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Cimbaeth

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Cimbaeth

FESK Cimbaeth 01.png
Artwork of Cimbaeth from Genealogy of the Holy War.

Gender

Male

Race

Human

Family
Nationality

Verdane

Title(s)

Prince of Verdane

Starting class

Warrior

Appearance(s)

Look, yer talent in the blade’s ‘nuff insurance. I ain’t exactly lookin’ to fight someone THAT good, y’hear?
— Cimbaeth, on Ayra

Cimbaeth (Japanese: キンボイス Kinbois) was a prince of Verdane, the second child of King Batu, and the ruler of Genoa Castle in the country's south-east.

Biography

Despite being every bit as belligerent and battle-hungry toward Grannvale, Cimbaeth did not personally participate in his brother Munnir's initial raid on Grannvale, although Munnir originally intended to bring him and his men along for a second attack after returning to Verdane.[1] When Sigurd's group seized Evans Castle and repelled the invasion, Cimbaeth led his army as the first line of defense against Sigurd's invasion; while he fought in the field with his army, he tasked Ayra with the defense of Genoa itself. He died in the ensuing battle, his father Batu and Munnir not lasting much longer. A few years later, Cimbaeth's youngest brother, Jamke would die in the Battle of Belhalla, putting the future of the Verdane royal family in doubt.[2]

Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War

Role

Cimbaeth is the boss of Genoa in Chapter 1, although its castle is guarded by a generic Warrior.

Stats

See also: Lady of the Forest
Portrait cimbaeth fe04.png
Ma snes02 warrior enemy.gif Warrior
Level 10
Holy Blood --
Movement 6
Authority ★★
Stats
Max HP 50 Speed 15
Strength 14 Luck 0
Magic 0 Defense 13
Skill 8 Resistance 4
Inventory Skills
Silver Axe
Hand AxeThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
3,000 Gold
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Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes A Bows B Staves --
Fire magic -- Thunder magic -- FE4RankWind.png -- Light magic -- Dark magic --

Personality

Cimbaeth was aggressive and treacherous, and used Shannan as a hostage to force his aunt and guardian Ayra to serve him as a warrior. He was arrogant and dismissive of any claims that he would be dishonest in his deal with Ayra,[3] but still appeared to legitimately fear her and her combat abilities, claiming to have no interest in making enemies with someone of her skill.[4]

In the past, Cimbaeth was pacified by his father, Batu, but his aggressive tendencies were released in the war.[5] Like the rest of the family barring Jamke, Cimbaeth was totally under the manipulative thumb of Sandima.[6][7]

Quotes

Battle quotes

Yeh’re pointin yer little stick at me? That’s precious, that is! C’mon, I’ll cave yer little head in!
— Cimbaeth, in Chapter 1 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

Death quotes

No... I wanna... urgh...
— Cimbaeth, in Chapter 1 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game

Cimbaeth was featured on one TCG card.

Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Cimbaeth
TCG 1-085.jpg Class: Warrior Level 1 Infantry Direct Attack
Energy: 5 Atk.: 4 / Counter: 2 WLv.: Axes A Bows B
Equip: Steel Axe Skills: --
Card #085Rarity: ★ • Artist: Koya Katsuyoshi
Card scans and information translation provided by Aquantis.

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round Placement Character Votes
CYL 2
(2018)
787
(+4)
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Cimbaeth
Genealogy of the Holy War
25
(−2)
CYL 3
(2019)
672
(−3)
Portrait cimbaeth fe04 cyl.png
Cimbaeth
Genealogy of the Holy War
30
(+5)
CYL 4
(2020)
764
(+12)
Portrait cimbaeth fe04 cyl.png
Cimbaeth
Genealogy of the Holy War
16
(−14)
CYL 5
(2021)
803
(+39)
Portrait cimbaeth fe04 cyl.png
Cimbaeth
Genealogy of the Holy War
13
(−3)
CYL 6
(2022)
789
(−16)
Portrait cimbaeth fe04 cyl.png
Cimbaeth
Genealogy of the Holy War
18
(+5)
CYL 7
(2023)
828
(+39)
Portrait cimbaeth fe04 cyl.png
Cimbaeth
Genealogy of the Holy War
6
(−12)
CYL 8
(2024)
823
(−5)
Portrait cimbaeth fe04 cyl.png
Cimbaeth
Genealogy of the Holy War
16
(+10)
Total results This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. 151

Etymology and other languages

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

Cimbaeth

Used in the Choose Your Legends polls for Fire Emblem Heroes. From Cimbáeth, one of three High Kings of Ireland attested in medieval legend and traditional takes on Irish history, who is said to have ruled in rotation with his cousins, Áed Rúad and Díthorba, for seven years at a time each.

English
(unofficial)

Kinbaith

Used in the Genealogy of the Holy War fan translation.[which?] Appears to be a compromise between Kinbois and Cimbáeth.[how?]

Japanese

キンボイス

Officially romanized as Kinbois. From Cimbáeth.

Spanish

Cimbaeth

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French

Cimbaeth

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German

Cimbaeth

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Italian

Cimbaeth

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Portuguese

Cimbaeth

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Traditional Chinese

金鮑斯

Cimbaeth

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Portrait cimbaeth fe04.png Warrior Ma snes02 warrior enemy.gif
Bs fe04 enemy warrior axe.png
Axe

Cipher artwork

References

  1. "Hah, relax! Won’t be long, an’ I’ll be bringin’ Cimbaeth’s lot along for the fun. When I do, all Grannvale’s our oyster. Even Belhalla oughta be easy pickings with nuthin’ around to stop us!" — Munnir, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  2. "Even under the Empire’s despotic reign, Verdane wasn’t taken into account, and was abandoned. From everywhere, clans were in permanent strife, public order was disrupted, and bands of brigands rampaged." — Epilogue, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  3. "Ayra: Look, Cimbaeth, you have my word I’ll look after the castle. Just back off Shannan and we’ll have no problems. The real question here is if you’re actually going to return him to me.
    Cimbaeth: Ahahahaha! Look at her! You’ll get ‘im back once we get Evans back.
    " — Ayra and Cimbaeth, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  4. "Wh-whoa, stay yer arm! Geez, never seen a face so pretty but spewin’ bile like that! Look, yer talent in the blade’s ‘nuff insurance. I ain’t exactly lookin’ to fight someone THAT good, y’hear?" — Cimbaeth, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  5. "The amiable monarch succeeded in maintaining the peace with Grannvale, while pacifying his zealous sons. However, that very peace was ultimately violated by none other than King Batu." — The narration on the Royal Family in Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  6. "That sorcerer Sandima is behind all of this, isn’t he... You, Munnir and Cimbaeth have trusted him far too much. He has deceived all of you!" — Jamke in Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  7. "Aside from the youngest prince, Jamke, Sandima has them all wrapped around his finger. Please, I beg of you... save our kingdom!”" — A Villager in Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
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Playable characters First gen. AlecArdenAyraAzelleBeowolfBrigidChulainnClaudDeirdreDewEdainErinysEthlynFinnJamkeLachesisLewynLexMidirNaoiseQuanSigurdSilviaTailtiu
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Non-playable characters First gen. AidaAlvaAnnandArvisAzmurBatuByronCalfCigyunEldiganEthniaEvaEveGrahnyeImcaKurthManananMariccleOifeyLahnaRingShannanTravantVictor
Second gen. AnnaFelipeJakeLewynPalmarch
Bosses First gen. AndreyBeowolfBordeauxChagallCimbaethClementCuvuliDaccarDiMaggioDíthorbaDonovanDuvallElliotEldiganErinysGerrardJacobiJamkeLamiaLombardMacbethMagornMyosMunnirPamelaPapilioPhilipPizareReptorSandimaSlayderVajaWaltzZane
Second gen. AltenaAnguillaArionArvisBanbaBaranBlegBloomBovisBoyceBramselBrianCanisCoulterDagonDanannDistlerDracoEquusEriuFisherFotlaGallusHannibalHaroldHildaIshtarIshtoreIucharIucharbaJavarroJudahJuliaJuliusJuphielKanatzKutuzovLizaMabelManfroyMaykovMengMorriganMuhammadMusMusarOvisOvoPorcusRiddellRobertoRodanSchmidtScipioSimiaTine/LindaTigrisTravantZagam
Background characters BaldrBragiCedDáinnFjalarGairHeimHoðrForsetiLoptousMaeraNagaNálNjörunOdSalamanderThrudUllr
Holy Weapons BalmungForsetiGáe BolgGungnirHelswathLoptousMjölnirMystletainnNagaTyrfingValflameValkyrieYewfelle
Chapters First gen. P: Birth of a Holy Knight • 1: Lady of the Forest • 2: Crisis in Agustria • 3: Eldigan, the Lionheart • 4: Dance in the Skies • 5: Doorway to Destiny
Second gen. 6: Heir of Light • 7: Beyond the Desert • 8: The Wyvern Knights of Thracia • 9: For Whose Sake • 10: Light and DarkE: End of the Holy War
Locations JugdralAed Desert (Dahna) • Agustria (Bragi TowerNordionOrgahil) • Grannvale (BelhallaChalphyDozelEddaFriegeVelthomerYngvi) • Isaach (Tirnanog) • Munster District (ConnachtLeonsterMunsterUlster) • MiletosSilesseThraciaVerdane
Groups, objects and events 12 crusadersAed MassacreBattle of BelhallaChild huntsCross KnightsFall of LeonsterFinal Holy WarHoly BloodHoly WarKnight brigades of GrannvaleLanceritterLoptr Church (DeadlordsLoptrian Empire) • Miracle of DahnaQuintessence
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden map eventsItemsScriptsSkillsWeapons
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