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Borgius is a high-ranking dragon from the Winged Bloodline in the manga series Ragna Crimson, where he holds the position of the Fourth Rank, known by the dragon name Forest Sea Dragon, though in an alternate future timeline he is listed as the Seventh Rank and called the Arm Dragon. His origins trace back to a previous era, as he was once a member of the original Winged Bloodline led by the dragon Crimson. After Crimson betrayed the Dragon God, Borgius became the only surviving member of that original group who remained loyal, making him an elder figure within the new bloodline now led by the winged monarch Ultimatia.
In terms of personality, Borgius is portrayed as patient, wise, and remarkably composed. Other dragons, including Ultimatia and a fellow dragon named Nebulim, refer to him with the respectful title of Sensei, meaning teacher, reflecting his status as a mentor and advisor. He speaks using an old-fashioned manner of speech, which suits his age and gives him the air of a nostalgic elder. Despite his calm and strategic demeanor, he possesses an absolute, unwavering loyalty to the Winged Monarch and is prepared to sacrifice himself entirely if it means ensuring her safety and the survival of their bloodline.
Borgius serves as a crucial advisor to Ultimatia, compensating for her lack of strategic insight. While other powerful members of the bloodline, such as Orto Zola and Woltekamui, may handle direct combat or military discipline, Borgius is the administrator who manages internal affairs and prepares for unknown variables. Even higher-ranking dragons seek his counsel when they are uncertain of a situation, solidifying his role as the wise old strategist of the family. His primary motivation throughout the story is the protection and revival of the Winged Bloodline. He is deeply dedicated to serving Ultimatia and ensuring her reign succeeds, a goal he pursues even as he becomes fully aware that his own death is approaching.
One of Borgius's most distinctive traits is his unusual physical condition. In the present day, he is extremely old and decrepit, to the point where he can no longer sustain his own body. He survives by parasitizing a human host, typically appearing only as a dragon's head and neck emerging from the right arm of the person he inhabits. He uses this ability to disguise himself, having infiltrated the court of the King of Reise as a minister while hiding his true identity. His primary method of attack involves absorbing human blood and releasing it from his mouth as a powerful blast known as a Roar Blast. When forced into direct combat, Borgius can unleash his true form as an enormous dragon composed of the Wriggling Tree Shade, a massive creature made of roots and branches whose sheer size can crush entire city blocks. In this form, his regenerative abilities are immense; if his main head is destroyed, two new heads will grow in its place, increasing his firepower.
Throughout the story, Borgius undergoes significant development. Realizing that his death is near, he makes the decision to burn the remainder of his life in one final act of service. He absorbs the blood of hundreds of thousands of citizens from the capital to regenerate his body back to its prime, appearing once more as a handsome young man, though his remaining lifespan is reduced to roughly a month. His most profound change occurs after the death of Nebulim, a fellow dragon he deeply cared for. In his desperation, Borgius inherits Nebulim's spatial magic, transforming into a new being referred to as Shin-Borgius. In this state, he becomes a bipedal giant where Nebulim's wings function as his right arm, and he gains the ability to proliferate the Wriggling Tree Shade from within his enemies and manipulate dimensional space.
His key relationships are central to his character. He is utterly devoted to Ultimatia, serving as her protector and most loyal subject. His bond with Nebulim is also significant; he acts as a mentor to the younger dragon, and Nebulim's death is a traumatic event that drives him to his final transformation. Borgius also has a deep, complex history with Crimson, who was his former leader before becoming his enemy. In his final moments, as his body burns after being defeated by the destructive power of a character named Ferbigott, he discovers that Crimson is the true leader of the enemy forces. It is then that Isaac Stern delivers the killing blow, decapitating him.
In terms of personality, Borgius is portrayed as patient, wise, and remarkably composed. Other dragons, including Ultimatia and a fellow dragon named Nebulim, refer to him with the respectful title of Sensei, meaning teacher, reflecting his status as a mentor and advisor. He speaks using an old-fashioned manner of speech, which suits his age and gives him the air of a nostalgic elder. Despite his calm and strategic demeanor, he possesses an absolute, unwavering loyalty to the Winged Monarch and is prepared to sacrifice himself entirely if it means ensuring her safety and the survival of their bloodline.
Borgius serves as a crucial advisor to Ultimatia, compensating for her lack of strategic insight. While other powerful members of the bloodline, such as Orto Zola and Woltekamui, may handle direct combat or military discipline, Borgius is the administrator who manages internal affairs and prepares for unknown variables. Even higher-ranking dragons seek his counsel when they are uncertain of a situation, solidifying his role as the wise old strategist of the family. His primary motivation throughout the story is the protection and revival of the Winged Bloodline. He is deeply dedicated to serving Ultimatia and ensuring her reign succeeds, a goal he pursues even as he becomes fully aware that his own death is approaching.
One of Borgius's most distinctive traits is his unusual physical condition. In the present day, he is extremely old and decrepit, to the point where he can no longer sustain his own body. He survives by parasitizing a human host, typically appearing only as a dragon's head and neck emerging from the right arm of the person he inhabits. He uses this ability to disguise himself, having infiltrated the court of the King of Reise as a minister while hiding his true identity. His primary method of attack involves absorbing human blood and releasing it from his mouth as a powerful blast known as a Roar Blast. When forced into direct combat, Borgius can unleash his true form as an enormous dragon composed of the Wriggling Tree Shade, a massive creature made of roots and branches whose sheer size can crush entire city blocks. In this form, his regenerative abilities are immense; if his main head is destroyed, two new heads will grow in its place, increasing his firepower.
Throughout the story, Borgius undergoes significant development. Realizing that his death is near, he makes the decision to burn the remainder of his life in one final act of service. He absorbs the blood of hundreds of thousands of citizens from the capital to regenerate his body back to its prime, appearing once more as a handsome young man, though his remaining lifespan is reduced to roughly a month. His most profound change occurs after the death of Nebulim, a fellow dragon he deeply cared for. In his desperation, Borgius inherits Nebulim's spatial magic, transforming into a new being referred to as Shin-Borgius. In this state, he becomes a bipedal giant where Nebulim's wings function as his right arm, and he gains the ability to proliferate the Wriggling Tree Shade from within his enemies and manipulate dimensional space.
His key relationships are central to his character. He is utterly devoted to Ultimatia, serving as her protector and most loyal subject. His bond with Nebulim is also significant; he acts as a mentor to the younger dragon, and Nebulim's death is a traumatic event that drives him to his final transformation. Borgius also has a deep, complex history with Crimson, who was his former leader before becoming his enemy. In his final moments, as his body burns after being defeated by the destructive power of a character named Ferbigott, he discovers that Crimson is the true leader of the enemy forces. It is then that Isaac Stern delivers the killing blow, decapitating him.