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Jedah

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Juda redirects here. For the boss from Genealogy of the Holy War sometimes known by this name, see Judah.
Jedah

FESoV Jedah.png
Artwork of Jedah from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.


High priest of the Duma Faithful.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Age

147

Family
Nationality

Rigelian

Starting class

Cantor

Appearance(s)

The hour is come for the world of man to return to the gods' control! It is the dawn of an age of fear and chaos, cradled in Duma's shadow!
— Jedah

Jedah (Japanese: ジュダ Juda) is a cantor and major antagonist in Fire Emblem Gaiden. He became the highest ranking follower of Duma after ousting Halcyon, the previous high priest.[1]

Fire Emblem Gaiden

Role

Jedah is one of the major antagonists of Gaiden's plot. His children, Marla and Hestia are also followers of Duma, though his youngest daughter, Sonya rejected the faith and fled to Zofia, and became associated with Grieth's pirates some time before the events of the game. Also before the events of the game, Jedah ousted the previous high priest, Halcyon.

Jedah is fought twice during the events of Gaiden, though he is only intended to be defeated in the final chapter. The first time he appears, in Act 4, is merely to taunt Celica, as well as to show off his ability to summon Mogall.[2]

His next appearance is in the final battle of the game. Jedah fights alongside Marla, Hestia, Gharn, and Duma himself against Alm and Celica.

In both appearances, Jedah is protected by a powerful spell that makes him mostly immune to enemy attacks.[3]

Stats

See also: The Swamps of Duma Battle and The Final Battle

Boss, Act 4 Boss, Act 5

Portrait jedah fe02.png
Ma nes02 cantor enemy.gif Cantor
Level 20
Stats
Max HP 52 Luck 0
Magic 21 Defense 15+13
Skill 17 Resistance 9+13
Speed 16 Movement 4
Equipment Spells
DracoshieldThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Death
Weapons
Sword Axe B. Magic
Lance Bow W. Magic
  • Note: Jedah is only vulnerable to damage every four turns, otherwise he will not take damage from any attacks. He can additionally summon Mogalls.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

Jedah reprises his role as a major antagonist in the remake. Once again, he is fought twice and will only be defeated in the final chapter.

He also retains his spell that nullifies enemy attacks, which manifests in the Duma's Gift skill.

Stats

Enemy - Act 4

See also: The Swamps of Duma Battle and The Final Battle

Normal Hard

Portrait jedah status fe15.png
Ma 3ds03 cantor jedah enemy.gif Cantor
Level 20
Stats
Max HP 52 Luck 0
Attack 21 Defense 15+13
Skill 17 Resistance 9+13
Speed 16−10 Movement 4
Item Skills
DracoshieldThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Death
Conjure*
Recovery*
Incarnation
Duma's Gift
Nullify Ailments
Pact
Weapons
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Black magic White magic Monster weapons

Enemy - Act 5

Normal Hard

Portrait jedah status fe15.png
Ma 3ds03 cantor jedah enemy.gif Cantor
Level 20
Stats
Max HP 52 Luck 0
Attack 21 Defense 15
Skill 17 Resistance 9
Speed 16 Movement 4
Item Skills
Animus Ring Death
Conjure*
Recovery*
Incarnation
Vengeful Cry*
Duma's Gift
Nullify Ailments
Pact
Weapons
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Black magic White magic Monster weapons

Personality

Jedah, while twisted, is apparently devout in his faith to Duma; he is willing to offer his daughters as sacrifices as a gift to Duma, being rewarded via empowerment.[4] He also seems to have legitimate concern for Duma's well-being.[5] He has a somewhat arrogant personality, appearing before Celica to flaunt his power and his ability to summon Mogalls. He also persuades Celica into offering herself as a sacrifice for Alm's passage though the necrodragon infested mountains of Rigel.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Jedah does not have any battle quotes in Gaiden.

I've no use for any of you save Anthiese. Now begone!
— Jedah in act 4
Sonya: Jedah!
Jedah: Well, if it isn't Sonya.
Sonya: You've no idea how long I've waited for this day. You stole the lives of my sisters and cursed them to become witches! I will avenge them with your blood!
Jedah: Their souls were offered to Duma freely, and both received endless bliss in turn. Only a fool would refuse to see a truth so plain. You are a burden to your wise sisters, and I shall relieve them of it now!

— Jedah to Sonya in act 4
Bow before Duma's eminence! Kneel before his awesome power!
— Jedah in act 5

Critical Quotes

Ignorant fool!
— Jedah
Heh, heh, heh, heh, heh, heh...
— Jedah
Begone!
— Jedah
You will suffer!
— Jedah

Death quotes

All glory...unto Duma...!
— Jedah's defeat voice clip in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
You fools who know not Lord Duma's power... You will regret this...
— Jedah in act 4 and 5 of Gaiden
Keh heh heh... Your struggling is most precious. But I'll not end your meager little lives quite yet. Anthiese! You will ascend Duma Tower and join me at its pinnacle! ...Unless you wish to lose your precious Alm, that is.
— Jeah, if defeated in act 4
Aah... This cannot be... It mustn't... Lord Duma... My Lord...Duma...
— Jedah in act 5

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Jedah is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Jedah
TCGCipher B16-063HN.png Archbishop of the Duma Faithful, Jedah
Archanea

Male

Tome
"The hour is come for the world of man to return to the gods' control! It is the dawn of an age of fear and chaos, cradled in Duma's shadow!"
Attack: 60 Support: 0 Range: 1-2 Deploy Cost: 5
Class: Cantor Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 4
Sacrificial Rite: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 2 cards from your hand to the Retreat Area] Choose 2 cards whose unit name is "Witch" from your Retreat Area, and deploy them.
Fell Pact: [Trigger] At the end of your turn, if you have no cards in your hand, draw 2 cards.
Card #B16-063HN • Artist: Setsu
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Jedah .

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
High priest of the Duma Faithful.
ドーマ教団の最高司祭。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round Placement Character Votes
CYL 3
(2019)
448
(−13)
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Jedah
Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
303
(+56)
CYL 4
(2020)
543
(+43)
Portrait jedah fe15 cyl.png
Jedah
Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
156
(−147)
CYL 5
(2021)
605
(+62)
Portrait jedah fe15 cyl.png
Jedah
Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
78
(−78)
CYL 6
(2022)
524
(−83)
Portrait jedah fe15 cyl.png
Jedah
Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
124
(+46)
CYL 7
(2023)
568
(+44)
Portrait jedah fe15 cyl.png
Jedah
Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
74
(−50)
CYL 8
(2024)
591
(+23)
Portrait jedah fe15 cyl.png
Jedah
Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
70
(−4)
Total results This character has 7 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. 1,052

Trivia

  • Despite the presence of other major antagonists from Fire Emblem Gaiden like Rudolf, Grieth, and Desaix, Jedah was excluded from the character list comprising the 2017 Choose Your Legends popularity poll, meaning votes could not be cast for him. The reason for his exclusion from the poll is unknown; though he appears on the ballot in Choose Your Legends: Round 2.

Etymology and other languages

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

Jedah

English
(unofficial)

Judah

Used in the most recent Fire Emblem Gaiden translation.

Japanese

ジュダ

Officially romanized as Juda. Variant of Judah/Judas. Judah is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "praise".[6]

Spanish

Jedah

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French

Jedah

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German

Jedah

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Italian

Jedah

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Dutch

Jedah

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Portuguese

Jedah

Used in the "Way of the Heart" Lost Lore event in Fire Emblem Heroes.

Simplified Chinese

朱达

Juda

Traditional Chinese

朱達

Juda

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Portrait jedah fe02.png Cantor
Bs fe02 enemy jedah cantor magic.png
Black magic

References

  1. "Master Halcyon was the High Priest of Lord Duma. However, after a dispute with the cantor Jedah, he escaped here in defeat." — Male NPC in Sage's Hamlet, Fire Emblem Gaiden
  2. "Hehehe, cute critter, eh...? However, I didn’t expect you to kill it so soon." — Jedah, Fire Emblem Gaiden
  3. "Jedah is a terrible man.
    If you wish to fight him, there is but one way.
    4, 8, 12...
    Ugh—it’s too hard to—
    Je... Jedah's spell has...
    " — Male NPC in Sage's Hamlet, Fire Emblem Gaiden
  4. "Lord Jedah even went to far as to offer the Father his own daughters. Yes, it's true—Marla and Hestia both. In turn, the Father rewarded Lord Jedah with incredible magic." — Nuibaba explaining Duma's power to Berkut, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  5. "Are you in pain, my lord Duma? The sight tears at my heart... But you needn't endure it much longer. I've had report that the girl has left the island. I will deliver her to you without fail. She of the fated children... Bearer of the Brand..." — Jedah to Duma, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  6. Meaning, origin and history of the name Judah, Behind the Name, Retrieved: May 12, 2018
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Act 3 Alm 1: Northern Zofia Battle • 2: First Battle of Zofia Forest • 3: Forest Crossroads Battle • 4: Siege of Desaix's Fortress • 5: Second Battle of Zofia Forest • 6: Sylvan Shrine • 7: Forest Northside Battle • 8: Retaking of the Sluice Gate
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