Minerva

Minerva Artwork of Minerva from Shadow Dragon.

Gender Female Race Human Family Osmond (father) Michalis (elder brother) Maria (younger sister) Title(s) Princess of Macedon Commander of the Whitewings Starting class Dracoknight Voiced by Sakakibare Yoshiko (Japanese, BS Fire Emblem) Appearance(s) Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi Monshou no Nazo Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga Shadow Dragon Shin Monshou no Nazo, Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu

“	But history needs to remember that when Macedon went astray, it was a Macedonian who set things right.	”	— Minerva, to Marth

Minerva (ミネルバ, Minerba) is the elder princess of Macedon, the middle child of the late King Osmond's three children, and the commander of Macedon's Whitewings squadron. In the War of Shadows, she was skeptical of her brother Michalis's claims and intent as he claimed the Macedon throne and directed the country to ally with Dolhr, but was nonetheless forced to serve Michalis and Dolhr as they had taken her sister Maria hostage. When Marth freed Maria from her imprisonment at Castle Deil, Minerva and the Whitewings joined his forces. Several years later, she was gravely injured in a military coup staged by Ryuke and other disgruntled Macedon soldiers, but was saved by Michalis, then widely thought to be dead. Michalis spirited her away to a Khadein village to await Marth's approach, and she allied with Marth upon his arrival, spending the war searching for Maria, who had mysteriously disappeared in the coup.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light

Role

Minerva's first encounter with Marth's army came when she and the Whitewings were deployed to Lefcandith Valley under the command of Harmein. She came into conflict with Harmein's tactics of choice, and despite being reminded of Maria's predicament under the "care" of Dolhr she still withdrew early in the battle.

After Marth's skirmish at Pyrathi, Catria arrived as a messenger from Minerva, explaining her plight and requesting Marth's assistance. Minerva later arrived at Castle Deil under the pretense of trying to see Maria, instead waiting for Marth's army to arrive and follow through on the offer, whereupon she, Maria and the Whitewings all joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Dracoknight (Knight) Level 1 Movement 10/6 Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 10, enemy, talk with Marth Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Luck -- Strength 9/6 W. Level -- Skill 3/0 Defense 14/10 Speed 6/3 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 70% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 40% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Javelin Levin Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

As in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Minerva's first encounter with Marth's army came when she and the Whitewings were deployed to Lefcandith Valley under the command of Harmein. She came into conflict with Harmein's tactics of choice, and despite being reminded of Maria's predicament under the "care" of Dolhr she still withdrew early in the battle.

After Marth's skirmish at Pyrathi, Catria arrived as a messenger from Minerva, explaining her plight and requesting Marth's assistance. Minerva later arrived at Castle Deil under the pretense of trying to see Maria, instead waiting for Marth's army to arrive and follow through on the offer, whereupon she, Maria and the Whitewings all joined Marth's army.

Starting stats and growth rates

Dracoknight (Knight) Level 1 Movement 10/6/ Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 8, enemy, talk with Marth after recruiting Maria Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 6 Strength 9/6 W. Level -- Skill 6/3 Defense 12/8 Speed 12/9 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 70% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 40% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Javelin -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Book 2

Role

Minerva's governance of Macedon was abruptly overthrown by a successful coup led by Ryuke, a Macedon knight. She was gravely wounded in the ensuing fight, thought to be beyond help by Ryuke, but was taken away by Michalis upon his request. Michalis spirited her away to a Khadein village to recover and await the arrival of Marth's forces, before leaving to search for the disappeared Maria. Eventually, at the Dragon's Altar, she awoke Maria from her hypnosis at the hands of Gharnef, saving her from being sacrificed to the revival of Medeus.

Starting stats and growth rates

Dracoknight (Knight) Level 8 Movement 10/6/ Experience 0

Recruitment: Chapter 9, visit the northeastern village Stats Growth Rates Max HP 25 Luck 7 Strength 13/10 W. Level -- Skill 9/6 Defense 16/12 Speed 15/12 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 70% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 40% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Iron Lance Wyrmslayer File:Is snes01 virgo.png Virgo -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga

Role

Minerva encounters Hardin

During the Macedon occupation of Aurelis, Minerva was appalled to encounter deserters from her forces assualting innocent villagers. In an initial skirmish with some of the deserters, she met Hardin who, not identifying himself at all, guided her to a fortress where the deserters, led by Ruben, had set up a headquarters. She and Hardin, accompanied by Catria and Est of the Whitewings and Wolf and Roshea of Aurelis, formed a temporary alliance to eradicate the deserters. After the battle and Hardin's departure, she was informed by one of her soldiers the nature of the mystery man with whom she had allied, and she left the encounter with a newfound respect for Hardin and his resistance against the Macedon occupation.

Starting stats and growth rates

Dracoknight (Knight) Level 1 Movement 10/6/ Experience 0

Recruitment: Episode 2, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 22 Luck 6 Strength 9/6 W. Level -- Skill 6/3 Defense 12/8 Speed 12/9 Resistance 0 Max HP 40% Luck 40% Strength 30% W. Level 70% Skill 50% Defense 20% Speed 40% Resistance 3% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Weapons Items Silver Lance Iron Sword -- Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Role

As in Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no Tsurugi, Minerva's first encounter with Marth's army came when she and the Whitewings were deployed to Lefcandith Valley under the command of Harmein. She came into conflict with Harmein's tactics of choice, and despite being reminded of Maria's predicament under the "care" of Dolhr she still withdrew early in the battle.

After Marth's skirmish at Pyrathi, Catria arrived as a messenger from Minerva, explaining her plight and requesting Marth's assistance. Minerva later arrived at Castle Deil under the pretense of trying to see Maria, instead waiting for Marth's army to arrive and follow through on the offer, whereupon she, Maria and the Whitewings all joined Marth's army.

When Marth's forces arrived at the Macedon border, she explained her intention to follow through on stopping Michalis to Marth and expressed her long-held admiration for her talented elder brother.

Starting stats and growth rates

Dracoknight Level 1 Movement 10

Recruitment: Chapter 10, enemy, talk with Marth after recruiting Maria Stats Growth Rates Max HP 24 Speed 12 Strength 9 Luck 6 Magic 0 Defense 12 Skill 6 Resistance 3 Max HP 40% Speed 35% Strength 35% Luck 40% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 50% Resistance 0% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Hauteclere Weapon Levels -- D A -- -- --

Growth rates when reclassed

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Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Role

Minerva is defeated by Ryuke's forces

As in Monshou no Nazo, Minerva's governance of Macedon was abruptly overthrown by a successful coup led by Ryuke, a Macedon knight. She was gravely wounded in the ensuing fight, thought to be beyond help by Ryuke, but was taken away by Michalis upon his request. Michalis spirited her away to a Khadein village to recover and await the arrival of Marth's forces, before leaving to search for the disappeared Maria. Eventually, at the Dragon's Altar, she awoke Maria from her hypnosis at the hands of Gharnef, saving her from being sacrificed to the revival of Medeus.

Starting stats and growth rates

Main Story Extra chapters

Dracoknight Level 4 Movement 10

Recruitment: Chapter 9, visit the northeastern village Stats Growth Rates Max HP 32 Speed 15 Strength 13 Luck 11 Magic 1 Defense 16 Skill 12 Resistance 3 Max HP 80% Speed 50% Strength 50% Luck 60% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 60% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Hauteclere Dragonpike File:Is ds virgo.png Virgo Weapon Levels -- C A -- -- --

Dracoknight Level 1 Movement 10

Recruitment: Shin Archanea Senki Episode 2, automatically from the start Stats Growth Rates Max HP 28 Speed 12 Strength 11 Luck 8 Magic 1 Defense 13 Skill 10 Resistance 3 Max HP 80% Speed 50% Strength 50% Luck 60% Magic 0% Defense 30% Skill 60% Resistance 5% {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}} Inventory Silver Axe Steel Lance Weapon Levels -- C A -- -- --

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Growth rates when reclassed

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Personality and character

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Supports

Monshou no Nazo

Minerva Dracoknight Supports: Palla Pegasus Knight Bonus: 10 Catria Pegasus Knight Bonus: 10 Est Pegasus Knight Bonus: 10 Supported by: Maria Cleric/Bishop Bonus: 10 [[{{{supporto2}}}]] Bishop Bonus: {{{bonuso2}}}

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

Shadow Dragon

Minerva Dracoknight Mutual supports: Maria Cleric C: 5 B: 11 A: 18 [[{{{supportm2}}}]] Bishop C: {{{cm2}}} B: {{{bm2}}} A: {{{am2}}} [[{{{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: 10 A: 16 [[{{{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

Minerva Dracoknight Mutual supports: Maria Bishop C: 0 B: 0 A: 0 Michalis Dracoknight C: 0 B: 2 A: -- [[{{{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: 4 B: 9 A: 15 File:Small portrait default male player's unit fe12.png Chris Mercenary C: 4 B: 9 A: 15 Frost Bishop C: 4 B: -- A: -- [[{{{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: Minerva/Conversations

Endings

Monshou no Nazo

Book 1

Macedon princess Minerva
She put all her strength into restoring Macedon. There are rumours that she will succeed the throne... but she denies them.

Book 2

Macedon princess Minerva
She abandoned the Macedon throne to work at Lena's monastery.

Shadow Dragon

True Leader - Minerva
Minerva put all her effort into restoring Macedon to glory. All wished for her to be queen: all except Minerva herself.

Death quotes

“	Your highness... I leave Macedon to you...	”	— Minerva in Monshou no Nazo Book 1

“	Maria... I’m sorry...	”	— Minerva in Monshou no Nazo Book 2

“	Marth... My kingdom... Save...Macedon...	”	— Minerva in Shadow Dragon

Gallery

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  Minerva's artwork from Monshou no Nazo

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  Minerva's artwork from the TCG

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  Minerva's artwork from Shadow Dragon

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  Minerva's portrait from Shadow Dragon

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  Unused portrait of Minerva from Shadow Dragon

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  Minerva's portrait from Shin Monshou no Nazo

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Minerva	The Roman goddess of wisdom, and the Roman equivalent of the Greek Athena.
Spanish	Minerva
French	Minerva
German	Minerva
Italian	Minerva

References

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