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|continent=[[Valentia]]}}
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{{Quote|Zofia's forces can't compare to the might of the knights of Rigel.|[[Forsyth]]}}
{{Quote|Zofia's forces can't compare to the might of the knights of Rigel.|[[Forsyth]]}}


The '''Rigelian Empire''' (pronounced {{IPA|ɹɪˈɡɛl}}<ref>"Two Armies" trailer for ''Shadows of Valentia''</ref>; Japanese: {{hover|リゲル帝国‎|Rigeru teikoku}} ''Rigel Empire'') is a nation occupying the northern half of the continent [[Valentia]].  It was founded under the guidance of its patron deity, the Evil God [[Duma]], and its militaristic climate reflects Duma's strict beliefs in power above all.
The '''Rigelian Empire''' (pronounced {{IPA|ɹɪˈɡɛl}}<ref>"Two Armies" trailer for ''Shadows of Valentia''</ref>; Japanese: {{hl|リゲル帝国‎|Rigeru teikoku}} ''Rigel Empire'') is a nation occupying the northern half of the continent [[Valentia]].  It was founded under the guidance of its patron deity, the War Father [[Duma]], and its militaristic climate reflects Duma's strict beliefs in power above all.


==History==
==History==
Rigel was founded in antiquity as a result of the schism between [[Mila]] and Duma, each of whom set out to found their own nation in half of Valentia to embody their ideals and philosophies.  As a believer in power above all else, Duma enshrined a harsh militant philosophy in Rigel, and the people of Rigel came to forget about leisure and kindness in their search for strength.<ref>{{Cite|It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin.|[[Mycen]]|Gaiden}}</ref>  Despite the mutual distrust between the two nations, they were bound by a pact between the gods to ensure peace between them;<ref>{{Cite|But the "Pact of the Gods" upheld by Zofia and Rigel means we shouldn't come to blows, right? Our guardian, the Lady Mila, would never permit such a thing.|[[Alm]]|Gaiden}}</ref> at some point in their history, Rigel sent to Zofia the [[Royal Sword]] as a symbolic gift of national friendship.<ref>{{Cite|Dozer escaped with the valuable "Royal Sword." That was a gift sent by the Rigelian Empire as a sign of friendship in the past. No normal person can use it. It's a special sword.|A man|Gaiden}}</ref>
Rigel was founded in antiquity as a result of the schism between [[Mila]] and Duma, each of whom set out to found their own nation in half of Valentia to embody their ideals and philosophies.  As a believer in power above all else, Duma enshrined a harsh militant philosophy in Rigel, and the people of Rigel came to forget about leisure and kindness in their search for strength.<ref>{{Cite|It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin.|[[Mycen]]|Gaiden}}</ref>  Despite the mutual distrust between the two nations, they were bound by a pact between the gods to ensure peace between them;<ref>{{Cite|But the "Pact of the Gods" upheld by Zofia and Rigel means we shouldn't come to blows, right? Our guardian, the Lady Mila, would never permit such a thing.|[[Alm]]|Gaiden}}</ref> at some point in their history, Rigel sent to Zofia the [[Royal Sword]] as a symbolic gift of national friendship.<ref>{{Cite|Dozer escaped with the valuable "Royal Sword." That was a gift sent by the Rigelian Empire as a sign of friendship in the past. No normal person can use it. It's a special sword.|A man|Gaiden}}</ref>


In time, the Rigelian throne was ascended by Emperor [[Rudlf]], who sought to put an end to the corruption of the gods.  He entrusted his infant son [[Alm|Albyne]] to General [[Mycen]] of Zofia, imprisoned Mila within the [[Falchion]] with Duma's insistence, then launched an invasion of Zofia: thus, he positioned himself as an antagonist, seeking to incite the rise of heroes capable of unifying Valentia.<ref>{{Cite|It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin. It was due to such considerations that Rudlf took it upon himself to become a destroyer, to instigate the appearance of true heroes in the land. For the sake of creating a new era, he decided to become a sacrificial piece. And to meet the hero who would bring about his defeat, even if it were his own child, he could not have been happier...|[[Mycen]]|Gaiden}}</ref>  These heroes were Alm and [[Celica]], and both staged separate invasions of Rigel - Alm sought to conquer the capital, while Celica traveled to the Tower of Duma in search of Mila.  In the climax of the war, Alm slew Rudlf and conquered Rigel, learning of his true identity as Rigel's prince.  Following the defeat of Duma, Alm and Celica reunified Rigel and Zofia into a single nation, the Kingdom of Valentia, with Alm as its first king.
In time, the Rigelian throne was ascended by Emperor [[Rudolf]], who sought to put an end to the corruption of the gods.  He entrusted his infant son [[Alm|Albein]] to General [[Mycen]] of Zofia, imprisoned Mila within the [[Falchion (Valentia)|Falchion]] with Duma's insistence, then launched an invasion of Zofia: thus, he positioned himself as an antagonist, seeking to incite the rise of heroes capable of unifying Valentia.<ref>{{Cite|It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin. It was due to such considerations that Rudolf took it upon himself to become a destroyer, to instigate the appearance of true heroes in the land. For the sake of creating a new era, he decided to become a sacrificial piece. And to meet the hero who would bring about his defeat, even if it were his own child, he could not have been happier...|[[Mycen]]|Gaiden}}</ref>  These heroes were Alm and [[Celica]], and both staged separate invasions of Rigel - Alm sought to conquer the capital, while Celica traveled to the Duma Tower in search of Mila.  In the climax of the war, Alm slew Rudolf and conquered Rigel, learning of his true identity as Rigel's prince.  Following the defeat of Duma, Alm and Celica reunified Rigel and Zofia into a single nation, the Kingdom of Valentia, with Alm as its first king.


==Notable locations in Rigel==
==Notable locations in Rigel==
===Rigel Castle===
===Rigel Castle===
Rigel Castle is the nation's capital and the emperor's seat of power, situated in the northwestern reaches of the continent. It also features a passage allowing access to Duma's Tower in the east. In {{FE13}}, [[Valm Castle]] is in the same location, meaning they are possibly the same.
Rigel Castle is the nation's capital and the emperor's seat of power, situated in the northwestern reaches of the continent. It also features a passage allowing access to Duma's Tower in the east. In {{FE13}}, [[Valm Castle]] is in the same location, meaning they are possibly the same.


===Tower of Duma===
===Duma Tower===
{{Main|Tower of Duma}}
{{Main|Duma Tower}}
This monument to Duma is situated in the north-eastern reaches of Rigel, beyond a series of bogs. Here, [[Juda]] leads the worship of Duma, who himself resides within its bowels.
This monument to Duma is situated in the north-eastern reaches of Rigel, beyond a series of bogs. Here, [[Jedah]] leads the worship of Duma, who himself resides within its bowels.


===Rigel Plains and Rigel Village===
===Rigel Plains and Rigel Village===
A village situated in a vast stretch of plains. The region was guarded by General [[Jerowm]], who terrorized the village and was kept in check only by Zeak.
A village situated in a vast stretch of plains. The region was guarded by General [[Jerome]], who terrorized the village and was kept in check only by Zeak.


===Lost Woods===
===Lost Treescape===
{{Main|Lost Woods}}
{{Main|Lost Treescape}}
The Lost Woods are a dense forest infamous for travelers losing their way. Deep within it lies the Sage's Hamlet, home of the great sage [[Hark]].
The Lost Treescape are a dense forest infamous for travelers losing their way. Deep within it lies the Sage's Hamlet, home of the great sage [[Halcyon]].


===Duma's Gate===
===Duma's Gate===
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==Characters from Rigel==
==Characters from Rigel==
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|char1=[[Rudlf]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait rudolf fe15.png|100px]]
|description1=The Emperor of Rigel.
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|description=The Emperor of Rigel.
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|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
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|description2=The hero leading the Zofian liberation army; actually Rudlf's son and Prince of Rigel.
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|description=The hero leading the Zofian liberation army; actually Rudolf's son and Prince of Rigel.
|description3=A Rigelian knight and trusted vassal to Rudlf.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Awakening}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game3={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
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|portrait4=[[File:Portrait teeta fe15.png|100px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char4=[[Teeta]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait zeke fe15.png|100px]]
|description4=A Rigelian priestess; betrothed to Zeak.
|char=[[Zeke]]
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|description=A Rigelian knight and trusted vassal to Rudolf.
|portrait5=[[File:Portrait saber fe15.png|100px]]
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char5=[[Saber]]
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|description5=A former Rigelian soldier; currently works as a mercenary for hire at [[Novis]].
{{CharPlaceCell
|game5={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait tatiana fe15.png|100px]]
|portrait6=[[File:Portrait berkut fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Tatiana]]
|char6=[[Berkut]]
|description=A Rigelian priestess; betrothed to Zeke.
|description6=Nephew of emperor Rudlf and a potential heir to the Rigelian throne.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game6={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
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|portrait7=[[File:Portrait rinea fe15.png|90px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char7=[[Rinea]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait silque fe15.png|80px]]
|description7=Berkut's fiancée; from the lower Rigelian nobility.
|char=[[Silque]]
|game7={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|description=A cleric of Mila's faith who was born in Rigel and later left at the Novis priory by her mother.
|portrait8=[[File:Portrait hark fe15.png|90px]]
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char8=[[Hark]]
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|description8=The former High Priest of Duma that was ousted by Juda.  
{{CharPlaceCell
|game8={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait saber fe15.png|100px]]
|portrait9=[[File:Portrait juda fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Saber]]
|char9=[[Juda]]
|description=A former Rigelian soldier; currently works as a mercenary for hire at [[Novis]].
|description9=The current High Priest of Duma.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game9={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
|portrait10=[[File:Portrait marla fe15.png|100px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char10=[[Marla]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait berkut fe15.png|100px]]
|description10=A daughter of Juda that was transformed into a witch.
|char=[[Berkut]]
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|description=Nephew of emperor Rudolf and a potential heir to the Rigelian throne.
|portrait11=[[File:Portrait heste fe15.png|100px]]
|game={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char11=[[Heste]]
}}
|description11=A daughter of Juda that was transformed into a witch.
{{CharPlaceCell
|game11={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait rinea fe15.png|90px]]
|portrait12=[[File:Portrait sonya fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Rinea]]
|char12=[[Sonya]]
|description=Berkut's fiancée; from the lower Rigelian nobility.
|description12=The youngest daughter of Juda.
|game={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game12={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
|portrait13=[[File:Portrait nuibaba fe15.png|100px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char13=[[Nuibaba]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait halcyon fe15.png|90px]]
|description13=A sorcerer who ensures Zeak's loyalty by holding Teeta hostage.
|char=[[Halcyon]]
|game13={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|description=The former High Priest of Duma that was ousted by Jedah.  
|portrait14=[[File:Portrait magnam fe15.png|100px]]
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char14=[[Magnam]]
}}
|description14=A Rigelian commander.
{{CharPlaceCell
|game14={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait jedah fe15.png|100px]]
|portrait15=[[File:Portrait meular fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Jedah]]
|char15=[[Meular]]
|description=The current High Priest of Duma.
|description15=A Rigelian commander.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game15={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
|portrait16=[[File:Portrait jerowm fe15.png|100px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char16=[[Jerowm]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait marla fe15.png|100px]]
|description16=A Rigelian commander known for abusing his power.
|char=[[Marla]]
|game16={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|description=A daughter of Jedah that was transformed into a witch.
|portrait17=[[File:Portrait massena fe15.png|100px]]
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char17=[[Massena]]
}}
|description17=Captain of the Rigelian royal guard.
{{CharPlaceCell
|game17={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait hestia fe15.png|100px]]
|portrait18=[[File:Portrait zack fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Hestia]]
|char18=[[Zack]]
|description=A daughter of Jedah that was transformed into a witch.
|description18=-A Rigel General sent to battle the Zofian resistance.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game18={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
|portrait19=[[File:Portrait gazel fe15.png|100px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char19=[[Gazel]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait sonya fe15.png|100px]]
|description19=--
|char=[[Sonya]]
|game19={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|description=The youngest daughter of Jedah.
|portrait20=[[File:Portrait dolk fe15.png|100px]]
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char20=[[Dolk]]
}}
|description20=-A Duma priest who controls [[Draco Zombie]]s.
{{CharPlaceCell
|game20={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait nuibaba fe15.png|100px]]
|portrait21=[[File:Portrait ganeph fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Nuibaba]]
|char21=[[Ganeph]]
|description=A sorcerer who ensures Zeke's loyalty by holding Tatiana hostage.
|description21=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game21={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
|portrait22=[[File:Portrait jamil fe15.png|100px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char22=[[Jamil (Gaiden)|Jamil]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait magnus fe15.png|100px]]
|description22=--
|char=[[Magnus]]
|game22={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|description=A Rigelian commander.
|portrait23=[[File:Portrait michael fe15.png|100px]]
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char23=[[Michael]]
}}
|description23=--
{{CharPlaceCell
|game23={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait mueller fe15.png|100px]]
|portrait24=[[File:Portrait saizo fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Mueller (Gaiden)|Mueller]]
|char24=[[Saizo (Gaiden)|Saizo]]
|description=A Rigelian commander.
|description24=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|game24={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
|portrait25=[[File:Portrait loso fe15.png|100px]]
{{CharPlaceCell
|char25=[[Loso]]
|portrait=[[File:Portrait jerome fe15.png|100px]]
|description25=--
|char=[[Jerome]]
|game25={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|description=A Rigelian commander known for abusing his power.
|portrait26=[[File:Portrait tatra fe15.png|100px]]
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|char26=[[Tatra]]
}}
|description26=--
{{CharPlaceCell
|game26={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|portrait=[[File:Portrait massena fe15.png|100px]]
|portraitlast=[[File:Portrait shizas fe02.png]]
|char=[[Massena]]
|charlast=[[Shizas]]
|description=Captain of the Rigelian royal guard.
|descriptionlast= Rigelian guarding the country's border.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
|gamelast={{title|Gaiden}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait zakson fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Zakson]]
|description=A Rigel General sent to battle the Zofian resistance.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait gazelle fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Gazelle]]
|description=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait dolth fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Dolth]]
|description=A Duma priest who controls [[Necrodragon]]s.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait gharn fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Gharn]]
|description=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait jamil fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Jamil (Gaiden)|Jamil]]
|description=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait mikhail fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Mikhail]]
|description=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait xaizor fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Xaizor]]
|description=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait lawson fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Lawson]]
|description=--
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait tatarrah fe15.png|100px]]
|char=[[Tatarrah]]
|description=An [[arcanist]] guarding the east floodgate; he has brainwashed [[Delthea]].
|game={{title|Gaiden}}, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}
}}
{{CharPlaceCell
|portrait=[[File:Portrait shizas fe02.png]]
|char=[[Shizas]]
|description= Rigelian guarding the country's border.
|game={{title|Gaiden}}
}}
{{CharPlaceFtr}}


==Gameplay==
==Gameplay==
Rigel is the subject of [[Land of Sorrow (Gaiden)|Chapter 4]] of {{FE2}} for both Alm and Celica; Alm's travels take him through the country's west on the march to Rigel Castle, while Celica travels through the eastern bogs and Lost Woods to arrive at Duma's Tower.
Rigel is the subject of [[Land of Sorrow (Gaiden)|Chapter&nbsp;4]] of {{FE2}} for both Alm and Celica; Alm's travels take him through the country's west on the march to Rigel Castle, while Celica travels through the eastern bogs and Lost Treescape to arrive at Duma's Tower.
 
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==Etymology and other languages==
==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
{{Names
|eng-name=Rigel
|eng-name=Rigel
|eng-mean=As of {{FE13}}.
|eng-mean=[[wikipedia:Rigel|Rigel]] is a star in the constellation Orion, and the seventh-brightest star in the night sky.
|jap-name={{hover|リゲル|Rigeru}}
|jpn-name={{hover|リゲル|Rigeru}}
|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Rigel'''; as above.
|jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Rigel'''; as above.
|fren-name=Rigel
|fren-name=Rigel
|fren-mean=As above.
|fren-mean=As above.
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|ital-name=Rigel
|ital-name=Rigel
|ital-mean=As above.
|ital-mean=As above.
|dut-name=Rigel
|dut-mean=As above.
|por-br-name=Rigel
|por-br-mean=From ''{{lang|pt|Imperador de Rigel}}'', the Portuguese translation of [[Rudolf]]: Emperor of Rigel's epithet in ''Heroes''.
|kor-name={{hover|리겔|Ligel}}
|kor-mean=Rigel; as above.
|ch-simp-name={{h|利盖尔|Lìgài'ěr}}
|ch-simp-mean=Rigel
|ch-trad-name={{h|利蓋爾|Lìgài'ěr}}
|ch-trad-mean=Rigel
}}
}}


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<gallery>
<gallery>
FESoV Rigel castle.png|Artwork of Rigel Castle from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
FESoV Rigel castle.png|Artwork of Rigel Castle from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
FESoV Rudlf walking toward castle.png|Another shot of Rigel Castle, with [[Rudlf|its emperor]] and numerous soldiers from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
FESoV Rudolf walking toward castle.png|Another shot of Rigel Castle, with [[Rudolf|its emperor]] and numerous soldiers from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}.
FESoV Boxart.jpg|Rigel Castle featuring in the background of {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}{{'}}s boxart.
FESoV Boxart.jpg|Rigel Castle featuring in the background of {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}{{'}}s boxart.
FESoV Rigelian city.png|A settlement in Rigel.
FESoV Rigelian city.png|A settlement in Rigel.

Latest revision as of 16:42, 28 March 2024

Rigel

FESoV Rigel castle.png

Capital

Rigel Castle

Government

Empire

Continent

Valentia

“ Zofia's forces can't compare to the might of the knights of Rigel. ”
— Forsyth

The Rigelian Empire (pronounced /⁠ɹɪˈɡɛl⁠/[key][1]; Japanese: リゲル帝国‎ Rigel Empire) is a nation occupying the northern half of the continent Valentia. It was founded under the guidance of its patron deity, the War Father Duma, and its militaristic climate reflects Duma's strict beliefs in power above all.

History

Rigel was founded in antiquity as a result of the schism between Mila and Duma, each of whom set out to found their own nation in half of Valentia to embody their ideals and philosophies. As a believer in power above all else, Duma enshrined a harsh militant philosophy in Rigel, and the people of Rigel came to forget about leisure and kindness in their search for strength.[2] Despite the mutual distrust between the two nations, they were bound by a pact between the gods to ensure peace between them;[3] at some point in their history, Rigel sent to Zofia the Royal Sword as a symbolic gift of national friendship.[4]

In time, the Rigelian throne was ascended by Emperor Rudolf, who sought to put an end to the corruption of the gods. He entrusted his infant son Albein to General Mycen of Zofia, imprisoned Mila within the Falchion with Duma's insistence, then launched an invasion of Zofia: thus, he positioned himself as an antagonist, seeking to incite the rise of heroes capable of unifying Valentia.[5] These heroes were Alm and Celica, and both staged separate invasions of Rigel - Alm sought to conquer the capital, while Celica traveled to the Duma Tower in search of Mila. In the climax of the war, Alm slew Rudolf and conquered Rigel, learning of his true identity as Rigel's prince. Following the defeat of Duma, Alm and Celica reunified Rigel and Zofia into a single nation, the Kingdom of Valentia, with Alm as its first king.

Notable locations in Rigel

Rigel Castle

Rigel Castle is the nation's capital and the emperor's seat of power, situated in the northwestern reaches of the continent. It also features a passage allowing access to Duma's Tower in the east. In Fire Emblem Awakening, Valm Castle is in the same location, meaning they are possibly the same.

Duma Tower

Main article: Duma Tower

This monument to Duma is situated in the north-eastern reaches of Rigel, beyond a series of bogs. Here, Jedah leads the worship of Duma, who himself resides within its bowels.

Rigel Plains and Rigel Village

A village situated in a vast stretch of plains. The region was guarded by General Jerome, who terrorized the village and was kept in check only by Zeak.

Lost Treescape

Main article: Lost Treescape

The Lost Treescape are a dense forest infamous for travelers losing their way. Deep within it lies the Sage's Hamlet, home of the great sage Halcyon.

Duma's Gate

Duma's Gate is a structure located on the road to Duma's Tower; in later eons, it came to be called the Great Gate.

Characters from Rigel

Character Description Appears in
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Rudolf 		The Emperor of Rigel. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Alm 		The hero leading the Zofian liberation army; actually Rudolf's son and Prince of Rigel. Gaiden, Awakening, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Zeke 		A Rigelian knight and trusted vassal to Rudolf. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait tatiana fe15.png
Tatiana 		A Rigelian priestess; betrothed to Zeke. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Silque 		A cleric of Mila's faith who was born in Rigel and later left at the Novis priory by her mother. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Saber 		A former Rigelian soldier; currently works as a mercenary for hire at Novis. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Berkut 		Nephew of emperor Rudolf and a potential heir to the Rigelian throne. Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Rinea 		Berkut's fiancée; from the lower Rigelian nobility. Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Halcyon 		The former High Priest of Duma that was ousted by Jedah. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Jedah 		The current High Priest of Duma. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Marla 		A daughter of Jedah that was transformed into a witch. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Hestia 		A daughter of Jedah that was transformed into a witch. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Sonya 		The youngest daughter of Jedah. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Nuibaba 		A sorcerer who ensures Zeke's loyalty by holding Tatiana hostage. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Magnus 		A Rigelian commander. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Mueller 		A Rigelian commander. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Jerome 		A Rigelian commander known for abusing his power. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait massena fe15.png
Massena 		Captain of the Rigelian royal guard. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait zakson fe15.png
Zakson 		A Rigel General sent to battle the Zofian resistance. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Gazelle 		-- Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Dolth 		A Duma priest who controls Necrodragons. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait gharn fe15.png
Gharn 		-- Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait jamil fe15.png
Jamil 		-- Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait mikhail fe15.png
Mikhail 		-- Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait xaizor fe15.png
Xaizor 		-- Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Lawson 		-- Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Portrait tatarrah fe15.png
Tatarrah 		An arcanist guarding the east floodgate; he has brainwashed Delthea. Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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Shizas 		Rigelian guarding the country's border. Gaiden

Gameplay

Rigel is the subject of Chapter 4 of Fire Emblem Gaiden for both Alm and Celica; Alm's travels take him through the country's west on the march to Rigel Castle, while Celica travels through the eastern bogs and Lost Treescape to arrive at Duma's Tower.

Etymology and other languages

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

Rigel

Rigel is a star in the constellation Orion, and the seventh-brightest star in the night sky.

Japanese

リゲル

Officially romanized as Rigel; as above.

Spanish

Rigel

As above.

French

Rigel

As above.

German

Rigel

As above.

Italian

Rigel

As above.

Dutch

Rigel

As above.

Portuguese
(Brazil)

Rigel

From Imperador de Rigel, the Portuguese translation of Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel's epithet in Heroes.

Korean

리겔

Rigel; as above.

Simplified Chinese

利盖尔

Rigel

Traditional Chinese

利蓋爾

Rigel

Gallery

References

  1. ↑ "Two Armies" trailer for Shadows of Valentia
  2. ↑ "It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin." — Mycen, Fire Emblem Gaiden
  3. ↑ "But the "Pact of the Gods" upheld by Zofia and Rigel means we shouldn't come to blows, right? Our guardian, the Lady Mila, would never permit such a thing." — Alm, Fire Emblem Gaiden
  4. ↑ "Dozer escaped with the valuable "Royal Sword." That was a gift sent by the Rigelian Empire as a sign of friendship in the past. No normal person can use it. It's a special sword." — A man, Fire Emblem Gaiden
  5. ↑ "It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin. It was due to such considerations that Rudolf took it upon himself to become a destroyer, to instigate the appearance of true heroes in the land. For the sake of creating a new era, he decided to become a sacrificial piece. And to meet the hero who would bring about his defeat, even if it were his own child, he could not have been happier..." — Mycen, Fire Emblem Gaiden
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Playable characters Alm • Atlas • Boey • Catria • Celica • Clair • Clive • Deen • Delthea • Est • Forsyth • Genny • Gray • Jesse • Kamui • Kliff • Leon • Lukas • Luthier • Mae • Mathilda • Mycen • Nomah • Palla • Python • Saber • Silque • Sonya • Tatiana • Tobin • Valbar • Zeke
Non-playable characters Halcyon • Irma • Massena
Bosses Barth • Blake • Deen • Delthea • Desaix • Dolth • Duma • Garcia • Garth • Gazelle • Gharn • Grieth • Hestia • Jamil • Jedah • Jerome • Lawson • Magnus • Marla • Mikhail • Mueller • Nuibaba • Rudolf • Shizas • Slayde • Sonya • Tatarrah • Wolff • Xaizor • Zakson • Zeke
Background characters Lima IV • Liprica • Mila
Personal weapons Falchion • Royal Sword
Acts and Battles Act 1 1: Ram Woods Battle • 2: Fleecer's Forest Battle • 3: Thieves' Shrine • 4: Storming of Ram Valley • 5: Attack on the Southern Outpost • 6: First Battle of Southern Zofia • 7: Second Battle of Southern Zofia • 8: Deliverance Hideout • 9: Liberation of Zofia Castle
Act 2 1: Skirmish • 2: First Pirate Raid • 3: Second Pirate Raid • 4: Assault on the Pirate Throne • 5: Third Pirate Raid • 6: Beast Hunt • 7: Seabound Shrine • 8: Fourth Pirate Raid • 9: Fifth Pirate Raid
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
Celica 1: Zofian Coast Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on the Desert Stronghold • 4N: Northern Desert Battle • 4S: Southern Desert Battle • 5: Attack on Grieth's Citadel • 6: Storming of the Valley Approach • 7: Dragon Shrine • 8: Liberation of the Temple of Mila
Act 4 Alm 1: Border Battle • 2: Rigel Forest Battle • 3: Fear Mountain Battle • 4: Fear Mountain Shrine • 5: Siege of Nuibaba's Abode • 6: Rigel Plains Battle • 7: Fight at the Dragon's Maw • 8: Rigel Falls Battle • 9: Secret Shrine • 10: Attack on the Last Bastion • 11: Attack on Rigel Castle
Celica 1: Dead Man's Mire Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on Dolth Keep • 4: Lost Treescape • 5: Storming of Duma Gate • 6: The Swamps of Duma Battle • 7: Duma Tower
Act 5 1: Duma Temple • 2: The Final Battle
Locations Valentia • Mila Shrines • Novis • Rigel (Fear Mountain Shrine • Lost Treescape • Duma Tower) • Zofia (Ram)
Groups, objects and concepts Deliverance • Monsters
Lists Acts • Characters • Classes (Class change) • Items • Scripts • Weapons
Related topics Manga adaptation • Name chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light • Awakening • Echoes: Shadows of Valentia) • Sound Test Mode • Timeline • Unused content • World map
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Playable characters Alm's Party Alm • Clair • Clive • Delthea • Faye • Forsyth • Gray • Kliff • Lukas • Luthier • Mathilda • Mycen • Python • Silque • Tatiana • Tobin • Zeke
Celica's Party Atlas • Boey • Catria • Celica • Conrad • Deen • Est • Faye • Genny • Jesse • Kamui • Kliff • Leon • Mae • Nomah • Palla • Saber • Sonya • Valbar
DLC Emma • Randal • Shade • Yuzu
Non-playable characters Halcyon • Irma • Massena • Mila • Peddlers
Bosses Argentum • Aurum • Barth • Berkut • Blake • Brigand Boss • Cerberus • The Creation • Deen • Delthea • Desaix • Dolth • Duma • Fernand • Garth • Garcia • Gazelle • Gharn • Grieth • Hades • Hestia • Jamil • Jarth* • Jedah • Jerome • Lawson • Magnus • Marla • Mikhail • Mueller • Naberius • Nuibaba • Rinea • Rudolf • Slayde • Sonya • Tatarrah • Wolff • Xaizor • Zakson • Zeke
Background characters Forneus • Lima IV • Liprica
Regalia and personal weapons Beloved Zofia • Falchion • Gradivus • Mercurius • Parthia • Royal Sword
Acts and Battles Prologue Alm and Celica
Act 1 1: Ram Woods Battle • 2: Fleecer's Forest Battle • 3: Thieves' Shrine • 4: Storming of Ram Valley • 5: Attack on the Southern Outpost • 6: First Battle of Southern Zofia • 7: Second Battle of Southern Zofia • 8: Deliverance Hideout • 9: Liberation of Zofia Castle
Act 2 1: Skirmish • 2: First Pirate Raid • 3: Second Pirate Raid • 4: Assault on the Pirate Throne • 5: Third Pirate Raid • 6: Beast Hunt • 7: Seabound Shrine • 8: Fourth Pirate Raid • 9: Fifth Pirate Raid • 10: Zofia Castle Battle
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
Celica 1: Zofian Coast Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on the Desert Stronghold • 4N: Northern Desert Battle • 4S: Southern Desert Battle • 5: Attack on Grieth's Citadel • 6: Storming of the Valley Approach • 7: Dragon Shrine • 8: Liberation of the Temple of Mila
Act 4 Alm 1: Border Battle • 2: Rigel Forest Battle • 3: Fear Mountain Battle • 4: Fear Mountain Shrine • 5: Siege of Nuibaba's Abode • 6: Rigel Plains Battle • 7: Fight at the Dragon's Maw • 8: Rigel Falls Battle • 9: Secret Shrine • 10: Attack on the Last Bastion • 11: Attack on Rigel Castle
Celica 1: Dead Man's Mire Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on Dolth Keep • 4: Lost Treescape • 5: Storming of Duma Gate • 6: The Swamps of Duma Battle • 7: Duma Tower
Act 5 1: Duma Temple • 2: The Final Battle
Act 6 1: Archanea Seaway 2 Battle • 2: Archanea Seaway 4 Battle • 3: Archanea Seaway 6 Battle • 4: Thabes Labyrinth
amiibo Duma's Ordeals • Mila's Ordeals
DLC The Astral Temple • The Inner Sanctum • Band of Bandages • Lords of the Grave • Wretches and Riches • Wealth Before Health • Altar of the Destrier • Altar of the Titan • Altar of the Skylord • Altar of the Sorceress • Altar of the Faerie • Altar of the Ogre • Altar of the Marksman • Altar of the Savant • Altar of the Queen • Altar of the King • 1: Battle of Zofia Harbor • 2: Outpost Rescue • 3: Flight from the Ruins • 4: Siege of Zofia Castle • Cipher Legends I • Cipher Legends II • Mila's Bounty 1 • Mila's Bounty 2 • Mila's Bounty 3 • Mila's Bounty 4 • Mila's Bounty 5
Locations Valentia • Rigel (Fear Mountain Shrine • Secret Shrine • Lost Treescape • Duma Tower • Duma Temple) • Zofia (Deliverance Hideout • Dragon Shrine • Novis • Ram • Sylvan Shrine • Temple of Mila • Seabound Shrine • Thieves' Shrine) • Archanea • Thabes
Groups, objects and concepts Death Masks • Book of Valentian Revelations • Deliverance • Mila Shrine • Mila's Turnwheel • Terrors
Lists Base conversations • Acts • Characters • Classes (Class change) • Items • Scripts • Sidequests • Skills • Supports • Weapons
Related topics Ancient Letters • Name chart • Downloadable content • Other games (Gaiden • Shadow Dragon • New Mystery of the Emblem • Awakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound Test • Timeline • World map
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