| NOTE: This article is only Ingressus's appearances in Season 1 of Songs of War. For more information on his Season 2 and 3 appearances, click here. |
| “ | When presented with the Prime Songs however, he revealed himself as Ingressus, leader of the long-forgotten and dread Voltaris Clan. Outraged, the masters refused to give Ingressus the Prime Songs, for it was due to their misuse of such power, that they had been banished long ago. That night, while the clans debated their next course of action, Ingressus set out alone to reclaim the Prime Songs. One by one, he slayed the masters of the Kaltaris, Sendaris, and Mendoris Clan. Through these dark deeds, he became known as the Deathsinger. | „ |
| ~ The 11th Wall of Time about Ingressus. |
| “ | I cannot win this war... not now. But I will return... long after this battle is over, and I have been forgotten- when Ardonia has grown weak, and my enemies are gone, and when you are no longer there TO STOP ME! | „ |
| ~ Ingressus announcing his plan to Achillean before finally attacking him. |
Ingressus Voltaris, also known as the Deathsinger, is the main antagonist of the animated web series, Songs of War.
He is the widely feared leader of the Voltaris Clan, his brutal methods and warmongering tendencies painted him as one of the most notorious figures in Ardonian history, becoming their boogeyman. Upon being rejected the four Prime Songs, he went mad from their influence and tried to take them himself. His actions would spiral into the Great War, causing the near extinction of the Ardoni, earning him his reputation.
He is voiced by Jonathan David Bullock.
Appearance[]
He is an Ardoni who is part of the Voltaris Clan, identified by his glowing red patterns and eyes. Compared to other Ardoni from his clan, Ingressus's patterns are slightly orange around his torso. This could have resulted from disguising himself as part of the Nestoris Clan for years, where his colors were yellow opposed to red.
He is equipped with a flaming broadsword and a voltar, which can retract when not in use. His broadsword's enchantment glint is red, representing his clan.
Personality[]
| “ | Ingressus: You certainly have improved your ability to wield the Songs. I wonder... what you would have done had you been given the Primes. Achillean: The Prime Songs have always been your desire, not mine. I would have refused them, for no one should wield their combined power. Ingressus: That is what they all say... until you have felt them for yourself. |
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| ~ Ingressus asking Achillean about the Prime Songs, expressing his power-hungriness. |
Ingressus is an incredible warrior, able to win the tournament held to see which Ardoni was worthy to wield the four Prime Songs. As Thalleous described, he was presistant, cunning, and powerful. Upon being rejected the Songs, he became extremely vengeful, going on a massive murdering spree in order to claim them himself, snowballing into the Great War. Spearheading that war, Ingressus displayed his powerful leadership, forging an incredibly strong alliance with the Nether. To pair with that, he is intelligent and deceptive, able to hide as a part of the Nestoris Clan for years and fake his death by dropping the four Prime Songs.
During his duel with Achillean, Ingressus reveals his desire to wield the four Prime Songs, claiming how they were rightfully his and describing how powerful they made him feel. To truly display how power-hungry he has become, finds it amusing how Achillean says he would have rejected the Prime Songs had they been given to him. He shows some respect and honour to Achillean, acknowledging that his many feats, admiring his Song wielding, and calling him his greatest adversary. It is implied that the two used to be friends, as it is implied that Achillean was the one who suggested Ingressus to join the tournament. Despite all this, he was determined to win the war at all costs, even if it meant attacking Achillean.
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Quotes[]
| “ | They called him Deathsinger. | „ |
| ~ The first line of the 11th Wall of Time. |
| “ | It was at this time that the Voltaris clan returned from exile. However, even with their support, he knew that he was outmatched. With all of Ardonia now his enemy... there was only one place to turn. The Deathsinger met with King Chronos of the Nether and formed the most powerful alliance ever known. And thus began the Great War. | „ |
| ~ The 11th Wall of Time describing the Voltaris and Nether's alliance, the start of the Great War. |
| “ | Peace was restored to Ardonia and a time for rebuilding and healing began. The wounds caused by the Deathsinger however, will be felt forever | „ |
| ~ The ending of the 11th Wall of Time. |
| “ | They call me... Deathsinger, yet it was they who slaughtered my people and denied me the Prime Songs, which were rightfully mine! Why Achillean, do they call you Tidesinger? | „ |
| ~ Ingressus on his battle with Achillian on Mount Velgrin. |
| “ | You are right... I have lost this war... but you have not defeated me. You are my greatest adversary, Achillean. You united the clans, allied with the Enderknights, and brought together and army which I could never have hoped to destroy. And you... you Achillean, stood between me and the Prime Songs. Do you remember who it was, who suggested I enter the tournament in the first place? | „ |
| ~ Ingressus's monologue to Achillean. |
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Trivia[]
- He is a dark reflection of Achillean Nestoris, who is nicknamed the Tidesinger.
- Despite being the main antagonist of the series, he was planned to become a redeemed anti-hero in the season finale. Due to his limited screen time in Season 1, a lot more would have been revealed about his character and motives in the coming seasons.
- Despite his bloodlust, Ingressus is calm and composed, keeping a somewhat stoic demeanor when he's talking to other characters such as Pythus and Senn. He is able to get fear from his men like when he scolds them for being unprepared for his arrival while they also respect him as their leader. Many of the Voltaris Clan follow and support Ingressus, even if they don't agree with his methods. Ingressus is often great at convincing and manipulating others, such as when he manipulated various humans to his cause.
- It would have been revealed that Ingressus just wanted to redeem his clan and show everyone that they were not all evil. One of the primary reasons to him stealing the Prime Songs is the fear that the other Clans would use them against the Voltaris.
- He knows how to lead stating that one should balance fear and respect among their subordinates, which is why he was able to convince his clan to fight in the Great War.
- He never wanted to be evil, only falling to the dark side after feeling the immense power of the Prime Songs, fueling his obsession with them.
- He was a very close friend to Achillean. Upon killing him, he was shocked, grieving the death of a friend.
- He would have started the Second Great War, much like he did the first, allying with Pythus's Nether armies. Little did he know, Pythus would backstab him and nearly wipe out all of the Voltaris. They both parished at the end of the war.
- When facing Pythus, he doesn't show fear and instead stares him down. Ingressus also knows how to lead stating that one should balance fear and respect among their subordinates, which is why he was able to convince his clan to fight in the Great War.
- When discussing Ingressus's character, David R. B cited characters like Thanos and Darth Vader as inspiration.
- His quest to collect all of the Prime Songs is similar to Thanos with the Infinity Stones.
- Ingressus's name is a play on the word "Aggressive."
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