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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Glossary
Credits: SwordsAreShiney
Terms
Alondite
A sacred blade blessed by the goddess Ashera. It has long been held by
the Black Knight
Apostle
The title given to one who can hear the voice of the goddess. It is a
power possessed by only female ancestors of Altina. Apostles also hold
the title of Empress of Begnion.
Beast Tribe
Comprising the lion, tiger, cat, and wolf clans, the beast laguz are
exceedingly close and consider themselves member of the same large,
extended family.
Begnion
A beorc nation and largest on the continent. Its ruler has two
traditional roles, that of the apostle and empress. The current empress
is Sanaki. It claims suzerainty over both Crimea and Daien.
Begnion Central Army
The official name of this army is the Begnion Imperial Central Army. It
is comprised of the elite soldiers who guarded Mainal Cathedral in the
capital of Sienne. It is currently under the command of Zelgius, Earl
of Kadohl.
Beorc
Beings known as the Children of Wisdom. They have flourished through
their clever use of tools, weapons and language.
Bird Tribes
Comprising the hawk, raven and heron clans, the bird laguz have their
own distinct temperaments and live separately in their own individual
nations.
Blessing
A mystical endowment given by the goddess to her followers. It
increases the followers' abilities and improves the quality of their
items and weapons. The closer to the followers are to the goddess, the
stronger her blessing.
Blood Pact
An ancient type of contract where a sparkling brand appears on the arm
of the borrower as proof of the debt owed. If the terms of the contract
are broken, a curse is invoked which kills citizens of the borrower's
nation. The brand is passed from generation to generation until the
debt is repaid.
Branded
A small number of beorc who are born with a brand upon their skin
denoting they have a laguz ancestor. It is not uncommon to find people
of rare talents and abilities among the Branded. They live longer and
age more slowly than average beorc. The laguz refer to them as
Parentless.
Chaos Energies
The energy that contrasts order. It is best conceptualized as free
will. It is confusion, change, strife, and liberty. If the chaos energy
within an individual grows too strong, it will overwhelm intellect,
causing the individual to run wild like an animal.
Created
The generic collective term for both the laguz and beorc races. The
word "human" cannot be used in place of the Created as it was a
derogatory meaning among the laguz. The Created used to be known as
Zunanma.
Crimea
A beorc nation located in northwestern Tellius. An ally of Gallia whose
laguz-friendly policies are slowly being accepted by its populace. It
defeated Daein in the Mad King's War.
Crimean Royal Knights
An elite group of knights assigned to the protection of the ruler of
Crimea. It was formerly commanded by Renning, and is now led by
Geoffrey.
Daein
A beorc nation located in northeastern Tellius. Its citizenry widely
embraces an anti-laguz ideology. Since its defeat in the Mad King's
War, it has been governed by Begnion.
Dark God
A being of tremendous evil who is said to have once caused violent
floods to destroy all lands. It is now imprisoned within Lehran's
Medallion, but legend has it that the dark god will awake and break
free if a great war erupts and upsets the forces of balance to favor
chaos.
Disciples of Order
Religious zealots freed from petrification to act as the fist of
Ashera. Though not as powerful as the messenger in the era of the Three
Heroes, they are blessed by the goddess.
Dragon Tribe
Comprising the black, white and red dragon clans, the dragon laguz
believe in the absolute authority of their king. They serve him with
unwavering loyalty, and rarely leave Goldoa.
Feral One
A laguz whose essential nature has been warped by the experiments of
Daein's former court naturalist, Izuka. The Feral Ones were given an
elixir that allowed them to remain in their animal forms indefinitely.
This greatly enhanced their combat prowess, but at the expense of
their sanity.
Four Riders
The title the ruler of Daein bestows upon the nations' four most
accomplished generals.
Galdr of Rebirth
A galdr that can negate the power of corruption and restore a person or
thing to its original condition. The number of singers dictates the
strength of the galdr. It can bring about miraculous change, such as
restoring an entire forest to life or bringing sanity back to a warped
laguz.
Galdr of Release
A galdr said to have the power to release the dark god imprisoned in
Lehran's Medallion. Legend says that only descendants of Altina,
Begnion's first empress, are able to use this powerful seid magic.
Galdr of Sleep
A galdr that can quell the chaotic energies of the dark god imprisoned
in Lehran's Medallion. It can be sung by any member of the heron clan.
Galdrar
The songs used by the heron clan singers to wield seid magic. It is
said that the herons' galdrar have great power and are capable of
performing miraculous feats.
Gallia
The ancestral home of the beast tribe laguz, located in the dense
forests of western Tellius. It is an ally of Crimea and currently
ruled by King Caineghis.
Goddess
The mystical being once known as Ashunera who created the world. She is
worshiped by beorc and laguz alike.
Goldoa
The ancestral home of the dragon tribe laguz, located in a volcanic
area of southwestern Tellius. Its policy of isolationism has been
unchanged for many centuries of King Dheginsea's rule.
Great Flood
A great disaster that struck some 800 years ago. All lands other than
Tellius were sunk beneath the waters. The flood is said to have been
the work of the dark god imprisoned in Lehran's Medallion.
Greil Mercenaries
A mercenary group that operates out of Crimea. It is led by Ike, and it
won fame for its prowess in the Mad King's War.
Hatari
A nation long thought to be mere legend, but now known to be located to
the east of Daein, across a vast desert. It is rules by Queen Nailah of
the wolf clan laguz.
Heart of Fire
Another name by which Lehran's Medallion is known. It was given this
name due to the blue flames which surround it.
(Note: The name is supposed to be "Fire Emblem")
Heron Clan
A clan of the bird tribe laguz. They are highly attuned to the forces
of balance, which enables them to sing galdrar, read the thoughts of
others, and perform other mysterious feats. They are incapable of
combat. Only four herons are known to be still living.
Holy Guards
The name of the apostle's personal guards. They are commanded by Sigrun
and Tanith serves as deputy-commander. Only the best of the imperial
pegasus knights are chosen to join this elite unit.
Human
The term for the beorc originally coined by the Begnion senate; it
carried the connotation of being "the chosen people." It is the common
name for beorc in their own nations.
Human
A derogatory term for the beorc used by the laguz. It was first used by
laguz slaves to refer to their beorc masters. The laguz used the same
pronunciation as the beorc so as not to be discovered denigrating their
owners.
Imperial Dracoknights
The wing of Begnion's airborne army that reports to the senate. It is
made up entirely of dracoknights, known for its tough and sometimes
brutal members.
Imperial Pegasus Knights
The wing of Begnion's airborne army that reports to the apostle. It is
made up entirely of pegasus knights. The apostle's personal guards are
chosen from his troop.
Insight
The name given to the hawk laguz Janaff's wondrously acute eyesight. As
one of King Tibarn's most trusted vassals, Janaff uses his ability to
see both enemies and allies from miles distant to aid his ruler and
country.
Kilvas
The ancestral home of the raven clan laguz, located on the easternmost
of a chain of three islands off the southern coast of the continent. It
is currently rules by King Naesala.
Laguz
Beings known as the Children of Strength. they are divided into three
tribes: beast, bird and dragon. They transform into their animal forms
during combat to fully utilize their physical prowess.
Laguz Emancipation Army
A group of warriors fighting to free the laguz kept secretly in slavery
in Begnion. It is led by the mage Tormod. They operate with the support
of the apostle.
Medallion
The bronze medallion in which Lehran is said to have sealed an evil
god. It disappeared along with Princess Lillia after the Serenes
Massacre. It passed from Lillia's hands to Elena, then to Mist, and
finally to Ashnard. It was returned to the herons after Ashnard was
defeated.
New Tongue
The name given to the common language that most beorc and laguz living
on Tellius use in daily life.
Old Tongue
The first language to be spoken on the continent of Tellius. It was a
very difficult language and can now only be understood by a small
portion of the population. Magic scrolls are always written in the old
language.
Order Energy
The world is comprised of order and chaos energies. These energies have
tremendous impact on the character of all sentient beings. Order is
best conceptualized as dogma. It is method, stability, tranquillity and
restraint.
Parentless
The term used by the laguz for the Branded. The birth of a "parentless"
child is an omen of bad luck, said to hasten the end of the world by
100 years.
Phoenicis
The ancestral home of the hawk clan laguz, located on the westernmost
of a chain of three islands off the southern coast of the continent. It
is currently ruled by King Tibarn.
Ragnell
A sacred blade blessed by the goddess Ashera. It was wielded by Ike in
the Mad King's War. After the war, Begnion named it a national treasure
and had the sword returned to their care.
Seid Singers
Heron clan members who possess the ability to wield seid magic through
the use of galdrar. The type of galdrar they can use depends on the
strength of the singer.
Senator
A member of the political institution created and run by the most
powerful of Begnion's noble houses. While the apostle theoretical
directs the senators' actions, they have been quietly amassing power
for themselves for many years.
Serenes
The ancestral home of the heron clan laguz. It was located in the
Serenes Forest in central Tellius, but most of its citizens were
massacred after the assassination of the Begnion apostle.
Serenes Massacre
A tragic event that occurred after the assassination of the apostle
Misaha. The Begnion senators claimed that the herons were responsible
for the apostle's death. Enraged, the people of Begnion rose up to burn
down the Serenes Forest, killing almost the entire heron clan.
Sub-human
A disparaging term for the laguz used by the beorc. It is quite common
in Begnion, where the laguz are treated with no respect and little
understanding.
Tellius
The continent on which this tale unfolds. With the recent discovery of
Hatari, the number of nations on the continent has risen to eight.
Thousand-Year Judgement
This is the judgment the goddess Ashera will visit upon the peoples of
Tellius after she awakens from a thousand-year slumber. To avoid having
the goddess awaken prematurely and destroy humanity, the Three Heroes
vowed that no great wars would occur during that time.
Three Heroes
The title given to the heroes who are said to have helped Ashera defeat
a dark god in the distant past. The group included Altina, who became
the first ruler of Begnion; Soan, who became the second king of the
beast tribe laguz; and Dheginsea, the long-lived king of Goldoa.
(Note: The description is partially incorrect, because Soan actually
became the second king of Begnion)
Tower of Guidance
A large tower in Begnion's capital city of Sienne. It is the symbol of
the goddess's power and the place from which she is said to watch over
the world.
Transform
The ability of the laguz to temporarily focus their energies and
transform into their animal forms. While transformed, they are fearsome
combatants.
Vigilance
The name given to the preternatural hearing of King Tibarn's trusted
vassal, Ulki. His hearing is so acute that he can understand a
whispered conversation spoken at the horizon. King Tibarn rightly
treasures this ability and uses it to his strategic advantage.
Zunanma
The name of the common ancestor of the beorc and laguz. In Begnion, the
Zunanma are recognized as the ancestors of the beorc only.
Characters
Aimee
A member of a travelling merchant convoy. She is the items dealer of
the
group that includes Muston, Daniel, Jorge, and Ilyana. They allied
themselves with Crimea in the Mad King's War.
Almedha
The mother of King Pelleas, and former concubine of Ashnard. She was
separated from her son when he was an infant, and spent her life
searching for him. She is a very doting mother.
Amy
The adopted child of Largo and Calill. They are raising her to believe
they are her birth parents.
Aran
A childhood friend of Laura's. He is an orphan of Daein who was adopted
by a Begnion merchant. He has returned to Daein as a member of the
Imperial Occupation Army.
Ashera
The goddess of order. She awakens from her slumber and begins turning
beorc and laguz to stone as part of her thousand-year judgment.
Ashnard
The Made King of Daein. He desired to remake the world by releasing the
chaos of Lehran's medallion, so that strength would dictate authority.
He lost the war and his life to Crimea.
Astrid
A member of the Royal Knights of Crimea. She is a Begnion noble who
fled her house to pursue her own destiny. Her service with Ike in the
Mad King's War tied her to Crimea.
Bastian
The count of Fayre. He is well versed in the art of diplomacy and the
ways of the world, and is one of Elincia's most faithful vassals. He
enjoys speaking as if he is on stage at all times.
Bertram
A knight of Daein who possessed an eerie presence and whose face was
always hidden behind his helm. He was one of the nation's Four Riders,
but was defeated by Crimea in the Mad King's War.
Black Knight
An enigmatic knight encased in ebon armor. He was once of Daein's Four
Riders. He lost a duel with Ike in the Mad King's War, and was left for
dead in the rubble of Nados Castle.
Boyd
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. He is the younger brother of Oscar
and the older brother of Rolf. A fiery, headstrong brawler, he keeps
the team motivated.
Brom
A peasant from the Crimean countryside. He joined a rural militia to
drive out Daein invaders in the Mad King's War. He's a cheerful fellow
who loves working on his family's farm.
Bryce
A knight who served the kings of Daein. He was one of the legendary
warriors known as the Great Riders. He gave his life for his country.
Caineghis
The king of Gallia. A lion laguz of overwhelming stature, who wants
beorc and laguz to coexist in peace. He formed and alliance with
Crimea's King Ramon, who was assassinated by King Ashnard.
Calill
A self-proclaimed "master of the magic arts." She fought in the Mad
King's War, then married her sweetheart, Largo, and opened a shop in
Crimea. She was once Tormod's teacher.
Daniel
A member of a travelling merchant convoy. He is the blacksmith of the
group that includes Muston, Aimee, Ilyana, and his twin, Jorge. They
allied themselves with Crimea in the Mad King's War.
Danved
A close friend of Largo and Calill, owners of a Crimean market. He's an
expert lancer of unknown origins. He denies speculation that he and a
man named Devdan are the same person.
Devdan
A mysterious lancer who fought with Crimea in the Mad King's War. His
odd speech was easy to misunderstand, but he was a man of sincere and
noble intentions. He closely resembles Danved.
Dheginsea
The black dragon king of Goldoa. One of the three heroes who defeated
the dark god. While his own power is nearly godlike, he has removed
himself from all affairs outside Goldoa.
Edward
A member of the Dawn Brigade. He is a novice swordsman who is cheerful
and well liked. Despite his youth, he is willing to fight in any battle
where his friends might be threatened.
Elena
Greil's wife and mother of Ike and Mist, she was killed in a tragic
accident. She was highly attuned to the forces of balance, and once
served as a priestess at the Palmeni Shrine.
Elincia
The queen of Crimea. Born in the winter of the previous king's life,
her existence was kept secret to avoid a war for succession. She
reclaimed her nation and won the throne for the honour of her house.
Ena
A dragon laguz from Goldoa. She once served Daein on behalf of her
missing finance, Rajaion. Her calm and analytical mind makes her a
natural tactician.
Fiona
The lord of the independent territory of Marado. She is the daughter of
Lanvega, formerly one of Daein's Great Riders. To protect her land and
people, she defies the occupation army.
Gareth
A red dragon laguz from Goldoa. He is a powerful and reliable vassal
assigned to watch over Prince Kurthnaga.
Gatrie
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. He is an armoured knight who forms
the core of the troop's defenses. He is also like a younger brother to
Shinon, and the two are often together.
Gawain
Greil's true name. A master swordsman who was once one of Daein's Great
Riders, he stole Lehran's Medallion and fled Daein when he learned of
King Ashnard's ambitions.
Geoffrey
The commander of Crimea's Royal Knights. He, his elder sister Lucia,
and his close friend Bastian are Queen Elincia's most trusted and
ardent supporters.
Giffca
A member of the lion clan of the beast tribe laguz. His strength in
battle and long years of dedicated service to King Caineghis has earned
him the title of King's Shadow.
Greil
The founder of the Greil Mercenaries. The father of Ike and Mist, he
was killed in a duel with the Black Knight. He once served as a
mercenary for King Caineghis of Gallia.
Haar
A dragonmaster who immigrated to Daein to escape the corruption of the
Begnion senate. He lost faith in Daein during the Mad King's War, and
sided with Crimea. He is now a transporter of goods.
Heather
A wandering thief from Crimea. She travels from town to town trying to
raise money to buy medicine for her sick mother.
Hetzel
A senator of Begnion. He's the duke of Asmin and also on the senate's
ruling body, the Council of Seven. Since the Serenes Massacre, he has
seemed rather subdued in public.
Ike
The leader of the Greil Mercenaries, and the famed hero of the Mad
King's War. He renounced his peerage to live as a common soldier. He is
blunt, but genuine and loyal.
Ilyana
A mage who specializes in lightning magic. She is part of a traveling
merchant convoy. Her slender frame belies a ravenous appetite, and
perpetual hunger is her closest companion.
Izuka
One of Pelleas's closest advisors. He formerly served under King
Ashnard
as a court naturalist. His speech and mannerisms are eccentric in the
extreme. He tends to belittle those around him.
Janaff
A bird tribe laguz and member of the hawk clan. He is one of King
Tibarn's most trusted soldiers. He possesses the skill Insight and has
amazing vision. He looks young but is over 100 years old.
Jarod
A soldier in the Imperial Occupation Army. He is a noble from a minor
house who once served in Duke Numida's private army. He rose to his
position on skill, not familial connections.
Jill
A dracoknight and former Daein soldier. During the Mad King's War, she
started to doubt Daein's cause and eventually sided with Crimea. She
has now returned to Daein to fight for its liberation.
Jorge
A member of a traveling merchant convoy. He is the used goods dealer of
the group that includes Muston, Aimee, Ilyana, and his twin, Daniel.
They were Crimea's allies in the Mad King's War.
Kieran
An axe paladin who serves as deputy commander of the Royal Knights of
Crimea. For reasons unknown, he has named former royal knight Oscar as
his permanent rival.
Kurthnaga
The black dragon prince of Goldoa. He is the son of King Dheginsea, and
the youngest of all the dragons. He has established friendly ties with
the outside world.
Kyza
A member of the tiger clan of the beast tribe laguz. A talented warrior
who reports to Ranulf. Despite his talents, many regard him as rather
stuffy and boring.
Largo
A world-class berserker who fought with Crimea during the Mad King's
War. He married Calill after the war and became a shopkeeper. An
accident left him unable to fight.
Laura
A simple priestess from Daein. She joins Micaiah and company after they
come to her aid, helping her retrieve medicine for her abbot.
Lanvega
The former lord of the independent territory of Marado. He served the
former kings of Daein, and along with Gawain, Bryce, and Tauroneo was
one of the famed Great Riders.
Leanne
A heron princess whose homeland of Serenes was destroyed by the beorc
of Begnion. She survived the massacre, but slept for long years hidden
in the forest. She speaks the modern tongue poorly.
Lekain
The vice-minister of the Begnion Senate, who is also the duke of
Gaddos. He is a powerful man with a suspicious nature. It is rumored
that he has the senate under his thumb.
Leonardo
A member of the Dawn Brigade. He is a novice archer of great natural
ability. His composure and maturity suggest a good upbringing.
Lethe
A member of the cat clan of the beast tribe laguz. She is a proud
warrior who once carried a hatred of beorc in her heart. Her travels
with Ike have led her to gradually soften this stance.
Lillia
A heron princess whose homeland of Serenes was destroyed by the beorc
of Begnion. She and Lehran's Medallion were captured and imprisoned by
Ashnard of Daein. She entrusted the medallion and the galdr of release
to her caretaker, Elena. She passed away after Elena fled with Gawain.
Lorazieh
The king of Serenes, and father of Rafiel, Reyson and Leanne. He and
Reyson were rescued by Tibarn after the Serenes Massacre, but he has
been bed-redden for over twenty years.
Lucia
A Crimean noble who belongs to the house of Count Delbray. She is
Geoffrey's elder sister and one of Queen Elincia's most loyal and
trusted vassals.
Lyre
A member of the cat clan of the beast tribe laguz. She is Lethe's
younger sister, and serves under Ranulf.
Makalov
A member of the Royal Knights of Crimea. He is a compulsive gambler who
would rather bet on games of chance than eat. His debts have been a
source of trouble for his sister. Marcia.
Marcia
A member of the Royal Knights of Crimea. She was formerly one of
Begnion's Holy Guard, but left to deal with her brother Makalov's debt
problems. She fought with Crimea in the Mad King's War.
Meg
A young peasant girl from the countryside of Crimea. She travels all
the way to Daein to meet the man her parents have decided she should
marry. She wears heavy armor to keep her safe.
Mia
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. She fought as a mercenary in the Mad
King's War but was captured by Daein. She joined Ike after he rescued
her from prison.
Micaiah
A member of the Dawn Brigade. She is a wielder of light magic known for
her silver hair and burning desire to see Daein free from Begnion's
rule. She was once a fortune-teller.
Misaha
A former apostle of Begnion. She ordered the emancipation of laguz
slaves in order to build a nation of equality for beorc and laguz. King
Ashnard played a role in her assassination, blaming the herons.
Mist
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. She is the daughter of the group's
former leader, Greil, and younger sister to the current leader, Ike.
She is highly attuned to the forces of balance.
Mordecai
A member of the tiger clan of the beast tribe laguz. He is a powerful
fighter who serves under Lethe, but is a rarity among laguz that he
dislikes fighting. He is unskilled with the modern tongue.
Muarim
A tiger clan laguz and second-in-command of the Laguz Emancipation
Army. He is also something of a father figure to Tormod. He was once a
slave of the senate.
(Note: In Early NA copies, Muarim has Mist's description.)
Muston
A member of a traveling merchant convoy. He is the weapons dealer of
the group that includes Aimee, Daniel, Jorge and Ilyana. They allied
themselves with Crimea in the Mad King's War.
Naesala
The king of Kilvas. A raven laguz of great ambition and guile. He will
do anything to fill the coffers of his kingdom, even deal with beorc.
He is a childhood friend of Reyson and Leanne.
Nailah
The queen of the lost nation of Hatari. A wolf laguz of grace and
determination, she crosses the Desert of Death to meet with other laguz
tribes for the first time in eight hundred years.
Nasir
A dragon laguz from Goldoa. He played the role of a double agent of the
Mad King's War to aid his granddaughter, Ena. In the end, his
friendship with Ike guided his actions and loyalties.
Nealuchi
A member of the raven clan of the bird tribe laguz. He is an aged
chamberlain who loyally serves King Naesala, and acts as a guardian to
Princess Leanne.
Nephenee
A young woman of the Crimean countryside. She joined a rural militia to
drive out the Daein invaders turning the Mad King's War. She has mostly
overcome her shyness about revealing her rustic roots.
Nolan
A member of the Dawn Brigade. His experience living in the shadows
makes him a shrewd and cautious warrior unlikely to make mistakes.
Numida
A member of the Begnion Senate. He is the duke of Numida and commander
of the Imperial Occupation Army. A man of terrible avarice, he has
subjected Daein to numerous atrocities.
Oliver
A former Begnion senator who was once duke of Tanas. An avid collector
of beauty, three years ago he purchased Prince Reyson as a slave. He
lost his peerage when his crime was discovered.
Oscar
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. The elder brother of Boyd and Rolf.
He is a lance paladin who once served in the Royal Knights of Crimea.
Pelleas
The orphan of Daein's former king, Ashnard the Mad. He knew nothing of
his parentage until Izuka found him living a life of poverty among the
masses. His love for Daein is quite strong.
Petrine
A knight of Daein. She was a cruel and brutal fighter who served as one
of King Ashnard's Four Riders. She was loyal to the king, and died in
his name during the Mad King's War.
Rafiel
A heron prince whose homeland of Serenes was destroyed by the beorc of
Begnion. He was rescued while wandering in the Desert of Death by Queen
Nailah. He possesses wings, but cannot fly.
Rajaion
A dragon laguz from Goldoa. His reason and his very identity were
stolen by King Ashnard, who then used him as a personal steed.
Ranulf
A member of the cat clan of the beast tribe laguz. His keen intellect
and friendly demeanour often earn him tasks dealing with the beorc. He
has a deep friendship with Ike.
Renning
The younger brother of Ramon, late king of Crimea. He was defeated by
Ashnard at Castle Crimea during the Mad King's War, but bought Elincia
time to escape the invaders.
Reyson
A heron prince whose homeland of Serenes was destroyed by the beorc of
Begnion. He is known as the White Prince. After the massacre of his
people, he spent twenty years living in Phoenicis.
Rhys
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. He is a bishop who serves as the
group's healer. Despite his healing skills, he himself is often ill.
Rolf
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. He is Oscar and Boyd's younger
brother, and the youngest member of the troop. And archer of no mean
skill, he is Shinon's student.
Sanaki
The empress of Begnion, who in her role as apostle is the voice of the
goddess to her peoples. She agreed to help Elincia rebuild Crimea
following the Mad King's War.
Sephiran
The duke of Persis. He is also the highest-ranked senator in Begnion,
and Empress Sanaki's prime minister. He enjoys tremendous popular
support, known for his kind heart.
Shinon
A member of the Greil Mercenaries. An archer of legendary skill who
left the group when its former leader was killed. He later rejoined the
team, but still has a grudge against Ike.
Sigrun
The commander of the Begnion Holy Guard. She, along with Prime Minister
Sephiran, are chief among Apostle Sanaki's vassals.
Skrimir
A member of the lion clan of the beast tribe laguz and nephew to King
Caineghis. He passed an arduous series of trials by combat to prove his
strength and right to succeed his uncle as king.
Soren
The tactician of the Greil Mercenaries. A wind sage of surpassing
talent, whose clearheaded and objective insights guide the group. He
has pledged his loyalty to Ike.
Sothe
A member of the Dawn Brigade. He is like a brother to Micaiah, and his
search for her led him to meet Ike and fight in the Made King's War. He
is an orphan of Nevassa's streets.
Stefan
A masterful swordsman who resides in a village of the Branded hidden
somewhere in the Grann Desert. He fought for Crimea in the Mad King's
War and tutored Ike in the blade.
Tanith
The deputy commander of Begnion's Holy Guard. She served with the
troops sent to aid Crimea in the Mad King's War. Where Sigrun is mild,
Tanith is passionate and unyielding.
Tauroneo
A vassal of the former kings of Daein. A formidable lance general, he
was once one of Daein's Great Riders. He fought against King Ashnard in
the last war, but once again fights for Daein.
Tibarn
The king of Phoenicis. A hawk laguz of tremendous size, whose power and
skills are respected far and wide. He bears a deep and abiding enmity
toward Begnion for its role in the Serenes Massacre.
Titania
The deputy commander of the Greil Mercenaries. She has been with the
company since its inception. After Greil's death, she gave her support
to Ike as the new commander.
Tormod
The leader of the Laguz Emancipation Army. He is a bright and
openhearted youth whose skill with fire magic belies his years. He
joins the Daein conflict to aid old friends.
Ulki
A member of the hawk clan of the bird tribe laguz. He is one of King
Tibarn's most trusted soldiers. He possesses tremendous hearing and
employs the skill Vigilance.
Valtome
A member of the Begnion Senate, and the duke of Culbert. He takes
command of the Imperial Army to pursue the Laguz Alliance. He is a
terrible narcissist, and arrogant beyond comprehension.
Vika
A member of the raven clan of the bird tribe laguz. She fights under
Tormod in the Laguz Emancipation Army, and joins him and Muarim to
fight in Daein.
Volke
An assassin who sells his skills to the highest bidder. Not many know
his true identity; in the world of assassins, he is known only as the
Fireman.
Volug
A wolf laguz in the service of Nailah, Queen of Hatari. Reticent in the
extreme, he is rarely heard to speak. He is capable of shifting into
wolf form whenever he chooses.
Yune
The goddess of chaos. She is both sister and polar opposite to the
goddess Ashera. Imprisoned in Lehran's Medallion as an evil god, she
was freed when Micaiah sang the galdr of release. She helps Micaiah and
Ike rescue the beorc and laguz who have been turned to stone.
Zelgius
The commander of Begnion's Central Army. He is Sephiran's confidant and
one of the finest swordsmen in the land. In the Mad Kings War, he led
the Begnion arms to Crimea's aid.
Zihark
A traveling mercenary swordsman. For reasons known only to himself, he
has an affinity for laguz. He's working with Tauroneo to revive Daein.
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