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Isaach

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Isaach

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Capital

Isaach Castle

Government

Kingdom

Continent

Jugdral

In Isaach, we repay our debts.
— Ayra

Isaach (Japanese: イザーク Isaac) is a nation of Jugdral situated in its north-eastern corner, adjoining Silesse and the Aed Desert. It was founded by the Sword Saint Od of the Twelve Crusaders, and its people widely practice a noble warrior culture centered around swordplay.

History

Isaach's landscape

In Grann 757, Grannvale declared war on Isaach following an assault on the sacred site of Dahna, attributed to Isaach's army; in reality, the Dahna offensive was solely the work of Isaach's Ribaut nobility, whose leader was promptly executed by Isaach's King Mananan for his belligerence. Mananan attempted to negotiate with Grannvale over the situation's reality, head of Ribaut's leader in hand, but was assassinated before his news could reach Grannvale's Prince Kurth. In retaliation, Mananan's son Mariccle engaged Grannvale in a full-scale war;[1] knowing of his imminent demise, he tasked his half-sister Ayra with escorting his son Shannan to safety outside Isaach. By Grann 759, Grannvale had won the war and seized Isaach as its own territory, administered by the Grannvale's Dozel noble family under Danann.

Two years later, when Sigurd of Chalphy – branded a traitor by Grannvale – sought to return home to clear his name, he entrusted Shannan and Oifey with the care of his infant son Seliph; accurately guessing that Danann's occupation would not have full control over Isaach yet, he tasked the two with seeking refuge in Isaach's most remote regions,[2] along with other children from their army: Ayra's children Larcei and Scáthach, and Lachesis's son Diarmuid. They settled in Tirnanog, a far-flung village in the northwest of Isaach; some time after the Battle of Belhalla, they were joined by Edain of Yngvi and her children, Lana and Lester.[3] During their seventeen years in hiding, Shannan worked quietly to establish a revolution army against Grannvale; in Grann 777, however, Danann finally learned of their presence in Tirnanog and ordered a strike while Shannan and Oifey were out of the country on other errands. In response, Seliph emerged to lead the charge against the Dozel occupation, soon defeating it and freeing Isaach from Grannvale control. Following the liberation war's conclusion, Shannan succeeded the Isaachian throne.

Notable locations in Isaach

Isaach Castle

The capital city of Isaach and the seat of power of its royal family. During the Grannvale occupation, it was held by Iuchar, Danann's middle son.

Ribaut

Ribaut was home to one of the two known noble families of Isaach. Its army was responsible for the assault on Dahna, inciting the war with Grannvale; its king was executed by Mananan for this act, and its prince Galzus fled. Following Isaach's defeat, Ribaut was occupied by "King" Danann as his seat of power over Isaach as a whole.

Sophara

Sophara was the home of another Isaach noble family, whose only known scion is Chulainn. During the Grannvale occupation, it was held by Iucharba, Danann's youngest son.

Ganeishire

A remote castle in Isaach's north. In Grannvale's occupation, it was administered by Harold, a general and confidante to Danann.

Tirnanog

Main article: Tirnanog

The far-flung village of Tirnanog is located in the remote reaches of Isaach's north-west. Mostly avoiding the scrutiny of Danann's occupation, it was the birthplace of Seliph's revolution.

Characters from Isaach

Character Description Appears in
N/A
Od
The Sword Saint of the Twelve Crusaders, and the founder of Isaach. N/A
N/A
Mananan
The King of Isaach as of the beginning of the war in Grann 751. N/A
N/A
Mariccle
Prince of Isaach, Mananan's eldest son, and the father of Shannan. N/A
Portrait ayra fe04.png
Ayra
Princess of Isaach and Mariccle's younger half-sister. Entrusted with Shannan's care. Genealogy of the Holy War, Awakening, Heroes
Portrait chulainn fe04.png
Chulainn
The prince of Sophara; a travelling gladiator. Genealogy of the Holy War
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Shannan
Prince of Isaach and son of Mariccle; its king following the defeat of Julius. Genealogy of the Holy War, Heroes
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Larcei
Princess of Isaach and daughter of Ayra. Was taken to Tirnanog as an infant with Seliph. Genealogy of the Holy War, Awakening, Heroes
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Scáthach
Prince of Isaach and son of Ayra. Was taken to Tirnanog as an infant with Seliph. Genealogy of the Holy War, Awakening, Heroes
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Seliph
Prince of Grannvale and son of Sigurd. Fled to Tirnanog as an infant under the care of Shannan and Oifey. Genealogy of the Holy War, Thracia 776, Awakening, Heroes
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Creidne
A member of the Tirnanog resistance; twin sister of Dalvin.
(Substitute character for Larcei)
Genealogy of the Holy War
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Dalvin
A member of the Tirnanog resistance; twin brother of Creidne.
(Substitute character for Scáthach)
Genealogy of the Holy War
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Muirne
A member of the Tirnanog resistance; sister of Deimne.
(Substitute character for Lana)
Genealogy of the Holy War
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Deimne
A member of the Tirnanog resistance; brother of Muirne.
(Substitute character for Lester)
Genealogy of the Holy War
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Tristan
Brother of Jeanne and son of a Cross Knight; a member of the Tirnanog resistance.
(Substitute character for Diarmuid)
Genealogy of the Holy War
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Galzus
The prince of Ribaut; a fugitive and mercenary following its downfall. Thracia 776
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Mareeta
Galzus's daughter and a princess of Ribaut; separated from her father at a young age and raised by Eyvel of Fiana. Thracia 776, Awakening, Heroes
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Danann
The Duke of Dozel, and self-appointed King of Isaach during its occupation and administration by Grannvale. Genealogy of the Holy War
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Harold
A general and confidant to Danann, tasked with administering Ganeishire Castle. Genealogy of the Holy War
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Iuchar
Danann's middle son, and administrator of Isaach Castle. Genealogy of the Holy War
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Iucharba
Danann's youngest son, and administrator of Sophara Castle. Genealogy of the Holy War
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Schmidt
A knight of Dozel, serving Danann in Isaach. Genealogy of the Holy War

Genealogy

Genealogy of the Kingdom of Isaach
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Mananan
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Ribaut's King ══ Galzus's Mother
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Mariccle
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Ayra
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Chulainn
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Galzus
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Shannan
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Scáthach
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Larcei
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Mareeta
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An unbroken line indicates direct descent; a dashed line (╍) indicates descent across multiple undefined generations. A double line indicates marriage or had children together; italics indicates the spouse from outside the family. Important relatives not directly connected with the Isaach family are marked in gray.

Gameplay

Isaach as a whole is the subject of Chapter 6 of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, with Tirnanog as the home castle and Ribaut as the final target of the chapter. Ribaut also serves as the home castle of the following chapter.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

Isaach

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

Isaach

One of the options for the location on the player's profile card in Fire Emblem Awakening. Derived from Isaac, one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites in Abrahamic religions.

Japanese

イザーク

Officially romanized as Isaac; as above.

Spanish

Isaach

As above.

French

Isaach

As above.

German

Isaach

As above.

Italian

Isaach

As above.

Portuguese
(Brazil)

Isaach

Used in Heroes.[5]

Korean

이자크

Isaach; used in Fates and Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, among the choices for the player's country in their profile card.

Traditional Chinese

伊扎克

Used in Heroes.[6]

Ribaut

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

Ribaut[7]

--

Japanese

リボー

Officially romanized as Rivough.

Spanish

Ribaut

--

French

Ribaut

--

German

Ribaut

--

Italian

Ribaut

--

Portuguese

Ribaut

--

Traditional Chinese

利博

Rivough

Sophara

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

ソファラ

Officially romanized as Sophara. Possibly from Sofala, a location in Mozambique.

Ganeishire

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

ガネーシャ

Officially romanized as Ganeishire. Either an original name incorporating the -shire ending of the names of counties in the UK (from the traditional English term for counties, "shire"), or from Ganesha, a Hindu deity.

Gallery

References

  1. "Ayra: The leader of Ribaut... He's the one who besieged Dahna, not my father.
    Quan: You're kidding! Why hasn't Grannvale been informed of that? Prince Kurth would surely reconsider his offensive if he knew that.
    Ayra: My father thought so as well. After executing Ribaut's leader, he left for Grannvale's frontline, head and all, to explain everything. However...
    Quan: What?
    Ayra: My father was assassinated at the Grannvalean front. When Isaach heard word of the king's death, the people went into a rage! Mariccle thus proceeded to launch a full-scale attack against Grannvale.
    " — Ayra and Quan, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  2. "Sigurd: Isaachian territory is just northeast of Lubeck, right? Lombard's oldest son, Dannan, has been stationed in Isaach ever since their defeat. But I'm willing to bet his authority hasn't reached the outskirts yet. So...
    Oifey: Just a second! Are you suggesting I leave you all and head for safety!? Forget it! I'm not leaving your side, sir! I'm here till the end!
    Sigurd: Oifey, I hate to impose on you, but please understand my situation. I don't want to lose Seliph. He is not even two yet. But I can't fight and take care of him. Oifey, please. I want you to take Seliph and go to where it's safe.
    " — Sigurd and Oifey, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  3. "Lester: ...So where is mother now?
    Lana: She's working at the convent in Tirnanog
    " — Lester and Lana, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  4. "When we escaped from Bern, Isaac, Lachius, Belminade... ...they all..." — Heath to Vaida in a support conversation, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
  5. "Princesa de Isaach, mestre espadachim e descendente de Od." — Help text description of Ayra: Astra's Wielder, Fire Emblem Heroes
  6. "伊扎克王國的公主,劍聖奧德的後裔。" — Help text description of Ayra: Astra's Wielder, Fire Emblem Heroes
  7. "I was part of royal House Ribaut, but it was put to ruin with others slaughtered at Dahna." — Galzus: Dark Blade of Od when reaching 5-star level 40, Fire Emblem Heroes
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Playable characters First gen. AlecArdenAyraAzelleBeowolfBrigidChulainnClaudDeirdreDewEdainErinysEthlynFinnJamkeLachesisLewynLexMidirNaoiseQuanSigurdSilviaTailtiu
Second gen. AltenaAresArthur/AmidCed/HawkCoirpre/CharlotDiarmuid/TristanFebail/AsaelloFee/HerminaFinnHannibalIucharIucharbaJuliaLana/MuirneLarcei/CreidneLeifLene/LayleaLester/DeimneNanna/JeanneOifeyPatty/DaisyScáthach/DalvinSeliphShannanTine/Linda
Non-playable characters First gen. AidaAlvaAnnandArvisAzmurBatuByronCalfCigyunEldiganEthniaEvaEveGrahnyeImcaKurthManananMariccleOifeyLahnaRingShannanTravantVictor
Second gen. AnnaFelipeJakeLewynPalmarch
Bosses First gen. AndreyBeowolfBordeauxChagallCimbaethClementCuvuliDaccarDiMaggioDíthorbaDonovanDuvallElliotEldiganErinysGerrardJacobiJamkeLamiaLombardMacbethMagornMyosMunnirPamelaPapilioPhilipPizareReptorSandimaSlayderVajaWaltzZane
Second gen. AltenaAnguillaArionArvisBanbaBaranBlegBloomBovisBoyceBramselBrianCanisCoulterDagonDanannDistlerDracoEquusEriuFisherFotlaGallusHannibalHaroldHildaIshtarIshtoreIucharIucharbaJavarroJudahJuliaJuliusJuphielKanatzKutuzovLizaMabelManfroyMaykovMengMorriganMuhammadMusMusarOvisOvoPorcusRiddellRobertoRodanSchmidtScipioSimiaTine/LindaTigrisTravantZagam
Background characters BaldrBragiCedDáinnFjalarGairHeimHoðrForsetiLoptousMaeraNagaNálNjörunOdSalamanderThrudUllr
Holy Weapons BalmungForsetiGáe BolgGungnirHelswathLoptousMjölnirMystletainnNagaTyrfingValflameValkyrieYewfelle
Chapters First gen. P: Birth of a Holy Knight • 1: Lady of the Forest • 2: Crisis in Agustria • 3: Eldigan, the Lionheart • 4: Dance in the Skies • 5: Doorway to Destiny
Second gen. 6: Heir of Light • 7: Beyond the Desert • 8: The Wyvern Knights of Thracia • 9: For Whose Sake • 10: Light and DarkE: End of the Holy War
Locations JugdralAed Desert (Dahna) • Agustria (Bragi TowerNordionOrgahil) • Grannvale (BelhallaChalphyDozelEddaFriegeVelthomerYngvi) • Isaach (Tirnanog) • Munster District (ConnachtLeonsterMunsterUlster) • MiletosSilesseThraciaVerdane
Groups, objects and events 12 crusadersAed MassacreBattle of BelhallaChild huntsCross KnightsFall of LeonsterFinal Holy WarHoly BloodHoly WarKnight brigades of GrannvaleLanceritterLoptr Church (DeadlordsLoptrian Empire) • Miracle of DahnaQuintessence
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden map eventsItemsScriptsSkillsWeapons
Related topics TreasureGenealogy of the Holy War ExceedŌsawa manga adaptationFujimori manga adaptationSuzuki novelizationHeir of LightName chart • Other games (Mystery of the EmblemThracia 776Awakening) • Timeline