Clay

Biography

Sparring and the Necropolis

Clay eagerly challenged Linley to a friendly spar because he wanted to test a Dragonblood Warrior against his extraordinary defense. He accepted the result openly and later joined the Necropolis expedition, where his nerve and defensive strength carried him through the Ba-Serpent's floor. On the sixth floor, however, the Flame Tyrant's axe cut through even his metal-like body and killed him during the group's retreat. (Chapters 332–333, 339–340, 344)

Appearance

Clay is bulky, short-haired, and golden-haired, with muscles so large that his sleeveless shirt strains around them. (Chapter 332)

Personality

He is open, valiant, competitive without malice, and enthusiastic about testing himself against worthy peers. (Chapters 332–333)

Abilities and powers

Clay trains in the Laws of the Earth and can turn his body metal-like; his defense exceeds Haydson's many times over, but it cannot withstand the Flame Tyrant. (Chapters 332, 344)

Relationships

His relationship with Linley begins as sporting rivalry and becomes mutual regard among the expedition's Saints. (Chapters 332–333, 339–340, 344)