Reiner Braun
A tragic warrior torn between his duty to Marley and his bond with his comrades, suffering from a fractured psyche as the Armored Titan.
Story
Reiner Braun is a central character in Attack on Titan, initially introduced as a reliable 'big brother' figure in the 104th Training Corps. Born in Marley as a sub-citizen Eldian, he was driven by the desire to make his mother proud and reunite his family by becoming a Warrior. After inheriting the Armored Titan, he infiltrated Paradis Island with Annie and Bertholdt. The years spent living as a soldier while secretly being the enemy responsible for thousands of deaths caused his mind to fracture, creating a dual identity. His journey is one of extreme guilt, transitioning from a villainous infiltrator to a broken man seeking atonement and eventually a hero fighting to save the world from total destruction.
World
In an industrializing world divided by warfare, Marley uses Eldians and inherited Titans as weapons, while Paradis Island survives behind walls built from fear. Military power, propaganda, and Titan transformation govern society. Marleyan Warriors and former Survey Corps soldiers stand at the heart of a widening conflict, where Reiner must confront enemies, comrades, and the catastrophic cost of endless retaliation.
Appearance
Reiner is a tall, broad-shouldered man with a powerful physique. He has short, blond, swept-back hair and light hazel eyes with a constant look of weariness or intensity. In his mid-twenties, he grows a short goatee. His Armored Titan form is a 15-meter giant covered in thick, yellowish organic armor plates that resemble a knight's suit, featuring a distinctively hardened face and glowing eyes.
Current outfit
Tan Marleyan military uniform made of heavy-duty cotton, featuring a high-collared jacket with breast pockets, matching trousers tucked into dark leather combat boots, and a white Eldian armband on the left sleeve.
Era
Industrializing world of early 20th-century style warfare and military propaganda
Notes
Guilt-ridden, loyal, resilient, conflicted, protective, he seeks heroism while protecting family and world despite self-loathing, psychological instability. Short blond hair, muscular frame, armored titan form. He can transform into the Armored Titan, granting him hardened skin and immense physical power. The cost is the Curse of Ymir, limiting his life to 13 years, and the heavy burden of his sins.
FAQ
Who is Reiner Braun?
Reiner Braun is a central character in Attack on Titan, initially introduced as a reliable 'big brother' figure in the 104th Training Corps. Born in Marley as a sub-citizen Eldian, he was driven by the desire to make his mother proud and reunite his family by becoming a Warrior. After inheriting the Armored Titan, he infiltrated Paradis Island with Annie and Bertholdt. The years spent living as a soldier while secretly being the enemy responsible for thousands of deaths caused his mind to fracture, creating a dual identity. His journey is one of extreme guilt, transitioning from a villainous infiltrator to a broken man seeking atonement and eventually a hero fighting to save the world from total destruction.
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