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“ | I’ve been told she was a strong woman, beautiful and proud. She spoke with the voice of nature, and she lived at one with the earth. | ” | — Saleh |
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Nada Kuya (Japanese: ナーダ クーヤ Nada Kuya) was a legendary figure in Caer Pelyn's history. Described as a "warrior princess"[1] she defended the village from an unspecified invasion in the distant past.[2]
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Role
Nada Kuya has no important role pertaining to the main plot, though Eirika does take inspiration from her if she speaks with Saleh.[3]
Personality and character
Nada Kuya, being a historical figure and thus not present, has few known traits. She is said to be "one with the earth", but little else is mentioned.
Trivia
- Nada Kuya's weapon, described as: "[...] a narrow sword made from a fang gifted to her by the dragonkin.", is incredibly similar to the story behind the creation of Archanea's Falchion.[4]
- In Eirika's and Saleh's paired ending, their child is said to resemble Nada Kuya.
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
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Nada Kuya |
Uncertain etymology. Though the Nada portion as a name can mean "hope" or "generosity" in Arabic and a few other languages.[5][6] |
References
- ↑ "Princess Eirika, you remind me of the warrior princess, Nada Kuya." — Saleh, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "Well, in ancient times, Caer Pelyn was invaded by a foreign nation. [...] And leading the charge against the invaders was Nada Kuya." — Saleh, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "I see… Yes, I see! I have a reason to fight. I have things to protect. I fight for the future. The future of Renais, the future of my people. Thank you, Master Saleh. Your stories always give me the courage to fight on." — Eirika, to Saleh in a support conversation., Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ "She carried a narrow sword made from a fang gifted to her by the dragonkin. With her dragon blade in her hand, she drove Caer Pelyn’s enemies away." — Saleh, to Eirika in a support conversation., Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
- ↑ Nada (1), www.behindthename.com
- ↑ Nada (2), www.behindthename.com