Nowi

Nowi Artwork of Nowi from Awakening. An innocent "little" manakete with a dramatic side.

Gender Female Race Manakete (descends from multiple tribes) Age 1000+ Birthday September 21st Family Nah (daughter) Starting class Manakete Voiced by Hunter Mackenzie Austin (English, all appearances) Kumi Tanaka (Japanese, all appearances) Appearance(s) Awakening Heroes

“	So you know how old I am, huh? Weird. Most people can't stop talking about how young I look.	”	— Nowi, to Gregor

Nowi (pronounced /⁠ˈnoʊwi⁠/^[key]; Japanese: ノノ, Nono) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Awakening. She is a manakete, though her dragon tribe is unspecified.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Role

Gregor helping Nowi escape.

Nowi fills an unusual gameplay role in Awakening. She is an early-game Manakete, joining in only Chapter 8. She is one of three—four if the younger Spotpass variation of Tiki is counted—default Manakete in the game, the others being Tiki and Nah. The only other Manakete in the series to join as early is Bantu, but Nowi does not suffer from low growth rates like he does.

Her story role is minor. She is encountered and rescued by the Shepherds during their journey to Plegia, where she is fleeing from slave traders, the Grimleal, and Gregor. After Gregor attempts to explain that he is not going to harm her they fend off the Grimleal until they and the Shepherds defeat them.

Having been rescued, Nowi accompanies the Shepherds for the rest of their adventures through the war with Plegia, then Valm, and eventually in the fight against Grima.

She has been separated from her parents for a while, and after some divination by Tharja, they are revealed to be deceased, leaving her orphaned.

Starting stats and growth rates

Normal/Hard Lunatic

Manakete Level 3 Movement 6

Recruitment: Chapter 8, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 18 Speed 3+2 Strength 4+8 Luck 8 Magic 0+5 Defense 2+10 Skill 2+3 Resistance 2+7 Max HP 120% Speed 50% Strength 65% Luck 65% Magic 40% Defense 65% Skill 50% Resistance 50% Speed -2 Strength +1 Luck +1 Magic +1 Defense +3 Skill -1 Resistance +2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Dragonstone Odd Rhythm Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- --

Manakete Level 3 Movement 6

Recruitment: Chapter 8, automatically from turn 1 Stats Growth Rates Cap Modifiers Max HP 19 Speed 4+2 Strength 5+8 Luck 9 Magic 0+5 Defense 3+10 Skill 3+3 Resistance 3+7 Max HP 120% Speed 50% Strength 65% Luck 65% Magic 40% Defense 65% Skill 50% Resistance 50% Speed -2 Strength +1 Luck +1 Magic +1 Defense +3 Skill -1 Resistance +2 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Dragonstone Odd Rhythm Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- --

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Reclassing options

Nowi Base classes:* Manakete -- -- Reclass options: Mage Sage Dark Knight Wyvern Rider Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider

See reclass for more details on the reclassing system.

Growth rates when reclassed

Mage/Sage Dark Knight Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord Griffon Rider Bride

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage/Sage	105%	45%	55%	50%	50%	65%	55%	45%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dark Knight	120%	60%	50%	45%	45%	65%	60%	40%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Wyvern Rider/Wyvern Lord	115%	75%	35%	45%	45%	65%	60%	40%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Griffon Rider	115%	70%	35%	50%	50%	65%	55%	40%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Bride	110%	65%	45%	50%	50%	65%	60%	45%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Mage Wyvern Rider

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
Wyvern Lord	+5	+4	+0	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Griffon Rider	+3	+2	+0	+4	+4	+0	+0	+3	+1	--

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Learned at
	Odd Rhythm	Manakete, level 1
	Wyrmsbane	Manakete, level 15
	Magic +2	Mage, level 1
	Focus	Mage, level 10
	Rally Magic	Sage, level 5
	Tomefaire	Sage, level 15
	Slow Burn	Dark Knight, level 5
	Lifetaker	Dark Knight, 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
The above skill list does not include skills obtained exclusively via DLC.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are two different variations of Nowi available to Heroes, both of which are tied to her storyline appearance in Awakening. The normal variation of Nowi is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. A Halloween variation of Nowi was made available between the period of October 30, 2017 through November 28, 2017 as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Trick or Defeat! update.

Nowi: Eternal Youth

Starting stats

★★★ ★★★★ ★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 38/41/44 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 23/26/29 Resistance 20/23/26 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Fire Breath+* -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 21/24/27 Defense 25/28/31 Resistance 21/24/27 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Lightning Breath* Rally Defense --

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 42/45/48 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 23/27/30 Defense 27/30/33 Resistance 23/27/30 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Lightning Breath+* Rally Defense --

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Fire Breath	Innate
	Fire Breath+	Innate
	Lightning Breath	★★★	200 SP
	Lightning Breath+	★★★★★	300 SP
	Purifying Breath	★★★★★	400 SP
	Rally Defense	★★★	150 SP
A	Defense +1	★★★	30 SP
A	Defense +2	★★★★	60 SP
A	Defense +3	★★★★★	120 SP
C	Threaten Res 1	★★★	50 SP
C	Threaten Res 2	★★★	100 SP
C	Threaten Res 3	★★★★	200 SP

Nowi: Eternal Witch

Starting stats

Nowi: Eternal Witch is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial Stats Level 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 31/34/37 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 17/20/23 Resistance 24/27/31 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Grimoire Reposition --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Rarity	SP cost
	Fire	Innate
	Elfire	Innate
	Bolganone	Innate
	Grimoire	Innate
	Reposition	Innate
A	Atk/Res Bond 1	★★★★★	60 SP
A	Atk/Res Bond 2	★★★★★	120 SP
A	Atk/Res Bond 3	★★★★★	240 SP
B	Live for Bounty	★★★★★	100 SP
C	Hone Atk 1	★★★★★	50 SP
C	Hone Atk 2	★★★★★	100 SP
C	Hone Fliers	★★★★★	200 SP

Personality and character

Nowi acts childish and is very energetic. She seems to have more knowledge about the world than her actions imply. She is familiar with the effects of dragonstones on young manakete, being presumably self-taught as her parents were never around. Having never known her parents, she is unfamiliar with how families generally function. She also has difficulty sleeping without her dragonstone. She is also a terrible liar, being unable to maintain a calm tone of voice when doing so.

As mentioned, she seems to know more about many things than she lets on, Tharja also mentions that she is unable to read her completely. Nowi is also not foolish enough to accept that Tharja being unable to divine her parent's location means anything other than their deaths, though she at first pretends to be fooled. Nowi considers her role in the army as one of morale support, mentioning that her playful nature soothes those around her. Having lived for over a thousand years, Nowi has learned plenty of skills, such as massaging.

She has no attachment to money, according to her, most manakete have this view towards money. She seems unfamiliar with the human anatomy, particularly the location of the heart.

Supports

Main article: Nowi/Supports

Endings

Nowi, Eternal Youth (single ending)
Nowi tried living away from human-kind, but she soon longed for their company and set off to find her old comrades around the world.

Robin, High Deliverer & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Many wrote of Robin's legendary exploits, but accounts of his origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone—he loved his wife, Nowi, above all else.

Frederick, Cold Lieutenant & Nowi, Eternal Youth
As Ylisse's new knight captain, Frederick took charge of keeping the peace and training new recruits. His wife, Nowi, frequently came to the training yard to lend a hand or instill terror in a new charge.

Virion, Archest Archer & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Virion returned home to Rosanne, where he was labeled a traitor and a coward, or else ignored entirely. Thankfully, his wife Nowi's flair for drama was entertaining enough to keep the mob's pitchforks at bay.

Stahl, Viridian Knight & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scatterbrained charm complimented his wife Nowi's constant quips, making for a happy home indeed.

Vaike, Zero to Hero & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, the children were even fonder of his wife, Nowi, who played with them every day and never seemed to age.

Kellam, Oft Forgotten & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Nowi tried living away from humankind but soon longed for their company and set off to find her old comrades around the world. Her husband's name has been lost to history.

Lon'qu, Gynophobe & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Lon'qu returned to Regna Ferox and served as Basilio's right-hand man. His wife, Nowi, disliked the cold Feroxi winters and used her gift for theatrics to secure everything from fur coats to long tropical holidays.

Ricken, Upcoming Mage & Nowi, Eternal Youth
While continuing to study magic, Ricken realized how childish some of his actions had been. Behind closed doors, people whispered as to how he aged while his wife, Nowi, never did.

Gaius, Candy Stealer & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Nowi found her husband's work intriguing and was said to often come along and help out.

Gregor, Swell Sword & Nowi, Eternal Youth
After the war, Gregor briefly sank into a life of excess, but his wife, Nowi, pestered him into traveling the world with her. Their journey was packed with more chaos than the war that preceded it.

Libra, Fetching Friar & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Many an unfortunate child found joy in the small orphanage Libra and his wife built after the war. Nowi tried her best to take care of the children, but more often than not, they took care of her.

Henry, Twisted Mind & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Henry settled down with Nowi and turned out to be a surprisingly good father. However, their daughter had to grow up faster than most other girls since her parents showed no sign of doing it.

Donnel, Village Hero & Nowi, Eternal Youth
Donnel returned to his tiny village and built a happy life with his mother and his wife, Nowi. She loved her new home and scampered through the fields and mountains with the fervor of a village cat.

Quotes

Main articles: Nowi/Quotes (Awakening) and Nowi/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Nowi is featured on six cards in Fire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Nowi
	Eternal Youth, Nowi
		"I believe in everyone, to do their best at this crucial moment!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Manakete		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Immature Dragon: [Trigger] At the end of your turn, choose 1 of your Bond cards, and add it to your hand. Longevous Dragon Tribe: [Always] While you have 6 or more bond cards, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B01-078R • Artist: Pisuke
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		"Chrom saved me before. So this time, it's my turn to do the saving." "Let's all play together...with Nowi!"
		Attack: 20	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Manakete		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Longevous Dragon Tribe: [Always] While you have 4 or more bond cards, this unit gains +30 attack. Odd Biorhythm: [Always] While you have an odd number of bond cards, this unit gains +10 attack. Dragonkin Emblem: [Support] If the attacking unit is , you may choose 1 card from your hand, and place it in the Bond Area.
	Card #B01-079N, P11-014PR • Artist: Pisuke (B01-079N), Saori Toyota (P11-014PR)
	Immature Dragon Girl, Nowi
		"I was born about a thousand years ago, so I'm older than everyone!"
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Manakete		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"Let's play?": [Trigger] [Once per turn] During your turn, if this unit is supported by a card, you may choose 1 card from your hand and place it into your Bond Area. Longevous Dragon Tribe: [Always] While you have 5 or more bond cards, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B08-025HN • Artist: Horiguchi Kousei
	Thousand-Year-Old Playful Dragon, Nowi
		"The tougher things get, the more I laugh, and that makes everyone else laugh, too. I think that's kind of my job here. To keep everyone smiling."
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Manakete		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"Nowi's treasure!": [Trigger] When this unit's attack ends, if it is the first attack to occur in this turn, choose 1 of your bond cards, and add it to your hand. Longevous Dragon Tribe: [Always] While you have 7 or more bond cards, this unit gains +30 attack.
	Card #B12-059SR • Artist: Kawasumi
	Long-Lived Young Dragon, Nowi
		"Ha-hah! I may look like a little girl, but I'm actually quite old. I'm a dragonkin!"
		Attack: 20	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Manakete		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"Who do you think I am?!": [Always] While this unit is in the Front Line, this unit gains +10 attack. Longevous Dragon Tribe: [Always] While you have 4 or more bond cards, this unit gains +30 attack. Dragonkin Emblem: [Support] If the attacking unit is , you may choose 1 card from your hand, and place it in the Bond Area.
	Card #B12-060N • Artist: Kawasumi
	Little Child Surpassing a Millennium, Nowi
		"I'm a mature woman! See? I put some perfume on! I think it gives me more poise."
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Manakete		Tier: Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"Sounds like someone is in loooooove with me.": [Activate] [Once per turn] [] Until the end of your opponent's next turn, this unit gains +10 attack. "I want to play some more!": [Always] If you have 4 or fewer Bond cards, this unit is unable to be untapped.
	Card #B18-064R • Artist: Fuzichoco
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, see their TCG wiki article on Nowi .

Notable merchandise

Image	Information	Price	Release date
	Nowi appears in volume 4 of the Fire Emblem Heroes: Mini Acrylic Figure Collection. Her volume 4 appearance is based on her standard appearance in Heroes.	¥350	June 2018JP

Flavor text

Game	Text (English)	Text (Japanese)
Awakening	An innocent "little" manakete with a dramatic side.	異種族マムクートの少女 無邪気で、外で遊ぶのが大好き
Heroes (Nowi: Eternal Youth)	Manakete who travels with Chrom's group. Looks young but truly is over a thousand years old. Appears in Fire Emblem Awakening.	クロムたちと行動を共にするマムクート。 遊び好きの幼い性格だが、千年以上生きている。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 覚醒』）
Heroes (Nowi: Eternal Witch)	Manakete who travels with Chrom's group. She may be over a thousand years old, but she still gets candy. Appears in Fire Emblem Awakening.	クロムたちと行動を共にするマムクート。 千才ちょっとでも、お菓子は未だに貰う側。 （登場：『ファイアーエムブレム 覚醒』）

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Nowi	From "no way".
Japanese	ノノ	Officially romanized as Nono. From English "no no".
Spanish	Nowi	--
French	Nowi	--
German	Nowi	--
Italian	Nowi	--
Portuguese	Nowi	--
Traditional Chinese	儂儂	Nono

Gallery

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  Artwork of Nowi from Awakening.

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  Artwork of Nowi and Gregor from Awakening.

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  Portrait of Nowi from Awakening.

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  Concept artwork of Nowi's human form from Awakening.

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  Concept artwork of Manakete dragon forms, including Nowi's and Tiki's, from Awakening.

Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Resplendent Nowi: Eternal Youth.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Witch.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Witch.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Witch.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Witch.

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  Artwork of Nowi: Eternal Witch.

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  Image of a Heroes calendar's December 2017 page, featuring Nowi.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Nowi from Fire Emblem Cipher.

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  Artwork of Nowi from Cipher.

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  Artwork of Nowi from Cipher.

References

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