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Kurthnaga is the only playable black dragon laguz in the game and is one of the last units to join the group, and he is forced into your party for the Tower of Guidance. Unfortunately, he starts at a severe level disadvantage, with his base stats being below average from what is expected for an endgame exclusive unit. As a dragon laguz, he has low speed, which will make him more likely to get double attacked by enemy units. He starts with a strike rank of A, which is quite high, but not high enough to be reliable throughout the endgame. He may seem to be dead weight at first glance, but he is surprisingly easy to train up to snuff due to his decent growth rates. Unlike other dragon laguz, he gains the ability to fly when shifted, allowing him to pass over obstacles such as gaps; he cannot canto, due to not possessing it as an innate ability.
Kurthnaga is the only playable black dragon laguz in the game and is one of the last units to join the group, and he is forced into your party for the Tower of Guidance. Unfortunately, he starts at a severe level disadvantage, with his base stats being below average from what is expected for an endgame exclusive unit. As a dragon laguz, he has low speed, which will make him more likely to get double attacked by enemy units. He starts with a strike rank of A, which is quite high, but not high enough to be reliable throughout the endgame. He may seem to be dead weight at first glance, but he is surprisingly easy to train up to snuff due to his decent growth rates. Unlike other dragon laguz, he gains the ability to fly when shifted, allowing him to pass over obstacles such as gaps; he cannot canto, due to not possessing it as an innate ability. Unlike other laguz, Kurthnaga's movement range actually reduces while shifted, slightly harming his mobility.


In chapter 4-E-3, none of the enemy dragon units will attack him or Ena, including the boss, Dheginsea (though they are not invulnerable to his AoE shockwave attack). This is the perfect opportunity to start training Kurthnaga to ensure his stats are at their best potential. If given Dragonfoe and Paragon, he will have no problem in wiping out all of the enemy dragons and awarded numerous level ups for his trouble; after successfully clearing out Dheginsea and his entire cohort, he will have built up solid bulk due to his excellent HP and above-average defense and resistance. Coupled with his high strength, solid Strike rank, and innate 1-2 range, Kurthnaga will be able to pull his weight for the final two battles.
In chapter 4-E-3, none of the enemy dragon units will attack him or Ena, including the boss, Dheginsea (though they are not invulnerable to his AoE shockwave attack). This is the perfect opportunity to start training Kurthnaga to ensure his stats are at their best potential. If given Dragonfoe and Paragon, he will have no problem in wiping out all of the enemy dragons and awarded numerous level ups for his trouble; after successfully clearing out Dheginsea and his entire cohort, he will have built up solid bulk due to his excellent HP and above-average defense and resistance. Coupled with his high strength, solid Strike rank, and innate 1-2 range, Kurthnaga will be able to pull his weight for the final two battles.

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Kurthnaga

FERD Kurthnaga.png
Artwork of Kurthnaga from Radiant Dawn.


The black dragon prince of Goldoa. He is the son of King Dheginsea, and the youngest of all the dragons. He has established friendly ties with the outside world.

Gender

Male

Race

Laguz

Family

Dheginsea (father)
Rajaion (brother)
Almedha (sister)
Ashnard (brother-in-law)
Soren (nephew)
Unnamed niece or nephew

Title(s)

Prince of Goldoa

Starting class

Dragon Prince (Radiant Dawn)

Appearance(s)

Kurthnaga (Japanese: クルトナーガ Kurthnaga) is the son of Dheginsea, brother of Almedha, and uncle to Soren. He is a dragon laguz, and Prince of Goldoa.

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Role


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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Role


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Starting stats and growth rates

Playable Partner, "Kurth"

Small portrait kurthnaga fe10.png
Dragon Prince
Level 20
Affinity Is wii wateraffin.png
Constitution 7»17
Authority ★★
Recruitment: Part 4, Endgame-1, start of chapter

Stats Growth Rates

Max HP 55 Speed 10»20
Strength 15»30 Luck 21
Magic 7»14 Defense 15»30
Skill 8»16 Resistance 15»30
Movement 6»5 Weight 12»43
Inventory Skills
Breath
Elixir
Olivi Grass
Night Tide
Shove
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes -- Bows -- Knives -- Strike weapons A
Fire magic -- Thunder magic -- Wind magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --
Biorhythm
Best
Good
Normal
Bad
Worst

Analysis

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

Kurthnaga is the only playable black dragon laguz in the game and is one of the last units to join the group, and he is forced into your party for the Tower of Guidance. Unfortunately, he starts at a severe level disadvantage, with his base stats being below average from what is expected for an endgame exclusive unit. As a dragon laguz, he has low speed, which will make him more likely to get double attacked by enemy units. He starts with a strike rank of A, which is quite high, but not high enough to be reliable throughout the endgame. He may seem to be dead weight at first glance, but he is surprisingly easy to train up to snuff due to his decent growth rates. Unlike other dragon laguz, he gains the ability to fly when shifted, allowing him to pass over obstacles such as gaps; he cannot canto, due to not possessing it as an innate ability. Unlike other laguz, Kurthnaga's movement range actually reduces while shifted, slightly harming his mobility.

In chapter 4-E-3, none of the enemy dragon units will attack him or Ena, including the boss, Dheginsea (though they are not invulnerable to his AoE shockwave attack). This is the perfect opportunity to start training Kurthnaga to ensure his stats are at their best potential. If given Dragonfoe and Paragon, he will have no problem in wiping out all of the enemy dragons and awarded numerous level ups for his trouble; after successfully clearing out Dheginsea and his entire cohort, he will have built up solid bulk due to his excellent HP and above-average defense and resistance. Coupled with his high strength, solid Strike rank, and innate 1-2 range, Kurthnaga will be able to pull his weight for the final two battles.

Kurthnaga has the Night Tide skill, which gives a +5 defense and resistance boost to nearby units. This will help immensely during the final leg of the game, as much of the foes are at their strongest and most dangerous, making the extra durability a must have. Upon the completion of chapter 4-E-3, Kurthnaga will gain the Formshift skill. This means he no longer needs to rely on items to maintain a shifted state, and prevents him from involuntarily unshifting in the heat of battle. The latter is very invaluable in the final two chapters as the enemy spirits have a very high movement range of 20, allowing them to mercilessly massacre anyone at any time.

Kurthnaga has a water affinity which gives a boost to attack and defense. He won't have much time to reliably build strong supports with many units due to his late join time. Once he gains Formshift, he (assuming he was sufficiently trained) will have no trouble staying alive due to having built up a strong and reliable resistance against the numerous magic units remaining in the game. With that in mind, to ensure that he hits hard and accurately (especially against Ashera's auras), he can be supported by a unit with a fire or heaven affinity. Otherwise, since he functions best as a support unit, one may find benefit to partnering him with an earth affinity to increase his survivability.

Personality and character


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Supports

Radiant Dawn

Bond supports

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Kurthnaga
Dragon Prince
Default bonds:
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Dheginsea
Dragon King
Bonus:
10

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Bishop
Bonus:
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[[{{{supportd3}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
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[[{{{supportd4}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
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Extra bonds:*
None.

[[{{{supporte1}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuse1}}}

[[{{{supporte2}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuse2}}}

[[{{{supporte3}}}]]
Bishop
Bonus:
{{{bonuse3}}}

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

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

Endings

Radiant Dawn

Kurthnaga, Young Dragon Prince
Kurthnaga spents his days arbitrating conflicts between nations, guarding the peace so many had died for.

Death quotes

Ugh... Gh... Im-impossible! I wasn’t... This can’t... Guh... Ugh... [...] I... I’m sorry... I thought I could...
— Kurthnaga, in Radiant Dawn.
Urgh! [...] F-forgive me... I am too weak...
— Kurthnaga, in part 4 endgame-1 of Radiant Dawn.

Battle quotes

I am... King Dheginsea's heir! I cannot die! I have to return home... I must survive... No matter the cost...
— Kurthnaga's escape quote in Radiant Dawn.
Father! Please think about what you’re doing. [...] Why? Father, why? [...] But— Yes, sir... I’ll show you.
— Kurthnaga, when fighting Dheginsea in part 4 endgame-3 of Radiant Dawn.
Goddess Ashera, please listen to me. We know that we are clearly imperfect, but you, unnaturally created of pure order... Might that not be considered an imperfection?
— Kurthnaga, when fighting Ashera in part 4 endgame-5 of Radiant Dawn.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Kurthnaga is currently featured on three cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

One of the below cards' epithets is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.
Fire Emblem Cipher data for Kurthnaga

Normal R+

TCGCipher B05-098R.png

Prince of Goldoa, Kurthnaga
Tellius

Male

Fang

FlightDragon
"私は…必ず、女神アスタルテを止めてみせます。"
"父上から託された誇りをもって女神アスタルテの前に立つ。……竜鱗族の王として…!
"
Attack: 60 Support: 20 Range: 1-2 Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Dragon Prince Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Successor of the Dragon King: [Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, select a Fang ally. Choose a card in your Retreat Area with the same name as that ally and place it on top as a Level Up.
Level Skill 3 Black Dragon Breath: [Activate] [Flip two bond cards] Destroy all enemies besides the Main Character. (Level Skill 3 This skill becomes active while this unit's stack is at least 3).
Card #B05-098R(+) • Artist: Saori Toyota
TCGCipher B16-081SR.png 次代の竜鱗の王, Kurthnaga
Tellius

Male

Fang

FlightDragon
"...I am willing to accept my own punishment. But is it right that the innocent - women and children who have never lifted a weapon - are also turned to stone?"
Attack: 60 Support: 20 Range: 1-2 Deploy Cost: 4
Class: Dragon Prince Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Gather Beneath Black Wings: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Flip one bond card] Choose 1 non-"Kurthnaga" with a Deployment Cost of 5 or higher from your Retreat Area, and add it to your hand.
The New Dragon King: [Always] For each ally with a Deployment Cost of 5 or higher that you have, this unit gains +10 attack. This skill only comes into effect when this unit is in the Front Line.
Card #B16-081SR • Artist: Saori Toyota
TCGCipher B16-082N.png Prince of the Land of Dragons, Kurthnaga
Tellius

Male

Fang

Dragon
"Man of the beorc. My countrymen were discourteous. I ask that you forgive them. I am Kurthnaga, prince of Goldoa."
Attack: 40 Support: 20 Range: 1 Deploy Cost: 1
Class: Dragon Tribe Tier: Base Class Change Cost: --
Blood of the Strong: [Activate] [Once per turn] Reveal the 3 topmost cards of your deck, then send them to the Retreat Area. If all three of those cards are Tellius, then until the end of this turn, this unit gains +20 attack.
Is TCGCipher Defend.png Dragonscale Emblem: [Support] If you have as many or fewer Bond cards than your opponent, you may choose 1 card from your hand and play it in your Bond Area.
Card #B16-082N • Artist: Saori Toyota
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest.
For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Kurthnaga .

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

Kurthnaga

From Kurth, a prince of Grannvale in Genealogy of the Holy War, and Naga, the dragon whose holy blood he possessed.

Spanish

Kurthnaga

As above.

French

Kurthnaga

As above.

German

Kurthnaga

As above.

Italian

Kurthnaga

As above.

Gallery

Official artwork

Other appearances

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
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Related topics Data transferList of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Path of Radiance) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline