Captain Arrika

“What I do, I do in Demacia’s name.“
– Captain Arrika

Captain Arrika is a member of the Dauntless Vanguard. Furthermore, She is unbelievably loyal to Demacia. Much of it likely stems back to when she was but a child. Her home was annihilated by Noxians. Later on, upon enlisting into the Demacian military, she has promised to prevent such atrocities from occurring again in Demacia.

Captain Arrika

Title

Captain Arrika

Classification

Species:
_^Human

Status

Place of Origin:
^_Demacia

Related Character

Cithria of Cloudfield
Garen

Background

Childhood

When Captain Arrika was a child, the experience for herself the havoc Noxus was capable of. Noxians destroyed her home. At that point, Captain Arrika may have been an orphan because she vowed to never allow a Noxian to make child orphaned again. ^[1]

Career

Captain Arrika was enlisted into the Demacian military. ^[1] Subsequently, she states it is now her duty to protect the citizens of Demacia. ^[8] Within her role as a captain, Arrika is rather strict. ^[14]

Military Rank

Captain Arrika ranks higher than recruits, Vanguard Bannermen ^[7] and Dauntless Vanguard squires. ^[15]

Personality

Much of her actions link back to Demacia's best interest. ^[4]

Attitude

Generally, Captain Arrika has a hopeful attitude. Much of her statements are positive, although predicated on work ethic. ^[4]

In contrast, she has a pretty sobering perspective on new enthusiastic recruits, such as Cithria. ^[13]

Captain Arrika, likely has a chip on her shoulder for the loss of her home has a child. However, her strong will encourages her to make the best of what has happened. ^[4]

Beliefs

Captain Arrika believes fighting can bring about survival ^[2] Even still, she thinks one strong heart can alter the direction of an entire nation. ^[3] Another belief she holds is persistence will bring about victory. ^[5]

Appreciations

The Dauntless solider appreciates Demacia and protecting vulnerable children. ^[1]

Also, she appreciate Cithria of Bold's commitment to Demacia. ^[16]

Disinterests

Captain Arrika is not a fan of darkness. The darkness likely refers to monsters from the Harrowing because this statement was in response to Lucian request to push back the darkness. ^[10] Similarly, Captain Arrika is not a fan of half-dragons, such as Shyvana. [11]

Criticisms

The Dauntless Vanguard captain has strong reservations about half-dragon Shyvana. The notes Prince Jarvan IV may trust her but she can see through it. [11]

Strategies

Captain Arrika has commanded Vanguard Bannerman to lift the Demacian standard up in the air for others to see. ^[7] Again while on the battlefield, Captain Arrika feels the Dauntless Vanguard could always use more soldiers on the the field. ^[15]

While in combat, the captain states members of the Dauntless Vanguard fight until their last breath. For combat, Captain Arrika has a sword. She mentions that she will not hesitate to use it in battle. ^[17]

Awareness

Captain Arrika is aware of Noxus, being a Demacian soldier, and witnessing the atrocity they committed to her home. ^[1]

She is quite aware she cannot recover what has been lost from the past. ^[4]

Culture

Captain Arrika is loyal to Demacia because she promised to never let Noxians step foot on Demacian soil since being enlisted into the Demacian military. ^[1]

Relationships

Cithria

Captain Arrika was overseeing Cithria when she was a new recruit. The captain had a strict demeanor with Cithria, especially considering Cithria was quite keen. ^[13] Furthermore, Arrika is quite hasty with Cithria, which is natural considering she is her superior. ^[14]

When Cithria becomes a Vanguard squire she appears less enthusiastic. As well, Arrika seems more tame and mentions they could always use more soldiers on the field. ^[15]

Later on, as Cithria becomes known as Cithria the Bold, Arrika thanks her for her commitment to service. ^[16]

Garen

Both Garen and Captain Arrika are members of the Dauntless Vanguard.

Upon interaction, Garen mentioned to her that, "We fight for those who cannot" and she replied, "It is our duty and our honor". ^[8]

Lucian

Lucian requested the captain to "Push back the darkness!" and the captain responded, "With all that I do". They are most likely referring to monsters from the harrowing. ^[10]

Shyvana

Captain Arrika is not of Shyvana. Upon interacting, the captain notes that, notwithstanding Prince Jarvan IV trusts Shyvana, she herself does not. However, Shyvana defends herself as explains all that matters is she too is a soldier. ^[11]

Moreover, she does not agree Shyvana should be considered a true human. Regarding that, she accused Shyvana at pretending to be a human. Again, Shyvana contends she is indeed half human and a Demacian.