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Aida
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| “ | Have you already forgotten how my only daughter, my Aida, gave her life to protect you from that fiend Manfroy? | ” | — Cohen, toSaias |
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Aida (Japanese:アイーダAida) was an esteemed general of theVelthomer army, leader of theRotritter, and a confidante to DukeArvis. She was the daughter ofCohen, another Velthomer general, and with Arvis was the mother of the renowned tacticianSaias.
Biography
Around Grann 747-749[1], Aida was involved in a relationship with Arvis; nothing is known about this relationship, except that it yielded an illegitimate son,Saias, who alone of Arvis's three children inherited his majorFjalar Holy Blood. This relationship presumably ended long before Grann 757, but the two remained on good terms with Aida continuing to serve as a prominent general.
In Grann 761, Aida led the Velthomer army at Velthomer Castle itself in the defense of Grannvale, in preparation for the "traitorous"Sigurd's return to the country, stationingMeteor-wielding mages atop cliffs around the Velthomer and westernAed Desert area. Deployed with her was DukeReptor ofFriege and his army, who was suspicious of Arvis's intent but complied nonetheless. As soon as Sigurd's army approached Velthomer, Aida issued the command for all Velthomer forces to turn on Reptor and attack his army, in accordance with Arvis's plan; between Aida's mages and Sigurd's army, Reptor's group was overwhelmed and defeated. Once Reptor was defeated, Aida directed Sigurd toBelhalla to receive a ceremonial welcome from Arvis and the Rotritter, an event which turned into theBattle of Belhalla.
At some point in the following years, Aida was killed byManfroy of theLoptr Church in a bid to protect Saias from them; in response, Cohen sent Saias to an isolated monastery in which to hide and learn, in preparation for the day where his abilities would grant him enough public esteem to afford him protection.[2]
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Role
Aida appears inChapter 5 as the boss of the Velthomer army. When a player unit nears Velthomer Castle, Aida appears and the Velthomer army becomes neutral, attackingReptor's army. Sigurd must talk to Aida to clear the chapter.
The area that a unit must enter to cause Aida to appear can be bypassed. Doing so allows Sigurd to seize Velthomer, which ends the chapter without any further cutscenes, and Aida makes no further appearances.
Stats
- See also:
Doorway to Destiny
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Personality
A loyal attendant to Arvis, Aida was capable of effortlessly lying in order to trick Reptor and Sigurd in accordance with Arvis's battle plans. She was dismissive of Reptor, considering him foolish.[3]
Quotes
Battle quotes
| “ | Reptor: Aida... How dare you! You treacherous wretch... Aida: Hah! You're as sore a loser as I expected, Reptor. You'd do well to surrender now. | ” | — Aida, when fightingReptor, inChapter 5 ofGenealogy of the Holy War. |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game
Aida was featured on one TCG card.
| Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Aida | |||
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 | Class: Mage Fighter | Level 1 Infantry | Magic Attack |
| Energy: 5 | Atk.: 2 / Counter: 2 | WLv.: C B B B | |
| Equip:Elfire | Skills:Adept | ||
| Card #090 •Rarity: ★★ •Artist:Katsuyoshi Koya | |||
| Card scans and information translation provided byAquantis. | |||
Choose Your Legends placement history
| Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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| CYL 1 (2017) | 668 |  Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 82 |
| CYL 2 (2018) | 645 (−23) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 94 |
| CYL 3 (2019) | 548 (−34) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 145 (+51) |
| CYL 4 (2020) | 629 (+23) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 94 (−51) |
| CYL 5 (2021) | 652 (+23) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 61 (−33) |
| CYL 6 (2022) | 633 (−21) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 72 (+11) |
| CYL 7 (2023) | 559 (−74) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 77 (+5) |
| CYL 8 (2024) | 681 (+122) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 43 (−34) |
| CYL 9 (2025) | 669 (−12) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 40 (−3) |
| CYL 10 (2026) | 742 (+73) | Aida Genealogy of the Holy War | 19 (−21) |
| Total results | This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 727 |
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Trivia
- Despite having aMiracle Sword in her inventory, it is impossible for Aida to ever use it in legitimate gameplay. The only remaining enemy units on the map, the Friege units, are set to never end their turn directly in front of Velthomer's castle gate, thus preventing Aida from ever being able to attack anything at 1-range.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Aida | Used in the Meet some of the Heroes website.[4] |
| English (unofficial) | • Ida | • Used in theGenealogy of the Holy Warfan translation.[which?] |
| Japanese | アイーダ | Officially romanized asAida. |
| Spanish | Aida | -- |
| French | Aida | -- |
| German | Aida | -- |
| Italian | Aida | -- |
| Portuguese | Aida | -- |
| Traditional Chinese | 阿依達 | Aida |
Gallery
Artwork of Aida from theTrading Card Game.
Aida's portrait inGenealogy of the Holy War.
References
- ↑Inferred. Saias is aged 27 inFire Emblem: Thracia 776, which is set in Grann 776, meaning he would had been born between Grann 748-749.
- ↑"If you really want to help, then listen to me. Do you remember how my daughter Aida died protecting you from Manfroy? After that, I hid you in an isolated church and withstood Manfroy's relentless threats. And years later... Your ability was recognized, and you became the court bishop of Velthomer. I was happy that Manfroy wouldn't be able to touch you in your status. However, with Lord Julius's awakening, the Loptous Church's power is beginning to surpass that of the Empire's. Saias...I know you're aware of the Brand of Fjalar that has appeared on your body. Neither Lord Julius nor Lady Julia has it... and that's what Manfroy is afraid of. Saias, you must live. You are a Crusader of Fjalar...you must pass on the blood of Velthomer. And for now, you must hide that fact and nurture your power..." —Cohen,Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- ↑"Heh... He hasn't a clue, has he? Wretched fool..." — Aida,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑Meet some of the Heroes, guide.fire-emblem-heroes.com/en-US,Retrieved: April 2, 2022
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