Thea (Japanese:ティトThite) is anIlian Pegasus Knight, older sister ofShanna, younger sister ofJuno, and a playable character inFire Emblem: The Binding Blade.

Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade

Role

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Thea is a IlianPegasus Knight hired by LordArcardo ofEtruria. He sends her and CommanderKlein ofEtruria to fight against theLycian Army as it marches to liberate theWestern Isles fromBern's occupation.

During the battle, ifShanna is alive, she can talk to Thea to try to convince her thatRoy is not her enemy. Thea tells her that she cannot betray her employers to join the Lycian Army. She then says that she and Shanna must fight each other since they are on opposing sides. If Shanna talks to Thea again afterKlein is recruited, she tells her that since Klein has decided to join the Lycian Army, they don't have to fight.

If Klein talks to Thea, he tells her that they will join Lycian Army instead. Thea does not question his decision as per the code of Ilian mercenaries.

Starting stats and growth rates

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.^[1]

NormalHard, Ch. 11AHard, Ch. 10B

Pegasus Knight Level 8 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 11A orChapter 10B, talk to withKlein, or talk to withShanna, recruit Klein, then talk to with Shanna again (Will become anNPC if Shanna talks to Thea only after recruiting Klein; she can then be recruited by Klein talking to her. Shanna cannot talk to Thea if Klein is dead.) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 3 Strength 6 Defense 7 Skill 8 Resistance 6 Speed 11 Constitution 5 Movement 7 Aid 15 Max HP 60% Luck 40% Strength 40% Defense 15% Skill 45% Resistance 20% Speed 55% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Slim Lance Javelin Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- -- -- --

Pegasus Knight Level 8 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 11A, talk to withKlein, or talk to withShanna, recruit Klein, then talk to with Shanna again (Will become anNPC if Shanna talks to Thea only after recruiting Klein; she can then be recruited by Klein talking to her. Shanna cannot talk to Thea if Klein is dead.) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 27~29 Luck 5~7 Strength 8~10 Defense 7~9 Skill 11~13 Resistance 7~9 Speed 14~16 Constitution 5 Movement 7 Aid 15 Max HP 60% Luck 40% Strength 40% Defense 15% Skill 45% Resistance 20% Speed 55% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Slim Lance Javelin Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- -- -- --

Pegasus Knight Level 8 Affinity

Recruitment:Chapter 10B, talk to withKlein, or talk to withShanna, recruit Klein, then talk to with Shanna again (Will become anNPC if Shanna talks to Thea only after recruiting Klein; she can then be recruited by Klein talking to her. Shanna cannot talk to Thea if Klein is dead.) StatsGrowth Rates Max HP 26~28 Luck 5~7 Strength 8~10 Defense 7~9 Skill 10~12 Resistance 7~9 Speed 13~15 Constitution 5 Movement 7 Aid 15 Max HP 60% Luck 40% Strength 40% Defense 15% Skill 45% Resistance 20% Speed 55% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Slim Lance Javelin Weapon Levels -- D -- -- -- -- -- --

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Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Falcoknight	+6	+2	+2	+2	+0	+2	+2	+1	+1	E, +50

Analysis

Thea joins in Chapter 11A or Chapter 10B as a level 8Pegasus Knight. Her base stats are low for her joining time, as she joins with similiar stats to her sisterShanna, but Shanna joins noticeably earlier, in Chapter 2. However, she benefits from Hard Mode bonuses, which give her decent base stats. Her base D rank in lances does not allow her to useKiller Lances without investment, and limits her toIron Lances,Steel Lances, andJavelins, all of which suffer from lowhit. While Thea's base skill isn't low and her growth in it is quite good, she is still likely to miss with these weapons thanks to their low hit and the high avoid of enemies. Considering the period when Thea joins—in chapters full of enemy axe-users—her inability to use theAxereaver also hurts, especially as Shanna could have earned the lance rank by then. In comparison to her sister, she has higher HP, strength and defense, and a slightly higher constitution, but she also has less luck and speed.

Since Thea cannot use strong weapons and her speed is too low to double, she does not deal much damage to enemies. She will likely be one-shot by bow users and two-shot by axe users in Hard Mode, and suffersweapon triangle disadvantage against axes with no option to counter it until she promotes. Fortunately, theElysian Whip is the least contested promotion item in the game, with three available beforeMelady joins, and since Thea starts at level 8, she won't need much investment before promoting. While she is not unique, Thea is a flier, and is capable ofrescuing units to carry them over terrain they would otherwise be slowed by; she is capable of rescuing without investment, and can be used as necessary to do so.

She also has a unique niche in any experience given to her contributes the player going to the Illia route. This means she can be used if the player wants to useSue and/orSin but does not want to go to Sacae.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Role

There are two different variations of Thea present inFire Emblem Heroes. The normal variant of Thea is one of the characters added to the game in theA Father's Legacy update, and became available for summoning by players on March 8, 2019. An Ice Tribe-themed variant of Thea was added on September 6, 2024, and was first available to summon from then to October 3, 2024.

Thea: Stormy Flier

Stats

★★★★★★★★★★★★

Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 3.3

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 16/17/18 Attack 3/4/5 Speed 9/10/11 Defense 5/6/7 Resistance 4/5/6 Skills Steel Lance -- -- A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 31/34/37 Attack 24/27/30 Speed 28/31/34 Defense 24/27/30 Resistance 21/24/27 Skills Vanguard -- Glowing Ember ASteady Posture 1 BSeal Spd 1 C-- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 3.3

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 16/17/18 Attack 3/4/5 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 4/5/6 Skills Vanguard -- Glowing Ember A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 32/35/38 Attack 25/28/31 Speed 30/33/36 Defense 26/29/32 Resistance 22/25/28 Skills Vanguard -- Ignis ASteady Posture 2 BSeal Spd/Def 1 C-- {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 3.3

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 17/18/19 Attack 4/5/6 Speed 10/11/12 Defense 6/7/8 Resistance 5/6/7 Skills Vanguard+ -- Glowing Ember A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 34/37/41 Attack 28/31/34 Speed 32/35/38 Defense 28/31/34 Resistance 24/28/31 Skills Icy Maltet -- Ignis ASteady Posture 2 BSeal Spd/Def 2 C-- {{{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
	Iron Lance	★★★	★★★	50
	Steel Lance	★★★	★★★	100
	Vanguard	★★★	★★★★	200
	Vanguard+	★★★★★	★★★★★	300
	Icy Maltet	★★★★★	—	400
	Glowing Ember	★★★	★★★★	100
	Ignis	★★★★	—	200
A	Darting Stance 1	★★★	—	50
A	Steady Posture 1	★★★	—	120
A	Steady Posture 2	★★★★	—	240
B	Seal Spd 1	★★★	—	40
B	Seal Spd/Def 1	★★★★	—	80
B	Seal Spd/Def 2	★★★★★	—	160

Thea: Wings of Winter

Stats

Thea: Wings of Winter is only available at 5★ rarity.

Weapon type Movement type Entry Release version 8.9

Level 1 / DefaultLevel 40 / Max Stats Max HP 16/17/18 Attack 9/10/11 Speed 7/8/9 Defense 4/5/6 Resistance 14/15/16 Skills Ilian Frost Blade -- Chilling Wind A-- B-- C-- Stats Max HP 35/39/42 Attack 39/43/46 Speed 44/47/51 Defense 23/27/30 Resistance 36/39/42 Skills Ilian Frost Blade -- Iceberg A-- BPegasus Rift CAir Orders 4 {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Skill set
Skill		Unlock	Auto-unlock	SP cost
	Iron Sword	★★★★★	★★★★★	50
	Steel Sword	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Silver Sword	★★★★★	★★★★★	200
	Ilian Frost Blade	★★★★★	★★★★★	400
	Chilling Wind	★★★★★	★★★★★	100
	Iceberg	★★★★★	—	200
B	Pegasus Flight 1	★★★★★	—	60
B	Pegasus Flight 2	★★★★★	—	120
B	Pegasus Flight 3	★★★★★	—	240
B	Pegasus Rift	★★★★★	—	300
C	Air Orders 1	★★★★★	—	60
C	Air Orders 2	★★★★★	—	120
C	Air Orders 3	★★★★★	—	240
C	Air Orders 4	★★★★★	—	300

Personality

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Thea is serious in her duty as anIlian mercenary. She refuses to break the Ilian mercenary code even when her sisterShanna is part of theLycian Army.

Supports

The Binding Blade

Main article:Thea/Supports

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Endings

Thea, Wind Rider
Short: Became the new Flightleader.

Long: Thea returned to Ilia where she worked to reunite the divided Pegasus Knights. Her diligent work and leadership paid off, and the pegasus knights regained their former glory.

Quotes

Battle quotes

Death quote

Heroes quotes

Main article:Thea/Quotes (Heroes)

Other appearances

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Thea's official artwork fromThe Binding Blade can be viewed inPath of Radiance's extras menu if a copy ofThe Binding Blade is connected to a Japanese copy ofPath of Radiance. This illustration, along with all otherThe Binding Blade-related artwork, is inaccessible in the international versions of the game, owing to the fact thatThe Binding Blade was not released in those regions.

Fire Emblem Cipher

Thea is featured on two cards inFire Emblem Cipher.

Fire Emblem Cipher data for Thea
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		"Wait, Shanna! Triangle Attack!" "Let's go! Triangle Attack!"
		Attack: 50	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 3
		Class: Falcoknight		Tier:Advanced	Class Change Cost: 2
		Triangle Attack:[Trigger] [Tap allied "Juno" and "Shanna"] When this unit attacks, you may the cost, and if you do: Until the end of this battle, this unit gains +30 attack and this unit's attack cannot be avoided. Ilia's Three Pegasus:[Always] While this unit is being supported by "Juno" or "Shanna", this unit gains +20 attack.
	Card #B05-038R(+) • Artist:Sachiko Wada
	Stormy Flier, Thea
		"Pick up your lance! ...That is the oath of an Ilian knight."
		Attack: 30	Support: 30	Range: 1	Deploy Cost: 1
		Class: Pegasus Knight		Tier:Base	Class Change Cost: --
		Fluttering White Wings:[Trigger] After this unit attacks, if this unit isn't your Main Character, you may place this card on top of your deck. Flying Emblem:[Support] You may choose one ally that is not the attacking unit, and move it.
	Card #B05-039N • Artist:sachie
Some card information translation provided by Serenes Forest. For more detailed strategic information on these cards, seetheir TCG wiki article on Thea .

Flavor text

Meet some of the Heroes entries

Stormy FlierWings of WinterCatria: Azure Wing Pair

Thea: Stormy Flier
Thea is the leader of Ilia's Pegasus Knights, a band of flying warriors from a region of Elibe that is renowned for its pegasus breeding.	Her older sister, Juno, was the previous leader of the Pegasus Knights, while her younger sister Shanna is a trainee. Yep, it's a family team!	Thea is very serious and absolutely dedicated to her duty—she'd even do battle with her kith and kin if the laws of Ilia demanded it.	That doesn't mean she's cold and unfriendly, though. She gets REALLY embarrassed when you pay her a compliment, and she truly cares for the people close to her.
Closely Associated Characters
Shanna {{{Related_name2}}} {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Thea's younger sister and an Ilian Pegasus Knight in training. Her cheerful, positive attitude brings a ray of sunshine with her wherever she goes. {{{Related_blurb2}}} {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Thea: Wings of Winter
Thea is an Ilian pegasus knight from Elibe, and she’s just arrived to join the festival of snow and ice!	This elegant outfit for the festival features feather decorations and a big ribbon tied behind her waist. She’s also wearing special boots for skating on the ice!	For this occasion, Thea has armed herself with a sword that’s imbued with an icy chill and features a pegasus-wing design. What better theme for a pegasus knight?	Thea’s homeland of Ilia is an unforgivingly cold place, but it looks to me like the festival of snow and ice has conjured up some warm memories of home!
Closely Associated Characters
Juno Shanna {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} A retired pegasus knight from Ilia and older sister of Thea and Shanna. Thea’s younger sister and a pegasus knight of Ilia in training. Her cheerful, positive attitude brings a ray of sunshine with her wherever she goes. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

Catria: Azure Wing Pair
Two dazzling pegasus knights have crossed worlds to team up! Here's Catria and Thea, making a special appearance in their bridal outfits!	The two are both middle sisters, and they're the serious ones of their respective families as well. They've chosen outfits that reflect their background for the festival, featuring an elegant design reminiscent of pegasus wings.	And I suppose that must be a wedding bell they're carrying! Those lovely flowers add an extra touch of sophisticated flair to their look.	They're just like a pair of elegant pegasi, flying gracefully through the skies… It brings a smile to my face to see them in such wonderful outfits!
Closely Associated Characters
Palla Est {{{Related_name3}}} {{{Related_name4}}} {{{Related_name5}}} Eldest of three sisters who are pegasus knights for Macedon. Catria's older sister. Youngest of three sisters who are pegasus knights for Macedon. Catria's younger sister. {{{Related_blurb3}}} {{{Related_blurb4}}} {{{Related_blurb5}}}

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Choose Your Legends placement history

Round	Placement	Character	Votes

CYL 1 (2017)

298

Thite The Binding Blade

685

CYL 2 (2018)

350

Thite The Binding Blade

537 (−148)

CYL 3 (2019)

319 (−21)

Thea The Binding Blade

659 (+122)

CYL 4 (2020)

517 (+128)

Thea The Binding Blade

178 (−481)

CYL 5 (2021)

423 (−94)

Thea The Binding Blade

181 (+3)

CYL 6 (2022)

413 (−12)

Thea The Binding Blade

193 (+12)

CYL 7 (2023)

322 (−91)

Thea The Binding Blade

182 (−11)

CYL 8 (2024)

398 (+76)

Thea The Binding Blade

132 (−50)

CYL 9 (2025)

453 (+55)

Thea The Binding Blade

92 (−40)

CYL 10 (2026)

415 (−38)

Thea The Binding Blade

76 (−16)

Total results		This character has 10 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls.	2,915

Trivia

• Fire Emblem Heroes was inconsistent with the English localization of Thea's name. The first twoChoose Your Legends polls use the name "Thite", while one ofShanna's My Castle quotes, the third Choose Your Legends poll, and her later official appearance refer to her as "Thea".

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

Sprite Gallery
Pegasus Knight Falcoknight Lance Lance Sword

Official artwork

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  Artwork of Thea fromThe Binding Blade.

CG images

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  Thea and her sisters in the credits ofThe Binding Blade.

Heroes artwork

Character artwork

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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Artwork ofCatria: Azure Wing Pair, a Harmonized Hero featuring Thea.
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  Artwork of Catria: Azure Wing Pair.
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  Artwork of Catria: Azure Wing Pair.
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  Artwork of Catria: Azure Wing Pair.
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  Artwork of Thea: Wings of Winter.
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  Artwork of Thea: Wings of Winter.
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  Artwork of Thea: Wings of Winter.
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  Artwork of Thea: Wings of Winter.

Meet some of the Heroes artwork

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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Artwork of Thea: Stormy Flier.
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  Thea in artwork ofCatria: Azure Wing Pair.
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  Thea in artwork of Catria: Azure Wing Pair.
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  Thea in artwork of Catria: Azure Wing Pair.
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  Thea in artwork of Catria: Azure Wing Pair.
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  Artwork of Thea: Wings of Winter.
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  Artwork of Thea: Wings of Winter.
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  Artwork of Thea: Wings of Winter.
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  Thea in artwork ofShanna: Sprightly Flier.

Wallpapers

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  Image of theHeroes calendar's June 2021 page, featuringCatria: Azure Wing Pair.

Cipher artwork

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  Artwork of Thea.
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  Artwork ofJuno,Shanna, and Thea.
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  Artwork of Juno, Shanna, and Thea.
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  Thea in artwork of Shanna.

References

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