Tharja

Tharja Artwork of Tharja from Awakening. A dour Plegian with a jealous streak and a knack for curses.

Gender Female Race Human Birthday April 2nd Family Noire (daughter) Nationality Plegian Starting class Dark Mage Voiced by Kana Atsuki (Japanese, Awakening) Stephanie Sheh (US English, Awakening) Appearance(s) Awakening

“	Life would be dull if everyone was happy and polite. Also, don't tell anyone about this. I have an image to maintain.	”	— Tharja, to Ricken

Tharja (サーリャ, Sallya) is a dark mage from Plegia. Uninterested in wasting her life in the conflict between her nation and neighboring Ylisse, she instead allies with the Shepherds. She has a preoccupation with curses, often found chanting suspicious ones to herself when alone.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

She is among a group of Plegians in Chapter 9 defending the Castle's Courtyard during Emmeryn's execution. At the beginning of the chapter she notes she is not willing to fight for a cause she doesn't believe in, giving a hint to the player for her recruitment. She will talk to Chrom and be recruited if Chrom walks in melee range of her or if he talks to her personally.

Starting stats and growth rates

Most gameplay modes Lunatic Mode

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Reclassing options

Tharja Base classes:* Dark Mage Sorcerer Dark Knight Reclass options: Knight General Great Knight Archer Sniper Bow Knight

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Sorcerer Dark Knight Knight General Great Knight Archer Sniper Bow Knight Bride

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sorcerer	85%	25%	65%	40%	60%	40%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Knight	90%	40%	60%	40%	60%	40%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Knight	90%	50%	45%	40%	55%	40%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
General	90%	50%	45%	40%	55%	40%	50%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Great Knight	90%	50%	45%	40%	60%	40%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer	85%	40%	45%	55%	60%	40%	45%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sniper	85%	40%	45%	55%	60%	40%	50%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bow Knight	90%	45%	45%	50%	65%	40%	40%	25%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bride	80%	45%	55%	45%	65%	40%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Dark Mage Knight Archer

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

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+4	+3	+1	Template:Axe3DS E
Great Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+3	+1	+3	Template:Sword3DS E, Template:Axe3DS E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+4	+2	+1	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+1	--
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+4	+0	+1	+2	+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 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
File:Is 3ds defense +2.png	Defense +2	Knight, level 1
File:Is 3ds indoor fighter.png	Indoor Fighter	Knight, level 10
File:Is 3ds rally defense.png	Rally Defense	General, level 5
File:Is 3ds pavise.png	Pavise	General, level 15
File:Is 3ds luna.png	Luna	Great Knight, level 5
File:Is 3ds dual guard+.png	Dual Guard+	Great Knight, level 15
File:Is 3ds skill +2.png	Skill +2	Archer, level 1
File:Is 3ds prescience.png	Prescience	Archer, level 10
File:Is 3ds hit rate +20.png	Hit Rate +20	Sniper, level 5
File:Is 3ds bowfaire.png	Bowfaire	Sniper, level 15
File:Is 3ds rally skill.png	Rally Skill	Bow Knight, level 5
File:Is 3ds bowbreaker.png	Bowbreaker	Bow Knight, 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

Tharja has something of an obsession with the Avatar; this manifests even in her support conversations with other characters. She explains this obsession started the moment they crossed eyes and that she knew the Avatar was different. This happens regardless of the Avatar's gender. Tharja follows the Avatar around for the first week after she joined the Army, and takes note on every move he/she makes, including how many books he reads daily, what he eats and how much he moves while sleeping. This kind of dedication is exclusive towards the Avatar, and she is usually very cold, sarcastic and even rude to others.

Tharja comes from a very long line of shamans and sorcerers, and has been learning the dark arts since a very young age. Her spells can have both positive and negative effects on the target. For example she can hex someone to either cure or cause a disease. She can communicate with the dead as well, using her body as a medium or divine someone's future with the use of a Manakete claw.

She has the nicest body in the army and the darkest thoughts.

Interestingly, there is some conflict to her back story about her family relations. In her support with Kellam she sends letters to her family and is familiar with them. Yet when Tharja meets the Avatar, as described in the background site, she states that she has no family.

Supports

Main article: Tharja/Supports

Endings

Tharja, Grim Stalker (single ending)
Tharja's jealous obsession with <Avatar> never subsided, even after her return to Plegia. Anecdotal evidence suggests she devoted most of her effort to hexes and curses that might reunite them.

<Avatar>, High Deliverer & Tharja, Grim Stalker
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, Tharja, above all else.

Frederick, Cold Lieutenant & Tharja, Grim Stalker
As Ylisse's new knight captain, Frederick took charge of keeping the peace and training new recruits. Tharja's rare appearances at the training yard sent terrified recruits screaming into the night.

Virion, Archest Archer & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Virion returned home to Rosanne, where he was labeled a traitor and a coward, or else ignored entirely. But a few well-placed hexes from his wife, Tharja, eventually brought the populace to their senses.

Stahl, Viridian Knight & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scatterbrained gaffes caused Tharja's eyes to roll, but the pair still made a happy life together.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, he was no match for Tharja, whose frequent curse slinging put her husband in an understandably foul mood.

Kellam, Oft Forgotten & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Even after her return to Plegia, Tharja kept an unhealthy obsession with <Avatar> that led her to vanish for weeks or months at a time. Her husband's name has been lost to history.

Lon'qu, Gynophobe & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Lon'qu returned to Regna Ferox and served as Basilio's right-hand man. The cold Feroxi winters proved too much for Tharja, who left time and again in search of heat more in line with a Plegian desert.

Ricken, Upcoming Mage & Tharja, Grim Stalker
While continuing to study magic, Ricken realized how childish some of his actions had been. Tharja stayed with him and perfected her hexes, and the couple's magical talents soared.

Gaius, Candy Stealer & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Meanwhile, his wife, Tharja, set up shop and hexed people for a living. The pair were said to get many odd looks.

Gregor, Swell Sword & Tharja, Grim Stalker
After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but fear of his wife's hexes led him to resume work as a sellsword. Tharja secretly tagged along and used her talents to keep him safe.

Libra, Fetching Friar & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Many an unfortunate child found joy in the small orphanage Libra and his wife built after the war. The younger tykes were very fond of Tharja—who feigned annoyance, but secretly enjoyed the attention.

Henry, Twisted Mind & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Henry settled down with Tharja and turned out to be a surprisingly good father. Their newborn daughter's mood was said to shift violently, perhaps a side effect of having two dark mages for parents.

Donnel, Village Hero & Tharja, Grim Stalker
Donnel returned to his tiny village and built a happy life with his mother and his wife, Tharja. The latter never warmed to the villagers, but she was said to smile around her family.

Quotes

Event tile and Barracks event quotes

“	Ah, finally, a perfect voodoo doll. <Avatar> will have eyes only for me…	”	— Tharja, when gaining experience from an event tile or in the Barracks.

“	Me, weaving horrible, awful hexes? Oh, those were just PRACTICE curses. Honest.	”	— Tharja, when gaining weapon experience from an event tile.

“	What have we here? Maybe I can use it for my hexes.	”	— Tharja, when finding an item in an event tile or in the Barracks.

“	I feel ickier than usual today... Splendid! Oh, the curses I could hex up now...	”	— Tharja, when getting a surge in the Barracks.

“	Any who would harm <Avatar> will burn... Heh heh, oh yes indeed...	”	— Tharja, when failing to get a reward in the Barracks.

Barracks greeting quotes

“	<Avatar>! My hex worked! Uh, I mean... Fancy meeting you you here.	”	— Tharja, during the morning.

“	<Avatar>! The hex worked! Um, I mean... How nice to see you!	”	— Tharja, during the afternoon.

“	<Avatar>! The hex worked! Uh, I mean... What a coincidence!	”	— Tharja, during the evening.

“	<Avatar>! The hex worked! Um, I mean... What are the odds?	”	— Tharja, at night.

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

“	Hello, <Avatar>. You look ravishing today.	”	— Tharja, during the morning if married to the Avatar.

“	Hello, <Avatar>. Where can I stalk you today?	”	— Tharja, during the afternoon if married to the Avatar.

“	Hello, <Avatar>. I do love the night...	”	— Tharja, during the evening if married to the Avatar.

“	Hello, <Avatar>. You can't go to sleep yet!	”	— Tharja, at night if married to the Avatar.

Event tile and Barracks conversation quotes

General quotes

“	Well, lah-dee-dah. Don't you look happy. Trying to make the gloomy woman feel bad?	”	— Tharja, when asking a question about mood

“	Go away. What do you care how I feel?	”	— Tharja, when answering a question about mood

“	Have I mentioned you've been acting odd lately? Why do you wander off from camp?	”	— Tharja, when asking a question about hobby

“	What do you think? I hack together hexes and fish for fools to try them on. ...Busy?	”	— Tharja, when answering a question about hobby

“	I've devised a hex to make dreams come true. Tell me your desires and hold still...	”	— Tharja, when asking a question about dreams

“	Dreaming is dull. Who wants to walk around with sparkles in their eyes? Not me.	”	— Tharja, when answering a question about dreams

“	Our foes grow stronger. Why don’t you and I fight together next time?	”	— Tharja, when asking a question about fighting together

“	Oh, I see. You think I'm too weak and puny to fend for myself. Have it your way...	”	— Tharja, when answering a question about fighting together

Quotes specifically with the Avatar

’’In the case of a male Avatar, Tharja only states these lines if he is not her lover.’’

“	You look happy today, <Avatar>. Fallen victim to a certain someone's curse?	”	— Tharja, when asking the Avatar a question about mood

“	Maybe I’m simply happy to be around you. Does that thought...scare you?	”	— Tharja, when answering the Avatar’s question about mood

“	So, <Avatar>. How do you fill your spare time? Inquiring minds want to know.	”	— Tharja, when asking the Avatar a question about hobby

“	Me? Oh, I uh...try to divine my own future! ...With you.	”	— Tharja, when answering the Avatar’s question about hobby

“	<Avatar>, you always study so hard. Do you have some secret goal? A dream?	”	— Tharja, when asking the Avatar a question about dreams

“	You want to know? You care, don’t you?! I dream that you’ll... Gah! I can’t say it!	”	— Tharja, when answering the Avatar’s question about dreams

“	Have I told you that I admire your strength, <Avatar>? We should team up.	”	— Tharja, when asking the Avatar a question about fighting together

“	Fight with you? YES! I mean...YES! I won’t let those monsters touch you.	”	— Tharja, when answering the Avatar’s question about fighting together

Quotes specifically with a lover

“	I love you, <lover>. And if you cheat on me, the consequences will be dire.	”	— Tharja, her "I love you" quote

“	I feel the same. ...Haven't we been over this?	”	— Tharja, responding to her lover's "I love you" quote

“	You look handsomer than usual today, <lover>. ...The hex worked.	”	— Tharja, her "You're beautiful" quote

“	I may have used underhanded means to achieve that effect. Just so you know.	”	— Tharja, responding to her lover's "You're beautiful" quote

“	Still in one piece, <lover>? If you die before me, you'd better run in the afterlife.	”	— Tharja, asking her lover not to leave her

“	Don't worry. I'll be with you always. ...Even if it's as a vengeful ghost.	”	— Tharja, answering her lover when asked not to leave him

“	What's that you have there, <lover>? You can't hide anything from me.	”	— Tharja, when offering her lover a gift

“	It's an accessory. Why don't you put it on? Let everyone know you BELONG to me.	”	— Tharja, when her lover offers a gift

Quotes specifically with a child

“	Tell me about the future, <child>. ...What? I'm curious.	”	— Tharja, when asking a question about a child's life in the future

“	Oh, you know—hex this, hex that. I've always been a girl with dark tendencies. And since you're my daughter you should probably learn the trade. ...Or at least sacrifice to advance it. Care to help me test the teethgrinder hex?	”	— Tharja, when answering a child's question about her life

“	Are you all right, <child>? You look pale. That may be my fault...	”	— Tharja, asking a child if she is ill

“	I'm always like that. Now stop looking at me like I have the plague.	”	— Tharja, answering a child asking if she is ill

“	Anything you need, <child>? You deserve a reward for being my guinea pig.	”	— Tharja, when offering her child a gift

“	How about some animal bones? ...And no, it's not for curses. I'm making a flute.	”	— Tharja, when her child offers a gift

“	<Child>, can I practice on you? ...I mean, practice WITH you?	”	— Tharja, when asking a child to train

“	Bold words. But don't say I didn't warn you if you start barking like a dog.	”	— Tharja, when a child asks to train

Paired battle quotes

“	Just don't die...	”	— Tharja

“	I guess I'll help...	”	— Tharja

“	Yay, danger...	”	— Tharja

“	Oh, joy...	”	— Tharja

“	Get on with it...	”	— Tharja

“	Hmm...Riveting...	”	— Tharja

“	Knock 'em dead...	”	— Tharja

“	Just don't fail...	”	— Tharja

“	What now?	”	— Tharja

“	Win, lose. Whatever...	”	— Tharja

“	I'll save your bones...	”	— Tharja

“	Still hungry...?	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Take this...	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Strike.

“	You're not even trying...	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Strike.

“	We're not impressed...	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Strike.

“	Do you mind...?	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Strike.

“	No one loves you.	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Strike.

“	What are you doing...?	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Guard.

“	Useless...	”	— Tharja, performing a Dual Guard.

“	Satisfied...?	”	— Tharja, if her partner defeated the enemy.

“	Killing is my job...	”	— Tharja, if her partner defeated the enemy.

“	I can handle myself...	”	— Tharja, if her partner defeated the enemy.

Critical quotes

“	You're already dead...	”	— Tharja

“	Do you like darkness...?	”	— Tharja

“	Die now...	”	— Tharja

“	*Giggle*	”	— Tharja

Level up quotes

“	You had better not hold this against me.	”	— Tharja, when one or no stats grow in a Level Up.

“	Hee hee hee...	”	— Tharja, when two or three stats grow in a Level Up.

“	And this is before I even sharpen my nails.	”	— Tharja, when four or five stats grow in a Level Up.

“	I can feel the darkness growing ever stronger...	”	— Tharja, when six or more stats grow in a Level Up.

“	My vast powers will win <Avatar>'s gaze!	”	— Tharja, when her stats are mostly capped and one or no stats grow in a Level Up.

Class Change quote

“	These new powers give me some wicked ideas...	”	— Tharja, when changing class.

Shop quotes

“	A gift? If you try to sell it back later, I may hurt you.	”	— Tharja, when buying items at a shop.

“	This was your plan all along...wasn't it...	”	— Tharja, when selling items at a shop.

“	No promises that I won't kill you with it later...	”	— Tharja, when forging weapons at a shop.

Death/retreat quotes

“	Nngh... Curses! Literally: curses...on you...till the end...	”	— Tharja, if killed as an enemy in chapter 9.

“	Curses! I can't die HERE in the filth and mud of a battlefield! I'm sorry, <Avatar>... But I can't help you anymore...	”	— Tharja's retreat quote in Classic Mode.

“	Ow, that HURTS! I've gotta pull back...but I won't forget this insult!	”	— Tharja's retreat quote in Casual Mode.

Battle quotes

Victory quotes

“	Had enough...?	”	— Tharja

“	*Giggle*	”	— Tharja

“	You deserved worse...	”	— Tharja

Endgame: Grima quotes

“	Get up, <Avatar>! No one goes down without my say so...	”	— Tharja

“	[He/She] had better march back here and try again! I only send people off on my terms! ...Or in a casket.	”	— Tharja, if the Avatar sacrifices him/herself to kill Grima.

“	Stop grinning, you shameless fools! ...You want to make me smile, too?	”	— Tharja, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima.

“	Forget saving the world—I just want you. Gods have mercy on anyone who interferes!	”	— Tharja, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima, and if she is married to the Avatar.

Against Pr. Marth in Champions of Yore 2

Tharja: You know, you remind me of a certain someone in a not-so-subtle way.
Pr. Marth: Beg pardon? Who are you? And, uh...could you not stand so close?
Tharja: Oh, don't be shy. Just hold still while I pull a few strings...

Against Pr. Marth in Champions of Yore 3

Pr. Marth: I will protect this land at all costs. You've had your fun long enough.
Tharja: Have I now? I wonder what folks would say if I cursed you to squawk like a hen.

Against Deirdre in Lost Bloodlines 1

Deirdre: I sense something unearthly about you. Who are you?
Tharja: Hmph. You seem no pushover yourself. Shall we see whose hexes hit harder?

Against Deirdre in Lost Bloodlines 3

Deirdre: Begone, ill creature!
Tharja: Oh, I'll show you the meaning of the word "ill" all right...

Against Micaiah in Smash Brethren 1

Tharja: Look at you: strong, proud, beautiful... I'm going to enjoy breaking you.
Micaiah: Better than you have tried and failed, you otherworldly fiend!

Against Micaiah in Smash Brethren 3

Micaiah: Begone from this realm, outsider!
Tharja: Ha! Not a chance. Why would I leave when there are tough little birds like you to torment?

Against Lilina in Rogues & Redeemers 2

Tharja: I can feel it...the limitless magic coursing through you...
Lilina: Don't look at me like that...
Tharja: Why not? You're about to become fodder for my darkest maledictions.

Against Lilina in Rogues & Redeemers 3

Lilina: There's something very sinister about you. But I'm not afraid!
Tharja: You should be. I can get frightfully creative with my curses. Hee hee...

DLC battle quotes

“	How dare you steal my toolkit. I would have GIVEN you my gold. But the lock of <Avatar>'s hair in that pouch was...priceless. Return it now, or I will kill you a thousand times over!	”	— Tharja, in The Golden Gaffe.

“	A bandaged corpse like you would make for an excellent vict-- Er, guinea pig. But I suppose <Avatar> would frown on my letting you live. Oh well. I promise I won't make it hurt. ...Much.	”	— Tharja, in EXPonential Growth.

“	You must be so bored with standing around guarding a pile of treasure. Dead or alive, I couldn't stand the lack of company. No one to torment! If it's any consolation, I can help you kill time. ...Before I kill you, of course.	”	— Tharja, in Infinite Regalia.

“	This place reeks of blood and death... What a marvelous place to weave a horrific curse! But...another part of me wants to get far, far away... as fast as I can.	”	— Tharja, in Death's Embrace.

“	It's not my problem if some stupid merchants wandered into a deathtrap. But <Avatar> has me twisted around [his/her] little finger... *sigh* If [he/she] says "Leap over a pit of hot magma," what can I answer but "How high?"	”	— Tharja, in Five-Anna Firefight.

“	Let's make a deal. You tell me what the roster says about <Avatar>, and I'll let you go. Especially if it's a juicy secret no one else knows... ...No response, huh? Oh dear. Too bad for you...	”	— Tharja, in Roster Rescue.

“	Why is everyone having so much...ugh, gag me...so much FUN? This "resort" nonsense will only lead to trouble. I must distract myself... You there... Prepare to be cursed in <Avatar>'s name!	”	— Tharja, in Summer Scramble.

“	A public bathing area? In the nude?! Has this whole town gone mad? Wait... What if they have? That's it! The steam is hexed to loosen inhibitions! Hee hee... I know exactly who to try it on once this battle is over...	”	— Tharja, in Hot-Spring Scramble.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Tharja's trophy, as featured in the ESRB leak.

A trophy of Tharja was intended to appear in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. It was featured in screenshots released as part of the leak of footage sent to the ESRB for age rating decision, but is missing in the final release. It is currently unknown why the trophy was removed, but the fact it was removed from the game after it was reviewed by the ESRB suggests that they decided Tharja's design was too revealing for the game to maintain the E10+ rating it received. Later investigation of the game's files revealed that the trophy's files were removed entirely from the game.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Tharja
English (unofficial)	Sariya	Popularly known by this name before the English release.
Spanish	Tharja
French	Tharja
German	Tharja
Italian	Tharja

Trivia

• Tharja's swimsuit graphic was censored in the American release of Awakening.

Gallery

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  Tharja's portrait in Awakening

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  Tharja's confession image.

References

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