Arvis

Arvis Artwork of Arvis from Treasure. Duke of Velthomer, and descendant of the crusader Fjalar and Maera of the imperial family.

Gender Male Race Human Einherjar (Awakening) Family Cigyun (mother) Victor (father) Azelle (younger half-brother) Deirdre (wife and half-sister) Julia (daughter) Julius (son) Saias (son) Seliph (half-nephew) Nationality Grannvalean (Velthomer) Title(s) Duke of Velthomer Emperor of Grannvale Starting class Sage (Genealogy of the Holy War first generation) Emperor (Genealogy of the Holy War second generation) Sorcerer (Awakening) Voiced by Xander Mobus (English, Heroes) Shō Hayami (Japanese, Heroes) Appearance(s) Genealogy of the Holy War Awakening Heroes

“	I will change this world for the better. Under my rule, humanity shall be free from the pain of prejudice, tyranny and oppression!	”	— Arvis, to Manfroy

Arvis (Japanese: アルヴィス Alvis) was the Duke of Velthomer, the son of the previous Duke Victor and Cigyun of Verdane's Spirit Forest, and was later the first and only Emperor of Grannvale through marriage to its princess Deirdre. He inherited full Fjalar Holy Blood and the ability to wield Valflame from his father, as well as minor Loptous Holy Blood from his mother; the latter made him central to the schemes of Manfroy of the Loptr Church. Arvis rose to power in a time of turmoil in both Grannvale and Jugdral as a whole, and under his rule Grannvale expanded to hold tyrannical dominion over nearly the entire continent despite Arvis's best intentions; his rule was undermined by his son Julius, the vessel of Loptous, who undermined his father's power and twisted Grannvale into a facsimile of the ancient Loptrian Empire.

Biography

Early life and rise

Arvis succeeded his father as the Duke of Velthomer at the age of 7, following his father's suicide and his mother's disappearance. Even from this young age, Arvis proved to be a strong and charismatic leader and maintained a firm hold on Velthomer's leadership; he was secretly assisted by Kurth, the Grannvale prince. Despite his issues coping with women, around Grann 748–749 he had a relationship with Aida of the Velthomer army which yielded a son and full-blooded heir, Saias, who was raised in hiding. By Grann 757, he had been appointed the leader of the Weissritter royal guard at the Grannvale capital Belhalla, tasked with the care of King Azmur during the war with Isaach. Throughout his life, he was blackmailed by Manfroy of the Loptrians into co-operating with his desires, as Manfroy threatened to reveal Arvis's Loptous heritage to the world at large.

During the Verdane invasion in Grann 757, Arvis forbade his half-brother Azelle from going to assist in repelling the Verdane army, though Azelle departed to do so anyway. Later, Arvis was dispatched by Azmur to check the situation, where he found Sigurd and a handful of soldiers fighting the Verdane army. He entrusted Sigurd with a silver sword as a gift from Azmur, before departing.

In the following years, Arvis feigned support of Reptor and Lombard's coup against Kurth and Byron, participating in the framing of Sigurd and Byron as the perpetrators following Lombard's assassination of Kurth, using his status with King Azmur to help perpetuate the false accusation. In reality, Arvis had far more respect for Sigurd than for Reptor and Lombard, but nonetheless sacrificed Sigurd as part of Manfroy's plan for his ascent to power, taking advantage of Reptor and Lombard to accomplish this.

When Deirdre was returned to Grannvale by Manfroy (though Arvis was not aware of this) and was recognised as the heiress to the country's throne by Azmur, she and Arvis fell in love and became engaged to each other, with Azmur's blessing. In Grann 760, in preparation for Sigurd's attempt to return to Grannvale, Arvis dispatched the Velthomer army under Aida to Phinora Castle, supporting Lombard and Reptor's forces; however, when Sigurd's army approached Velthomer itself, as per Arvis's orders Aida turned on Reptor's Friege army, assaulting it with Meteor spells in "support" of Sigurd. Following Reptor's defeat, Aida led Sigurd's army to Belhalla, claiming that Arvis was supporting him all along through hands tied by Reptor and Lombard's influence and that Arvis had arranged a formal celebration of Sigurd's return. Instead, Arvis sentenced Sigurd and his army to death for their treasonous acts, but not before showing off Deirdre as his wife to test his concerns about her past. After having Deirdre escorted back to Belhalla Castle, he commenced the Battle of Belhalla, executing Sigurd's army; during this, he personally slew Sigurd using Valflame.

Emperor of Grannvale

With the deaths of Reptor, Lombard, Claud and Sigurd, Arvis became the sole surviving power in Grannvale. Following Azmur's death, he succeeded him as Grannvale's king in accordance with Azmur's wishes; Isaach and Agustria were now part of Grannvale's holdings, and the other nations of Jugdral (save for Thracia) too soon fell under its rule. With the continent unified under his leadership, Arvis reorganized Grannvale into an empire with himself as its first emperor, by popular demand of the people of Grannvale. At first, Arvis's reign over the empire was a decent one, albeit constrained and strict, and Jugdral experienced an era of peace. During this time, Arvis and Deirdre had twin children, Julius and Julia; Julius possessed major Loptous Holy Blood, marking the success of Manfroy's schemes to breed Arvis and Deirdre to yield a viable host for Loptous.

Arvis's rule experienced a significant shift in its fortunes in Grann 770, when Manfroy presented Julius with the Book of Loptous, instantly corrupting him with the spirit of Loptous. Julius wrested control of Grannvale from Arvis, rendering him a mostly powerless figurehead as Julius perverted the empire into a tyrannical force and granted the Loptrians positions of power across the continent. Arvis attempted to resist Julius seizing hold of the empire, even once attempting to outright banish him from Grannvale, but his efforts met with failure and, it is implied, severe consequences. During his reign, Arvis himself authorized the child hunt practice despite his personal opposition to it, possibly under pressure from Julius.

In Grann 777, near the end of Seliph's liberation war, Arvis was stationed at Chalphy Castle by Julius as Seliph's army fought in neighboring Miletos. While Julius was busy, Arvis travelled to Miletos Castle and attempted to order Ishtar to release the children captured there, but was foiled by Julius's arrival and sent back to Chalphy. At Chalphy, he released the Bishop Palmarch and the imprisoned children, tasking Palmark with fleeing with them and with giving Tyrfing to Seliph. He attempted to send Julia, now captured by Manfroy, along with them, but Manfroy took Julia away and tasked a unit of dark bishops with hunting Palmarch and the other children. Forced to comply with Julius and Manfroy's orders, Arvis led the Rot Ritter in defending Chalphy from Seliph's army, but his efforts failed and he was killed.

Legacy

Although in the war's aftermath Seliph said he understood and sympathized with Arvis's fate, no longer hating him, thousands of years later, Chrom claimed that retellings of the story in the sagas maintained a negative view of Arvis, referring to him as "the villain of every Jugdrali saga I've ever heard".

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

First generation

Role

Arvis is present as a partner unit in the Prologue, appearing on the map after Yngvi Castle has been seized. He will constantly move toward Sigurd's location to talk to him, giving him a Silver Sword, and leaves the map once this has been achieved.

Stats

See also: Birth of a Holy Knight

Sage Level 25 Holy Blood Movement 6 Authority ★★★★★

Stats Max HP 60 Speed 30 Strength 15 Luck 0 Magic 30+10 Defense 8+10 Skill 27 Resistance 22+10

Inventory Skills Valflame Recover Ring 5,000 Gold Adept Nihil Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- B ★ B B B --

Second generation

Role

Arvis is the final boss of Chapter 10, and the guardian of Chalphy Castle. He and the Rot Ritter in his service emerge after Miletos Castle has been seized.

Stats

See also: Light and Dark

Emperor Level 30 Holy Blood Movement 5 Authority ★★★★★

Stats Max HP 80 Speed 30 Strength 27 Luck 4 Magic 30+10 Defense 30+10 Skill 30 Resistance 30+10

Inventory Skills Valflame Silver Blade 6,000 Gold Pavise Nihil Charm Weapon Levels A A A A A ★ A A -- --

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Arvis is playable as a SpotPass character, released in the Genealogy of the Holy War first-generation character set. He is also present as an enemy unit in four DLC episodes—Lost Bloodlines 1, and 3, Rogues & Redeemers 1 and 3—and is an NPC in Lost Bloodlines 2 and Rogues & Redeemers 2.

Starting stats and growth rates

Sorcerer Level 20 Movement 6

Recruitment: SpotPass, hire him for 20,700 G or defeat him in a skirmish Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 78 Speed 33 Strength 27 Luck 10 Magic 35+5 Defense 34 Skill 32 Resistance 33 Max HP 85% Speed 55% Strength 35% Luck 45% Magic 65% Defense 40% Skill 50% Resistance 35% Speed +2 Strength -1 Luck -3 Magic +3 Defense 0 Skill 0 Resistance +2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Valflame* Hex Anathema Pavise Vengeance Tomebreaker Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- A --

Reclassing options

Arvis Base classes:* Sorcerer -- -- Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any male class available through reclassing.

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Tactician/Grandmaster Cavalier Paladin Knight Great Knight General Barbarian/Berserker Fighter/Warrior Mercenary/Hero Bow Knight Archer Sniper

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Tactician/Grandmaster	80%	50%	60%	50%	55%	45%	40%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier	85%	55%	45%	55%	60%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Paladin	85%	55%	45%	55%	60%	45%	40%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Knight	90%	60%	45%	50%	50%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Great Knight	90%	60%	45%	50%	55%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
General	90%	60%	45%	50%	50%	45%	45%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Barbarian/Berserker	90%	60%	45%	50%	60%	45%	35%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Fighter/Warrior	85%	60%	45%	55%	55%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mercenary/Hero	85%	55%	45%	60%	60%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bow Knight	90%	55%	45%	60%	60%	45%	35%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Archer	85%	50%	45%	65%	55%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sniper	85%	50%	45%	65%	55%	45%	45%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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Myrmidon Swordmaster Assassin Thief Trickster Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider Priest War Monk Mage/Sage Dark Mage Dark Knight Dread Fighter

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon	80%	55%	45%	60%	65%	45%	35%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Swordmaster	80%	55%	45%	60%	65%	45%	35%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Assassin	80%	55%	45%	65%	65%	45%	35%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Thief	75%	50%	50%	60%	65%	45%	35%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Trickster	75%	45%	60%	60%	60%	45%	35%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord	85%	65%	45%	50%	55%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Griffon Rider	85%	60%	45%	55%	60%	45%	35%	30%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Priest	75%	40%	60%	50%	55%	45%	35%	40%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
War Monk	85%	50%	60%	45%	55%	45%	40%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage/Sage	75%	35%	65%	55%	60%	45%	35%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Mage	90%	40%	60%	50%	55%	45%	40%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Knight	90%	50%	60%	50%	55%	45%	40%	30%	{{{cha}}}

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Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dread Fighter	80%	55%	55%	55%	60%	45%	40%	35%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Archer Barbarian Cavalier Dark Mage Wyvern Rider Fighter Knight Mage Mercenary Myrmidon Priest Tactician Thief

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+4	+2	+1	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+1	--
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+4	+0	+1	+2	+3	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+8	+5	+0	+2	+3	+0	+2	+1	+1	--
Warrior	+6	+4	+0	+5	-1	+0	+4	+3	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+7	+3	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+6	+1	--
Great Knight	+8	+5	+0	+1	-1	+0	+7	+1	+0	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+5	+1	+3	+2	+1	+0	+3	+3	+1	--
Dark Knight	+7	+3	+2	+4	+2	+0	+5	+1	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Wyvern Lord	+5	+4	+0	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Griffon Rider	+3	+2	+0	+4	+4	+0	+0	+3	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+8	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Hero	+2	+0	+1	+6	+5	+0	+4	+3	+1	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+4	+3	+1	E
Great Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+3	+1	+3	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+4	+1	+3	+2	+3	+0	+2	+2	+1	E, E
Dark Knight	+9	+4	+1	+3	+1	+0	+7	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+3	+1	+3	+3	+0	+3	+3	+1	E, E
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+2	+3	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+3	+1	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	--
Assassin	+5	+4	-1	+4	+2	+0	+1	+0	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
War Monk	+8	+5	+2	+2	+2	+0	+5	+0	+1	E
Sage	+4	+1	+4	+3	+3	+0	+3	-1	+1	E, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Grandmaster	+4	+3	+3	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Assassin	+5	+5	+0	+7	+4	+0	+3	+1	+1	E
Trickster	+3	+1	+4	+4	+3	+0	+1	+5	+1	E

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Skill set

Like all male bonus units in Awakening, Arvis has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Veteran	Tactician, Level 1
	Solidarity	Tactician, Level 10
	Ignis	Grandmaster, Level 5
	Rally Spectrum	Grandmaster, Level 15
	Discipline	Cavalier, Level 1
	Outdoor Fighter	Cavalier, Level 10
	Defender	Paladin, Level 5
	Aegis	Paladin, Level 15
	Luna	Great Knight, Level 5
	Dual Guard+	Great Knight, Level 15
	Defense +2	Knight, Level 1
	Indoor Fighter	Knight, Level 10
	Rally Defense	General, Level 5
	Pavise	General, Level 15
	Avoid +10	Myrmidon, Level 1
	Vantage	Myrmidon, Level 10
	Astra	Swordmaster, Level 5
	Swordfaire	Swordmaster, Level 15
	Armsthrift	Mercenary, Level 1
	Patience	Mercenary, Level 10
	Sol	Hero, Level 5
	Axebreaker	Hero, Level 15
	HP +5	Fighter, Level 1
	Zeal	Fighter, Level 10
	Rally Strength	Warrior, Level 5
	Counter	Warrior, Level 15
	Despoil	Barbarian, Level 1
	Gamble	Barbarian, Level 10
	Wrath	Berserker, Level 5
	Axefaire	Berserker, Level 15
	Skill +2	Archer, Level 1
	Prescience	Archer, Level 10
	Hit Rate +20	Sniper, Level 5
	Bowfaire	Sniper, Level 15
	Rally Skill	Bow Knight, Level 5
	Bowbreaker	Bow Knight, Level 15
	Locktouch	Thief, Level 1
	Movement +1	Thief, Level 10
	Lethality	Assassin, Level 5
	Pass	Assassin, Level 15
	Lucky Seven	Trickster, Level 5
	Acrobat	Trickster, Level 15
	Strength +2	Wyvern Rider, Level 1
	Tantivy	Wyvern Rider, Level 10
	Quick Burn	Wyvern Lord, Level 5
	Swordbreaker	Wyvern Lord, Level 15
	Deliverer	Griffon Rider, Level 5
	Lancebreaker	Griffon Rider, Level 15
	Magic +2	Mage, Level 1
	Focus	Mage, Level 10
	Rally Magic	Sage, Level 5
	Tomefaire	Sage, Level 15
	Hex	Dark Mage, Level 1
	Anathema	Dark Mage, Level 10
	Vengeance	Sorcerer, Level 5
	Tomebreaker	Sorcerer, Level 15
	Slow Burn	Dark Knight, Level 5
	Lifetaker	Dark Knight, Level 15
	Miracle	Priest, Level 1
	Healtouch	Priest, Level 10
	Rally Luck	War Monk, Level 5
	Renewal	War Monk, Level 15
The above skill list does not include skills obtained exclusively via DLC.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Arvis is one of the characters added to the game in the World of Holy War update, and was made available to players in the fourteenth Grand Hero Battle, which initially ran from October 18, 2017 through October 26, 2017. Only one variation of Arvis is currently available in Heroes, based on his incarnation from the first generation of Genealogy of the Holy War.

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 27/30/33 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 24/27/30 Defense 11/14/17 Resistance 26/29/32 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Elfire* -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 28/31/34 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 26/29/32 Defense 12/15/18 Resistance 27/30/33 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Bolganone* -- Rising Flame

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 6/7/8 Maximum HP 30/33/36 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 28/31/34 Defense 13/17/20 Resistance 30/33/36 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage of Trait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Bolganone* -- Rising Flame

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Fire	Innate
	Elfire	Innate
	Bolganone	★★★	200 SP
	Valflame	★★★★★	400 SP
	Rising Flame	★★★	150 SP
	Growing Flame	★★★★	300 SP
B	Recover Ring	★★★★★	200 SP
C	Def Ploy 1	★★★	60 SP
C	Def Ploy 2	★★★	120 SP
C	Def Ploy 3	★★★★	240 SP

Personality and character

Despite his generally good intentions, Arvis was ruthless and ambitious, seeing his manipulation and ultimately lethal treachery toward his enemies and "allies" as necessary sacrifices to bring his dreams of a better future to fruition. Although he maintained a facade of formal politeness, he tended toward having little respect for others until said respect was earned, and was initially dismissive of Sigurd's abilities as a warrior for this reason. His life with Deirdre and Julia acted as humanizing influences, and ultimately his experiences of abuse at Julius's hands rendered him a broken man who futilely struggled with the twisted, sinister world his very actions had brought to life despite his attempts to do right by the world.

As a result of his upbringing amidst his father's constant philandering, Arvis developed a deep-seated misogyny and discomfort around women, having difficulty abiding their presence or trusting them; exceptions to this included Aida, a maidservant to Cigyun who became Azelle's mother, and Cigyun herself; for the rest of his life following her disappearance, he maintained a reverent trust in her and held no quarter for those who dared to question her character, even killing people for it in some extreme cases. Upon ascending to the Velthomer throne, he exiled all of his father's former mistresses, save Azelle's mother, who acted as a surrogate mother to Arvis until her own death ten years later. Arvis's relationship with Azelle himself was a rocky one. Though incredibly fond of Azelle, his only surviving family, the two had significant trouble getting along with each other in practice, with Azelle being terrified of Arvis and believing he considered Azelle to be a disappointment. Arvis wished that he and Azelle were able to cooperate better.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	You poor wretches. You cannot even imagine the hell I'll visit upon you!	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Chapter 10 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

“	Seliph: You... Emperor Arvis! Why... Why did you betray my father... Arvis: At long last... Seliph. I must commend your courage, boy. But courage cannot save you now. Not since your dear departed father have I seen such a pathetic worm... My flames shall purge you from this world!	”	— Arvis, when fighting Seliph, as an enemy in Chapter 10 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

“	You have crossed between realms only to meet with your own death. Grovel before the greatest magic any world has ever known!	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening.

“	Basilio: You wear a troubled look beneath those flowing locks, friend. Need a shoulder to cry on? I won't judge! Bwa ha ha ha! Arvis: You dare mock me? I'll rip that glib tongue from your gillet!	”	— Arvis, when fighting Basilio, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening.

“	What sort of fool would stand against my magic?	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening.

“	Basilio: Is that furrow in your brow hereditary? You should relax. Live a little! Arvis: Mock me, will you? I know the life I live. Let death silence you, prattling wretch!	”	— Arvis, when fighting Basilio, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening.

“	Forget talk. My flames will purge you from this world!	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 1 in Awakening.

“	Arvis: Move aside, woman. Stay well enough hidden, and I might yet spare you. Libra: ...Except I'm a man. You're not very observant, are you? And besides—you're the one who needs to run and hide!	”	— Arvis, when fighting Libra, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 1 in Awakening.

“	You poor wretches. You can't even imagine the hell I'll visit upon you!	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3 in Awakening.

“	Arvis: Ha! You could confuse a man, sir. Do I need to be delicate? Libra: Whatever you make of me, you'd be wise not to trifle with my gods.	”	— Arvis, when fighting Libra, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3 in Awakening.

“	I wonder what makes you tick...	”	— Arvis's SpotPass parley quote in Awakening.

“	You miserable fool...	”	— SpotPass battle quote in Awakening.

“	Very courageous of you.	”	— SpotPass recruitment quote in Awakening.

Death quotes

“	Deirdre... ...Julia...	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Chapter 10 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

“	It shames me to lose to phantoms like you from another world...	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 1 in Awakening.

“	I leave the rest...to you...	”	— Arvis, as an NPC in Lost Bloodlines 2 in Awakening.

“	Valflame, defeated?! Th-that's impossible...	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Lost Bloodlines 3 in Awakening.

“	I'm not...strong enough...	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 1 in Awakening.

“	Ahh... Nothing...left...	”	— Arvis, as an NPC in Rogues & Redeemers 2 in Awakening.

“	You may have stopped me...but your trials...have only just begun...	”	— Arvis, as an enemy in Rogues & Redeemers 3` in Awakening.

Heroes quotes

Main article: Arvis/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game

Arvis was featured on three TCG cards.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Arvis
	Class: Emperor	Level 1 Infantry	Magic Attack
	Energy: 6	Atk.: 3 / Counter: 2	WLv.: ★ A A
	Equip: Elfire	Skills: Seize (Command LV ★) • Heavy Steps • Pavise • Nihil
	Card #002 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Mayumi Hirota
	Class: Emperor	Level 10 Infantry	Magic Attack
	Energy: 8	Atk.: 4 / Counter: 2	WLv.: ★ A A
	Equip: Elfire	Skills: Seize (Command LV ★) • Heavy Steps • Pavise • Nihil
	Card #010 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Koya Katsuyoshi
	Class: Sage	Level 15 Infantry	Magic Attack
	Energy: 7	Atk.: 2 / Counter: 2	WLv.: ★ B B B
	Equip: Fire Barrier Ring	Skills: (Command LV ★★★) Seize (Command LV ★) • Adept • Nihil
	Card #AN-002 • Rarity: ★★ • Artist: Akihiro Yamada
Card scans and information translation provided by Aquantis.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Arvis is featured on five cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Arvis
	Inheritor of the Holy Flame, Arvis
		"It is my duty to exact justice upon you, in the name of my wife, Deirdre. I trust you understand, Sigurd."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Sage		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Fire Magic: Valflame: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] [Send one "Arvis" from your hand to the Retreat Area] Destroy a non-lord enemy. Then, your opponent must send cards in their Bond Area to the Retreat, until they have 5 cards in their Bond Area. A Sacrifice for Ideals: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send a card in your Bond Area to the Retreat] Draw a card.
	Card #B06-047SR • Artist: Rika Suzuki
	Head of House Velthomer, Arvis
		"I will change this world for the better. Under my rule, humanity shall be free from the pain of prejudice, tyranny and oppression!"
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Fire Mage		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Commander of the Imperial Guard: [Activate] [Once per turn] [Send a card in your Bond Area to the Retreat] Move an enemy in the Back Line. Tactical Emblem: [Support] If your attacking unit is , choose 1 enemy other than your opponent's defending unit. You may move that enemy.
	Card #B06-048N • Artist: Misei Ito
	Emperor of Grannvale, Arvis
		"Not since your dear departed father have I seen such a pathetic worm... My flames shall purge you from this world!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Emperor		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Fires of Hell: [Activate] [] [] Destroy all units besides the Main Characters. Flame of Grief: [Bond] [Trigger] [] When this card is placed in the Bond Area, you may pay the cost, and if you do: Place a non-lord enemy into your opponent's Bond Area.
	Card #B08-096R • Artist: Azusa
	Darkness-Shrouding Flame, Arvis
		"I hardly expected to see Chalphy struggle so against simple barbarians. Hmph... Is this truly all that you're capable of, Sigurd?"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sage		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Flesh-Searing Idealism: [Activate] [Once per turn] Destroy 1 of your orbs, reveal it, and play it in the Bond Area. Maera's Holy Blood: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Draw 1 card. This skill is only usable if you have 6 or more bond cards. Fjalar's Burning Blood: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 non-lord enemy, and destroy them. This skill is only usable if you have 8 or more bond cards.
	Card #B17-105R • Artist: Sachiko Wada
	Twilight of Ideals, Arvis
		"Julius's minions will arrive at any moment... And once they do, it will be too late. You must move swiftly."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Emperor		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Atonement of the Usurper: [Activate] [Once per turn] Choose 1 card from your hand, reveal it, and place it face-down in your Bond Area. Once you do, choose 1 of your Bond cards, and add it to your hand. Holy Flames of Resignation: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B19-093HN • Artist: Eiji Kaneda
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Arvis .

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Arvis appears in volume 7 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. His volume 7 appearance is based on his standard appearance in Heroes.	¥350	September 2018JP

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Heroes	Duke of Velthomer, and descendant of the crusader Fjalar and Maera of the imperial family. Appears in Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.	ヴェルトマー公国当主。 魔法戦士ファラと皇族マイラの末裔。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 聖戦の系譜』）

Trivia

• Arvis loses both the Adept skill and the ability to wield light magic in the second generation of Genealogy of the Holy War, due to changing class from Sage to Emperor.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Arvis	As of Fire Emblem Awakening. There are two possible etymologies: one is a Latvian given name derived from the Old Norse Arnviðr, "eagle wood". The other is derived from the Old German name Arvin, "people's friend".
English (unofficial)	Alvis	Used in the Genealogy of the Holy War and Thracia 776 fan translations; as below.
Japanese	アルヴィス	Officially romanized as Alvis. From Alvíss, a dwarf in Norse mythology.
Spanish	Arvis	--
French	Arvis	--
German	Arvis	--
Italian	Arvis	--
Portuguese	Arvis	--
Traditional Chinese	阿爾維斯	Arvis

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
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Official artwork

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  Artwork of Arvis from Treasure.

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  Artwork of Arvis from Treasure.

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  Artwork of Arvis from Treasure.

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  Artwork of Arvis from Genealogy of the Holy War.

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  Artwork of Arvis from the Trading Card Game.

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  Portrait of Arvis in Awakening.

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Arvis: Emperor of Flame from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Arvis: Emperor of Flame from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Arvis: Emperor of Flame from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Arvis: Emperor of Flame from Heroes.

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  Wallpaper of Arvis: Emperor of Flame from Heroes's A Hero Rises 2018 event.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Arvis from Cipher.

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  Arvis in an artwork of Sigurd from Cipher.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Arvis and Deirdre from One Hundred Songs of Heroes.

References

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