Star of Vis Chronicles’ ACOLYTE ORIGINS: Genre Heroes vs Greek Monsters (By B. K. P. Carreon)

Have you ever wondered what if a superhero, a magical girl, a cartoon, a K-pop idol, a mermaid princess, a space ranger and a holy knight — collide in the real world?

Set in the 2010s, the story begins with a seemingly ordinary family beach outing turned extraordinary when Christopher “Topher” Kennedy III innocently wishes upon a magical shooting star. What follows is an adventure of cosmic proportions: Topher, his cousins, and a newfound friend are drawn into a cave and an enchanted board game, unleashing the mysterious powers of the Seven Luminaries.

Three years later, their dormant powers awaken, leading the group—now known as the Seven Acolytes—to the Peregrine spaceship and its robotic crew. Their journey begins with small acts of heroism but soon escalates into a battle for survival. As foretold by the “Seven Days Prophecy,” they must confront legendary Greek monsters to defend their world from the Father of Chaos and his sea monster.

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The Seven Acolytes

Spartan

As the superhero Spartan, Michael wields powers tied to heat, solar energy, and plasma. He has superhuman strength, speed, and flight, along with heat vision and can unleash scorching waves. He can also convert solar energy into golden weapons inspired by Sparta’s legendary warriors. Despite being a formidable champion, Spartan’s rebellious streak often causes him to defy his team commander, Captain McKinley. read more

Love Fey

Secretly, Allison leads a double life as Love Fey, the Mage of Love and Beauty. As a magical girl, she wields love-based powers like “Flying Kisses,” “Love Shock,” “Love Chains Rising,” and her ultimate move, “Love-Me-O-Babe!” Surrounded by sparkling hearts, roses, and rays of love’s light, she is both enchanting and fierce. Nicknamed the “Brute Beauty,” Love Fey is relentless in punishing bullies. Her iconic heart wand and dazzling dress make her an unforgettable heroine. read more

Bee Girl

In her double life, Sophie becomes Bee Girl, a half-human, half-honeybee superheroine. With her antennae, she can sense danger; her ultraviolet vision lets her see hidden details, and her rapidly flapping wings enable swift flight. She zaps enemies with electric-green charges from her hands and, when shrunk, grows a stinger to incapacitate foes. Her loyal robotic companion, Bumblebee, hovers by her side. Despite her powers, Sophie remains gentle and kind, blending bravery with her innocent charm. read more

Oppa Rockstar

Unbeknownst to many, Jameson “James” Pangilinan is also Oppa Rockstar, a K-pop idol with music-based powers. With a strum of his electric guitar, he unleashes solid cyan, magenta, and yellow music notes that burst against foes. He also wields glowing fortified glowsticks as throwing knives, controlling their trajectory with breezes of lucky clover leaves. His voice carries an enchanting resonance, capable of mesmerizing listeners or amplifying his band’s harmony to supernatural levels. Whether dazzling the crowd with his stage presence or battling adversaries with rhythm-infused attacks, James embodies both the charm of a performer and the spirit of a true warrior. read more

Princess Ruana

Princess Ruana has two forms: the mermaid and the sea maiden. As a mermaid, she glides swiftly through the sea with her shimmering sea green tail. As the sea maiden, she stands gracefully in her seafoam green and lavender dress, holding her lunar scepter. Ruana commands healing, protective waters and can seal powers. She summons sentient seaweeds to bind foes and blows seafoam to repel threats. A powerful telepath, she reads memories and senses emotions, making her both wise and formidable. read more

Captain McKinley

Captain McKinley, commander of the Peregrine spaceship, is a skilled space ranger wielding a laser blaster and wearing full-body space armor. Equipped with advanced tech, he uses lasers, holograms, nanotech, AI, a vast database, and a personal spacecraft to lead missions with precision. His helmet’s visor provides real-time tactical analysis, enhancing his combat awareness and strategic decisions. With a built-in jet propulsion system in his armor, he can navigate zero-gravity battlefields with unmatched agility. read more

Ser Cerulean Arlentis

Cerulean Arlentis, known as Cerulean, is a paladin and crusader in silver-gold armor, wielding a holy sword and shield. He casts holy magic to protect, heal, and purify, summons divine lightning, and smites foes with Heaven’s might. Sworn to God, he upholds holiness, justice, and mercy. His steadfast companion is Cielo, a winged pony. Cerulean is the Keeper of the Star of Vis, a celestial pendant that transforms into a magical astrolabe with a glowing blue-white meteorite gem at its center. read more

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Star of Vis

As a celestial artifact, the Star of Vis has two distinct forms: a dormant pendant and an active amulet. In its slumbering state, it appears as a gray astrolabe pendant that Topher wears around his neck, unremarkable to any ordinary eye. But when summoned, the star floats above his right palm—beneath the fated lines of his skin—revealing a tiny, marquise-cut blue-white gem, surrounded by thick, intricate gray rings forming semi-arches at varying angles. These rings are inscribed with ancient incantations and symbols that trace back to Antiquity. As its magic stirs, Topher’s eyes glow blue-white, and a corresponding magic circle flares to life on his palm. read more