Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Memory Snow
Dain
Dain, a seemingly kind and trustworthy member of the Resistance, secretly served the Shadow Lord as a high-ranking Ol. Master of disguise and deception, he infiltrated the group to sabotage Lief's quest for the Belt of Deltora, ultimately meeting his demise through a clever trick by Lief.
Quick Facts
What is Dain's true identity?
A Grade 3 Ol, a shapeshifting creature.
What is Dain's goal?
To infiltrate the Resistance and sabotage Lief's quest for the Belt of Deltora.
What form does Dain take?
A Toran boy.
How does Dain die?
Lief uses the Belt of Deltora to destroy him.
What are Dain's weapons?
A dagger and a bow.
What is Dain's personality like?
Initially appears meek and trustworthy, but is actually crafty and deceptive.
Description
Personality
Dain presents a carefully constructed facade of meekness, sensitivity, and trustworthiness to infiltrate the Resistance. He is portrayed as caring and brave, earning the trust of Lief, Barda, and Jasmine through seemingly selfless acts. This deceptive nature masks his true self: a crafty, self-serving, and ultimately arrogant individual driven by his loyalty to the Shadow Lord. His final moments reveal a boastful confidence in his victory, highlighting his underlying ruthlessness. The anime version adds a layer of playful sadism to his personality, further emphasizing his manipulative nature.
Abilities
Dain, as a Grade 3 Ol, possesses several abilities stemming from his nature as an Ol and his specific role as an infiltrator: * **Shapeshifting:** Dain can change his appearance, taking on the form of a young Toran boy to infiltrate the Resistance. This disguise is remarkably convincing, fooling even experienced individuals like Doom. He can also briefly shift into a dagger form. * **Enhanced Strength and Agility:** While not explicitly stated, his ability to fight and evade capture suggests a degree of physical prowess beyond that of a normal human. His combat skills include the use of a bow and dagger. * **Intelligence and Deception:** Dain is highly intelligent and skilled in deception. He successfully infiltrated the Resistance, maintained his cover for an extended period, and manipulated events to further the Shadow Lord's goals. His ability to create believable backstories and maintain a convincing persona is a key part of his power. * **Limited Resistance to Magic:** While not explicitly stated, his survival in Tora, a city protected by magic that harms evil creatures, suggests a degree of resistance to such magic, though it is not absolute. His eventual demise in Tora suggests this resistance is limited. * **Regeneration:** In the anime, Dain displays a degree of regeneration, mutating and healing from injuries during his final battle with Lief. This ability is not present in the books.