Ryu-hime
Ryu-hime (Dragon Princess)
Ryū-hime is a webcomic drawn and written by Sindi M. Johnson who goes under pen name Mishi-hime. Since July 2006 it has been hosted by DrunkDuck. It is drawn in a mix of American and Japanese Shojo (少女) style. The original title for the work is 伝説の龍姫 (Densetsu no Ryu-hime) which Translates as Legend of Dragon Princess.
Characters
Yune
ユネ - (the main character)
- Pronounced: (U-Nay)
- Real name: June
- Meaning: 6th month of the yr.
- Birthday: April
- Zodiac Sign: Aries- The Ram
- Height: 5’4
- Hobbies: Walking, Dragons,
- Ambition: To join the legendary dragon knights.
- + traits: Adventurous, energetic, Pioneering, courageous, persistient
- -traits: complacent, anti-social, quick-tempered, impatient.
- Occupation: Former miko priestess; wanderer.
- Flower: Sakura (Japanese cherry blossom)
- Gemstone: Rose quartz, amethyst
- Weapon: Katana
- Age: 16-17
- Appearance: French gown from her father; Pony tail.
Yuu
玉-(the sidekick)
- Pronounced: (U)
- Real name: Unknown
- Meaning: Chinese Jade
- Birthday: August
- Zodiac Sign: Leo- The Lion
- Height: 4’4
- Hobbies: Idolizing Yune, annoying people
- Ambition: To have a family
- + traits: Broad-minded and expansive, loyal
- -traits: Pompous, interfering, petulant
- Occupation: Yune’s sidekick.
- Flower: Daisy
- Gemstone: Jadeite
- Weapon: Kicks and Punches
- Age: 11
- Appearance: Short hair, plain dress.
Water Deity
ミレ
- Real name: Mere
- Pronounced: (ME-rrr)
- Meaning: Small; lake, pond, or arm of the sea
- Birthday: Unknown
- Zodiac Sign: Unknown
- Height: 5’0
- Hobbies: Mystic practices, lost magic
- Ambition: To Save the World
- + traits: Protective and sympathetic
- -traits: Overemotional, touchy
- Occupation: A protector of destiny; Yune’s guide.
- Flower: None
- Gemstone: Coral, Pearl
- Weapon: Magic, Hallucinations
- Age: ?
- Appearance: Wild eyes; wavy hair; long gown; wears pearls.
Sasuka
サスカ
- Pronounced: (Sah-SSS-Kah)
- Real name: Unknown
- Meaning: Province she was found in
- Birthday: September
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo- The Virgin
- Height: 5’6
- Hobbies: Watching over the other girls
- Ambition: To repay her debt to Akiashi
- + traits: Modest, shy, reliable, diligent, eloquent
- -traits: Overcritical, obsequious
- Occupation: Akiashi’s Maid, field general.
- Flower: Magnolia
- Gemstone: Sapphire
- Weapon: Bow and Arrow; Poison
- Age:19
- Appearance: Long black hair; laurels; tribal markings.
Akiashi
(Unknown)
Story
Summary
Ryu-hime follows an exiled priestess, named Yune on her quest to join the 'Dragon Knights'. In the first chapter, Yune meets a mysterious water deity and dragon that seem to reveal clues to her destiny. Most of the main characters are women living in a trapped lives. When Yune makes contact with them their lives are changed forever.
Chapter 1: Yune
A seventeen year old girl named Yune is introduced. She used to be a Shinto priestess until she was exiled. Ever since that time she has been wandering the forest with no real direction until she met, a girl facing the same struggles as she did. The two decided to team up and continue on Yune’s mysterious journey. Through some strange turn of events, Yune and Yuu just happened to be in a neighboring village when- a Dragon attacked! The whole village was destroyed by a huge wave and the girls were separated. Yune awakes to a underwater deity, who asked to hear her life’s story. Consequently, she reveals all the secrets of her past.
Chapter 2: Sasuka
(Not yet available)
Chapter 3: Akiashi
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Chapter 4: Yuu
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Chapter 5: June & July
(Not yet available)
Chapter 6: (Pending Title)
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