Äs Nödt

is a Quincy and a member of the Vandenreich's Stern Ritter with the designation "F".

Appearance
Äs has long dark hair. He wears the typical white outfit of the Stern Ritter, with the addition of a spiked mask over his mouth.

The Thousand-Year Blood War arc
Upon receiving the orders of the Vandenreich Leader, Äs and the other Stern Ritter gather at the Sun Gate and travel to Seireitei in order to participate in the conquest of Soul Society. Once there, he and the other Stern Ritter create pillars of blue flame and engage in battle with the Shinigami. Äs makes short work of the lower-ranked Shinigami, who are unable to injure him. he is then attacked by lieutenant Renji Abarai. However, Renji's strikes have no affect upon him. They in turn are interrupted by the arrival of another Vandenreich member and Captain Byakuya Kuchiki.