ZenobiaWP (ゼノビア?), Class Name Archer (アーチャー, Āchā?), is an Archer-class Servant summoned by Ritsuka Fujimaru in the Grand Orders of Fate/Grand Order.
Profile[]
Identity[]
A third-century queen who ruled the Palmyrene Empire (kingdom) that was located near present day Syria. Palmyrene was under the Roman Empire's control, but it expanded its territory by invading countries like Egypt. Zenobia, who actually held power, bestowed the title of emperor upon her son and began their rebellion against the Roman Empire.
However, when the militant emperor Aurelian ascended the Roman throne and began a series of conquests to restore Rome's glory, the Palmyrene Empire collapsed, and Zenobia was captured. During Aurelian's triumph, Zenobia was humiliated by being forced to parade through the city of Rome wearing dazzling golden shackles, chains, and jewels. Following this, Zenobia's fate is uncertain. Some say she died, while some say she lived happily as an ordinary Roman citizen...[1]
History[]
The queen of the Palmyrene Empire, which was a third century kingdom located near Syria during the reign of Rome's militaristic emperor, Aurelian. She was known as both the bravest woman warrior in the Eastern world, and one of its greatest beauties. She also spoke several languages, was well-versed in academics, trained her body to physical perfection, and enjoyed horseback riding and hunting. It was for these qualities that she came to be known as the wise and powerful queen who stood behind her husband, Palmyra's ruler. However, following her husband's death at the hands of relatives, she assumed the throne in his place.
Palmyra was once part of the Roman empire, but it built up its army and declared independence while Rome was preoccupied with a number of difficulties across the entirety of the empire. At one point, Palmyra managed to claim control of Syria, Arabia, Egypt, and more, greatly expanding her domain. However, she and her army eventually fell in a campaign personally led by Emperor Aurelian, which put an end to Palmyra's resistance. Zenobia was then forced to wear golden chains and jewels, only to be paraded around Rome in a public spectacle of humiliation during which she was forced to walk ahead of Aurelian's carriage as part of his victory procession.[1]
Appearance[]
The way in which she displays her body demonstrates that there is no relationship between a high moral standing and one’s degree of exposure.[1]
 Archer Stage 1 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Kengorou Nishide.  Archer Stage 2 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Kengorou Nishide.  Archer Stage 3 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Kengorou Nishide.  Archer Stage 4 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Kengorou Nishide.  Archer Stage 2 in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Kengorou Nishide.  Heroic Spirit Dream Portrait: Zenobia (英霊夢装：ゼノビア, Eirei Yume Sō: Zenobia?) in Fate/Grand Order, illustrated by Kengorou Nishide. .png "Heroic Spirit Dream Portrait Zenobia (full body).png (1.87 MB)") Heroic Spirit Dream Portrait: Zenobia (英霊夢装：ゼノビア, Eirei Yume Sō: Zenobia?) full portrait, illustrated by Kengorou Nishide.   Illustration of Zenobia by Kengorou Nishide. |
Personality[]
A chaste woman with a minor weakness for love stories. Her attire is proof positive that one's decisions about how much skin to reveal reflect not at all on one's moral character.
She will never forget her defeat at Aurelian's hands, nor the humiliation she suffered when he paraded her around Rome like some kind of living trophy. Neither will she forget the weight of the gold chains, the pain of the golden shackles, or the shameful glittering of the jewels she was forced to wear. Some claim that, terrified, she begged for her life at her trial, though none can confirm this.
As a Servant, she exists to redress the matter of the humiliation she suffered in life. No matter how unreliable the reports, or how unclear her own memories may be, she cannot countenance the notion of anyone believing that the Queen of the East begged for her life.
Rather than pretending her humiliating defeat never happened, she has materialized in the very attire fashioned for her humiliation, that she might overcome all it represents. Now that she is a Servant, the time considered her prime is the moment she cast her humiliation aside and died as a truly valiant warrior. She understands that if she had materialized as her pre-defeat warrior queen self, she would constantly be subjected to looks of disdain from those who knew what fate awaited her.
"She might look proud now, but she's just going to end up broken and humiliated, right?"
Any Zenobia forced to hear such things said about her could never be her true self. And so, her degrading attire serves to proclaim to all around her that it will take more than that to break her spirit, that even clad in golden chains and shackles, she will never submit. To anyone. Ever. And so, while her garments may be humiliating, her eyes—the eyes of a true queen—remain proud and resolute.
Relationships[]
- Spartacus
- "Is that...Spartacus the gladiator!? He is the greatest warrior one could wish for! I wonder if he would join our army?"[2]
- Minamoto-no-Raikou (Swimsuit)
- "The shadow prefect...? Ah, it is very important to have someone to maintain the standards of decency and morality in a nation or army. If there is anything I can do to hel― Wait. She is charging towards me with such intensity! Why!?"[2]
- Cleopatra
- "I admire Cleopatra VII very much. I am not sure about the details, but I have heard it said that I may be a descendant of hers somehow. What? She's here? W-wait a minute...I am not mentally prepared to meet her!"[2]
- Roman Servants
- "Hmph. There are quite a lot of Romans around here. I just hope they are not so weak as Valerian or foolish as Gallienus..."[2]
Role[]
Fate/Grand Order[]
Abilities[]
Combat[]
When in battle, Zenobia uses the floating bow-like constructs beside her as primary ranged weapons to shoot barrages of flaming arrows. She wields an unnamed sword and spear along with engaging in agile kicks for close-combat. She can summon an ancient ballista to blast large arrows at others from afar or create a large spiral of chains made of light to attack at closer ranges.[3]
Skills[]
Class Skills[]
- Magic Resistance (D Rank): Cancels Single-Action spells. Magic Resistance of the same degree of an amulet that rejects magical energy.
- Independent Action (B Rank): The ability to remain independent even when rejecting the Magical Energy supply from one's Master. Zenobia has Rank B in this, it is possible for her to maintain materialization in this world for two days even if she is without a Master.
- Riding (D Rank): All vehicles and all creatures but those of Phantasmal Beast and Divine Beast-rank can be used as mounts. Zenobia had got on chariots and horses out of her own accord. It is being told that she does not usually get on carriages that were made for women.
Personal Skills[]
- Pretentious Augusta (B Rank): A skill that demonstrates why Zenobia and her son proclaimed themselves co-emperors. She bestowed the title "Augustus"—the highest honor in the Roman empire, typically afforded only to the emperor himself—upon her son, while also taking the title "Augusta," the feminine form of "Augustus" typically used for the emperor's mother or wife, for herself. This was not done out of a secret desire to assume rulership of Rome for herself. Instead, it is believed she did this as a show of strength and as a way to mock the Romans by proclaiming herself and her son more fit to rule their empire (and by extension, the world) than they were. Consequently, using this skill will never imbue her with Roman attributes.
- Siege of Aurelian (Resist) (A Rank): It was Aurelian personally leading the siege against Palmyra that resulted in Zenobia being taken prisoner. Thus, this skill indicates Zenobia and her army's fierce defiance of the Romans, even up to the moment of their capture.
- Queen of the East (EX Rank): Upgrade from Siege of Aurelian (Resist) (Fate/Grand Order).
- Prospering Palmyra (A Rank): A skill that demonstrates Zenobia's expertise in running a nation, thanks to both her excellent mind and superior strength. Indeed, it was these very qualities that enabled Palmyra to flourish under her rule. As an oasis city located in the desert of Syria, Palmyra was a key point for caravans coming and going. It is said that at its peak, Palmyra ruled over all of Syria, Arabia, and Egypt alike.
Noble Phantasm[]
Zenobia' Noble Phantasm is Authentic Triumph. When this Noble Phantasm’s True Name is released, Zenobia’s overall status will achieve a most marvelous improvement.
Development[]
Creation and Conception[]
Zenobia was designed by Kengorou Nishide in Fate/Grand Order. Her scenario writer is Hazuki Minase in Fate/Grand Order.[4]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Fate/Grand Order - Zenobia Profile
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Fate/Grand Order Lines tranlated by Konchew
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order - Zenobia Attack Animations
- ↑ Fate/Grand Order material XIV