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Abel

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Abel

FEMN Abel 01.png
Artwork of Abel from the TCG.

Gender

Male

Race

Human
Mirage*

Nationality

Altean

Title(s)

Black Panther

Starting class

Cavalier (Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem - Book 1, Shadow Dragon)
Paladin (Mystery of the Emblem - Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem)

Appearance(s)

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Abel (アベル, Aberu) is a cavalier and a knight of Altea. He is also known as the Black Panther. He is good friends with Cain, another cavalier. After the War of Shadows, Abel marries the Macedonian pegasus knight, Est.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

In Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, Abel is one of the few surviving Altean knights in Marth's company at the beginning of his quest. He accompanies him on his journey to defeat Medeus.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait abel fe01.png
Cavalier
(Knight)
Level 1
Movement 9/6
Experience 0
Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Weapons Items
Is nes01 sword.png Iron Sword
Is nes01 lance.png Javelin
--
Weapons
Sword Lance Axe
Bow Tome Staff

Promotion stat gains

Class HP Str Skill Spd Lck Def Res Mov Weapon level
Paladin +x to 22 +x to 8 -- +x to 11 +0 +x to 9 -- +1 +x to 10
  • In Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary -the "x" value shown in the table- to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

Abel reprises his role for Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. He accompanies Marth from the beginning to the end.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait abel fe03.png
Cavalier
(Knight)
Level 1
Movement 9/6
Experience 0
Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Weapons Items
Is snes01 javelin.png Javelin
Is snes01 iron sword.png Iron Sword
--
Weapons
Sword Lance Axe
Bow Tome Staff

Promotion stat gains

Class HP Str Skill Spd Lck Def Res Mov Weapon level
Paladin +0 +2 +3 +3 +0 +2 +6 +1 --

Book 2

Role

In Book 2 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, Abel is forced to defect from Altea when his wife Est is kidnapped. Marth and his group rescue her, and she, Marth, or old friend Cain are able to convince him to rejoin Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait abel fe03.png
Paladin
(Knight)
Level 1
Movement 10/6
Experience 0
Recruitment: Chapter 15, speak to with Marth or Est

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP 28 Luck 5
Strength 13/11 W. Level --
Skill 14/11 Defense 14/12
Speed 15/12 Resistance 6/0
Weapons Items
Is snes01 ridersbane.png Ridersbane --
Weapons
Sword Lance Axe
Bow Tome Staff

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Abel once again reprises his role, but is given more backstory. He and fellow knight Frey survive Gra's initial attack, and Princess Elice orders them to protect Marth. They find him, and escape Altea with the aid of Cain and Jagen, although Frey is (seemingly) killed when he lures the enemy away to protect Marth. Abel escapes to Talys, where the events of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light pick up.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait abel fe11.png
Cavalier
Level 1
Movement 9
Recruitment: Prologue 2, automatically from the start
In Hard Mode: Chapter 1, automatically from the start

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Is ds javelin.png Javelin
Is ds iron sword.png Iron Sword
Weapon Levels
Swords E Lances D Axes --
Bows -- Tomes -- Staves --

Growth rates when reclassed

Dracoknight Archer/Sniper Myrmidon/Swordmaster Mage Sage/Bishop Curate

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Dracoknight 55% 35% 0% 45% 65% 25% 15% 5%

Promotion stat gains

Bishop Sniper Paladin Sage Swordmaster

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Mov Weapon level
Bishop +6 +1 +2 +1 +0 +0 +0 +2 +1 Staves +30, Tomes E

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Abel retires from the military, marries the pegasus knight Est, and opens a small shop. However, Est is kidnapped and Abel is forced to raise his lance against Altea. However, Marth or Est is able to convince Abel to rejoin Marth's side. He serves as a soldier in Marth's army for the rest of the War of Heroes, and then vanishes.

Starting stats and growth rates

Portrait abel fe12.png
Paladin
Level 1
Movement 10
Recruitment: Chapter 15, speak to with Marth or Est

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory
Is ds ridersbane.png Ridersbane
Weapon Levels
Swords D Lances B Axes --
Bows -- Tomes -- Staves --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Dracoknight Sniper Swordmaster Sage/Bishop

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
Dracoknight 90% 55% 0% 55% 75% 40% 35% 10%

Second set

General Hero Warrior Horseman Berserker Sorcerer

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res
General 120% 60% 0% 55% 50% 40% 55% 0%

Personality and character


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Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Portrait abel fe03.png
Abel
Cavalier (Book 1)
Paladin (Book 2)
Supports:
Portrait est fe03.png
Est
Pegasus Knight
Bonus:
10
Portrait palla fe03.png
Palla
Pegasus Knight
Bonus:
10

[[{{{supportg3}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonusg3}}}
Supported by:
Portrait est fe03.png
Est
Pegasus Knight
Bonus:
10

[[{{{supporto2}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuso2}}}
See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

Shadow Dragon

Portrait abel fe11.png
Abel
Cavalier
Mutual supports:
Small portrait est fe11.png
Est
Pegasus Knight
C: 5
B: 7
A: 35
Small portrait cain fe11.png
Cain
Cavalier
C: 5
B: 10
A: 16
Small portrait palla fe11.png
Palla
Pegasus Knight
C: 5
B: 11
A: 35

[[{{{supportm4}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{cm4}}}
B: {{{bm4}}}
A: {{{am4}}}

[[{{{supportm5}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{cm5}}}
B: {{{bm5}}}
A: {{{am5}}}
Supported by:*
Small portrait marth fe11.png
Marth
Lord
C: 5
B: 9
A: 14

[[{{{supporto2}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co2}}}
B: {{{bo2}}}
A: {{{ao2}}}

[[{{{supporto3}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co3}}}
B: {{{bo3}}}
A: {{{ao3}}}

[[{{{supporto4}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co4}}}
B: {{{bo4}}}
A: {{{ao4}}}

[[{{{supporto5}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co5}}}
B: {{{bo5}}}
A: {{{ao5}}}
See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow

Portrait abel fe12.png
Abel
Paladin
Mutual supports:
Small portrait est fe12.png
Est
Pegasus Knight
C: 0
B: 3
A: 7
Small portrait cain fe12.png
Cain
Cavalier
C: 3
B: 6
A: 10

[[{{{supportm3}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{cm3}}}
B: {{{bm3}}}
A: {{{am3}}}

[[{{{supportm4}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{cm4}}}
B: {{{bm4}}}
A: {{{am4}}}

[[{{{supportm5}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{cm5}}}
B: {{{bm5}}}
A: {{{am5}}}
Supported by:*
File:Small portrait default female player's unit fe12.png
Avatar
Myrmidon
C: 3
B: 6
A: -
Small portrait marth fe12.png
Marth
Lord
C: 0
B: 3
A: 7

[[{{{supporto3}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co3}}}
B: {{{bo3}}}
A: {{{ao3}}}

[[{{{supporto4}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co4}}}
B: {{{bo4}}}
A: {{{ao4}}}

[[{{{supporto5}}}]]
Bishop
C: {{{co5}}}
B: {{{bo5}}}
A: {{{ao5}}}
See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Abel/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

He lives with his wife and plans on being a father.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Abel, Altean Knight
He retired from the army to start a small shop. Recently there have been rumours of his upcoming wedding...

Book 2

Abel, Altean Knight
After the war, he left the country to find Est and afterwards he wasn't seen again.

Abel (if Est died)
Saddened by the loss of Est, he left Altea and afterwards he wasn't seen again.

Shadow Dragon

Abel, Altea's Shield
Abel left the army and opened a small shop. He was to be married; but in the end his fellow knights were his most steadfast companions.

New Mystery of the Emblem, Heroes of Light and Shadow

Abel, Altea's Shield
After the war, Abel left the kingdom to search for the missing Est. He was never seen again.

Abel (if Est died)
Saddened by the loss of Est, Abel left Altea. He was never seen again.

Death quote

{{Quote|Lord Marth, good luck...|Abel in of [[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}.|Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light}.]]

Lord Marth, good luck…
— Abel in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem.
Est…
— Abel in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem.
Long... live... Altea!!
— Abel in Shadow Dragon.
Est... Farewell...
— Abel's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Have my skills weakened so much after leaving the army...? Sorry, I'm withdrawing...
— Abel's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Battle quotes


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Everyone's Conditions quotes

I feel fantastic today. Did I regain the senses I had back in the army?
— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Training was good today. It's really different to what I used to do in the army.
— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.
What a strange item. We don't carry this in my shop.
— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Our stock of daily goods seems insufficient... I should order more stock pronto.
— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.
I hope <Avatar> is well... With young knights like <Avatar> around, Altea is sure to have a bright future.
— When receiving support with the Avatar in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Abel

A biblical name with a Hebrew origin, meaning "breath, vapor"; the name also was derived from the Assyrian word meaning "meadow". In the Bible, Abel was the second son of Adam and Eve, the first being Cain.[1] Abel and Cain are counterparts as the Biblical Cain and Abel were.

Spanish

Abel

French

Abel

German

Abel

Italian

Abel

Trivia

Gallery

References


Project Characters.png This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Playable characters AbelArranAstramBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstGordinGotohHardinJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXane
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
Bosses BentheonCamusEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background characters AnriArtemisCorneliusLizaLudwik
Regalia and personal weapons AumAuraExcaliburFalchionGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
Chapters 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: The Ghoul's Teeth • 4: Battle in the Lea • 5: Champions of Aurelis • 6: Fire Emblem • 7: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8: Port Warren • 9: The Pyrathi Dragon • 10: Princess Minerva • 11: Knorda Market • 12: The Ageless Palace • 13: The Wooden Cavalry • 14: Land of Sorrow • 15: An Oasis of Magic • 16: The Battle for Altea • 17: Star and Savior • 18: The Sable Order • 19: Manakete Princess • 20: Camus the Sable • 21: Clash in Macedon • 22: A Knight-Filled Sky • 23: Dark Pontifex • 24: The Dragonkin Realm • 25: Chosen by Fate
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAurelisDolhrGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of ArchaneaMacedonPyrathiTalysThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueDragons (Divine DragonsEarth Dragons) • DragoonsFire EmblemSable OrderWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ArmoriesCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsSecret ShopsTerrainVendorsWeapons
Related topics Hakoda manga adaptationName chart • Other games (GaidenMystery of the EmblemShadow DragonAwakening) • Sound Test ModeTimeline
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Playable characters Book 1 AbelArranAstramBantuBarstBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDolphDraugEliceEstGordinHardinJagenJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfXane
Book 2 AbelArlenArranAstramBantuCaedaCainCastorCatriaCecilDraugEliceEstPhinaGordinJeorgeJubeloJulianLenaLindeLukeMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreNynaOgmaPallaRickardRoderickRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSheenaSiriusTikiVylandWarrenWendellXaneYuliya
Non-playable characters Book 1 GotohMalledusNynaTalys King
Book 2 Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenzMichalis
Bosses Book 1 CamusEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerHarmeinHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Book 2 DallEibelEllereanFire DragonGailGharnefHardinHereticIce DragonJeorgeLangLorenzLumelLykkeMage DragonMedeusNehringSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasCorneliusIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumAuraExcaliburFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
Chapters Book 1 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Champions of Aurelis • 5: Fire Emblem • 6: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 7: Port Warren • 8: Princess Minerva • 9: Knorda Market • 10: The Ageless Palace • 11: Land of Sorrow • 12: An Oasis of Magic • 13: The Battle for Altea • 14: Star and Savior • 15: Manakete Princess • 16: Camus the Sable • 17: A Knight-Filled Sky • 18: Dark Pontifex • 19: The Dragonkin Realm • 20: Chosen by Fate
Book 2 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • E1: The Wyvern's Dale • E2: The Dragon Altar (part 1part 2part 3)
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueCoyote's MenDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsHereticsSable OrderWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Anime adaptationName chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenGenealogy of the Holy WarArchanea SagaNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound MuseumTimeline
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Playable characters AbelArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyGordinGotohHardinHoraceJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXaneYmir
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
Bosses BathysBentheonCamusCaptainDactylDejaniraEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenLarissaMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluHauteclereMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters P: Prologue I • P: Prologue II • P: Prologue III • P: Prologue IV • 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Battle in the Lea • 5: Champions of Aurelis • 6: Fire Emblem • 6x: In War's Grip • 7: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8: Port Warren • 9: The Pyrathi Dragon • 10: Princess Minerva • 11: Knorda Market • 12: The Ageless Palace • 12x: A Traitor's Worth • 13: The Wooden Cavalry • 14: Land of Sorrow • 15: An Oasis of Magic • 16: The Battle for Altea • 17: Star and Savior • 17x: Helena Castle • 18: The Sable Order • 19: Manakete Princess • 20: Camus the Sable • 20x: The Lair of Fire • 21: Clash in Macedon • 22: A Knight-Filled Sky • 23: Dark Pontifex • 24: The Dragonkin Realm • 24x: The AlterspireE: Chosen by Fate
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAurelisDolhrGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of ArchaneaMacedonPyrathiTalysThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsSable OrderWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • ConversationsItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics List of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Playable characters AbelArlenArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBelfBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCecilCordDarrosDiceDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyFrostGordinHoraceJakeJeorgeJubeloJulianKatarinaKrisLenaLindeLukeMacellanMaliceMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMichalisMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneNynaOgmaPallaPhinaRaddReidenRickardRobertoRoderickRogerRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSedgarSheenaSiriusTikiTomasVylandWarrenWendellWolfWrysXaneYmirYuliya
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenz
Bosses ArlenAthenaCaedaCainClarisseDallDraugEibelEremiyaEstGailGharnefHardinIce DragonJagenJeorgeKatarinaLangLegionLorenzLumelLukeLykkeMedeusNehringOgmaRoderickSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionGradivusHauteclereImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters Main story P1: MeetingP2: Young SquiresP3: Training BeginsP4: New Companions (Jeorge, Athena) • P5: March DutyP6: Bonds (Ogma, Draug) • P7: The Final Test (Est, Cain) • P8: Assassination of the Hero-King • 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 3x: Shadows Behind the Scenes • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 6x: Mercenary Squad • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 10x: The Mask Laughs • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 13x: Within the White Darkness • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 16x: Reunion • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • 20x: Bottom of the Deep Abyss • 21: The Wyvern's Dale • 22: The Dragon Altar • 23: The Dark Pontifex LivesE: Light and Shadow
New Archanea Saga 1: The Capital Falls • 2: Red Dragoon • 3: Righteous Thieves • 4: The Beginning
DLC bonus chapters 1: Wind and Thunder • 2: Three Assassins • 3: That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Coyote's MenDragon (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • HereticsSable OrderFire Emblem/Binding ShieldWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Name chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenMystery of the EmblemArchanea SagaShadow DragonAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline