Lucius is a recurring character appearing in Pokémon Horizons: The Series. He is one of the main reasons as to why Roy wanted to become a Pokémon trainer. He is also Liko's great-great-grandfather.
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Appearance[]
Lucius is a young man who bears a close resemblance of Liko with a light complexion and light blue eyes. He has bright azure hair that resembles Liko's haircut, tied into a braid. He has a skinny build. He has a blue and gold striped cape, gold-accented brown boots, and black gloves with diamond appendanges.
Personality[]
Lucius is a kind, brave man with a strong sense of determination. As the leader of his team, he cherishes his companions deeply and always treats others politely.
Etymology[]
Lucius is derived from the Latin word for "light".
Relationships[]
Family[]
Rystal[]
A woman Lucius rescued long ago, Lucius eventually married Rystal during their search for Laqua. Lucius loves his wife dearly, and thus holds regret for leaving Rystal for so long.
Liko[]
A young girl who is also his great, great-granddaughter, Lucius has been observing Liko's journey through the eyes of the Zygarde cells and has taken note of her development as a Trainer.
Biography[]
According to an ancient story, Lucius was an ancient adventurer who traveled across the regions, capturing the strongest Pokémon and treasures around the world. At some point, he asked someone or something to find "it" - the paradise that was later revealed to be named Laqua.
After finding out about Terapagos through the Scarlet Book, Lucius became interested in Laqua. Some point during his journey, he saved Rystal from a group of poachers by scaring them with his Rayquaza. He was fascinated with Rystal's Terapagos as she called her Pagogo. Later on, they started to travel around the world as Rystal and Pagogo rode on Lucius' main partner Rayquaza, and he eventually found five other likeminded Pokémon; Arboliva, Moltres, Lapras, Gouging Fire and Kleavor, who were subsequently called the Six Heroes. These Pokémon were kept in Ancient Poké Balls and traveled from region to region with Lucius, until they found "paradise" and settled down there.
When Lucius and Rystal went to a café while trying to find Laqua, they met Gibeon, thus forming the foundation of the Explorers. During his journey with his companions Gibeon and Rystal, Lucius and Rystal fell in love and wedded with each other, which later resulted in them having their daughter Layla. Unfortunately, Lucius met his premature disappearance, due to needing to protect Rystal, after Gibeon went insane and misused the Laquium to cause wild Pokémon on attacking Lucius and Rystal. Afterwards, Lucius was implied to have disappeared during the ensuing quake, leaving the devastated Rystal and Terapagos, and his eventual daughter never being able to know him.
After the devastating battle between Gibeon and Lucius, Lucius' Pokémon were scattered across the world; Rayquaza ended up with Roy's grandfather, Arboliva ended up in a forest near Artazon, Moltres ended up in the Galar Mines, Lapras out at sea, of which the latter three, including Kleavor, later end up with Lucius' great-great-granddaughter, Liko. Gouging Fire would later be under Liko's care after it was found in the Great Crater of Paldea.
Eventually, the Rising Volt Tacklers and Explorers discover that Lucius has been kept alive by Laquium for over a century, and Gibeon's Zygarde had been informing Lucius about the outside world, including his living descendants and Pagogo's whereabouts. Lucius tries to reason with Gibeon out of concern and care for his former friend that Laquium is dangerous if being forcibly excavated, but Gibeon refuses to heed Lucius anymore. As a result, Lucius has to join forces with the Rising Volt Tacklers and Amethio against Gibeon's ambition. Eventually, Lucius finally gets to peacefully ascend to the afterlife to meet his deceased wife, after his words manage to get through Gibeon, and he entrusts Pagogo to Liko before his departure.
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Trivia[]
- It is suggested that Lucius has a familial connection to Liko through her mother's side. Several contributing factors include:
- The presence of Terapagos among Lucius' belongings in Diana's childhood home.
- The reaction of the first three of the six heroes to Liko.
- Lucius' physical appearance, which resembles an older male version of Liko.
- This connection was confirmed in "The Three Explorers", where it was revealed that Lucius is Liko's great-great-grandfather.
- Lucius is one of the first Pokémon anime human characters, alongside Gibeon, to pass away onscreen.
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