A multiverse traveler, mentor, and Toku-High principal. He helps Jenny, recruits and teaches Unique Souls, and arranges for Dirge’s parents to adopt Dread.
Story journey
Available supplied sources reviewed through October 24, 2026. Identity and chronology remain qualified where the sources do not resolve them. Two supplied texts are summaries whose original stories were unavailable.
20 sourced milestones
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RebirthSource date: 2017-10-16Original writing prompt[WP] Magic is real, but casting spells requires reciting the whole word. The longer the word, the more powerful the spell is. The strongest spells can take hours (or even decades) to cast, and the strongest wizards are either really fast speakers or have great foresight.Original prompt source ↗
Regal's journal says he intended to transfer his life force to restore Jenny after her death and urges her to master the world's word magic. Jenny reads three decades in his tally system, finds him dead and buries him.
Original record’s chronology note — “Rebirth” (moment reader): Written revival attempt precedes Jenny's awakening in this source; thirty years is journal tally evidence, not an inferred date. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Regal ArrivalSource date: 2017-10-17Original writing prompt[WP] Words are like animals. In order to speak a certain word you need to hunt it first. Most people have only a small vocabulary but one day you meet an old man who knows more words than you have ever heard of.Original prompt source ↗
Regal arrives through a black portal on Sarah's Earth carrying a decapitated girl. He stops Sarah with a mud wall, explains portals and worlds, and says he has kept the girl's head alive so he can restore her with local magic.
Original record’s chronology note — “Regal Arrival” (moment reader): Precedes the tutoring and revival preparations explicitly recalled in Golden Mistake; no publication-date chronology inferred. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Golden MistakeSource date: 2017-10-18Original writing prompt[WP] A pandemic "illness" sweeps across the world in which its victims all have superpowers. You don't know what yours is.Original prompt source ↗
Regal teaches Sarah that the words her people catch are naturally clustered nanos and that she can speak without catching them. He spends a year building a sealed cabin to contain the powerful golden nanos used to restore Jenny.
After Bob carries golden nanos out of the sealed cabin and changes the world's magic balance, Regal says he must revive Jenny by an older method. He prepares an uninterrupted incantation, with Sarah and Bob visiting weekly to maintain his home and nutrition.
Original record’s chronology note — “Golden Mistake” (moment reader): After his arrival when Sarah is15; before Bob releases nanos. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Original record’s chronology note — “Golden Mistake” (moment reader): After nano release; incantation continues toward Rebirth's journal-tallied three decades. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Vegas Joins the ResistanceSource date: 2017-10-19Original writing prompt — “Vegas Joins the Resistance” (moment reader)[TT] A criminal sits in solitary, reflecting on the path that brought them there.Original prompt source ↗
Regal identifies Vegas as El Borracho, shows him the number25 card and stores a golden contact card in Vegas's tattoo. He later takes Vegas and Lauren to Nexus Academy, explaining its work training heroes across universes and offering assistant-coaching employment.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Vegas Joins the Resistance” (2 source readers): Meeting and school tour occur before Vegas's months of imprisonment and eventual escape in this reader. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Vegas Destroys a CitySource date: 2017-10-20Original writing prompt — “Vegas Destroys a City” (moment reader)[WP]There is no time left for explanations. You must destroy your city using one penny and you only have 24 hours left.Original prompt source ↗
After Jenny weakens the surviving Demon Queen, Regal asks Vegas to bury the city in a destructive chain reaction to delay pursuit. He reports Nexus Academy is rubble, releases Vegas from further obligations and prepares to take Jenny somewhere he can heal her.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Vegas Destroys a City” (2 source readers): After Queen confrontation; before arrival on Sarah's word-magic world. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Getting the Band Back TogetherSource date: 2017-10-23Original writing prompt — “Getting the Band Back Together” (moment reader)[WP] It's been a long time, old friend.Original prompt source ↗
Five days after Jenny's revival and his burial, Regal's former supply helper Aury arrives, learns he is dead and describes taking over his mother's care visits during the revival. Vegas later acknowledges his death after seeing Jenny alive.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Getting the Band Back Together” (2 source readers): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Regal PurposeSource date: 2018-01-05Original writing prompt — “Regal Purpose” (moment reader)[WP] If you're about to kill someone you see what the world would be like without them. As a hitman you think you've seen everything, but this kill surprises you.Original prompt source ↗
On Regal's eighteenth birthday, an assassin finds his predictive Warning unusually empty, kills Regal's two friends and binds him to demand an explanation. Regal interprets the Warning as confirmation of his father's destiny stories and identifies himself as a Sol after the assassin releases him.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Regal Purpose” (5 source readers): Origin sequence linked through father-Mundo and46. World of Tattoos calls18th birthday upcoming, whereas Regal Purpose places assassination on that birthday despite belief/recognition framing; do not infer a precise order from source dates. Time of Death describes a young adult, with no exact year. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
World of TattoosSource date: 2018-01-13Original writing prompt — “World of Tattoos” (moment reader)[WP] "You're a man now son." Dad leaned in whispering. "Your mother doesn't know about this drawer." He opened the drawer of mysteries.Original prompt source ↗
Regal's father shows him a37 globe tattoo and identifies his own Soul as El Mundo. Keeping the Unique family secret from Regal's mother, he gives his son a golden lion's-head sun tattoo marked46; Regal begins glowing with a golden aura.
While tattooing Regal, his father warns that a destiny to save the universe does not guarantee Regal will survive it: setting events in motion may be enough. He emphasizes that Regal's power must help him fulfill his duty rather than do it for him.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “World of Tattoos” (5 source readers): Origin sequence linked through father-Mundo and46. World of Tattoos calls18th birthday upcoming, whereas Regal Purpose places assassination on that birthday despite belief/recognition framing; do not infer a precise order from source dates. Time of Death describes a young adult, with no exact year. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Time of DeathSource date: 2018-01-31Original writing prompt — “Time of Death” (moment reader)[WP] You have the power to age or de-age people by stealing seconds, minutes, hour, day or years from others lifespan and then giving that time to someone else. This ability has made you wealthy. You give second chances to those if they tell you a good story. Today, you hear the most unbelievable one.Original prompt source ↗
Regal visits the aging specialist Leonard Tyler and identifies his14 tattoo as La Muerte. Using a purple notebook, he explains Unique individuality, alternate universes and Soul tiers, saying the notes mostly came from his father, the Mundo of his home universe.
Regal tells Leonard Tyler he has been traveling across universes looking for people to help him and that Tyler could be a great help. The source ends before Tyler accepts or the purpose of the request is explained.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Time of Death” (5 source readers): Origin sequence linked through father-Mundo and46. World of Tattoos calls18th birthday upcoming, whereas Regal Purpose places assassination on that birthday despite belief/recognition framing; do not infer a precise order from source dates. Time of Death describes a young adult, with no exact year. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Deathly GigglesSource date: 2018-02-17Original writing prompt — “Deathly Giggles” (moment reader)[WP] "Um, Honey, did you teach the baby Latin?"Original prompt source ↗
Robin summons Regal by throwing his golden card, stored in Poseidon's50 tattoo, at a wall. They ask about baby Threnody's unexpected Latin speech. Regal offers a new blank-card detection method, receives both parents' permission and finds14, identifying their daughter as La Muerte.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Deathly Giggles” (3 source readers): First actual test according to Regal; unknown relation to school leadership and Jenny revival in fictional chronology. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
OrientationSource date: 2018-02-27Original writing prompt — “Orientation” (moment reader)[WP] "Excellent choice, we shall transport you immediately," the voice says as you step back from the console labeled PERSONAL UNIVERSE RELOCATOROriginal prompt source ↗
Jenny tells Hector and Ricky that Regal, the principal of Toku High, has a plan against Ballisea and that they will meet him when they start school. The source does not yet depict that meeting or explain the plan.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Orientation” (3 source readers): After sixmonths oftheirtraining; noexactrelationtoyoungoriginorrevivalgiven. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Party MusicSource date: 2018-03-28Original writing prompt — “Party Music” (moment reader)[CW] Flash Fiction Challenge! Location: A Birthday Party | Object: A RadioOriginal prompt source ↗
Regal and Vegas receive Robin, Posie and Threnody on an empty wasteland Earth for the girl's second birthday. Regal promises to keep her parents safe while she demonstrates her abilities; when Posie asks him for a portal to retrieve a forgotten radio, he points to Threnody, who opens her own.
Original record’s chronology note — retained source group for “Party Music” (2 source readers): Explicitsecondbirthdayafterbaby14detection; demonstration'sdestructiveeffectnotshown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Dreaded HomecomingSource date: 2018-04-19Original writing prompt[WP] They fear the light.Original prompt source ↗
Regal meets the wandering Dread, reads her home Earth through hand contact and takes her there, only to find it conquered. His glow fails to deter its skeletons; Dread demonstrates that hers does and recounts absorbing Ballisea's altars. He dates the invasion, explains her slow aging and offers to arrange a new home with a family he knows.
Original record’s chronology note — “Dreaded Homecoming” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Dirge & DreadSource date: 2018-04-20Original writing prompt[WP] "Tag you're it!" She giggled. "See you in a hundred years!"Original prompt source ↗
Regal discusses welcoming Dread as a new daughter with Dirge's parents, learns Dirge's chosen name and encourages the sisters to bond through travel. He gives each a black-and-gold card that can open a portal home in an emergency.
Original record’s chronology note — “Dirge & Dread” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Slow Day at the SubwaySource date: 2018-07-10Original writing prompt[WP] You are powerful enough to effortlessly destroy planets. You are also a 21 year old minimum wage worker at Subway.Original prompt source ↗
Regal visits a Subway shop seeking another employee and introduces himself to Allison Gregg as #46 El Sol. He demonstrates a portal, learns she has been visiting other universes during breaks and says he knows of three Earths she destroyed. Allison reports seven, with the last six empty for practice. Regal assures her he is not an officer and offers her a faculty role at the school he is creating for Unique Souls; her answer is not shown.
Original record’s chronology note — “Slow Day at the Subway” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Mundo MotivesSource date: 2018-10-29Original writing prompt[WP] You are a child. Your one goal in life thus far has been to make it over the top of the swing set. You try and try and one day it miraculously happens. You step off the swing triumphantly and then you realize that this is not the world you know.Original prompt source ↗
Regal meets twelve-year-old Scott in an alternate-Earth park after the boy accidentally Traverses on a swing. He is impressed by Scott's composure and learns that his father prepared him for such an event, that Scott favors 35 and his father 37. Regal privately acknowledges that the father may have reasons for withholding more, then uses Scott's memory of home to open a return portal. He gives Scott an engraved contact card for future help before sending him home.
Original record’s chronology note — “Mundo Motives” (moment reader): Unknown relative to other readers; events follow source narrative order only. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
Sunny IndulgenceSource date: 2023-11-25Original writing promptYour dreams allow you to see into the future. You’ve always used it as a funny trick or ways to avoid small mistakes, but last night you dreamt of the earth in ruins…
Jenny and Ballisea discuss Regal as Ballisea's partner in the original four-way wager. Ballisea reports that he shares her preference for Dana Sharp to win if their side loses.
Original record’s chronology note — “Sunny Indulgence” (moment reader): Within the narrated scene; order relative to other stories unknown. Source review record order is used within this increment; it is not a fictional timeline.
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Connections
Available supplied sources reviewed through October 24, 2026. Identity and chronology remain qualified where the sources do not resolve them. Two supplied texts are summaries whose original stories were unavailable.
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Original writing prompt[WP] Magic is real, but casting spells requires reciting the whole word. The longer the word, the more powerful the spell is. The strongest spells can take hours (or even decades) to cast, and the strongest wizards are either really fast speakers or have great foresight.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] Words are like animals. In order to speak a certain word you need to hunt it first. Most people have only a small vocabulary but one day you meet an old man who knows more words than you have ever heard of.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] A pandemic "illness" sweeps across the world in which its victims all have superpowers. You don't know what yours is.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP]There is no time left for explanations. You must destroy your city using one penny and you only have 24 hours left.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] If you're about to kill someone you see what the world would be like without them. As a hitman you think you've seen everything, but this kill surprises you.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] "You're a man now son." Dad leaned in whispering. "Your mother doesn't know about this drawer." He opened the drawer of mysteries.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] You have an ability where you can see people's aura telling how successful they will be in life. Today you saw a guy in rags having the strongest aura yet.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] You have the power to age or de-age people by stealing seconds, minutes, hour, day or years from others lifespan and then giving that time to someone else. This ability has made you wealthy. You give second chances to those if they tell you a good story. Today, you hear the most unbelievable one.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] "Excellent choice, we shall transport you immediately," the voice says as you step back from the console labeled PERSONAL UNIVERSE RELOCATOROriginal prompt source ↗
Original source context[WP] Sunday Free Write - Alfred Hitchcock EditionThe original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗
Original writing prompt[CW] Write a story in which the narrator can only use words the characters have used. Or the converse: the characters can only use words the narrator has used.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] You are powerful enough to effortlessly destroy planets. You are also a 21 year old minimum wage worker at Subway.Original prompt source ↗
Original free-write context[OT] Sunday Free Write - Mother Teresa EditionThis is an open-writing context rather than a standalone writing prompt.Original context source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] You are a child. Your one goal in life thus far has been to make it over the top of the swing set. You try and try and one day it miraculously happens. You step off the swing triumphantly and then you realize that this is not the world you know.Original prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] It is said that when people learn something new, they are in fact just remembering lost knowledge from past lives. You wake up after miraculously surviving a traumatic head injury remembering... EVERYTHINGOriginal prompt source ↗
Original writing prompt[WP] You've done numerous good deeds in life. When you finally died, you expected to be in heaven and bathe in the glory of God. But the afterlife is not what you expected it to be...Original prompt source ↗
Original source context[WP] Smash 'Em Up Sunday!The original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗
Original source context[WP] Smash 'Em Up Sunday!The original event or thread heading is preserved; a separate writing prompt is not recorded in this source.Original context source ↗
Content note: Apocalyptic danger and panic (prompt and dialogue; non-graphic). Large-scale skeleton/bone imagery (depicted, non-graphic), with deliberate disregard for people’s safety. Completed destruction and individual deaths are not shown in this excerpt.
Mention · Pineapple Cup ‘23
Source date: 2023-11-25
Original writing promptYour dreams allow you to see into the future. You’ve always used it as a funny trick or ways to avoid small mistakes, but last night you dreamt of the earth in ruins…
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