Rowan (Japanese:シオンShion) is a character originating fromFire Emblem Warriors and the prince ofAytolis. He is one of the kingdom's royal twins, being slightly younger than his sisterLianna and the more reckless of the two.

Fire Emblem Warriors

Upon starting the game the player chooses which of the twins to make their main character. For the first five chapters of the game the chosen twin is force-deployed and the unchosen twin is an assisting NPC. The choice has no long term ramifications past the initial few chapters where both can be freely chosen by the player.

Role

Rowan,Lianna, andDarios escapeAytolis castle.

Rowan first appears withLianna at the start of the game arguing about who is going to take theAytolisian throne; toYelena's disappointment. The argument abruptly ends when a soldier walks in and announces thatDarios, a friend of the twins, has arrived at the castle. Rowan runs off to meet him with Lianna protesting that Darios had promised to study with her, not spar with him. During the sparring rounds the castle is invaded by mysterious forces, the three are forced to leave Yelena behind but they are able to take theShield of Flames with them. Yelena tells them to go tothe temple as they escape.

Rowan appears in basically every story dialogue scene in the game with his sister Lianna. After convincing theShepherds to join them and obtaining the firstGleamstone from Chrom, Rowan attempts to contact theHoshidoian army while Lianna attempts to contact the clashingNohrian army; each army thinks that the other has kidnappedCorrin. Rowan meets up with a lostSakura and offers to help her find her siblings. The two attempt to convince the Hoshidans that they are allies and simply want to return Sakura to their care, butHinoka,Takumi, andRyoma all have to be fought before they bother listening to any conversation. He then reunites with Lianna, who had to do the same thing withElise and the Nohrian siblings. After reuniting they locate Corrin, brainwashed byIago, and free her, Xander, and Ryoma, by defeating Iago. The Gleamstones from Xander, Ryoma, and Corrin are also obtained.

Marth assists the twins in taking theFortified Citadel.

Having gathered their forces, Rowan and Lianna make their way towards Gristonne'sFortified Citadel and fail to take it, having to leave Darios behind in enemy hands. As they retreat they are assisted byMarth,Caeda andTiki. Rowan and Lianna head for theWorld Tree to obtain theDivine Dragon's power, the swordsFacinna andEnliron. The group returns to the Fortified Citadel, rescue Darios, and complete the Shield of Flames with Marth's Gleamstone; unfortunately, Darios, now possessed byVelezark, steals the shield and returns to the Aytolis capital to sacrifice Yelena in a ritual.

Rowan and Lianna defeat Darios and rescue Yelena, but they are unable to prevent Velezark from being revived. Velezark then leaves Aytolis, making his way to the World Tree to destroy it. Rowan and Lianna chase after him and defeat him at the World Tree. The heroes are returned to their worlds and Rowan and Lianna return to Aytolis with Yelena. They both opt to take the crown, both becoming the rulers of Aytolis.

Starting stats

PrologueChapter 5

Lord Level 1 Movement 5

Recruitment:Prologue, automatically from the start Initial StatsMaximum Stats Max HP 60 Speed 8 Strength 7 Luck 8 Magic 5 Defense 6 Skill 8 Resistance 6 Lv. 99Lv. 150 Max HP 696 Speed 104 Strength 80 Luck 100 Magic 64 Defense 87 Skill 100 Resistance 84 Max HP 997 Speed 141 Strength 108 Luck 135 Magic 87 Defense 118 Skill 135 Resistance 114 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapon Item Bronze Sword -- Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- -- ✓

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Sp	Lck	Def	Res
Great Lord	96	19	15	24	25	24	21	20	✓

Lord Level 10 Movement 5

Recruitment:Chapter 5, automatically at chapter's end Initial StatsMaximum Stats Max HP 110 Speed 15 Strength 12 Luck 14 Magic 9 Defense 12 Skill 14 Resistance 11 Lv. 99Lv. 150 Max HP 696 Speed 104 Strength 80 Luck 100 Magic 64 Defense 87 Skill 100 Resistance 84 Max HP 997 Speed 141 Strength 108 Luck 135 Magic 87 Defense 118 Skill 135 Resistance 114 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapon Item Bronze Sword Vulnerary Weapon Levels E -- -- -- -- -- ✓

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Sp	Lck	Def	Res
Great Lord	96	19	15	24	25	24	21	20	✓

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Personality

Like his sister, he is disinterested in rulingAytolis when he becomes of age. He encouragesLianna to become queen instead, while at the same time his sister insists he become ruler, putting the two at an impasse.^[2] Rowan is completely obsessed with becoming a powerful knight so he can protect the ones he loves. His desire to put Lianna on the throne stems from this obsession, as his father was a sickly man who died young. Due to this, he believes that the stress of ruling weakens a king and prevents them from growing strong.^[3]

Supports

Main article:Rowan/Supports (Warriors)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem Cipher

Rowan is featured on four cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Rowan
NormalSR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{alt3image1}}} {{{alt4image1}}} {{{alt5image1}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Shining Sun Prince, Rowan
		"With everyone's power, we'll settle this war once and for all!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Great Lord		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		"Right, leave it to me!":[Activate] If your Main Character has no insignia, you may make this unit your Main Character. If you do, return the ally that was previously your Main Character back to your hand. Warriors' Enliron:[Trigger] [] When this unit is deployed, you may pay the cost and if you do: Destroy an enemy besides the Main Character. "You're firing me up!":[Trigger] When an ally's skill destroys an enemy, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B11-076SR(+) • Artist:lack
	Unrivaled Sacred Sword, Rowan
		"You only just realized?! I'm the strongest prince of Aytolis!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Great Lord		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		"With this power, I'll protect everyone!":[Activate][Once per turn] [] Untap this unit.
	Card #B11-077N • Artist:Daisuke Izuka
	Prince of Aytolis, Rowan
		"I'm gonna become a strong and cool knight!"
		Attack: 40	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Lord		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Knighthood-Aspiring Prince:[Trigger] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, choose an ally. This turn, that ally gains +10 attack. Tandem Emblem:[Support] If your attacking unit does not have an insignia, then until the end of combat, your attacking unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B11-078HN • Artist:lack
	Peerless Chaos Dragon-Slaying Sword, Rowan
		"We won't lose to you. We'll show you the power of our bonds!"
		Attack: 70	Support: 20	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 5
		Class: Golden Prince		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 4
		Glimmering Golden Enliron:[Activate] [] If there are 5 or more enemies, destroy all non-Main Character enemies. Shield of Flames:[Trigger] When an enemy is destroyed, until the end of the turn, this unit gains +10 attack.
	Card #B22-106HN • Artist:Hatapug
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Rowan .

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Trivia

• Rowan shares his Japanese name, Shion, witha character appearing inTearRing Saga: Yutona Heroes War Chronicles.
• During development the developers briefly considered giving Rowan anaxe as a signature weapon. In the end this was decided against and both siblings were given swords to, as said by the developers, simplify the tutorial content for new players.^[4]

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Rowan fromWarriors.

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  Artwork of Rowan as a Golden Prince fromWarriors.

CG images

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  The "Within the Heart" illustration fromWarriors, featuring Rowan and several other characters.

Portraits

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  Portrait of Rowan inWarriors.

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  Portrait of a shadow imitation of Rowan inWarriors.

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  Costume portrait of Rowan as aLord inWarriors.

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  Costume portrait of Rowan as a Lord with theShield of Flames inWarriors.

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  Costume portrait of Rowan as aGreat Lord inWarriors.

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  Costume portrait of Rowan as a Great Lord with the Shield of Flames inWarriors.

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  Costume portrait of Rowan as a Golden Prince inWarriors.

Screenshots

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  Rowan as aGreat Lord inWarriors.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Rowan,Eirika,Ephraim, andAlm.

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  Artwork of Rowan.

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  Artwork of Rowan.

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  Artwork of Rowan.

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  Artwork of Rowan withLianna andVelezark.

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