Laruto (Total War)

Laruto was one of the Sages of Hyrule and Queen of Lanayru Province.

Etymology
Laruto's name was a combination of the Zora word La (of) and the popular Zora name and name suffix Ruto, derived from the Zora word Ruton (love).

Physical Appearance
Laruto was a tall and graceful Zora, characterized by blueish grey skin and purple eyes. When she was younger she had red tips on her head fins, but they faded with age.

Powers and Abilities
Laruto was given the ability to control and manipulate water and its various states. She could both evaporate and freeze water and bend it into any shape or form. She was also granted Darunia's power over the earth.

Personality
Laruto was known for being an introvert and kept to herself often, giving her the impression of antisocial tendencies. In reality she was just generally annoyed by other people and preferred to keep to herself. When she became Queen of Lanayru Province her kindness showed through her fierceness and she was revered as a benevolent individual.

The Gerudo Wars
In 100 AG both Twili and Parella forces invaded the Zora Dominion. Along with Zaleen and Princess Ruto, Laruto defended the city against the Twili. After the defeat of the Twili forces Laruto attempted to take as many survivors as she could to Lanayru Province for sanctuary.

The Return of Sulkaris
In 160 AG the Gohma swiftly and suddenly assaulted the entirety of Lanayru Province, including the capital of Airu. Laruto attempted to defend the city of Airu from the Gohma, though eventually the walls were overrun and she was forced to retreat. She attempted to bring Queen Rutela and her son Ralis to safety, but the Queen was overrun and killed by a Gohma swarm. Laruto grabbed the young Ralis and retreated into the underground catacombs of the city to escape.

After the Gohma invasion had passed, Laruto and her forces retook the now devastated Airu and set out to rebuild the city. Laruto crowned herself Queen of Lanayru Province and adopted the now grieving Ralis as her own son.

After Sulkaris' defeat, Princess Zelda V returned with her armies to Hyrule and met with the Zora of Lanayru Province in Airu, hoping to help them recover from the Gohma attacks that destroyed their cities. Queen Laruto reluctantly accepted the Princess' aid, and a military and economic alliance was signed. Soon after Oocca armies began to descend upon Lanayru in search of Link and Hylia, attacking Airu and anyone crossing their path. Queen Laruto managed to hold the city until the Sages of Hyrule drove the Oocca invaders into retreat.

After the Sages of Hyrule had resolved the Oocca invasion, Princess Ruto decided to live in Lanayru Provicne for a time. Laruto asked to become her deciple and a candidate for Sagehood once Prince Ralis was old enough to take the throne. Ruto accepted and promised to name Laruto the next Sage when her time on the throne ended.

The Great Sea
Near the end of 175 AG Queen Laruto was approached by Princess Zelda to commission a fleet of ships to explore and colonize the islands of the northern Great Sea. She agreed to the task and merged Lanayru Province with the Kingdom of Hyrule. Around this time Prince Ralis wished to claim the throne of Lanayru and Laruto relinquished the crown. She was then named a Sage by Ruto and set out with Princess Zelda to explore the Great Sea.