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Narcian
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“ | I am strong. I am wise. I am lovely. And most importantly, I am right! ...Me! No one else! | ” | — Narcian |
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Narcian (Japanese: ナーシェン Nacien) was one of the three Wyvern Generals of Bern at the onset of the Disturbance of Bern. Initially tasked with conquering the Lycian League, he worked behind the scenes to corrupt its marquesses and incite revolutions until his efforts were foiled by Roy. From there, his focus was shifted to Etruria itself, and he successfully incited a coup d'etat, shifting its control to Bern-allied revolutionaries. However, for his failings in the Western Isles and in search of Arcadia, he was stripped of his rank shortly before his demise.
The Binding Blade
Role
In the early days of the Bern campaign against Lycia, Narcian worked with Brunnya in an assault on Araphen, the present meeting place of the leaders of the Lycian League. The two swiftly overpowered and obliterated the League's army stationed there and mortally wounded Hector, bringing him before King Zephiel himself. After Zephiel and Brunnya departed, Narcien entrusted Slater with the guard of Araphen against Roy's band of Pheraean knights. From there, he worked to incite discord across Lycia, convincing Erik to turn on the League and ally with Bern and inspiring Legance to rebel and seize control of Ostia. When these efforts failed and Roy seized control of Ostia, he led a strike against Ostia to corner him but was stopped by the arrival Perceval, Cecilia and the Etrurian army, and was forced to flee.
His next target was Etruria itself. He convinced the corrupt noblemen Arcardo and Roartz to stage a coup d'etat against King Mordred, using him as a hostage to cow most of the Etrurian army – including the generals Perceval and Douglas – into their service as a "revolutionary" force loyal to Bern. He participated in a battle in Missur to apprehend Cecilia, the sole Etrurian general resisting the revolution, and witnessed Zephiel arrive and effortlessly defeat her. He was then tasked with finding and seizing Arcadia and its divine weapon, efforts which failed thanks to Roy.
As a result of the loss of the Western Isles and the failure to seize Arcadia, Narcian was stripped of his Wyvern General title and was succeeded by Galle; however, Murdock offered him one last chance to try to redeem himself by defending Aquileia from Roy's impending army seeking to free the Etrurian capital from the influence of the Revolutionaries. Narcian reluctantly accepted the terms, all the while conspiring to blame his failings on Zeiss under the pretense of him being a Lycian spy. Narcian failed to defend Aquileia and was killed in battle.
Stats
- Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.[1]
Boss, Ch.16 NM Boss, Ch.16 HM Playable, Trial Map
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Fire Emblem Awakening
Narcian is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the "Others" character set. He is present as an enemy unit in the first and third installments of the Rogues & Redeemers 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% | 65% | 45% | 55% | 50% | 45% | 45% | 30% |
Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Thief Trickster Wyvern Rider Griffon Rider Priest 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% | 70% | 30% | 65% | 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, Narcian has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
There are two different variations of Narcian available to Heroes, both of which are tied to his storyline appearance in The Binding Blade. The normal variation of Narcian is one of the characters present in the game at its initial launch as an NPC, and was made available to players in the first Grand Hero Battle, which initially ran from February 10, 2017 through February 14, 2017. A spring variation of Narcian was made available between the period of March 18, 2020 through April 18, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding the Familial Festivities update.
Narcian: Wyvern General
Starting stats
★★ ★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets. |
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Iron Axe | Innate | ||
Steel Axe | ★★ | 100 SP | |
Emerald Axe | ★★★ | 200 SP | |
Emerald Axe+ | ★★★★★ | 300 SP | |
Runeaxe | ★★★★★ | 400 SP | |
Retribution | ★★★ | 100 SP | |
Vengeance | ★★★★ | 200 SP | |
B | Lancebreaker 1 | ★★ | 50 SP |
B | Lancebreaker 2 | ★★ | 100 SP |
B | Lancebreaker 3 | ★★★★ | 200 SP |
C | Savage Blow 1 | ★★★ | 50 SP |
C | Savage Blow 2 | ★★★★ | 100 SP |
C | Savage Blow 3 | ★★★★★ | 200 SP |
Narcian: Vernal General
Starting stats
★★★★ ★★★★★
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | |||
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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Iron Lance | Innate | ||
Steel Lance | Innate | ||
Gilt Fork | Innate | ||
Gilt Fork+ | ★★★★★ | 300 SP | |
Retribution | Innate | ||
Vengeance | ★★★★ | 200 SP | |
B | Chill Spd 1 | ★★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Chill Spd 2 | ★★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Chill Spd 3 | ★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Lance Exp. 1 | ★★★★★ | 30 SP |
C | Lance Exp. 2 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
C | Lance Exp. 3 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
Personality and character
Narcian was highly vain and arrogant, considering himself to be a pinnacle of intellectual and martial prowess and handsomeness[2], and reacting badly to anyone who dared to challenge his opinion of himself[3]. Consequently, he obsessed over his perception among his peers and superiors, interpreting even the unsupervised disasters of his subordinates as having the potential to ruin his own career[4], and these concerns proved to be well-founded. He easily developed grudges on those who stood in his way: he loathed Galle, his rival for the role of Wyvern General, and also quickly came to develop a grudge against Cecilia after her obstruction against him in Ostia[5], which he freely admitted to Zephiel himself[6].
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I am strong. I am wise. I am beautiful. And most importantly, I am right! Always! ...Me! No one else! | ” | — Narcian, in Chapter 16 of The Binding Blade. |
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“ | Narcian: You...! You're that girl! Clarine: Excuse me? Have we met before? Narcian: What?! You have forgotten me?! That...is inconceivable! |
” | — Against Clarine. |
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“ | Narcian: You're Melady... Hah! You betray your home and join the enemy. You are a disgrace! Melady: My loyalty has always lied with the princess. And so it shall remain! |
” | — Against Melady. |
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“ | Narcian: You... Zeiss: General Narcian... I heard everything from Sir Galle! Do you...have no sense of honor left in you at all?! Narcian: Galle...! He has always been a thorn in my side! But no matter... After I wipe you out here, no one will know the truth... |
” | — Against Zeiss. |
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“ | Narcian: Cecilia... Back for more, are you? Cecilia: It was Zephiel to whom I lost. Not you. Narcian: Fair enough, but now you will know my true strength! |
” | — Against Cecilia. |
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“ | Narcian: If it isn't General Perceval, the back-stabbing traitor! Perceval: Joining you...was the greatest mistake of my life. I will make up for it...by defeating you! |
” | — Against Perceval. |
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“ | Splendid. I was looking for someone to bring me glory. | ” | — Narcian, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | [...] B-boor?! You'll pay for that insult! | ” | — when fighting Maribelle in Rogues & Redeemers 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | I am strong. I am wise. I am lovely. And most importantly, I am right! ...Me! No one else! | ” | — Narcian, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3 in Awakening. |
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“ | I'll not grace you with my name. | ” | — SpotPass parley |
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“ | I am always right! No one else! | ” | — SpotPass battle |
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“ | Are you certain? Heh heh... | ” | — SpotPass recruitment |
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Death quotes
“ | No... No...!! I will not be defeated...! Not by you...miserable... Gaahh! | ” | — Narcian, in Chapter 16 of The Binding Blade. |
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“ | No! I will...nngh...not lose! Never! | ” | — Narcian, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | No! Never! It's not POSSIBLE! | ” | — Narcian, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3 in Awakening. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Narcian/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Narcian is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Narcian | |||||
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Crafty Dragon General, Narcian | |||||
"I am strong. I am wise. I am beautiful. And most importantly, I am right! Always! ...Me! No one else!" "No...No...!! I will not be defeated...! Not by you.. miserable... Gaahh!!!" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 30 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Wyvern Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Machiavellism: [Trigger] [] When this unit is deployed, if your opponent has more cards in their hand than you, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Your opponent must reveal a card from their hand and place that card on top of their deck. Tactician's Howling Laughter: [Always] Enemy units and your opponent's supporting cards lose their support skills | |||||
Card #B05-048SR(+) • Artist: Kotaro Yamada | |||||
Conniver of the Wyvern Generals, Narcian | |||||
"Oho... You think to take up arms against us? How amusing! So be it: we shall crush you utterly!" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 30 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Wyvern Lord | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Wyvern General's Runesword: [Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit acquires and range 1-2. Schemer's Smirk: [Always] If this unit is in combat, Support cards that possess a Support skill fail to support the enemy. Delphi Shield: [Trigger] Each time this unit is being attacked, until the end of the combat, the attacking unit loses Anti-Fliers and is unable to re-acquire it. | |||||
Card #B22-042R • Artist: Yoneko | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Narcian . |
Notable merchandise
Image | Information | Price | Release date |
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Narcian appears in volume 5 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 5 appearance is based on his standard appearance in Heroes. | ¥350 | July 2018JP |
Flavor text
Trivia
- In Fire Emblem Heroes, his Grand Hero Battle map is based on a mirrored version of Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade's Chapter 15.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Narcian |
As of Fire Emblem Awakening and Heroes. Possibly derived from "narcissism", his primary character trait. |
English (unofficial) |
Narshen |
This name is used in some past versions of the The Binding Blade fan translation and is in wide use among the fandom; more recent versions of the fan translation use his official localized name. |
Japanese |
ナーシェン |
Officially romanized as Nacien. Possibly derived from "narcissism", as above. |
Spanish |
Narcian |
As above. |
French |
Narcian |
As above. |
German |
Narcian |
As above. |
Italian |
Narcian |
As above. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Narcian |
As above. |
Traditional Chinese |
拿榭恩 |
Nacien |
Gallery
Sprite Gallery | |||||
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Official artwork
Artwork of Narcian from The Binding Blade.
Heroes artwork
- FEH Narcian 01.png
Artwork of Narcian: Wyvern General from Heroes.
- FEH Narcian 02.png
Artwork of Narcian: Wyvern General from Heroes.
- FEH Narcian 02a.png
Artwork of Narcian: Wyvern General from Heroes.
- FEH Narcian 03.png
Artwork of Narcian: Wyvern General from Heroes.
Artwork of Narcian from Heroes.
Artwork of Narcian: Vernal General from Heroes.
Artwork of Narcian: Vernal General from Heroes.
Artwork of Narcian: Vernal General from Heroes.
Artwork of Narcian: Vernal General from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Narcian from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Narcian from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Narcian from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher anniversary sketch of Narcian, Lilina, and Roy by Kotaro Yamada.
References
- ↑ Storming the Capital, triangleattack.com, Retrieved: December 24, 2020
- ↑ "I am strong. I am wise. I am beautiful. And most importantly, I am right! Always! ...Me! No one else!" — Narcian, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑ "Clarine: You compare yourself to my brother? You think too highly of yourself. Your garb, your hair--even your speech... All a painfully obvious guise to hide your true lowborn face.
Narcian: Lowborn?! Me?! You would compare ME to a peasant?!
Clarine: Oh, heavens no. I would sooner compare you to a filthy, disease-ridden mutt!
Narcian: Y-you vermin!! I'll see you suffer!" — Clarine and Narcian, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade - ↑ "Disregarding your failure, my reputation is at stake! They defeated a dragon, so they must be more hardy than I expected. Yet if I can't defeat them here, people will doubt my ability..." — Narcian, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑ "Cecilia, was it? We'll see who has the last laugh!" — Narcian, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
- ↑ "Narcian: If you would allow it, Your Majesty, will you leave her to me?
Zephiel: Why?
Narcian: She has caused me...certain difficulties. I want to see that she suffers for them.
Zephiel: Hmph. Very well. Do as you wish." — Narcian and Zephiel, Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade
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