Ruka

"Girl from Blue Star. You mustn't come here. You must wake up right away."

- The Rukan Prophecy

Ruka is one of the four ministers loyal to Queen Frasinella in the Vermonia series. The power she wields is water and foresight.

She is connected to Mel, who shares her power. They have both been imprisoned under General Uro with most of Ruka's spirit trapped within Arussha.

Mel and Ruka were the first of the ministers and veras to merge souls completely, now becoming one with each other.

Appearance
Regular Form:

Ruka has light blue skin, with pale blue scales coverig her forehead and arms. Her hair is purple, with sandy-coloured highlights in it. She wears a chestplate with matching shoulder plates and leg armor. Her outfit mainly consists of dark blue and silver tones.

First Form:

Ruka's first form is of a blue sea-like creature. She is almost like a dragon but with fins and scales that resemble more of an underwater-dwelling animal.

Responsibilities
Ruka was one of the ministers under the ruling of Queen Frasinella. She served Boros along with Suzaku, Raitetsu and Suiran.

After the destruction of Vermonia, she was instructed by the Queen to take on her first form and travel to the Turtle Realm.

Powers and Abilities
Ruka can manipulate water to her will and forsee into the future. She also very likely has the ability to breathe underwater and on land.

Imprisonment
Ruka, like the other ministers, was imprisoned by General Uro. But only her vera was also taken captive. She was forced to give her body and most of her powers to Arussha, who manipulated and imitated the circle of power to Mel. Only a little of Ruka's free spirit remained.

She was forced to give her pledge to Mel, an earring, and also give an anklet which could forsee the future. She would not however, give her full soul to Mel as Arussha did not have complete control of it.

Ruka was reawakened when Arussha held Satorin and the remaining piece of her free soul escaped. This was later caught by Suiran in the Canyon of Wind in Book Seven.

Character Items
Ruka's pledge to Mel was an earring. After the circle of power was completed, she gave Mel an anklet which posessed the power of foresight.

Appearances
(Regarding actual character appearance and not Mel using her power form)

Book One: Quest for the Silver Tiger

Book Two: Call of the Winged Panther (mentioned only)

Book Three: Release of the Red Pheonix

Book Four: The Rukan Prophecy

Book Five: The Warriors' Trial (mentioned only)

Book Six: To the Pillar of Wind (mentioned only)

Book Seven: Battle for the Turtle Realm