Firebox

Initially demanding a steep 300,000 stardust shards for the vessel, the Merchant and Firebox haggle until a more reasonable deal is struck down to 5,000. As Firebox secures his new ship, he can't shake the uneasy feeling that the Merchant’s motives for collecting stardust are anything but noble. Known to deal with dubious characters, the Merchant’s relentless pursuit of this rare substance hints that their paths are destined to cross again—likely with even higher stakes.

Introducing Firekon, the fusion between Firebox and Darkon - a powerful entity born from a cataclysmic event in this what-if scenario. The merger of the heroic Firebox and his twisted counterpart, Darkon, has created a being of immense strength and destructive potential, torn between the forces of light and darkness. Possessing Firebox's determination and Darkon's sinister cunning, Firekon struggles to reconcile the dueling natures within, as the hero's desire to protect battles the villain's thirst for domination. This unpredictable and conflicted character could prove to be the ultimate challenge for Firebox and his allies, as they seek to prevent the collapse of all realities into an eternal abyss of shadow and ruin.

The Sand Worm, an elusive and deadly creature residing deep beneath the sands of the Western Desert on the planet Infernus, possesses a distinctive red-colored body with a gaping mouth filled with razor-sharp fangs. While lacking visible eyes on their head, each body segment is adorned with large, green eyes on its sides, aiding in detecting nearby lifeforms. The Sand Worm's most notable feature is its two whiskers that sway and move, acting as a highly sensitive detection system to track the presence of potential prey or threats, allowing them to ambush unsuspecting targets that venture too close to their subterranean lairs. Despite their immense size and fearsome appearance, little is known about the specific behaviors, habitat, and origins of the Sand Worm. However, it is certain that Firebox, the young hero of Infernus, will inevitably encounter one of these deadly creatures during his adventures within the Western Desert.

Bushleeches, also known as Bushwhackers, are a species of predatory creatures native to the planet Swampalus. These odd-looking beings lurk hidden within the dense foliage, waiting to ambush unsuspecting victims that wander too close. Their bright greenish-yellow eyes and the round, yellow fruits that grow on the bushes they hide in allow them to blend seamlessly into their surroundings.

Dueno, the ancient, elf-like spirit residing within the powerful Sol Sword, emerges in a blinding light when the artifact is tapped into. Appearing as an aged and somewhat stocky being with pinkish skin, two visible pointy fangs, and pointed elf-like ears, Dueno supports himself upon a wooden stick. He wears a peculiar cloud-like hat that covers his eyes, a greenish-gold top, a red bottom, and simple brown shoes. Dueno also has a pink tail ending in a black, brush-like tuft, similar to a lion's. Initially grumpy and disinterested when awakened, Dueno becomes more engaged when curious questions from Firebox pique his interest, offering to lend his power through the Sol Sword whenever it is in use. Despite his dry, cranky humor and somewhat arrogant demeanor, often boasting about his past power and accomplishments, Dueno possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience that he is willing to share to an extent. As the spirit residing within the Sol Sword, Dueno is able to imbue the weapon with his own mystical power and aid those who wield it, though the full extent of his abilities remains to be seen.

Top Hat, with his gentle grin, loves a calm and quiet din. His eyes are wide, his beard is brown, he wears a blue shirt all around. A tall, striped hat in green and white crowns his head, where friendship’s warmth is never dead. Kind and caring, he’s a friend to all, spreading peace and love at every call!

Darkon, flesh and blood.

Aknish, the revered deity of the Desert Nomads, is believed to be a physical manifestation of the primal, elemental forces that govern the harsh desert landscape of the Western Desert in the realm of Infernus. The central icon of Aknish's worship is a towering, three-dimensional wooden pillar idol located within the Sun Temple of the Desert Nomad settlement of Sun-Tan City. This imposing totem is adorned with three bright green circular engravings and strange runic symbols, which are believed to have originally been associated with the Infernian god Ignis, suggesting a shared history between the beliefs of the Desert Nomads and the wider Infernian culture. The idol's appearance, with its teeth-like protrusions, glowing red "eyes," and pointy crown-like shape, further alludes to this ancient connection. At the top of the idol rests a light green flame with a floating yellow orb, and in its "resting" state, the idol's six "arms" are crossed, but when activated, they branch out, each holding a flickering light green flame. The Aknish idol is believed to function as a highly accurate sundial and is regarded as profoundly sacred within the Desert Nomad culture, with its activation and the unleashing of its flames seen as intimately linked to the elemental forces of the desert and the will of the Aknish deity.

This creature is native to the asteroid clusters and has evolved to use its mimicry skills to ambush those who venture too close. Its aggressive behavior and formidable appearance make it a challenging foe, even for seasoned travelers like Firebox. After a grueling battle, Firebox managed to defeat the Mimic Box, reclaiming his helmet from the frightened space monkeys nearby who had initially stolen it. The Mimic Box is a reminder of the treacherous environments and deceptive creatures lurking in the depths of space.

Carpie is a mysterious carpet-like creature from the Playing Card Realm, where it lives humbly alongside the realm's humanoid inhabitants. With a checkered pattern of white and red on its back and a pitch-black underbelly, save for wide, innocent yellow eyes, Carpie has four yellow fringes hanging from each corner of its body, acting as legs. It is said that the protagonist, Firebox, will befriend Carpie, using it as a magical means of transportation, gliding through the air like a flying carpet. The creature may also serve as a guide, offering Firebox insight into the realm's many mysteries.

Bot Boy, or Botboy, is a brave-hearted robot companion and one of Firebox's most trusted allies. Despite his minimalistic design, Bot Boy is equipped with a wide array of weapons and the ability to customize his hands to suit any situation. With a rectangular-shaped head topped by an antenna, large round eyes, light bulb-shaped ears, and slender limbs, Bot Boy possesses an outsized bravery and determination that belies his small size. His versatility is demonstrated by his ability to adapt and customize his hands, wielding powerful blasters, generating electromagnetic fields, and deploying specialized equipment from his arsenal of gadgets and tools. As Firebox's loyal companion, Bot Boy plays a crucial role in the story, providing support in combat, assisting with puzzles, and offering helpful information, his bravery and resourcefulness making him an invaluable asset to the team.

Petal, a fierce warrior from the moon Juga of her verdant homeworld Plantae, conceals a mysterious secret - a touch of Infernian blood in her ancestry. With flame-colored tresses and a lustrous, leaftone-hued complexion, Petal presents a serene, demure appearance that belies the fiery inferno within her, allowing her to vanquish any menace to Juga and Plantae with unmatched ferocity. This hidden Infernian aspect, a closely guarded secret, may stem from an ancient connection between an old Infernian king and a Plantaean generations ago. Despite her royal Plantaean lineage, Petal has chosen the life of a warrior over that of a princess, delighting in the freedom and purpose of defending the carefree Jollyians. During one of his earliest space adventures, the dashing hero Firebox encounters Petal on Juga, and the two join forces to confront the persistent threat of Lizatron. As Petal's origins and abilities remain shrouded in mystery, her connection to both Plantae and Infernus suggests she may play a pivotal role in bridging the divide between these realms, her partnership with Firebox proving crucial in the battles to come. With an unwavering spirit serving as a beacon of hope, Petal's true heritage may yet be revealed in time.

Baku Uizado, a powerful wizard from the hidden and mystical realm of Tapirica, possesses the ability to traverse between the mortal realm and the ethereal plane. Cloaked in a flowing purple robe that conceals his multiple arms, Baku Uizado's elongated, tapir-like snout and sharp, knowing eyes evoke both comfort and terror. As a wizard, he commands a vast array of magical abilities, including manipulating the elements, conjuring powerful illusions, and controlling minds. However, Baku Uizado's most prized ability is his mastery of the dream realm, allowing him to enter and influence the dreams of others, using his powers to either heal or sow seeds of doubt and fear. With his enigmatic nature and extraordinary magical prowess, Baku Uizado remains a figure of both fascination and unease, his true motivations closely guarded. He constantly pursues the young adventurer Tormer Traum, seeking to harness Tormer's unique ability to manifest his dreams into reality for his own dark purposes.

Tormer Traum, a young adventurer with shaggy teal hair, an oversized green beanie, and a laid-back, retro style, is known for his unique ability to manifest his dreams into reality. This extraordinary yet uncontrolled power often pulls Tormer into bizarre and unpredictable situations. Despite his relaxed demeanor, Tormer is constantly pursued by Baku Uizado, a mysterious figure from the dream world who seeks to harness Tormer's abilities for his own dark purposes. As Tormer navigates the line between dreams and reality, he must learn to better control his powers while evading Baku's clutches and embarking on fantastical adventures where the boundary between imagination and truth is perpetually blurred.

The Timekeeper, an enigmatic entity shrouded in a swirling purple cloak and pointed hood, is the guardian of the Inbetween - the mysterious dimensional rift connecting parallel realities. With burnished orange skin and a single piercing yellow eye peering from beneath the hood's shadow, the Timekeeper observes the flow of time across the multiverse with an unfathomable gaze. Wielding long, dexterous fingers tipped with curved talons, the middle talons on each hand bifurcating with twin nails, the Timekeeper is rumored to enact rituals and manipulations beyond mortal comprehension. A glowing yellow symbol adorns the center of the hood's brow, hinting at the Timekeeper's elevated station and esoteric responsibilities. Aloof and inscrutable, the Timekeeper lingers within the Inbetween, monitoring the delicate balance of temporal and dimensional integrity, ready to intervene should the cosmic mechanism known as the Devil-Moon-Sun be disrupted. Though the Timekeeper's motives and methods remain shrouded in mystery, those attuned to the arcane whispers of the multiverse know to heed any portents or warnings this enigmatic guardian chooses to impart, for where the Timekeeper treads, the fate of entire universes hangs in the balance.

Darkon, once known as Anti-Firebox, is the ominous doppelganger of the heroic Firebox, hailing from an alternate dimension where good and evil are reversed. Originally merely an evil, inverted counterpart to Firebox, Anti-Firebox was transformed into the formidable villain Darkon after a fateful encounter with the ancient demonic entity Demon Hevin. During a confrontation in a mysterious lab facility, two powerful beasts merged into Demon Hevin and were unleashed upon Firebox and his allies. In the ensuing battle, Anti-Firebox was inadvertently fused with the chaotic creature, rewriting his very being and granting him vastly enhanced abilities drawn from Demon Hevin's ancient essence. Now, Darkon seeks to harness this dark power to eliminate all remnants of goodness in his home dimension and forge a link to Firebox's native dimension, intent on spreading his malevolent influence across the cosmos. As the final battle between light and darkness looms, Firebox must confront his twisted mirror image and prevent the collapse of all realities into an eternal abyss of shadow and ruin.

The Shadow Shape Shifter is a malevolent entity that dwells within a dark, shadowy dimension. In its normal form, it appears as a small, black blob-like being with pure red, glowing eyes and three gaping openings that serve as a grotesque mouth, constantly surrounded by fumes of oil. The creature possesses the remarkable ability to leap onto potential victims and perfectly mimic their form, twisting and contorting its body until it stands upright in the exact likeness of its prey, while retaining a dark, oily sheen to its skin and its signature red eyes and three mouths. Lurking in the shadows and observing its targets until the opportune moment to strike, the Shadow Shape Shifter is an incredibly powerful and dangerous adversary, capable of deceiving even the most perceptive individuals. Those who encounter this entity must be wary, as they may face the daunting task of discerning the true individual from the powerful imposter.