Urd Geales

Urd Geales (ウルド・ギールス) is a second progenitor of the vampires. He is the ruler of Russia and the current leader of the Progenitor Council.

Appearance
Urd has the appearance of a young man with notably tanned skin and shiny, golden-blond hair styled in a neat manner. He wears a dark vest over a white collared dress shirt. He occasionally dons a formal-styled mackintosh with a high collar. He wears black gloves and a decorated neck tie. Upon his left ear, he has a golden adornment consisting of two clasps upon the upper and lower shells with a hanging charm from the earlobe.

Like all true vampires, he has red eyes, fangs, and pointed ears.

Personality
Urd is shown to possess a cool, nonchalant attitude. He claims to dislike unnecessary fuss, as shown in past memories of him alongside Rigr. He also displays a superior side as he constantly reprimands Lest about his words and place and refers to Ferid and Crowley as 'lesser vampires'. He also seems to believe that vampirism is a revolution for humans, as shown by his interaction with the recently turned Ashera.

Urd appears to be a strict follower of the rules laid out for the vampires. He refuses to stray from his path as a second progenitor even when Saitō states the position to be boring and foolish. He is willing to punish Krul and Ferid by using sunlight exposure (which is an extremely serious penalty) for their crimes, not caring that they are both high ranked progenitors.

Though harsh, Urd is also shown to possess fair judgement, displaying a quite reasonable and even somewhat merciful side when dealing with events that do not require serious handling and apparently being more inclined to non-lethal punishments instead of just instantly killing guilty vampires. He withholds blame towards Lest for being unable to stop Saito, acknowledging his weaker position as a Third Progenitor. Even though he dislikes Ferid, he does not let that get in the way of his reasoning side, showing him some mercy by ordering Lest to return Ferid's heart to stop him from becoming a demon and later on giving Ferid and Crowley a chance of survival, presenting them with the option of surrender and facing judgement from the Progenitor Council, rather than death by him (he only resorts to attacking them after Ferid's challenge).

Being the King of Russia, Urd has a very strong sense of responsibility, demonstrated by his decision to personally see to the clean up of Japan for the duration of the time Krul and Ferid were being tortured.

Unlike most (if not all) other vampires, Urd is shown to be quite considerate in his treatment of the humans under his rule, allowing human children in Russia to wear normal clothes and run around with no restriction, with those children clearly being quite happy. Likewise, Urd values humans more than others of his kind, stated to often be found observing humans for entertainment purposes (such as watching the humans perform ballet).

History
Urd's history is largely unknown. He was sired by the First Progenitor Sika Madu at about the same time as fellow Second Progenitor Saitō, and he was there one thousand years ago alongside Saitō and Third Progenitor Krul Tepes when Sika leaves with Krul's brother, Ashera.

At some point when he was still human, he is seen in a meeting with Sika accompanied by Yu in his chambers, watching on as Saitō appears to be talking enthusiastically.

Urd and Saitō are present while waiting for Ashera to wake up after being reborn as a vampire. Speaking to Rigr, Urd reminds him that he does not like unnecessary fuss before telling Ashera to not fear, as he has shed his humanity and surpassed humans by becoming a vampire. After Ashera starts to become thirsty and begins craving blood, Urd agrees with Rigr that they will have to help him get used to it before suggesting they go above.

Post-Nagoya Arc
He first appears in Moscow, Russia sitting in the Bolshoi Theatre, watching a ballet performed by humans. Lest Karr enters and casually converses with Urd about his inclination for watching theatre. The second progenitor dismissively asks Lest why he is in Russia, stating that his territory is in Germany and telling him to return. The third progenitor states that he has nothing to do in Germany since his ruling is firm. Lest brings up the fact that Krul isn't fairing as well in her rule over Japan, questioning if Urd had received the news yet.

Before Lest can inform Urd about the events unfolding in Japan, another vampire bursts into the room. He informs Urd of the humans in Japan experimenting on the Seraph of the End once again. Hearing about the experiment, Urd wonders aloud what Krul was doing. Lest casually remarks that Krul has many responsibilities and tries to imply that he himself would've fared better before Urd abruptly silences him. The unnamed vampire then informs Urd that the Progenitor Council has opened for a meeting from Japan over the situation. Lest wonders if Krul is attempting to give excuses.

Both progenitors head towards St. Basil's Cathedral; children are seen running around freely while wearing normal clothing, in stark contrast to the uniformed children in Japan. Lest notices this and comments that the humans are pleased, praising Urd for even allowing his humans a level of culture. He compliments Urd on being a shining example for vampires by creating villages like these. Urd asks if the former is being sarcastic, in which Lest replies that he is simply being honest.

Inside St. Basil's Cathedral, Urd calls for contact to Kyoto Sanguinem with the other progenitors present on-screen. As the live feed loads for Kyoto, they are shocked by the sight of Krul Tepes, appearing beaten and bound to her throne. Ferid Bathory pops up on the screen in a joyful, playful manner. Urd acknowledges his presence in exasperation.

The seventh progenitor apologizes to Urd and the other higher progenitors about the urgent call. One member, Third Progenitor Nix Parthe, is infuriated that Ferid - a non high-ranked progenitor - is calling them. As Nix starts to admonish Ferid about his place, Lest silences him. He states that with Krul dethroned, Ferid is the next highest ranking vampire in Japan. Ferid proceeds to inform the rest of the progenitors of the events that have occurred in Japan. Crowley Eusford, Chess Belle, and Horn Skuld speak up, bemoaning becoming caught up in Ferid's games. Urd tells them to get to the point.

Ferid finally reveals to all in the Progenitor Council of Krul's betrayal, specifically of her involvement with the humans' experimentation on the Seraph of the End. The Council expresses shock and disbelief at the news. Ferid continues, stating that the experiment has been completed and the Seraph has been weaponized by the humans. He and Crowley managed to subdue Krul and call her out as a traitor, risking their own lives in doing so. He informs the other Progenitors that the vampires are now weak and powerless against the power the humans now possess.

Suddenly from outside, the humans invade Sanguinem and on-screen, they blow in the wall behind Ferid. Lacus Welt and René Simm run in on the meeting, saying the humans are coming to the palace and that he must flee. The seventh progenitor asks the higher progenitors for permission to flee Japan, and in return he shall send them Krul. Urd murmurs the country's name as a last word.

Osaka Arc
Urd and Lest Karr appear on a boat headed for Osaka Bay to meet with Ferid. Lest asks Urd if they will first retake Kyoto but Urd only mutters the country's name and wonders if "he" will be there. He and Lest, with the company of other European vampires, soon arrive and wait until Ferid arrives via bus with Crowley and the Shinoa Squad.

Urd watches as Lest pulls Ferid's heart out of his chest, interrogating him on Krul's whereabouts, before ordering him to return it before Ferid transforms into a demon. After Ferid drinks blood from Kimizuki, Urd asks who the humans are. Ferid responds that they are his toys.

Urd detects the scent of blood, with Lest noting its sudden disappearance a second later. Realizing Krul's location, Urd rushes over to Ferid's mansion and fights Saitō, who he calls Rigr Stafford. He comments that Saitō has gotten slower and cuts off his arm. He is surprised by the chains attached to Saitō's arm and pulls a chain out of his neck as curse marks begin to appear. Urd questions Saitō about the chains and Saitō replies that it is a curse made by the humans. Urd realizes he is not a vampire anymore, prompting Saitō to wonder how much longer Urd will continue to live as one.

They talk about how the First Progenitor abandoned them and Saito orders Urd to leave Japan, claiming it to be his playground. Urd refuses and Saito throws Krul at him as Lest Karr arrives. Urd yells for Lest to stop Saito, but Lest is quickly cut in half by the latter.

Urd decides chasing Saito to be futile by now, and tells Lest not to blame himself for being unable to apprehend a second progenitor.

Urd returns to Osaka Bay holding Krul by the neck followed by Lest who is pulling Ferid by his hair. Urd orders Lest to silence Ferid's mocking pleas, to which Lest complies by punching Ferid in the gut. He announces that both traitors have been captured and sentences them to torture by exposure.

He tells Ferid and Krul that they will be exposed to sunlight for ten days, with Fifth Progenitor Ky Luc being tasked with overseeing their punishment. Urd assures him that the pair will be restrained and states that if Saito is pulling the strings, the two won't know anything.

Urd justifies the torture as punishment for letting humans invade Sanguinem, declaring that he will go there to take control once more. He warns them that upon his return in ten days, if they do not have an interesting story to tell, their sentence will be changed to eternal torment.

In Kyoto, Urd along with Lest Karr and Ky Luc feels the presence of the First Progenitor. He says that they will be going to Tokyo.

Shibuya Arc
A squadron of helicopters transports them. Urd along with Lest Karr, Krul Tepes and Ky Luc are all together as they sense the awakening of the First once again. As the others talk, Urd orders silence, having detected a noise. Urd opens the door to their transport, having solely heard and noticed the vast number of missiles coming straight for them. He coolly states that they are under attack and that the helicopters will crash. Calling upon his sword, Urd is able to hold onto the side of his helicopter and send streaks off his weapon to destroy multiple explosives. He concludes that there are too many as he leaps from the aircraft before the missiles make contact, stabbing into another nearby chopper. Surveying the fiery wreckage crashing downwards, Urd wonders aloud how many were allowed to die, if the missile attack was enough to end his companions. He wistfully remarks on how lucky death would be.

He sees that the attack was not enough after all as Ky Luc joins him on the side of the helicopter. Disregarding Ky Luc's joy at having fun and not dying, Urd asks about the others. Being informed that Lest Karr had fallen and Krul's whereabouts were unknown, Urd wonders who ordered the assault. A second round of missiles is incoming, and the remaining helicopters can only be abandoned. Urd easily bounds across the missiles as he deduces that the First would not concern himself with them, and that it must have been Rigr behind the attack. He thinks back to a time when Rigr was speaking to the First with Yu nearby. Landing on the ground, Urd thinks Rigr's efforts are wasted, affirming that the First would never bother himself to look at them, let alone respect them. Paying no heed to Lest Karr, who has survived and asks if he is all right, Urd suspects Rigr may be looking for an excuse to die.

Post-Shibuya Arc
Having found Saito badly wounded and being attacked by Ferid, Urd emerges from an alleyway with Ky Luc and Lest Karr, asking whether his brother wants help. Urd tells Rigr to look at himself, bringing up his warnings against the latter turning Ferid into a vampire. Asking again if Rigr wants his help, it is accepted and Urd immediately assails Ferid and Crowley. Bringing his sword down on Crowley's, he states that the lesser vampires have certainly had their fun. Urd tells Crowley that he deliberately held back on his strike and could easily slice both Crowley's sword and him in half. Urd instructs them to lay down their weapons and be detained, offering them the chance to give up. Through this decision, their punishment for disrupting the order of vampire society will be decided by the Progenitor Council. The offer is declined, and Urd simply tells Ferid to die as his sword drinks his blood with winding, thorny vines. Cutting Ferid in half, Urd kicks both Crowley and Ferid's upper torso into the air.

Turning his attention to Saito, Urd tells him that his games are over and is it time he did the job he should have done a millennium ago. Urd states that Saito's punishment shall be decided later, as the execution of Ferid takes priority. He stands by as Lest Karr and Ky Luc concentrate on keeping Saito weakened. Heeding Saito's words on how Ferid - if taken lightly - can be frightening, Urd states that he has no intention of going easy on him. A larger number of thorns appear to drink more of his blood as Urd condemns the entire city to destruction.

Seeing a portal opened by Jigenso with Ferid emerging from it with a sinful key, Urd reacts instantly, decapitating Ferid; however he is unable to stop the sinful key from being thrown to Crowley, who activates it behind the trio. Urd shouts for his group to pull back. An ear-piercing scream resounds throughout the city, and Urd remarks that the voice is on a frequency only vampires can hear. With the sinful key's power negated, Crowley and Ferid flee the scene as Urd asks what is happening this time.

Natural abilities
As a vampire, Urd is naturally far stronger and more powerful than a human. He possesses immortality, immense strength, eternal youth and rapid regeneration.

Being not only a second progenitor but also the current leader of the Progenitor Council (with the first progenitor Sika Madu having became a demon and Rigr Stafford abandoning his post as second progenitor), Urd is the strongest vampire active.

Due to his highest rank in the council, he is significantly stronger than those of lower rank, including the likes of third progenitors Krul Tepes and Lest Karr. He's displayed feats far surpassing Lest's own abilities (such as fighting on-par with Saito, who effectively bisected the latter in an instant) and was able to effortlessly restrain Krul. There is evidence supporting the fact that he may also have been stronger than the other second progenitor to a certain extent, indicated in how he is able to evenly match Saitō, another second progenitor with modifications to his body.

Urd displays a keener sense of smell than any other vampire, being able to pinpoint Krul's location from a mere cut far sooner than Lest Karr. He has a superior sense of hearing, as he was the first and only member in the helicopters to discern Saito's attack. Upon the 6th Trumpet's defeat, he was able to immediately notice the shift in "color" of the world, showing that his senses are so powerful and advanced that he could easily sense the global change caused by the Seraph's defeat, despite being miles underground in Sanguinem.

He is fast enough to reach Ferid's mansion within mere moments, as well as effortlessly dodge in-between missiles mid-air.

While holding back, both Ferid Bathory and Crowley Eusford could barely defend against his sword swing. Urd stated that he could easily cut them and their swords to pieces if he wanted to, and he proves this by swiftly cutting Ferid in half moments afterwards.

Urd displays great swordsmanship abilities with his first class vampire sword, able to skillfully attack Saito using swift slashes and cuts, managing to slice off his arm, and deflecting most of the chains fired by said amputated arm. He is also shown to be fairly pragmatic, as after sensing something odd inside the chain he was stabbed in the neck with, he quickly composed himself and pulled it out.

As a noble vampire, he has the ability and permission to turn humans into vampires.

Equipment
A first-class vampire sword wielded with one hand.

Quotes
"State your business, Lest Karr. You were given Germany to rule. Return to your post."

- Urd Geales to Lest Karr.

"...The Seraph of the End? What has Krul Tepes been doing?"

- Urd Geales.

"I believe it was made illegal to drink blood from humans directly."

- Urd Geales to Ferid Bathory.

"Even when I cut off your arm, I could not smell your blood. You're no longer a vampire, are you?"

- Urd Geales to Saito.

"Sorry, Rigr. I will listen to no request from you."

- Urd Geales to Saito.

"You allowed Sanguinem to fall into human hands. Such gross incompetence must be punished. The rest of us will now go there and clean up the mess you allowed to happen. We will return in ten days. If you do not have a very interesting story to tell me then, your sentence will be transmuted from exposure to eternal torment."

- Urd Geals to Ferid Bathory and Krul Tepes.

"The first would never bother to concern himself with us. The one who did this... ...must be you... Rigr."

- Having a suspicion of whom is behind the huge missile attack on him, his fellow progenitors in their many helicopter transports.

"Do not fear. As of now, you have shed your humanity. You have been permitted to become a superior being that surpasses humans."

- Alleviating Ashera's concerns after he is transformed into a vampire and his view on their state.

"Give up. Lay down your weapons and we shall detain you. Your punishment for disrupting the order of vampire society will be decided by the progenitor council."

- Offering Crowley and Ferid a chance to surrender.

"Sword. Drink my blood. My enemy... ...No... ...This entire city must be destroyed."

- Deciding to destroy Ferid and the city of Shibuya.

Trivia

 * Urd is a name derived from the Old Norse Urðr meaning "fate." In Norse mythology, Urd was one of the three Norns, or goddesses of destiny. She represents the past.
 * He bears a resemblance to Noé from Case study of Vanitas. Both wear similar clothing, have blond hair, and both are vampires.
 * In the 2019 popularity poll, Urd ranked at 10th place with a total of 695 votes.