Site News
Warning: This wiki contains spoilers. Read at your own risk!

Social media: If you would like, please join our Discord server, and/or follow us on Twitter (X) or Tumblr!

Fernand

From Fire Emblem Wiki, your source on Fire Emblem information. By fans, for fans.
Revision as of 19:05, 8 June 2020 by PikaSamus (talk | contribs) (Text replacement - "Japanese: {{hover|" to "Japanese: {{hl|")

Not to be confused with the similarly named character Ferdinand appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.


Fernand

FESoV Fernand.png
Artwork of Fernand from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Family
  • Unnamed parents (deceased)
  • Unnamed stepmother (deceased)
  • Unnamed older sister (deceased)
  • Unnamed younger half-brother (deceased)
  • Unnamed younger half-sister (deceased)
Nationality

Zofian

Starting class

Cavalier

Voiced by

Kenji Nojima
(Japanese, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia)
Ray Chase
(English, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia)

Appearance(s)

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

I would rather die than kneel to some whelp who was birthed in the hay.
— Fernand

Fernand (Japanese: フェルナン Fernand) is a noble and former knight of Zofia. Following Desaix's coup of Zofia, he joined the Deliverance, a group of freedom fighters formed by his friend and fellow nobleman Clive, but following Clive's ceding of the Deliverance's leadership to Alm, a youth of no noble blood, Fernand abandoned the Deliverance and instead defected to Rigel, becoming a subordinate of the imperial prince, Berkut.

Fernand is a new character introduced in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, and did not appear in the original, Fire Emblem Gaiden.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

Prior to the game's events, Fernand's family were killed by the commoners living on their lands, who blamed Fernand's family for failing to provide for them during the drought that had engulfed Zofia following the disappearance of the Earth Mother, Mila. Due to this tragedy, Fernand's trust in the common people was shattered, and he was never the same man again.[1]

Fernand first appears following the first battle of Southern Zofia, where, upon learning of the fall of the Southern Outpost, he rode out in order to aid Clive's sister, Clair, who had been taken captive at the outpost. However, a group of villagers from Ram led by Alm and Lukas had liberated the Southern Outpost and freed Clair before Fernand could arrive. Fernand is frustrated that Lukas would have allowed common villagers to join the Deliverance, but is convinced to accept them by Clair, who reminds him of Clive's belief that a soldier's worth should not determined by their birth. He eventually returns to the Deliverance Hideout in disgust, after Clair chooses to remain with Alm's group instead of returning with him.

Fernand reacts violently to Clive's declaration that Alm is to become the new leader of the Deliverance.

Shortly after this, Alm and his group arrive at the Deliverance Hideout, and are greeted heartily by Clive, who is grateful to them for rescuing his sister. Clive decides that, with the increasing number of commoners joining the Deliverance, he should cede the Deliverance's leadership to Alm, the grandson of the legendary knight Mycen, as he believes that Mycen's story of rising above his common birth to become a knight and count of Zofia resonates with the commoners, and Mycen's grandson would be better suited to lead them.[2] Fernand is outraged by this, and abandons the Deliverance on the spot, rather than allow himself to be led by a common villager such as Alm. He leaves the Deliverance Hideout, and is arrested by Desaix's soldiers shortly after.

Following his arrest, Fernand is brought before Desaix at Zofia Castle. Fernand tells Desaix of his decision to quit the Deliverance, and of its new leader. Desaix mulls over this new information, before determining that, rather than killing Fernand, he should instead serve under Berkut, the imperial prince of Rigel, who Desaix claims better befits Fernand's ideals. Fernand tells Berkut of Alm, the commoner now leading the Deliverance, to which Berkut responds that a commoner cannot hope to successfully lead an army of knights. Fernand is immediately enraptured by Berkut's words.[3] The two observe the battle between the Deliverance and Desaix's forces, but the Deliverance proves victorious, forcing Berkut to retreat, with Fernand following him.

Fernand and Berkut challenge the Deliverance at the Forest Crossroads.

Fernand next appears in Alm's portion of Act 3, as part of a battalion led by Zakson of the Rigelian army in northern Zofia. The members of the Deliverance are shocked to see Fernand as part of the Rigelian army, but Fernand explains that he believes Rigel's morals and standards to be worth fighting for, and that he would rather see Berkut unite Valentia under Rigel's rule, than fight for Zofia alongside a group of commoners.[4] Fernand claims that Clive was wrong in making Alm leader of the Deliverance, as his main reasoning, that Alm was Mycen's grandson, was a lie. This, together with a similar claim made by a man at Zofia Castle, plants doubts in Clive's mind. Battle ensues, and the Deliverance once again are successful, forcing Fernand to retreat. He rejoins Berkut's group at the Forest Crossroads, where Berkut decides to challenge the Deliverance himself for "sport", with a small group consisting of himself, Fernand, and a single Paladin. This proves to be a misjudgment on Berkut's part, and he is defeated and forced to withdraw.

Fernand informs the captured Mathilda that he has sided with Desaix.

Before departing for Rigel, Fernand visits Desaix's Fortress, where Clive's lover Mathilda is being held prisoner. Fernand informs Mathilda of his decision to leave the Deliverance. He states that he has no desire to fight for Zofia again, despite Mathilda's attempts to convince him to reconsider; however, he does muse that, with Mathilda by his side, he might have remained with the Deliverance.[5] Fernand departs, saying what he expects to be his final farewell to Mathilda, as she is due to be put to death by Desaix. Following Desaix's defeat, Clive voices his fears that he may have erred, presumably in reference to his decision to make Alm leader of the Deliverance, but Alm states that he simply wishes to repay the trust Clive placed in him, and that despite Fernand's treatment of him, he would not hesitate to welcome Fernand back to the Deliverance if he would choose to return.

Fernand dies in Clive's arms after warning the Deliverance about Berkut and Duma.

Fernand next encounters the Deliverance on the border between Zofia and Rigel, where Berkut intends to defend Rigel to atone for his failure in the Forest Crossroads. Despite their best efforts, Alm once again prevails against Berkut, who withdraws at Fernand's request. As Fernand withdraws himself, he silently questions the motives of the Duma Faithful.[6] Fernand is not seen again until after the end of the war and the death of Emperor Rudolf. Upon learning that Alm is Rudolf's son and the rightful heir to the Rigelian throne, Fernand searches for Berkut to comfort him. He discovers him deep in the Duma Tower, where Berkut, consumed by his lust for revenge, sells his fiance Rinea's soul to Duma to obtain the power he needs to defeat Alm. The unhinged Berkut sics Rinea, turned into a Witch, on Fernand, and he is mortally wounded. Fernand makes his way back to the entrance of the temple, where he encounters Alm one last time. Fernand reconciles with Clive, warns Alm about Berkut, begs him to stop Jedah and Duma, and dies in Clive's arms.

Stats

Enemy - Act 3 (Northern Zofia)

Enemy, Act 3 (Northern Zofia, Normal) Enemy, Act 3 (Northern Zofia, Hard)

Portrait fernand status fe15.png
Ma 3ds03 cavalier fernand enemy.gif Cavalier
Level 5
Stats
Max HP 25 Luck 2
Attack 10 Defense 6
Skill 7 Resistance 5
Speed 7 Movement 7
Item Skills
BreadThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Lance
Weapons
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Black magic White magic Monster weapons

Enemy - Act 3 (Forest Crossroads)

Enemy, Act 3 (Forest Crossroads, Normal) Enemy, Act 3 (Forest Crossroads, Hard)

Portrait fernand status fe15.png
Ma 3ds03 cavalier fernand enemy.gif Cavalier
Level 6
Stats
Max HP 25 Luck 2
Attack 11 Defense 6
Skill 7 Resistance 5
Speed 7 Movement 7
Item Skills
HoneyThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Lance
Weapons
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Black magic White magic Monster weapons

Enemy - Act 4

Enemy, Act 4 (Normal) Enemy, Act 4 (Hard)

Portrait fernand status fe15.png
Ma 3ds03 paladin fernand enemy.gif Paladin
Level 3
Stats
Max HP 32 Luck 5
Attack 13+2 Defense 9
Skill 6 Resistance 4
Speed 8 Movement 8
Item Skills
Iron LanceThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. --
Weapons
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Black magic White magic Monster weapons

Playable - DLC

Playable, Battle of Zofia Harbor DLC Playable, Siege of Zofia Castle DLC

Portrait fernand status fe15.png
Ma 3ds03 cavalier fernand playable.gif Cavalier
Level 4
Stats
Max HP 25 Luck 2
Attack 10 Defense 6
Skill 7 Resistance 5
Speed 7 Movement 7
Item Skills
Iron Lance Hit and Run*
Longearche*
Weapons
Swords Lances Axes
Bows Black magic White magic Monster weapons

Personality and character

Because his family was killed by rebelling villagers, Fernand is very hostile towards commoners, especially towards Alm when Clive asked him to be the Deliverance's commander, simply because he was of common birth. This hatred is what caused Fernand to leave the Deliverance and ally himself with Desaix. He is also quite judgmental, as shown when he berated Lukas for allowing Alm and his friends to join the Deliverance and refusing to listen to Lukas' explanation.[7]

Quotes

Battle quotes

Come at me. Surely you detestable vermin don't think you can stand against a true nobleman?
— Fernand, during the Battle of Northern Zofia.
I needn't test you as Lord Berkut does. I already know how pathetic you are!
— Fernand, during the battle at the Forest Crossroads.
Your existence is a black mark on the honor of Zofia. It ends today!
— Fernand, during the Border Battle.

Critical quotes

Foolish rabble...
— Fernand, as a boss and unused ally
Get out of my sight!
— Fernand, as a boss and unused ally
You had your chance!
— Fernand, as a boss and unused ally
You need a lesson.
— Fernand, as a boss and unused ally
This fight is mine!
— Fernand, as a DLC ally
Submit!
— Fernand, as a DLC ally
Are you finished?
— Fernand, as a DLC ally
Just try to keep up!
— Fernand, as a DLC ally

Death/retreat quotes

Nnngh... I have...no choice... I must fall back...and rejoin Lord Berkut in the main force...
— Fernand, during the Battle of Northern Zofia.
Careless... But next time will be different.
— Fernand, during the battle at the Forest Crossroads.
Gyaugh! How...how can I lose to such rabble...?
— Fernand, during the Border Battle.
Now I can finally...be with them...
— Fernand's death quote (Classic Mode, unused).
They have more skill than I gave them credit for. I must retreat-you deal with the rest.
— Fernand's retreat quote (Casual Mode, unused).

DLC ally quotes

Who among you will face me?
— Fernand being selected with high health
I am not one to toy with.
— Fernand upon dodging an enemy
How could you lay hands on me?
— Fernand upon dodging an enemy
Now that was enjoyable.
— Fernand upon defeating an enemy

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Fernand is currently featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Fernand
TCGCipher B09-045HN.png Blue-Blooded Pride, Fernand
Archanea

Male

Lance

Mounted
"I would rather die than kneel to some whelp who was birthed in the hay!"
Attack: 60 Support: 10 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 3
Class: Paladin Tier: Advanced Class Change Cost: 2
Aristocracism: [Always] During your turn, while you have no allies with a Deployment Cost of 2 or less, this unit gains +10 attack.
A New Liege: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Discard two Archanea cards from your hand] Untap this unit.
Card #B09-045HN • Artist: mineri
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Fernand .

Trivia

  • Despite being a major named antagonist, Fernand is never actually designated as a boss of any map he appears on; in his first appearance, he serves under Zakson, while in his latter two appearances, he is led by Berkut.
  • Although Fernand is not playable in the main game, being playable only in two DLC maps, he has full voice lines as a playable unit, suggesting that he was meant to be playable at one point.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Fernand

French form of "Ferdinand", a Germanic name derived from the elements *fardiz (journey) and *nanþijaną (to dare).

Spanish

Fernand

As above.

French

Fernand

As above.

German

Fernand

As above.

Italian

Fernand

As above.

Dutch

Fernand

As above.

Simplified Chinese

费尔南

Traditional Chinese

費爾南

Gallery

References

  1. "Fernand's hatred for commoners is understandable. The peasants living on his lands were starving 'cause of the drought. They blamed Fernand for not providing for them and stormed his manor. His family died during the attack. ...Truly, a terrible thing." — Allied Mercenary, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  2. "It’s true the Deliverance began as a group of like-minded Zofian knights, but it's grown into an army where most of our volunteers are of common birth. We share a cause, but little else. I know not how to speak to their hearts. Sir Mycen began as a common soldier before rising to a knight and a count. His story resonates with these people. Do you not agree that his grandson is just the banner they would rally to?" — Clive, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  3. "Berkut: Hmph. What nonsense. One is born either noble or common. This destiny cannot be changed. Has a sheep any hope of leading wolves? No!
    Fernand: *gasp* Yes! Yes, exactly! Truer words were never spoken, Lord Berkut!
    " — Berkut and Fernand, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  4. "Does that really surprise you, Clive? You and the Deliverance took all I believed in and trod it into the mire. In Rigel, they still have ideals worth upholding. [...] My king is dead. My country fallen. But I’ll not hand this land over to you. Now, it is the Rigelian Empire’s turn. Lord Berkut shall lead us and unite Valentia under one noble order!" — Fernand, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  5. "Fernand: Zofia? You mean the proud kingdom whose riches fell to wild and ignorant savages? Zofia is dead to me. I have buried her and will not look back.
    Mathilda: How can you say such a thing, Fernand? You and Clive were like brothers. It’s not too late to fix this. Return to the Deliverance! I know Clive would welcome you back with open arms.
    Fernand: ...With you by my side, I might have chosen differently.
    " — Fernand and Mathilda, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  6. "Did that power truly come from Duma? There is no pride in resorting to such unholy means. What is it the Empire—no, the Duma Faithful—are trying to accomplish?" — Fernand, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  7. "Fernand: Is this some manner of folly to you, Lukas? Am I to be amused? Such baseborn curs cannot possibly aid our cause. The Deliverance has no place for brats with pitchforks.
    Lukas: Fernand, you must listen to reason. These “curs” you so easily disparage fought valiantly for us. In fact, without Alm, we might not have retaken the Southern Outpost. I can vouch for their strength.
    Fernand: Hah! As if the word of a backwater noble carries weight with me. Your entire house should be kissing the Knights of Zofia’s feet!
    " — Fernand and Lukas, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Project Characters.png This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Playable characters Alm's Party AlmClairCliveDeltheaFayeForsythGrayKliffLukasLuthierMathildaMycenPythonSilqueTatianaTobinZeke
Celica's Party AtlasBoeyCatriaCelicaConradDeenEstFayeGennyJesseKamuiKliffLeonMaeNomahPallaSaberSonyaValbar
DLC EmmaRandalShadeYuzu
Non-playable characters HalcyonIrmaMassenaMilaPeddlers
Bosses ArgentumAurumBarthBerkutBlakeBrigand BossCerberusThe CreationDeenDeltheaDesaixDolthDumaFernandGarthGarciaGazelleGharnGriethHadesHestiaJamilJarth*JedahJeromeLawsonMagnusMarlaMikhailMuellerNaberiusNuibabaRineaRudolfSlaydeSonyaTatarrahWolffXaizorZaksonZeke
Background characters ForneusLima IVLiprica
Regalia and personal weapons Beloved ZofiaFalchionGradivusMercuriusParthiaRoyal Sword
Acts and Battles Prologue Alm and Celica
Act 1 1: Ram Woods Battle • 2: Fleecer's Forest Battle • 3: Thieves' Shrine • 4: Storming of Ram Valley • 5: Attack on the Southern Outpost • 6: First Battle of Southern Zofia • 7: Second Battle of Southern Zofia • 8: Deliverance Hideout • 9: Liberation of Zofia Castle
Act 2 1: Skirmish • 2: First Pirate Raid • 3: Second Pirate Raid • 4: Assault on the Pirate Throne • 5: Third Pirate Raid • 6: Beast Hunt • 7: Seabound Shrine • 8: Fourth Pirate Raid • 9: Fifth Pirate Raid • 10: Zofia Castle Battle
Act 3 Alm 1: Northern Zofia Battle • 2: First Battle of Zofia Forest • 3: Forest Crossroads Battle • 4: Siege of Desaix's Fortress • 5: Second Battle of Zofia Forest • 6: Sylvan Shrine • 7: Forest Northside Battle • 8: Retaking of the Sluice Gate
Celica 1: Zofian Coast Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on the Desert Stronghold • 4N: Northern Desert Battle • 4S: Southern Desert Battle • 5: Attack on Grieth's Citadel • 6: Storming of the Valley Approach • 7: Dragon Shrine • 8: Liberation of the Temple of Mila
Act 4 Alm 1: Border Battle • 2: Rigel Forest Battle • 3: Fear Mountain Battle • 4: Fear Mountain Shrine • 5: Siege of Nuibaba's Abode • 6: Rigel Plains Battle • 7: Fight at the Dragon's Maw • 8: Rigel Falls Battle • 9: Secret Shrine • 10: Attack on the Last Bastion • 11: Attack on Rigel Castle
Celica 1: Dead Man's Mire Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on Dolth Keep • 4: Lost Treescape • 5: Storming of Duma Gate • 6: The Swamps of Duma Battle • 7: Duma Tower
Act 5 1: Duma Temple • 2: The Final Battle
Act 6 1: Archanea Seaway 2 Battle • 2: Archanea Seaway 4 Battle • 3: Archanea Seaway 6 Battle • 4: Thabes Labyrinth
amiibo Duma's OrdealsMila's Ordeals
DLC The Astral TempleThe Inner SanctumBand of BandagesLords of the GraveWretches and RichesWealth Before HealthAltar of the DestrierAltar of the TitanAltar of the SkylordAltar of the SorceressAltar of the FaerieAltar of the OgreAltar of the MarksmanAltar of the SavantAltar of the QueenAltar of the King • 1: Battle of Zofia Harbor • 2: Outpost Rescue • 3: Flight from the Ruins • 4: Siege of Zofia CastleCipher Legends ICipher Legends IIMila's Bounty 1Mila's Bounty 2Mila's Bounty 3Mila's Bounty 4Mila's Bounty 5
Locations ValentiaRigel (Fear Mountain ShrineSecret ShrineLost TreescapeDuma TowerDuma Temple) • Zofia (Deliverance HideoutDragon ShrineNovisRamSylvan ShrineTemple of MilaSeabound ShrineThieves' Shrine) • ArchaneaThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Death MasksBook of Valentian RevelationsDeliveranceMila ShrineMila's TurnwheelTerrors
Lists Base conversationsActsCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsSidequestsSkillsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Ancient LettersName chartDownloadable content • Other games (GaidenShadow DragonNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound TestTimelineWorld map