Transcendent

In MapleStory, there are currently three revealed characters who achieved transcendentalism, most notably the recurring character, Black Mage. The transcendence play an important role in the plot of MapleStory, but most lay unrevealed and incomplete.

Transcendence of Life: World Tree
The World Tree is the source of life of Maple World. She is currently found in the Root Abyss where she is recuperating to return to her true form. In the future, Cygnus seeks power by trying to locate the World Tree, but ends up falling into the Black Mage's trap.

Transcendence of Light: Black Mage
The Black Mage is the main antagonist of Maple World. Born in Edelstein, the Black Mage traveled to Magatia to research magic. He is also the founder of Aurora, the organization that researches and protects the light. Ironically enough, the Black Mage gave up his light and succumbed to darkness in his search for power.

Transcendence of Life: Gerald Darmoor
Gerald Darmoor has a plan to conquer the whole of Grandis for himself. With Magnus as his right-hand man, Darmoor conquered Aboris and letting Magnus reign Heliseum.