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Deirdre
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“ | I'll be fine... as long as I have Sigurd at my side. | ” | — Deirdre, to Ethlyn |
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Deirdre (pronounced /ˈdɛɹdɹə/[key][2]; Japanese: ディアドラ Diadora) was the daughter of Cigyun and Prince Kurth of Grannvale, possessing her father's full Naga Holy Blood as well as the minor Loptous holy blood of her mother. As a living descendant of Saint Maera and a bearer of the Loptous bloodline, Deirdre lived much of her life secluded in the Spirit Forest of Verdane under close observation, to try and prevent the bloodline's spread to the outside world; nonetheless, she eventually left the forest and met Sigurd, the man who would become her first husband. She was later brainwashed and manipulated into marrying Lord Arvis of Velthomer as part of Manfroy's plot to resurrect the dark god Loptous. She had three children: Seliph with Sigurd, and Julius and Julia with Arvis.
Biography
Early life
Deirdre was conceived by Cigyun and Kurth during their brief affair, although Kurth was never made aware of this. She was born when Cigyun returned to the Verdane Spirit Forest village, but Cigyun did not survive her birth. Deirdre was raised in the care of the village's prophet for most of her life.[1] As with Cigyun and her ancestors, Deirdre was confined to live within the Spirit Forest village, forbidden to leave and forbidden to liase with men, in efforts to prevent the birth of more Loptrian blood bearers.[3]
Meeting Sigurd
In Grann 757, during the Verdane conflict with Grannvale, Deirdre nonetheless strayed from the Spirit Forest village and arrived at Marpha Castle, where she met Edain – then held captive by Prince Munnir – and learned from her about Sigurd. After the two parted, she was accosted by a ruffian within the castle grounds, whereupon Sigurd found her and drove the thug away. Though instantly stricken with an interest in Sigurd, Deirdre fled Marpha to return to the Spirit Forest, heeding the warnings given to her throughout her life. Later, as Sigurd's army marched into the Spirit Forest toward Verdane Castle, now controlled by Sandima of the Loptr Church, she appeared before him to offer her Silence staff in order to counter Sandima's powerful dark magic, and to confess her strong love for him. The two married after Sandima's defeat and the reclamation of Verdane.
Deirdre stayed with her husband through his skirmish with Agustria, aiding him in battle and subsequently living with him in Agusti Castle for a year, during which she gave birth to her first child and her only one with Sigurd: Seliph Baldos Chalphy. Some time after Seliph's birth, while Sigurd's army departed to combat the sudden violence from Agustria's King Chagall, Deirdre stayed behind in Agusti Castle to take care of Seliph. Some time into the conflict, she felt suddenly compelled to leave Agusti and see Sigurd, and departed to do so, entrusting Seliph to Shannan; however, she was intercepted by Manfroy, who hypnotized and abducted her.
Abduction, Arvis and death
Devoid of all of her memories, Deirdre was left in the grounds of Belhalla, where she was eventually found and taken in by Arvis. While at first Arvis sought only to take care of her, the two soon become romantically involved, but her true identity as Kurth's daughter and heir was not confirmed until Arvis introduced her as his wife-to-be to King Azmur, who instantly recognized her as a member of House Belhalla.[4] The two were soon married, and neither were aware of their status as half-siblings or, until their children were born, that they were playing into Manfroy's hands.
Some time later, when Sigurd's army returned to Belhalla expecting to be welcomed, Arvis had Deirdre brought out after revealing his intent to execute Sigurd. With Arvis telling her that Sigurd was the man responsible for her father's death, Deirdre was confused by a strange feeling of familiarity with the man, but was taken away by Arvis's men before she could do anything about it. At some point in the intervening years, she had twin children with Arvis: Julia, who inherited her Naga blood, and Julius who, exactly as Manfroy had schemed, now possessed full Loptous holy blood and could function as a vessel for the revival of Loptous himself. She eventually did learn of her former marriage to Sigurd, though she never recovered her memories; even so, she didn't hate Arvis for his role in killing Sigurd.[5]
Years later, when Manfroy presented Julius with the Loptous tome and subsequently attempted to kill Julia, Deirdre attempted to protect Julia from Julius. With the last of her strength, she warped Julia as far away from Julius as possible, but was herself killed by Julius, putting up no resistance.[6]
Legacy
After her demise Deirdre became a legendary figure in Verdane folklore, and began to be regarded by Verdane's people as a saint.[7] Years later, after Arvis's death, the ghosts of Deirdre and Sigurd appeared before a now-adult Seliph at a lake to Chalphy's south. Deirdre's ghost said she was proud of how Seliph had grown up, but worried about Julia and Julius.
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Role
In gameplay, Deirdre is the only character of the first generation who does not permanently die when defeated in battle; if this happens, she is found captured upon the seizing of the chapter's final castle and returns to be playable in the next chapter as if nothing ever happened, stating she was merely captured by the enemy. She cannot leave the home castle at all in Chapter 3, but after Madino has been seized she permanently leaves the party in an event.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Deirdre cannot promote at all, even though the Light Priestess class is otherwise capable of doing so.
Fire Emblem Awakening
Deirdre is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the Genealogy of the Holy War first-generation character set.
Deirdre also appears as an enemy unit in five DLC episodes – Champions of Yore 1, Lost Bloodlines 1 and 3, and Rogues & Redeemers 2 and 3 – and as a NPC in a further one episode, Lost Bloodlines 2.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Reclassing options
Growth rates when reclassed
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Promotion stat gains
Archer Cavalier Cleric Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Pegasus Knight Tactician Thief Troubadour
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 female bonus units in Awakening, Deirdre has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard female units.
Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Deirdre is one of the characters added to the game in the World of Holy War update, and became available for summoning by players on October 16, 2017. Only one variation of Deirdre is currently available in Heroes, based on her Genealogy of the Holy War incarnation.
Starting stats
- Deirdre: Lady of the Forest 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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Skill | Rarity | SP cost | |
Wind | Innate | ||
Elwind | Innate | ||
Rexcalibur | Innate | ||
Divine Naga | Innate | ||
Ardent Sacrifice | Innate | ||
B | Quick Riposte 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
B | Quick Riposte 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
B | Quick Riposte 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
C | Spd Ploy 1 | ★★★★★ | 60 SP |
C | Spd Ploy 2 | ★★★★★ | 120 SP |
C | Spd Ploy 3 | ★★★★★ | 240 SP |
Personality and character
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Love growths and events
When recruited, Deirdre already has full love growth with Sigurd, and is incapable of getting love growths with any other character.
- In Chapter 2, Deirdre can talk to Ethlyn, giving the latter a Light Brand.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I seek no quarrel with you. But if you will not leave this land in peace... | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | Must another battle field run red with blood and sorrow? | ” | — Deirdre, when fighting Henry as an enemy in Champions of Yore 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | I stand by Lord Sigurd, now and always! | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 3 in Awakening. |
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“ | I do not. Such things bring only sorrow to the world. | ” | — Deirdre, when fighting Henry as an enemy in Champions of Yore 3 in Awakening. |
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“ | Are we doomed to fight this war forever? | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | I sense something unearthly about you. Who are you? | ” | — Deirdre, when fighting Tharja as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | I must cling to hope. Let this be the last day blood must be spilt... | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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“ | Begone, ill creature! | ” | — Deirdre, when fighting Tharja as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Death/defeat quotes
“ | Stop! Where are you taking me?! | ” | — Deirdre, being captured in Genealogy of the Holy War. |
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“ | How... absurdly strong... What hope did I ever... | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 1 in Awakening |
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“ | I must...return to Lord Sigurd while I still have the strength... | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Champions of Yore 3 in Awakening |
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“ | Nngh...what skill. I must stand down while I still have strength. While I still have hope of returning to my love... | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | What are we...to do? | ” | — Deirdre, as a NPC in Lost Bloodlines 2 in Awakening. |
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“ | It is over...as perhaps it should be... Fight for peace...please... | ” | — Deirdre, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Deirdre/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game
Deirdre was featured on three TCG cards.
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Deirdre | |||
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Class: Light Priestess | Level 1 Infantry | Magic Attack | |
Energy: 3 | Atk.: 2 / Counter: 1 | WLv.: B ★ | |
Equip: Lightning | Skills: Nihil | ||
Card #025 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Mayumi Hirota | |||
Class: Light Priestess | Level 10 Infantry | Magic Attack | |
Energy: 5 | Atk.: 3 / Counter: 1 | WLv.: B ★ | |
Equip: Lightning | Skills: Nihil | ||
Card #082 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya | |||
Class: Light Priestess | Level 15 Infantry | Status Staff | |
Energy: 5 | Atk.: -- / Counter: -- / Status: 1 | WLv.: B ★ | |
Equip: Silence Barrier Ring |
Skills: Nihil | ||
Card #AN-003 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Akihiro Yamada | |||
Card scans and information translation provided by Aquantis. |
Fire Emblem Cipher
Deirdre is currently featured on seven cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
- Three of the below cards' epithets are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Deirdre | |||||
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Saint of Destiny, Deirdre | |||||
"Milord, do you not remember our vows? You swore to never leave my side." "I... I am... uneasy... I have a feeling that if you and I were to part, we would never find each other again..." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Sage | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Taboo Surpassing Love: [Trigger] At the end of your turn, you may flip a face-down card in your Bond Area face-up. Seal of Naga: [Always] During either player's Beginning Phase, all non-Main Character units cannot be untapped. | |||||
Card #B06-004SR(+) • Artist: Fuzichoco (B06-004SR), Rika Suzuki (B06-004SR+) | |||||
The Spirit Forest's Maiden, Deirdre | |||||
"So long as I'm at Sigurd's side, our happiness will see us through." "Seliph, when you grow up, be sure to always cherish your friends. ...Never forget the gratitude you owe them..." | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Light Priestess | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Doorway to Destiny: [Trigger] When this unit is deployed, you may select a card in your Retreat and place it in your Bond Area, if you do: Send one of your face-up bonds to the Retreat Area. Miracle Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent’s attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit. | |||||
Card #B06-005N, B06-005ST, P06-005PR • Artist: Fuzichoco (B06-005N, B06-005ST), AMG (P06-005PR) | |||||
Tragic Saint, Deirdre | |||||
"...I tried to forget you all I could, but it was all in vain. ...I no longer know what I should do..." | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Sage | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Aura: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this card gains +20 Attack. Deirdre's Tears: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 1 card from your hand to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 of your Bonds, and add the chosen card to your hand. | |||||
Card #S08-002ST(+) • Artist: cuboon | |||||
神血を宿す乙女, Deirdre | |||||
"Please, grant me this. Permit me to stay by your side..." | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Sage | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Pulse of Light and Dark: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Reveal the topmost card of your deck, and play it in your Bond Area. If the revealed card is not , then you must play it face-down in your Bond Area instead. Heiress to Naga's Blood: [Activate] Destroy all non-lord enemies. If this skill destroys 1 or more enemies, you may choose 1 face-down bond card, and flip it face-up. | |||||
Card #B17-097SR(+) • Artist: cuboon • Autograph: Kikuko Inoue (Autograph credit appears only on B17-098SR+) | |||||
Priestess of the Spirit Forest, Deirdre | |||||
"I will go with you. I'll ensure his dark spells never harm anyone ever again." "I... I must never mingle with men." | |||||
Attack: 30 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Light Priestess | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Spellbinding Staff: [Always] If this unit is in combat with a , this unit gains +10 attack. Holy Blood Emblem: [Support] If you have as many as or fewer Bond cards than your opponent, you may choose 1 card from your hand, and place it in your Bond Area. | |||||
Card #B17-098N, P16-015PR • Artist: Rika Suzuki | |||||
愛と運命の果てに, Deirdre | |||||
"Julia… Please, you must live on…" | |||||
Attack: 50 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Sage | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
A Secret Spell to Avert Crisis: [Activate] [] Draw 1 card. Choose 1 card from your hand, and send it to the Retreat Area. The Maiden Empress: [Always] If you have 5 or more Bond cards, your Main Character gains +10 attack. | |||||
Card #B19-066N • Artist: Sachiko Wada | |||||
ロプトの血を引く聖女, Deirdre | |||||
"The dark god slumbers within my very blood... Through me, they have some means of bringing about the second coming of Loptous." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 20 | Range: 1-2 | Deploy Cost: 2 | ||
Class: Light Priestess | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
Unforgettable Feelings: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 1 Bond card to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 "Sigurd" from your Retreat Area, and play it in the Bond Area. Darkness-Harboring Priestess: [Trigger] [Once per turn] When an enemy is deployed via a skill's effect, you may tap that enemy. | |||||
Card #B22-029N • Artist: Ayaka Kato | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Deirdre . |
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Deirdre appears as a support spirit.
Notable merchandise
Image | Information | Price | Release date |
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Deirdre appears in volume 5 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. Her volume 5 appearance is based on her standard appearance in Heroes. | ¥350 | July 2018JP |
Trivia
- Deirdre's Naga Brand is situated on her forehead, normally covered by her circlet.[4]
- Deirdre shares many similarities to Emmeryn, a character from Fire Emblem Awakening. They both have kind personalities, are healers, and possess the Naga Brand on their foreheads.
- Deirdre is the first character in the Fire Emblem series to permanently leave the player's control as part of a mandatory story event instead of a death in battle.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Deirdre |
As of Fire Emblem Awakening. Named after Deirdre of the Sorrows, a tragic character from the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology. |
Spanish |
Deirdre |
As above. |
French |
Deirdre |
As above. |
German |
Deirdre |
As above. |
Italian |
Deirdre |
As above. |
Dutch |
Deirdre |
Used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Portuguese (Brazil) |
Deirdre |
As above. |
Russian |
Дирдре |
Deirdre; used in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Traditional Chinese |
迪雅朵拉 |
Diadora; used in Heroes and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Deirdre from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Artwork of Deirdre from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Portrait of Dierdre from Awakening.
Artwork of Deirdre and Sigurd from the Super Tactics Book.
Heroes artwork
Artwork of Deirdre: Lady of the Forest from Heroes.
Artwork of Deirdre: Lady of the Forest from Heroes.
Artwork of Deirdre: Lady of the Forest from Heroes.
Artwork of Deirdre: Lady of the Forest from Heroes.
Artwork of Sigurd: Destined Duo, a Duo hero which Deirdre is a part of, from Heroes.
Artwork of Sigurd: Destined Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Sigurd: Destined Duo from Heroes.
Artwork of Sigurd: Destined Duo from Heroes.
Other appearances
Artwork of Deirdre from Fire Emblem Cipher.
Artwork of Deirdre from Fire Emblem Cipher
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "But Cigyun grew tired of th' forest life. She up and left thus breaking village law. She returned several years later expectin' a child. She gave birth to a little girl, but tragically didn't survive. Apparently, the village fortune-teller took after raising the child. I wonder where the child is now... If she's livin' she'd be around 17 or 18 I imagine." — A Verdane villager, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ Sigurd and Arvis in Fire Emblem Heroes
- ↑ "That might be a tad difficult. You see, the villagers of the Spirit Forest do not involve themselves with the outside world. Moreover, that girl you're so fond of is strictly forbidden from associating with men. The villagers believe a great catastrophe will befall us if that were ever violated. I'll get right to the point, Sigurd. Resign yourself of that girl." — Marpha elder, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Azmur: Ahh, Deirdre. You’re such a sweet child. I’m... wheeze... not long for this world, but you give me hope for the kingdom’s future. I don’t know when or how Kurth could have acquired himself such a wonderful daughter, but the Brand on your brow clearly identify you as a direct descendant of the Royal Family. Where in heavens have you been living all this time?
Deirdre: I’m sorry. I don’t know. I don’t remember anything from my past. Not a single memory I can speak of...
Azmur: Ahh, forgive me. You’ve gone through more hardship than the lot of us.
Arvis: She had no recollections from the moment we found her near the castle grounds. Aside from her name she doesn’t remember a thing. I was simply looking after her out of sympathy, but then I fell deeply in love with her. With all due respect, I never in a million years would have suspected she was of royalty.
Azmur: The day you brought her in to the Royal Palace to announce your wedding intentions, I tell you... I could have swore my eyes were playing tricks on me! I don’t know. Call it a family’s intuition, but somehow I knew. And sure enough under her circlet was the Brand of Naga." — Azmur, Deirdre and Arvis, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ "In the end, although Deirdre never recovered her memory, she did discover that Sigurd was her husband, but she didn't hate Arvis at all. When her own son Julius was about to kill her, she didn't show any resistance, which is due to her subconsciously trying to repent for her crime. Regarding Deirdre's character, there are many ways one could judge her, but as for this issue, it is still too early to draw a conclusion." — Designers' notes from a Genealogy of the Holy War playing guide, translated by Serenes Forest, Retrieved: April 7, 2012
- ↑ "Hmph... Yeah, Deirdre just sort of accepted the idea of being killed by her own son. But she did manage to muster enough power to save Julia before I could finish her off." — Julius, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ "For the people of Verdane, Deirdre was a legendary person, and was now called 'the Saint'." — Epilogue, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
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