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Danann
- For the character from theHasha no Tsurugi manga, seeDanan (Hasha no Tsurugi).
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| “ | The people of Isaach are treating these rebels like some kind of heroes of freedom... But it's high time they learned the error of their ways! | ” | — Danann |
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Danann (Japanese:ダナンDanan) was the Duke ofGrannvale's HouseDozel from Grann 760, the successor of his late fatherLombard, and the appointed King ofIsaach following its conquest by Grannvale. Remaining loyal to his father and Grannvale unlike his younger half-brotherLex, Danann ruled as a tyrant over Isaach from the southern Ribaut Castle until his downfall at the hands ofSeliph in Grann 777.
Biography
In the aftermath of the war against Isaach in Grann 760, Danann was sent to Isaach with theGrauritter to put down insurrections against the new Grannvale authority; he was supposed to provide his fatherLombard with reinforcements in fightingSigurd's army atLubeck Castle, but was delayed and unable to get there in time, resulting in Lombard's death.[2] Following this, Danann succeeded him as Duke of Dozel and was appointed the King of Grannvale-occupied Isaach. Governing from Ribaut Castle in the south, under his regime the Isaach natives were reduced to slave status; however, owing to the reluctance of his sons and governing assistantsIuchar andIucharba to participate in the Empire's more heinous activities, Isaach was one of the better-off nations during the days of the Grannvale Empire.
Seventeen years later in Grann 777, upon learning that the long-hunted Isaach rebellion led by PrinceShannan was stationed in the remote village ofTirnanog, Danann ordered an assault on the town, promptingSeliph to emerge from hiding and lead his limited forces in repelling the Dozel assault. Seliph's band eventually arrived at Ribaut, where he confronted and slew Danann, freeing Isaach from Grannvale control.
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Role
Danann is the final boss ofChapter 6, stationed at Ribaut Castle.
Stats
- See also:
Inheritors of Light
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Personality
Not unlike his father, Danann was ill-tempered and merciless to all in opposition to him; even as he subjected the people of Isaach to inhumane treatment, he lived a life of excess at Ribaut.[3] He had a preoccupation with power and prestige, with his primary fear of the existence ofShannan's rebel army being that his authority was being undermined and that Arvis would not take kindly to the news.[4] According toIucharba, Danann was extremely weak-willed when confronted byLoptrian agents, letting them have free reign over Isaach to their tastes and putting up absolutely no resistance or objection.[5]
Quotes
Battle quotes
| “ | Pitiful rebel fools... Don't you dare underestimate the glory of the Grannvale Empire! | ” | — Danann, inChapter 6 ofGenealogy of the Holy War. |
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| “ | Danann: I-it's you! The spawn of Sigurd! Blast... My father will be avenged! Seliph: King Danann... You've tortured this land, and brought misery and death, for too long. Today, you shall face justice! | ” | — Danann, when fightingSeliph, in Chapter 6 ofGenealogy of the Holy War. |
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| “ | Danann: Iuchar... Curse you! You've let yourself be deceived by that she-witch! Iuchar: Ah, if it were that simple... I live my life now in love's name! Forgive me, Father... Danann: Y-you useless little... | ” | — Danann, when fightingIuchar, in Chapter 6 ofGenealogy of the Holy War. |
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| “ | Danann: Iucharba! What do you think you're doing? You would betray your very own flesh and blood?! Iucharba: Yeah, sorry 'bout that, Dad. I just don't care about helping you do this land wrong anymore. Don't take it personally. Danann: Blast... Iucharba!! | ” | — Danann, when fightingIucharba, in Chapter 6 ofGenealogy of the Holy War. |
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Death quotes
| “ | Urgh... Lord Arvis... my liege... | ” | — Danann, in Chapter 6 ofGenealogy of the Holy War. |
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Other appearances
Fire Emblem Trading Card Game
Danann was featured on one TCG card.
| Fire Emblem Trading Card Game data for Danann | |||
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 | Class:Baron | Level 1 Infantry | Direct Attack |
| Energy: 6 | Atk.: 3 / Counter: 2 | WLv.: A A A A | |
| Equip:Steel Axe | Skills: Heavy Steps (Expend energy for squares traveled) •Pavise | ||
| Card #087 •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) | 789 |  Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 18 |
| CYL 2 (2018) | 813 | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 14 (−4) |
| CYL 3 (2019) | 691 (−4) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 16 (+2) |
| CYL 4 (2020) | 566 (−97) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 136 (+120) |
| CYL 5 (2021) | 825 (+259) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 3 (−133) |
| CYL 6 (2022) | 822 (−5) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 8 (+5) |
| CYL 7 (2023) | 835 (+13) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 5 (−3) |
| CYL 8 (2024) | 893 (+58) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 3 (−2) |
| CYL 9 (2025) | 890 (−3) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 5 (+2) |
| CYL 10 (2026) | 906 (+16) | Danann Genealogy of the Holy War | 3 (−2) |
| Total results | This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 211 |
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Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Danann | Used in official websites. Possibly from theTuatha Dé Danann, the gods of Irish mythology. |
| English (unofficial) | Dannan | Used in theGenealogy of the Holy Warfan translation.[which?] |
| Japanese | ダナン | Officially romanized asDanan. FromDanand, the mother ofBrian,Iuchar, andIucharba in Irish mythology. |
| Spanish | Danann | -- |
| French | Danann | -- |
| German | Danann | -- |
| Italian | Danann | -- |
| Portuguese | Danann | -- |
| Traditional Chinese | 達南 | Danan |
Gallery
Portrait of Danann inGenealogy of the Holy War.
Artwork of Danann from theTrading Card Game.
References
- ↑A family tree inFire Emblem: Treasure (scan by Serenes Forest)
- ↑"For that matter, where in the blazes is Danann with those reinforcements?! For the gods' sakes, he's leading the elite Grauritter brigade! How could it take him so long to put down that Isaachian resistance?!" —Lombard inChapter 5,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑"King Danann, the appointed king of Isaach, is a brutal and unforgiving tyrant, just like his late father, Duke Lombard. While Danann himself lives an indulgent life at the Ribaut palace, the people remain little more than slaves to the Empire." — Opening narration ofChapter 6,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑"Shannan and his rebel ilk are growing stronger by the day, and now they hamper us at every turn! And as if that weren't enough, they harbor the spawn of Sigurd the Traitor! The very existence of this scum utterly defiles the authority of the Isaachian throne! How do you expect me to explain this sorry state to His Imperial Majesty?" — Danann inChapter 6,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑"And I'm getting real sick of the Loptr Church running the show here. All round Isaach they've been stealing kids and, so I hear, killing 'em all as sacrifices! Dad doesn't even so much as ask 'em nicely to stop!" —Iucharba inChapter 6,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
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