![[12SaintsC1.jpg| 400]] *Twelve Saints #1 cover featuring [[Zeila Newton]] by Paracelsus.* ## Overview --- *Twelve Saints* is an English comic series written and illustrated by Paracelsus. It is currently published online at [Metal Cathedral](https://www.metalcathedral.com) since August 2021. In June 2024, the first volume collecting the first six issues was announced. As of May 2025, six issues have been released. ## Quick Facts --- | Title | Twelve Saints | | ------------ | -------------------------------------- | | Author | Paracelsus Caspari | | Original Run | August 12th, 2021 - Ongoing | | Published | Metal Cathedral | | Volumes | 1 | | Genre | Action, Adventure, Historical, Fantasy | ## Etymology --- "Twelve Saints" refers to the twelve members of the [[Transelman Council of Saints]] that constitute the supreme authority in the country where the story takes place, and of which the protagonist aspires to be part. ## History --- In 2014, years before the release of Twelve Saints, Paracelsus worked on a concept for a comic called *The King of Hell* that featured characters named "Xyla" and "Taison" that were redesigned in 2019 during preparation for a revival of the concept. Though the project was ultimately scrapped to focus on improving his skills, those two character designs would be the basis for [[Zeila Newton]] and [[Isaac]], from which *Twelve Saints* originated. ![[Xyla_Redesign.png | 300]] *"Xyla" design for The King of Hell.* ![[Taison_Redesign.png | 300]] *"Taison" design for The King of Hell.* ## Plot --- A once peaceful kingdom divided by a rebellion, and the alliances both sides make to secure their futures threaten to plunge the continent into total war! In the midst of it all, a young girl from the country at the center of this tapestry dreams of one day leading it... does she have what it takes? And will the country even survive? ## Story Arcs --- | Arc | Issues | | ----------------- | ----------------------- | | Apostle Exams Arc | *Twelve Saints* #1 ― #6 | | *Next Arc* | *Twelve Saints* #7 ― | ## Issues --- *main article: [[Issues]]*