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Catherine left the Knights of Seiros and set out to travel across Fódlan. With Thunderbrand in hand, she wandered the countryside, seeking always to defend the innocent and punish the wicked. Her many years of heroics ensured that she would always be remembered by the people as a beloved folk hero. | Catherine left the Knights of Seiros and set out to travel across Fódlan. With Thunderbrand in hand, she wandered the countryside, seeking always to defend the innocent and punish the wicked. Her many years of heroics ensured that she would always be remembered by the people as a beloved folk hero. | ||
'''Catherine, Guardian of Zanado''' ('' | '''Catherine, Guardian of Zanado''' (''Silver Snow{{hover|*|If Byleth has A or S-support with Rhea}}, Azure Moon'')<br> | ||
When Rhea resigned her position of archbishop and left the Church of Seiros, Catherine followed. She devoted herself wholly to Rhea's protection, and the two lived a life of quiet seclusion. Though Thunderbrand remained always by her side, she came to be known by a different name: the Guardian of Zanado. | When Rhea resigned her position of archbishop and left the Church of Seiros, Catherine followed. She devoted herself wholly to Rhea's protection, and the two lived a life of quiet seclusion. Though Thunderbrand remained always by her side, she came to be known by a different name: the Guardian of Zanado. | ||
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“ | I am Thunder Catherine, and I will slay all of Lady Rhea's enemies. Including you. | ” | — Catherine |
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Catherine (pronounced /'kæθɹɪn/[key]; Japanese: カトリーヌ Catherine), born Cassandra Rubens Charon[2] (pronounced /kə'sændɹə 'ɹubɪnz 'kɛɹən/[key]), is a character appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She is both a teacher at the Officers Academy and a Knight of Seiros.
Biography
Cassandra is one of the scions of House Charon of Faerghus and a previous alumnus of the Officers Academy. In Imperial Year 1176, she turned in her friend Christophe to the Knights of Seiros due to the latter implicating himself in an assassination attempt of the Western Church against Archbishop Rhea, which the Church of Seiros, due to the delicate political climate of the time, covered up and made it seem like Christophe supported the Tragedy of Duscur instead. After her friend's execution, House Charon began receiving constant hostility from Lord Lonato, who had long since suspected his son's implication with the Tragedy of Duscur was false. This led Cassandra to leave House Charon and live as a wanderer and eventually turn to thievery for a time up until she was found by Rhea, who provided her shelter. Afterwards, in gratitude to the Archbishop, Cassandra became a Knight of Seiros under the name of Catherine and gained access to the Hero Relic Thunderbrand, while also befriending Shamir in the process.
Catherine is introduced to Byleth shortly before the mission to subdue Lonato's rebellion against the Church, and accompanies them to Magdred Way and aids them in the battle. After Lonato's defeat, Catherine finds a note on his person detailing a plot to assassinate Rhea, which is carried out in the following month. Catherine shows up later on the Holy Mausoleum after the Mysterious Mage allied with the Western Church is slain by Byleth, proceeding to capture any remaining survivors of the attack. When Princess Edelgard von Hresvelg of Adrestia declares war on the Church, Catherine fights in the Battle of Garreg Mach on the Church's side, but is defeated.
On all routes other than Crimson Flower, Catherine returns to the monastery on the day of the millennium festival and accompanies Byleth throughout the war with the Empire. On the Crimson Flower route, Catherine can be fought during an optional mission in Brigid, and participates in a counterattack on Garreg Mach Monastery on a separate front to the one Seteth leads, which succeeds in weakening the imperial army, slaying Ladislava and leaving Randolph fatally wounded. Catherine is last seen in Fhirdiad, where she reluctantly sets the city on fire under the orders of Rhea, and proceeds to fight in the ensuing battle against the Black Eagle Strike Force as one of the commanders of the combined Kingdom/Church army; she can be either circumvented or slain at the player's discretion.
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Role
Catherine is a recruitable playable character on the Blue Lions and Golden Deer routes, is automatically recruited in Chapter 12 on the Church of Seiros route, is an NPC unit in Chapter 12 should she not be recruited before it and is a recurring enemy on the Crimson Flower route.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable
- Main article:
Catherine/Stats
Blue Lions/Golden Deer routes Church of Seiros route P: Falling Short of Heaven, Normal P: Falling Short of Heaven, Hard P: Falling Short of Heaven, Maddening
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Enemy - Crimson Flower, Foreign Land and Sky
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Growth rates when reclassed
- Main article:
Catherine/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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Fighting Spirit | Personal ability, innate and unremovable | |
Sword Prowess | Innate; replaced with higher levels at A+ | |
Wrath Strike | Innate | |
Grounder | Innate | |
Bane of Monsters | Innate | |
Axebreaker | Innate | |
Finesse Blade | Innate | |
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+ | |
Brawling Prowess | Innate; replaced with higher levels at B+ and A+ | |
Fading Blow | Innate | |
Rushing Blow | Innate | |
Nimble Combo | Innate | |
Healing Focus | B (Innate on Silver Snow) | |
Bombard | A | |
Brawl Crit +10 | S | |
Fistfaire | S+ | |
Reason | E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, 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+ | |
Battalion Vantage | 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+ | |
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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 | D |
Bolganone | C |
Ragnarok | A |
Heal | D |
Nosferatu | D+ |
style="Template:Roundbl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Recover | style="Template:Roundbr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | C |
Analysis
Personality and character
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Catherine is loyal to Archbishop Rhea.
Supports
- Main article:
Catherine/Supports
Endings
Catherine, Free Knight (Silver Snow*, Verdant Wind)
Catherine left the Knights of Seiros and set out to travel across Fódlan. With Thunderbrand in hand, she wandered the countryside, seeking always to defend the innocent and punish the wicked. Her many years of heroics ensured that she would always be remembered by the people as a beloved folk hero.
Catherine, Guardian of Zanado (Silver Snow*, Azure Moon)
When Rhea resigned her position of archbishop and left the Church of Seiros, Catherine followed. She devoted herself wholly to Rhea's protection, and the two lived a life of quiet seclusion. Though Thunderbrand remained always by her side, she came to be known by a different name: the Guardian of Zanado.
Dimitri, Savior King & Catherine, Free Knight (Azure Moon)
Dimitri assumed the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and spent his life ruling justly over Fódlan. Two years after his coronation, he announced his marriage to Catherine. The people speculated wildly about how this union came to be. Some said that Dimitri spent two full years wooing her, while others suggested that the matter was resolved by a duel. In any case, the couple worked tirelessly to reform the Kingdom, but despite their busy days, it is said that they always found time for sparring, and that the clash of steel could be heart throughout the castle at all hours.
Caspar, Roaming Instigator & Catherine, Free Knight (Verdant Wind)
Catherine resigned from the Knights of Seiros and traveled across Fódlan with Caspar. They dedicated themselves to defending the helpless wherever they went, and in time, the names Thunder Catherine and Inferno Caspar were known to all the world. Legends of their adventures became so popular and well-known that even catchphrases such as "Face the wrath of Thunderbrand!" and "Hey, that's not your sword!" were recounted in the stories that were passed down for generations.
Catherine, Free Knight & Shamir, Distant Archer
After quitting the Knights of Seiros, Catherine and Shamir set out on a lifelong journey together. The pair were inseparable as they traveled across Fódlan, and eventually wound up in Shamir's homeland of Dagda. They faced many hardships on their adventures, some of which were self-inflicted, as the duo had a way of sticking their noses into others' business in their efforts to right wrongs. It is said, however, that no foe they encountered ever proved a match for the combined might of Shamir's marksmanship and Catherine's Thunderbrand.
Lorenz, Noble of the Red Rose & Catherine, Free Knight
As the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz first worked to restore his own territory, and then expanded his vision to include reforms for all Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage Catherine, the former Knight of Seiros. Catherine had left Garreg Mach behind for a life of freedom, but was eventually persuaded to accept Lorenz's passionate marriage proposal. Even after joining House Gloucester and returning to life among the nobility, however, it is said that Catherine much preferred relaxing in a tavern to dressing up for court.
Ashe, Arrow of Justice & Catherine, Free Knight
After the war, Ashe was formally knighted and appointed the new head of House Gaspard, which had no successors. He asked Catherine, who had left the Knights of Seiros, to marry him, but she declined, convinced that the people of Gaspard territory would never accept it. Refusing to set his love for Catherine aside, Ashe worked diligently along with the Church of Seiros to expose the full truth of the Western Church's plot. With great persistence, he convinced the people of this truth, and then persuaded Catherine finally to reconsider. The people received her reluctantly at first, but over time, they recognized her virtue and came to accept her.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Lady Rhea... With my sword, I will put an end to your suffering. | ” | — Catherine, fighting the Immaculate One in Silver Snow Chapter 21. |
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“ | I am Thunder Catherine, and I will slay all of Lady Rhea's enemies. Including you. | ” | — Catherine as an enemy in Black Eagles Chapter 12. |
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“ | I trusted you. Lady Rhea trusted you. I won't let you live after what you've done. | ” | — Catherine, as an enemy fighting Byleth in Black Eagles Chapter 12. |
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“ | Brigid will not become a puppet of the Empire. The Knights of Seiros won't let it happen! | ” | — Catherine, as a boss in Foreign Land and Sky. |
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“ | Bernadetta: Ah! It's Thunder Catherine! We're done for! Catherine: Hey, I was going to say that! You didn't let me introduce myself. How rude. Thunderbrand and I will have to teach you some manners. |
” | — Catherine, as a boss fighting Bernadetta in Foreign Land and Sky. |
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“ | I will pour everything into this battle-my body, my soul. Thunderbrand rumbles, urging me on. I am the goddess's servant. You will taste my blade! | ” | — Catherine as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 18. |
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“ | I wish you'd never shown your face at Garreg Mach. I always knew you were trouble, yet I did nothing. Time for me to correct that mistake. Prepare to meet your end! | ” | — Catherine, as an enemy fighting Byleth in Crimson Flower Chapter 18. |
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“ | Shamir: Hello, Catherine. I always knew this day would come. Catherine: What a coincidence, so did I. It seems that now we have no choice. We have nothing in common. Not our backgrounds, not our beliefs. Shamir: Not the way we lived... or the way we'll die. |
” | — Catherine as an enemy when fighting Shamir in Crimson Flower Chapter 18. |
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Critical quotes
“ | Stay down. | ” | — Catherine |
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“ | Out of my sight! | ” | — Catherine |
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“ | Where do I start? | ” | — Catherine |
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“ | Repent from the grave! | ” | — Catherine |
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Death/retreat quotes
“ | Forced me to retreat, huh? You'll get yours. | ” | — Catherine's retreat quote as a playable character in Part I. |
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“ | If I die here, you must save... | ” | — Catherine's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II. |
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“ | I'm sorry. My faith is strong, but I fear I must retreat. | ” | — Catherine's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II. |
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“ | Lady Rhea, I'm sorry. Please stay safe. | ” | — Catherine's defeat quote as an enemy in Black Eagles Chapter 12. |
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“ | I can't achieve anything more here. Keep fighting! Stop them! | ” | — Catherine's defeat quote as an enemy in Foreign Land and Sky. |
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“ | Lady Rhea... My service ends here. It's been an honor. | ” | — Catherine's death quote as an enemy in Crimson Flower Chapter 18. |
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Other quotes
- Main article:
Catherine/Quotes
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Cipher
Catherine is currently featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- The below cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Catherine | |||||
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雷霆の使い手, Catherine | |||||
"My weapon is called Thunderbrand. It's one of the Hero's Relics." | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Swordmaster | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Thunderbrand, the Magic Sword: [Trigger] [Once per turn] [] When this unit's attack fails to destroy an enemy, if the defending unit is your opponent's lord, untap this unit. Returning the Archbishop's Favor: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 1 card from your hand to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 "Rhea" with a deployment cost of 5 or lower from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand. | |||||
Card #B19-036HN • Artist: Subaru Yasuda | |||||
修道院の女剣士, Catherine | |||||
"I don't fight for king and country anymore. I fight for Lady Rhea." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Myrmidon | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Sword Devoted to Rhea: [Always] If this unit is being supported by "Rhea", this unit gains +20 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B19-037N • Artist: Subaru Yasuda | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Catherine . |
Trivia
- In the game's data, there's an unused variation of Catherine's S-rank support illustration which despicts Byleth with darker hair. For plot related reasons, this is only possible in the Crimson Flower route, the only path where Catherine can't be recruited.
- Disregarding enemy-only abilities, as an enemy on the Crimson Flower route, Catherine has access to the Avoid +10 and Sword Avoid +20 abilities, which she can't learn as a playable unit. For non-NPC bosses, the former is only available as an innate ability for the Falcon Knight and Wyvern Lord classes, while the latter can only be learnt by students once they gain access to the Dancer class.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Catherine |
A feminine given name derived from the Greek name "Aikaterina", of uncertain etymology. The early Christians associated it with the Greek adjective "katharos", meaning "pure". |
Spanish |
Catherine |
As above. |
French |
Catherine |
As above. |
German |
Catherine |
As above. |
Italian |
Catherine |
As above. |
Korean |
카트린 |
Catherine |
Simplified Chinese |
卡多莉奴 |
Catherine |
Traditional Chinese |
卡多莉奴 |
Catherine |
Cassandra
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Cassandra Rubens Charon |
Cassandra is a Greek feminine name meaing "to excel" or "to shine".[3] Rubens is the Brazilian Portuguese form of the Hebrew name Reuben, meaning "behold, a son".[4] Charon, in Greek mythology, is the ferryman who brings the dead to the underworld. |
Spanish |
Cassandra Rubens Charon |
As above. |
French |
Cassandra Rubens Charon |
As above. |
German |
Cassandra Rubens Charon |
As above. |
Italian |
Cassandra Rubens Charon |
As above. |
Korean |
카산드라 카론 |
Cassandra Charon |
Simplified Chinese |
卡善德拉·卡隆 |
Cassandra Charon |
Traditional Chinese |
卡善德拉·卡隆 |
Cassandra Charon |
Gallery
High quality portrait artwork of Catherine from Three Houses.
Concept art of Catherine from Three Houses.
External links
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Credits
- ↑ "I used to be known as Cassandra Rubens Charon. Perhaps you've heard that name before?" — Catherine, in her and Lorenz's B Support, Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑ Meaning, origin, and history of the name Cassandra - Behind the Name, Behind the Name, Retrieved: February 28, 2020
- ↑ Meaning, origin, and history of the name Reuben - Behind the Name, Behind the Name, Retrieved: February 28, 2020
This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series. |