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As an offensive class, the Mage's primary draw is its use of magic, which allows it to attack both at long [[range]] and close up. The fact that the majority of physically-oriented units tend toward having lower [[resistance]] allows the potency of Mages' magic abilities to be a more effective form of offense against them. This is compounded by their typically high [[speed]], which allows them to [[follow-up attack]] most enemies, and in particular making them notably adept at killing the slow, heavily-armored [[Knight]]s. | As an offensive class, the Mage's primary draw is its use of magic, which allows it to attack both at long [[range]] and close up. The fact that the majority of physically-oriented units tend toward having lower [[resistance]] allows the potency of Mages' magic abilities to be a more effective form of offense against them. This is compounded by their typically high [[speed]], which allows them to [[follow-up attack]] most enemies, and in particular making them notably adept at killing the slow, heavily-armored [[Knight]]s. | ||
Conversely, Mages almost always possess low [[HP]] and [[defense]], making them highly susceptible to being killed or severely damaged in one shot by most physical units. This is further compounded in games which feature the [[constitution]] stat or use [[strength]] in a similar capacity: Mages tend toward having significantly lower constitution than their | Conversely, Mages almost always possess low [[HP]] and [[defense]], making them highly susceptible to being killed or severely damaged in one shot by most physical units. This is further compounded in games which feature the [[constitution]] stat or use [[strength]] in a similar capacity: Mages tend toward having significantly lower constitution than their melee counterparts, and even lower strength, which can often cause them to struggle when wielding heavier tomes, lowering their usually good attack speed. For their protection, a standard arrangement when using Mages in melee-heavy maps is to position them behind units with better defense, protecting them from most forms of melee harm and allowing them to attack approaching enemies at range. | ||
In most games since {{title|Gaiden}}, Mages are the basic form of the [[Sage]] class, becoming the latter through [[class change]]. In {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}} and {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, they instead promote to the [[Bishop]], like [[Priest]], the only other base magic class in the games. Other games have presented other promotion options for the Mage: {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}, {{title|Thracia 776}} and {{title|The Sacred Stones}} offer the mounted [[Mage Knight]], ''Genealogy of the Holy War'' also had the [[Mage Fighter]] for female Mages, and {{title|Awakening}} offers the [[Dark Knight]] as an option. | In most games since {{title|Gaiden}}, Mages are the basic form of the [[Sage]] class, becoming the latter through [[class change]]. In {{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}} and {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}, they instead promote to the [[Bishop]], like [[Priest]], the only other base magic class in the games. Other games have presented other promotion options for the Mage: {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}, {{title|Thracia 776}} and {{title|The Sacred Stones}} offer the mounted [[Mage Knight]], ''Genealogy of the Holy War'' also had the [[Mage Fighter]] for female Mages, and {{title|Awakening}} offers the [[Dark Knight]] as an option. | ||
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|game2={{title|Awakening}} | |game2={{title|Awakening}} | ||
|skill2={{Item|13|Magic +2}} | |skill2={{Item|13|Magic +2}} | ||
|learn2=Learned at Level 1. | |learn2=Learned at Level 1. | ||
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|game3={{title|Awakening}} | |game3={{title|Awakening}} | ||
|skill3={{Item|13|Focus}} | |skill3={{Item|13|Focus}} | ||
|learn3=Learned at Level 10. | |learn3=Learned at Level 10. | ||
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|game4={{title|Three Houses}}<br>{{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}} | |game4={{title|Three Houses}}<br>{{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}} | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe01 mage {{#var:1}}male tome.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe01 mage {{#var:1}}male tome.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a [[Bishop's Ring]] after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a [[Bishop's Ring]] after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe01 bishop magic.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe01 bishop magic.png]] | ||
|promoted class=Bishop | |promoted class=Bishop | ||
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| [[File:Bs fe02 villager sword.png]]<br>[[Villager]] | | [[File:Bs fe02 villager sword.png]]<br>[[Villager]] | ||
| After reaching Level 3, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | | After reaching Level 3, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | ||
| [[File:Bs fe02 mage male magic.png]]<br>[[Mage]] (M) | | [[File:Bs fe02 mage male magic.png]]<br>[[Mage]] (M) | ||
| <br>After reaching Level 12, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | | <br>After reaching Level 12, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | ||
| [[File:Bs fe02 sage magic.png]]<br>[[Sage]] | | [[File:Bs fe02 sage magic.png]]<br>[[Sage]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| colspan="2" | | | colspan="2" | | ||
| [[File:Bs fe02 mage female magic.png]]<br>[[Mage]] (F) | | [[File:Bs fe02 mage female magic.png]]<br>[[Mage]] (F) | ||
| After reaching Level 20, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | | After reaching Level 20, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | ||
| [[File:Bs fe02 priestess magic.png]]<br>[[Priestess (Gaiden)|Priestess]] | | [[File:Bs fe02 priestess magic.png]]<br>[[Priestess (Gaiden)|Priestess]] | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe03 {{#var:3}} mage tome.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe03 {{#var:3}} mage tome.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|3|Bishop's Ring}} after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|3|Bishop's Ring}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe03 bishop {{#ifeq:{{#var:3}}|linde|female}} magic.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe03 bishop {{#ifeq:{{#var:3}}|linde|female}} magic.png]] | ||
|promoted class=Bishop | |promoted class=Bishop | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe04 {{#var:4}} mage anima.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe04 {{#var:4}} mage anima.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Choosing the "Class change" option in a [[home castle]] after reaching Level 20. | |promotion method=Choosing the "Class change" option in a [[home castle]] after reaching Level 20. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe04 tine mage fighter anima.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe04 tine mage fighter anima.png]] | ||
|promoted class 1=Mage Fighter | |promoted class 1=Mage Fighter | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe05 {{#var:5}} mage magic.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe05 {{#var:5}} mage magic.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|5|Knight Proof}} after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|5|Knight Proof}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe05 asbel sage magic.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe05 asbel sage magic.png]] | ||
|promoted class 1=Sage | |promoted class 1=Sage | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe06 {{#var:6}} mage anima.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe06 {{#var:6}} mage anima.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|6|Guiding Ring}} after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|6|Guiding Ring}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe06 {{#var:6}} sage anima.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe06 {{#var:6}} sage anima.png]] | ||
|promoted class=Sage | |promoted class=Sage | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe07 {{#var:7}} mage anima.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe07 {{#var:7}} mage anima.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|7|Guiding Ring}} or an {{Item|7|Earth Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|7|Guiding Ring}} or an {{Item|7|Earth Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe07 {{#var:7}} sage anima.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe07 {{#var:7}} sage anima.png]] | ||
|promoted class=Sage | |promoted class=Sage | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| [[File:Bs fe08 ewan pupil anima.png]]<br>[[Pupil]] | | [[File:Bs fe08 ewan pupil anima.png]]<br>[[Pupil]] | ||
| Reaching Level 10, and choosing at beginning of next battle. | | Reaching Level 10, and choosing at beginning of next battle. | ||
| [[File:Bs fe08 ewan mage anima.png]]<br>[[Mage]] | | [[File:Bs fe08 ewan mage anima.png]]<br>[[Mage]] | ||
| Using a {{Item|8|Guiding Ring}} or {{Item|8|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | | Using a {{Item|8|Guiding Ring}} or {{Item|8|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
| [[File:Bs fe08 ewan mage knight anima.png]]<br>[[Mage Knight]]<br>''or''<br>[[File:Bs fe08 ewan sage anima.png]]<br>[[Sage]]<br> | | [[File:Bs fe08 ewan mage knight anima.png]]<br>[[Mage Knight]]<br>''or''<br>[[File:Bs fe08 ewan sage anima.png]]<br>[[Sage]]<br> | ||
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|sprite1= | |sprite1= | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|9|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|9|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21. | ||
|sprite2= | |sprite2= | ||
|promoted class=Sage | |promoted class=Sage | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:11}} tome.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:11}} tome.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|11|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|11|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:11}} tome.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:11}} tome.png]] | ||
|promoted class=Sage | |promoted class=Sage | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:12}} tome.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:12}} tome.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|12|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|12|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:12}} tome.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Bs fe11 {{#var:12}} tome.png]] | ||
|promoted class=Sage | |promoted class=Sage | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds01 mage playable.gif]] | |sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds01 mage playable.gif]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|13|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|13|Master Seal}} after reaching Level 10. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds01 dark knight playable.gif]] | |sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds01 dark knight playable.gif]] | ||
|promoted class 1=Dark Knight | |promoted class 1=Dark Knight | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds03 villager playable.gif]] | |sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds03 villager playable.gif]] | ||
|trainee class=Villager | |trainee class=Villager | ||
|promotion method 1=After reaching Level 3, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | |promotion method 1=After reaching Level 3, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds03 mage playable.gif]] | |sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds03 mage playable.gif]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method 2=After reaching Level 12, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | |promotion method 2=After reaching Level 12, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | ||
|sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds03 sage playable.gif]] | |sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds03 sage playable.gif]] | ||
|promoted class 1=Sage | |promoted class 1=Sage | ||
|promotion method 3=After reaching Level 20, at the [[Altar of the Savant]]. | |promotion method 3=After reaching Level 20, at the [[Altar of the Savant]]. | ||
|sprite4=[[File:Ma 3ds03 guru playable.gif]] | |sprite4=[[File:Ma 3ds03 guru playable.gif]] | ||
|tier4=Over | |tier4=Over | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds03 villager female playable.gif]] | |sprite1=[[File:Ma 3ds03 villager female playable.gif]] | ||
|trainee class=Villager | |trainee class=Villager | ||
|promotion method 1=After reaching Level 3, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | |promotion method 1=After reaching Level 3, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds03 mage female playable.gif]] | |sprite2=[[File:Ma 3ds03 mage female playable.gif]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method 2=After reaching Level 14, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | |promotion method 2=After reaching Level 14, at any [[Mila Shrine]]. | ||
|sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds03 priestess playable.gif]] | |sprite3=[[File:Ma 3ds03 priestess playable.gif]] | ||
|promoted class 1=Priestess (Gaiden){{!}}Priestess | |promoted class 1=Priestess (Gaiden){{!}}Priestess | ||
|promotion method 3=After reaching Level 20, at the [[Altar of the Sorceress]]. | |promotion method 3=After reaching Level 20, at the [[Altar of the Sorceress]]. | ||
|sprite4=[[File:Ma 3ds03 enchantress playable.gif]] | |sprite4=[[File:Ma 3ds03 enchantress playable.gif]] | ||
|tier4=Over | |tier4=Over | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Ma ns02 mage firene.png]] | |sprite1=[[File:Ma ns02 mage firene.png]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a {{Item|17|Master Seal|image=master seal 02}} after reaching Level 10 and having {{Staff17}} proficiencies.<br><br>Using a {{Item|17|Master Seal|image=master seal 02}} after reaching Level 10 and having {{Sword17}}, {{Lance17}}, or {{Axe17}} proficiencies. | |promotion method=Using a {{Item|17|Master Seal|image=master seal 02}} after reaching Level 10 and having {{Staff17}} proficiencies.<br><br>Using a {{Item|17|Master Seal|image=master seal 02}} after reaching Level 10 and having {{Sword17}}, {{Lance17}}, or {{Axe17}} proficiencies. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Ma ns02 sage firene.png]] | |sprite2=[[File:Ma ns02 sage firene.png]] | ||
|promoted class 1=Sage | |promoted class 1=Sage | ||
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|sprite1=[[File:Ma fewa mage linde playable.gif|32px]] | |sprite1=[[File:Ma fewa mage linde playable.gif|32px]] | ||
|basic class=Mage | |basic class=Mage | ||
|promotion method=Using a [[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 15. | |promotion method=Using a [[Master Seal]] after reaching Level 15. | ||
|sprite2=[[File:Ma fewa mage linde playable.gif|32px]] | |sprite2=[[File:Ma fewa mage linde playable.gif|32px]] | ||
|promoted class=Sage | |promoted class=Sage | ||
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|game9={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 2, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}} | |game9={{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 2, {{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}} | ||
|name10=Azelle | |name10=Azelle | ||
|game10={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} First | |game10={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} <small>(First generation)</small> | ||
|name11=Arthur (Genealogy of the Holy War){{!}}Arthur | |name11=Arthur (Genealogy of the Holy War){{!}}Arthur | ||
|game11={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} Second | |game11={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} <small>(Second generation)</small>, {{title|Awakening}} | ||
|name12=Tine | |name12=Tine | ||
|game12={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} Second | |game12={{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}} <small>(Second generation)</small> | ||
|name13=Asbel | |name13=Asbel | ||
|game13={{title|Thracia 776}} | |game13={{title|Thracia 776}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
===Official artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
FESK Mage.png|Artwork of a Mage from the {{title|Trading Card Game}}. | |||
Ca fe04 mage.gif|Concept artwork of a Mage from {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}. | |||
</gallery> | |||
===Portraits=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Generic portrait mage fe03.png|The generic Mage portrait in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}. | Generic portrait mage fe03.png|The generic Mage portrait in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}}. | ||
Generic portrait mage fe04.png|The generic Mage portrait in {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}. | Generic portrait mage fe04.png|The generic Mage portrait in {{title|Genealogy of the Holy War}}. | ||
Generic portrait mage 01 fe05.png| | Generic portrait mage 01 fe05.png|One of the generic Mage portraits in {{title|Thracia 776}}. | ||
Generic portrait mage 02 fe05.png| | Generic portrait mage 02 fe05.png|One of the generic Mage portraits in {{title|Thracia 776}}. | ||
Generic portrait mage 03 fe05.png| | Generic portrait mage 03 fe05.png|One of the generic Mage portraits in {{title|Thracia 776}}. | ||
Generic portrait mage fe06.png|The generic Mage portrait in the [[Game Boy Advance]] games. | Generic portrait mage fe06.png|The generic Mage portrait in the [[Game Boy Advance]] games. | ||
Generic portrait mage fe11.png|The generic Mage portrait in {{title|Shadow Dragon}}. | Generic portrait mage fe11.png|The generic Mage portrait in {{title|Shadow Dragon}}. | ||
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Generic small portrait mage 02 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | Generic small portrait mage 02 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | ||
Generic small portrait mage female 02 fe16.png|One of the generic female Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | Generic small portrait mage female 02 fe16.png|One of the generic female Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | ||
</gallery> | |||
{{Nav|Click "Expand" to view all ''Three Houses'' portraits| | |||
<gallery> | |||
Generic small portrait mage 01 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 02 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 03 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 04 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 05 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 06 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 07 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 08 fe16.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage female 01 fe16.png|One of the generic female Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage female 02 fe16.png|One of the generic female Mage portraits in {{title|Three Houses}}. | |||
</gallery> | |||
}} | |||
{{Nav|Click "Expand" to view all ''Warriors: Three Hopes'' portraits| | |||
<gallery> | |||
Generic small portrait mage 01 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 02 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 03 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 04 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 05 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 06 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 07 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage 08 fewa2.png|One of the generic male Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage female 01 fewa2.png|One of the generic female Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
Generic small portrait mage female 02 fewa2.png|One of the generic female Mage portraits in {{title|Warriors: Three Hopes}}. | |||
</gallery> | |||
}} | |||
===Screenshots=== | |||
<gallery> | |||
Ss fe09 enemy mage.png|An enemy Mage in {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | Ss fe09 enemy mage.png|An enemy Mage in {{title|Path of Radiance}}. | ||
Ss fe16 june famitsu 26.jpg|[[Dorothea]] | Ss fe16 june famitsu 26.jpg|[[Dorothea]] as a Mage in {{title|Three Houses}}. | ||
Ss fe16 mage dimitri.jpg|[[Dimitri]] as a Mage in {{title|Three Houses}}. | Ss fe16 mage dimitri.jpg|[[Dimitri]] as a Mage in {{title|Three Houses}}. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> |
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The Mage (Japanese: 魔道士 Mage) is a basic magic-wielding class introduced in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, and is one of the staple recurring classes of the Fire Emblem series. Mages wield offensive magic to fight, and are primarily associated with the three magic types which comprise nature magic: fire, thunder, and wind. The Mage has appeared in every game except for Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn and Fates, with the former instead dividing the class into the Fire Mage, Wind Mage and Thunder Mage classes, each specializing in the titular magic type; these divided specialist classes also existed in Genealogy of the Holy War alongside the Mage itself. Fates includes a functionally identical class, Diviner.
As an offensive class, the Mage's primary draw is its use of magic, which allows it to attack both at long range and close up. The fact that the majority of physically-oriented units tend toward having lower resistance allows the potency of Mages' magic abilities to be a more effective form of offense against them. This is compounded by their typically high speed, which allows them to follow-up attack most enemies, and in particular making them notably adept at killing the slow, heavily-armored Knights.
Conversely, Mages almost always possess low HP and defense, making them highly susceptible to being killed or severely damaged in one shot by most physical units. This is further compounded in games which feature the constitution stat or use strength in a similar capacity: Mages tend toward having significantly lower constitution than their melee counterparts, and even lower strength, which can often cause them to struggle when wielding heavier tomes, lowering their usually good attack speed. For their protection, a standard arrangement when using Mages in melee-heavy maps is to position them behind units with better defense, protecting them from most forms of melee harm and allowing them to attack approaching enemies at range.
In most games since Gaiden, Mages are the basic form of the Sage class, becoming the latter through class change. In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and Mystery of the Emblem, they instead promote to the Bishop, like Priest, the only other base magic class in the games. Other games have presented other promotion options for the Mage: Genealogy of the Holy War, Thracia 776 and The Sacred Stones offer the mounted Mage Knight, Genealogy of the Holy War also had the Mage Fighter for female Mages, and Awakening offers the Dark Knight as an option.
Stats
Base stats
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
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Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light | 16 | 1 | -- | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -- | Tome: 7 |
Gaiden | 28/22 | -- | 8/10 | 3/12 | 4/8 | 0 | 5/4 | 8/14 | 4 | -- | Black magic, white magic |
Mystery of the Emblem | 16 | 1 | -- | 1/2 | 3 | 0 | 2/1 | 3/4 | 6 | -- | Tome: 7/10 |
Genealogy of the Holy War | 26 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | -- | C C C |
Thracia 776 | 18/16 | 0 | 2 | 2/1 | 3/4 | 0 | 0 | -- | 6 | 4/3 | E E/D D/E |
The Binding Blade | 16 | -- | 1 | 2/3 | 3/2 | 0 | 3/2 | 3/4 | 5 | 6/4 | D |
The Blazing Blade | 16 | -- | 1 | 2/3 | 3/2 | 0 | 3/2 | 3/4 | 5 | 6/3 | D |
The Sacred Stones | 16 | -- | 1 | 2/3 | 3/2 | 0 | 3/2 | 3/4 | 5 | 6/3 | D |
Path of Radiance | 16 | 0 | 3 | 2/1 | 4/5 | 0 | 2/1 | 4/5 | 5 | 9/5 | E E E |
Shadow Dragon | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -- | E |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 16 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | -- | E |
Awakening | 16 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -- | E |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | 28/20 | 8/9 | -- | 3/1 | 4/7 | 0/5 | 5/2 | 8/10 | 4 | -- | |
Three Houses | 25 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -- | -- |
Engage | 18 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | B |
Warriors (Linde) |
58 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 5 | -- | E |
Max stats
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Movement | Constitution | Weapon level |
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Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 12 | -- | Tome: 20 |
Gaiden | 52 | 40 | -- | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | -- | -- | Black Magic |
Mystery of the Emblem | 52 | 20 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 12 | -- | Tome: 20 |
Genealogy of the Holy War | 80 | 15 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 30 | 16 | 20 | 5 | -- | C C C |
Thracia 776 | 80 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | A A A |
The Binding Blade | 60 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A |
The Blazing Blade | 60 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A |
The Sacred Stones | 60 | -- | 20 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 20 | A |
Path of Radiance | 40 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 40 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 99 | A A A |
Shadow Dragon | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 32 | -- | A |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 60 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 8 | -- | A |
Awakening | 60 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 7 | -- | A |
Engage | 43 | 26 | 40 | 28 | 30 | 24 | 20 | 40 | 20 | 11 | B |
Warriors (Linde) |
958 | 15 | 182 | 107 | 118 | 159 | 42 | 144 | 5 | -- | S/ |
Miscellaneous stats
Game | Experience | CRP | Gold | Weight mod. | Capacity | Vision | Size |
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Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light | 32 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Gaiden | 80/100 | 5/6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Mystery of the Emblem | 32/22 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Genealogy of the Holy War | -- | -- | 1,000 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Thracia 776 | -- | 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Binding Blade | -- | 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Blazing Blade | -- | 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Sacred Stones | -- | 3 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Path of Radiance | -- | -- | -- | +0 | 20 | -- | -- |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | 80/100 | 5/6 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Class growth rates
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Constitution* | Movement* | Weapon level |
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Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light | 150% | 50% | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | 50% |
Gaiden | 150% | 50% | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Mystery of the Emblem | 40% | 20% | -- | 30% | 10% | 0% | 20% | 40% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Genealogy of the Holy War | 100% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 0% | 10% | 30% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Thracia 776 | 30% | 3% | 20% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 5% | -- | -- | 5% | -- | -- |
The Binding Blade | 55% | -- | 55% | 40% | 35% | 20% | 5% | 35% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Blazing Blade | 55% | -- | 55% | 40% | 35% | 20% | 5% | 30/40% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Sacred Stones | 55% | -- | 55% | 40% | 35% | 20% | 5% | 30/40% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Path of Radiance | 60% | 20/15% | 65% | 50% | 50/55% | 20% | 30/25% | 60/65% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Shadow Dragon | 20/40% | −10/0% | 30/40% | 20/30% | 15/30% | 0% | −15/20% | 10/20% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
New Mystery of the Emblem | 20/40% | −10/0% | 30/40% | 20/30% | 15/30% | 0% | −15/20% | 10/20% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Awakening | 35/60% | 0% | 20/35% | 20/30% | 20/30% | 0/30% | 5/15% | 10/25% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Player) |
0%/−10% | 5% | -- | 5%/−5% | 0%/5% | 0% | −10%/−5% | 0%/1% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (Enemy) |
120% | 50% | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Three Houses | 5/10% | -5% | 10% | 5/0% | 0% | 0% | −5/−10% | 5/35% | 5% | -- | -- | +2 +1 |
Engage | 0% | 0% | 25% | 5% | 0% | 5% | 0% | 25% | -- | 0% | -- | -- |
Warriors: Three Hopes | 10% | 0% | 15% | 5% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 10% | 5% | -- | -- | -- |
Promotion gains
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Defense | Resistance | Weapon level |
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The Sacred Stones (male) | 1 | -- | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -- |
Class modifiers
Game | HP | Strength | Magic | Skill | Speed | Luck | Defense | Resistance | Charm | Movement |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Three Houses | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Warriors: Three Hopes | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Class skills
Game | Skill | Learning conditions |
---|---|---|
Path of Radiance | Shove | Innate; hidden. |
Awakening | Magic +2 | Learned at Level 1. |
Awakening | Focus | Learned at Level 10. |
Three Houses Warriors: Three Hopes |
Fire | Innate. |
Three Houses | Fiendish Blow | Class mastery. (100 class Exp required) |
Warriors: Three Hopes | Bow Buster Lv 2 | Innate. |
Class change
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Bishop's Ring after reaching Level 10. | Bishop |
Gaiden
Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class |
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Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. | Mage (M) |
After reaching Level 12, at any Mila Shrine. |
Sage |
Mage (F) |
After reaching Level 20, at any Mila Shrine. | Priestess |
Mystery of the Emblem
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Bishop's Ring after reaching Level 10. | Bishop |
Genealogy of the Holy War
The class a unit changes into in Genealogy of the Holy War is determined by the unit and not the class. Units in the Mage class have the following class change options; Tine changes to Mage Fighter, while other Mages change to Mage Knight.
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Mage |
Choosing the "Class change" option in a home castle after reaching Level 20. | Mage Fighter or Mage Knight |
Promotion choice criteria: The promoted class is predetermined for the characters; Azelle and Arthur get Mage Knight, while Tine gets Mage Fighter. |
Thracia 776
The class a unit changes into in Genealogy of the Holy War is determined by the unit and not the class. Units in the Mage class have the following class change options; Asbel changes to Sage, while Miranda changes to Mage Knight.
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Knight Proof after reaching Level 10. | Sage or Mage Knight |
Promotion choice criteria: The advanced class is preset depending on the individual character. Miranda promotes to Mage Knight, while Asbel promotes to Sage. |
The Binding Blade
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Guiding Ring after reaching Level 10. | Sage |
The Blazing Blade
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Guiding Ring or an Earth Seal after reaching Level 10. | Sage |
The Sacred Stones
Trainee-like class | Promotion method | Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
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Pupil |
Reaching Level 10, and choosing at beginning of next battle. | Mage |
Using a Guiding Ring or Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Mage Knight or Sage |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. |
Path of Radiance
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10, or reaching Level 21. | Sage |
Shadow Dragon
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Sage |
New Mystery of the Emblem
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Sage |
Awakening
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10. | Dark Knight or Sage |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Male
Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Over class |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. | Mage |
After reaching Level 12, at any Mila Shrine. | Sage |
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Savant. | Guru |
Female
Trainee-like class | Method | Base class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Over class |
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Villager |
After reaching Level 3, at any Mila Shrine. | Mage |
After reaching Level 14, at any Mila Shrine. | Priestess |
After reaching Level 20, at the Altar of the Sorceress. | Enchantress |
Three Houses
Base class | Certification requirements | Intermediate class |
---|---|---|
Any class | Level 10 Intermediate Seal C |
Mage |
This class is available for any unit. |
Engage
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10 and having proficiencies. Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 10 and having , , or proficiencies. |
Sage or Mage Knight |
Promotion choice criteria: The player can freely choose. |
Warriors
Base class | Promotion method | Advanced class |
---|---|---|
Mage |
Using a Master Seal after reaching Level 15. | Sage |
Warriors: Three Hopes
Beginner class | Method | Intermediate class | Method | Advanced class | Method | Master class |
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Monk |
Using an Intermediate Seal after mastering Monk. | Mage |
Using an Advanced Seal after mastering Mage. | Warlock |
Using a Master Seal after mastering Bishop or Warlock. (Female units only) |
Gremory |
Using an Advanced Seal after mastering Mage. (Male units only) |
Dark Mage |
Using a Master Seal after mastering Bishop, Warlock, or Dark Mage. (Male units only) |
Dark Bishop |
Playable Mages
Notable enemy Mages
Enemy Units | |
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Name | Game |
Arlen | Mystery of the Emblem Book 2, New Mystery of the Emblem* |
Katarina | New Mystery of the Emblem* |
Hubert | Three Houses |
Dorothea | Three Houses |
Annette | Three Houses |
Lysithea | Three Houses |
Acheron | Three Houses |
Enemy Mage units in the Fire Emblem series. |
Notable NPC Mages
Playable Characters | |
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Name | Game |
Hanneman | Three Houses |
Neutral Mage units in the Fire Emblem series. |
Flavor text
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Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light | A magic user who carries tomes as
weapons. Effective against foes with high defense. |
まどうしょをもちいて かくしゅのこうげきまほうを
つかう。 ぼうぎょりょくの たかいユニットにたいして ゆうこうである。 |
Mystery of the Emblem | Using magic tomes they attack
with various magic spells.* |
魔道書をもちいて
各種の攻撃魔法を使う。 防御力の高いユニットに対して 有効である。 |
The Binding Blade (class roll) |
Mages schooled in anima magic. Bypass
most defenses but weak against weapons.* |
『理(ことわり)』の魔道を使う者たち
守備の高い敵に強いが武器による攻撃に弱い |
The Binding Blade (help) |
Students of Anima magic whose spells
penetrate even the toughest armor.* |
『理(ことわり)』の魔道を使う
守備の高い敵に強く 攻撃に弱い |
The Blazing Blade (class roll) |
Mages schooled in anima magic. Bypass
most defenses but weak against weapons. |
『理(ことわり)』の魔道を使う者たち
守備の高い敵に強いが武器による攻撃に弱い |
The Blazing Blade (help) |
Masters of justice. Strong
against well-defended foes. |
『理(ことわり)』の魔道を使う
守備の高い敵に強く 攻撃に弱い |
The Sacred Stones (class roll) |
Mages schooled in anima magic. They bypass
defense but are weak against weapon. |
『理(ことわり)』の魔道を使う者たち
守備の高い敵に強いが武器による攻撃に弱い |
The Sacred Stones (help) |
Magic wielders with solid skills but low
physical strength. Equip: Anima. |
力は弱いが 安定した能力を持つ
装備『理』 |
Path of Radiance | Magic wielding warriors who can attack enemies
both near and far, Their constitution and defense levels are poor. |
魔道を使って敵と戦います
近くも遠くも攻撃できますが 体力と守備におとります |
Shadow Dragon | Magic users who wield tomes as weapons.
Effective against foes with high defense. |
魔道書を用いて戦う魔道使い。
守備力の高い敵に対し力を発揮する。 |
New Mystery of the Emblem (class roll) |
Magic users who wield tomes as weapons.
Effective against foes with high defense.* |
魔道書を用いて戦う魔道使い。
守備力の高い敵に対し力を発揮する。 |
New Mystery of the Emblem (avatar creation) |
Magic users who prevail against physical foes.*
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魔道書を用いて戦う魔道使い。守備の高い敵に力を発揮する。
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Awakening | A tome wielder whose magic
works well on armored foes. |
魔道書を使って戦う。
守備の高い敵に対して強い。 |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (class roll) |
Spellcasters who
wield potent black magic capable of bypassing the terrain bonuses of enemies. |
強い魔力を持ち、
黒魔法を使いこなす 男/女性の魔道士。 魔法は敵の 地形効果の影響を 受けないという 大きな特徴がある。 |
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia (help) |
A spellcaster who wields
potent black magic. |
強い魔力を持ち
黒魔法を使いこなす |
Three Houses | Enemies with high physical defense are no
match for a Mage, who can bend black magic to their will. |
黒魔法を使って戦う者。
守備の高い敵に対して強い。 魔法が使える兵種。 |
Engage | Magic users who cast spells from
tomes. Strong against enemies with high defense. |
魔道書を用いて魔法を放つ魔道士。
魔法は守備の高い敵に有効。 |
Warriors | This class uses tomes to unleash magic
attacks. Their magic is very strong, but their poor defense makes physical attacks especially effective. Mages have a variety of spells that can be cast from a distance, so units with low magic defense should use extra caution. |
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Warriors: Three Hopes | Few enemies stand a chance against a Mage
who can bend black magic to their will. |
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Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Mage |
A magician, often used in the context of one who uses magic for combat. Ultimately from the Old Persian 𐎶𐎦𐎢𐏁 maguš, which potentially referred to a member of the learned and priestly class. |
Japanese |
• 魔道士 |
• Officially romanized as Mage. Can also be translated as wizard or sorcerer. This kanji name is used in all appearances except Genealogy of the Holy War, Thracia 776, Three Houses, and Engage. Games prior to Genealogy of the Holy War spell the name in hiragana instead, as まどうし. |
Spanish |
• Mago |
• Magician |
French |
Mage |
Mage |
German |
• Magier |
• Magician |
Italian |
Mago |
Magician |
Dutch |
Magiër |
Magician |
Korean |
메이지 |
Mage |
Simplified Chinese |
• 魔道士 |
• Mage. Used in Shadows of Valentia. |
Traditional Chinese |
• 魔道士 |
• Mage. Used in Shadows of Valentia. |
Gallery
Official artwork
Artwork of a Mage from the Trading Card Game.
Concept artwork of a Mage from Genealogy of the Holy War.
Portraits
The generic Mage portrait in Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Mage portrait in Genealogy of the Holy War.
One of the generic Mage portraits in Thracia 776.
One of the generic Mage portraits in Thracia 776.
One of the generic Mage portraits in Thracia 776.
The generic Mage portrait in the Game Boy Advance games.
The generic Mage portrait in Shadow Dragon.
The generic Mage portrait in New Mystery of the Emblem.
The generic Mage portrait in Awakening.
The generic male Mage portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic Specter/Death Mask male Mage portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic female Mage portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
The generic Specter/Death Mask female Mage portrait in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
One of the generic male Mage portraits in Three Houses.
One of the generic female Mage portraits in Three Houses.
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Screenshots
An enemy Mage in Path of Radiance.
Dorothea as a Mage in Three Houses.
Dimitri as a Mage in Three Houses.
References
See also
This article is part of Project Classes, a project focused in writing articles for every class present in the Fire Emblem series. |
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