This page is about the character fromThe Blazing Blade; for the character fromGaiden andShadows of Valentia, seeSonya.

Sonia (Japanese:ソーニャSonia) is one ofNergal'smorphs who infiltrated theBlack Fang, the adoptive mother ofNino, wife ofBrendan Reed and stepmother ofLinus andLloyd, and a major antagonist in the second arc ofEliwood's andHector's tales ofFire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. Despite being a major character, the player is not required to fight her.

Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade

Role

Twelve years prior to any of the game's events, Sonia and Nergal, seeking the secret of the dragons, ambushed a family of four from the most famed house of magic wielders in all ofLycia. The mother of the family, Iris, clutched tight to her daughterNino during the struggle, but Sonia used the son of the family, Kai, as a human shield; Sonia managed to kill Iris, Kai, and the father of the family, Juge, with her bare hands, only sparing Nino as per Nergal's suggestion. Sonia subsequently raised Nino as if she were her own daughter, treating her badly over the years.

Years later, in order to bring theBlack Fang under Nergal's control, Sonia started to get close to its leader,Brendan Reed, eventually marrying him and becoming stepmother to Brendan's two sons,Linus andLloyd. Linus and Lloyd from the beginning suspected something was amiss about Sonia, and Brendan himself never fully trusted her either, but the five of them began living as a family nonetheless; were it not for Linus and Lloyd, Brendan would likely have been killed around this timeframe. Over the years, Sonia has members of the Black Fang replaced one by one with Nergal's morphs. Linus and Lloyd were not the only ones suspicious of Sonia's motives, asHarken disguised as a Black Fang in bothLloyd's andLinus's versions of Chapter 23 (24 Hector) is shown to have intel on Sonia's motives.

By the timeEliwood's andHector's tales roll around, thirteen years after Sonia murdered Nino's family, the Black Fang was now largely under Nergal's control, with Brendan squarely under Sonia's thumb. Sonia is first mentioned inchapter 18 (19 Hector), where Nergal asks Limstella to contact her and arrange a meeting withthe king of Bern; she is first physically seentwo chapters later where Nergal has gathered her and Limstella into the area where Nergal tasks her with using Brendan to move the Black Fang and to make usage of theFour Fangs.The following chapter, Sonia has called together theFour Fangs and assigned them the task of eliminating Eliwood, whom she states is plaguing her by simply living; Eliwood is her designated target even if the player is playing Hector's tale and thus Hector is the player's main lord.Chapter 25 of Hector's tale shows she is the one responsible for releasingPascal on Nergal's orders, despite Pascal having been imprisoned by her husband's orders.

By the timeChapter 24 (26 Hector) comes around, Sonia has met with King Desmond, and it is made apparent that she is ringleading the plot to have PrinceZephiel killed; thefollowing chapter sees her assign the task to Nino andJaffar, and assigning the task of stalling the opposing army to eitherKenneth orJerme; once Kenneth/Jerme fails, Sonia attempts to accelerate the operation and, showing her distrust for Nino, gives Jaffar the additional task of killing Nino.

Sonia serves as the boss ofChapter 26x (28x Hector), where she vows to finish off Eliwood herself if she has to despite Limstella's objections; as soon as Brendan arrives on the scene, Sonia shows her true colors to him and kills him, with Limstella harvesting hisquintessence. Although injured by Brendan's attempt to defend himself, Sonia declares herself well enough to continue her duties; Sonia subsequently shows her true colors to Nino, who survived the attempt on her life, and is ultimately defeated by the opposing army. Sonia is left to die by Limstella, who reveals that she has no quintessence to harvest, continuing to insist on her humanity and superiority over Limstella even as she dies. Should the player not visit chapter 26x, Nergal finishes Sonia personally, no longer finding her useful, with her failure with the Zephiel assassination being deemed unforgivable.^[1]

Stats

See also:Night of Farewells

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.

NormalEliwood HardHector Hard

Sage Level 17 Affinity --

Stats Max HP 44 Luck 0 Magic 19 Defense 19 Skill 18 Resistance 23 Speed 18 Constitution 7 Movement 6 Aid 6

Inventory Bolting Fimbulvetr Fell Contract Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- A -- -- A

Sage Level 10 Affinity --

Stats Max HP 44 Luck 0 Magic 19 Defense 19 Skill 18 Resistance 23 Speed 18 Constitution 4 Movement 6 Aid 3

Inventory Bolting Fimbulvetr Fell Contract Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- A -- -- A

Sage Level 10 Affinity --

Stats Max HP 45~47 Luck 0 Magic 20~22 Defense 19~20 Skill 19~20 Resistance 24~25 Speed 19~20 Constitution 4 Movement 6 Aid 3

Inventory Bolting Fimbulvetr Fell Contract Weapon Levels -- -- -- -- A -- -- A

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Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

Sonia is one of the characters added to the game in theTreachery update, and was made available to players in the fifty-forthGrand Hero Battle, which initially ran from April 7, 2021 through April 15, 2021. Only one variation of Sonia is currently available inHeroes, based on herThe Blazing Blade incarnation.

Sonia: Inhuman Beauty

"Sonia: Inhuman Beauty" redirects here. For the Grand Hero Battle map, seeGrand Hero Battle/Battle data (page 5) § Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.

Starting stats

★★★★★★★★★★★★

Rarity ★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 7/8/9 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 7/8/9 Maximum HP 33/36/39 Attack 28/31/34 Speed 18/21/24 Defense 25/28/31 Resistance 28/31/34 {{{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 Elthunder -- --

Rarity ★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 16/17/18 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 3/4/5 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 8/9/10 Maximum HP 34/37/40 Attack 30/33/36 Speed 19/22/25 Defense 26/29/32 Resistance 30/33/36 {{{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 Blárserpent -- Chilling Wind

Rarity ★★★★★ Weapon type Movement type

Initial StatsLevel 40 Stats Maximum HP 17/18/19 Attack 8/9/10 Speed 4/5/6 Defense 7/8/9 Resistance 8/9/10 Maximum HP 36/40/43 Attack 32/35/38 Speed 21/24/28 Defense 29/32/35 Resistance 32/35/38 {{{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 Blárserpent+ -- Chilling Wind

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Skill set

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Thunder	★★★	★★★	50
	Elthunder	★★★	★★★	100
	Blárserpent	★★★	★★★★	200
	Blárserpent+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Fimbulvetr Morn	★★★★★	—	400
	Chilling Wind	★★★	★★★★	100
	Glacies	★★★★	—	200
A	Fortress Res 1	★★★	—	40
A	Fort. Def/Res 1	★★★★	—	100
A	Fort. Def/Res 2	★★★★★	—	200
C	Threaten Res 1	★★★	—	50
C	Threat. Atk/Res 1	★★★	—	100
C	Threat. Atk/Res 2	★★★★	—	200

Personality

Sonia is amorph that sees herself as perfection chosen byNergal, and has deluded herself to believe that she ishuman; this is in sharp contrast to her fellow morphLimstella, who embraces their identity as a morph. This leads Sonia to see Limstella as inferior, along with all other morphs. Sonia often refers to morphs as puppets.

Limstella is far from the only person she sees as below her. Nergal's assertions of her perfection empowers Sonia's narcissism, which is also supported by her rank. Sonia insists that treating people as equals leads to failure, and citesVaida as a person who has failed due to treating others fairly.^[2]

Ursula, the Blue Crow of theFour Fangs, idolizes Sonia. For her part, Sonia actually seems to have some fondness for Ursula, as well, giving her advice freely.^[3] Ursula is one of the few people Sonia doesn't seem to openly look down on.

Sonia despises her adopted daughter,Nino. Sonia thinks of Nino as a failure, and neglects her daughter by not providing education or motherly love. Nino herself brushes this off and still seeks the love and approval of Sonia, but Sonia is all too happy to giveJaffar orders to kill Nino.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quote

Heroes quotes

Main article:Sonia/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Sonia'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.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Sonia is featured on one card inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Sonia
	Black Flower Blooming in Darkness, Sonia
		"Only the chosen few will live to see the new world. Perfect people! People like me!"
		Attack: 60	Support: 20	Range: 1-2	Deploy Cost: 4
		Class: Sage		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: --
		The Fang's Puppetmaster:[Trigger][Once per turn] When this unit's attack ends, if your opponent's support card failed to support the enemy during that attack, draw 1 card. Bolting:[Activate] [] Until the end of the turn, this unit can attack enemies in the Back Line regardless of range. Proof of Superiority:[Support] Draw 1 card. Choose 1 card from your hand, and send it to the Retreat Area. You may [] and each time you do, this skill is activated again.
	Card #B13-045R • Artist:Kokon Konfuzi
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Sonia .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Sonia: Inhuman Beauty
The Black Fang is a group of assassins who are feared throughout Elibe. Today, I'll be introducing you to Sonia, the wife of the Black Fang's leader, Brendan. But who's really in charge here?	In its original incarnation, the Black Fang was a group of honorable thieves who defended the weak. But once Sonia got involved with the group's leader, Brendan, they steadily shifted away from their founding ideals, becoming something else entirely…	Sonia has an icy personality, and word has it that she'll manipulate anyone to achieve her goals—even her own allies and family. To her, they're all just pieces on a chessboard.	The question is, what are Sonia's intentions for the Black Fang? I honestly can't imagine, but whatever her goal is, I guess I'd better not do anything to provoke her…
Closely Associated Characters
Nino Ursula {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A kindhearted member of the Black Fang assassins. Sonia's daughter. Longed to help her mother. A cruel member of the Black Fang assassins. Lends her service only to someone truly perfect. Sonia's confidant. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

304

Sonia The Blazing Blade

665

CYL 2 (2018)

283 (−21)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

771

CYL 3 (2019)

220 (−54)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

1,069 (+298)

CYL 4 (2020)

210 (−16)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

771 (−298)

CYL 5 (2021)

92 (−118)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

1,109 (+338)

CYL 6 (2022)

70 (−22)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

1,410 (+301)

CYL 7 (2023)

41 (−29)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

2,218 (+808)

CYL 8 (2024)

40 (−1)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

2,272 (+54)

CYL 9 (2025)

331 (+291)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

150 (−2,122)

CYL 10 (2026)

214 (−117)

Sonia The Blazing Blade

170 (+20)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	10,605

Trivia

• Sonia is strangely strictly weaker on Eliwood Hard Mode than in Eliwood Normal Mode. In both Hard Modes, she is assigned the normal female Sage class, rather than the variant used byLimstella, resulting in her having lowerconstitution; since all of her weapons weigh her down, this strictly serves to lower herattack speed.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Sage Anima Staff*

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Sonia fromThe Blazing Blade.

Portraits

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  Sonia's portrait fromThe Blazing Blade.
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  An approximation of Sonia's portrait fromThe Blazing Blade as it appears on GBA hardware.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.
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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.
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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.
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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.
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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.
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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.
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  Artwork of Sonia: Inhuman Beauty.
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  Sonia in artwork ofNergal: Traitor to Nabata.
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  Sonia in artwork ofLloyd: White Wolf.
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  Sonia in artwork ofLinus: Mad Dog.
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  Sonia in artwork ofUrsula: Blue Crow.
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  Sonia in artwork of Ursula: Blackened Crow.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Sonia.
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  Commemorative artwork featuring Sonia.

References