Saber (Fate/Crossover - Tomoe)

**Saber** (セイバー, *Seibā*) is the servant of ??? in the ??? Holy Grail War.

*"To defend my homeland, I, The Warrior Priestess Tomoe, step forth!"* - Tomoe

## Profile

### Identity

Saber's true identity is **Tomoe**, a priestess from Hinomoto, participates in the Queen's Blade tournament to protect her homeland as it was seen in a revelation the head priestess had in her dream. Belonging to an ancient order of Shrine Priestesses on the island of Hinomoto, the Mikado has fallen under the control of its corrupt administrators, and to save her homeland, Tomoe travels to the mainland to get the power to save it: by winning the Queen's Blade Tournament.

### Appearance

Tomoe's physical appearance is that of a fit young woman with long black hair. Her hair is also tightened towards the bottom to prevent it from freely moving. She wears the standard clothes of a miko, a japanese priestess.

In Rebellion, Her eyes become devoid of color from blindness and she gains an extra robe over her normal clothing, and she also carries an additional sword with her. The strands from her headband are also considerably longer.

In Unlimited, Tomoe's design remains largely the same. Her hair is now in a ponytail tied in a red bow.

### Personality

Tomoe is a very calm and soft-spoken person. She also has an amiable and very modest personality, shown wearing one layer of clothes when soaking herself in an outdoors hot spring. Although she is skilled in combat, she usually holds back when fighting. Although, she shows her very own kindness towards Leina and Risty.

### Relationships

#### **Shizuka**

Shizuka and Tomoe used to be former enemies becuase Shizuka used to be apart of the clan that killed her Shrine members. This has changed however when Shizuka saved Tomoe one time. Whenever Tomoe is in trouble Shizuka will come racing after her to save her immediately. It seems like Tomoe is the one that leads them both because when she gets serious Shizuka always gets scared.

## Abilities

Tomoe's sword skills and abilities are enough to match and rival that of Leina's. When she first began, she used the sword, Kushinawa. When Tomoe is in deep trouble, Kushinawa attains a purple aura, and seems to tap into an innate energy, greatly augmenting the effectiveness of the weapon. Tomoe also employs anti-demon equipment, using ofuda (paper talismans) that have the ability to explode on impact, and with enough gathered in a single area, can channel an destructive force. She also has an ability called "Helmet Cleaver" in which she brings Kushinawa above her head for a downward strike. Tomoe also has melee attacks, one of which is called "Warrior-priestess kick," which is a powerful upward kick that knocks enemies into the air backwards.

### Skills

#### Personal Skills

* Ofuda (C Rank): A talisman that can be used to track their target, and can explode on impact or when on command. They are also effective against Demonic-type servants, as they are used for exorcisms.

* Heaven Cleaver (B Rank): A technique where Tomoe brings Kushinawa above her head and gets to ready to unleash a downward strike. As the name implies, the skill is strong enough to damage sturdy helmets off of her enemies.

* Eye of the Mind (False) (A Rank): As a well-trained swordsman, Tomoe is famous for her very impressive skills in using the sword. Her expert combat skills make her a challenging opponent to fight and land an injury on her.

### Noble Phantasm

#### **Kushinawa Strike; "The Slash of the Full-Bloomed Heavens"**

Tomoe readies into a stance, she glows red before it goes away. She brings out Ofuda and throws it into the air. She ready's her sword in a overhead position. Her sword glows blue and the Ofuda in the air fly towards the targeted enemy. They do damage before Tomoe strikes. She whistles and the remaining Ofuda strike exploding and making the enemy fly upward. Tomoe then strikes a final time by jumping upward and striking the enemy. In a background of sakura petals before kanji appear.

## Trivia

* She may have been named after Tomoe Gozen, the legendary female samurai known for her bravery and prowess during the Genpei War, who is said to have become a miko after the Battle of Awazu.
* Tomoe has a very chaste personality, and is often scandalized by the outfits worn by the other Queen's Blade participants.

## References

https://queensblade.fandom.com/wiki/Tomoe

https://hero.fandom.com/wiki/Tomoe\_(Queen%27s\_Blade)

https://aminoapps.com/c/anime/page/item/priestess-tomoe/66tY\_IrzM08EZrMB4NYWWL606ZB1r

https://www.deviantart.com/stoneificaunt/art/Fate-Grand-order-card-Tomoe-839412645