Character from Bastion by Phil Tucker
A Sapphire-tempered antagonist with access to past life memories — psychologically complex but ultimately a foil to prove that remembering who you were doesn't make you wise.
Dameon is what Scorio might become if he pursued power for its own sake. His Sapphire tempering places him near the apex of Great Soul advancement, and his access to past-life memories gives him a strategic depth that most opponents can't match. He understands the game because he's been playing it for centuries. His complexity as an antagonist comes from the gap between his capabilities and his vision. He's powerful, intelligent, and experienced — and none of that makes him right. His opposition to Scorio in Book 4 is less about personal hatred and more about competing philosophies of what Great Souls should be doing with their power. That he's ultimately less threatening than previous villains is itself a statement: the series' stakes have moved beyond individual antagonists into systemic ones.
Carries the elevated bearing of someone who has reached Sapphire tempering — a level of advancement that physically alters a Great Soul's presence. His confidence has the specific quality of someone who remembers their past lives and considers this an advantage rather than a burden.
Also known as: Dameon