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Brigid (country)
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Brigid (pronounced /ˈbɹɪd͡ʒɪd/[key]; Japanese:ブリギットBrigitte) is a archipelago located between southwestFódlan andDagda. It is ruled byPetra's grandfather during the events ofFire Emblem: Three Houses. The archipelago is often heralded as "the perfect union of the gentle sea and nature's bounty".[1]
Geography
Brigid bordersDagda in the west and theAdrestian Empire in the east. Its climate is described as noticeably warmer than that of Fódlan,[2] and its nature is described as "abundant". The people of Brigid are described as excellent hunters and fishers.[3]
History
While not much is known about Brigid's past, it has been recorded the lands have often been contested by the nations of theAdrestian Empire andDagda for many years. In Imperial Year 728, the Empire invaded Brigid which, at the time, was allied with Dagda. The people of Brigid refused to surrender, which led to their nation being subjugated by the Empire once they successfully took over.[4] From there, Adrestia attempted to use their newly acquired foothold to invade Dagda as well, which in the long term proved to be unsuccessful.[5]
In 1175, the Dagda and Brigid War occurred, an event in which both nations joined forces in an attempt to invade the Adrestian Empire, managing to cause considerable damage by destroying House Ochs and House Nuvelle, which occupy the land's shores.[6] Before they could reachEnbarr, they were countered at a port town.[7] During the war,Count Bergliez killed the leader of the Brigid forces.[8] As a result, Brigid was turned into a vassal state of the Empire, andPetra, the king's daughter, was sent to the Empire as a symbol of Brigid's vassalage while her grandfather ruled the nation in her stead.[9]
Petra was later sent to study inGarreg Mach Monastery in 1180, joining theBlack Eagles house, studying and fighting alongside many future heirs of Adrestia's noble houses.
Three Houses
WhenEdelgard von Hresvelg declares war on theChurch of Seiros in 1181, Brigid is put into a delicate political situation as the new Adrestian Emperor desires Brigid remains an ally of the Empire.
If Petra is inByleth's party, the future heir of the nation returns to Garreg Mach Monastery on the day of the millennium festival and accompanies them throughout the war regardless of their chosen side; ifBernadetta is on Byleth's team as well, the player gains access to the paralogueForeign Land and Sky in Imperial Year 1185, where they and Byleth's army travel to Brigid and defend the land from invading forces, either from the Church of Seiros (Crimson Flower route) or from the Adrestian Empire (non-Crimson Flower routes). Once the war is over, Petra becomes the new queen of Brigid and renegotiates her archipelago's situation with Byleth's chosen faction, giving Brigid back its independence.
Should Petra not be recruited on the Blue Lions and Golden Deer routes, she joins the Adrestian Empire and supports them in the war. It is unknown what happens to the nation should Petra be slain in battle.
Warriors: Three Hopes
When the Officer's Academy is closed, Petra returns to Brigid and succeeds her grandfather as queen of Brigid.[10] When the Adrestian Empire declares war on the Church of Seiros two years later, she joins the war on the empire's side. On the Scarlet Blaze route, she remains loyal to the empire in the hopes of renegotiating Brigid's relationship with the empire.[11] On the Azure Gleam and Golden Wildfire routes, Petra can be convinced to join the respective army's cause, which Edelgard notes will require the empire to reconsider its stance toward Brigid.[12] However, the empire never takes direct action against Brigid.
Culture
The people of Brigid worship spirits they ascribe the various forces of nature to. WhenByleth receives Sothis's power, Petra explains that Brigid has legends according to which people have spirits living inside of them. These people are described to have supernatural powers as well as shining hair and glowing eyes.[13] According to Petra, Brigid's dances are very different depending on the dancer; she ascribes the differences to the different music.[14] She also claims that assassination attempts are common in Brigid, and that she herself has been the target of one in the past.[15]
Characters from Brigid
| Character | Description | Appears in |
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 Petra Macneary | The daughter of the deceased king of Brigid. | Three Houses,Heroes |
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Brigid | Brigid is a goddess in Irish mythology, daughter ofthe Dagda and associated with Spring, poetry, and smithing. |
| Japanese | ブリギット | Brigitte, an alteration of Brigid |
| Spanish | Brigid | -- |
| French | Brigid | -- |
| German | Brigid | -- |
| Italian | Brigid | -- |
| Korean | 브리기트 | Brigitte |
| Simplified Chinese | 布里基特 | Brigitte |
| Traditional Chinese | 布里基特 | Brigitte |
References
- ↑"An archipelago between Fódlan and Dagda. It is a land of plenty that is often heralded as the perfect union of the gentle sea and nature's bounty. Both Fódlan and Dagda have long vied to claim this territory as their own." — "Traveler's Journal, Issue 2" in the Library ofGarreg Mach Monastery,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"Brigid has much more warmth than Fódlan. Even spring here has coolness!" —Petra at themonastery duringChapter 2,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"A group of islands with abundant nature, floating in Western[sic] Fódlan. They lack in production of arms and goods, but they are excellent hunters and fishers, and are well-known for their unique cuisine." — The description for Brigid for the unused trading mechanic.,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"The Empire invaded the Brigid archipelago, a land occupied by allies of Dagda. As penance for their refusal to surrender, the people of Brigid were relegated to a life of Imperial subjugation." —The History of Fódlan, Part II at the library ofGarreg Mach Monastery,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"With the boon of a strong foothold in Brigid, the Empire mounted a large-scale invasion of Dagda. However, the fortunes of war were not on their side, and their attack failed." —The History of Fódlan, Part II at the library ofGarreg Mach Monastery,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"We suffered further losses when we were used as a sacrifice to Dagda and Brigid during their attack. My family, including my parents and older brother, died then. The town of Nuvelle is now an ash heap." —Constance during herB Support withByleth,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"Ten years ago, Dagda and Brigid attacked the Empire from the west. Their final target was the capital. But they were countered at a port town, long before they reached their destination." —Shamir at themonastery duringSilver Snow Chapter 18,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"No, not that. Well, it's kind of about that... I'm talking about when Dagda and Brigid invaded the Empire. My father led the Empire's army that fended off the invaders. Your father was in that battle. Did you really not know? My father killed yours." —Caspar in hisC Support withPetra,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"Petra:I had more youth then. And the experience was... terrifying. My grandfather ordered me to go to Fódlan with suddenness. I was stolen to a strange land filled with strange people. The treatment I was receiving was like... like I was a strange beast.
Hubert:It is unfortunate, but while you were called our guest, you were actually a hostage. You were meant to be insurance that Brigid would not restore its alliance with Dagda and attack us. The Empire required leverage, and after all, you are the princess of Brigid." —Petra andHubert during theirC Support,Fire Emblem: Three Houses - ↑"Wha— Hah... Ahaha! I beg your pardon, Queen Petra! Clearly I failed to realize that you had already ascended the throne!" —Hubert during hisB Support withPetra,Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes
- ↑"Petra: Yes, your words have truthfulness. If I am dying here on foreign soil, I am betraying my people. You gave me your promise to be releasing Brigid from its vassal relationship to the Empire. And if I die, your promise will be dying with me.
Edelgard: Yes, I suppose it would. If you died, I would have to renegotiate our terms with your successor. That wouldn't be an issue if she were as capable and reasonable as you—but would she be? And for the record, Petra, I don't want you to die. You are a dear friend." —Edelgard andPetra during theirA Support,Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - ↑"Monica: There is more, as well. Petra was taken by the enemy. She is apparently still alive...for better or for worse. I fear the Kingdom may try to use her to make an ally of Brigid.
Edelgard: Yes, it's likely she won't be coming back. And our stance towards Brigid will require some... reconsideration." —Edelgard andMonica at the end ofAzure Gleam Chapter 4,Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes - ↑"In Brigid, we have legends. Stories containing people who have a spirit living inside of them. Those spirit people have much strength. They are maybe able to fly in the air or race across the ocean. Hair that shines and eyes that glow... They have qualities that are not unlike what you are looking like, Professor." —Petra at themonastery duringChapter 11,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"Dancing of Fódlan is not the same as dancing from Brigid. The reason is maybe that the music has many differences. In Brigid, dancing is different for each person. Our dancing has vigor and ferocity. There is no speech of technique for our dancing." —Petra at themonastery duringChapter 10,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
- ↑"In Brigid...assassinations are many. I have also been the targeted back in the past." —Petra at themonastery duringChapter 4,Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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