Hortensia

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Hortensia Portrait render of Hortensia. A mischievous, spoiled princess of Elusia. She is nonetheless devoted to her family and friends.

Gender Female Race Human Age 14 Birthday June 3 Height 149 cm (4′11″) Family Hyacinth (father) Ivy (older half-sister) Unnamed uncle Nationality Elusian Title(s) Princess of Elusia Starting class Wing Tamer Voiced by Amber Connor (English, Engage) Hina Kino (Japanese, Engage) Appearance(s) Engage

Hortensia (Japanese: オルテンシア Hortensia) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Engage.

Biography

Hortensia is the second princess of Elusia.

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Hortensia is a playable character. She begins in an antagonistic role and is the boss of Chapter 7, an enemy in Chapter 10, and one of the bosses of Chapter 14.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable - Main story

Wing Tamer Level 19 Movement 5 SP 1500

Recruitment: Chapter 14, automatically at the end of the chapter. Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 27 Defense 6 Strength 5 Resistance 23 Magic 12 Luck 17 Dexterity 21 Build 5 Speed 19 Max HP 40% Defense 25% Strength 20% Resistance 80% Magic 35% Luck 60% Dexterity 45% Build 0% Speed 60% Defense −3 Strength −2 Resistance +3 Magic ±0 Luck +2 Dexterity ±0 Speed +1 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Fracture Big Personality Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Playable - Fell Xenologue

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Fell Xenologue 1 Fell Xenologue 2 Fell Xenologue 3 Fell Xenologue 4 Fell Xenologue 5 Fell Xenologue 6

Wing Tamer Level 15 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 26 Defense 5 Strength 4 Resistance 21 Magic 11 Luck 15 Dexterity 20 Build 5 Speed 17−1 Inventory Skills Elwind Elthunder Mend Big Personality Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Wing Tamer Level 18 Movement 5

Stats Max HP 27 Defense 5 Strength 4 Resistance 22 Magic 11 Luck 17 Dexterity 21 Build 5 Speed 19−1 Inventory Skills Elwind Elthunder Mend Big Personality Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Sleipnir Rider Level 1 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 28 Defense 7 Strength 6 Resistance 26 Magic 14 Luck 20 Dexterity 23 Build 6 Speed 22 Inventory Skills Elwind Elthunder Mend Fortify Physic Big Personality Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

Sleipnir Rider Level 3 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 29 Defense 8 Strength 6 Resistance 27 Magic 14 Luck 21 Dexterity 24 Build 6 Speed 23 Inventory Skills Elwind Elthunder Recover Fortify Physic Big Personality Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

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Enemy - Chapter 7

See also: Dark Emblem

Normal Hard Maddening

Wing Tamer Level 13 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 23+10 Defense 2+3 Strength 2+5 Resistance 12 Magic 4 Luck 11 Dexterity 13+4 Build 4 Speed 13 Inventory Skills Elfire Noble Rapier Master Seal Big Personality Dual Strike All for One Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Wing Tamer Level 13 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 24+10 Defense 5+3 Strength 3+5 Resistance 16 Magic 5 Luck 13 Dexterity 14+4 Build 5 Speed 15 Inventory Skills Elfire Noble Rapier Master Seal Big Personality Stalwart Dual Strike All for One Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Wing Tamer Level 13 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 26+10 Defense 10+3 Strength 4+5 Resistance 18 Magic 6 Luck 15 Dexterity 16+4 Build 5 Speed 17 Inventory Skills Elfire Noble Rapier Master Seal Big Personality Veteran+ Dual Strike All for One Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

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Note: Hortensia does not sync with her Emblem until enemy phase on turn 1.

Enemy - Chapter 10

See also: The Fell Dragon Sombron

Normal Hard Maddening

Wing Tamer Level 15 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 24+10 Defense 4+7 Strength 3+6 Resistance 16 Magic 8+2 Luck 13+2 Dexterity 14+9 Build 5 Speed 14 Inventory Skills Elfire Lúin Freeze Big Personality Divine Pulse Mentorship Instruct Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Wing Tamer Level 15 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 25+10 Defense 5+7 Strength 4+6 Resistance 20 Magic 9+2 Luck 14+2 Dexterity 15+9 Build 5 Speed 16 Inventory Skills Elfire Lúin Freeze Big Personality Stalwart Divine Pulse Mentorship Instruct Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Wing Tamer Level 15 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 28+10 Defense 8+7 Strength 5+6 Resistance 23 Magic 10+2 Luck 14+2 Dexterity 18+9 Build 5 Speed 17 Inventory Skills Elfire Lúin Freeze Big Personality Veteran+ Divine Pulse Mentorship Instruct Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

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Enemy - Chapter 14

See also: The Battle for Solm

Normal Hard Maddening

Wing Tamer Level 20 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 37 Defense 7 Strength 6 Resistance 14 Magic 16+2 Luck 12+6 Dexterity 20 Build 5 Speed 22−2 Inventory Skills Lúin Fracture Big Personality Divine Pulse+ Instruct Diabolical Dance Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Wing Tamer Level 20 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 37 Defense 12 Strength 11 Resistance 19 Magic 21+2 Luck 12+6 Dexterity 20 Build 5 Speed 22−2 Inventory Skills Lúin Fracture Big Personality Stalwart Divine Pulse+ Instruct Diabolical Dance Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

Wing Tamer Level 20 Movement 5 Emblem

Stats Max HP 37 Defense 12 Strength 11 Resistance 19 Magic 21+2 Luck 12+6 Dexterity 20 Build 5 Speed 22−2 Inventory Skills Lúin Fracture Big Personality Veteran+ Divine Pulse+ Instruct Diabolical Dance Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B B -- --

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Note: Hortensia gets the Sword of the Creator after using one of her Revival Stones.

Enemy - Fell Xenologue 5

See also: The Fell Heir

Normal Hard Maddening

Trainer Level 8 Movement 6 Emblem

Stats Max HP 42 Defense 14 Strength 16 Resistance 20 Magic 14 Luck 23 Dexterity 21 Build 5 Speed 18 Inventory Skills Runesword Elwind Fortify Stealth Assist Quick Riposte+ Adaptability Heavy Attack Piercing Glare Impenetrable Storm's Eye Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

Trainer Level 8 Movement 6 Emblem

Stats Max HP 46 Defense 16 Strength 20 Resistance 29 Magic 23 Luck 23 Dexterity 25 Build 6 Speed 26 Inventory Skills Runesword Elwind Fortify Stealth Assist Stalwart World Tree Quick Riposte+ Adaptability Heavy Attack Piercing Glare Impenetrable Storm's Eye Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

Trainer Level 8 Movement 6 Emblem

Stats Max HP 46 Defense 16 Strength 20 Resistance 29 Magic 23 Luck 23 Dexterity 25 Build 6 Speed 26 Inventory Skills Runesword Elwind Fortify Stealth Assist Veteran+ World Tree Quick Riposte+ Adaptability Heavy Attack Piercing Glare Impenetrable Storm's Eye Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

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Enemy - Fell Xenologue 6

See also: Seven Bracelets

Normal Hard Maddening

Trainer Level 10 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 40 Defense 10 Strength 12 Resistance 23 Magic 18 Luck 24 Dexterity 26 Build 5 Speed 18−8 Inventory Skills Elthunder Fortify Stealth Assist Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

Trainer Level 10 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 47 Defense 16 Strength 15 Resistance 24 Magic 30 Luck 24 Dexterity 26 Build 6 Speed 34−7 Inventory Skills Elthunder Fortify Stealth Assist World Tree Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

Trainer Level 10 Movement 6

Stats Max HP 47 Defense 16 Strength 15 Resistance 28 Magic 30 Luck 24 Dexterity 26 Build 6 Speed 34−7 Inventory Skills Elthunder Fortify Fortify Fortify Stealth Assist Veteran+ World Tree Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- B S -- --

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Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

With unparalleled utility and the potential to also reach respectable combat performance with some investment, Hortensia has the makings of a top-tier unit. Her skill in staves is unmatched; she has extended range with healing staves but more importantly is one of the few units who can use Rescue and Warp without being stuck in a clunky 5-movement class, and the only unit who can extend the service life of these precious staves. In practice she will more than double their uses, as she can easily reach 40+ Dex and the results can be further manipulated with the Time Crystal.

In addition to being great with staves, Hortensia can deal respectable damage with tomes, as she's fast enough to double most targets, and since it makes sense to stack Dex on her, with a crit-engraved weapon she'll likely crit on one of the two attacks, destroying the target. While better damage dealers such as Anna don't need to crit to one-round, Hortensia's damage is impressive for a unit who already had best-in-game utility.

Hortensia's very low HP and Def make her initially incapable of surviving a round of combat, which should be addressed to allow her to position herself freely for optimal staff use (or combat). With the Sleipnir Rider's low Def cap, Hortensia is a poor target for Draconic Shields, but she can absorb up to two Angelic Robes with no risk of overcapping (at least not by the full 5HP that would completely waste the second robe). By the time Hortensia joins, the player will have obtained three robes; saving two for Hortensia can be considered, as it will free her to equip Dex boosts in her Emblem and second (after Tiki's blessing) skill slot. If the player can't spare the robes, Hortensia will need to hold an ultra-defensive emblem, or play very cautiously until she can inherit both Tiki's blessing and a noticeable HP boost from Corrin. Of course, she will always appreciate an extra HP tonic. In any case, Hortensia offers so much that any resources spent on boosting her durability are very well spent.

Unlike most units with unique classes, Hortensia will likely want to stay in hers for the entire game, as the class skill is just too good to be shelved even temporarily, and Hortensia's base growths would make her fall behind in stats without the Sleipnir Rider's excellent boosts to Mag/Dex/Spd rates.

Personality

Hortensia is innocent and somewhat selfish, but she cares for her family and relatives.

Supports

Main article: Hortensia/Supports

Endings

Little Charmer Hortensia
After her sister's coronation, Hortensia returned to Elusia's academy and soon graduated at the top of her class.
Her natural charm was later key in negotiations with Brodia. She and Ivy were well remembered for the contributions they made to their country's prosperity.

Divine Dragon Alear & Little Charmer Hortensia
Alear became the new Divine Dragon Monarch. His/Her bonds with the rulers of each nation resulted in lasting peace.
Hortensia joined Ivy in restoring Elusia while enrolled at the academy. She later returned to Lythos and used her studies to support her dearest friend.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	You got an Emblem Ring? Better cough it up!	”	— Hortensia as an enemy in Chapter 7

“	Alear: Return the ring. Hortensia: No way! I'm the one who's after the rings. We could have done this the easy way, but no. You had to be stubborn. Alear: I'm stubborn?	”	— Hortensia against Alear in Chapter 7

“	You took my sister from me! I'll never forgive you!	”	— Hortensia as an enemy in Chapter 10

“	Hortensia: You! Dragon! You're the one who killed my sister, aren't you? Alear: No, Ivy is alive. Hortensia: Then where is she?! If she's alive, prove it! Alear: I don't know where she is. Hortensia: See, I knew it! You're lying! I'm going to make you pay for what you did!	”	— Hortensia against Alear in Chapter 10

“	I must get the rings. I must save Father.	”	— Hortensia as an enemy in Chapter 14

“	Ivy: Hortensia, please! Come to your senses! Hortensia: Why fight me, Ivy? All I want is to bring Father back. Don't you miss him? Ivy: Of course. So much, I fear my heart will never mend. That's why I cannot lose you too.	”	— Hortensia against Ivy in Chapter 14

“	Corrupted Hyacinth: Hortensia. Hortensia: Father! I've missed you. I wanted to see you so badly. I've been so sad since you died... Corrupted Hyacinth: Then, dear daughter, follow me. Kill your friends and bring me their rings. Hortensia: No, I won't. I want to live up to my father, the wise king of Elusia... My real father. Before the Fell Dragon ruined him. Corrupted Hyacinth: Rrgh... Hortensia: Goodbye, Father. I'm sad we didn't have more time together. I love you. Soon this will all be over, OK? Soon you'll be able to rest.	”	— Hortensia against Corrupted Hyacinth in Chapter 17

“	No more sadness, Divine One. I'm tired of it! Let's get everyone through this. I believe in you!	”	— Hortensia in The Last Engage.

“	Hortensia: I've gotta say it feels a little weird to fight someone who's supposed to be an ally. Byleth: Just because we're fighting doesn't make us enemies. Not this time. We're still friends. But for now, prepare for battle. Hortensia: OK. I've got no choice but to fight? Let's do it.	”	— Hortensia against Byleth in The Instructor.

“	Corrupted Ivy: Well, if it isn't the good-for-nothing second princess. The sight of you makes me sick. Hortensia: Ivy? What's gotten into you? Corrupted Ivy: Don't you "Ivy" me. You've got no right to be so familiar. I've warned you countless times. If you're plan was to collude with Solm to get my attention, congratulations. You've succeeded. Hortensia: This is how you always talk to the Hortensia of this world, isn't it? Then I'm glad you said all that to me. Because for once, at least, she won't have to hear it!	”	— Hortensia against Corrupted Ivy in Fell Xenologue 4.

“	Corrupted Hortensia: Are you... me? If so, please don't get in my way. I need to collect the bracelets to bring Father back to life. Hortensia: I know what you're going through. I've been through the same. But I can't let you do that. So, I guess we have no choice but to square off, cutie versus cutie. May the most adorable win! Come on, that deserved a laugh. If we've got to fight, we can at least try to make it fun. Corrupted Hortensia: You might think we're cute, but Ivy told me the truth. We're the most miserable wretches alive.	”	— Hortensia against Corrupted Hortensia in Fell Xenologue 5.

“	Corrupted Hortensia: Divine One... Did they bring you back to life, just like me?" Alear:Not exactly. Wait, does that mean you know you're one of the Corrupted? Corrupted Hortensia: I was supposed to have died in Elusia. But as you can see, I'm still here. If you've been brought back too, then maybe I can see all the people I care about again. You're on my side, right, Divine One? You have to be. So why are you standing in my way?	”	— Corrupted Hortensia against Alear in Fell Xenologue 6.

“	Corrupted Hortensia: Goldmary...I hardly recognized you. Goldmary:Understandable. My elegance is too scintillating to be captured fully in memory. Corrupted Hortensia: No, I'm surprised you have any elegance at all. You were always so withdrawn. You had no confidence, no charisma... Goldmary: Heh. There must be some mistake. That's impossible. Surely you're thinking of someone else. Corrupted Hortensia: Our whole group was like that. We never wanted to draw attention to ourselves. It was easier to survive that way... or so we thought. If only you'd been as poised and graceful then as you are now. I'd have looked up to you...	”	— Corrupted Hortensia against Goldmary in Fell Xenologue 5.

“	Rosado: Hello, Hortensia. I see you're just as adorable in this world - if a bit less confident. Corrupted Hortensia: Rosado, back from the dead... I can hardly believe my eyes. I missed you so much. There's been nothing but despair in my heart since I lost my retainers. You stayed behind so I could escape the corrupted. I never got the chance to thank you. But the truth is... I think I'd have been happier dying alongside you then. Rosado: You suffered so much. I'm glad your Rosado was able to protect you. I'm sorry he can't be with you now. The best I can do is send you to him.	”	— Corrupted Hortensia against Rosado in Fell Xenologue 5.

“	Corrupted Hortensia: Ah! Ivy! I mean, Your Majesty, my queen... Have you finally come to execute me, like all of Father's other illegitimate children? Ivy: Hortensia... What has the Ivy of this world done to you? Corrupted Hortensia: You are here to kill me. I can tell. I'm sorry, but I can't just accept death. I have to fight.	”	— Corrupted Hortensia against Ivy in Fell Xenologue 5.

“	Corrupted Hortensia: Lindon... It's been a long time. Lindon: So, the Princess Hortensia of this world is quite a serious one. Even if we're enemies, that doesn't feel right. Here, why not try one of these sweets I made? They're very cute, if I do say so myself. Corrupted Hortensia: No, thanks. Cute things don't really suit me...	”	— Corrupted Hortensia against Lindon in Fell Xenologue 5.

Critical quotes

“	Don't mess with the princess!	”	— Hortensia

“	Now you've done it.	”	— Hortensia

“	My time to shine.	”	— Hortensia

“	I want my life back!	”	— Hortensia

Defeat quotes

“	No fair! I lost? Well, you're not getting my ring! I won't let Father down.	”	— Hortensia as an enemy in Chapter 7.

“	Why do I always lose? Well, I won't let you kill me...	”	— Hortensia as an enemy in Chapter 10.

“	Why does nothing go my way?	”	— Hortensia as an enemy in Chapter 14.

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Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Engage (Playable)	A mischievous, spoiled princess of Elusia. She is nonetheless devoted to her family and friends.	無邪気でわがままなイルシオン王女。 家族や身内に対し愛情深い。
Engage (Enemy, Chapter 14)	Hortensia under Zephia's control. Her consciousness is submerged and she is unaware of what is said to her.	セピアの術で操られたオルテンシア。 正気を失っており、話が通じない。
Engage (Enemy, Fell Xenologue)	Princess of Elusia from another world. Her spirit has been shattered by the shock of losing her father.	??

Trivia

• Hortensia's hair is not naturally pink and white, as she used hair dye to achieve the two-tone effect.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Hortensia	Hortensia is another name for the Hydrangea genus of flowers.
Japanese	オルテンシア	Officially romanized as Hortensia.
Spanish	Hortensia	--
French	Hortensia	--
German	Hortensia	--
Italian	Hortensia	--
Korean	오르텐시아	Hortensia
Simplified Chinese	奥尔坦希亚	Hortensia
Traditional Chinese	奧爾坦希亞	Hortensia

Gallery

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  Portrait render of Hortensia.

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  Artwork of Hortensia with other characters from Engage.

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  Artwork of Hortensia from Engage's credits.

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  Artwork of Hortensia and her retainers from Engage's credits.

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  Hortensia's Pact Ring support illustration.

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References

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