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Fae
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“ | My name's not Misfae either! It's Fae! | ” | — Fae, to Elffin |
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Fae (Japanese: ファ Fa) is a divine dragon manakete residing in Arcadia, and one of the last surviving pure-blooded dragons in Elibe.
Biography
Fae is the only pure dragon to still be living in Arcadia as of the modern Elibe era, although half-bloods such as Sophia do reside there as well. As with all Arcadian citizens, she was restricted for most of her life from visiting or having any contact with the world outside Nabata,[1] although in her case the ban was particularly emphatic owing to her dragon nature.[2]
In the year 980, during Eliwood, Hector and Lyn's expedition into the Nabata desert in search of "the living legend", Fae was looking after a small house near the desert border. She passed on to Eliwood's group news that treasure could be found in the desert by sifting near the bones, having also told Pent this earlier.[3]
During the Disturbance of Bern, when Bern's attempted to invade Arcadia, Fae went into hiding with Igrene until Roy cleared away the invasion, whereupon she emerged and met Roy. When Roy's army left Arcadia to continue the war in Etruria, Fae wished to go with them but was forbidden from doing so by the elder. Nonetheless, she snuck out on her own and was captured by an Etrurian Revolutionaries detachment led by Bern, at a castle on the Etrurian border. She was rescued when Roy learned of her escape and led an assault on the castle. Roy chose to let Fae remain with his army, instead of possibly risking her being caught again on her way back to Arcadia, and she fought in the war.
In the late stages of the war, she learned of Idunn's history and feared that she herself would become an enemy to humans as well, but with Roy's encouragement she fought Idunn with the hope of helping her. After the war, when Idunn was taken back to Arcadia in an attempt to restore her soul, Fae played with her daily to try and get her acting normally or showing some sign of emotion again.
Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
Role
If she is still alive at the time, Fae is a mandatory unit in Chapter 24 and the Final Chapter. Her survival at the end of the game is one of the criteria to obtain the game's best ending, along with having Roy use the Binding Blade to defeat Idunn.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Fae is the only playable Manakete unit in Roy's team. All of her base stats are extremely low, meaning she would most certainly die if left exposed during enemy phase. She has a poor movement range of 5 spaces, which will often cause her to fall behind or incapable of escaping enemies with high movement range, such as Wyvern Riders/Wyvern Lords. On the plus side, she has very high stat growth rates except for defense. Due to starting at level 1, she will have plenty of room to improve her stats. Because of her low constitution, she can be rescued by literally every unit in the game.
Fae's only weapon of choice is the unique Divinestone, which can deal great damage to the enemy Manaketes encountered throughout the game. It additionally grants huge increases to her strength, skill, defense, and resistance; this mitigates her low base stats and allows her to remain durable against non-manakete units. Unfortunately, the Divinestone comes with some severe costs to compensate for its extreme power: the Divinestone is a one-of-a-kind weapon with only 30 uses before breaking; there is no way to obtain another one and Fae cannot use anything else in its place. Unlike other weapons in the game, it cannot be repaired with the Hammerne staff. Should her Divinestone break at any time during the main story, she effectively becomes a useless unit for the remainder of the game, which would carry over to the Trial Maps. Without the Divinestone, Fae will lose the bonuses to patch her low base stats and will certainly get annihilated by the enemy forces. As such, it is recommended to keep her from being exposed too much in enemy phase, in order to prevent the enemy units from rapidly wearing down the durability of the Divinestone, especially since she is force-deployed in Chapter 24 and the Final Chapter.
Thanks to her incredibly high resistance, Fae is ideal bait for dangerous long-range magic and status staff wielders. If she is placed in the bottom deployment slot, enemies are more likely to target her with status, despite a very low chance of hitting.
The issue regarding the limited uses of the Divinestone can be circumvented by utilizing a glitch to obtain a Firestone from an enemy Manakete. While the Firestone is slightly inferior to the Divinestone in regards to the stat bonuses that it provides (e.g. the Firestone providing a much smaller +5 increase to resistance while the Divinestone provides +20) and lacks the effective bonus damage against manaketes, it can be used an unlimited number of times, alleviating the issues of Fae relying only on the Divinestone in combat. However, as the game does not expect for Fae to wield the Firestone in any capacity, her sprites would glitch, which may or may not cause the game to crash. Because of this, it is entirely up to the player's discretion whether or not going through the trouble of obtaining the Firestone is worth it in the long run.
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Role
Fae makes a cameo appearance in the house in Chapter 22E/23H, where she is house-sitting. She has a unique conversation with Hawkeye if he visits the house.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
There are two different variations of Fae available to Heroes, both of which are tied to her storyline appearance in The Binding Blade. The normal variation of Fae is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. A winter-themed variation of Fae was made available between the period of December 18, 2018 through January 18, 2019 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Gifts of Winter update.
Fae: Divine Dragon
Starting stats
★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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style="Template:Roundtl; background-color:#222222; width: 60%;" colspan="2" | Skill | Rarity | style="Template:Roundtr; background-color:#222222; width: 20%;" | SP cost | |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Fire Breath | Innate | |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Fire Breath+ | Innate | |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Light Breath | ★★★ | 200 SP |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Light Breath+ | ★★★★★ | 300 SP |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Eternal Breath | ★★★★★ | 400 SP |
File:Is feh skill support.png | Draw Back | ★★★ | 150 SP |
B | Renewal 1 | ★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Renewal 2 | ★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Renewal 3 | ★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Threaten Atk 1 | ★★★ | 50 SP |
C | Threaten Atk 2 | ★★★★ | 100 SP |
C | Threaten Atk 3 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
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Fae: Holiday Dear
Starting stats
- Fae: Holiday Dear is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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style="Template:Roundtl; background-color:#222222; width: 60%;" colspan="2" | Skill | Rarity | style="Template:Roundtr; background-color:#222222; width: 20%;" | SP cost | |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Fire Breath | Innate | |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Fire Breath+ | Innate | |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Glittering Breath | Innate | |
File:Is feh skill offense.png | Glittering Breath+ | Innate | |
New Moon | Innate | ||
Luna | ★★★★★ | 200 SP | |
A | Def/Res Bond 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
A | Def/Res Bond 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
A | Def/Res Bond 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
B | Vengeful Fighter 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Vengeful Fighter 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Vengeful Fighter 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Armor March 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
C | Armor March 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
C | Armor March 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
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Personality and character
Despite being several hundred years old already, Fae is in practice little more than a young child. Having spent most of her life locked indoors in Arcadia, she loves playing in and exploring the outside world and takes an interest in almost everything she sees; she has a particular interest in things she finds pretty, such as Elffin's hair[4] and butterflies.[5] She has trouble listening to orders given to her, finding them to be "no fun" no matter how important they are.[6] When stories are read to her, as Niime did, she tends to fall asleep once they're finished.[7]
Fae has trouble understanding certain ideas, such as her destiny to live for near-eternity;[8] however, she fully understands the concept of death and is distraught at Sophia's suggestion that she would one day die while Fae continues to live. For this reason, many of the people who interact with her deliberately avoid explaining the deaths of others to her, such as Igrene telling her about her deceased daughter, with whom Fae used to be friends.[9] Upon hearing Jahn's story of the Scouring at the Dragon Sanctuary, she was upset by the idea that she would one day be an enemy to humans.[10]
Supports
The Binding Blade
- Main article:
Fae/Supports
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Endings
Fae - Divine Dragon
Short: Vanished without a trace.
Long: After returning to Nabata, Fae was never heard from again. Many historians are skeptical that she even existed...
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | ...Do we have to fight...? ...Sniff... | ” | — Fae, in the Final Chapter of The Binding Blade. |
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Death quote
“ | I'm so... scared... | ” | — Fae, in The Binding Blade. |
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Fire Emblem Heroes
- Main article:
Fae/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Fae is currently featured on four cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- One of the below cards' quotes and one further cards' epithet are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Fae | |||||
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The Dragon Called a God, Fae | |||||
"Hey, hey! When I grow up, am I gonna be pretty?" | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Manakete | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Eternal Child: [Activate] [Once per turn] Select 1 of your bond cards, then put it at the top of your deck. Pure Divine Dragon: [Always] If you have 6+ bond cards in play, this unit gains +30 attack. | |||||
Card #B05-044R • Artist: Foo Midori | |||||
Innocent Dragon Girl, Fae | |||||
"ファ、楽しいよ!だって、いっぱいおそとに、いれるんだもん!" | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Manakete | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Pure-Blooded Divine Dragon: [Always] If you have at least 4 bonds, this unit gains +30 attack. Manakete Emblem: [Support] If the attacking unit is , then you may choose a card in your hand and place it in your Bond Area. | |||||
Card #B05-045N • Artist: Foo Midori | |||||
久遠なる笑顔, Fae | |||||
"Hey, hey, do you think I'll be pretty when I grow up?" | |||||
Attack: 80 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Manakete | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
"Outside is fun!": [Always] During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack. "Let's stay together forever and ever!": [Special] You cannot deploy this card in an Area which your Main Character does not occupy. | |||||
Card #B16-031R(+X) • Artist: Tobi (B16-031R), daigoman (B16-031R+X) | |||||
Dragon Girl of the Hidden Village, Fae | |||||
"My real name is actually reeeeally long. The only bit of it that humans can hear is Fae!" | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 20 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Manakete | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
"I wanna be all growed up!": [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Dragonblood Emblem: [Support] If you have as many or fewer Bond cards as your opponent, you may choose 1 card from your hand and play it in your Bond Area. | |||||
Card #B16-032N • Artist: Tobi | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Fae . |
Notable merchandise
Image | Information | Price | Release date |
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Fae appears in volume 8 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. Her volume 8 appearance is based on her standard appearance in Heroes. | ¥350 | November 2018JP |
Trivia
- Fae's actual name is significantly longer, but she claims it is comprised of sounds humans cannot hear, with the "Fae" part of it being the only part audible to humans.[11]
- While Fae can normally only attack using a Divine Stone, it is possible to steal a Fire Dragonstone in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade for Fae to use. However, having Fae use the Fire Dragonstone will glitch her battle animations.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Fae |
An alternate form of fey, a poetic adjective describing fairy-like, magical or otherworldly traits.[12] |
Spanish |
Fae |
As above. |
French |
Fae |
As above. |
German |
Fae |
As above. |
Italian |
Fae |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Fae |
As above. |
Traditional Chinese |
法 |
Fa |
Gallery
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Artwork of Fae from The Binding Blade.
Fae's portrait in The Binding Blade and The Blazing Blade.
Fae and Idunn.
Heroes artwork
- FEH Fae 01.png
Artwork of Fae: Divine Dragon from Heroes.
- FEH Fae 02.png
Artwork of Fae: Divine Dragon from Heroes.
- FEH Fae 02a.png
Artwork of Fae: Divine Dragon from Heroes.
- FEH Fae 03.png
Artwork of Fae: Divine Dragon from Heroes.
Artwork of Fae: Holiday Dear from Heroes.
Artwork of Fae: Holiday Dear from Heroes.
Artwork of Fae: Holiday Dear from Heroes.
Artwork of Fae: Holiday Dear from Heroes.
Artwork of Idunn: Dragonkin Duo, a Duo Hero of which Fae is a part, from Heroes.
Artwork of Idunn: Dragonkin Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Idunn: Dragonkin Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Idunn: Dragonkin Duo from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Fae from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Fae from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Fae from Fire Emblem Cipher.
References
- ↑ "Fae: But if Bern catches us, then we can see the outside world!
Igrene:Fae, no. The elder strictly forbids communication with the outside world." — Fae and Igrene, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ "Don't be ridiculous. You may not. There is no telling what may happen if the world learns of your existence!" — The Arcadian elder, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑ "You know what? I'm watching the house all by myself. Do you know how to do that? You have to sit and be good. So that's why I'm here. What are all of you guys doing? Are you hunting for treasure, like that other guy? Let me tell you a secret. There's something good buried near the bones. I know stuff like that." — Fae, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
- ↑ "I like your hair, too, Elffin! It's pretty in the wind and it shines like gold in the light! I like pretty things like that!" — Fae, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑ "Igrene! Look! Look! A butterfly!!" — Fae, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑ "Fae: Roy's orders are no fun.
Igrene: Fae, do as you're told.
Fae: Aww... But I don't want to.
Igrene: Fae.
Fae: ...Er...
Igrene: Say you're sorry.
Fae: ...I'm sorry.
Igrene: Look, Fae. You promised Roy you would do what he asked, didn't you? If you make a promise, you have to keep it. OK?
Fae: OK..." — Fae and Igrene, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ "Niime: Once upon a time, humans and... demons lived in this land. The demons used their immense power to hurt the humans. The weak humans could do nothing but watch as the bodies piled up... And then one day... eight bright rays of light came. They could be used to defeat the demons.
Fae: Were they pretty lights?
Niime: Oh my, yes. ...The humans used the lights to fight against the demons. After a long and difficult battle... the demons were finally defeated. But that wasn't the end...
Fae: Mmm...mmm...mmm... I'm sleepy now...
Niime: So...this is the enemy of mankind, is it? She doesn't seem to have a care in the world... ...In fact, she's adorable..." — Niime and Fae, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ "Fae: Why do I stay small? Why don't I grow up like you?
Sophia: You are a full-blooded dragon... A dragon's lifespan...is near eternity... I am part human...so we grow at different speeds... Do you understand...?
Fae: No..." — Fae and Sophia, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ "Fae: But she stopped coming to play with me. I asked Sophia about her, but she wouldn't tell. Is it my fault? Was I a bad girl to her? Did I make her angry and leave?
Igrene: No... Not at all. She was never mad at you, Fae. She can't play with you anymore, but... She'll always love you, Fae.
Fae:Really?
IgreneYes... Of course." — Fae and Igrene, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ "Roy: What's wrong, Fae? You look like you're about to cry..
Fae: Am...am I evil, too...?
Roy: Huh?
Fae: When... When I get older, will I be a bad dragon, too?
Roy: Slow down, Fae. Where did you get that idea?
Fae: That man said that...dragons and humans can't live in peace...
Roy: That wasn't true. You've lived in Nabata with humans, haven't you?
Fae: But the demon dragon is a divine dragon like me! You're going to fight the demon dragon, but what about me? What if...when I grow up... I'm like the demon dragon...? Then...you'd have to...
Roy: Don't worry, Fae. I know you'll never be like the demon dragon. You'll always live with humans. With people like me.
Fae: ...Do you really think so?
Roy: Of course! I want to help the demon dragon, too.
Fae: Help her?
Roy: The demon dragon isn't acting of her own free will. She had her soul destroyed. She is a slave. I...I don't want to kill her if I can avoid it...
Fae: ...Your words are too big. I don't understand.
Roy: I'm sure you'll learn what I mean once you get a little older." — Roy and Fae, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ "Elffin: As you wish, Fae. Fae... A unique name. Is it your full name?
Fae: No, my real name is reeeeally long. And they say it's a sound humans can't hear. Fae's the only part that you can.
Elffin: Interesting.
Fae: But maybe you could hear it, Elffin! You make so many pretty sounds, maybe you could hear my real name!
Elffin: Why don't you try telling it to me some time?
Fae: OK!" — Elffin and Fae, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ Wiktionary: fey
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