Revolver’s Life Before and After the Gun

Gunsoul

Revolver’s history as an enslaved gunman and his eventual release illuminate both the Gun’s brutality and the possibility of survival beyond its curse.

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A Slave Who Fought Back A Slave Who Fought Back from "Gunsoul". A Slave Who Fought Back Revolver was enslaved by Elder Polio and repeatedly tried to escape or help other slaves resist.

A Slave Who Fought Back from "Gunsoul". A Slave Who Fought Back Revolver was enslaved by Elder Polio and repeatedly tried to escape or help other slaves resist.

A Slave Who Fought Back Revolver was enslaved by Elder Polio and repeatedly tried to escape or help other slaves resist. Violence as Suppression After he kills two cultivators with a stolen gun, his captors choose public execution as a warning to others. The Beginning of a Curse Polio’s decision to execute him gives the Gun an opportunity to raise another Gunsoul.

A Gunsoul on the Road A Gunsoul on the Road from "Gunsoul". A Gunsoul on the Road Revolver hunts slavers and offers help to Yuan after finding him in the ditch.

A Gunsoul on the Road from "Gunsoul". A Gunsoul on the Road Revolver hunts slavers and offers help to Yuan after finding him in the ditch.

A Gunsoul on the Road Revolver hunts slavers and offers help to Yuan after finding him in the ditch. Resistance With Purpose His use of force grows from his experience of captivity and his desire to stop others from suffering the same fate. A Model and a Warning He gives Yuan a weapon and guidance while demonstrating that a Gunsoul can still make meaningful choices.

An Old Enemy Resurfaces An Old Enemy Resurfaces from "Gunsoul". An Old Enemy Resurfaces Revolver arrives at Fleshmarket intending to confront Elder Polio and help fight the slavers.

An Old Enemy Resurfaces from "Gunsoul". An Old Enemy Resurfaces Revolver arrives at Fleshmarket intending to confront Elder Polio and help fight the slavers.

An Old Enemy Resurfaces Revolver arrives at Fleshmarket intending to confront Elder Polio and help fight the slavers. A Past Revisited His return connects his former execution to the conflict now unfolding in the city. A Costly Victory He survives the battle’s violence but cannot escape the larger danger created when the Gun arrives.

The Gun’s Prisoner The Gun’s Prisoner from "Gunsoul". The Gun’s Prisoner Revolver becomes the Gun’s host and struggles to resist its urge to kill anyone he encounters.

The Gun’s Prisoner from "Gunsoul". The Gun’s Prisoner Revolver becomes the Gun’s host and struggles to resist its urge to kill anyone he encounters.

The Gun’s Prisoner Revolver becomes the Gun’s host and struggles to resist its urge to kill anyone he encounters. Consciousness in Intervals Brief moments of awareness leave him able to understand the harm he has caused but unable to prevent the next attack. A Plea to a Friend His request that Yuan kill him reflects his fear of continuing as a weapon without choice.

A Soul Returned A Soul Returned from "Gunsoul". A Soul Returned Yuan’s sacrifice destroys the Gun’s independent power and brings Revolver back alive and free.

A Soul Returned from "Gunsoul". A Soul Returned Yuan’s sacrifice destroys the Gun’s independent power and brings Revolver back alive and free.

A Soul Returned Yuan’s sacrifice destroys the Gun’s independent power and brings Revolver back alive and free. A Life Beyond Revenge Revolver no longer has to repeat his original resistance through a cycle of slaughter. Choosing to Travel On He decides to accompany Yuan, turning survival into a new beginning rather than a continuation of captivity.

Years before Yuan’s resurrection

After Revolver’s resurrection

During the Bullet Church battle

After the Gun takes control

After Yuan becomes the Gunman