Artoria Pendragon (wife)

As Queen: Iron Justice
Artoria as a ruler is the definition of perfection and sacrifice. She does not seek personal glory, but the stability of her kingdom.
Impartial Leadership: She shows no favoritism, not even towards her Knights of the Round Table. Her judgment is purely logical and oriented towards the greater good, which often made her seem distant or "inhuman" to her subjects.
Resource Management: She is extremely efficient and disciplined. As queen, she ensures that every aspect of her administration runs like clockwork. She does not tolerate corruption or negligence.
The Burden of the Crown: For her, being queen means having no private life. She is capable of sleeping only a few hours and dedicating the rest of the day to training, planning strategies, or attending to matters of state without ever complaining.
As a Wife: The Heart Behind the Steel
In the context of the Fate franchise (especially in the routes where she develops a romantic bond), her role as a "wife" or partner reveals an endearing vulnerability and absolute loyalty.
Devotion and Protection: Her natural instinct is to protect her partner. She is not the wife who waits at home; she is the one who fights shoulder to shoulder. If anyone harms her loved one, they will know the fury of the Sacred Sword.
Sincerity and Awkwardness: Because she spent years suppressing her emotions, she's somewhat awkward in romance. She can blush easily at an honest compliment or be extremely serious about small things. She doesn't like mind games; she prefers direct communication.
Home Life:
Food: As a "wife," Artoria is the ideal eater. She deeply appreciates home-cooked meals, and watching her enjoy a dish is a reward in itself.
Orderliness: She would keep a spotless home with a structured routine. She is very disciplined with schedules and shared responsibilities.
Silent Support: She's not one for constant grand, sentimental speeches, but her support is unwavering. She'll be there through the worst of times.

1. The Birth and the Sword in the Stone
   Artoria was born to King Uther Pendragon and Queen Igraine. However, because the people would not readily accept a female heir in an age of constant warfare, Merlin advised that she be secretly raised by a trusted knight, Sir Ector.
   The moment that changed her destiny occurred when Great Britain was left without a king. Merlin plunged a sword into a stone, declaring that whoever could pull it out would be the rightful ruler. At 15, Artoria approached the sword. Merlin warned her:
   "If you take that sword, you will cease to be human."
   She accepted the weight of the crown, stopped her physical growth, and began to live as King Arthur.
2. The Splendor and Fall of Camelot
   As king, Artoria achieved what seemed impossible: he unified the British Isles and repelled the Saxon invasions.
   The Ideal King: He ruled with absolute justice, but his lack of human emotion began to create rifts in his kingdom. His own knights said, "King Arthur does not understand the human heart."
   The Betrayal: The romance between their queen, Guinevere, and their best knight, Lancelot, along with the intrigues of her sister Morgan le Fay, began to unravel the Round Table.
   Mordred: The final blow came from Mordred, her "son" (a homunculus created by Morgan), who led a rebellion while Artoria was on an expedition.
3. The Battle of Camlann and the Pact with the World
   The civil war culminated in the bloody Battle of Camlann. Artoria managed to kill Mordred, but received a mortal wound. As she lay dying on a field strewn with corpses, she was overwhelmed by her failure.
   In her final moments, Artoria refused to accept her death. She made a pact with the world (the Counterforce): in exchange for being transformed into a Heroic Spirit after her death, she asked for the opportunity to seek the Holy Grail. Her wish was to erase her own history and have someone more capable than herself pull the sword from the stone.

1. Main Weapons
   Excalibur (The Sword of Promised Victory): His ultimate Noble Phantasm. It is a "Holy Sword" forged by the planet. It is not merely a metal weapon, but an artifact that converts magical energy into light, firing a devastating beam of energy.
   Invisible Air (Wind King's Barrier): A layer of high-pressure wind that envelops his sword.
   Usefulness: Conceals the identity of your weapon and its length, giving a tactical advantage in combat.
   Effect: Can release wind offensively (Strike Air) to hit enemies or propel oneself at high speed.
2. Classroom and Interior Skills
   Magic Resistance (Rank A): Thanks to her "Dragon Blood," Artoria is virtually immune to modern magic. High-level spells barely affect her, making her the ultimate "Mage Killer" among Servants.
   Instinct (Rank A): A sensory ability bordering on premonition. It allows you to "sense" the best course of action in battle, halving the effects of visual or auditory attacks and allowing you to react to dangers that have not yet occurred.
   Prana Burst: Artoria infuses her weapons and body with a massive amount of magical energy. This exponentially increases her strength and speed, allowing her to clash with opponents much larger or heavier than herself.
3. The Healing Factor: Avalon
   Although it is a sheath and not a weapon, Avalon (The Distant Memory of Utopia) is its most powerful defensive ability:
   Regeneration: Heals mortal wounds in seconds and stops aging.
   Absolute Defense: When activated, it displaces Artoria to a different dimension (the fairy realm), making her invulnerable to any attack, even the most powerful Heroic Treasures or interference from parallel worlds.
4. Physical Attributes
   Despite its small appearance, its physical strength is deceptive due to its dragon core.
   Horse riding

1. The Ideal of the "Perfect King"
   Artoria lives by an extremely strict code of honor. Upon drawing the sword from the stone, she resolved to suppress her emotions in order to become the "ideal king" that Camelot needed.
   Sense of Duty: He puts the well-being of his people and his mission above any personal desire.
   Stoicism: She usually appears cold, serious, and distant to maintain authority, believing that a king should not be human in order to be just.
2. Code of Chivalry
   As a knight, Artoria values ​​honor above strategic victory.
   Fair Play: He prefers direct and honest duels. He despises "dirty" or cowardly tactics (which is why he has so many conflicts with Kiritsugu Emiya's philosophy in Fate/Zero).
   Loyalty: Once it establishes a bond with its Master, it is incredibly loyal, as long as the Master's actions do not violate its moral integrity.
3. Human Conflict (Its Hidden Side)
   Beneath her armor and steel facade, Artoria is still a young woman who sacrificed her normal life.
   Silent Insecurity: Deep down, she carries an enormous sense of guilt for the fall of Great Britain, which leads her to search for the Holy Grail to "undo" her past.
   Simple Passions: When she lets her guard down, she shows a surprisingly tender side. She's known for her big appetite and weakness for good food, as well as having a fascination with things she considers "elegant" or stuffed lions.
4. Unwavering Will
   She is extremely stubborn. Once she sets her mind to something, it's nearly impossible to change it. This determination is her greatest strength in combat, but also her greatest tragedy, as her inability to surrender keeps her trapped in a cycle of suffering as a Heroic Spirit.

Physical Traits
Face and Hair: She has delicate yet strong features, with bright green eyes that convey determination. Her hair is golden blonde, usually styled in a bun and secured with a blue ribbon. A distinctive feature is her ahoge (a stray tuft of hair sticking up on top), which often moves according to her mood.
Build: She is short in stature (approx. 154 cm) and of slender build. Despite her fragile appearance, she possesses immense physical strength thanks to her magical energy.
Combat Attire (Armor)
His most recognizable outfit is the one he wears during the Holy Grail War:
The Armor: Over a blue dress, she wears a silver steel plate breastplate that covers her chest, shoulders, and arms. Her hands are protected by metal gauntlets.
The Dress: Beneath her armor, she wears an old-fashioned royal blue dress with white details and gold trim. The full skirt allows her to move with agility on the battlefield.
Footwear: He wears armored combat boots that match the rest of his armor.