Theodora Dephilo
Theodora Dephilo |
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| Kanji | テオドラ |
| Rōmaji | Teodora |
| Statistics | |
| Race | Human |
| Gender | Female |
| Status | Alive |
| Enemies | Ares Srowa |
| Affiliation | Heroes Party (disbanded) Van’s Party |
| Blessing | Crusader |
| Actors | |
| Japanese | Aya Uchida |
| English | Dawn M. Bennett |
Theodora (テオドラ) is a character in the Banished from the Hero’s Party series. Recognized as one of the most skilled human clerics, she also serves as an assistant instructor in the temple knight style of spear combat. She is the bearer of the Crusader’s Blessing, a divine gift that grants her formidable defensive and supportive abilities. As a member of the Hero’s Party, Theodora contributes both martial strength and healing prowess, balancing her role between frontline combat and safeguarding her allies.
Background
Appearance in Anime
Theodora serves under the Church of Almighty Demis and is trained as both a cleric and warrior, specializing in the Temple Knight style of spearmanship. Bearing the Crusader’s Blessing, she possesses divine strength and resilience that make her a key figure within the Hero’s Party.
Although outwardly devout and steadfast in her faith, Theodora quietly harbors doubts about the teachings of the church. These internal questions remain unspoken, but they foreshadow her eventual search for deeper understanding and truth beyond the rigid doctrines she has followed throughout her life.
Appearance
Theodora is depicted as an adult woman with long blue hair and a dignified presence. As a member of the Hero’s Party, she is most often seen wearing knight’s armor paired with a green mantle, carrying herself with the formality expected of a crusader. Her weapon of choice is a spear, reflecting her mastery of the Temple Knight style.
Following Ruti’s retirement as the Hero, Theodora adopts the disguise of Escarlata. In this guise, she forgoes her armor, instead wearing lighter attire in a similar color palette while concealing her identity behind a blindfold. This change symbolizes her shift from her former role as a crusader bound to the Hero’s Party to an individual pursuing her own path.
Personality
Theodora is portrayed as a calm, rational, and level-headed individual, often serving as a voice of balance within the Hero’s Party. Her composure allows her to assess situations clearly, whether in battle or in moments of conflict among her companions. Despite this outward steadiness, she is not without passion her anger surfaces when confronted with acts of betrayal, such as Ares’s treachery, or when the lives of her allies are recklessly endangered, as seen when Van nearly killed Albert.
Beneath her composed exterior, Theodora reveals a more vulnerable side in matters of the heart. She is shown to become flustered when her feelings for Albert are mentioned, highlighting a softer and more human dimension to her otherwise stoic character. This duality underscores her role as both a devout crusader and a woman navigating personal emotions.
Weapons and Equipment
Theodora is primarily recognized for her skill as a spear-user, a proficiency that earned her a place within the Hero’s Party. Trained in the Temple Knight style of spearmanship, she is capable of moving with great speed and precision, allowing her to strike down opponents with overwhelming force. Her spear serves not only as her primary weapon but also as a symbol of her role as both a crusader and frontline defender.
In battle, her mastery of the spear complements her Crusader’s Blessing, enabling her to combine defensive resilience with swift offensive strikes. This balance between protection and offense made her one of the most reliable combatants within the party.
Relationships
Red – Although her interactions with Red are limited, Theodora consistently expresses respect for him and acknowledges his value to the Hero’s Party. Like most of her companions, she strongly opposed his expulsion and viewed him as an indispensable member rather than a burden. In her conversations with Danan, she openly condemns Ares for causing the problems that arose following Red’s departure.
Ares Srowa – Theodora shares the deep animosity toward Ares felt by other members of the Hero’s Party. His decision to banish Red severely damaged the group’s unity, and her resentment only intensified when Ares later betrayed the party. Even after his death, Theodora expressed no sympathy for him, holding him solely responsible for the collapse of the team.
Danan LeBeau – Theodora and Danan shared a close bond during their time in the Hero’s Party. Both held the same views on Red’s importance and mutual disdain for Ares’s arrogance and reckless leadership. Their shared perspective often aligned them as allies within the group.
Ruti Ragnason – At first, Theodora regarded Ruti primarily as a symbolic figure, believing her duty as Hero outweighed personal desires. However, over time she came to recognize Ruti’s humanity and supported her decision to abandon the Hero’s role, respecting her right to live freely rather than remain bound by divine obligation.
Albert – Theodora met Albert after Red recommended him to join the party. Taking him under her guidance as a squire, she provided him with training in combat and discipline. Over time, she developed romantic feelings for him, a subject that occasionally made her flustered when teased by her companions.
Legacy
Theodora is remembered as one of the most steadfast and principled members of the Hero’s Party, embodying the ideals of faith, discipline, and loyalty. Her role as both a cleric and crusader provided balance to the group, as she combined combat prowess with spiritual guidance. Unlike Ares, whose betrayal fractured the party, Theodora remained a symbol of integrity and respect, often voicing the importance of Red’s contributions even after his expulsion.
Her character arc also reflects one of the series’ central themes: the tension between duty and personal freedom. Initially bound by devotion to the church and its doctrines, she gradually comes to recognize the value of individual choice, particularly through her evolving respect for Ruti’s decision to abandon her role as Hero. This shift highlights her growth from a loyal servant of dogma to someone capable of acknowledging and supporting personal will over obligation.
Within the broader narrative, Theodora is remembered as a warrior-priestess whose faith, compassion, and combat skill made her a pillar of the Hero’s Party. Among fans, she is often noted for her stoicism, her mentorship of Albert, and her role as one of the few figures to bridge the gap between unwavering faith and human vulnerability.