Rauru (Total War)

Rauru is one of the Sages of Hyrule and the creator of the Temple of Time.

Bodyguard
Royal Mace Men

Hero Power
Goddess Blessing: Allied soldiers do not fatigue for the remainder of the battle. Can only be used once per battle.

Etymology
Rauru's name is Ancient Hylian for "destined one" or "one given to fate."

Physical Appearance
Rauru was a well built old Hylian man when made a Sage. He was notable for his blue eyes and flaring white mustache. He shaved his head and was mostly bald, though he wore some hair in a pony tail like an Ancient Hylian mage.

Powers and Abilities
Rauru was given the ability to control and manipulate various forms of light by the Golden Goddesses. He could bend light around his form, rendering himself and entire areas invisible from sight. Despite his powers, Rauru often used a mace in combat.

Personality
Rauru was a stern old man, though he was often very kind to children and the youthful. He showed almost wallowing care for Princess Zelda I, though he often argued with Impa and other contemporaries.

History


Rise of Ganon
When Ganon invaded the Kingdom of Hyrule in 2 BG and captured Hyrule Castle, Rauru fled with the surviving Hylian armies to the Snowpeak Ruins. He was soon followed by Impa and Princess Zelda, who convinced him to search for surviving Hylian knights that could lead a counterattack against Ganon. While the Princess and Impa remained behind to defend the fort, Rauru rode swiftly around Peak Province and gathered as many knights as he could. Upon returning to Snowpeak he drove out attacking Moblins and proceeded to march with Zelda against Death Mountain and confronted Ganon's forces. After a bloody siege and the defeat of Ganon, Impa and Rauru realized that they had been left astray and the traitorous Sheikah lead by Bongo were about to unlock the Triforce. Impa, Rauru, and Princess Zelda made a pact with Demise and were brought to Hylia Marine. There they worked with the Zora army under the command of Rutela to stop Bongo and the traitorous Sheikah.

First Golden Aage
Shortly after the defeat of Ganon, Rauru convinced Mediator Ooccoo that keeping the Triforce in Hyrule was too dangerous and that it should be returned to the Sacred Realm as it was in ancient times. Claiming that keeping the Triforce locked away from the world would lead to a decline, Rauru proposed to create a portal that could be opened to the Sacred Realm in times of need and suggested converting the Temple of Time into such a door. The Oocca agreed and worked with Rauru in secret to transform the Temple of Time into a portal to the Sacred Realm. Once completed, Rauru and the Oocca created the Temple of Light inside the Sacred Realm and brought the Triforce to rest there.

The Gerudo Wars
Rauru worked under the command of Agahnim shortly before the Gerudo Wars, suspecting him of some plot against Hyrule. He managed to convince Agahnim that he was loyal after pledging service to Majora, though Rauru sprung a trap on Agahnim when Princess Zelda III returned to Hyrule Castle. Agahnim withdrew to a Gerudo army resting on Hyrule Field, and soon marched against Hyrule Castle with Ganondorf. Rauru helped defend the city against the invading Gerudo and confronted Lord Dakkon when he breached the cities walls. Rauru surrendered to Ganondorf after Princess Zelda was killed in a brawl with the Gerudo prince. Rauru served in battle during the Gerudo Wars and participated in a counter attack against Agahnim and Ganondorf after their successful takeover of Hyrule Castle. There he aided Impa and found Princess Zelda IV in hiding under Hyrule Castle and convinced her to distract Agahnim. When the Princess faced Agahnim and revealed that she remembered that he was her father, Agahnim broke down and ceased his attacks on the Sheikah. Impa took advantage of the situation and murdered Agahnim, ending his hold on the city and forcing the occupying Darknuts to retreat.

Rauru lead an assault on the city of Ashinon with General Kazakk soon after Agahnim's defeat and the kidnapping of Princess Zelda IV. After the city was captured Rauru remained in charge while Kazaak progressed to Ontheon.

The Return of Sulkaris
When the Oocca descended from the heavens and began an assault on Hyrule, seeking Link and the False Goddess Hylia, Rauru set out to defend the city of Airu and then set out to find Saria with the other Sages after she refused to answer their call. Soon the Sages came after Saria but found her lost to rage. Saria began spawning hate filled abominations with her powers and the Sages were forced to battle their way through the hordes. Eventually they managed to suppress her.

With the threat of another Oocca attack and all the Sages gathered, Rauru ascended with five other Sages to the Sky Cities to find Demoko and rescue Link. There he worked with rebellious Oocca forces to confront Demoko, free Link, and put an end to the invading Oocca.

Rauru withdrew from the Sages soon after to work with Impa and Sheik guarding the Kingdom of Hyrule from the shadows.

A Tale of Two Swords
Rauru was present at the siege of Hyrule Castle, participating in the assault against Majora alongside Impa.

The Great Sea
After Lynna City had been destroyed and Veran's plans unveiled years earlier, Impa and Rauru ascended the Black Tower and found the Mirror of Twilght active. There they discovered the possibility that Majora might have been influencing events from the Realm of Twilight, and they left Hyrule behind and entered the portal.

In the Realm of Twilight Impa and Rauru worked to establish the Church of the Goddesses with the hopes of discouraging the worship of Majora. Their church grew quickly, but naturally and eventually fell under opposition from the Church of Majora. In time Impa and Rauru managed to rid the Realm of Twilight of Majora's influence, and established an age of the Goddesses.