Julian (Japanese:ジュリアンJurian) is athief hailing fromMacedon and a former member of theSoothsires, the bandits dominating theSamsooth Mountains. During theWar of Shadows, he turned on the group upon encountering one of their prisoners,Lena, and escaped the group with her, soon joiningMarth's passing army.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Julian was a member of the Samsooth Sires, but betrays them and freesLena. Both Lena and Julian join Marth's army immediately afterwards. After this point, Julian fulfills the role of a normal thief, opening chests and unlocking doors. Julian can also be used to recruitRickard, another thief, in chapter six.

Starting stats and growth rates

Thief Level 3 Movement 7 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 3, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 17 Speed 12 Strength 4 Luck 7 Skill 6 Defense 4 W. Level 2 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Speed 50% Strength 70% Luck 80% Skill 50% Defense 30% W. Level 0% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Sword Master Key Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Analysis

Julian is one of two Thieves inShadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, and besides having a 10% lowerspeed growth, he is statistically superior in every way to the other Thief,Rickard. However, Thieves in this game are practically useless in combat, as both of them are only able to useIron,Steel, andDevil Swords and have a 0%weapon level growth, in addition to abysmal bases, so their stats are for the most part only relevant in keeping them from dying on enemy phase. Unfortunately, Thieves are not extremely useful in this game, asMarth can openchests afterChapter 6, andDoor Keys are fairly prevalent. However, on maps with several chests, doors, or closed bridges, sometimes deploying Thieves is useful for saving time, so Julian can provide some utility despite being a fairly mediocre unit.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

Julian fulfills the same role in Book 1 that he does in the originalShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. After rescuing Lena from the Soothsires, he and Lena join up with Marth, with Julian offering his services as a thief to Marth's cause. Once again, he can also be used to recruit Rickard due to their history together.

Starting stats and growth rates

Thief Level 3 Movement 7 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 3, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 17 Luck 7 Strength 4 W. Level 2 Skill 6 Defense 4 Speed 12 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Luck 80% Strength 70% W. Level 40% Skill 50% Defense 30% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Sword Door Key Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Book 2

Role

Julian is recruited by visiting the northeastern village in the game's third chapter with Marth. When asked if Lena was with him, he reveals to Marth that Lena had disappeared, and that the disappearance may have been connected to a strange bishop that had been spotted in the village. Marth offers to help look for Lena if Julian were to come with him, and the latter agrees, joining up once again with Altea.

In the same chapter, Julian is needed in order to recruitMatthis from the enemy ranks. Matthis expresses his distaste for the fact that Lena and Julian are seemingly together, though Julian insists that they're not that close, and that he could never be on her level. Satisfied, Matthis joins up with Julian to join in on the search for Lena.

In chapters five and six, Julian can be used to recruit Rickard, but unlike in the War of Shadows,only Julian can recruit him. Rickard explains that he wishes Julian didn't quit the thieving business so they could be partners again, but decides to join Altea's side after Julian persuades him.

Julian is also needed to rescue and recruit Lena in the game's final chapter. If Julian speaks with the currently-possessed Lena, he is able to free her from her curse, recruiting her in the process.

Starting stats and growth rates

Thief Level 6 Movement 7 Experience 0

Recruitment:Chapter 3, visit the northeasternvillage StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Luck 7 Strength 7 W. Level 6 Skill 8 Defense 6 Speed 14 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Luck 80% Strength 70% W. Level 40% Skill 50% Defense 30% Speed 50% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Sword Mend Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Julian's role here is the same as his original role inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, with him saving Lena by betraying the Soothsires and joining up with Marth in chapter three. Once again, he can also be used to recruit Rickard in chapter six, as well.

Shadow Dragon does, however, give Julian an additional conversation with Marth during chapter three. If Marth speaks to Julian, the latter poorly attempts to explain that he had betrayed the Soothsires and that he is no longer an enemy. Marth, listening to Julian trip over his own words, stops him and says that he trusts him. Julian is initially taken aback, but Marth explains that he deserves a chance to prove himself as a changed man. Julian thanks Marth for his kindness and the conversation ends.

Starting stats and growth rates

Thief Level 3 Movement 7

Recruitment:Chapter 3, automatically from the start StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 17 Speed 12 Strength 4 Luck 7 Magic 0 Defense 4 Skill 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Speed 50% Strength 50% Luck 80% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 50% Resistance 2% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Sword Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- --

Analysis

Julian is the first Thief available inShadow Dragon. He has very low base stats and abnormally high growths, but neither of these facts are particularly important, as his primary role is to open doors and chests without needing keys. His utility is undercut somewhat when Marth acquires the Fire Emblem, allowing him to open chests on his own. Despite this setback, Julian can still be useful, as he can open chests while Marth advances towards the seize point. This is especially noteworthy in Chapters 15 and 17, where the chests and seize points are on entirely opposite ends of the map, and in Chapters 17x and 19, where there are lots of doors that Marth cannot open but Julian can.

It is not advisable to use Julian for combat, as his low durability, damage output, and E rank in swords make his great growths difficult to properly take advantage of. On lower difficulties, he can survive confrontations with most unpromoted enemies, and his base speed is high enough to prevent him from being double attacked even if he is not trained. Julian has no promotion, but his level cap is 30 as opposed to the usual 20.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Julian's role here is the same as his role in the second book ofMystery of the Emblem. When Marth visits his village in chapter three, he explains that Lena has disappeared and that there were reports of a strange bishop appearing during the night. Wishing to search for Lena, Julian once again joins Marth and the Altean army. He is also able to recruit Matthis and Rickard as he was inMystery of the Emblem, and is once more needed to save and recruit Lena during the final chapter.

Due to the introduction of support conversations, Julian gets to have conversations withKris and Rickard that were not present in the originalMystery of the Emblem.

Starting stats and growth rates

Thief Level 6 Movement 7

Recruitment:Chapter 3, visit the northeasternvillage StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 20 Speed 14 Strength 7 Luck 7 Magic 0 Defense 6 Skill 8 Resistance 0 Max HP 80% Speed 70% Strength 70% Luck 80% Magic 0% Defense 40% Skill 60% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Sword Mend Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- --

Analysis

Julian is stuck in the Thief class in a game where Thief utility is not very valuable. He is outclassed by Marth, who is essentially a Thief himself and is free deployed. The player can also choose to simply give a Chest/Door Key to any other unit, or use a Thief/Unlock staff to functionally replicate Julian’s role without having to use up a deployment slot on him. Still, while Thief utility isn’t as good here as in other games, Julian can still net the player some valuable items at certain points. He is not essential, but he can make things a bit easier for the player, especially on maps where he doesn’t have substantial competition for a deployment slot. Julian can do combat, but using or training him for this purpose is not recommended. Despite his high growths, Julian can never promote or reclass. He will always be stuck with Swords and begins with a miserable E rank in the weapon type.

Julian is necessary to recruit Lena in the Endgame chapter,Light and Shadow. However, recruiting Lena is not necessary to complete the game, and she is not especially helpful in the sole chapter where the player can make use of her. Therefore, training Julian simply for the purpose of recruiting her is not recommended.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Julian is one of the characters added to the game in theViolent Fantasies update, and became available for summoning by players on July 20, 2020. Only one variation of Julian is currently available inHeroes, based on hisMystery of the Emblem incarnation.

Julian: Tender Thief

Starting stats

Julian: Tender Thief is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 35/38/42 Speed 35/38/41 Defense 30/33/36 Resistance 14/18/21 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Caltrop Dagger+ -- New Moon

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Dagger	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Dagger	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Caltrop Dagger	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Caltrop Dagger+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Thief's Honesty	★★★★★	—	400
	New Moon	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Moonbow	★★★★★	—	200
A	Close Foil	★★★★★	—	300
B	Lull Atk/Spd 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Lull Atk/Spd 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Lull Atk/Spd 3	★★★★★	—	240

Personality

Julian can generally be described as a "noble thief" character. He is initially willing to get his hands dirty and steal for his own gain, but after meeting Lena, who had been held as a prisoner by the Soothsires, Julian has a change of heart. He helps her escape, making the both of them enemies of the Soothsires in the process, and the pair join up with Marth's army.

After the incident in the Samsooth Mountains, Julian and Lena grow closer, with Julian soon falling in love with her. He realizes, however, that their differences in social standing will likely prevent them from ever being together, as he acknowledges in his recruitment conversation with Matthis. He is a common thief, while she is a noblewoman. Despite being close with her, he addresses Lena formally. While he is aware of his standing, though, he makes an effort to improve himself nonetheless. He quits being a thief and instead aids Lena at her convent after the War of Shadows, turning over a new leaf. This continues up to when he saves Lena from Medeus's control in the War of Heroes, where Lena is the one to propose to him, leaving Julian nearly speechless.

Julian is also conscious of his own physical limitations, being suited for thievery over combat, as shown in his base conversations with Kris inNew Mystery of the Emblem. He blames Lena's abduction squarely on himself, as Lena likely chose not to scream and alert him because she thought he would be too weak to win against her abductor. Kris is able to help Julian through this, though, and tells him that Lena likely didn't wish to see him get hurt, regardless of his own strength.

His support conversations with Rickard also showcase that Julian wishes to help other thieves clean up their acts just as he has. Rickard, his previous partner in crime, still insists on living the life of a thief, but Julian offers to help him find honest work if he ever wants it.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

Julian Thief Supports: Lena Cleric(Book 1) Bishop(Book 2) Bonus: 10 [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: Lena Cleric(Book 1) Bishop(Book 2) Bonus: 10 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

Shadow Dragon

Julian Thief Mutual supports: Lena Cleric C:5 B: 8 A: 13 [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* None. [[{{{supporto1}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co1}}} B: {{{bo1}}} A: {{{ao1}}} [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

New Mystery of the Emblem

Julian Thief Mutual supports: Lena Bishop C:0 B:0 A:0 [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Kris Myrmidon C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Marth Lord C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

Base conversations

Main article:Julian/Conversations

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Julian
Gives up thievery and opens a small shop in Macedon. According to rumor, he is a father now.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Julian, Honest Thief
Julian gave up thievery for good and found honest work in Macedon.

Book 2

Julian, Honest Thief
He joined Lena in caring for orphans in Macedon. All who met the pair considered their union blessed by the gods.

Julian, Honest Thief (if Lena died)
In honor of his dear departed Lena, Julian took up her duties at the orphanage she established.

Shadow Dragon

Julian, Honest Thief
Julian gave up thievery for good and found an honest job in Macedon.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Julian, Noble Thief
Together with Lena, Julian cared for orphans at a convent in Macedon.

Julian, Noble Thief (if Lena died)
Succeeding the will of his beloved Lena, Julian cared for orphans in Macedon.

Quotes

Death quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Julian/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Julian is featured on three cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Julian
	Honest Thief, Julian
		"I'm one of the bad guys! A Soothsire. Oh! Well, except I'm not anymore. See, now I'm a good guy! Let's just say I've had a change of heart."
		Attack: 50	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Thief		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Locktouch:[Activate] [] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. If that card's deployment cost is 3 or higher, you may and then draw a card from your deck. Steal:[Activate] [] Put the top card of your opponent's deck into their Retreat Area.
	Card #B01-027HN • Artist:Misei Ito
	Saint-Searching Thief, Julian
		"If I could see Lena's smiling face just one more time... then I could die happy."
		Attack: 60	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Master Thief		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Lightfoot:[Activate] [] Until the end of this turn, while this unit is on the front lines, this unit can attack enemy units in the back row regardless of this unit's range. This skill can only be used if there are 2 or fewer units in your opponent's front line. Robbin' Ransom:[Trigger] After this unit defeats an enemy in battle, if this unit used "Lightfoot" this turn, then your opponent may choose 1 card from their hand and discard it. If they do not discard a card by this effect, draw 1 card.
	Card #B04-029R • Artist:пNekoR
	Ex-Soothsire Thief, Julian
		"Lena... where are you?"
		Attack: 30	Support: 10	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Thief		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Undercover Investigation:[Trigger] When this unit attacks, you can look at the top card of your opponent's deck. You can send it to the retreat. Thief's Emblem:[Support] Reveal the top card of your opponent's deck. You may then place that card in their Retreat Area.
	Card #B04-030N • Artist:пNekoR
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Julian .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Julian: Tender Thief
Julian was once a member of the Soothsires, a group of bandits based in the Samsooth Mountains.	But when he encountered Lena, a priestess who had been captured by the bandits, his life changed. He'd fallen for her, and he soon betrayed his former allies by freeing Lena and running away with her!	After cutting ties with the bandits, Julian decided to join the Altean army and fight alongside Marth.	During the War of Heroes that followed, Lena was taken by unknown forces, and Julian fought harder than ever to save her. I wonder what will become of the unlikely couple in the end!
Closely Associated Characters
Lena Marth {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A cleric revered as Macedon's Angel. Cares for orphans in her convent after the conclusion of the War of Shadows. She was captured by the Soothsires but rescued by Julian. Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. After Julian and Lena escape the Soothsires, he accepts them into the Altean army. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	353	Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	515
	525	Julian Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	200

CYL 2 (2018)	407	Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	428 (−87)
	530	Julian Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	210

CYL 3 (2019)

254 (−60)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

890 (+249)

CYL 4 (2020)

250 (−17)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

622 (−268)

CYL 5 (2021)

514 (+264)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

122 (−500)

CYL 6 (2022)

562 (+46)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

109 (−13)

CYL 7 (2023)

655 (+93)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

46 (−63)

CYL 8 (2024)

550 (−105)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

79 (+33)

CYL 9 (2025)

564 (+14)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

63 (−16)

CYL 10 (2026)

647 (+83)

Julian Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem

31 (−32)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	3,315

Trivia

• In theMystery of the Emblem Hideo Takayashiki novels, the surname "Minoza" (Japaneseミノザ) is given to Julian.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Thief Sword
Mystery of the Emblem Thief Sword
Shadow Dragon Thief Sword
New Mystery of the Emblem Thief Sword

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Julian fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Julian with other characters fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Julian fromMystery of the Emblem.
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  Artwork of Julian andLena fromAPE'sMystery of the Emblem guide.
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  Artwork of Julian and other characters fromAll of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Julian from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Julian fromShadow Dragon.
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  Artwork of Julian and other characters from theMemorial Book Akaneia Chronicle.
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  Artwork of Julian and other characters from theMemorial Book Akaneia Chronicle.

CG images

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  CG image ofNavarre, Julian andLena inMystery of the Emblem.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.
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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.
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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.
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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.
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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.
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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.
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  Artwork of Julian: Tender Thief.
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  Julian in artwork ofLena: Tender Angel.
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  Julian in artwork of Lena: Tender Angel.
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  Julian in artwork of Lena: Bereft Angel.
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  Julian in artwork ofRickard: Carefree Culprit.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Julian.
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  Artwork of Julian.
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  Artwork of Julian.
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  Julian in artwork ofLena.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Julian fromOne Hundred Songs of Heroes.

References

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