Midia

{{|image= |caption=Artwork of Midia from the {{|Trading Card Game}}. |help_text=Captain of the Archanean knights. Unafraid and strong-willed, her loyalty to Nyna is absolute. |family=*Count Owen (father)

• Astram (lover)

|gender=Female |race=Human |startingclass=Paladin |voice=Unknown
(Japanese, Archanea Saga) |appearances=*{{|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}

• {{|Mystery of the Emblem}}
• {{|Archanea Saga}}
• {{|Shadow Dragon}}
• {{|New Mystery of the Emblem}}

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{{|By "we" I mean Archanea. Archanea is saved. If Princess Nyna has truly come to chase the enemy from our halls, to free us... Then my death will have meaning.|Midia, to Boah}}

Midia (Japanese: {{|ミディア|Midia}} Midia) is an esteemed knight of the Holy Kingdom of Archanea and the lover of fellow Archanean knight Astram. She was the leader of the retinue of knights who assisted in Princess Nyna's doomed escape atttempt from Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, as a result, she was captured and imprisoned, until Nyna returned with Marth's forces to reclaim Pales. After the war, she continued her service to Archanea and became the captain of the Archanean knights. Late in the War of Heroes, she led a knight rebellion against the despotic rule of Archanea's Emperor Hardin.

Biography

Midia attempts to kill Camus.

Midia is the daughter of either a certain Count Owen, former Supreme Commander of Archanea, or a Duke Charon of Deil. Her parents were killed by General Camus of Grust during the War of Shadows.

When the army of Dolhr came to lay siege to Pales at the onset of the War of Shadows, Midia was the leader of the band of knights consisting of Macellan, Dolph, Tomas and convened by Boah to lead Princess Nyna to safety. However, the group was cornered by Dolhr's forces and was forced to try and fight its way out. In the end, the group were cornered in a room of the palace and handed over to Camus upon his arrival; as he entered, Midia attempted to strike him down, an assault easily neutralized by Camus, who criticized her for the "cowardly" surprise attack upon him. She and her band were imprisoned in the palace, now under the occupation of Volzhin and Dolhr, where they remained for three years.

During Marth and the Archanean League's assault on the palace and its Dolhr occupation, Midia and the other prisoners were nearly executed by the occupying Dolhr forces, but were eventually freed and joined the League. During the battle at Fort Menedy, Midia reunited with her lover Astram, who had been forced into the service of Grust since Archanea's downfall, and convinced him to rejoin the Archanea forces. Following the end of the War of Shadows, Midia remained with the Archanean knights at Nyna's request and was later made their captain.

In the closing days of the War of Heroes, as Marth and the Altean League approached Pales, Midia was the leader of a coup of both citizens and knights of the realm against Emperor Hardin, in opposition to his despotic rule and the war against Altea. The coup failed, Midia was arrested, and its participants were slowly executed as the days passed. By the time the Altean League entered the palace, Midia had been brought before Hardin, pleading for him to realize the nature and extent of his atrocities. Not taking any notice of her criticisms, Hardin forced her to sit by his side, under heavy guard, and watch as the Altean army was annihilated. When Marth's forces entered the throne room, Midia's guards attempted to kill her, but she was freed by Marth's army and joined them for the rest of the War of Heroes. After the end of the war, Midia joined the Archanean Rangers and devoted her life to serving the people of the now-unified Archanean Alliance; additionally, it is possible that she eventually married Astram.

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Role

Midia is a playable character in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. She is rescued from Dolhrian capture in the Archanean Palace by Marth and his army.

Starting stats and growth rates

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Book 1

Role

Midia is a playable character in Book 1 of Mystery of the Emblem, reprising her role from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

Starting stats and growth rates

{{|portrait= |sprite=paladin |class=Paladin |lv=1 |HP=20 |str=7 |skill=11 |spd=9 |luck=7 |def=9 |res=6 |move=10 |wl=10 |sw=d |la=m |HP1=80 |str1=30 |skill1=50 |spd1=50 |luck1=10 |wl1=50 |def1=20 |res1=3 |recruit=Chapter 10, automatically from turn 1 }}

Midia joins dismounted.

Book 2

Role

Midia is a playable character in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem; when she initially joins, she is unable to perform any actions due to lacking any weapons and having two enemy units stand right next to her. None of the enemies are hostile to Midia until a player unit reaches the throne room.

Starting stats and growth rates

{{|portrait= |sprite=paladin |class=Paladin |lv=16 |HP=28 |str=14 |skill=17 |spd=17 |luck=7 |def=16 |res=6 |move=10 |wl=16 |sw=d |la=m |HP1=80 |str1=30 |skill1=50 |spd1=50 |luck1=10 |wl1=50 |def1=20 |res1=3 |recruit=Chapter 20, automatically from turn 1 }}

Midia joins dismounted.

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Role

Midia is a playable character in the first chapter of Archanea Saga.

Starting stats and growth rates

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{{|3|Iron Lance}}
{{|3|Iron Sword}} |wl=10 |sw=d |la=m |HP1=80 |str1=30 |skill1=50 |spd1=50 |luck1=10 |wl1=50 |def1=20 |res1=3 |recruit=Episode I, automatically from turn 1 }}

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Role

Midia is a playable character in Shadow Dragon, reprising her role from Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.

Starting stats and growth rates

{{|portrait= |sprite=paladin |class=Paladin |lv=1 |HP=24 |str=7 |magic=1 |skill=11 |spd=9 |luck=7 |def=9 |res=6 |move=10 |sw=D |la=C |HP1=80 |str1=30 |magic1=0 |skill1=50 |spd1=50 |luck1=10 |def1=20 |res1=0 |recruit=Chapter 12, automatically from turn 1 }}

Growth rates when reclassed

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Analysis

{{}} Midia is a prepromoted paladin who starts with a decent C rank in lances, allowing her to wield a Killer Lance and a Ridersbane at base. Sadly, Midia's low bases greatly hold her back in the higher difficulties. It will be difficult for her to get EXP at first, since her combat will be mediocre, and training her will not make her better than other units competing with her, because her growths are not outstanding. By the time she joins the army, the player will already have been using other units with a C rank in lances, so even that utility for Midia is limited. Even in low difficulties, a base-level Midia is unable to double most enemies and does not deal much damage because of her mediocre Strength. She can only do decent combat while using effective weaponry, which greatly limits her usefulness.

The mere fact that Midia can use effective lances at base is her saving grace. It prevents her from being a useless unit, because she can deal significant damage to or one-shot enemies such as Cavaliers. Reclassing her to a Dracoknight can also make her more helpful, since she will retain her lance rank and gain the ability to move around the map more freely. However, doing that will prevent another unit with better bases and/or long-term prospects from becoming a Dracoknight, since class slots are limited.

Midia needs plenty of favoritism to remain decent. Since her bases are not very good, and her long-term prospects do not compare to other lance-using units such as Abel or Hardin, she is a very mediocre unit. She also suffers from having an availability gap—she joins the army around the halfway point of the game. Overall, while Midia is situationally useful, she is unlikely to ever be impressive and is typically benched in favor of stronger units with better combat, utility, or both.

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Role

Midia is a playable character in New Mystery of the Emblem, reprising her role in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem; when she initially joins, she is unable to perform any actions due to lacking any weapons and having two enemy units stand right next to her. None of the enemies are hostile to Midia until a player unit reaches the throne room.

Starting stats and growth rates

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Growth rates when reclassed

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Personality

Midia is a prideful knight devoted to serve her country above anything else, ready to sacrifice herself in order to protect her queen. However, her loyalty doesn't blind her to her nation's shortcomings, as shown she opposed Emperor Hardin's tyrannical rule and lead a rebellion to overthrow him; this is in contrast with her lover Astram, who remained loyal to Archanea in spite of Hardin's rule. She is prone to creating rash and impulsive decisions, such as attempting to fight back against the Dolhr army attacking Pales even when her odds of winning were exceedingly slim.

Midia loves Astram and vice versa. Although their relationship started off very rough, the two were eventually able to blossom their relationship into both mutual respect and love. It is implied that the duo were able to tie the knot after the War of Heroes. She additionally bears a strong hatred towards General Camus of Grust for killing her parents in the War of Shadows, and as such attempted to perform a sneak attack on him when he was unarmed, an act which disgusted Camus.

In contrast to her accomplishments as a knight of Archanea, Midia also enjoys a life at court dressed in finery.

Supports

Mystery of the Emblem

{{|supportsg=1 |supportso=1 |portrait= |character=Midia |class=Paladin |portraitg1= |supportg1=Astram |classg1=Hero |bonusg1=10 |portraito1= |supporto1=Astram |classo1=Hero |bonuso1=10}}

Shadow Dragon

{{|supportsm=5 |supportso=0 |portrait= |character=Midia |class=Paladin |portraitm1= |supportm1=Astram |classm1=Hero |cm1={{|5|Midia and Astram start with 5 support points already, meaning they already have a C support together.}} |bm1=8 |am1=13 |portraitm2= |supportm2=Tomas (Shadow Dragon){{}}Tomas |classm2=Archer |cm2=5 |bm2=10 |am2={{|--|Unobtainable}} |portraitm3= |supportm3=Macellan |classm3=Knight |cm3=5 |bm3=10 |am3={{|--|Unobtainable}} |portraitm4= |supportm4=Dolph |classm4=Knight |cm4=5 |bm4=10 |am4={{|--|Unobtainable}} |portraitm5= |supportm5=Boah |classm5=Bishop |cm5=5 |bm5=10 |am5={{|--|Unobtainable}} }}

New Mystery of the Emblem

{{|supportsm=4 |supportso=1 |portrait= |character=Midia |class=Paladin |portraitm1= |supportm1=Astram |classm1=Hero |cm1=0 |bm1=2 |am1=4 |portraitm2= |supportm2=Tomas (Shadow Dragon){{}}Tomas |classm2=Sniper |cm2=2 |bm2=4 |am2=-- |portraitm3= |supportm3=Macellan |classm3=General |cm3=2 |bm3=4 |am3=-- |portraitm4= |supportm4=Dolph |classm4=General |cm4=2 |bm4=4 |am4=-- |portraito1= |supporto1=Kris |classo1=Mercenary |co1=2 |bo1=4 |ao1=-- }}

Base conversations

{{|Midia/Conversations}}

Endings

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Midia
This accomplished young knight also enjoys life at court dressed in finery.

Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Archanea knight Midia
By Nyna’s request she remained in the army and became the captain of the Archanea knights.

Book 2

Archanea knight Midia
She joined the Archanea Free Knights, to serve her people.

Shadow Dragon

Midia - His Anchor
Midia honored her princess's request to remain with the Archanean Knights, and later became their captain.

New Mystery of the Emblem

Midia - His Anchor
Midia joined the Archanean Rangers, devoting her life to serve her people. Never did she lose her sense of justice.

Quotes

Death quotes

{{|May luck be with you, Prince Marth...|Midia in {{|Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light}}.}}

{{|Astram... Sorry.|Midia in {{|Mystery of the Emblem}} Book 1.}}

{{|Ah, Astram...|Midia in Mystery of the Emblem Book 2.}}

{{|Astram...|Midia in {{|Shadow Dragon}}.}}

{{|Ugh... Astram...|Midia's death quote in Classic Mode in {{|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}

{{|Damn... I'll be a burden like this. I'm retreating!|Midia's retreat quote in Casual Mode in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{|Midia: Guh! It can't... end like this...
Nyna: Midia!?　No! Please fall back. For Astram's sake, too, please...!
Midia: Princess... I'm so sorry...|Midia, in New Archanea Saga Episode I of New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{|Princess Nyna, somehow, please be safe...|Midia in Episode I of {{}}.}}

Everyone's Conditions quotes

{{|I feel marvelous today. How lucky that I'm in good shape for the decisive battle.|When receiving a temporary stat boost in {{|New Mystery of the Emblem}}.}}

{{|The decisive battle is close. I cannot neglect my training.|When receiving experience in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{|What is this, I wonder? I should report this to Prince Marth.|When finding an item in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{|Astram... If you and I...|When failing to receive a bonus in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

{{|I'd like to know more about Kris... As a fellow knight, I'm rather impressed.|When receiving support with Kris in New Mystery of the Emblem.}}

Other appearances

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Midia is featured on one card in {{}}. {{|name=Midia |image1= |title1=Love-struck Knight |name1=Midia |affil1=Archanea |gender1=Female |weapon1=Lance |type1= |quote1=I have only one wish... that I be reunited with him one last time. |attack1=60 |support1=10 |atkcost1=3 |range1=1 |class1=Paladin |tier1=Advanced |cccost1=2 |skill1=Double-edged Love: {{}} [Tap 1 ally “Astram”] After this unit declares an attack, if you pay the cost, then until the end of the battle phase this unit’s attack is increased by 40.
Dragonpike: {{}} When this unit attacks a affinity unit, this unit’s attack is increased by 20. |no1=B01-037N |artist1={{|MOMORI}} }}

Flavor text

{{|game1={{|New Mystery of the Emblem}} |english1=Captain of the Archanean knights. Unafraid and
strong-willed, her loyalty to Nyna is absolute.{{|*|Fan translation}} |japanese1=アカネイア騎士団の隊長。物怖じしない、強い意志を持つ。
ニーナ王女に忠義を尽くし、暗黒戦争ではマルスを助けた。 }}

Trivia

• Isadora of {{}} is something of a near-direct copy of Midia, transplanted into the role of a knight of Pherae; similarly, Harken of the same game is a copy of Astram, and the two have a very similar relationship to that of Midia and Astram.
• Midia has unused battle dialogue in Book 2 of {{|Mystery of the Emblem}}, which suggests that she may have been originally intended to appear as an enemy character. The unused dialogue reads: "Heartless fiends who point their arrows at our holy kingdom, if you wish to step foot inside Archanea Palace, then you'll have to kill me first!"

Etymology and other languages

{{|eng-name=Midia |eng-mean=Possibly from Medea, a sorceress from Greek mythology. |jpn-name={{|ミディア|Midia}} |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as Midia. |span-name=Midia |span-mean=As above. |fren-name=Midia |fren-mean=As above. |ger-name=Midia |ger-mean=As above. |ital-name=Midia |ital-mean=As above. |por-name=Midia |por-mean=Used in Heroes. |ch-trad-name={{|米迪婭|Mǐdíyà}} |ch-trad-mean=Midia; used in Heroes. }}

Gallery

{{|Cipher}} artwork

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