Cordelia

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Cordelia Artwork of Cordelia from Awakening. A Ylissean pegasus knight too humble to see her vast talents.

Gender Female Race Human Birthday July 7th Family Severa (daughter) Starting class Pegasus Knight Voiced by Eimi Okada (Japanese, Awakening) Julie Ann Taylor (US English, Awakening) Appearance(s) Awakening

“	Our only limits are the ones we place on ourselves.	”	— Cordelia

Cordelia (ティアモ Tiamo) is a Pegasus Knight in the service of Ylisse, and a longtime friend of Sumia.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Reclassing options

Cordelia Base classes:* Pegasus Knight Falcon Knight Dark Flier Reclass options: Mercenary Hero Bow Knight Dark Mage Sorcerer Dark Knight

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Falcon Knight Dark Flier Mercenary/Hero Bow Knight Dark Mage Sorcerer Dark Knight Bride

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Falcon Knight	90%	60%	25%	60%	60%	45%	45%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Flier	90%	55%	30%	55%	55%	45%	45%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary/Hero	95%	65%	15%	60%	55%	45%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bow Knight	100%	65%	15%	60%	55%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage	100%	50%	30%	50%	50%	45%	50%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sorcerer	95%	45%	35%	50%	50%	45%	50%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Knight	100%	60%	30%	50%	50%	45%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bride	90%	65%	25%	55%	55%	45%	50%	35%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotional stat gains

Pegasus Knight Mercenary Dark Mage

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Falcon Knight	+4	+2	+1	+3	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	Template:Staff3DS E
Dark Flier	+3	+1	+4	+1	+2	+0	+1	+3	+1	Template:Tome3DS E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+4	+3	+1	+3	+3	+0	+3	+3	+1	Template:Axe3DS E
Bow Knight	+6	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+2	+3	Template:Bow3DS E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+5	+1	+3	+2	+1	+0	+3	+3	+1	--
Dark Knight	+7	+3	+2	+4	+2	+0	+5	+1	+3	Template:Sword3DS E

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Skill set

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" colspan="2" | Skill	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at
File:Is 3ds speed +2.png	Speed +2	Pegasus Knight, level 1
File:Is 3ds relief.png	Relief	Pegasus Knight, level 10
File:Is 3ds rally speed.png	Rally Speed	Falcon Knight, level 5
File:Is 3ds lancefaire.png	Lancefaire	Falcon Knight, level 15
File:Is 3ds rally movement.png	Rally Movement	Dark Flier, level 5
File:Is 3ds galeforce.png	Galeforce	Dark Flier, level 15
File:Is 3ds armsthrift.png	Armsthrift	Mercenary, level 1
File:Is 3ds patience.png	Patience	Mercenary, level 10
File:Is 3ds sol.png	Sol	Hero, level 5
File:Is 3ds axebreaker.png	Axebreaker	Hero, level 15
File:Is 3ds rally skill.png	Rally Skill	Bow Knight, level 5
File:Is 3ds bowbreaker.png	Bowbreaker	Bow Knight, level 15
File:Is 3ds hex.png	Hex	Dark Mage, level 1
File:Is 3ds anathema.png	Anathema	Dark Mage, level 10
File:Is 3ds slow burn.png	Slow Burn	Dark Knight, level 5
File:Is 3ds lifetaker.png	Lifetaker	Dark Knight, level 15
File:Is 3ds vengeance.png	Vengeance	Sorcerer, level 5
File:Is 3ds tomebreaker.png	Tomebreaker	Sorcerer, level 15
colspan="3" style="Template:Roundb; border:none; background-color:#222222" width="100%"|The above skill list does not include skills obtained exclusively via DLC.

Personality and character

As a Ylissean pegasus knight, Cordelia is famous for being a talented warrior, a genius of high skill and for being a beautiful woman. She has been harboring a romantic interest in her liege Chrom for a long time, which remains unrequited and affects her ability to properly converse with him. She has a tendency to sigh more than anyone else in the army.

Supports

Main article: Cordelia/Supports

Endings

Knight Paragon - Cordelia (Single ending)
Not even peacetime could dull the lovely Cordelia's knightly edge, and she became a figurehead for all Ylissean warriors. It was unrequited love that drove her, many said - though she never stated for whom.

Cordelia and the Avatar
Many wrote of Avatar's legendary exploits, but accounts of his origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone--he loved his wife, Cordelia, above all else.

Cordelia and Frederick
As Ylisse's new knight captain, Frederick took charge of keeping the peace and training new recruits with his wife. Teaching was hard for Cordelia, however, as she was forced to neglect her own gifts.

Cordelia and Virion
Virion returned home to Rosanne where he was labelled a traitor and a coward, or else ignored entirely. But Cordelia defended her husband vehemently and ultimately won him a second chance with his people.

Cordelia and Stahl
Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. Cordelia accepted her husband, scatter-brained gaffes and all, and the two built a happy life together.

Cordelia and Vaike
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, he was never a match for Cordelia, whose shining talents and beauty tended to make her husband look dull.

Cordelia and Kellam
Not even peace could dull the lovely Cordelia's knightly edge, as she became a figurehead for all Ylissean warriors. Her husband's name has been lost to history.

Cordelia and Lon'qu
Lon'qu returned to Regna Ferox and served as Basilio's right-hand man. Cordelia exibhited her usual resilience toward Ferox's cold winters and enjoyed a peaceful, happy life with her husband.

Cordelia and Ricken
While continuing to study magic, Ricken realized how childish some of his actions had been. Cordelia herself advanced as a knight, and the couple lived for many long years.

Cordelia and Gaius
Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. As his wife, Cordelia, was in charge of keeping law and order, Gaius dreaded the thought of seeing her on the job.

Cordelia and Gregor
After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but when he saw Cordelia working diligently as a knight of Ylisse, he decided to clean up his own act and fight by his wife's side.

Cordelia and Libra
Many an unfortunate child found joy in the small orphanage Libra and his wife built after the war. The children loved Libra like a mother and respected Cordelia like an elder sister.

Cordelia and Henry
Henry settled down with Cordelia and turned out to be a surprisingly good father. Their newborn daughter grew up in a peaceful world with two loving parents and was said to be a likeable girl.

Cordelia and Donnel
Donnel returned to his tiny village and built a happy life with his mother and his wife, Cordelia. The latter, however, continued to train hard as a knight and often answered the exalt's call.

Quotes

Event tile and Barracks event quotes

“	I just finished my copy of "Make Him Fall for You in a Fortnight." So embarrassing…	”	— Cordelia, when gaining experience from an event tile or in the Barracks.

“	I snuck in some training. Effort is the start of excellence.	”	— Cordelia, when gaining weapon experience from an event tile.

“	Oh, did someone lose this? Perhaps I might deliver it...	”	— Cordelia, when finding an item in an event tile or in the Barracks.

“	I'm really outdoing myself today. I wonder if he's noticed...	”	— Cordelia, when getting a surge in the Barracks.

“	Sigh... Oh gods! Did I truly say the word "sigh" out loud? I'm getting worse...	”	— Cordelia, when failing to get a reward in the Barracks.

Barracks greeting quotes

“	Good morning, <Avatar>. Here to sneak in one last nap?	”	— Cordelia, during the morning.

“	<Avatar>! Here for a break? I get sleepy as the day drags on.	”	— Cordelia, during the afternoon.

“	Evening, <Avatar>. Taking a break? We all need to.	”	— Cordelia, during the evening.

“	What's wrong, <Avatar>? Can't you sleep?	”	— Cordelia, at night.

“	Happy birthday, <Avatar>!	”	— Cordelia, on the Avatar's birthday.

“	Hello, <Avatar>. Nice day we're having.	”	— Cordelia, during the morning if married to the Avatar.

“	Hello, <Avatar>. What's in store for you today?	”	— Cordelia, during the afternoon if married to the Avatar.

“	Hello, <Avatar>. The days feel short, don't they?	”	— Cordelia, during the evening if married to the Avatar.

“	Hello, <Avatar>. Why don't we retire for the night?	”	— Cordelia, at night if married to the Avatar.

Event tile and Barracks conversation quotes

General quotes

“	Did you just meet the love of your life? You look so happy!	”	— Cordelia, when asking a question about mood

“	Ha ha! Where did you get that idea? I just like being in good company, that's all.	”	— Cordelia, when answering a question about mood

“	I haven't seen you around camp in a while. What have you been up to?	”	— Cordelia, when asking a question about hobby

“	Oh, I'm always running errands to town. My pegasus is suited for that sort of thing.	”	— Cordelia, when answering a question about hobby

“	We all have to work hard to fulfill our dreams. What are yours?	”	— Cordelia, when asking a question about dreams

“	I just want my days to be filled with joy. You never know which will be your last.	”	— Cordelia, when answering a question about dreams

“	Why don't we fight together next time? You don't have to do everything alone.	”	— Cordelia, when asking a question about fighting together

“	Of course. I would welcome the change of pace.	”	— Cordelia, when answering a question about fighting together

Quotes specifically with Chrom

“	You look so happy, Chrom. Did you just sweep another woman off her feet?	”	— Cordelia, when asking Chrom a question about mood

“	No, Chrom... The thing I like is just a bit further out of reach.	”	— Cordelia, when answering Chrom’s question about mood

“	Ah, Chrom! I haven't seen you around camp. How have you been passing the time?	”	— Cordelia, when asking Chrom a question about hobby

“	Oh, I'm always running errands to town. Can I pick anything up for you?	”	— Cordelia, when answering Chrom’s question about hobby

“	What kind of things do you dream of, Chrom?	”	— Cordelia, when asking Chrom a question about dreams

“	I have more dreams than I can count, but I know some are not meant to be.	”	— Cordelia, when answering Chrom’s question about dreams

“	Er, Chrom, I was wondering if... Well, it would honor me to fight together.	”	— Cordelia, when asking Chrom a question about fighting together

“	YES! That would be... I would be honored! Truly!	”	— Cordelia, when answering Chrom’s question about fighting together

Quotes specifically with a lover

“	I love you, <lover>. You're the only one I don't have to be perfect around.	”	— Cordelia, her "I love you" quote

“	I love you too. I’ve never been happier!	”	— Cordelia, responding to her lover's "I love you" quote

“	<Lover>, why is it you only captivate me more as time goes on?	”	— Cordelia, her "You're beautiful" quote

“	Thank you. I strive to be the best woman I can for the man I love.	”	— Cordelia, responding to her lover's "You're beautiful" quote

“	<Lover>, look me in the eye and promise you’ll stay safe for me.	”	— Cordelia, asking her lover not to leave her

“	Peace. You know I'm not an easy woman to kill. I won't leave you.	”	— Cordelia, answering her lover when asked not to leave him

“	Oops! <Lover>, you dropped this. ...Wait, what is it?	”	— Cordelia, when offering her lover a gift

“	It’s medicine to heal any wound. You’re always putting yourself in danger.	”	— Cordelia, when her lover offers a gift

Quotes specifically with a child

“	How did you spend your time in the future, <child>?	”	— Cordelia, when asking a question about a child's life in the future

“	Well, I used to be painfully lonely and in love with a man I could not have. I even dreamt of death... But I found another man who sustains me and a daughter I can be proud of. So trust me—no matter how dark things seem, you will always pull through it.	”	— Cordelia, when answering a child's question about her life

“	Are you all right, <child>? You look completely out of it.	”	— Cordelia, asking a child if she is ill

“	Ha ha! I’m fine. Don’t worry so much! Your mother is a tough woman.	”	— Cordelia, answering a child asking if she is ill

“	Is there anything you need, <child>? Don’t be afraid to ask your mother.	”	— Cordelia, when offering her child a gift

“	Really? Thank you. Why don’t we get matching hair ornaments? I’ll pay!	”	— Cordelia, when her child offers a gift

“	<Child>, come spar with me. I know you’re capable of greater things than I.	”	— Cordelia, when asking a child to train

“	All right. But don't underestimate your mother.	”	— Cordelia, when a child asks to train

Paired battle quotes

“	Could be trouble.	”	— Cordelia

“	It's you and me.	”	— Cordelia

“	I'll keep you safe!	”	— Cordelia

“	Stay calm.	”	— Cordelia

“	I'm here.	”	— Cordelia

“	Shall we mop up?	”	— Cordelia

“	Won't be long.	”	— Cordelia

“	Look out.	”	— Cordelia

“	Focus!	”	— Cordelia

“	Stay with me.	”	— Cordelia

“	To victory!	”	— Cordelia

“	Face me!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Strike.

“	My turn!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Have another!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Strike.

“	I got this!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Strike.

“	All too easy!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Strike.

“	I gotcha!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Strike.

“	No!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Guard.

“	Watch out!	”	— Cordelia, performing a Dual Guard.

Critical quotes

“	That's quite enough!	”	— Cordelia

“	I can do this.	”	— Cordelia

“	Now, you've angered me!	”	— Cordelia

“	Out of my sight!	”	— Cordelia

Level up quotes

“	I'll prove myself in time.	”	— Cordelia, when one or no stats grow in a Level Up.

“	There. Now i must do it again.	”	— Cordelia, when two or three stats grow in a Level Up.

“	I hardly knew I had such strength!	”	— Cordelia, when four or five stats grow in a Level Up.

“	I would do all this and more to be with him...	”	— Cordelia, when six or more stats grow in a Level Up.

“	I must find my strength within from now on.	”	— Cordelia, when her stats are mostly capped and one or no stats grow in a Level Up.

Class Change quote

“	I am yours to mold as you see fit.	”	— Cordelia, when changing class.

Shop quotes

“	Please don't get anything too expensive...	”	— Cordelia, when buying items at a shop.

“	Help yourself. These items belong to all of us.	”	— Cordelia, when selling items at a shop.

“	Strength should come from the wielder.	”	— Cordelia, when forging weapons at a shop.

Death/retreat quotes

“	Nngh! Curse me, I am weak! I must retreat...	”	— Cordelia, in chapter 7

“	I was given this life by my friends... It is not mine to throw away... Sorry, Chrom, but I have to retreat...and save myself...	”	— Cordelia's retreat quote in Classic Mode

“	I did my best, but that wasn't good enough. I'm leaving now...	”	— Cordelia's retreat quote in Casual Mode

Battle quotes

Victory quotes

“	*sigh*	”	— Cordelia

“	As it must be.	”	— Cordelia

“	Over already?	”	— Cordelia

“	I must prevail!	”	— Cordelia

Endgame: Grima quotes

“	We're all right here by your side!	”	— Cordelia

“	Too many times now have I watched loved ones give their lives for me... I must hold on to faith that this time will be different.	”	— Cordelia, if the Avatar sacrifices him/herself to kill Grima.

“	My good prince... My joy has no bounds...	”	— Cordelia, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima.

“	The day you proposed to me was the happiest of my life. I want nothing more than to keep you close until the end of my days.	”	— Cordelia, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima, and if she is married to the Avatar.

Against Seliph in Champions of Yore 2

Seliph: Withdraw your forces and surrender. There is no honor in a brigand's fight.
Cordelia: We are not brigands, sir! And there IS honor in fighting for my comrades...and for him!

Against Seliph in Champions of Yore 3

Cordelia: We are not your enemies. Look beyond what you've been told, and you will see the truth!
Seliph: Truth is in the eye of the beholder, is that it? Then perhaps it's you who needs look closer. Behold the truth of your defeat!

Against Catria in Lost Bloodlines 2

Catria: Retreat, visitor, or this will be your resting place.
Cordelia: I admire your confidence. But do I look so weak to you?
Catria: It's not confidence, my lady. It is necessity. I cannot fail here... Someone close to my heart requires I succeed. Even if he does not realize how dear he is to me...
Cordelia: You're in love with a man you cannot have. I understand that pain. Then neither of us can fail... But I will fail less!

Against Caeda in Lost Bloodlines 3

Cordelia: It's an honor to fight you, milady. Tales of your exploits inspired me as a child.
Caeda: Tales? Exploits?
Cordelia: I didn't expect you to understand, but this was my only chance to say it...

Against Nino in Smash Brethren 2

Nino: I have to win and prove my worth to Mother!
Cordelia: Then I pray that fate treats you kindly—because I cannot.

Against Nino in Smash Brethren 3

Cordelia: I won't die here! My fallen sisters haven't called me to their side yet!
Nino: Well, you're mistaken if you think a Black Fang like me will die instead!

Against Leif in Rogues & Redeemers 2

Leif: You will never have this land!
Cordelia: We don't want the land. We want you off of it!

Against Leif in Rogues & Redeemers 3

Leif: I've already lost one kingdom. I refuse to lose another!
Cordelia: I know all too well how it feels to lose all that you love. Let us see which of us has learned more from our grief!

DLC battle quotes

“	So everyone else was keeping the gold they found for themselves... I always deliver what I find to Chrom. It gives us a chance to talk! *Siiiiiiiiigh* Wait, this is no time to get dreamy! Focus, Cordelia, focus!	”	— Cordelia, in The Golden Gaffe.

“	Interesting... These dead things would make exceptional training dummies. Though personally, I'd prefer to better myself using more challenging methods. But if my lord needs faster results, I am certainly happy to oblige.	”	— Cordelia, in EXPonential Growth.

“	Are these warriors really the dead given life again? Then could my friends, my family, the pegasus knights... No, such thoughts are folly. The dead deserve to rest in peace.	”	— Cordelia, in Infinite Regalia.

“	How terrible. You were just going about your lives peacefully... And then HE came along and took it all away. I wish we could have arrived sooner and saved you from all this.	”	— Cordelia, in Death's Embrace.

“	I know full well the agony of facing life without my kin... I won't allow Anna to be cast into that heart-wrenching abyss. In the name of the knight-sisters who died for me, I will prevail!	”	— Cordelia, in Five-Anna Firefight.

“	So what fascinating secrets have you uncovered about me? It says I'm compensating with this breastplate, doesn't it? ...Well, that's one secret I'm afraid you're going to have to take back to the grave!	”	— Cordelia, in Roster Rescue.

“	The blue water, the rhythm of the waves... The ocean is so romantic. Or at least it would be if you rogues weren't fouling it up. You'll pay for sowing these happy sands with strife!	”	— Cordelia, in Summer Scramble.

“	They say these waters do wonders for the skin... I wonder if it's true. I suppose I could make time to soak later, but... No. I am a knight. I am sworn to higher ideals than smooth, beautiful... *sigh*	”	— Cordelia, in Hot-Spring Scramble.

Trivia

• Despite her romantic interest in Chrom being regularly stated, she is incapable of supporting with Chrom at all; this is a reference to Catria, who held an unrequited interest in Marth, Chrom's ancestor.
• Cordelia shares her English voice actress, Julie Ann Taylor, with her daughter Severa.
• In the concept art in the Knights of Iris, she had blue hair instead of red hair and she greatly resembled Lucina.
• Cordelia's birthday, July 7th, is the same day as the Japanese star festival, Tanabata, which is inspired by a folklore story about two lovers that were separated and could only meet once a year on that day.

Gallery

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  Portrait of Cordelia from Awakening

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Cordelia	A variant spelling of the Celtic name Cordeilla, devised by William Shakespeare in his use of the historical figure Cordeilla in his play The Tragedy of King Lear. The name is theorised by some scholars to be based on the Latin cor, "heart", by way of descent from the Latin name Cordula.
English (unofficial)	Tiamo	Popularly known by this name before the English release.
Spanish	Cordelia
French	Cordelia
German	Cordelia
Italian	Cordelia

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.