Ferdinand

Not to be confused with Fernand.

Ferdinand von Aegir Artwork of Ferdinand in Part I, from Three Houses. Heir to House Aegir

Gender Male Race Human Age 17–18 (Part I) 23–24 (Part II) Birthday 30th of the Great Tree Moon (April 30th) Height 175 cm (Part I) 180 cm (Part II) Family Duke Aegir (father) Derick von Aegir (ancestor) Nationality Adrestian Starting class Noble (Three Houses) Soldier (Warriors: Three Hopes) Voiced by Billy Kametz (English, all appearances) Taito Ban (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Three Houses Heroes Warriors: Three Hopes

“	I am more talented than anyone in my class—even Edelgard. I will lead the Adrestrian Empire to a bright, enlightened future.	”	— Ferdinand

Ferdinand von Aegir (pronounced /⁠ˈfɝdɪˌnænd vɒn ˈaɪɚ⁠/^[key]; Japanese: フェルディナント＝フォン＝エーギル Ferdinand von Aegir) is a playable character appearing in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is a student at the Officers Academy and a member of the Black Eagles.

Biography

Ferdinand is the eldest son of the Aegir Dukedom, the family that passes down the position of prime minister for the Adrestian Empire. Ferdinand's father, Duke Aegir, stripped the power of Emperor, turning him into a puppet ruler. Because of this, Ferdinand tried to become the opposite of his father, by becoming the pinnacle of nobility and standing up for the commoners. Throughout his childhood, he was captivated by Dorothea on the streets, was considered for an arranged marriage with Bernadetta, and was entranced by a songstress of the Mittelfrank Opera Company, Manuela. In 1180, he enrolls in the Officers Academy at the Garreg Mach Monastery and joins the Black Eagles, studying and fighting alongside them.

After the timeskip, if Ferdinand is a member of Byleth's class, he returns to Garreg Mach Monastery on the day of the millennium festival and accompanies them throughout the war. Should Ferdinand not be recruited on the Azure Moon and Verdant Wind routes, he rejoins the Adrestian Empire post-timeskip and defends the Great Bridge of Myrddin alongside Lorenz (on Azure Moon), Ladislava and Acheron in an attempt to make a name for himself, only to be slain by Byleth and their chosen faction.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Role

Ferdinand is a starting playable character for the Black Eagles route, a recruitable unit on the Blue Lions and Golden Deer routes and a recurring enemy should he not be poached during Part I.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Main article: Ferdinand/Stats

Noble Level 1 Movement 4 Crest

Recruitment: Automatically upon joining the Black Eagles; can be recruited to other houses if Byleth has skill in Dexterity and Heavy Armor Base Stats Growth Rates Max Stats Max HP 28 Luck 6 Strength 8 Defense 6 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 6 Charm 7 Speed 8 Max HP 50% Luck 40% Strength 45% Defense 35% Magic 20% Resistance 20% Dexterity 40% Charm 45% Speed 50% Max HP 93 Luck 56 Strength 64 Defense 49 Magic 40 Resistance 36 Dexterity 56 Charm 57 Speed 70 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Lance Vulnerary Bullion Confidence Sword Prowess Lv 1 Lance Prowess Lv 1 Axe Prowess Lv 1 Combat arts Spells Battalion Tempest Lance -- -- Skill Levels E+ D E+ E E E E E E D E -- -- -- -- -- --

At the beginning of Part II, Ferdinand automatically gains 3 level-ups.

Enemy - Chapter 1

See also: Rivalry of the Houses

Normal Hard Maddening

Noble Level 2 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 28 Luck 6 Strength 8 Defense 6 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 6 Charm 7 Speed 8

Inventory Abilities Training Lance Vulnerary Confidence Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

Noble Level 3 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 29 Luck 7 Strength 9 Defense 7 Magic 5 Resistance 2 Dexterity 7 Charm 8 Speed 9

Inventory Abilities Training Lance Vulnerary Confidence Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

Noble Level 7 Movement 4 Crest

Stats Max HP 32 Luck 9 Strength 12 Defense 9 Magic 7 Resistance 4 Dexterity 9+4 Charm 11 Speed 12

Inventory Abilities Training Lance Vulnerary Confidence Dexterity +4 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E E E E E

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Enemy - Chapter 7

See also: Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Blue Lions) and Battle of the Eagle and Lion (Golden Deer)

Normal Hard Maddening

Cavalier Level 14 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 36 Luck 9 Strength 16 Defense 12 Magic 6 Resistance 3 Dexterity 11 Charm 11+1 Speed 12

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Leather Shield Steel Lance Confidence Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Armored Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3 Onslaught Skill Levels E C E E E E E E E D E

Cavalier Level 15 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 39 Luck 12 Strength 18 Defense 14 Magic 8 Resistance 5 Dexterity 14 Charm 13+1 Speed 14

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Leather Shield Steel Lance Confidence Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Armored Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3 Onslaught Skill Levels E C E E E E E E E D E

Cavalier Level 21 Movement 7 Crest

Stats Max HP 46 Luck 17 Strength 25 Defense 19 Magic 12 Resistance 9 Dexterity 19 Charm 19+1 Speed 20

Inventory Abilities Short Spear Leather Shield Steel Lance Confidence Canto Lance Prowess Lv 3 Armored Blow Swordbreaker+ Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Seiros Mercenaries Lv 3 Onslaught Skill Levels E C E E E E E E E D E

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Enemy - Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16

See also: The Great Bridge Coup

Normal Hard Maddening

Paladin Level 33 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 54 Luck 16 Strength 24 Defense 27 Magic 8 Resistance 10 Dexterity 18 Charm 17+7 Speed 18

Inventory Abilities Silver Lance Javelin Master Seal Confidence Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Aegir Astral Knights Lv 3 Assault Troop Skill Levels E B E E E E E B E B E

Paladin Level 34 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 60 Luck 21 Strength 30 Defense 28 Magic 12 Resistance 14 Dexterity 23 Charm 22+7 Speed 24

Inventory Abilities Silver Lance Javelin Master Seal Confidence Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Aegir Astral Knights Lv 3 Assault Troop Skill Levels E B E E E E E B E B E

Paladin Level 40 Movement 8 Crest

Stats Max HP 71 Luck 29 Strength 39 Defense 31 Magic 19 Resistance 22 Dexterity 31 Charm 30+7 Speed 32

Inventory Abilities Killer Lance Confidence Canto Lancefaire Terrain Resistance Lance Prowess Lv 5 Swordbreaker+ Weight -3 Combat arts Spells Battalion -- -- Aegir Astral Knights Lv 3 Assault Troop Skill Levels E B E E E E E B E B E

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Growth rates when reclassed

Main article: Ferdinand/Stats § Growth rates when reclassed

Abilities

Ability set
Ability		Learned at
	Confidence	Personal ability, innate and unremovable
	Sword Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Wrath Strike	D
	Grounder	C
	Sunder	C+
	Axebreaker	B
	Sword Crit +10	S
	Swordfaire	S+
	Lance Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Tempest Lance	Innate
	Knightkneeler	C
	Shatter Slash	C+
	Swordbreaker	B
	Swift Strikes	A
	Lance Crit +10	S
	Lancefaire	S+
	Axe Prowess	Innate; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Smash	D
	Helm Splitter	C
	Focused Strike	C+
	Lancebreaker	B
	Armored Strike	A
	Axe Crit +10	S
	Axefaire	S+
	Bow Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Curved Shot	D
	Close Counter	C
	Bow Crit +10	S
	Bowfaire	S+
	Brawling Prowess	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Fading Blow	D
	Rushing Blow	C
	Healing Focus	B
	Brawl Crit +10	S
	Fistfaire	S+
	Reason	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Black Magic Range +1	S
	Black Tomefaire	S+
	Faith	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	White Magic Range +1	S
	White Tomefaire	S+
	Authority	E+; replaced with higher levels at D+, C+, B+, and A+
	Rally Dexterity	D
	Battalion Desperation	C
	Defensive Tactics	B
	Offensive Tactics	S+
	Seal Speed	Budding Talent:
	Weight -3	C
	Smite	B
	Weight -5	A
	Armored Effect Null	S+
	Dexterity +4	C
	Movement +1	A+
	Cavalry Effect Null	S+
	Alert Stance	B
	Alert Stance+	A+
	Flying Effect Null	S+
The above ability list does not include class abilities, or abilities and combat arts that are granted by items.

Spell list

Spell	Learned at
Thunder	D
Fire	D+
Thoron	C
Bolganone	B
Heal	D
Nosferatu	D+
Ward	C
Restore	B

Analysis

This character analysis section may not be accurate to every player's experience.

Ferdinand serves as one of the dedicated frontline units for the Black Eagles house, the others being Edelgard and Caspar. He has strengths in all physical weapon types bar bows and brawling, and no direct weaknesses as well as a strength in Riding and a Budding Talent in Heavy Armour, meaning the player can mold him into almost any physically oriented class they like. This combined with his average to good growths rates makes him a bit of a jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none type of character, but this is not necessarily a bad thing as it affords Ferdinand great flexibility in his class selection.

Ferdinand bears a minor crest of Cichol, which gives him a 30% chance to negate enemy counter attacks when using combat arts, preserving his HP when attacking, which synergises well with his personal skill, Confidence, which awards him with +15 avoid and hit rate when at full health. His crest also mean he gains 20% passive health regeneration every turn for every Cichol specific relic he wields, these being the Spear of Assal and the Ochain Shield. The former has great availability, due to being a guaranteed reward for Flayn's and Seteth's paralogue in part one of the game. The latter can be earned in his own paralogue in part two. However this paralogue is unavailable in the Crimson Flower route and requires Lysithea to be recruited and to not have died. The shield negates enemy criticals and grants +6 Protection to him, further solidifying him as a stellar tank-type unit.

In terms of classes multiple paths are viable for him. His many strengths and lack of weaknesses should make it easy for him to pass class certification exams and earn skill-specific weapon abilities. As with any physical units, mastering the Brigand class awards you with the Death Blow skill, increasing his offensive prowess. As Brigand only needs a C rank in axes, it is recommended to let him master this class no matter what is other classes are going to be. A defensively minded Ferdinand could pursue the Armored and Cavalry class lines, which would award him with the Armored Blow, Pavise and Aegis skills, if he chooses to unlock his budding talent and master the Armored Knight, Fortress Knight and Paladin classes, setting him up to become a great Great Knight for his master class an endeavor assisted by his strengths in Riding, Lances and Axes. Doing this will severely impede his speed growth however, as well as his mobility until he eventually opts to go mounted.

If the player chooses to preserve Ferdinand's otherwise good speed growth, it might be more beneficial to leverage his personal skill and make him a dodge tank. This can be done in two ways: Focus on the sword and flying skills and make him a Swordmaster, or focus on Lances, Axes and Flying to become a Wyvern Lord. The former combines the Alert Stance+, Sword Prowess Lv 5 and Sword Avoid +20 skills with Confidence to increase his avoid stat to astronomical levels. This will require him to win the White Heron Cup though, which is the only way to be granted the Sword Avoid skill. The latter awards him with the Wyvern Lord's high mobility and excellent growth rates, which also boasts the passive Avoid +10 stat to boot. Instead of Sword Prowess, Lance Prowess Lv 5 should be used, so he can use it with the Spear of Assal, which will reset his Confidence skill every turn should he be damaged, despite his high avoid. Before slotting into the class, mastering Wyvern Rider for Seal Defense can be very beneficial, especially if combined with the Seal Speed skill he is awarded for unlocking his Budding Talent. This enables him to set up kills for his teammates on his turn, while acting as a lure for enemy units on the enemy turn. It should be noted that he can use swords as a Wyvern Lord as well, however this means he will need to get an A+ rank in Flying and sword for Alert Stance+ and Sword Prowess Lv 5, on top of needing high ranks in lances and axes to qualify for the class's exam. Retaining the focus on lances also lets him use the coveted Swift Strikes combat art, one of the best of its kind.

Out-of-House Performance

When recruited into the Blue Lions or Golden Deer, Ferdinand will arrive with training in lances and axes.

Out of the recruitable students in the game, Ferdinand stands out as being one of the hardest students to recruit, owing to the fact that he is one of the two students (the other being Raphael) who requires Byleth to have skill in Heavy Armor, a proficiency unideal for Byleth's end game classes. Excaberbating the issue further, his B support is locked until after the timeskip, which will negate the chance of him requesting to join Byleth's class on his own. At most, the player can achieve a C+ support with Ferdinand to lower the Heavy Armor requirements to a somewhat manageable D+. To savvy players who want to avoid killing as many unrecruited students as possible in Part II, Ferdinand's recruitment is mandatory, since he will appear as one of the enemy generals who needs to be killed in chapter 16, if not recruited.

Since Ferdinand is more likely to be recruited during the final few chapters of Part I, he will actually come with a higher strength and defense base than he normally would on average in a typical Black Eagles playthrough, and comes with enough training to be immediately reclassed into a Brigand. As a downside, a late recruitment means that Ferdinand will spend most of late Part I and early Part II in lance or axe-based classes unless given investment in instruction sessions. Recruiting him and Lysithea into the player's party will unlock a non-Crimson Flower paralogue in Part II that can award the player with the Ochain Shield.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Ferdinand is one of the characters added to the game in the Twisted Reality update, and became available for summoning by players on March 6, 2020. Only one variation of Ferdinand is currently available in Heroes, based on his Three Houses Part I incarnation.

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 34/37/40 Attack 25/28/31 Speed 28/31/34 Defense 23/26/29 Resistance 18/21/24 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Steel Lance -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 35/38/41 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 30/33/36 Defense 24/27/30 Resistance 19/22/25 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Vanguard Reposition --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 37/41/44 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 27/30/33 Resistance 21/24/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Iron Lance	Innate
	Steel Lance	Innate
	Vanguard	★★★	200 SP
	Vanguard+	★★★★★	300 SP
	Reposition	★★★	150 SP
A	Fortress Def 1	★★★	40 SP
A	Fortress Def 2	★★★	80 SP
A	Fortress Def 3	★★★★	160 SP
C	Rouse Spd/Def 1	★★★	60 SP
C	Rouse Spd/Def 2	★★★★	120 SP
C	Rouse Spd/Def 3	★★★★★	240 SP

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Role

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Ferdinand is a character set to appear in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. Like many other characters, he uses a new design for parts of the trailers.

Starting stats and growth rates

Soldier Level 1 Movement 6 Crest

Recruitment: Chapter 2, automatically upon joining the Black Eagles Base Stats Stat Growths Max Stats Max HP 3300 Luck 9 Strength 10 Defense 9 Magic 7 Resistance 7 Dexterity 10 Charm 9 Speed 10 Max HP 6305 Luck 64 Strength 62 Defense 52 Magic 32 Resistance 40 Dexterity 63 Charm 55 Speed 74 Note: stat gains may be increased by class growths. Max HP 7950 Luck 69 Strength 73 Defense 63 Magic 52 Resistance 51 Dexterity 69 Charm 68 Speed 78 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Inventory Abilities Iron Lance Maximum Ambulation Lv 1 Name Drop Lv 1 Noble Pride Lv 1 Sword Buster Lv 1 Combat arts/spells Battalion Knightkneeler Earthsplitter -- Skill Levels E E E E E E E

Abilities

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Personality and character

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Ferdinand is very confident and hates losing. He is also proud of his noble heritage and has competitive feelings toward Edelgard.

Supports

Main articles: Ferdinand/Supports and Ferdinand/Supports (Warriors: Three Hopes)

Endings

Silver Snow, Azure Moon, and Verdant Wind

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles (single ending)
After reclaiming the title of Duke Aegir, Ferdinand set about reforming his territory. He overcame numerous obstacles to help the lands of Aegir recover, and in recognition of those achievements, he was invited to take part in helping to govern all of Fódlan.

Byleth, Wandering Flame/Ruler of Dawn & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles (Silver Snow, Verdant Wind)
After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced her marriage to Ferdinand, who had assumed his inherited position as Duke Aegir. Ferdinand overcame a slew of obstacles to reform his territory and that of House Hrym. He chose not to accept an official position in service to Byleth, instead advising her only informally as a spouse. History books extol Ferdinand's success as a lord of his territories, but make no mention of his marriage. Thus, half of his life's work is lost to time.

Byleth, Guardian of Order & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles (Azure Moon)
After taking her place as the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced her marriage to Ferdinand, who had assumed his place as Duke Aegir. The archbishop's husband overcame a slew of obstacles to reform his family's territory and Hrym but took no official position with the church, providing only guidance and support in his capacity as a loving spouse. History books extol Ferdinand's success as a lord of his territories, but they make no mention of his marriage to the archbishop. Thus, half of his life's work is lost to time.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the opportunity to help govern all Fódlan. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the world at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Dorothea, Devoted Heart
After officially becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand set about reforming his territory. Thanks to the wisdom of his wife, Dorothea, Ferdinand's policies were of massive benefit to the commonfolk and brought about a swift recovery. In recognition of this achievement, he was called upon to help govern to Fódlan at large. Though the work of reforming the entire nation kept him very busy, he always managed to find time for Dorothea. It is said that their children filled their loving household with beautiful music ever after.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Petra, Queen of Brigid
After officially becoming Duke Aegir, Ferdinand worked to restore the territory, and as part of that effort, sought to develop an improved relationship with Brigid. He reached out to Petra, who had inherited the throne of Brigid, and she agreed to send resources for the relief effort. At the same time, the two continued their private relationship across borders, and when Aegir territory had recovered, they married. Ferdinand relocated to Brigid with his queen, and the pair worked tirelessly to improve diplomatic relations. Their work involved much travel, but they made sure to find time once in a while to stop and enjoy their happiness.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Mercedes, Benevolent Soul
After the war, Mercedes traveled to Fhirdiad to pay a visit to her adoptive father. Though she introduced Ferdinand, she left out the small detail that they were engaged to be wed. Married in secret, Ferdinand and Mercedes worked together to reform the new Duke Aegir's territory, and the effort was so successful that he was called upon to work as a leader in the central government. It was a busy life for him indeed, but as he was known to say to his government colleagues, coming home to a smiling family made all the hard work worth it.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Marianne, Survivor of the Curse
Ferdinand announced his marriage to Marianne just after becoming the new Duke Aegir. With the support of Margrave Edmund, they set to work restoring Aegir territory. The support of Marianne's adoptive father was essential, but not sufficient, for the relief effort. As more difficulties arose, Marianne herself took on an increasing amount of responsibility. She proved quite capable and dedicated, and the Dukedom progressed through a steady recovery under the couple's collective efforts. It is said that Ferdinand commissioned a bronze statue of his wife to honor her achievements, but Marianne ordered it to be hidden away in storage for eternity.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Hilda, Free Spirit
After becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand married Hilda, the daughter of Duke Goneril. The marriage was warmly received by the people, with high expectations placed on them as they set about restoring the territory. Hilda rarely took part in politics herself, but she still contributed greatly by recommending exceptional people to influential positions. Her hobby of creating fashionable accessories also bore fruit, as her designs achieved widespread popularity, and she created the first artisan academy in Fódlan. The school produced many talented craftsmen, including Ferdinand himself, who was said to craft handmade trinkets for his wife.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Flayn, Slumbering Princess
Ferdinand married Flayn just after becoming the new Duke Aegir, and the pair wasted no time getting to work on the rebuilding effort. While Ferdinand handled administrative matters, Flayn walked more directly among the people, seeing to their needs. Their teamwork and complementary skills led to rapid recovery and growth for the region, but it is said that what inspired the people most of all was the genuine intimacy and affection between the ruling couple.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Manuela, Divine Songstress
Almost immediately after becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand married Manuela, and the two dedicated themselves to reformation efforts. Manuela lent her considerable talent and experience, using personal connections she'd gained in her time as a songstress and teacher to assemble a team of talented people. Between her personal skills and her ability as a physician, she became so essential that she was called upon to help bring the reforms that helped Aegir territory to Fódlan at large. While she traveled the world, Ferdinand stayed behind, minding his own lands and looking after their child.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Constance, Sorcery Incarnate
After officially becoming the new Duke of Aegir, Ferdinand found that he had a new neighbor in Constance, whose revived noble house was granted the old Hrym territory for its domain. They were married in short order, and their adjoining territories were merged. The couple's diverse talents helped them overcome countless obstacles together, in pursuit of a restored land. They had many children, including one who became well-known in her own right for the advancements she brought to her mother's research. For generations thereafter, House Nuvelle stood at the forefront of magical progress.

Crimson Flower

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles (single ending)
After officially becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand set about reforming his territory. He overcame numerous obstacles to help the lands of Aegir recover. To recognize his contributions during and after the war, the emperor appointed him as the new prime minister. Thereafter, he stayed by Edelgard's side to help the Empire achieve great prosperity.

Byleth, Wings of the Hegemon & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles
Byleth and Ferdinand celebrated their marriage with a lavish wedding, but almost immediately afterward, the battle with those who slither in the dark began in earnest. After being named Duke Aegir, Ferdinand overcame a slew of obstacles to help House Hrym and his family's territory recover. At the same time, he fought alongside his spouse for a true, lasting peace in Fódlan. History books extol Ferdinand's success as a lord of his territories, but they do not make mention of the hard-fought battles he endured alongside his wife. Thus, half of his life's work is lost to time.

Edelgard, Flame Emperor & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles
As the Adrestian emperor, Edelgard appointed Ferdinand as her prime minister, and the two devoted themselves to ruling Fódlan. Their sharply contrasting views made for frequent and lively debate, but with each enhancing the perspective of the other, Fódlan was better for it. As they worked tirelessly to create a better future, they were soon bound together by marriage as well. Their children, born to those who had torn down the old social hierarchy, were encouraged to choose their own paths.

Hubert, Emperor's Confidant & Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles
Hubert and Ferdinand became the left and right hands of Emperor Edelgard, competing constantly with each other to see who could be the more helpful. They were opposites—the Minister of the Imperial Household, melancholy and merciless, and the prime minister, bright and compassionate. Still, they brought out the best in each other. As the Empire became orderly and prosperous, the two came to be known as the nation's "Two Jewels," and were remembered fondly for generations to come. Some say their fame made even Emperor Edelgard jealous.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Bernadetta, Eternal Loner
After the war, Bernadetta renounced her claim to House Varley. She married Ferdinand, the new Duke Aegir, and the two contributed to relief efforts by instituting reforms across their Dukedom. Due to the success of those policies, Ferdinand was offered the position of prime minister by the emperor. He accepted, leaving the management of Aegir territory to his wife, while he worked to apply their ideas to the Empire at large. Since Bernadetta did not like to leave home, Ferdinand's life involved a lot of travel to and from the capital, but it is said he always embarked on his return home with a smile on his face.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Dorothea, Devoted Heart
After officially becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand set about reforming his territory. Thanks to the wisdom of his wife, Dorothea, Ferdinand's policies were of massive benefit to the commonfolk and brought about a swift recovery. In recognition of this achievement, he was called upon by Emperor Edelgard to introduce these reforms to the Empire at large as the new prime minister. Though the work kept him very busy, he always managed to find time for Dorothea. It is said that their children filled their loving household with beautiful music ever after.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Petra, Queen of Brigid
After officially becoming Duke Aegir, Ferdinand asked Emperor Edelgard if she would make him her minister of foreign affairs rather than her prime minister. She granted his wish, and his first task in his new position was to negotiate with Petra, who had inherited the throne of Brigid and declared her Kingdom's freedom from Imperial vassalage. Ferdinand and Petra collaborated to deepen the friendship between their nations and forge a strong, enduring alliance. As a symbol of the nations' friendship, Ferdinand and Petra took up residence together in Nuvelle, on the western fringe of Fódlan. It is said that they negotiated for years to achieve this compromise.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Mercedes, Benevolent Soul
After the war, Mercedes traveled to Fhirdiad to pay a visit to her adoptive father. Though she introduced Ferdinand, she left out the small detail that they were engaged to be wed. Married in secret, Ferdinand and Mercedes worked together to reform the new Duke Aegir's territory, and the effort was so successful that Emperor Edelgard named Ferdinand her prime minister. It was a busy life for him indeed, but as he was known to say to his government colleagues, coming home to a smiling family made all the hard work worth it.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Marianne, Survivor of the Curse
Ferdinand announced his engagement to Marianne just after becoming the new Duke Aegir. While he got started restoring his territory, Marianne returned home to study politics under her shrewd adoptive father. When she returned to Ferdinand's side, they were wed, and with her new skills she proved herself to be an asset to the rebuilding effort. Aegir territory flourished under their reign, becoming one of the most prosperous regions in all Fódlan. It is said that Ferdinand commissioned a bronze statue of his wife to honor her, but that Marianne ordered it to be hidden away in storage for eternity.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Manuela, Divine Songstress
Almost immediately after becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand married Manuela, and the two dedicated themselves to reformation efforts. Manuela lent her considerable talent and experience, using personal connections she'd gained in her time as a songstress and teacher to assemble a team of talented people. Between her personal skills and her ability as a physician, she became so essential that the emperor saw fit to make her the new prime minister. As she spent more time in the capital, bringing the reforms that helped Aegir territory to the Empire at large, Ferdinand stayed behind, minding his own lands and looking after their child.

Ferdinand, Noblest of Nobles & Constance, Scion of Nuvelle
After officially becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand found that he had a new neighbor in Constance, whose revived noble house was granted the old Hrym territory for its domain. It was a prescient move by Emperor Edelgard, as Ferdinand and Constance were quick to marry and merge their adjoining territories. The couple's diverse talents helped them overcome countless obstacles together, in pursuit of a restored land and a new social order for the Empire.

Quotes

Battle quotes

“	After this battle, I will be known far and wide as the legendary Ferdinand of Adrestia!	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	Edelgard has always been obsessed with you. I am a little envious, to be frank. I will just have to impress her with my skills on the battlefield!	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy fighting Byleth in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	Dorothea: Oh, Ferdie. You opposed Edie for so long... I had real hopes for you, you know? Now you're following her. Is that your duty as a noble? Follow your master when they say to heel? Ferdinand: I will not try to explain my duty or hers. You would not understand. I wish you could. Anyway, no time for idle chitchat!	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy fighting Dorothea in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	Ferdinand: Here we are, after all these years, forced to fight one another. What a tragic conclusion to our story. Constance: It seems inevitable, but I am sorry that this is where our chosen paths have led us. We all do what we must... Ferdinand:Indeed...and I must put an end to your journey. I am sorry, Constance.	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy fighting Constance in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16.

“	Hubert: Running into you in the capital like this—I have to say, it's almost sentimental. Ferdinand: Hubert. She must leave. Hubert: You really think you can make her? Ferdinand: It does not matter what I think. Those are my orders.	”	— Ferdinand, fighting Hubert in Silver Snow Chapter 18/Verdant Wind Chapter 19/Azure Moon Chapter 21.

“	"The Immaculate One." We cannot afford to lose here, whoever our foe may be!	”	— Ferdinand as a playable character, after fighting any enemy in Chapter 21 of Silver Snow.

Critical quotes

“	Victory is assured!	”	— Ferdinand in Part I

“	The splendor of nobility!	”	— Ferdinand in Part I

“	You're wide open!	”	— Ferdinand in Part I

“	I will not hold back!	”	— Ferdinand in Part I

“	All is for victory!	”	— Ferdinand in Part II

“	No openings? I'll make one!	”	— Ferdinand in Part II

“	I will not hold back!	”	— Ferdinand in Part II

“	I will not back down one step.	”	— Ferdinand in Part II

Defeat quotes

“	So shameful. How could I...fall like this?	”	— Ferdinand's retreat quote as a playable character in Part I.

“	This is as far as I go. Why must it end here?	”	— Ferdinand's death quote in classic mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	I cannot die here. For now I must retreat.	”	— Ferdinand's retreat quote in casual mode as a playable character in Part II.

“	I am the son of House Aegir! How did I fail? I must need to train harder...	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy in Chapter 1

“	Ferdinand: Retreat, Ladislava! Tell Her Majesty about this! Ladislava: We've already sent a messenger! I can't let you die while I flee! Ferdinand: In that case, please... Even if I die, you must protect this area.	”	— Ferdinand as an enemy in Azure Moon/Verdant Wind Chapter 16

Other quotes

Main articles: Ferdinand/Quotes and Ferdinand/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Ferdinand is featured on four cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Ferdinand
	Pride of the Great Nobility, Ferdinand
		"You seem to hold Edelgard in high esteem. That is my impression, at least. What is your opinion of me? I am quite talented too, am I not?"
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		The Duty of the Superior: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 card with a Deployment Cost of 1 from your hand, and deploy it. The Warrior Prime Minister's Descendant: [Trigger] When you deploy an ally through this unit's "The Duty of the Superior", until the end of the turn, that ally gains +20 attack.
	Card #B18-008R, B18-008ST • Artist: Megumi Nagahama
	Young Nobleman of House Aegir, Ferdinand
		"Heh... I thought as much. You are simply no match for a man of my pedigree."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Noble		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Pride in the Family Name: [Always] If this unit is attacking an enemy with a Deployment Cost of 2 or lower, this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B18-009N, B18-009ST • Artist: Megumi Nagahama
	Noblest of Nobles, Ferdinand
		"I will continue my training, and one day I will be an elite warrior. That is the path I must take, as a noble and a man of honor."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Paladin		Tier: Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		The Vanguard of Nobility: [Always] During your turn, all allies with a deployment cost of 1 gain +10 attack. Hour of the Duel: [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Choose 1 ally, and move them.
	Card #B19-007HN • Artist: Tatsuro Iwamoto
	Embodiment of Pride, Ferdinand
		"I heard that Edelgard defeated a Demonic Beast without assistance. Well, anything she can do, I can do better—and in half the time!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Soldier		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Worthy Rival to the Imperial Princess: [Always] During your turn, if there is an allied or enemy "Edelgard", this unit gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem: [Support] Until the end of this combat, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B19-008N • Artist: Tatsuro Iwamoto
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Ferdinand .

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Three Houses (White Clouds, Crimson Flower)	Heir to House Aegir	エーギル公爵家の嫡子
Three Houses (Non-Crimson Flower Part II)	Former heir to House Aegir	旧エーギル公爵家の元嫡子
Heroes	Son and heir of Duke Aegir, the Prime Minister of the Adrestian Empire. Accomplished in both literary and military arts, he works hard to live nobly. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.	アドラステア帝国の宰相、エーギル公の嫡子。 文武両道、貴族として恥じぬ生き方を邁進する。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 風花雪月』）
Warriors: Three Hopes	Heir to House Aegir

Trivia

• Ferdinand has a personalized class sprite in the game's files depicting him in the Great Knight class, which would have been used during Part II; it is left unused for unknown reasons.
• Aegir, Ferdinand's last name, is the same as the Japanese name for Quintessence.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Ferdinand von Aegir	Full name, known by just Ferdinand in most menus. Ferdinand is a Germanic name meaning "protection" and "courage". Ægir is a sea jötunn associated with the ocean in Norse mythology.
Japanese	フェルディナント＝フォン＝エーギル	Ferdinand von Aegir; romanized in Heroes's internal files as Ferdinant.
Spanish	Ferdinand von Aegir	As above.
French	Ferdinand von Aegir	As above.
German	Ferdinand von Aegir	As above.
Italian	Ferdinand von Aegir	As above.
Portuguese (Brazil)	Ferdinand von Aegir	As above.
Korean	페르디난트 폰 에기르	Ferdinand von Aegir
Simplified Chinese	菲尔迪南特·冯·艾吉尔	Ferdinand von Aegir
Traditional Chinese	菲爾迪南特‧馮‧艾吉爾	Ferdinand von Aegir

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Ferdinand from Three Houses.

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  Portrait of Ferdinand from Three Houses.

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  Ferdinand's S-support illustration.

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  Ferdinand's S-support illustration in Crimson Flower.

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  Ferdinand's unused personalized sprite for Part II, depicting him in the Great Knight class.

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  Concept artwork of Ferdinand from Three Houses.

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Ferdinand: Noblest of Nobles from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Ferdinand: Noblest of Nobles from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Ferdinand: Noblest of Nobles from Heroes.

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  Artwork of Ferdinand: Noblest of Nobles from Heroes.

Other appearances

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  Portrait of Ferdinand from Warriors: Three Hopes.

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  Concept artwork of Ferdinand from Warriors: Three Hopes.

External links

• Ferdinands's page on the Japanese official website

References

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