Twenty-Fifth Baam


 * "Stars, thrones, skies, the Outside World, I don't need any of those things. But if someone tries to hurt someone precious to me, I will fight."


 * - Jyu Viole Grace to Urek Mazino

Twenty-Fifth Baam, (스물다섯번째 밤, Seumooldahseotbeonjjae Bahm; "The Twenty-Fifth") or Baam ( 밤,'  Bahm; "Night") for short, is an Irregular and the main protagonist of Tower of God: Part 1, and one of the main protagonists of Tower of God. Baam enters The Tower in search of his best friend Rachel, another Irregular. He passed through Headon's Floor and Evankhell after being deemed worthy to climb, enough to be guided by Hwa Ryun.

Five years later in Tower of God: Part 2 - The Return of the Prince, Baam, under his new name Jyu Viole Grace (쥬 비올레 그레이스, Jyu Biolae Geuraeiseu; "Jyu Viole Grace"), imposed to him by FUG, his friends being held 'hostages', he is now a member of the infamous anti-government group against his will.

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Notes & Trivia

 * Name's Origin: He is named after his birthdate, the "twenty-fifth night". Later, the Guardian of the First Floor, Headon, abbreviates his name to Baam, joking; "It has become a tasty name!" In Korean, the word 'baam' has two meanings: one is 'night' and the other 'chestnut'. The Second Floor Guardian also uses this pun by telling Baam, "You...look tasty". Rachel, at one point, says she is afraid of the "night", assumedly making a reference to Baam.
 * He goes under the alias Jyu Viole Grace in Season 2. It is speculated that he might have been adopted by the leader of FUG, Grace Mirchea Luslec, but that has yet to be confirmed.
 * It's possible that one origin of the name "Viole" is the color violet. Amusingly enough, "Viole" is an old french word used to describe a European bowed stringed instrument used in the Medieval period. But in common french, "viole" is the conjugated version of the verb "violer", which means "violate/rape". Viole now occasionally wears shirts that are purple.
 * An amusing fact about Baam: With the sole exception of Anak, who is a half-princess, Baam seems to be able to attract, romantically, any princess of Zahard he comes across. Two examples are the affections shown towards him by Androssi and Yuri, though it might just be the author's way to add comic relief moments for the latter. (SIU's comment from his blog: "Baam will break the hearts of many more girls." ^^ )
 * According to the results of the World's Greatest Shinsoo Competition, Viole comes in first place with 134,769 points using Floral Butterfly: Piercing Technique (Hwajeopgongpasul). It has been speculated by some that this is not Viole's true power, as evidenced by his hand gesture which is not even a fist. Therefore, it's hinted that SIU would not show the true extent of Viole's newfound and improved prowess in Part II just yet.
 * He is extremely polite, to the extent of saying "sorry" when he's about to fail someone. (Example: Season 2 Chapter 11, conversation between Viole and Yeon.)
 * He is rich enough to afford the best apartment on the 21st Floor, courtesy of FUG.
 * He is apparently a great cook, having to cook for himself and Yeon, with Wangnan even calling him a super chef. His best dish is cream spaghetti,  which happens to be a dish Androssi ordered before the Submerged Fish Test. He even cleans the house and does the laundry.
 * Surprisingly, Viole's clothes are all picked by Ha Jinsung. He is troubled by the fact that Jinsung sends him clothes every season.
 * Blue Fire: Though not exactly canon, Viole has the power to create blue fire in the Maplestory X Tower of God oneshot where he uses it to stop Demon Slayer from getting the crown.
 * Author's comment (SIU) : "Tower of God is not about Baam; it's about a huge number of main characters." Well, we can all agree that Baam is an(the) eye of the storm." (need reference)
 * After the 28th Floor test (and its junk food reward), Viole buys junk food items for Team Tangsooyook. However, he has to eat them in secret or else Goseng will confiscate them since they're unhealthy. As a result, Viole has become a "black market" supplier and is very much loved by Miseng and Prince.
 * According to Hwa Ryun, it is thanks to Ha Jinsung that FUG gives some freedom to Baam.
 * He is ambidextrous, but was taught to use his right hand more.

Quotes
But if someone tries to hurt those that are precious to me, I will fight."
 * I don't get it what's what. why must we fight when we don't even hate eachother i just don't get it your right. miss Androssi what you said is right i can't do this very well climbing the Tower while harming others. that sort of thing i can't do it the people i met and became freindly with my precious freinds everything important to me is right here. if i climb the Tower stepping on all that is precious to me just what will be revealed at the top. are the stars that beautiful why is everyone saying something you can't see is Beautiful i can't understand this. for things like that i don't want to harm those that are precious to me. if i must fight i will fight to protect what is precious to me.
 * (Baam to Ship Leesoo) "My name is Twenty-Fifth Baam. For short you can just call me Baam. Even if you tell me to introduce myself, there's not much to say. I don't have parents... or a home... a single set of dirty clothes is all I have. I always thought that I might die alone without ever being able to do anything... But now- I have friends. Thank you."
 * (Baam's response when reminded by High Rankers (Yuri Zahard and Urek Mazino for now) of the death danger of a situation.) "There is something I fear more than death."
 * (Baam to Androssi) "The heart moves where the heart wills"
 * (Baam to Yu Han Sung) "If Rachel isn't up there, that place is nothing more than a pile of garbage. No matter what's up there, that won't change. You told me that being like I am is strange, but to me, you're a person who can't even find a single thing that's precious within that huge pile of garbage."
 * (Baam to Hwa Ryun) "I need to know... why... Rachel... betrayed... ME...!"
 * (Viole, denying the requirement of team members on the 20th Floor) "I am Jyu Viole Grace, one of the Slayer candidates of FUG. Zahard and their kin... I live for their death. That is why none of you can become my teammate. I am your enemy."
 * (Viole to Yihwa) "There is no way that everyone can be happy. It's only possible that someone will be happy."
 * (Viole to Urek Mazino during the Flower of Zygaena Test) "Stars, thrones, skies, the outside world, I don't need any of those things...
 * (Viole to Horyang) "The thing I really wanted was...I..already had it."
 * (Viole to Novick) "Even if I end up broken, if I can protect everyone else, I will do it. If I can do that, it doesn't matter if I break one day. Besides, I lost my reason to live a while ago."
 * (First time Viole threatens to kill; Viole to Xia Xia) "I'll go with you. But if you try playing with my friends' lives like this again... I will kill all of you."
 * (Viole to the false Followers) "What is the meaning of this? I will win with my own power. Don't just make me your god at your own whim. I am not some kind of convenient machine that makes your wishes come true. Now am I still your god since I am no longer a convenient tool to you."
 * (Viole thinking to himself while watching the other Regulars fight) "They're all fighting for something. They all pray for a certain wish, they fight, they battle and they desperately gather. If so, why have I come here? What do I want? What did I come here for? Rachel... where are you now?"

Alternate Translations

 * (Korean Pronunciation) Seu-mool-dah-seot-beon-jjae Bahm, Bahm
 * (Meaning) Twenty-Fifth Night, Night
 * Bahm
 * Bam
 * Baam
 * Chestnut