Pacifier

Overview
The Pacifier (of spirit implements) is an important role within the Weapon System (which also includes the Legendary/Vassal Weapons and the Guardian Dragon). The main purpose of the pacifier is to guide the Heroes and make sure that both the wielder and the spirit within the weapons stay within the rules set for them. If either the wielder or the weapon spirit stray from the Heroes' path, it is up to the pacifier to punish them. Due to the authority given to them, they are extra effective against Legendary and Vassal weapons. A secondary objective of the pacifier is the locate and remove any monster which seeks to corrupt the world - either by killing or sealing it.

Due to their role as judge, they often stay out of the political matters of each world. There should only be one pacifiers at a time in each world. The responsibility is passed down from one generation to the next. The organization behind the waves has taken great effort to destroy the pacifiers and all related information.

Raphtalia's World
The role of pacifier is passed down a line of tanuki demi-humans within the nation of Q'ten Lo. The pacifier is given the role of Heavenly Emperor, the leader of the nation, and the "nobles" are priests who act to assist the Heavenly Emperor. Due to the pacifier's need to be impartial, Q'ten Lo has traditionally taken a isolationist stance and tries to limit its interaction with the outside world. The island nation is also surrounded by a barrier which prevents certain "spirits" (likely vanguards of the waves) from entering. This barrier is maintained by the Water Dragon, who also guides the pacifier. There is also a single miko priestess who assists the heavenly emperor in their responsibilities. One unique abilities of some priestesses is the "oracle" ability which allows them to use memories or spirits to empower themselves. The symbolic plant of the Heavenly Emperor is the cherry blossom-like Sakura Lumina tree.

Unfortunately, the nation of Q'ten Lo has degraded severely in recent history. The once-esteemed role of Heavenly Emperor was coveted by the royal families and bitter in-fighting killed the entire royal family except for the child Ruft. Raphtalia's mother and father also survived by running away before the fighting began. While Ruft was the only one available who could become Heavenly Emperor, he was too young to rule so the corrupt Makina took the place of advisor. When Makina ordered Raphtalia killed, the Shield Hero Naofumi retaliated and freed the nation of Q'ten Lo. Makina was killed and Raphtalia was made the official Heavenly Emperor. Unfortunately, a large amount of information of Heavenly Emperor techniques was lost.

Glass' World
The role of pacifier was passed down a line of Spirit people within Glass' World. Unfortunately, the nation was destroyed and the ruins now lie with the land stewarded by the Demon Dragon Emperor. The role of pacifier has been lost, however the diluted bloodline still exists through people like Glass. When Shildina, using her oracle powers, merges with Glass, they are able to use Pacifier abilities and authority. However, the time they can stay merged is limited. The symbolic plant of the pacifier in this world is an evil-looking camellia which Naofumi named the camellia lumina.

Heavenly Emperor
The following abilities can be used by those who have taken the Heavenly Emperor ceremony at the dragon hourglass.


 * Five Practices Destiny Field Expansion

By channelling energy through sakura lumina trees, the heavenly emperor creates sakura stones of destiny. These stones create a field which nullify the powers of Legendary or Vassal Weapons. Alternatively, these stones can be used to create weapons which are especially effective against spirit implements or are resistant to the effects of the Sakura Stone of Destiny barrier.


 * Astral Enchant

This magic allows an individual to temporarily imbue themselves with that stats of their allies. However, since the supporters are sharing their life force with the target, they are vulnerable to life force attacks transmitted through that connection. The Heavenly Emperor can also allow someone else to use this ability through a high-level blessing.


 * Spirit Discernment

Trained Heavenly Emperors can discern the will and information about spirits within each Legendary or Vassal Weapon. For example, they can determine if a spirit implement has been used for personal purposes. They can also roughly track the location of weapon spirits.

Five Elements
The Five Elements「五行」is an eastern concept where phenomena of the world (body organs, weather, war, politics & etc.) is broken down and categorized into five groups, Fire, Water, Wood, Metal & Earth, of which are the properties/variables of said phenomena. So applications of an interaction between two groups can give varying results depending on what property/variable of a group is introduced. (e.g. Raph-chan II's Fire Defeats Metal seals skills while Raphtalia's Fire Defeat Metal gives a stat debuff)

Known Pacifiers

 * Raphtalia
 * Ruft
 * Natalia