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Isaach
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| “ | In Isaach, we repay our debts. | ” | — Ayra |
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Isaach (Japanese:イザークIsaac) is a nation ofJugdral situated in its north-eastern corner, adjoiningSilesse and theAed Desert. It was founded by the Sword SaintOd of theTwelve Crusaders, and its people widely practice a noble warrior culture centered around swordplay.
History
In Grann 757,Grannvale declared war on Isaach following an assault on the sacred site ofDahna, attributed to Isaach's army; in reality, the Dahna offensive was solely the work of Isaach's Ribaut nobility, whose leader was promptly executed by Isaach's KingMananan for his belligerence.[1][2] Mananan attempted to negotiate with Grannvale over the situation's reality, head of Ribaut's leader in hand, but was assassinated before his news could reach Grannvale's PrinceKurth.[1] In retaliation, Mananan's sonMallicur engaged Grannvale in a full-scale war;[1] knowing of his imminent demise, he tasked his half-sisterAyra with escorting his sonShannan to safety outside Isaach.[3] By Grann 759, Grannvale had won the war and seized Isaach as its own territory, administered by the Grannvale'sDozel noble family underDanann.
Two years later, whenSigurd ofChalphy – branded a traitor by Grannvale – sought to return home to clear his name, he entrusted Shannan andOifey with the care of his infant sonSeliph; accurately guessing that Danann's occupation would not have full control over Isaach yet, he tasked the two with seeking refuge in Isaach's most remote regions,[4] along with other children from their army: Ayra's childrenLarcei andScáthach, andLachesis's sonDiarmuid. They settled inTirnanog, a far-flung village in the northwest of Isaach; some time after theBattle of Belhalla, they were joined byEdain ofYngvi and her children,Lana andLester.[5] During their seventeen years in hiding, Shannan worked quietly to establish a revolution army against Grannvale; in Grann 777, however, Danann finally learned of their presence in Tirnanog and ordered a strike while Shannan and Oifey were out of the country on other errands. In response, Seliph emerged to lead the charge against the Dozel occupation, soon defeating it and freeing Isaach from Grannvale control. Following the liberation war's conclusion, Shannan succeeded the Isaachian throne.
Notable locations in Isaach
Isaach Castle
The capital city of Isaach and the seat of power of its royal family. During the Grannvale occupation, it was held byIuchar, Danann's middle son.
Ribaut
Ribaut was home to one of the two known noble families of Isaach. Its army was responsible for the assault on Dahna, inciting the war with Grannvale; its king was executed by Mananan for this act, and its princeGalzus fled with his daughterMareeta but eventually became separated. Following Isaach's defeat, Ribaut was occupied by "King" Danann as his seat of power over Isaach as a whole.
Sofala
Sofala was the home of another Isaach noble family, whose only known scion isChulainn. During the Grannvale occupation, it was held byIucharba, Danann's youngest son.
Ganeishire
A remote castle in Isaach's north. In Grannvale's occupation, it was administered byHarold, a general and confidante to Danann.
Tirnanog
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Tirnanog
The far-flung village of Tirnanog is located in the remote reaches of Isaach's north-west. Mostly avoiding the scrutiny of Danann's occupation, it was the birthplace of Seliph's revolution.
Characters from Isaach
| Character | Description | Appears in |
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| Od | The Sword Saint of theTwelve Crusaders, and the founder of Isaach. | None |
| Mananan | The King of Isaach as of the beginning of the war in Grann 757. | None |
| Mallicur | Prince of Isaach, Mananan's eldest son, and the father of Shannan. | None |
 Ayra | Princess of Isaach and Mallicur's younger half-sister. Entrusted with Shannan's care. | Genealogy of the Holy War,Awakening,Heroes |
 Chulainn | The prince of Sofala; a travelling gladiator. | Genealogy of the Holy War,Heroes |
 Lamia | A mercenary, hired byDaccar to guard Zaxon Castle. | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Shannan | Prince of Isaach and son of Mallicur; its king following the defeat of Julius. | Genealogy of the Holy War,Heroes |
 Larcei | Princess of Isaach and daughter of Ayra. Was taken to Tirnanog as an infant with Seliph. | Genealogy of the Holy War,Awakening,Heroes |
 Scáthach | Prince of Isaach and son of Ayra. Was taken to Tirnanog as an infant with Seliph. | Genealogy of the Holy War,Awakening,Heroes |
 Seliph | Prince ofGrannvale and son of Sigurd. Fled to Tirnanog as an infant under the care of Shannan and Oifey. | Genealogy of the Holy War,Thracia 776,Awakening,Heroes |
 Creidne | A member of the Tirnanog resistance; twin sister of Dalvin. (Substitute character for Larcei) | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Dalvin | A member of the Tirnanog resistance; twin brother of Creidne. (Substitute character for Scáthach) | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Muirne | A member of the Tirnanog resistance; sister of Deimne. (Substitute character for Lana) | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Deimne | A member of the Tirnanog resistance; brother of Muirne. (Substitute character for Lester) | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Tristan | Brother ofJeanne and son of aCross Knight; a member of the Tirnanog resistance. (Substitute character for Diarmuid) | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Galzus | The prince of Ribaut; a fugitive and mercenary following its downfall. | Thracia 776,Heroes |
 Mareeta | Galzus's daughter and a princess of Ribaut; separated from her father at a young age and raised byEyvel ofFiana. | Thracia 776,Awakening,Heroes |
 Danann | The Duke of Dozel, and self-appointed King of Isaach during its occupation and administration by Grannvale. | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Harold | A general and confidant to Danann, tasked with administering Ganeishire Castle. | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Iuchar | Danann's middle son, and administrator of Isaach Castle. | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Iucharba | Danann's youngest son, and administrator of Sofala Castle. | Genealogy of the Holy War |
 Schmidt | A knight of Dozel, serving Danann in Isaach. | Genealogy of the Holy War |
Genealogy
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Gameplay
Isaach as a whole is the subject ofChapter 6 ofFire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War, with Tirnanog as thehome castle and Ribaut as the final target of the chapter. Ribaut also serves as the home castle ofthe following chapter.
Etymology and other languages
Isaach
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Isaach | One of the options for the location on the player's profile card inFire Emblem Awakening. Derived fromIsaac, one of the three patriarchs of the Israelites in Abrahamic religions. |
| Japanese | イザーク | Officially romanized asIsaac. |
| Spanish | Isaach | -- |
| French | Isaach | -- |
| German | Isaach | -- |
| Italian | Isaach | -- |
| Portuguese | Isaach | Used inHeroes.[6] |
| Korean | 이자크 | Isaach; used inFates andEchoes: Shadows of Valentia, among the choices for the player's country in their profile card. |
| Traditional Chinese | 伊扎克 | Used inHeroes.[7] |
Ribaut
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Ribaut[8] | -- |
| Japanese | リボー | Officially romanized asRivough. |
| Spanish | Ribaut | -- |
| French | Ribaut | -- |
| German | Ribaut | -- |
| Italian | Ribaut | -- |
| Portuguese | Ribaut | -- |
| Traditional Chinese | 利博 | Rivough |
Sofala
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Sofala | Used inFire Emblem Heroes.[9] |
| Japanese | ソファラ | Officially romanized asSophara. Possibly fromSofala, a location in Mozambique. |
| Spanish | Sofala | -- |
| French | Sofala | -- |
| German | Sofala | -- |
| Italian | Sofala | -- |
| Portuguese | Sofala | -- |
| Traditional Chinese | 索法拉 | Sofala |
Ganeishire
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| Japanese | ガネーシャ | Officially romanized asGaneishire. Either an original name incorporating the-shire ending of the names of counties in the UK (from the traditional English term for counties, "shire"), or fromGanesha, a Hindu deity. |
Gallery
Map of Isaach fromGenealogy of the Holy War.
Isaach, as depicted in Chapter 6 ofGenealogy of the Holy War.
Artwork of Isaach from theFire Emblem Trading Card Game.
The coat of arms of Isaach from theTrading Card Game.
References
- ↑1.01.11.2"Ayra: In the matter of Dahna, the patriarch of Ribaut acted alone and without our consent...
Quan: I beg your pardon?! Why haven't the Grannvalians heard this? Surely if Prince Kurth knew the truth, he would refuse to continue the war.
Ayra: So, too, thought my father. Once he executed the Ribaut patriarch, he departed for the Grannvale front, head in tow, to negotiate with them. But...
Quan: ...Yes?
Ayra: My father, the king... He was assassinated on the way. Once word of this returned to Isaach, the people were utterly incensed. Mallicur set out, leading our entire army, seeking vengeance against Grannvale." —Ayra andQuan in their talk conversation inChapter 1,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑"Galzus' kin, the royal family of Ribaut, betrayed their home kingdom of Isaach and were killed for it. The man leading the troops that defeated them was none other than Shannan's grandfather, King Mananan." —Raydrik at the end ofChapter 6,Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
- ↑"Quan: Prince Mallicur was resigned to his death when he engaged Grannvale, wasn't he...
Ayra: My brother believed to the last that Isaach's hope for the future rests in Shannan, his son. My role is to protect Shannan, and with him, the promise of Isaach's liberty..." —Ayra andQuan in their talk conversation inChapter 1,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑"Sigurd: As I recall, the territory of Isaach should be very close to the north-east of Lubeck. From what I've heard, ever since Grannvale won the war, Isaach has been governed by Danann, Lombard's eldest son. But I'd wager his influence has yet to reach much of the country's span, so...
Oifey: I beg your pardon, sire?! Are you seriously asking me to abandon you for safety, now of all times? No! I refuse! I will not leave you, sire! I'm here for you no matter what, till I draw my last breath!
Sigurd: Oifey, listen... I know this is a huge imposition, but please. Just hear me out. I... I don't want to lose Seliph. He isn't even two years old yet! I can hardly fight with an infant in tow. Please, Oifey. Take care of Seliph. Take him and find refuge from this blasted war." —Sigurd andOifey after seizing Lubeck Castle inChapter 5,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑"Lester:...So, er, where is Mother, anyway?
Lana: She's back in Tirnanog's abbey, working like always." —Lester andLana in their talk conversation inChapter 6,Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War - ↑"Princesa de Isaach, mestre espadachim e descendente de Od." — Help text description ofAyra: Astra's Wielder,Fire Emblem Heroes
- ↑"伊扎克王國的公主，劍聖奧德的後裔。" — Help text description ofAyra: Astra's Wielder,Fire Emblem Heroes
- ↑"I was part of royal House Ribaut, but it was put to ruin with others slaughtered at Dahna." —Galzus: Dark Blade of Od when reaching 5-star level 40,Fire Emblem Heroes
- ↑"I'm the son of Sofala's lord, and I'm a man who let his heart be stolen by a beautiful girl." —Chulainn: Unbeaten Warrior when leveling up 5–6 stats,Fire Emblem Heroes
