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Tarvos (weapon)
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Tarvos is anaxe which is present only in the NTSC-U and PAL versions ofFire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. It is thepersonal weapon ofNolan of theDawn Brigade. Its stats are comparable to theSteel Poleaxe, although it's lighter, stronger and much more accurate and has a crit bonus and slightly more uses.
History
Tarvos is one of the three national treasures of the Kingdom ofDaein, along withCaladbolg andLughnasadh. It spent years in storage in Daein's vaults, waiting for a worthy bearer.[1] It was entrusted to Nolan by KingPelleas for use in the Daein army's campaign against theLaguz Alliance, and he had his generalMicaiah deliver it to Nolan.[2]
Stats
| Game | Icon | Level | Might | Weight | Hit | Crit | Range | Uses | Worth | WEXP | Other effects and notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radiant Dawn |  |  -* | 18 | 12 | 100 | 5 | 1 | 40 | Cannot be sold | 2 | +4defense when equipped. |
Locations
Radiant Dawn
| Treasure | Part 3:Chapter 6,base conversation "Nolan" |
Flavor text
| Game | Text (English) | Text (Japanese) |
|---|---|---|
| Radiant Dawn | A weapon given to the Dawn Brigade by Pelleas in reward for their service. For Nolan only. | -- |
Trivia
- As with Caladbolg and Lughnasadh, Tarvos was created specifically for the international releases ofRadiant Dawn, and is not present in any form in the Japanese version. They are the only items in the entire series to be added in localization this way.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English | Tarvos | FromTarvos Trigaranus, a Celtic/Gaulish bull deity. |
| Spanish | Tarvos | -- |
| French | Tarvos | -- |
| German | Tarvos | -- |
| Italian | Tarvos | -- |
Gallery
Nolan wielding Tarvos inRadiant Dawn.
References
- ↑"It's been stored away in the vaults of Daein, waiting for someone worthy enough. It's more powerful than the purest silver bow." —Micaiah (talking aboutLughnasadh specifically),Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
- ↑"Nolan: You're kidding me… it can't be! That's Tarvos, isn't it? That's one wicked-looking axe. I'd heard stories about the fabled axe of Daein, but to actually feel the heft… King Pelleas wants me to have it? I always did like that man. I'll take good care of it, don't you worry.
Micaiah: I know you will, Nolan. King Pelleas does too. That's why he's chosen to give it to you." —Nolan andMicaiah,Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
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