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'''Himiko''' was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)|Tomb Raider Reboot]] was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 65</ref>

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-'''Himiko''' (also '''Sun Queen''') is a character in [[Tomb Raider (2013)]]
+'''Himiko''' ((卑弥呼), who is also known by her title '''The Sun Queen''', is a character in [[Tomb Raider (2013)]].
-She was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island [[Yamatai]], where [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)|Tomb Raider Reboot]], was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 69</ref>
+When Himiko was alive she was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. On the mysterious island [[Yamatai]], where [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)|Tomb Raider Reboot]], a temple was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 69</ref>
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 ===Forever Living Soul===
-The secret of Himiko is that by choosing certain [[Priestesses of the Sun]] to her court, she lives and rules [[Yamatai]] forever. As Himiko grows old, she chooses one of the [[Priestesses of the Sun]] to become her successor, or actually the next vessel of her soul. The chosen [[Priestess of the Sun]] is escorted to the Chamber of the Sun and she will emerge Himiko in the [[Ritual]], where Himiko's soul transfers from her old body to the one of a [[Priestess of the Sun]]. This [[Priestess of the Sun]] then becomes the next Sun Queen.<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: In Her Image]]</ref><ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
+The secret of Himiko is that by choosing certain [[Priestesses of the Sun]] to her court and possessing one of their bodies, she is able to live and rule [[Yamatai]] forever. As the current Himiko grows old, she chooses one of the Priestesses of the Sun to become her successor, or in fact the next vessel for her soul. The chosen priestess is escorted to the [[Chamber of the Sun]] where Himiko's soul transfers from her old body to the next by means of a ancient [[Ritual]], turning this priestess into the next Sun Queen.<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: In Her Image]]</ref><ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
 ===The Ritual and Hoshi===
-A girl named [[Hoshi]] is once chosen to become a [[Priestess of the Sun]]. Years pass and she becomes Himiko's ''"precious first daughter"'', which scares [[Hoshi]] because she doesn't want to become the next Sun Queen.<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: In Her Image]]</ref> As [[Hoshi]]'s fate comes closer and closer when Himiko grows old, [[Hoshi]] learns the truth about what it truly means to become the next Sun Queen. [[Hoshi]] defys her fate for the sake of all [[Priestesses of the Sun]] that would follow her and also for the sake of [[Yamatai]]. She steals a dagger from [[Stormguard General]] and kills herself at the Chamber of the Sun, as it was the only thing that could save her.<ref>In-game documents [[Hoshi: Answering the Call]], [[Hoshi: In Her Image]], [[General: Failure of Duty]] and [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
+During the reign of the last Sun Queen a young girl named [[Hoshi]] was chosen to become a Priestess of the Sun. Years passed and she became Himiko's ''"precious first daughter"'', which scared Hoshi as she suspected she would be chosen to become the next Sun Queen.<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: In Her Image]]</ref> When Hoshi's fate became clear as Himiko grew old, Hoshi learns the truth about what it truly means to become the next Sun Queen. She chooses to defy her fate for the sake of all Priestesses of the Sun that would follow her as well as for the sake of Yamatai. She steals a dagger from the [[Stormguard General]] and kills herself inside the Chamber of the Sun, just as the ritual was performed, as this was the only thing that could save her soul and trapping that of Himiko in a dying body.<ref>In-game documents [[Hoshi: Answering the Call]], [[Hoshi: In Her Image]], [[General: Failure of Duty]] and [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
-From this moment Himiko's soul rages in the storms as she lives a half-life. Her soul is trapped in a decaying body and the storms will stop when her soul is no longer trapped.<ref>In-game document [[General: Failure of Duty]]</ref>
+From this moment Himiko's soul rages in the storms as she lives a half-life, her soul still trapped in the decaying body of the last Sun Queen. The storms will finally end only when her soul is no longer trapped.<ref>In-game document [[General: Failure of Duty]]</ref>
 ===Himiko and Mathias===
-Many years after the corrupt [[Ritual]], in June 1982, due to the raging storms a plane crahes to [[Yamatai]], which brings [[Mathias]] to the island. Determined to escape [[Yamatai]] on some day, he desperately starts to look for the secret of the island as he sees learning what has happened there as a key for escaping. A couple of months pass and [[Mathias]] learns that somehow everything started with Himiko. To be able to fully control the island and move forward with his plans, [[Mathias]] cretes a cult, the [[Solarii]].<ref>In-game documents [[Stranded]], [[Alone]], [[Research]] and [[The Solarii]]</ref>
+Many years after the corrupted Ritual - in June 1982 - a plane crahes on Yamatai due to the raging storms. On board of that plane was [[Mathias]], who gets trapped on the island as so many before him. Determined to escape Yamatai some day, he desperately searches for the secret of the island as he sees learning what has happened there as a key for escaping. A couple of months pass and [[Mathias]] learns that somehow everything started with Himiko. To be able to fully control the island's storms and move forward with his plans, [[Mathias]] creates a cult, the [[Solarii]], who worship the Sun Queen, effectively resurrecting the ancient religion once native to the island.<ref>In-game documents [[Stranded]], [[Alone]], [[Research]] and [[The Solarii]]</ref>
-Being stranded on [[Yamatai]] for years, [[Mathias]] starts to somehow believe that Himiko is showing him the way - she always has shown him the way on the island. He discovers what, or actually ''who'' is the key to escaping the island and he is sure that he will find ''her'', even if it takes years. [[Mathias]] starts to hear Himiko whispering in his sleep as the important event of the [[Endurance]] shipwrecking to [[Yamatai]] comes closer.<ref>In-game documents [[Belief]], [[Obsession]] and [[Lost]]</ref> He believes that if he is able to bring Himiko back, everything he wants to escape from will vanish in an instant ''"and like the sun rising anew, she will bathe all the land and seas with her light, burning away everything."'' [[Mathias]] would then ''"emerge from this scorched earth... reborn and pure"''.<ref>In-game document [[Lost]]</ref>
+Being stranded on [[Yamatai]] for years, Mathias starts to somehow believe that Himiko is showing him the way - that she has always shown him the way, even before he reached the island. He discovers what - or actually ''who'' - is the key to escaping the island and he is sure that he will find ''her'', even if it takes years. Mathias starts to hear Himiko whispering in his sleep as the important event of the [[Endurance]] shipwrecking on [[Yamatai]] draws closer.<ref>In-game documents [[Belief]], [[Obsession]] and [[Lost]]</ref> He believes that if he is able to bring Himiko back, everything he wants to escape from will vanish in an instant ''"and like the sun rising anew, she will bathe all the land and seas with her light, burning away everything."'' Mathias would then ''"emerge from this scorched earth... reborn and pure"''.<ref>In-game document [[Lost]]</ref>
 ===Endurance's Shipwreck to Yamatai (2013)===
-As the [[Endurance]] shipwrecks to [[Yamatai]], the event brings new survivors to the island. Most importantly it brings [[Samantha Nishimura]] there, to the land of her ancestors. [[Mathias]] realizes almost instantly when he meets her, that she is the one he has been looking for all those years he has been on [[Yamatai]]. [[Samantha]] is the kidnapped by [[Mathias]] as he intends to fullfill the [[Ritual]] that was corrupted ages ago.
+The Endurance shipwreck on Yamatai brings new survivors to the island. Most importantly it brings [[Samantha Nishimura]] there, to the land of her ancestors. When he meets her [[Mathias]] almost instantly realizes that she is the one he has been waiting for all those years he has been stranded on Yamatai. He then goes on to kidnap Sam as he intends to complete the [[Ritual]] that was corrupted ages ago.
-====Ultimate Death====
+===Ultimate Death===
-[[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara]] finds the place where the remains of the [[Stormguard General]] are, and she removes the sword that the [[Stormguard General]] had struck to himself. She finds a secret compartment from the handle of the sword that contained a note saying the following: {{Quote|In-game information<ref>In-game cutscene</ref>|I have failed my queen. The [[ritual]] was corrupted. The priestess knew only death could save her and took her own life. Now the first and last Queen lives a half-life, a soul in a decaying body. Her rage became the storms and would not stop while her soul is tied to this earth. My [[Stormguard]] are sworn to protect her. They must continue, but I cannot.}}
+[[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara]] finds the tomb where the remains of the [[Stormguard General]] rest, and she removes the sword that he used to commit suicide. She finds a secret compartment inside the handle of the sword which contains a note: {{Quote|In-game information<ref>In-game cutscene</ref>|I have failed my queen. The [[ritual]] was corrupted. The priestess knew only death could save her and took her own life. Now the first and last Queen lives a half-life, a soul in a decaying body. Her rage became the storms and would not stop while her soul is tied to this earth. My [[Stormguard]] are sworn to protect her. They must continue, but I cannot.}}
-The note makes [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara]] realize that in order to stop the storms she needs to destroy Himiko's body in the ritual chamber. She sets out to yet again save her friend [[Samantha Nishimura]], and after fighting [[Mathias]], [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara]] interrupts the transferring of Himiko's soul by hitting the decaying body of Himiko with a lit [[torch]]. Himiko's body starts to burn and, as her body is destroyed, the horrid screams of Himiko are heard.
+This note makes Lara realize that in order to stop the storms she needs to destroy Himiko's body in the ritual chamber. She sets out to yet again save her friend Samantha. After fighting Mathias, Lara interrupts the transferring of Himiko's soul by hitting the decaying body of Himiko with a lit [[torch]]. Himiko's body starts to burn and, as it is destroyed, the horrid screams of Himiko can be heard.
-After Himiko has been destroyed, the storms calm down and the remaining survivor's of the [[Endurance]], [[Jonah Maiava]], [[Joslin Reyes]], [[Samantha Nishimura]] and [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara]] are able to leave [[Yamatai]] for good.
+After Himiko's body has been destroyed and her soul finally set free, the storms calm down and the remaining survivor's of the [[Endurance]], - [[Jonah Maiava]], [[Joslin Reyes]], Sam and Lara - are able to leave [[Yamatai]] for good.
 ==Characterization==
-Himiko of Yamatai is the kind of ruler who is both feared and prayed for.<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Ambassador: Discoveries]]</ref> A Chinese Ambassador describes Himiko in the following way: {{Quote|In-game information<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Ambassador: First Impressions]]</ref>|She is unlike any woman I have ever encountered. Beautiful, yet inscrutable; calculating, even. - - When I met her alone, I came to realize that she is not at all what she seems. I was sent by my lord to spy on her... to assess the strenght of her armies. But now I feel she is the one assessing me. - - I cannot deny a powerful feeling that the Sun Queen should not be trifled with.}}<br>
+Queen Himiko of Yamatai is the kind of ruler who is both feared and worshipped.<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Ambassador: Discoveries]]</ref> A Chinese Ambassador describes Himiko in the following way: {{Quote|In-game information<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Ambassador: First Impressions]]</ref>|She is unlike any woman I have ever encountered. Beautiful, yet inscrutable; calculating, even. - - When I met her alone, I came to realize that she is not at all what she seems. I was sent by my lord to spy on her... to assess the strength of her armies. But now I feel she is the one assessing me. - - I cannot deny a powerful feeling that the Sun Queen should not be trifled with.}}
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-[[Hoshi]] tells how the Sun Queen is like a mother to the [[Priestesses of the Sun]], warm, attentive and loving,<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: At Her Side]]</ref> but eventually she learns the truth about the Sun Queen: ''"A twisted evil beyond imagining lives within the Sun Queen. An evil that hungers for more than just the land and seas of [[Yamatai]]."''<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
+Hoshi in her journals talks about how the Sun Queen is like a mother to the Priestesses of the Sun: warm, attentive and loving,<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: At Her Side]]</ref> but eventually she learns the truth about the Sun Queen: ''"A twisted evil beyond imagining lives within the Sun Queen. An evil that hungers for more than just the land and seas of [[Yamatai]]."''<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
 ==Family==
-Himiko doesn't have a family, but she surrounds herself with the [[Priestesses of the Sun]], who she calls her daughters or [[Daughters of the Sun]]. [[Hoshi]] becomes Himiko's ''"precious first daughter"''.<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: In Her Image]]</ref>
+Himiko doesn't have any family, but she surrounds herself with the Priestesses of the Sun, who she calls her daughters or [[Daughters of the Sun]]. [[Hoshi]] becomes Himiko's ''"precious first daughter"''.<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: In Her Image]]</ref>
-An important figure in Himiko's court is the [[Stormguard General]], who pledged his very life to serving Himiko.<ref>In-game document [[General: The Oath]]</ref> After the corrupt [[Ritual]], the [[Stormguard General]] saw no other option but to commit suicide as he felt he had failed her queen.<ref>In-game document [[General: Failure of Duty]]</ref>
+An important figure in Himiko's court is the Stormguard General, who pledged his very life to serving Himiko.<ref>In-game document [[General: The Oath]]</ref> After the corrupt [[Ritual]], the [[Stormguard General]] saw no other option but to commit suicide as he felt he had failed his queen.<ref>In-game document [[General: Failure of Duty]]</ref>
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 She was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island [[Yamatai]], where [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)|Tomb Raider Reboot]], was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 69</ref>
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+==Life==
-<!--===Early Life===-->
+Himiko is the first ''and'' the last Sun Queen<ref>In-game document [[General: Failure of Duty]]</ref> and the ruler of [[Yamatai]]. The origins of the very first Sun Queen are not revealed.
-<!--===Childhood===-->
-<!--===...===-->
+===Forever Living Soul===
 ==Characterization==
 Himiko of Yamatai is the kind of ruler who is both feared and prayed for.<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Ambassador: Discoveries]]</ref> A Chinese Ambassador describes Himiko in the following way: {{Quote|In-game information<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Ambassador: First Impressions]]</ref>|She is unlike any woman I have ever encountered. Beautiful, yet inscrutable; calculating, even. - - When I met her alone, I came to realize that she is not at all what she seems. I was sent by my lord to spy on her... to assess the strenght of her armies. But now I feel she is the one assessing me. - - I cannot deny a powerful feeling that the Sun Queen should not be trifled with.}}<br>
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-[[Hoshi]] eventually learns the truth about the Sun Queen: ''"A twisted evil beyond imagining lives within the Sun Queen. An evil that hungers for more than just the land and seas of [[Yamatai]]."''<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
+[[Hoshi]] tells how the Sun Queen is like a mother to the [[Priestesses of the Sun]], warm, attentive and loving,<ref>In-game document [[Hoshi: At Her Side]]</ref> but eventually she learns the truth about the Sun Queen: ''"A twisted evil beyond imagining lives within the Sun Queen. An evil that hungers for more than just the land and seas of [[Yamatai]]."''<ref>In-game [[document]] titled [[Hoshi: An End]]</ref>
-<!--==Family / Friends / Enemies==-->
+An important figure in Himiko's court is the [[Stormguard General]], who pledged his very life to serving Himiko.<ref>In-game document [[General: The Oath]]</ref> After the corrupt [[Ritual]], the [[Stormguard General]] saw no other option but to commit suicide as he felt he had failed her queen.<ref>In-game document [[General: Failure of Duty]]</ref>
 ==Historical Precedent==
 ''Himiko'' or ''Pimiko'' was the obscure shaman queen of the kingdom of Yamatai-koku in ancient Japan. She supposedly ruled some time around 170-250 CE. Her Name is mentioned in historical Chinese documents, so it is possible she was a historical figure. She supposedly ended a time of warfare among the people and united them under her rule using some kind of magic. After her death the realm fell back into chaos.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himiko Wikipedia article on Himiko] Retrieved on Jan 1st 2013.</ref>
-==See also==
+==See Also==
 * [[Hoshi]]
+: One of the [[Priestesses of the Sun]], who was chosen to become the next vessel of Himiko's soul
 * [[Priestesses of the Sun]]
+: Group of maidens who surround Himiko and are chosen by her
 * [[Stormguard General]]
+: The General of Himiko's [[Stormguard]], committed suicide after the [[Ritual]] was corrupted
 ==Gallery==
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-Image:Himiko 1.png|Object model of Himiko
+Image:Himiko 1.png|Character model of Himiko
 Image:Himiko 2.png|Face of Himiko
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-'''Himiko''' was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island [[Yamatai]] [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)|Tomb Raider Reboot]] was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 69</ref>
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-===Historical Precedent===
+She was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island [[Yamatai]], where [[Lara Croft (Reboot)|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)|Tomb Raider Reboot]], was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 69</ref>
-''Himiko'' or ''Pimiko'' was the obscure shaman queen of the kingdom of Yamatai-koku in ancient Japan. She supposedly ruled some time around 170-250 CE. Her Name is mentioned in historical Chinese documents, so it is possible she was a historical figure. She supposedly ended a time of warfare among the people and united them under her rule using some kind of magic. After her death the realm fell back into chaos.<ref>Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Himiko</ref>
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−	'''Himiko''' was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island [[Lara Croft (Reboot)\|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)\|Tomb Raider Reboot]] was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 65</ref>	+	'''Himiko''' was a [[Japan]]ese shaman queen. A temple on the mysterious island [[Lara Croft (Reboot)\|Lara Croft]] and the crew of the [[Endurance]] get stranded on in the [[Tomb Raider (2013)\|Tomb Raider Reboot]] was built in her name.<ref>play3 Germany Issue 69</ref>