Ragni

"*You know Tao… as much fun as it is watching you make a game of everything… There’s a value in just relaxing, quietly. Just Saying. Oh no, by all means, go ahead and keep doing what you’re doing. I’m sure Synth won’t be tooooo mad about you raiding his laboratory. Tehehe.*
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— Ragni’s typical attitude while witnessing Tao’s antics.

**Ragni** is and NCP of the Church of Metal, acting as one of three sub bosses of the third floor. She, Falena, and Scarafaggio make up the lieutenants of the Golden Jungle, acting under the command of Vespa Chibisting. Though, more often than not Ragni can be seen hanging out with Tao Shelong, where she, and Arti make up what many of the guild sarcastically refer to as the “mischief trio” Even here, Ragni takes a more mature stance towards their antics, culling the more extreme plots, while at the same time allowing things to play out purely for entertainment.

## Appearance

Ragni is a small woman, standing about five and a half feet tall, and resembling a human child. She has straight, black hair that reaches part about a third of the way down her back which she only cuts short at the front, and even then hangs down to just above her eyelids. Betraying her insectoid nature however, are a series of bright red, glassy eyes. Two are larger, and sit where a human’s eyes would, while the other six are smaller, and patterned about her forehead just above her eyebrows. Moreso, her arms are shelled in a black, smooth exoskeleton from the bicep down, while her elbows, wrists, and finger joints are all segmented and the skin between her joints is bright yellow. Lastly, her biggest tell that she is an insectoid is an array of six spider legs that grow from the flat of her back just above the waist. These are colored similarly to her arms, and can fold up against her back to give her a more human appearance.

Despite her rank as a lieutenant, Ragni prefers to keep a more casual style in regards to clothing. She usually dons a simple, black Kimono with a dep red lining that matches her eyes. The garb is decorated with a number of bone-grey flower pictures, and the skirt has a deep thy cut that almost reaches her hip. She usually let’s the slaves hang off her shoulders like a loose robe, while the slaves themselves are red on the inside. She accessorizes with a plain white sash tied around her stomach with a thin red cord, as well as a pair of roses in her hair on the left side. Lastly, she wears a pair of short white ankle socks and black sandals with red bands that co over the top of her feet.

## Personality

Though she resembles a child, Ragni is actually very mature. Of the three that make up the guild’s “mischief trio”, she is the voice of reason. It often falls to her to cull the more extreme or outlandish plots that either Tao or Arti dream up, though she will happily join along in something if she thinks the backlash will be relatively minor. However, her loyalty first and foremost belongs to the guild, and she puts her duties as a third-floor lieutenant before any merrymaking.

Since arriving in the New World, Ragni has taken up a sort of guard roll throughout the guild. Even while Hexis Jones stands watch at all times, Ragni likes to keep her eye out as well, and more often than not she will act as a messenger between Vespa and the rest of the insect legion. She does this because she prefers to take more of a background roll in most things, knowing she is far from the strongest warrior. In fact, she actually dislikes fighting in general, and will always opt to take a non-violent option should one be available.

In her spare time though, Ragni enjoys meditating in her quarters in the third floor. She has taken up residence within a small cave, decorated with a number of glowing fungi and constructs she herself has built out of her webbing. This is her main hobby, creating things with her webs. Being able to control the strength, durability, and rigidity of the thread, she can make anything from walls, sculptures, even clothing. She will also dye some of her creations should she like the product enough, and will often give some of them away as gifts to people she comes across.