Vainia Sestrum

Nolstuvainia "Vainia" Sestrum
Normal Alt DLC DLC 3
Romaji	Beinia Sesutoramu
Japanese Name	ベイニア セストラム
Original Story	Kings of Strife
Age	20
Height	5'2"
Weight	102 lb
Side	Warriors of Madness
Weapon	Rapier
EX Mode	Lady Regent
EX Burst	Empress of Strife
Dissidia Calamitas Infinita Character

"An ambitious, self-confident princess of a weak country who takes on the world to give all people equality - beneath her iron fist."

—Description

Vainia Sestrum is a DLC character in Dissidia Calamitas Infinita, originating from Kings of Strife. A noble, stubborn, and melancholy girl who hails from the royal family of a weak, poor, and small country, she ventured into unknown territory to restore her bloodline's glory and soon became allied with an infamous character. With this connection as well as others she soon acquires, Vainia takes on a large-scale gambit to overthrow the current world order, but finds her conflict soon eclipsed by a timeless conflict.

Appearance

Vainia's primary appearance is that of the school uniform at Zeta Academy, from which she hails. It consists of brown shoes, black stockings, a slate colored skirt, and a cool gray shirt with burgundy lining. Vainia wears the sleeves rolled up to her shoulders, a brown belt on her waist, and a black arm warmer over her right forearm. In addition, she wears a series of cool gray arm bands around her left arm, to symbolize her position in the school heirarchy. Her first alternate, Summer Secondary, recolors most of her outfit to a navy blue and removes the belt on her waist. Her stockings are colored white and she wears a short scarf around her neck. Her second alt outfit, Revolutionary Girl, is a cosplay of Utena Tenjou. Her hair is now colored pink and her skirt is missing, replaced by lower black stockings and a pair of dark red athletic shorts. Her blazer is recolored black with red highlights, and her black armband is missing.

Vainia's third alternate and first DLC costume, Witch-Queen of Eternia, depicts her in a gothic-esque dress that flows out at the bottom and is primarily colored a dark and promiscuous violet. At the fringes of the dress, the dyes fade to a light blue. On her torso and arms, Vainia wears scraps of golden light armor, and a golden medieval crown graces her head. Her next alternate and second DLC costume, Oaken Throne, shows Vainia in a white and red-themed blazer similar to that of the Revolutionary Girl outfit, albeit the jacket also sports golden epaulets. Below the jacket, Vainia also wears a black skirt, which itself is above black leggings that go into a pair of tall red heeled boots. Finally, her third DLC costume Finale shows Vainia in a sharply cut, ruby-emblazoned black jacket that exposes a good deal of her cleavage. She wears a short red skirt and wears black stockings that tuck into tall elegant black boots. A very long red coat is draped over her shoulders with the high collar popped up, and she has short neck-length hair.

Vainia with Gin Taoris

Summer Secondary alternate render

Finale alternate render by Yuany

Story

• 6th Cycle
• 9th Cycle
• 10th Cycle
• 11th Cycle

Vainia is summoned in this cycle.

"There is no Mortis in this strange world... But I, its princess and the world's queen, still fight in its name!"

—Vainia

Summoned in the Ninth Cycle for Eris, Vainia is driven by an intense passion for battle and conquest against her enemies. While she begins to question those who stand with her and the purpose behind her existence in the world of Sundry, it is not a serious concern for her at the moment when compared to a chance for supremacy. One of the earliest enemies she meets is Gin Taoris; although the two initially clash harshly, the two of them soon begin to work together and battle with unparalleled discretion.

Through their ruthless crusades, Vainia and Gin acquire a large amount of territory for Eris' dominion. After a particularly brutal battle, Vainia witnesses Gin torture and eventually kill both Noa Lentic and Vik Hyusei, two unassuming warriors who were trying to escape the battlefield. Shocked by his actions and brought back to the reality of her own choices, Vainia abandons Gin and wanders around for the rest of the cycle, questioning everything she knew of until this point.

Vainia returns to the conflict with her memories intact and is still distraught after the events of the last cycle. It is under this confused state that she meets Klaytaza, who tempts her with promises of power and clarity. Vainia is initially hesitant to agree to the contract of the android, remembering how her alliance with Gin worked out, but is swayed when Klaytaza states that Vainia will have full control of the mutualistic contract. Together the two make an extremely powerful pair, and with information Klaytaza procured in the previous cycle, Vainia soon develops a plan to take down Genesis and change the God's War.

"Why should I hesitate when I hold power in my hands? Our lives are not eternal... Thus we shall strike, and mark our actions upon history, which defies all mortal shackles!"

—Vainia, to her army

Most of the cycle consists of Vainia and Klaytaza gathering allies for their plan. Originally Vainia has little luck recruiting allies from either side, until she comes across Sanadus and his companion Alstromya. The two recognize Vainia from their future homeworld, and listen to her claims eagerly. With the combined charisma, ambition, and power of Vainia and her son from the future, the group of warriors soon expands to include Tannor Bureau, Acia, Avilis Andor, Alyssa Anastasius, and Ava Leighson.

Shortly before the plan to fight 'For the Queen's Glory' is to occur, however, Vainia finds Gin Taoris once again alone and wrapped in despair after his murder of Crono Silverius. Gin was hit harder by their separation than Vainia was, and despite her pleas otherwise, he soon kills himself. Vainia is extremely saddened and angered by this, and with her emotional state, she calls her warriors to battle early in an attempt to take revenge on the cruel world they are all trapped on. The clash with Genesis is epic, but futile. Klaytaza arrives at the scene just in time to save Vainia from death, but every other warrior in the group meets their end at the god's hand. Vainia is again filled with despair, and breaks off the contract with Klaytaza before wandering until the end of the cycle.

Vainia is killed in this cycle.

Battle

Vainia Sestrum
Theta Fencer – Uses rune traps and set-ups to manipulate and defeat the enemy.

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As the Theta Fencer, Vainia is a warrior whose primary weapon is a rapier. Her physical strength isn't very impressive, but it is her ability to utilize Runes that set her apart as a unique and powerful warrior. Through intense self-study of ancient tomes and writings, she has all but mastered the magical field and can lay runes that serve as attacks, traps, or set-ups for herself.

In addition to laying runes that can debilitate and wound the enemy, Vainia can utilize them in the function of Boosts. These effects increase the power of her non-runic moves, gifting her with a moveset that forces the enemy to work twice as hard in order to evade the runes and keep Vainia away from them.

Vainia is a very offensive-oriented fighter with little defensive capabilities. While her runes can be used to cover her own back, they are much better suited to powering up her moves and causing the enemy's defense to falter. Overall, Vainia has very high magic, high speed, average attack, and is less than average in every other area.

Brave Attack

Move	Type	CP (Mastered)	AP	Priority	Effect	Damage type	Obtained
Lambda Mine	Ground	20 (10)	100	Ranged Mid	Absorb	Magical	Initial
	[Close] Vainia traces a rune symbol in the air with her hand and summons a blue-hued rune on the ground that homes toward the enemy for a moment before stopping. If stepped on, the rune deals damage to the enemy. It also stuns them, interrupting any attack or action they were taking before landing on the mine. The rune disappears after 20 seconds. Relatively quick output and low recovery frames, but cannot Boost any attacks.
Deviant Cross	Ground	20 (10)	100	Melee Low	N/A	Physical	Initial
	[Close] Vainia jabs out with her rapier rapidly in a basic combo. By mashing the input button, the combo can be extended slightly; moving the analog stick precisely before each jab allows Vainia to move a good distance with each stab. This movement is difficult to induce, but is critical to master in order to become Boosted easily. Fast output, but tricky to master and leaves Vainia vulnerable if it misses.
Phi Gate	Ground	40 (20)	100	Ranged High Ranged Low	Boost	Magical	Level 15
	[Mid] Vainia traces a circle with her rapier, summoning a rune circle that floats stationary in the air. The rapier twirl can hit the enemy in extreme close range; if this occurs, no rune is produced and Vainia has no recovery frames. The rune changes function depending on button input. If is held: A blue-hued runic circle appears and does not attack enemy. Stays put for 20 seconds, can Boost. If is tapped: A red-hued runic circle appears and shoots out a single, strong lightning bolt towards the enemy, and afterwards stays put for another 10 seconds. Can Boost. If is mashed: A violet-hued runic circle appears and shoots out many weak lightning bolts towards the enemy before quickly disappearing. Cannot Boost.
Skewer	Ground	30 (15)	100	Melee Mid	Wall Rush	Physical	Level 26
	[Mid] Vainia stabs forward towards the enemy in a driving charge. Can gain Boost properties if the initial stab passes through an active Rune. Further action depends on input. Exile: , Vainia slashes the enemy twice more before ducking and slashing upwards, sending the enemy skidding on the ground away from her position. Can send the enemy right into a Lambda Mine. If Boosted, Vainia's attack combo goes from two hits to five. My Enmity: ↓+, With the enemy impaled on her blade, Vainia slashes downward and sends them to the ground before decisively stomping on them. If Boosted, the stomp will deal critical damage.
Styx Missile	Aerial	40 (20)	100	Ranged High	Boost	Magical	Initial
	[Close~Long] Vainia points a hand at the enemy and yelps an incantation, summoning a horizontal red-hued rune circle in the air near the enemy's position. If the enemy touches this circle, several rune swords appear and impale them, holding the enemy in place for a few seconds and dealing damage constantly during this period. Can Boost. The rune disappears after 15 seconds of existence.
Arc Swing	Aerial	30 (15)	100	Melee Mid	N/A	Physical	Level 5
	[Close] Running a hand over her blade, Vainia enchants her sword with runic symbols before swinging it above her in a downward arc. Can hit multiple times; if the slash runs through a rune and becomes Boosted, Vainia slashes downwards quickly and blasts the enemy away with pure runic energy. If Boosted, she can also jump-cancel out of the attack before the runic explosion, allowing her to instantly perform another action.
Epsilon Scatter	Aerial	40 (20)	100	Ranged Low	Boost	Magical	Level 19
	[Mid] With a snap of her fingers, Vainia summons three golden-hued runic spears in her hand and throws them upwards at an angle. If the spears travel a set distance without hitting the enemy, they stop in place and turn into horizontal, stationary rune circles with a golden hue, and remain in existence for 20 seconds. The circles can Boost.
Shift Blow	Aerial	30 (15)	100	Melee Mid	Guard Break	Physical	Level 34
	[Close~Mid] Vainia winds up her blade and slices downward with it at an angle. If the input button is held, she will dash in a specified direction with the attack. If Boosted, the dash automatically cancels into a different action, as Vainia jumps off a runic platform and summons runic spears to impale the enemy.

HP Attack

Move	Type	CP (Mastered)	AP	Priority	Effect	Damage type	Obtained
Omega Sentiment	Ground/Aerial	40 (20)	200	Ranged High	N/A	Magical	Initial
	[Close~Long] Vainia channels a storm of runic swords to fly at the opponent from the rune circle nearest them. Requires an active Lambda Mine, Phi Gate, Styx Missile, circular Epsilon Scatter, or unactivated Sigma Annihl. Very fast output and little recovery frames.
Alpha Volley	Ground	50 (25)	200	Melee Mid	Guard Crush	Physical Magical	Level 18
	[Close] Vainia kicks forward. If it connects, she stabs at the enemy alongside a flurry of summoned runic swords. The kick can be Boosted, and if so, she will slash them into the air after the kick and summon a veritable storm of runic swords to run through the enemy, dealing colossal Brave damage before finishing them off for HP damage.
Sigma Annihl	Aerial	40 (20)	100	Block	N/A	Physical	Level 25
	[Close~Long] Vainia summons a pink-hued runic circle in front of her quickly, aimed to the enemy's position. By holding the input button, the attack can be delayed and the rune will appear closer to the enemy's position. If the circle is attacked, she teleports to the enemy's position and immediately slices them in their throat, sending them flying.
Omicron Hammer	Aerial	50 (25)	100	Melee High	Wall Rush	Physical	Level 32
	[Close~Long] Vainia jumps through a rune circle and teleports towards the enemy. On the end side of the teleportation, she slashes downward with mighty force. Requires an active Lambda Mine, Phi Gate, Styx Missile, circular Epsilon Scatter, or unactivated Sigma Annihl within range of her initial jump.
Ambition's Reach	Aerial	60 (30)	100	Melee High	N/A	Magical	Level 50
	[Long] Wrapping a chain of runes around her arm, Vainia reaches for the enemy and lunges the chain towards them. If the chain hits, she wraps them in the runes and throws them to the ground. If the runic chain passes through an active Lambda Mine, Phi Gate, Styx Missile, circular Epsilon Scatter, or unactivated Sigma Annihl, thus becoming Boosted, she slams the enemy to the ground multiple times before summoning a gigantic runic sword in the air and impaling the grounded enemy with it.

EX Mode

Vainia's EX Mode is Lady Regent, in which she is covered in an unearthly silver aura and light-blue runic chains constantly surround her and trail behind her as she moves. Along with Regen, Vainia gains the Ancients Awakened ability, which doubles the effects of her rune spells and causes them to last almost twice as long as usual. The Shattered Realism ability increases her speed by 25%, but decreases her physical and magical defense by another 25%.

Vainia's EX Burst is Empress of Strife. The battlefield cracks and disappears as Vainia slashes the enemy twice with her rapier, sending them into the storm of shards below as she enters her next phase of motor control. The player must then repeat a passage of button commands that quickly flash on the screen in order for Vainia to summon more and more rune spells. If the player fails even once, the spells do not react together, and a conglomeration of various weapons simply bombard the enemy. If every command is replicated impeccably, the alchemic commands react positively, and a gigantic rune sword slashes the enemy into countless pieces. Finally, a gigantic runic throne smashes onto the enemy's ashes, and Vainia takes a proud sit atop it.

If the enemy is KO'd by her EX Burst, Vainia's victory animation shows her reigning gracefully on the throne as relentless snow falls on a barren background decorated by various swords and weapons of war.

Equipment

Exclusive Weapons

Name	Level	Description
Mortisian Jeweled Blade	50	Ambition - a weapon, or a motivation?
Scepter of Fifth Brine	90	Revolution - a cause, or an effect?
Grasp of the Future's World	100	Empire - a means, or an end?

Related Accessories

Accessory	Description/Effect		Acquired
Tome of Runes	Some things can never change, no matter how hard they're pushed.	LUK+4	Shop, Duel Colosseum Lunar Whale Course
Flowing Red Coat	A burning star, while bright, destroys all around it.	LUK+4	Battlegen from the Guardian Friend Card
Empress' Desire	N/A	LUK+1	Battlegen
Empress' Dream	N/A	LUK+2	Battlegen
Empress' Hopes	N/A	LUK+3	Battlegen

Musical Themes

• Main Theme: Once and Future Queen, originally Liar Mask (Piano Ver.)
• World Map Theme: Ambitious Heir, originally Sorrowful Queen
• Normal Battle: Crash of Destiny, originally Fate of the Fairies
• Boss Battle: Crossing Pastures, originally Illbern Ruins
• Final Boss Battle: Icon of the Future, originally Nihilistic Icon

Rival Battle

• Vs Divina: Knight of Retribution, originally Large Cave of Frenzy
• Vs Gin: Absolute Destiny: Revolution, originally Zettai Unmei Mokushiroku (Banyuu Inryoku)
• Vs Alexandra: Heralds of the New Age, originally Ruins of Moondoria
• Vs Nam Mo:

Quotes

Encounter "I shall not lose!" "Let us sortie!" "Be consumed by my power!" "A proud and noble skirmish, I'm sure." "My machinations will not falter!" — If HP is low "Will you fight me like this, truly?" — If HP is low "For my empire, I have no fear!" — If opponent is stronger "You cannot intimidate me." — If opponent is stronger "Mine is a merciful blade; abscond!" — If opponent is weaker "If you will not run, I will not yield." — If opponent is weaker

Victory "As expected, truly." "I told you I would not be moved." "Another victory for my eternal empire." "My knight would have gutted you in a second." "I am the empire." "My knight won't stand for this..." — If HP is low "I have still proven victorious...!" — If HP is low "Your fallacious strength was ineffectual in the end!" — If opponent is stronger "Where's your strength now?" — If opponent is stronger "I'll do it again if you don't stay down." — If opponent is weaker "Idiot." — If opponent is weaker

Defeat "I have failed Mortis..." "Gin, I've failed..." "What have I done?" "How imperfect am I...?" "I'm not ready yet." — If opponent is stronger "This world will be mine..." — If opponent is stronger "How?!" — If opponent is weaker "What was I doing wrong?" — If opponent is weaker

Default Specific

Cynthia: "We both embody the future." Rain: "Never let the patriarchy shackle you!" Cinis: "Is there anything you could teach me?" Yuan: "Heal the world, so you fancy? Well then..." Kayle: "From which nation does your kind originate?" Jessie: "You, too, will be consumed." Kasumi: "Just cling to everyone, why don't you?!" Deryk: "The forgotten bird squawks for its mother." Crono: "If your emotions empower you so, why deny them?" Jarkko: "A futuristic centurion?!" Clair: "Oh, grow up already." Victor: "Here's one who was blinded by the propaganda of war." Vylinn: "The Sorcerer's Knight...Cute."

April: "Letting emotions interfere... Simply unsuitable for ruling." Akito: "What kind of wretched science is this?" 0: "You would willingly impede an entire population?! Be consumed!!" 8: "I see the plagues were... quite devastating." Noelle: "Judge me if you want. I have no shame in my actions!" Alice: "Love isn't everything. Now, revenge..." Ryuu: "How... disappointing." Coatl: "Now, what did that volume state? Bilious vomit and explosive diarrhea...?" Gin: "Everything that once made me whole... I give it all to you, now." Richter: "I hate narcissistic aristocrats like you!" Zane: "You're no less immature for running away." Oavyce: "If only savagery were self-deprecating." Insiminy: "Stars are young... And they should know their place."

Avec: "I see - one animal to fight, one to lead." Ike: "Do you think you're being edgy, speaking like that?" Nex: "Men of your ilk should disgust me, and yet..." Nelo: "We only live, only suspire; consumed by either fire or fire." Hale: "The folk of Norzaven sure do have some... interesting aesthetics." Max: "You've let your hatred hold you back!" Sokutei: "I find myself drawn to you." Selena: "You don't ally yourself with any kingdom, but you're oh so loyal, aren't you?" Lance Knight: "You and your silly group can never hope to contain my ambition!" Seike: "Would you sit and watch the misfortunes of a nation?" Scarlet: "Don't look at me with those pathetic eyes of yours." Meagan: "Well, you jumped out of the frying pan quite willingly, hm?" Fick: "Who are you to judge me or my destiny?"

Boss Specific

Ragnarok: "My power will consume even gods!" Genesis: "Is it sodomy to wish for immortality?"

Eris: "There is nothing left for you to teach me." The Embodiment: "As if I won't crush the laws of even reality."

Amaterasu: "So this is my ultimate test..."

DLC Specific

Megumix: "Just what do you have against me?!" Chime: "I am my own angel." Seraphina: "{{{seraphina}}}" Zeph: "These snakes and shadows disturb me..." Reaper: "{{{reaper}}}" Faethin: "I fear no hammer." Padma: "My grandmother looked much like you, long ago." Rose: "Shall I call your Your Highness, or...?" Axarath: "Sometimes you just have to leave the naysayers behind." Siena: "I will never wed." Twins: "Will you fight for me, then?" Annabell: "I don't trust people like you." Taarin: "What makes you think anyone cares, lizard?" Ivy: "What a casual take on things." Maximilian: "What makes you think I'll even glance at you?" Yala: "Never let them tell you what you can't do." Francis: "I could have gone my whole life without ever needing to know you." Guthmir: "I don't think I'd have liked to see you." Alexandra: "Ally with me, or be crushed beneath me." Cynthia (TC2): "{{{cynthiaalt}}}" Ava: "They've stolen everything from you, haven't they?" Ellie: "Far too complacent for my tastes, unfortunately." Talinn: "Uninteresting and boring. Hardly a challenge." Viola: "You, neither, will end me." Corvus: "I will not be assassinated." Gluttony: "{{{gluttony}}}" Lust: "In limbo we are born, and in limbo we shall perish." Greed: "Avarice is no easy sin to bear; foolishness, even less so." Sloth: "I've had enough of your sort." Envy: "I think I will enjoy this fight." Wrath: "You waste my time with your frenzy!" Pride: "No, you will be consumed by MY power!" Mother: "The world is my kingdom!" Tannor: "Will you be one of my knights? Your, er, friend notwithstanding." Jarek: "Noble goals only go so far without a caretaker." Weslei: "War cannot end. It is the means to all ends." Kenzie: "I've beaten your kind before. I'll do it again." Sam: "Remind me to apologize, after I've defeated you." Kaji: "Steal from me and he'll cut your throat! No, *I* will!" Avilis: "There is a place for you at my side." Kelly: "Have I seen you before? At Zeta?" Loeve: "You don't have enough hatred, or ambition."

Iocus: "Some things are eternal." Azazel: "...What an abomination!" May: "...For hope would be hope for the wrong thing." Skye: "I see you're not blind to the world much." Acia: "I have already been written of in history." Alyssa: "{{{alyssa}}}" Liam: "I don't want to antagonize you." Zak: "You keep your filthy paws away from me." James: "There is redemption in destruction, and corruption in authority." Concord: "Could I create such a construct? [mutters]" Nicolas: "I do not drink. Thank you for the offer." Idiza: "There must always be a king." Bolverk: "I suppose I can't refuse your orders yet." Abel: "I am the king, and the queen, and the kingdom."' 0mega: "What a thrilling technology..." Inōhime: "The chosen princess. Only one of us may advance!" Felicity: "Is this... appropriate?" Alix: "What makes you think she needed your help?" Lili: "Well, isn't this an imaginative rune user?" Remus: "{{{remus}}}"' Chieko: "{{{chieko}}}" Hero: "I could use more people like you." Kaliriya: "Your singing reminds me of my mother. Stop it." Maribelle: "No weapon will prosper against me!" Korem: "{{{korem}}}" Keruziel: "{{{keruziel}}}" Ruriko: "You are exactly how we should /not/ act!" Draken: "A coward lives on to run away again." Rodger: "You give me a hatred I've never had before." Chiharu: "We have no need for such material desires." Uiharu: "Touch me and I'll skin your fingers one by one." Kaname: "A teacher must show his students the world, good and bad." Vainia: "As it should be..." Vik: "The punishment for a broken vow is death. Prepare." Maria: "We have to learn to be strong. For ourselves." Alstromya: "Er, have we met before?" Sanadus: "I see... This answers many of my questions." Lilith: "What's wrong with &me*?! What's wrong with *you*?!" Bunny: "I won't be fooled like the others." Friend: "Don't presume that we're acquainted."

Ruger: "Family warfare... how devastating. My condolences..." Faye: "...I'm a little jealous. [looks down]" Weir: "Knowledge without a purpose is useless." Sanna: "I wish we could all understand each other." Vier: "My battle will end with victory!" Redrum: "Do you feel no shame?" Milica: "I can't even fathom..." Mint: "How could someone have absolutely no goals?!" Divina: "I worked for everything I have. Don't act like you know me!" Maxwell: "A war monger is an inhabitant of hell!" Ritic: "Never attempt to speak to me." Charleigh: "Stop chasing after stupid dreams!" Celestria: "{{{celestria}}}" Valerie: "Yes... I have a plan." Bris: "Come, and be consumed!" Noa: "Absolutely boring. Get out of my sight." Riyoku: "How boring stagnation is." Bishop: "{{{bishop}}}" Linus: "{{{linus}}}" Ts'yn: "{{{ts'yn}}}" Card: "And time will continue onward, forever and ever." Shizuka: "{{{shizuka}}}" Klaytaza: "You shall not annihilate that which I strove so hard to conquer!" Katja: "{{{katja}}}" Leonora: "My will be done, though the heavens may fall!" Reni: "{{{reni}}}" Evon: "{{{evon}}}" Rei: "{{{rei}}}" Nam Mo: "{{{nam}}}" Caesura: "{{{caesura}}}" Solace: "{{{solace}}}" Sabik: "{{{sabik}}}" Zadimortis: "{{{zadimortis}}}" Kaia: "{{{kaia}}}" Artemis: "{{{artemis}}}" Sorrell: "{{{sorrell}}}" Hanji: "{{{hanji}}}" Delta: "{{{delta}}}"