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Owain/Quotes

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Event tile and Barracks event quotes

I hereby dub my weapon "Shadowdarkness." Yes...it will be a fitting brand.
— Owain, when gaining experience from an event tile or in the Barracks.
Secret Art...BINDING BLADE! Heeyaah! Yes, I can feel the extra training working...
— Owain, when gaining weapon experience from an event tile.
What's this? Have I found the legendary item of...er...legend?
— Owain, when finding an item in an event tile or in the Barracks.
The blood of heroes courses through me! Today I will mete out great justice!
— Owain, when getting a surge in the Barracks.
The time to unleash my true power is nigh...
— Owain, when failing to get a reward in the Barracks.

Barracks greeting quotes

Back, <Avatar>! My sword hand growls with a fierce morning hunger!
— Owain, during the morning.
Back, <Avatar>! The midday sun draws out my inner monster!
— Owain, during the afternoon.
Back, <Avatar>! My sword hand comes alive with the moonlight!
— Owain, during the evening.
Back, damn you! The darkness is upon us! My sword hand howls!
— Owain, at night.
Is it truly the day of your birth, <Avatar>? What providence!
— Owain, on the Avatar's birthday.
<Avatar>! You have returned. ...The morning stirs my blood!
— Owain, during the morning if married to Robin.
<Avatar>! You have returned. ...What is your calling today?
— Owain, during the afternoon if married to the Avatar.
<Avatar>! You have returned. ...The night eases my burdened heart.
— Owain, during the evening if married to the Avatar.
<Avatar>! You have returned. ...My eyelids weigh heavy as destiny.
— Owain, at night if married to the Avatar.
On this day, the world was given light. And by "light," I mean you!
— Owain, on the Avatar's birthday if married to the Avatar.
Stay back, Father! My sword hand growls with a fierce morning hunger!
— Owain, during the morning if the Avatar's son.
Stay back, Father! The midday sun draws out my inner monster!
— Owain, during the afternoon if the Avatar's son.
Stay back, Father! My sword hand comes alive with the moonlight!
— Owain, during the evening if the Avatar's son.
Stay back, Father! The darkness is upon us! My sword hand howls!
— Owain, at night if the Avatar's son.
Is today the day of your birth, Father? What providence!
— Owain, on the Avatar's birthday if the Avatar's son.

Event tile and Barracks conversation quotes (Awakening)

General quotes

Why the smile? Was my ultimate attack truly that breathtaking?
— Owain, when asking a question about mood
No, I'm just glad I've been able to keep my sword hand in check. Apocalypse averted!
— Owain, when answering a question about mood
Even the Chosen One needs a day of rest. How do you fill your spare time?
— Owain, when asking a question about hobby
Me? I secretly battle with evil. The forces of darkness fall upon me at every moment!
— Owain, when answering a question about hobby
Today I came one step closer to my place in the sagas. What do you dream of?
— Owain, when asking a question about dreams
How bold of you to ask! I dream only of claiming my rightful place in the sagas.
— Owain, when answering a question about dreams
My sword hand! I cannot control it! I...I need your help!
— Owain, when asking a question about fighting together
I understand. You seek the power of the heroic bloodline. ...Very well!
— Owain, when answering a question about fighting together

Quotes specifically with a lover

I love you, <lover>. Not even the whims of time can part us.
— Owain, his "I love you" quote
I love you, too. Even when immortalized in poetry, I shall be yours to command.
— Owain, responding to his lover’s "I love you" quote
You look lovely, <lover>. Your eyes twinkle like earthly stars.
— Owain, his "You're beautiful" quote
Well, I must maintain a charming image for my love. ...And the poets. But mostly you.
— Owain, responding to his lover’s "You're beautiful" quote
<Lover>, stay close to me in battle. No foe shall snuff out the light of my life!
— Owain, asking his lover not to leave him
Fear not. I swear I shall not be vanquished, no matter the foes aligned against me!
— Owain, answering his lover when asked not to leave her
What do you have there, <lover>? *gasp* It sparkles like...like the legendary...
— Owain, when offering his lover a gift
This is "Goddess." I named it for you, my love, though it pales next to your beauty.
— Owain, when his lover offers a gift

Quotes specifically with his father

Father, tell me about your life before we met. I've always wanted to know.
— Owain, when asking a question about his father’s life before they met
I have few memories of you, Father, but I remember you taking me to the armory. I used to get uncomfortable when you inscribed "I Love Lissa" on your purchases. You haven't already started doing that, have you? Oh boy...
— Owain, when answering his father’s question about his life
Father, that scar is huge! It's amazing! ...Er, I mean, are you all right?
— Owain, asking his father if he is ill
Don't worry. I always look weak after unleashing the extent of my powers.
— Owain, answering his father asking if he is ill
Father, do you need anything? Your son shall deliver it forthwith.
— Owain, when offering his father a gift
How about a new eye color? Oh! What if I had two DIFFERENTLY COLORED eyes?
— Owain, when his father offers a gift
Fight me, Father! I must surpass you and mark my passage into adulthood!
— Owain, when asking his father to train
At last, this day has come. Have at thee, Father! Watch your son rise to glory!
— Owain, when his father asks to train

Quotes specifically with Lissa

Mother, you always ask me about the future, but I want to know about your life so far.
— Owain, when asking a question about Lissa’s life before they met
In the future, I fought Risen and added to my vast library of weapon names. Let me show you my finest weapon of all! ...It’s actually just a piece of a staff. But I named it “Lissa.” You were holding it when you... Well, it’s my greatest treasure.
— Owain, when answering Lissa’s question about her life
Mother, I’ve devised some new names for my moves! Do you think they sound good?
— Owain, asking Lissa if she is ill
Thank you, mother, but I like my new scar. It adds mystique to my persona.
— Owain, answering Lissa asking if she is ill
Mother, do you need anything? I'm having a "dutiful son" moment.
— Owain, when offering Lissa a gift
How about a smoking weapon, then? Ask Uncle Chrom for something legendary!
— Owain, when Lissa offers a gift
Mother, fight me! In the future, I was never able to best you in combat.
— Owain, when asking Lissa to train
No! You promised to go easy on me in the future and beat me to a pulp anyway!
— Owain, when Lissa asks to train

Quotes specifically with a male Morgan child

Say, what was I like in the future? Do you remember anything?
— Owain, when asking a question about Morgan’s life in the future
Well, I very rarely talk about myself, but all right. You are my son, after all. Before arriving in this era, I battled in a parallel timeline to save the world. My crusade became known as the...Hey! Are you listening?!
— Owain, when answering Morgan’s question about his life
You look down somehow...Gods! Has the unbridled power within you awakened?!
— Owain, asking Morgan if he is ill
Don't worry, I'm my usual self. Though I may have...pushed myself too hard today.
— Owain, answering Morgan asking if he is ill
Tell me, my almighty offspring, do you need anything?
— Owain, when offering Morgan a gift
I have you. What else could I possibly need?
— Owain, when Morgan offers a gift
When and how did you grow so powerful? I must know! Fight with me now!
— Owain, when asking Morgan to train
Gladly. But remember, you brought the calamity of my omnipotence upon yourself.
— Owain, when Morgan asks to train

Class change quote

Behold the scope of my newly awakened powers!
— Owain, when changing class.

Shop quotes

Get me something mighty! Something...LEGENDARY!
— Owain, when buying items at a shop.
Please, no! All my stuff has sentimental value!
— Owain, when selling items at a shop.
A cool new weapon is going to need a cool new name...
— Owain, when forging weapons at a shop.

Battle quotes

Paired battle quotes

I shall save you!
— Owain
Can't...control!
— Owain
Let's go!
— Owain
A hero is never idle.
— Owain
My sword hand twitches.
— Owain
Join me!
— Owain
Fighters assemble!
— Owain
With all speed.
— Owain
As you will.
— Owain
We're in this together.
— Owain
Dual...STRIKE!
— Owain, performing a Dual Strike.
Watch and learn!
— Owain, performing a Dual Strike.
We fight as one!
— Owain, performing a Dual Strike.
Be gone fiend!
— Owain, performing a Dual Strike.
Face me, evil doer!
— Owain, performing a Dual Strike.
Try to focus!
— Owain, performing a Dual Guard.
No ya don't!
— Owain, performing a Dual Guard.

Critical quotes

URAAAAAAH!
— Owain
Brace yourself!
— Owain
Hand...hungers...
— Owain
Behold!
— Owain

Victory quotes

Child's play!
— Owain, after defeating an enemy
Down, sword hand!
— Owain, after defeating an enemy
I am invincible!
— Owain, after defeating an enemy
I could have stayed home!
— Owain, if his partner defeated the enemy.
Impressive!
— Owain, if his partner defeated the enemy.
Owain needs no aid!
— Owain, if his partner defeated the enemy.
Level up quotes
Sinister forces conspire to hinder my growth!
— Owain, when one or fewer stats grow in a Level Up.
I'd expect no less from the hero of an epoch.
— Owain, when two or three stats grow in a Level Up.
Heh... My true power has been unleased.
— Owain, when four or five stats grow in a Level Up.
Hnngh?! P-power... surging uncontrollably!
— Owain, when six or more stats grow in a Level Up.
I've surpassed my final limit. ...I am complete.
— Owain, when his stats are mostly capped and one or few stats grow in a Level Up.

Defeat quotes

Argh... I see the Stygian dark... C-can't feel my...sword hand...
— Owain, if killed before recruitment in Paralogue 5.
Mother... Father... Forgive me... I couldn't keep Ylisse...safe...
— Owain, if killed as an NPC in The Future Past 2.
Ungh... Stupid weapon...doesn't work... Should have...given it...a better name...
— Owain's death quote in Classic Mode.
Though it goes against every instinct in my body, I fear I must retreat...
— Owain's retreat quote in Casual Mode.

Endgame: Grima quotes

Heed not the dark's eerie call, friend! Summon forth the strength inside you!
— Owain
I feel a soul straight and true pulsing in the darkness. The hero...will return!
— Owain, if the Avatar sacrifices him/herself to kill Grima.
Farewell, O dire beast! Now it's your turn to suffer in darkness!
— Owain, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima.
My sword hand fears not the demon that threatens to one day rise again. As long as the scions of Naga live on, we need not fear evil.
— Owain, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima, and if he is married to the Avatar.
Sorry, but you're not going anywhere, Father. You and I can destroy the fell dragon by awakening the true power in our blood!
— Owain, if Chrom lands the final blow on Grima, and if he is the Avatar's son.

Against Nanna in Champions of Yore 1

Owain: Ah-hah! At last I have you, fiend! My blood curdles like milk spoiled by your wicked...um....wickedness!
Nanna: If your humors disagree with you, sir, perhaps you ought retreat?
Owain: Urgh... Actually, I feel fine. Damn your cleverness!

Against Nanna in Champions of Yore 3

Owain: Woman, you shall rue challenging me at the moment of my metamorphosis!
Nanna: Then you're some kind of monster? So be it! I must defeat you before your transformation is complete!
Owain: Um, hold on. I was talking about the GOOD kind of metamorpho—
Nanna: Silence, fiend! You must be purified!

Against Ulster in Lost Bloodlines 1

Owain: Outworld ruffian, prepare to be vanquished by the Inrealm's holy power!
Ulster: ...Let us both pray you wield weapons better than you do vocabulary.

Against Ulster in Lost Bloodlines 3

Owain: You will rue the day you wakened the wrath of Owain's secret power. Today, the holy forces of yore will—
Ulster: Are you trying to convince me or yourself? Raise your weapon!
Owain: W-wait a moment! I have to get in the mood first!

Against Sothe in Smash Brethren 1

Owain: At last I have you, archenemy! See how my sword hand—
Sothe: Huh? I don't even know you, so you can skip the speeches.

Against Sothe in Smash Brethren 3

Owain: You must have great skill if you targeted me, fiend. But be warned! My power emanates from a wellspring deeper than time!
Sothe: ...Did you want to fight or not? I don't have time for games.
Owain: All right, all right. Don't go!

Against Jaffar in Rogues & Redeemers 1

Owain: Ha ha ha! At long last, my nemesis! After millennia of searching, I have... Um, are you ignoring me?
Jaffar: ...I don't like theater.
Owain: Theater?! That's it! Now you really ARE my nemesis!

Against Jaffar in Rogues & Redeemers 2

Jaffar: Step aside, or die where you stand.
Owain: What? Say what you will, villain. But the exalted power in my veins will—
Jaffar: ...I won't warn you again, boy.
Owain: Huh? Y-you get that bloodthirsty look out of your eye! I...I am Owain! I am the dawn to end your darkness! Charge!

Against Jaffar in Rogues & Redeemers 3

Owain: Woe be upon you this day, evil one, for today my powers are unleashed! Can you withstand the boundless and sublimely awesome power within me?
Jaffar: ...Let's find out.
Owain: ...What?
Jaffar: I'm waiting. Unleash your power.
Owain: I...I will. Just as soon as the appointed time comes!
Jaffar: You won't live that long.

DLC battle quotes (Awakenng)

Give Mom's gold back! What a rotten thing to... Er, I mean... Repent, foul takers of my mother's beloved and shiny fortunes! Today you shall pay only in blood!
— Owain, in The Golden Gaffe.
Hold, thou plunderer of the fruits of earthen fertility! I have come from another plane to send you a painful message! ... Actually I just have nothing better to do. Now die, fiend!
— Owain, in EXPonential Growth.
I noticed you've inscribed names on your weapons—very dignified. What's that marking there? Ooh! A diphthong? An interrobang? Come, enemy of mine! Let us trade blows and lofty naming secrets!
— Owain, in Infinite Regalia.
What is this wretched hellhole?! To survive in a loathsome place like this is no small feat. You've earned my respect, friend. Now let me end your suffering...
— Owain, in Death's Embrace.
Gushing lava streaks across the land like blood spilt upon the earth... Its presence resonates with my very soul... What is this strange exhilaration I feel?! Ah! My sword hand! It's...tingling! Flee, wicked ones! Flee while you still can!
— Owain, in Five-Anna Firefight.
So you saw the roster and think you know all about me? Well, think again! The only place you'll find MY secrets inscribed is in the Manual of Justice! W-wait, what are you doing? Put that thing down! Don't you try to read that! HEY!
— Owain, in Roster Rescue.
Blood...boiling...from this heat... Can't...control...sword hand... Flee now...brigand...or face the burning justice of...a thousand...a thousand... Argh, it's so hot I can't even remember my lines! Snap out of it, Owain!
— Owain, in Summer Scramble.
My blood simmers with a fervor far greater than ever before! But why?! No mere battle has stoked this fury. This source is deeper... More powerful! What? N-no, it had nothing to do with passing by the ladies-only bath, I swear!
— Owain, in Hot-Spring Scramble.