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Latona (character)

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This page is about the character mentioned in The Sacred Stones. For the staff named after this character, see Latona.
Latona

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Gender

Male*

Race

Human

Title(s)

Saint

Appearance(s)

The Sacred Stones

Our oldest legends tell us just this... Only one person has ever been able to shake off the Demon King's domination. Rausten's founder, Saint Latona the sure-hearted, shattered his fetters. If one possesses a strength of will beyond that of normal men... Only then can one throw off the shackles of the Demon King.
— L'Arachel, Latona

Latona (Japanese: ラトナ Latona) was one of the five legendary heroes of Magvel and a primary figure in the legend of the Sacred Stones. He[1] was the wielder of Ivaldi and the staff bearing his name.

It should be noted that while Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones's English localization refers to Latona as male the Japanese text leaves Latona's sex ambiguous.[2]

Biography

Latona is said to have incredible willpower, even being able to fend off Fomortiis's possession.[3] Few details are known of Latona's exact exploits, however. Even the details of Latona's possession by the Demon King are not elaborated.

Alongside Grado, three other heroes, and Morva, Latona slew the Demon King and bound him within the Sacred Stone of Grado.

Some time after the defeat of the Demon King in Darkling Woods Latona founded Rausten east of Darkling Woods. Since its founding, Rausen's rulers have claimed ancestry with the legendary saint.[4]

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

Role

Latona's exploits are discussed by Eirika and L'Arachel in regards to Lyon's possession by the Demon King. L'Arachel comes to the conclusion that Lyon cannot be saved.

Personality

Like many historical characters in the Fire Emblem series little is known of Latona's true character. In legend he is described as saintly and is said to possess the willpower to oust even the Demon King's influence.

Etymology and other languages

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

Latona

Latona, also known by the name Leto, is a female figure in Greco-Roman mythology. She is said to have given birth to Apollo and Artemis.

Japanese

ラトナ

Latona; as above.

Spanish

Latona

As above.

French

Latona

As above.

German

Latona

As above.

Italian

Latona

As above.

Portuguese

Latona

Mentioned in Heroes.

Traditional Chinese

拉特娜

Latona; mentioned in Heroes.

References

  1. "These are the weapons of Saint Latona, most holy father of Rausten." — Mansel, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  2. "That said, I cannot find a single attestation anywhere in Japanese, on the Fire Emblem World site or in the game (I even checked the staff Latona's description), as to Latona's gender." — Amielleon, Fire Emblem (according to Japan), amielleon.tumblr.com, Published: December 23, 2013, Retrieved: May 26, 2016
  3. "Rausten's founder, Saint Latona the sure-hearted, shattered his fetters. If one possesses a strength of will beyond that of normal men... Only then can one throw off the shackles of the Demon King." — L'Arachel, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  4. "Spiritual leader of Rausten. He claims ancestry with the saintly Latona." — Mansel's help description, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Project Characters.png This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Playable characters AmeliaArturColmCormagDozlaDuesselEirikaEphraimEwanFordeFranzGarciaGerikGilliamInnesJoshuaKnollKyleL'ArachelLuteMarisaMoulderMyrrhNatashaNeimiRennacRossSalehSethSyreneTanaTethysVanessa
Creature Campaign characters CaellachFadoGlenHaydenIsmaireLyonOrsonRievSelenaValter
Non-playable characters DaraKlimtMansel
Bosses AiasBanditBazbaBeranBinksBoneBreguetCaellachCarlyleFomortiisGhebLyonMorvaMurrayNovalaO'NeillOrsonPabloRievSaarSelenaTiradoValterVigardeZonta
Background characters GradoLatonaMacGregorMonicaNada Kuya
Sacred Twins and personal weapons AudhulmaExcaliburGarmGleipnirIvaldiLatonaNidhoggRapierReginleifSieglindeSiegmundVidofnir
Chapters Pre-split P: The Fall of Renais • 1: Escape! • 2: The Protected • 3: The Bandits of Borgo • 4: Ancient Horrors • 5: The Empire's Reach • 5x: Unbroken Heart • 6: Victims of War • 7: Waterside Renvall • 8: It's a Trap!A New Journey
Eirika's Route 9: Distant Blade • 10: Revolt at Carcino • 11: Creeping Darkness • 12: Village of Silence • 13: Hamill Canyon • 14: Queen of White Dunes
Ephraim's Route 9: Fort Rigwald • 10: Turning Traitor • 11: Phantom Ship • 12: Landing at Taizel • 13: Fluorspar's Oath • 14: Father and Son
Post-split 15: Scorched Sand • 16: Ruled by Madness • 17: River of Regrets • 18: Two Faces of Evil • 19: Last Hope • 20: Darkling WoodsF: Sacred Stone (part 1part 2)
Locations MagvelCarcino (Caer Pelyn) • Darkling WoodsFrelia (Tower of Valni) • Grado (Renvall) • Jehanna (Jehanna HallLagdou Ruins) • Rausten (Melkaen Coast) • Renais (Za'ha Woods)
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