Princess Emeraude is a central character in the anime and manga series Magic Knight Rayearth, created by CLAMP. She is the beautiful and kind princess of the magical world of Cephiro, where she is known for her strong will and compassion for her people. In the story, Princess Emeraude is kidnapped by the villain Zagato, prompting three high school girls from Japan—Hikaru Shidou, Umi Ryuuzaki, and Fuu Hououji—to be summoned to Cephiro as the legendary Magic Knights to rescue her. Her abduction sets off a series of events that lead to battles and personal growth for the knights.