Rosty’s Actual Identity in Wistoria: Wand and Sword Could Be Related to Elfaria Albis Serfort

Despite being introduced as one of the students at Rigarden Magic Academy and Will Serfort’s dormmate, Rosty Naumann remains a mysterious figure in Wistoria: Wand and Sword. Throughout the narrative, there are multiple instances that hint at Rosty’s connection to Elfaria Albis Serfort, one of the five Magia Vanders.

In addition to having a strong emotional connection with Will Serfort, Rosty’s interactions with the main characters strongly hint at a potential connection to the Ice Maiden. Interestingly, there is a widely circulated fan theory in the fandom that speculates Rosty could be an ice clone of Elfaria.

The theory is supported by various occurrences in the manga that show Rosty bearing a striking resemblance to Elfie. Additionally, the anime adaptation and prequel light novel also provide clues that suggest Rosty may be an ice clone of Elfaria. Continue reading this article to discover more about the connection between Rosty and Elfaria.

Please note that this article contains speculative content and significant spoilers from the Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga, prequel light novel, and anime adaptation.

Exploring the Similarities Between Rosty and Elfaria Albis Serfort in Wistoria: Wand and Sword

From the beginning, Rosty Naumann was depicted as a mysterious individual fixated on his dormmate, Will Serfort. This was further supported by Fujino Omori’s character profile in the Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga, which confirmed Rosty’s infatuation with Will as his first love.

Despite being magicless, Will was never judged by Rosty like many other characters who downplayed him. Instead, Rosty always supported him and aided in his dungeon expeditions by creating magical tools.

As the story unfolded, it became increasingly apparent that Rosty was a clone of Elfaria Albis Serfort. In both the Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga and the prequel light novel, it is revealed that Elfaria has the ability to create numerous living clones of herself, each capable of functioning independently.

Rosty, as seen in the anime (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Additionally, it is mentioned in the light novel that Elfaria possesses the ability to create a magic necklace that can cast magic from a distance, a skill that Rosty also possesses. The novels also emphasize that Elfaria acquired her knowledge of crafting magic artifacts from an expert, due to her Magia Vander status. The fact that Rosty creates these tools for Will further supports the strong connection between him and Elfaria.

Despite some potential concerns, it is not excessive for Elfaria Albis Serfort to make a gender-bend clone of herself in order to protect and care for Will, whom she deeply cares for. Furthermore, the manga frequently switches perspectives from Rosty to Elfaria, highlighting her involvement in the story.

Elfaria, as seen in the anime (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Simultaneously, in the Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga, the ice maiden is depicted reacting to the conversation between the characters while Rosty and Will Serfort were present. It is also revealed in the manga that Rosty possesses water magic, a component of ice magic.

Despite the clues provided, the recent events in the Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga during the Terminalia Arc have essentially proven Rosty Naumann to be an Elfaria clone. This is evident when Rosty is attacked by a mage killer and a small ice shard is seen falling from his hand, leaving no doubt that this minor detail solidifies the theory.

Finally, the anime version of Wistoria: Wand and Sword manga further suggests that Rosty is a clone of Elfaria Albis Serfort. Although the anime has not yet disclosed Rosty’s voice actor, there is speculation among fans that it may be the same as Elfaria’s due to their strikingly similar voices.

Moreover, during Rosty’s debut in the anime, viewers can hear him humming the ending theme song, Frozen, which holds significance in portraying Elfaria’s emotions towards Will Serfort. It should also be noted that both the opening and ending theme songs feature scenes where Elfaria and Rosty smile in a strikingly similar manner, making it highly unlikely for it to be a mere coincidence.

Conclusion

Rosty, as seen with Will Serfort in the anime (Image via Actas and Bandai Namco Pictures)

Despite not being officially confirmed by Fujino Omori, there have been strong hints in the Wistoria: Wand and Sword series suggesting that Rosty Naumann may be one of the living ice clones of Elfaria Albis Serfort. It is yet to be seen if Fujino Omori will confirm this in the future.

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