Ferdinand

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Not to be confused with the similarly named character Fernand appearing in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

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Gender Male Race Human Age 17 (Part I) 23 (Part II) Birthday April 30 Height 175 cm (5'9") (Part I) 180 cm (~5'11") (Part II) Family Duke Aegir (father) Nationality Adrestian Starting class Noble Voiced by Billy Kametz (English, Three Houses) Taito Ban (Japanese, Three Houses) Appearance(s) Three Houses

Ferdinand von Aegir (pronounced /⁠ˈfɝdɪˌnænd vɒn ˈaɪɚ⁠/^[key]; Japanese: フェルディナント＝フォン＝エーギル Ferdinand von Aegir) is a playable character appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is a student at the Officers Academy and a member of the Black Eagles.

Biography

Ferdinand is the eldest son of the Aegir Dukedom, the family that passes down the position of prime minister in the capital.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Noble Level 1 Movement 4 Crest

Recruitment: Automatically upon joining the Black Eagles; can be recruited to other houses if Byleth has skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 28 Luck 6 Strength 8 Defense 6 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 6 Charm 7 Speed 8 Max HP 50% Luck 40% Strength 45% Defense 35% Magic 20% Resistance 20% Dexterity 40% Charm 45% Speed 50% Max HP 93 Luck 56 Strength 64 Defense 49 Magic 40 Resistance 36 Dexterity 56 Charm 57 Speed 70 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Lance Vulnerary Confidence Sword Prowess Lv 1 Lance Prowess Lv 1 Axe Prowess Lv 1 Combat arts Spells Battalion Tempest Lance -- -- Skill Levels E+ D E+ E E E E E E D E -- -- -- -- -- --

Enemy - Chapter 1

Normal Hard Maddening

Noble Level 2 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 28 Luck 6 Strength 8 Defense 6 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 6 Charm 7 Speed 8

Inventory Abilities Training Lance Vulnerary Confidence Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels Ma E E E E E E E E E E E

Noble Level 3 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 29 Luck 7 Strength 9 Defense 7 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 7 Charm 8 Speed 9

Inventory Abilities Training Lance Vulnerary Confidence Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels Ma E E E E E E E E E E E

Noble Level 7 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 32 Luck 9 Strength 12 Defense 9 Magic 7 Resistance 4 Dexterity 9+4 Charm 11 Speed 12

Inventory Abilities Training Lance Vulnerary Confidence Dexterity +4 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels Ma E E E E E E E E E E E

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Enemy - Chapter 7

Normal Hard Maddening

Cavalier Level 14 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 36 Luck 9 Strength 16 Defense 12 Magic 6 Resistance 3 Dexterity 11 Charm 11+1 Speed 12

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Leather Shield Steel Lance Confidence Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Armored Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv. 3 Onslaught Skill Levels Ma E C E E E E E E E D E

Cavalier Level 15 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 39 Luck 12 Strength 18 Defense 14 Magic 8 Resistance 5 Dexterity 14 Charm 13+1 Speed 14

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Leather Shield Steel Lance Confidence Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Armored Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv. 3 Onslaught Skill Levels Ma E C E E E E E E E D E

Cavalier Level 21 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 46 Luck 17 Strength 25 Defense 19 Magic 12 Resistance 9 Dexterity 19 Charm 19+1 Speed 20

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Leather Shield Steel Lance Confidence Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Armored Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv. 3 Onslaught Skill Levels Ma E C E E E E E E E D E

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Enemy - Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16

Normal Hard Maddening

Paladin Level 33 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 54 Luck 16 Strength 24 Defense 27 Magic 8 Resistance 10 Dexterity 18 Charm 17+7 Speed 18

Inventory Abilities Silver Lance Javelin Master Seal Confidence Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Aegir Astral Knights Lv. 3 Assault Troop Skill Levels Ma E B E E E E E B E B E

Paladin Level 34 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 60 Luck 21 Strength 30 Defense 28 Magic 12 Resistance 14 Dexterity 23 Charm 22+7 Speed 24

Inventory Abilities Silver Lance Javelin Master Seal Confidence Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Aegir Astral Knights Lv. 3 Assault Troop Skill Levels Ma E B E E E E E B E B E

Paladin Level 40 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 71 Luck 29 Strength 39 Defense 31 Magic 19 Resistance 22 Dexterity 31 Charm 30+7 Speed 32

Inventory Abilities Killer Lance Confidence Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 5 Swordbreaker+ Weight -3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Aegir Astral Knights Lv. 3 Assault Troop Skill Levels Ma E B E E E E E B E B E

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Abilities

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" colspan="2" | Ability	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at
	Confidence	Personal ability, innate and unremovable
	Sword Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Sunder	C+
	Axebreaker	B
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	Innate
	Knightkneeler	C
	Shatter Slash	C+
	Swordbreaker	B
	Swift Strikes	A
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	D
	Helm Splitter	C
	Focused Strike	C+
	Lancebreaker	B
	Armored Strike	A
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	D
	Close Counter	C
	Bow Crit +10	S
	Bowfaire	S+
	Brawling Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	D
	Rushing Blow	C
	Healing Focus	B
	Brawl Crit +10	S
	Fistfaire	S+
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Black Magic Range +1	S
	Black Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Rally Dexterity	D
	Battalion Desperation	C
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Seal Speed	Budding Talent:
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Dexterity +4	C
	Movement +1	A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	S+
	Alert Stance	B
	Alert Stance+	A+
	Flying Effect Null	S+
colspan="3" style="Template:Roundb; border:none; background-color:#222222" width="100%"|The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

style="Template:Roundtl; border:none; background-color:#222222; width: 30%;" | Spell	style="Template:Roundtr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Learned at
Thunder	D
Fire	D+
Thoron	C
Bolganone	B
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Ward	C
style="Template:Roundbl; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | Restore	style="Template:Roundbr; border:none; background-color:#222222;" | B

Personality and character

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Ferdinand is very confident and hates losing. He is also proud of his noble heritage and has competitive feelings toward Edelgard.

Endings

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles (Silver Snow, Azure Moon, Verdant Wind)
After reclaiming the title of Duke Aegir, Ferdinand set about reforming his territory. He overcame numerous obstacles to help the lands of Aegir recover, and in recognition of those achievements, he was invited to take part in helping to govern all of Fódlan.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Byleth, Wandering Flame / Ruler of Dawn (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind)
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage to Ferdinand, who had assumed his inherited position as Duke Aegir. Ferdinand overcame a slew of obstacles to reform his territory and that of House Hrym. He chose not to accept an official position in service to Byleth, instead advising her only informally as a spouse. History books extol Ferdinand's success as a lord of his territories, but make no mention of his marriage. Thus, half of his life's work is lost to time.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Byleth, Guardian of Order (Azure Moon)
After taking her place as the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced her marriage to Ferdinand, who had assumed his place as Duke Aegir. The archbishop's husband overcame a slew of obstacles to reform his family's territory and Hrym but took no official position with the church, providing only guidance and support in his capacity as a loving spouse. History books extol Ferdinand's success as a lord of his territories, but they make no mention of his marriage to the archbishop. Thus, half of his life's work is lost to time.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Dorothea, Devoted Heart (Silver Snow)
After officially becoming Duke of Aegir, Ferdinand set about reforming his territory. Thanks to the wisdom of his wife, Dorothea, Ferdinand's policies were of massive benefit to the commonfolk and brought about a swift recovery. In recognition of this achievement, he was called upon to help govern Fódlan at large. Though the work of reforming the entire nation kept him very busy, he always managed to find time for Dorothea. It is said that their children filled their loving household with beautiful music ever after.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner (Silver Snow)
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the opportunity to help govern all Fódlan. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the world at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile on his face.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Manuela, Divine Songstress (Verdant Wind)
Almost immediately after becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand married Manuela, and the two dedicated themselves to reformation efforts. Manuela lent her considerable talent and experience, using personal connections she'd gained in her time as a songstress and teacher to assemble a team of talented people. Between her personal skills and her ability as a physician, she became so essential that she was called upon to bring the reforms that helped Aegir territory to Fódlan at large. While she traveled the world, Ferdinand stayed behind, minding his own lands and looking after their child.

Crimson Flower

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles
After officially becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand set about reforming his territory. He overcame numerous obstacles to help the lands of Aegir recover. To recognize his contributions during and after the war, the emperor appointed him as the new prime minister. Thereafter, he stayed by Edelgard's side to help the Empire achieve great prosperity.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon
Byleth and Ferdinand celebrated their marriage with a lavish wedding, but almost immediately afterward, the battle with those who slither in the dark began in earnest. After being named Duke Aegir, Ferdinand overcame a slew of obstacles to help House Hrym and his family's territory recover. At the same time, he fought alongside his spouse for a true, lasting peace in Fódlan. History books extol Ferdinand's success as a lord of his territories, but they do not make mention of the hard-fought battles he endured alongside his wife. Thus, half of his life's work is lost to time.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles
As the Adrestian emperor, Edelgard appointed Ferdinand as her prime minister, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Their sharply contrasting views made for frequent and lively debate, but with each enhancing the perspective of the other, Fódlan was better for it. As they worked tirelessly to create a better future, they were soon bound together by marriage as well. Their children, born to those who had torn down the old social hierarchy, were encouraged to choose their own paths.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Hubert, Emperor's Confidant
Hubert and Ferdinand became the left and right hands of Emperor Edelgard, competing constantly with each other to see who could be the more helpful. They were opposites—the Minister of the Imperial Household, melancholy and merciless, and the prime minister, bright and compassionate. Still, they brought out the best in each other. As the Empire became orderly and prosperous, the two came to be known as the nation's "Two Jewels," and were remembered fondly for generations to come. Some say their fame made even Emperor Edelgard jealous.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the position of prime minister by the emperor. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the empire at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel to and from the capital, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile on his face.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	Edelgard has always been obsessed with you. I am a little envious, to be frank. I will just have to impress her with my skills on the battlefield!	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy fighting Byleth in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	Dorothea: Oh, Ferdie. You opposed Edie for so long... I had real hopes for you, you know? Now you're following her. Is that your duty as a noble? Follow your master when they say to heel? Ferdinand: I will not try to explain my duty or hers. You would not understand. I wish you could. Anyway, no time for idle chitchat!	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy fighting Dorothea in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	After this battle, I will be known far and wide as the legendary Ferdinand of Adrestia!	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	Hubert: Running into you in the capital like this—I have to say, it's almost sentimental. Ferdinand: Hubert. She must leave. Hubert: You really think you can make her? Ferdinand: It does not matter what I think. Those are my orders.	”	— Ferdinand, fighting Hubert in Silver Snow Chapter 18/Verdant Wind Chapter 19/Azure Moon Chapter 21.

“	"The Immaculate One." We cannot afford to lose here, whoever our foe may be!	”	— Ferdinand as a playable character, after fighting any enemy in Chapter 21 of Silver Snow.

Critical quotes

“	Victory is assured!	”	— Ferdinand

“	The splendor of nobility!	”	— Ferdinand

“	You're wide open!	”	— Ferdinand

“	I will not hold back!	”	— Ferdinand

Death/retreat quotes

“	So shameful. How could I...fall like this?	”	— Ferdinand's retreat quote as a playable character in Part I.

“	This is as far as I go. Why must it end here?	”	— Ferdinand's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	I cannot die here. For now I must retreat.	”	— Ferdinand's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	I am the son of House Aegir! How did I fail? I must need to train harder...	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy in Chapter 1

Other quotes

Main article: Ferdinand/Quotes

Trivia

• Aegir, Ferdinand's last name, is the same as the Japanese name for Quintessence.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Ferdinand von Aegir	Full name, known by just Ferdinand in most menus. Ferdinand is a Germanic name meaning "protection" and "courage". Ægir is a sea jötunn associated with the ocean in Norse mythology.

Gallery

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  Artwork of Ferdinand from Three Houses.

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  Portrait of Ferdinand from Three Houses.

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  Ferdinand's S-support illustration.

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  Ferdinand's S-support illustration in Crimson Flower.

External links

• Ferdinands's page on the Japanese official website

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.