Ruzia

## RuziaThe Phantom of Marengo

### Dislikes

Almond milk, having to bathe Kizun, being made visible in the worst times, people who pick on black cats

### Speed

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**Ruzia** (*ルジア | Rujia*) is a character from Sketchia-23.

**Character Art: [Default / Casual]**

## Starcluster Datapac

Ruzia was born in Marengo, the Felios town of northern Sketchima. She was widely considered to be unlucky by superstitious peers and was ridiculed for her jet-black fur. Because of this, she felt best in isolation. When ShurikenTech sent out a flyer asking for a test subject for the experimental Ghost Chip, she answered.

With the chip implanted into her brain, she has the capability of phasing through surfaces, temporarily floating, and becoming invisible like a ghost. After her two sisters from the past and future were vaulted across time, she found new company who she swore to protect from those who would harm them.

Ruzia is not immediately trusting of people due to her own experiences, and only comes out of her shell around people who spend enough time with her. However, her sisters have helped her be more accepting of the world around her.

## Background

### Early life

Ruzia was born in present-day Sketchia, unlike her sisters, but was left to care for her siblings after some time. During her youth, she volunteered to have an experimental Ghost Chip planted in her brain, giving her advanced stealth. Due to her stealthy training and well-honed use of the chip, she became known as the "phantom of Marengo Town" and was part of the reason the sisters were banished when she was caught.

### *AnthonyM and the Faraway Map*

Alongside her sisters, Kizun and Chizeku, Ruzia lived a wandering life as they were supposedly banished from Marengo Town on Sketchima. The trio runs into the M-Crew from time to time as their paths cross quite frequently.

Ruzia first meets the M-Crew after they reunite her with Kizun. She questions what her little sister is doing around a band of pirates before figuring out that they were the famous M-Crew of Sketchima.

Towards the end of their travels, the trio brave their father's temple and earn their rightful powers from wearing his hoodies. After this, they set up a treehouse that they happily live together on.

### *AnthonyM and the Multiverse: Crossing Rifts*

All three of the Kiruchi sisters are fought together after the Cause heads back to Sketchia to address any damage in Penciltown. Due to them breaking some equipment, the M-Crew enlists the aid of the sisters after freeing them from corruption to find replacement equipment.

With their help, the Mobile Command is repaired and the Cause can leave the area once again.

## Personality

Ruzia tends to act very defensive and is a bit of a worrier. She cares more about keeping her sisters safe and will panic if Kizun is out of her sight. But she seems to loosen up if someone earns her trust, acting like a sort of mom friend.

Ruzia can get too serious sometimes, but is also quite adjusted to being unseen. If she can help it, she will usually hide or cloak from others she doesn't trust until she can bond well. However, she never shies away from an adventure with Kizun and Chizeku, always joining them should they come along.

## Relationships

### Kizun

Ruzia is protective of her little sister to the point where she can be seen as overprotective. She's not trying to be that way, but her perception of others can easily cloud her judgement.

### Chizeku

Ruzia typically acts as her older sister's interpreter due to their sisterly bond and the fact that Chizeku's much more of a doer than a talker. The two are still quite close and will make sure they're in good fighting shape when they need to go out.

### AnthonyM

Ruzia sees AnthonyM as a great friend and feels comfortable around him. She hopes his heroics will inspire Kizun more than she lets on.

### Penny

Ruzia's glad to have met Penny, as she is not only great with Kizun, but doesn't criticize her for being a black cat. She feels comfortable when Penny's around.

### Zarrus

Ruzia is somewhat tolerant of Zarrus, despite his overly jokey behavior. The two have relaxed together most of the time after he's had a long day.

### Oriself

Ruzia and Oriself have become great friends due to their shared introverted nature. She commonly attends his little book club when she can.

### Emerald

Ruzia is unsure what to think of Emerald; she's thankful towards her for the Ghost Chip, but uncertain if Emerald sees her as just another test subject.

## Powers and Abilities

* Possesses the Ghost Chip, an experimental device that allows her to take on the properties of a ghost.
* Has improved agility, and the ability to silence her actions to remain truly invisible.

### Special Traits

* *PASSIVE: Silent Takedown (Back attacks do 9999 damage while invisible, unless the enemy is a giant or a boss.)*
* *HYPER MODE: Phantom Rush (Ruzia activates her Ghost Chip, turning invisbile for 20 seconds and attacking opponents with sheer ferocity. Has a 25-second cooldown.)*

## Puzzle Actions

*Blue abilities are puzzle-only, red abilities are usable in combat and puzzles, and green abilities are elemental.*

* Wall Jump
* Pole Swing
* Triple Jump
* Stealth
* Phaser (Ghost)
* Ghost Puzzles (Ghost)

## Standard Gear

* Hoodie: Ruzia Hoodie
* Pants: Tan Denim

## Weapons

* Claws: Ruzia Claws
* Accessory: Ghost Chip

## Physical Appearance

Ruzia is a black cat with orange eyes and a white muzzle. Her hoodie is tan with blue markings, and she wears dark tan jeans. Some of Ruzia's fur is braided, and she wears dark blue eyeshadow. Her claws are slightly longer than Kizun's and cannot be shot out. When utilizing the Ghost Chip, her right eye glows a ghastly purple. Her hoodie will usually become black like her fur when she is hidden, and her blue becomes a faint purple.

## Trivia

* Ruzia's nature as a black cat was a deliberate design choice; she could easily blend into the shade but also it may be seen as a metaphor for skin color due to her association with bad luck.