Id (comics)
Id - The Greatest Fusion Fantasy is a manhwa written by Kim Daewoo, with art by A. T. Kenny. Released between 2001 and 2009, the manhwa version is adapted from the web novel of the same name written by Kim Daewoo. The plot is set in a fantasy universe where traditional sword and sorcery elements and Chinese wuxia plot elements coexist.
Release history and popularity
The manhwa was originally posted on a Korean web fantasy novel website, and spread to other then South Korean online service providers such as hitel, nownuri and Chollian from 2001.
Plot summary
This is the story of a man named Ye Chun Hwa who is trapped in a world he does not come from. He soon takes the name of Id in order to not attract attention with his unusual name. As Chun Hwa progresses through this strange new world he makes friends, enemies, and part of his past is shown indicating that there is more than meets the eye. Around volume six his origins and his past are revealed, but many questions about him remain unanswered.
Characters
Id Characters
Ye Chun Hwa / Id - Id is a human man with a feminine appearance who comes from a place called Middle Kingdom. Lamia - Lamia is the ancient sword created by Greydrone, the dragon, and the Gods. She chose Id as her master.Irlina - A female high elf.Grey - A human warrior with great physical strength who functions as the comic relief among the party.Reindelph - An old dwarf who travels with the party.Hael - A human female priestess who is Grey's childhood friend.Ilran - A human mage who appears to be in his thirties. As the series progresses, he is drawn to be younger than he initially was.
Dragons
Greydrone - The former Dragon Lord who created the sword, Lamia, but was unable to use it.Laillo Sidgar - The golden dragon Id and his party went to seek.Selenia - She is the current Dragon Lord and is considered the most powerful dragon in the world.
Others
Locklon - Locklin's brother who finds and saves Irlina after the battle with Perser. He is regularly mistaken for Locklin.Great Sage Lauri - Ilran's idol and a mage of great skill.Launian - Son of the great sage Lauri, a seemingly arrogant youth.Dark Mage Cleon - First appeared during the magic tournament competition as a competitor.
Fragments of Chaos
Chaos - leader of the group.Percer - A dual-wielding sword fighter.Canta - A spell caster able to do instant spells of the highest ranking. He takes the form of a teddy bear, and is carried around by Morkana.Mercio - Lycanthrope that has many human characteristics, but is not human himself.Kukudo - A high-level warrior that uses a hammer to fight.Ashirijen - A woman who uses forcefields, manipulates wind, and moves at hypersonic speed.