Editing Skuld

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Skuld was chosen by the [[Keyblade]], and joined the same Union as Ephemer in [[Daybreak Town]].{{fact}} Driven by her excitement, Skuld tried to create her own party to undertake missions with other Keyblade wielders, but no one expressed any interest in joining her until [[Ephemer]] joined her party. Over time, more wielders gradually joined them in their journey to gather [[Lux]]. Due to their busy schedules, however, Skuld and Ephemer began drifting apart, putting a strain on their friendship. After Ephemer decided to leave the group to go his own way, the other members of Skuld's party departed as well, much to Skuld's dismay.{{storylink|Quest 555: Inside the Clock Tower Pt. 10}}

One night, Ephemer contacts Skuld in a dream and instructs her to seek out {{c|Player|KHχ}}, warning her about the impending [[Keyblade War]]. Skuld finds Player in the Fountain Square having a conversation with their [[Chirithy]] about collecting Lux for their Union before the other Unions do, prompting Skuld to question the competition between the Unions since they strive to collect [[light]] for the same goal. Skuld relays Ephemer's message to Player, who reveals that Ephemer had contacted them in a dream and told them to go the Foretellers' Chamber. Skuld and Player agree to go, in spite of Chirithy's protests since Ava forbid them from entering the area. When a sudden quake shakes all of Daybreak Town, Skuld and Player rush to investigate the source of the disturbance.{{storylink|Quest 536: Mission: The Underworld Pt. 6}}

They witness [[Invi]] fighting against [[Aced]]. Shocked at the sight of the two [[Foreteller]]s fighting each other, Skuld affirms that Ephemer's warning must be true, and the trio proceed to the sewers to access the secret entrance to the Foretellers' Chamber.{{storylink|Quest 538: What's That Sound Pt. 2}} Destroying [[Darkling]]s along the way, Skuld and Player come across a Nightmare Chirithy fully tainted by darkness, much to Skuld's shock. Nightmare Chirithy asks if she hates the darkness, explaining that light and darkness cannot exist without the other, and encourages Skuld to embrace the darkness just like the Darklings did. Skuld inquires if the Darklings used to be Keyblade wielders, which Nightmare Chirithy confirms.{{storylink|Quest 540: To the Clock Tower Pt. 2}}

After the Nightmare Chirithy leaves, Skuld and Player make their way to where Player last saw Ephemer. Skuld asks Player's Chirithy to lead them further into the Clock Tower.{{storylink|Quest 545: Chasing Ephemer Pt. 5}} They eventually enter the Foretellers' Chambers, where they are confronted by one of the Foretellers.<ref>If the player is in Unicornis or Vulpes, then Ira appears. If Ursus, then Aced. If Anguis, then Invi. If Leopardus, then Gula.</ref> Skuld apologizes for trespassing and explains that they are looking for Ephemer. The Foreteller tells them that Ephemer has been collecting Lux for a reason that contradicts their own, claiming that Ephemer had befriended them simply to get his hands on information and has been eliminated. Skuld is outraged and Player steps forward to avenge Ephemer, but is defeated.

After the battle, the Foreteller reveals herself to be Ava in disguise and apologizes for deceiving them. Ava thanks Skuld and Player for showing her the strength of their hearts and explains that she is gathering Keyblade wielders, such as Ephemer, to join the [[Dandelions]] to ensure the future of the light in a new world after the Keyblade War and extends the invitation to Skuld and Player. Skuld accepts, but Player remains hesitant. Ava allows Player time to consider her proposal, and requests that Skuld and Player their meeting a secret.

 

Skuld later joins the rest of the Dandelions at the Fountain Square, where Ava orders her Dandelions to avoid the Keyblade War and journey to the new world to ensure the future of the light.{{storylink|Quest 555: Inside the Clock Tower Pt. 10}}

Skuld watches as Player duels Aced and is defeated. After [[Ira]] steps forward and the crowd disperses, Skuld asks Ira about the upcoming Keyblade War, to which Ira explains it is unavoidable. Skuld argues that Ava had said there would be no winner of the Keyblade War and questions the purpose of the war. Ira confirms Skuld's inquiry and suggests that Skuld and Player prepare themselves for what is to come. Once alone, Player collapses to the ground, leaving Skuld and Chirithy to tend to them.

Skuld and Chirithy bring an unconscious Player home to rest. There, Skuld and Chirithy discuss the growing tension between the Unions and the impending Keyblade War. Player wakes and asks if Skuld has found Ephemer, and Skuld admits that she has not since she has been trying recruiting as many wielders as possible join the Dandelions. However, Skuld laments that the Dandelions themselves have begun to lose morale, as Ava has gone missing. Chirithy suggests that Gula might be able to help them, and the three of them set out to search for Gula the following day.

Gula then shares some of the passages from the Lost Page with Skuld and Player, which details that a traitor of the light would be the one to bring an end to the world, which will be signaled by the chiming of a bell. When the group hears the bells of the Clock Tower toll, Gula advises Skuld and Player to leave, as each Union will likely rally their forces for the war. Later, Skuld asks Player to join her and the Dandelions in the new world, but they decline. Although Skuld respects their decision, she tells Player to give her offer some thought and departs.

As per Ava's instructions, Skuld heads to the Keyblade Graveyard following the conclusion of the Keyblade War. There, she meets with Ephemer, [[Ventus]], [[Brain]], and [[Lauriam]].{{storylink|Quest 730: Target: Silver Hammer Frame Pt. 2}} The five of them return to the Clock Tower to begin their duties as the new Union leaders. When Skuld proposes that they begin choosing which Union each of them will lead, Ephemer recommends that they maintain the Union χ in order to prevent the conflicts of the past world, with the other Union leaders agreeing to reconstitute the old system later as stated in the rules. Brain suggests that, while the Dandelions are reliving the events of the past, they collect the necessary ingredients to create new [[Dream Eaters|Spirits]] and sends Skuld, Ephemer, and Ventus to collect the ingredients while he and Lauriam stay behind to make the necessary preparations.{{storylink|Quest 735: The Shiny Hammer Pt. 5}}

Skuld has long black hair, pink star earrings, and brown eyes. She wears a grey, zippered shirt under a black vest, and a studded belt around her black skirt. She has a red belt wrapped around her left arm, and two around her ankles. She wears black boots and knee-high stockings.

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==Trivia==

*In the ''Kingdom Hearts χ'' novelization, Skuld is in the Anguis Union, the same Union as Player.

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