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Ced
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“ | Manster had a great number of children seized and sent to the shrine in Miletos. I was unable to prevent it... I'm no hero, sir. I'm a coward if anything. | ” | — Ced, on Seliph's praise of his efforts |
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Ced (Japanese: セティ Sety) is the prince of Silesse, the son of the errant King Lewyn and the late Queen Ferry, and a full-blooded descendant of the Wind Crusader for whom he was named. Raised in Silesse during its occupation by the Grannvale Empire, when his mother fell gravely ill he departed Silesse to find his missing father, to bring him to see her before she died. His way took him through Manster, where he witnessed the suffering of the people and swore to do what he could to help. He joined the Magi, a then-struggling band of warriors devoted to fighting the oppression and helping the people, and led them to greater success in opposing the Manster occupation and in saving children from the child hunts. He was later involved in the liberation armies of both Leif and Seliph.
In his appearance in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, if Ferry was not married in the course of the first generation, Ced's role is filled by Hawk.
Biography
Note: This biography adheres to the canon defined by Thracia 776, which dictates that Lewyn was Ced and Fee's father, and all references to his parentage are in accordance with this. In the gameplay of Genealogy, although the game's events still encourage that Lewyn be married to Ferry, this choice - and thus Ced's parentage - remain entirely at the player's discretion, and any stated relation to and interaction with Lewyn does not happen. Beyond his interactions with Lewyn, Genealogy itself is non-specific about his father's identity, although certain elements, such as his father having disappeared and left Ferry behind, remain true in all cases.
As certain details of the events of the Thracian siege of Manster differ between Genealogy and Thracia 776, the Thracia 776 version is given here, since its take on the battle is the more in-depth of the two.
Search for his father
Ced and his sister, Fee, grew up in Silesse during its occupation by the forces of the Grannvale Empire. The royal family spent the occupation living in the remote Thove Castle in Silesse's far north, under the protection of Silessean rebels opposing the Empire.[2] Lewyn was present for at least part of their childhood, but eventually disappeared for reasons unknown to his family.[3] After several years, Ferry suffered a terminal illness which slowly killed her. Believing Lewyn to be the only one able to heal Ferry, Ced left Silesse on a mission to find his father, leaving Fee behind.[4]
During his search, Ced entered the city of Manster to follow up a rumor that Lewyn had been there within half a year prior. He was deeply moved by the plight of Manster's people under Raydrik's rule and refused to let their suffering continue, and so put off his search for Lewyn to aid them.[5] He encountered and became involved with the Magi, a rebel band which had recently suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Grannvale's forces, and became its leader and single-handedly turned its fortunes around, turning them into a force capable of successfully resisting the Empire.[6] During his time at the helm of the Magi, he took one of its members, Asvel, as his apprentice and taught him wind magic.
Hero of Manster
In Grann 776, around the time that Leif had been captured by Raydrik, Ced led a Magi invasion of the Manster palace dungeon. He tasked Brighton, Machyua and Lara with rescuing those imprisoned on the dungeon floor, while he and Asvel searched for imprisoned children. Once confirming the children were safe, he instructed Asvel with finding and assisting Leif. During this time he was approached by Karin, deployed to find him, who informed him of Ferry's death two months prior. He nonetheless declined Karin's request to return to Silesse, but instead entrusted her with the Ced Scroll. Shortly afterward, he led a small team of reinforcements to aid Leif's escape through the streets of Manster.
Over six months later, Leif returned to Manster at the helm of the new Leonster liberation army, on a mission to bring it down once and for all while his cousin Seliph fought in Conote. News of Leif's approach provoked one last attempt to flee by the citizens of Manster, which Ced and the Magi assisted by fighting countless skirmishes with the Manster army throughout the city.[7] During the battles he was approached by Saias, who offered to escort the people to safety; though initially unsure of Saias's intent, he accepted and entrusted Saias with the Bragi Sword to give to Leif. As Leif's army drew closer, Ced and the Magi successfully seized control of almost the entire city of Manster, with only a portion of the castle remaining under Raydrik's control,[8] and he prepared to personally fend off an incoming attack by a Thracian unit led by Coulter.
In the late stages of this battle he met with Leif for the first time, and the latter thanked him for his efforts in the Manster prison. When Leif lamented his inability to compare to Ced or Seliph, Ced reassured him about his worthiness to the Njörun bloodline, then joined his forces. Ced participated in the final battles against Raydrik and Veld, and later accompanied Leif in joining Seliph's larger liberation army in their campaigns in Thracia and beyond. Soon after, Ced noticed Lewyn staying close to Seliph. He confronted Lewyn about his actions and abandonment of his family, and was enraged by Lewyn's seemingly unconcerned attitude about Ferry and her death.
Following the final battle against Julius in Belhalla, Ced returned to Silesse and was formally crowned as the King of Silesse.
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Role
Ced is a playable character in the second generation. He appears part-way through Chapter 8 as a NPC after Conote Castle has been seized, guarding Manster Castle from an impending Thracian attack.
Starting stats and growth rates
- Main article:
Ced (character)/Stats
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Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
Ced is a playable character late in the game, playing a similar role as in Genealogy. In Chapter 23, he will appear as a NPC once a member of the player's party approaches Manster Castle, so long as the boss Alphand has yet to be killed; once Ced's appearance is triggered, he will kill Alphand automatically in a cutscene. Should Ced die before being recruited (unlikely as it is, given his use of Forseti), it is an automatic Game Over. In each playthrough the player is required to choose between taking Ced and Saias to the game's final chapters. If the player recruits Ced, then Saias will leave the party at the end of Chapter 23.
Long prior to Chapter 23, Ced can appear as a NPC on two different occasions (though only once per playthrough). If the player enters the sidequest Chapter 4x, Ced will be present as an unrecruitable NPC who will move around the map's upper half and attack enemies; Karin can talk to him here to receive the Ced Scroll. If Chapter 4x is skipped, Ced will appear in Chapter 6 from turn 5 onward, leading nine Magi reinforcements. Ced and his subordinates will attack Truman's army to buy Leif time to escape, and will leave in turn 9. Karin will not be able to talk to Ced and receive the Ced Scroll in this chapter. In both NPC appearances, Ced's Forseti will have infinite durability, which is not retained when he is recruited later.
Starting stats and growth rates
NPC, Chapter 4x/6 Playable
Fire Emblem Awakening
Ced is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the Genealogy of the Holy War second-generation character set. He is also present as an enemy in the first and third installments of the Lost Bloodlines DLC series.
Starting stats and growth rates
Playable Enemy DLC LB1 Enemy DLC LB3
Reclassing options
Growth rates when reclassed
Growth rates for all SpotPass bonus units are unknown at this time.
Promotion stat gains
Archer Barbarian Cavalier Dark Mage Fighter Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Priest Tactician Thief Wyvern Rider
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov | Weapon level |
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Sniper | +4 | +2 | +1 | +4 | +3 | +0 | +5 | +3 | +0 | +1 | -- |
Bow Knight | +8 | +3 | +0 | +2 | +4 | +0 | +1 | +2 | +0 | +3 | E |
Skill set
Like all male bonus units in Awakening, Ced has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.
Personality and character
Ced possesses a strong devotion to the welfare of others, and despite having no stake in the fight for Manster he gave up on his search for his father in order to help the Manster people.[9] Even so, he is exceptionally hard on himself, as despite fighting his best he still considers himself a failure for being unable to save everyone.[10]
Love growths and events
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- In Chapter 8, while a neutral unit guarding Manster Castle, Seliph can initiate a conversation with Ced to recruit him.
- In Chapter 8, if Lewyn is his father, Ced can talk to Seliph and confront Lewyn over his actions. Ced receives +3 luck from this conversation.
- In Chapter 8, after Ced has been recruited, Fee can initiate a conversation with Ced, which awards +1 luck to Fee.
- In the Final Chapter, if they are lovers, Teeny or Linda can initiate a conversation with Ced, giving him +3 magic.
Supports
Thracia 776
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Endings
Genealogy of the Holy War
If Lewyn was his father
In Silesse, which was for a long time under the control of the Empire, Ced, who returned to his country, succeeded to the throne, and devoted himself with all his strength to the reconstruction of the devastated country.
At his side,
His sweetheart, <wife>,
The Pegasus Knight Fee,
Smiled at him, filled with hope.
A beautiful land, and people who loved peace.
The Kingdom of Silesse, which Lewyn protected at the risk of his life, finally came here to completion.
Thracia 776
Ced, Crusader of Wind
Upon returning to Silesse, Ced at last took the throne, as the people had longed for him to do. With his indomitable spirit and tireless work ethic, the war-torn Silesse slowly regained its former beauty.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I am Ced, of the Magi. | ” | — Ced's SpotPass parley quote in Fire Emblem Awakening |
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“ | I'm far tougher than I look! | ” | — SpotPass battle quote in Awakening |
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“ | Together, we are unbreakable! | ” | — SpotPass recruitment quote in Awakening |
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“ | Continue this foolish opposition, and you will suffer at the hands of my magic. | ” | — Ced, in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | Wisdom? On these crimson grasses? Go back to your classroom, boy. | ” | — Ced, when fighting Laurent in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | Why have you come here, warrior? Ravage your own world! | ” | — Ced, in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Death quotes
“ | Is this the limit of my power...? ...how sad...! | ” | — Ced, in Genealogy of the Holy War. |
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“ | "So this is it, Mother...Fee...Silesse... is in... your... | ” | — Ced, in Thracia 776. |
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“ | I'm finished...I must retreat... | ” | — Ced, in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | The winds favor you... A gentle wind. Perhaps we have...misjudged you... | ” | — Ced, in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game
Ced was featured on four TCG cards.
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Ced | |||
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Class: Sage | Level 1 Infantry | Magic Attack | |
Energy: 5 | Atk.: 3 / Counter: 2 | WLv.: B B B B B | |
Equip: Lightning | Skills: Adept • Follow-Up | ||
Card #058 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Mayumi Hirota | |||
Class: Sage | Level 10 Infantry | Magic Attack | |
Energy: 7 | Atk.: 4 / Counter: 2 | WLv.: B B B B B | |
Equip: Lightning | Skills: Adept • Follow-Up | ||
Card #2-035 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya | |||
Class: Sage | Level 10 Infantry | Magic Attack | |
Energy: 7 | Atk.: 3 / Counter: 2 | WLv.: A A B ★ A | |
Equip: Elwind | Skills: (Command Lv. ★) • (Constitution ★★) Adept Abilities: Rescue • Action Lv. 1 | ||
Card #4-019 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya | |||
Class: Sage | Level 15 Infantry | Magic Attack | |
Energy: 7 | Atk.: 2 / Counter: 2 | WLv.: A B B ★ B | |
Equip: Wind • Barrier Ring | Skills: (Command Lv. ★) • (Constitution ★) Adept • Follow-Up • Critical Abilities: Rescue • Action Lv. 1 | ||
Card #AN-030 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Fujitani | |||
Card scans and information translation provided by Aquantis. |
Fire Emblem Cipher
Ced is currently featured on four cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- Two of these cards' quotes are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ced | |||||
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Radiant Brave, Ced | |||||
"セリス様、世界をお救い下さい。多くの民は絶望の中にあります。" | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Sage | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Magic of Silesse: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap two allies] Draw a card. Winged Knight's Blood: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When you deploy a ally, this turn, this card gains 10 Attack. | |||||
Card #B08-089HN • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Hero of Silesse, Ced | |||||
"きっと自由はきます。私を信じて下さい!" | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Mage | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Steadfast Hero: [Bond] [Activate] [Flip this card face-down] Select an ally with a Deployment Cost of 2 or less. Until the end of your opponent's next turn, that unit gains +10 Attack ([Bond] This skill can only be used while this card is in the Bond Area.) Magic Emblem: [Support] Draw 1 card. Choose 1 card from your hand and place it in the Retreat Area. | |||||
Card #B08-090N • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Wind Crusader, Ced | |||||
"What is it that makes a crusader? Is inheriting an exalted weapon all it takes? No, there's not a doubt in my mind that you, too, are a crusader!" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Sage | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Forseti's Successor: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] This turn, this unit gains +10 attack, and all allies gain the affinity. Brave Winds: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Tap a ally] Choose an enemy besides the Main Character. This turn, that enemy cannot evade. | |||||
Card #B10-046R • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Leader of the Magi, Ced | |||||
"I am Ced, of the Magi. Surrender to us with no further ado, and I promise that you'll live." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 2 | ||
Class: Mage | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Persevering Prince: [Activate] [Once per turn] Move this unit. This skill cannot be used unless this unit is untapped. Liberating Winds: [Bond] [Activate] [Flip this card face-down] Choose a ally, and move them. ([Bond] This skill can only be used while this card is in the Bond Area). | |||||
Card #B10-047N • Artist: Tomohide Takaya | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ced . |
Trivia
- In Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, there is a bug with the stat inheritance system if Lewyn is his father, which will cause an overflow and cause his speed stat to be lower than normal.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Ced |
As of Fire Emblem Awakening. Contraction of Cedric, a name devised by the author Sir Walter Scott, possibly derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Cerdic.[11] |
Spanish |
Ced |
As above. |
French |
Ced |
As above. |
German |
Ced |
As above. |
Italian |
Ced |
As above. |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Ced from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Artwork of Ced from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Artwork of Ced from Thracia 776.
Artwork of Ced from Thracia 776.
Artwork of Ced from Thracia 776.
Portrait artwork of Ced from Thracia 776 Illustrated Works.
Portrait of Ced from Awakening.
Other appearances
Artwork of Ced from Fire Emblem Cipher
Artwork of Ced from Fire Emblem Cipher
Artwork of Ced from Fire Emblem Cipher
Artwork of Ced from Fire Emblem Cipher.
References
- ↑ Character ~登場人物の紹介~, ファイアーエムブレム トラキア776, Retrieved: 18 March, 2017
- ↑ "Leif: I'd heard that the Kingdom of Silesse had been overthrown by the Empire. How is it the royal family is still alive?
Karin: The rebels have been keeping them safe. Everyone still willing to fight has gathered in the city of Thove, where they've rallied around the royal family. Me, I'm gonna become a pegasus knight and lend them my lance." — Leif and Karin, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - ↑ "Lewyn: Hey Ced, you found me out. How've you been?
Ced: Father, you've got some nerve! You have no idea how long I've been looking for you! Do you have any idea how many years have past since you left Silesse!?
Lewyn: Hmm... good question. Hey, how's Ferry doing?
Ced: H, how dare you! Mother is dead!! I wanted her to see you just one last time before she passed away, so I set out to find you." — Lewyn and Ced, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ "Karin: Silesse faces dire times, milord. Lady Fee can put up a tough front for the others, but when it's just me and her, she... she cries till her eyes dry up. Lord Ced, with respect, you've done her a great cruelty, running away like you did. Lady Fee isn't much more than a kid, and you've gone and forced the burden of ruling Silesse onto her. That holy blood in your veins has gone to your head! You're the heir to Forseti's legacy, good for you, but you up and walked out on your mother and sister! Does that sound like what a hero would do? Does that even sound like what a real prince would do?!
Ced: Karin, I... You're right, of course, but... But Father was the only one who could cure Mother's illness! I couldn't do her any good just waiting at her side! Was I supposed to just sit there and watch her waste away?! So I... I went to find Father, by whatever means I could." — Karin and Ced, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - ↑ "Karin: Then why are you leading some rebel group in Manster?!
Ced: I heard tell that my father had been here in Manster until half a year ago. I came here to pick up the trail, but it had gone cold. As I investigated, I discovered just how deeply the people of Manster suffered. I couldn't abandon them as my father had abandoned Silesse." — Karin and Ced, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - ↑ "'Fore he showed up, the Magi had been all but wiped out by the Empire... Then he showed up, an' just look at how the Magi are doin' now. The Empire keeps tryin' to grab hold of 'em, but they just keep lucking out. More'n luck, maybe. That's why Sir Ced's a man worth believin' in. Can't go wrong with a fella like that." — A prisoner, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- ↑ "There, emboldened by news of Leif's victory, the citizens seized the opportunity to flee. However, they were caught in the crossfire of two forces: the Magi, led by Ced, who were trying to defend the civilians, and the Knights of Manster, who were determined to stop them." — Opening narration of Chapter 23, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- ↑ "I am Ced of the Magi. We've taken control of the city, save for one wing of the castle. Surrender now and I'll spare your life." — Ced, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- ↑ "Fee: I'm here looking for you! What could I do... You never once returned home after you left!
Ced: I'm sorry, Fee. I wandered into Manster while looking for our father, and the people were so bad off I just couldn't leave them.
Fee: That's just like something you'd do, Ced." — Fee and Ced, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ "Manster had a great number of children seized and sent to the shrine in Miletos. I was unable to prevent it... I'm no hero, sir. I'm a coward if anything." — Ced, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ Campbell, M., Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Cedric, Behind the Name, Published: 1996, Retrieved: 2015-06-06
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