Sigil-Bearers
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The Sigil-Bearers are characters in CrossGen
Comics' fictional universe, the Sigilverse
. The metaplot strung across all of CrossGen's titles centered on the Sigil-Bearers, and many of the titles' main characters were Sigil-Bearers, especially in the company's early days.
The red and yellow symbolizes Houses Dexter and Sinister of the First
, the gods of the Sigilverse. Accordingly, the colors represent Creation and Destruction, Selflessness vs Selfishness, love vs hate, and a number of other conflicts.
The creation and distribution of the Sigils is the work of two Atlanteans
, Danik
and Solusandra
, who have ascended and become near-omniscient and near-omnipotent. Though they pretend to different motives early in the comic series, it is revealed in the end that they created the Sigil-Bearers to serve as an elite force against the Negation
, an evil empire invading from another universe. To that end, they bestow Sigils, through various sorts of agents. These agents take many forms, from a bird in Meridian
, to a member of the Lesser Races in Scion
, to a pair of hooded figures in Sojourn
. Danik watches over each Sigil-Bearer in disguise, as one of the orange-eyed Mentors, and trains them for the coming war by involving them in smaller conflicts and forcing them to learn how to use their powers in new and different ways.
The Sigil-Bearers are, for the most part, unique to their respective worlds. Each is given a Sigil by an orange-eyed agent or aspect of Danik. The specific abilities of the Sigil vary greatly, according to the personalities and desires of its Bearer. However, with the proper training and practice, presumably, any of the Bearers could use any aspect of the Sigil's power.
When a Bearer dies, the Sigil seems to always pass on to someone who mourns their passing. However, as only Turos
(from the title Meridian) and Todosi (from the title The Path
) stand as examples, it may simply be an anomaly or coincidence. Beyond these events, Sigil-Bearers only very rarely met, up until the events of the Negation War
, in which the Sigil-Bearers finally came to battle against the Negation. Unfortunately, CrossGen Comics declared bankruptcy in the middle of publishing this title, and so the ending of the plot for the Sigil-Bearers remains unknown.
It was never revealed how many Sigil-Bearers existed. The appearance of an unknown Sigil-Bearer
in Negation War #1 and his subsequent death hinted at the existence of other Sigil-Bearers whom have never appeared in any of the Cross-Gen titles. A final count shows that at least 27 Sigil-Bearers were created in the various CrossGen comics. Given that each sigil-in-a-bubble seen on Solusandra's private world (see Solus #1) is a link to a different sigil-bearer there are at least forty Sigil-Bearers and likely many more.
, God Emperor of the Negation Universe created the Ligis-Bearers, his version of the Sigil-Bearers. They bear his mark, an inverted Sigil of sorts. Charon also created vastly powerful creatures called Lawbringers
. These creatures were at least as powerful as the strongest of the Sigil-Bearers.
: Sam is the most significant Sigil-Bearer due to his role as leader of the Sigil-Bearers. Danik
chose Sam because of his unique genes and tasked Sam with the leading of the Sigil-Bearers, to collect them and make them understand the coming Negation War. Sam's Sigil is also slightly different from the others, pictured as an unfinished Sigil at times.
Crux Members
: The members of the group known as Crux
all bear the second Sigil in the same spot on their chest. Note that Danik awoke the Crux team after Solusandra had fallen, this may explain both why they bear a different Sigil and the reason for waking them. Gammid displayed the ability to re-calibrate the Sigil-Bearers powers in the Negation universe. He was able to restore their powers to full-power and capability. It is assumed that all the members of Crux possess this talent (perhaps to ensure the all Sigil-Bearers can fight in Negation space when the time came).
Cassie Starkweather: Cassie (of Route 666
) is an anomaly in the Sigilverse and is perhaps the most distinctive of all Sigil-Bearers. She does not bear a traditional Sigil but instead bears the Sigil that the members of Crux do, leading to the question of whether or not the second Sigils are Danik's Sigil and the 'Classic' Sigil's Solusandra's. There is no information on the differences between the two Sigils.
Giselle Villard
: Giselle comes from the world of Ciress
, a planet closer to the center of the universe than most, its position is akin to that of Elysia. It has been stated that because of its position in the galaxy Ciress has a stronger amount of energy than most planets which accounts for the vast amount of magical power at use on Ciress. Giselle's powers are augmented by her planet's native energy making her more powerful than most Sigil-bearers.
CrossGen
Cross Generation Entertainment, or CrossGen, was an American comic book publisher that operated from 1998 to 2004.CrossGen Comics, Inc. was founded in 1998, by Tampa, Florida-based entrepreneur Mark Alessi who sought to create a comic book universe that was uniquely varied but also connected by a...
Comics' fictional universe, the Sigilverse
Sigilverse
The Sigilverse, also known as the CrossGen Universe, is a fictional shared universe which served as a setting for most titles published by CrossGen Comics. Except for El Cazador, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, and a handful of flashbacks, all CrossGen Universe titles are set in the future...
. The metaplot strung across all of CrossGen's titles centered on the Sigil-Bearers, and many of the titles' main characters were Sigil-Bearers, especially in the company's early days.
Overview
The Sigil is a red-and-yellow mark which serves as both the CrossGen company logo, and as the source of supernatural power for many of its characters. The main characters of most titles possess a Sigil, granting them a range of powers chosen by their personalities, desires, and fates.The red and yellow symbolizes Houses Dexter and Sinister of the First
The First (comics)
The First are a group of fictional gods who appear in a self-titled comic as well as other various comic books published by CrossGen. Styled after the Greek gods in many ways, the First represent very powerful, nearly immortal beings, who are each based on a certain emotion.The full powers of The...
, the gods of the Sigilverse. Accordingly, the colors represent Creation and Destruction, Selflessness vs Selfishness, love vs hate, and a number of other conflicts.
The creation and distribution of the Sigils is the work of two Atlanteans
Atlantis (CrossGen Comics)
In CrossGen Comics Atlantis is set as the primary point of origin for the narrative events that unfold in the Sigilverse. Many of the popular ideas and beliefs that are associated with Atlantis are used in this iteration such as being an advanced culture and sinking beneath the sea. In the...
, Danik
Danik
Danik is a character in the Crossgen universe. Found in the books The First, Crux, Sigil, Solus, and Negation: War, Danik is a Transitioned Atlantean who has split off from himself Avatars to watch over and mentor several sentient beings throughout our universe and others.-Origins:Danik of...
and Solusandra
Solusandra
Solusandra is a character created by CrossGen Entertainment. She is perhaps the most essential character to the "Big Picture" storyline, as she is the orange eyed being who created the Sigil-Bearers. She was exclusively found in the comic Solus and appeared in every Crossgen Comic that concerned...
, who have ascended and become near-omniscient and near-omnipotent. Though they pretend to different motives early in the comic series, it is revealed in the end that they created the Sigil-Bearers to serve as an elite force against the Negation
Negation (comics)
Negation was a comic book series published from CrossGen. Tony Bedard was the writer for the entire run. Paul Pelletier was the artist for most of the issues, with an occasional fill-in artist taking an issue here and there.-Overview:...
, an evil empire invading from another universe. To that end, they bestow Sigils, through various sorts of agents. These agents take many forms, from a bird in Meridian
Meridian (comics)
Meridian was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics. It was written by Barbara Kesel, and penciled by a number of artists including Joshua Middleton and Steve McNiven. Meridian ran for 44 issues, from July of 2000 to April of 2004....
, to a member of the Lesser Races in Scion
Scion (comics)
Scion was an American comic book published by CrossGen Entertainment from July 2000 to April 2004. It was cancelled due to the bankruptcy of Crossgen Comics Inc in 2004.-Plot synopsis:...
, to a pair of hooded figures in Sojourn
Sojourn (comics)
Sojourn was a CrossGen comic book series about the adventures of Arwyn and her friend Gareth as they traveled in a fantasy world with dragons, trolls, and magic. Starting in 2001, it ran for 35 issues before it was forced to end by the bankruptcy of CrossGen in 2004...
. Danik watches over each Sigil-Bearer in disguise, as one of the orange-eyed Mentors, and trains them for the coming war by involving them in smaller conflicts and forcing them to learn how to use their powers in new and different ways.
The Sigil-Bearers are, for the most part, unique to their respective worlds. Each is given a Sigil by an orange-eyed agent or aspect of Danik. The specific abilities of the Sigil vary greatly, according to the personalities and desires of its Bearer. However, with the proper training and practice, presumably, any of the Bearers could use any aspect of the Sigil's power.
When a Bearer dies, the Sigil seems to always pass on to someone who mourns their passing. However, as only Turos
Turoš
Turoš is a type of cheese made from cattle's milk. It is a traditional food in the north Croatian region of Međimurje.Turoš is made by cone-shaping chunks of cottage cheese, with the addition of salt and red paprika. Because it is spiced with red paprika, the cheese is usually light orange or...
(from the title Meridian) and Todosi (from the title The Path
The Path (comics)
The Path is an American comic book series published by CrossGen Entertainment from March 2002 to April 2004. It was cancelled due to the company's bankruptcy....
) stand as examples, it may simply be an anomaly or coincidence. Beyond these events, Sigil-Bearers only very rarely met, up until the events of the Negation War
Negation War (comics)
Negation War was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics, and serving as a culmination of the metaplots of nearly all of CrossGen's other titles. It only ran for two issues, in Spring 2004, before the company declared bankruptcy and ended production on all their titles...
, in which the Sigil-Bearers finally came to battle against the Negation. Unfortunately, CrossGen Comics declared bankruptcy in the middle of publishing this title, and so the ending of the plot for the Sigil-Bearers remains unknown.
It was never revealed how many Sigil-Bearers existed. The appearance of an unknown Sigil-Bearer
Mighty Man (CrossGen)
Mighty Man is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. He appeared in a single issue, Negation War #1. He was shown as a caped superhero of the Superman archetype.-Fictional character biography:...
in Negation War #1 and his subsequent death hinted at the existence of other Sigil-Bearers whom have never appeared in any of the Cross-Gen titles. A final count shows that at least 27 Sigil-Bearers were created in the various CrossGen comics. Given that each sigil-in-a-bubble seen on Solusandra's private world (see Solus #1) is a link to a different sigil-bearer there are at least forty Sigil-Bearers and likely many more.
Ligis-Bearer
CharonCharon (CrossGen)
Charon is the main antagonist in the comic book universe known as CrossGen or the Sigilverse. He appears most often in Negation but has also had his own limited series Mark of Charon and is mentioned throughout many CrossGen titles...
, God Emperor of the Negation Universe created the Ligis-Bearers, his version of the Sigil-Bearers. They bear his mark, an inverted Sigil of sorts. Charon also created vastly powerful creatures called Lawbringers
Lawbringers
The Lawbringers are a race of beings created for the CrossGen comic Negation.The Lawbringers are the twisted, mis-shapen gods of the Negation universe and have abilities on par with the beautiful, perfectly formed First, those considered gods in other universes...
. These creatures were at least as powerful as the strongest of the Sigil-Bearers.
Siginificant Sigil-Bearers
Samandahl ReySamandahl Rey
Samandahl "Sam" Rey is the main character in the American comic book Sigil published by CrossGen Entertainment.-Character details:Sam was just an ordinary soldier who moved up to be squad leader. He was sent on a suicide mission but survived and consequently mustered out of the Army with his friend...
: Sam is the most significant Sigil-Bearer due to his role as leader of the Sigil-Bearers. Danik
Danik
Danik is a character in the Crossgen universe. Found in the books The First, Crux, Sigil, Solus, and Negation: War, Danik is a Transitioned Atlantean who has split off from himself Avatars to watch over and mentor several sentient beings throughout our universe and others.-Origins:Danik of...
chose Sam because of his unique genes and tasked Sam with the leading of the Sigil-Bearers, to collect them and make them understand the coming Negation War. Sam's Sigil is also slightly different from the others, pictured as an unfinished Sigil at times.
Crux Members
Crux (comics)
Crux is an American comic book published by CrossGen Entertainment from May 2001 to February 2004. It was cancelled due to bankruptcy in 2004. Crux was one of the later titles that came first in a sort of second wave of Crossgen titles which included Sojourn and Brath...
: The members of the group known as Crux
Crux (comics)
Crux is an American comic book published by CrossGen Entertainment from May 2001 to February 2004. It was cancelled due to bankruptcy in 2004. Crux was one of the later titles that came first in a sort of second wave of Crossgen titles which included Sojourn and Brath...
all bear the second Sigil in the same spot on their chest. Note that Danik awoke the Crux team after Solusandra had fallen, this may explain both why they bear a different Sigil and the reason for waking them. Gammid displayed the ability to re-calibrate the Sigil-Bearers powers in the Negation universe. He was able to restore their powers to full-power and capability. It is assumed that all the members of Crux possess this talent (perhaps to ensure the all Sigil-Bearers can fight in Negation space when the time came).
Cassie Starkweather: Cassie (of Route 666
Route 666 (comics)
Route 666 was a comic book series created by CrossGen Entertainment in July of 2002. It was CrossGen's first horror comic venture, and contained a blend of action, menace and humor...
) is an anomaly in the Sigilverse and is perhaps the most distinctive of all Sigil-Bearers. She does not bear a traditional Sigil but instead bears the Sigil that the members of Crux do, leading to the question of whether or not the second Sigils are Danik's Sigil and the 'Classic' Sigil's Solusandra's. There is no information on the differences between the two Sigils.
Giselle Villard
Giselle Villard
Giselle Villard is the main character in the American comic book Mystic, published by CrossGen Entertainment. She is one of the many Sigil-Bearers seen throughout the CrossGen Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
: Giselle comes from the world of Ciress
Ciress
Ciress is a fictional planet, situated in CrossGen comic's fictional universe, the Sigilverse. It features primarily in the American comic book series Mystic.-Geography:...
, a planet closer to the center of the universe than most, its position is akin to that of Elysia. It has been stated that because of its position in the galaxy Ciress has a stronger amount of energy than most planets which accounts for the vast amount of magical power at use on Ciress. Giselle's powers are augmented by her planet's native energy making her more powerful than most Sigil-bearers.
Known named Sigil-Bearers
- EthanEthan (comics)Ethan is a character created for the CrossGen universe. One of the five original sigil-bearing characters introduced by way of CrossGen's first four flagship titles ...
of the Heron Dynasty on Avalon (ScionScion (comics)Scion was an American comic book published by CrossGen Entertainment from July 2000 to April 2004. It was cancelled due to the bankruptcy of Crossgen Comics Inc in 2004.-Plot synopsis:...
) - Samandahl ReySamandahl ReySamandahl "Sam" Rey is the main character in the American comic book Sigil published by CrossGen Entertainment.-Character details:Sam was just an ordinary soldier who moved up to be squad leader. He was sent on a suicide mission but survived and consequently mustered out of the Army with his friend...
of Gaia, homeworld of the Planetary Union (SigilSigil (comics)Sigil is an American comic book series published by CrossGen Entertainment from July 2000 to December 2003, ending at issue forty-two. Sigil was one of the publisher's first four titles , a science fiction space opera, originally created by Mark Alessi and Gina M. Villa...
) - Giselle VillardGiselle VillardGiselle Villard is the main character in the American comic book Mystic, published by CrossGen Entertainment. She is one of the many Sigil-Bearers seen throughout the CrossGen Comics.-Fictional character biography:...
of CiressCiressCiress is a fictional planet, situated in CrossGen comic's fictional universe, the Sigilverse. It features primarily in the American comic book series Mystic.-Geography:...
(MysticMystic (comics)Mystic is a comic book that was published by the since-defunct, Florida-based CrossGen Comics. Created by writer Ron Marz and artists Brandon Peterson and John Dell, it was one of five flagship titles in the company's Sigilverse shared universe...
) - Sephie of MeridianSephie of MeridianSephie of Meridian is a fictional character, the chief protagonist in CrossGen Comics' comic book series Meridian. Her name is a contraction of "Persephone".*Sigil Location: Forehead-Plot synopsis:...
on Demetria (MeridianMeridian (comics)Meridian was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics. It was written by Barbara Kesel, and penciled by a number of artists including Joshua Middleton and Steve McNiven. Meridian ran for 44 issues, from July of 2000 to April of 2004....
) - Ilahn of CadadorIlahn of CadadorIlahn of Cadador is a fictional character, the former Minister of the floating-island city-state of Cadador on the planet Demetria, in the Sigilverse of the comic book series Meridian, published by Crossgen Comics.Sigil Location: Throat...
on Demetria (MeridianMeridian (comics)Meridian was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics. It was written by Barbara Kesel, and penciled by a number of artists including Joshua Middleton and Steve McNiven. Meridian ran for 44 issues, from July of 2000 to April of 2004....
) - Brath Mac GarenBrath Mac GarenBrath is a fictional character from the American comic book of the same name published by CrossGen Entertainment Inc.-Character details:Brath was given his sigil by the Stag-god. With his new found powers he was able to bring together the fragmented clans of the Urelands and fight together against...
on Han-Jinn (BrathBrath (comics)Brath was an American comic book published by Crossgen Entertainment from February, 2003 to June, 2004. It ran for 15 issues before it was forced to end by the bankruptcy of CrossGen in 2004....
) - Sara Janning of Yamivol Prime (ChimeraChimera (CrossGen)Chimera is an American comic book published by CrossGen Entertainment from March to July 2003. It is a mini-series that ran for four issues. Chimera is most notable for its artwork...
) - Javi Cobian of Larrinaga (NegationNegation (comics)Negation was a comic book series published from CrossGen. Tony Bedard was the writer for the entire run. Paul Pelletier was the artist for most of the issues, with an occasional fill-in artist taking an issue here and there.-Overview:...
) - Mercer DrakeMercer DrakeMercer Drake is one of the main characters in the American comic book series Negation published by CrossGen Entertainment.-Character details:...
(NegationNegation (comics)Negation was a comic book series published from CrossGen. Tony Bedard was the writer for the entire run. Paul Pelletier was the artist for most of the issues, with an occasional fill-in artist taking an issue here and there.-Overview:...
) - Westin (NegationNegation (comics)Negation was a comic book series published from CrossGen. Tony Bedard was the writer for the entire run. Paul Pelletier was the artist for most of the issues, with an occasional fill-in artist taking an issue here and there.-Overview:...
) - Shassa (NegationNegation (comics)Negation was a comic book series published from CrossGen. Tony Bedard was the writer for the entire run. Paul Pelletier was the artist for most of the issues, with an occasional fill-in artist taking an issue here and there.-Overview:...
) - MordathMordathMordath is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. He appeared in Sojourn comic series as the chief enemy of the main character, Arwyn...
of Quin (SojournSojourn (comics)Sojourn was a CrossGen comic book series about the adventures of Arwyn and her friend Gareth as they traveled in a fantasy world with dragons, trolls, and magic. Starting in 2001, it ran for 35 issues before it was forced to end by the bankruptcy of CrossGen in 2004...
) - Lindy KarstenLindy KarstenLindy Karsten is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. She appeared in the Solus series.-Character details:She is a small, intelligent, somewhat nerdy young woman with a green gem between her eyes. She wears a yellow jump suit with her sigil logo on the front and big metallic gloves...
(AKA Radiant) of Heliotrope (SolusSolus (comics)Solus was an American comic book series written by Barbara Kesel and illustrated by George Pérez. It was published by CrossGen Entertainment from April to December 2003. It ran for eight issues until it was cancelled when Crossgen went bankrupt in 2004...
) - Obo-san aka Nobuyuki Tsugawa of Han-Jinn (The PathThe Path (comics)The Path is an American comic book series published by CrossGen Entertainment from March 2002 to April 2004. It was cancelled due to the company's bankruptcy....
) - Lord Birrema - King of the Courabo people (seen in MeridianMeridian (comics)Meridian was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics. It was written by Barbara Kesel, and penciled by a number of artists including Joshua Middleton and Steve McNiven. Meridian ran for 44 issues, from July of 2000 to April of 2004....
) - Mighty ManMighty Man (CrossGen)Mighty Man is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. He appeared in a single issue, Negation War #1. He was shown as a caped superhero of the Superman archetype.-Fictional character biography:...
(Negation WarNegation War (comics)Negation War was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics, and serving as a culmination of the metaplots of nearly all of CrossGen's other titles. It only ran for two issues, in Spring 2004, before the company declared bankruptcy and ended production on all their titles...
) - Kellra Tuskin of Cardeen (seen in SolusSolus (comics)Solus was an American comic book series written by Barbara Kesel and illustrated by George Pérez. It was published by CrossGen Entertainment from April to December 2003. It ran for eight issues until it was cancelled when Crossgen went bankrupt in 2004...
#7) - Rika the all-seeing of the Eternal Empire (she is tricked into working for IngraIngraIngra is a character from CrossGen Entertainment's Sigilverse. She appeared in a several series, mostly The First. She was shown as a dominating female, usually wearing revealing outfits....
of the FirstThe First (comics)The First are a group of fictional gods who appear in a self-titled comic as well as other various comic books published by CrossGen. Styled after the Greek gods in many ways, the First represent very powerful, nearly immortal beings, who are each based on a certain emotion.The full powers of The...
) - Neine of the blue-skinned feralfolk (also tricked into working for Ingra)
- Mikos of Abyelos (seen in SolusSolus (comics)Solus was an American comic book series written by Barbara Kesel and illustrated by George Pérez. It was published by CrossGen Entertainment from April to December 2003. It ran for eight issues until it was cancelled when Crossgen went bankrupt in 2004...
#4) - Johnny Jumpjet - Hero of the Helix Worlds (Negation WarNegation War (comics)Negation War was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics, and serving as a culmination of the metaplots of nearly all of CrossGen's other titles. It only ran for two issues, in Spring 2004, before the company declared bankruptcy and ended production on all their titles...
) - Columella the iron goddess
- Grenang the blacksmith
- Riaglal of Forest
- Todosi Tsugawa (The PathThe Path (comics)The Path is an American comic book series published by CrossGen Entertainment from March 2002 to April 2004. It was cancelled due to the company's bankruptcy....
) - TurosTurošTuroš is a type of cheese made from cattle's milk. It is a traditional food in the north Croatian region of Međimurje.Turoš is made by cone-shaping chunks of cottage cheese, with the addition of salt and red paprika. Because it is spiced with red paprika, the cheese is usually light orange or...
of Meridian on DemetriaDemetriaDemetria may refer to:*Demetria , a feminine given name * Alternative form of Demeter , Greek goddess of harvest*Demetria, a fictional planet in the CrossGen comics Sigilverse-See also:*D...
(MeridianMeridian (comics)Meridian was a comic book series published by CrossGen Comics. It was written by Barbara Kesel, and penciled by a number of artists including Joshua Middleton and Steve McNiven. Meridian ran for 44 issues, from July of 2000 to April of 2004....
)