Reika

Reika (零下/れいか Reika) is a recurring character who briefly appears in Varuna of Enceladus. She was a "queen" of the dragon-like Highlanders as Ryuga's partner before his centuries-long slumber. She later becomes Sakyo's distant ancestor, due to her involvement with Ryuga. She is occasionally present as a silhouette in Ryuga's visions and flashbacks when looking at Varuna, due to similar visual appearances and temperament. Due to his long sleep, most memories Ryuga had with Reika were lost, but still experiences feelings of deja vu with his interest in Varuna, making her an indirect influence on the relationship. She is also the owner of the fabled "Flame Blizzard."

Reika is a former inhabitant of Yukino Hana or "Snow Blossom" village, who left to follow the Highlanders clan out of curiosity. While she had a boyfriend, she was fascinated with the wandering clan's way of life and thus her time with him was more limited than usual. She later breaks up with her boyfriend to live with the Highlanders, under the condition that she will no longer be able to see her family again. Reika is who people call "The Silent Sister" because of her minimal social activity. Meaning, she doesn't talk much at all to the point people around her, especially the Highlanders, thought she was mute. Due to this assumption, many questioned why Ryuga chose her as the next leader and his partner of tradition. It didn't help that she was a simple lady from a lowly village, gaining her bad rep with the Highlanders.

Despite that, Ryuga had fascination with her and saw potential in her, but could not point out what drove him to her. They became somewhat close until she became pregnant coincidentally near the day before Ryuga was put to sleep for hundreds of years. She was slightly older than Ryuga so she was able to bear an heir easier.

Reika looked on with silent sadness as she was left alone with the judgemental high ranks while carrying a baby. The only times she did speak after that was during her leader-related activities and when she was speaking with her child. Unfortunately, she spent mostly loneliness throughout her adulthood due to her bad reputation and the loss of her only companion until her death.