Rui Shephali

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> ### Full name
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> Rui Shephali
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> * Ruru (used by Erina)
> * Fluffy (used by Delphi)
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> ### Birth
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> Mid-December, 2003 in
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> ### Age
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> * 17 (as of 2020)
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> ### Species
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> Human (Warlock)
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> ### Gender
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> Male
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> Golden blonde
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> Pale blue
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> ### Height
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> 6'0" ft
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> ### Family member(s)
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> * Nilo Shephali (father)
> * Rodopis Orythus (mother)
> * Nilo (paternal younger half-brother)
> * Nilofer (paternal younger half-brother)
> * Naser (paternal youngest half-brother)
> * Nimue (paternal youngest half-sister)
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> “In this sleepless night, as the darkness advances, look up at the sky and somehow remember that somewhere in this wide world, there are always people who love you, and people who need you. Because every person can't go on living alone.”
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> ― Ai Yazawa
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**Rui Shephali** is the only son and child of Nilo Shephali and his wife Rodopis Orythus.

## Personality

Rui is a quiet and introverted young man who's two favorite things in life are sleeping and fighting. He is happiest in battle and is unafraid to exhibit violence when provoked. With the military on his side, he is a man too powerful to ignore.

He has a special soft spot for Delphi and considers her a dear friend.

## Abilities and Skills

* **Ash Magic** - Rui is a warlock within the third type which allows him to generate and manipulate ash. Due to his particular magic, ash is the solid remains of fires which, as already burnt matter, cannot be burned again granting the user immunity against all fire powers. At the same time, it can contain residual heat, causing temperature-based damage. He uses this magic to teleport people. When used on someone, it dissolves their body into ashes only to have them re-appear where the original caster resides. Rui can also use this magic to bind their targets and turn water and fire into ashes. He also gains the ability turn his body into ash to avoid receiving any damage. He can also use this magic to create objects out of ash.
* **Familiar Contracts** - Rui has a familiar named Narine, a Ukobach. The two have a very good relationship as Rui treats him more as a friend then a servent.

### Possessions

* **Fornax** - Rui's magical tool is called Fornax, a sword that words in coordination with his ash magic that allows him to slice at his targets.

## Etymology

* Rui is a short form of Rodrigo which is the Spanish form of Roderick means "famous ruler" from the Germanic elements *hrod* "fame" and *ric* "ruler, mighty".
* Shephali is a variant of Shefali which is derived from the Sanskrit शेफालि or शेफाली (*shephali*) meaning "night-flowering jasmine (a type of plant)".

## Trivia

* Rui is associated with the number "9" which is in reference to the tarot card the Hermit.
	+ Rui is also associated with the Knight of Wands.
* He is a vegetarian.
* According to the Databook(s).
	+ His hobbies are fencing, the theater and sleeping.
	+ Rui's favorite smell is jasmine.
	+ His favorite meal is white gazpacho with slices of melon.
		- Rui's second favorite meal is a mushroom burger with sweet potato fries.
	+ Rui dislikes meat dishes.
	+ Rui is a fan of opera and theater music.
	+ His most treasured items are