Alicia Rue

Alicia Rue serves as the ruling lord of the Cait Sith race in Alfheim Online.

She is voiced by Chiwa Saito in the anime adaptation.

She is known for her distinctive and quirky way of speaking, which makes her stand out among other lords.

Despite her playful tone, she is a capable and respected leader within the game world of Alfheim Online.

Alicia Rue is on friendly terms with Sakuya, the lord of the Sylphs.

The two often appear together during important political and military events in Alfheim Online.

Involvement in Sigurd’s Betrayal

Alicia Rue is present alongside Sakuya during the meeting where Sigurd’s betrayal is exposed.

During this event, Sakuya uses Alicia Rue’s dark magic to communicate over long distances and inform Sigurd that he is being exiled from their race.

Alicia Rue’s support in this scene highlights the alliance and trust between the Cait Sith and Sylph leaders.

Her presence reinforces her status as one of the key faction rulers in Alfheim Online.

Support of Kirito’s World Tree Assault

When Kazuto Kirigaya (Kirito) attempts to assault the World Tree in order to reach Asuna, Alicia Rue actively comes to his aid.

She arrives on the battlefield together with Sakuya to support Kirito’s desperate challenge against the World Tree defenses.

Alicia Rue leads the Cait Sith’s elite aerial force, the Dragoon Squadron, considered the race’s ultimate military strength.

Under her command, the Cait Sith dragon riders launch a large-scale assault to back up Kirito’s advance.

Their combined offensive with the Sylph forces turns the battle into a massive multi-race operation.

Although the attack does not fully break the World Tree’s defenses, Alicia Rue’s intervention is crucial in giving Kirito a fighting chance.

Dark Magic Communication

Alicia Rue can use dark magic that allows her to speak with people over long distances.

This communication magic functions like a magical long-range call, letting her coordinate with allies who are far away.

Through this magic, Sakuya is able to directly inform Sigurd of his banishment from their race.

The ability underscores Alicia Rue’s importance not just as a fighter, but also as a strategic support character.

Taming Skill Mastery

Alicia Rue is an exceptionally skilled tamer within Alfheim Online.

Her proficiency with the Taming skill is extremely high, reflecting the Cait Sith race’s affinity with beasts and mounts.

By the time just before the events of the “UR arc,” her Taming skill has reached the maximum possible level.

This mastery explains why she is able to command powerful creatures and lead the Dragoon Squadron of dragon riders so effectively.

Leadership and Combat Role

As the Cait Sith lord, Alicia Rue commands a large force of beast-tamers and aerial units.

Her leadership is most visibly showcased when she brings the Cait Sith Dragoon Squadron to assist Kirito at the World Tree.

The Dragoon Squadron is described as the Cait Sith’s final and strongest military asset.

Under Alicia Rue’s command, this unit specializes in high-mobility aerial assaults using tamed dragons as mounts.

Her ability to coordinate with Sakuya’s Sylph forces shows that she is both politically savvy and tactically flexible.

Even with her playful manner of speaking, she acts decisively in critical battles.

Personality

Alicia Rue is characterized by a unique and somewhat eccentric speech pattern.

This gives her a lively, mischievous, and slightly whimsical atmosphere whenever she appears.

Despite her lighthearted tone, she takes her responsibilities as a lord seriously.

She is willing to deploy her strongest forces and use her best skills to support important allies.

Her behavior suggests someone who enjoys teasing and playful banter, but who will not hesitate when it comes to serious decisions.

This balance of playfulness and decisiveness makes her a memorable side character in Sword Art Online.

Relationship with Sakuya

Alicia Rue and Sakuya share a clear friendship and alliance as neighboring race leaders.

They are often depicted acting in concert, whether in political meetings or large-scale battles.

Sakuya trusts Alicia Rue enough to rely on her magic for critical communication, such as exiling Sigurd.

In return, Alicia Rue brings her strongest military assets to support Sakuya’s strategic goals and their joint operations.

Their relationship helps illustrate the broader political landscape of Alfheim Online.

Together, they form a powerful coalition of Sylphs and Cait Sith who can influence major events in the game world.

Alicia Rue primarily appears during the Fairy Dance arc of Sword Art Online.

She is involved in the internal politics of Alfheim Online and later in the large-scale assault on the World Tree.

Within the larger Sword Art Online franchise, she is best known for her role as a supporting character who aids Kirito’s efforts.

Her presence helps flesh out the diversity of races and leaders within Alfheim Online.