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Kieran

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Kieran

FERD Kieran.png
Artwork of Kieran from Radiant Dawn.


An axe paladin who serves as deputy commander of the Royal Knights of Crimea. For reasons unknown, he has named former royal knight Oscar as his permanent rival.

Gender

Male

Race

Beorc

Starting class

Axe Knight (Path of Radiance)
Axe Paladin (Radiant Dawn)

Appearance(s)

Behold the awesome power of Crimean Royal Knight Fifth Platoon Captain Kieran!
—  Kieran

Kieran (Japanese: ケビン, Kevin) is an enthusiastic, headstrong axe knight and later axe paladin who appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. In Path of Radiance he is a member of Crimea's 5th Platoon, and then in Radiant Dawn he is deputy commander of the Crimean Royal Knights. He shares a mostly one-sided rivalry with Oscar and is good friends with Geoffrey. A true knight of Crimea, he is very dedicated to helping his country.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role

In Path of Radiance, Kieran is the leader of the Crimean army's 5th platoon. His platoon served as Elincia's escorts to Gallia until they were met in battle by Daein soldiers. As a result, all of the platoon, save for Kieran, was killed, though at the same time, the Daein soldiers were wiped out as well. Kieran was then captured and imprisoned along with Brom and Nephenee. He shared a cell with Brom until Ike's party came and rescued them. He joins the group afterward, even though he lost his weapons when he was captured.

Starting stats and growth rates

Kieran
Axe Knight
Level 12
Attribute Is gcn windaffin.png
Build 10
Recruitment: Chapter 11, start of chapter if prison door was opened in chapter 10 and Kieran survived the chapter

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory Skills
-- Is gcn gamble.png Gamble
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes C Bows --
Fire magic -- Thunder magic -- Wind magic -- Staves --

Promotion stat gains

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Con Mov Weapon level
Paladin +3 +2 +2 +2 +2 +0 +2 +3 +1 +1 Swords or Lances or Bows E

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role

In Radiant Dawn, Kieran is the deputy commander of the Crimean Royal Knights. He is first used in Part 2 in Geoffrey's chapters to help thwart Ludveck's plot to dethrone Elincia, and then again in a chapter of Part 3. Kieran can later join Ike's group and be used for the remainder of Part 3. Kieran is placed in the Hawk Army in Part 4 by default, though he can be moved to any of the three formed teams.

Starting stats and growth rates

Small portrait kieran fe10.png
Axe Paladin
Level 11
Affinity Is wii windaffin.png
Constitution 11
Recruitment: Part 2, Chapter 3, start of chapter

Stats Growth Rates

Inventory Skills
Is wii steel poleax.png Steel Poleax
Is wii hand axe.png Hand Axe
Is wii vulnerary.png Vulnerary
Is wii canto.png Canto
Is wii gamble.png Gamble
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes A Bows -- Knives -- Strike weapons --
Fire magic -- Thunder magic -- Wind magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --
Biorhythm
Best
Good
Normal
Bad
Worst

The above stats are Kieran's default stats. If a Radiant Dawn game was started via a data transfer from Path of Radiance, any stat Kieran capped in Path of Radiance will result in a boost to his base in the stat in question in Radiant Dawn.

Promotion stat gains

Class HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Def Res Con Mov Weapon level
Gold Knight +4 +2 +4 +2 +2 +0 +2 +4 +0 +0 Swords C

Personality and character

Kieran is a headstrong, energetic, loud, and proud knight. He always shouts his name and rank whenever he enters battle and he takes his training very seriously. He is also shown to be rather clumsy since he often injures himself when he trains, though he always ignores the wounds. He also refuses to spar with anyone and always trains alone. Oscar also says that Kieran contradicts himself a lot, but that he is a simple knight.

Supports

Path of Radiance

Main article: Kieran/Supports
Small portrait kieran fe09.png
Kieran
Axe Knight
Is gcn windaffin.png
Small portrait oscar fe09.png
Oscar
Lance Knight Is gcn earthaffin.png
C: 2
B: 5
A: 8
Small portrait rhys fe09.png
Rhys
Priest Is gcn fireaffin.png
C: 3
B: 6
A: 9
Small portrait marcia fe09.png
Marcia
Pegasus Knight Is gcn fireaffin.png
C: 3
B: 7
A: 11

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C: {{{c4}}}
B: {{{b4}}}
A: {{{a4}}}

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C: {{{c5}}}
B: {{{b5}}}
A: {{{a5}}}

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A: {{{a6}}}

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See Support § Path of Radiance for more details on supports.

Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

Small portrait kieran fe10.png
Kieran
Axe Paladin
Default bonds:
Small portrait geoffrey fe10.png
Geoffrey
Lance Paladin
Bonus:
5

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Bishop
Bonus:
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[[{{{supportd3}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonusd3}}}

[[{{{supportd4}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonusd4}}}
Extra bonds:*
Small portrait oscar fe10.png
Oscar
Lance Paladin
Bonus:
5
Small portrait rhys fe10.png
Rhys
Bishop
Bonus:
5
Small portrait marcia fe10.png
Marcia
Falcon Knight
Bonus:
5

[[{{{supporte4}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuse4}}}

[[{{{supporte5}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuse5}}}
See Support § Radiant Dawn for more details on supports.

Endings

Radiant Dawn

Kieran, Veteran Knight
Kieran served the royal family with nearly fanatical verve. His voice could be heard from anywhere in the castle.

Death quotes

Long live Crimea! Princess Elincia! May fortune smile on you…
— Kieran, in Path of Radiance.
Gwaa…aarrr… L-long live…Crimea…
— Kieran, in chapter 10 of Path of Radiance.
Long live Crimea! Queen Elincia… May fortune smile on you.
— Kieran, in Radiant Dawn.
Hack… I have dishonored myself before Queen Elincia! [...] As… As you wish!
— Kieran, if Elincia is on the field in Radiant Dawn.
General… Forgive me! I should have… trained harder…
— Kieran, in part 2 chapter 3 of Radiant Dawn.
Ugh… Aargh! We will pull back temporarily! I’m not fool enough to let my men die meaninglessly!
— Kieran's retreat quote in part 3 chapter 12 of Radiant Dawn.

Battle quotes

Turning my back on the enemy is against my knightly vows, but the princess’s safety comes first!
— Kieran's escape quote in Path of Radiance.
This is a dishonor… It’s like I’m running from the enemy! But I’ve got to…for the queen!
— Kieran's escape quote in Radiant Dawn.
Lying in wait for your enemies! What a dirty trick!
— Kieran, in part 3 chapter 12 of Radiant Dawn.
I am Kieran of the Crimean Royal Knights! Prepare yourselves, evildoers of Daein!
— Kieran, when fighting Micaiah in part 3 chapter 12 of Radiant Dawn.
You! You used to travel with the Greil Mercenaries! [...] I am the second commander of the Royal Knights now! [...] Yes, he’s my archrival! [...] It’s Kieran! How dare you forget my name! [...] And now you insult me! Even though we know each other, I will not go easy on you! You are my enemy now! This is your last chance to run. I’ll give you to the count of three! One… Two… Three…
— Kieran, when fighting Sothe in part 3 chapter 12 of Radiant Dawn.
Dracoknight Jill! Why did you return to the Daein army?! [...] Last time we fought together, you betrayed your heartless homeland to fight on Crimea’s side! You used to know how to tell right from wrong! What happened? [...] Why do you look so sad? It isn’t like you! Come, join us in righteousness!
— Kieran, when fighting Jill in part 3 chapter 12 of Radiant Dawn.
Zihark! What are you doing in the Daein army?![...] You are originally from Daein? [...] I am sorry to hear that… I will not go easy on you just because we know each other.
— Kieran, when fighting Zihark in part 3 chapter 12 of Radiant Dawn.
I will brook no insult to my queen or my armor! You face Kieran, second commander of the Royal Knights…and your doom!
— Kieran, when fighting Valtome in part 4 chapter 2 of Radiant Dawn.

Other appearances

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Kieran

An anglicization of Ciarán, a name of Irish/Gaelic origin meaning "little dark one".

Spanish

Kieran

French

Kieran

German

Kevin

Italian

Kieran

Trivia

Gallery

References

Project Characters.png This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.
Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
Playable characters AstridBastianBoydBromCalillDevdanElinciaEnaGatrieGiffcaGeoffreyHaarIkeIlyanaJanaffJillKieranLargoLetheLuciaMakalovMarciaMiaMistMordecaiMuarimNaesalaNasirNepheneeOscarRanulfReysonRhysRolfShinonSorenSotheStefanTanithTauroneoTibarnTitaniaTormodUlkiVolkeZihark
Trial Map characters AshnardBryceOliverPetrineShiharam
Non-playable characters AimeeCaineghisDanielDeghinseaGarethGreilHetzelIzukaJorgeKurthnagaLeanneLekainLotzMustonNealuchiRajaionSanakiSephiranSigrunZelgius
Bosses AshnardBalmerBertramBlack KnightBoydBryceDakovaDanomillEmilEnaGashilamaGreilGromellHafeddHavettiHeddwynHomasaIkanauKamuraKasataiKayacheyKimaarsiKotaffMackoyaMaijinMuarimNaesalaNedataNorrisOliverPetrineRikardSchaefferSeekerShiharamTomenamiZawana
Background characters AltinaAsheraElenaLilliaLoraziehRamonRenning
Regalia and personal weapons AlonditeAmitiAshera StaffDouble BowGurgurantRagnellRegal SwordRexauraRexboltRexcaliburRexflameRolf's BowUrvanVague KattiWishblade
Chapters P: Mercenaries • 1: The Battle Begins • 2: Rescue • 3: Pirates Aground • 4: Roadside Battle • 5: Flight! • 6: A Brief Diversion • 7: Shades of Evil • 8: Despair and Hope • 9: Gallia • 10: Prisoner Release • 11: Blood Runs Red • 12: A Strange Land • 13: A Guiding Wind • 14: Training • 15: The Feral Frontier • 16: The Atonement • 17: Day Breaks (stage 1stage 2stage 3stage 4) • 18: Crimea Marches • 19: Entrusted • 20: Defending Talrega • 21: Without a King • 22: Solo • 23: The Great Bridge • 24: Battle Reunion • 25: Strange Lands • 26: Clash! • 27: Moment of Fate (stage 1stage 2) • 28: Twisted TowerE: Repatriation
Trial Maps Hillside BattleLonely IsleStrange TurnDesperationEscapeTrapped
Locations TelliusBegnion (SienneTower of Guidance) • CrimeaDaein (NevassaTalrega) • GalliaGoldoaGrann DesertGritnea TowerKilvasPhoenicisSerenes Forest
Groups, objects and events Ancient languageGreat FloodGreil MercenariesLehran's MedallionMad King's War • Races (BeorcBrandedLaguz) • Serenes MassacreWarp Powder
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSkillsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Data transferList of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Radiant Dawn) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Playable characters Part I AranBlack KnightEdwardFionaIlyanaJillLauraLeonardoMegMicaiahMuarimNailahNolanRafielSotheTauroneoTormodVikaVolugZihark
Part II AstridBromCalillDanvedElinciaGeoffreyHaarHeatherKieranLeanneLetheLuciaMakalovMarciaMordecaiNealuchiNephenee
Part III BoydGatrieIkeJanaffKyzaLyreMiaMistOscarRanulfReysonRhysRolfShinonSigrunSorenTanithTitaniaUlki
Part IV BastianCaineghisEnaGarethGiffcaKurthnagaLehranNaesalaNasirOliverPelleasRenningSanakiSkrimirStefanTibarnVolke
Non-playable characters AimeeAlderAlmedhaAmyAshuneraDanielJorgeLargoMustonNicoYuneZelgius
Bosses Part I AgonyBurtonDjurIsaiyaJarodLavertonPainPugoRadminWystanZaitan
Part II LudveckMarajTashoriaYeardleyZeffren
Part III CallumGoranIkeIstvanLethe/KezhdaLombrosoMicaiahRoarkRommitSeptimusSergeiSigrunSilvanoVeyona
Part IV AsheraBlack KnightCatalenaDheginseaHetzelIzukaLekainLevailNumidaOliverSephiranValtomeYuma
Background characters AltinaElenaGreilLanvegaLilliaLoraziehMisahaRajaionRamonSoan
Regalia and personal weapons AlonditeAmitiAshera StaffBalberithBaselardCaladbolgCreiddyladCymbelineDouble BowEttardFloreteLughnasadhMatronaRagnellRexauraRexboltRexcaliburRexflameTarvosThaniUrvanVague KattiWishblade
Chapters Part I P: Under Gray Skies • 1: Maiden of Miracles • 2: The Dispossessed • 3: A Faint Light • 4: A Distant Voice • 5: The Lost Heir • 6: Raise the Standard (stage 1stage 2) • 7: A Gathering Hope • 8: Glory Unwanted • 9: One SurvivesE: Daein, Arise!
Part II P: On Drifting Clouds • 1: Winds of Rebellion • 2: Tides of Intrigue • 3: Geoffrey's ChargeE: Elincia's Gambit
Part III P: The Great Advance • 1: Laguz and Beorc • 2: Stormclouds • 3: River Crossing • 4: The General's Hand • 5: Retreat! • 6: A Reason to Fight • 7: Rivals Collide • 8: Incandescent Glow • 9: Marauders • 10: The Heart of Crimea • 11: Just Cause • 12: The Price • 13: Blood ContractE: From Pain, Awakening
Part IV P: Chaos Named • 1: Road to the Empire • 2: Silent World • 3: Distortions • 4: Revelations • 5: Unforgivable SinE: Rebirth (1)E: Rebirth (2)E: Rebirth (3)E: Rebirth (4)E: Rebirth (5)
Locations TelliusBegnion (SienneTower of Guidance) • CrimeaDaeinDesert of DeathGalliaGoldoaGrann DesertHatariKilvasPhoenicisSerenes Forest
Groups, objects and events Ancient languageBlood pactDawn BrigadeDisciples of OrderGreat FloodGreil MercenariesLaguz AllianceLehran's MedallionMad King's War • Races (BeorcBrandedLaguzZunanma) • Serenes MassacreWarp Powder
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharacters (Availability chart) • Classes (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSkillsWeapons
Related topics Data transferList of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Path of Radiance) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline