In a Superhuman Society

by Stonecreek

A world with quirks means its people are wind up rather quirky. Whether heroes, villains, or somewhere in-between, every BnHA character deserves to have their story told. These are but tiny 100-word snippets of their lives, told one a day, every day, in 2023. Newest chapter: Mina Ashido is a vivacious hero in training. She's equally enthusiastic about her classmates' love lives.

37. Nyikang

A.N. — The last of six straight birthday characters to start the month ends here with by far the most obscure of the bunch. He made a fleeting appearance in the first movie, which means there's a lot for me to fill in here.

37. Nyikang

Medieval Europe did not have the market cornered on knights. Nyikang — with his metal mask, gauntleted arms and a sword nearly as long as he was tall — was there to disabuse any doubters of that notion.

His appearance didn't have anything to do with his quirk, but had everything to do with his heritage. Representing Sudan as a hero on the world stage was an honor, and Nyikang wore the burden with steadfast resoluteness.

Spirit Possession could be seen as a villain's power, but Nyikang gracefully educated skeptics about his country's history, and the role he was serving in it.