Iuchar

{{|image= |caption=Artwork of Iuchar from {{|Treasure}}. |titles=Nobleman of Dozel |gender=Male |nationality=Grannvale (Dozel) |race=Human |family=*Danann (father)

• Brian (elder brother)
• Iucharba (younger brother)
• Lex (uncle)
• Lombard (grandfather)

|startingclass=Axe Knight |appearances=*{{|Genealogy of the Holy War}} }}

{{|Your words are as the sweetest birdsong! Your eyes are as the most brilliant stars! Oh, without you at my side, what purpose is there in life? What joy could possibly be?|Iuchar, on Larcei/Creidne}}

Iuchar (Japanese: {{|ヨハン|Yohan}} Johan) is the middle son of Duke Danann of Dozel. Along with his younger brother Iucharba, he served his father in the Grannvale occupation of Isaach, presiding over Isaach Castle. He came into conflict with his family over the rise of Seliph's liberation army in Isaach, or rather over Larcei/Creidne, one of its warriors.

Biography

When Seliph commenced his fight to liberate Isaach, at first Iuchar and his axe cavalry unit remained stationed as a defensive perimeter surrounding Isaach Castle; once Ganeishire fell to Seliph, the order came through from Danann for both him and Iucharba to attack, to which Iuchar agreed despite his misgivings about fighting Larcei. Upon encountering Larcei, he was swayed to side with Seliph's army, provoking Iucharba; otherwise, when Iucharba was recruited to Seliph's side, Iuchar was provoked by him getting to Larcei/Creidne first, and died in battle with Seliph's army.

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Role

Iuchar is playable character in the second generation. In Chapter 6, Iuchar appears as the commander of Isaach. Iuchar, along with the Isaach army, initally appear as neutral units. Once Ganeishire is seized, they will turn into enemy units. Iuchar is recruited when talked to by Larcei/Creidne, causing the Isaach army and castle to become partner. Iuchar is mutally exclusive with Iucharba: recruiting Iuchar will make Larcei/Creidne unable to recruit Iucharba, and recruiting Iucharba will make Larcei/Creine unable to recruit Iuchar.

Starting stats and growth rates

{{|portrait= |sprite=axe knight |class=Axe Knight |lv=12 |holyblood= |HP=40 |str=15 |magic=0 |skill=10 |spd=12 |luck=5 |def=12 |res=1 |move=8 |inventory={{|4|Steel Axe}}
{{|4|Speed Ring|type=drop}}{{|*|If it was not inherited}}
5,000 Gold |skills={{|4|Vantage}} |ax=A |HP1=110 |str1=40 |magic1=5 |skill1=20 |spd1=50 |luck1=10 |def1=60 |res1=5 |recruit=Chapter 6, enemy, talk to with Larcei/Creidne if Iucharba isn't recruited }}

Promotion stat gains

{{|class=Great Knight |hp=0 |str=6 |mag=0 |skill=1 |spd=1 |def=4 |res=3 |move=1 |weaponlvl={{}} A }}

Love growths and events

{{|portrait= |character=Iuchar |class=Axe Knight |options=8 |portrait1= |option1=Lana/Muirne |initialpoints1=0 |plus1=2 |portrait2= |option2=Larcei/Creidne |initialpoints2=200 |plus2=2 |portrait3= |option3=Julia |initialpoints3=0 |plus3=0 |portrait4= |option4=Fee/Hermina |initialpoints4=0 |plus4=2 |portrait5= |option5=Patty/Daisy |initialpoints5=0 |plus5=2 |portrait6= |option6=Nanna/Jeanne |initialpoints6=0 |plus6=2 |portrait7= |option7=Lene/Laylea |initialpoints7=0 |plus7=2 |portrait8= |option8=Tine/Linda |initialpoints8=0 |plus8=3 }}

• In Chapter 6, Larcei/Creidne can talk to Iuchar while he is an enemy, recruiting him; this cannot be done if Iucharba has already been recruited.
• In Chapter 6 after he has been recruited, if Iuchar waits next to Creidne for ten turns in a row, this will trigger an event which grants Creidne +2 Strength and +3 Luck.
• In the Endgame, if they are lovers, Larcei/Creidne can talk to Iuchar after Dozel Castle has been seized, granting him +3 Strength.

Analysis

{{}} Unfortunately, both Iuchar and Iucharba have the same trait that makes substitute characters looked down upon by hardcore players of {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}: they cannot inherit items or skills, and their bases (outside of special events) are set in stone. Fortunately, a defining trait of Genealogy is that every unit contributes one way or another in a playthrough, so the real question is which descendant of Nál to choose.

Some consider Iuchar to be superior due to the large size of maps and consequently, the value of having a mount and Canto, neither of which Iucharba has. Such would allow Iuchar to fight on the front lines along with the other mounted units, while Iucharba would typically arrive at battle late with the rest of the infantry. However, Iuchar also joins in the same chapter as do Lester and Diarmuid, who, if planned well, can easily outshine Iuchar (unless one opts instead for Deimne or Tristan, respectively). So while mounted units are well-acclaimed, there does exist competition that Iuchar must inevitably face in this aspect.

Perhaps Iucharba's true niche lies in the facility that many experienced players use prior to heading out: the arena. In terms of ranked runs, it matters not how a unit gains experience, but rather, whether or not a unit gains experience. Iucharba's base stats are marginally higher than those of Iuchar, and upon promotion, Iucharba gains access to bows, which serve as a subtle quality-of-life improvement when facing a difficult opponent. But, as mentioned before in Iuchar's case, the lack of direct inheritance means that Iucharba will have difficulty comparing to other well-planned infantry units.

Other small details to note include that while Iuchar's growths favor speed, Iucharba's growths favor skill. Also, some players wish to recruit Iucharba before seizing Isaach, so as to lower turn counts, obtain Nosferatu to make a Julia viable for combat, and prevent Schmidt from attacking Isaach first. At the end of the day, it boils down to personal preference.

Personality

Iuchar presented himself as something of a romantic, constantly speaking in floral prose, especially when talking to or about Larcei/Creidne, an ongoing object of affection for him. He believed that constantly hovering her them was a way to express his love and to protect them, even though it actually greatly frustrated her. A decent person unlike his father, he refused to follow through on performing the more heinous activities of the Grannvale occupation such as the child hunts. For much of his life, Iuchar held a rivalry with Iucharba and the two constantly quarreled, fuelled partially by their mutual interest in Larcei/Creidne; their rivalry ultimately resulted in the two going head to head as enemies.

Quotes

Battle quotes

{{|Heheheh... Nobody can defeat me. To die by my hand, you should feel flattered.|Iuchar, as an enemy in Chapter 6 of {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.}}

{{|W-wait, Larcei/Creidne. Please! It's not possible for me to fight you!|Iuchar, when fighting Larcei/Creidne as an enemy in Chapter 6 of {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.}}

{{|Sigh... Iucharba... It makes me sad to have a little brother as foolish as you. [...] As you wish!|Iuchar, when fighting Iucharba in Chapter 6 of {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.}}

{{|Sigh... I pledged my life for her love. Forgive me, father...|Iuchar, when fighting Danann in Chapter 6 of {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.}}

{{|Don't worry, big brother. I'm doing a wonderful job restoring Dozel's good name. Time for you to step aside. |Iuchar, when fighting Brian in the Endgame of {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.}}

Death quote

{{|Ahh... You may rob Iuchar of life... But never shall love... Nngh...|Iuchar, in {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.}}

{{|Ahh... The virtuous rebel army has defeated me... Larcei/Creidne, our love is eternal...|Iuchar, as an enemy in Chapter 6 of {{|Genealogy of the Holy War}}.}}

Other appearances

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Iuchar was featured on three TCG cards. {{|image1= |class1=Axe Knight |level1=1 |category1=Cavalry |atktype1=Direct Attack |energy1=5 |atk1=2 |count1=1 |weaponrank1={{}} A |equip1=Iron Axe |skill1=Canto • Vantage |no1=050 |rarity1=★ |artist1=Mayumi Hirota |image2= |class2=Axe Knight |level2=10 |category2=Cavalry |atktype2=Direct Attack |energy2=7 |atk2=3 |count2=1 |weaponrank2={{}} A |equip2=Steel Axe |skill2=Canto • Vantage |no2=2-027 |rarity2=★ |artist2=Koya Katsuyoshi |image3= |class3=Great Knight |level3=20 |category3=Cavalry |atktype3=Direct Attack |energy3=8 |atk3=3 |count3=2 |weaponrank3={{}} A |equip3=Steel Axe |skill3=Class Change • Canto • Training • Vantage |no3=3-021 |rarity3=-- |artist3=Koya Katsuyoshi }}

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Iuchar is featured on one card in {{}}.

The below card's quote is still in raw, untranslated Japanese; it needs translation.

{{|name=Iuchar |image1= |title1=Axe Knight who Lives for Love |name1=Iuchar |affil1=Jugdral |gender1=Male |weapon1=Axe |type1= |quote1=きみの言葉は小鳥のさえずり。きみのひとみは星のまたたき。ああ、もはや、きみなしでは生きてはいけない…！ |attack1=50 |support1=10 |atkcost1=2 |range1=1 |class1=Axe Knight |tier1=Base |skill1=Love Rival Brothers: {{}} This unit cannot be deployed in the same area as "Iucharba".
"Oh my love!": {{}} {{}} Until the end of this turn, allied "Larcei" gains +10 attack. |no1=B08-072N |artist1={{|猫囃子}} }}

Trivia

• Iuchar was initially listed as Luchar on the Fire Emblem Heroes Choose Your Legends poll. This was corrected to Iuchar a few days in.

Etymology and other languages

{{|eng-name=Iuchar |eng-mean=Used in official websites. Named in reference to Iuchar, a figure in Irish mythology of the Tuatha Dé Danann the whose siblings were Iucharba and Brian. |eng-fan-name=Johan |eng-fan-mean=Used in the Genealogy of the Holy War fan translation.{{|which?}} |jpn-name={{|ヨハン|Yohan}} |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as Johan. Johan is a given name of Hebrew origin; alternately, he may be named in reference to Iuchar (often romanized as {{|ja|ヨハル}} {{|ja-Latn|Yoharu}}). Romanized instead as Yohan in the Super Tactics Book. |span-name=Iuchar |fren-name=Iuchar |ger-name=Iuchar |ital-name=Iuchar |por-name=Iuchar |ch-trad-name={{|約翰|Yuēhàn}} |ch-trad-mean=Johan }}

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