Tower of God: Part 1

Tower of God: Part 1 is the first section of the Tower of God series.

Part 1 of Tower of God began on June 30, 2010 and ended January 9, 2012 on Naver. It contains 80 chapters (including the preview and review), 78 of which are split into 11 Arcs and an epilogue.

It features Twenty-Fifth Baam as it's main protagonist. It's preview is chapter 0 and the story consists of chapters 1-78 and chapter 79 as a review.

Part 1 covers the introductory characters and a detailed explanation of the Second Floor. It gives a brief outline of the Tower and introduces concepts as Regulars, Irregulars, Rankers, and Shinsoo.

It is succeeded by Tower of God: Part 2 - The Return of the Prince

Intro
When Rachel decides to climb The Tower in search of stars, Twenty-Fifth Baam follows her to be by her side. But Baam quickly finds that there's more to the Tower that meets the eye. During his difficult struggle, he meets many friends and discovers his true potential. But there are dangers lurking around every turn. Will Baam be able to find his friend Rachel? What's to become of Baam during his adventure? It all begins at the Tower of God.

Twenty-Fifth Baam
The main protagonist of Part I, this young boy knows the true value of life and lived in complete solitude. When his only friend leaves him, he is prompted to force his way into The Tower and chase after her. Only he does not know what she is willing to do to reach her goal...

Koon Agero Agnis
This young man is an expelled 'Child of Koon', hailing from a detested branch of the Koon Family. At first, he saw fit to use Baam, but soon built a strong friendship with him; and a desire to lead him to the top of The Tower.

Androssi Zahard
This Princess of Zahard is trying to make her way up The Tower, on her own, with her own power. After taking a liking to Baam, she becomes a figure of guidance, and trains him to fight steadily in combat.

Rak Wraithraiser
A member of Baam's team during their time on the 2nd Floor; provides comic relief.

Ha Yuri Zahard
Ha Yuri Zahard is the lady who properly introduced Baam to The Tower, feeling Irregulars deserve the same treatment that Regulars do. After taking pity on the young boy, she lends him the Black March. To her shock, he is transported the the Second Floor, prompting Yuri to go after him and retrieve her beloved 13 Month Series.

Yu Han Sung
Yu Han Sung is the primary antagonist of Part I, although he is later revealed to be supporting Baam behind the scenes. This man cares deeply for the stability of The Tower and is looking foward to the downfall of the Zahard Family.

Plot Synopsis
It starts with Baam chasing after his friend Rachel. He tugs on her ribbon and they both fall. Baam asks her where she's going, to which she replies that she's going to climb the Tower. She tells Baam to forget about her so that she could be reborn and a light envelops her. Baam begs Rachel not to go, or else he will follow her until death. Rachel makes it into the Tower where she meets Headon. She introduces herself and tells him that she wants to climb the Tower. Headon says to her, "you're not the person the Tower has selected". Rachel asks Headon to give her a chance to climb the Tower, in which Headon gives her the Ball Test. She refuses to do the test and sits out as Baam arrives. Headon welcomes Baam to the Tower and introduces himself as the Guardian of the First Floor. Baam asks if he's seen Rachel and Headon says to head for the Top as he administers the Ball Test for Baam. He tries to make Baam give up the test, but Baam still tries to challenge the test to look for Rachel.

Meanwhile, Yuri and Evan both make their way to the First Floor after hearing that an Irregular has entered. When they make it there, they are disappointed to see that the "Irregular" who came in is just a normal-looking human. As Baam starts running towards the White Steel Eel, Yuri jumps down to try to help him. Evan also comes down after Yuri calls him to give Baam an A-grade Pocket. After a bit of talking, Headon allows to bend the rules if Yuri lends Baam the Black March, which Yuri agrees to. While Baam begins facing the White Steel Eel, Yuri and Evan comment on how bleak the test seems for Baam. Much to Evan's surprise, Baam does not run away from the eel and gets swallowed up. Yuri attempts to go in and save Baam but Evan holds her back saying "that is the answer". Baam reappears outside the eel, having stabbed its tongue, and he strikes the Ball. Nothing happens after a while as Headon tells Yuri, "I guess it's a very well-made ball". As Yuri starts to go and help Baam, Evan tells Baam to ask the Black March to start ignition. Black March appears to Baam and starts ignition in his hands. Afterwards, he is warped to the Second Floor and Yuri and Evan chase after him to get the Black March back. Meanwhile, Rachel once again appears and asks Headon why it is that Baam is chosen when she was the one who wanted to climb the Tower. Headon tells her that if she does something for him, he will make her the heroine of this story and she agrees.