Rasler Heios Nabradia



Rasler Heios Nabradia (ラスラ・ヘイオス・ナブラディア Rasura Heiosu Naburadia) is one of the characters of Final Fantasy XII. Prince of Nabradia, he defends his homeland with all his might.

Story
Married to Princess Ashe of Dalmasca when she was only 17, Rasler knew that their marriage was only for convenience, a symbol of the alliance between Nabradia and Dalmasca. However, since his country was under threat from the invading Archadian Empire, he was willing to play along. This does not mean that Rasler did not have feelings for his new bride, just that he wished they could have met under better circumstances.

When King Raminas' council of war was interrupted by Captain Basch, bringing news of the destruction of Nabudis, Rasler immediately volunteered to lead a force to shore up the defences at Nalbina Fortress. After a short, emotional ceremony in Rabanastre, the Dalmascan forces marched eastwards.

During the fierce, bloody battle Basche tried to escort Rasler to safety, but the young prince would not be moved as long as hope remained. When Imperial troops slaughtered the high priests, the light of the city's iconic paling was extinguished and, overcome with rage, Rasler charged the enemy. Seated high on his chocobo steed, he was an easy target for a lone Archadian archer who pierced his neck with a single arrow. Basche caught the prince as he fell and signalled a retreat, but Rasler died before he could reach Rabanastre. His funeral, overseen by his weeping bride, is the last major incident to occur before the events of Final Fantasy XII take place.



In death, Rasler guided his young wife, or so she thought. Whenever Ashe found an ancient relic of the Dynast King, she also found the spirit of Rasler, encouraging her to take the relic, and strike at the Archadian Empire. However, eventually Ashe realises that this is not really a spirit of Rasler, since she knew that he would never want to partake in base revenge. Striking at it, it is revealed to be nothing but an illusion, the Occuria trying to control the Princess, so that she may be their new "Dynast King".

Trivia

 * He is believed to be named after Prince Ralse, a character from "The Dream Oath" of Final Fantasy VI who was the prince of the eastern lands. Similarly, Nabradia is in eastern Ivalice.

Rasler Heos Nabradia