Ishizu

Born April 5th Ishizu Ishtar is a 20-year-old Egyptian woman who comes from a proud family of Tomb Guardians, tasked with helping the Pharaoh recover his lost memories, when he finally returns. She works for the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities and possesses the Millennium Tauk, a powerful Egyptian artifact which allows its wearer to see through time. The Tauk offers vivid glimpses of the ancient past and near future — futures whose outcomes can only be altered through the inadvertent interference of other Millennium Items. It can also protect its wearer from the shadow magic of other Millennium Items. When playing Yu-Gi-Oh! Ishizu primarily plays an Egyptian Themed Fairy Deck. But in contrast to traditional Fairy monsters, all of Ishizu's Fairies are under the EARTH element and have Egyptian like appearances. Ishizu's Deck's strategy revolves around exchanging the opponent's cards in their graveyard with their Deck so that she could activate the Trap card "Exchange of the Spirit" and cause her opponent's to Deck Out.

-Appearance- Ishizu stands at 5 foot 5 and weighs a petite 94 pounds. She has long straight black hair that trails just below her shoulders and features 2 locks wrapped in gold rings coming from behind her ears and continue in front, stopping at her neck. Ishizu is slender in build and has beautiful tanned skin and deep blue eyes. She wears the Millennium Tauk around her neck along with an outfit consisting of a long ankle length dress partially bearing her delicate shoulders featuring black patterns around the neck line and the rims of the sleeves. Her jewelry consists of a gold piece of headwear circling her head and featuring an emerald where it meets at the front.

-Personality- Ishizu is a kind, wise, compassionate, spiritual, and intelligent woman displaying strong maternal characteristics who exhibits selfless concerns for the well-being of others. She is solicitous about the welfare of her family members and those around her, especially her brother Marik (particularly when she joins the Battle City tournament to try to save him), and is loyal to her family's duty to the Pharaoh. Spiritually, Ishizu is known for preaching her beliefs on the natures of fate and destiny, whether it's through following her visions, predicting the future with her Millennium Necklace, or remaining committed to her family's destiny to serve the Pharaoh. Ishizu also has a hidden childish side, having a sweet tooth with a fondness for desserts, her favorite being Om Ali. Om Ali is an Egyptian dessert, a bit like bread pudding but with puff pastry, milk, sugar, and nuts.

-History- Ishizu was born into a family of Tomb Guardians, tasked with protecting a prophecy about the Pharaoh’s return and the Millennium Items, including the Millennium Rod and Millennium Tauk. Despite her family's disappointment at her birth as a girl, she formed a close bond with her younger brother, Marik, who was born when she was four. Their childhood was marked by playful games of Duel Monsters, where they would swap cards in the graveyard with those in their Deck.

Driven by curiosity about the outside world, Marik once faked a fever to sneak out with Ishizu and their family servant, Rishid. Their encounter with Shadi introduced a grim prophecy of tragedy that would soon unfold. Upon their return home, they discovered their father punishing Rishid brutally for their escapade. In a moment of chaos, Marik’s alter ego, Dark Marik, emerged, leading to horrific consequences, including their father's death. This tragedy fractured their family unit, pushing Ishizu to view Dark Marik as the embodiment of evil.

Determined to save her brother, Ishizu became the Secretary General of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Antiquities. She sought to recover the stolen God cards, created by Maximillion J. Pegasus, which had fallen into the hands of Marik and his group of rare card hunters known as The Ghouls. Confronting Seto Kaiba with the God card Obelisk the Tormentor, she convinced him to host the Domino City Tournament, hoping to draw out her brother and reclaim the other two missing God cards. Despite her strategic foresight, Kaiba ultimately defeated her in the tournament finals, a loss that ignited her belief that the future could be changed. Recognizing Dark Yugi as the true Pharaoh of prophecy, Ishizu then allied with Kaiba and the Pharaoh to confront Dark Marik, guiding the Pharaoh back to Egypt for the Ceremonial Battle to ensure his passage into the afterlife.

-Relationships- Yami Yugi/Yugi Moto As a member of the Tomb keeper's family, Ishizu feels a deep sense of duty to assist Yami Yugi, who is the modern incarnation of the ancient Pharaoh. As the reincarnation of Priestess Isis, she is compelled to help him fulfill his destiny of saving the world once again. Ishizu initially guides Yami Yugi at a museum exhibition, revealing his past as a powerful Pharaoh who saved humanity five thousand years ago. She encourages him to participate in the Battle City tournament, believing that he is destined to confront evil once more. After the tournament, Ishizu transfers her Millennium Necklace to Yugi, realizing that the future is not set and can be changed through the choices they make. She helps Yami Yugi recover his lost memories, proving her unwavering support and connection to his journey.

Seto Kaiba Ishizu’s relationship with Seto Kaiba begins when she invites him to her Egyptian exhibit, believing that their meeting is fated. During the Battle City tournament, she showcases her strategic prowess by predicting Kaiba's every move in their duel, despite ultimately losing the match. This defeat teaches her valuable lessons about destiny and the importance of relying on others for support. In a significant twist, Ishizu convinces Kaiba to use his resources to aid Yami Yugi in the final duel against Yami Marik, emphasizing the importance of collaboration for the greater good. She recognizes Kaiba's potential and significance in the grand scheme of their shared history, and emphasizes his role as the Pharaoh's ancient rival and ally. By illustrating her belief in his capacity for growth, Ishizu helps Kaiba begin to acknowledge his own heritage and the importance of working toward mutual goals.