Gordin

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Gordin Artwork of Gordin from the TCG.

Gender Male Race Human Family Ryan (younger brother) Nationality Altean Starting class Archer Voiced by Akira Ishida (Japanese, in the OAVs) Kurt Stoll (American English, in the OAVs) Appearance(s) Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi Monshou no Nazo Shadow Dragon Shin Monshou no Nazo, Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu

Gordin (ゴードン, Gohdon) is a character of the Archanea games. He is a novice archer from Altea, and part of Marth's starting army. He later becomes a pupil of the Archanean sniper Jeorge, and a mentor to his younger brother, Ryan.

Gordin appears in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, both books of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Gordin is one of the Altean soldiers who fled to Talys alongside Prince Marth after their country was defeated by Dolhr and Gra. Some years later, Talys is attacked and its princess goes to Marth for help; Gordin, following his lord's orders, enters the battlefield with his fellow soldiers. Once they have rescued the king of Talys and Marth starts his campaign against Dolhr, Gordin follows Marth for the rest of the war.

After Medeus is defeated, he dedicates himself to help those in need, building a orphanage.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 1 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically on Turn 1. Stats Growth Rates Max HP 16 Luck 4 Strength 5 W. Level -- Skill 1 Defense 6 Speed 4 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 50% Skill 30% Defense 10% Speed 30% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Bowgun Steel Bow -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✓ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+x to 24	+x to 7	+x to 10	+x to 14	+0	+x to 7	+0	+0	+2	+x to 10

• In Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi, promotion gains consist on giving the character as many points as necessary -the "x" value shown in the table- to reach the promoted class' base stats. If the character's stats are higher than their promoted class' base stats, they will not receive any bonus.

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Role

As Book 1 is a remake of the first game, Gordin repeats his role from Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi. His ending was retconned, though; instead of working for the war victims, he goes to Archanea and becomes Jeorge's pupil. He later returns to Altea's army, alongside Ryan.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 1 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically on Turn 1. Stats Growth Rates Max HP 18 Luck 4 Strength 5 W. Level -- Skill 5 Defense 6 Speed 4 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 50% Skill 30% Defense 10% Speed 30% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Bow Steel Bow -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✓ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+x to 24	+2	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+0	+2	+x to 10

• In Monshou no Nazo, units receive a fixed bonus to most of their stats when they are promoted. The exceptions to this are HP and Weapon Level, which obtain the necessary points to reach the promoted class' base stats.

Book 2

Role

Some years after the War of Shadows, Gordin has become known as the best archer in Altea. When Marth is ordered by Emperor Hardin to quell a rebellion in Grust, Gordin is one of the few veteran soldiers to go with him. Once the rebellion has been dealt with, he stays in the army for the rest of the story.

After visiting the Fane of Raman, Marth's troops -who have already been branded as traitors- are surrounded by Hardin's army in Chiasmir. Among the Archanean forces is Jeorge, Gordin's former master. When he sees him, Gordin goes to the sniper and begs him to join them. Jeorge decides to rebel and trusts Gordin to tell so to Marth.

Once the war is over, Gordin leaves the Altean army and becomes a member of the Archanean Free Knights.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 5 Movement 5 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 1, automatically on Turn 1. Stats Growth Rates Max HP 21 Luck 5 Strength 7 W. Level -- Skill 7 Defense 8 Speed 6 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 60% Skill 30% Defense 10% Speed 30% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Steel Bow -- Weapons Sword ✗ Lance ✗ Axe ✗ Bow ✓ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Promotion stat gains

Class	HP	Str	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+x to 24	+2	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+0	+2	+x to 10

• In Monshou no Nazo, units receive a fixed bonus to most of their stats when they are promoted. The exceptions to this are HP and Weapon Level, which obtain the necessary points to reach the promoted class' base stats.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

Gordin first appears in the fourth Prologue chapter of Shadow Dragon, where he is being held hostage by the enemy. A ruffian binds and gags him and leaves him in a fort, hoping that Marth will think Gordin is an enemy. Though Gordin is dressed in a uniform from Gra, Marth recognizes Gordin as an Altean soldier, and frees him from his bonds. Gordin then volunteers to assist Marth, provided that there is a bow he can use. If Marth chooses to kill Gordin instead of recruiting him, the enemy opens the door and the decoy plotline is dropped.

As a member of the party at that point in the game, Gordin is one of the possible decoys that Marth can send to help them evade Gra's army. If he is chosen, Gordin willingly sacrifices himself and consequently is not seen for the remainder of the game.

Alternatively, if Marth sends one of the other party members as the decoy, Gordin accompanies Marth first to Talys, then on his journey through the rest of the game, much like in Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi and Book 1 of Monshou no Nazo.

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 1 Movement 5

Recruitment: Prologue-4, talk to him with Marth.* Chapter 1, automatically on Turn 1.* Stats Growth Rates Max HP 18 Speed 4 Strength 5 Luck 4 Magic 0 Defense 6 Skill 3 Resistance 0 Max HP 60% Speed 35% Strength 20% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Bow Steel Bow Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

Cavalier and Paladin Curate Dracoknight Mage Myrmidon and Swordmaster Sage and Bishop

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Cavalier/Paladin	60%	25%	0%	45%	15%	40%	35%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Curate	40%	0%	10%	35%	25%	40%	10%	35%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Dracoknight	50%	20%	0%	40%	30%	40%	30%	5%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Mage	40%	0%	30%	40%	20%	40%	5%	15%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Myrmidon/Swordmaster	70%	20%	0%	40%	30%	40%	25%	0%	{{{cha}}}

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
Sage/Bishop	40%	0%	20%	40%	25%	40%	5%	25%	{{{cha}}}

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Promotion stat gains

Sniper Bishop Paladin Sage Swordmaster

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+0	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+0	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+1	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+75

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Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Starting stats and growth rates

Archer Level 5 Movement 5

Recruitment: Prologue 5, automatically on Turn 1.* Chapter 1, automatically on Turn 1.* Stats Growth Rates Max HP 21 Speed 6 Strength 9 Luck 5 Magic 0 Defense 8 Skill 7 Resistance 0 Max HP 70% Speed 40% Strength 40% Luck 50% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 40% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Iron Bow Steel Bow Weapon Levels -- -- -- D -- --

Promotion stat gains

Original set

Archer Cavalier Curate Mage Myrmidon

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sniper	+8	+2	+1	+5	+5	+0	+1	+3	+0	+2	+75

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Paladin	+4	+2	+1	+3	+1	+0	+1	+6	+0	+1	+30

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Bishop	+6	+1	+2	+1	+0	+0	+0	+2	+0	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sage	+6	+3	+2	+1	+1	+0	+1	+2	+0	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Swordmaster	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+75

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Second set

Dark Mage Fighter Hunter Knight Mercenary Pirate

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Sorcerer	+6	+2	+2	+1	+1	+0	+0	+3	+0	+0	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Warrior	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+1	+0	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Horseman	+2	+0	+1	+2	+2	+0	+3	+3	+0	+3	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
General	+10	+2	+1	+1	+4	+0	+4	+3	+0	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Hero	+6	+2	+1	+2	+2	+0	+2	+3	+0	+1	+30, E

Class	HP	Str	Mag	Skill	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Mov	Weapon level
Berserker	+6	+2	+0	+1	+1	+0	+2	+0	+0	+1	+30

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Personality and character

In the earlier games, Gordin’s personality was left vague due to his limited lines and minimal role in the storyline. Nonetheless, it can be inferred he is a patriotic character, loyal to both his country and prince as he dutifully fought alongside Marth for the duration of the two wars. He seems to be characterized by a determined attitude as well, which is evident when he followed Jeorge to Akaneia after the first war in order to become more skilled in archery. In Shin Monshō no Nazo ~Hikari to Kage no Eiyū~, Gordin’s characterization was fleshed out in his support conversations with My Unit, his brother, and Jeorge. In these conversations, Gordin is shown to be a humble, slightly timid, and gentle young man who has little self confidence.

Particularly, during his conversations with My Unit, he expresses a longing to carry a dignified and authoritative presence like Jagen, although his attempts to enliven his personality end badly. Gordin explains his desire to change his personality came about because he felt his face seemed too childish, and so others didn't see him as a senior knight of Altea and in fact, assumed he was younger than them. Eventually, he learns to accept himself as who he is, which My Unit encourages him to continue to be.

Supports

Monshou no Nazo

Gordin Archer Supports: Ryan Archer Bonus: 5 [[{{{supportg2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg2}}} [[{{{supportg3}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonusg3}}} Supported by: Ryan Archer Bonus: 5 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

See Support § Super Famicom games for more details on supports.

Shadow Dragon

Gordin Archer Mutual supports: Draug Knight C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Norne Archer C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 [[{{{supportm3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm3}}} B: {{{bm3}}} A: {{{am3}}} [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* Marth Lord C: 5 B: 9 A: 14 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co2}}} B: {{{bo2}}} A: {{{ao2}}} [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Shin Monshou no Nazo, Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu

Gordin Archer Mutual supports: Ryan Archer C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Jeorge Sniper C: 5 B: 10 A: 16 Norne Archer C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supportm4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm4}}} B: {{{bm4}}} A: {{{am4}}} [[{{{supportm5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm5}}} B: {{{bm5}}} A: {{{am5}}} Supported by:* File:Small portrait default male player's unit fe12.png My Unit Mercenary C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 Marth Lord C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supporto3}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co3}}} B: {{{bo3}}} A: {{{ao3}}} [[{{{supporto4}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co4}}} B: {{{bo4}}} A: {{{ao4}}} [[{{{supporto5}}}]] Bishop C: {{{co5}}} B: {{{bo5}}} A: {{{ao5}}}

See Support § Nintendo DS games for more details on supports.

Base conversations

Main article: Gordin/Conversations

Endings

Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi

He built an orphanage for parentless children.

Monshou no Nazo

Book 1

Gordin, Altean Archer
He became the pupil of an Archanean bow knight, and later returned to the Altean knights, along with his younger brother.

Book 2

Gordin, Altean Archer
For some reason he left the Altean knights for Pales. Later he joined Archanea's free knights.

Shadow Dragon

Gordin, the Ungagged
Gordin squired himself to an Archanean knight, to further his mastery of the bow. Later, he returned to Altea with his brother.

Death quote

“	Lord Marth, good luck...	”	— Gordin in the first book of Monshou no Nazo.

“	Ryan, forgive me...	”	— Gordin in the second book of Monshou no Nazo.

“	Prince Marth... It was...an honor...	”	— Gordin in Shadow Dragon.

“	I was dead anyway till you came, sir... If I'm to die again, at least let me die for you. Fortune protect you sire...	”	— Gordin if chosen as the decoy in Shadow Dragon.

Other appearances

Anime

File:Gordin (anime).png

Gordin in the anime.

Gordin appears in the Fire Emblem OAV based on Book 1 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. In this incarnation, Gordin is rather obnoxious and loud, but enthusiastic about helping Mars in his endeavors.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Gordin	A variant of Gordon, is most commonly found as a surname of Scottish origin meaning "spacious fort". It also appears as a given name derived from Irish for "beloved".

Gallery

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References

This article is part of Project Characters, a project focused on writing articles for every character present in the Fire Emblem series.