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“ | Alas! For some foul reason, surface dwellers have been after us of late. | ” | — Constance |
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Constance von Nuvelle (Japanese: コンスタンツェ=フォン=ヌーヴェル Konstanze von Nouvelle) is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, made available via downloadable content. Constance plays a prominent role in the DLC side story, Cindered Shadows.
Biography
Constance von Nuvelle is the sole survivor of House Nuvelle, a noble house of the Adrestian Empire. that fell during the Dagda and Brigid War. When she was growing up, she would commonly visit House Bartels, and became friends with Emile and Mercedes during her visits. She also became familiar with other noble children, especially the heir to House Aegir, Ferdinand.
House Nuvelle fell because of their secrecy and refusal to marry with other noble houses. While it is listed that the house's Crest is the Crest of Macuil, in truth, they bear the Crest of Noa, one of the lost Crests of the Four Apostles. As the sole survivor, Constance is the sole bearer of the Crest. The fall of her house was so traumatic, she fears direct sunlight and suffers a severe change in personality when she is outdoors in the daytime.
Constance attended the Fhirdiad School of Sorcery. She graduated from that school three years before the events of the game, the year before Annette and Mercedes enrolled, Imperial Year 1177. Since then, she has taken refuge in Abyss as a member of the Ashen Wolves, plotting her chance to revive her fallen house.
After the timeskip, if Constance was recruited, she returns to Garreg Mach on the day of the millennium festival and accompanies the group throughout the war. If not recruited, Constance disappears from Abyss, and her whereabouts are unknown.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Role
Constance is a recruitable unit regardless of which house you pick, and will be available to recruit once you complete Chapter 2 of Cindered Shadows.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable
- Main article:
Constance/Stats
Main story Cindered Shadows P: A Cursed Relic, Normal P: A Cursed Relic, Hard P: A Cursed Relic, Maddening
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Enemy - Cindered Shadows Chapter 1
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Growth rates when reclassed
- Main article:
Constance/Stats § Growth rates when reclassed
Abilities
style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" colspan="2" | Ability | style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at | |
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Circadian Beat | Personal ability, innate and unremovable | |
Sword Prowess | Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Wrath Strike | D | |
Grounder | C | |
Soulblade | C+ | |
Axebreaker | B | |
Hexblade | A | |
Sword Crit +10 | S | |
Swordfaire | S+ | |
Lance Prowess | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Tempest Lance | D | |
Knightkneeler | C | |
Swordbreaker | B | |
Lance Crit +10 | S | |
Lancefaire | S+ | |
Axe Prowess | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Smash | D | |
Helm Splitter | C | |
Lancebreaker | B | |
Axe Crit +10 | S | |
Axefaire | S+ | |
Bow Prowess | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Curved Shot | D | |
Close Counter | C | |
Bow Crit +10 | S | |
Bowfaire | S+ | |
Mystic Blow | Budding Talent: | |
Brawling Prowess | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Fading Blow | D | |
Rushing Blow | C | |
Healing Focus | B | |
Brawl Crit +10 | S | |
Fistfaire | S+ | |
Reason | Innate; replaced with higher levels at C+, B+, and A+ | |
Black Magic Range +1 | S | |
Black Tomefaire | S+ | |
Faith | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
White Magic Range +1 | S | |
White Tomefaire | S+ | |
Authority | Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+ | |
Rally Magic | Innate | |
Rally Resistance | C | |
Defensive Tactics | B | |
Offensive Tactics | S+ | |
Weight -3 | C | |
Smite | B | |
Weight -5 | A | |
Armored Effect Null | S+ | |
Dexterity +4 | C | |
Movement +1 | A+ | |
Cavalry Effect Null | S+ | |
Alert Stance | B | |
Alert Stance+ | A+ | |
Flying Effect Null | S+ | |
colspan="3" style="Template:Roundb; border:none; background-color:#222222" width="100%"|The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items. |
Spell list
style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222; width: 30%;" | Spell | style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at |
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Fire | Innate |
Sagittae | C |
Fimbulvetr | B |
Bolting | A |
Agnea's Arrow | A+ |
Heal | D |
Nosferatu | D+ |
Ward | C |
Rescue | B |
style="Template:Roundbl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Abraxas | style="Template:Roundbr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | A |
Personality and character
Despite her long stay in Abyss, Constance dreams of reviving House Nuvelle. Her polite speech cannot hide her domineering nature. She acts different when in sunlight compared to indoors. When indoors, she speaks in an excited tone and frequently laughs loudly; when outdoors, she speaks in a much more reserved tone, she apologizes frequently, and she has little self confidence.
In the Japanese version, she speaks formally. For example, Constance refers to herself using the formal 私 watakushi instead of the more usual 私 watashi, and she uses the polite forms of verbs.
Supports
- Main article:
Constance/Supports
Endings
Constance, Sorcery Incarnate
For her service in war, and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage in the new Fódlan. For generations thereafter, her noble house was valued as a leader in magical research and development.
Constance, Scion of Nuvelle (Crimson Flower)
For her service in war, and her innovations in magic, Constance Von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard. Though her noble house was given no guarantee of power on a hereditary basis, Constance made certain that House Nuvelle would be valued as the leader in magical research and development for generations to come.
Constance, Scion of Nuvelle & Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon
Almost as soon as Byleth and Constance were wed in a spectacular ceremony, the battle with those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Constance’s efforts to understand and implement the magical techniques of the enemy quickly became instrumental, both to the fight and to the era of peaceful Imperial rule that followed. Though, the couple was known during their time for their countless contributions to the Empire, they were remembered best for their charming, if unnerving, anecdotes of a wife’s relentless insistence on using her husband as a test subject for experiments.
Constance, Sorcery Incarnate & Byleth, Guardian of Order
After taking his place as the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced his marriage to Constance, who was given peerage for her service in war and permitted to revive House Nuvelle. Praised for her innovative talent, she rapidly rose to prominence in the new era, and her house came to be relied upon as a valued leader In magical research and development for generations. Though the couple was known during their time as pioneer reformers for the church, they were remembered best for their charming, if unnerving, anecdotes of a wife’s relentless insistence on using her husband as a test subject for experiments.
Constance, Sorcery Incarnate & Byleth, Ruler of Dawn/Wandering Flame
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced his marriage to Constance, who was given peerage for her service in the war and permitted to revive House Nuvelle. Praised for her innovative talent, she rapidly rose to prominence in the new era, and her house came to be relied upon as a valued leader in magical research and development for generations to come. She was not without detractors, however. Jealous rumors persisted throughout her life that the rays of the sun compelled her to retreat into hiding, threatening to reveal her monstrous true form.
Constance, Scion of Nuvelle & Jeritza, Bloodstained Demon
After the war, Jeritza and Constance joined the battle against those who slither in the dark. In that dire struggle, which raged across the continent, Constance earned her noble title with powerful magic that proved essential to victory. Her rise in status ruffled more than a few feathers, but Jeritza kept the Imperial nobility in line. It is said, in the ballads composed about the couple, that they swore their wedding vows in the beautiful rose garden they had planted together on the Nuvelle estate.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Underestimate the denizens of Abyss and it won't end well for you! Tremble in fear at my magical might! Ahaha! | ” | — Constance as an enemy in Cindered Shadows Chapter 1 |
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“ | Constance: You're of noble stock, yes? Name yourself! Edelgard: Certainly. I am Edelgard. Constance: That is the same name as the Imperial princess! It's a lovely name, but a bit cheeky in my view. Edelgard: Ugh. |
” | — Constance as an enemy fighting Edelgard in Cindered Shadows Chapter 1 |
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“ | You'll not find it so easy to escape from the darkest depths of Garreg Mach! | ” | — Constance in Cindered Shadows Chapter 2 |
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“ | Death Knight: ... Constance: Your composure with that weapon... Your posture... It cannot be. No, it is surely just my imagination. |
” | — Constance fighting the Death Knight in Cindered Shadows Chapter 2 |
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“ | Constance: The bill has come due for your misdeeds, Aelfric. Aelfric: It matters not. She is all that matters. She alone. Constance: Ahaha! Then if words shall not sway you, let us proceed to actions! |
” | — Constance fighting Aelfric in Cindered Shadows Chapter 6 |
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“ | This is what comes of meddling with a sacred tool commissioned by the progenitor god. But clearly it's too late to scold you at this point. For now, we must focus on dealing with the result! | ” | — Constance fighting the Umbral Beast in Cindered Shadows Chapter 7 |
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“ | Constance: What has possessed you to go through with this?! Edelgard: I have considered every angle. I have wavered and suffered, and now my resolve is firm. Now confess... Had I told you, would you have kept my secret? Constance: Absolutely not! I would have moved against you without a moment's hesitation! Edelgard: As I thought. That is precisely why I did not tell you. Now get out of my way. |
” | — Constance fighting Edelgard in Chapter 11. |
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“ | Edelgard: So, House Nuvelle has chosen the path that will lead to its ultimate demise. How pitiable. Constance: As you say, I have forfeited my claim on being a noble of the Empire. That is why you must permit me to challenge you in combat, that I may establish a new House Nuvelle. Edelgard: As you wish. Let's see if your resolve is a match for my own. |
” | — Edelgard, as a boss fighting Constance in Chapter 12. |
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“ | Constance: What use are words? We are both set on our paths. Edelgard: How predictable, But so be it. I will now show you my true power. |
” | — Constance fighting Edelgard in Silver Snow Chapter 19/Verdant Wind Chapter 20. |
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Critical quotes
“ | Ahahaha! | ” | — Constance in Part I & II in indoor maps |
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“ | Ever so sorry. | ” | — Constance in Part I in indoor maps |
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“ | A parting gift! | ” | — Constance in Part I in indoor maps |
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“ | Think yourself prepared? | ” | — Constance in Part I in indoor maps |
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“ | Don't make me do this. | ” | — Constance in Part I in outdoor maps |
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“ | This brings me no joy. | ” | — Constance in Part I in outdoor maps |
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“ | This will be over soon. | ” | — Constance in Part I in outdoor maps |
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“ | Respect your betters! | ” | — Constance in Part II in indoor maps |
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“ | Look upon your doom. | ” | — Constance in Part II in indoor maps |
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“ | Shall I test your defense? | ” | — Constance in Part II in indoor maps |
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“ | Shed your tears. | ” | — Constance in Part II in outdoor maps |
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“ | If the goddess wills it. | ” | — Constance in Part II in outdoor maps |
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“ | Fortune is kind. | ” | — Constance in Part II in outdoor maps |
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“ | Fate turns against you. | ” | — Constance in Part I & II in outdoor maps |
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Death/retreat quotes
“ | It's not that I'm defeated so much as that I'm temporarily grounded. | ” | — Constance as an enemy in Cindered Shadows Chapter 1 |
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“ | But I...I'm supposed to be better than this! | ” | — Constance's retreat quote as a playable unit in Part I in indoor maps |
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“ | The shame of defeat... It is more than I can bear. I'll just crawl under a rock now... | ” | — Constance's retreat quote as a playable unit in Part I in outdoor maps |
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“ | This is it? It is over now? I suppose I shall return to the darkness and brood. | ” | — Constance's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II in outdoor maps |
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“ | No, the time cannot be now. There is so much yet to accomplish... I have a house to restore! | ” | — Constance's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II in indoor maps |
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“ | But it cannot end here... I'm still so far from accomplishing my grand achievement | ” | — Constance's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II in indoor maps |
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“ | Will anyone remember all that I worked for? All that I tried for? Perhaps I shall go unmourned... | ” | — Constance's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II in outdoor maps |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Constance is currently featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- One of the below cards' epithets is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Constance | |||||
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二つの貌を持つ魔翔騎, Constance | |||||
"I rarely let the impossible stop me! I shall see it all done - the restoration of my house, and more!" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 30 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Dark Flier | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Arrogant in the Dark: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] If this unit is in the Back Line, then until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack. Despondent in the Light: [Activate] [] [] If this unit is in the Front Line, draw 1 card. "You shall be my test subject!": [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy in the Back Line, and move them. ([Hand] can only be used while this card is in your hand.) | |||||
Card #B21-039HN • Artist: Doji Shiki | |||||
Daughter of House Nuvelle, Constance | |||||
"You found yourself captivated by my charms! This sort of thing happens all the time to those of us blessed with such transcendent beauty." | |||||
Attack: 20 | Support: 30 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Noble | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Domineering Guffaw: [Activate] [] Choose 1 other ally, and move them. Authority Emblem: [Support] Choose 1 ally other than your attacking unit. You may move that ally. | |||||
Card #B21-040N • Artist: Doji Shiki | |||||
Proud Descendant of Nobility, Constance | |||||
"Underestimate the denizens of Abyss and it won't end well for you!" | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 2 | ||
Class: Noble | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
"Allow us to offer you a premature burial!": [Activate] [] [] Choose 1 non-lord enemy with a deployment cost of 3 or lower, and destroy them. "My latest spell!": [Hand] [Activate] [Send this card to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 ally who is in the Back Line. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +20 attack. ([Hand] is only usable while this card is in your hand.) | |||||
Card #P21-011PR • Artist: Kotetsu Kinoshita | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Constance . |
Trivia
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Constance von Nuvelle |
Full name; known by just Constance in most menus. Constance is a female given name derived from Latin, meaning "constant". |
Spanish |
Constance von Nuvelle |
As above. |
French |
Constance von Nuvelle |
As above. |
German |
Constance von Nuvelle |
As above. |
Italian |
Constance von Nuvelle |
As above. |
Korean |
콘스탄체 폰 누벨 |
Konstanze von Nouvelle |
Simplified Chinese |
康丝坦洁·冯·努维尔 |
Konstanze von Nouvelle |
Traditional Chinese |
康絲坦潔‧馮‧努維爾 |
Konstanze von Nouvelle |
Gallery
Artwork of Constance from Three Houses.
High quality portrait artwork of Constance from Three Houses.
Portrait artwork of Constance in Part II from Three Houses.
Other appearances
Artwork of Constance from Fire Emblem Cipher.
External links
References
This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series. |