Elizébet

> "*That is of no concern to you, Dragon Ninja. As it is here that you will die at my hand. For I am… Elizébet! Ruler of Blood! Queen of the Greater Fiends!*"
> ― Elizébet[source]
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**Elizébet** (also known as the **Queen of Blood**) was the enigmatic woman is both Queen of the Greater Fiends loyal to Vazdah and deeply connected to the Black Spider Ninja Clan, holding great power within the clan and conspires alongside with the clan's Ninja Overlord, Genshin.

She is one of the main antagonists of *Ninja Gaiden 2* and it's remakes, also serving as a boss in all three remakes as well as both *Ninja Gaiden 3* and *Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge*.

## Biography

### Earlier life

A millennia ago, Elizébet was born as daughter to Gogohn and was one of the four greater fiends who rose to power, known as the ruler of blood. Tension rose between Elizébet and three other prominent greater fiends, prompting the attention of the Supreme Archfiend, Vazdah. Eventually, Dagra Dai subjugated the four fiends, inlcuding herself, and began ruling over them, christening them as the "Four Greater Fiends".

### Pact with Murai

At some point prior to the Dark Dragon Blade Incident, Murai made a pact with Elizébet.

### Working with the Black Spider Clan

At some point in time, Elizébet began working alongside the Black Spider Clan and with Genshin in his schemes, having gained great power over the clan's respective ninjas overtime.

## Personality

A powerful greater fiend, Elizébet was evil and dedicated woman loyal to her cause of awakening the archfiend, Vazdah. However, while she appeared cool-headed, she could be often frustrated and prone to anger, having a hatred for the Dragon Lineage and expressed ire at Genshin's showcase of honor and found it pathetic. She also showcased arrogance in her abilities when she confronted Ryu for the first time.

## Abilities

A greater fiend, Elizébet has various demonic powers she wields. Most basic of all, she is capable of shape-shifting between a more human guise form and her greater fiend form. Similarly to Doku, she can also transform humans with fiend blood into greater fiends themselves.

A powerful combatant on par with the rest of the Four Greater Fiends, she possess various combat-oriented superhuman abilities: She is able to fly and levitate, manipulate blood offensively, teleport. and use her tail to impale her targets.

## Behind the scenes

Elizébet was created by TEAM NINJA to act as one of the main antagonists in the *Ninja Gaiden II* entry of the modern series.

### Official descriptions

* "*Elizébet, the Ruler of Crimson Blood, is Queen of the Greater Fiends. She is deeply connected to the Black Spider Ninja Clan and works with Genshin in his schemes. She seems to hold great power over them, but the reason why is shrouded in mystery.*" -- Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2+ official website

## Trivia

* Elizébet is referred to as "Gogohn's princess" in the *Prayer of the Necromantale* text, making her the Supreme Fiend's daughter.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 *Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2* - Prayer of the Necromantale
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 *Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2* official website - *Elizébet, the Ruler of Crimson Blood, is Queen of the Greater Fiends. She is deeply connected to the Black Spider Ninja Clan and works with Genshin in his schemes. She seems to hold great power over them, but the reason why is shrouded in mystery.*
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 *Ninja Gaiden 2*
4. ↑ *Ninja Gaiden 2* - *The Four Greater Fiends, Part 1*
5. ↑ *Ninja Gaiden 2* - *The Four Greater Fiends, Part 2*
6. ↑ *Ninja Gaiden 2* - *The Four Greater Fiends, Part 3*
7. ↑ *Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z*
8. ↑ *Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 instruction manual/Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 Official website*