Sephiran: Difference between revisions

|race=[[Laguz]] <small>([[heron]])</small>

Sephiran's true identity is '''Lehran''' (pronounced {{IPA|ˈlɛɹɑn}}<ref>Lehran in a ''Radiant Dawn'' cutscene</ref> or {{IPA|lɛˈɹɑn}}<ref>Ashera in a ''Radiant Dawn'' cutscene</ref>; Japanese: {{hl|エルラン|Eruran}} ''Erlan''), an ancient [[heron]] laguz who once served as a companion to the goddess [[Ashera]], and was responsible for sealing [[Yune]] in what later became known as [[Lehran's Medallion]] following her defeat. He was the first husband of [[Altina]], the founder of Begnion, and the father of the first [[Branded]] and ancestor of Begnion's lineage of apostles. His experiences following his retreat into seclusion deeply embittered him against humanity and provoked him into orchestrating the rise of conflicts across Tellius in a bid to hasten Ashera's awakening and the judgement of humanity.

 

Sephiran is the main overarching antagonist of the two {{FES}} games set on [[Tellius]]: {{FE9}} and its sequel, {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.

Sephiran appears as a NPC in [[Prisoner Release|Chapter&nbsp;10]], imprisoned in one of the jail cells. Although unarmed and defenseless, owing to his [[Mantle]] skill he cannot be killed at all. Releasing him and letting him escape is optional, and his appearances in the game's later plot are unchanged by the player's choices here.

|recruit=[[Rebirth (5)|Part IV, Endgame (5)]], automatically from turn 1 if these criteria have been met:<br>• The save file was created using a cleared save's data<br>• The [[Black Knight (character)|Black Knight]] was deployed in [[Daein, Arise!|Part I, Endgame]]<br>• [[Ike]] and the Black Knight fought in [[Rivals Collide|Part III, Chapter&nbsp;7]] and both survived

Lehran is a [[Chancellor]] who is available for the final battle of the game, but is only recruitable in a second playthrough onwards, sharing this distinction with fellow [[Dark magic]] user [[Pelleas]]; however, unlike the aforementioned Pelleas (who can be recruited later via a new dialogue option given to the player in [[Blood Contract|Part 3, Chapter&nbsp;13]]), recruiting Lehran requires performing some very obscure requirements in order to do so, namely by deploying the [[Black Knight (character)|Black Knight]] in [[Daein, Arise!|Part 1, Endgame]], and then have [[Ike]] fight the Black Knight in [[Rivals Collide|Part 3, Chapter&nbsp;7]] with both surviving.

Assuming that he is successfully recruited, he delivers as a [[Gotoh]] archetype by being far and away the most powerful magic unit in the game. Upon arriving to the final battle, he brings with him another SS ranked [[staff]]: the [[Ashera Staff]]. One particular downside is that he does not bring any weapons with him (not even his personal weapon, [[Creiddylad]]), meaning that if he wants to offensively contribute, he would need to take a [[Light (magic)|light]] or dark tome from another unit (note that if he wants to damage Ashera's auras with a Dark Tome the player must have brought Pelleas to the tower, as no one else can equip a Dark Tome for Yune to bless). His [[Magic (stat)|magic]], [[Skill (stat)|skill]], [[speed]], [[luck]], and [[resistance]] are all capped at 40, and his [[strength]] is just high enough to allow him to wield both [[Rexaura]] and [[Balberith]] and still double the Spirits and Auras on his own and [[Ashera]] with [[White Pool]] support. His high stats allow him to easily dispel the Auras on the Cover tiles. Ashera herself has an absurd 50 resistance, meaning he will only double for low damage even with White Pool support, meaning he works best with taking out the enemy [[Spirit]]s and Auras, or being a staffbot. Additionally, neither the Spirits or Ashera will attack or counterattack him.

|skills={{Item|13|Magic +2}}<br>{{Item|13|Focus}}<br>{{Item|13|Rally Magic}}<br>{{Item|13|Tomefaire}}<br>{{Item|13|Vengeance}}

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|game={{title|Radiant Dawn}}

|english=The duke of Persis. He is also<br>the highest-ranked senator in<br>Begnion, and Empress Sanaki's<br>prime minister. He enjoys<br>tremendous popular support,<br>known for his kind heart.

|japanese=ペルシス公爵。<br>ベグニオン元老院を司る<br>有力七議員の１人にして元老院議長。<br>皇帝サナキを補佐する宰相でもある。<br>民衆からの支持は絶大。

|game={{title|Heroes}}<!--<br><small>(Sephiran: Hoary Sovereign)</small>-->

|english=Senior Statesman of Begnion and Prime Minister<br>who serves Sanaki. Wields his abilities with<br>great skill even at the winter festival. Appears<br>in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

|japanese=ベグニオン帝国の元老院議長で、サナキに仕える宰相。<br>冬祭りでも、その才腕を振るう。<br>（登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 蒼炎の軌跡』）

 

Portrait sephiran fe09.png|Portrait of Sephiran in {{title|Path of Radiance}}.

Portrait sephiran cloaked fe09.png|Portrait of Sephiran with a cloak in {{title|Path of Radiance}}.

Portrait sephiran fe10.png|Portrait of Sephiran in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.

Portrait lehran fe10.png|Portrait of Lehran in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.

 

Anniversary uta-garuta sephiran.png|Artwork of Sephiran from {{title|One Hundred Songs of Heroes}}.