Ishtar

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Ishtar (伊什塔尔)
Alias(es)	Mistress of Heaven; Venus Goddess; Goddess of Beauty, Harvest, and War 218 264
Species/Race	Sumerian goddess / Divine Spirit 218 293
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Sumerian pantheon; later linked to Rin Tohsaka and Ereshkigal through Trinity magecraft 218 295
Occupation/Role	Goddess of Venus, harvest, war, love, and beauty; guardian deity formerly associated with Uruk 264 299
First Appearance	Chapter 217

Background / History

Ishtar notices the ritual in Ishtar City intended to offer Rin Tohsaka's body as a vessel. Intrigued by Rin having previously taken a portion of her power, she descends into Rin during the sacrifice; Ereshkigal independently descends as well. Rin's soul rank proves higher than either goddess's, preventing either deity from consuming her soul. 217 218

The three initially settle on a one-month arrangement: Ishtar controls Rin's body during the day, Ereshkigal at night, while Rin remains in her soul space to rebuild her magical foundation. Ishtar immediately travels to Uruk on Maanna, tears open Gilgamesh's palace roof to announce herself, and is attacked before Gilgamesh realizes she is using Rin's body. 218 219

During the Seventh Singularity, Ishtar works alongside Rin and Gilgamesh despite their antagonism. She helps protect Enkidu after the Sumerian gods curse him, an act that convinces the gods not to continue their assault on Gilgamesh and Enkidu. 271 272

Before Tiamat's return, Ishtar agrees to Rin's modified Trinity magecraft. The spell permanently links Rin, Ishtar, and Ereshkigal in life and death while allowing them to share their powers, divine authorities, Noble Phantasms, and magical energy. 295 296

Personality

Ishtar is willful, proud, greedy, and quick to anger when insulted. She repeatedly demands offerings from Gilgamesh in exchange for assistance and is especially attracted to jewelry, gems, and treasure. 219 263 275

Her reputation as a reckless fool is partly cultivated. She deliberately performs a “foolish woman” persona to discourage the Three Goddess Alliance from recruiting her, while retaining the cunning that made her capable of swindling other gods. 265 298

Rin's influence tempers some of Ishtar's cruelty. Rather than escalating immediately into deadly conflict, she becomes more inclined to demand compensation, argue, or humiliate opponents; she also shows genuine concern for Enkidu and ultimately cooperates against Tiamat. 219 271 297

Abilities & Skills

Divine Authority of Venus

Ishtar possesses authority associated with Venus, harvest, war, love, beauty, and destruction. Her divine rank lets Rin employ high-level magecraft that would otherwise be inaccessible. 20 264 298

• Can bestow harvest blessings on Uruk in exchange for tribute. 265
• Uses the Spear of Venus, a destructive golden spear/light attack derived from Ishtar's authority. 20 218 280
• Can employ Starlight of Venus, a light that erases the consciousness of those who see it. 20
• Her divine status helps Rin engrave the Final Runic and control the weather over the Persian Gulf. 298

Maanna

Ishtar rides the Heavenly Boat Maanna, using it for aerial transport and high-speed combat movement. 218 271

• Demonstrates exceptional piloting skill, with rapid acceleration, turns, drifting, and evasive maneuvers. 271 283
• Uses Maanna to travel between Uruk, the North Wall, Mount Ebisu, and battlefields. 218 271 297
• Her reckless driving can incapacitate passengers with motion sickness. 283

Dragon Factor Synchronization

While operating Rin's body, Ishtar can activate the Tiamat Dragon Crystallization and enter the Dragon Factor state due to her extreme compatibility with Rin. 219

• Grants enormous, near-infinite magical-power reserves. 280 281
• Enhances her ability to wield the Spear of Venus and conduct large-scale summoning rituals. 280
• Requires Rin's body and the Tiamat Dragon Crystal; it is not presented as Ishtar's independent power. 219 280

Gugalanna

Ishtar is the master of Gugalanna, the Bull of Heaven, whose presence and authority are tied to large-scale weather phenomena. 299

• Helps Rin retrieve Gugalanna from a parallel world through a ritual on Mount Ebisu. 280 281
• Uses magical ribbons and the Dragon Factor's power to pull the Bull of Heaven through the interdimensional gate. 280 281
• Offers to deploy Gugalanna against the Lahmu, but Rin preserves it as a trump card for Tiamat. 297

Trinity with Rin and Ereshkigal

Rin's modified Trinity magecraft fuses the three women's powers without merging their personalities. 295

• Allows each member to access the others' magecraft, divine authority, Noble Phantasms, magical power, and abilities. 295
• Gives Ishtar and Ereshkigal temporary spiritron bodies that can operate outside Rin's body while remaining near her. 296
• Provides effectively inexhaustible magical power and stamina during the Tiamat battle. 297
• Permanently binds Rin, Ishtar, and Ereshkigal together; they cannot separate and share life and death. 295

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Maanna — Ishtar's Heavenly Boat and primary vehicle. 218 271
• Spear of Venus — golden divine spear/light attack used for destructive ranged combat. 20 218
• Gugalanna — the Bull of Heaven under Ishtar's authority. 280 281
• Treasures and gems — Ishtar hoards jewelry and repeatedly seeks it as payment for her services. 219 275

Relationships

• Rin Tohsaka — Host, partner, and fellow member of the Trinity. Ishtar shares Rin's body and soul space, is influenced by Rin's personality, and relies on Rin's magecraft and planning. 218 219 295
• Ereshkigal — Younger sister and fellow occupant of Rin's body. The two bicker constantly, but cooperate through their shared bond with Rin. 218 219 295
• Gilgamesh — Longstanding adversary whose relationship with Ishtar becomes tense cooperation. He repeatedly calls her a foolish woman, while she extorts him for treasure and still aids him and Enkidu in crises. 219 263 271 272
• Enkidu — Gilgamesh's friend. Ishtar attempts to intercept the gods' curse and helps identify the Noble Phantasms needed to suppress it. 271
• Anu — King of the Sumerian gods and Ishtar's father. He indulges Ishtar so completely that the other gods hesitate to act against anyone she appears to support. 271 272
• Gugalanna — Ishtar's Bull of Heaven. She retrieves it from another world with Rin's assistance. 280 281

Story Role / Major Arcs

Descent into Rin Tohsaka

Ishtar descends into Rin during the priests' sacrificial ritual in Ishtar City. Unable to take over due to Rin's superior soul rank, she becomes one of the three consciousnesses sharing Rin's body. 217 218

Uruk and the North Wall

While living through Rin, Ishtar returns to Uruk, clashes with Gilgamesh, sells fraudulent “Harvest Water,” negotiates for offerings, and later helps avert a greater conflict after Enkidu is cursed by the Sumerian gods. 218 265 271 272

Recovery of the Bull of Heaven

Under Rin's guidance, Ishtar activates the Dragon Factor and conducts a parallel-world retrieval ritual to reclaim Gugalanna from another version of herself. 280 281

Battle Against Tiamat

After joining the Trinity, Ishtar fights beside Rin and Ereshkigal against Tiamat's Lahmu. She unleashes Mountain Shaker, Starfire repeatedly with their shared endless magical power, while Rin directs the battle and Ereshkigal protects the group. 295 297

Trivia

• Ishtar's “foolish woman” behavior is an agreed-upon persona rather than proof that she lacks intelligence. 265
• She is infamous as an ancient swindler, robber, and illegal street racer. 110 264
• Although she demands treasure constantly, Ishtar prefers gems and jewelry over ordinary gold, silver, rare materials, or Noble Phantasms. 275
• Ishtar's compatibility with Rin is so high that she can use Rin's body and Dragon Factor almost as naturally as her own. 219