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*[[Thrud]] <small>(ancestor)</small>
*[[Reptor]], [[Bloom]], [[Tailtiu]], [[Ethnia]], [[Ishtar]], [[Ishtore]], [[Arthur (Genealogy of the Holy War)|Arthur]], [[Tine]], [[Amid]], [[Linda]] <small>(distant relatives)</small>
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|titles=General of the Imperial Army's 12th Division<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n02/shvc/bfej/data/chara/index.html|title={{lang|ja|Character ~登場人物の紹介~}}|site=nintendo.co.jp|retrieved=November 12, 2017}}</ref>
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===Role===
===Role===
Kempf is first mentioned in [[Noel Canyon|Chapter 10]]; he is discussed by [[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] and [[Olwen]] as a petty commander who sends people he doesn't like, like [[Olwen]], on menial tasks, like making daily reports on a remote fortress unlikely to be attacked.<ref name=daily>{{cite|'''Largo:''' Ah, Lady Olwen. Are you on surveillance again today? It must be hard coming all the way up to a dull place like this every day.<br>'''Fred:'''
Kempf is first mentioned in [[Noel Canyon|Chapter&nbsp;10]]; he is discussed by [[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] and [[Olwen]] as a petty commander who sends people he doesn't like, like [[Olwen]], on menial tasks, like making daily reports on a remote fortress unlikely to be attacked.<ref name=daily>{{cite|'''Largo:''' Ah, Lady Olwen. Are you on surveillance again today? It must be hard coming all the way up to a dull place like this every day.<br>'''Fred:'''
  They are General Kempf's orders. He only gives such commands to Lady Olwen... He must have some kind of grudge.|[[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] and [[Fred]]|Thracia 776}}</ref>
  They are General Kempf's orders. He only gives such commands to Lady Olwen... He must have some kind of grudge.|[[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] and [[Fred]]|Thracia 776}}</ref>


During [[Dandrum Fortress|Chapter 11]] after the fortress in Noel Canyon ended up being attacked Kempf pays it no mind; he uses the excuse that [[Olwen]] did not gather enough data on the attackers to warrant risking the possibility that it is a trap. He also tells Olwen that general [[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]], the man defending the fortress, is disposable due to his old age.<ref>{{cite|'''Olwen:''' I'm telling you, the fort at Noel Canyon was attacked! General Largo is in danger! He needs reinforcements. Please, General Kempf! Send out our army to his aid!<br>'''Kempf:''' You say the fort was attacked, but who exactly are the invaders? What was your mission, Olwen? Surveillance, wasn't it? You fail to even identify the enemy, and then you come running back demanding for reinforcements? I think not.<br>'''Olwen:''' We were caught off-guard, so we need more men! I decided to come back and report first...<br>'''Kempf:''' But what if this enemy that you speak of is merely a trap to lure us away from our post? Our 12 Legions are what make Dandrum the impregnable fortress that it is. There is no way I will send out troops without even knowing who the enemy is.<br>'''Olwen:''' But...what about General Largo! He is out there fighting as we speak...!<br>'''Kempf:''' An aged general or two is no big loss to our army. He would have died some time soon anyway. Now I dont have to worry about it.|[[Olwen]] and [[Kempf]]|Thracia 776}}</ref>
During [[Fort Dandrum|Chapter&nbsp;11]] after the fortress in Noel Canyon ended up being attacked Kempf pays it no mind; he uses the excuse that [[Olwen]] did not gather enough data on the attackers to warrant risking the possibility that it is a trap. He also tells Olwen that general [[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]], the man defending the fortress, is disposable due to his old age.<ref>{{cite|'''Olwen:''' I'm telling you, the fort at Noel Canyon was attacked! General Largo is in danger! He needs reinforcements. Please, General Kempf! Send out our army to his aid!<br>'''Kempf:''' You say the fort was attacked, but who exactly are the invaders? What was your mission, Olwen? Surveillance, wasn't it? You fail to even identify the enemy, and then you come running back demanding for reinforcements? I think not.<br>'''Olwen:''' We were caught off-guard, so we need more men! I decided to come back and report first...<br>'''Kempf:''' But what if this enemy that you speak of is merely a trap to lure us away from our post? Our 12 Legions are what make Dandrum the impregnable fortress that it is. There is no way I will send out troops without even knowing who the enemy is.<br>'''Olwen:''' But...what about General Largo! He is out there fighting as we speak...!<br>'''Kempf:''' An aged general or two is no big loss to our army. He would have died some time soon anyway. Now I don't have to worry about it.|[[Olwen]] and [[Kempf]]|Thracia 776}}</ref>


Olwen is upset at Kempf's dismissal of Largo, but Kempf cuts her off, threatening her with charges of insubordination.<ref>{{cite|What's this? Are you talking back to me? Surely you know what happens to those who disobey their commanders. And yet you choose to go against me? Hm?|Kempf to [[Olwen]]|Thracia 776}}</ref> Regardless the altercation escalates after Kempf insults Olwen and tells her that all she can do is "go crying to big brother Reinhardt".<ref>{{cite|Didn't you hear? I said, I suppose all you can do is go crying to big brother Reinhardt.|Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref> Olwen does not directly retaliate until Kempf insults Reinhardt directly,<ref>{{cite|'''Kempf:''' Don't worry, he'll take good care of you. Why, that man's greatest skill is seducing the ladies. Hahaha!<br>'''Olwen:''' Are you insulting my brother?! You...!<br>'''Kempf:''' Drawing your sword, are you? What are you going to do, kill me? Stupid bitch. Guards! Throw General Olwen into the dungeon. Her charges are disobedience and turning her blade to her superiors!|Kempf and [[Olwen]]|Thracia 776}}</ref> to which Olwen draws her weapon. Kempf is not particularly intimidated and has his nearby guards imprison her in the dungeons for attacking a superior. [[Fred]], a knight seen accompanying Olwen often, confronts Kempf for instigating the fight and Kempf laughs it off and orders him to head the defense force, telling him if he fights to the death Olwen may yet live.<ref>{{cite|'''Kempf:''' Hm? What's the matter, Fred? Is something wrong?<br>'''Fred:''' You know what's wrong! What did Lady Olwen do? Punishing troops for personal reasons goes against military laws. Please release her immediately, or else I will take this matter to Queen Ishtar!<br>'''Kempf:''' Personal reasons? Why, I never. General Olwen drew her blade right here, to kill me.<br>'''Fred:''' What? No... That can't be...<br>'''Kempf:''' What did our military code say about turning your blade to your superiors? I recall it meant death, or some other severe punishment...<br>'''Fred:''' ...So is that your plan. ...Dirty schemer...<br>'''Kempf:''' Anyway, you will have to take responsibility for your commander's misbehavior. I order you to go out and meet the enemy. But this is a punishment. Fight to your death. If you dare retreat, Olwen will die. Understood?<br>'''Fred:''' Kempf! ...You shameless bastard!<br>'''Kempf:''' Hm? What's that? Can't hear you. Hahahahaha!|Kempf and [[Fred]]|Thracia 776}}</ref>
Olwen is upset at Kempf's dismissal of Largo, but Kempf cuts her off, threatening her with charges of insubordination.<ref>{{cite|What's this? Are you talking back to me? Surely you know what happens to those who disobey their commanders. And yet you choose to go against me? Hm?|Kempf to [[Olwen]]|Thracia 776}}</ref> Regardless the altercation escalates after Kempf insults Olwen and tells her that all she can do is "go crying to big brother Reinhardt".<ref>{{cite|Didn't you hear? I said, I suppose all you can do is go crying to big brother Reinhardt.|Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref> Olwen does not directly retaliate until Kempf insults Reinhardt directly,<ref>{{cite|'''Kempf:''' Don't worry, he'll take good care of you. Why, that man's greatest skill is seducing the ladies. Hahaha!<br>'''Olwen:''' Are you insulting my brother?! You...!<br>'''Kempf:''' Drawing your sword, are you? What are you going to do, kill me? Stupid bitch. Guards! Throw General Olwen into the dungeon. Her charges are disobedience and turning her blade to her superiors!|Kempf and [[Olwen]]|Thracia 776}}</ref> to which Olwen draws her weapon. Kempf is not particularly intimidated and has his nearby guards imprison her in the dungeons for attacking a superior. [[Fred]], a knight seen accompanying Olwen often, confronts Kempf for instigating the fight and Kempf laughs it off and orders him to head the defense force, telling him if he fights to the death Olwen may yet live.<ref>{{cite|'''Kempf:''' Hm? What's the matter, Fred? Is something wrong?<br>'''Fred:''' You know what's wrong! What did Lady Olwen do? Punishing troops for personal reasons goes against military laws. Please release her immediately, or else I will take this matter to Queen Ishtar!<br>'''Kempf:''' Personal reasons? Why, I never. General Olwen drew her blade right here, to kill me.<br>'''Fred:''' What? No... That can't be...<br>'''Kempf:''' What did our military code say about turning your blade to your superiors? I recall it meant death, or some other severe punishment...<br>'''Fred:''' ...So is that your plan. ...Dirty schemer...<br>'''Kempf:''' Anyway, you will have to take responsibility for your commander's misbehavior. I order you to go out and meet the enemy. But this is a punishment. Fight to your death. If you dare retreat, Olwen will die. Understood?<br>'''Fred:''' Kempf! ...You shameless bastard!<br>'''Kempf:''' Hm? What's that? Can't hear you. Hahahahaha!|Kempf and [[Fred]]|Thracia 776}}</ref>


Upon spotting the [[Leonster]] army arriving to assault the Dandrum Fortress, he orders the plan "Portcullis" to be executed, in which the enemy is trapped in a corridor while arrows from ballistae hail down on them. When Leonster's forces eventually break through the choke point Kempf flees immediately after being attacked.
Upon spotting the [[Leonster]] army arriving to assault the Fort Dandrum, he orders the plan "Portcullis" to be executed, in which the enemy is trapped in a corridor while arrows from ballistae hail down on them. When Leonster's forces eventually break through the choke point Kempf flees immediately after being attacked.


Kempf is seen retreating in [[Murder Hollace|Chapter 11x]] to report the fall of Dandrum fortress. He orders [[Oltoph]], one of his subordinates working in the prison under the fortress, to stay behind and fight to the death to buy him more time to retreat. Kempf specifically orders the tactic "Murder Hollace", which involves trapping two people in a room together to fight to the death. Additionally, Kempf orders that the prisoners present be executed, citing that they would be a nuisance if they were to escape.<ref>{{Cite|Don't forget to kill off the prisoners as well. They'll be a nuisance if they escape.|Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref>
Kempf is seen retreating in [[Murder Holes|Chapter&nbsp;11x]] to report the fall of Dandrum fortress. He orders [[Oltoph]], one of his subordinates working in the prison under the fortress, to stay behind and fight to the death to buy him more time to retreat. Kempf specifically orders the tactic "Murder Holes", which involves trapping two people in a room together to fight to the death. Additionally, Kempf orders that the prisoners present be executed, citing that they would be a nuisance if they were to escape.<ref>{{Cite|Don't forget to kill off the prisoners as well. They'll be a nuisance if they escape.|Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref>


Later, having rejoined with Friege's army at Fort Nohrden, during [[Nohrden Line|Chapter 16A]] Kempf prepares to defend the fortress against [[Leonster]]'s forces. Shortly before the battle he is chastised by [[Nikalaf]] for his cowardice, and is ordered to guard the bridge leading to the fortress and to not leave the cover of their ballistae until reinforcements from [[Ulster (location)|Ulster]] arrive. He disobeys these orders since he wants the credit to go to himself and not Ulster,<ref name=credit>{{cite|'''Nikalaf:''' I hope you're ready for the attack, Kempf.<br>'''Kempf:''' Of course, General Nikalaf. They call themselves a Liberation Army, but their strength is but that of simple brigands. I shall take them down with my legion with ease.<br>'''Nicaraf:''' With ease, you say? Don't give me that nonsense, boy! Who was it who shamefully abandoned his troops and fled from Dandrum Fortress? That was you, Kempf! Now listen to me. We are up against Leonster's Lanceritter forces. With Prince Leif leading them and their homeland in front of them, their morale is as high as the midday sun. You will die if you take them lightly!<br>'''Kempf:''' Yes... I'm sorry...<br>'''Nikalaf:''' You will stay here and defend the bridge. The ballistae will cover you from the rear lines. Do not fight outside their range. This is an order!<br>'''Kempf:''' Yes...<br>'''Nicaraf:''' We will start our offense when the reinforcements from Ulster arrive. We will charge the enemy from front and rear and crush them in one quick stroke.<br>'''Kempf:''' Reinforcements from Ulster?<br>'''Nikalaf:''' Yes. Count Conomore will bring about 100 of his knights. The enemy will suffer a surprise attack from behind by the strongest army in Northern Thracia.<br>'''Kempf:''' I see... ...But then the credit won't be mine... I need to defeat them on my own...|Kempf and [[Nikalaf]]|Thracia 776}}</ref> and orders his troops to attack and leave no one alive. His disobedience earns him a defeat at the hands of [[Leif]]'s forces.
Later, having rejoined with Friege's army at Fort Norden, during [[Norden Line|Chapter&nbsp;16A]] Kempf prepares to defend the fortress against [[Leonster]]'s forces. Shortly before the battle he is chastised by [[Nikalaf]] for his cowardice, and is ordered to guard the bridge leading to the fortress and to not leave the cover of their ballistae until reinforcements from [[Ulster]] arrive. He disobeys these orders since he wants the credit to go to himself and not Ulster,<ref name=credit>{{cite|'''Nikalaf:''' I hope you're ready for the attack, Kempf.<br>'''Kempf:''' Of course, General Nikalaf. They call themselves a Liberation Army, but their strength is but that of simple brigands. I shall take them down with my legion with ease.<br>'''Nicaraf:''' With ease, you say? Don't give me that nonsense, boy! Who was it who shamefully abandoned his troops and fled from Fort Dandrum? That was you, Kempf! Now listen to me. We are up against Leonster's Lanceritter forces. With Prince Leif leading them and their homeland in front of them, their morale is as high as the midday sun. You will die if you take them lightly!<br>'''Kempf:''' Yes... I'm sorry...<br>'''Nikalaf:''' You will stay here and defend the bridge. The ballistae will cover you from the rear lines. Do not fight outside their range. This is an order!<br>'''Kempf:''' Yes...<br>'''Nicaraf:''' We will start our offense when the reinforcements from Ulster arrive. We will charge the enemy from front and rear and crush them in one quick stroke.<br>'''Kempf:''' Reinforcements from Ulster?<br>'''Nikalaf:''' Yes. Count Conomore will bring about 100 of his knights. The enemy will suffer a surprise attack from behind by the strongest army in Northern Thracia.<br>'''Kempf:''' I see... ...But then the credit won't be mine... I need to defeat them on my own...|Kempf and [[Nikalaf]]|Thracia 776}}</ref> and orders his troops to attack and leave no one alive. His disobedience earns him a defeat at the hands of [[Leif]]'s forces.


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Enemy - Chapter 11====
====Enemy - Chapter&nbsp;11====
{{also|Fort Dandrum}}
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====Enemy - Chapter 16A====
====Enemy - Chapter&nbsp;16A====
{{also|Norden Line}}
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=={{FEH}}==
=={{FEH}}==
===Role===
===Role===
Kempf is one of the characters added to the game in the [[The Dream]] update, and was made available to players in the thirty-eighth [[Grand Hero Battles|Grand Hero Battle]], which initially ran from December 11, 2019 with through December 20, 2019. Only one variation of Kempf is currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''Thracia 776'' incarnation.
Kempf is one of the characters added to the game in the [[The Dream]] update, and was made available to players in the thirty-eighth [[Grand Hero Battle]], which initially ran from December 11, 2019 with through December 20, 2019. Only one variation of Kempf is currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''Thracia 776'' incarnation.


===Starting stats===
===Kempf: Conniving General===
====Starting stats====
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===Skill set===
====Skill set====
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==Personality and character==
==Personality==
Kempf is petty and cowardly; he has no reservations of fleeing Dandrum Fortress when [[Leonster]]'s forces break through. Kempf inherited his position in the [[Friege]] army; and is not a leader to be looked up to due to these qualities.<ref>{{Cite|Hahaha, harsh words. Still, General Kempf is a bad apple, so to speak. He was born into nobility and has his future set out for him, but he's not a man to look up to.|[[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] on Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref> Kempf also has little discipline and will ignore orders from his superiors if he thinks it will further his reputation.<ref name=credit/>
Kempf is petty and cowardly; he has no reservations of fleeing Fort Dandrum when [[Leonster]]'s forces break through. Kempf inherited his position in the [[Friege]] army; and is not a leader to be looked up to due to these qualities.<ref>{{Cite|Hahaha, harsh words. Still, General Kempf is a bad apple, so to speak. He was born into nobility and has his future set out for him, but he's not a man to look up to.|[[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] on Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref> Kempf also has little discipline and will ignore orders from his superiors if he thinks it will further his reputation.<ref name=credit/>


Possibly due to becoming generals at roughly the same time and at the same age, Kempf considers [[Reinhardt]] something of a rival. Much to Kempf's anger, Reinhardt however does not see a rival relationship between them and appears to pay Kempf little to no mind.<ref>{{cite|'''Largo:''' He's jealous of General Reinhardt's fame and takes it out on you, his sister. Disgraceful, if you ask me.<br>'''Olwen:''' General Kempf thinks my brother is his rival.<br>'''Largo:''' ...Well, they are about the same age, and were both made generals rather young. I understand how he feels, but...<br>'''Olwen:''' But my brother doesn't think of him as a rival at all...|[[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] and [[Olwen]] on Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref> Kempf uses Olwen, Reinhardt's younger sister, as an outlet for his frustration with Reinhardt; he often sends her on daily missions to the nearby fortress in [[Noel Canyon]], which apparently had seen little conflict before [[Leif]] attacked it.<ref name=daily></ref> Either way, Kempf does not seek an honorable rivalry with Reinhardt and attempts underhanded tactics, like framing his sister [[Olwen]] for treason, to damage Reinhardt's reputation.<ref>{{cite|Hmph, finally I've gotten that [[Olwen|annoying little wench]] taken care of. Now, if she is executed for revolt, then that [[Reinhardt]] will lose his position as well. I can't wait to see his face... Hahaha...|Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref>
Possibly due to becoming generals at roughly the same time and at the same age, Kempf considers [[Reinhardt]] something of a rival. Much to Kempf's anger, Reinhardt however does not see a rival relationship between them and appears to pay Kempf little to no mind.<ref>{{cite|'''Largo:''' He's jealous of General Reinhardt's fame and takes it out on you, his sister. Disgraceful, if you ask me.<br>'''Olwen:''' General Kempf thinks my brother is his rival.<br>'''Largo:''' ...Well, they are about the same age, and were both made generals rather young. I understand how he feels, but...<br>'''Olwen:''' But my brother doesn't think of him as a rival at all...|[[Largo (Thracia 776)|Largo]] and [[Olwen]] on Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref> Kempf uses Olwen, Reinhardt's younger sister, as an outlet for his frustration with Reinhardt; he often sends her on daily missions to the nearby fortress in [[Noel Canyon]], which apparently had seen little conflict before [[Leif]] attacked it.<ref name=daily></ref> Either way, Kempf does not seek an honorable rivalry with Reinhardt and attempts underhanded tactics, like framing his sister [[Olwen]] for treason, to damage Reinhardt's reputation.<ref>{{cite|Hmph, finally I've gotten that annoying little wench taken care of. Now, if she is executed for revolt, then that Reinhardt will lose his position as well. I can't wait to see his face... Hahaha...|Kempf|Thracia 776}}</ref>


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
===Battle quotes===
===Battle quotes===
{{quote|Damn! Dandrum is invincible...!|Kempf's battle quote in Chapter 11}}
{{quote|Damn! Dandrum is invincible...!|Kempf's battle quote in Chapter&nbsp;11}}
{{quote|Damn! Damn! If it weren't for you... If it only weren't for you...!|Kempf's battle quote in Chapter 16A}}
{{quote|Damn! Damn! If it weren't for you... If it only weren't for you...!|Kempf's battle quote in Chapter&nbsp;16A}}


===Death/retreat quotes===
===Defeat quotes===
{{quote|Damn... This can't be... ...Retreat! I'll be back...!|Kempf's retreat quote in Chapter 11}}
{{quote|Damn... This can't be... ...Retreat! I'll be back...!|Kempf's retreat quote in Chapter&nbsp;11}}
{{quote|No...! How could I lose...to you... Gwaaah!|Kempf's death quote in Chapter 16}}
{{quote|No...! How could I lose...to you... Gwaaah!|Kempf's death quote in Chapter&nbsp;16}}
{{quote|I won't forget this! I'll be back!|Kempf, if captured and released in Chapter 16}}
{{quote|I won't forget this! I'll be back!|Kempf, if captured and released in Chapter&nbsp;16}}


===''Heroes'' quotes===
===''Heroes'' quotes===
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==Flavor text==
==Flavor text==
{{Flavor Text
{{DescriptionHdr}}
|game1={{title|Heroes}}<!--<br.<small>(Kempf: Conniving General)</small>-->
{{DescriptionCell
|english1=General of the 12th division of the Grannvale<br>Empire's army. A man of ambition and single-<br>minded focus on his rival, Reinhardt. Appears<br>in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776.
|game={{title|Heroes}}<!--<br.<small>(Kempf: Conniving General)</small>-->
|japanese1=グランベル帝国軍第12軍団の将軍。<br>ラインハルトを強く意識する野望の男。<br>(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム トラキア776』)
|english=General of the 12th division of the Grannvale<br>Empire's army. A man of ambition and single-<br>minded focus on his rival, Reinhardt. Appears<br>in Fire Emblem: Thracia 776.
|japanese=グランベル帝国軍第12軍団の将軍。<br>ラインハルトを強く意識する野望の男。<br>(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム トラキア776』)
}}
}}
{{DescriptionFtr}}
==[[Meet some of the Heroes]] entries==
{{MtH
|full_name=Kempf: Conniving General
|name=Kempf Conniving General
|blurb1=Kempf is a general in Grannvale's imperial forces. He's a member of House Friege, descendants of the crusader Thrud, and it's kind of gone to his head.
|blurb2=He has a profound jealousy of Reinhardt, who, incidentally, is often called the second coming of Thrud. Kempf also picks fights with Reinhardt's sister, Olwen, at every opportunity, too…
|blurb3=A shrewd tactician, Kempf has a talent for unconventional strategies. Unfortunately, this includes sending his allies to their deaths if it creates a chance to defeat his foes, and even ditching his allies and fleeing if it looks like he'll lose. Yikes.
|blurb4=Okay, so there's some room for improvement personality-wise here, and we might be stretching the definition of “Hero” a little, but I still think that Kempf can put his calculating mind to good use and help the Order of Heroes—ideally, without sacrificing anyone in the name of strategy!
|Related_name1=Olwen
|Related_blurb1=A mage knight in Friege's army. Her ideals sometimes put her in opposition with her beloved brother, Reinhardt. Kempf's envy of Reinhardt is such that he can't stand the sight of her.
|Related_name2=Reinhardt
|Related_blurb2=Formidable and admired mage knight in Friege's army. Ever ready to lend an ear to his younger sister, Olwen. He is the subject of Kempf's bitter envy.
}}
==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history==
{{CYL results}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Ss fe05 kempf in america.png|thumb|"In America!", a strange addition added by the ''Shaya'' [[fan translation]].]]
[[File:Ss fe05 kempf in america.png|thumb|"In America!", a strange addition added by the ''Shaya'' [[fan translation]].]]
*In the ''Shaya'' version of ''Thracia 776'' [[fan translation]], Kempf declares "In America!" upon the execution of Portcullis. This is likely a reference to episode 12 of Yu-Gi-Oh! The Abridged Series, in which the character Bandit Keith, who is known for his extreme American patriotism, says a similar line.
*In the ''Shaya'' [[fan translation]] of ''Thracia 776'', Kempf declares "In America!" upon the execution of Portcullis. This is likely a reference to episode 12 of ''Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Abridged Series'', in which the character Bandit Keith, who is known for his extreme American patriotism, says a similar line.
*Kempf obtained more votes in the 2017 running of [[Choose Your Legends]] than [[Reinhardt]]; he beat his rival by [[Choose Your Legends/2017 results|twenty votes]].
*Kempf obtained more votes in the 2017 running of [[Choose Your Legends]] than [[Reinhardt]]; he beat his rival by [[Choose Your Legends/2017 results|twenty votes]].
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{{Names
{{Names
|eng-name=Kempf
|eng-name=Kempf
|eng-mean=As of ''Heroes''.
|eng-fan-name=• Kempf<br>• Kempuf
|eng-fan-name=•Kempf<br>•Kempuf
|eng-fan-mean=Used in [[Fan translation#Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|''Thracia 776'' fan translations]].
|eng-fan-mean=Used in [[Fan translation#Fire Emblem: Thracia 776|''Thracia 776'' fan translations]].
|jap-name={{hover|ケンプフ|Kenpufu}}
|jpn-name={{h|ケンプフ|Kenpufu}}
|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Kempf'''. Variant of the German surname ''Kämpf'', which means "struggle".<ref>https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=Kempf</ref><ref>https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=Kampf</ref>
|jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Kempf'''. Variant of the German surname ''Kämpf'', which means "struggle".<ref>https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=Kempf</ref><ref>https://www.ancestry.com/name-origin?surname=Kampf</ref>
|span-name=Kempf
|span-name=Kempf
|span-mean=As above
|fren-name=Kempf
|fren-name=Kempf
|fren-mean=As above
|ger-name=Kempf
|ger-name=Kempf
|ger-mean=As above
|ital-name=Kempf
|ital-name=Kempf
|ital-mean=As above
|por-name=Kempf
|por-br-name=Kempf
|por-br-mean=As above
|ch-trad-name={{h|肯普夫|Kěnpǔfū}}
|ch-trad-name={{h|肯普夫|Kěnpǔfū}}
|ch-trad-mean=Kempf
|ch-trad-mean=Kempf
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| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}}" colspan="4" | [[File:Ma snes03 mage knight enemy.gif]] [[Mage Knight]] [[File:Ma snes03 mage knight dismounted enemy.gif]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}; border-bottom: 1px solid {{Color2}}" colspan="4" | [[File:Ma snes03 mage knight enemy.gif]] [[Mage Knight]] [[File:Ma snes03 mage knight dismounted enemy.gif]]
|-
|-
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe05 enemy mage knight sword.png]] <br>[[Sword]]
| style="border-left: 1px solid {{Color2}}" | [[File:Bs fe05 enemy mage knight sword.png]] <br>[[Sword]]<br><small>([[Meisterschwert]])</small>
| [[File:Bs fe05 enemy mage knight magic.png]] <br>[[Magic (element)|Magic]]
| [[File:Bs fe05 enemy mage knight magic.png]] <br>[[Magic (element)|Magic]]<br><small>(all tomes)</small>
| [[File:Bs fe05 enemy dismt mage knight sword.png]] <br>[[Sword]]{{hover|*|dismounted}}
| [[File:Bs fe05 enemy dismt mage knight sword.png]] <br>[[Sword]]{{h|*|dismounted}}<br><small>([[Meisterschwert]])</small>
| [[File:Bs fe05 enemy dismt mage knight magic.png]] <br>[[Magic (element)|Magic]]{{hover|*|dismounted}}
| [[File:Bs fe05 enemy dismt mage knight magic.png]] <br>[[Magic (element)|Magic]]{{h|*|dismounted}}<br><small>(all tomes)</small>
|}
|}
|}
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FEH Kempf Conniving General 02a.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH Kempf Conniving General 02a.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH Kempf Conniving General 03.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH Kempf Conniving General 03.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH mth Kempf Conniving General 01.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH mth Kempf Conniving General 02.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH mth Kempf Conniving General 03.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH mth Kempf Conniving General 04.png|Artwork of Kempf: Conniving General from {{title|Heroes}}.
FEH 5th anniversary 02.jpg|Artwork of Kempf and several other characters for {{title|Heroes}}{{'}}s fifth anniversary, drawn by Kano Akira.
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