Sophitia Alexandra

Sophitia Alexandra (ソフィーティア・アレクサンドル) is a character from the Soul series fighting games, originating from the rebooted timeline of Soulcalibur VI, and a character also appearing in Taki Gaiden: The Kunoichi Who Leapt Through Time.

History

 * Main article: w:c:soulcalibur:Sophitia/New Timeline

Sophitia is the daughter of a Greek baker and works at her family bakery. One day, Sophitia received an oracle from the Olympian God of fire and forge; Hephaestus. He told her about the evil sword Soul Edge and sent her on a mission to destroy it. Sophitia set off on her journey and eventually came across Cervantes, the wielder of Soul Edge. She battled with him and managed to destroy one of the swords, however, she was injured in the process as a fragment of the sword impaled Sophitia, causing her serious injury.

Luckily, a ninja named Taki appeared and rescued Sophitia, taking her back to her home in Athens. Sophitia went back to her normal life working in the bakery alongside Cassandra whilst her wound healed. One day, Sophitia met a man named Rothion and the two began a blossoming relationship which led to the promise of marriage. When Sophitia went to the temple to inform Hephaestus of their news, the god replied with a mission for her instead. Hephaestus tells Sophitia that while she weakened Soul Edge, the sword had begun to regain its power. The god bestowed the power to cleanse evil to help the victims of the sword's terrible power. Rothion was bestowed the iron of the gods by Hephaestus to assist Sophitia.

Encounter with Geiz and original timeline Taki
Following their encounter with Heishiro Mitsurugi, the original Taki and went into the Grecian lands to find the new timeline's Sophitia. However, their presence also alerted the Greek gods. Hephaestus warned Sophitia about the presence of time travelers who will attempt to change the past and they must be stopped.

Upon entering the Shrine of Eurydice, Sophitia confronts the Taki, despite recognizing her as the one who saved her from death, as well as Geiz. However, Taki hesitates to fight, but Geiz went all out, using, G7 Icarus XYZ, and finally to defeat the holy warrior. But, Geiz went too far when his Rider Kick sent Sophitia flying into the statue of Hephaestus, an act that can provoke the wrath of the gods. Luckily, Taki was able to master her newfound time manipulation abilities and undid the damage Geiz caused.

Later, both parties set aside their differences as Sophitia learns that the Taki who time traveled with Geiz is actually from the old timeline, who nevertheless recognizes her as the same one who saved her after defeating Cervantes. Before Geiz and Taki leave back to the present, they are prompted to erase her, Cassandra, and Rothion's memories of the meeting to avoid messing with the time stream.

Second battle against Cervantes
Sophitia would reappear after witnessing a fight between the resurrected Cervantes de Leon and. She would be reacquainted by the original Taki and Geiz, alongside Goro Izumi and, who returned to once again to prevent Cervantes from reaching Soul Edge. Then, she learns the dark truth behind Ivy Valentine's cursed lineage in that Cervantes intends to use Ivy's soul to recreate another Soul Edge.

Sophitia would team up with Ivy and the Kamen Riders (Taki, Goro, Geiz, and Sougo) against Cervantes, culminating in Cervantes's second and final defeat with Zi-O in Wizard Form hurling Cervantes into the sun, trapping him in an endless cycle of death and resurrection for eternity.

Personality
Sophitia is a kind, altruistic, and steadfast young woman with strong faith to the gods. She does not hesitate or argue about being given another task by Hephaestus. She is also shown to be wise and observant to the plights of others.

Powers and Abilities

 * Divine Protection: Sophitia is blessed by the power of the Greek gods, especially from Hephaestus, the god of fire and smithing. This also grants her the power to purify Malfested individuals back to their normal selves.

Weakness

 * : Keeping that the Rider that the FaizArmor is has a Greek letter motif, Sophitia was easily overpowered by, who used the Faiz Armor, destroying her Elk Shield with little to no effort at all.

Portrayal
Sophitia is voiced by Chie Nakamura (中村 千絵).

In the English dub, she is voiced by Erica Lindbeck, who also voiced the character in Soulcalibur VI.