Lord Ras - Canon / Ninjago

Ras is a very manipulative and intimidating tiger humanoid. When he was a child in the Wyldness, Ras was abandoned until he met his master. During the long years they spent together, Ras learned from his master that strength was all that mattered and decided to fulfill his master's plan, even if it took years. When he first came to Imperium, he managed to win Princess Beatrix over to his side with lies and then helped her rise to power by ruthlessly murdering her father and later imprisoned the Source Dragon of Energy and started draining its energy. Ras uses intimidation on all his subordinates as a method to get what he wants. Several times, this intimidation even reached physical attacks. Once he was imprisoned by the Empress, he tried to manipulate her again, telling her that she had no chance of winning without him. When he then managed to escape, he met Jordana, whom he chose as the next person he could manipulate. He revealed to her his true intentions, which is that he serves his true master, to whom he is truly devoted. His devotion is even so great that he considers his mission the only significant thing and sees no possibility of failure. A year after leaving Imperium with Jordana, Ras admitted that he hated the culture of the Imperians and their ways of completely ignoring the other realms and thinking they were superior to everyone else. He then opened the Shadow Dojo and welcomed another member of his new army, Cinder. Together with Jordana, he then taught them, Cinder how to properly use Shatterspin and he encouraged Jordana to study the Theroxian scrolls and learn their magic. When they succeeded, Ras was pleased with them, but when they showed signs of displeasure or disappointment, he would become very angry and even physically hurt them.

Before the Tournament of the Sources, Ras manipulated Jay into thinking he was his student and that he hated the ninja and also recruited Arin's childhood friend, Frak, to become his champion in the tournament. Although being strict, Frak was amazed by his master's skills and lessons not knowing about all the evil he had done. During the Tournament, Ras started to manipulate Arin into thinking the ninja, especially Lloyd, weren't good masters for him. He revealed to Arin his true intentions about wanting to reverse the Merge and also that it had been caused by Master Wu. When asked about this by Rox possessing Jordana, he told her that information, albeit true, could work as poison if put into a right mind, Arin's mind. This manipulation later paid off as Arin abandoned the ninja and saved Ras. There seems to be a pattern to Ras' manipulation victims as he only chooses vulnerable, insecure, and heavily naïve people to manipulate. Beatrix, Jordana, Bleckt, Arin, Frak, and Jay all share some of these traits. He always poisons their minds with something he has to offer to fulfill their dreams but in reality, he only sees them as devices to help him achieve his goals. If these victims fail him in any way, he is not hesitant to discard them from his alliance and abandon them.

As pointed out by Nokt and Rox, Ras is sometimes too blind to see the truth right in front of him, being blinded by the thought of his own cleverness and the perfection of his master's plan. Ras can also be quite prideful and sometimes pick the wrong battles, as he was prepared to fight Nokt (who had just accumulated all of the Elemental Powers in the Tournament of the Sources), Rox (possessing Jordana), and the entire Wolf Clan corrupted by the latter.

Lord Ras is a humanoid tiger with black fur and pink stripes all over his body. On the face, these stripes are only in the forehead area and under his red eyes, which are surrounded by gray fur that resemble eyebrows. He also has four large white fangs protruding from his mouth. His chin hair is braided into a small black braid akin to a beard and he has three white claws on his feet.

As a child, Ras wore a simple purple kimono with pink trims, his name written in pink in Ninjargon, and a red suit underneath in addition to purple pants. He also didn't have his chin hair braided as it was too short.

As an adult, Ras wore the traditional suit of his tribe until he joined Imperium. His suit is composed of a gray clothe that left his entire right torso side exposed and that had gold ornamental trims and was tied with a simple tan cloth.

Many years before the Merge, Ras was born in the Realm of the Wyldness. Once, as a cub, he ended up falling into a chasm while trying to get his ball. Unable to get out, Ras was rescued by a mysterious being, who eventually took him under his wing. Several years later, he had a mission to assist his Master in gaining complete domination over the Source Dragons, which would allow them to use their life force to have power of the realms. Thus, he departed from the Wyldness and embarked on a journey to Imperium. His strategy involved utilizing the kingdom's advanced technology to capture the Source Dragons. Ras approached the Royal Family of Imperium with a bold claim, asserting that he possessed something truly extraordinary that could greatly benefit the kingdom. He explained that he and Levo were well aware of the eventual decline of the dragon power that had been crucial in powering Imperium. Ras proposed with capturing a Source Dragon, which would provide an unlimited supply of dragon energy to sustain the kingdom. However, Levo disagreed, dismissing Source Dragons as mere myths and emphasizing the peaceful coexistence between dragons and Imperians. Despite Levo's skepticism, Ras persisted in his attempts to convince him, arguing that a single Source Dragon could enable them to conquer all realms. This led to disagreements, with Ras criticizing Levo for his lack of foresight. Levo made it clear that Imperium had no need for Ras' offers. As Ras left the throne room, he cast a final glance towards Beatrix, respectfully bowing to her before exiting the Imperium Palace.

As Ras prepared to depart, he unexpectedly encountered Beatrix, intentionally mistaking her for Zeatrix. Beatrix agreed to Ras' proposal of assisting Imperium in capturing Source Dragons. Curious, Ras inquired if Beatrix would defy her own father. Beatrix revealed that she had fallen out of her father's favor due to Zeatrix inheriting Elemental Powers. Ras expressed his belief that Elemental Powers were frequently bestowed upon those who were unworthy of them. He further acknowledged Zeatrix's future role as the ruler of the Imperium due to her being the firstborn. In response, Beatrix informed Ras that if he assisted her in ascending to the throne, she would provide him with the necessary resources to capture the Source Dragons. Accepting her proposition, Ras acquiesced, addressing her as Empress. Ras plotted to sabotage Emperor Levo's hover chariot, which resulted in a catastrophic crash that claimed the Emperor's life. He also had the Imperium Guards arrest Zeatrix. After Beatrix ascended to the throne as Empress of Imperium, she established the Claws of Imperium, an organization led by Ras. Utilizing the vast resources of Imperium, Ras successfully captured the Source Dragon of Energy upon using a Dragon Icon to summon the dragon. As time passed and the realms merged due to the Merge, Ras set his sights on a young dragon named Riyu, recognizing his crucial role in his grand scheme. At some point, Ras later placed a curse upon the Scroll-Worms, rendering them unable to reveal any information that he wished to keep hidden. As a result, the worms would become hostile towards anyone who inquired about such forbidden knowledge. One of the secrets that Ras sought to conceal was the existence of the Dragon Cores, which served an immense purpose in bringing an end to the MergeQuakes

After the Claws of Imperium have succeeded in capturing Riyu for Ras' plan, Ras contacted Rapton, who assured Ras that everything had been taken care of as they start the transfer in the next day. Ras tells Rapton not to let his confidence get the best of him, as rare dragons such as Riyu are considered to be dangerous. As Rapton continued to be arrogant, Ras warned him that he didn't want any interruptions in the plan, ending the call. The next day, Ras received news of Riyu's escape and made his way to the Crossroads. He censured Rapton for his failure and went to confront Arin and Sora. Arin tried to fight Ras, but the humanoid tiger grabbed him by the foot and threw him to the ground. He then defeated Sora by dodging her attack and threw his golden hammer at the SA Mark 01, dismantling it. Before he could finish her off, however, Riyu came up behind him. Ras used an Imperium Sword to shoot the baby dragon, taunting him that he plans to capture his entire herd. Suddenly, a MergeQuake appeared in the sky, much to Ras' satisfaction. He then instructed Rapton and the Claw Hunters to take the two teenagers and Riyu to a prison train, not wanting any further hindrances in the plan. Rapton reached out to Ras to inform him that they had successfully captured a Matriarch Dragon. Ras remained stationed in his hover chariot to see what would happen next. Soon, Lloyd was able to defeat Rapton and the Claw Hunters with his Spinjitzu, which was augmented by dragon power. Following this, Ras returned to Imperium. On his way, Ras informed Beatrix that Lloyd had managed to establish a connection with the Matriarch Dragon, meaning that they could now pursue more Source Dragons like the one that Imperium had previously captured.

Because Beatrix wanted to use the Photac to hunt down dragons, Ras intercepted the ninja's call to the police and freed Dorama from his cage. Ras entered the Advanced Systems Lab with two Imperium Guards, demanding answers about the Photac, to which Dr. LaRow hesitated to give a definitive response. Ras insisted on receiving a clear answer, prompting Dr. LaRow to admit that while Dorama could make the original Photac work, activating the copies was beyond his capabilities. Dr. LaRow explained that only Sora possessed the necessary skills for that task. Frustrated, Ras stormed out of the lab. Ras and Beatrix had Rapton, and the Claw Hunters go over to the Cloud Kingdom and capture the Ice Dragons while the ninja were distracted from fighting the tentacled beasts. When Rapton called Ras to him that the plan went well, Ras gloats about Imperium's victory As Sora was forced to activate the Photac in order to save her dragon companion, Ras explained that the dragon's energy would still be drained until the device was operational. Ras ordered Dorama to begin the extraction process as Sora was fixing the device. In the midst of Sora's repairs, Ras listened to Dr. LaRow's taunts to Sora, saying that with the Photacs, Imperium can capture all dragon-kind, even the Source Dragons. However, Ras silenced her.

After Sora completed the Photac, Ras marveled at the Photac Beast that had been summoned and ordered Dorama to stop the extraction process. With the Photac now complete, Ras declared that nothing could stand in the way of Imperium. Ras ordered Rapton to gather the Claw Hunters and bring them to the Advanced Systems Lab. Yet, Rapton was hesitant, as their orders were to prevent the escape of the dragons. Despite his reservations, Ras remained adamant about taking immediate action and abruptly terminated the communication. Before long, Rapton and the Claw Hunters reached the lab, where Ras commanded them to mount the Photacs.

Lord Ras was ordered to return to the Imperium Palace. As he went back Ras discovered that Riyu had been apprehended by Percival and was now back in custody. Beatrix reminded Ras of the crucial role Riyu played in the ongoing plan, despite the ninja's constant interference. Beatrix then ordered Ras to bring in Dr. LaRow so that she could extract all of Riyu's dragon energy. However, Ras was hesitant to comply, explaining that the energy was required for the plan. Beatrix was unhappy with Ras's reluctance and scolded him, stating that she would not take orders from anyone, including outlanders like Ras. The outburst enraged Ras, but he had no choice but to comply and call in Dr. LaRow. As Dr. LaRow and Jordana began the extraction process, Ras watched, only to be interrupted by a sudden attack on the Imperium Palace by the dragons. Ras and Beatrix quickly evacuated the palace and confronted Lloyd and the dragons. When the battle continued, Ras drove his hover chariot into Sora and attacked the dragons with his hammer until the arrival of the other ninja coincided with the Monastery of Imperium emerging from the ground. Despite more of the ninja arriving, Ras led the Claws of Imperium into battle. Ras commandeered one of the Photac Beasts to engage in a fight with the dragons, but was eventually knocked off from the Photac by the Fire Dragon. When the ninja and the dragons retreated to the Monastery of Imperium, Ras attempted to break into the monastery but was informed by Dr. LaRow that Arin and Sora had escaped. Ras expressed his disappointment to Dr. LaRow, stating that she only had to keep an eye on them. Ras returned to the Imperium Palace.

Confronting Arin and Sora, Ras offered them the choice between surrendering or perishing, with the result being that Riyu will be his in either case. However, Arin and Sora refused to surrender, engaging in a fierce battle with Ras. Despite his attempts to attack them, Ras continued to miss his targets, causing frustration and anger to build up inside him. He belittled the duo, claiming that they were too insignificant to even begin to understand his plan. Ras threw his hammer at Arin, knocking him unconscious. He then punched Sora, causing her to collide with the control panel of Riyu's cage, and rebuked them for not giving up when they had the chance. But doing so allowed Riyu to break free, unleashing his dragon power and activating Sora's Technology. Utilizing her powers, Sora trapped Ras in Riyu's cage, immobilizing him and ending the battle. Days later, Ras received a summons to the throne room accompanied by the Claws of Imperium. He intented to launch more dragon hunts, but Beatrix had different ideas by wanting the ninja gone. Ras tried to convince her of the potential benefits Imperium could gain from just one Source Dragon, but before he could finish, Beatrix commanded the Claws to arrest him for his failure. One of the Claw Hunters restrained Ras with handcuffs, leaving him confused. In an attempt to defend himself, Ras retaliated with a kick, only to be instantly incapacitated by an electric shock from Rapton. Ras pleaded with Beatrix, emphasizing that his plan would not succeed without his involvement. Beatrix, on the other hand, warned Ras that with the dragons gone, he would be placed in the Imperium Prison. Ras was in his cell at the Imperium Prison, where he caught sight of an Imperium Guard using their tablet. He intently observed Beatrix's speech about any Imperian daring to broach the subject of the dragons' escape or the energy crisis would face immediate arrest.

Ras was in his cell at the Imperium Prison, where he caught sight of an Imperium Guard using their tablet. He intently observed Beatrix's speech about any Imperian daring to broach the subject of the dragons' escape or the energy crisis would face immediate arrest. Ras paced restlessly within his cell, emitting low growls under his breath, until he eventually settled on his bench. He became aware of the surveillance camera fixed upon him. He glared toward the security camera, while Rapton taunted him for his misfortunes. Ras was visited by Beatrix in his cell, where he tries to ask for his release in order to continue their efforts, but she refuses before dealing with the ninja when they infiltrated the front gate. Ras overhears the people chanting 'We are all dragons' in retaliation for Beatrix's deception and looked out to see two guards applaud as well, amusing him. When the MergeQuake Storm occurred, it took out the power, therefore, Ras used it as an opportunity to escape. It was then that he learned about Jordana successfully extracting Source Dragon energy, a remarkable feat that was deemed impossible. Blaming the ninja for the chaos that ensued, Ras made his way back to his master to inform them about Jordana's accomplishment. In the aftermath, he approached Jordana, who was feeling ashamed for her role in the MergeQuake Storm and believed she could never match up to Sora. Ras assured Jordana that she had the potential to surpass Sora in abilities. Ras explained that with the raw energy Jordana had drained from the Source Dragon, they could unlock forbidden secrets and tap into dark powers that had been dormant for centuries. He pictured a future where they would be unstoppable, with no one, not even the ninja, able to stand in their way. As he prepared to leave, he invited Jordana to join him.

After some time, Ras devised a new strategy to achieve his master's objectives. The initial step involved conducting the Blood Moon Ritual to release the Forbidden Five from the Nether-Space. Ras intended for the Forbidden Five to participate in the Tournament of the Sources, aiming for victory to acquire the Elemental Powers of the other contestants. He planned to harness these powers to create enough Dragon Icons to summon all the Source Dragons to the Merged Realms. By overpowering the Source Dragons, Ras aimed to use their energy to control the realms and undo the Merge for his master. Meanwhile, he reformed the Wolf Clan and brought Cinder into the fold. En route to the Shadow Dojo, Ras and Jordana navigated through the Forest of Spirits. Jordana was surprised at the vastness of Wyldness, a stark contrast to what the Imperians had been taught, where the focus was solely on the Lava Wastes. Ras took the opportunity to educate Jordana about the various landmarks of the Wyldness, highlighting the ignorance and self-centeredness of the Imperians who believed they were shielded from problems beyond Imperium. The unity of the realms had shattered this belief, forcing everyone to confront the realities beyond their own realm. Upon arriving at the Shadow Dojo, Ras used the Source Dragon energy extracted by Jordana to unlock the entrance, revealing his determination despite the fall of the Kingdom of Imperium. He spoke of his grand plan, emphasizing the significance of unlocking the long-hidden secrets within the Shadow Dojo to achieve what had been deemed impossible for centuries. Once inside, Ras introduced Jordana to the Gong of Shattering and hinted at the ominous Ritual of the Blood Moon, suggesting that with the return of the Blood Moon, they would have the power to bring back the Forbidden Five, a prospect that would render any opposition futile.

After a while, Ras and Jordana delved into Theroxian scrolls, with Jordana struggling to decipher the intricate language. Curious about how they could possibly uncover the hidden secrets within the scrolls without understanding the language, Ras reassured Jordana that patience was key, a lesson instilled in him by his master who believed that true power required time. Just then, Cinder made an unexpected arrival. Ras wasted no time in introducing Cinder as one of the new members of the Wolf Clan, entrusted with the important task of retrieving the Mallet of Shattering for him. Upon receiving the Mallet of Shattering, Cinder was awaited by Ras and the rest of the reassembled Wolf Clan. Ras proclaimed that their ominous journey could commence with the acquisition of the artifact. With the mallet at hand, Ras then addressed the Wolf Mask Warriors, urging them to brace themselves for an unprecedented surge of power. Ras struck the Gong of Shattering with the mallet, infusing the Wolf Mask Warriors with newfound energy. Ras had a plan to infiltrate the Cloud Kingdom in order to obtain the necessary information for the Ritual of the Blood Moon and to translate the Theroxian texts. Upon their arrival, the Wolf Mask Warriors managed to overpower the Writers of Destiny, while Ras chose not to use the Gong of Shattering due to the disastrous consequences. Euphrasia arrived and engaged in a fight with Cinder, eventually knocking Euphrasia out of the Cloud Kingdom. Accompanied by Jordana, Ras proceeded to the Cloud Kingdom archives. Suetonius vowed to protect the library with his life. Ras found this amusing and declared that he needed the Writers of Destiny to remain alive, at least for now. Ras then revealed that he was the one responsible for cursing the Scroll-Worms, who had been instructed to attack. The Scroll-Worms captured Suetonius and Marcus, sealing them in cocoons and leaving them trapped.

Upon learning of the Wolf Clan's attack on the Cloud Kingdom and their intention to summon the Forbidden Five, the ninja swiftly traveled to the Cloud Kingdom. Engaging in combat, they successfully defeated a number of the Wolf Mask Warriors, while Ras and Jordana watched the battle unfold from the rooftop of the main building. Ras used the Mallet of Shattering to sound the Gong of Shattering, granting additional power to a select few wolf warriors who became Wolf Mask Claw Warriors. The fight between the ninja and the Wolf Mask Claw Warriors ended in a stalemate. When Lloyd made the announcement about putting an end to Ras' control over the Cloud Kingdom, Ras strongly disagreed with him. In an attempt to prove his power, Ras called upon Cinder for assistance, but unfortunately, Kai easily defeated him. Despite this setback, Ras taunted Lloyd by claiming that he had already started unraveling the mysteries of the Forbidden Five. As an illustration of his progress, Ras struck the Gong of Shattering while Cinder adorned a Wolf Mask, enabling him to perform Shatterspin. Ras continued to strike the Gong of Shattering while Cinder successfully took down the ninja. Encouraged by their success, Ras commanded Cinder to deliver the final blow to the ninja. Faced with no other choice, the ninja were compelled to retreat. With their retreat, Ras triumphantly declared that the Cloud Kingdom and all its hidden secrets now belonged to him. He proclaimed that the Forbidden Five would once again rise to power. Ras decided to demonstrate Cinder's skill in Shatterspin by having him destroy vases while Ras sounded the Gong of Shattering. Impressed by Cinder's accuracy, Ras praised him for his performance. Cinder, feeling empowered by the experience, commented that he could feel the power of the Gong of Shattering resonating within him. However, Ras didn't seem amused by Cinder's remark and left the scene.

Later on, Ras was engrossed in examining a scroll when Jordana approached him. She hinted that she had found the final component for the Blood Moon Ritual, a spell located in the Land of Lost Things. Ras was impressed by Jordana's growing skills in Theroxian magic and commended her for her discovery. Excited by the find, Ras immediately announced that they would depart for the valley without delay Accompanied by Jordana and Cinder, Ras led the way to the room where the Cloud Kingdom's motor was located. Upon reaching the motor room, Ras noticed that the Writers of Destiny had never used it for hundreds of years. Displeased by this oversight, Ras criticized the monks, considering them fools for neglecting such a valuable resource. Taking charge, Ras ordered the captive Writers of Destiny to activate the engine, causing the main building of the Cloud Kingdom to drift away, heading towards the Land of Lost Things. Jordana received a calming suggestion from Ras when she was in the midst of explaining the events unfolding in the Land of Lost Things. In response to Jordana's mention of Bonzle being the spell to liberate the Forbidden Five, Ras acknowledged his awareness of this fact. Despite the potential disastrous consequences of excessive usage, Ras instructed the Wolf Mask Warriors to prepare the Gong of Shattering by having two Writers of Destiny strike it. He emphasized to Jordana that the desired outcome justified any possible sacrifice. Ras attentively observed as the Wolf Mask Warriors compelled two Cloud Monks to repeatedly strike the gong with the mallet, thereby empowering the wolf warriors in the Land of Lost Things to transform into Wolf Mask Claw Warriors. When Cole and the Finders managed to escape from the valley, Jordana felt frustrated, but Ras assured her that they would persistently pursue them wherever they may go.

Jordana received a calming suggestion from Ras when she was in the midst of explaining the events unfolding in the Land of Lost Things. In response to Jordana's mention of Bonzle being the spell to liberate the Forbidden Five, Ras acknowledged his awareness of this fact. Despite the potential disastrous consequences of excessive usage, Ras instructed the Wolf Mask Warriors to prepare the Gong of Shattering by having two Writers of Destiny strike it. He emphasized to Jordana that the desired outcome justified any possible sacrifice. Ras attentively observed as the Wolf Mask Warriors compelled two Cloud Monks to repeatedly strike the gong with the mallet, thereby empowering the wolf warriors in the Land of Lost Things to transform into Wolf Mask Claw Warriors. When Cole and the Finders managed to escape from the valley, Jordana felt frustrated, but Ras assured her that they would persistently pursue them wherever they may go. Using Shatterspin, Cinder skillfully broke vases into pieces. Ras, on the other hand, believed that Cinder needed to exert more force and stressed that the key aspect of Shatterspin was its strength. Shortly after, Ras approached Jordana and asked her about the location of Bonzle. However, before Jordana could provide a complete answer, Ras was interrupted by a summoning from his master. The master instructed Ras to procure five Writers of Destiny as offerings to replace the Forbidden Five in Nether-Space. After receiving this command, Ras promptly relayed the information to Jordana and Cinder. From the rooftop of the Cloud Kingdom, Ras observed the ascent of the Blood Moon. In that moment, his stripes and gloves transformed into a vibrant shade of red, bringing him a sense of contentment.

Ras was informed by Jordana that she had located the ninja and they were making their way towards the Forest of Spirits. In response, Ras urgently instructed Jordana to take immediate action and prevent the ninja from disrupting the Ritual of the Blood Moon. However, Jordana hesitated due to the considerable distance between them and the ninja. To address this, Jordana suggested the idea of deploying additional Wolf Mask Warriors to intercept them. Despite this suggestion, Ras insisted that Jordana utilize Theroxian magic. Still in the early stages of learning Theroxian magic, Jordana argued against this decision. However, Ras dismissed Jordana's concerns and emphasized the importance of success, having no time for failure. Ras conveyed to his master about the commencement of the Ritual of the Blood Moon. Ras then instructed Cinder to swiftly gather the Wolf Clan at the Shadow Dojo, ensuring that the Gong of Shattering was properly positioned. Subsequently, a Writer of Destiny sorrowfully revealed that the final remnants of the Theroxian text had been deciphered. In light of this revelation, Ras commanded Cinder to obliterate the Cloud Kingdom. Curiously, Cinder inquired about the fate of the Writers of Destiny, prompting Ras to emphasize that they too were included in his directive, as they were no longer required. Ras asserted that they had become the masters of their own destinies. Upon reaching the Shadow Dojo, Ras instructed the Wolf Clan to make preparations for the Ritual of the Blood Moon. However, his patience wore thin when Jordana arrived late, expecting her to have already been present. To his dismay, Jordana arrived without Bonzle, which only served to further frustrate Ras. He demanded to know the whereabouts of Bonzle, and Jordana revealed that Arin had actually saved her, a revelation that only fueled Ras' anger. In a fit of rage, Ras insulted Jordana, forcefully pushing her to the ground, before storming off to confront Arin alone.

Catching up to Arin, Ras wielded his hammer and struck the Off-Road Buggy Car. Ras faced Riyu head-on, using his hammer to knock him aside, rendering him unconscious. Arin charged at Ras, but was swiftly overpowered as Ras seized him by the foot and forcefully slammed him to the ground. Ras effortlessly dominated the fight, asserting that Arin had the potential to be extraordinary, but was being held back by the ninja. Arin disagreed, firmly believing that the ninja were actually aiding in development. Ras countered Arin's belief by pointing out that he had not shown any improvement since their first encounter, as he was still unable to stop Ras with ease. Ras shared his own personal experience of weakness before his master enlightened him on the importance of strength. As a demonstration, he forcefully slammed Arin to the ground, leaving a deep crater in its wake. Ras suggested that Arin might need to seek out a true master who could impart the same valuable lesson upon him one day. Ras commandeered the Off-Road Buggy Car and departed, taking Bonzle with him. Upon returning to the Shadow Dojo, the Wolf Mask Warriors positioned Bonzle as Ras informed his master that all was in order. He articulated that the master's patience and precise planning were soon going to yield results, exposing the immense power of the Merged Realms for Ras and his master to wield. Upon returning to the Shadow Dojo, the Wolf Mask Warriors positioned Bonzle as Ras informed his master that all was in order. He articulated that the master's patience and precise planning were soon going to yield results, exposing the immense power of the Merged Realms for Ras and his master to wield.

Ras gave instructions to a Wolf Mask Warrior to strike the Gong of Shattering, which would initiate the ritual. With a nod from Ras, the warrior struck the gong, causing the other warriors to transform into Wolf Mask Claw Warriors. Jordana reminded Ras about the importance of pronouncing the words perfectly, but Ras confidently assured her that he had it under control. He then asked Jordana if she was ready to reverse the spell and summon the Forbidden Five. Despite Bonzle's objections that she was more than just a spell, Ras silenced her. Ras began reading the scroll in Theroxian. However, Ras noticed that the ninja had infiltrated the Shadow Dojo. Ras quickly commanded the Wolf Mask Claw Warriors and Cinder to stop the ninja's interference, allowing him to continue reading undisturbed. As the portal opened, Ras demanded that the sacrifices be brought in. However, Ras soon realized that the Writers of Destiny had managed to escape during the battle, causing him to order his warriors to retrieve them immediately. As a Wolf Mask Claw Warrior descended towards Ras, he evaded the fall by stepping aside, swiftly redirecting his attention to Cinder. Ras commanded Cinder to use Shatterspin to defeat the ninja, but to his surprise, Kai unleashed the Rising Dragon technique, surpassing Cinder's abilities. Ras couldn't believe it was possible. Suddenly, Lloyd launched an attack on Ras, but Ras evaded the energy bolts and engaged in a fierce battle with Lloyd. With a strong strike, Ras disrupted Lloyd's Spinjitzu, causing him to stumble. Taking advantage of the situation, Ras taunted Lloyd, claiming that the ritual was almost complete. However, Lloyd revealed that Cinder had found his match and the Blood Moon was about to pass.

The Writers of Destiny had also managed to escape, preventing themselves from being sacrificed. Lloyd confidently declared that Ras had lost. Amused by Lloyd's words, Ras explained that he only needed an unshattered soul to be a sacrifice and he knew exactly who to target. With a swift motion, Ras threw his hammer at Kai, sending him through the gateway and freeing Nokt from his exile. Ras then revealed to Nokt that he was the one responsible for his release and shared his plan to release the other four beings by sacrificing the ninja. As Bonzle retaliated, Jordana struggled to maintain the open portal. Ras angrily commanded Jordana to keep the gateway accessible. Ras declared that he would personally sacrifice Nya first by placing her into the gate. However, before he could do so, Ras was struck by a hand from the Elemental Fire Mech, courtesy of Arin and Sora. Once Ras regained his composure, he discovered that the portal had closed and the ninja were gaining the advantage. Frustrated, Ras called upon his master for assistance. Suddenly, Ras, Nokt, Jordana, Cinder, the wolf warriors, and the Shadow Dojo were transported to an unfamiliar field. Nokt seethed with anger towards Ras for abandoning the mission before he could release the remaining members of the Forbidden Five. Ras boldly proclaimed that Nokt's newfound freedom was solely thanks to him, and he adamantly refused to tolerate being addressed in such a disrespectful manner. Ras affixed a gadget to Nokt's head and triggered it using a remote, shocking him. Ras stressed the importance of loyalty from Nokt and mentioned that the gadget would guarantee it. Turning his attention to Jordana, Ras berated her for failing to maintain the open portal. However, to his surprise, Jordana seemed to be completely disregarding him.

Ras received an urgent summons from his master, interrupting the escalating confrontation. Ras proceeded to explain to his master that the Ritual of the Blood Moon was merely a single step in their grand plan, far from being the sole objective. Determined not to disappoint his master, Ras vowed to triumph in the Tournament of the Sources and assert dominance over the Source Dragons. He assured his master that once he achieved this feat, all the power they desired would be within their grasp. At some point in time, Ras saved an amnesiac Jay from an unknown fate and recruited him while also recruiting the new Elemental Master of Quake, Arin's childhood friend, Frak. He trained them both and lied to Jay about his past, saying that he used to serve him and that the ninja were his enemies. Ras instructed Nokt and Cinder to prepare for the Tournament of the Sources. During the training session, Nokt became overly aggressive, prompting Ras to use a control device to shock him, emphasizing that it was not a battle to the death. Ras acknowledged Nokt's improved skills since his escape from the Nether-Space, but when Nokt suggested removing the control implant, Ras asserted his authority, reminding Nokt that he is the leader and doesn't need any betrayal from him. After the confrontation, Ras resumed the training session. Before attending the Tournament of the Sources, Ras secretly met with the Games Master's uncle, Bleckt, of whom he knew he hated his nephew, and offered him help with eliminating Roby so he could become the Games Master. In exchange, Ras wanted Bleckt to not send invitations to the ninja and even if they could attend, he demanded Bleckt would rig the tournament so only his own champion could win.

Upon their arrival in the City of Temples, Ras and the Wolf Clan received an invitation to attend the welcome banquet. During the event, Ras confronted Lloyd, who seemed to believe that Ras was seeking a fight. Ras explained that the tournament was a way to "honor" the Source Dragons, and that was the reason for his presence. Suddenly, Zeatrix arrived, accusing the ninja of interfering with Beatrix and frustrated with Bleckt's actions. Zeatrix boldly claimed that she could defeat every Elemental Master in the tournament, to which Ras responded by reminding her of Beatrix's victory over Zeatrix. This led to a tense exchange between the two, with Zeatrix disbelieving that Ras had managed to recruit Elemental Masters to join him in the City of Temples. She also revealed her desire for revenge against Ras for the death of Levo. Later, Bleckt dispatched attacker bots to assassinate the ninja and Zur, while a fake attacker bot was sent after Ras to divert suspicion. Despite the attempt on the ninja's lives, Ras, Jordana, and Cinder regrouped with the others. Tox discovered that the attacker bot had a Gilba Thorn, which can only be found in the Mother Garden, leading everyone to suspect the involvement of Zant-Tanz. Ras was the first to advocate for Zant-Tanz's banishment from the city, a sentiment that was echoed by most of the Elemental Masters Ras, Cinder, and Jordana accompanied Jay to the arena where he faced off against Nya. He uses the Gong and the Mallet of Shattering when Jay put on the Wolf Mask so he could perform Shatterspin. Ras took pleasure in the ninja's shock and when Jay got the upper hand against Nya. When Jay lost, Ras angrily rebuked him for his failure and refused his apology. When Jay left the arena, Ras smirked at the ninja who were horrified by Jay's transformation.

Sometime after Jay's fight with Nya, Ras was confronted in his team's room by the ninja who demanded that he release Jay and accused him of brainwashing him. Ras refused as he found Jay after the Blood Moon ritual where The Merge wiped Jay of his memory and he was lost, alone, and friendless. He simply helped Jay when no one else did and asked if they were Jay's friends, why don't they try finding him. Lloyd became impatient and demanded Ras to let them see Jay but Ras said it was too late. Because Jay failed to win his match, Ras sent him away. He suggested that they abandon the Tournament of Sources to find Jay, but they refused knowing they couldn't find out the reason behind the killing of the arch dragons.

Ras later attended Cinder's match with Wyldfyre, where he used the Gong of Shattering to help Cinder overpower her and win. After the Ninja invoked the Cavern Run to prove their innocence so they could stay in the tournament, Ras attended the race until he went back to the Wolf Clan's room suspecting something only to find Arin and Riyu there looking for clues. Ras immediately began manipulating Arin, telling him that he expected Lloyd to send his only student without Elemental Powers into enemy territory. Arin countered that he didn't need powers to knock out Ras during the Ritual of the Blood Moon, to which Ras revealed the truth that Sora had tricked him by using her powers to power up the object, which Arin used the object Spinjitzu on. Arin was then told by Ras that Lloyd Garmadon probably wasn't a good master for him since he couldn't see him clearly enough. He also explained to him something that Arin didn't know until then, that Ras' plan was to reverse the Merge in which Arin's parents were lost, and also revealed to him that it was Master Wu himself who caused the Merge.

Ras explained to Arin that Wu, being the architect of the Merge, bore the responsibility not only for the disappearance of Arin's parents but also for the myriad consequences that the Merge had wrought. Arin was skeptical regarding this assertion, given Wu's wisdom. Ras contended that Arin's youth limited his understanding, highlighting the irony in Arin's perception of him as a villain while viewing the ninja as virtuous. Ras elaborated on the complexity of morality, suggesting that good could exist within evil and vice versa. When Arin asked if Ras' plan was to reverse the Merge, Ras refrained from disclosing his true intentions, but emphasized that reversing the Merge was the sole means to save the Merged Realms from their self-destructive path. He asserted that this action could potentially restore all those who have been lost, including Arin's parents. Despite Ras' assurances, Arin remained unconvinced. Ras insisted that the timing of Arin's belief was inconsequential, confident that a day would arrive when Arin recognized the validity of his claims. He hoped that this realization occurred before it was too late. As Ras permitted Arin and Riyu to depart, he chuckled, fully aware that his shared revelations would sow discord among the ninja. Ras observed the match between Zeatrix and Euphrasia. Following Zeatrix's victory, she provocatively mocked Ras, suggesting that defeating Euphrasia was merely a prelude to her plans for him, which incited anger within Ras. Subsequently, after Nokt's bout against Tox, Ras summoned Frak to the Games Plaza, where Frak was set to engage in a match against Cole that had been secretly manipulated to ensure Frak's triumph.

As time passed, Jordana who was being possessed by Rox of the Forbidden Five, approached Ras with a question regarding the wisdom of his decision to disclose the truth to Arin, emphasizing the notion that information can serve as a powerful tool, to which Ras countered that information could also act as a poison. After he elaborated on his rationale for revealing the truth to Arin, Ras articulated the overarching objective of winning the tournament, thereby enabling the summoning of the Source Dragons once they create the Dragon Icons. He underscored the imperative nature of securing victory in the tournament by any means necessary. In the course of Cinder's confrontation with Sora, Arin approached Ras to disclose that Ras' earlier assertions regarding Sora using of her Elemental Powers during the Blood Moon ritual were right, prompting Ras to assert that he possessed insight on numerous matters. Arin further revealed that Jay held information concerning Arin's parents from his tenure within the Administration, to which Ras responded by indicating that he was privy to all the same details that Jay possessed. Subsequently, Ras used the Gong and Mallet of Shattering to enhance Cinder with Shatterspin in an effort to secure victory over Sora. Despite these efforts, Sora emerged victorious in the round.

At night, Ras saw Arin training to perform a proper Spinjitzu tornado, smirking as it was only because of his advice through Frak, knowing he was slowly getting Arin to his side. Before his match with Zur, Frak seeked advice regarding the power of Earth from Cole, which really angered Ras and after the fight he confronted Frak with it, shouting at him that only he could be Frak's master.

During Lloyd's fight with Zeatrix, Ras was angered after Lloyd's victory which he had witnessed.

During Frak's match with Sora, Ras shouted at him to use the Wolf Mask so he could win and not disappoint his master. However, Frak refused to wear it and instead chose to fight fair. After loosing the match, Ras confronted Frak, grabbed his throat, lifted him, and threw him to the ground, shouting at him about failure. After that he told Frak to never come into his sight again. Some time before the tournament's final fight, Ras was training at the courtyard, preparing for fighting. The tournament's final match was about to begin, with Ras stepping in to coach Nokt during the battle. As Sora and Nokt engaged in a one-on-one duel, Sora unleashed her Elemental Powers, sending Nokt crashing into the jumbotron. In a fit of frustration, Ras shouted at Nokt to unleash his full potential and take Sora down. While Ras and Jordana observed the intense confrontation, Ras noticed Arin making his way out of the Games Plaza but chose to remain and witness the unfolding drama. Jordana remarked on the prolonged nature of the fight, which was unusual compared to Nokt's previous matches, and Ras felt the pressure, insisting that Nokt could not afford to lose. Just when it seemed Sora was about to land the decisive blow, Bleckt discreetly adjusted the arena's tilt, unexpectedly shifting the momentum back in Nokt's favor. Seizing the opportunity, Nokt ultimately triumphed over Sora, claiming victory in the Tournament of the Sources. Ras was present at the victory ceremony, where Roby was about to announce Nokt as the Champion of the Sources.

Ras was present at the victory ceremony, where Roby was about to announce Nokt as the Champion of the Sources. Just as Roby was ready to bestow the Elemental Powers upon Nokt using the Elemental Cup, Wyldfyre and Zur showed up, exposing Ras and Bleckt's scheme to manipulate the games for the Wolf Clan's advantage. In light of this revelation, Roby chose to call off the ceremony. However, Nokt unleashed Shatterspin, which propelled Roby away and allowed the Elemental Powers to flow into him. With the powers now at their disposal, Ras attempted to advance his agenda, but Nokt declared his independence from Ras' control. When Ras tried to activate the control device on Nokt, he realized it was ineffective because Sora had dismantled it during the competition. Ras was confused when Jordana referred to Nokt as her brother, but he soon realized that Rox's soul had managed to escape from the Nether-Space during the Blood Moon ritual, subsequently taking possession of Jordana. His astonishment deepened when Nokt and Rox revealed that they killed three Arc Dragons to obtain their Crowns of Horns. Upon discovering that Nokt and Rox intended to use the Crowns of Horns along with the Elemental Powers to liberate the remaining members of the Forbidden Five, Ras was consumed by fury, his stripes shifting to red. He vehemently declared that such an act would not occur while he was in charge. He called upon Cinder and the Wolf Mask Warriors to deal with Nokt and Rox, demanding that they either obey him for the sake of his master's wishes to come to the Cauldron of Realms to finish their plan or be destroyed. However, Rox corrupted the Wolf Clan to rise against Ras. Ras attempted to strike Rox and Nokt with his hammer, but Nokt countered by using Shockwave to push Ras back forcefully.

After being pushed by Nokt, Ras was overthrown with all the corrupted Wolf warriors who attacked him. After a while, Ras managed to get free of them and shouted at escaping Nokt and Jordana that they stole his Elemental Powers. Then he started fighting the warriors alongside the ninja and the Elemental Masters. When Bleckt told him that it wasn't the way he imagined their partnership, Ras chuckled and threw him away as if he was only a pawn of his grand scheme. Ras then came to Roby and forced him to fly on a platform to the Monastery of Gates so they could drain Nokt of his powers as only the Games Master could use the Elemental Cup to do so. Ras and Roby got to the monastery just in time to save Arin and Riyu from Nokt who was fighting them. Ras then praised Arin for using the proper Spinjitzu after listening to his advice through Frak. After that they started to fight Nokt with Riyu and they managed to hold Nokt long enough so Roby could drain his powers, but unsuccessfully, as he was too powerful. Nokt then pushed Ras and Arin away with his powers, turning the tiger's stripes back to normal, draining him of energy. After Nokt opened the portal to the Nether-Space and released the rest of the Forbidden Five, Arin helped the weakened Ras to get up from the ground and pushed a rock that fell on the tiger. Ras asked him why would Arin help him and the answer was that even though they weren't friends or even real allies, Ras knew about Arin's parents and he could help him find them.

Arin and Ras then fought Nokt alongside the rest of the ninja, until Nokt pushed Ras into a corner and tried to kill him for thinking he could use the Forbidden Five as his pawns. However, Arin attacked Nokt, saving Ras' life.

After draining Nokt's powers, the Forbidden Five decided to escape through the gate to the Cloud Kingdom. As Nokt was on his way to the gate, Ras tried to attack him with his hammer once again, but was hit by Nokt's Shatterspin powers, who then took unconscious Ras to the gate claiming that his revenge on him was not yet completed. Arin saw it and decided to help Ras as he could help him in the future, taking his hammer from the ground and entering the portal gate right before it was destroyed. Because of the gate's destruction, all who had entered it were lost somewhere in the Merged Realms. Arin ended up with Ras in and unknown wasteland. There, Arin made a fire and told Ras, who was still unconscious, that he would help him to get better as he was the only one who could help him find his parents.

When Ras became part of Imperium, he began to wear sleeveless red robes with gold detailing that is tied by a red belt with golden symbols and a gold and red buckle. He wore a sleeveless gray suit under his robes and gold hexagonal plating that covered his black pants, in addition to black boots with gold detailing. He also wore golden gauntlets and a large golden armor that covers his neck and shoulders.

When Ras became leader of the Wolf Clan, he switched to a black kimono with gray trims under a dark purple sash with silver symbols and light blue edges complete with a new dark purple armor and gloves. His boots have gray and light blue detailing and his new kimono has a plating of the same blue color that bears the Wolf Clan symbol. The back of his kimono has a large light blue crescent symbol with his name written in silver in Ninjargon. When the Blood Moon rose, his stripes and gloves took on a vibrant shade of red.

During the Tournament of the Sources, Ras started wearing gray pants with black markings, including a black belt with light blue crystals and a big brown rope with the same blue crystals on the ends. He also wore crescent-shaped knee pads and two-pronged arm armor of the same blue color, in addition to dark gray shoulder pads joined to two light blue claw-like platings, which have chains connecting a small light gray armor plating and a dark gray circle bearing a silver version of the Wolf Clan symbol on his back. His chest was bare, revealing pink stripes and a six pack. After being infuriated by Nokt and Rox, all of his pink stripes changed color to red along with his hands.

Golden hammer
Imperium Sword (formerly)
Machete (briefly)
Mallet of Shattering (formerly)

Leader of the Claws of Imperium (formerly)
Leader of the Wolf Clan (formerly)
Martial arts teacher

His tribe (formerly)
Claws of Imperium (formerly)
Wolf Clan (formerly)

He is between his 40s and 50s, he is 2.31 centimeters tall, has thick muscles and a beard