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{{Character Infobox
|name=Ephraim
|image=[[File:FESS Ephraim.png|200px]]
|image=<choose><option>[[File:FESS Ephraim.png|200px]]</option><option>[[File:FESS Ephraim2.png|200px]]</option></choose>
|caption=Artwork of Ephraim from {{title|The Sacred Stones}}.
|caption=Artwork of Ephraim from {{title|The Sacred Stones}}.
|help_text=The prince of Renais. He is a man of great honor and bravery.
|help_text=The prince of Renais. He is a man of great honor and bravery.
|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|race=[[Human]]
|race=[[Human]]
|age=
|family=*[[Fado]] <small>(father)</small>
|family=[[Fado]] (father), [[Eirika]] (twin sister)
*[[Eirika]] <small>(twin sister)</small>
|titles=Prince of [[Renais]], Restoration King
|nationality=[[Renais]]
|titles=*Prince of [[Renais]]
*Restoration King
|startingclass=[[Lord]]
|startingclass=[[Lord]]
|appearances={{FE8}}
|voice=*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1601080/ Greg Chun] <br><small>(English, {{title|Heroes}})</small><ref name=voiceactors>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/video-games/Fire-Emblem-Heroes/Ephraim/ |title=Voice of Ephraim in Fire Emblem Heroes (Game) {{!}} Behind The Voice Actors |site=www.behindthevoiceactors.com |retrieved=5 July 2018}}</ref>
*[[wikipedia:Taku Yashiro|Taku Yashiro]] <br><small>(Japanese, {{title|Heroes}})</small><ref name=voiceactors/>
*[[wikipedia:Ai Kakuma|Ai Kakuma]]<br><small>(Japanese, {{title|Heroes}} as a child)</small>
|appearances=*{{title|The Sacred Stones}}
*{{title|Awakening}}
*{{title|Engage}}
*{{title|Heroes}}
}}
}}
{{quote|I hear you. The decisions I make affect more than my own life. Once this war is finished, I will rebuild Renais with Eirika. That is my mission.|Ephraim to [[Seth]].}}
'''Ephraim''' (エフラム, ''Efuramu'') is the prince of [[Renais]] and one of the main characters of ''[[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]]''. He first appears in Chapter 5x. He is the twin brother of [[Eirika]] and wields [[lance]]s instead of [[sword]]s, unlike his sister. He holds the [[Solar Brace|Solar Bracelet]] his late father, King [[Fado]] had given him. At the start of the game he launches a campaign against Grado to protect Renais as much as he can.


He is friends with Prince [[Lyon]] of Grado and has a somewhat friendly rivalry with Prince [[Innes]] of [[Frelia]]. He also has a kind heart as shown several times in the game, so that he rather protect his sister than see her harmed.
{{quote|The decisions I make affect more than my own life. Once this war is finished, I will rebuild Renais with Eirika. That is my mission.|Ephraim, to [[Seth]].}}
 
'''Ephraim''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈɛfɹəm}}<ref>Seth, Valter, Eirika: Anamnesis Lady, and Ephraim: Dynastic Duo in ''Fire Emblem Heroes''</ref> or {{IPA|'eɪfrʌm}}<ref> Eirika: Restoration Lady in ''Fire Emblem Heroes''</ref>; Japanese: {{hl|エフラム|Efuramu}} ''Ephraim'') is the prince of [[Renais]] and one of the main characters of ''[[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones]]''. He first appears in Chapter 5x. He is the twin brother of [[Eirika]] and wields [[lance]]s instead of [[sword]]s like his sister. He holds the [[Solar Brace|Solar Bracelet]] his late father, King [[Fado]] had given him.<ref>{{cite|Forged into bracelets... ...The very ones that you and your brother, Prince Ephraim, wear. [...] "They must know nothing of the bracelets. Tell them only if some great peril strikes." These were King Fado's exact orders. Prince Ephraim knows nothing of the bracelets' secret, either. The king told me this out of fear that something might happen to him. So that, when the time came, the two of you would learn the truth.|[[Seth]] to [[Eirika]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> At the start of the game he launches a campaign against Grado to protect Renais as much as he can.
 
He is friends with Prince [[Lyon]] of Grado<ref>{{cite|Even if that happens, yes. We're friends forever. Nothing can change that. You'll see.|Ephraim talking to [[Lyon]] in a flashback|The Sacred Stones}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Even now, after all this, I still consider you a friend.|[[Lyon]] to Ephraim shortly before their final confrontation|The Sacred Stones}}</ref><ref>{{cite|Lyon... You know that I do, too. I spoke the truth to you... I truly thought that we would always be friends. That's why I... I have to stop you.|Ephraim to [[Lyon]] shortly before their final confrontation|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> and has a somewhat friendly rivalry with Prince [[Innes]] of [[Frelia]].<ref>{{cite|Maybe you only see him as a warrior, as competition, but he is a fine and gentle man, capable of great compassion.|[[Eirika]] talking to [[Innes]] about his somewhat one-sided rivalry|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> He also has a kind heart as shown several times in the game, to the point where he'd rather protect his sister than complete his own imperative tasks.<ref>{{cite|After we escaped Renvall, I thought I'd strike a blow against the emperor himself. When I heard that you'd been waylaid by the enemy, however, I turned back to find you. Looks like my timing was impeccable.|[[Ephraim]] to [[Eirika]] in [[It's a Trap!|Chapter 8]] when they are first reunited.|The Sacred Stones}}</ref><ref>{{cite|...Blast. I sent Eirika to Rausten thinking it would be the safest mission. If I could, I'd pull out of here now and go look for her but...|Ephraim hearing the news about the revolt in [[Carcino]], referencing the events of [[Revolt at Carcino|Chapter 10]] Eirika route|The Sacred Stones}}</ref>


=={{FE8}}==
=={{FE8}}==
===Role===
===Role===
In the start of the game, Ephraim is missing, apparently fighting in Grado. Eirika goes to search for him; in Chapter 5x he captures [[Fort Renvall]] with the help of Kyle, Forde, and Orson. However, he is forced to escape because he cannot hold the fort with his small force, and General [[Valter]] of Grado comes to intercept him. Still, he is able to escape. Sometime soon after, he meets [[Myrrh]], a lost [[manakete]] looking for her dragonstone.
In the start of the game, Ephraim is missing, apparently fighting in Grado.<ref>{{cite|The garrison has fallen. We've lost contact with Prince Ephraim and can expect no aid from his men. Your majesty, what are we to do?|A [[Soldier]] talking to [[Fado]], informing him that Ephraim's whereabouts are unknown.|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> Eirika goes to search for him;<ref>{{cite| I intend to ride to my brother's side with reinforcements.|[[Eirika]] to [[Hayden]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> in [[Unbroken Heart|Chapter 5x]] he captures [[Renvall|Fort Renvall]] with the help of Kyle, Forde, and Orson.<ref>{{cite|We've secured the entire castle. You were brilliant, Prince Ephraim! What a plan! What a battle!|[[Kyle]] praising Ephraim|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> However, he is forced to escape because he cannot hold the fort with his small force,<ref>{{cite|We took the castle, but we don't have the manpower to hold it in a siege. There's no point in lingering here. Let's continue on to Grado Keep.|Ephraim, planning his next move, due to being unable to hold the fortress|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> and General [[Valter]] of Grado comes to intercept him.<ref>{{cite|I'm General Valter, the Moonstone of Grado's Imperial Army. Catching up to you has caused me no small amount of trouble. We've reduced your wretched home of Renais to ruin, and yet... you and your little band of bravos continue to be a thorn in our side. But that all ends here. [...] Listen to me, Ephraim. You're a smart man. You know it's futile to fight me. You cannot win. You cannot escape. Accept the reality of your situation, and surrender to me.|[[Valter]] stopping Ephraim's escape|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> Still, he is able to escape.<ref>{{cite|We break to the east. GO!|Ephraim instructing [[Kyle]] and [[Forde]] which way to escape|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> Sometime soon after, he rescues [[Myrrh]], a [[manakete]] that had been captured and her [[dragonstone]] stolen.<ref>{{cite|This is Myrrh. I met here while fighting in Grado territory.|Ephraim introducing [[Myrrh]] in [[Frelia]] castle|The Sacred Stones}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I was betrayed, and my stone was taken from me. I was imprisoned, caged, to be transported somewhere. Prince Ephraim came to my rescue. I've been traveling in his care ever since.|[[Myrrh]] to [[Selena (The Sacred Stones)|Selena]].</ref>


At the same time Eirika is tricked by Orson, who is revealed to be a traitor. Ephraim circles back from what could have been an assault on Grado's capitol to help Eirika capture Renvall. After Renvall falls once again, the two head back to Frelia for [[Hayden|King Hayden]]'s advice on what to do next. On the way, they stop by Serafew and reminisce of their times with their former friend Lyon, prince of Grado. When they arrive in Frelia, they decide that Eirika will head to Jehanna to warn them of Grado, who is trying to destroy the Sacred Stones, and Ephraim will go to Grado. The player can then choose to go with Eirika or Ephraim.
At the same time Eirika is tricked by Orson Ephraim circles back from what could have been an assault on Grado's capitol to help Eirika capture Renvall.<ref>{{cite|After we escaped Renvall, I thought I'd strike a blow against the emperor himself. When I heard that you'd been waylaid by the enemy, however, I turned back to find you. Looks like my timing was impeccable.|[[Ephraim]] to [[Eirika]] in [[It's a Trap!|Chapter 8]] when they are first reunited.|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> After Renvall falls once again, the two head back to Frelia for [[Hayden|King Hayden]]'s advice on what to do next. On the way, they stop by Serafew and reminisce of their times with their former friend Lyon, prince of Grado.<ref>{{cite|I was thinking about Lyon. The last time we saw him was a year and a half ago...|[[Eirika]] talking to Ephraim|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> When they arrive in Frelia, they decide that Eirika will head to [[Rausten]] to warn them of Grado,<ref>{{cite|Go with Eirika to Rausten.|Menu prompt for the player|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> who is trying to destroy the Sacred Stones, and Ephraim will go to Grado itself.<ref>{{cite|Go with Ephraim to Grado.|Menu prompt for the player|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> The player can then choose to go with Eirika or Ephraim.


Ephraim goes to Grado, first heading to Fort Rigwald. He continues into Grado territory and meets his former mentor [[Duessel]], a general of Grado branded a traitor. He informs Ephraim of a Dark Stone, which somehow changed the emperor and has been being carried by Lyon. He decides to take a ship across the ocean to Taizel, and along the way he fights off many monsters on the sea. Upon landing in Taizel, the party is assaulted by Grado forces, along with several monsters. They manage to defeat them; however, Myrrh flees to the east for unknown reasons, and Ephraim decides to follow her.
Ephraim proceeds to Grado, first heading to Fort Rigwald.<ref>{{cite|Ephraim coordinates Frelia's troops in an effort to advance the front lines. Unbeknownst to Ephraim, Grado forces are waiting for them at Fort Rigwald.|Chapter narration|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> He continues into Grado territory and meets his former mentor [[Duessel]], a general of Grado branded a traitor.<ref>{{cite|General Duessel, you stand accused of treason of the highest order. Lay down your weapons, and follow my commands. If you fail to do so, if you resist in any way, I will execute you on the spot.|[[Selena (The Sacred Stones)|Selena]] accusing [[Duessel]] of treason after he says he wishes to speak with Ephraim|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> He informs Ephraim of a [[Dark Stone (object)|Dark Stone]], which somehow changed the emperor and is being carried by Lyon.<ref>{{cite|Then... one day that all changed. [...] I wish I knew. But if you're looking for a likely cause, I have one. This all seems to have begun when Prince Lyon and the mages created a strange gemstone they referred to as the Dark Stone.|[[Duessel]] talking about the [[Dark Stone (object)|Dark Stone]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> He decides to take a ship across the ocean to Taizel, and along the way he fights off many monsters on the sea. Upon landing in Taizel, the party is assaulted by Grado forces, along with several monsters. They manage to defeat them; however, Myrrh flees to the east for unknown reasons, and Ephraim decides to follow her.


Upon finding Myrrh, she says that she had been looking for her dragonstone, which [[Selena]] had taken; Selena, a general of Grado, begins to fight Ephraim. He defeats her, and continues to Grado Keep, the castle at the capital city. He manages to defeat Vigarde, the king of Grado, but his body disappears mysteriously. He then meets Lyon, who tells him he had started the war. In the jail, Ephraim meets a shaman named [[Knoll]], who reveals to him the story about Lyon's actions. Suddenly, Ephraim is informed that Eirika is under attack in Jehanna; he hurries over to help her. Together, reunited, they are able to defeat Generals [[Riev]] and [[Valter]] in one battle.
Upon finding Myrrh, she says that she had been looking for her dragonstone, which [[Selena (The Sacred Stones)|Selena]] had come into possession of;<ref>{{cite|So this is a dragonstone... The description was accurate.|[[Selena (The Sacred Stones)|Selena]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> Selena, a general of Grado, engages Ephraim. He defeats her, and continues to Grado Keep, the castle at the capital city. He manages to defeat Vigarde, the king of Grado, but his body disappears mysteriously.<ref>{{cite|What? Is this... Vigarde's corpse--it... It disintegrated.|Ephraim commenting on [[Vigarde]]'s corpse|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> He then meets Lyon, who tells him he had started the war.<ref>{{cite|I... I...I... Urgh! Let me tell you something, Ephraim. I've been waiting for this moment for a very, very long time. [...] I will make the world Grado's-- No, MY plaything. I've been planning this my whole life. Why else would I befriend you and Eirika? I needed to learn where and how to attack and destroy Renais... Thanks to the two of you, I learned all I needed to know.|"[[Fomortiis|Lyon]]"|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> In the dungeons, Ephraim meets a shaman named [[Knoll]], who reveals to him the story about Lyon's actions.<ref>{{cite|...... I'll tell you all I know, if you would like. However, I think you will not thank me once you hear it. It all began one year ago... That was when the emperor died. The emperor's health worsened, and then he... [...] Allow me to continue in the order in which everything occurred. One year ago, the emperor died of the illness that had plagued him. Prince Lyon was devastated. He fell into an endless despair. He felt unworthy to take the throne, unable to rule without his father. [...] He then began to look for a way to overturn his father's demise. He wanted to resurrect him-- [...] Yes. As you know, the Stone of Grado is possessed of...unique powers. It was once used to seal away the Demon King, and it alone held the dark one's soul. It burned within with the Demon King's rage, and we called it the Fire Emblem.|[[Knoll]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> Suddenly, Ephraim is informed that Eirika is under attack in Jehanna; he hurries over to help her.<ref>{{cite|We've received dire news from Jehanna! It's about Princess Eirika and Prince Innes... They're under attack by Grado forces led by Tiger Eye and Moonstone.|A Frelian messenger, to Ephraim|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> Together, reunited, they are able to defeat Generals [[Caellach]] and [[Valter]] in one battle.


When he and Eirika reunite and return to Renais, they see its deplorable condition under Orson who doesn't even care for the country itself; he lets bandits run free and citizens revolt. When Orson is defeated, he finds out why Orson betrayed him - he was promised his dead wife revived. His wife Monica was "alive", but in a kind of zombie-like state, not really alive. He proceeds with [[Seth]] and his sister to the throne room, where they raise their bracelets, which are two halves of a key to a hidden chamber. This allows them to receive the [[Sacred Stone]] of Renais and the [[Sacred Twins]], [[Siegmund]] the fire lance and [[Sieglinde]] the thunder sword.
When he and Eirika reunite and return to Renais, they see its deplorable condition under Orson who does not even care for the country itself; he lets bandits run free and citizens revolt.<ref>{{cite|The capital of Renais. After the twins' absence, seeing their home ruined by war brings them terrible grief. Orson, a former Knight of Renais, had been assigned to guard Castle Renais.|Chapter narration| The Sacred Stones}}</ref> When Orson is defeated, he finds out why Orson betrayed him—he was promised his dead wife revived.<ref>{{cite|Yes, it's me, Prince Lyon. I'm the one to whom you are indebted for resurrecting your beloved wife.|[[Lyon]] talking to [[Orson]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref><ref>{{cite|I did as you asked. I betrayed Renais. My promise has been kept.|[[Orson]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> His wife [[Monica (The Sacred Stones)|Monica]] was "alive", in an undead state, not really alive, much like [[Vigarde]]. Ephraim proceeds with [[Seth]] and his sister to the throne room, where they raise their bracelets,<ref>{{cite|Prince Ephraim, Princess Eirika. Before Renais fell, King Fado entrusted me with this message: "Raise the twins' bracelets in the hall of kings. The seal will be broken. The resting place of the Sacred Stone will be revealed..."|[[Seth]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> to unseal the [[Sacred Stone (object)|Sacred Stone]] of Renais and the [[Regalia#In Magvel|Sacred Twins]], [[Siegmund]] the fire lance and [[Sieglinde]] the thunder sword.


They head to the Narube River and meet Lyon, who has been taken over by the [[Demon King]] of old legends. They follow Lyon to the north, where Ephraim meets him at Mount Neleras, a mountain full of monsters and lava. However, after the monsters are defeated, Lyon teleports to him. Ephraim is enraged and loses his calmness, a rare occurrence, and charges at Lyon; however, Lyon immobilizes his body, forcefully takes the Sacred Stone, and destroys it. However, Lyon appears to change back to normal and confesses that he is willingly doing this to help his nation. Ephraim does not believe him, but Lyon warns him that he will perform a ritual to gain great power and avert disaster in Darkling Woods; he then flees.
They head to the Narube River and meet Lyon, who is revealed to have been taken over by the [[Fomortiis|Demon King]] of old legends.<ref>{{cite|The great adversary of antiquity... The Demon King...|Ephraim reaching his conclusion to [[Lyon]]'s condition|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> They follow Lyon to the north, where Ephraim meets him at Mount Neleras, a mountain full of [[monster]]s and lava. After the monsters are defeated, Lyon teleports to Ephraim. Ephraim is enraged and loses his composure, a rare occurrence, and charges at Lyon; however, Lyon immobilizes his body,<ref>{{cite|Don't resist. Soon you will be unable to move at all...|[[Lyon]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> forcefully takes the Sacred Stone, and destroys it.<ref>{{cite|So you had the Stone of Renais with you after all. If you'll just give me a moment to destroy it...|[[Ephraim]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> However, Lyon appears to change back to normal and confesses that he is willingly doing this to help his nation. Ephraim does not believe him, but Lyon warns him that he will perform a ritual to gain great power and avert disaster in [[Darkling Woods (location)|Darkling Woods]];<ref>{{cite|In Darkling Woods, I will perform a ceremony... Through this ceremony, I will gain immense power. Power not change not only Grado, but the entire world.|[[Lyon]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> he then flees to the Darkling Woods resurrect his master.


Ephraim and Eirika head to Rausten to recover the last remaining Sacred Stone. There, they are attacked by remnants of the Grado army led by Riev, but they are able to hold off so that he leaves. The twins receive the Sacred Stone and then head to Darkling Woods, and then the Black Temple. He confronts Lyon and is able to defeat him in a large battle against a large amount of monsters. Before he dies, Lyon states that he had always wanted to be Ephraim; he dies quickly. Afterwards, the Demon King rises up, but with the power of Rausten's Sacred Stone and their own willpower, Ephraim's army is able to defeat the Demon King and seal him away.
Ephraim and Eirika head to Rausten to recover the last remaining Sacred Stone. There, they are attacked by remnants of the Grado army led by [[Riev]], but they are able to hold off, and he flees. The twins receive the Sacred Stone of Rausten<ref>{{cite|
I'm holding it in my very hand! The Stone of Rausten! Its glorious radiance suits my complexion, wouldn't you say?|[[L'Arachel]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> and then head to Darkling Woods, and then the Black Temple. He confronts Lyon and is able to defeat him and his horde of monsters. Before he dies, Lyon states that he had always wanted to be Ephraim. Afterwards, the Demon King rises up, but with the power of Rausten's Sacred Stone and their own willpower,<ref>{{cite|However, the source of its power is human will, the desire for peace within our hearts.|[[L'Arachel]]|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> Ephraim's army is able to defeat the mastermind behind all the recent bad events including Lyon's turn to evil, Fomortiis the Demon King and seal him away.


After the war ends, Ephraim ascends to the throne of Renais. When he hears about a massive landslide that has ravaged Grado, he decides to travel there and help out, in accordance with Lyon's wishes.
After the war ends, Ephraim ascends to the throne of Renais. When he hears about a massive landslide that has ravaged Grado, he decides to travel there and help out, in accordance with Lyon's wishes.


===Starting stats and growth rates===
===Starting stats and growth rates===
{{CharStats GBA
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|str1=55
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|luck1=50
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|HP=23~38
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|res1=25
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}}


===Promotion stat gains===
===Promotion stat gains===
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|hp=4
|str=2  
|str=2
|skill=3
|skill=3
|spd=2
|spd=2
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}}


==Personality and character==
===Analysis===
Ephraim is very brave and courageous. Although he is not very knowledgeable in history, he is viewed as a suited king to the throne by Duessel and others. He is passionate about his goals, and also very caring about others, such as how he very actively wants to protect his twin sister Eirika.  
{{analysis}}
On his own route, Ephraim has very strong combat. He joins underleveled, but with great bases for his level, so his stats manage to be above average at his join time. His good growths in every stat should keep him at least on par with other units. What really sets Ephraim apart is his personal weaponry. He joins with the [[Reginleif]], which has absolutely amazing stats, including 45 uses and 30 Mt against horse-riding and armored units. Thanks to his good speed, Ephraim will be able to ORKO any unit the Reginleif is effective against. Much later he also gets the [[Siegmund]], which is even better. It has an obscene 22 Mt versus non-monster-type enemies and 39 Mt versus monsters, which are plentiful in the remaining chapters of the game.
 
Despite his great combat, Ephraim is held back by his 5 Move, which is always unfortunate but particularly so in ''The Sacred Stones'', a game heavily dominated by mounted units. Ephraim sometimes struggles to find things to kill that were not already killed by units with higher Move. His promotion will fix this, but comes significantly later than the rest of your army's promotions. However, there are still rout maps on which he can soak up EXP.
 
Ephraim's stats will be lower in Eirika's route. There, he joins in Chapter 15 and has few opportunities to gain experience. However, the Reginleif and Siegmund will have the same stats. As such, his performance, while worse than on his own route, is still at least respectable. He may fail to stand out enough to earn a deployment slot, though.
 
=={{FE13}}==
===Role===
Ephraim makes several appearances in [[Downloadable content in Fire Emblem Awakening|the downloadable content]] of {{FE13}}. In the ''[[Champions of Yore 2|Champions]] [[Champions of Yore 3|of Yore]]'' and ''[[Smash Brethren 2|Smash]] [[Smash Brethren 3|Brethren]]'' series, he appears as an enemy. He aids the player's army as an NPC in ''[[Rogues & Redeemers 1]]'', and can be recruited upon completion of the chapter. He returns to the enemy side in [[Rogues & Redeemers 2|''Rogues & Redeemers'' 2]] and [[Rogues & Redeemers 3|3]].
 
As with several other legacy characters in ''Awakening'', there is a unique weapon named for Ephraim available through the [[Barracks]] or [[event tile]]s: [[Ephraim's Lnce]].
 
===Starting stats and growth rates===
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|skillm=+2
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|luckm=0
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|recruit=[[SpotPass]], hire him for 18,000 [[Gold|G]] or defeat him in a [[skirmish]]
}}
|content2={{CharStats FE13
|portrait=[[File:Small portrait dlc ephraim fe13.png]]
|sprite=great knight
|class=Great Knight
|lv=20
|HP=71
|str=40
|magic=3
|skill=35
|spd=33
|luck=31
|def=36
|res=10
|move=7
|skills={{Item|13|Conquest|link=Conquest (skill)}}<br>{{Item|13|Outdoor Fighter}}<br>{{Item|13|Luna}}<br>{{Item|13|Deliverer}}<br>{{Item|13|Defender}}
|sw=C
|la=A
|ax=C
|HP1=90
|str1=80
|magic1=30
|skill1=55
|spd1=45
|luck1=55
|def1=50
|res1=15
|strm=+4
|magicm=−1
|skillm=+2
|spdm=−1
|luckm=0
|defm=+2
|resm=−3
|recruit=''[[Rogues & Redeemers 1]]'', automatically after clearing the chapter
}}
}}
 
===Reclassing options===
{{Reclass3DS
|spotpass=y
|spgender=male
|portrait=[[File:Small portrait spotpass ephraim fe13.png]]
|character=Ephraim
|baseb=Cavalier
|basepA=[[Paladin]]
|basepB='''[[Great Knight]]'''}}
 
===Growth rates when reclassed===
{{Tab
|tab1=Tactician/Grandmaster
|tab2=Cavalier
|tab3=Paladin
|tab4=Knight
|tab5=General
|tab6=Barbarian/Berserker
|tab7=Fighter/Warrior
|tab8=Mercenary/Hero
|tab9=Bow Knight
|tab10=Archer
|tab11=Sniper
|content1={{GrowthRates FE13|Tactician|Grandmaster}}
|content2={{GrowthRates FE13|Cavalier}}
|content3={{GrowthRates FE13|Paladin}}
|content4={{GrowthRates FE13|Knight}}
|content5={{GrowthRates FE13|General}}
|content6={{GrowthRates FE13|Barbarian|Berserker}}
|content7={{GrowthRates FE13|Fighter|Warrior}}
|content8={{GrowthRates FE13|Mercenary|Hero}}
|content9={{GrowthRates FE13|Bow Knight}}
|content10={{GrowthRates FE13|Archer}}
|content11={{GrowthRates FE13|Sniper}}
}}
{{Tab
|tab1=Myrmidon
|tab2=Swordmaster
|tab3=Assassin
|tab4=Thief
|tab5=Trickster
|tab6=Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord
|tab7=Griffon Rider
|tab8=Priest
|tab9=War Monk
|tab10=Mage/Sage
|tab11=Dark Mage
|tab12=Dark Knight
|tab13=Sorcerer
|tab14=Dread Fighter
|content1={{GrowthRates FE13|Myrmidon}}
|content2={{GrowthRates FE13|Swordmaster}}
|content3={{GrowthRates FE13|Assassin}}
|content4={{GrowthRates FE13|Thief}}
|content5={{GrowthRates FE13|Trickster}}
|content6={{GrowthRates FE13|Wyvern Rider|Wyvern Lord}}
|content7={{GrowthRates FE13|Griffon Rider}}
|content8={{GrowthRates FE13|Priest}}
|content9={{GrowthRates FE13|War Monk}}
|content10={{GrowthRates FE13|Mage|Sage}}
|content11={{GrowthRates FE13|Dark Mage}}
|content12={{GrowthRates FE13|Dark Knight}}
|content13={{GrowthRates FE13|Sorcerer}}
|content14={{GrowthRates FE13|Dread Fighter}}
}}
 
===Promotion stat gains===
{{Tab
|tab1=Archer
|content1={{PromotionGains FE13b|Archer|Sniper|Bow Knight}}
|tab2=Barbarian
|content2={{PromotionGains FE13b|Barbarian|Berserker|Warrior}}
|tab3=Cavalier
|content3={{PromotionGains FE13b|Cavalier|Paladin|Great Knight}}
|tab4=Dark Mage
|content4={{PromotionGains FE13b|Dark Mage|Sorcerer|Dark Knight}}
|tab5=Wyvern Rider
|content5={{PromotionGains FE13b|Wyvern Rider|Wyvern Lord|Griffon Rider}}
|tab6=Fighter
|content6={{PromotionGains FE13b|Fighter|Warrior|Hero}}
|tab7=Knight
|content7={{PromotionGains FE13b|Knight|General|Great Knight}}
|tab8=Mage
|content8={{PromotionGains FE13b|Mage|Sage|Dark Knight}}
|tab9=Mercenary
|content9={{PromotionGains FE13b|Mercenary|Hero|Bow Knight}}
|tab10=Myrmidon
|content10={{PromotionGains FE13b|Myrmidon|Swordmaster|Assassin}}
|tab11=Priest
|content11={{PromotionGains FE13b|Priest|War Monk|Sage}}
|tab12=Tactician
|content12={{PromotionGains FE13|Tactician|Grandmaster}}
|tab13=Thief
|content13={{PromotionGains FE13b|Thief|Assassin|Trickster}}
}}
 
===Skill set===
Like all male bonus units in ''Awakening'', Ephraim has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.
 
In addition, each version of Ephraim can also receive one of the following as a personal skill:
 
{| class="basic" style="padding: 3px; border-spacing: 4px; border-width: 2px; width: 35%"
! style="border-top-left-radius: 15px; border-top-right-radius: 15px;" colspan="2" | Skill
|-
| [[File:Is 3ds01 rightful king.png]]
| [[Rightful King]]<br><small>(SpotPass version)</small>
|-
| style="border-bottom-left-radius: 15px" | [[File:Is 3ds01 conquest.png]]
| style="border-bottom-right-radius: 15px" | [[Conquest (skill)|Conquest]]<br><small>(DLC version)<small>
|}
 
=={{FE17}}==
{{main|Eirika#Fire Emblem Engage{{!}}Eirika § ''Fire Emblem Engage''}}
 
===Role===
Ephraim is paired with [[Eirika]] as an equippable [[Emblem Ring]]. Unlike other Emblems, Ephraim never appears in the [[Somniel]], cannot be fought in [[Arena]], and cannot be summoned with [[Summon Hero]]. According to Eirika, he only manifests during battle, but she is unsure if this is because of how her ring functions or his personality.<ref>{{cite|'''Alear:''' It's been good to fight at your side, Eirika. Is there a way I can thank Ephraim too?<br>'''Eirika:''' He won't appear in peacetime. If it's the ring or his personality, I don't know. But I will tell him.|[[Alear]] and [[Eirika]]'s A bond|Engage}}</ref>
 
=={{FEH}}==
===Role===
There are six different variations of Ephraim available to ''Heroes''. The normal variation of Ephraim is one of the characters in the [[Family Bonds]] update, and became available for summoning by players on February 15, 2017; he is one of the first four characters added to the game whose data was not present in the game at its launch. A variation of Ephraim termed "Legendary Lord" was first made available to players on February 28, 2018 as the game's fourth Legendary Hero, and the second one not to be a character original to ''Heroes''. A brave variation of Ephraim, based on him wearing [[Fado|his father]]'s armor, was made available on August 21, 2018 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the [[Arrival of the Brave]] update. A fifth variation of Ephraim, here dubbed the "Desert Mercenaries" variation after the name of the [[List of summoning events in Fire Emblem Heroes/Q4 2019#New Heroes: Desert Mercenaries|summoning event he debuted in]] for lack of a theme common to most other variant characters, was made available on November 7, 2019 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the [[Marvelous Dream]] update; this variation is a Duo Hero, teamed up alongside [[Lyon]]. A summer variation of Ephraim was added in the [[Summer Longing]] update, and was first available to summon from June 19, 2023. A Valentine's variation of Ephraim was added on February 6, 2024, and was first available to summon from then until March 6, 2024.
 
===Ephraim: Restoration Lord===
====Starting stats====
:''Ephraim: Restoration Lord is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.''
{{CharStats FEH
|portrait=[[File:Portrait ephraim restoration lord feh.png|100px]]
|rarity=5
|wpntype=Lance
|unittype=Infantry
|HP=19
|atk=9
|spd=6
|def=8
|res=5
|HP_gr=60
|atk_gr=60
|spd_gr=45
|def_gr=55
|res_gr=35
|offense=[[Siegmund]]{{h|*|If equipped}}
|special=[[New Moon]]
}}
 
====Skill set====
{{FEH skill set
|name=Ephraim: Restoration Lord
|minrarity=5
|-
|weapon1=Iron Lance
|weapon1auto=1
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|weapon2=Steel Lance
|weapon2unlock=2
|weapon2auto=3
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|weapon3=Heavy Spear
|weapon3unlock=3
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|weapon4=Siegmund
|weapon4auto=5
|weapon4cost=400
|-
|special1=New Moon
|special1unlock=3
|special1auto=4
|special1cost=100
|-
|special2=Moonbow
|special2unlock=4
|special2cost=200
|-
|passb1=Seal Def 1
|passb1unlock=1
|passb1cost=40
|-
|passb2=Seal Def 2
|passb2unlock=2
|passb2cost=80
|-
|passb3=Seal Def 3
|passb3unlock=4
|passb3cost=160
|-
|passc1=Threaten Def 1
|passc1unlock=3
|passc1cost=50
|-
|passc2=Threaten Def 2
|passc2unlock=4
|passc2cost=100
|-
|passc3=Threaten Def 3
|passc3unlock=5
|passc3cost=200
}}
 
===Ephraim: Legendary Lord===
====Starting stats====
:''Ephraim: Legendary Lord is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.''
{{CharStats FEH
|portrait=[[File:Portrait ephraim legendary lord feh.png|100px]]
|rarity=5
|wpntype=lance
|unittype=cavalry
|legendaryattr=Fire Defense
|HP=19
|atk=10
|spd=5
|def=9
|res=3
|HP_gr=55
|atk_gr=60
|spd_gr=50
|def_gr=55
|res_gr=35
|offense=[[Flame Siegmund]]{{h|*|If equipped}}
|special=[[Daylight]]
}}
 
====Skill set====
{{FEH skill set
|name=Ephraim: Legendary Lord
|minrarity=5
|-
|weapon1=Iron Lance
|weapon1auto=1
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|weapon2=Steel Lance
|weapon2unlock=2
|weapon2auto=3
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|weapon3=Silver Lance
|weapon3unlock=3
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|weapon4=Flame Siegmund
|weapon4auto=5
|weapon4cost=400
|-
|special1=Daylight
|special1unlock=3
|special1auto=4
|special1cost=100
|-
|special2=Sol
|special2unlock=4
|special2cost=200
|-
|passa1=Fierce Stance 1
|passa1unlock=3
|passa1cost=50
|-
|passa2=Sturdy Stance 1
|passa2unlock=4
|passa2cost=120
|-
|passa3=Sturdy Stance 2
|passa3unlock=5
|passa3cost=240
|-
|passa4=Atk/Def Solo 1
|passa4unlock=2
|passa4cost=60
|-
|passa5=Atk/Def Solo 2
|passa5unlock=3
|passa5cost=120
|-
|passa6=Atk/Def Solo 3
|passa6unlock=4
|passa6cost=240
|-
|passa7=Atk/Def Solo 4
|passa7unlock=5
|passa7cost=300
|-
|passb1=Solar Brace
|passb1article=Solar Brace (skill)
|passb1unlock=5
|passb1cost=300
|-
|passb2=Solar Brace II
|passb2unlock=5
|passb2cost=300
|-
|passc1=Fortify Def 1
|passc1unlock=1
|passc1cost=50
|-
|passc2=Fortify Def 2
|passc2unlock=3
|passc2cost=100
|-
|passc3=Fortify Def 3
|passc3unlock=4
|passc3cost=200
}}
 
===Ephraim: Sacred Twin Lord===
====Starting stats====
:''Ephraim: Sacred Twin Lord is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.''
{{CharStats FEH
|portrait=[[File:Portrait ephraim sacred twin lord feh.png|100px]]
|rarity=5
|wpntype=Axe
|unittype=Armor
|HP=22
|atk=10
|spd=5
|def=11
|res=7
|HP_gr=55
|atk_gr=65
|spd_gr=50
|def_gr=60
|res_gr=45
|offense=[[Garm]]
|special=[[Dragon Gaze]]
}}
 
====Skill set====
{{FEH skill set
|name=Ephraim: Sacred Twin Lord
|minrarity=5
|-
|weapon1=Iron Axe
|weapon1auto=1
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|weapon2=Steel Axe
|weapon2unlock=2
|weapon2auto=3
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|weapon3=Silver Axe
|weapon3unlock=3
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|weapon4=Garm
|weapon4auto=5
|weapon4cost=400
|-
|special1=Dragon Gaze
|special1unlock=3
|special1auto=4
|special1cost=100
|-
|special2=Draconic Aura
|special2unlock=4
|special2cost=200
|-
|passa1=Close Def 1
|passa1unlock=1
|passa1cost=60
|-
|passa2=Close Def 2
|passa2unlock=2
|passa2cost=120
|-
|passa3=Close Def 3
|passa3unlock=4
|passa3cost=240
|-
|passb1=Special Fighter 1
|passb1unlock=3
|passb1cost=60
|-
|passb2=Special Fighter 2
|passb2unlock=4
|passb2cost=120
|-
|passb3=Special Fighter 3
|passb3unlock=5
|passb3cost=240
|-
|passc1=Armor March 1
|passc1unlock=3
|passc1cost=60
|-
|passc2=Armor March 2
|passc2unlock=4
|passc2cost=120
|-
|passc3=Armor March 3
|passc3unlock=5
|passc3cost=240
}}
 
===Ephraim: Sparkling Gallantly===
====Starting stats====
:''Ephraim: Sparkling Gallantly is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.''
{{CharStats FEH
|portrait=[[File:Portrait ephraim sparkling gallantly feh.png|100px]]
|rarity=5
|wpntype=Lance
|unittype=Armor
|HP=21
|atk=11
|spd=6
|def=10
|res=7
|HP_gr=55
|atk_gr=70
|spd_gr=40
|def_gr=60
|res_gr=50
|offense=[[Festive Siegmund]]
|special=[[Dragon Gaze]]
}}
 
====Skill set====
{{FEH skill set
|name=Ephraim: Sparkling Gallantly
|minrarity=5
|-
|weapon1=Iron Lance
|weapon1auto=1
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|weapon2=Steel Lance
|weapon2unlock=2
|weapon2auto=3
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|weapon3=Silver Lance
|weapon3unlock=3
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|weapon4=Festive Siegmund
|weapon4auto=5
|weapon4cost=400
|-
|special1=Dragon Gaze
|special1unlock=3
|special1auto=4
|special1cost=100
|-
|special2=Dragon Fang
|special2unlock=4
|special2cost=200
|-
|passa1=Atk/Def Solo 1
|passa1unlock=1
|passa1cost=60
|-
|passa2=Atk/Def Solo 2
|passa2unlock=2
|passa2cost=120
|-
|passa3=Atk/Def Solo 3
|passa3unlock=4
|passa3cost=240
|-
|passb1=Bold Fighter 1
|passb1unlock=3
|passb1cost=60
|-
|passb2=Bold Fighter 2
|passb2unlock=4
|passb2cost=120
|-
|passb3=Bold Fighter 3
|passb3unlock=5
|passb3cost=240
|-
|passc1=Close Guard 1
|passc1unlock=3
|passc1cost=60
|-
|passc2=Close Guard 2
|passc2unlock=4
|passc2cost=120
|-
|passc3=Close Guard 3
|passc3unlock=5
|passc3cost=240
}}
 
===Ephraim: Dynastic Duo===
====Starting stats====
:''Ephraim: Dynastic Duo is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.''
{{CharStats FEH
|portrait=[[File:Portrait ephraim dynastic duo feh.png|100px]]
|rarity=5
|wpntype=Lance
|unittype=Infantry
|duo=y
|HP=19
|atk=9
|spd=8
|def=9
|res=6
|HP_gr=50
|atk_gr=70
|spd_gr=50
|def_gr=65
|res_gr=45
|offense=[[Reginleif]]
|special=[[Dragon Gaze]]
}}
 
====Skill set====
{{FEH skill set
|name=Ephraim: Dynastic Duo
|minrarity=5
|-
|weapon1=Iron Lance
|weapon1auto=1
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|weapon2=Steel Lance
|weapon2unlock=2
|weapon2auto=3
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|weapon3=Slaying Spear
|weapon3unlock=3
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|weapon4=Reginleif
|weapon4auto=5
|weapon4cost=400
|-
|special1=Dragon Gaze
|special1unlock=3
|special1auto=4
|special1cost=100
|-
|special2=Draconic Aura
|special2unlock=4
|special2cost=200
|-
|passa1=Heavy Blade 1
|passa1unlock=2
|passa1cost=60
|-
|passa2=Heavy Blade 2
|passa2unlock=3
|passa2cost=120
|-
|passa3=Heavy Blade 3
|passa3unlock=4
|passa3cost=240
|-
|passa4=Heavy Blade 4
|passa4unlock=5
|passa4cost=300
|-
|passb1=Lull Atk/Def 1
|passb1unlock=3
|passb1cost=60
|-
|passb2=Lull Atk/Def 2
|passb2unlock=4
|passb2cost=120
|-
|passb3=Lull Atk/Def 3
|passb3unlock=5
|passb3cost=240
|-
|passc1=Odd Atk Wave 1
|passc1unlock=1
|passc1cost=60
|-
|passc2=Odd Atk Wave 2
|passc2unlock=2
|passc2cost=120
|-
|passc3=Odd Atk Wave 3
|passc3unlock=4
|passc3cost=240
}}
 
===Ephraim: Sunshine Valiant===
====Starting stats====
:''Ephraim: Sunshine Valiant is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.''
{{CharStats FEH
|portrait=[[File:Portrait ephraim sunshine valiant feh.png|100px]]
|rarity=5
|wpntype=axe
|unittype=cavalry
|HP=17
|atk=17
|spd=3
|def=9
|res=5
|HP_gr=55
|atk_gr=70
|spd_gr=30
|def_gr=80
|res_gr=60
|offense=[[Seafoam Splitter]]
|special=[[Glowing Ember]]
}}
 
====Skill set====
{{FEH skill set
|name=Ephraim: Sunshine Valiant
|minrarity=5
|-
|weapon1=Iron Axe
|weapon1auto=1
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|weapon2=Steel Axe
|weapon2auto=2
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|weapon3=Silver Axe
|weapon3unlock=3
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|weapon4=Seafoam Splitter
|weapon4auto=5
|weapon4cost=400
|-
|special1=Glowing Ember
|special1unlock=3
|special1auto=4
|special1cost=100
|-
|special2=Bonfire
|special2unlock=4
|special2cost=200
|-
|passa1=Atk/Def Clash 1
|passa1unlock=2
|passa1cost=60
|-
|passa2=Atk/Def Clash 2
|passa2unlock=3
|passa2cost=120
|-
|passa3=Atk/Def Clash 3
|passa3unlock=4
|passa3cost=240
|-
|passa4=Atk/Def Clash 4
|passa4unlock=5
|passa4cost=300
|-
|passb1=Sunlight Bangle
|passb1unlock=5
|passb1cost=300
|-
|passc1=Rouse Atk/Def 1
|passc1unlock=2
|passc1cost=60
|-
|passc2=Rouse Atk/Def 2
|passc2unlock=3
|passc2cost=120
|-
|passc3=Rouse Atk/Def 3
|passc3unlock=4
|passc3cost=240
|-
|passc4=Alarm Atk/Def
|passc4unlock=5
|passc4cost=300
}}
 
===Ephraim: Ardent Prince===
====Starting stats====
:''Ephraim: Ardent Prince is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.''
{{CharStats FEH
|portrait=[[File:Portrait ephraim ardent prince feh.png|100px]]
|rarity=5
|wpntype=lance
|unittype=armor
|HP=21
|atk=9
|spd=4
|def=15
|res=11
|HP_gr=60
|atk_gr=90
|spd_gr=30
|def_gr=75
|res_gr=70
|weapon=[[Righteous Lance]]
|special=[[Glowing Ember]]
}}
 
====Skill set====
{{FEH skill set
|name=Ephraim: Ardent Prince
|minrarity=5
|-
|weapon1=Iron Lance
|weapon1auto=1
|weapon1cost=50
|-
|weapon2=Steel Lance
|weapon2auto=2
|weapon2cost=100
|-
|weapon3=Silver Lance
|weapon3unlock=3
|weapon3auto=4
|weapon3cost=200
|-
|weapon4=Righteous Lance
|weapon4auto=5
|weapon4cost=400
|-
|special1=Glowing Ember
|special1unlock=3
|special1auto=4
|special1cost=100
|-
|special2=Bonfire
|special2unlock=4
|special2cost=200
|-
|special3=Armored Blaze
|special3unlock=5
|special3cost=500
|-
|passa1=Earth Boost 1
|passa1unlock=2
|passa1cost=60
|-
|passa2=Earth Boost 2
|passa2unlock=3
|passa2cost=120
|-
|passa3=Earth Boost 3
|passa3unlock=4
|passa3cost=240
|-
|passa4=Earthfire Boost 3
|passa4unlock=5
|passa4cost=300
|-
|passb1=Sunlit Bangle D
|passb1unlock=5
|passb1cost=300
|-
|passc1=A/D Near Save 1
|passc1unlock=2
|passc1cost=100
|-
|passc2=A/D Near Save 2
|passc2unlock=3
|passc2cost=200
|-
|passc3=A/D Near Save 3
|passc3unlock=4
|passc3cost=300
}}
 
==Personality==
Ephraim is very brave and courageous. Although he is not very knowledgeable in history,<ref>{{cite|Oh, Ephraim... Father MacGregor is going to scold you for neglecting your studies so.|[[Lyon]] to Ephraim|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> he is viewed as a suited king to the throne by Duessel and others. He is passionate about his goals, and also very caring about others, such as how he very actively wants to protect his twin sister Eirika.


Ephraim is the prince of Renais; in all of his endings, he is crowned king of Renais.
Ephraim is the prince of Renais; in all of his endings, he is crowned king of Renais.


He also knows the siblings Innes and Tana of Frelia, the prince and princess of Frelia. He is quite friendly with both, and a rival to Innes. He has two loyal knights serving him, Forde and Kyle. Duessel, a general of Grado, had been a sort of lance trainer for him. He had been close friends with Lyon, prince of Grado, before the war. Sometime between Chapters 5x and 8, he finds Myrrh, a shy [[Manakete]], and she becomes quite close to him.
He also knows the siblings Innes and Tana, the prince and princess of Frelia. He is quite friendly with both, and a rival to Innes. He has two loyal knights serving him, Forde and Kyle. Duessel, a general of Grado, had been a sort of lance trainer for him. He had been close friends with Lyon, prince of Grado, before the war. Sometime between Chapters 5x and 8, he finds Myrrh, a shy [[Manakete]], and she becomes quite close to him.


==Support conversations==
==Supports==
{{main|Ephraim/Supports}}
{{main|Ephraim/Supports}}
{{SupportSysGBA
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|port5=[[File:small_portrait_l'arachel_fe08.png]]
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|port7=[[File:Small portrait tana fe08.png]]
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|support7=Tana
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==Endings==
==Endings==
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Busy days awaited him upon his return to Renais. He oversaw the rebuilding not only of his country but also of the entire continent of Magvel. His work was difficult, but his success made him a legend.
Busy days awaited him upon his return to Renais. He oversaw the rebuilding not only of his country but also of the entire continent of Magvel. His work was difficult, but his success made him a legend.


'''Ephraim and Eirika''' <br>
'''Ephraim and Eirika'''<br>
Busy days awaited Eirika and Ephraim as they struggled to rebuild Renais. Their work gave new hope to those ravaged by the war, and with Eirika's constant help, Ephraim grew to be a trusted and honorable king.
Busy days awaited Eirika and Ephraim as they struggled to rebuild Renais. Their work gave new hope to those ravaged by the war, and with Eirika's constant help, Ephraim grew to be a trusted and honorable king.


'''Ephraim and L'Arachel''' <br>
'''Ephraim and L'Arachel'''<br>
Ephraim and L'Arachel each returned home after the war, but L'Arachel visited Renais often. Over time, the two were wed. Their marriage threw Rausten into turmoil, but L'Arachel's self-centeredness carried the day.
Ephraim and L'Arachel each returned home after the war, but L'Arachel visited Renais often. Over time, the two were wed. Their marriage threw Rausten into turmoil, but L'Arachel's self-centeredness carried the day.


'''Ephraim and Myrrh''' <br>
'''Ephraim and Myrrh'''<br>
After the war, Ephraim returned to Renais and Myrrh to Darkling Woods. They both turned their attention to their respective duties but never forgot one another. Though Myrrh never again left Darkling Woods, Ephraim often visited her.
After the war, Ephraim returned to Renais and Myrrh to Darkling Woods. They both turned their attention to their respective duties but never forgot one another. Though Myrrh never again left Darkling Woods, Ephraim often visited her.


'''Ephraim and Tana''' <br>
'''Ephraim and Tana'''<br>
Once Renais was stable again, Ephraim and Tana were wed. Innes protested vocally, but when he saw how happy Tana was, he gave the marriage his blessings. Renais and Frelia are now bound by blood as well as friendship.
Once Renais was stable again, Ephraim and Tana were wed. Innes protested vocally, but when he saw how happy Tana was, he gave the marriage his blessings. Renais and Frelia are now bound by blood as well as friendship.
== Quotes ==
===Death quote===
{{quote|Forgive me, Eirika.|Ephraim}}
===Battle quotes===
{{quote|Vigarde! Why did you invade Renais? Why did you kill my father? [...] Answer me, Vigarde! ...So you really have lost hold of all your senses, haven't you?|Ephraim engaging [[Vigarde]]}}<br>
{{quote|Escape? I'm not going anywhere. I came here for you. I came here to defeat you. [...] I'll do far more than that. I'll provide you with a sorry end to your messy life.|Ephraim engaging [[Valter]]}}<br>
{{quote|Orson... You will move from that place. That is my father's seat. It is his throne... You've no right to sit there.|Ephraim engaging [[Orson]]}}
{{quote|Where's Lyon? What have you done with our friend?! ANSWER ME! [...] Monster!|Ephraim engaging "[[Fomortiis|Lyon]]"}}<br>
{{quote|...... [...] ...No, you haven't. You're still no match for me. You were never one for combat. It's not in you. You should never have chosen this path. [...] ...... Here I come, Lyon.|Ephraim engaging [[Lyon]]{{h|*|Ephraim route only}}}}<br>
{{quote|Demon King... I'm going to kill you!|Ephraim engaging [[Fomortiis]] on Ephraim route.{{h|*|He does not have this quote on Eirika route}}}}
{{Quote|I am Ephraim, Prince of Renais.|{{title|Awakening}} [[SpotPass]] parley}}
{{Quote|I don't pick fights I cannot win.|SpotPass battle}}
{{Quote|I'd appreciate your help.|SpotPass recruitment}}
===''Heroes'' quotes===
{{main|Ephraim/Quotes (Heroes){{!}}Ephraim/Quotes (''Heroes'')}}


==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
==={{FE9}}===
[[File:Cg fe09 fe08 ephraim.png|200px|right]]
Ephraim's official artwork from {{Title|The Sacred Stones}} can be viewed in {{Title|Path of Radiance}}{{'}}s extras menu if a copy of ''The Sacred Stones'' is connected to a copy of ''Path of Radiance''.
==={{SSBB}}===
Ephraim appears in {{SSBB}} as a sticker, along with Eirika, [[Joshua]], and Myrrh.
Ephraim appears in {{SSBB}} as a sticker, along with Eirika, [[Joshua]], and Myrrh.
{{Stickers
|filename=Ephraim
|name=Ephraim
|game#=8
|bonus=[[smashwiki:Slash|[Slash]]] Attack +23
|all=yes
}}
==={{TCGCipher}}===
Ephraim is featured on eight cards in {{TCGCipher}}.


==Etymology==
:''Four of the below cards' epithets<!--P17-006PR, the B18 pair, B22-046N--> are still in raw, untranslated Japanese; these need translation.''
Ephraim was a village name in the Bible.
{{TCGCipherData
|name=Ephraim
|image1=[[File:TCGCipher B11-004SR.png|150px]]
|altimage1=[[File:TCGCipher B11-004SR+.png|150px]]
|altlabel1=SR+
|title1=Restoration King
|name1=Ephraim
|affil1=Elibe
|gender1=Male
|weapon1=Lance
|type1=[[File:It TCGCipher Mounted.png|20px|Mounted]]
|quote1=Don't be afraid, Eirika. I'm here. Our friends are here. We will not lose. We will defeat him.
|attack1=70
|support1=20
|atkcost1=5
|range1=1
|class1=Great Lord
|tier1=Advanced
|cccost1=4
|skill1=[[File:Is TCGCipher Twin Skill.png|40px|Twin Skill]] '''Two Heroes:''' {{CipherAlways}} If your Main Character is "[[Eirika]]", if this unit is to be sent to the Retreat Area as the result of being destroyed, you may destroy one of your orbs instead.<br>'''Cleaving Justice:''' {{CipherAlways}} For each other [[File:Ic TCGCipher Elibe.png|20px|Elibe]] ally in the same area as this unit, this unit gains +10 attack.<br>'''Legendary Siegmund:''' {{CipherActivate}} {{CipherFlipOne}} This turn, the number of orbs this unit's attacks would destroy becomes 2.
|no1=B11-004SR(+)
|artist1={{CipherIllust|ワダサチコ}}
|-
|image2=[[File:TCGCipher B11-005R.png|150px]]
|altimage2=[[File:TCGCipher B11-005R+.png|150px]]
|altlabel2=R+
|title2=Prince of the Blazing Brave Lance
|name2=Ephraim
|affil2=Elibe
|gender2=Male
|weapon2=Lance
|type2=[[File:It TCGCipher Mounted.png|20px|Mounted]]
|quote2=I will fight. For my father, for my country, and for my people.
|attack2=60
|support2=20
|atkcost2=3
|range2=1
|class2=Great Lord
|tier2=Advanced
|cccost2=2
|skill2='''Flamelike Strength:''' {{CipherAlways}} If the card supporting this unit is [[File:Ic TCGCipher Elibe.png|20px|Elibe]], this unit gains +10 attack.<br>'''Solar Brace:''' {{CipherActivate}} {{CipherOncePerTurn}} {{CipherFlipTwo}} Choose an "[[Eirika]]" or "Ephraim" in your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Support]] '''Invincible Command:''' {{CipherSupport}} {{CipherFlipOne}} If your attacking unit is [[File:Ic TCGCipher Elibe.png|20px|Elibe]] and if you pay the cost, until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
|no2=B11-005R(+)
|artist2={{CipherIllust|鈴木理華}}
|-
|image3=[[File:TCGCipher B11-006HN.png|150px]]
|altimage3=[[File:TCGCipher P10-002PR.png|150px]]
|altlabel3=B10 Box Promo
|alt2image3=[[File:TCGCipher P11-005PR.png|150px]]
|alt2label3=Promo Pack 11
|title3=Prince of Renais
|name3=Ephraim
|affil3=Elibe
|gender3=Male
|weapon3=Lance
|quote3={{h|Trust me. I don't pick fights I cannot win.|B11-006HN, P010-002PR}}"<br>"{{h|I'll teach you to fight, but won't hold back because you're my sister.|P11-005PR}}
|attack3=40
|support3=20
|atkcost3=1
|range3=1
|class3=Lord
|tier3=Base
|skill3=[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Support]] '''Hero Emblem:''' {{CipherSupport}} If your attacking unit is [[File:Ic TCGCipher Elibe.png|20px|Elibe]], then until the end of this battle, the number of orbs that unit's attack would destroy becomes 2.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack Defend.png|20px|Attack/Defend Support]] '''Sibling Emblem:''' {{CipherSupport}} If your combat unit is "[[Eirika]]", until the end of this battle, that unit gains +20 attack.
|no3=B11-006HN, P10-002PR, P11-005PR
|artist3={{CipherIllust|ワダサチコ}} <small>(B11-006HN)</small>, {{CipherIllust|INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS}} <small>(P10-002PR)</small>, {{CipherIllust|п猫Ｒ}} <small>(P11-005PR)</small>
|-
|image4=[[File:TCGCipher P11-002PR.png|150px]]
|altimage4=[[File:TCGCipher P11-002PR+.png|150px]]
|altlabel4=PR+
|title4=Prince of Fervent Oaths
|name4=Ephraim
|affil4=Elibe
|gender4=Male
|weapon4=Lance
|type4=[[File:It TCGCipher Mounted.png|20px|Mounted]]
|quote4=There may be an end to this fighting soon. We may yet defeat the evil in this land and return it to the hands of men!
|attack4=70
|support4=20
|atkcost4=4
|range4=1
|class4=Great Lord
|tier4=Advanced
|cccost4=3
|skill4='''Valorous Heart:''' {{CipherAlways}} During your turn, this unit gains +20 attack.<br>'''Shadowslaying Sacred Twin:''' {{CipherAlways}} While attacking a [[File:It TCGCipher Monster.png|20px|Monster]], this unit gains +20 attack.
|no4=P11-002PR(+)
|artist4={{CipherIllust|山田孝太郎}}
|-
|image5=[[File:TCGCipher P17-006PR.png|150px]]
|title5=双聖の勇王
|name5=Ephraim
|affil5=None
|gender5=Male
|weapon5=Axe
|type5=[[File:It TCGCipher Armor.png|20px|Armor]]
|quote5=I want to do what I can to become a good king—to get ever closer to the ideals my father upheld. For no other reason than to not disappoint him once more.
|attack5=60
|support5=10
|atkcost5=4
|range5=1
|class5=General
|tier5=Advanced
|cccost5=3
|skill5='''Garm:''' {{CipherTrigger}} {{CipherFlipTwo}} When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 non-Main Character enemy, and destroy them.<br>'''Armor Expertise:''' {{CipherAlways}} If this unit is attacked by a non-[[File:Iw TCGCipher Tome.png|20px|Tome]], this unit gains +20 attack.
|no5=P17-006PR
|artist5={{CipherIllust|たかや友英}}
|-
|image6=[[File:TCGCipher B18-076SR.png|150px]]
|title6=双聖器を受け継ぐ王子
|name6=Ephraim
|affil6=Elibe
|gender6=Male
|weapon6=Lance
|type6=[[File:It TCGCipher Mounted.png|20px|Mounted]]
|quote6=The Sacred Twins of Renais... They were enshrined generations ago, to be used only by the king...
|attack6=70
|support6=20
|atkcost6=4
|range6=1
|class6=Great Lord
|tier6=Advanced
|cccost6=3
|skill6='''Warrior King in the Making:''' {{CipherAlways}} During your Deployment Phase, the Deployment Cost of [[File:Ic TCGCipher Elibe.png|20px|Elibe]] cards in your hand are reduced by 1. However, Deployment Costs cannot be reduced below 1.<br>'''Siegmund's Blaze:''' {{CipherAlways}} During your turn, this unit gains +10 per other ally in the same area as this unit.
|no6=B18-076SR
|artist6={{CipherIllust|ワダサチコ}}
|-
|image7=[[File:TCGCipher B18-077N.png|150px]]
|title7=使命に挑む勇王子
|name7=Ephraim
|affil7=Elibe
|gender7=Male
|weapon7=Lance
|quote7=Once this war is finished, I will rebuild Renais with Eirika. That is my mission.
|attack7=40
|support7=20
|atkcost7=1
|range7=1
|class7=Lord
|tier7=Base
|skill7='''Determined Lance Strike:''' {{CipherActivate}} {{CipherOncePerTurn}} {{CipherFlipOne}} Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack.<br>[[File:Is TCGCipher Attack.png|20px|Attack Support]] '''Tandem Emblem:''' {{CipherSupport}} Until the end of this combat, your [[File:Ic TCGCipher Elibe.png|20px|Elibe]] attacking unit gains +10 attack.
|no7=B18-077N
|artist7={{CipherIllust|ワダサチコ}}
|-
|image8=[[File:TCGCipher B22-046N.png|150px]]
|title8=炎槍の勇王
|name8=Ephraim
|affil8=None
|gender8=Male
|weapon8=Lance
|quote8=People criticize my fighting style—"reckless," they call me! Call me that when I lose—because I won't.
|attack8=50
|support8=20
|atkcost8=2
|range8=1
|class8=Lord
|tier8=Base
|skill8='''The Will to Win:''' {{CipherAlways}} If you have as many or fewer Bond cards than your opponent, this unit gains +20 attack.<br>'''Siegmund:''' {{CipherAlways}} {{CipherOncePerTurn}} {{CipherFlipTwo}} Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack.
|no8=B22-046N
|artist8={{CipherIllust|ミヤジマハル}}
}}
 
==={{SSBU}}===
Ephraim appears as an Ace Attack-type [[smashwiki:Spirits (characters)|spirit]] in {{SSBU}}, using his art from {{FE8}}. When equipped by a player character, he grants two support spirit slots.
{{Primary Spirit
|number=654
|name=Ephraim
|type=Attack
|rank=3
|slots=2
|lv1atk=1944
|lv1def=1166
|lv99atk=5861
|lv99def=3516
|powMultiplier=1
}}
 
===Notable merchandise===
{{MerchInfo
|imagelast=[[File:FEH Mini Acrylic Ephraim vol.4.png|150px]]
|desclast=Ephraim appears in volume 4 of the [[Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection]]. His volume 4 appearance is based on his ''Legendary Lord'' appearance in {{title|Heroes}}.
|pricelast=¥350
|releaselast=June 2018{{JP}}
}}
 
==Flavor text==
{{DescriptionHdr}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|The Sacred Stones}}
|english=The prince of Renais. He is a man<br>of great honor and bravery.
|japanese=気高く　恐れをしらない<br>ルネス王国の王子
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Engage}}
|english=Another Emblem of the Sacred.<br>Pierces enemy lines with mighty<br>lance techniques.
|japanese=もう一人の『聖魔の紋章士』。<br>エイリークの双子の兄。武勇に優れる。<br>不敗の槍技で敵陣に切り込む。
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Ephraim: Restoration Lord)</small>
|english=Prince of Renais. Eirika's twin. Cares<br>deeply for his sister. His confidence has<br>sometimes put him in danger. Appears in<br>Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
|japanese=ルネス王国王子。エイリークの双子の兄。<br>妹思いで勇ましい性格だが、その強さゆえの危うさも持つ。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』）
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Ephraim: Legendary Lord)</small>
|english=Prince of Renais. Eirika's twin. It's<br>said he destroyed the Demon King<br>of old and saved the world. Appears<br>in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
|japanese=ルネス王国王子。エイリークの双子の兄。<br>いにしえの魔王を滅ぼし、世界を救ったと伝えられる。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』）
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Ephraim: Sacred Twin Lord)</small>
|english=Prince of Renais who protects his kingdom in<br>place of his deceased father, King Fado. He's<br>taken to using one of the Sacred Twins relics<br>from Grado—the black axe Garm. Appears in<br>Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
|japanese=ルネス王国王子。亡き父ファードに代わり、国を守る。<br>グラド帝国の双聖器・黒斧【ガルム】を手にする。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』）
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Ephraim: Sparkling Gallantly)</small>
|english=The gallant prince of Renais. His chivalrous<br>nature enlivens the winter festival. Appears in<br>Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
|japanese=ルネス王国の勇敢な王子。<br>持ち前の勇敢さで冬祭りを盛り上げる。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』）
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Ephraim: Dynastic Duo)</small>
|english=The princes of Renais and Grado. As heirs to<br>allied kingdoms, they were raised with a strong<br>bond with one another. They appear in Fire<br>Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
|japanese=ルネス王国の王子とグラド帝国の皇子。<br>同盟国の継嗣として親交を持ち、友情を育んだ。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石』）
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Ephraim: Sunshine Valiant)</small>
|english=Prince of Renais looking for any excuse to train<br>during his vacation at the ocean. Appears in Fire<br>Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
|japanese=ルネス王国の王子。休暇の海を<br>すぐさま鍛錬の場へと変える。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　聖魔の光石』）
}}
{{DescriptionCell
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Ephraim: Ardent Prince)</small>
|english=Prince of Renais in search of a present for his<br>twin sister, Eirika, who has gone off on her own<br>to seek elsewhere. Appears in Fire Emblem:<br>The Sacred Stones.
|japanese=ルネス王国の王子。別行動となった双子の妹<br>エイリークへの贈り物を探索中。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム　聖魔の光石』）
}}
{{DescriptionFtr}}
 
==[[Meet some of the Heroes]] entries==
{{Tab
|tab1=Restoration Lord
|tab2=Legendary Lord
|tab3=Sacred Twin Lord
|tab4=Dynastic Duo
|tab5=Sunshine Valiant
|tab6=Ardent Prince
|tab7=Eirika: Twin Refulgence
|content1={{MtH
|full_name=Ephraim: Restoration Lord
|name=Ephraim Restoration Lord
|blurb1=Ephraim is the prince of Renais, a kingdom on the continent of Magvel. He’s the twin brother of Eirika, the princess!
|blurb2=He’s a brave hero with a strong sense of justice, dedicated to honing his skills with a lance to become the best on the continent. He also cares deeply for his sister and always looks out for her.
|blurb3=When Renais was invaded by the Grado Empire, Ephraim led a small force of his allies to fight back on the front lines. Afterward, he met up with Eirika to take the fight back to Grado across the continent.
|blurb4=Ephraim battled on, wielding the lance Siegmund, one of the Sacred Twins of Renais. And now, this valiant Hero is here to help bring peace back to Askr, too!
|Related_name1=Eirika
|Related_blurb1=Princess of Renais. Ephraim’s twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger.
|Related_name2=Lyon
|Related_blurb2=Prince of Grado; not fond of fighting. A childhood friend of Ephraim and Eirika.
}}
|content2={{MtH
|full_name=Ephraim: Legendary Lord
|name=Ephraim Legendary Lord
|blurb1=Ephraim is the prince of the kingdom of Renais—located on the continent of Magvel—and the twin brother of Eirika.
|blurb2=Not to be outdone by his kind and dignified sister, Ephraim is a truly brave prince with an even stronger sense of justice.
|blurb3=He wields the lance Siegmund, one of a pair of weapons known as the Sacred Twins that were passed down in Renais.
|blurb4=Ephraim first entered the fray to defend against the invasion by the Grado Empire, which ultimately turned into a battle over the powerful Sacred Stones—and with his victory, he brought peace to the continent of Magvel!
|Related_name1=Eirika
|Related_blurb1=The princess of Renais and Ephraim's twin sister. A kind young lady with the dignified bearing befitting a member of the royal family.
|Related_name2=Lyon
|Related_blurb2=The gentle prince of Grado. He was childhood friends with Ephraim and Eirika, and dislikes fighting.
}}
|content3={{MtH
|full_name=Ephraim: Sacred Twin Lord
|name=Ephraim Sacred Twin Lord
|blurb1=Ephraim, the prince of Renais, is here to join the battle, having donned the armor of his father, Fado!
|blurb2=A valorous and gallant ruler, Fado was known as the Warrior King. Now, Ephraim is following in his footsteps by wearing the same armor his father once wore, and he exudes sheer determination.
|blurb3=Normally, you’ll see Ephraim using a lance, but not for this appearance. He’s carrying Garm, the black axe—one of the Sacred Twins of Grado, the kingdom of Ephraim’s friend Lyon!
|blurb4=Ephraim takes inspiration from both his great father and his irreplaceable friend as he stands up to help fight for peace in Askr. That’s just the kind of person I like to see in the Order of Heroes!
|Related_name1=Eirika
|Related_blurb1=Princess of Renais. Ephraim’s twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger.
|Related_name2=Lyon
|Related_blurb2=Prince of Grado; not fond of fighting. A childhood friend of Ephraim and Eirika.
}}
|content4={{MtH
|full_name=Ephraim: Dynastic Duo
|name=Ephraim Dynastic Duo
|blurb1=Ephraim, Prince of Renais, is well known for his bravery and valor. Meanwhile, Lyon is the Prince of Grado, who is known for his kindness and intellect. The two of them are firm friends!
|blurb2=Ephraim’s the fighter, skilled with a lance and constantly honing his craft. Lyon, on the other hand, is the brains of this duo, and he spends his time looking for a way to use the Sacred Stone of Grado to benefit his people. In some ways, you could say they’re complete opposites.
|blurb3=But they complement each other wonderfully, and both of them have grown with each other’s support. Together with Eirika, Ephraim’s sister, they would have been the future leaders of the continent of Magvel.
|blurb4=Little did they know, however, that there were dark clouds on the horizon… Well, I hope Ephraim and Lyon can stay close friends in Askr, and fight together to overcome any misfortune that comes their way!
|Related_name1=Eirika
|Related_blurb1=Princess of Renais. Ephraim’s twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger. Friend of Lyon, Prince of Grado.
}}
|content5={{MtH
|full_name=Ephraim: Sunshine Valiant
|name=Ephraim Sunshine Valiant
|blurb1=Ephraim’s the prince of Renais who made his way as a warrior. Now, he’s making his way to vacation in a heroic swimsuit!
|blurb2=The standout feature is that sash he’s got casually slung around his waist. It’s a simple design, but it suits him perfectly!
|blurb3=He’s also carrying a seashell-themed axe for this outing! Check out the weapon’s handle—it’s decorated with all kinds of sea-themed designs, like coral, anemones, and tropical fish!
|blurb4=Ephraim’s impressive appearance on the beach leaves just as much impact as the waves crashing on the shore. I guess his heroic energy is just as strong when he’s on vacation!
|Related_name1=Eirika
|Related_blurb1=A kind princess who has come from Renais to a tropical island in order to rest and recover her strength. Ephraim’s younger sister.
|Related_name2=Lyon
|Related_blurb2=Prince of Grado who has made his way to the tropics after receiving an invite from his old friend, Eirika. Ephraim’s close friend.
}}
|content6={{MtH
|full_name=Ephraim: Ardent Prince
|name=Ephraim Ardent Prince
|blurb1=Ephraim is the prince of Renais, and he’s come all the way from the continent of Magvel to join us for the Day of Devotion festivities!
|blurb2=His festival outfit features embroidery and eye-catching floral decorations. When it comes to clothes, Ephraim tends to stick with practical wear, but I think this look still suits him!
|blurb3=His weapon of choice for the festival is this special lance. As you can see, it features some more floral decorations to go with the rest of his festival outfit!
|blurb4=Still, it seems like Ephraim isn’t sure what kind of gift he should bring for the festival. Well, I’m sure that whatever he comes up with, the lucky recipient will be delighted!
|Related_name1=Eirika
|Related_blurb1=Princess of Renais. Ephraim’s twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger.
|Related_name2=Lyon
|Related_blurb2=Prince of Grado; not fond of fighting. A childhood friend of Ephraim and Eirika.
}}
|content7={{MtH
|full_name=Eirika: Twin Refulgence
|name=Eirika Twin Refulgence
|blurb1=Here’s Eirika, the princess of Renais! That’s right, this time she’s been summoned to Askr from her childhood, and she brought her brother Ephraim with her!
|blurb2=Eirika has a kind heart, and she’s willing to risk her own well-being to protect others. I hear that when she was around this age, she would often get upset over Ephraim’s insistence on protecting her and inevitably getting himself hurt.
|blurb3=Ephraim later studied under Duessel of the Grado Empire, who trained him on the ways of the lance… But at this point in time, it seems he’s using a rapier instead.
|blurb4=Despite being twins, the two have very different personalities. While Eirika is a gentle and noble princess, Ephraim is instead a dauntless fighter. That said, they both look out for each other in their own ways, and this close-knit bond they share hasn’t changed a bit since their childhood!
|Related_name1=Duessel
|Related_blurb1=One of Grado’s oldest generals, he is known as the Obsidian, one of the Imperial Three. He teaches Ephraim how to use a lance during the young prince’s studies in Grado.
|Related_name2=Innes
|Related_blurb2=The prince of Frelia. Tana’s brother. He’s brash and arrogant, but good at heart. Friends with Eirika and Ephraim since an early age.
|Related_name3=Tana
|Related_blurb3=The princess of Frelia. Innes’s sister. Somewhat naive, but cheery and very sociable. Friends with Eirika and Ephraim since an early age.
}}
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==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Ephraim is the only lord and Fire Emblem main character (excluding other major characters) so far to use lances. All others use swords, besides [[Hector]] of ''[[Fire Emblem: Blazing Sword|Blazing Sword]]'', who uses [[Axe|axes]] but can wield swords after promotion.
[[File:Ss fe06 preliminary dialogue1.jpg|thumb|The only known screenshot of Fire Emblem 64, featured in the [[The Making of Fire Emblem – 25th Anniversary Development Secrets, Awakening and Fates|25th anniversary book.]] The characters are Ephraim (left) and Rei (right).<ref>{{Cite web|quote=The dialogue above reveals who they are, as the final line of the page is (in Japanese): "{{lang|ja|弓は得意なんです！いっつも山で狩りをしてましたから}}." This is the exact same line presented in that screen shot. Who says it? Well, it is attributed to Rei. Who is that next to her? Well, it is Ephraim, as right before that he is the one speaking to her, and they are the only two who did not have a "disappear" unlike the rest|author=XKAN|published=January 14th 2016|retrieved=January 15th 2016|url=https://kantopia.wordpress.com/2016/01/14/fire-emblem-64-rare-dialogue-document-translation-analysis|title=Fire Emblem 64: Rare Dialogue Document Translation + Analysis|site=kantopia.wordpress.com}}</ref>]]
* A character named Ephraim existed during the development of [[Fire Emblem 64]]. As ''Fire Emblem 64'' was never released and only one known screenshot of the character exists, any similarities other than name are not known, though they appear to have been entirely different characters.
* In debug materials in the [[Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones prototype|Sacred Stones prototype]] Ephraim is referred to by the name "Irzark", though his name is Ephraim in all gameplay, suggesting this name change was made very early in development.
* Ephraim is one of two lords and {{FES}} main characters (excluding other major characters) to be able to use lances in his base class. Most others use swords, besides [[Hector]] of {{FE7}}, who uses [[axe]]s but can wield swords after promotion, and [[Micaiah]] of {{title|Radiant Dawn}}, a [[Light Mage|light mage]]. The other lance user is [[Sigurd]] of {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.
* Anytime Ephraim is attacked from at least a space away, no matter what weapon he is holding, his sprite will show that of a ranged lance-type weapon (Javelin, Short Spear, or Spear.) A similar oversight happens with the Great Knight class.
* In {{title|Heroes}}, Ephraim is the first character to have been the lead unit and the supporting unit of a Duo or Harmonic Hero.
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==Etymology and other languages==
{{Names
|eng-name=Ephraim
|eng-mean=From the Hebrew name {{lang|he|dir=rtl|אֶפְרָיִם}} ''{{'}}Efrayim'' which meant "fruitful". In the Old Testament Ephraim is a son of Joseph and Asenath and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.behindthename.com/name/ephraim |title=Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Ephraim |site=www.behindthename.com |retrieved=8 September 2018}}</ref>
|jpn-name={{h|エフラム|Efuramu}}
|jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Ephraim'''.
|span-name=Ephraim
|span-mean=As above.
|fren-name=Ephraim
|fren-mean=As above.
|ger-name=Ephraim
|ger-mean=As above.
|ital-name=Ephraim
|ital-mean=As above.
|dut-name=Ephraim
|dut-mean=Used in {{SSBU}}
|por-br-name=Ephraim
|por-br-mean=As above.
|rus-name={{h|Эйфрем|Eyfrem}}
|rus-mean=Ephraim; this is not the usual spelling of Ephraim in Russian, which is {{h|Эфрем|Efrem}}. Used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
|kor-name={{h|에브라임|Ebeuraim}}
|kor-mean=Ephraim; this transcription is likely from the Korean Revised Version Bible. Used in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
|ch-trad-name={{h|艾夫拉姆|Àifūlāmǔ}}
|ch-trad-mean=Ephraim; used in ''Heroes'' and ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''.
}}


==Gallery==
{{Main|Ephraim/Gallery}}
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FESS Ephraim.png|Artwork of Ephraim from {{title|The Sacred Stones}}.
FESS Ephraim 02.png|Artwork of Ephraim from {{title|The Sacred Stones}}.
FEA Ephraim.png|Artwork of Ephraim from {{title|Awakening}}.
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