Raluva

Raluva is the Mayor of a Q'ten Lo port town and was dissatisfied with the previous Emperor and his rules before Raphtalia became Heavenly Emperor.

Appearance
Raluva is part of the shoon Demi-human race. These bird-like demi-humans resemble falcons with their hair and tail feather.

Personality
Raluva is loyal to the Water Dragon and the original traditions of Q'ten Lo. When the power struggle for Heavenly Emperor began, Raluva joined the resistance in his port town. Raluva is an experienced warrior and commander however he is easily caught off guard if they enemy strays from tradition.

Abilities
Raluva is accomplished in battle and a great commander. His skill in leadership was noted as Raphtalia left him as one of the leader of Q'ten Lo on her behalf after she left. Raluva also can use magic.

"Blossom of Q'ten" katana style
The Blossom of Q'ten katana style looks very similar to Raphtalia's Powder Snow skill as it transforms the opponents blood into cherry blossom petals instead of snow. Raluva is quite experienced in this style and taught what he knew to Raphtalia.

Background
As one of the previous Heavenly Emperor was dying, the power struggle to fill the position was getting out of hand. During that time, Raluva became part of the resistance and collaborated with Sadeena and the Water Dragon to smuggle Raphtalia's father and Raphtalia's mother out of Q'ten Lo. After the power struggle, only one person alive was related to the Heavenly Emperor and the child of the branch family was being manipulated by the corrupt Makina. Raluva remained in the resistance for many years.

Volume 13
After receiving word from the Water Dragon about Raphtalia's appearance at Q'ten Lo, Raluva sent his son to retrieve her and her companions. Raluva reverently requests that she takes her rightful place as the Heavenly Empress and offers his family's assistance. Raphtalia is initially hesitant but Naofumi enthusiastically agrees to put Raphtalia at the head of the new revolution. He leads a group of soldiers with Naofumi and Raphtalia's party to liberate the Water Dragon's barrier around Q'ten Lo. Raluva provided intelligence to Naofumi about Q'ten Lo technology which allowed the resistance to free the barrier.

After the victory, Raluva leads the liberation of his port town and then gets drunks with Sadeena during the celebration.

Volume 14
The next day, Raluva helps lead the strategy meeting for the revolution. He helps Raphtalia and her companions to understand the changes the previous Heavenly Emperor has made and how they would likely defend. Naofumi places Raluva in charge of preparing defences in case of a counterattack. When the Orochi is released, Raluva is surprised of the length that the opponent would make to keep their power. When the revolution made its way to the old capital of Q'ten Lo, Raluva helped participate in the ceremony to official give Raphtalia the authority of the Heavenly Emperor.

When Naofumi and Raphtalia plan to teleport to Lurolona village to bring reinforcement, Raluva initially objects but is overturned by Raphtalia. After Raphtalia's revolution was able to defeat Makina and take the throne from Ruftmilia, Raphtalia placed Raluva and the others leaders of the revolution to rule in her stead while she stays with Naofumi.

Heroes

 * Raphtalia: Raluva remains reverent and respectful of Raphtalia during her time at Q'ten Lo. Raluva risks his life and his family to put Raphtalia in her place as Heavenly Empress. After they overthrow the previous Heavenly Emperor, Raphtalia places Raluva as one of the few in charge of Q'ten Lo on her behalf.
 * Naofumi Iwatani: Raluva and Naofumi both share a common goal to see Raphtalia in the seat of the Heavenly Empress. With both being experienced in combat, they were able to efficiently work together to meet this end.

Companion

 * Sadeena: Sadeena is thankful to Raluva for risking his life to get her and Raphtalia's parents out of Q'ten Lo. They were both able to recognize each other even after over ten years of not seeing each other.

Trivia
Information to be added later on.