Longma

Japanese Name	リュウメ
Romaji	Ryuume
Also known as	Ryuume
Origin	Chinese Mythology Buddhist Mythology
First Appearance	Persona 2: Innocent Sin
Arcana(s)	Strength

Longma, also known as Ryuume in Japan, is a Persona in the series.

History

Longma or Bai Longma (白龍馬, lit. "White Dragon Horse") is the third son of the Dragon King of the West who possesses shapeshifting powers. In the novel Journey to the West, he committed capital crime by incinerating Jade Emperor's jewel but was pardoned from the death sentence after Guan Yin's mediation. In order to redeem his undoing, he is ordered to rendezvous with Tang Sanzang and assist him when he crosses the mountain on his way to India. However, he has accidentally swallowed Tang Sanzang's mount, Guan Yin then suggests that he shapeshifts into a white horse to serve as Tang Sanzang's steed. Longma keeps his identity a secret from his traveling companions for most of the story and is Tang Sanzang's longest disciple and witness.

Appearances

• Persona 2: Innocent Sin: Strength Arcana
• Persona 2: Eternal Punishment: Strength Arcana

Profile

Persona 2

Longma is the first Persona of the Strength Arcana and can be summoned once the protagonist has reached Level 7 and obtained 48 Strength Arcana Tarot Cards.

Stats

Persona 2: Innocent Sin

I am Longma... Though the path to enlightenment is grim, I shall accompany you if you are determined. Let us go forth to Tianzhu! Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Strength Water 12 11 St +1 St Card Traits Forceful Dragon that accompanied Sanzang Fashi as a horse in his journey west. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 9 Vitality 14 Dexterity 11 Agility 8 Luck 5 42 52 31 34 Sw Rn Sk Th Hv Fi Wt Wi Er Ic El Nc Li Dk Al Nr Mn - - 2× - 2× 3／4 3／4 3／4 3／4 1／4 1／4 1／4 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Tarot Cards 48 Strength Cards Mutates Into Longma mutates into Fukurokuju. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Aqua Deal low Water damage to one enemy. 2 Mirage Breath Deal Almighty illusion ailment to an enemy group. (44% chance) 3 Kotoludi Cure one ally's possession ailment. 5 Posumudi Cure one ally's poison ailment. 6 Ice Breath Deal medium Ice damage to an enemy group. May freeze. (50% chance) 8 Samakaja Increase one ally's magical defense. Mutation Recarm Revive and recover low HP for one ally. (25% max HP)

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment

I'm Ryume... The road ahead may be arduous, but if your mind is made up, I'll go with you. My alter ego, let us go forth‼ Arcana Type Level SP cost Bonus Returns ° Strength Water 12 11 STR +1 STR Card Traits Bluff Dragon able to turn into a horse. He went with Sanzou in Sayuuki. Atk Def Matk Mdef Strength 9 Vitality 14 Technique 11 Agility 8 Luck 5 39 54 31 34 Sw Sh Sk Th Ak Fi Wt Wi Er Ic Ln Nc Ho Dk Al Nr Mn - - 2× - 2× 3／4 3／4 3／4 3／4 1／4 1／4 1／4 2／4 2／4 - 2／4 2／4 Summon Information Tarot Cards 48 Strength Cards Mutates Into Ryume can mutate into Hotei. List of Skills Rank Skill Effect 1 Aqua Inflicts small Water damage to an enemy. 2 Mirage Breath Puts all enemies under an Illusion. (44% chance) [Almighty-element] 3 Kotoludi Recovers a Possessed character. 5 Blizzard Breath Ice damage (depends on the level of the caster) + Frozen effect to all enemies. (30% chance) * 6 Posumudi Recovers a Poisoned character. 8 Sama Kaja Enhances a character's SDf. Mutation Recarm Recovers an Unconscious character, restoring some HP. (25%) Unique Fusion Spells Skill Effect Order/Skill/Persona Sindu Mystery Becomes unable to perform actions, but will not receive any damage. (Lasts 3 turns) 1. Holy Light - Genjo 2. Sama Kaja - Seiten Taisei 3. Raku Kaja - Tenhou Gensui 4. Tetraja - Kenren Taishou 5. Mirage Breath - Ryume Unknown Power Recovery Type Fully recovers HP (or removes ailment in addition).

Gallery

Screen capture from a Persona 2: Innocent Sin fan translation