges his long-held pride and his habit of looking down on humans. Eventually, he comes to terms with this truth and decides to confront the queen directly to expose the conspiracies threatening both races.
In his final battle with Dan, Barone aims to decide who will be the one to pull the trigger required to use the 12 Zodiac X-Rares, a task he believes will be fatal. After losing this match, Dan sacrifices himself instead, leaving Barone to help build a better world. In the epilogue of the original series, Barone acts as the leader of the Mazoku, making a speech for peace and symbolically shaking hands with the human ambassador Clackey Ray. Years later, in the follow-up series Saga Brave, he has become the official representative of the Mazoku people, having switched to using a red-colored deck in honor of his best rival, Dan.
Barone is a formidable battler whose abilities reflect his strategic and resilient nature. He primarily uses a white deck focused on Braves and Armed Machine spirits, emphasizing tactical defense and counter-attacks. His signature cards are often variations of the dragon Strike-Siegwurm, including The MoonlightDragon Strike-Siegwurm and The MoonlightDragonDeity Lunatech-Strikewurm. He also collects and wields several of the 12 Zodiac X-Rares, such as The BalanceDeity Libra-Golem and The MachineLionDeity Strikewurm-Leo.