Ruenheid Ariarhod

**Ruenheid Ariarhod** (ルーエンハイド・アリアロド), also called **Rue**, is one of the heroines in *Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon*. She is a Holy Knight serving the Lourdes Order.

## Appearance

Rue has hip-length, wavy blonde hair that is straight in the back, but curled into drills on the sides; the front bangs are swept to the right with a small part on the left side. She also has blue eyes, fierce facial features with a mole on her cheek under the corner of her left eye, and a rather large bosom with much of its cleavage exposed. She wears a dark, midriff-baring vest with gold trim edges, gold tassels, one blue sleeve band on her left arm, and one shoulder bracer shaped like a dragon's head. On the bottom are black high-cut shorts, tall dark boots with a silver trim, and a solitary gold knee guard over her right knee. Connecting the two are a pair of black suspenders situated between her lower and upper thighs, and asymmetrical black-and-blue coattails cover her posterior. A long black-and-gold metallic belt keeps her coat snug to her body while a blue fabric belt slings around for the same purpose. A formal white collar wraps around her neck underneath her coat, and attached is a blue necktie that is situated between her breasts.

## Personality

Ruenheid has an incredibly strong sense of justice. If crime happens anywhere near her sight, she will rush over, help the innocents, and punish the criminals. She takes her work very seriously and tries anything to protect humanity from the fiends.

Ruenheid's softer side shows itself when her friends are involved, especially Aluche and Liliana. Despite her usually unwavering, no-nonsense attitude, she can be especially aloof, unfocused, and apprehensive when it comes to their involvement in issues. She is very protective, caring, and loving beneath her stoic face, but she never admits that, especially to Aluche.

## History

 **Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow. Read at your own discretion.**Ruenheid was a childhood friend with Aluche and Liliana and used to frequent Eurulm's Academy together. One day she met Lady Loergwlith who, as she spoke, felt Loergwlith could tell what she was feeling inside her. Loergwlith told her that she believes that sacrificing the Bride of Time would only strengthen the Moon Queen, so Ruenheid fled the Curia and joined the Lourdes Order led by Loergwlith.

## Relationships

* Aluche - Ruenheid was childhood friends with Aluche and Liliana and she promised them that no matter how far apart they would be they would remain friends. Although she is not hesistant to start a fight Aluche to save Liliana at the beginning of the game, she is friendly towards Aluche as she is always worried for her safety. She is quite introverted and doesn't let her feelings out to her often. She is startled upon learing that Aluche has become a half demon, but she states to her that she will protect her no matter what.
* Liliana - Ruenheid was childhood friends with Liliana along with Aluche and promised that they'd remain friend no matter how far apart they'd get. She's worried for Liliana's safety and will firmly protect her at all costs.
* Camilla - Ruenheid was aware of Camilla's research on fiends prior to meeting her. Although they don't speak much to each other, Camilla can tell how close Ruenheid is to Aluche and entrusts her with a switch that, upon it's destruction, can stop Aluche's heart in case she loses control and becomes a true demon.
* Loergwlith - Ruenhide is Loergliwth's subordinate. She trusts Loergwlith and believes in her cause. She carries out the assignments that Loergwlith gives her.

## Combat

Ruenheid' weilds the Sprit Blade Odr, a greatsword that concentrates her thoughts into power. Ruenheid is capable of both melee swings and ranged light slashes. Her sword will glow blue or red respectively.

* **Double Chase** - Rue and Aluche relentlessly swing their swords while spinning.
* **Lily Burst** - Ruenheid unites her sword with Aluche's to create a massive light pillar that they both swing at unison on the ground to affect all enemies in a circular area in front of them.
* **Active Skill** - "Shield of the Guardian" - Increases Aluche's defense for 10 seconds and makes her immune to knockback.
* **Special Skill** - "Sword of the Guardian" **-** Makes Aluche immune to damage and adds HP regeneration. Increases defense for 10 seconds.

## Trivia

* Ruenheid's last name, Ariarhod, is likely a reference to the Celtic moon goddess of the same name.
* When the capital was being moved, Aluche, Liliana and Ruenheid were given the opportunity to change school. Although Liliana and Ruenheid could afford it, they decided to stay in the same Academy as Aluche's since she couldn't pay for it.

## Gallery

### General

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## References

1. ↑ *[1]* Nights of Azure 2: Bride of the New Moon. *KT*.