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'''Isaach''' (Japanese: {{hover|イザーク|Izāku}} ''Isaac'') is a nation of [[Jugdral]] situated in its north-eastern corner, adjoining [[Silesse]] and the [[Aed Desert]]. It was founded by the Sword Saint [[Od]] of the [[Twelve Crusaders]], and its people widely practice a noble warrior culture centered around swordplay.

In Grann 757, [[Grannvale]] declared war on Isaach following an assault on the sacred site of [[Darna]], attributed to Isaach's army; in reality, the Darna offensive was solely the work of Isaach's Rivough nobility, whose leader was promptly executed by Isaach's King [[Mananan]] for his belligerence. Mananan attempted to negotiate with Grannvale over the situation's reality, head of Rivough's leader in hand, but was assassinated before his news could reach Grannvale's Prince [[Kurth]]. In retaliation, Mananan's son [[Mariccle]] engaged Grannvale in a full-scale war;<ref>{{Cite|'''Ayra:''' The leader of Rivough... He's the one who besieged Darna, not my father.<br>'''Quan:''' You're kidding! Why hasn't Grannvale been informed of that? Prince Kurth would surely reconsider his offensive if he knew that.<br>'''Ayra:''' My father thought so as well. After executing Rivough's leader, he left for Grannvale's frontline, head and all, to explain everything. However...<br>'''Quan:''' What?<br>'''Ayra:''' My father was assassinated at the Grannvalean front. When Isaach heard word of the king's death, the people went into a rage! Mariccle thus proceeded to launch a full-scale attack against Grannvale.|[[Ayra]] and [[Quan]]|Genealogy of the Holy War}}</ref> knowing of his imminent demise, he tasked his half-sister [[Ayra]] with escorting his son [[Shannan]] to safety outside Isaach. By Grann 759, Grannvale had won the war and seized Isaach as its own territory, administered by the Grannvale's [[Dozel]] noble family under [[Danan]].

Two years later, when [[Sigurd]] of [[Chalphy]] - branded a traitor by Grannvale - sought to return home to clear his name, he entrusted Shannan and [[Oifey]] with the care of his infant son [[Seliph]]; accurately guessing that Danan's occupation would not have full control over Isaach yet, he tasked the two with seeking refuge in Isaach's most remote regions,<ref>{{Cite|'''Sigurd:''' Isaachian territory is just northeast of Lubeck, right? Langobalt's oldest son, Dannan, has been stationed in Isaach ever since their defeat. But I'm willing to bet his authority hasn't reached the outskirts yet. So...<br>'''Oifey:''' Just a second! Are you suggesting I leave you all and head for safety!? Forget it! I'm not leaving your side, sir! I'm here till the end!<br>'''Sigurd:''' Oifey, I hate to impose on you, but please understand my situation. I don't want to lose Seliph. He is not even two yet. But I can't fight and take care of him. Oifey, please. I want you to take Seliph and go to where it's safe.|[[Sigurd]] and [[Oifey]]|Genealogy of the Holy War}}</ref> along with other children from their army: Ayra's children [[Larcei]] and [[Ulster]], and [[Lachesis]]'s son [[Delmud]]. They settled in [[Tirnanog]], a far-flung village in the northwest of Isaach; some time after the [[Battle of Belhalla]], they were joined by [[Adean]] of [[Jungby]] and her children, [[Lana]] and [[Lester]].<ref>{{cite|'''Lester:''' ...So where is mother now?<br>'''Lana:''' She's working at the convent in Tirnanog|[[Lester]] and [[Lana]]|Genealogy of the Holy War}}</ref> During their seventeen years in hiding, Shannan worked quietly to establish a revolution army against Grannvale; in Grann 777, however, Danan finally learned of their presence in Tirnanog and ordered a strike while Shannan and Oifey were out of the country on other errands. In response, Seliph emerged to lead the charge against the Dozel occupation, soon defeating it and freeing Isaach from Grannvale control. Following the liberation war's conclusion, Shannan succeeded the Isaachian throne.

The capital city of Isaach and the seat of power of its royal family. During the Grannvale occupation, it was held by [[Johan]], Danan's middle son.

===Rivough===

Rivough was home to one of the two known noble families of Isaach. Its army was responsible for the assault on Darna, inciting the war with Grannvale; its king was executed by Mananan for this act, and its prince [[Galzus]] fled. Following Isaach's defeat, Rivough was occupied by "King" Danan as his seat of power over Isaach as a whole.

Sophara was the home of another Isaach noble family, whose only known scion is [[Holyn]]. During the Grannvale occupation, it was held by [[Johalva]], Danan's youngest son.

A remote castle in Isaach's north. In Grannvale's occupation, it was administered by [[Harold]], a general and confidante to Danan.

The far-flung village of Tirnanog is located in the remote reaches of Isaach's north-west. Mostly avoiding the scrutiny of Danan's occupation, it was the birthplace of Seliph's revolution.

{{CharPlace

|char1=[[Od]]

|description1=The Sword Saint of the [[Twelve Crusaders]], and the founder of Isaach.

|char2=[[Mananan]]

|description2=The King of Isaach as of the beginning of the war in Grann 751.

|char3=[[Mariccle]]

|description3=Prince of Isaach, Mananan's eldest son, and the father of Shannan.

|portrait4=[[File:Portrait ayra fe04.png]]

|char4=[[Ayra]]

|description4=Princess of Isaach and Mariccle's younger half-sister. Entrusted with Shannan's care.

|game4={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}, {{title|Awakening}}, {{title|Heroes}}

|gamelast={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}

==Gameplay==

 

===''Genealogy of the Holy War'' castle data===

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!style="{{round}}; background-color: {{Color1}}; border:2px solid {{Color2}}" colspan="5"{{!}} <big>'''[[Castle]] Data'''</big>

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!style="border:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color1}};" width="15%" | Initial state

!style="border:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color1}};" width="5%" | Units{{hover|*|Number of units affiliated with this castle's army at the beginning}}

!style="border:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color1}};" width="10%" | [[Boss]]/guardian

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{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-left:1px solid {{Color2}};background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} Tirnanog

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:#3850e0"{{!}} Player (Home)

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} 4

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} [[Seliph]]

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-right:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} --

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-left:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} Ganeishire

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:#a83028"{{!}} Enemy

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} 24

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} [[Harold]]

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-right:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} --

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-left:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} Isaach

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:#a83028"{{!}} Enemy

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} 11

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} [[Johan]]

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-right:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} Initially neutral; becomes enemy afte Ganeishire has been seized.  Any surviving remnants of the Isaach army become partner units if Johan is recruited.

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:#a83028"{{!}} Enemy

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} 11

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} [[Johalva]]

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-left:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}" rowspan="2"{{!}} Rivough

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:#a83028" rowspan="2"{{!}} Enemy

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} 6

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}" rowspan="2"{{!}} [[Danan]]

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; border-right:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}" rowspan="2"{{!}} Danan and five [[Brigand]]s are present at the chapter's start. A [[reinforcement]] of twelve units, led by [[Schmidt]], is deployed once Ganeishire has been seized.

{{!}}style="border-bottom:1px solid {{Color2}}; background-color:{{Color3}}"{{!}} 12

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|item1=Iron Sword

|itemcost1=1,000

|item2=Iron Sword

|itemcost2=1,000

|item3=Iron Blade

|itemcost3=2,000

== Trivia ==

== Etymology and other languages ==

|eng-mean=As of {{FE13}}. Derived from [[wikipedia:Isaac|Isaac]], one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites in Abrahamic religions.

|jap-name={{hover|イザーク|Izāku}}

|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Isaac'''; as above.

===Rivough===

|jap-name={{hover|リボー|Ribō}}

|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Rivough'''.

|jap-name={{hover|ソファラ|Sofara}}

|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Sophara'''. Possibly from [[wikipedia:Sofala|Sofala]], a location in Mozambique.

|jap-name={{hover|ガネーシャ|Ganēsha}}

|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Ganeishire'''. Either an original name incorporating the ''-shire'' ending of the names of counties in the UK (from the traditional English term for counties, "shire"), or from [[wikipedia:Ganesha|Ganesha]], a Hindu deity.

 

== Gallery ==

File:Cm fe04 6.png|Isaach, as depicted in [[Heir of Light|Chapter 6]] of {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.