- "I'm your betrothed."
- ―Xavin to Karolina Dean[src]
Xavin is a member of the Xartan military that traveled to Earth aboard a Gibborim spaceship. Although they remained trapped for centuries after the spaceship crashed, they managed to escape in the aftermath of the Battle at the PRIDE Construction Site. Believing to be the subject of a prophecy that united two worlds and promised peace for the universe, Xavin approached Karolina Dean and introduced themself to her as her betrothed. Xavin was allowed by the Runaways to remain in their hideout, the Hostel, although they were bewildered by their persistent belief to be Dean's betrothed. Xavin assisted Dean during the Chase of the Runaways, but failed to prevent her capture by the Magistrate, who had possessed Victor Stein, and revealed to the Runaways that they were up against a whole family of powerful extraterrestrial beings.
Biography
Quest to Destiny
- "No one knows the origins of this story. It passed down through the generations until it was just a thing that is known. A truth. A prophecy. And at some point, the story is heard by someone who comes to believe that the story is about them. Are they crazy to believe? Or would it be crazy not to?"
- ―Xavin[src]
Millennia ago, Xavin heard a prophecy mentioning how two distant beings could eventually bring peace to the entire universe if they managed to find themselves and marry. Over time, Xavin began to think that the prophecy was about them, and went into a quest to find the partner promised by the prophecy. To that end, they stowed away on a spaceship crewed by a family of exiled Gibborim magistrates. Xavin was eventually discovered and forced to steer the spaceship by the Gibborim.
Ultimately, the spaceship crashed on Earth, on a site where the city of Los Angeles would eventually be built centuries later. Xavin remained trapped under the surface during all this time along with several other Gibborim.[1] Eventually though, Xavin was telepathically contacted by Jonah, who instructed them to prepare the spaceship for takeoff. Xavin obeyed, unaware of the struggle that occurred above between Jonah, PRIDE and the Runaways. The spaceship ended up destroyed because of PRIDE, but Xavin survived the explosion and managed to escape from the PRIDE Construction Site.[2]
Meeting the Runaways
- "I'm Xavin, and I've waited my entire life to be here with you. Longer than you can imagine. I've been watching you and your friends, trying to figure out a way to make you understand what I really am."
- ―Xavin to Karolina Dean[src]
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Confrontation with the Gibborim
- "You have a nasty habit of inserting yourself where you're not welcome."
- ―Magistrate to Xavin[src]
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Personality
- "Nothing will keep me from my destiny, Magistrate."
- ―Xavin to the Magistrate[src]
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
- "Am I really this small?"
"Exact duplicate." - ―Nico Minoru and Xavin[src]
- Xartan Physiology: As a Xartan, Xavin has superhuman attributes and powers.
- Shapeshifting: Xavin is able to change their appearance in a matter of seconds. They notably took the appearances of Karolina Dean, Gert Yorkes, Nico Minoru and Mike on a Bike over the course of their interaction with the Runaways.
- Cloaking: Aside from their shapeshifting, Xavin's metamorphosis abilities also render able of making themself invisible by perfectly camouflaging in their environment.
- Telepathy: Xavin is able to hear thoughts.
- Knowledge Projection: By touching the head of another being, Xavin can transmit thoughts and images in a form understandable by the subject. Xavin notably used this power to tell their story to Dean.
- Extended Longevity: Xavin has been on Earth for thousands of years.
- Shapeshifting: Xavin is able to change their appearance in a matter of seconds. They notably took the appearances of Karolina Dean, Gert Yorkes, Nico Minoru and Mike on a Bike over the course of their interaction with the Runaways.
Equipment
Vehicles
- "A believer stowed away on a ship that carried a family of exiled Royal Magistrates at the center of the prophecy."
- ―Xavin to Karolina Dean[src]
- Magistrate's Ship: Hoping to fulfil a prophecy about peace in the Universe, Xavin stowed away in Magistrate's Ship. Xavin was found by the Gibborim, who made them steer the ship in their place. When the spaceship crashed, Xavin remained trapped beneath the surface for centuries, until they were finally able to escape in the aftermath of the Battle at the PRIDE Construction Site.
Facilities
- "It is a noble endeavor to guard the Holy Mother and the Haven."
- ―Xavin[src]
- Hostel: Having tracked down Karolina Dean, who they considered to be their betrothed, Xavin sneaked into the Hostel and observed the Runaways before introducing themself to Dean by taking the appearance of Gert Yorkes. Despite their arrival being a source of bewilderment to the Runaways, Xavin was allowed to remain in the Hostel until they figured out what role they could play.
Relationships
Family
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Appearances
In chronological order:
- Runaways
- Season Two
- Last Rites (mentioned)
- Big Shot (voice)
- Last Waltz
- Earth Angel
- Split Up
- Season Three
- Season Two
Trivia
- In the comics, Prince Xavin is a genderfluid member of the Skrull race who uses they/them pronouns and marries Karolina Dean in order to promote peace between the Skrulls and Majesdanians.
Behind the Scenes
- Tiffany Abney was a stunt double for Clarissa Thibeaux in the role of Xavin.
References
External Links
Xavin on Marvel Database
Xavin on Wikipedia
