Midia

Midia Artwork of Midia from the Trading Card Game. Captain of the Archanean knights. Unafraid and strong-willed, her loyalty to Nyna is absolute.

Gender Female Race Human Family Count Owen (father) Astram (lover) Starting class Paladin Voiced by Unknown (Japanese, Archanea Saga) Appearance(s) Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem Archanea Saga Shadow Dragon New Mystery of the Emblem

“	By "we" I mean Archanea. Archanea is saved. If Princess Nyna has truly come to chase the enemy from our halls, to free us... Then my death will have meaning.	”	— Midia, to Boah

Midia (Japanese: ミディア Midia) is an esteemed knight of the Holy Kingdom of Archanea and the lover of fellow Archanean knight Astram. She was the leader of the retinue of knights who assisted in Princess Nyna's doomed escape atttempt from Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, as a result, she was captured and imprisoned, until Nyna returned with Marth's forces to reclaim Pales. After the war, she continued her service to Archanea and became the captain of the Archanean knights. Late in the War of Heroes, she led a knight rebellion against the despotic rule of Archanea's Emperor Hardin.

Biography

Midia attempts to kill Camus.

Midia is the daughter of either a certain Count Owen, former Supreme Commander of Archanea, or a Duke Charon of Deil. Her parents were killed by General Camus of Grust during the War of Shadows.

When the army of Dolhr came to lay siege to Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, Midia was the leader of the band of knights consisting of Macellan, Dolph, Tomas and convened by Boah to lead Princess Nyna to safety. However, the group was cornered by Dolhr's forces and was forced to try and fight its way out. In the end, the group were cornered in a room of the palace and handed over to Camus upon his arrival; as he entered, Midia attempted to strike him down, an assault easily neutralized by Camus, who criticized her for the "cowardly" surprise attack upon him. She and her band were imprisoned in the palace, now under the occupation of Volzhin and Dolhr, where they remained for three years.

During Marth and the Archanean League's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Midia and the other prisoners were nearly executed by the occupying Dolhr forces, but were eventually freed and joined the League. During the battle at Fort Menedy, Midia reunited with her lover Astram, who had been forced into the service of Grust since Archanea's downfall, and convinced him to rejoin the Archanea forces. Following the end of the War of Shadows, Midia remained with the Archanean knights at Nyna's request and was later made their captain.

In the closing days of the War of Heroes, as Marth and the Altean League approached Pales, Midia was the leader of a coup of both citizens and knights of the realm against Emperor Hardin, in opposition to his despotic rule and the war against Altea. The coup failed, Midia was arrested, and its participants were slowly executed as the days passed. By the time the Altean League entered the palace, Midia had been brought before Hardin, pleading for him to realize the nature and extent of his atrocities. Not taking any notice of her criticisms, Hardin forced her to sit by his side, under heavy guard, and watch as the Altean army was annihilated. When Marth's forces entered the throne room, Midia's guards attempted to kill her, but she was freed by Marth's army and joined them for the rest of the War of Heroes. After the end of the war, Midia joined the Archanean Rangers and devoted her life to serving the people of the now-unified Archanean Alliance; additionally, it is possible that she eventually married Astram.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Midia is a playable character in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. She is rescued from Dolhrian capture in the Archanean Palace by Marth and his army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Paladin Level 1 Movement 10 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 9 Strength 7 Luck 7 Skill 11 Defense 9 W. Level 10 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Speed 50% Strength 30% Luck 10% Skill 50% Defense 20% W. Level 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

Midia is a playable character in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem, reprising her role from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

Starting stats and growth rates

Paladin (Knight) Level 1 Movement 10/6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 10, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 7 Strength 7/5 W. Level 10 Skill 11/8 Defense 9/7 Speed 9/6 Resistance 6/0 Max HP 80% Luck 10% Strength 30% W. Level 50% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items -- -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Midia joins dismounted.

Book 2

Role

Midia is a playable character in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem; when she initially joins, she is unable to perform any actions due to lacking any weapons and having two enemy units stand right next to her. None of the enemies are hostile to Midia until a player unit reaches the throne room.

Starting stats and growth rates

Paladin (Knight) Level 16 Movement 10/6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 20, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 28 Luck 7 Strength 14/12 W. Level 16 Skill 17/14 Defense 16/14 Speed 17/14 Resistance 6/0 Max HP 80% Luck 10% Strength 30% W. Level 50% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items -- -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Midia joins dismounted.

Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga

Role

Midia is a playable character in the first chapter of Archanea Saga.

Starting stats and growth rates

Paladin (Knight) Level 1 Movement 10/6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Episode I, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 7 Strength 7/5 W. Level 10 Skill 11/8 Defense 9/7 Speed 9/6 Resistance 6/0 Max HP 80% Luck 10% Strength 30% W. Level 50% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Silver Lance Iron Lance Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓D Lance ✓M Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Midia is a playable character in Shadow Dragon, reprising her role from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

Starting stats and growth rates

Paladin Level 1 Movement 10

Recruitment: Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 24 Speed 9 Strength 7 Luck 7 Magic 1 Defense 9 Skill 11 Resistance 6 Max HP 80% Speed 50% Strength 30% Luck 10% Magic 0% Defense 20% Skill 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapon Levels D C -- -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Dracoknight Sniper Swordmaster Sage/Bishop

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	80%	25%	0%	45%	65%	10%	15%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sniper	80%	25%	0%	45%	70%	10%	15%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	90%	25%	0%	45%	65%	10%	10%	0%	{{{cha}}}

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Analysis

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

Midia is a prepromoted paladin who starts with a decent C rank in lances, allowing her to wield a Killer Lance and a Ridersbane at base. Sadly, Midia's low bases greatly hold her back in the higher difficulties. It will be difficult for her to get EXP at first, since her combat will be mediocre, and training her will not make her better than other units competing with her, because her growths are not outstanding. By the time she joins the army, the player will already have been using other units with a C rank in lances, so even that utility for Midia is limited. Even in low difficulties, a base-level Midia is unable to double most enemies and does not deal much damage because of her mediocre Strength. She can only do decent combat while using effective weaponry, which greatly limits her usefulness.

The mere fact that Midia can use effective lances at base is her saving grace. It prevents her from being a useless unit, because she can deal significant damage to or one-shot enemies such as Cavaliers. Reclassing her to a Dracoknight can also make her more helpful, since she will retain her lance rank and gain the ability to move around the map more freely. However, doing that will prevent another unit with better bases and/or long-term prospects from becoming a Dracoknight, since class slots are limited.

Midia needs plenty of favoritism to remain decent. Since her bases are not very good, and her long-term prospects do not compare to other lance-using units such as Abel or Hardin, she is a very mediocre unit. She also suffers from having an availability gap—she joins the army around the halfway point of the game. Overall, while Midia is situationally useful, she is unlikely to ever be impressive and is typically benched in favor of stronger units with better combat, utility, or both.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Midia is a playable character in New Mystery of the Emblem, reprising her role in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem; when she initially joins, she is unable to perform any actions due to lacking any weapons and having two enemy units stand right next to her. None of the enemies are hostile to Midia until a player unit reaches the throne room.

Starting stats and growth rates

Main Story Extra chapters

Paladin Level 12 Movement 10

Recruitment: Chapter 20, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 35 Speed 18 Strength 15 Luck 9 Magic 1 Defense 16 Skill 19 Resistance 6 Max HP 90% Speed 60% Strength 40% Luck 20% Magic 0% Defense 45% Skill 60% Resistance 15% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory -- Weapon Levels C B -- -- -- --

Paladin Level 1 Movement 10

Recruitment: New Archanea Saga Episode I, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Max HP 24 Speed 12 Strength 10 Luck 7 Magic 1 Defense 9 Skill 12 Resistance 6 Max HP 90% Speed 60% Strength 40% Luck 20% Magic 0% Defense 45% Skill 60% Resistance 15% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Lance Steel Sword Weapon Levels C B -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Dracoknight General Sniper Swordmaster Sage/Bishop

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	80%	35%	0%	55%	75%	20%	40%	20%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
General	110%	40%	0%	55%	50%	20%	60%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sniper	90%	35%	0%	55%	80%	20%	40%	10%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	90%	35%	0%	55%	80%	20%	35%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	70%	10%	20%	55%	70%	20%	15%	40%	{{{cha}}}

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Personality

Midia is a prideful knight devoted to serve her country above anything else, ready to sacrifice herself in order to protect her queen. However, her loyalty doesn't blind her to her nation's shortcomings, as shown she opposed Emperor Hardin's tyrannical rule and lead a rebellion to overthrow him; this is in contrast with her lover Astram, who remained loyal to Archanea in spite of Hardin's rule. She is prone to creating rash and impulsive decisions, such as attempting to fight back against the Dolhr army attacking Pales even when her odds of winning were exceedingly slim.

Midia loves Astram and vice versa. Although their relationship started off very rough, the two were eventually able to blossom their relationship into both mutual respect and love. It is implied that the duo were able to tie the knot after the War of Heroes. She additionally bears a strong hatred towards General Camus of Grust for killing her parents in the War of Shadows, and as such attempted to perform a sneak attack on him when he was unarmed, an act which disgusted Camus.

In contrast to her accomplishments as a knight of Archanea, Midia also enjoys a life at court dressed in finery.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Midia Paladin Supports: Astram Hero Bonus: 10 [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: Astram Hero Bonus: 10 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

Shadow Dragon

Midia Paladin Mutual supports: Astram Hero C: 5 B: 8 A: 13 Tomas Archer C: 5 B: 10 A: -- Macellan Knight C: 5 B: 10 A: -- Dolph Knight C: 5 B: 10 A: -- Boah Bishop C: 5 B: 10 A: -- Supported by:* None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co1}}} B: {{{bo1}}} A: {{{ao1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Midia Paladin Mutual supports: Astram Hero C: 0 B: 2 A: 4 Tomas Sniper C: 2 B: 4 A: -- Macellan General C: 2 B: 4 A: -- Dolph General C: 2 B: 4 A: -- [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Mercenary C: 2 B: 4 A: -- [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Midia/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Midia
This accomplished young knight also enjoys life at court dressed in finery.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Archanea knight Midia
By Nyna’s request she remained in the army and became the captain of the Archanea knights.

Book 2

Archanea knight Midia
She joined the Archanea Free Knights, to serve her people.

Shadow Dragon

Midia - His Anchor
Midia honored her princess's request to remain with the Archanean Knights, and later became their captain.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Midia - His Anchor
Midia joined the Archanean Rangers, devoting her life to serve her people. Never did she lose her sense of justice.

Quotes

Death quotes

“	May luck be with you, Prince Marth...	”	— Midia in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

“	Astram... Sorry.	”	— Midia in Mystery of the Emblem Book 1.

“	Ah, Astram...	”	— Midia in Mystery of the Emblem Book 2.

“	Astram...	”	— Midia in Shadow Dragon.

“	Ugh... Astram...	”	— Midia's death quote in Classic Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Damn... I'll be a burden like this. I'm retreating!	”	— Midia's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Midia: Guh! It can't... end like this... Nyna: Midia!?　No! Please fall back. For Astram's sake, too, please...! Midia: Princess... I'm so sorry...	”	— Midia, in New Archanea Saga Episode I of New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Princess Nyna, somehow, please be safe...	”	— Midia in Episode I of Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga.

Everyone's Conditions quotes

“	I feel marvelous today. How lucky that I'm in good shape for the decisive battle.	”	— When receiving a temporary stat boost in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	The decisive battle is close. I cannot neglect my training.	”	— When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	What is this, I wonder? I should report this to Prince Marth.	”	— When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	Astram... If you and I...	”	— When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.

“	I'd like to know more about Kris... As a fellow knight, I'm rather impressed.	”	— When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Midia is featured on one card in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Midia
	Love-struck Knight, Midia
		"I have only one wish... that I be reunited with him one last time."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Double-edged Love: [Trigger] [Tap 1 ally “Astram”] After this unit declares an attack, if you pay the cost, then until the end of the battle phase this unit’s attack is increased by 40. Dragonpike: [Always] When this unit attacks a affinity unit, this unit’s attack is increased by 20.
	Card #B01-037N • Artist: MOMORI
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Midia .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem	Captain of the Archanean knights. Unafraid and strong-willed, her loyalty to Nyna is absolute.*	アカネイア騎士団の隊長。物怖じしない、強い意志を持つ。 ニーナ王女に忠義を尽くし、暗黒戦争ではマルスを助けた。

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	632	Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon	102
	710	Midia Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	60

CYL 2 (2018)	623 (−9)	Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon	114 (+12)
	729 (+19)	Midia Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem	48 (−12)

CYL 3 (2019)

503 (−11)

Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

200 (+37)

CYL 4 (2020)

510 (−19)

Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

182 (−18)

CYL 5 (2021)

518 (+8)

Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

121 (−61)

CYL 6 (2022)

492 (−28)

Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

139 (+18)

CYL 7 (2023)

362 (−130)

Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

153 (+14)

CYL 8 (2024)

363 (+1)

Midia Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light / Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem / New Mystery of the Emblem

160 (+7)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	1,279

Trivia

• Isadora of Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade is something of a near-direct copy of Midia, transplanted into the role of a knight of Pherae; similarly, Harken of the same game is a copy of Astram, and the two have a very similar relationship to that of Midia and Astram.
• Midia has unused battle dialogue in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem, which suggests that she may have been originally intended to appear as an enemy character. The unused dialogue reads: "Heartless fiends who point their arrows at our holy kingdom, if you wish to step foot inside Archanea Palace, then you'll have to kill me first!"

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Midia	Possibly from Medea, a sorceress from Greek mythology.
Japanese	ミディア	Officially romanized as Midia.
Spanish	Midia	As above.
French	Midia	As above.
German	Midia	As above.
Italian	Midia	As above.
Portuguese	Midia	Used in Heroes.
Traditional Chinese	米迪婭	Midia; used in Heroes.

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Midia from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

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  Artwork of Midia from Archanea Saga.

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  Artwork of Midia and Camus from Archanea Saga.

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  Artwork of Midia from the Trading Card Game.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Midia from Cipher.

References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.