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During his time on the run with Ephraim, Orson allegedly sustained a wound of some severity but nonetheless kept fighting. He abandoned Ephraim's group following their successful capture of Renvall, presumably remaining at the castle while Ephraim, [[Forde]] and [[Kyle]] fled. From there, he used [[Eirika]]'s trust in him as a knight of Renais to lure her into [[Tirado]]'s trap at Renvall, after which he returned to Renais, not participating in the battle. | During his time on the run with Ephraim, Orson allegedly sustained a wound of some severity but nonetheless kept fighting. He abandoned Ephraim's group following their successful capture of Renvall, presumably remaining at the castle while Ephraim, [[Forde]] and [[Kyle]] fled. From there, he used [[Eirika]]'s trust in him as a knight of Renais to lure her into [[Tirado]]'s trap at Renvall, after which he returned to Renais, not participating in the battle. | ||
Orson was appointed the guard of Castle Renais by the occupying Grado forces, but instead locked himself in the royal bed-chambers with the reanimated Monica, ignoring the outside world and making no effort to govern the ruined Renais. He only emerged upon being informed by [[Riev]] that Eirika and Ephraim were marching on Castle Renais, prompting him to emerge to defend the castle so as to preserve his peace with Monica. He was killed in the battle and Renais was freed from Grado occupation. | Orson was appointed the guard of Castle Renais by the occupying Grado forces, but instead locked himself in the royal bed-chambers with the reanimated Monica, ignoring the outside world and making no effort to govern the ruined Renais. He only emerged upon being informed by [[Riev]] or [[Lyon]] that Eirika and Ephraim were marching on Castle Renais, prompting him to emerge to defend the castle so as to preserve his peace with Monica. He was killed in the battle and Renais was freed from Grado occupation. | ||
Following his short time as a playable character in [[Unbroken Heart|Chapter 5x]], Orson disappears and does not show up again until [[Ruled by Madness|Chapter 16]], of which he is the boss. He can later be unlocked as a playable character again in the [[Creature Campaign]] mode. | Following his short time as a playable character in [[Unbroken Heart|Chapter 5x]], Orson disappears and does not show up again until [[Ruled by Madness|Chapter 16]], of which he is the boss. He can later be unlocked as a playable character again in the [[Creature Campaign]] mode. |
Revision as of 02:31, 16 February 2021
- This article is about the Renais Paladin. For the Thracian Axe Fighter, see Osian.
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“ | My fondest wish will be granted... To spend the rest of my days in the embrace of my loving wife once more... | ” | — Orson, to Seth |
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Orson (Japanese: オルソン Olsson) is a former knight of Renais, once held in high esteem by his fellow knights. He was part of the small group of knights led by Prince Ephraim in guerrilla warfare against Grado's army following its conquering of Renais, but was lured to betray Renais following the death of his wife Monica.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Role
During his time on the run with Ephraim, Orson allegedly sustained a wound of some severity but nonetheless kept fighting. He abandoned Ephraim's group following their successful capture of Renvall, presumably remaining at the castle while Ephraim, Forde and Kyle fled. From there, he used Eirika's trust in him as a knight of Renais to lure her into Tirado's trap at Renvall, after which he returned to Renais, not participating in the battle.
Orson was appointed the guard of Castle Renais by the occupying Grado forces, but instead locked himself in the royal bed-chambers with the reanimated Monica, ignoring the outside world and making no effort to govern the ruined Renais. He only emerged upon being informed by Riev or Lyon that Eirika and Ephraim were marching on Castle Renais, prompting him to emerge to defend the castle so as to preserve his peace with Monica. He was killed in the battle and Renais was freed from Grado occupation.
Following his short time as a playable character in Chapter 5x, Orson disappears and does not show up again until Chapter 16, of which he is the boss. He can later be unlocked as a playable character again in the Creature Campaign mode.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable
Playable, Chapter 5x Playable, Creature Campaign
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Enemy
Boss, Chapter 16 (Easy/Normal) Boss, Chapter 16 (Hard)
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Analysis
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Orson is only available in Chapter 5x, but he is the best unit in that chapter. He has good base stats across the board, and an A rank in swords and lances, allowing him to use the Silver Sword and Silver Lance he joins with. As the unit with the highest movement and the best combat in Chapter 5x, he makes clearing the map much more effortless. Rescuing Ephraim with Orson and rushing to the seize point is the fastest way to complete the chapter.
Orson is no longer available after Chapter 5x, so his items should be traded to another unit before Ephraim seizes the throne. The Silver Sword and Silver Lance are both valuable weapons worth keeping around.
Personality and character
Before his descent into madness, Orson was widely seen as a quiet but kind man. He was well known for his devotion to his wife, Monica, which was ultimately his undoing[1]. Her death had a massive impact on him, leaving him severely depressed, and so he leapt at the opportunity offered to him by Lyon to revive her, even if it meant betraying Renais; his desperation to have Monica back led him to obsess over his love for her and completely ignore that she was a rotting corpse and barely coherent[2].
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | ...I won't let you come between us. Monica and I will live here happily together. Forever... | ” | — Orson, as the boss of Chapter 16 |
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“ | ...Princess Eirika. If anyone could understand my feelings it might be you. For the one I love... I betrayed everything. My country, my lord and master... Everything... | ” | — Orson, when challenged by Eirika in Chapter 16 |
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“ | Prince Ephraim... You never did know when to quit. Renais is already lost. It's too late... | ” | — Orson, when challenged by Ephraim in Chapter 16 |
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“ | You're an impressive knight, Seth. You would sacrifice your life for king and country. Not even a moment's pause. It's a pitiful, unrewarding life, through and through. | ” | — Orson, when challenged by Seth in Chapter 16 |
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“ | You're wrong, Forde. My wife is happy. We are so very happy. | ” | — Orson, when challenged by Forde in Chapter 16 |
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“ | Kyle... You know nothing... I am happy now. | ” | — Orson, when challenged by Kyle in Chapter 16 |
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Death quotes
“ | This wound... It will slow me down. I must retreat. | ” | — Orson, as an ally in Chapter 5x |
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“ | Monica... | ” | — Orson, as the boss of Chapter 16 |
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Other appearances
Trivia
- Foreshadowing his defection to enemy forces, Orson cannot be selected for use in the Link Arena if a save of Chapter 5x is used to build a team.
- Orson's Japanese name is the same as the name which, in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, Karin tells Ilios that he should change his name to.
Etymology and other languages
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Orson |
A given name derived from the Norman French ourson, a diminuitive of ours, "bear"; itself derived from the Latin "ursus".[3] |
Spanish |
Orson |
As above. |
French |
Orson |
As above. |
German |
Orson |
As above. |
Italian |
Orson |
As above. |
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References
- ↑ "His wife passed away some six months back. The loss may have been too much for his mind to bear. His love and devotion for his wife were well known among the knights." — Seth, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "This same magic was used to control Emperor Vigarde. She's already dead, and her corpse was used to..." — Ephraim, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ Online Etymology Dictionary: Orson