Clive (Japanese:クレーベClerbe) is the former leader of theDeliverance, a resistance force against theRigelian invasion andDesaix's coup d'etat ofZofia, and the elder brother of fellow knightClair. WhenAlm came inMycen's stead to join the liberation, Clive ceded leadership of the army to Alm's command instead.

Fire Emblem Gaiden

Role

When Alm and his group arrived at the resistance's headquarters withina shrine, Clive requested that Alm take over as its leader and joined his group, fighting in the remainder of the war with Rigel.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cavalier Level 6

Recruitment:Act 1, talk with atDeliverance Hideout StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 26 Luck 6 Strength 12+4 Defense 7 Skill 7 Resistance 1 Speed 7−1 Movement 7 Max HP 40% Luck 20% Strength 20% Defense 20% Skill 20% Resistance 0% Speed 20% Recover -- Warp -- Physic -- Expel -- Fortify -- Nosferatu -- Invoke -- Seraphim -- {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Equipment Steel Lance Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✓ Bow ✗ B. Magic ✗ W. Magic ✗

Promotion stat gains

• InGaiden, promotion gains give the character as many stat points as necessary—thex value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, ifall stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Clive is playable as aSpotPass character, released in theGaiden character set.

Additionally, Clive appears as an enemy unit in theDLC chapterLost Bloodlines 2.

Starting stats and growth rates

Playable

Paladin Level 9 Movement 8

Recruitment:SpotPass, hire him for 12,800G or defeat him in askirmish StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 53 Speed 24 Strength 31 Luck 27 Magic 3 Defense 28 Skill 25 Resistance 11 Max HP 85% Speed 50% Strength 75% Luck 55% Magic 30% Defense 45% Skill 60% Resistance 20% Speed −1 Strength +4 Luck ±0 Magic −1 Defense +2 Skill +2 Resistance −3 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Silver Lance* Discipline Outdoor Fighter Defender Sol Weapon Levels C B -- -- -- --

Enemy - Lost Bloodlines 2

See also:Lost Bloodlines 2

NormalHardLunatic

Cavalier Level 19 Movement 7

Stats Max HP 40 Speed 18 Strength 24 Luck 23 Magic 1 Defense 20 Skill 19 Resistance 3

Inventory Skills Silver Lance Outdoor Fighter Sol Weapon Levels E B -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 19 Movement 7

Stats Max HP 46 Speed 20 Strength 27 Luck 26 Magic 1 Defense 22 Skill 21 Resistance 4

Inventory Skills Silver Lance Outdoor Fighter Sol Weapon Levels C B -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 19 Movement 7

Stats Max HP 56 Speed 24 Strength 30 Luck 30 Magic 1 Defense 24 Skill 25 Resistance 5

Inventory Skills Silver Lance* Outdoor Fighter Sol Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

ArcherBarbarianCavalierDark MageWyvern RiderFighterKnightMageMercenaryMyrmidonPriestTacticianThief

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+4	+2	+1	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+1	--
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+4	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+8	+5	+0	+2	+3	+0	+2	+1	+1	--
Warrior	+6	+4	+0	+5	−1	+0	+4	+3	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+7	+3	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+6	+1	--
Great Knight	+8	+5	+0	+1	−1	+0	+7	+1	+0	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+5	+1	+3	+2	+1	+0	+3	+3	+1	--
Dark Knight	+7	+3	+2	+4	+2	+0	+5	+1	+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	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+8	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Hero	+2	+0	+1	+6	+5	+0	+4	+3	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+4	+3	+1	E
Great Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+3	+1	+3	E E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+4	+1	+3	+2	+3	+0	+2	+2	+1	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
Hero	+6	+3	+1	+3	+3	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+3	+1	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	--
Assassin	+5	+4	−1	+4	+2	+0	+1	+0	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
War Monk	+8	+5	+2	+2	+2	+0	+5	+0	+1	E
Sage	+4	+1	+4	+3	+3	+0	+3	−1	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Grandmaster	+4	+3	+3	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Assassin	+5	+5	+0	+7	+4	+0	+3	+1	+1	E
Trickster	+3	+1	+4	+4	+3	+0	+1	+5	+1	E

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Skill set

Like all male bonus units inAwakening, Clive has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard male units.

Reclassing options

Clive Base classes:* Cavalier Paladin Great Knight Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any male class available through reclassing.

Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Role

Clive reprises his role inGaiden's remake, where he plays a much more significant role in guiding Alm. He's very invested in Alm's growth as new leader of the Deliverance, and assists him in his decisions. He is looked up to and respected by knights and commoners alike.

Starting stats and growth rates

Main storyBattle of Zofia HarborSiege of Zofia Castle

Cavalier Level 6 Fatiguetol. 0.5

Recruitment:Act 1, talk to withAlm atDeliverance Hideout Base StatsGrowth RatesMax Stats Max HP 26 Luck 6 Attack 12+4 Defense 7 Skill 7 Resistance 1 Speed 7−1 Movement 7 Max HP 55% Luck 25% Attack 40% Defense 30% Skill 35% Resistance 2% Speed 25% Max HP 52 Luck 40 Attack 42 Defense 39 Skill 40 Resistance 40 Speed 39 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Item Skills Steel Lance -- Weapons ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Cavalier Level 5

Stats Max HP 26 Luck 6 Attack 12+4 Defense 7 Skill 7 Resistance 1 Speed 7−1 Movement 7

Item Skills Steel Lance Armorcrush* Tempest Lance* Weapons ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Cavalier Level 6

Stats Max HP 29 Luck 7 Attack 14+4 Defense 9 Skill 9 Resistance 1 Speed 8−1 Movement 7

Item Skills Steel Lance Armorcrush* Tempest Lance* Weapons ✗ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

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Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

• InFire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, promotion gains give the character as many points as necessary—the "x" value shown in the table—to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus; however, ifall stats are higher, then they will receive +1 to HP.

Analysis

Clive is the firstCavalier obtained in Alm's route, unless one of the villagers was made into one. Clive's joining level will be on par with the rest of the army, and so will his base stats. He joins at level 6, making him only one level away from his first promotion into aPaladin. His high mobility is a great asset on the battlefield, especially since most units are stuck to a Movement range of 4 or 5. His resistance is very poor, though this is not a big issue due to Alm's route not having many magic users. He's the best wielder of theRidersbane for Act 3 and at least the first half of Act 4, due to Clair andMathilda not being durable enough, the villager cavaliers need far more training to promote into paladin than him while not outperforming him, and the Knights will have worse movement and speed. Clive won't be able to double the act 3 cavaliers at base, so he will need an early promotion into paladin for +1 speed and a point from the speed shrine to be able to effectively one round the enemy cavaliers with a forged Ridersbane. The Ridersbane is a very important weapon, and as he is the best wielder of it Clive will be invaluable for any map with mounted units.

During Act 4, Clive faces strict competition fromZeke and Mathilda. Zeke's stats are generally as good or better than Clive's, notably requiring 1 less speed shrine than Clive, and a trained Mathilda will have significantly more speed at the cost of needing more investment. However Clive can still be a decent unit in Act 4 if he's promoted to a Gold Knight, as Gold Knight bases are very high, and his stats aren't far enough from the competition to invalidate him.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Clive is one of the characters added to the game in theNohrian Summer update, and was made available to players in the third edition of theTempest Trials, "Reunited at Last", which initially ran from August 11, 2017 through August 25, 2017. Only one variation of Clive is currently available inHeroes, based on hisEchoes: Shadows of Valentia incarnation.

Clive: Idealistic Knight

Starting stats

★★★★★★★★★

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 39/42/45 Attack 28/31/34 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 27/30/33 Resistance 14/17/20 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Silver Lance -- Buckler

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 42/45/48 Attack 30/33/36 Speed 22/25/29 Defense 29/32/35 Resistance 16/19/22 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Note: This unit requires the usage ofTrait Fruit to access any flaws and assets.

Skills Silver Lance+ -- Buckler

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Silver Lance	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Silver Lance+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Lordly Lance	★★★★★	—	400
	Buckler	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Escutcheon	★★★★	—	200
A	Defense +1	★★★★	—	30
A	Defense +2	★★★★	—	60
A	Defense +3	★★★★	—	120
B	Hit and Run	★★★★	—	150

Supports

Main article:Clive/Supports

Clive Cavalier Support conversations: Lukas Soldier C: 20 B: 45 A: 90 Mathilda Paladin C: 15 B: 35 A: 60 Forsyth Soldier C:15 B:35 A:60 Python Archer C:15 B:35 A:60 [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Bond supports:* Forsyth Soldier Bonus: Crt +3 Python Archer Bonus: Dodge +3 Clair Pegasus Knight Bonus: Avoid +5 [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond5}}} [[{{{supporto6}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond6}}} [[{{{supporto6}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond6}}} [[{{{supporto7}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond7}}} [[{{{supporto8}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond8}}} [[{{{supporto9}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond9}}} [[{{{supporto10}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bond10}}}

Base conversations

Main article:Clive/Conversations

Personality

Clive believed that Mycen would be the ideal leader and future king of Zofia and wished to cede control of the liberation to him, but when Mycen declined to fight, Clive instead entrusted leadership to Alm, believing that having Alm in the command role would allow himself and the other freedom fighters to have an easier time fighting in the war.^[1] Despite this, inGaiden, he had minimal characterization, owing to having minimal dialogue.

Shadows of Valentia expands on Clive's personality. He is shown as a very mellow, kind, and calm individual who will not hesitate to be serious and imposing when he has to be. His humility defined him as a leader, as understanding the big picture, recognizing his own weaknesses, and appreciating the potential of the common people allowed him to step down as leader of the Deliverance and cede that position to Alm.^[2]

Ending

Gaiden

If Mathilda survived
He was entrusted with the command of the newly formed knights' order of Valentia.
Recently, it's been heard that he accepted a beautiful wife.

If Mathilda died
He was entrusted with the command of the newly formed knights' order of Valentia.
However, afterwards, he lost his life in a battle against pirates.

Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

If Mathilda survived
Clive was appointed the first captain of the One Kingdom's Brotherhood of Knights. His talent and honesty made him popular with commoners and nobles alike, and under his leadership, the knights flourished. He and his lovely wife were objects of the people's envy.

If Mathilda died
His heart still heavy from the loss of Mathilda, Clive was appointed captain of the One Kingdom's Brotherhood of Knights. A few short years later, he was killed in a skirmish with pirates. The people grieved deeply over the young loss of so fine a knight.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Critical quotes

Death quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Clive/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Clive is featured on three cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Clive
	Kingdom's Finest Knight, Clive
		"The right of kings is not decided by blood or station. It lies in what a man believes. What keeps him up at night. It lies in a man's actions!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Paladin		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Glorious Pennon:[Activate] [Tap 1 other ally] Until the end of this turn, this unit gains +10 attack. Knight of Zofia:[Trigger] After another ally attacks, you may move that ally.
	Card #B09-023HN • Artist:Uroko
	Leader of the Deliverance, Clive
		"I would like you to become the new leader of the Deliverance."
		Attack: 40	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cavalier		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Will for Deliverance:[Trigger] When this unit is deployed, until the end of this turn, your Main Character gains +10 attack. Attack Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your attacking unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B09-024N, B09-024ST • Artist:Uroko
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		"By my own hand, I will shine."
		Attack: 70	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Skogul		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 5
		Battle-State Cleaver:[Trigger] When you class change into this unit, deploy up to two cards with a deployment cost of 3 or less from your hand. This skill cannot be activated if this unit changed class from a skill's effect. Shining Lance Aloft:[Activate][Once per turn] [Tap 1 ally] Until the end of the turn, all allies gain +10 attack. Unrestrained Knight:[Trigger] At the end of your turn, choose as many allies in the Front Line as you like, and move them.
	Card #B11-058R(+) • Artist:Rika Suzuki
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Clive .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Clive: Idealistic Knight
Clive is the original leader of the Deliverance. He's a gallant knight from a noble family who earned his reputation through his daring leadership in battle!	Clive has a lover named Mathilda. Like Clive, she's a veteran knight, and the two have a deep respect for each other—not to mention an unbreakable bond!	Though valorous in battle, Clive actually worries a lot. One thing he worries about in particular is whether he, as a nobleman, can truly lead the Deliverance, which includes a large number of common folk in its ranks.	Well, Askr is home to an even more diverse group of people…but I don't think Clive has any reason to worry about fitting in and making friends!
Closely Associated Characters
Mathilda Alm Clair {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A paladin of the Deliverance and Clive's betrothed. Strong as a demon, yet gentle to her love. A brave but kind young warrior, raised by the hero Mycen in Ram Village. His left hand is marked with the Brand. He is entrusted with leadership of the Deliverance by Clive. A pegasus knight with the Deliverance. Clive's younger sister. Secretly loves Alm. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

677

Clive Gaiden

75

CYL 2 (2018)

531 (−146)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

209

CYL 3 (2019)

531 (+40)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

171 (−38)

CYL 4 (2020)

602 (+22)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

107 (−64)

CYL 5 (2021)

585 (−17)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

86 (−21)

CYL 6 (2022)

630 (+43)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

73 (−13)

CYL 7 (2023)

586 (−44)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

67 (−6)

CYL 8 (2024)

658 (+72)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

50 (−17)

CYL 9 (2025)

556 (−102)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

65 (+15)

CYL 10 (2026)

677 (+121)

Clive Gaiden /Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

26 (−39)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	929

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Gaiden Cavalier Paladin Gold Knight Lance Javelin/Gradivus Lance Javelin/Gradivus Lance Javelin/Gradivus
Echoes: Shadows of Valentia Cavalier

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Clive fromGaiden.
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  Artwork of Clive from the art bookFire Emblem: The Complete.
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  Artwork of Clive fromEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
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  Full portrait artwork of Clive fromEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.

CG images

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  Clive andFernand arguing inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
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  Clive holding a dying Fernand inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.

Portraits

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  Portrait of Clive inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia.
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  Portrait of a younger Clive inEchoes: Shadows of Valentia, used inLove's Beginnings.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.
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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.
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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.
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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.
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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.
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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.
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  Artwork of Clive: Idealistic Knight.
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  Clive in artwork ofLukas: Sharp Soldier.
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  Clive in artwork ofForsyth: Loyal Lieutenant.
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  Clive in artwork ofMathilda: Legendary Knight.
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  Clive in artwork ofFernand: Traitorous Knight.
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  Clive in artwork of Fernand: Traitorous Knight.

Other artwork

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  Wallpaper of Clive: Idealistic Knight from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.

Cipher artwork

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  Clive in artwork ofMathilda.

References

This article is part ofProject Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in theFire Emblem series.