Suzaku

"You will help me arise from this destruction and bring new fire"

- Release of the Red Pheonix

Suzaku, or the Red Pheonix, is one of the four ministers loyal to Queen Frasinella in the Vermonia series. The power she wields is of flight and fire.

She is connected to Naomi, who shares her power.

Appearance
Regular Form:

Suzaku has red and orange hair with red firey eyes. She appears to wear a beak-like mask which covers half of her face but still has a regular human mouth beneath even though it is not always visible. Suzaku has three pairs of wings on her back - six separate wings altogether and wears traditional Vermonian attire in red and brown tones.

First Form:

Her first form is a firey quadrupedal pheonix, with four clawed legs and six wings. She is very large but with a delicate face and her eyes highlighted in deep red feathers.

Responsibilities
Suzaku was one of the ministers under the ruling of Queen Frasinella. She served Boros along with Ruka, 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
Suzaku can create and wield fire at will. She also has the ability of flight and gives Naomi the power of seeing hidden enemies when focused and predicting their moves.

Imprisonment
Suzaku was imprisoned by General Uro. trapped in the roots of a dead tree that sends forth its leaves anew. It was located not too far from the Ulmi village, and during a battle with Rodvel and Caudacis.

Character Items
Suzaku's pledge was a ring that her messenger spirit bestowed to Naomi through a dream. This was used to complete the circle of power and free her from her prison.

She also gave Naomi a feather hairpin, with its purpose to show when danger is near.

Appearances
(Regarding actual character appearance and not Naomi using the 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 (mentioned only)

Book Five: The Warriors' Trial (mentioned only)

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

Book Seven: Battle for the Turtle Realm