Skadi

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Skadi (斯卡蒂)
Alias(es)	Ishar-mla; “Princess of the Seaborn” 312 323
Species/Race	Ægir Abyssal Hunter; later an awakened Seaborn 147 314
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Abyssal Hunters; Reunion Movement; People's Revolutionary Committee 164 331
Occupation/Role	Abyssal Hunter; former mercenary; Roy's personal guard 181 299 331
Status	Active 331
First Appearance	Abyssal Hunters 147

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Abyssal Hunter	147	Displays strength capable of overpowering Roy and a greatsword style designed for monsters rather than human-sized opponents.
Surging Tide Elegy	228 229	Enters a blue-radiant combat state against a regenerative Seaborn; while wielding Lemuenia's crimson greatsword, her aura becomes blood-red and she destroys the Seaborn within a crimson domain.
Bloodline awakening	312 313	Learns that Abyssal Hunters and Seaborn share a bloodline after a Seaborn merges blood with her and shares inherited memories.
Awakened Seaborn	314	Can summon a Seaborn and spread her power across an area, but refuses to unleash those abilities on land before her comrades.
Near-complete awakening	321	Her awakening is described as nearing completion while the Abyssal Hunters infiltrate the undersea fortress.
Seaborn manifestation	326 327	An immense Seaborn carries Skadi and channels her power to allies she recognizes; she later supports her kin through song and tidal power while standing atop a gigantic Seaborn.

Background

Skadi first confronts Roy after sensing the power of the deep-sea evil gods on him and concluding that he may be corrupted. She identifies herself only as an Abyssal Hunter and initially overwhelms him through raw strength, though Roy's resolve causes her to hesitate. 147

After being drawn into an illusory realm with Roy, Skadi fights twisted creatures alongside him. Her greatsword techniques suppress their regeneration, and their cooperation develops into mutual recognition of each other's ability. 149 She later finds a former Abyssal Hunter companion altered by the Church of the Deep, but recognizes that the woman—later known as Specter—still remembers her. 156 159

Believing Roy may be able to help the Abyssal Hunters resist the evil gods, Skadi proposes an alliance. Roy accepts, and Skadi abandons her mercenary life to become his guard after he promises to help her people. 164 181

In Wolumonde, Skadi confronts Seaborn and deep-sea corruption directly. Lemuenia lends her a crimson greatsword to overcome a Seaborn whose regeneration her own weapon cannot permanently stop. Skadi later carries the blade while leading Folinic and Suzuran through the mist-covered city, where it prevents transformed Seaborn from regenerating. 228 229 238

After the deep sea becomes active again, Skadi trains through combat and travels to the far north to address the weakness she perceived in herself. When her bloodlust resurfaces, Roy provides an ornament intended to resist the influence; Skadi instead gives it to Specter. 296 297

Skadi reunites with Gladiia, the former captain of Specter's squad, after Gladiia takes the weakened Specter toward Sal Viento. Rather than pursuing alone as she once would have, Skadi asks Roy for help and travels with him into Iberia. 298 299 There, she battles Gladiia, helps rearm the awakened Specter, and enters the conflict surrounding the Seaborn bishop. 305 307

A Seaborn calling Skadi “Ishar-mla” reveals their shared bloodline and forces her to confront memories of having slain the Seaborn's creator. Skadi subsequently awakens as a Seaborn herself, retaining her memories and swordsmanship while struggling to define her purpose. 312 314

Within the undersea fortress, Skadi discovers Abyssal Hunters and Seaborn being used as energy sources. Determined to save both groups as her kin, she battles the Seaborn woman who initiated her awakening; their confrontation is framed as a struggle in which only victory or death can lead to ascension. 323 324 Afterward, Skadi returns to land with the Hunters and formally remains at Roy's side as his guard. 328 331

Appearance

Skadi is a silver-haired woman with crimson eyes who normally wears Abyssal Hunter attire and carries an unusually shaped Ægirian greatsword. 164 176 238

• Her greatsword is kept close even while resting or traveling. 227 298
• During the journey through Iberia, she wears a singer's disguise and conceals her weapon in an instrument case. 301 303
• Her Seaborn awakening causes physical changes that Gladiia immediately recognizes, though Skadi initially conceals them from Specter. 314

Personality

Skadi is characteristically aloof, quiet, and highly guarded around unfamiliar people. She has spent years living apart from land-dwellers and is awkward in ordinary conversation, but she is direct when a situation requires action. 152 164 299

Her decisions are shaped by a hunter's practicality: when confronted by evil gods or Seaborn, she prioritizes finding and destroying the source rather than waiting passively for rescue. As a field leader in Wolumonde, she keeps Folinic and Suzuran focused while remaining attentive to their safety. 238

Although her past as a mercenary left her with many enemies and bounties, Skadi is not needlessly bloodthirsty. She offers hostile mercenaries a chance to flee and later gives those she kills comparatively dignified deaths, a marked change from her earlier years on land. 299 300

Skadi increasingly accepts reliance on others. Her trust in Roy, concern for Specter, and willingness to seek help from allies distinguish her from the solitary Hunter she once was. 181 298 331

Abilities & Skills

Abyssal Hunter Physiology

Skadi possesses physical strength, durability, and mobility far beyond ordinary land-dwellers.

• Her strength is sufficient to drive David into a wall with what she considers a normal blow. 151
• She can wield a massive greatsword with the speed and control of a much lighter weapon. 228
• Her physical defenses exceed those of land-dwellers, though Seaborn attacks can still damage both body and will. 228
• She is highly adapted to harsh environments and is said to be unable to lose her way in either wilderness or the deep sea. 299 300

Greatsword Swordsmanship

Skadi's fighting style was developed to kill large monsters and Seaborn rather than human opponents. Her movements are rhythmic and dance-like, but every motion carries immense force. 147 149

• Blue radiance from her blade suppresses the regeneration of twisted creatures and Seaborn. 149
• She uses leverage and timing to redirect stronger attacks, creating openings against opponents such as Gladiia. 228 305
• Against the Wolumonde impostor, she manifests a blue phantom arm wielding an energy blade to create an unexpected second attack. 253
• Her normal weapon is not always enough against unusually advanced regenerative Seaborn. 228 238

*Surging Tide Elegy*

Surging Tide Elegy is Skadi's high-output combat state, marked by intensified azure light and tidal sword-light. 228 229

• Enhances the blue radiance around her and her weapon. 229
• Its power can combine with Lemuenia's crimson greatsword, converting the aura around Skadi into a blood-red energy field. 229
• The state allowed her to destroy a Seaborn whose body repeatedly regenerated from seawater. 228 229

Song of the Sea

While traveling through Iberia, Skadi discovers that her singing can empower those who hear it. 301 302

• Her song strengthens allies' attacks and allows them to withstand greater damage. 302
• She performs it instinctively through an Iberian stringed instrument. 302
• The ability unsettles Roy, who believes she should not remain in that state for long. 302

Seaborn Awakening

Skadi's awakened bloodline gives her an affinity with Seaborn, but also exposes her to their instincts and influence. 312 314

• She can summon a Seaborn and project her power across the surrounding area. 314
• Her blood reacts violently to nearby Seaborn and can induce bloodlust. 297 312
• She avoids bleeding in battle because Abyssal Hunter blood attracts Seaborn in overwhelming numbers. 228
• She resists using her awakened powers on land, fearing the consequences of bringing a powerful Seaborn before her comrades. 314

Equipment

• Ægirian greatsword — Skadi's primary weapon, designed by Ægir civilization for fighting deep-sea gods and Seaborn; its blue radiance can hinder regeneration. 149 238
• Lemuenia's crimson greatsword — A sentient blade lent to Skadi during the Wolumonde Seaborn incident; its power seals regeneration and can manifest a crimson domain. 229 238
• Iberian stringed instrument and case — Used as part of her singer disguise; the case can conceal her greatsword, while the instrument accompanies her empowering song. 300 301 303

Relationships

• Roy — Initially an opponent she suspects of deep-sea corruption; later her ally, employer, and the person she swears to guard until death. 147 164 181 331
• Specter / Shark — A former companion whom Skadi recognizes despite her altered identity. Skadi protects her, gives her Roy's protective ornament, and later provides her a new weapon after her awakening. 159 297 307
• Gladiia — A former senior Hunter and Specter's captain. Their reunion is tense, and they briefly fight over Specter's fate before cooperating against the Seaborn threat. 298 305 307
• Lemuenia — Roy's sentient blade, who lends Skadi her crimson greatsword because Skadi's death would trouble her master. 229
• Folinic and Suzuran — Wolumonde teammates whom Skadi leads through the mist while relying on Folinic's healing and Suzuran's hindering support. 238
• Old Jose — An intelligence broker from Skadi's mercenary years who assists her and Roy with a map, disguise, and information for their journey to Sal Viento. 300

Notable Quotes

“A promise.” 331

“According to our agreement, I will serve as your guard until death.” 331