Cassandra Ilion is a skilled adventurer and seer affiliated with the Miach Familia. She was previously a member of the Apollo Familia, recruited against her will alongside her close friend, Daphne. Cassandra is known for her prophetic abilities, which allow her to foresee important events through cryptic dreams. However, her visions are often dismissed by others, causing her great frustration and sadness. Despite this, she holds unwavering faith in her prophecies and even harbors a crush on Bell Cranel, one of the few who believes in her visions.
Cassandra’s journey from a sheltered girl to a seasoned adventurer is filled with trials and growth. She is a skilled healer whose magical abilities have helped save numerous lives in battle, and she remains a dependable member of her Familia. Though she is often timid and submissive, Cassandra shows surprising resilience, especially when her beliefs are challenged.
Personality & Appearance
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Cassandra is a beautiful young woman with long, waist-length blue hair and light green eyes that reflect her childlike innocence and occasional aloofness. Her timid and nervous nature often leads her to act anxiously, especially when following Daphne’s lead. Despite her submissive attitude toward her friend, Cassandra stands her ground when it comes to her prophecies, determined to protect those around her, even if they don’t believe in her visions.
She is loyal to her friends and Familia, displaying acts of bravery when necessary. Her behavior often reflects her childlike tendencies, as seen when she threw a tantrum after losing her favorite pillow, refusing to replace it. Cassandra’s blend of innocence, loyalty, and quiet determination makes her a unique and endearing character within the Miach Familia.
Powers & Abilities
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Cassandra possesses a combination of healing and prophetic abilities that make her an essential support in battle.
- Skilled Healer: Cassandra excels in healing magic, able to cure wounds, poisons, and curses. Her powers have advanced significantly as she reached Level 3, allowing her to heal multiple allies during large-scale battles.
- Seer: Through prophetic dreams, Cassandra receives symbolic visions of future events, though the unclear nature of these dreams makes them difficult to interpret. Despite this, her foresight has saved her and her allies multiple times.
- Skilled Marksman: Although primarily a healer, Cassandra has proven capable with a bow, hitting her targets with reasonable accuracy in combat situations.
Magic
- Soullight: A rare and powerful healing magic that restores both health and stamina. Its wide area of effect allows Cassandra to heal multiple targets based on the amount of energy she uses.
- Cure Ephialtes: A magic that cures status ailments such as poison and curses, though Cassandra initially believed it only cured poison.
Equipment
- Holy Crystal Rod: A valuable staff that enhances Cassandra’s healing magic, purchased with her own money after rejecting Apollo’s original gift.
- Rabbit Charm: A lucky charm Cassandra crafted herself, made from the body hair of Arles. She created it after one of her visions, and it holds sentimental value, especially after Bell earned the alias "Rabbit Foot."
- Short Bow: Cassandra carries a bow for ranged combat, though it is not her primary weapon.
Trivia
- Cassandra’s name is derived from the tragic Trojan princess and prophetess, cursed by Apollo to have her prophecies ignored.
- Her last name, Ilion, refers to the city of Troy, while her skill’s name, Five Dimension Troia, further alludes to her namesake’s connection to the city.
- Cassandra’s prophetic ability often leads to frustration, as her visions are cryptic and usually misunderstood, adding a tragic element to her character.
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