Metalstorm: The Destruction of Jared-Syn

A rugged, battle-scarred former soldier who has drifted into the bar rooms of Zhor. He starts as a skeptic about lost cities and legends but gradually joins Dogen, driven by a sense of duty and weary pragmatism. Rhodes brings practical combat skill and world-weariness, helping to navigate the desert peril and nomad politics. He ultimately fights alongside Dogen and rides with them toward the final confrontation.

A determined, fearless protagonist who pursues Jared-Syn across hostile lands. He persuades Dhyana to join the quest and carries the resolve to reclaim the lifeforce crystal from Syn. Dogen is resourceful, willing to duel, and willing to sacrifice for the greater good. His progressive discovery of the mask’s power anchors the film’s climactic moments.

A courageous young woman who witnesses a killing and becomes an essential ally for Dogen. She reveals historical knowledge about Cyclopian tech and the life-essence crystals, guiding the trio toward the mask. Dhyana’s resolve grows as she navigates danger and protects her community’s memory from being erased by Syn.

The central antagonist, a half-cyborg and master of the crystal’s dark power who seeks to enslave countless beings. Syn commands fear and uses the lifeforce to augment his abilities, remaining elusive and dangerous even when cornered. His plan hinges on corrupting others with the crystal and outmaneuvering Dogen’s alliance.

A formidable, half-cyborg adversary and the cruel son of Jared-Syn. He commands a deadly presence, wielding a robotic arm that delivers paralyzing blasts. Baal’s arrogance and strength push Dogen and Rhodes to their limits, culminating in a pivotal clash that reshapes the frontier’s balance of power.

Leader of a nomad faction who embodies a practical, streetwise code. He challenges Dogen’s claims, yet ultimately proves a steadfast ally when the nomads unite against Syn’s assault. Hurok’s pragmatic honor and combat prowess help turn the tide in the climactic battles.

A mystic or sage-like figure who interprets Cyclopian relics and identifies the crystal as a lifeforce storage device. Zax acts as a guide to the heroes, linking ancient knowledge with present danger and pointing toward the magic mask as the only counter to the crystal’s power.

A seasoned nomad whose barroom cynicism contrasts with the need for action. Aix helps anchor the nomad perspective and serves as a counterpoint to Rhodes’ skepticism, contributing to the plan to seek the lost city and the mask.

A fearsome creature or enforcer encountered in Cyclopian territory. Chimera embodies the extraterrestrial danger that guards the paths to the crystal and the mask, forcing the heroes to press forward through peril.

A nomad gambler who appears in the frontier scenes, providing a sharp-witted counterpoint to the grimmer elements of the quest. Annie’s presence underscores the harsh, unpredictable nature of life on the edge of civilization.

A secondary antagonist who assists Baal and serves as a foil to Dogen during the assaults on Baal’s encampment. His presence emphasizes the scale of the conflict and the hierarchy within Syn’s faction.