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{{Quote|I hated the sword. I never wanted to learn a skill that could only be used to kill. But it was the only way I could get close to you, Brother.|Karla to [[Karel]]}} | {{Quote|I hated the sword. I never wanted to learn a skill that could only be used to kill. But it was the only way I could get close to you, Brother.|Karla to [[Karel]]}} | ||
'''Karla''' (Japanese: {{hl|カアラ|Kāra}} ''Karla'') is a playable [[ | '''Karla''' (Japanese: {{hl|カアラ|Kāra}} ''Karla'') is a playable [[Swordmaster]] in {{FE7}}. She is the sister of [[Karel]], wife of [[Bartre]], and mother of [[Fir]]. | ||
==Biography== | |||
{{refs}}<!--not needed for second paragraph, which is just events of Chapter 31x--> | |||
{{ | |||
Karla began training in swordsmanship to get closer to her brother. Karel had become obsessed with swordplay, and murdered their entire family in order to keep the secrets of their sword technique to himself; only Karla was spared due to refusing to wield "a skill that could only be used to kill". Karla went on a journey to track down her brother. During her travels in the [[Western Isles]], she was challenged by [[Bartre]] and knocked him out in a single blow. | |||
Eventually, Karla travels to Ostia at the same time [[Eliwood]] and [[Hector]] prepare for their final confrontation with [[Nergal]]. Bartre, now a member of their party, may challenge her to a rematch; if the battle ends inconclusively, Karla joins the group upon learning their objective, as her brother gravitates towards strong warriors. | |||
After Nergal's defeat, she marries Bartre and has a daughter, [[Fir]], who inherits her sword skills. Karla eventually dies of an illness some time before the [[Disturbance of Bern]]. | |||
=={{FE7}}== | |||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
Karla appears in Chapter 31x of Hector Mode | Karla appears in Chapter 31x of Hector Mode as a playable character, one of two exclusive to Hector Mode (the other being [[Farina]]). | ||
===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ===Starting stats and growth rates=== | ||
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|def1=10 | |def1=10 | ||
|res1=20 | |res1=20 | ||
|recruit=<small>([[Hector]]'s tale only)</small> [[Battle Preparations|Chapter 31xH | |recruit=<small>([[Hector]]'s tale only)</small> [[Battle Preparations|Chapter 31xH]]; Talk with [[Bartre]].<br>Bartre must be a level 5 [[Warrior]] or higher, and he must be armed.<br>Bartre and Karla will then fight an unscripted round of combat; they must both survive. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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Karla is arguably the worst unit in ''The Blazing Blade'', for several different reasons. | Karla is arguably the worst unit in ''The Blazing Blade'', for several different reasons. | ||
* Firstly, | * Firstly, she provides nothing new: by this point, there are several sword fighting units who can do everything she can do just as competently. [[Lyn]], [[Marcus]], [[Jaffar]], [[Harken]], and [[Isadora]] are but a few examples of this, and a good few of them bring more to the table than just killing things. | ||
* Second, her movement is average, and the upcoming chapters are very large and require lots of movement. [[Victory or Death]] is extremely big in particular, but there are a lot of dangerous areas in [[Light (part 1)|Light]] and mobility to rush in or out is vital to success. | * Second, her movement is average, and the upcoming chapters are very large and require lots of movement. [[Victory or Death]], the chapter after she joins, is extremely big in particular, but there are a lot of dangerous areas in [[Light (part 1)|Light]] and mobility to rush in or out is vital to success. | ||
* Third, because she uses swords, her options for | * Third, because she uses swords, her options for 1–2 range (which is necessary for good enemy phase combat) are extremely limited, and the only 2 range attacks she can do are the magic swords [[Runesword]], [[Light Brand]], and [[Wind Sword]] (which requires the [[Mario Kart: Double Dash!! bonus disc|''Mario Kart: Double Dash!!'' bonus disc]]), which negate the Swordmasters' critical bonus when attacking at range (or for the Runesword, at all). | ||
* Fourth, her recruitment is extremely late into the game, and has several failure conditions, including if | * Fourth, her recruitment is extremely late into the game, and has several failure conditions, including if Bartre is killed, not trained, or not deployed. There is a lot of effort needed to get Bartre at an appropriate level throughout the game due to his terrible speed and overall shaky start, which only gets worse in Hector Hard Mode. | ||
* Lastly, due to her late recruitment, she can only contribute for a few chapters before [[Athos]] and even [[Renault]] show her up in combat. Both of them hit resistance, | * Lastly, due to her late recruitment, she can only contribute for a few chapters before [[Athos]] and even [[Renault]] show her up in combat. Both of them hit resistance, which most enemies have less of than defense, and provide staff utility, which Karla cannot replicate. | ||
Nevertheless, if you absolutely dedicate yourself to using her, she will still not do much other units cannot accomplish. Besides her supports, she has nothing of value that cannot be replicated, unless your army is in dire need of her services for some reason (such as a massacre of your units). | Nevertheless, if you absolutely dedicate yourself to using her, she will still not do much other units cannot accomplish. Besides her supports, she has nothing of value that cannot be replicated, unless your army is in dire need of her services for some reason (such as a massacre of your units). | ||
As a positive point towards Karla, she joins with another Wo Dao, which can be useful for one aiming towards the Funds ranking. | As a positive point towards Karla, she joins with another Wo Dao, which can be useful for one aiming towards the Funds ranking. | ||
Overall, Karla serves as | Overall, Karla serves as an easter egg character at best, and a horrible unit at worst. | ||
=={{FEH}}== | =={{FEH}}== | ||
There are | There are three different variations of Karla that have appeared in ''Heroes''. The normal Karla is one of the characters that was added to the game in the [[The King's Demise]] update, and became available for summoning by players on June 8, 2018. A desert-themed variation of Karla was made available to summon between January 17, 2022 through February 17, 2022, with the [[Of Lost Kingdoms]] summoning event. A spring-themed variation of Karla was added in the [[Spring Eternal]] update, and was first available to be summoned on March 6, 2023. | ||
===Karla: Sword Vassal=== | ===Karla: Sword Vassal=== | ||
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|def=6 | |def=6 | ||
|res=7 | |res=7 | ||
| | |HP_gr=55 | ||
| | |atk_gr=65 | ||
| | |spd_gr=70 | ||
| | |def_gr=40 | ||
| | |res_gr=35 | ||
|offense=[[Vassal's Blade]] | |offense=[[Vassal's Blade]] | ||
|special=[[Dragon Gaze]] | |special=[[Dragon Gaze]] | ||
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====Skill set==== | ====Skill set==== | ||
{| | {{FEH skill set | ||
|name=Karla: Sword Vassal | |||
|minrarity=5 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|weapon1=Iron Sword | |||
|weapon1auto=1 | |||
|weapon1cost=50 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon2=Steel Sword | ||
| | |weapon2unlock=2 | ||
| | |weapon2auto=3 | ||
|weapon2cost=100 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon3=Wo Dao | ||
| | |weapon3unlock=3 | ||
| | |weapon3auto=4 | ||
|weapon3cost=200 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon4=Vassal's Blade | ||
| | |weapon4auto=5 | ||
| | |weapon4cost=400 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special1=Dragon Gaze | ||
| | |special1unlock=3 | ||
| | |special1auto=4 | ||
|special1cost=100 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special2=Draconic Aura | ||
| | |special2unlock=4 | ||
| | |special2cost=200 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb1=Wrath 1 | ||
|passb1unlock=1 | |||
| | |passb1cost=60 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb2=Wrath 2 | ||
|passb2unlock=2 | |||
| | |passb2cost=120 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb3=Wrath 3 | ||
|passb3unlock=4 | |||
| | |passb3cost=240 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc1=Even Spd Wave 1 | ||
| | |passc1unlock=3 | ||
|passc1cost=60 | |||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc2=Even Spd Wave 2 | ||
|passc2unlock=4 | |||
| | |passc2cost=120 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc3=Even Spd Wave 3 | ||
|passc3unlock=5 | |||
|passc3cost=240 | |||
}} | |||
| | |||
| 240 | |||
===Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel=== | ===Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel=== | ||
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|rarity=5 | |rarity=5 | ||
|wpntype=Lance | |wpntype=Lance | ||
|unittype=Infantry | |unittype=Infantry | ||
|HP=19 | |HP=19 | ||
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====Skill set==== | ====Skill set==== | ||
{| | {{FEH skill set | ||
|name=Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel | |||
|minrarity=5 | |||
|- | |||
|weapon1=Iron Lance | |||
|weapon1auto=1 | |||
|weapon1cost=50 | |||
|- | |||
|weapon2=Steel Lance | |||
|weapon2auto=2 | |||
|weapon2cost=100 | |||
|- | |||
|weapon3=Silver Lance | |||
|weapon3unlock=3 | |||
|weapon3auto=4 | |||
|weapon3cost=200 | |||
|- | |||
|weapon4=Dryblade Lance | |||
|weapon4auto=5 | |||
|weapon4cost=400 | |||
|- | |||
|special1=Dragon Gaze | |||
|special1unlock=3 | |||
|special1auto=4 | |||
|special1cost=100 | |||
|- | |||
|special2=Draconic Aura | |||
|special2unlock=4 | |||
|special2cost=200 | |||
|- | |||
|passb1=Special Spiral 1 | |||
|passb1unlock=1 | |||
|passb1cost=60 | |||
|- | |||
|passb2=Special Spiral 2 | |||
|passb2unlock=2 | |||
|passb2cost=120 | |||
|- | |||
|passb3=Special Spiral 3 | |||
|passb3unlock=4 | |||
|passb3cost=240 | |||
|- | |||
|passc1=Odd Tempest 1 | |||
|passc1unlock=3 | |||
|passc1cost=60 | |||
|- | |||
|passc2=Odd Tempest 2 | |||
|passc2unlock=4 | |||
|passc2cost=120 | |||
|- | |||
|passc3=Odd Tempest 3 | |||
|passc3unlock=5 | |||
|passc3cost=240 | |||
}} | |||
===Karla: Spring Reveries=== | |||
====Starting stats==== | |||
:''Karla: Spring Reveries is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.'' | |||
{{CharStats FEH | |||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait karla spring reveries feh.png|100px]] | |||
|rarity=5 | |||
|wpntype=axe | |||
|unittype=cavalry | |||
|HP=18 | |||
|atk=15 | |||
|spd=8 | |||
|def=5 | |||
|res=5 | |||
|HP_gr=50 | |||
|atk_gr=70 | |||
|spd_gr=90 | |||
|def_gr=45 | |||
|res_gr=40 | |||
|offense=[[Sisterly War Axe]] | |||
|special=[[Dragon Gaze]] | |||
}} | |||
====Skill set==== | |||
{{FEH skill set | |||
|name=Karla: Spring Reveries | |||
|minrarity=5 | |||
|- | |||
|weapon1=Iron Axe | |||
|weapon1auto=1 | |||
|weapon1cost=50 | |||
|- | |||
|weapon2=Steel Axe | |||
|weapon2auto=2 | |||
|weapon2cost=100 | |||
|- | |||
|weapon3=Silver Axe | |||
|weapon3unlock=3 | |||
|weapon3auto=4 | |||
|weapon3cost=200 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|weapon4=Sisterly War Axe | |||
|weapon4auto=5 | |||
|weapon4cost=400 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special1=Dragon Gaze | ||
| | |special1unlock=3 | ||
| | |special1auto=4 | ||
|special1cost=100 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special2=Draconic Aura | ||
| | |special2unlock=4 | ||
| | |special2cost=200 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passa1=Atk/Spd Clash 1 | ||
| | |passa1unlock=2 | ||
| | |passa1cost=60 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passa2=Atk/Spd Clash 2 | ||
| | |passa2unlock=3 | ||
| | |passa2cost=120 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passa3=Atk/Spd Clash 3 | ||
| | |passa3unlock=4 | ||
| | |passa3cost=240 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passa4=Atk/Spd Clash 4 | ||
|passa4unlock=5 | |||
| | |passa4cost=300 | ||
| | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb1=Flow N Trace 1 | ||
| | |passb1unlock=1 | ||
|passb1cost=60 | |||
| 60 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb2=Flow N Trace 2 | ||
| | |passb2unlock=2 | ||
|passb2cost=120 | |||
| 120 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb3=Flow N Trace 3 | ||
| | |passb3unlock=3 | ||
|passb3cost=240 | |||
| 240 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc1=Spd Smoke 1 | ||
| | |passc1unlock=2 | ||
|passc1cost=60 | |||
| 60 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc2=Spd Smoke 2 | ||
| | |passc2unlock=3 | ||
|passc2cost=120 | |||
| 120 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passc3=Spd Smoke 3 | ||
| | |passc3unlock=4 | ||
|passc3cost=240 | |||
| 240 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|passc4=Spd Smoke 4 | |||
|passc4unlock=5 | |||
|passc4cost=300 | |||
}} | |||
==Personality | ==Personality== | ||
{{improve}} | {{improve}} | ||
{{Refs}} | {{Refs}} | ||
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{{Quote|'''Hector''': Oswin! What happened to that female swordfighter? Karla, wasn't it?<br>'''Oswin''': It seems she was hurt in that last skirmish. She left without telling a soul.<br>'''Hector''': Is that so? Well, that's that then.|[[Hector]] and [[Oswin]] at the end of a chapter if Karla fell in battle}} | {{Quote|'''Hector''': Oswin! What happened to that female swordfighter? Karla, wasn't it?<br>'''Oswin''': It seems she was hurt in that last skirmish. She left without telling a soul.<br>'''Hector''': Is that so? Well, that's that then.|[[Hector]] and [[Oswin]] at the end of a chapter if Karla fell in battle}} | ||
====Final Chapter | ====Final Chapter quote==== | ||
{{Quote|I've lived long enough. I've no regrets...|Karla}} | {{Quote|I've lived long enough. I've no regrets...|Karla}} | ||
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{{Quote|...You're not ready.|Karla, with D or E rank}} | {{Quote|...You're not ready.|Karla, with D or E rank}} | ||
==== | ====Tactician quotes==== | ||
{{Quote|You are Mark... This army's general, right? What? A tactician? Well, either way. Don't be shy, if you need work done, use me. I do not enjoy battle... but I have my skills.|Karla in Hector's tale, [[Victory or Death|Chapter 32 | {{Quote|You are Mark... This army's general, right? What? A tactician? Well, either way. Don't be shy, if you need work done, use me. I do not enjoy battle... but I have my skills.|Karla in Hector's tale, [[Victory or Death|Chapter 32]]}} | ||
==={{title|Heroes}} quotes=== | ==={{title|Heroes}} quotes=== | ||
{{main|Karla/Quotes (Heroes)}} | {{main|Karla/Quotes (Heroes){{!}}Karla/Quotes (''Heroes'')}} | ||
==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
==='' | ==={{FE9}}=== | ||
Karla is | [[File:Cg fe09 fe07 karla.png|200px|right]] | ||
Karla's official artwork from {{Title|The Blazing Blade}} can be viewed in {{Title|Path of Radiance}}{{'}}s extras menu if a copy of ''The Blazing Blade'' is connected to a copy of ''Path of Radiance''. | |||
==={{TCGCipher}}=== | |||
Karla is featured on two cards in {{TCGCipher}}. | |||
{{Clear}} | |||
{{TCGCipherData | {{TCGCipherData | ||
|name=Karla | |name=Karla | ||
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==Flavor text== | ==Flavor text== | ||
{{ | {{DescriptionHdr}} | ||
| | {{DescriptionCell | ||
| | |game={{title|The Blazing Blade}} | ||
| | |english=A dedicated swordfighter.<br>Cool and detached. | ||
|japanese=【剣姫】とうたわれる女剣士<br>世事にうとい | |||
| | }} | ||
| | {{DescriptionCell | ||
| | |game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Karla: Sword Vassal)</small> | ||
|english=A traveling swordswoman in search of<br>her brother. Her impressive skills and<br>good looks have enlivened many arenas.<br>Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. | |||
|japanese=兄の姿を求めて旅する剣士。<br>美貌と腕前で各地の闘技場を賑わせている。<br>(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』) | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel)</small> | |||
|english=A swordswoman known as the Sword Vassal.<br>Looking to test her limits at Hatari's festival,<br>where many a proud fighter has gathered.<br>Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. | |||
|japanese=【剣姫】の異名を持つ剣士。<br>腕自慢が集うハタリの祭りで、己の限界に挑戦する。<br>(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』) | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Heroes}}<br><small>(Karla: Spring Reveries)</small> | |||
|english=Karla the swordmaster joined by Freyja, Lady<br>of Nightmare. What could bring these two<br>together at the spring festival? They appear in<br>Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade / Heroes. | |||
|japanese=【剣姫】カアラと【悪夢の女王】フレイヤ。<br>彼女たちを春の祭りに導いた理由とは?<br>(『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣・ヒーローズ』) | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{DescriptionFtr}} | |||
==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history== | |||
{{CYL results}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
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|eng-mean=Karla is the feminine form of ''Karl'' and a variant of the name ''Carla''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Karla |title=Karla - Name Meaning, What does Karla mean? | |eng-mean=Karla is the feminine form of ''Karl'' and a variant of the name ''Carla''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/Karla |title=Karla - Name Meaning, What does Karla mean? | ||
|site=www.thinkbabynames.com |retrieved=1 January 2018}}</ref> | |site=www.thinkbabynames.com |retrieved=1 January 2018}}</ref> | ||
| | |jpn-name={{h|カアラ|Kāra}} | ||
| | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Karla'''. | ||
|span-name=Karla | |span-name=Karla | ||
|fren-name=Karla | |fren-name=Karla | ||
|ger-name=Karla | |ger-name=Karla | ||
|ital-name=Karla | |ital-name=Karla | ||
|por-name=Karla | |||
|por | |ch-trad-name={{h|卡菈|Kǎlā}} | ||
|ch-trad-mean=Karla | |||
|ch-trad-name={{ | |||
|ch-trad-mean=Karla | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style=" | {| class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed" style="width: 75%; border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px; margin: auto; text-align: center" | ||
|- | |- | ||
! style="border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; width: 50%; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px" | [[File:Small portrait karla fe07.png]] Sprite Gallery | ! style="border: 1px solid {{Color2}}; width: 50%; background: {{Color1}}; border-radius: 15px" | [[File:Small portrait karla fe07.png]] Sprite Gallery | ||
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===''Heroes'' artwork=== | ===''Heroes'' artwork=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
FEH Karla 01.png|Artwork of Karla: Sword Vassal | FEH Karla Sword Vassal 01.png|Artwork of Karla: Sword Vassal. | ||
FEH Karla | FEH Karla Sword Vassal 02.png|Artwork of Karla: Sword Vassal. | ||
FEH Karla | FEH Karla Sword Vassal 02a.png|Artwork of Karla: Sword Vassal. | ||
FEH Karla | FEH Karla Sword Vassal 03.png|Artwork of Karla: Sword Vassal. | ||
FEH anniversary Kita Senri 02.png|Artwork of Karla and several other characters for | FEH Karla Sword Vassal R01.png|Artwork of Resplendent Karla: Sword Vassal. | ||
FEH Karla Sword Vassal R02.png|Artwork of Resplendent Karla: Sword Vassal. | |||
FEH Karla Sword Vassal R02a.png|Artwork of Resplendent Karla: Sword Vassal. | |||
FEH Karla Sword Vassal R03.png|Artwork of Resplendent Karla: Sword Vassal. | |||
FEH Karla Sun-Piercing Steel 01.png|Artwork of Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel. | |||
FEH Karla Sun-Piercing Steel 02.png|Artwork of Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel. | |||
FEH Karla Sun-Piercing Steel 02a.png|Artwork of Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel. | |||
FEH Karla Sun-Piercing Steel 03.png|Artwork of Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel. | |||
FEH Karla Spring Reveries 01.png|Artwork of Karla: Spring Reveries. | |||
FEH Karla Spring Reveries 02.png|Artwork of Karla: Spring Reveries. | |||
FEH Karla Spring Reveries 02a.png|Artwork of Karla: Spring Reveries. | |||
FEH Karla Spring Reveries 03.png|Artwork of Karla: Spring Reveries. | |||
FEH anniversary Kita Senri 02.png|Artwork of Karla and several other characters for ''Heroes''{{'}}s second anniversary, drawn by [[Senri Kita]]. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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“ | I hated the sword. I never wanted to learn a skill that could only be used to kill. But it was the only way I could get close to you, Brother. | ” | — Karla to Karel |
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Karla (Japanese: カアラ Karla) is a playable Swordmaster in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. She is the sister of Karel, wife of Bartre, and mother of Fir.
Biography
Karla began training in swordsmanship to get closer to her brother. Karel had become obsessed with swordplay, and murdered their entire family in order to keep the secrets of their sword technique to himself; only Karla was spared due to refusing to wield "a skill that could only be used to kill". Karla went on a journey to track down her brother. During her travels in the Western Isles, she was challenged by Bartre and knocked him out in a single blow.
Eventually, Karla travels to Ostia at the same time Eliwood and Hector prepare for their final confrontation with Nergal. Bartre, now a member of their party, may challenge her to a rematch; if the battle ends inconclusively, Karla joins the group upon learning their objective, as her brother gravitates towards strong warriors.
After Nergal's defeat, she marries Bartre and has a daughter, Fir, who inherits her sword skills. Karla eventually dies of an illness some time before the Disturbance of Bern.
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Role
Karla appears in Chapter 31x of Hector Mode as a playable character, one of two exclusive to Hector Mode (the other being Farina).
Starting stats and growth rates
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Analysis
This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience. |
Karla is arguably the worst unit in The Blazing Blade, for several different reasons.
- Firstly, she provides nothing new: by this point, there are several sword fighting units who can do everything she can do just as competently. Lyn, Marcus, Jaffar, Harken, and Isadora are but a few examples of this, and a good few of them bring more to the table than just killing things.
- Second, her movement is average, and the upcoming chapters are very large and require lots of movement. Victory or Death, the chapter after she joins, is extremely big in particular, but there are a lot of dangerous areas in Light and mobility to rush in or out is vital to success.
- Third, because she uses swords, her options for 1–2 range (which is necessary for good enemy phase combat) are extremely limited, and the only 2 range attacks she can do are the magic swords Runesword, Light Brand, and Wind Sword (which requires the Mario Kart: Double Dash!! bonus disc), which negate the Swordmasters' critical bonus when attacking at range (or for the Runesword, at all).
- Fourth, her recruitment is extremely late into the game, and has several failure conditions, including if Bartre is killed, not trained, or not deployed. There is a lot of effort needed to get Bartre at an appropriate level throughout the game due to his terrible speed and overall shaky start, which only gets worse in Hector Hard Mode.
- Lastly, due to her late recruitment, she can only contribute for a few chapters before Athos and even Renault show her up in combat. Both of them hit resistance, which most enemies have less of than defense, and provide staff utility, which Karla cannot replicate.
Nevertheless, if you absolutely dedicate yourself to using her, she will still not do much other units cannot accomplish. Besides her supports, she has nothing of value that cannot be replicated, unless your army is in dire need of her services for some reason (such as a massacre of your units).
As a positive point towards Karla, she joins with another Wo Dao, which can be useful for one aiming towards the Funds ranking.
Overall, Karla serves as an easter egg character at best, and a horrible unit at worst.
Fire Emblem Heroes
There are three different variations of Karla that have appeared in Heroes. The normal Karla is one of the characters that was added to the game in the The King's Demise update, and became available for summoning by players on June 8, 2018. A desert-themed variation of Karla was made available to summon between January 17, 2022 through February 17, 2022, with the Of Lost Kingdoms summoning event. A spring-themed variation of Karla was added in the Spring Eternal update, and was first available to be summoned on March 6, 2023.
Karla: Sword Vassal
Starting stats
- Karla: Sword Vassal is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
Skill set | ||||
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Sword | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Sword | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Wo Dao | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 | |
Vassal's Blade | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 400 | |
Dragon Gaze | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Draconic Aura | ★★★★★ | — | 200 | |
B | Wrath 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Wrath 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Wrath 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
C | Even Spd Wave 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
C | Even Spd Wave 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
C | Even Spd Wave 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel
Starting stats
- Karla: Sword Vassal is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Silver Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 | |
Dryblade Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 400 | |
Dragon Gaze | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Draconic Aura | ★★★★★ | — | 200 | |
B | Special Spiral 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Special Spiral 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Special Spiral 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
C | Odd Tempest 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
C | Odd Tempest 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
C | Odd Tempest 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
Karla: Spring Reveries
Starting stats
- Karla: Spring Reveries is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Axe | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Axe | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Silver Axe | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 | |
Sisterly War Axe | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 400 | |
Dragon Gaze | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Draconic Aura | ★★★★★ | — | 200 | |
A | Atk/Spd Clash 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
A | Atk/Spd Clash 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
A | Atk/Spd Clash 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
A | Atk/Spd Clash 4 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 |
B | Flow N Trace 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Flow N Trace 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Flow N Trace 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
C | Spd Smoke 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
C | Spd Smoke 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
C | Spd Smoke 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
C | Spd Smoke 4 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 |
Personality
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Karla is naive, emotionally distant and cool-natured. Although Karla has mastered the art of swordplay, she generally does not like fighting and often finds peaceful methods of resolving conflict, such as fighting in arenas mostly in hopes of finding her brother, Karel. Still, due to not being influenced by the other tribes, leading to an ignorant outlook of the world, and even after Karla finds out the truth about what Karel did to their family, she strives to redeem him, or die trying.
Supports
- Main article:
Karla/Supports
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Endings
Karla, Sword Vassal
After the conflict, Karla became involved with a warrior she met. She died of an illness several years later.
Karla and Bartre
Karla and Bartre were reunited in Ostia. During the battle, they became friends. That friendship deepened into love, and they were wed. Later, Karla died of illness. Bartre took their daughter to her uncle and joined Karla.
Quotes
Fire Emblem quotes
Death quote
In-battle conversation
“ | Too inexperienced... I'll never reach my brother now... | ” | — Karla |
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Post-battle conversation
“ | Hector: Oswin! What happened to that female swordfighter? Karla, wasn't it? Oswin: It seems she was hurt in that last skirmish. She left without telling a soul. Hector: Is that so? Well, that's that then. |
” | — Hector and Oswin at the end of a chapter if Karla fell in battle |
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Final Chapter quote
“ | I've lived long enough. I've no regrets... | ” | — Karla |
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Battle History quotes
“ | ...Admirable. So, you do have some worth. | ” | — Karla, with S or A rank |
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“ | Hm. You've improved, haven't you? | ” | — Karla, with B or C rank |
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“ | ...You're not ready. | ” | — Karla, with D or E rank |
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Tactician quotes
“ | You are Mark... This army's general, right? What? A tactician? Well, either way. Don't be shy, if you need work done, use me. I do not enjoy battle... but I have my skills. | ” | — Karla in Hector's tale, Chapter 32 |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Karla/Quotes (Heroes)
Other appearances
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Karla's official artwork from The Blazing Blade can be viewed in Path of Radiance's extras menu if a copy of The Blazing Blade is connected to a copy of Path of Radiance.
Fire Emblem Cipher
Karla is featured on two cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Karla | |||||
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Declared as the Sword Princess, Karla | |||||
"I did not come here looking for a fight. But how can I refuse you your revenge?" | |||||
Attack: 70 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 4 | ||
Class: Swordmaster | Tier: Advanced | Class Change Cost: 3 | |||
Beautiful Swordplay: [Trigger] [] When this unit inflicts a critical hit, you may pay the cost and if you do: Choose 1 "Karla" from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand. Sword Princess's Insight: [Trigger] When this unit inflicts a critical hit, until the end of this combat, number of orbs that this unit's attack will destroy is increased to 2. | |||||
Card #B13-041R • Artist: пNekoR | |||||
Myrmidon Searching for Her Elder Brother, Karla | |||||
"Hmmm... I traveled a long way to see this person myself, but it wasn't my brother." | |||||
Attack: 40 | Support: 10 | Range: 1 | Deploy Cost: 1 | ||
Class: Myrmidon | Tier: Base | Class Change Cost: -- | |||
No Wish to be Separated: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send 2 cards from your hand to the Retreat Area] Choose 1 from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack. | |||||
Card #B13-042N • Artist: пNekoR | |||||
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Karla . |
Notable merchandise
Image | Information | Price | Release date |
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Karla appears in volume 7 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. Her volume 7 appearance is based on her standard appearance in Heroes. | ¥350 | September 2018JP |
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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The Blazing Blade | A dedicated swordfighter.
Cool and detached. |
【剣姫】とうたわれる女剣士
世事にうとい |
Heroes (Karla: Sword Vassal) |
A traveling swordswoman in search of
her brother. Her impressive skills and good looks have enlivened many arenas. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. |
兄の姿を求めて旅する剣士。
美貌と腕前で各地の闘技場を賑わせている。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』) |
Heroes (Karla: Sun-Piercing Steel) |
A swordswoman known as the Sword Vassal.
Looking to test her limits at Hatari's festival, where many a proud fighter has gathered. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. |
【剣姫】の異名を持つ剣士。
腕自慢が集うハタリの祭りで、己の限界に挑戦する。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣』) |
Heroes (Karla: Spring Reveries) |
Karla the swordmaster joined by Freyja, Lady
of Nightmare. What could bring these two together at the spring festival? They appear in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade / Heroes. |
【剣姫】カアラと【悪夢の女王】フレイヤ。
彼女たちを春の祭りに導いた理由とは? (『ファイアーエムブレム 烈火の剣・ヒーローズ』) |
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 1 (2017) |
307 | Karla The Blazing Blade |
653 |
CYL 2 (2018) |
262 (−45) |
Karla The Blazing Blade |
884 (+231) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
324 (+70) |
Karla The Blazing Blade |
644 (−240) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
423 (+56) |
Karla The Blazing Blade |
279 (−365) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
357 (−66) |
Karla The Blazing Blade |
227 (−52) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
311 (−48) |
Karla The Blazing Blade |
300 (+73) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
383 (+72) |
Karla The Blazing Blade |
142 (−158) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
346 (−37) |
Karla The Blazing Blade |
169 (+27) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 3,298 |
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Trivia
- Karla's paired ending with Bartre can be read to imply that Bartre committed suicide after Karla's death; however, Bartre appears alive in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade after her death. Bartre "joining" Karla is not said or implied in the Japanese version and is a translation error.[3]
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Karla |
Karla is the feminine form of Karl and a variant of the name Carla.[4] |
Japanese |
カアラ |
Officially romanized as Karla. |
Spanish |
Karla |
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French |
Karla |
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German |
Karla |
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Italian |
Karla |
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Portuguese |
Karla |
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Traditional Chinese |
卡菈 |
Karla |
Gallery
Sprite Gallery | ||||
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Artwork of Karla from The Blazing Blade.
Heroes artwork
Artwork of Karla and several other characters for Heroes's second anniversary, drawn by Senri Kita.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Fire Emblem 7: Karla Artbook Translation | kantopia, www.kantopia.wordpress.com, Retrieved: 1 January 2018
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Voice of Karla in Fire Emblem Heroes (Game) | Behind The Voice Actors, www.behindthevoiceactors.com, Retrieved: 11 July 2018
- ↑ "The camaraderie of two who met in the Western Isles, met again in Ostia, and thus recognized each other [as warriors] in battle. That [camaraderie] naturally turned into deep love, and the two were wed. Afterward, it is said that wife Karla, who was struck down by illness, clutched husband Bartre's hand, entrusted the daughter she left behind to her estranged [older] brother, and quietly breathed her last." — Amielleon, Fire Emblem (according to Japan), fe-according-to-japan.tumblr.com, Published: August 19th, 2014, Retrieved: February 9th, 2017
- ↑ Karla - Name Meaning, What does Karla mean?, www.thinkbabynames.com, Retrieved: 1 January 2018
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