Lan Turner

One of the many forms Darkness takes so he may guide souls.
Darkness literally embodied.

Long, long ago the Darkness watched over life with its fellow elements. It had grown dissatisfied with the monotonous, repetitive motions and urged for more, but was always met with disagreement. It had decided to change things of its own will, with or without support.

Darkness created seven emotions that it spread across all life. These emotions combined and formed new feelings everything experienced.
Shortly after, death was created. Death made those more cautious and careful, it made them appreciate their time with each other all the more.
It made them scared, sad, and angry. They directed their anger to the elements. The elements directed their anger to Darkness.

Shunned by the life it helped forge, shunned by the elements it had been with.
Unwavering, Darkness kept in solitude throughout the ages, content with seeing how life evolved, always ready to giving a helping hand even when still loathed and feared.

Notes: I remember wondering why darkness always had to be related to the villain and light with the hero, so I slowly formed this guy! He's the embodiment of darkness itself, yet he's always there to help protagonists when they need it. But he's also not exactly the kindest, most supportive character, as sometimes he'll help demons and antagonists. He was, more or less, a get out of jail free card for me, there to help with his godly powers whenever my other characters were in predicaments I couldn't find a solution for.
I had been considering bringing him in when I saw this design, and I thought it'd be perfect! A lamp shrouded in darkness- the guiding light!

Facts:

Full Name: Lan Turner

Nicknames: Lan, Khaso, Khaos, Chaos, Darkness, Mr. Lamp

Age: N/A 

Sexuality: None

Height: 7'2"

Weight: 257 Ibs

Occupation: Darkness embodied

Personality: Lan is an enigma. Several past records claiming to have met him describe him as someone of solitude, never appearing unless he chooses to do so. He speaks cryptically, yet it always feels as though he's giving advice. Although records of contact with him are few, none mention him being hostile or grim-- all describe him as peaceful and even proud of life, despite clearly knowing how much he is disliked. He only wants to help.

Non-Human Abilities:
- Darkness - Being the embodiment of the element itself, he can freely control it. He tends to solidify the shadows into spikes that shoot out of the ground at rapid speeds, although that is the only attack anyone has ever seen him use. He also tends to use his powers to form shields around people (they can range in height and width but can very much be broken).
- Shadows - Wherever there is darkness and shadows, Lan can see/hear through. He often uses this to observe the life, judging when to step in or not. He can only move and/or teleport where there are shadows and darkness.

Voice: Gentle and soothing yet powerful; Ron Perlman

Drawing Details: He always has a dark blue suit, whether it's formal casual or formal, and his lamp head is an absolute MUST- it must also match the reference image.

Fun/Extra Facts:

- Every few centuries Lan will change everything about himself - his voice, his appearance, his name - to what he feels is best for the current time. These can range from being a little girl to a stag.

- The jewels around the sides of the lamp show all the souls in general. If one ball begins to change color from the usual vibrant blue, then Lan will know something is wrong and will go to the source immediately.

- Can change his lamp head to an actual human head should he feel it would be easier to communicate with someone. And so he can wear hats.

- The eye belt buckle moves and blinks.

- When speaking to him, everyone that listens to him will hear his voice in the language they best understand.

- There is no way to summon him. He will always be the one to approach you.

- The air gets colder when he's around.

- One of his earliest names was Khaso, which was misinterpreted over the years of history being passed down orally, changing his name to Khaos, which in turn leads to the current word Chaos.

- When he was first vilified, the elements granted life a powerful weapon that had each of their powers in it. This weapon was used on him, and proved effective by leaving a permanent scar that stays with him anytime he takes an organic form.