Gerik

Gerik Artwork of Gerik from The Sacred Stones. A mercenary leader from Jehanna. He's better known as the Desert Tiger.

Gender Male Race Human Title(s) Desert Tiger Starting class Mercenary Appearance(s) Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Gerik (Japanese: ジスト Xyst) is a mercenary in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. He is the leader of Gerik's Mercenaries, working out of a guild in Jehanna. His skill with the sword has earned him the title "Desert Tiger".

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Role

In Eirika's route, Gerik first appears in Chapter 10A. He, Innes and Tethys hide in a fort, evading Pablo and his forces. Innes suggests that Gerik and Tethys leave him, but Gerik refuses, intent on helping the prince. He can then be recruited either by Innes (recruited by Eirika) or by Tethys (recruited by Innes). After being recruited, Gerik can in turn recruit Tethys (if she has not already been) and his fellow mercenary, Marisa. Gerik's Mercenaries then accompany Eirika on the rest of her journey.

In Ephraim's route, Gerik first appears in Chapter 13B. He and Tethys appear together, searching for Ephraim, whom they have been sent to guard. Then, Myrrh, having just been liberated by Selena, approaches the pair. Gerik intimidates Myrrh, but Tethys calms her down, and asks where they can find Ephraim. Myrrh then points Ephraim out, and flies to him. During the battle, Gerik can be recruited by Marisa, and he apologizes to her for the guild's mistake in her assignment. After being recruited, Gerik can talk to Ephraim, delivering a message from Innes. Gerik and his mercenaries then accompany Ephraim on the rest of his journey, upon Innes's request.

Starting stats and growth rates

Mercenary Level 10 Affinity

Recruitment: Eirika's route: Chapter 10, speak to with Innes or Tethys If Tethys dies in chapter 10, Gerik also leaves Ephraim's route: Chapter 13, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 32 Luck 8 Strength 14 Defense 10 Skill 13 Resistance 4 Speed 13 Constitution 13 Movement 5 Aid 12 Max HP 90% Luck 30% Strength 45% Defense 35% Skill 40% Resistance 25% Speed 30% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Steel Blade Vulnerary Hero Crest Weapon Levels C -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+4	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+2	+1	+40, D
Ranger	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+3	+3	+0	+2	D

Personality and character

Gerik is a calm, amiable leader who deeply cares the other fighters in his mercenary group and in the whole army. He is a very experienced fighter, and believes that a fighter's mind is his most important weapon. Although he accepts his life as a mercenary, he dislikes seeing his friends die, even though he knows it is a reality. His supports suggest that he had been much more reckless and hotheaded earlier in his life, but he states that he has grown calmer. Marisa describes him as being too nice to be a leader. Gerik is very comfortable with talking to others, and greatly believes in the people he befriends. Overall, he is a steady, friendly, and confident leader.

Known as the Desert Tiger, Gerik is the leader of a mercenary troop often referred to as "Gerik's Mercenaries". In his troop are his friends Tethys the dancer and Marisa the quiet myrmidon. He has had much experience as a mercenary, having fought against Ross's father Garcia and the Renais army. He himself states that he used to be very arrogant until one day, he foolishly challenged a knight whose strength far surpassed Gerik's and lost, giving him a scar on his face.

In a conversation with Innes, Gerik describes a close friend who became a mercenary. Because of this, Gerik became one as well, to watch over his friend. However, this friend got killed anyway. By then Gerik had made other friends and didn't want to see them die, so he has stayed in the mercenary life. Gerik and Saleh converse about a friend that Saleh had killed. Although Saleh feel deep regret, Gerik forgives him, accepting the fact that they became friends. This may or may not be the same friend as in Innes's conversation; it is not specified.

Supports

Main article: Gerik/Supports

Gerik Mercenary Innes Sniper Initial: 15 Per turn:+3 Marisa Myrmidon Initial: 20 Per turn:+3 Joshua Myrmidon Initial: 15 Per turn:+3 [[{{{support7}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin7}}}affin.png|link={{{affin7}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints7}}} Per turn:+ [[{{{support9}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin9}}}affin.png|link={{{affin9}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints9}}} Per turn:+ Tethys Dancer Initial: 30 Per turn:+4 Saleh Sage Initial: 25 Per turn:+3 Ross Journeyman Initial: 0 Per turn:+3 [[{{{support8}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin8}}}affin.png|link={{{affin8}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints8}}} Per turn:+ [[{{{support10}}}]] [[]] [[File:Is gba {{{affin10}}}affin.png|link={{{affin10}}} (affinity)]] Initial: {{{initialpoints10}}} Per turn:+

See Support § GBA games for more details on supports.

Endings

Gerik, the Desert Tiger
Gerik continued as a mercenary. Over the years, his reputation grew so great that he had more job offers than he could handle. One day, without warning, he left, never to return.

Gerik and Tethys
Gerik and Tethys remained bound to no nation and beholden to no authority. They bought themselves a leisurely retirement. Gerik taught fencing to city youths, and Tethys found many stages on which to dance.

Gerik and Marisa
Gerik remained a mercenary, and Marisa became his company's fencing instructor. Gerik returned the affection she gave him, although he was troubled to learn she was clumsy at everything but fighting.

Gerik and Joshua
After the war, Joshua challenged Gerik to a duel in hopes of pressing him to move to Jehanna. The match ended in a tie, but Gerik was impressed by Joshua's swagger. From that day forward, Gerik never left Joshua's side.

Death quote

“	If you live on the battlefield, you know this day will come...	”	— Gerik

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Gerik	An Old German name meaning "spear ruler".
Spanish	Gerik
French	Gerik
German	Gerik
Italian	Gerik

Gallery

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  Artwork of Gerik from Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

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  Artwork of Gerik from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Gerik from Fire Emblem Cipher.

References

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