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* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Periwinkle, to be precise.
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* SuddenNameChange: Was originally named Zoroaster, after the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroaster Iranian prophet]]. It was changed shortly after and revised in all releases to avoid offending anyone belonging to the [[UnfortunateNames Zoroastrian religion]].

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* SuddenNameChange: Was originally named Zoroaster, after the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroaster Iranian prophet]]. It was changed shortly after and revised in all releases to avoid offending anyone belonging to the [[UnfortunateNames Zoroastrian religion]].religion.
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* TheJudge: Not only ''a'' judge, but the top judge.

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* TheJudge: Not only ''a'' judge, but the top judge.
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Renamed to Token Black Friend in TRS. The TBF is not just any black friend, but one who is a Satellite Character in an attempt to be more diverse


* BlackBestFriend: To Naraka.

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!!This page contains massive spoilers, none of which are marked. Tread carefully.



* BigBadDuumvirate: [[spoiler:Forms one with whoever he's working with behind the scenes]].

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* BigBadDuumvirate: [[spoiler:Forms Forms one with whoever he's working with alongside behind the scenes]].scenes.



* DragonInChief: The main antagonist of Part 1, [[spoiler:yet takes order from a higher authority]].
* EvilOverlord: He's the evil emperor of the underworld, scheming and plotting his way to power.

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* DragonInChief: The main antagonist of Part 1, [[spoiler:yet takes order from a higher authority]].
* EvilOverlord: He's the evil fifth emperor of Yomi, ruling over the underworld, scheming and plotting his way to power.realm as he plots towards the mysterious "Advent".



* HellHasNewManagement: Takes over after [[spoiler:Orochi's death]] as the the new emperor of the underworld. Judging by the votes, the choice was unanimous.

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* HellHasNewManagement: Takes over after [[spoiler:Orochi's death]] Orochi's death as the the new emperor of the underworld. Judging by the votes, the choice was unanimous.



* MakeAnExampleOfThem: Towards the Shinigami after ordering [[spoiler:Sierro's execution]].
* TheManBehindTheMan: [[spoiler:Mara is revealed to be this, having been taking orders from another figure entirely]].

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* MakeAnExampleOfThem: Towards the Shinigami after ordering [[spoiler:Sierro's execution]].
* TheManBehindTheMan: [[spoiler:Mara is revealed to be this, having been taking orders from another figure entirely]].
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* OffWithHisHead: He orders [[spoiler:Sierro]] to be executed this way.

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* OffWithHisHead: He orders [[spoiler:Sierro]] Sierro to be executed this way.



* BoomHeadshot: [[spoiler:Sierro shoots him through the head with a magical beam of light]].

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* BoomHeadshot: [[spoiler:Sierro Sierro shoots him through the head with a magical beam of light]].light.



* TheGoodKing: Orochi was apparently a great and kind leader that was good to his people, and is [[spoiler:greatly missed]] despite his pacifistic tendencies.
* WeHardlyKnewYe: [[spoiler:In the same chapter of his introduction in Chapter 3, he's assassinated by Sierro]].

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* TheGoodKing: Orochi was apparently a great and kind leader that was good to his people, and is [[spoiler:greatly missed]] greatly missed despite his pacifistic tendencies.
* WeHardlyKnewYe: [[spoiler:In In the same chapter of his introduction in Chapter 3, he's assassinated by Sierro]].
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[[folder: Zoroaster]]

The third Emperor of Yomi. He was an immensely powerful demon who loved to engage his followers in battle in his spare time. After his passing, the annual Zoroaster Tournament was created in his honor.

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[[folder: Zoroaster]]

Zorastarot]]

The third Emperor of Yomi. He was an immensely powerful demon who loved to engage his followers in battle in his spare time. After his passing, the annual Zoroaster Zorastarot Tournament was created in his honor.



* AerithAndBob: The only demon in the entire series to not be named after a devil or monster, but an [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroaster Iranian prophet]].
* DeathByIrony: Zoroaster loved to spar with his subjects and challenge them to duels. Ultimately it was [[CatchYourDeathOfCold a simple cold]] that proved to be his undoing.

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* AerithAndBob: The only demon in the entire series DeathByIrony: Zorastarot loved to not spar with his subjects and challenge them to duels. Ultimately it was [[CatchYourDeathOfCold a simple cold]] that proved to be his undoing.
* SuddenNameChange: Was originally
named Zoroaster, after a devil or monster, but an the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroaster Iranian prophet]].
* DeathByIrony: Zoroaster loved to spar with his subjects
prophet]]. It was changed shortly after and challenge them revised in all releases to duels. Ultimately it was [[CatchYourDeathOfCold a simple cold]] that proved avoid offending anyone belonging to be his undoing.the [[UnfortunateNames Zoroastrian religion]].



Formerly the personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi and later becoming leader of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]]. [[spoiler:She is now ranked Tenth within the Jikininki Ten]].

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Formerly the personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi and later becoming leader of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]]. [[spoiler:She She is now currently ranked Tenth within the Jikininki Ten]].Ten.



* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron and later [[spoiler:Mura's successor as Jikininki]].

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* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron and later [[spoiler:Mura's Mura's successor as Jikininki]].Jikininki.
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[[center: [-[[Characters/{{Canticle}} Main Character Index]] | [[Characters/CanticleMuraAndHisCompanions Mura and his Companions]] | '''Empire of Yomi''' | [[Characters/CanticleYomiResidents Yomi Residents]] | [[Characters/CanticleEarthResidents Earth Residents]] | [[Characters/TheJikininkiTen The Jikininki Ten]] | [[Characters/CanticleGoetia Goetia]] | [[Characters/CanticleEmpireOfNirvana Empire of Nirvana]] | [[Characters/CanticleThralls Thralls]] | [[Characters/CanticleOtherCharacters Other Characters]]]]-]

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[[center: [-[[Characters/{{Canticle}} Main Character Index]] | [[Characters/CanticleMuraAndHisCompanions Mura and his Companions]] | '''Empire of Yomi''' | [[Characters/CanticleYomiResidents Yomi Residents]] | [[Characters/CanticleEarthResidents Earth Residents]] | [[Characters/TheJikininkiTen The Jikininki Ten]] | [[Characters/CanticleGoetia Goetia]] | [[Characters/CanticleEmpireOfNirvana Empire [[Characters/CanticleKingdomOfNirvana Kingdom of Nirvana]] | [[Characters/CanticleThralls Thralls]] | [[Characters/CanticleOtherCharacters Other Characters]]]]-]
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* IRejectYourReality: His entire viewpoint on modern life in Yomi, wishing to make things [[NostalgiaFilter like they were back when demons ruled over the Earth]].
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* SuicidalOverconfidence: Everyone who challenges him encounters this trope. If they don't fear Mara's power, they're usually too ignorant.


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* AerithAndBob: The only demon in the entire series to not be named after a devil or monster, but an [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zoroaster Iranian prophet]].
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* BFS: Kirin's sword-lance hybrid of a weapon that can fuse to her arm and fire blasts of funneled Tamashiryoku.

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* BFS: Kirin's sword-lance hybrid of a weapon that can fuse to her arm and fire blasts of funneled Tamashiryoku.
* BladeBelowTheShoulder: Kirin's sword is able to fuse onto her arm, allowing her to swing and stab it more easily.
* BlessedWithSuck: The [[PowerNullifier stone-like birthmark]] in her chest. Unfortunately for Kirin, it prevents her from harnessing and casting magic.


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* EmpoweredBadassNormal: Despite lacking the ability to cast magic, Kirin makes up for this with her tactical experience, badass weapon and team of kick-ass soldiers.


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* OddlyShapedSword: Resembling more of a lance than a sword, the blade is shaped like a spiral with an obnoxiously-huge cross-guard.
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* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron and later Mura's successor as Jikininki.

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* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron and later Mura's [[spoiler:Mura's successor as Jikininki.Jikininki]].

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Formerly the personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi, later becoming leader of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].

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Formerly the personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi, Yomi and later becoming leader of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].Squadron]]. [[spoiler:She is now ranked Tenth within the Jikininki Ten]].



* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron.

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* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron.Squadron and later Mura's successor as Jikininki.




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The Chief Justice of the Empire of Yomi. He also serves as a stalwart friend of Naraka, with their rivalry going back ages.
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* BlackBestFriend: To Naraka.
* TheJudge: Not only ''a'' judge, but the top judge.

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* AntiquatedLinguistics: Typically speaks with outdated English phrasing and words, which is a testament to how long Mara's been around.



* MakeAnExampleOfThem: Towards the Shinigami after ordering [[spoiler:Sierro's execution.]]

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* MakeAnExampleOfThem: Towards the Shinigami after ordering [[spoiler:Sierro's execution.]]execution]].



* {{Determinator}}: Kirin's resilience is legendary even among stronger characters in the series. She never gives up once she sets her mind to something, even if she fails repeatedly.



* HadesShaded: She has pale grey skin, an unusual trait for most demons in the series.
* HairTriggerTemper: Kirin can easily become enraged over the slightest things, usually if she doesn't get results fast enough.

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* HadesShaded: She has pale light grey skin, an unusual trait for most demons in the series.
* HairTriggerTemper: Kirin can easily become enraged over the slightest things, usually if she doesn't get results fast enough.


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* NoOneShouldSurviveThat: Takes a lot of damage over the series, being impaled several times for instance.
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* HadesShaded: She has pale grey skin, an unusual trait for most demons in the series.
* HairTriggerTemper: Kirin can easily become enraged over the slightest things, usually if she doesn't get results fast enough.

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* BigBad: The main antagonist of Part 1.
* BodyMotifs: Mouths, as evidenced by his character art.

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* BigBad: The main antagonist of Part 1.
BigBadDuumvirate: [[spoiler:Forms one with whoever he's working with behind the scenes]].
* BodyMotifs: Mouths, as evidenced by his initial character art.sketch.
* DragonInChief: The main antagonist of Part 1, [[spoiler:yet takes order from a higher authority]].



* FaceFramedInShadow: Whenever he isn't wearing his hat, his face is always obscured by darkness.



* TheManBehindTheMan: [[spoiler:Mara is revealed to be this, having been taking orders from another figure entirely]].
* NightmareFace: Mara has purple irises with yellow sclera and three pupils in each eye, a black tongue and to top it all off -- a freaking mouth in his eyesocket!



* UndeathlyPallor: His skin is ashen grey, like a corpse. Combine this with his other freakish features and he's a walking example.



* AmazonianBeauty: She's dressed in leather armor, wields a spear and is exceptionally fit.

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* AmazonianBeauty: She's dressed in leather armor, wields a spear and is exceptionally fit.
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* BenevolentBoss: Orochi was apparently a great and kind leader that was good to his people, and is [[spoiler:greatly missed]] despite his pacifistic tendencies.



* TheGoodKing: Orochi was apparently a great and kind leader that was good to his people, and is [[spoiler:greatly missed]] despite his pacifistic tendencies.



The second Emperor of Yomi. Not much is known about him, other than he was extraordinarily strong and was the founder of the Deepcut.

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The second Emperor of Yomi. Not much is known about him, other than he He was extraordinarily strong and was the founder of the Deepcut.Deepcut, Jikininki and the Council of Princes.




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* OurFounder: The emperor who established the Deepcut and later on, the Jikininki Ten. He also created the Council of Princes to serve as proper leaders who could replace him after his death someday.
* ReluctantRuler: He never wanted to be emperor and was content being the leader of the Deepcut. However, destiny felt differently.
* TheWisePrince: Regarded as the wisest of the emperors to date.



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Formerly the personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi, later becoming leader of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].

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Formerly the personal bodyguard to the
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The first
Emperor of Yomi, later becoming leader Yomi. Not much is known about him other than his many heroic exploits, including being the founder of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].Empire of Yomi.


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* AuthorityEqualsAsskicking: During the Great Soul War, he was a living badass - securing victories left and right before Izanami's surrender. After that, he became the leader demonkind needed and established an empire by himself.
* TheConqueror: Baal was an accomplished general during his tenure, being behind most of the Demon army's many victories.
* FounderOfTheKingdom: He took up the mantle of leader after Izanami's defeat and later established the Empire of Yomi.
* PassedInTheirSleep: Baal is described as dying peacefully in his sleep.
* RoyalsWhoActuallyDoSomething: Baal didn't just sit on his throne, he got up and single-handedly fought in several battles until his death.
* ShroudedInMyth: Little-to-nothing is known of his origins other than he was a powerful general that eventually helped lead the demons into Yomi, establishing his empire.

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Formerly the personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi, later becoming leader of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].

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Formerly
Azazel the personal bodyguard to the Great]]

The second
Emperor of Yomi, later becoming leader Yomi. Not much is known about him, other than he was extraordinarily strong and was the founder of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].Deepcut.


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* BodyMotifs: Mouths, as evidenced by his character art.



Personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi and leader of [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].

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Personal Formerly the personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi and Yomi, later becoming leader of the feared [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].



* AGoodWayToDie: Kirin is genuinely happy she got to go out defending her empire and country. [[spoiler:{{Averted}} in end, as she survives her wounds.]]
* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. [[spoiler:She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron.]]

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* AGoodWayToDie: Kirin is genuinely happy she got to go out defending her empire and country. [[spoiler:{{Averted}} {{Averted}} in end, as she survives her wounds.]]
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* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. [[spoiler:She She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron.]]
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[[center: [-[[Characters/{{Canticle}} Main Character Index]] | [[Characters/CanticleMuraAndHisCompanions Mura and his Companions]] | '''Empire of Yomi''' | [[Characters/CanticleYomiResidents Yomi Residents]] | [[Characters/TheJikininkiTen The Jikininki Ten]] | [[Characters/CanticleEmpireOfNirvana Empire of Nirvana]] | [[Characters/CanticleThralls Thralls]] | [[Characters/CanticleOtherCharacters Other Characters]]]]-]

Characters that appeared in NAITO's ''Literature/{{Canticle}}''. This page is for the '''[[TheEmpire Empire of Yomi]]'''.
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[[folder: Mara]]
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The main antagonist of ''Code Caligula''. The fifth Emperor of Yomi who's radical views lead him to desire an uprising against the Shinigami.
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* AbsoluteXenophobe: He absolutely despises all races besides his own, believing that demons are the dominant species.
* BigBad: The main antagonist of Part 1.
* EvilOverlord: He's the evil emperor of the underworld, scheming and plotting his way to power.
* FreakinessShame: He is always seen wearing a veiled hat over his face. By his account, it's because he's ashamed of his human appearance. Ironically, [[BeautifulAllAlong he's described to have an absolutely beautiful face]].
* HellHasNewManagement: Takes over after [[spoiler:Orochi's death]] as the the new emperor of the underworld. Judging by the votes, the choice was unanimous.
* HumansAreTheRealMonsters: This is what Mara believes wholeheartedly.
* LargeAndInCharge: He's listed as being 230 cm (7'6"), making him a freakishly tall leader.
* MakeAnExampleOfThem: Towards the Shinigami after ordering [[spoiler:Sierro's execution.]]
* OffWithHisHead: He orders [[spoiler:Sierro]] to be executed this way.
* TheWarHasJustBegun: Mara pretty much announces this to the people of Yomi.

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[[folder: Orochi]]

The fourth Emperor of Yomi. He's respected for making improvements to the country and being a wise ruler, however there are some who take issue with his stance regarding demon empowerment.
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* BenevolentBoss: Orochi was apparently a great and kind leader that was good to his people, and is [[spoiler:greatly missed]] despite his pacifistic tendencies.
* BoomHeadshot: [[spoiler:Sierro shoots him through the head with a magical beam of light]].
* DangerousForbiddenTechnique: The "Forbidden Jigadō One-Hundred One: Eight-Branched Pale Summit" spell allows Orochi to summon a massive multi-headed snake from his body at the cost of becoming paralyzed.
* WeHardlyKnewYe: [[spoiler:In the same chapter of his introduction in Chapter 3, he's assassinated by Sierro]].

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[[folder: Zoroaster]]

The third Emperor of Yomi. He was an immensely powerful demon who loved to engage his followers in battle in his spare time. After his passing, the annual Zoroaster Tournament was created in his honor.
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* DeathByIrony: Zoroaster loved to spar with his subjects and challenge them to duels. Ultimately it was [[CatchYourDeathOfCold a simple cold]] that proved to be his undoing.
* [[WarriorPrince Warrior King]]: One who loved combat more than anything else.

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[[folder: Kirin]]

Personal bodyguard to the Emperor of Yomi and leader of [[AmazonBrigade Onryō Squadron]].
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* AGoodWayToDie: Kirin is genuinely happy she got to go out defending her empire and country. [[spoiler:{{Averted}} in end, as she survives her wounds.]]
* AscendedExtra: Introduced originally as a simple bodyguard and seemingly dies in her debut chapter. [[spoiler:She survives and becomes the leader of Onryo Squadron.]]
* AmazonianBeauty: She's dressed in leather armor, wields a spear and is exceptionally fit.
* GutFeeling: Has a bad feeling regarding the lack of guards present during a meeting with an incredibly hostile empire. Turns out she was right.
* MadeOfIron: One of three survivors from Sierro's onslaught. To be clear, she survived being [[ImpaledWithExtremePrejudice impaled by multiple beams of molten-hot light]].
* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Periwinkle, to be precise.
* YourHeadASplode: How she kills a Shinigami mage, throwing her spear directly through his skull and reducing it to a bloody stump.

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