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{{Character Infobox | {{Character Infobox | ||
|image=[[File:FESoV Rudolf.png|250px]] | |||
|image | |caption=Artwork of Rudolf from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | ||
|help_text=Emperor of Rigel. | |||
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|gender=Male | |gender=Male | ||
|race=[[Human]] | |race=[[Human]] | ||
|age=50 | |age=50 | ||
|family=*[[Alm]] <small>(son)</small> | |||
*[[Berkut]] <small>(nephew)</small> | |||
|nationality=[[Rigel]]ian | |nationality=[[Rigel]]ian | ||
|titles=Emperor of Rigel | |titles=Emperor of Rigel | ||
|startingclass=[[Gold Knight]] | |startingclass=[[Gold Knight]] | ||
|voice=*[[wikipedia:Jamieson Price|Jamieson Price]]<br><small>(English, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} and {{title|Heroes}})</small> | |voice=*[[wikipedia:Jamieson Price|Jamieson Price]]<br><small>(English, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} and {{title|Heroes}})</small> | ||
*[[wikipedia:Takayuki Sugō|Takayuki Sugō]]<br><small>(English, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} and {{title|Heroes}})</small> | *[[wikipedia:Takayuki Sugō|Takayuki Sugō]]<br><small>(English, {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} and {{title|Heroes}})</small> | ||
|appearances= | |appearances=*{{title|Gaiden}} | ||
*{{title|Gaiden}} | |||
*{{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} | *{{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} | ||
*{{title|Heroes}} | *{{title|Heroes}} | ||
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{{Quote|A merciful leader may grant a second chance. Only a fool allows a third.|Rudolf}} | {{Quote|A merciful leader may grant a second chance. Only a fool allows a third.|Rudolf}} | ||
'''Rudolf''' (Japanese: {{hl|ルドルフ|Rudorufu}} ''Rudlf'') was the Emperor of [[Rigel]]. | '''Rudolf''' (Japanese: {{hl|ルドルフ|Rudorufu}} ''Rudlf'') was the Emperor of [[Rigel]]. He posed as a malevolent tyrant and invaded neighboring [[Zofia]] as part of his plan to instigate the rise of true heroes in [[Valentia]] to combat the corrupting influence of the gods [[Mila]] and [[Duma]]. | ||
==Biography== | ==Biography== | ||
In the year 590,<ref>[[Timeline of Archanea, Valentia and Jugdral]]</ref> Rudolf travelled to [[Ram Village]] in secret to visit the former Zofian knight [[Mycen]], now an exile protecting [[Celica]] from [[Desaix]]. | In the year 590,<ref>[[Timeline of Archanea, Valentia, and Jugdral]]</ref> Rudolf travelled to [[Ram Village]] in secret to visit the former Zofian knight [[Mycen]], now an exile protecting [[Celica]] from [[Desaix]]. Rudolf informed Mycen of the details of his master plan to free Valentia, determined even then, and entrusted his newborn son [[Alm|Albein]] to Mycen's care.<ref name="sick fires">{{Cite|Thus was I informed when he delivered his newborn child into my hands. Even now, I cannot forget the expression on Rudolf's face at that time... 'This man would consign himself to the fires of hell!' When I realized that, there was already no way I could possibly refuse him.|[[Mycen]]|Gaiden}}</ref> | ||
Later in 604, Rudolf put into motion the beginning steps of his plan: he received [[Falchion (Valentia)|Falchion]] from Duma, and with it sealed away Mila,<ref>{{Cite|Rudolf used the Divine Falchion to seal Mila's powers before taking her. A treasure given to him by the wicked god Duma, no doubt. Aye, finding Mila may just be a matter of reaching Duma Tower. But Duma himself can only be slain by Falchion's edge.|A priestess|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref> causing the crops of Zofia to wither and inciting famine in the nation.<ref>{{Cite|It's already been three years since crops last grew on this land. The people are suffering from hunger to the point that they come all the way to this abbey seeking salvation. What in the world befell the Earth Mother Mila? That, I want to make certain of myself.|[[Celica]]|Gaiden}}</ref> | Later in 604, Rudolf put into motion the beginning steps of his plan: he received [[Falchion (Valentia)|Falchion]] from Duma, and with it sealed away Mila,<ref>{{Cite|Rudolf used the Divine Falchion to seal Mila's powers before taking her. A treasure given to him by the wicked god Duma, no doubt. Aye, finding Mila may just be a matter of reaching Duma Tower. But Duma himself can only be slain by Falchion's edge.|A priestess|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref> causing the crops of Zofia to wither and inciting famine in the nation.<ref>{{Cite|It's already been three years since crops last grew on this land. The people are suffering from hunger to the point that they come all the way to this abbey seeking salvation. What in the world befell the Earth Mother Mila? That, I want to make certain of myself.|[[Celica]]|Gaiden}}</ref> Under these weakened conditions, Zofia fell to a coup instigated by Desaix, followed by Rudolf's launch of an invasion of Zofia. In response to these conditions, in 606, Alm departed from Ram to lead the Zofian liberation army against both Desaix's faction and Rigel, while Celica departed from [[Novis]] [[Priory]] to search for Mila. | ||
At the culmination of the war with Rigel, Alm led a charge on Rigel Castle itself. | At the culmination of the war with Rigel, Alm led a charge on Rigel Castle itself. Rudolf led the defense of the palace, determined to lead his men to the last, and implored his soldiers to surrender to Alm should he fall in battle and to value their lives.<ref name="soldiers">{{Cite|Brave soldiers of Rigel! How admirably you have fought for me until now! However... The time has already grown late. The fate of the Rigelian Empire has drawn to an end. Hear me, all of you!!! This is my final request. If I should fall, you must not interfere. Those of you who remain should surrender like the courageous men you are. I hear that Zofia's young general is a man of compassion. In no way should surrender be a bad choice for you. Is that clear? Do not die in vain. Do not throw away your lives so frivolously!|Rudolf|Gaiden}}</ref> Rudolf was defeated in battle, and in his dying words revealed Alm's true identity as his son and implored Alm to use Falchion to defeat Duma. | ||
=={{FE2}}== | =={{FE2}}== | ||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
Rudolf is the final boss of Alm's route in [[Land of Sorrow (Gaiden)|Chapter 4]] of ''Gaiden'', fought at Rigel Castle. | Rudolf is the final boss of Alm's route in [[Land of Sorrow (Gaiden)|Chapter 4]] of ''Gaiden'', fought at Rigel Castle. He is incapable of actually harming [[Alm]], instead displaying the message "Why won't Rudolf attack?"; curiously, he can still initiate rounds of combat with Alm in the enemy phase, but will not actually strike him and instead leaves himself wide open to Alm's counterattacking. | ||
===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
{{also|Attack on Rigel Castle}} | |||
{{BossStats FE2 | {{BossStats FE2 | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait rudolf fe02.png]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait rudolf fe02.png]] | ||
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|skill=16 | |skill=16 | ||
|spd=21 | |spd=21 | ||
|luck={{ | |luck={{h|40|Granted by Angel Ring}} | ||
|def=22 | |def=22 | ||
|res=6 | |res=6 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|inventory={{Item|2|Angel Ring|image=ring|type=drop}} | |||
|la=y | |la=y | ||
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=={{FE15}}== | =={{FE15}}== | ||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
Rudolf reprises his role as the final boss of Alm's route in [[Land of Sorrow (Gaiden)|Chapter 4]]. Once again, he will not attack Alm, and will leave himself open to Alm's attacks. | Rudolf reprises his role as the final boss of Alm's route in [[Land of Sorrow (Gaiden)|Chapter 4]]. Once again, he will not attack Alm, and will leave himself open to Alm's attacks. | ||
He is also featured in a [[Memory Prism]], titled The Lasting Promise. It is shown here that, instead of him travelling to Ram village in secret, Mycen traveled to Rigel Castle, where Rudolf revealed his plan<ref>{{cite|Mycen, I have to draw first blood. I must awaken the people to their potential—their own strength—and stop them from leaning so hard on the blessings and precepts of gods. I know the people will rise up against me for what I do. But as a father...nothing would make me prouder than for Alm to lead them.|Rudolf to Mycen|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref> and entrusted Mycen with the newborn Alm. | He is also featured in a [[Memory Prism]], titled The Lasting Promise. It is shown here that, instead of him travelling to Ram village in secret, Mycen traveled to Rigel Castle, where Rudolf revealed his plan<ref>{{cite|Mycen, I have to draw first blood. I must awaken the people to their potential—their own strength—and stop them from leaning so hard on the blessings and precepts of gods. I know the people will rise up against me for what I do. But as a father...nothing would make me prouder than for Alm to lead them.|Rudolf to Mycen|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}</ref> and entrusted Mycen with the newborn Alm. | ||
===Stats=== | ===Stats=== | ||
{{also|Attack on Rigel Castle}} | |||
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|spd=22 | |spd=22 | ||
|luck=0{{ | |luck=0{{h|+20|Granted by Angel Ring}} | ||
|def=23 | |def=23 | ||
|res=8 | |res=8 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|inventory={{Item|15|Angel Ring|image=ring|type=drop}} | |||
|skills={{Item|15|Lance|link=Lance (Famicom)|image=lance forecast}}<br>{{Item|15|Recovery|image=skill ring}}{{h|*|Granted by Angel Ring}} | |||
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|spd=24 | |spd=24 | ||
|luck=13{{ | |luck=13{{h|+20|Granted by Angel Ring}} | ||
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|res=16 | |res=16 | ||
|move=9 | |move=9 | ||
|inventory={{Item|15|Angel Ring|image=ring|type=drop}} | |||
|skills={{Item|15|Lance|link=Lance (Famicom)|image=lance forecast}}<br>{{Item|15|Recovery|image=skill ring}}{{h|*|Granted by Angel Ring}} | |||
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=={{FEH}}== | =={{FEH}}== | ||
===Role=== | ===Role=== | ||
Rudolf was first made available to be summoned by players on February 7, 2020 in a special Valentine's variation as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the [[Lovely Gifts]] update. | Rudolf was first made available to be summoned by players on February 7, 2020 in a special Valentine's variation as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the [[Lovely Gifts]] update. The aforementioned Valentine's variation of Rudolf is the only one currently available in ''Heroes'', based on his ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia'' incarnation. | ||
===Rudolf: | ===Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel=== | ||
====Starting stats==== | ====Starting stats==== | ||
:''Rudolf: | :''Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel is only available at 5{{star}} rarity.'' | ||
{{CharStats FEH | {{CharStats FEH | ||
|portrait=[[File:Portrait rudolf emperor of rigel feh.png|100px]] | |portrait=[[File:Portrait rudolf emperor of rigel feh.png|100px]] | ||
|rarity=5 | |rarity=5 | ||
|wpntype=Lance | |wpntype=Lance | ||
|unittype=Armor | |unittype=Armor | ||
|HP=24 | |HP=24 | ||
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|def=11 | |def=11 | ||
|res=7 | |res=7 | ||
| | |HP_gr=50 | ||
| | |atk_gr=75 | ||
| | |spd_gr=40 | ||
| | |def_gr=70 | ||
| | |res_gr=50 | ||
|offense=[[Thorn Lance]] | |offense=[[Thorn Lance]] | ||
|special=[[Glowing Ember]] | |special=[[Glowing Ember]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
====Skill set==== | ====Skill set==== | ||
{| | {{FEH skill set | ||
|name=Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel | |||
|minrarity=5 | |||
|- | |- | ||
|weapon1=Iron Lance | |||
|weapon1auto=1 | |||
|weapon1cost=50 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon2=Steel Lance | ||
| | |weapon2auto=2 | ||
| | |weapon2cost=100 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon3=Silver Lance | ||
| | |weapon3unlock=3 | ||
| | |weapon3auto=4 | ||
|weapon3cost=200 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |weapon4=Thorn Lance | ||
| | |weapon4auto=5 | ||
| | |weapon4cost=400 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special1=Glowing Ember | ||
| | |special1unlock=3 | ||
| | |special1auto=4 | ||
|special1cost=100 | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | |special2=Bonfire | ||
| | |special2unlock=4 | ||
| | |special2cost=200 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb1=Special Fighter 1 | ||
| | |passb1unlock=1 | ||
| | |passb1cost=60 | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | |passb2=Special Fighter 2 | ||
|passb2unlock=2 | |||
| | |passb2cost=120 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |passb3=Special Fighter 3 | ||
|passb3unlock=4 | |||
| | |passb3cost=240 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |passc1=Threaten Def 1 | ||
|passc1unlock=2 | |||
| | |passc1cost=50 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |passc2=Threat. Atk/Def 1 | ||
|passc2unlock=3 | |||
| | |passc2cost=100 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |passc3=Threat. Atk/Def 2 | ||
|passc3unlock=4 | |||
| | |passc3cost=200 | ||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |passc4=Threat. Atk/Def 3 | ||
|passc4unlock=5 | |||
|passc4cost=300 | |||
}} | |||
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==Personality | ==Personality== | ||
Rudolf saw the ruinous state of Valentia induced by the strong influence of the gods, and in response sought to rescue Valentia from itself by ridding it of their influence. | Rudolf saw the ruinous state of Valentia induced by the strong influence of the gods, and in response sought to rescue Valentia from itself by ridding it of their influence. To this end, he instigated a conflict with himself as the archvillain, sacrificing himself to spark the rise of heroes capable of fighting back, defeating him and unifying the continent without the influence of the gods.<ref>{{Cite|It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin. It was due to such considerations that Rudolf took it upon himself to become a destroyer, to instigate the appearance of true heroes in the land. For the sake of creating a new era, he decided to become a sacrificial piece. And to meet the hero who would bring about his defeat, even if it were his own child, he could not have been happier...|[[Mycen]]|Gaiden}}</ref> He was fiercely determined to achieve his goal, completely accepting of this self-condemnation.<ref name="sick fires" /> In spite of the atrocities committed under his rule by his commanders, he cared for the welfare of his subjects, entreating them to survive beyond his rule in Alm's company.<ref name="soldiers" /> Rudolf is shown to treat his nephew Berkut sternly and harshly, and outright calls him a weakling to his face before marching out to battle Alm. His guard captain [[Massena]] claims that he truly loved Berkut and regretted that his plan to save Valentia would inevitably hurt him.{{citation needed}} | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
===Battle quotes=== | ===Battle quotes=== | ||
{{quote|Brave soldiers of Rigel! How admirably you have fought for me until now! However... The time has already grown late. The fate of the Rigelian Empire has drawn to an end. Hear me, all of you!!! This is my final request. If I should fall, you must not interfere. Those of you who remain should surrender like the courageous men you are. I hear that Zofia's young general is a man of compassion. In no way should surrender be a bad choice for you. Is that clear? Do not die in vain. Do not throw away your lives so frivolously!|Rudolf, at the start of the battle in ''Gaiden''.}} | {{quote|Brave soldiers of Rigel! How admirably you have fought for me until now! However... The time has already grown late. The fate of the Rigelian Empire has drawn to an end. Hear me, all of you!!! This is my final request. If I should fall, you must not interfere. Those of you who remain should surrender like the courageous men you are. I hear that Zofia's young general is a man of compassion. In no way should surrender be a bad choice for you. Is that clear? Do not die in vain. Do not throw away your lives so frivolously!|Rudolf, at the start of the battle in ''Gaiden''.}} | ||
{{quote|Brave warriors of Rigel. You have fought with courage and skill at my side these long years. But the hour of reckoning is upon us. Our empire's light is guttering. Now heed my words well! If I should fall, my final order is that you lay down your arms and surrender. I hear the young Zofian general is a man of mercy. If you have any love and loyalty for me, you'll not waste your lives this day.|Rudolf, at the start of the battle in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''.}} | {{quote|Brave warriors of Rigel. You have fought with courage and skill at my side these long years. But the hour of reckoning is upon us. Our empire's light is guttering. Now heed my words well! If I should fall, my final order is that you lay down your arms and surrender. I hear the young Zofian general is a man of mercy. If you have any love and loyalty for me, you'll not waste your lives this day.|Rudolf, at the start of the battle in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''.}} | ||
{{quote|Come... Strike me!|Rudolf in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''.}} | {{quote|Come... Strike me!|Rudolf in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''.}} | ||
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===Death quotes=== | ===Death quotes=== | ||
{{quote|This is...as it should be...|Rudolf's defeat voice clip in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''.}} | {{quote|This is...as it should be...|Rudolf's defeat voice clip in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''.}} | ||
{{Quote|Alm... You've become a splendid young man... Was it no mistake to have entrusted you with Sir Mycen after all...? You should have realized it by now, haven't you? Your real name is Albein Alm Rudolf. My...one and only...son... Guh... I cannot speak for much longer... However, Alm. I have just one last request. Using "Falchion", that holy sword that sealed Mila... Defeat...the fell god...Duma...|Rudolf in ''Gaiden''.}} | {{Quote|Alm... You've become a splendid young man... Was it no mistake to have entrusted you with Sir Mycen after all...? You should have realized it by now, haven't you? Your real name is Albein Alm Rudolf. My...one and only...son... Guh... I cannot speak for much longer... However, Alm. I have just one last request. Using "Falchion", that holy sword that sealed Mila... Defeat...the fell god...Duma...|Rudolf in ''Gaiden''.}} | ||
{{quote|You've...done well... I'm proud of you...my son. | |||
{{quote|'''Rudolf:''' You've...done well... I'm proud of you...my son.<br>'''Alm:''' ...What?<br>'''Rudolf:''' I knew I was right to entrust you to my dearest friend.<br>'''Alm:''' Your friend... You mean...Mycen? What's going on here? What are you saying?!<br>'''Rudolf:''' I'd thought you'd have realized by now. Your true name... Your true name is Albein Alm Rudolf. You are...my one and only son.<br>'''Alm:''' I... What? That can't be true... You're lying! Why should I believe a word you say?<br>'''Rudolf:''' Nnngh... Be still, Alm. I haven't time left... to explain. But I beg you to grant me one... final favor.<br>'''Alm:''' You want a favor from ME?<br>'''Rudolf:''' Take the Divine Falchion that... sealed Mila's strength... Duma has become a thing of mindless evil. Use the blade... Destroy him... Please, my son... You must...<br>'''Alm:''' No, wait! Emperor Rudolf! Were you truly my father? Then I've just... Oh, gods... What have I done? Aah... AAAAAAAUGH!|Rudolf's death quote with Alm in ''Echoes: Shadows of Valentia''.}} | |||
===''Heroes'' quotes=== | ===''Heroes'' quotes=== | ||
{{main|Rudolf/Quotes (Heroes)}} | {{main|Rudolf/Quotes (Heroes)}} | ||
==Flavor text== | |||
{{DescriptionHdr}} | |||
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|game={{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}} | |||
|english=Emperor of Rigel. | |||
|japanese=リゲル帝国の皇帝。 | |||
}} | |||
{{DescriptionCell | |||
|game={{title|Heroes}}<!--<br><small>(Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel)</small>--> | |||
|english=The stern, commanding Emperor of Rigel.<br>Father of Alm and uncle of Berkut. Appears<br>in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. | |||
|japanese=リゲル帝国の厳格な皇帝。<br>アルムの父。ベルクトは甥にあたる。<br>(登場:『ファイアーエムブレム Echoes』) | |||
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==[[Meet some of the Heroes]] entries== | |||
{{MtH | |||
|full_name=Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel | |||
|name=Rudolf Emperor of Rigel | |||
|blurb1=Hear ye, hear ye! Rudolf, the fearsome fourth Emperor of Rigel is here to make a special Day of Devotion appearance! (And instead of his usual intimidating armor, he's coming out in style!) | |||
|blurb2=Rudolf is a peerless military leader with numerous victories to his name. I hear he's battled his way through a number of strict, stuffy ceremonies too, so I expect the breezy festivities of the Day of Devotion will be a refreshing experience for him! | |||
|blurb3=The two daggers he's carrying were gifts from his son, Alm, and his nephew, Berkut. It's no coincidence that both daggers look the same—I'm told this was done on purpose to keep Berkut from getting grumpy… | |||
|blurb4=Rudolf has known only battle throughout his life, but in his heart of hearts, he always wanted to help people. I hope that he gets a chance to forget about conflict for once during the Day of Devotion! | |||
|Related_name1=Alm | |||
|Related_blurb1=A brave but kind young warrior, raised by the hero Mycen in Ram Village. His left hand is marked with the Brand. Secretly, he is Rudolf's son, and Rudolf later entrusts the future of Valentia to him. | |||
|Related_name2=Berkut | |||
|Related_blurb2=First in line to the Rigelian throne. Prideful, but loves Rinea with all his heart. Rudolf's nephew. | |||
}} | |||
==[[Choose Your Legends]] placement history== | |||
{{CYL results}} | |||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Rudolf appears to be his surname, | * Rudolf appears to be his surname, as Alm's full name is "Albein Alm Rudolf". His given name is unknown, making him the only {{FES}} character who is indicated to be referred to exclusively by a surname. Alm is also called "Rudolf II" by Rudolf's followers, and in the cast listing of ''Gaiden'', Rudolf is called "Rudlf First". | ||
==Etymology and other languages== | ==Etymology and other languages== | ||
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|eng-fan-name=Rudolf | |eng-fan-name=Rudolf | ||
|eng-fan-mean=Used in the ''Gaiden'' [[fan translation]]. | |eng-fan-mean=Used in the ''Gaiden'' [[fan translation]]. | ||
| | |jpn-name={{h|ルドルフ|Rudorufu}} | ||
| | |jpn-mean=Officially romanized as '''Rudlf First'''. | ||
|span-name=Rudolf | |span-name=Rudolf | ||
|fren-name=Rudolf | |fren-name=Rudolf | ||
|ger-name=Rudolf | |ger-name=Rudolf | ||
|ital-name=Rudolf | |ital-name=Rudolf | ||
|dut-name=Rudolf | |dut-name=Rudolf | ||
|por-name=Rudolf | |||
|por | |||
|ch-simp-name={{h|鲁道夫|Lǔdàofū}} | |ch-simp-name={{h|鲁道夫|Lǔdàofū}} | ||
|ch-simp-mean=Rudolf | |ch-simp-mean=Rudolf | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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===Official artwork=== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
FESoV Rudolf.png|Artwork of Rudolf from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | FESoV Rudolf.png|Artwork of Rudolf from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | ||
FESoV Rudolf 02.png|Artwork of Rudolf from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | FESoV Rudolf 02.png|Artwork of Rudolf from {{title|Echoes: Shadows of Valentia}}. | ||
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“ | A merciful leader may grant a second chance. Only a fool allows a third. | ” | — Rudolf |
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Rudolf (Japanese: ルドルフ Rudlf) was the Emperor of Rigel. He posed as a malevolent tyrant and invaded neighboring Zofia as part of his plan to instigate the rise of true heroes in Valentia to combat the corrupting influence of the gods Mila and Duma.
Biography
In the year 590,[1] Rudolf travelled to Ram Village in secret to visit the former Zofian knight Mycen, now an exile protecting Celica from Desaix. Rudolf informed Mycen of the details of his master plan to free Valentia, determined even then, and entrusted his newborn son Albein to Mycen's care.[2]
Later in 604, Rudolf put into motion the beginning steps of his plan: he received Falchion from Duma, and with it sealed away Mila,[3] causing the crops of Zofia to wither and inciting famine in the nation.[4] Under these weakened conditions, Zofia fell to a coup instigated by Desaix, followed by Rudolf's launch of an invasion of Zofia. In response to these conditions, in 606, Alm departed from Ram to lead the Zofian liberation army against both Desaix's faction and Rigel, while Celica departed from Novis Priory to search for Mila.
At the culmination of the war with Rigel, Alm led a charge on Rigel Castle itself. Rudolf led the defense of the palace, determined to lead his men to the last, and implored his soldiers to surrender to Alm should he fall in battle and to value their lives.[5] Rudolf was defeated in battle, and in his dying words revealed Alm's true identity as his son and implored Alm to use Falchion to defeat Duma.
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Role
Rudolf is the final boss of Alm's route in Chapter 4 of Gaiden, fought at Rigel Castle. He is incapable of actually harming Alm, instead displaying the message "Why won't Rudolf attack?"; curiously, he can still initiate rounds of combat with Alm in the enemy phase, but will not actually strike him and instead leaves himself wide open to Alm's counterattacking.
Stats
- See also:
Attack on Rigel Castle
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Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Role
Rudolf reprises his role as the final boss of Alm's route in Chapter 4. Once again, he will not attack Alm, and will leave himself open to Alm's attacks.
He is also featured in a Memory Prism, titled The Lasting Promise. It is shown here that, instead of him travelling to Ram village in secret, Mycen traveled to Rigel Castle, where Rudolf revealed his plan[6] and entrusted Mycen with the newborn Alm.
Stats
- See also:
Attack on Rigel Castle
Normal Hard
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Fire Emblem Heroes
Role
Rudolf was first made available to be summoned by players on February 7, 2020 in a special Valentine's variation as part of the summoning event surrounding the launch of the Lovely Gifts update. The aforementioned Valentine's variation of Rudolf is the only one currently available in Heroes, based on his Echoes: Shadows of Valentia incarnation.
Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel
Starting stats
- Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel is only available at 5★ rarity.
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Initial Stats Level 40 Stats
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Skill set
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Skill | Unlock | Auto-unlock | SP cost | |
Iron Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 50 | |
Steel Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Silver Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 200 | |
Thorn Lance | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 400 | |
Glowing Ember | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 100 | |
Bonfire | ★★★★★ | — | 200 | |
B | Special Fighter 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 60 |
B | Special Fighter 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 120 |
B | Special Fighter 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 240 |
C | Threaten Def 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 50 |
C | Threat. Atk/Def 1 | ★★★★★ | — | 100 |
C | Threat. Atk/Def 2 | ★★★★★ | — | 200 |
C | Threat. Atk/Def 3 | ★★★★★ | — | 300 |
Personality
Rudolf saw the ruinous state of Valentia induced by the strong influence of the gods, and in response sought to rescue Valentia from itself by ridding it of their influence. To this end, he instigated a conflict with himself as the archvillain, sacrificing himself to spark the rise of heroes capable of fighting back, defeating him and unifying the continent without the influence of the gods.[7] He was fiercely determined to achieve his goal, completely accepting of this self-condemnation.[2] In spite of the atrocities committed under his rule by his commanders, he cared for the welfare of his subjects, entreating them to survive beyond his rule in Alm's company.[5] Rudolf is shown to treat his nephew Berkut sternly and harshly, and outright calls him a weakling to his face before marching out to battle Alm. His guard captain Massena claims that he truly loved Berkut and regretted that his plan to save Valentia would inevitably hurt him.[citation needed]
Quotes
Battle quotes
“ | Brave soldiers of Rigel! How admirably you have fought for me until now! However... The time has already grown late. The fate of the Rigelian Empire has drawn to an end. Hear me, all of you!!! This is my final request. If I should fall, you must not interfere. Those of you who remain should surrender like the courageous men you are. I hear that Zofia's young general is a man of compassion. In no way should surrender be a bad choice for you. Is that clear? Do not die in vain. Do not throw away your lives so frivolously! | ” | — Rudolf, at the start of the battle in Gaiden. |
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“ | Brave warriors of Rigel. You have fought with courage and skill at my side these long years. But the hour of reckoning is upon us. Our empire's light is guttering. Now heed my words well! If I should fall, my final order is that you lay down your arms and surrender. I hear the young Zofian general is a man of mercy. If you have any love and loyalty for me, you'll not waste your lives this day. | ” | — Rudolf, at the start of the battle in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
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“ | Come... Strike me! | ” | — Rudolf in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
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Critical quotes
“ | The time has come! | ” | — Rudolf |
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“ | Fool! | ” | — Rudolf |
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“ | No mercy! | ” | — Rudolf |
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“ | Now perish! | ” | — Rudolf |
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Death quotes
“ | This is...as it should be... | ” | — Rudolf's defeat voice clip in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
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“ | Alm... You've become a splendid young man... Was it no mistake to have entrusted you with Sir Mycen after all...? You should have realized it by now, haven't you? Your real name is Albein Alm Rudolf. My...one and only...son... Guh... I cannot speak for much longer... However, Alm. I have just one last request. Using "Falchion", that holy sword that sealed Mila... Defeat...the fell god...Duma... | ” | — Rudolf in Gaiden. |
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“ | Rudolf: You've...done well... I'm proud of you...my son. Alm: ...What? Rudolf: I knew I was right to entrust you to my dearest friend. Alm: Your friend... You mean...Mycen? What's going on here? What are you saying?! Rudolf: I'd thought you'd have realized by now. Your true name... Your true name is Albein Alm Rudolf. You are...my one and only son. Alm: I... What? That can't be true... You're lying! Why should I believe a word you say? Rudolf: Nnngh... Be still, Alm. I haven't time left... to explain. But I beg you to grant me one... final favor. Alm: You want a favor from ME? Rudolf: Take the Divine Falchion that... sealed Mila's strength... Duma has become a thing of mindless evil. Use the blade... Destroy him... Please, my son... You must... Alm: No, wait! Emperor Rudolf! Were you truly my father? Then I've just... Oh, gods... What have I done? Aah... AAAAAAAUGH! |
” | — Rudolf's death quote with Alm in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
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Heroes quotes
- Main article:
Rudolf/Quotes (Heroes)
Flavor text
Game | Text (English) |
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Echoes: Shadows of Valentia | Emperor of Rigel.
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リゲル帝国の皇帝。
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Heroes | The stern, commanding Emperor of Rigel.
Father of Alm and uncle of Berkut. Appears in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. |
リゲル帝国の厳格な皇帝。
アルムの父。ベルクトは甥にあたる。 (登場:『ファイアーエムブレム Echoes』) |
Meet some of the Heroes entries
Choose Your Legends placement history
Round | Placement | Character | Votes |
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CYL 2 (2018) |
329 (−322) |
Rudolf Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
621 (+526) |
CYL 3 (2019) |
315 (−6) |
Rudolf Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
666 (+45) |
CYL 4 (2020) |
328 (−14) |
Rudolf Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
432 (−234) |
CYL 5 (2021) |
512 (+184) |
Rudolf Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
123 (−309) |
CYL 6 (2022) |
492 (−22) |
Rudolf Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
139 (+16) |
CYL 7 (2023) |
586 (+94) |
Rudolf Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
67 (−72) |
CYL 8 (2024) |
558 (−28) |
Rudolf Gaiden / Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
77 (+10) |
Total results | This character has 8 entries across all Choose Your Legends polls. | 2,220 |
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Trivia
- Rudolf appears to be his surname, as Alm's full name is "Albein Alm Rudolf". His given name is unknown, making him the only Fire Emblem series character who is indicated to be referred to exclusively by a surname. Alm is also called "Rudolf II" by Rudolf's followers, and in the cast listing of Gaiden, Rudolf is called "Rudlf First".
Etymology and other languages
Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
English |
Rudolf |
From the Germanic name Hrodulf, which was derived from the elements hrod "fame" and wulf "wolf".[8] |
English (unofficial) |
Rudolf |
Used in the Gaiden fan translation. |
Japanese |
ルドルフ |
Officially romanized as Rudlf First. |
Spanish |
Rudolf |
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French |
Rudolf |
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German |
Rudolf |
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Italian |
Rudolf |
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Dutch |
Rudolf |
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Portuguese |
Rudolf |
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Simplified Chinese |
鲁道夫 |
Rudolf |
Traditional Chinese |
魯道夫 |
Rudolf |
Gallery
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Official artwork
Artwork of Rudolf from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Artwork of Rudolf from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Concept artwork of Rudolf from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Portrait of Rudolf in Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Heroes artwork
Rudolf in artwork of Berkut: Prideful Prince.
References
- ↑ Timeline of Archanea, Valentia, and Jugdral
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Thus was I informed when he delivered his newborn child into my hands. Even now, I cannot forget the expression on Rudolf's face at that time... 'This man would consign himself to the fires of hell!' When I realized that, there was already no way I could possibly refuse him." — Mycen, Fire Emblem Gaiden
- ↑ "Rudolf used the Divine Falchion to seal Mila's powers before taking her. A treasure given to him by the wicked god Duma, no doubt. Aye, finding Mila may just be a matter of reaching Duma Tower. But Duma himself can only be slain by Falchion's edge." — A priestess, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- ↑ "It's already been three years since crops last grew on this land. The people are suffering from hunger to the point that they come all the way to this abbey seeking salvation. What in the world befell the Earth Mother Mila? That, I want to make certain of myself." — Celica, Fire Emblem Gaiden
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Brave soldiers of Rigel! How admirably you have fought for me until now! However... The time has already grown late. The fate of the Rigelian Empire has drawn to an end. Hear me, all of you!!! This is my final request. If I should fall, you must not interfere. Those of you who remain should surrender like the courageous men you are. I hear that Zofia's young general is a man of compassion. In no way should surrender be a bad choice for you. Is that clear? Do not die in vain. Do not throw away your lives so frivolously!" — Rudolf, Fire Emblem Gaiden
- ↑ "Mycen, I have to draw first blood. I must awaken the people to their potential—their own strength—and stop them from leaning so hard on the blessings and precepts of gods. I know the people will rise up against me for what I do. But as a father...nothing would make me prouder than for Alm to lead them." — Rudolf to Mycen, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
- ↑ "It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin. It was due to such considerations that Rudolf took it upon himself to become a destroyer, to instigate the appearance of true heroes in the land. For the sake of creating a new era, he decided to become a sacrificial piece. And to meet the hero who would bring about his defeat, even if it were his own child, he could not have been happier..." — Mycen, Fire Emblem Gaiden
- ↑ Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Rudolf, www.behindthename.com, Retrieved: 9 September 2018
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