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Mo Jian is the elder son of the Bastion of Mó and Soul’s own brother. He is a major figure across the Phantom Blade series, nothing like Soul in temperament, and one of its most tragic characters.
Character profile
Mo Jian, elder son of the Bastion of Mó and Soul’s full brother. He is fierce in temper and strong in arms, and was raised as the Bastion’s heir. The destruction of the Bastion changed what he was going to be, and pushed him and his younger brother onto two different roads.
Background
Mo Jian is Mo Tian’s eldest son and Soul’s elder brother. From childhood he was trained as the heir of the Bastion of Mó; he became a formidable fighter with a temper to match. The fall of the Bastion took all of it away. He and Soul were separated and each drifted the Wulin on his own. His life is steeped in tragedy, and his fate stays tied to Soul’s.
Personality
- Fierce, and unable to stomach cruelty
- Values his family, and dotes on his younger brother Soul
- Strong, and willing to carry what has to be carried
- Badly used by fate; there is a heavy tragic streak in him
Appearance
Mo Jian is handsome, with a fierce air about him, and usually wears close-fitting martial dress. His weapon is a heavy sword, and his swordwork is blunt and powerful.
Ability profile
- A formidable fighter with a blunt, powerful sword style
- Trained in the core martial arts of the Bastion of Mó
Relationships
| Character | Relationship |
|---|---|
| Mo Tian | father |
| Soul | younger brother |
| Mu Tianmiao | enemy |
| Zuo Shang | rival |
Appearances
- the Rainblood series
- the Phantom Blade series
- Phantom Blade Zero (mentioned)