Ria Sendaris

### Friend(s)

Senn, Thalleous Sendaris. Onyx, Hubris Nestoris, Masani, Grim, Grek, Achillean Nestoris, Herobrine, Abbigail

## Series Info

### Voice Actor

MinaVA

„*You alone inspired much of this world to stand and fight… including myself. In this war… it was you who turned the tides.*”
— Hubris Nestoris to Ria Sendaris↑
**Ria Sendaris** is a major character in Songs of War, first appearing in Episode 2. Senn is Ria's adopted brother, and Osivian is her father. Senn and Ria show interest towards each other, although it is mentioned by the director in a now-deleted Season 2 summary video that Val and Senn had a flirty moment comparing their markings as well. It is unknown who Senn "chose" although he has more interactions with Ria, so it can be assumed Ria. David stated he looked at their relationship like a mature really close friends dynamic, which was still a little romantic, but not as flirty as Lucan and Niika.

## Appearances

### Episode 2

Ria Sendaris is first introduced practicing dueling with Senn in Sendaria. Senn then gives her a spear that he made himself. Ria expresses her gratitude and Senn asks her to try the weapon. As she does so, Thalleous Sendaris blocks her spear from hitting Senn and meets with them and, after a short conversation, presents them with Songs. As Thalleous tells Ria and Senn not to disclose that they now have Songs, Osivian enters, greets Thalleous, and proceeds to scold Ria and Senn; he then sends them to their rooms. That night, the two unexpectedly meet at the local shrine. Ria laments about how, given that Senn is clanless and Ria is a female Ardoni, their chances of adventuring together are slim. Ria offers the spear back to Senn, but he refuses, saying that it was meant for her. Moved by this gesture, she embraces Senn.

### Episode 3

Ria is present during Thalleous and Senn's departure, and she is looking longingly as Senn and Thalleous leave. Senn and Ria wave to each other before the departure.

### Episode 6

While Ria is not seen in the battle of burning Sendaria, it is revealed in Season 2 that Ria survived the attack on Sendaria because she learned to use her Mobilium Song without anyone's help, but her father, Osivian Sendaris sacrificed himself to save her. Her brothers were presumably killed and could not be saved in the attack. This incident of losing her entire biological family would haunt Ria, and further her determination to stop the tyranny of the Voltaris.

## Abilities

Ria is a generally skilled fighter, despite being an amateur. She sparred with Herobrine for a while and lost, although it should be noted Herobrine was able to fight with the Deathsinger on one occasion. She was able to strategically kill Tygren (although Tygren's arrogance was also a large contributing factor, as well as a conveniently placed lava pit). However, she is still relatively new to warfare, as Herobrine was able to easily defeat her in sparring, and Pythus was able to take on her, Senn and Hubris, only being slightly winded, and having enough energy to fight- and kill, the Deathsinger. She is also a good Song wielder despite being so new, however the Prime Songs were a considerable jump for her when she tried to use one, causing her to scream and gasp in pain as she tried to use it on the shrine. However, it seems with time, her body was able to adapt and she was able to use the Song properly, although the extent of how well she used it are unknown.

## Personality

Ria is caring of her friends and Senn. However, she can be a bit overconfident in herself, short-sighted and has some flaws, similar to Abbigail. She called the other clans "cowards" for not wanting to join the fight, despite them having very good reasons for not wanting to do so, seeing as how the First Great War desecrated Ardonia and its people, something she may have been insensitive to, as she never lived through the Great War. She was also eager to use the prime songs in battle, despite her inexperience, which was reckless, given how despite being talented, she was "no Tidesinger" as Hasan remarked, "**We all admire your leadership, Ria, however I think you should leave decisions such as this to those more experienced in military strategy. As much as you may have trained, you are no Tidesinger.**" This point does hold quite a bit of merit, showing Ria's youthful excitement and eagerness to fight, overlooking that she lacks the experience, mindset and abilities of the one who was previously to undergo this task, Achillean Nestoris.

## Trivia

* Arguably, scenes with Ria and Osivian in Episode 2 imply that Osivian Sendaris is overprotective of his daughter.
* Hubris says Ria "turned the tides" of the war, implying he believes her to be the second Tidesinger. It is known Ria became respected post-Second Great War, but it is unknown to what extent. It can be inferred her fame did not match the Tidesinger's, however.
* Ria's mother is never shown. It is unknown what happened to her but it is possible she was killed or died of another reason.
* As a female Ardoni, Ria's ears/horns are different from the males, having 3 pixels at the front of their head rather than just one. Ria's eyes are also taller, being a female.
* Ria was named after Sendaria by Osivian, in addition to Senn.
* As shown in the old script (before editing), Ria actually confessed her feelings for Senn in Season 3 episode 9 (review). (RIA Senn? NARRATION She slowly and cautiously walks towards him, almost too surprised that he’s back again. SENN I brought you some flowers from home. NARRATION He holds the flowers out, but she doesn’t seem to notice. SENN I wish to apologize for leaving you like that… I am sorry I am not the person you thought I was. NARRATION She comes to a stop in front of him. RIA Senn… you have nothing to be sorry about. The fact of the matter is it is me who should apologize. During these past months, I have come to realize that I have been rejecting your company… because I was worried… and then I lost you again. I should have said this a long time ago, but I have been too stupid. I do not care if you are clanless and I do not care if you are Voltaris. NARRATION Senn smiles brightly, and Ria jumps forward and hugs him. RIA I love you Senn. NARRATION Senn, too emotional, can’t bring himself to speak, but drops the flowers at their feet and holds her in his arms, happy at last.)
* This was likely removed as David/editors most likely felt it was cheesy, out of place and to allow a more open ended perception of Ria and Senn after the Second Great War
* Ria is shown to be able to have extreme bravery in dangerous situations. She fought Tygren, although the latter was a far more superior combatant, and utilized his arrogance to her advantage, catching him off guard, and causing him to fall into lava. In Crown Peak, she tried to engage Pythus with the help of Senn and Hubris. However though, Pythus was able to take on all three of them and injured Senn and Ria who would have died if Hubris hadn't sacrificed his life, allowing them to escape.
* Ria was captivated by the Prime Songs in a way like the Deathsinger was but not to as large of an extent. This may have been because she had been exposed to them for a shorted period of time and so could not be as corrupted as the Deathsinger. Her and Hubris's fascination with the Prime Songs hinted earlier on that the Prime Songs had a sinister effect on their wielders, foreshadowing the circumstances of the Deathsinger's past.
* Ria is speaker to give the last bit of dialogue in the entire series, closing it off with "**However dark the road ahead may get, and however powerful our enemies may be… we go forth… to whatever adventure awaits. Our story has no end."** right before the credits come on.

## Gallery

Senn and Ria training in SendariaThalleous giving Senn and Ria their first SongsRia holding the song Thalleous gave herRia holding the Song in the shrine in SendariaSenn and Ria hugging each otherRia saying goodbye to SennRia’s SpearAn unknown Sendaris with the same back markings as Ria and Osivian but with a darker almost purple tone. Indicates that Ria has many siblings.