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{{Character
|Name=Rubiss
|Game=
|Image=[[Image:Inomata_Rubiss.png|250px]]
|Sprite=
|Japanese name=精霊ルビス
|Roumaji=seirei rubisu <br> (the Spirit Rubis)
|Title=
|Class=
|Race=Goddess
|Age=Ageless
|}}
'''Rubiss''' is a creator Goddess who appears as the principal deity in several {{Main Series}} games. She is a recurring character in the [[Erdrick Trilogy]] and is the principal Goddess of [[Alefgard]].

==Appearances==
==={{DQ}}===
Rubiss isn't mentioned in the original {{Famicom}}/{{NES}} versions of the game, nor was She mentioned in the {{SNES}} or {{GBC}} remakes. However, as of the Japanese mobile phone remake, and carried into the [[Cell phone]] re-release, Rubiss has been the subject of two brief prayers of adulation in the aftermath of the Hero's victory over the [[Dragonlord]]. Specifically, the Sage in the [[Sanctum]] who bestows the Hero with the [[Rainbow Drop]], as well as the Sage in [[Cantlin]] who tells the Hero about the location of the [[Mark of Erdrick]] mention Rubiss. The two sages have the exact same dialogue, as many of the citizens of Alefgard share dialogue with other characters of the same {{NPC}} class at this point in the end-game.

===''[[BS Dragon Quest]]''===
Rubiss aids the player under the guise of a common old woman, and at random intervals she will bless the Hero by fully restoring his {{HP}} after battle, voiding any {{MP}} costs for a brief period, and insuring that critical hits trigger much more often. In the finale of the final episode, She will be present in [[Tantegel]] castle in Her old woman disguise but reveal Herself when spoken to, thanking the player directly for saving Alefgard. Rubiss is voiced by [[Rika Matsumoto]] during these Soundlink segments of the game.

==={{DQ2}}===
The player can communicate with Rubiss by sailing to a small island shrine south of [[Midenhall]]. When presented with the five collected [[5 Sigils|sigils]], She will speak to the three cousins telepathically and give them [[Eye of Rubiss|a holy talisman]] to dispel wicked illusions.

Being Her first appearance in the series, Rubiss is introduced to players as a protector Goddess who operates through Her chosen ones, rather than directly intervening in world affairs. The fondness and loyalty to which She speaks of Erdrick elevates the character from but a mere ancient folk hero to a savior to whom the very gods are indebted. This relationship would be further expanded upon in the third game, especially the remade versions.
 
====Rubiss' speech====
''The five sacred Sigils begin to glow brightly!''
''A soothing, disembodied voice floats through the air...''

''"Who summons me..? Who calleth upon Rubiss, the spirit of the land...?''
''Hm...? Ah...You are of the bloodline of Erdrick...I sense his presence within you...''
''It is time, at long last, to fulfill the promise I made unto your dear ancestor so long ago...''
''I do hereby bestow upon you a gift that shall give to you the power of true sight when you need it most...''
''When illusions do assail you upon all sides, trust to that which I have given you this day...''
''Then shall your eyes discern truth from falsity...being from seeming...''
''Now go forth, scions of Erdrick, with my blessing...Wheresoever you wander, know that I do watch over you always..."''

==={{DQ3}}===
Rubiss is held prisoner on the top floor of the [[Tower of Rubiss]], having been over-powered by [[Zoma]] and displaced as ruling deity of [[Alefgard]]. The heroes must use the [[Faerie Flute]] in front of the statue there in order to free her. Her rescue by [[Erdrick]] in this time of need would not be soon forgotten.

The Goddess' is depicted with a sprite resembling those of the [[Elves and Faeries|faeries]], which would serve as the basis for her illustration in ''Dragon Quest of the Stars'' decades later.

==={{DQ6}}===
Rubiss is the true identity of the nameless mountain spirit the people of [[Weaver's Peak]] worship, and lives in an underwater shrine the heroes can visit after they acquire [[Lorelei's harp]] and can traverse the [[Undersea]]. Her [[Rubiss' Palace|palace]] is relatively close to the [[Murdaw's Keep|Isle of Murdaw]].

In the beginning of the game, She possesses [[Tania (Dragon Quest VI)|Tania]] to speak directly to the {{Hero 6}} that he must reunite with his companions after the failed assault on Murdaw's Keep in the game's opening sequence.

==={{DQ10}}===
Rubiss Herself doesn't appear in the game but due to a collaboration with {{DQStars}} players could obtain Her outfit from the mobile title. It was originally only available in the ''[[Dragon Quest of the Stars|Hoshidora]]'' event back in September 2019, however, due to fan demand the outfit was added to the Present Ticket campaign, a dedicated reward system where players can exchange a special currency that is obtained on a monthly basis.

==={{DQB}}===
Rubiss is a major character in the game, being the guiding voice that directs the [[Builder (Dragon Quest Builders)|Builder]] in each chapter. Presented in a more humorous light than in past games, the Goddess is frequently taken aback by the blunt and impatient craftsman's attitude. She warns the player that they are not a hero, and expressly forbids them from challenging the [[Dragonlord]]: their task is solely that of restoring the land and settlements of Alefgard.

Prior to the game's opening, Her influence upon the world is weakened by the Dragonlord sheathing the sky in darkness as Zoma once did. Only the Builder can hear Her voice throughout the game, and Her words cannot reach them at all in the final chapter of the game until a pious [[Princess Gwaelin|princess]]' prayers counter the malefic mist. Once the castle of [[Tantegel]] and the [[Erdrick Equipment|legendary arms]] are restored, Rubiss praises the Builder and declares their work complete--she states that She and the revived Alefgard will wait for a new hero to appear to slay the Dragonlord. When Her divine judgement is questioned, she reaffirms that the builder is forbidden from carrying out an assault on [[Dragonlord's Castle]] and ceases communicating with the player.

During the battle with fiend, Rubiss will intervene and counter the maniac's magical seal by teleporting the friends the builder has made along their journey into the fray to deliver materials, food, and medicinal herbs before spiriting them away to safety. When the Builder proves victorious Rubiss admits She was mistaken, and thanks the little architect from the bottom of Her heart before musing that the human spirit is something beyond even Her reckoning.

==={{DQStars}}===
Rubiss appears the ''III'' scenario in the same role as She did in the original game, appearing as a glowing faerie wearing an ornate gown. She is grateful to the player for having rescued Her from imprisonment, but shows a sterner side when She electrocutes [[Cyril]] for wasting time.

Rubiss also appears as a main character in the permanent event ''Guided by Rubiss's Light'', in which She retells the story of the first three games while putting the party in the shoes of the heroes of said stories. 

There is several gacha equipment based on Her: an armor and shield -which can be seen in the opening movie for the game-, a robe -which She wears in the cutscenes- and several weapons including sword, fan, dagger, rod, staff and bow. Most of Her equipment can be alchemized and/or awakened to further improve their skills and stats. Design-wise, most of Her gear seems inspired by the look of the [[Eye of Rubiss]].

Her Stars design has been featured in the collaborations the game had with {{DQ10}} and ''Monster Hunter Riders'', being obtainable in the former and Her robe and sword being worn by a special character in the later.

===''[[Dragon Quest Walk]]''===
Rubiss appeared in the later parts of the {{Dragon Quest III}} event. She explains to the player Her role in creating Alefgard and how Zoma sealed Her away. After defeating Zoma, she thanks the player. 

Unlike Her {{Stars}} appearance, Rubiss's Walk design is not whited out, so it's easier to see how She looks like: She has blue-ish eyes, long and straight pink hair, pointy ears and big angel-like wings. She wears a white and purple dress, with orange accents. She wears some golden and blue jewelry, and carries an orb. This design is inspired by Her sprite in {{Dragon Quest III}} for the {{Super Famicom}}.

===''Dragon Quest Seirei Rubis Densetsu''===
A three-volume series of novels revolving around the Goddess Rubiss before the creation of [[Alefgard]] was released in Japan in 1992 called ''Dragon Quest - Seirei Rubis Densetsu''. Cover art for all three by Mutsumi Inomata, and these illustrations are the only depictions of Rubiss released by Square-Enix until the release of ''Dragon Quest of the Stars''.

===''Emblem of Roto: To the Children Who Inherit the Emblem''===
Rubiss appears in the sequel manga to Emblem of Roto. 

==Trivia==
*Rubiss is given the full name of {{Translation|'''Rubiss Apisto Karictis'''|ルビス・アピスト・カリクティス}} in the ''Dragon Quest: Seirei Rubis Densetsu'' manga.

==See also==
*[[Eye of Rubiss]]
*[[Goddess]]
*[[Numen]] The Almighty

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Rubiss_DQ1FamicomGuide.jpg|{{Famicom}} art.
Seirei Rubis Densetsu 1.png|''Dragon Quest Seirei Rubis Densetsu'' Vol. 1.
Seirei Rubis Densetsu 2.png|''Dragon Quest Seirei Rubis Densetsu'' Vol. 2.
Rubiss.png|''Dragon Quest Seirei Rubis Densetsu'' Vol. 3.
DQ Stars Android Rubiss 1.jpg|{{Stars}} appearance.
DQ Stars Android Rubiss 2.jpg|Disciplining Cyril.
Stars_Rubiss_armor_alch.png|Gacha banner featuring offensive-oriented Rubiss gear.
Stars_Rubiss_Fan.png|Gacha banner featuring support-oriented Rubiss gear.
Stars_Rubiss's_Sphere.png|Rubiss's face can be seen when using the Rubiss's Sphere skill.
Walk_Rubiss.jpg|Walk appearance.
MHR_Hilda_Rubiss_Cosplay.jpg|Hilda from Monster Hunter Riders wearing Rubiss's outfit from {{Stars}}.
DQX_Rubiss_Outfit.jpg|A {{X}} [[Wetling]] wearing the Rubiss robe.
Rubiss_EoR2.jpg|Rubiss as she appears in the sequel to ''Emblem of Roto''.
DQ III Android Saving Rubiss.jpg|Saving Rubiss in {{III}}. ([[Cell phone]])
DQ III Android Saving Rubiss 2.jpg|
DQ III Android Saving Rubiss 3.jpg|
DQ III Android Saving Rubiss 4.jpg|
DQ III Android Saving Rubiss 5.jpg|Rubiss freed in {{III}}. ([[Cell phone]])
</gallery></center>

==In Other languages==
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|fr=Rubiss|fr-meaning=From English name.
|de=Rubiss|de-meaning=From English name.
|it=Rubiss|it-meaning=From English name.
}}


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