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===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
Moulder first appears in the ending scenes of [[Escape!|Chapter 1]]. After Eirika decides to enter [[Grado]] territory, [[Hayden]] sadly states that he cannot spare many soldiers to aid her.<ref>{{Cite|King Hayden apologizes for being unable to spare soldiers.|Opening narration of [[The Protected|chapter 2]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> However, he does send three Frelian vassals to help, namely Moulder, [[Gilliam]], and [[Vanessa]]. | Moulder first appears in the ending scenes of [[Escape!|Chapter 1]]. After Eirika decides to enter [[Grado]] territory, [[Hayden]] sadly states that he cannot spare many soldiers to aid her.<ref>{{Cite|King Hayden apologizes for being unable to spare soldiers.|Opening narration of [[The Protected|chapter 2]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> However, he does send three Frelian vassals to help, namely Moulder, [[Gilliam]], and [[Vanessa]]. | ||
During [[The Protected|Chapter 2]] Moulder assists [[Ross]] by healing his injuries. Afterwards, Moulder remains with Eirika's forces for the remainder of the [[War of the Stones]]. | During [[The Protected|Chapter 2]] Moulder assists [[Ross]] by healing his injuries. Afterwards, Moulder remains with Eirika's forces for the remainder of the [[War of the Stones]]. | ||
===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
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===Analysis=== | ===Analysis=== | ||
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Moulder joins the army as a [[Priest]] in Chapter 2 with solid bases, including 20 HP and 9 speed, preventing him from being doubled by most early-game enemies and allowing him to survive at least one hit. He has C rank in staves at base, allowing him to reach A rank quite easily and use the [[Warp]] staff obtained in [[Scorched Sand|Chapter 15]], as well as use many other useful staves. | Moulder joins the army as a [[Priest]] in Chapter 2 with solid bases, including 20 HP and 9 speed, preventing him from being doubled by most early-game enemies and allowing him to survive at least one hit. He has C rank in staves at base, allowing him to reach A rank quite easily and use the [[Warp]] staff obtained in [[Scorched Sand|Chapter 15]], as well as use many other useful staves. | ||
Moulder's promotion to [[Bishop]] gives him 40 additional staff experience, making it easier to get A | Moulder's promotion to [[Bishop]] gives him 40 additional staff experience, making it easier to get to A rank and S rank staves. It also gives him D rank in light magic and [[Slayer]], which gives all his attacks effectiveness against monsters, which are plentiful in the later chapters of the game. By comparison, [[Sage]] offers similar stat boosts (though he notably gains one less point of magic), but grants C rank in anima magic instead of staff experience and Slayer, and also gives him a D in light. Bishop is the preferable promotion for Moulder thanks to the extra staff experience. Both Slayer and C anima are less important as Moulder prefers using staves to fighting, but while Sage only offers the combat bonus Bishop helps him out in both combat and staff utility. | ||
The [[Guiding Ring]] Moulder needs to promote is very competitive in ''The Sacred Stones''; in addition to Moulder, [[Artur]], [[Lute]], [[Natasha]], [[L'Arachel]], and [[Ewan]] all need one to promote. Moulder will likely reach promotion level before Natasha, L'Arachel, and Ewan, and can gain Slayer upon promotion unlike Lute, L'Arachel, or Ewan. However, as he cannot fight enemies and staves provide little experience, Moulder will not level up quickly; as such, he gains little from not promoting as soon as he could. | The [[Guiding Ring]] Moulder needs to promote is very competitive in ''The Sacred Stones''; in addition to Moulder, [[Artur]], [[Lute]], [[Natasha]], [[L'Arachel]], and [[Ewan]] all need one to promote. Moulder will likely reach promotion level before Natasha, L'Arachel, and Ewan, and can gain Slayer upon promotion unlike Lute, L'Arachel, or Ewan. However, as he cannot fight enemies and staves provide little experience, Moulder will not level up quickly; as such, he gains little from not promoting as soon as he could. | ||
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| | |english=A mature priest of Frelia. He's<br>gentle and reassuring. | ||
|japanese=フレリア王国に仕える 熟年の神官<br>穏やかな人柄で 皆を和ませる | |||
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==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history== | |||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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===Official artwork=== | |||
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FESS Moulder.png|Artwork of Moulder from {{ | FESS Moulder.png|Artwork of Moulder from {{title|The Sacred Stones}}. | ||
Small portrait spotpass moulder fe13.png|Moulder | Small portrait spotpass moulder fe13.png|Portrait of Moulder in {{title|Awakening}}. | ||
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===Battle animations=== | |||
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Ba fe08 moulder sage magic.gif|Moulder attacking with [[magic (element)|magic]] as a [[Sage]] in {{title|The Sacred Stones}}. | |||
Ba fe08 moulder sage magic critical.gif|Moulder performing a [[critical hit]] with magic as a Sage in ''The Sacred Stones''. | |||
Ba fe08 moulder bishop magic.gif|Moulder attacking with [[light magic]] as a [[Bishop]] in ''The Sacred Stones''. | |||
Ba fe08 moulder bishop light critical.gif|Moulder performing a critical hit with light magic as a Bishop in ''The Sacred Stones''. | |||
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[[Category:SpotPass characters in Fire Emblem Awakening]] | [[Category:SpotPass characters in Fire Emblem Awakening]] |
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“ | Well... You see, as a priest, I've met people from all walks of life. Some of them--like you--well, I can read them like an open book. | ” | — Moulder to Vanessa |
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Moulder (Japanese: モルダ Mulder) is a priest of Frelia who appears in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. King Hayden of Frelia sends him with Princess Eirika's army, along with Gilliam and Vanessa, to assist the Princess in her search for Ephraim. As a priest, he is quite serious and righteous.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Role
Moulder first appears in the ending scenes of Chapter 1. After Eirika decides to enter Grado territory, Hayden sadly states that he cannot spare many soldiers to aid her.[1] However, he does send three Frelian vassals to help, namely Moulder, Gilliam, and Vanessa.
During Chapter 2 Moulder assists Ross by healing his injuries. Afterwards, Moulder remains with Eirika's forces for the remainder of the War of the Stones.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov | Skills | Weapon level |
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Bishop | +3 | +2 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +3 | +2 | +2 | +1 | Slayer | +40, D |
Sage | +4 | +1 | +0 | +0 | +0 | +3 | +3 | +2 | +1 | -- | C, D |
Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Moulder joins the army as a Priest in Chapter 2 with solid bases, including 20 HP and 9 speed, preventing him from being doubled by most early-game enemies and allowing him to survive at least one hit. He has C rank in staves at base, allowing him to reach A rank quite easily and use the Warp staff obtained in Chapter 15, as well as use many other useful staves.
Moulder's promotion to Bishop gives him 40 additional staff experience, making it easier to get to A rank and S rank staves. It also gives him D rank in light magic and Slayer, which gives all his attacks effectiveness against monsters, which are plentiful in the later chapters of the game. By comparison, Sage offers similar stat boosts (though he notably gains one less point of magic), but grants C rank in anima magic instead of staff experience and Slayer, and also gives him a D in light. Bishop is the preferable promotion for Moulder thanks to the extra staff experience. Both Slayer and C anima are less important as Moulder prefers using staves to fighting, but while Sage only offers the combat bonus Bishop helps him out in both combat and staff utility.
The Guiding Ring Moulder needs to promote is very competitive in The Sacred Stones; in addition to Moulder, Artur, Lute, Natasha, L'Arachel, and Ewan all need one to promote. Moulder will likely reach promotion level before Natasha, L'Arachel, and Ewan, and can gain Slayer upon promotion unlike Lute, L'Arachel, or Ewan. However, as he cannot fight enemies and staves provide little experience, Moulder will not level up quickly; as such, he gains little from not promoting as soon as he could.
Fire Emblem Awakening
Role
Moulder is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the The Sacred Stones character set. Moulder is also present as an enemy in the second and third installments of the Smash Brethren DLC series.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Reclassing options
Growth rates when reclassed
Tactician/Grandmaster Cavalier Paladin Knight Great Knight General Barbarian/Berserker Fighter/Warrior Mercenary/Hero Bow Knight Archer Sniper
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Tactician/ |
80% | 55% | 45% | 65% | 50% | 45% | 45% | 30% |
Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Thief Trickster Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider War Monk Mage/Sage Dark Mage Dark Knight Sorcerer Dread Fighter
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
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Myrmidon | 80% | 60% | 30% | 75% | 60% | 45% | 40% | 25% |
Promotion stat gains
Archer Barbarian Cavalier Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Fighter Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Priest Tactician Thief
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Sniper | +4 | +2 | +1 | +4 | +3 | +0 | +5 | +3 | +1 | -- |
Bow Knight | +8 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +4 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +3 | E, E |
Skill set
Like all male bonus units in Awakening, Moulder has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.
Personality
Moulder is a wise, righteous priest. He is always willing to help others in many situations. For example, he coaches Colm on self-righteousness and reflection on one's actions[2]. As a priest, he has come in contact with many people, and he can determine what sort of person someone is very well[3]. He cares a lot about those around him and acts as a sort of father. However, he takes his duty so seriously that he even forgets about his own birthday[4].
Little is known about Moulder's life. He says that Vanessa reminds him of himself twenty years ago. Also, he was present at King Hayden's coronation ceremony, carrying the king's crown[5]. He was quite nervous when someone shouted, "Get ahold of yourself, man!" This caused Moulder to almost drop the crown[6]. The next day, he and Gilliam met and became close friends[7], and have been for a "decade and a half"[8]. This places the beginning of Gilliam's service at fifteen years before the start of the game, in year 788, with the game starting in the year 803.
Supports
- Main article:
Moulder/Supports
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Endings
Moulder, Wise Counselor
After the War of the Stones, Moulder continued to serve the royal family of Frelia. His wisdom served to guide King Innes as it had served King Hayden before him.
Quotes
Death quote
“ | I am sorry. I believe this is as far as I go... | ” | — Death quote |
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Battle quotes
The Sacred Stones
“ | Hm. I wonder if we can reenact the legend. | ” | — Moulder in the final chapter. |
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Awakening
“ | May I help you? | ” | — Moulder's SpotPass parley quote in Awakening. |
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“ | Be reasonable... | ” | — Moulder's SpotPass battle quote in Awakening. |
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“ | At last, some happy news. | ” | — Moulder's SpotPass recruitment quote in Awakening. |
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Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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The Sacred Stones | A mature priest of Frelia. He's
gentle and reassuring. |
フレリア王国に仕える 熟年の神官
穏やかな人柄で 皆を和ませる |
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
314 | Moulder The Sacred Stones |
635 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
422 (+108) |
Moulder The Sacred Stones |
384 (−251) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
416 (+12) |
Moulder The Sacred Stones |
361 (−23) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
482 (+23) |
Moulder The Sacred Stones |
211 (−150) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
431 (−51) |
Moulder The Sacred Stones |
174 (−37) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
297 (−136) |
Moulder The Sacred Stones |
323 (+149) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
324 (+27) |
Moulder The Sacred Stones |
181 (−142) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
334 (+10) |
Moulder The Sacred Stones |
177 (−4) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 2,446 |
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Trivia
- Moulder is one of the few characters to lack special endings, along with others such as Knoll.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Moulder |
Usually a last name, one of many surnames named after trades, such as "Smith" or "Baker". "Moulder" is not a word used today, however; a "moulder" was a skilled mason. It is also spelled "Mulder" or "Molder". It can also be a verb meaning "to rot and decompose"; this is probably not an intended meaning of the character. |
Japanese |
モルダ |
Officially romanized as Mulder. |
Spanish |
Moulder |
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French |
Moulder |
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German |
Moulder |
-- |
Italian |
Moulder |
-- |
Portuguese |
Moulder |
Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes. |
Traditional Chinese |
摩爾達 |
Mulder; used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Heroes. |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Moulder from The Sacred Stones.
Portrait of Moulder in Awakening.
Battle animations
Moulder attacking with magic as a Sage in The Sacred Stones.
Moulder performing a critical hit with magic as a Sage in The Sacred Stones.
Moulder attacking with light magic as a Bishop in The Sacred Stones.
References
- ↑ "King Hayden apologizes for being unable to spare soldiers." — Opening narration of chapter 2, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "I want you to take some time to reflect on the consequences of your actions. Colm, I'm only doing this because I care." — Moulder, to Colm, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "Well... You see, as a priest, I've met people from all walks of life. Some of them--like you--well, I can read them like an open book." — Moulder, to Vanessa, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "What? Birthday? Oh... Oh, yes! Why, today is my birthday, isn't it?" — Moulder, to Syrene, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "I was the one who carried the crown to the throne. I was so nervous that I might drop it!" — Moulder to Gilliam in a support conversation, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "Yes, and then someone shouted, in a loud voice, "Get ahold of yourself, man!" The crown slipped, and I fumbled to catch it! I was so embarrassed." — Moulder to Gilliam in a support conversation, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ " That's right! I believe I met you the very next day." — Moulder to Gilliam in a support conversation, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "Moulder, we've been friends for a decade and a half. I'll protect you. Besides...it's my duty as a Knight of Frelia." — Gilliam, to Moulder in a support conversation., Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
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