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Grannvale
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| “ | Grannvale rests in the centre of the Jugdral continent and was founded by Saint Heim, one of the 12 Crusaders. | ” | — Opening of the Prologue |
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Grannvale (グランベル Grandbell) is one of the nations of Jugdral, occupying approximately the center of the continent. It is bordered by Agustria to the northwest, Verdane to the southwest, Miletos to the south, the Manster District to the east and the Yied Desert to the northeast. Grannvale is a kingdom comprised of six satellite duchies surrounding the center of power, the capital Belhalla.
History
Grannvale itself was founded by Saint Heim of the Twelve Crusaders in Gran 649 following the downfall of the Loptyr Empire, with six other Crusaders - Baldur, Blagi, Ulir, Fala, Tordo and Neir - founding its six duchies. The descendants of each Crusader continued to rule their duchies in the following centuries.
In the year 757, Grannvale initiated a war against Isaach in retaliation for a perceived assault by the nation upon the sacred site of Darna. Grannvale ultimately won the war, but between it and the internal strife it faced with the actions of Sigurd of Chalphy and the machinations of the dukes Reptor and Langobalt, it emerged a thoroughly changed nation. The crown prince Kurth was assassinated by Langobalt, who framed Sigurd for the crime, and so following the death of King Azmur, the throne was succeeded by Lord Arvis of Velthomer through his marriage to Azmur's newly-rediscovered granddaughter Deirdre.
With the continent unified under his leadership, Arvis reorganized Grannvale into an empire with himself as its first emperor, by popular demand of the people of Grannvale.[1] At first, the Grannvale Empire was a peaceful, if constraining, nation,[2] until rule of Grannvale was seized from Arvis by his son Julius, the human host of Loptyr. Julius twisted Grannvale into a malevolent dictatorial force and entrusted the Loptyrian order with important roles in its governance, seeking to restore the Loptyr Empire. In response to the tyranny, in Grann 777, Sigurd's son Seliph emerged from exile in Isaach and led a liberation army across Jugdral, culminating in the deaths of Arvis and Julius and the end of the Empire's control of the continent. In the aftermath of the war, Seliph assumed the title of King of Grannvale, as the eldest child of Deirdre.
Notable locations in Grandbell
Belhalla
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Belhalla
The capital of Grannvale and its seat of power, for most of its history Belhalla - and in turn, Grannvale - has been ruled by the descendants of Saint Heim. Following the Battle of Belhalla, the throne was ascended by Arvis of Velthomer, who in turn ultimately lost power to his son Julius.
Chalphy
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Chalphy
The duchy founded by the Crusader Baldur. The fates of many nations were shaped by the actions of two generations of its lords, Sigurd and Seliph.
Velthomer
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Velthomer
The duchy founded by the Crusader Fala. Its duke as of the year 757, Arvis, led the rise of the Grannvale Empire and the rebirth of the Lopt Sect despite his best intentions.
Jungby
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Jungby
The duchy founded by the Crusader Ulir. Throughout the decades of conflict, it was plagued by resentment and infighting among its scions, starting with the murder of Lord Ring at the hands of his son Andorey.
Freege
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Freege
The duchy founded by the Crusader Tordo. The schemes of its Duke Reptor served as a partial catalyst for much of the misfortune which befell Jugdral.
Dozel
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Dozel
The duchy founded by the Crusader Neir. Dozel's Duke Langobalt was a co-conspirator against Chalphy along with Reptor.
Edda
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Edda
The duchy founded by Saint Blagi of the Crusaders.
Gameplay
Grannvale is the subject of the Prologue and Final Chapter of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.
Trivia
Gallery
Map of Grannvale from Seisen no Keifu.
The southwestern area of Grannvale, as depicted in the Prologue of Seisen no Keifu.
The entirety of Grannvale, save for the southwest corner, as depicted in the Endgame of Seisen no Keifu.
The coat of arms of Belhalla (and by extension, Grannvale) from the TCG.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
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Grannvale |
As of Fire Emblem Awakening. |
| English (unofficial) |
Grandbell |
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References
- ↑ "The intense battle over control of the capital sent most of the powerful lords to their grave. Only Lord Arvis's plan went without a hitch as he successfully gained full control of the kingdom. After overthrowing the two opposing kingdoms, Silesse and Leonster, Lord Arvis unified the continent. And with the overwhelming support of the people, he became the first emperor of the Grannvale Empire." — Opening narration of Chapter 6, Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu
- ↑ "15 years have passed since Lord Arvis unified the continent. The early days of the empire weren't actually all that bad. Initially, Emperor Arvis applied constitutional law to govern the people. It was a bit constraining, but it was a peaceful time in Judgral's history." — Lewyn, Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu
