Peony (Japanese:ピアニーPeony) is a character who debuts as a major protagonist in Book IV ofFire Emblem Heroes.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are three different variations of Peony available to Heroes. The normal variation of Peony is a Mythic Hero, added to the cast of the game at the launch of Book IV, and is the first original character introduced in that book to be playable; she was made available for summoning as part of the summoning focus surrounding theThe Dream update, and became available for summoning by players on December 6, 2019, and a 5★ Peony can also be obtained by clearingChapter 1 of Book IV (released the same day). A New Year's-themed variation of Peony was made available between the period of January 1, 2021 through February 1, 2021 as part of the summoning event surrounding theBeyond Dreaming update; this variation is a Duo Hero, teamed up withTriandra. An attuned variation of Peony was first made available to summon from October 16 to November 6 of 2023; Peony debuted the new attuned hero type alongside Triandra.

Although some limited-summon characters have in the past been added in the same update as characters that appeared on a New Heroes banner, the normal variation of Peony is notably the first character with limited availability on summon banners, much less the first Mythic Hero, to first become summonable as part of a New Heroes banner, and only the second limited-summon character to appear on a banner type other than Special Heroes, Legendary Hero, or Mythic Hero (the first beingEir, whose first time summonable came on a Focus banner).

Peony: Sweet Dream

Starting stats

Peony: Sweet Dream is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type Mythic Hero

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 34/38/41 Attack 28/31/34 Speed 33/36/39 Defense 12/16/19 Resistance 21/24/28 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Flower of Joy Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Light	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Ellight	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Shine	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Flower of Joy	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Gentle Dream	★★★★★	—	400
	Gentle Dream+	★★★★★	—	400
A	B Duel Flying 1	★★★★★	—	70
A	B Duel Flying 2	★★★★★	—	150
A	B Duel Flying 3	★★★★★	—	300
B	Aerobatics 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Aerobatics 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Aerobatics 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Fortify Res 1	★★★★★	—	50
C	Fortify Res 2	★★★★★	—	100
C	Fortify Res 3	★★★★★	—	200
C	Fortify Res 4	★★★★★	—	300
C	Spur Res 1	★★★★★	—	50
C	Spur Res 2	★★★★★	—	100
C	Spur Res 3	★★★★★	—	200
C	Cross Spur Res	★★★★★	—	300

Peony: Álfar Dream Duo

Starting stats

Peony: Álfar Dream Duo is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type Duo Hero

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 3/4/5 Maximum HP 34/38/41 Attack 31/34/37 Speed 37/40/44 Defense 12/16/19 Resistance 20/23/27 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Bond of the Álfar Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Wind	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Elwind	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Rexcalibur	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Bond of the Álfar	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Gentle Dream	★★★★★	—	400
A	Atk/Spd Bond 1	★★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Spd Bond 2	★★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Spd Bond 3	★★★★★	—	240
A	Atk/Spd Bond 4	★★★★★	—	300
B	Res Cantrip 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Res Cantrip 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Res Cantrip 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Spur Atk 1	★★★★★	—	50
C	Drive Atk 1	★★★★★	—	120
C	Drive Atk 2	★★★★★	—	240
C	Joint Drive Atk	★★★★★	—	300

Peony: Cherished Dream

Starting stats

Peony: Cherished Dream is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type Attuned Hero

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 4/5/6 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 37/40/44 Speed 42/45/48 Defense 21/25/28 Resistance 26/29/32 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Flower of Caring Dance -- XAtk Oath Echo

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Axe	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Flower of Caring	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Tender Dream	★★★★★	—	400
A	Atk/Spd Bond 1	★★★★★	—	60
A	Atk/Spd Bond 2	★★★★★	—	120
A	Atk/Spd Bond 3	★★★★★	—	240
A	Atk/Spd Unity	★★★★★	—	300
B	Gale Dance 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Rockslide Dance 1	★★★★★	—	120
B	Rockslide Dance 2	★★★★★	—	240
B	Rockslide Dance 3	★★★★★	—	300
C	Spur Spd 1	★★★★★	—	50
C	Spur Spd 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Spur Spd 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Cross Spur Spd	★★★★★	—	300
X	Atk Oath Echo	★★★★★	★★★★★	0

Peony: Fruitful Dream

Starting stats

Peony: Fruitful Dream is only available at 5★ rarity.

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 15/16/17 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 5/6/7 Maximum HP 34/38/41 Attack 38/42/45 Speed 45/48/52 Defense 20/23/27 Resistance 24/28/31 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skills Spooky Lantern Dance --

Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Light	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Ellight	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Shine	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Spooky Lantern	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Dance	★★★★★	★★★★★	150
	Pleasant Night	★★★★★	—	400
B	Res Cantrip 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Res Cantrip 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Res Cantrip 3	★★★★★	—	240
B	D/R Cantrip 3	★★★★★	—	300
C	Shadow Shove 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Shadow Shove 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Shadow Shove 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Shadow Shove 4	★★★★★	—	300

Role

Peony: Fruitful Dream was first made available from October 7, 2025 – November 5, 2025 as part of theAltered Future summoning event. She was the first Hero to come withD/R Cantrip andShadow Shove. Her personal weapon is theSpooky Lantern, and her personal skill isPleasant Night.

Peony is fought duringParalogue 116, inPart 2 andPart 3. She features in theTactics Drills once, used duringSkill Studies 289. Additionally, she appears during story sequences in theTempest Trials+ eventAskr's Kin, Pt. 4.

Personality

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Quotes

Main article:Peony/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Peony is featured on four cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Peony
NormalSR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{alt3image1}}} {{{alt4image1}}} {{{alt5image1}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Girl Bearing Sweet Dreams, Peony
		"You can do whatever you want in a dream! Aaaanything can be whatever you want it to be!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 30	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Fairy		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"I'll see you in your dreams.":[Special] If you have 5 or more bond cards, the deployment cost of this card while in your hand becomes 0. "Welcome to Ljósálfheimr, the realm of dreams.":[Trigger] When you deploy this unit, if you have 3 or more face-up bond cards, draw 1 card. "A sweet dream for you...":[Activate] [] Choose 1 other ally. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +20 attack.
	Card #B21-091SR(+) • Artist:Kotaro Yamada • Autograph:Azumi Waki (Autograph credit appears only on B21-091SR+)
	Friend Within a Dream, Peony
		"Young, innocent children play with us ljósálfar as they dream.""
		Attack: 30	Support: 30	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Fairy		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"Nap time!":[Activate][Once per turn] [] If you have fewer Bond cards than your opponent, choose 1 card from your hand, and play it in the Bond Area. Flower of Joy:[Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, your Main Character gains +10 attack.
	Card #B21-092N • Artist:I☆LA
	Fairy of the Realm of Dreams, Peony
		"I'm Peony! I'm a ljósálfar—or light elf, you might say. I'm from the land of dreams, Ljósálfheimr."
		Attack: 20	Support: 30	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Fairy		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Gentle Dream:[Activate] [] [] Choose 1 ally with a deployment cost of 1 who has attacked in this turn, and untap them. Magic Emblem:[Support] Draw 1 card. Choose 1 card from your hand, and send it to the Retreat Area.
	Card #B21-093HN • Artist:Kotaro Yamada
	Fairy of Ljósálfheimr, Peony
		"I am here for you now... to bring joy back to all your dreams."
		Attack: 30	Support: 30	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 2
		Class: Fairy		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		"Good morning!":[Activate] [] Choose 1 other ally with a Deployment Cost of 2 or lower. Until the end of the turn, that ally gains +20 attack. Dreamlike World:[Activate][Once per turn] [] Draw 1 card. This skill is only usable if you have 5 or more Bond cards.
	Card #P21-003PR • Artist:Kawasumi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Peony .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Sweet DreamÁlfar Dream DuoCherished DreamFruitful DreamTana: Soothing Warmth

Peony: Sweet Dream
Peony is a light elf from Ljósálfheimr, a wondrous land of dreams that only those with pure hearts can see!	Upbeat and cheerful, Peony is blessed with the power to bring people sweet dreams. And speaking of dreams, she wants nothing more than to use her gift to make the world a happier place!	However, misfortune has come to the realm of dreams, now that forces from Dökkálfheimr, the realm of nightmares, have invaded! (How dare those monsters try to stop Peony from making people happy!)	I stepped in to try to help Peony...but you know, I can't shake the feeling that I've forgotten something important. Hm... I wonder what it could be?
Closely Associated Characters
Sharena {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A princess of Askr and Alfonse's sister. Cheerful and loves making friends—especially with Heroes. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Peony: Álfar Dream Duo
We've got a pair of guests coming to celebrate the New Year in Askr—a special "duo," you might even say! Here's Peony, the ljósálfr from Ljósálfheimr, and Triandra, the dökkálfr from Dökkálfheimr!	Peony and Triandra have both come wearing kimonos that match the colors of their usual outfits. Don't their obi and hair accessories look incredible?	These kimonos were specially made for ljósálfar and dökkálfar, so both outfits have been tailored to accommodate their wings!	Peony has the power to bring sweet dreams to people, while Triandra brings nightmares. Despite their differences, the two are having a great time together. I hope they can work together to start our New Year off with the best dreams ever!
Closely Associated Characters
Freyr Freyja {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Dream-King of Ljósálfheimr, the dream realm. He is the god of dreams and wishes for all to lead tranquil, blissful lives. He is served by Peony and Mirabilis. The queen of Dökkálfheimr, the nightmare realm. Her love for her brother Freyr drives her to wish she could stay with him no matter the cost. She ordered Triandra to attack the Ljósálfheimr, and she also challenged Peony herself. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Peony: Cherished Dream
Peony is a ljósálfr from Ljósálfheimr who brings people sweet dreams. And now, after joining the Order of Heroes, she's gained new strength!	One day, Peony was brought into the dreams of Freyja, queen of Dökkálfheimr. There, she came to the aid of a mysterious girl named Eitr.	A great void that devoured dreams had spread throughout Freyja's dream. Granted power by Eitr, Peony stood against the nothingness.	Here, she's carrying the Flower of Caring, a mighty weapon imbued with Eitr's power. With this new strength, I just know that Peony can fight back against the void and save Freyja and Eitr!
Closely Associated Characters
Freyja Eitr {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The queen of Dökkálfheimr, the nightmare realm. Her love for her brother Freyr drives her to wish she could stay with him no matter the cost. Now she dwells in the midst of a long sleep, and Peony has wandered into her dream. Unquestioning servant of the ruler of nothingness, she lacks the confidence to express her own will. A mysterious girl whom Peony encounters in Freyja's dream. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Peony: Fruitful Dream
Peony is a ljósálfr from Ljósálfheimr, and this cute costume she's wearing is for the harvest festival! She's been so excited to join the fun this year.	I have to say, that pumpkin-shaped skirt is the cutest thing ever! From head to toe, it's pumpkins all the way—she's got a pumpkin hat and a pumpkin-themed floral belt to go with the skirt!	Meanwhile the charming little ghost lantern she's carrying has some candy on its head. And did you know that this lantern doubles as a weapon?	Peony's gone all out getting ready for the harvest festival. We've got plenty of candy to share, so I hope she enjoys her haul of goodies!
Closely Associated Characters
Freyja Eitr {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Queen of Dökkálfheimr, realm of nightmares. Loves her older brother Freyr dearly, raging with bitter jealousy at his care for lesser mortal creatures. Peony stumbles into her dreams after she enters a long slumber. Unquestioning servant of the ruler of nothingness, she lacks the confidence to express her own will. Peony encounters her in Freyja's dream. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Tana: Soothing Warmth
Tana, princess of Frelia, and Peony, a ljósálfr from the realm of dreams, are teaming up to take part in the festival of flames!	They're both wearing new outfits with authentic Flame Tribe designs for the big event. I'm not really sure what those two sticks Tana is holding are for, though...	Now that I think about it, Peony's also holding something! Hers looks like a barrel, though... Wait, is that a drum? I guess that means Tana's going to be the drummer!	The upcoming tournament is full of Flame Tribe traditions, and it looks like it's going to be tons of fun! I can't wait to see Tana and Peony's beaming smiles when they get involved!
Closely Associated Characters
Innes Eirika Freyr {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} The prince of Frelia. Tana's brother. He's brash and arrogant, but good at heart. Princess of Renais. Ephraim's twin. Cares dearly for her brother. Her kindness has sometimes put her in danger. Tana's friend. Dream-King of Ljósálfheimr, the dream realm. Peony's liege. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 4 (2020)

190

Peony Heroes

855

CYL 5 (2021)

332 (+142)

Peony Heroes

264 (−591)

CYL 6 (2022)

330 (−4)

Peony Heroes

266 (+2)

CYL 7 (2023)

308 (−22)

Peony Heroes

190 (−76)

CYL 8 (2024)

317 (+9)

Peony Heroes

187 (−3)

CYL 9 (2025)

395 (+78)

Peony Heroes

114 (−73)

CYL 10 (2026)

297 (−98)

Peony Heroes

118 (+4)

Total results		This character has 7 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	1,994

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Peony: Sweet Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Sweet Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Sweet Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Sweet Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Artwork ofTana: Soothing Warmth, a Harmonized Hero featuring Peony.
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  Artwork of Tana: Soothing Warmth.
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  Artwork of Tana: Soothing Warmth.
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  Artwork of Tana: Soothing Warmth.
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  Artwork of Peony: Cherished Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Cherished Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Cherished Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Cherished Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Fruitful Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Fruitful Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Fruitful Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Fruitful Dream.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Peony: Sweet Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Sweet Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Sweet Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Artwork of Peony: Cherished Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Cherished Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Cherished Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Fruitful Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Fruitful Dream.
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  Artwork of Peony: Fruitful Dream.
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  Peony in artwork ofTana: Soothing Warmth.
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  Peony in artwork of Tana: Soothing Warmth.
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  Peony in artwork of Tana: Soothing Warmth.
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  Peony in artwork ofMirabilis: Daydream.
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  Peony in artwork ofTriandra: Nightmare.
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  Peony in artwork ofFreyr: Dream-King.

Concept artwork

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  Concept artwork of Peony.
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  Concept artwork of Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.

Screenshots

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  Screenshot of a youngTriandra and Peony.

Wallpapers

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  Image of theHeroes calendar's January 2021 page, featuring Peony: Álfar Dream Duo.
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  Image of theHeroes calendar's November 2023 page, featuring Peony: Cherished Dream andTriandra: Reverent Dream.

Other artwork

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  Artwork of Peony forHeroes's third anniversary.
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  Artwork featuring Peony forHeroes's seventh anniversary.
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  Artwork featuring Peony released on the sixth day ofChoose Your Legends:Round 7.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Peony,Dimitri,Claude, andEliwood.
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  Artwork of Peony.
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  Peony in artwork ofSharena.

Other appearances

Dragalia Lost artwork

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  Artwork of Peony.
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  Artwork of Peony with other characters.
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  Artwork of Peony,Tiki, andNotte.
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  Artwork of Peony, Tiki, Notte,Moon Drake, andSnow Drake.
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  Sticker of Peony.

References

This article is part ofProject Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in theFire Emblem series.