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==Characteristics==
==Characteristics==
[[File:Ss fe13 cordelia dark flier.png|250px|thumb|[[Cordelia]], a [[Dark Flier]] in this image, atop a pegasus with black coloration.]]
===Physical appearance===
===Physical appearance===
[[File:Ss fe13 cordelia dark flier.png|thumb|[[Cordelia]], a [[Dark Flier]] in this image, atop a pegasus with black coloration.]]
Pegasi are close relatives of horses and have a very similar physical appearance. They are covered with short fur, and feature longer manes and tails, have four hoofed feet, and so on. Unlike horses, for the most part pegasi are only found with white fur and feathers, or rarely white with a cream-colored mane and tail. The only other major color variant of pegasi appears to be black, the color of the pegasi ridden by members of the [[Dark Flier]] class.
 
Pegasi are close relatives of horses and have a very similar physical appearance. They are covered with short fur, and feature longer manes and tails, have four hoofed feet, and so on. Unlike horses, for the most part pegasi are only found with white fur and feathers, or rarely white with a cream-colored mane and tail. The only other major color variant of pegasi appears to be black, the color of the pegasi ridden by members of the [[Dark Flier]] class. The pegasi ridden by the [[Falcoknight]], [[Seraph Knight]], [[Princess Crimea]], and [[Queen]] classes have [[wikipedia:Winged unicorn|horns like a unicorn]].


The exact nature of the biological relationship between horses and pegasi remains unknown in-universe, with characters expressing uncertainty about which evolved from the other.<ref>{{Cite|'''Sully:''' Huh. When you put 'em side by side, there's hardly any difference at all... If not for the wings, pegasi and horses would look exactly the same.<br>'''Sumia:''' They even eat the same food! Maybe they're cousins of one sort or another.<br>'''Sully:''' It's just odd. How the hell did pegasi end up with wings?<br>'''Sumia:''' I've always wondered how the horses lost theirs.<br>'''Sully:''' Har! I never thought of it that way! In either case, they're strange animals. Although I guess you can say that about almost anything.|[[Sully]] and [[Sumia]]|Awakening}}</ref>
The exact nature of the biological relationship between horses and pegasi remains unknown in-universe, with characters expressing uncertainty about which evolved from the other.<ref>{{Cite|'''Sully:''' Huh. When you put 'em side by side, there's hardly any difference at all... If not for the wings, pegasi and horses would look exactly the same.<br>'''Sumia:''' They even eat the same food! Maybe they're cousins of one sort or another.<br>'''Sully:''' It's just odd. How the hell did pegasi end up with wings?<br>'''Sumia:''' I've always wondered how the horses lost theirs.<br>'''Sully:''' Har! I never thought of it that way! In either case, they're strange animals. Although I guess you can say that about almost anything.|[[Sully]] and [[Sumia]]|Awakening}}</ref>


Unlike horses, pegasi posses wings and the power of flight, allowing their riders even greater mobility. Apparently, they do not fly with their wings, but by kicking the air while reserving use of their wings for gliding.<ref>{{Cite|And did you know that pegasi fly by kicking the air, not by flapping their wings. It’s a common misconception, but wings are mainly used for gliding.|[[Lute]], on pegasi|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> However, this trait is not reflected in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} or games from {{title|Path of Radiance}} onward, as in these games, pegasi are shown to flap their wings to remain airborne.
Unlike horses, pegasi posses wings and the power of flight, allowing their riders even greater mobility. Apparently, they do not fly with their wings, but by kicking the air while reserving use of their wings for gliding.<ref>{{Cite|And did you know that pegasi fly by kicking the air, not by flapping their wings. It’s a common misconception, but wings are mainly used for gliding.|[[Lute]], on pegasi|The Sacred Stones}}</ref> However, this trait is not reflected in {{title|Mystery of the Emblem}} or games from {{title|Path of Radiance}} onward, as in these games, pegasi are shown to flap their wings to remain airborne.
[[File:Ca fe04 falcon knight.gif|300px|thumb|Concept artwork of a Falcon Knight and their horned steed from {{FE4}}.]]
====Falicorns====
'''Falicorn''' is a term first appearing in the English version of {{FE14}}; it is used by [[Subaki]] to refer to Pegasi from outside of Hoshido.<ref>{{Cite|They're similar, but they are different breeds entirely. The pegasi of Hoshido and falicorns of Nohr don't mind men.|[[Subaki]]|Fates}}</ref> In the Japanese version the term "pegasus" fills this role as Hoshidan Pegasi are called "tenma", or "sky horse".


====Falicorns====
{{FEH}} uses the term to refer to Olivia's mount, appearing to be the one used by Falcon Knights, and is a distinct term, {{hover|ファルコン|Farukon}} ''Falcon'', in Japanese, more clearly establishing what kind of Pegasus it is actually referring to.<ref>{{Cite|My name is Olivia, and from atop my falicorn I'll—Eek! W-wait, don't take off so suddenly! Please land!|[[Olivia]]|Heroes}}</ref> This appears to confirm that the horned breed used by advanced classes is a distinct type of Pegasus; some depictions in previous games were ambiguous if the horn was actually a part of the Pegasus or a decoration on the Pegasus's armor. Like the standard pegasus breed, Falicorns are known to come in white and black colorations.
'''Falicorn''' is a term introduced in the English version of {{FE14}}; it is used by [[Subaki]] to refer to Pegasi from outside of Hoshido.<ref>{{Cite|They're similar, but they are different breeds entirely. The pegasi of Hoshido and falicorns of Nohr don't mind men.|[[Subaki]]|Fates}}</ref> In the Japanese version the term "pegasus" fills this role as Hoshidan Pegasi are called "tenma", or "sky horse". {{FEH}} uses the term to refer to Olivia's mount, appearing to be the one used by Falcon Knights, and is a distinct term, {{hover|ファルコン|Farukon}} ''Falcon'', in Japanese.<ref>{{Cite|My name is Olivia, and from atop my falicorn I'll—Eek! W-wait, don't take off so suddenly! Please land!|[[Olivia]]|Heroes}}</ref>
 
It is unclear if falicorns are considered distinct breeds in places other than [[Nohr]], [[Hoshido]], or [[Ylisse]], as the term has not appeared in the dialogue in any of those games, though the Japanese name being derived from the Falcon Knight class implies that it is.


===Behavior and habitat===
===Behavior and habitat===
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===Pegasus-mounted classes===
===Pegasus-mounted classes===
Seven [[class]]es have used pegasi as mounts throughout the ''Fire Emblem'' series.
Seven [[class]]es in total have used pegasi as mounts throughout the ''Fire Emblem'' series. The following classes ride the typical hornless breed:
* [[Pegasus Knight]]
* [[Pegasus Knight]]
* [[Pegasus Rider]]
* [[Sky Knight]]
The following five classes ride the horned falicorn breed of pegasi:
* [[Falcon Knight]]
* [[Falcon Knight]]
* [[Pegasus Rider]]
* [[Princess Crimea]]
* [[Princess Crimea]]
* [[Queen]] ({{title|Radiant Dawn}} only)
* [[Queen]] ({{title|Radiant Dawn}} only)
* [[Seraph Knight]]
* [[Seraph Knight]]
* [[Dark Falcon]]
* [[Dark Falcon]]
* [[Sky Knight]]


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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{{Names
{{Names
|eng-name=Falicorn
|eng-name=Falicorn
|eng-mean=A term created in the localization of {{FE14}} to distinguish the Pegasi of Hoshido and Nohr, specifically referring to the Nohrian breed. Olivia's Sky-High Dancer varaint in {{FEH}} uses the term in reference to her horned [[Falcon Knight]] mount.
|eng-mean=Likely derived from "falcon" and "unicorn" (or simply "corn", from the latin cornu, meaning horn). It was initially a term created in the localization of {{FE14}} to distinguish the Pegasi of Hoshido and Nohr, specifically referring to the Nohrian breed, which is presumably that of the [[Dark Falcon]] class. Olivia's Sky-High Dancer variant in {{FEH}} uses the term in reference to her horned [[Falcon Knight]] mount.
|jap-name=• {{hover|ペガサス|Pegasasu}}<br>• {{hover|ファルコン|Farukon}}<ref>{{cite|市場に行ってきたんです。 ファルコンの好きな野菜と果物を いっぱい買ってきちゃいました!|Olivia (Japanese)|Heroes}}</ref>
|jap-name=• {{hover|ペガサス|Pegasasu}}<br>• {{hover|ファルコン|Farukon}}<ref>{{cite|市場に行ってきたんです。 ファルコンの好きな野菜と果物を いっぱい買ってきちゃいました!|Olivia (Japanese)|Heroes}}</ref>
|jap-mean=• Pegasus; In ''Fates'', falicorn is not a distinct term in Japanese and appears to have been invented by the localization to distinguish the "sky horse" versus "pegasus" terminology brought up in [[Selena_(Fates)/Supports#C_Support_17|Selena's support with Subaki]] that is muddled in English by the localization historically translating both terms as "pegasus".<br>• '''Falcon''', used to refer to Olivia's mount in {{FEH}}. It appears to be derived from the [[Falcon Knight]]'s class name.
|jap-mean=• Pegasus; In ''Fates'', falicorn is not a distinct term in Japanese and appears to have been invented by the localization to distinguish the "sky horse" versus "pegasus" terminology brought up in [[Selena_(Fates)/Supports#C_Support_17|Selena's support with Subaki]] that is muddled in English by the localization historically translating both terms as "pegasus".<br>• '''Falcon''', used to refer to Olivia's mount in {{FEH}}. It appears to be derived from the [[Falcon Knight]]'s class name.
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FERD_Sigrun.png|[[Sigrun]], a [[Falcon Knight]], riding her pegasus in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.
FERD_Sigrun.png|[[Sigrun]], a [[Falcon Knight]], riding her pegasus in {{title|Radiant Dawn}}.
TCGCipher Shigure 02.png|[[Shigure]], a [[Falcon Knight]], in {{TCGCipher}}.
TCGCipher Shigure 02.png|[[Shigure]], a [[Falcon Knight]], in {{TCGCipher}}.
Ca fe04 falcon knight.gif|Concept artwork of a Falcon Knight and their horned steed from {{FE4}}.
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Revision as of 04:07, 11 October 2018

Florina with her pegasus, Huey, in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.

The pegasus (Japanese: 天馬 pegasus), plural pegasi, is a winged horse-like species of animal domesticated by humans in the Fire Emblem series, first appearing in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and present in every game since. Pegasi are primarily used by humans as steeds to ride into battle, comprising the Pegasus Knight and its various advanced forms, and are one of the series' four flying mounts, along with wyverns, griffons, and kinshi.

Characteristics

Cordelia, a Dark Flier in this image, atop a pegasus with black coloration.

Physical appearance

Pegasi are close relatives of horses and have a very similar physical appearance. They are covered with short fur, and feature longer manes and tails, have four hoofed feet, and so on. Unlike horses, for the most part pegasi are only found with white fur and feathers, or rarely white with a cream-colored mane and tail. The only other major color variant of pegasi appears to be black, the color of the pegasi ridden by members of the Dark Flier class.

The exact nature of the biological relationship between horses and pegasi remains unknown in-universe, with characters expressing uncertainty about which evolved from the other.[1]

Unlike horses, pegasi posses wings and the power of flight, allowing their riders even greater mobility. Apparently, they do not fly with their wings, but by kicking the air while reserving use of their wings for gliding.[2] However, this trait is not reflected in Mystery of the Emblem or games from Path of Radiance onward, as in these games, pegasi are shown to flap their wings to remain airborne.

Concept artwork of a Falcon Knight and their horned steed from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War.

Falicorns

Falicorn is a term first appearing in the English version of Fire Emblem Fates; it is used by Subaki to refer to Pegasi from outside of Hoshido.[3] In the Japanese version the term "pegasus" fills this role as Hoshidan Pegasi are called "tenma", or "sky horse".

Fire Emblem Heroes uses the term to refer to Olivia's mount, appearing to be the one used by Falcon Knights, and is a distinct term, ファルコン Falcon, in Japanese, more clearly establishing what kind of Pegasus it is actually referring to.[4] This appears to confirm that the horned breed used by advanced classes is a distinct type of Pegasus; some depictions in previous games were ambiguous if the horn was actually a part of the Pegasus or a decoration on the Pegasus's armor. Like the standard pegasus breed, Falicorns are known to come in white and black colorations.

It is unclear if falicorns are considered distinct breeds in places other than Nohr, Hoshido, or Ylisse, as the term has not appeared in the dialogue in any of those games, though the Japanese name being derived from the Falcon Knight class implies that it is.

Behavior and habitat

Pegasi are gentle creatures by nature, and unlike horses, they appear to be much more reserved with whom they allow to ride them. They almost exclusively only allow women to command them, though seem willing to cooperate with men if their rider wishes it; additionally, male Pegasus Knights are seen as enemies in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem. Hoshidan pegasi, however, are more welcoming towards male riders. Pegasi naturally have a very strong resilience against magical attacks,[5] which is often reflected in the resistance stat of pegasus-mounted classes.

Pegasi appear to have a much smaller natural range than the horse, often only being utilized by countries where they occur naturally, like Silesse and Ilia. Judging by the countries they originate from, the species as a whole seems to prefer frigid climates. Pegasi may also have particularly long natural life spans, since Queen Elincia's pegasus partner was the same pegasus once used by her late great-grandmother.[6]

Notable pegasus mounts

Pegasus-mounted classes

Seven classes in total have used pegasi as mounts throughout the Fire Emblem series. The following classes ride the typical hornless breed:

The following five classes ride the horned falicorn breed of pegasi:

Trivia

  • In Lute's support conversation with Vanessa in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones, Lute says that one legend of the first pegasus involves it being born from the blood a creature that would turn all who gazed upon it to stone.[14] This is referencing Greek Mythology where Pegasus was born when Medusa was slain and her blood was spilled.
  • Macedon's pegasi are apparently known for the cheese produced from their milk.[15]

Etymology and other languages

Pegasus

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Pegasus

In Greek mythology, Pegasus (a singular entity by that name, rather than a species) was a holy winged stallion. Most Fire Emblem titles pluralize the word as "pegasi" though Fire Emblem Warriors pluralizes it as "pegasuses".

Spanish

Pegaso

Pegasus

French

Pégase

Pegasus

German

Pegasus

As above.

Italian

Pegaso

Pegasus

Dutch

Pegasus

As above.

Falicorn

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Falicorn

Likely derived from "falcon" and "unicorn" (or simply "corn", from the latin cornu, meaning horn). It was initially a term created in the localization of Fire Emblem Fates to distinguish the Pegasi of Hoshido and Nohr, specifically referring to the Nohrian breed, which is presumably that of the Dark Falcon class. Olivia's Sky-High Dancer variant in Fire Emblem Heroes uses the term in reference to her horned Falcon Knight mount.

Gallery

References

  1. "Sully: Huh. When you put 'em side by side, there's hardly any difference at all... If not for the wings, pegasi and horses would look exactly the same.
    Sumia: They even eat the same food! Maybe they're cousins of one sort or another.
    Sully: It's just odd. How the hell did pegasi end up with wings?
    Sumia: I've always wondered how the horses lost theirs.
    Sully: Har! I never thought of it that way! In either case, they're strange animals. Although I guess you can say that about almost anything.
    " — Sully and Sumia, Fire Emblem Awakening
  2. "And did you know that pegasi fly by kicking the air, not by flapping their wings. It’s a common misconception, but wings are mainly used for gliding." — Lute, on pegasi, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  3. "They're similar, but they are different breeds entirely. The pegasi of Hoshido and falicorns of Nohr don't mind men." — Subaki, Fire Emblem Fates
  4. "My name is Olivia, and from atop my falicorn I'll—Eek! W-wait, don't take off so suddenly! Please land!" — Olivia, Fire Emblem Heroes
  5. "It’s common knowledge that pegasi have strong resistance to magic." — Lute, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Ike: Is that a pegasus?! Where did you get that?
    Elincia: He belonged to my great-grandmother. I'm a bit nervous about riding him, but I'm going to try nevertheless.
    " — Ike and Elincia, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance
  7. "Heh heh… You call your pegasus Mahnya?" — Arthur, to Fee, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
  8. "Then I’ll carry you one at a time on Hermes." — Karin, offering use of her pegasus to aid Leif in his escape, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776
  9. "No–! Don’t hurt Huey! Please… If you must punish someone, punish me!" — Florina, to Hector, after Hector was bitten by Huey., Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
  10. bookofholsety and Amielleon, OKAY SO i was poking through the elibe tag here..., Fire Emblem (according to Japan), Published: 2015-02-14, Retrieved: 2015-04-09
  11. "Farina: Well, that just about does it... We really showed them a good fight today! Eh, Murphy?
    Kent: Ah!!!
    Farina: Oh! Forgive me! I didn’t think anyone was there! Murphy, stop flapping your wings!
    Kent: I'm... I'm fine.
    " — Farina mentioning Murphy's name after the pegasus startled Kent in a support conversation, Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
  12. "Would you like to touch him? Pet his head. Achaeus likes that." — Tana to Marisa, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  13. "I’m Vanessa. I’m captain of Frelia’s pegasus knights. And this here is Titania. We’re both pleased to meet you, Lute" — Vanessa, to Lute, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  14. "Different cultures have different stories about the creation of the pegasus. In one legend, there was a monster who could turn anyone into stone. When the monster died, its blood seeped into the ground. There, a pegasus was born." — Lute to Vanessa, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
  15. "Is this... Can it truly be?! From the southern edge of Macedon, a vast ocean away... A cheese crafted from the milk suckled from the sweet, flappy teat of a pegasus!" — Zofian Cheese Lover, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

See also

Races and animals of the Fire Emblem series
Major species BeorcBrandedDragon (ManaketeDivine DragonEarth DragonFell DragonFire DragonFirst DragonIce DragonWar DragonWyvern) • EmblemGodHumanKitsuneLaguz (Black DragonCatHawkHeronLionRavenRed DragonTigerWhite DragonWolf) • MirageMorphNabateanTaguelWolfskinZunanma
Animals and other species CorruptedFabricationGriffinHorseIllusionKinshiMonsterPegasusPhantomRisenWolf