The Hestia Familia (ヘスティア・ファミリア) is an exploration type Familia that is led by Hestia.
Reputation[]
Public[]
The Hestia Familia began attracting attention since Bell became the new Record Holder. Since the War Game with Apollo Familia, they have been the center of numerous events that have sparked the interest of and shocked all of Orario. Their achievements are as well-known as their Goddess' debt, which has led to everyone refraining from joining despite their fame. This doesn't stop the citizens from speaking excitedly, at least, of Bell and showing their appreciation.
Their fame grew even more after their victory in the Great Faction War. While going from a familia with a single rookie adventurer to one of the most prominent of the "center of the world" in just over half a year has earned them praise and acclaim, their sudden rise has also brought them unwanted attention. It's almost certain that familias that have worked hard to grow gradually bear a grudge against them. Lili pointed out that attempts to grow further, such as recruiting students from the School District, would make them appear to be a dangerous faction.[2]
Guild[]
Due to their meteoric growth and unusual circumstances, the Guild is unsure how to treat the Hestia Familia and has had to make several exceptions for them, such as their official rank.[1] After the Great Faction War, there were many opinions within the institution that they should be promoted to A rank, before they were finally assigned B rank.[3]
However, they are listed as "B (S)" in official documents issued to the Guild's upper management and selected employees, since, due to Freya becoming a subordinate Goddess of Hestia, in their eyes they have absorbed Freya Familia. Royman is aware that they would be unable to control them, hence their "low" rank to reduce the burden of how much they must pay in taxes.[1] Nonetheless, the presence of two first class adventurers means they could not be given a rank lower than B.[3]
Although the problems they cause the Guild have become especially pronounced since the Great Faction War, Eina noted that things have been this way since Bell reached Level 2.[1]
Organization[]
The Hestia Familia started out with Bell as its first member; for a while he was their only member, in part due to Hestia's laziness to recruit others, along with her desire to keep Bell to herself. Several of Bell's allies later joined the familia in order to help him in the War Game against Apollo Familia. However, despite their newfound fame after their victory, further recruitment of members failed after Hestia's debt to Hephaestus was revealed. At present, they still remain a small-size familia, having only six members.
During his time in the School District Bell befriended Nina Tulle, who went on to apply for an internship in his familia. Since she has not received Hestia's falna, she is not an official member. However, she will live and work alongside them for the duration of the program. Furthermore, Hestia has agreed to let Nina officially join the familia if she decides to do so.
After Lili, Welf, and Mikoto joined, Hestia decided to establish a few rules. Everyone has to be home by 10 p.m. unless there's an emergency, and if they need to do anything, they must let her know beforehand. Additionally, when they go to the Dungeon, they must inform her which floor they're going to. They also have to eat breakfast and dinner together as a way to strengthen their bond as a familia, although in the afternoon it's not mandatory since their jobs make it difficult for everyone to get together.[4]
As the most senior member of the faction, and given the trust the others have in him, Bell was appointed captain when he was no longer the sole member. However, unlike in other factions, the management of the familia's finances falls primarily to Lili, who took on the role of treasurer after learning of Hestia's large debt. She and Hestia often discuss administrative matters of the familia, even without Bell.
Since she was already a full-time supporter before joining, Lili plays that role during their Dungeon explorations, but in addition to that she became the group's commander shortly before their first expedition. Haruhime has also learned to be a supporter, and outside the Dungeon she cleans their home as a maid. Everyone also takes turns preparing meals.
To prevent the Freya Familia from leaving Orario with their Goddess, but keep Freya under control, the Goddess of Beauty became a subordinate Goddess of Hestia. However, everyone privy to this agreement knows that the Hestia Familia cannot actually control the greater faction, so they don't even bother trying.[3]
Relationships[]
Internal[]
The familia manages to function thanks to the balance brought by the different personalities of its members. They all complement each other, even in their everyday interactions. Although several of them are overly kind, they still maintain a balance, whether due to Bell's or Hestia's virtues.[5]
Bell and Haruhime are quite naive, ignoring some things and easily trusting others. Mikoto and Welf are neutral, neither too naive nor cold. They are careful but evaluate things before forming a definitive opinion, especially the blacksmith. Lili is a realistic, slightly cynical, girl who can seem cruel, but whose caution only seeks to protect her familia.[5]
Everyone trusts Bell despite his flaws, as his actions attract others no matter how foolish. That's why the rest believe in him and try to help him, especially Hestia. Lili and Hestia form the core of the familia, even more so than Bell, which is why the former often serves as the faction's brains, especially in the Dungeon where the Goddess cannot enter. Welf often acts as an advisor, since even Lili frequently asks for his opinion.[5]
External[]
The Hestia Familia has gained several allies over time. Members of the Miach and Takemikazuchi Familias took advantage of them in the past, but after these incidents were resolved, both factions became close friends. They have gone on expeditions together and supported them in times of need.
Initially a hater of Bell due to his sudden fame upon reaching Level 2, Mord became a huge fan of him after the boy saved him during the Black Goliath incident and witnessing him slay the monster. Since then, he has come to his aid whenever he can. Several other adventurers went through the same experience, leading them to assist him as well at least once.[6]
As the son of a dependent of Zeus and because of the potential he has shown, Hermes took an interest in Bell and has assisted his familia a few times. Given how important Haruhime and Bell are to her, Aisha has also helped them on several occasions, regardless of what her familia says.
Due to their past experiences with people, some Xenos distrusted them and even rejected them when they first met them. However, after their many arduous efforts to help them, especially Bell's, they have earned their appreciation. Lyd, their leader, claimed they will help them whenever they need it, and he has remained true to his word.
Since the "absorption" of Freya Familia, the Einherjars often help the Hestia Familia. Although they don't assist them on Dungeon explorations, they sometimes act as guardians, staying in the Hearth Mansion to protect their home, especially Haruhime, and dealt with those who tried to go after Ryuu after finding out Gale was alive.[3]
Fighting Power[]
The Hestia Familia started out as the weakest familia that had only one Level 1 member, but overtime it grew more powerful at a fast rate. During the time Bell was Level 3, the familia was in the middle of the pack between all familias in Orario. During the time Bell was Level 4, the familia had enough power to rival familias that frequently explore the Lower Floors. Then after the Great Faction War, in just less than a year after its formation, the familia had become one of the most powerful factions in Orario, earning the reputation of being a "super-small elite faction". By normal standards, the fact that all members, even those in support roles, are high class adventurers means they are an exceptional faction. But the vast disparity between the two most powerful and the rest is baffling.[1]
Against challenging enemies, the weakest members contribute mostly through their special abilities. Mikoto possesses powerful gravity magic capable of restraining opponents far above her level. Lili is a prodigious commander who managed to effectively lead thousands of adventurers and School District personnel during the operation to rescue Loki Familia after their failed expedition. Welf is capable of forging magic swords as powerful as the magic of a high Level 6 Riveria, who already held the title of the most powerful mage in the world at that point, and with his magic Will-o-Wisp he can induce an Ignis Fatuus on anyone who tries to use magic. However, the most unique ability is Haruhime's, whose magic Uchide no Kozuchi temporarily increases a person's status by an entire level and together with her second magic, Kokonoe, she can apply the effects of the first magic to multiple people at once.
Due to his skill Liaris Freese Bell has by far represented the majority of their fighting power up until Ryuu joined. Without him present after Freya took him and altered the memories of all of Orario, Lili couldn't understand how her familia had reached the Lower Floors. The Pallum noted that the party's poor balance would make it difficult for them to even reach the 18th Floor, even with her, Welf, and Mikoto all being Level 2s and Haruhime's magic.[7] Currently, Bell is a Level 5 with a Level 6 tier physical prowess.[8]
Ryuu, who joined after the Great Faction War, is a prodigious veteran adventurer who recently became Level 6, which there are only 5 people who are higher level than her. In addition to her high level, she is a skilled concurrent chant user, better than anyone else Lefiya has ever seen, and her third magic Astraea Record offers her the ability to use over ten different offensive, defensive, healing, or support magics, allowing her to do almost anything and fulfill any role.
Although she is only Level 2, the addition of intern Nina, a full-time healer, makes them a more well-rounded exploration group. Her magic Lagriel Krisheim also removes and protects against any status effect, including things like curses and mental attacks.
Base[]
The Hestia Familia formerly lived in the basement of an old abandoned church that was given to Hestia by Hephaestus. A secret door led to the basement which was in a P shape. The church was destroyed by Apollo Familia during their attack, however, the basement was later used to hide Wiene.
The Hearth Mansion.
The Hestia Familia home is known as the Hearth Mansion (
Members[]
| Name | Race | Occupation | Rank | Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hestia | God | God | God | None | Active |
| Bell Cranel | Human | Adventurer | Captain | 5 | Active |
| Liliruca Arde | Pallum | Supporter/Commander | None | 2 | Active |
| Welf Crozzo | Human | Adventurer/Blacksmith | None | 2 | Active |
| Yamato Mikoto | Human | Adventurer | None | 2 | Active |
| Sanjouno Haruhime | Renard | Sorcerer/Supporter | None | 2 | Active |
| Ryuu Lion | Elf | Adventurer | None | 6 | Active |
| Nina Tulle | Half-Elf | Student/Healer | Intern | 2 | Active |
Progression[]
See the Hestia Familia's Progression.
Emblem[]
The Hestia Familia theme revolves around the fire as Hestia has a second name, Vesta, meaning "the fire that keeps on burning". The Familia emblem, created after the War Game with Apollo Familia, is fire with a bell, representing the Goddess and the first member who started the Familia with her.
Gallery[]
Trivia[]
- According to Alfia, the church that was the Hestia Familia's first home was a place that Bell's mother, Meteria, loved.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Stop already, Royman's life has been at zero since long ago!; Summary
- ↑ DanMachi Volume 19, Chapter 2
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 DanMachi Volume 19, Chapter 1
- ↑ Familia Joining Contract; Summary
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 A Certain Magus' Observation Record; Summary
- ↑ The Repayment of the Bandits; Summary
- ↑ Without You in the Miniature Garden; Summary
- ↑ Sword Oratoria Volume 15, Chapter 2
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