Serra (Japanese:セーラSerra) is a playable character inFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. She is a spirited cleric, specializing in healing staves to aid injured party members.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

Serra is a healer working forOstia. Initially, she is being escorted by the young mageErk.

Lyn's tale

InBeyond the Borders, Chapter 5 inLyn's story, Serra is first seen as an NPC character, along with her escort, Erk. Speaking to her with Lyn or simply clearing the chapter will recruit her. She then becomes a member of "Lyndis's Legion". If she falls in Chapter 5, she will instead send Erk to join "Lyndis's Legion" and state that she is too hurt to continue, and must wait behind on the path to let her wounds heal.

Eliwood/Hector's tale

Serra is automatically recruited in Chapter 13 ofEliwood's story, and Chapter 12 inHector's. She is traveling with Hector and his small crew from Ostia when she reappears.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cleric Level 1 Affinity

Recruitment: Lyn's tale:Chapter 5, talk to her orErk withLyn Eliwood's tale:Chapter 13, on turn 1 Hector's tale:Chapter 12, on turn 1 StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 17 Luck 6 Magic 2 Defense 2 Skill 5 Resistance 5 Speed 8 Constitution 4 Movement 5 Aid 3 Max HP 50% Luck 60% Magic 50% Defense 15% Skill 30% Resistance 55% Speed 40% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Heal Vulnerary Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- -- -- D

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+3	+1	+2	+1	+0	+2	+2	+1	+1	+40, D

Analysis

Serra joins as aCleric very early inThe Blazing Blade. In Lyn mode, she joins in Chapter 5; in Eliwood mode, she joins in Chapter 13, and in Hector mode, she joins in Chapter 12. Her base magic is very low, and she is very frail, but she has a good magic growth and a base D rank in staves, which allows her to useMend. Her growths are fairly good with the exception of defense. Having a healer in the early game is useful, especially on harder difficulties, as other units cannot always use aVulnerary to heal themselves.

Serra is outclassed byPriscilla, who joins inChapter 14; Priscilla has better stats, a better base staff rank at C, and she is mounted, providing her with higher movement. While Serra can be useful after Priscilla joins, usually there is no need for more than one healer inThe Blazing Blade, andPent is available once there is. Serra requires a significant amount of investment to keep up, which she struggles to get as she cannot fight and staves give very little experience. Serra does have unique utility in the desert chapter, as desert does not impede her movement unlike Priscilla. Even if she is not extensively trained there, she can still use staves for support.

Additionally, theGuiding Ring—the item Clerics need to promote—is a very competitive promotion item inThe Blazing Blade. There are many units who need that item to promote, such as Priscilla,Erk, andCanas. Serra's promotion increases her staff experience significantly; it additionally grants her access to light magic, but the lowmight of most light magic will limit her damage without significant magic gained through level-ups.

Fire Emblem Awakening

Serra is playable as aSpotPass character, released in theFire Emblem character set. She is also present as an enemy in thesecond andthird installments of theSmash BrethrenDLC series.

Starting stats and growth rates

Cleric Level 14 Movement 5

Recruitment:SpotPass, hire her for 6,600G or defeat her in askirmish StatsGrowth RatesCap Modifiers Max HP 23 Speed 16 Strength 1 Luck 14+4 Magic 11 Defense 6 Skill 13 Resistance 13 Max HP 55% Speed 50% Strength 50% Luck 70% Magic 55% Defense 30% Skill 50% Resistance 30% Speed ±0 Strength +1 Luck +3 Magic +1 Defense −1 Skill ±0 Resistance −1 {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Skills Physic* Miracle Healtouch Luck +4 Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- -- C

Reclassing options

Serra Base classes:* Cleric War Cleric Sage Reclass options: This unit can reclass to any female class available through reclassing.

Growth rates when reclassed

Promotion stat gains

ArcherCavalierClericDark MageWyvern RiderKnightMageMercenaryMyrmidonPegasus KnightTacticianThiefTroubadour

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+4	+2	+1	+4	+3	+0	+5	+3	+1	--
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+4	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+7	+3	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+6	+1	--
Great Knight	+8	+5	+0	+1	−1	+0	+7	+1	+0	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
War Cleric	+8	+5	+2	+2	+2	+0	+5	+0	+1	E
Sage	+4	+1	+4	+3	+3	+0	+3	−1	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+5	+1	+3	+2	+1	+0	+3	+3	+1	--
Dark Knight	+7	+3	+2	+4	+2	+0	+5	+1	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Wyvern Lord	+5	+4	+0	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Griffon Rider	+3	+2	+0	+4	+4	+0	+0	+3	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+4	+0	+3	+2	+0	+4	+3	+1	E
Great Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+3	+1	+3	E E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+4	+1	+3	+2	+3	+0	+2	+2	+1	E
Dark Knight	+9	+4	+1	+3	+1	+0	+7	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+3	+1	+3	+3	+0	+3	+3	+1	E
Bow Knight	+8	+3	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+2	+3	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+4	+3	+1	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	--
Assassin	+5	+4	−1	+4	+2	+0	+1	+0	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Falcon Knight	+4	+2	+1	+3	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	E
Dark Flier	+3	+1	+4	+1	+2	+0	+1	+3	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Grandmaster	+4	+3	+3	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+1	--

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Assassin	+5	+5	+0	+7	+4	+0	+3	+1	+1	E
Trickster	+3	+1	+4	+4	+3	+0	+1	+5	+1	E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov	Weapon level
Valkyrie	+3	+0	+2	+2	+3	+0	+2	+3	+1	E
War Cleric	+8	+5	+2	+2	+1	+0	+5	+1	−1	E

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Skill set

Like all female bonus units inAwakening, Serra has access to all base class and advanced class skills available to standard female units.

In addition, Serra can also receive the following as a personal skill:

Skill
	Luck +4

Fire Emblem Engage

Role

Serra appears as an equippableBond Ring. She can be summoned usingLyn'sEmblem Ring.

Bond Ring data

Stat modifiers Ring level Spd Lck Res C +0 +1 +0 B +0 +1 +1 A +1 +1 +1 S +1 +2 +1

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Serra is one of the characters available to be summoned by players from the game's initial launch. Only one variation of Serra is currently available inHeroes, based on herThe Blazing Blade incarnation.

Serra: Outspoken Cleric

Stats

★★★★★★★★★★★★

Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 1.0

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 14/15/16 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 7/8/9 Skills -- Mend -- A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 27/30/33 Attack 23/26/29 Speed 24/27/30 Defense 15/18/21 Resistance 26/29/32 Skills Absorb Mend Swift-Winds Balm A-- B-- CHone Atk 1 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 14/15/16 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 2/3/4 Resistance 8/9/10 Skills -- Mend Imbue A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 28/31/34 Attack 24/27/30 Speed 26/29/32 Defense 16/19/22 Resistance 28/31/34 Skills Absorb Recover Swift-Winds Balm A-- B-- CHone Atk 2 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 15/16/17 Attack 5/6/7 Speed 8/9/10 Defense 3/4/5 Resistance 8/9/10 Skills -- Recover Swift-Winds Balm A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 30/33/36 Attack 27/30/33 Speed 27/31/34 Defense 18/21/24 Resistance 30/33/36 Skills Absorb+ Recover+ Swift-Winds Balm A-- B-- CHone Atk 3 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Assault	★★★	—	50
	Absorb	★★★	—	150
	Absorb+	★★★★★	—	300
	Heal	★★★	★★★	50
	Mend	★★★	★★★	100
	Recover	★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Recover+	★★★★★	—	300
	Imbue	★★★	★★★★	50
	Swift-Winds Balm	★★★	★★★★★	150
C	Hone Atk 1	★★★	—	50
C	Hone Atk 2	★★★★	—	100
C	Hone Atk 3	★★★★★	—	200

Celica: Sunlit Priestesses

Main article:Celica: Sunlit Priestesses

Personality

Serra often comes off as self-centered and selfish, but she does watch out for the well-being of others, sometimes placing their needs above her own.

She struggles to show empathy, but at times, she breaks down and sympathizes with others (as shown in her and Lucius' A support).

She does sometimes demand things of others, but never chooses to enforce her demands.

Over all, Serra is a kind and caring person, but due to her upbringing, usually shows a me-first attitude to others.

Supports

Main article:Serra/Supports

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Endings

Lyn's tale

Serra, Cleric of Ostia
Ultimately, Erk succeeds in seeing Serra safely to Ostia. While her behavior is irritating at best, she is sorely missed. Her ascerberic tongue has become legendary.

Serra, Cleric of Ostia (if Serra was defeated)
Wounded in battle, Serra decides that a life of quiet meditation is the best course. She bids Lyn farewell and joins service in Ostia.

Eliwood/Hector's tale

Serra, Outspoken Cleric
Serra returned to Ostia. She spent much time tending to her own affairs, but lately, she has begun to enjoy her free time.

Erk and Serra
After the battle, Erk returned to his studies. His newfound feelings for Serra were an unwelcome distraction. In Ostia, Serra declared she would "live for love" with Erk, and Marquess Ostia gladly saw her off.

Matthew and Serra
Matthew returned to Ostia, where he led the network of spies for the new marquess. During this hectic time, his thoughts turned to Serra. Thanks to her, the pain of losing Leila slowly became more bearable.

Oswin and Serra
Oswin returned to Ostia, where his duties as minister to the new marquess kept him busy. Serra clung to him intensely, despite his protests. Finally, her innocent stubbornness won his heart and eased his weary mind.

Quotes

Death quote

Battle quotes

Heroes quotes

Main article:Serra/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Serra's official artwork fromThe Blazing Blade can be viewed inPath of Radiance's extras menu if a copy ofThe Blazing Blade is connected to a copy ofPath of Radiance.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andWii U

Serra may be the inspiration for one of the recolorsRobin has inSuper Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS andWii U, giving Robin a colorset very similar to Serra's outfit and hair.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Serra is featured on four cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Serra
NormalR+ {{{alt2image1}}} {{{alt3image1}}} {{{alt4image1}}} {{{alt5image1}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}	Headstrong Bishopess, Serra
		"Blessed Saint Elimine... Grant us strength to win this with ease" "I feel something... I feel it!!! Someone's staring at me! It must be some poor fool who's smitten with me"
		Attack: 50	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Bishop		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		"Hey, come help me?":[Trigger] [] When this unit's attack destroys an enemy, if the card supporting this unit had a Deployment Cost of 3 or higher, you may pay this skill's cost to add that card to your hand. "Help! Saint Elimine!":[Always] Cards in either player's Support Zone lose their "Miracle Emblem".
	Card #B07-017R(+) • Artist:Tetsu Kurosawa
	Outspoken Cleric, Serra
		"Our good deeds will earn us gratitude beyond imagining!"
		Attack: 20	Support: 20	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cleric		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Heal:[Activate] [] [] Choose a card from your Retreat Area except "Serra" and add it to your hand. "I loathe violence!":[Always] Cards in either player's Support Zone lose their "Attack Emblem". Miracle Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B07-018N • Artist:40hara
	Going My Way!, Serra
		"I want Hector to give me a lot of gold, and I want to get all the food and only ever have to do the fun jobs, and everyone should worship me and give me things!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Bishop		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 3
		Freewheeling Saint:[Trigger][Once per turn] During your turn, when you play a card in your Support Area, you may add that supporting card to your hand. If you do: Choose one card from your hand, and play it in your Support Area. "I know! I should pray!":[Trigger] When your opponent's supporting card fails to support an enemy, until the end of that battle, that enemy cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B13-012SR • Artist:Tetsu Kurosawa
	Delicate(?) Cleric, Serra
		"Please ensure that no one dies in this battle. Please grant me speed to heal my allies' wounds. And, um, what else..."
		Attack: 30	Support: 20	Range: -	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Cleric		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Heal:[Activate] [] [] Choose a card from your Retreat Area except "Serra" and add it to your hand. Miracle Emblem:[Support] Until the end of this battle, your opponent's attacking unit cannot perform a Critical Hit.
	Card #B13-013N, B13-013ST • Artist:Tetsu Kurosawa
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Serra .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Outspoken ClericCelica: Sunlit Priestesses

Serra: Outspoken Cleric
Today, I'll be introducing you to Serra, a cleric who serves House Ostia! Compared to other members of the clergy, she's more high-spirited than most!	When Hector, brother of the Marquess of Ostia, set out on a journey to help his friend Eliwood, Serra joined him.	While I'm sure Hector and friends appreciated the support, apparently traveling with her wasn't always pleasant. From what I hear, she can be relentless, and she's more than willing to give people a piece of her mind.	Still, I like to think some of that energy of hers went toward helping her allies! Hopefully, she'll keep things lively here in Askr as well!
Closely Associated Characters
Hector Matthew Erk {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Eliwood's friend and brother of the Marquess of Ostia. Prefers action to court formality. His travels with Serra got off to a rocky start. Happy-go-lucky spy who's actually quite sly. Serves Hector, brother of the Marquess of Ostia. Like Serra, he joins Hector on his journey. Etrurian mage and disciple of Pent who rose to the challenge of serving as Serra's escort. {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Celica: Sunlit Priestesses
Two women dedicated to different gods have arrived, crossing over from different worlds—and they're dressed for the beach! Celica and Serra have come from the continents of Valentia and Elibe, and they're here for some summer fun in the sun!	Celica's beach outfit features a stylish ivory color scheme. Her gold accessories and burgundy stole give her quite a composed, at-ease look!	Meanwhile, Serra's outfit features a breezy, light-green gradient! The purple of her stole and details of her outfit add a sense of mystique, enhanced by the transparency of her pareo.	Between the demure Celica and the energetic Serra, the two certainly have different personalities, but both of them are looking as radiant as summer goddesses. All eyes will be on them at the beach!
Closely Associated Characters
Alm Hector {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A brave but kind young warrior, raised by the hero Mycen in Ram Village. His left hand is marked with the Brand. Celica's childhood friend. Eliwood's friend and brother of the Marquess of Ostia. Prefers action to court formality. His travels with Serra got off to a rocky start. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

133

Serra The Blazing Blade

2,203

CYL 2 (2018)

291

Serra The Blazing Blade

750 (−1,453)

CYL 3 (2019)

300 (+18)

Serra The Blazing Blade

715 (−35)

CYL 4 (2020)

331 (+4)

Serra The Blazing Blade

428 (−287)

CYL 5 (2021)

280 (−51)

Serra The Blazing Blade

345 (−83)

CYL 6 (2022)

347 (+66)

Serra The Blazing Blade

250 (−95)

CYL 7 (2023)

295 (−52)

Serra The Blazing Blade

202 (−48)

CYL 8 (2024)

260 (−35)

Serra The Blazing Blade

244 (+42)

CYL 9 (2025)

232 (−28)

Serra The Blazing Blade

236 (−8)

CYL 10 (2026)

297 (+65)

Serra The Blazing Blade

118 (−118)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	5,491

Trivia

Serra's (left two) and Elen's (right two) sprites as Cleric/Priest (top two) and Bishop (bottom two).

• Serra's combat sprites differ from those of other Clerics/female Priests and female Bishops such asElen (pictured): Serra's robe has a different style, and she does not wear a miter on her head.
• Three of the units in Serra's SpotPass team inFire Emblem Awakening represent the three characters that she can have pairings with for her possible endings inThe Blazing Blade (Erk, Oswin, and Matthew).

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Cleric Bishop Staff Light,Staff

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Serra fromThe Blazing Blade.

CG images

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  CG image ofLyn,Dorcas, Serra, andErk fighting enemies inThe Blazing Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Resplendent Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork ofCelica: Sunlit Priestesses, a Harmonized Hero featuring Serra.
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  Artwork of Celica: Sunlit Priestesses.
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  Artwork of Celica: Sunlit Priestesses.
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  Artwork of Celica: Sunlit Priestesses.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Artwork of Serra: Outspoken Cleric.
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  Serra in artwork ofCelica: Sunlit Priestesses.
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  Serra in artwork of Celica: Sunlit Priestesses.
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  Serra in artwork of Celica: Sunlit Priestesses.
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  Serra in artwork ofErk: Studious Mage.

Wallpapers

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  Wallpaper of Serra: Outspoken Cleric from theA Hero Rises 2018 event.

Other artwork

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  Artwork featuring Serra released on the seventh day ofChoose Your Legends:Round 10.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Serra.
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  Artwork of Serra.
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  Artwork of Serra.
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  Celebratory artwork featuring Serra,Mae, andJemmie forCipher's 2nd anniversary.

References

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