Michalis (pronounced /⁠mɪˈkeɪlɪs⁠/^[key][1]; Japanese:ミシェイルMisheil) is the king ofMacedon, and the elder brother ofMinerva andMaria. He appears as a boss inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Book 1 ofMystery of the Emblem, andShadow Dragon, as an NPC inMystery of the Emblem Book 2, and as a playable character inNew Mystery of the Emblem.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Prior to the events of theWar of Shadows, Michalis assassinated his father,Osmond, and led Macedon into an alliance with theDolhr Empire. Knowing that his sister Minerva would refuse to accept such an alliance, he had Dolhr take Maria as a hostage to ensure Minerva's subordination. Despite several warnings fromGotoh that he risked destroying both Macedon and his family, he refused to back down, and led his army ofdracoknights into battle against theArchanean League, where he was defeated.

Stats

See also:A Knight-Filled Sky

Wyvern Knight Level 10 Movement 10 Experience 63

Stats Max HP 34 Speed 10 Strength 13 Luck 0 Skill 7 Defense 19 W. Level 14 Resistance 0

Inventory Drops Javelin Dracoshield Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

As inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, prior to the events of theWar of Shadows, Michalis assassinated his father,Osmond, and led Macedon into an alliance with theDolhr Empire. Knowing that his sister Minerva would refuse to accept such an alliance, he had Dolhr take Maria as a hostage to ensure Minerva's subordination. Despite several warnings fromGotoh that he risked destroying both Macedon and his family, he refused to back down, and led his army ofdracoknights into battle against theArchanean League, where he was defeated.

Stats

See also:A Knight-Filled Sky

Dracoknight Level 20 Movement 10 Experience 75

Stats Max HP 40 Luck 8 Strength 16 W. Level -- Skill 9 Defense 20 Speed 12 Resistance 0

Weapons Items Silver Lance Iote's Shield Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Book 2

Role

Maria rescued her elder brother following his defeat in the War of Shadows, and restored him to full health. Michalis first appears in-game inChapter 3, where he rescues a gravely woundedMinerva from Macedon Castle, whereLykke has overthrown her in a coup d'état. He brings Minerva toKhadein to recover and join up withMarth's army, before leaving to search for his missing sisterMaria. While searching for Maria, he discovered thatGharnef had taken possession of theStarlight tome, and managed to steal it from him, but was mortally injured in the process. He survived long enough to reach a village in the Wyvern's Dale, on the border of Macedon and Dolhr, and passed the tome on to Marth, before succumbing to his wounds.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

As inShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, prior to the events of theWar of Shadows, Michalis assassinated his father,Osmond, and led Macedon into an alliance with theDolhr Empire.^[2] Knowing that his sister Minerva would refuse to accept such an alliance, he had Dolhr take Maria as a hostage to ensure Minerva's subordination. Despite several warnings fromGotoh that he risked destroying both Macedon and his family, he refused to back down, and led his army ofdracoknights into battle against theArchanean League, where he was defeated.^[2]

Stats

See also:A Knight-Filled Sky

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Dracoknight Level 12 Movement --

Stats Max HP 37 Speed 11 Strength 14 Luck 0 Magic 1 Defense 19 Skill 8 Resistance 3

Inventory Silver Lance Javelin Iote's Shield Weapon Levels -- B A -- -- --

Dracoknight Level 12 Movement --

Stats Max HP 40.6 Speed 12.6 Strength 15 Luck 0 Magic 1 Defense 19 Skill 8.4 Resistance 3

Inventory Silver Lance Javelin Iote's Shield Weapon Levels -- B A -- -- --

Dracoknight Level 12 Movement --

Stats Max HP 44.2 Speed 14.2 Strength 16 Luck 0 Magic 1 Defense 19 Skill 8.8 Resistance 3

Inventory Silver Lance Javelin Iote's Shield Weapon Levels -- B A -- -- --

Dracoknight Level 12 Movement --

Stats Max HP 47.8 Speed 15.8 Strength 17 Luck 0 Magic 1 Defense 19 Skill 9.2 Resistance 3

Inventory Silver Lance Javelin Iote's Shield Weapon Levels -- B A -- -- --

Dracoknight Level 12 Movement --

Stats Max HP 51.4 Speed 17.4 Strength 18 Luck 0 Magic 1 Defense 19 Skill 9.6 Resistance 3

Inventory Silver Lance Javelin Iote's Shield Weapon Levels -- B A -- -- --

Dracoknight Level 12 Movement --

Stats Max HP 55 Speed 19 Strength 19 Luck 0 Magic 1 Defense 19 Skill 10 Resistance 3

Inventory Brave Lance Javelin* Iote's Shield Weapon Levels -- A A -- -- --

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Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

As inMystery of the Emblem Book 2, Maria rescued her elder brother following his defeat in the War of Shadows, and restored him to full health. Michalis first appears in-game inChapter 3, where he rescues a gravely woundedMinerva from Macedon Castle, whereLykke has overthrown her in a coup d'état. He brings Minerva toKhadein to recover and join up withMarth's army, before leaving to search for his missing sisterMaria. While searching for Maria, he discovered thatGharnef had taken possession of theStarlight tome, and managed to steal it from him, but was heavily injured in the process. He survived long enough to reach a village in the Wyvern's Dale, on the border of Macedon and Dolhr, and passed the tome on to Marth, before succumbing to his wounds.

However, if Minerva reaches the village quickly enough, she will be able to treat his wounds, and scolds her brother for giving up, convincing him to continue living. After Marth's army fights its way through the Wyvern's Dale, Michalis has recovered enough strength to join the battle to defeatMedeus once and for all.

Starting stats and growth rates

Dracoknight Level 12 Movement 10

Recruitment: Main story:Chapter 21, at the end of the chapter ifMinerva waited on the north-east village before turn 15 andMarth visited the village. Downloadable chapters:Wind and Thunder, automatically on turn 3. StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 42 Speed 22 Strength 19 Luck 2 Magic 1 Defense 20 Skill 22 Resistance 5 Max HP 90% Speed 55% Strength 60% Luck 20% Magic 0% Defense 40% Skill 60% Resistance 10% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Lance Javelin Weapon Levels -- B B -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Original set

Second set

These classes are only available after beating Hard Mode.

Analysis

Michalis joins very late, but has the highest base stats among all recruitable units. He also has a B-rank in lances and axes, letting him use most lances and axes without investment. His growth rates are quite good, letting him cap several stats if he gains a few levels. However, most units inNew Mystery of the Emblem have high growth rates. For that reason, when Michalis joins, he will not outshine the player's main combat units.

Michalis's greatest flaw is his tiny base luck, making him face crit chances from enemies. When he joins, most enemies will be able to kill him with a crit, especially magic users. In lower difficulties, Michalis can use brave weapons to avoid crits on player phase. In Lunatic Reverse, though, that method does not work – and the method only works on player phase to begin with. For that reason, Michalis will often get crit and die, limiting his combat potential. He can reclass to a 2-range class likeSniper, but that makes him unable to use his good weapon ranks in lances and axes.

Michalis's luck does not make him unusable, though. The player can exploit it to manipulate enemy AI; the AI often targets player units with low luck. The AI often considers crit damage, and since Michalis has low luck, they will target him. Besides, his combat stats are serviceable for the time he joins and he requires no investment. He will not take care of the lategame maps on his own, but he is a decent filler combat unit.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are two variations of Michalis available inHeroes. The first variation of Michalis is one of the characters who first appeared as anNPC at launch, and was made available to players in thefourth Grand Hero Battle, which initially ran on March 20, 2017 before making its proper debut run from March 24, 2017 through March 28, 2017. A spring-themed variation of Michalis was added in theSpring Eternal update, and was available through theTrue Luxury? Tempest Trial+.

Michalis: Ambitious King

"Michalis: Ambitious King" redirects here. For the Grand Hero Battle map, seeGrand Hero Battle/Battle data (page 1) § Michalis: Ambitious King.

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 6/7/8 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 36/39/42 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 20/23/26 Defense 28/31/34 Resistance 13/16/19 {{{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 Steel Axe -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 5/6/7 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 29/32/35 Speed 21/24/27 Defense 30/33/36 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 Axe -- Rising Thunder

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 8/9/10 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 40/43/46 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 23/26/30 Defense 32/35/38 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 Hauteclere -- Rising Thunder

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★	★★★	100
	Silver Axe	★★★	★★★★	200
	Hauteclere	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Rising Thunder	★★★	★★★★	150
	Blazing Thunder	★★★★	—	300
A	Iote's Shield	★★★★	—	200
C	Threaten Def 1	★★★	—	50
C	Threaten Def 2	★★★	—	100
C	Threaten Def 3	★★★★	—	200

Michalis: Fruiting Ambition

Starting stats

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Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 6/7/8 Defense 11/12/13 Resistance 2/3/4 Maximum HP 37/40/43 Attack 40/43/46 Speed 26/29/32 Defense 42/45/48 Resistance 12/15/18 {{{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 Hare's Lance -- Swap

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 18/19/20 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 11/12/13 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 40/43/46 Attack 42/45/48 Speed 29/32/35 Defense 44/47/50 Resistance 13/17/20 {{{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 Hare's Lance+ -- Swap

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Lance	★★★★	★★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★★	★★★★	100
	Hare's Lance	★★★★	★★★★	200
	Hare's Lance+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Swap	★★★★	★★★★	150
A	Iote's Shield	★★★★	—	200
B	Atk/Spd Snag 1	★★★★	—	60
B	Atk/Spd Snag 2	★★★★	—	120
B	Atk/Spd Snag 3	★★★★	—	240

Personality

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Supports

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

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Base conversations

Main article:Michalis/Conversations

Endings

New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow

Michalis - Renewed Prince
Accounts are conflicted about Michalis after the war. Some said he ruled over Macedon once again, while others claimed he departed to conquer another continent.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Defeat quotes

Everyone's Conditions quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Michalis/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Michalis is featured on one card inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Michalis
Normal+ variant {{{alt2image1}}} {{{alt3image1}}} {{{alt4image1}}} {{{alt5image1}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	King of Macedon, Michalis
		"Father met his fate, and you, dear sister, now stand against your king and your country. ...Our lots are cast."
		Attack: 60	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Dracoknight		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Parousia of Iote:[Always] While this unit is on the Front Lines, the attack power of all other ally units that are both and units gain 10 attack. Passing the Torch:[Trigger][Once per turn] When this unit is defeated in battle by an enemy, select one cost 3 or higher card except "Michalis" from your deck, reveal it to your opponent, then add it to your hand. Shuffle your deck afterwards.
	Card #B04-047R(+) • Artist:Rika Suzuki
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Michalis .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Ambitious KingFruiting Ambition

Michalis: Ambitious King
Once the prince of Macedon, Michalis is a mighty warrior who some saw as the second coming of Iote, Macedon's first king. But to his sisters, Minerva and Maria, he was their beloved older brother.	And yet, Michalis threw his lot in with the Dolhr Empire to invade the Holy Kingdom of Archanea, a land he'd always resented for its imperious attitude toward Macedon. As part of the plot, he assassinated his own father, King Osmond, and seized the throne.	Hoping to put an end to their brother's ambitions, Minerva and Maria joined the Altean army led by Marth. Finally, at the end of a struggle that tore the siblings apart, Michalis was defeated.	Though he survived the battle, Michalis kept a low profile from then on. In the years that followed, he gave his all to help Minerva and Maria, and worked to support Macedon from the shadows.
Closely Associated Characters
Minerva Maria Marth {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Princess of Macedon who took up arms against her brother, Michalis. Princess of Macedon. Younger sister of Minerva and Michalis, whom she loves dearly. Prince of Altea who fights for his homeland and deeply values his friends. During the War of Shadows, he opposed Michalis. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Michalis: Fruiting Ambition
We've got a surprise guest coming to the spring festival! Michalis, the ever-collected king of Macedon, is here to steal the show with his fabulous festival outfit!	It's a bold, regal design in black and burgundy, accentuated by a cloak adorned with transparent fabric!	Oh, how adorable! Check it out—there's a black bunny on his lance!	Michalis says that spring reminds him of fond childhood memories with his sisters. Well, maybe he can make some new memories during the spring festival in Askr!
Closely Associated Characters
Minerva Maria {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Princess of Macedon who took up arms against her brother, Michalis. Princess of Macedon. Younger sister of Minerva and Michalis, whom she loves dearly. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)	407	Michalis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	354
	473	Michalis Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	256

CYL 2 (2018)	288 (−119)	Michalis Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light /Shadow Dragon	764
	424 (−49)	Michalis Mystery of the Emblem /New Mystery of the Emblem	376

CYL 3 (2019)

238 (+23)

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

992 (−156)

CYL 4 (2020)

298 (+41)

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

489 (−503)

CYL 5 (2021)

276 (−22)

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

354 (−135)

CYL 6 (2022)

239 (−38)

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

413 (+59)

CYL 7 (2023)

254 (+15)

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

243 (−170)

CYL 8 (2024)

311 (+57)

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

192 (−51)

CYL 9 (2025)

338 (+27)

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

144 (−48)

CYL 10 (2026)

306 (−32)

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

115 (−29)

Total results		This character has 12 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	4,692

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Wyvern Knight Javelin
Mystery of the Emblem Dracoknight Lance
Shadow Dragon Dracoknight Lance
New Mystery of the Emblem PaladinDracoknightSniperSwordmasterSageBishopGeneralHeroWarriorHorsemanBerserkerSorcerer Paladin Sword Lance Dracoknight Lance Axe Sniper Bow Swordmaster Sword Sage Tome,Staff Bishop Tome,Staff General Lance Bow Hero Sword Axe Warrior Axe Bow Horseman Bow Sword Berserker Axe Sorcerer Tome {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Michalis fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
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  Artwork of Michalis and other characters fromAll of Fire Emblem.
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  Artwork of Michalis from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork of Michalis from theTrading Card Game.
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  Artwork ofMinerva,Maria and Michalis from theMemorial Book Akaneia Chronicle.

CG images

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  CG image ofMaria and Michalis inMystery of the Emblem.
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  CG image of Michalis inShadow Dragon.
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  CG image ofMinerva,Iote, and Michalis inNew Mystery of the Emblem.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Fruiting Ambition.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Fruiting Ambition.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Fruiting Ambition.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Fruiting Ambition.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Ambitious King.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Fruiting Ambition.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Fruiting Ambition.
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  Artwork of Michalis: Fruiting Ambition.
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  Michalis in artwork ofMinerva: Red Dragoon.
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  Michalis in artwork of Minerva: Princess-Knight.
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  Michalis in artwork ofMaria: Minerva's Sister.

Other artwork

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  Artwork of Michalis,Minerva andMaria forHeroes's seventh anniversary, drawn byKotaro Yamada.
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  Artwork featuring Michalis released on the second day ofChoose Your Legends:Round 8.
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  Wallpaper of Michalis: Ambitious King from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Michalis.

Other appearances

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  Artwork of Michalis fromOne Hundred Songs of Heroes.

References

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