History Characters / FireEmblemHeroicArchetypesPersonalities

* WholesomeCrossdresser: What the trope is seemingly evolving into with characters like Forrest and Rosado, moving away from UnsettlingGenderReveal. Downplayed with Yuri who wears masculine clothes but is the only male character to visibly be wearing make up in the Fodlan games.

The Malledus is an NPC advisor that either serves as a MrExposition or gives advice to the hero. However, they are not at all playable, or if they are somehow controllable, they can't even fight. Their official positions are usually 'adviser'. In a way, they serve as a prototype of the Tactician/The Avatar, in a way that they're not playable, but is considered a strategist and gives your Lord someone to talk to when there's no other NPC from another side.\\\

Starting from ''The Blazing Blade'', the archetype is mostly 'retired' of sorts, as in either not present or merged with other playable classes or archetypes.

->'''Playable characters of this archetype:''' Alec (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''); Saul (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''); Sain (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade The Blazing Blade]]''); Joshua (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheSacredStones The Sacred Stones]]''); Gatrie (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Path of Radiance]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemRadiantDawn Radiant Dawn]]''); Samuel[[note]]While Samuel is present in the original ''Mystery of the Emblem'', the only hint of him fitting this archetype is his recruitment line with Caeda, where she realizes he's not Navarre when he makes a remark on her looks. His ''New Mystery of the Emblem'' rendition plays this archetype straight through his supports.[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem New Mystery of the Emblem]]''); Virion, Gregor, and Inigo (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening Awakening]]''); Laslow and Soleil (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Fates]]''); Jesse[[note]]Same case with Samuel — Jesse didn't fit this role in ''Gaiden'', but his personality in the remake fits[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGaiden Shadows of Valentia]]''), Sylvain, Lorenz, and Manuela (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]'')

->'''Playable characters of this archetype:''' Sleuf (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThracia776 Thracia 776]]''); Elffin (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''); Lucius (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade The Blazing Blade]]''); Reyson (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Path of Radiance]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemRadiantDawn Radiant Dawn]]''); Libra (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening Awakening]]''); Forrest (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Fates]]'') Yuri (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]'')

->'''Playable characters of this archetype:''' Sleuf (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThracia776 Thracia 776]]''); Elffin (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''); Lucius (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade The Blazing Blade]]''); Reyson (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Path of Radiance]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemRadiantDawn Radiant Dawn]]''); Libra (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening Awakening]]''); Forrest (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Fates]]'')

->'''Playable characters that only have elements of this archetype''': Xane[[note]]The TropeMaker of the archetype: He's an androgynous person with feminine appearance but nobody ever touched or get confused on his girly appearance (not even Kris in ''New Mystery'') and he was not part of any religious movements.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''), Midayle and Claud[[note]]Midayle's feminine appearance and Claud's priesthood as the precursors to the trope, especially Claud and 'links with priesthood elements'.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''), Linhardt[[note]]He's bishonen in design but doesn't cause the signature gender confusion in-universe. While he's of a light magic class, he puts science over religion, like the Black Mage archetype.[[/note]] and Yuri [[note]]Like Linhardt, he is extremely effeminate in appearance, but doesn't cause the in-universe gender confusion. Also while he can use magic and favors faith magic over reason, he's primarily a thief who can also use magic.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]''), Rosado[[note]]He is extremely effeminate in appearance, to the point of actively crossdressing, though he is a Wyvern Rider and not a magic user, so he doesn't qualify.[[/note]] and Merrin[[note]]Basically what happens if you reverse the gender of the archetype: Merrin is a very handsome, boyish woman and often had to play up her handsomeness like a man in supports, to the point of semi-crossdressing and mentioning this trait contrast with Rosado, and usually giving an uncomfortable sense of attraction to her female partners. Still, nobody mistakes her as a man, and she's part of the non-religious Queendom of Solm.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]'')

* DeconstructedCharacterArchetype: Forrest, to a certain extent. His feminine looks are because he's a WholesomeCrossdresser, and his refusal to conform to gender norms is a source of strain on his relationship with his father Leo. [[{{Reconstruction}} Fortunately, Leo ultimately learns to accept his son for who he is.]]

* EvenTheGuysWantHim: The guy's beauty will often be praised by other men. Libra's solo ending straight-up says that he was courted by both women ''and'' men, and Linhardt and Yuri can be romanced by both female and male Byleth.
* FriendToAllChildren: Elffin befriends Fae, Lucius and Libra both open orphanages after the war.

* UnsettlingGenderReveal: Can induce such, and [[HilarityEnsues it usually leads to hilarity]], as seen in Lucius and Libra.
* WhiteMage: Associated with healing abilities, or restoration in Elffin's and Reyson's case. Lucius can also wield light magic.

->'''Playable characters of this archetype:''' Sleuf (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThracia776 Thracia 776]]''); Lucius (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade The Blazing Blade]]''); Reyson (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Path of Radiance]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemRadiantDawn Radiant Dawn]]''); Libra (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening Awakening]]''); Forrest (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Fates]]'')

->'''Playable characters that only have elements of this archetype''': Xane[[note]]The TropeMaker of the archetype: He's an androgynous person with feminine appearance but nobody ever touched or get confused on his girly appearance (not even Kris in ''New Mystery'') and he was not part of any religious movements.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''), Midayle and Claud[[note]]Midayle's feminine appearance and Claud's priesthood as the precursors to the trope, especially Claud and 'links with priesthood elements'.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''), Elffin[[note]]Fits most aspects of the archetype, but he is never stated to be religious nor is he part of any religion.[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''), Linhardt[[note]]He's bishonen in design but doesn't cause the signature gender confusion in-universe. While he's of a light magic class, he puts science over religion, like the Black Mage archetype.[[/note]] and Yuri [[note]]Like Linhardt, he is extremely effeminate in appearance, but doesn't cause the in-universe gender confusion. Also while he can use magic and favors faith magic over reason, he's primarily a thief who can also use magic.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]''), Rosado[[note]]He is extremely effeminate in appearance, to the point of actively crossdressing, though he is a Wyvern Rider and not a magic user, so he doesn't qualify.[[/note]] and Merrin[[note]]Basically what happens if you reverse the gender of the archetype: Merrin is a very handsome, boyish woman and often had to play up her handsomeness like a man in supports, to the point of semi-crossdressing and mentioning this trait contrast with Rosado, and usually giving an uncomfortable sense of attraction to her female partners. Still, nobody mistakes her as a man, and she's part of the non-religious Queendom of Solm.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]'')

->'''Playable characters that only have elements of this archetype''': Xane[[note]]The TropeMaker of the archetype: He's an androgynous person with feminine appearance but nobody ever touched or get confused on his girly appearance (not even Kris in ''New Mystery'') and he was not part of any religious movements.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''), Midayle and Claud[[note]]Midayle's feminine appearance and Claud's priesthood as the precursors to the trope, especially Claud and 'links with priesthood elements'.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''), Elffin[[note]]Fits most aspects of the archetype, but he is not considered to be part of the Church of St Elimine.[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''), Linhardt[[note]]He's bishonen in design but doesn't cause the signature gender confusion in-universe. While he's of a light magic class, he puts science over religion, like the Black Mage archetype.[[/note]] and Yuri [[note]]Like Linhardt, he is extremely effeminate in appearance, but doesn't cause the in-universe gender confusion. Also while he can use magic and favors faith magic over reason, he's primarily a thief who can also use magic.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]''), Rosado[[note]]He is extremely effeminate in appearance, to the point of actively crossdressing, though he is a Wyvern Rider and not a magic user, so he doesn't qualify.[[/note]] and Merrin[[note]]Basically what happens if you reverse the gender of the archetype: Merrin is a very handsome, boyish woman and often had to play up her handsomeness like a man in supports, to the point of semi-crossdressing and mentioning this trait contrast with Rosado, and usually giving an uncomfortable sense of attraction to her female partners. Still, nobody mistakes her as a man, and she's part of the non-religious Queendom of Solm.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]'')

->'''Playable characters that only have elements of this archetype''': Xane[[note]]The TropeMaker of the archetype: He's an androgynous person with feminine appearance but nobody ever touched or get confused on his girly appearance (not even Kris in ''New Mystery'') and he was not part of any religious movements.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''), Midayle and Claud[[note]]Midayle's feminine appearance and Claud's priesthood as the precursors to the trope, especially Claud and 'links with priesthood elements'.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''), Elffin[[note]]Fits most aspects of the archetype, but he is not considered to be part of the Church of St Elimine nor is he a healer/light magic wielder (Refresher units in the Game Boy Advance games can't use any weapons).[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''), Linhardt[[note]]He's bishonen in design but doesn't cause the signature gender confusion in-universe. While he's of a light magic class, he puts science over religion, like the Black Mage archetype.[[/note]] and Yuri [[note]]Like Linhardt, he is extremely effeminate in appearance, but doesn't cause the in-universe gender confusion. Also while he can use magic and favors faith magic over reason, he's primarily a thief who can also use magic.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]''), Rosado[[note]]He is extremely effeminate in appearance, to the point of actively crossdressing, though he is a Wyvern Rider and not a magic user, so he doesn't qualify.[[/note]] and Merrin[[note]]Basically what happens if you reverse the gender of the archetype: Merrin is a very handsome, boyish woman and often had to play up her handsomeness like a man in supports, to the point of semi-crossdressing and mentioning this trait contrast with Rosado, and usually giving an uncomfortable sense of attraction to her female partners. Still, nobody mistakes her as a man, and she's part of the non-religious Queendom of Solm.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]'')

->'''Playable characters that only have elements of this archetype''': Xane[[note]]The TropeMaker of the archetype: He's an androgynous person with feminine appearance but nobody ever touched or get confused on his girly appearance (not even Kris in ''New Mystery'') and he was not part of any religious movements.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''), Midayle and Claud[[note]]Midayle's feminine appearance and Claud's priesthood as the precursors to the trope, especially Claud and 'links with priesthood elements'.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''), Elffin[[note]]Fits most aspects of the archetype, but he is not considered to be part of the Church of St Elimine nor is he a healer.[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''), Linhardt[[note]]He's bishonen in design but doesn't cause the signature gender confusion in-universe. While he's of a light magic class, he puts science over religion, like the Black Mage archetype.[[/note]] and Yuri [[note]]Like Linhardt, he is extremely effeminate in appearance, but doesn't cause the in-universe gender confusion. Also while he can use magic and favors faith magic over reason, he's primarily a thief who can also use magic.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]''), Rosado[[note]]He is extremely effeminate in appearance, to the point of actively crossdressing, though he is a Wyvern Rider and not a magic user, so he doesn't qualify.[[/note]] and Merrin[[note]]Basically what happens if you reverse the gender of the archetype: Merrin is a very handsome, boyish woman and often had to play up her handsomeness like a man in supports, to the point of semi-crossdressing and mentioning this trait contrast with Rosado, and usually giving an uncomfortable sense of attraction to her female partners. Still, nobody mistakes her as a man, and she's part of the non-religious Queendom of Solm.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]'')

->'''Playable characters of this archetype:''' Sleuf (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThracia776 Thracia 776]]''); Elffin (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''); Lucius (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBlazingBlade The Blazing Blade]]''); Reyson (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Path of Radiance]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemRadiantDawn Radiant Dawn]]''); Libra (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemAwakening Awakening]]''); Forrest (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Fates]]'')

->'''Playable characters that only have elements of this archetype''': Xane[[note]]The TropeMaker of the archetype: He's an androgynous person with feminine appearance but nobody ever touched or get confused on his girly appearance (not even Kris in ''New Mystery'') and he was not part of any religious movements.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''), Midayle and Claud[[note]]Midayle's feminine appearance and Claud's priesthood as the precursors to the trope, especially Claud and 'links with priesthood elements'.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''), Linhardt[[note]]He's bishonen in design but doesn't cause the signature gender confusion in-universe. While he's of a light magic class, he puts science over religion, like the Black Mage archetype.[[/note]] and Yuri [[note]]Like Linhardt, he is extremely effeminate in appearance, but doesn't cause the in-universe gender confusion. Also while he can use magic and favors faith magic over reason, he's primarily a thief who can also use magic.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]''), Rosado[[note]]He is extremely effeminate in appearance, to the point of actively crossdressing, though he is a Wyvern Rider and not a magic user, so he doesn't qualify.[[/note]] and Merrin[[note]]Basically what happens if you reverse the gender of the archetype: Merrin is a very handsome, boyish woman and often had to play up her handsomeness like a man in supports, to the point of semi-crossdressing and mentioning this trait contrast with Rosado, and usually giving an uncomfortable sense of attraction to her female partners. Still, nobody mistakes her as a man, and she's part of the non-religious Queendom of Solm.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]'')

''Fire Emblem'' is no stranger with the trope BrotherSisterIncest. In fact, back in the days, they ''really'' like to give out such subtexts within their game, mostly represented by this archetype. The Sibling-Worshipper is a character, most likely a little sibling or [[LittleSisterHeroine sister]], who adores their elder sibling, most likely big brother, ''way'' too much. They held their elder sibling in such a high pedestal that any suitors or those who interact with this character will find themselves talking about this elder sibling, or hearing the character ramble how great their sibling is, or saying to their elder siblings that they don't need anyone else, only the elder sibling is needed for them. If there are support conversations, be prepared to see them talk about their siblings more than their support partner.

->'''Playable characters that only have elements of this archetype''': Xane[[note]]The TropeMaker of the archetype: He's an androgynous person with feminine appearance but nobody ever touched or get confused on his girly appearance (not even Kris in ''New Mystery'') and he was not part of any religious movements.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''), Midayle and Claud[[note]]Midayle's feminine appearance and Claud's priesthood as the precursors to the trope, especially Claud and 'links with priesthood elements'.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''), Linhardt[[note]]He's bishonen in design but doesn't cause the signature gender confusion in-universe. While he's of a light magic class, he puts science over religion, like the Black Mage archetype.[[/note]] and Yuri [[note]]Like Linhardt, he is extremely effeminate in appearance, but doesn't cause the in-universe gender confusion. Also while he can use magic and favors faith magic over reason, he's primarily a thief who can also use magic.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]'' and ''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]''), Rosado[[note]]He is extremely effeminate in appearance, to the point of actively crossdressing, though he is a Wyvern Rider and not a magic user, so he doesn't qualify.[[/note]](''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]'')

The characters of this archetype tend to be members of some church organization, thus giving them access to the more 'girlier' tools like healing magic or light magic, or make them look like a NonActionGuy to reinforce their ambiguity and the surprise element once the cat is out of the bag.

->'''Characters of this archetype:''' Malledus (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemShadowDragonAndTheBladeOfLight Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]''); Jagen (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemMysteryOfTheEmblem Mystery of the Emblem]]''); Oifey[[note]]1st gen[[/note]] and Lewyn[[note]]2nd gen[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemGenealogyOfTheHolyWar Genealogy of the Holy War]]''); August and Dorias (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThracia776 Thracia 776]]''); Merlinus (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemTheBindingBlade The Binding Blade]]''); Nasir (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemPathOfRadiance Path of Radiance]]''); Lilith (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemFates Fates]]''); Rodrigue[[note]]Azure Moon route[[/note]] and Judith[[note]]Verdant Wind route[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemThreeHouses Three Houses]]''); Emblem Marth[[note]]Marth is unavailable in some chapters[[/note]] (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemEngage Engage]]''); Maiko (''VideoGame/TokyoMirageSessionsFE''); Judith again (''[[VideoGame/FireEmblemWarriorsThreeHopes Warriors: Three Hopes]]'')