Theresia de Fontaine

**Theresia de Fontaine** (テレシア・ド・フォンテーヌ, *Tereshia do Fontēnu*?) is a character introduced in *Souyaku Toaru Majutsu no Index* as a member of the GOC.

## Appearance

Theresia is a fair-skinned young girl of medium height. Her eyes are heterochromatic: her right eye having a light blue iris and deep blue droplet-shaped pupil, while her left reverses the colour scheme and whitish-blue hair with light blue streaks and undertones.

She is seen wearing a dark blue suit-like outfit over a white vest with a jabot, all decorated with multiple blue cut stone accessories that resemble water droplets at several places. A blue sash is laid over the white vest, tied into a bow and pinned with a large blue gem in the center. She also wears a dark blue top hat tipped to the left of her head, the hat decorated with metal flourishes giving a the hat a crown-like appearance, in addition to including her emblem on the top surface.

She also wears a black glove on her right hand and a white one on her left, short white pants appended with black bands wrapping her thigh and dark heeled leather shoes, with her emblem emblazoned on the bottom of soles and white ruff-like collars that wrap around her ankles.

## Personality

Flamboyant and haughty, Theresia is described as a woman who lives for the thrill of the courtroom, often speaking in a manner peppered with bravado and drama. She is charaterized by her theatrical and energetic demeanor, usually conversing with others in a rather playful and overdramatic fashion. She can also be quite impatient and has a childlike temper, and will occasionally make judgments that she doesn't actually mean.

However, Theresia is shown to be a hyperintelligent, passionate and sensible person who has an extremely strong sense of justice. While she enjoys being in the spotlight, she only does so when it is focused at her positively, breaking down in complete shambles should something go out of plan and will try to save face at the first possible opportunity.

## Background

Theresia's background prior to joining the GOC is currently unknown.

## Abilities

Theresia de Fontaine is considered to be one of the Global Occult Coalition's most valuble members due to her unique magic and great intellect. Even the likes of Aozaki Touko states that Theresia can be considered her most troublesome colleague.

Theresia's magic is called **Tribunal Magic** (審判魔術, *Shinpan Majutsu*?), which allows her to pass judgment on anyone or anything that she deems as guilty. Once Theresia has judged someone, nothing can overturn it. This magic manifests as a pair of scales with which she weighs her and her target's souls. She then initiates a trial, in which her opponent plays the role of the defendant and she plays the role of the prosecutor. While her magic is active, no acts of violence is allowed as her opponent will be deemed guilty instantly. The verdict of the trial depends solely on the arguments presented by both sides and if the scales will tip in either of their favor.

First, Theresia will announce the charges against the defendant, which are actual crimes they may or may not have committed. Once the accusation is reviewed over, the defendant will be given one chance to defend their case. They have three options: silence, confession, or denial. If the defendant chooses to deny the charges, they can lie in their statements. The defendant's goal is to dispel all doubt and win a pronouncement of innocence by having the scales tip in their favor. However, if the scales tips in Theresia’s favor, she will deliver a guilty verdict and pass any judgment she sees fit.