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- "A land of plenty, atop the World Tree... If such a place did exist, perhaps we could all live in peace. With no need for fighting."
- — Azurda
Azurda (Japanese: セイリュウ, Seiryū) is a character in Xenoblade Chronicles 2. Azurda is a small Titan, and takes the appearance of a flying white dragon. Rex lives on his back and call him Gramps (Japanese: じっちゃん, Jitchan, Grandpa). Azurda serves as Rex's guardian, as well as his home. They travel together through the Cloud Sea. After sustaining near-fatal injuries from an encounter with Jin and Malos, Azurda manages to survive, but in the process is reverted to a larval state, a tiny white dragon with a core crystal in his chest. In this form, Azurda travels as Rex's companion, usually traveling inside his helmet. During the battle, he is reliable and, though sometimes loud, will give Rex various pieces of advice; specifically, he will notify if an enemy changes their element.
Story[]
Azurda is one of countless Titans who were born originally as Blades from Torna's Womb and was born approximately 800 years prior to the Aegis War. Little is known of his time prior to the war, except that eighty years prior, he was good friends with Jin and Ornelia, Jin's last Driver before Lora. He also had a close relationship with Addam, who refers to Azurda as "Nuncle".
Aegis War[]
Azurda in Torna's Womb
During the Aegis War, Azurda fought in a battle inside the Titan Genbu against Malos' Gargoyles. He later helped Addam, Lora, Hugo, and their Blades repel Malos' assault on Auresco. Before Jin departed to battle Malos, Azurda spoke with him in Torna's Womb, where Jin revealed he couldn't imagine giving up his life to become a Titan. Azurda assumed he must have also thought the same when he was a Blade.
After the war, he came to Fonsett Village, then called Hero's Rest, and was tasked by Addam with protecting not only the village, but the third Aegis Sword that Addam had sealed away there. He later met Jin at Ornelia's house after it fell off the Tornan Titan. Azurda asked Jin to come back, but Jin refused and stated that their paths would not cross.
Traveling with Rex[]
After Rex's parents passed away, Rex grew up under Corinne's house and eventually became a salvager. He set off in the salvaging business while living on Azurda, who he refers to as "Gramps". At the beginning of the game, Rex and Azurda see another Titan sink beneath the Cloud Sea, and Azurda mentions that he too will suffer a similar fate eventually.
Azurda appears to die
When Rex accepts a salvaging job offer from Torna for a large sum of money, Azurda scolds him on accepting a job he has no idea about, though Rex still helps bring up the Ancient Ship nonetheless. Azurda eventually helps Rex, Pyra, Nia, and Dromarch escape from Jin and Malos, though he is hit multiple times by the Monoceros's spears. He crash lands on Gormott and is forced to revert to his larval stage to continue living. He talks to Pyra that same night, and Pyra promises to take care of Rex.
After King Eulogimenos reveals that a third Aegis Sword exists, Azurda states that he knows its location and reveals himself to be the guardian of Fonsett Village. He then opens the pathway into Spirit Crucible Elpys, the location of the third Aegis Sword.
Azurda regains his adult body
When the World Tree begins collapsing, Pneuma steps aside and talks with both Poppi and Azurda. Pneuma touches Azurda's Core Crystal while Azurda calls Pneuma "a real piece of work." It is later revealed that Pneuma allowed Azurda to transform back into his adult Titan form so that the rest of the party could survive the trip back to Alrest. Azurda then takes the party to the new landmass revealed to them by the Architect.
Xenoblade Chronicles 3[]
Azurda alongside his friends in Xenoblade Chronicles 3
After Z∞ is defeated and Origin is reactivated, Nia and Poppi happily look at a group photo of them with their friends, as the worlds of Alrest and the Bionis are reconstructed.
Future Redeemed[]
In Future Redeemed, Azurda is mentioned by Rex when he and Shulk talk about the awkward distance they feel between them and their respective children. Shulk mentions that Rex was independent from a young age, which Rex says is correct, but adds that this was "apart from Gramps sticking to me like glue," referencing how Azurda always looked after him.
Azurda later appears in a flashback when Rex and Shulk are telling the rest of the party the history of their original worlds and how each world had their own hardships before eventually finding peace. Azurda also appears during scenes from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 in the credits.
Torna ~ The Golden Country[]
NPC[]
Azurda is an NPC in Torna ~ The Golden Country. He can be found at Auresco of the Kingdom of Torna, in Torna's Womb, where he sits with Tarath. His Community is gained alongside Tarath's upon completion of the quest Azurda SOS.
Community Statement[]
"You are our last, best hope, my friends. The future of Torna, and indeed all of Alrest, rests on your shoulders."
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[]
Azurda appears as part of the "Cloud Sea of Alrest" DLC stage in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which is the second stage from the Xenoblade Chronicles series. Various other Titans pass by in the background as the fight goes on, including Gormott, Mor Ardain, Indol, and Uraya, as well as the Argentum Trade Guild and the World Tree. Nia, Dromarch, Tora, Poppi, Mòrag, Brighid, Zeke, and Pandoria make appearances as well, watching the fight on Azurda's back. As with the Gaur Plain stage, time passes by from day to night. He also appears in his larval form in the helmet of the Rex Mii costume.
In Karaoke JOYSOUND for Nintendo Switch[]
In Karaoke JOYSOUND for Nintendo Switch, Azurda appears in footage from Xenoblade Chronicles 2 that plays randomly in the background during a song.
Etymology[]
The Japanese name Seiryū, known as 青龍, Qīnglóng in Chinese, is the Azure Dragon, one of the Dragon Gods and one of the four symbols of the Chinese constellations. It represents the east and the spring season. The other three of the four symbols are 朱雀 (Vermilion Bird, Roc), 白虎 (White Tiger, Dromarch), and 玄武 (Black Tortoise, Genbu).
Trivia[]
- Azurda and Pyra are the only major protagonists in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 who are never fought against in any way in the Xenoblade Chronicles series.
- In the quest Nopon Doubloons Ahoy, it is revealed that Azurda once had a girlfriend and took out a loan of 1 million G from the Pyrithium Trade Guild Chairman to satisfy her.
- This is mentioned in the quest Azurda SOS, where Tarath mentions Azurda's large hoard of money. Azurda avoids fighting a Tenax Ekidno, and Minoth deduces it must have something to do with a woman.
- This is mentioned again in the quest 100k in the Red, where a Pyrithium Trade Guild member attempts to satisfy a loan for 1 million G.
- Azurda's Japanese voice actor, Shigeru Chiba (Masaharu Maeda), also voices Gray in Xenoblade Chronicles 3.
Quotes[]
Xenoblade Chronicles 2 Post-Battle Dialogue[]
| Condition: After watching the event "A Ripple in the Ether" (Chapter 2). | |
 Rex
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"Not to boast, but that was spectacular! Right, Gramps?"
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 Azurda
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"Remember Rex, pride comes before a fall."
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| Condition: After watching the event "A Ripple in the Ether" (Chapter 2). | |
| Azurda
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"Your helmet makes for quite a snug berth, my boy."
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| Rex
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"It's not my fault if you fall out during battle, yeah?"
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Chapter 3 spoilers:
| Azurda
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"Pyra and Mythra, your fighting styles are as different as your personalities."
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 Mythra
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"And yet we could be considered two sides of the same coin."
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Chapter 7 spoilers:
| Azurda
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"Has Rex been proving an adequate Driver for you?"
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 Pneuma
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"Yes, of course. My spirit is all the warmer thanks to him."
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| Condition: After watching the event "Umon the Shipwright" (Chapter 3). | |
| Azurda
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"Good, Nia, make sure to keep Rex focused."
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 Nia
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"Don't you worry, Gramps. Yeah, he's got some real potential."
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Chapter 7 spoilers:
| Azurda
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"Nia, I feel abuse, insults, and colorful swearing are where your real talents lie."
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 Nia (Ch 7 Form)
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"What a mean thing to say! That's it, Gramps, no more healing for you!"
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| Condition: After watching the event "Umon the Shipwright" (Chapter 3). | |
| Azurda
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"You've improved considerably, Tora."
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 Tora
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"Really? Could Tora even become as good as Rex-Rex?"
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Chapter 8 spoilers:
| Azurda
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"Excellent, Poppi! You are every inch the real Blade!"
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 Poppi QTπ
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"If so, that all thanks to Masterpon."
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Chapter 4 spoilers:
| Condition: After watching the event "What Was Taken From God's Land" (Chapter 5). | |
 Mòrag
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"You've come a long way, Rex. Azurda has raised you well."
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| Azurda
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"Rex has always had the makings. I just pushed him a little."
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Chapter 5 spoilers:
 Zeke
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"Azurda, old fella, you got a bit jostled up in there. You all right?"
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| Azurda
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"Oh I'm fine. I like it in this helmet...Oh no! Yeugh!"
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| Condition: After watching the event "A Ripple in the Ether" (Chapter 2). | |
| Azurda
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"Have you considered taking the lead sometime, Pyra?"
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 Pyra
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"I'll think about it next time, Azurda."
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| Rex
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"People might look at you funny though, so watch out."
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| Condition: After watching the event "Umon the Shipwright" (Chapter 3). | |
| Pyra
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"Are you injured, Azurda?"
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| Nia
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"He's a Titan, it'll heal."
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| Azurda
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"Show more sympathy for your elders, Nia."
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| Azurda
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"I feel Rex is in good hands with you, Vandham."
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 Vandham
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"Yeah, I'll start with his guns, and move on to his treps!"
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| Pyra
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"I think Rex might be better off as he is."
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| Azurda
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"Vandham, you think highly of Rex, do you not?"
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| Vandham
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"Ah, that little shrimp reminds me of my boy. I'm alright! Honest!"
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Gallery[]
| Characters in Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | |
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| Playable Characters | Rex · Nia · Tora · Vandham · Mòrag · Zeke |
| Legendary Blades | Pyra · Mythra · Pneuma · Dromarch · Poppi α, QT, QTπ · Roc · Brighid · Pandoria · Aegaeon |
| Supporting Characters | Addam · Amalthus · Architect · Azurda · Bana · Cole · Corinne · Eulogimenos · Fan la Norne · Lila · Niall · Niranira · Tatazo · Turters |
| Torna | Jin · Malos · Sever · Akhos · Obrona · Mikhail · Cressidus · Patroka · Perdido |
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Dagas · Newt · Crossette |
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Gorg · Praxis · Sheba |
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Godfrey · Theory · Ursula · Perun · Dahlia |
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Adenine · Boreas · Finch · Zenobia · Fiora |
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Wulfric · Agate · Floren · Nim |
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Electra · Kora · Herald · Vess |
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KOS-MOS · Poppibuster · Corvin · Shulk |
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Azami · Vale · Perceval · Kasandra · T-elos · Elma |
| Characters in Torna ~ The Golden Country | |
|---|---|
| Playable Drivers | Lora · Addam · Hugo |
| Blades | Jin · Haze · Mythra · Minoth · Brighid · Aegaeon |
| Supporting Characters | Amalthus · Azurda · Mikhail · Milton · Tornan King · Zettar · Rhadallis · Baltrich · Stannif |
| Antagonists | Gort · Malos |