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Ethlyn
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“ | And I know you, Sigurd. You are always jumping into this kind of stuff without thinking. Especially with Father being away… I knew I had to come. | ” | — Ethlyn, to Sigurd |
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Ethlyn (Japanese: エスリン Ethlin) was a member of the Chalphy nobility of Grannvale, and the wife of Prince Quan of Leonster. She was an ally of her elder brother, Sigurd of Chalphy, in his battles with Verdane and Agustria and after he was deemed a traitor. Her children, Altena and Leif, would later play pivotal roles in assisting Sigurd's son Seliph in his liberation war against the Grannvale Empire.
Biography
Early life
Ethlyn is the youngest of the two children of Duke Vylon. Her mother died during her youth, and for several years she took over taking care of her father and brother in her mother's place, which earned her a joking reputation as a nag according to Sigurd.[1] She appears to have been a friend of Adean of Jungby during her time in Grannvale.[2] She eventually married Sigurd's longtime friend Quan and moved to Leonster with him, where she eventually gave birth to a daughter, Altena. The couple once visited Miletos, where Quan purchased a pearl tiara for Ethlyn as a gift; her son Leif would later hear this story and want to do the same for his own fiancée, Nanna.[3] During her time in Leonster, Ethlyn became close to the young Leonster knight Selfina and even treated her like a younger sister.[4]
Sigurd's campaign
In the year 757, Ethlyn learned of an attempted invasion of Grannvale by Verdane, and of how only Sigurd remained to defend her home. Ethlyn and Quan immediately departed for Chalphy to come to his aid, taking only Finn with them; before they left, Quan's father Calf left Gáe Bolg with Ethlyn just in case the conflict escalated, although after he told her the legend associated to it, Ethlyn was reluctant to give it to Quan.[5] Though Ethlyn apologized for dragging Quan into it, he remarked that he had just as much of an interest in helping Sigurd as she did.
Ethlyn and Quan remained with Sigurd's army through the wars with Verdane and Agustria. In the final battle with Agustria, following Deirdre's disappearance, Ethlyn finally gave Gáe Bolg to Quan; despite how she still feared its legend, Quan promised her it would not affect him. Ethlyn and Quan fled with Sigurd to Silesse after he was branded as a traitor and Reptor and Langobalt came to arrest him, but she, Quan and Finn left soon after they arrived, returning to Leonster with the promise that they would come back with reinforcements to help clear Sigurd's name. While they were back in Leonster, Ethlyn gave birth to their second child, Leif. Although their time together after his birth was relatively brief, Ethlyn had a particularly close and happy motherly bond with Leif, to the point that Altena was jealous of her brother.[6]
Yied
In the spring of 760, Ethlyn and Quan set out with the Lanceritter to rejoin Sigurd and fight for his liberty. Despite Quan's insistence otherwise, Ethlyn took the infant Altena with her because she would not stop crying. Quan expected Ethlyn and Altena to leave partway through, once they reached the Yied Desert, but she insisted on staying "a little longer".
Neither of them had any idea that King Travant and a brigade of Thracian wyvern knights had been stalking them the entire time, following a tip from Veld.[7] The group was caught by the Thracians in the south of the Yied Desert, where none of them stood a chance of escaping through the thick sand. Despite her confidence that she and Quan could win if they fought together, both Ethlyn and Quan died to the Thracians. Of the Leonster party, Altena was the only survivor, and Travant took her from Ethlyn's corpse and raised her as his own daughter. This battle became known as the Yied Massacre, and led directly to the Fall of Leonster several years later.
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Role
Ethlyn is a playable character in the game's first generation. If either Quan or Ethlyn are defeated in battle while playable, both will leave the player's party. Both will leave the party, along with Finn, before the beginning of Chapter 4.
In Chapter 5, after Lubeck Castle has been seized, Ethlyn, Quan and a squad of Leonster knights will appear as partner units in the map's south-east corner. Her stats and class here are the same as they were when she left in Chapter 4, except for her items - she instead possesses an Iron Sword and Mend. As part of the map's story, she is expected to die to the Thracian army.
Starting stats and growth rates
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Promotion stat gains
Class | HP | Str | Mag | Skill | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Mov | Weapon level |
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Paladin | +0 | +6 | +2 | +3 | +3 | +0 | +6 | +2 | +1 | C |
Fire Emblem Awakening
Ethlyn is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the Genealogy of the Holy War first-generation character set.
Ethlyn also appears as an enemy unit in two DLC episodes - Lost Bloodlines 1 and Lost Bloodlines 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
Growth rates for all SpotPass bonus units are unknown at this time.
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 |
Skill set
Like all female bonus units in Awakening, Ethlyn has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard female units.
Personality and character
Ethlyn is very level-headed, in contrast to her brother's more reckless ways. During their childhood, she assumed the role of the mother figure of the Chalphy family after their mother's death, taking care of her father and Sigurd; this led to her never really being particularly "lady-like", even after she married Quan and became a princess.[1] Sigurd claims that she was rather harsh and naggy about it, which she retorts was out of necessity from how sloppy Sigurd and Vylon were.[8] She is considered something of a role model by the Leonster knight Selfina, and the two used to be rather close.[9]
Love growths and events
Genealogy of the Holy War
When recruited, Ethlyn already has full love growth with Quan; should Quan be killed, Ethlyn will leave the party too and as such cannot be re-paired with another character.
- In the Prologue, Ethlyn can talk to Sigurd after she has been recruited. This conversation yields no reward.
- In Chapter 1, Adean can talk to Ethlyn at any time after the former has been recruited, rewarding her with a Return staff.
- In Chapter 2, Deirdre can talk to Ethlyn at any time, rewarding her with a Light Brand.
- In Chapter 3, Ethlyn can talk to Quan after Silvail Castle has been seized, giving him the Gáe Bolg.
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | I'll protect you, Altena! | ” | — Ethlyn, as a NPC in Chapter 5 of Genealogy of the Holy War. |
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“ | I'm Ethlyn, wife to Quan. | ” | — SpotPass parley quote in Awakening. |
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“ | I feared it might come to this. | ” | — SpotPass battle quote in Awakening. |
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“ | My staff is yours. | ” | — SpotPass recruitment quote in Awakening. |
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“ | For my husband, my brother, and my children, I must stand my ground! | ” | — Ethlyn, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | Please, my lady, stand down. This battlefield is no place for you. | ” | — Ethlyn, when fighting Lissa, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | I will stand strong as long as my brother and the others need me! | ” | — Ethlyn, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Death quotes
“ | Quan, I'm sorry... | ” | — Ethlyn, in Genealogy of the Holy War. |
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“ | Ahh, Altena... forgive me... Quan, I'm sorry... | ” | — Ethlyn, as a NPC in Chapter 5 of Genealogy of the Holy War. |
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“ | I am sorry, Quan... I should have been stronger... | ” | — Ethlyn, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening. |
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“ | My family still needs me... I have to get away... | ” | — Ethlyn, as a NPC in Lost Bloodlines 2 in Awakening. |
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“ | As long as my defeat...brings my brother victory... | ” | — Ethlyn, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening. |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game
Ethlyn was featured on three cards in the Fire Emblem Trading Card Game.
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Ethlyn | |||
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Class: Troubadour | Level 1 Cavalry | Direct Attack | |
Energy: 3 | Atk.: 1 / Counter: 1 | WLv.: A C | |
Equip: Iron Sword | Skills: Canto • Critical | ||
Card #023 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Mayumi Hirota | |||
Class: Troubadour | Level 10 Cavalry | Direct Attack | |
Energy: 5 | Atk.: 2 / Counter: 1 | WLv.: A C | |
Equip: Steel Sword | Skills: Canto • Critical | ||
Card #2-007 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya | |||
Class: Paladin | Level 15 Cavalry | Direct Attack | |
Energy: 6 | Atk.: 2 / Counter: 2 | WLv.: A C C | |
Equip: Steel Sword | Skills: Class Change • Canto • Training • Critical | ||
Card #3-007 • Rarity: ★ • Artist: Katsuyoshi Koya | |||
Card scans and information translation provided by Aquantis. |
Fire Emblem Cipher
Ethlyn will be featured on at least one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ethlyn | |||||
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Determined Lady Knight, Ethlyn | |||||
"We're together, aren't we? At the very least, together we'll not go down easily!" | |||||
Attack: 60 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 3 | ||
Class: Paladin | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 2 | |||
Unbroken Heart: [Trigger] If an enemy is defeated by this unit's attack, you may select one face-down bond card and flip it face-up. Light Brand: [Once per turn] [Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, this unit gets +10 attack, 1-2 range, and attacks as a . ( skills may be active only if this unit has changed class.) | |||||
Card #B06-010R • Artist: VOCO | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ethlyn . |
Trivia
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Ethlyn |
As of Fire Emblem Awakening. One of several anglicisations of Ethniu, the wife of Cían of the Tuatha Dé Danann from Irish mythology. |
English (unofficial) |
Ethlin |
Commonly used fan name prior to Awakening. |
Spanish |
Ethlyn |
As above. |
French |
Ethlyn |
As above. |
German |
Ethlyn |
As above. |
Italian |
Ethlyn |
As above. |
Gallery
Artwork of Ethlyn from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Ethlyn's portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
Ethlyn's portrait in Awakening.
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Heh heh... you've always had your head on straight, haven't you... You know you did a great job filling mum's shoes after she passed away. When you married into Lenster’s royal family, I swore we had a lady on our hands. But you’re still the same old Ethlyn. Poor Quan! Hahaha!" — Sigurd, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ "Ethlyn: Adean, are you alright!? I heard that you’d been kidnapped… I was so worried!
Adean: Oh, Ethlyn! You were out here fighting for me too, were you… Thank you so much. I’m ever so grateful. Here, please have this staff. I’m sure you’ll get more use out of it than I.
Ethlyn: This a Return Staff, isn’t it? Thank you, Adean! I’ll put it to good use." — Ethlyn and Adean, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ "Leif: I was told my parents once came to Miletos, and my father picked out a beautiful pearl tiara for my mother.
Nanna: How nice...
Leif: I'd like to do the same for you someday." — Leif and Nanna, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ "No, they come from Lady Ethlyn! She used to look after me like a little sister, so I remember very well!" — Selfina, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- ↑ "Quan: Ah! The Gáe Bolg? How did you get it!?
Ethlyn: Your father gave it to me. He wanted me to give it to you if things got too out of hand.
Quan: Boy, I’m going to clean up shop with this! So… why did you wait until now?
Ethlyn: Well, your father told me a bit about its history. I’m sorry, Quan…" — Quan and Ethlyn, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑ "Glade: ...... She must have regretted leaving her son behind...
Selfina: Yes... Back then...Lady Altena used to be jealous of little Lord Leif and Lady Ethlyn. They seemed so happy together... I hoped to become a good mother like Lady Ethlin when I grew up. But then...that nightmarish incident at Yied..." — Glade and Selfina, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - ↑ "Manfroy: Make sure that you kill him. If you don't, our efforts of assassinating Quan would be for nought.
Veld: ...They still think Travant is the man responsible for Quan's death...
Manfroy: Hahaha...pathetic fools. Thracia doesn't have the means of getting accurate information on Leonster... Taking advantage of Travant's ambitions to make Northern and Southern Thracia kill each other... Your plan has been a marvelous success." — Manfroy and Veld, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - ↑ "Sigurd! If I'm a nag, it's because of you and dad!If both of you weren't such slobs!" — Ethlyn, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ "I hoped to become a good mother like Lady Ethlyn when I grew up." — Selfina, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
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