Dire Crowley
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Dire Crowley is the headmaster of Night Raven College. His signature phrase is "For I am so kind." (私、優しいので。, Watashi, yasashii no de; lit. "Am I not kind"). When the main character found their way into Twisted Wonderland, he allowed them enrollment into the academy and appointed them prefect of Ramshackle Dormitory.
(translated from the Japanese version by Mystery Shop)
Appearance
Crowley's face is concealed by a half-mask resembling a raven's beak. His eyes can seen glowing gold. He has pointed ears and short, wavy black hair. He sports a greatcoat over his suit with thick blackbird feathers curling out from its blue-collar. The tips of the coat are cut to resemble two bird wings. He wears black gloves on either hand with golden claw rings over each of his fingers. He has three mirror-like accessories are attached to his hip with four golden keys dangling from them. He wears another mirror-like charm on his black top hat with three keys and a wing like attachment. Crowley's staff is also shaped like a key with a golden raven handle, with the teeth near the base having been sculpted to spell out the word 'raven' in all capitals.
Personality
He is an eccentric and carefree man, most of the time he is in a good mood and when he is in a bad mood it usually lasts very little, he is in charge of teaching MC things like what an Overblot is or how they are created. His catchphrase is, "Because I'm so kind." After MC ends up lost and is summoned to Twisted Wonderland, he is the one who takes them in and appoints them as Prefect and leader of the Ramshackle Dorm. Supposedly, Crowley is researching ways for them to return to their original world and think about them day and night to solve his case.
Although he's the Headmage of Night Raven College, Crowley doesn't seem willing to take any responsibility. For this reason, he often leaves it up to the students to handle difficult situations and problems instead of dealing with them, claiming that it is about cultivating their independence. As a result, his students have no sympathy for him if not rare exceptions. His bad behaviour is highlighted by Floyd and Professor Crewler, who claim that he tends to run away or never be there when there is a problem around him. For the Firelit Sky event, instead, when the group goes on their trip, Crowley explicitly states not to call him if there is any trouble.
Crowley is shown to be very petty, since he often expresses exasperation towards the selfishness and irresponsibility of his students despite his bad behaviour and does not hide his ulterior motives for anything that involves financial gain or, again, that he is more interested in the college than in the safety of its members. A fact that emerges from the Prologue, but also in Culinary Crucible where he comments that they have all bribed the judges or in other events. Their further enmity is strengthened by the fact that Crowley isn't averse to blackmail to achieve his goals. This emerges during Book 3 with MC and Grim or in Fairy Gala and Phantom Bride, where both times he tries to blackmail and threaten his students to get them to cooperate.
Like many of his students, has a self-centred side which emerges when he gives himself praise and credit when it isn't his due. This is seen on Halloween when he goes to his head to solve the case (apparently) and during the end of the Tsumsted, when he claims to send the Tsums away. Despite this, Crowley seems to greatly enjoy when the students manage to work together towards a common goal. He encourages the students to bond, and learn the meaning of collaborative spirit. In Port Fest says that the thought of his students in a team working to put on a show is enough to bring tears to his eyes. He is similarly pleased with the outcome of Vargas Camp, saying that the camp achieved its intent, with the students growing as individuals.
Throughout his time as Headmage, Crowley has repeatedly demonstrated his interest in financial gain:
- In the past, Crowley allowed the Mostro Lounge to be built in exchange for not only returning the powers he stole from the students but also contributing 10% of the lounge's proceeds to the NRC.
- In Book 4, Crowley himself insinuates that he allowed Kalim to be appointed Housewarden of Scarabia in exchange for generous support from Kalim’s family, which helps with the costs of providing education. Jamil himself, in Book 5, insinuates this fact in public.
- In Book 6, Crowley explains how he could not refuse the Shroud family’s request that Ortho be formally enrolled as a student after they paid to repair the buildings destroyed by STYX, as well as making “substantial contributions toward expanding the school’s facilities.”
- During Firelit Sky he allows the group to leave, asking for souvenirs in return. He does the same during Glorious Masquerade.
- During Halloween Crowley is seen saving on candy, giving visitors the cheapest on the market, although he insists, “It’s all about the sentiment!”
Yet there have been just as many instances where he demonstrates great generosity:
- During Halloween, Crowley allows visitors to tour the campus free of charge.
- Crowley gives away multiple SDC tickets so that the members of N.R.C. Tribe can invite friends and family.
- Crowley also buys Sam's entire stock of goods for seducing Eliza during the Phantom Bride event, fairy dust for the Fairy Gala event, and club equipment for the winning teams of Vargas Camp.
- Costs pertaining to expenses such as setup and food supplies are all charged to the school during Port Fest, with half of the profits donated to the restoration of Craneport. Upon Azul's recommendation, Crowley voluntarily decides to give the rest of the profits to the students themselves.
- Crowley also gives the MC and Grim funds that are mentioned during Glorious Masquerade.
- Although the Culinary Crucible is an educational program, participants are paid part-time wages.
Skills and Magic
Magic Barrier
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In the comic, Crowley uses his magic to create a barrier to protect Ace, Deuce, Cater, Trey, Yuuken, and Grim from Overblot Riddle's attack.
Transformation Magic
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In the trailer, it is hinted that Crowley can turn into a crow or raven.
Trivia
- His name may also be a reference to Aleister Crowley, a British occultist who came to be known as "the wickedest man in the world," in contrast to his catchphrase.
