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==History==
==History==
Tarvos is one of the three national treasures of the Kingdom of [[Daein]], along with [[Caladbolg]] and [[Lughnasadh]]. It spent years in storage in Daein's vaults, waiting for a worthy bearer.<ref>{{Cite|It’s been stored away in the vaults of Daein, waiting for someone worthy enough. It’s more powerful than the purest silver bow.|[[Micaiah]] (talking about [[Lughnasadh]] specifically)|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> It was entrusted to Nolan by King [[Pelleas]] for use in the Daein army's campaign against the [[Laguz Alliance]], and he had his general [[Micaiah]] deliver it to Nolan.<ref>{{Cite|'''Nolan:''' You’re kidding me… it can’t be! That’s Tarvos, isn’t it? That’s one wicked-looking axe. I’d heard stories about the fabled axe of Daein, but to actually feel the heft… King Pelleas wants me to have it? I always did like that man. I’ll take good care of it, don’t you worry.<br>'''Micaiah:''' I know you will, Nolan. King Pelleas does too. That’s why he’s chosen to give it to you.|[[Nolan]] and [[Micaiah]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref>
Tarvos is one of the three national treasures of the Kingdom of [[Daein]], along with [[Caladbolg]] and [[Lughnasadh]]. It spent years in storage in Daein's vaults, waiting for a worthy bearer.<ref>{{Cite|It's been stored away in the vaults of Daein, waiting for someone worthy enough. It's more powerful than the purest silver bow.|[[Micaiah]] (talking about [[Lughnasadh]] specifically)|Radiant Dawn}}</ref> It was entrusted to Nolan by King [[Pelleas]] for use in the Daein army's campaign against the [[Laguz Alliance]], and he had his general [[Micaiah]] deliver it to Nolan.<ref>{{Cite|'''Nolan:''' You're kidding me… it can't be! That's Tarvos, isn't it? That's one wicked-looking axe. I'd heard stories about the fabled axe of Daein, but to actually feel the heft… King Pelleas wants me to have it? I always did like that man. I'll take good care of it, don't you worry.<br>'''Micaiah:''' I know you will, Nolan. King Pelleas does too. That's why he's chosen to give it to you.|[[Nolan]] and [[Micaiah]]|Radiant Dawn}}</ref>


==Stats==
==Stats==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* As with Caladbolg and Lughnasadh, Tarvos was created specifically for the international releases of ''Radiant Dawn'', and is not present in any form in the Japanese version. They are the only items in the entire series to be added in localization this way.
* As with Caladbolg and Lughnasadh, Tarvos was created specifically for the international releases of ''Radiant Dawn'', and is not present in any form in the Japanese version. They are the only items in the entire series to be added in localization this way.
==Gallery==
 
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File:Ss fe10 nolan wielding tarvos.png|[[Nolan]] wielding Tarvos in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.
</gallery>
==Etymology and other languages==
==Etymology and other languages==
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==Gallery==
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Ss fe10 nolan wielding tarvos.png|[[Nolan]] wielding Tarvos in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.
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Revision as of 17:15, 6 August 2018

Tarvos

Is wii tarvos.png
Icon of Tarvos from Radiant Dawn.


A weapon given to the Dawn Brigade by Pelleas in reward for their service. For Nolan only.

Type

Axe

Wielder(s)

Nolan

First game

Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

Tarvos is a regalia axe which is present only in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. It is the personal weapon of Nolan of the Dawn Brigade.

History

Tarvos is one of the three national treasures of the Kingdom of Daein, along with Caladbolg and Lughnasadh. It spent years in storage in Daein's vaults, waiting for a worthy bearer.[1] It was entrusted to Nolan by King Pelleas for use in the Daein army's campaign against the Laguz Alliance, and he had his general Micaiah deliver it to Nolan.[2]

Stats

Game Icon Level Might Weight Hit Crit Range Uses Worth WEXP Other effects and notes

Locations

Radiant Dawn

Treasure Part 3: Chapter 6, base conversation "Nolan"

Trivia

  • As with Caladbolg and Lughnasadh, Tarvos was created specifically for the international releases of Radiant Dawn, and is not present in any form in the Japanese version. They are the only items in the entire series to be added in localization this way.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Tarvos

From Tarvos Trigaranus, a Celtic/Gaulish bull deity.

Spanish

Tarvos

As above.

French

Tarvos

As above.

German

Tarvos

As above.

Italian

Tarvos

As above.

Gallery

References

  1. "It's been stored away in the vaults of Daein, waiting for someone worthy enough. It's more powerful than the purest silver bow." — Micaiah (talking about Lughnasadh specifically), Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
  2. "Nolan: You're kidding me… it can't be! That's Tarvos, isn't it? That's one wicked-looking axe. I'd heard stories about the fabled axe of Daein, but to actually feel the heft… King Pelleas wants me to have it? I always did like that man. I'll take good care of it, don't you worry.
    Micaiah: I know you will, Nolan. King Pelleas does too. That's why he's chosen to give it to you.
    " — Nolan and Micaiah, Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Axes
Basic axes AxeAxe of ZoltanBarst's AxeBasilikosBattle AxeBeruka's AxeBordcord AxeBroken AxeBronze AxeCompact AxeEmblem AxeFrying PanGlass AxeHauteclereHector's AxeHit AxeImmortal AxeImposing AxeIron AxeIron PoleaxKiller AxeLadleLegion's AxePractice AxeRusted AxeSilver AxeSilver PoleaxSplitting AxeSteel AxeSteel PoleaxTraining Axe
Axes with secondary effects Arthur's AxeBerserker's AxeBone AxeBrave AxeCamilla's AxeDevil AxeDragon AxeFiendcleaverHammerIron GreataxeLaguz AxeMaceMaster AxePoleaxQuick AxeRaider AxeSilver GreataxeSteel GreataxeSuperior AxeSwordreaverSwordslayerTitania's AxeVengeanceVenin AxeVolant Axe
Magic-based axes Bolt AxeHurricane Axe
Ranged axes Hand AxeHatchetIron Star AxeOrsin's HatchetShort AxeSilver Star AxeSteel Star AxeTomahawk
Regalia and personal axes ArmadsAurgelmirAxe of UkonvasaraAymrBölverkCrusherFragarachFreikugelGarmHelswathTarvosUkonvasaraUrvanVougeWolf BeilWolf Berg
Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
Playable characters Part I AranBlack KnightEdwardFionaIlyanaJillLauraLeonardoMegMicaiahMuarimNailahNolanRafielSotheTauroneoTormodVikaVolugZihark
Part II AstridBromCalillDanvedElinciaGeoffreyHaarHeatherKieranLeanneLetheLuciaMakalovMarciaMordecaiNealuchiNephenee
Part III BoydGatrieIkeJanaffKyzaLyreMiaMistOscarRanulfReysonRhysRolfShinonSigrunSorenTanithTitaniaUlki
Part IV BastianCaineghisEnaGarethGiffcaKurthnagaLehranNaesalaNasirOliverPelleasRenningSanakiSkrimirStefanTibarnVolke
Non-playable characters AimeeAlderAlmedhaAmyAshuneraDanielJorgeLargoMustonNicoYuneZelgius
Bosses Part I AgonyBurtonDjurIsaiyaJarodLavertonPainPugoRadminWystanZaitan
Part II LudveckMarajTashoriaYeardleyZeffren
Part III CallumGoranIkeIstvanLethe/KezhdaLombrosoMicaiahRoarkRommitSeptimusSergeiSigrunSilvanoVeyona
Part IV AsheraBlack KnightCatalenaDheginseaHetzelIzukaLekainLevailNumidaOliverSephiranValtomeYuma
Background characters AltinaElenaGreilLanvegaLilliaLoraziehMisahaRajaionRamonSoan
Regalia and personal weapons AlonditeAmitiAshera StaffBalberithBaselardCaladbolgCreiddyladCymbelineDouble BowEttardFloreteLughnasadhMatronaRagnellRexauraRexboltRexcaliburRexflameTarvosThaniUrvanVague KattiWishblade
Chapters Part I P: Under Gray Skies • 1: Maiden of Miracles • 2: The Dispossessed • 3: A Faint Light • 4: A Distant Voice • 5: The Lost Heir • 6: Raise the Standard (stage 1stage 2) • 7: A Gathering Hope • 8: Glory Unwanted • 9: One SurvivesE: Daein, Arise!
Part II P: On Drifting Clouds • 1: Winds of Rebellion • 2: Tides of Intrigue • 3: Geoffrey's ChargeE: Elincia's Gambit
Part III P: The Great Advance • 1: Laguz and Beorc • 2: Stormclouds • 3: River Crossing • 4: The General's Hand • 5: Retreat! • 6: A Reason to Fight • 7: Rivals Collide • 8: Incandescent Glow • 9: Marauders • 10: The Heart of Crimea • 11: Just Cause • 12: The Price • 13: Blood ContractE: From Pain, Awakening
Part IV P: Chaos Named • 1: Road to the Empire • 2: Silent World • 3: Distortions • 4: Revelations • 5: Unforgivable SinE: Rebirth (1)E: Rebirth (2)E: Rebirth (3)E: Rebirth (4)E: Rebirth (5)
Locations TelliusBegnion (SienneTower of Guidance) • CrimeaDaeinDesert of DeathGalliaGoldoaGrann DesertHatariKilvasPhoenicisSerenes Forest
Groups, objects and events Ancient languageBlood pactDawn BrigadeDisciples of OrderGreat FloodGreil MercenariesLaguz AllianceLehran's MedallionMad King's War • Races (BeorcBrandedLaguzZunanma) • Serenes MassacreWarp Powder
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharacters (Availability chart) • Classes (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSkillsWeapons
Related topics Data transferList of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Path of Radiance) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline