Rox is a corrupted anthropomorphic wolf[1], a member of the Forbidden Five and Nokt's sister. After enduring thousands of years of imprisonment in the Nether-Space alongside her peers, her soul escaped through the portal and took possession of Jordana during the Ritual of the Blood Moon. Following the ritual, Rox and Nokt killed three Arc Dragons to acquire their Crowns of Horns, which were integral to their scheme to liberate the remaining members of the Five during the Tournament of the Sources. She went on to use Jordana as her host throughout the tournament, establishing communication with the other three still trapped in the Nether-Space.
After the tournament's final game, Rox disclosed her possession of Jordana and headed to the Monastery of Gates with Nokt, where the Crowns of Horns were stored. Nokt then harnessed the stolen powers along with the crowns' Dragon Ivory to release Rox's physical form and the other three members, thereby freeing Jordana from her possession. Although Nokt successfully freed the rest of the Five, he ultimately lost his stolen powers to Roby who used the Elemental Cup. Rox and the other four escaped through a portal gate to the Cloud Kingdom, but were sent to another realm instead.
History[]
Background[]
Rox and her brother Nokt banded together into the Forbidden Five to form the Wolf Clan, recruiting wolf warriors. They shared their expertise in combat techniques and mystical abilities, which they had perfected over time, with the wolf warriors. Regrettably, Rox and the entire clan fell victim to corruption due to their newfound powers, leading them down a dark path. Consequently, Rox and the Forbidden Five unleashed chaos upon the Wyldness.
One day, when Rox had finished working on a Wolf Mask, Nokt revealed to Rox about his assault on the South, which forced everyone to either submit to the Wolf Clan or face death. Rox was repulsed when she saw the Wolf Mask Warriors bringing in Zarkar as a prisoner, whom she considered a worthless creature. When Zarkar accused Rox and the Forbidden Five of their deeds, they dismissed it, with Rox asserting that what others perceived as evil, they considered strength, and that soon all the realms would suffer as the Wyldness had. However, Rox noticed the arrival of the Dragon Masters. Using Rising Dragon, the Dragon Masters overcame Shatterspin, defeating Rox and the Forbidden Five. Subsequently, the Dragon Masters used a potent spell to exile Rox and the Forbidden Five to the Nether-Space for millenia.
Rising Ninja[]
Ras planned to perform the Ritual of the Blood Moon as part of his grand scheme. Although he succeeded in freeing Nokt, the interference of the ninja thwarted his attempts to release the remaining members of the Forbidden Five. However, as the portal was on the verge of closing, Rox managed to extract her soul from her body at the last moment, enabling her to take possession of Jordana amidst the chaos.
The Final Game (flashback)[]
At some point, Rox revealed herself to Nokt by telling him she escaped via taking over Jordana's body. The evil duo worked together to orchestrate the escape of the remaining members of the Forbidden Five, all the while keeping their intentions hidden from Ras. For their plan to work, they must acquire Dragon Ivory and harness enough Elemental Powers to construct a portal to the Nether-Space. To achieve this, Nokt was required to compete in the Tournament of the Sources and secure a victory to obtain the necessary Elemental Powers. In a decisive move, Rox and Nokt successfully acquired the Dragon Ivory by launching an assault on three Arc Dragons, resulting in the demise of the creatures and the acquisition of their Dragon Crowns.
The Shape of Motion[]
Rox had followed Ras while he intervene in an sparring session with Nokt and Cinder.
They Gather for the Feast[]
Rox, still in possession of Jordana, accompanied Ras and the Wolf Clan to City of Temples for the Tournament of the Sources. During the feast the night before the games begin, Jordana retakes control long enough to ask Sora for help, only for Rox to retake control.
Inside the Maze[]
Rox went to meet up with Nokt. Unknown to her, Sora was following her and when Sora confronted her, Rox pretended she didn't know what she was talking about. Rox and Nokt were then joined by Frak.
United We Fall[]
Truth and Lies[]
The Sword Shatters[]
Rox and Nokt stormed into the ninja's living quarters, successfully abducting Nya and Riyu and taking them hostage when they learned about the Forbidden Five's plan from Kai.
Later, Rox would accompany the Wolf Clan to observe the competitions between the Elemental Masters that day.
Clues and Suspects[]
The Final Game[]
Rox approached Nokt, who was intently observing Ras during his training session. Nokt stressed to Rox the need to eliminate Ras. In response, Rox confidently assured Nokt that it was just a matter of time before they would put an end to Ras, just as they had vanquished his ancestors in the past. Rox declared that the Forbidden Five would persist in their destructive agenda.
Later, while still pretending to be Jordana, Rox encountered Sora, who brought up a note she had received from Jordana. Rox feigned ignorance about the note. Still unaware that the Jordana she is talking to was Rox, Sora expressed regret for not recalling Jordana and suggested that they might have been friends in school. In a dismissive tone, Rox called Sora pathetic before turning away.
The final match of the tournament was about to begin at night. Rox joined Ras and the Wolf Clan to watch the fight between Nokt and Sora. As the battle unfolded, Rox realized that Nokt should have already claimed victory. Just when Sora seemed ready to win, Bleckt subtly tilted the arena, giving Nokt the upper hand. With a powerful Shatterspin, Nokt knocked Sora off her hoverpad, winning the Tournament of the Sources, which pleased Rox greatly.
At the victory ceremony, Wyldfyre and Zur disclosed that Bleckt had rigged the games to ensure the Wolf Clan's triumph. Roby chose to call off the ceremony. However, Nokt unleashed Shatterspin, which propelled Roby away and allowed the Elemental Powers from the Elemental Cup to flow into him. With these powers now at his disposal, Ras attempted to move ahead with his plans, but Nokt announced that he was no longer working for him. Rox then arrived, pointing out Ras' lack of awareness and revealing her possession over Jordana since the Blood Moon Ritual without anyone realizing it. Both Rox and Nokt admit to slaying the three Arc Dragons to obtain their Crowns of Horns and free the Forbidden Five. Furious, Ras summoned Cinder and the wolf warriors to confront Nokt and Rox, demanding their obedience to fulfill his master's wishes or be destroyed. Nevertheless, Rox reminded Ras that she was the creator of the Wolf Masks and easily corrupted them, allowing the warriors to access their true powers and asserting that Ras had underestimated it. She then commanded the Wolf Clan to eliminate everyone present.
Elements of Betrayal[]
As the Wolf Clan initiated their assault, Rox and Nokt made their way toward the Monastery of Gates, facing opposition from the ninja. Nya had her suspicions that Rox and Nokt were still in league with Ras in their pursuit of the Source Dragons, but Rox quickly refuted this idea, insisting they had no interest in Ras' plans. Zane and Nya countered their Shatterspin technique with Rising Dragon. Rox urged Nokt to reach the Monastery of Gates to liberate the remaining members of the Forbidden Five while she held the ninja at bay. She was about to use Jordana's crystal ball when Jordana attempted to fight back, trying to regain control of her body. As the ninja launched their offensive, Rox activated the crystal ball, unleashing a static spell that rendered them immobile, relishing her victory and declaring the inevitable havoc the Forbidden Five would wreak upon everyone and everything. Rox proclaimed that anyone who thought they could overcome the Forbidden Five was delusional. However, at that very moment, Nokt managed to free the Forbidden Five from the Nether-Space, resulting in Rox's soul being drawn back into her body, freeing Jordana from her possession.
As the Forbidden Five were reunited, Rox informed Nokt that the other three were merely unconscious due to the corrupted method used for their release, which had drained their stamina significantly, a feeling Rox also experienced. She proposed that they should make their escape to recuperate. Just then, the ninja arrived and confronted the Forbidden Five. Although Rox was prepared to engage in battle, Nokt insisted on handling the situation alone. Despite gaining the upper hand initially, Nokt found himself at a disadvantage when Roby seized all the stolen Elemental Powers from him and returned them to their original bearers. When the rest of the Forbidden Five recovered, Rox urged Nokt to join them as they headed toward the portal gate leading to the Cloud Kingdom, bringing Ras along to get revenge. Meanwhile, Arin pursued the Forbidden Five, but as he did, the portal gate erupted in an explosion, leaving Rox and the others who had entered stranded across various realms.
Personality[]
Rox, like the rest of the Forbidden Five, is an evil being. She appears to be quite merciless, as shown when she mocked Zarkar and his fate and talked about the Five's plan of conquering the Realms by subjugating or destroying people and their lands. Rox was even unconcerned of the three Arc Dragons' death, showing she doesn't care what effects her actions had on others, if it means satisfying her bloodlust and achieving her goal. She also seems to be smart, as during the Ritual of the Blood Moon, when Bonzle managed to resist Jordana long enough to shut the gate, she transferred her soul into Jordana's body, knowing she wouldn't be able to cross the portal with her whole body. After the latter was freed from her possession, she doesn't seem to care about what happens to her former host, and left her barely conscious for a few seconds before being returned to her own body. She also cares about the rest of the Five, checking on them while they were unconscious after being suddenly pulled out from the Nether-Space.
Appearance[]
Rox has orange skin with red stripes surrounding her eyes. She wear a large gourd that covers her mouth that resembles a large smile with golden teeth. Her clothes have a ghostly pattern, similar to the one worn by Nokt. She also sports a sandogasa hat which is also worn by Kur.
Weapons and abilities[]
Abilities[]
- Theroxian magic: Being a member of the Forbidden Five, she is highly skilled in Theroxian magic as seen when she corrupted the Wolf Mask Warriors with ease, unlocking their full potential, even while she was still possessing Jordana.
- Soul Transferal/Possession - Rox was able to possess Jordana by transferring her soul into the Imperian girl's body. When the Nether-Space portal was closing, it caused her body and soul to separate.
- Elemental Power: Rox has an unknown elemental power.
- Shatterspin: Since Rox was one of its creators, she possesses an advanced Shatterspin skillset. Rox is able to harness the powerful waves of the technique in a controlled manner of attack. She also doesn't require the Gong of Shattering or a Wolf Mask to perform Shatterspin, as a co-creator of the technique. When activating the technique, Rox stomps her feet at least three or four times before her eyes glow red.
- Psychic link: Rox, while taking control of Jordana, created a physical connection between the Merged Realms and the Nether Space. This connection was evident in the way the other members of the Forbidden Five utilized Rox's body to send messages to both Rox and Nokt.
- Expert Craftswoman: Rox is an expert in flawlessly crafting items as she was the one who made the Wolf Masks for the wolf warriors.
Weapons[]
- Scythe: Rox wielded a scythe as her primary weapon.
- Jordana's crystal ball: While possessing Jordana, Rox used her crystal ball to perform a static spell.
Relationships[]
Family[]
Allies[]
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Enemies[]
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Appearances[]
Ninjago: Dragons Rising[]
Season 2[]
- 25. "The Spell at the Waterfall" (pictured)
- 27. "Fugitives From Madness" (vision; no lines)
- 28. "Secrets of the Wyldness" (vision; no lines)
- 29. "The Forest of Spirits"
- 30. "Rising Ninja"
- 31. "The Shape of Motion" (as Jordana; no lines)
- 32. "Enter the City of Temples" (indirectly mentioned)
- 33. "They Gather for the Feast" (as Jordana)
- 34. "Inside the Maze"
- 35. "United We Fall" (as Jordana; no lines)
- 36. "Truth and Lies" (as Jordana)
- 37. "The Sword Shatters" (no lines)
- 38. "Clues and Suspects" (as Jordana; no lines)
- 39. "The Final Game"
- 40. "Elements of Betrayal"
Books[]
Shatterspin[]
- 1. Shatterspin Issue 1 (visualized)
- 2. Shatterspin Issue 2 (flashback)
Trivia[]
- Rox is one of two characters to possess another character for the majority of a season, the first being Morro, who possessed Lloyd for most of Possession. However, unlike Morro, Rox did not retain her voice when possessing Jordana.
- She possesses a sandogasa hat that is identical to the one worn by Kur and has never appeared in the show prior to their appearances, a characteristic that sets them apart from others in terms of silhouettes. However, the two can be distinguished from their heights, as she is the only one out of the five to have the posable short-leg piece.
- She is the fifth character to have mid-legs, the first four being Nelson, Leroy, and the Sons of the First Spinjitzu Master.
- She is also the first female character with this trait.
- Tied with Nokt, Rox is the ninth/tenth major villain to have an identity hidden from the ninja, primarily due to their roles as the enigmatic assassins of the three Arc Dragons who endangered the Tournament of the Sources, with Rox also being the one who possessed Jordana. The first was Pythor, who was the stranger affiliated with the Overlord; the second was Krux, who was Dr. Saunders; the third was Harumi, who was the Quiet One; the fourth was Zane, who was the Ice Emperor; the fifth was Unagami, who was Prime Empire itself; rather than Milton Dyer as the ninja initially thought, the sixth was Vangelis, who was the Skull Sorcerer; the seventh as the Overlord, who adopted the name Crystal King, which led to the ninja’s curiosity about the Crystal King's identity, and the eighth was Ras' master as of "Rising Ninja."
- Rox is also one of the three hidden antagonists during Season 2 of Dragons Rising, being involved with the mystery of who killed the three Arc Dragons and sent the attacker bots. The other two are Nokt and Bleckt.
- Rox's clothes have the same ghostly pattern as Nokt.
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Translations[]
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Rox |
| Ukrainian | Рокс |