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'''Manaketes''' (Japanese: {{hl|マムクート|Mamukūto}} ''Mamkute''), also referred to as the '''dragonkin''' (Japanese: {{hl|竜人族|Ryūjin-zoku}} ''Dragon-Human Tribe'') are a legendary humanoid species recurring in the {{FES}}. Manaketes are a form taken by [[dragon]]s to conserve their strength and survive in a world which no longer permits their full existence. All Manaketes draw their power from their [[Stone (weapon)|dragonstone]]s, which they use to temporarily transform back into their dragon bodies, usually for combat purposes. Although in some cultures in the series the Manakete race is regarded as legendary and worthy of worship, in others they have a long history of bitter conflict with humanity.

In antiquity, Archanea was the epicenter of an advanced dragon civilization prior to the rise of humanity, until a mysterious wave of deteriorating health struck them, rendering them infertile and slowly driving them mad. In response, the dragonkin learned that the only way to survive the condition was to take the forms of humans, and so sought to convince all dragons to do so. While many (including almost all [[Earth Dragon|earth dragons]]) refused to accept this and eventually devolved into mindless beasts, others accepted the word of the dragon elders and took human forms, thus becoming Manaketes.<ref>{{Cite|If you really wanna know... Tens of thousands of years ago, the dragon tribe settled down on this continent, and created a civilization. They possessed intellect and abilities far exceedin' those of humans. But suddenly, outta nowhere, their day of destruction came. At first, they couldn't bear children. Then they began to lose their minds, goin' berserk one after the next. The elders warned that the end of dragons as a species was approachin'. There was no longer any way to prevent it. However, there was one way they could survive: to discard their identities as dragons and live on as humans. The dragons fell into a panic. Those who believed the elders sealed their forms within stones and became humans. But those who couldn't throw away their pride as a dragon; those who adamantly refused to become human... They eventually lost their minds and became naught but beasts...|[[Xane]]|New Mystery of the Emblem}}</ref> <ref>{{Cite|Mmm, the majority of the dragon tribe didn’t listen to the elders’ advice, and were lost…|[[Xane]]|Mystery of the Emblem}}</ref> By sealing their powers into [[dragonstone]]s, Manaketes retained the ability to temporarily become dragons, but never for long owing to the risks posed to their health.

In the following millennia as humans became the dominant power over the Archanean continent, Manaketes became the target of racism from humans in an exercise of their new-found power over the land. In their weak humanoid forms, the Manaketes were easily abused and mistreated, and were condemned to living in poverty. This ultimately led to the rise of the Manakete ruler [[Medeus]] and his [[Dolhr]] Empire, which sought to exact vengeance upon humanity for their crimes against the Manaketes and to retake Archanea as the Manaketes' land.<ref>{{Cite| Y'see, I don't like humans. I've got nothin' but contempt for those who treated the defenseless Manaketes like insects. So I can understand why Medeus despised you humans so. Medeus, an Earth Dragon prince, was the only one of his tribe who become a Manakete. And, as ordered by Naga, he guarded the Dragon's Table. But the once peaceful human race, drunk with power, began to rule with tyranny. They oppressed the dragons who had done nothin' wrong. Furious at their betrayal by humans, the Manaketes gathered in Dolhr, and they created a nation for their people. Then they fought to conquer humanity.|Xane|New Mystery of the Emblem}}</ref> Although he succeeded in ruling the world for two periods of time adding up to several decades, Medeus was thrice thwarted and killed: first by [[Anri]], then twice more by his descendant, the Hero-King [[Marth]]. One Manakete ally to Marth, [[Bantu]], believed that his role was to broker a lasting peace and understanding between the two races.

In the gameplay of the {{FES}}, Manaketes wield [[dragonstone]] items in order to fight. Without their dragonstones they typically possess low stats in general, but with a dragonstone equipped they gain significant statistical bonuses allowing even the weakest Manakete unit to comfortably participate in battle. In most games, dragonstones turn Manaketes into dragons only during battle; however, in ''Mystery of the Emblem'', Manaketes use dragonstones to transform into one of several dragon varieties both on the field and in battle for five turns, giving them access to a breath weapon matching the dragon type.

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|game1={{title|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}

|english1=One of the fabled race said to be<br>able to take the forms of dragons.<br>They wielded great power and<br>ruled the world.

|japanese1=ドラゴンに　へんしんするといわれる　でんせつの<br>しゅぞくで　かつては　そのきょうだいなちからで<br>せかいを　せいふくしたと　つたえられる。

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|game2={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>

|english2=Mysterious unhumans who can turn into<br>dragons with the use of their stones.{{h|*|Fan translation}}

|japanese2=普通とは明らかに違う雰囲気をもつ者たち<br>一説には『人ならぬもの』とも言われる

|game3={{title|The Binding Blade}}<br><small>(help)</small>

|english3="Unhumans" who have an<br>eerie air about them.{{h|*|Fan translation}}

|japanese3=普通とは違う雰囲気をもつ者<br>『人ならぬもの』とも言われる

|game4={{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(class roll)</small>

|english4=Dragonkin who live in Darkling Woods.<br>Dragonstones can transform them.

|japanese4=闇の樹海をすみかとする　竜人族<br>竜石の力によって　竜へと姿を変える

|game5={{title|The Sacred Stones}}<br><small>(help)</small>

|english5=Mysterious tribesman who can turn<br>into dragons. Equip: Dragonstone.

|japanese5=竜の姿になり　強力なブレスで攻撃<br>装備『竜石』

|game6={{title|Shadow Dragon}}

|english6=A fabled race said to be able to take dragon<br>form. Once, they ruled the world.

|japanese6=竜に変身すると言われる伝説の種族。<br>かつては世界を征服したと伝えられる。

|game7={{title|New Mystery of the Emblem}}

|english7=A fabled race said to be able to take dragon<br>form. Once, they ruled the world.{{h|*|Fan translation}}

|japanese7=竜に変身すると言われる伝説の種族。<br>かつては世界を征服したと伝えられる。

|game8={{title|Awakening}}

|english8=A legendary race with awesome<br>power while in dragon form.

|japanese8=竜に変身する伝説の種族。<br>強大な力を持つが変身前は非力。

|game9={{title|Warriors}}

|english9=Manaketes can turn into dragons. They have high attack and defense but low magic defense. Attacks effective against dragons deal bonus damage to them. They can use physical attacks as well as magic, and their physical attacks have a long range. Exercise caution if you're fighting one up close!

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* Though the official English translation is "Manakete," the item screen description (not the R button description) for the dragonstone [[Flametongue]] in {{FE7}} has the placeholder translation "For '''Mamukoot''' only!" The description cannot normally be seen, however, as the item can only be obtained by hacking.

*In {{FE1}}, if a [[class change]] item is used on a Manakete, its [[defense]] will be raised by the amount of defense that the equipped dragonstone gives, and the item will not be used up.

*The names "Mamkute" and "Manakete" are trademarked by Intelligent Systems, the developers of the ''Fire Emblem'' series.

|eng-mean=According to a NPC in {{FE11}}, the word most likely rhymes with "[[wikipedia:Parakeet|parakeet]]".<ref>{{Cite|I mean, I ain’t stupid. I'd heard of the dragonkin before. I’d just always assumed Manaketes looked somethin' like parakeets.|An [[Aurelis]] villager|Shadow Dragon}}</ref> Additionally, in ''Awakening'', ''Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light'', and the book ''[[Legacy of Archanea]]'', "Manakete" is not treated as a proper noun; other materials capitalize it.

|jap-name={{h|マムクート|Mamukūto}}

|jap-mean=Officially romanized as '''Mamkute'''. Romanized instead as '''Mamukute''' in {{TMSFE}}.

Generic portrait manakete fe06.gif|The generic Manakete portrait in {{title|The Binding Blade}}