Bastian Lightcroft
“Curse the Fates.”
– Bastian, Academy of Villains
Bastian Lightcroft is a skilled alchemist and a member of the Raven Society at the Academy of Magic.
About
Aliases
N/A
Age
Unknown
Species
Mage
Class
Unknown
Location
House
House Boros
Status
Alive
Physical Description
Gender
Male
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
Blond
Relationships
Family
Unknown
Romantic Interest(s)
Unknown
Allegiances
Raven Society
Appearances
Biography
Bastian Lightcroft is a skilled alchemist and a member of the Raven Society, known for making and selling illicit potions at the Academy of Magic. His easygoing nature and sharp wit make him well-liked, though he often uses humor to mask his true intentions. He is close friends with Prince Lucian Darkwing.
Beneath the surface, he’s hiding dark secrets about the kingdom of Ithaka, secrets he is determined to keep hidden if he can.
Powers & Abilities
Bastian is highly skilled in alchemical practices, specializing in potion-making. His expertise allows him to craft powerful and often illegal potions, giving him a lucrative trade within the academy.
Bastian’s mage class has not been revelaed as of Academy of Villains Book 1.
Romance
Bastian spent years guarding his secrets, but everything changed the day he saved Lyla Stark. Bound by a Heartstring, he was forced to confront the ghosts of his past to protect the one person who saw through him. Loving her was never part of the plan—but it became the only truth he couldn’t hide.
Friends & Alliances
Enemies & Rivals
Quotes
Trivia
- Bastian Lightcroft’s character draws inspiration from Adonis in Greek mythology, a figure known for his beauty, tragic fate, and connection to both life and death. Like Adonis, Bastian possesses charm but is caught in a world of hidden dangers, where his survival depends on forces beyond his control.
- Lessons in Loyalty, Book 2 of Academy of Villains, takes inspiration from the love story of Adonis and Aphrodite, exploring themes of fleeting love, vulnerability, and the power dynamics within relationships. The novel weaves these elements into a dark fantasy setting, where love is both a source of strength and a dangerous weakness.