Escanor

is a member of the Seven Deadly Sins and is known as the Lion's Sin of Pride. He is renowned for gaining immense power during the day, and gradually becoming weaker with the setting of the sun, leaving him frail and submissive at night. His Sacred Treasure is the divine axe, Rhitta. His ability is called Sunshine.

Appearance
Nothing of Escanor's current appearance is known. Ten years ago, he wore a suit of full body armor with a unique helm (which may be too large to fit him properly in the early morning or night, and conversely too small to fit him during the sunlight hours, particularly noon) and carried a large spear of unknown origin. In the anime, he was also seen holding a large battle axe (Rhitta). However, Escanor was revealed during the Vampires of Edinburgh side story to be a very youthful looking, but slight and weak young man with short-cut hair and a set of clothes that seemed too large to fit him. In his daylight state, he grows to a point where his clothes fit him properly, due to his vastly more muscular build.

In the wanted poster, Escanor is depicted as a middle-aged man with a beard.

Escanor's symbol of the Lion is located on the center his back.

Personality
Despite his title as the Lion's Sin of Pride, Escanor appears to be very meek, shy, and scrawny, going so far as to apologize for nearly everything because he believed that he has caused trouble. Regardless, he excels at doing something that is tasked to him if he is motivated.

However when the sun begins to rise, he undergoes a drastic personality change. He becomes very prideful, even when facing an opponent he had previously been trying reason with and apologize to beforehand. He demanded that Izraf use his full power and apologize for being born into his world. Escanor also shows no qualms about killing anyone in this state, especially if he feels they have insulted him.

Twelve years ago
With the Vampire Clan taking over the Kingdom of Edinburgh and threatening the Kingdom of Liones and all of Britannia with impending war, the Seven Deadly Sins, including Escanor, were deployed to deal with them and recapture Edinburgh Castle. His inclusion visibly unnerves Dreyfus, Hendrickson and even King, who are aware of the true nature of Escanor's power.

When the mission started, Meliodas had Escanor released from a special containment room while carrying his Sacred Treasure. The Lion's Sin of Pride apologized his captain and reminded him that he would like to be back by morning if possible. After Meliodas explained the details of the plan with Merlin's help, Escanor was uncertain, but declares his resolve to do his best.

Both Meliodas and Escanor were teleported to the Castle using Merlin's Magical Gate. After being encouraged by Meliodas to have more confidence, Escanor apologies for being born and starts crying. After that, the two gets separated and Escanor is confronted by the Vampire King, Izraf, who demands to know his reason for coming to his castle. He then attacks the Sin of Pride with telekinesis-controlled debris, which Escanor evades with ease. Their fight continues until dawn, when suddenly the Sin stops dodging and faces Izraf. He easily lifts his Sacred Treasure, which he had previously been unable to move, and orders the Vampire King to fight at full power. He then demands an apology from him for being born into his world.

During his Fight with Izraf, Escanor showed his power by easily dispelling the Darkness of the Vampire King with his sheer Pressure. He then used his Sacred Treasure to lazily cleave the Vampire King's torso, which quickly regenerated, but having come into contact with Escanor's axe blade began to burn him from the inside. Escanor then read a poem about Merlin that Izraf thought was an incantation, angering Escanor as he proceeded to incinerate Izraf with his Sunshine ability, but not before telling Izraf he had changed his mind about killing him, despite the latter desperately apologizing and pleading for his life. After destroying the castle and killing Izraf, Escanor was approached by Merlin, who he was pleased to see. As she distracted him, he was hit by Gowther's Blackout Arrow, which Merlin had amplified to knock him unconscious until his power depleted. He was then brought home by Merlin. Back at the castle, Escanor was scolding himself for losing control and that his poems aren't worthy of Merlin's ears. Merlin then entered his chamber and asked if she could hear his poem.

Ten years ago
Escanor, along with the rest of the Seven Deadly Sins, was summoned to a castle to meet the Great Holy Knight Zaratras after a mission in which they defeated the Troll Queen and caused the accidental destruction of the Great Druid Altar. After they found him dead there, all of them were ambushed by the Holy Knights. When Meliodas ordered everyone to disperse and regroup later, Escanor obeyed and went into hiding.

Introduction arc
Escanor's wanted poster is displayed on a board in the Boar Hat.

He is mentioned a few times throughout the storyline, although his current whereabouts are unknown.

Abilities and Equipment
It can be assumed that his power level is greater than 3000 as Merlin stated that all members of the Seven Deadly Sins are at least that strong. And as he was once a Diamond-ranked Holy Knight, it's assumed that he is extremely powerful.

Despite his weak appearance during the night, Escanor has shown to be quite nimble at evading enemy attacks as was displayed in his encounter with Izraf before his transformation at dawn. However when the sun beings to rise and his more prideful personality appears, he grows larger muscles he is able to easily hold his Divine Axe Rhitta with a single hand, something which even Meliodas and his immense strength cannot fully lift.

Merlin has stated that at noon, Escanor's peak power level easily surpasses all other Sins. Escanor has shown himself to be able to change his abilities, form and attitude dependent on the time of day in relation to the sun and moon:

Daylight: During the hours of day Escanor's personality becomes warped into that of a prideful and arrogant being and he is granted several physical changes:
 * Monstrous Strength: During daytime, Escanors strength increases exponentially, far surpassing even his own Captain, showing increased muscle mass and definition, allowing him to easily lift his Divine Axe Rhitta with a single arm, even when someone of incredible strength such as Meliodas could only drag it along the floor, tiring as he did so.

Night-time: During the hours of the night Escanor's strength plummets, as he becomes skinny and incredibly frail. Even his attitude changes and he loses confidence, showing defined humility, an opposite of Pride.
 * Enhanced Speed: During night-time, Escanor's strength may deplete, but his speed remains impressive, able to run extraordinarily quickly away from powerful opponents to prevent himself from getting injured, even when not at full strength this still makes Escanor a fast opponent and a difficult enemy to capture and defeat.

Weapons

 * Divine Axe Rhitta: Escanor possesses a Sacred Treasure in the form of a giant axe that is so heavy that not even Meliodas with his immense strength can lift it. It's full capabilities have yet to be seen.
 * Large Spear: A large spear Escanor possessed and was shown with briefly ten years ago before the Seven Deadly Sins were framed for Zaratras' murder. It appears to be not as heavy in comparison to his Sacred Treasure.

Abilities

 * Escanor is able to emit a dangerous amount of light to burn and melt away his enemy, along with anything in his immediate vicinity. At his command, Escanor is able to immediately eradicate a powerful enemy such as Izraf, along with the castle they were fighting in, which was warped and twisted into an unrecognizable state. Merlin even stated that this was the source of all life.

Power Level
His Power Level is currently unknown. However, it is known that it changes depending on the time of day. At midnight, his Power Level is noted to be the lowest of every Holy Knight in Liones. When the sun rises, his Power Level increases hour by hour until it reaches its apex at noon, easily surpassing those of the other sins.

Merlin
He has a crush on Merlin, and wants to look good in front of her, despite feeling like he is always causing her trouble.

Vampires of Edinburgh

 * Escanor vs. Izraf: Win

Trivia

 * In Arthurian legend, Escanor is a knight known for being defeated by Gawain. In Legend, his strength was said to increase until noon before diminishing afterwards.
 * According to the databook(s):
 * Escanor's special skill is unknown
 * His hobbies are unknown
 * Daily routine is napping and writing poetry
 * Favorite food is meat during the day, vegetables during the night
 * Charm Point is his shyness
 * Complex is himself
 * The people he respects the most are Merlin and Meliodas
 * Has no one he would mind making an enemy.
 * The Sin of Pride is usually symbolized with a Horse and the colour violet.
 * Escanor dislikes going out in the daytime due to his personality change.

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