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Forseti (character)
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| “ | I am the wind, a wind whose breath is meant to guide the warm radiance of light. And that light is there in the heart of each and every one of you. | ” | — Forseti/Lewyn |
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Forseti (フォルセティ Holsety) is a Divine Dragon allied with Naga. In the Miracle of Darna, he underwent the rites of blood-bonding with the sage Ced of the Twelve Crusaders, passing his power onto Ced and providing him with the wind tome which bears his name. In Silesse, the nation ruled by Ced's descendants, Forseti is revered as the Wind God.
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Role
When Lewyn, the latest wielder of the Forseti tome, was killed in the Battle of Belhalla, Forseti revived and possessed him, damaging his memories in the process. Posing as Lewyn, seventeen years later he acted as a guide to Seliph Baldos Chalphy in his revolution against the Grannvale Empire to ensure the downfall of Loptyr and the return of peace to Jugdral. Only at the end of the war did he reveal his true identity of Forseti to Seliph, before departing to go on an unspecified journey[1].
Personality and character
Compared to Naga, Forseti is somewhat younger and more idealistic. Whereas the majority of dragons are more reserved and conservative in their dealings with mankind, Forseti takes a keener level of interest and sympathy with the welfare and path of mankind. Had Naga not intervened, Forseti would most likely have chosen to live with mankind on Jugdral as their protector. Forseti's passion and love for mankind are imbued in the Forseti tome as a result; unlike the other Crusader weapons, this allows the wielder of the Forseti tome to inherit Forseti's will as well as his power, causing Forseti to influence their decisions at minimum or outright possess them at maximum.[2] This effect on the wielder's personality is also why the Holy Blood line associated with the Forseti tome is named for Forseti himself, rather than the respective Crusader, as it is a facet all other holy weapons (save for the Book of Naga) lack[3].
Quotes
| “ | I’ve always heard that Dragonkind fears involvement in the world of Man...but you’re different. You broke that rule. You guided us. I, everyone, everything in this earth, will never forget the debt we owe you, Lewyn... no... warrior of a distant land, Forseti of the Wind... | ” | — Seliph |
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Trivia
- If the player completes Genealogy of the Holy War twelve times, a scene is added to the opening demo reel in which Forseti, represented as a Sage, uses the Valkyrie Staff to resurrect Lewyn following his death at Manfroy's hands.
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Etymology and other languages
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
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Forseti |
As of Fire Emblem Awakening. From Forseti, a Norse deity of justice. |
| English (unofficial) |
Holsety |
Popularly known by this name prior to the English release of Awakening. |
References
- ↑ "...Well, Seliph, I hate to say goodbye, but it’s time for me to go on my journey, too." — Lewyn/Forseti, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
- ↑ "Forseti was younger and held a higher level of good will and sympathy for the humans compared to other dragons. If he had the chance, he would even reside at Jugdral and protect the humans there. However, he was convinced by Naga that it was silly to stay, so he had no choice but to return to Archanea. Still, his passion and will was inherited strongly within the wind magic tome Forseti. For this reason, the humans who inherit the Forseti tome inherit Forseti's will as well as his power." - Designers' notes from a Genealogy of the Holy War playing guide, as translated by Serenes Forest
- ↑ "As for the other 10 weapons, when they pass on their power to their successors, they do not affect the user's personality. This is why within the Genealogy of Gods, there are 10 holy weapons whose name does not match up exactly with their god." - Designers' notes from a Genealogy of the Holy War playing guide, as translated by Serenes Forest
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