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Azurda

Spoiler alert

The future doesn't belong to you!

For those who have not completed games in the Xenoblade Chronicles series, this page contains spoilers regarding the plot. Discretion is advised.


"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 calls 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

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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 deep within the Spirit Crucible Elpys located 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.

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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 the Spirit Crucible Elpys, the location of the third Aegis Sword.

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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

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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 in 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 Swordfighter 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

Main Cast

Team Rex
Condition: After watching the event "A Ripple in the Ether" (Chapter 2).
Rex Rex "Not to boast, but that was spectacular! Right, Gramps?"

Azurda Azurda "Remember Rex, pride comes before a fall."

Condition: After watching the event "A Ripple in the Ether" (Chapter 2).
Azurda Azurda "Your helmet makes for quite a snug berth, my boy."

Rex Rex "It's not my fault if you fall out during battle, yeah?"

Chapter 3 spoilers:

Azurda Azurda "Pyra and Mythra, your fighting styles are as different as your personalities."

Mythra Mythra "And yet we could be considered two sides of the same coin."

Chapter 7 spoilers:

Azurda Azurda "Has Rex been proving an adequate Driver for you?"

Pneuma Pneuma "Yes, of course. My spirit is all the warmer thanks to him."

Team Nia
Condition: After watching the event "Umon the Shipwright" (Chapter 3).
Azurda Azurda "Good, Nia, make sure to keep Rex focused."

Nia Nia "Don't you worry, Gramps. Yeah, he's got some real potential."

Chapter 7 spoilers:

Azurda Azurda "Nia, I feel abuse, insults, and colorful swearing are where your real talents lie."

Nia Nia (Ch 7 Form) "What a mean thing to say! That's it, Gramps, no more healing for you!"

Team Tora
Condition: After watching the event "Umon the Shipwright" (Chapter 3).
Azurda Azurda "You've improved considerably, Tora."

Tora Tora "Really? Could Tora even become as good as Rex-Rex?"

Chapter 8 spoilers:

Azurda Azurda "Excellent, Poppi! You are every inch the real Blade!"

Poppi QTπ Poppi QTπ "If so, that all thanks to Masterpon."

Team Four

Chapter 4 spoilers:

Condition: After watching the event "What Was Taken From God's Land" (Chapter 5).
Mòrag Mòrag "You've come a long way, Rex. Azurda has raised you well."

Azurda Azurda "Rex has always had the makings. I just pushed him a little."

Team Five

Chapter 5 spoilers:

Zeke Zeke "Azurda, old fella, you got a bit jostled up in there. You all right?"

Azurda Azurda "Oh I'm fine. I like it in this helmet...Oh no! Yeugh!"

Multiple
Condition: After watching the event "A Ripple in the Ether" (Chapter 2).
Azurda Azurda "Have you considered taking the lead sometime, Pyra?"

Pyra Pyra "I'll think about it next time, Azurda."

Rex Rex "People might look at you funny though, so watch out."

Condition: After watching the event "Umon the Shipwright" (Chapter 3).
Pyra Pyra "Are you injured, Azurda?"

Nia Nia "He's a Titan, it'll heal."

Azurda Azurda "Show more sympathy for your elders, Nia."

Azurda Azurda "I feel Rex is in good hands with you, Vandham."

Vandham Vandham "Yeah, I'll start with his guns, and move on to his treps!"

Pyra Pyra "I think Rex might be better off as he is."

Others
Azurda Azurda "Vandham, you think highly of Rex, do you not?"

Vandham Vandham "Ah, that little shrimp reminds me of my boy. I'm alright! Honest!"

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  • "My back, a Smash stage! What will they think of next?"
  • "I want to see a good clean fight, do you hear?"
  • "Ooh! We've got company!"
  • "Argentum Trade Guild, coming through!"
  • "It's the Argentum Trade Guild. Rex knows it like the back of his hand!"
  • "Well I never, it's Gormott!"
  • "It's Gormott Province, how splendid!"
  • "That's the Kingdom of Uraya! What a whopper!"
  • "Oooh! The Ardainian Empire deigns to greet us!"
  • "Ahhh! That big old turtle is the Kingdom of Tantal."
  • "The Indoline Praetorium, graceful in its flight."
  • "Hang in there now, Pyra!"
  • "You're better than this, Mythra!"
  • "Ooh, that's delightfully warm!"
  • "Aah, the splendor of youth!"
  • "Well played!"
  • "Very well done!"
  • "Ooh, very clever!"
  • "They fell right into that one!"
  • "No hard feelings, eh?"
  • "Ooooh... Don't fall apart now!"
  • "Well well, it sounds like someone's popular."
  • "All this fighting is making my back...terribly itchy."
  • "Oohhh yes, I much prefer it in this form."
  • "Oh come now, you're leaving yourself wide open!"
  • "Well, it's never over 'til it's over."
  • "Oooh! Show some respect for your elders!"
  • "Come on, launch them already!"
  • "Quite the back-and-forth, isn't it?"
"One Day, Pyra Just Disappeared" trailer
  • "Quite the spectacle, aren't they?"
  • "Ahh, I've missed this old body. Mind if I watch a while?"
  • "Oh look, our friends are here to lend their support!"

Gallery

Characters in Xenoblade Chronicles 2
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 · Raqura · Tatazo · Turters
Torna Jin · Malos · Sever · Akhos · Obrona · Mikhail · Cressidus · Patroka · Perdido
Dagas · Newt · Crossette
Gorg · Praxis · Sheba
Godfrey · Theory · Ursula · Perun · Dahlia
Adenine · Boreas · Finch · Zenobia · Fiora
Wulfric · Agate · Floren · Nim
Electra · Kora · Herald · Vess
KOS-MOS · Poppibuster · Corvin · Shulk
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