Gremory Family
A noble house of devils, known for the Power of Destruction.
The Gremory family is a noble house of devils in the Underworld. Rias Gremory is the heiress to the Gremory family. Her brother is one of the Four Great Devils, Lucifer. Both Rias and her brother possess the Power of Destruction, inherited from their mother, who came from the House of Bael, which is famous for that power. The family's current head is not specified in the source, but Rias's mother, Venelana, is mentioned as encouraging Rias to push her relationship further with Issei.
- Key Relation
- Sirzechs Lucifer (Elder Brother)
- Primary Territory
- Kuoh Town, Japan
Lore & Background
The Gremory family is a prestigious devil noble house. Rias Gremory is its heiress, and her elder brother, Sirzechs Lucifer, is one of the Four Great Devils. The family's power includes the Power of Destruction, which Rias and her brother inherited from their mother, Venelana, who came from the House of Bael. Rias is known as the Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess and the heiress to the Gremory family. She attends a normal high school where she does not have to flaunt her status. Her brother's position as Lucifer places the family at the highest levels of devil society. The family's territory on Earth includes Kuoh Town, where Rias operates the Occult Research Club as a front for her devil team.
In Their Own Story
Rias Gremory, the heiress to the Gremory family, leads the Occult Research Club at Kuoh Academy. She revives Issei Hyoudou after he is killed by Raynare, using all eight pawns of her allotted team. Over the course of the series, she develops feelings for Issei. After Issei defeats Riser Phoenix in a Rating Game, she kisses him and moves into his family's home. Later, her mother Venelana encourages her to push her relationship further with Issei. Eventually, Issei professes his love for her and calls her by her first name, and the two officially become a couple. At her graduation, Issei proposes to Rias, and she accepts, becoming one of his girlfriends. Rias eventually masters a new finishing attack called Extinguished Star, which compresses her Power of Destruction into an enormous sphere that pulls enemies toward it and disintegrates them.
Reader's Guide
The Gremory family is led by its heiress, Rias Gremory, who serves as the King of her devil team. Her brother, Sirzechs Lucifer, is one of the Four Great Devils. The family's signature ability is the Power of Destruction, inherited from the House of Bael. Rias uses this power in combat, eventually developing the Extinguished Star attack. The family's territory includes Kuoh Town, where Rias operates the Occult Research Club. Key members include Rias's mother Venelana, who encourages Rias's relationship with Issei. The family maintains a philosophy of coexistence with humans, as Rias attends a normal high school and does not flaunt her status. The family's influence extends to the highest levels of devil politics through Sirzechs's position as Lucifer.
Did You Know?
- Rias Gremory is the heiress to the Gremory family, not its current head.
- Rias's brother Sirzechs Lucifer is one of the Four Great Devils, named after characters from the Gundam media franchise.
- Rias and her brother inherited the Power of Destruction from their mother, who came from the House of Bael.
- Rias's finishing attack is called Extinguished Star, which compresses demonic power into an enormous sphere.
- At her graduation, Issei proposes to Rias, and she accepts, becoming one of his girlfriends.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the Gremory Family?
Rias Gremory currently serves as the head of this prestigious noble house after inheriting the position from her father. She manages their territories on Earth while upholding the family's legacy within the Underworld.
What is their connection to the Satans?
The family holds immense political weight due to Rias's elder brother, Sirzechs Lucifer, who is one of the Three Great Satans. This bond ensures they maintain high status within the Underworld hierarchy.
Where do they operate on Earth?
Their primary domain includes Kuoh Town in Japan, where Rias manages her peerage and oversees local supernatural affairs. This location serves as a crucial base for their daily activities involving both Devils and humans.
What is their stance on humans?
Unlike traditionalist factions, they advocate for coexistence between Devils and humans rather than domination or enslavement. Rias actively works to bridge the gap between Hell and the human world through diplomatic efforts.
What happens to them in the end?
By the conclusion of the series, they remain a central pillar of the new peace established between all supernatural factions. Rias continues to lead her house while supporting the broader goal of harmony across dimensions.
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