Ring of the Lucii



The Ring of the Lucii is an important item in Final Fantasy XV and Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV. It is a symbol of the power of the kings of Lucis and is handed down from one generation to the next. The Ring of the Lucii hosts the essence of each Lucian king within it and only grants its immense magical strength to those it deems worthy.

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
The Ring of the Lucii grants its wearer great power once he has been deemed worthy. King Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII uses the Ring to cast powerful protective and offensive spells, as does Nyx Ulric. In addition, the Ring of the Lucii enables its wearer to activate the Old Wall, statues of deceased Lucian kings that fight to protect the city of Insomnia when it is threatened.

Final Fantasy XV
Hajime Tabata has stated the Ring of the Lucii grants Noctis a more infinite form of magic than that which is normally accessible to him.

Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV
As Insomnia falls, General Glauca severs the Ring of the Lucii from King Regis's hand. Ravus Nox Fleuret picks up the Ring and attempts to access its power, but he is deemed unworthy. His left arm is severely burned as a result of this. Regis escapes into a hidden passageway with Nyx Ulric and Lunafreya Nox Fleuret; he takes the Ring of the Lucii with him and gives it to Luna a short time later.

In Section D of Insomnia, Nyx is attacked by one of his fellow Glaives, Luche Lazarus. The man seeks to take the Ring of the Lucii from him, and he is tricked into putting it on by Lunafreya. Deemed unworthy of the Old Wall's power, Luche is burned alive and killed. At that moment, Nyx Ulric's superior, Titus Drautos, reveals himself to be Glauca and attempts to reclaim the Ring. Nyx puts it on and finds himself in another dimension, where he speaks to the deceased Lucian kings and faces their judgment. When the kings see that Nyx fights for the future, they grant him their power in exchange for his life. Nyx then uses the Ring of the Lucii to engage Glauca in a climatic battle.

After Nyx dies, the Ring of the Lucii is placed in Lunafreya Nox Fleuret's care.

Final Fantasy XV
At some point, Lunafreya successfully transfers the Ring of the Lucii to Noctis. The prince puts it on, accepting his destiny as successor to the Lucian throne.

Trivia

 * The Ring of the Lucii resembles the Solomon Ring from Final Fantasy VIII, which, according to its description in the Occult Fan, used to belong to a royal family.