Medjed
Medjed is a featured entity in the Fate series, primarily appearing in Fate/Grand Order in connection with the Caster-class Servant Nitocris. Originating from ancient Egyptian papyri such as the Book of the Dead, the name translates to "The Smiter." Within the game, this being functions as a surreal familiar summoned by Nitocris, serving both as combat assistance and as a popular mascot-like figure.
Overview
Medjed is a featured entity in the Fate series, primarily appearing in Fate/Grand Order in connection with the Caster-class Servant Nitocris. Originating from ancient Egyptian papyri such as the Book of the Dead, the name translates to "The Smiter." Within the game, this being functions as a surreal familiar summoned by Nitocris, serving both as combat assistance and as a popular mascot-like figure.
Appearance
Medjed appears as a bell-shaped or bag-like white cloth covering the entire body, with only two wide-open eyes depicted on the surface and short legs extending from the bottom. Hands and arms are completely concealed. In addition to standard iterations, certain seasonal events portray them wearing small black bowties.
Personality
Medjed remains largely expressionless and stoic, carrying out actions in a direct and silent manner. They behave obediently under Nitocris's command, often acting in synchronized groups.
Abilities
When summoned by Nitocris, multiple Medjeds manifest to support her in combat. They attack by marching together in formation, dropping en masse from directly above the target, or emitting energy beams from their eyes. They are also deployed for monitoring and surveillance duties.
Background
Based on a figure documented in Chapter 17 of the ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead, Medjed is described in myth as a inhabitant of Osiris's domain. Following a surge of pop-culture popularity in Japan due to its distinct visual depiction, the entity was incorporated into Fate/Grand Order as a familiar and thematic motif bound to Nitocris.
Relationships
Medjed is closely tied to Nitocris, who summons them for support and occasionally disguises herself in a Medjed garment. Within mythological lore, the entity is associated with deities such as Osiris and Horus.
Trivia
The designation "Medjed" derives from an ancient Egyptian verb meaning "The Smiter." Despite its obscure standing in modern Egyptology, the figure achieved widespread recognition as a internet meme in Japan.
