Idunn (pronounced /⁠idun⁠/^[key][2]; Japanese:イドゥンIdenn) is the final boss ofFire Emblem: The Binding Blade. At one time, she was a Divine Dragon likeFae, before being turned into a Demon Dragon and having her soul destroyed by the warring dragon clans duringThe Scouring. She is referred to as theDark Priestess (Japanese:暗黒の巫女Priestess of Darkness).

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Role

Though dragons were formidable opponents during the Scouring, mankind had strength in both numbers and, compared to dragons, the ability to reproduce efficiently. Eventually the war began to go in favor ofhumanity, the warring dragon tribes appealed to the Divine Dragons, asking them for one of their own to become a Demon Dragon, which could produce artificialWar Dragons to increase their dragons' numbers and turn the tide of war.^[3] The Divine Dragons, however, regarded the idea of War Dragons to be an abomination against nature and refused.^[4] The Divine Dragons then vanished from history. The Divine Dragons are implied to have escaped toArcadia, of which there are still some residing there by the time ofThe Binding Blade, such asFae,^[5] andFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade depicts various dragon tribes, anIce Dragon in particular, living in the village.^[6]

Idunn, however, stayed behind because she feared the Divine Dragons would eventually get into conflict with the other dragons.^[7] She was captured by the warring dragon tribes and turned into a Demon Dragon, but she still refused to create the War Dragons. Because of her refusal, the dragons destroyed her soul in order to make her follow their commands.^[8] The War Dragons were born, and the war began to shift in favor of the dragons. However, when defeat was looming over humanity, they combined their greatest technology and magic to forge theLegendary Weapons, designed to battle dragons. The weapons were given to theEight Legends, who used their power to fight Idunn's War Dragons. Mankind also used the calamity ofEnding Winter, caused by the great power of the dragons and Legendary Weapons, to its benefit, leading to Idunn's defeat at the hands ofHartmut the Champion. The remaining dragons were either killed or banished to another universe lying beyond a magical portal located onValor Isle.

Instead of killing Idunn, however, Hartmut took pity on her and sealed her away with theBinding Blade. She remained bound for nearly a thousand years until KingZephiel ofBern released the seal. Having lost his faith in humanity due to years of abuse and an assassination attempt by his father, King Desmond, Zephiel wished to crush the world of humans and give it to the dragons, who he believed should have won the Scouring.Jahn, one of the last, if notthe last, members of theFire Dragon clan remaining in Elibe, approached Zephiel after Idunn's release and assisted him in realizing his goal.

Under Zephiel's and Jahn's command, Bern moved to conquer the entirety of Elibe, but was stopped by the combined forces ofLycia andEtruria led by GeneralRoy ofPherae. After Roy's defeat of Zephiel, if the player collected all the Legendary Weapons and the Binding Blade is intact, Roy will track down Jahn and Idunn. After Jahn is defeated, Roy faces Idunn, who has continued to follow her dead master's order to produce War Dragons to conquer the world. If the player defeats Idunn using the Binding Blade and Fae is still alive, the true ending will occur and Idunn will be spared by Roy (if not, Idunn will be killed by the falling rubble in the collapsing temple). She is brought to Arcadia, where the Divine Dragons restore her soul, though they are unsure as to whether she will ever return to normal, having been separated from it for so long. In the last scene of the Epilogue, Idunn is seen laughing with Fae, giving hope that she would eventually return to her previous self.

Stats

See also:Beyond Darkness

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.^[9]

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Demon Dragon Level 20

Stats Max HP 79~80 Luck 18 Strength 29 Defense 30 Skill 23 Resistance 21 Speed 16 Constitution 25 Movement 2 Aid 24

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Note: Idunn gives noexperience when fought or killed.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are three different variations of Idunn available to Heroes, all of which are tied to her storyline appearance inThe Binding Blade. The normal variation of Idunn is one of the characters added to the game in theA Father's Legacy update, and became available for summoning by players on March 8, 2019. A spring variation of Idunn was made available between the period of March 18, 2020 through April 18, 2020 as part of the summoning event surrounding theFamilial Festivities update; this variation is a Duo Hero, teamed up withFae, and notably is the first female lead of a Duo Hero pair. An ascended variation of Idunn is one of the characters added to the game in thePrincess Alone update and became available for summoning by players on February 18, 2022.

Idunn: Dark Priestess

Stats

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Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 3.3

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Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 3.3

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Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Fire Breath	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Fire Breath+	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Flametongue	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Demonic Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Glowing Ember	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Bonfire	★★★★	—	200
A	Fortress Def 1	★★★★	—	40
A	Fort. Def/Res 1	★★★★	—	100
A	Fort. Def/Res 2	★★★★	—	200
A	Fort. Def/Res 3	★★★★★	—	300
B	Vengeful Fighter 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Vengeful Fighter 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Vengeful Fighter 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Def 1	★★★★	—	50
C	Spur Def 2	★★★★	—	100
C	Ward Dragons	★★★★	—	200

Idunn: Dragonkin Duo

Stats

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Duo Hero Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 4.3

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 18/19/20 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 2/3/4 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 7/8/9 Skills Flametongue -- Chilling Wind A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 40/43/46 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 31/34/38 Resistance 33/36/40 Skills Flametongue -- Iceberg ASturdy Stance 2 BVengeful Fighter 2 CGoad Dragons {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Fire Breath	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Fire Breath+	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Flametongue	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Zephyr Breath	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Chilling Wind	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Iceberg	★★★★	—	200
A	Steady Stance 1	★★★★	—	50
A	Sturdy Stance 1	★★★★	—	120
A	Sturdy Stance 2	★★★★	—	240
A	Sturdy Stance 3	★★★★★	—	300
B	Vengeful Fighter 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Vengeful Fighter 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Vengeful Fighter 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Atk 1	★★★★	—	50
C	Spur Atk 2	★★★★	—	100
C	Goad Dragons	★★★★	—	200

Idunn: Divine Demon

Stats

★★★★★★★★★

Ascended Hero Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 6.2

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 13/14/15 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 9/10/11 Resistance 6/7/8 Skills Flametongue -- Glowing Ember A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 39/42/46 Attack 37/41/44 Speed 21/24/27 Defense 37/41/44 Resistance 32/35/39 Skills Flametongue -- Bonfire ASturdy Stance 2 BWily Fighter 3 CD/R Near Save 2 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Fire Breath	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Fire Breath+	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Flametongue	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Dew Dragonstone	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Glowing Ember	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Bonfire	★★★★	—	200
A	Steady Stance 1	★★★★	—	50
A	Sturdy Stance 1	★★★★	—	120
A	Sturdy Stance 2	★★★★	—	240
A	Sturdy Stance 3	★★★★★	—	300
B	Wily Fighter 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Wily Fighter 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Wily Fighter 3	★★★★	—	240
C	D/R Near Save 1	★★★★	—	100
C	D/R Near Save 2	★★★★	—	200
C	D/R Near Save 3	★★★★★	—	300

Personality

During the events ofFire Emblem: The Binding Blade Idunn is shown to have minimally functioning emotions, and followsZephiel's orders with no objection. This is due to her soul being damaged by the other dragons that wished to use her power during the war with thehumans, theScouring.^[10]

Before this, Idunn was a Divine Dragon. Like the other Divine Dragons, Idunn did not wish to participate in the war.^[11] Idunn faltered in her resolve to vanish, she did not want the Divine Dragons and the other dragon tribes to turn against each other.^[12] Idunn was unsure of causing the dragon tribes to conflict with each other, but she would also not serve the warring dragons, she refused to obey them, she seemingly did not wish to war with the humans.^[13]

Quotes

Battle quotes

Idunn does not have any battle quotes.

Death quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Idunn/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Idunn's official artwork fromThe Binding Blade can be viewed inPath of Radiance's extras menu if a copy ofThe Binding Blade is connected to a Japanese copy ofPath of Radiance. This illustration, along with all otherThe Binding Blade-related artwork, is inaccessible in the international versions of the game, owing to the fact thatThe Binding Blade was not released in those regions.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Idunn is featured on one card inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Idunn
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		"As Your Majesty commands... The world will be freed."" ""For age after age I lay sleeping... But now I am awoken. For that was the will of His Majesty."
		Attack: 80	Support: 0	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Demon Dragon		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Divine Dragon Fallen to the Demonic:[Activate] [] If you have more Orbs than your opponent, reveal the topmost card of your deck, and play it in the Bond Area. Dragon-Birthing Dragon:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Choose 1 card with a Deployment Cost of 4 or lower from your hand, and deploy it.
	Card #B16-038R(+) • Artist:Foo Midori
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Idunn .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Dark PriestessDragonkin DuoDivine DemonNagi: Hopeful Eternity

Idunn: Dark Priestess
The mysterious Idunn, known as the Dark Priestess, first emerged in Bern's war that ravaged the continent of Elibe.	She's no ordinary priestess, though—she's actually a Divine Dragon! Or she was… Her spirit had been broken by the other dragons during the Scouring, and in her grief, she became a Demon Dragon.	An eternal seal was placed upon her, but it didn't withstand intrusion by Zephiel, the ruler of Bern, who broke her binds and allowed her to wreak havoc on humanity once again.	That's the sad story of how Idunn became the menacing Demon Dragon she is today. I wonder how accurate the stories about her fearsome powers really are…
Closely Associated Characters
Zephiel {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The ruler of Bern. In his youth, he had a kindly disposition, but later lost his faith in humanity and chose to yield the world to the dragons. He is the one who broke Idunn's seal. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Idunn: Dragonkin Duo
We've got an unusual pair with us today. Not only am I joined by Idunn and Fae, but they're here to make a special Spring Festival appearance!	They're both powerful dragons, and because of this, they normally live in secrecy in the Nabata Desert—but that doesn't change the fact that today is the Spring Festival! No one will complain if they cut loose just this once.	And look at little Fae's beaming smile! She must be so happy to be able to take part in the festival with her friends. Idunn's as expressionless as ever, but I have a feeling she's smiling on the inside.	The two of them have suffered from a great deal of hardships in their lives, but today's the day to forget about the burden of draconic powers and be cute little bunnies instead!
Closely Associated Characters
Roy {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} After overcoming misfortunes, he quells the uprising at Bern and ends the war between humans and dragons. He seals Idunn's power after she becomes a Demon Dragon. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Idunn: Divine Demon
Idunn is a Divine Dragon with incredible power. But long ago, during the war between man and dragon that scoured the continent of Elibe, she became a Demon Dragon, and forfeited her heart and soul.	After the war, Idunn was sealed away for a thousand years—and then Zephiel, King of Bern, broke her binds, plotting to use her merciless power to wipe out mankind!	Fortunately, Roy came to the rescue, using the power of the Binding Blade to save Idunn. With Idunn freed from her existence as a Demon Dragon, mankind was spared.	Afterwards, Idunn settled in the hidden village in Nabata. Nourished by the bright-eyed cheer of Fae, Idunn looked to the future, living in harmony with mankind as a Divine Dragon once more.
Closely Associated Characters
Roy Zephiel Fae {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The son of Eliwood, Marquess of Pherae. Talented leader of Pherae's army. He saves Idunn's life after she had become a Demon Dragon. King of Bern. Once a kindhearted boy who became disillusioned with humanity. Wants his world to be ruled by dragons. Breaks the seal binding Idunn and takes advantage of her power. A surviving Divine Dragon with the nature of a child and very little life experience. After the battle, she and Idunn live together in Nabata. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Nagi: Hopeful Eternity
Nagi is a Divine Dragon said to have once fought in Archanea, while Idunn is a Divine Dragon of the continent of Elibe. They’re here together to join the harvest festival!	Here’s Nagi’s special costume for the festival. That orange-and-purple ribbon sure does add a cheerful splash of color to the look!	Meanwhile, Idunn’s wearing this frilly number. Those horns are just accessories, but the wings and tails of both festivalgoers are very real!	For Nagi, the excitement of the festival took a little getting used to at first, but now she’s out having a great time trick-or-treating with Idunn!
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Marth Roy {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. Nagi lent him her aid. The son of Eliwood, marquess of Pherae. Talented leader of Pherae’s army. He saves Idunn’s life after she had become a Demon Dragon. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

236

Idunn The Binding Blade

1,026

CYL 2 (2018)

151 (−85)

Idunn The Binding Blade

1,697

CYL 3 (2019)

83 (−71)

Idunn The Binding Blade

3,222 (+1,525)

CYL 4 (2020)

105 (+21)

Idunn The Binding Blade

1,505 (−1,717)

CYL 5 (2021)

133 (+28)

Idunn The Binding Blade

733 (−772)

CYL 6 (2022)

129 (−5)

Idunn The Binding Blade

769 (+36)

CYL 7 (2023)

133 (+4)

Idunn The Binding Blade

467 (−302)

CYL 8 (2024)

153 (+20)

Idunn The Binding Blade

462 (−5)

CYL 9 (2025)

147 (−6)

Idunn The Binding Blade

394 (−68)

CYL 10 (2026)

144 (−3)

Idunn The Binding Blade

272 (−122)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	10,547

Trivia

• Idunn's title of the "Dark Priestess" was a working title ofFire Emblem: The Binding Blade during development.
• A character with the same name as Idunn was planned to be included inFire Emblem: Ankoku no Miko before its conversion intoThe Binding Blade.
• InThe Binding Blade, Idunn has unused base stats for her Shaman form. They go unused due to Idunn only appearing in Shaman form during cutscenes.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Demon Dragon

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Idunn fromThe Binding Blade.
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  Idunn's appearance inThe Binding Blade's introduction.

CG images

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Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork ofNagi: Hopeful Eternity, a Harmonized Hero featuring Idunn.
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Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Idunn in artwork ofNagi: Hopeful Eternity.
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  Idunn in artwork of Nagi: Hopeful Eternity.
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  Idunn in artwork of Nagi: Hopeful Eternity.
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  Idunn in artwork ofNiime: Mountain Hermit.
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  Idunn in artwork ofSophia: Nabata Prophet.
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  Idunn in artwork ofIgrene: Nabata Protector.

Other artwork

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  Artwork of Idunn andFae forHeroes's third anniversary, drawn byKotaro Yamada.

Cipher artwork

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References