The Elder Naytiba is the the leader of the Naytibas that appears as the final boss in Stellar Blade's "Return to the Colony" ending. Its true identity is Adam.
Overview[]
"With a scream that came from the abyss of Levoire, a new existence was born. This marked an irreversible change on Earth, and the truth that Raphael Marks had once existed as a man and not the Elder Naytiba was forgotten. No one knows whether he willingly became a test subject, turned into a monster due to contamination, or was revived as a Naytiba by others. Either way, the reality is that both him and the world have been damaged beyond repair.
The Elder Naytiba felt a deep regret when he woke up to a world utterly destroyed, but there was nothing he could do to turn back time. Even with the powers of creation, it was impossible to return humanity to its past state. He fell into great despair and hid his true appearance, leaving everything to his vassals until the moment comes for his return. The moment draws nearer whenever an Angel descends from the sky. If the time comes to pass when the Elder Naytiba returns in his true form, it would mean the end of his redemption... or the end of everything."
Characteristics[]
Appearance[]
The Elder Naytiba is similar to his human form at first, though he has three white and gold wings along his left side in addition to golden veins running across his body. After a short battle in which he doesn't really attack you, Adam transforms into his true form as Elder Naytiba. This true from is a giant, white and gold, and armored creature who wields four weapons in addition to his wings.
Powers and abilities[]
The Elder Naytiba in his true form wields four weapons that he uses in extensive combos, quick stabs and slashes, and surprise attacks by flying in the air or diving underwater. He is also able to command the power of light, creating shockwaves, lasers, and orbs that all target EVE relentlessly. He also possesses the ability to summon angels that orbit around him, leading to an instant death for EVE if they are not taken out in time. Like all Naytiba's, he's also very durable to kill. While not displayed during his fight, he can also create chains of light to bind objects and cause them to be vaporized.
He is also very intelligent, being the only Naytiba besides Orcal (after his reformation) that hasn't given in to or has learned to control his feral instincts, perhaps even learning how to do so from his creation of Orcal who was the first Andro-Eidos and Naytiba hybrid. Combined with his age, this allowed him to learn many things. He is an adept pilot of both heavy machinery like the Tetrapod and of smaller machinery like drones. He knows his way around technology, especially ones of the old world that he scavenges. It's also revealed that he was the one to create Mother Sphere and held a role in the Naytiba's creation, showcasing intelligence in the makings of artificial creation and genetic manipulation.
He also displays other abilities such as:
- Long life and/or immortality: The Elder Naytiba either has an extended lifespan or is unable to die from old age period.
- Shapeshifting: Can take his original form as Adam. Though it isn't perfect, so he covers some of his Naytiba traits with clothing. If he desired, he can also reveal his wings while keeping his human form.
- Naytiba Influence: It is unclear if the Elder Naytiba can truly command the Naytibas in general. But remarks from Raven show that the Naytiba were capable of once attacking the Colony by trying to climb onto it, suggesting the Elder Naytiba has some degree of control over them. However, Adam and Orcal also mention an electromagnetic field surrounding Xion which the Naytibas don't like, so it could be that fending them off instead.
- Fusion: Can merge with another being, transferring his powers to the other while ensuring the Naytiba eggs don't die. Though such an act is implied to destroy his conscious-self, or at least leave it dormant. EVE remarks that while she still feels herself, she does hint at feeling a bit different.
Trivia[]
- The Elder Naytiba's true from resembles an amalgamation of various biblically accurate angels from the Bible.
- Elder Naytiba is not a required fight, as he is only able to be fought in the "Return to the Colony" ending by rejecting Adam's hand.
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