Noire

Profile: In the future, whenever Tharja developed a new curse, Noire was usually the unlucky test subject along with her father sometimes. She would dread these sessions with her mother and inversely loved whenever her father would stop Tharja's experiments to take her home. Noire became timid and meek as a result of many years of testing. To counteract this, Tharja developed a special talisman which created a much more brash and somewhat violent persona for Noire whenever she wore it. With the threat of Risen becoming too much, her parents committed to fighting off Risen and both died protecting her. Noire was given Tharja's wedding ring, which she wore from then on. Noire joined Lucina and the other children during their journey into the past to prevent the ruinous future.

In her paralogue, Noire is captured by the bandit Ezra to be sold as a slave. As luck would have it, Chrom and his army were nearby. While in her hiding place, she finds a Steel Bow and leaves to fight off the bandits until she joins up with Chrom's army and defeat the bandits together. After the battle she goes to talk to Tharja and shows her ring, the same ring Tharja has. Tharja is suspicious and threatens to curse her. Noire slips on her talisman and her personality drastically changes. She declares herself as Tharja's daughter. Tharja asks about the talisman, which Noire explains is the source of her more bold nature. Tharja takes it away, which shocks Noire as she relies on it to be strong. But Tharja assures her daughter by leaving Noire's retribution to her and to live as a normal girl.

After the war, if Noire is unmarried, she decides to stay with Tharja and work as her assistant. Some wonder if she did this to protect her infant self or spend the time she never had with her mother.

Personality: Being used as a guinea pig for her mother's curses during her childhood, Noire has developed a fearful, defeatist and pessimistic personality, usually being too timid to voice any opinions and easily intimidated, with supports with Brady and Laurent revealing that she is anemic, tending to get fatigued easily and pass out as a result.

However, seemingly due to a talisman from her mother, Noire has something of a split personality, with her other self acting more brash and aggressive and having no problem saying exactly what's on her mind while yelling, changing between both sides randomly mid-conversation and leaving others bewildered. In some cases it is implied that she herself developed her alternate personality as a coping mechanism. This is emphasized by the fact that she inherited some of the same obsessive traits as her mother (though nowhere near the same degree), as in her support with Inigo, she uses her bow to scare women away from him.

Noire dislikes having to rely on others because she does not wish to stay quiet and insecure, apologizing to Severa for needing her help for nearly everything in their supports, lamenting her fragile health to Brady, and telling Yarne in their talks that while she is terrified of battle but forces herself to fight, as she doesn't want to lose anyone or be a burden.

With her mother being emotionally distant and considerably abusive to her despite her father's attempts to protect her, Noire's relationship with her mother is strained, as she resents and lives in fear of her, and in her supports with Female Robin, she will start latching onto her as a mother figure and outright states she thinks she'd make a way better mother than Tharja did. Despite this, Noire constantly tries to seek approval from her mother, going so far as to learn how to use Dark Magic in combat by copying her movements. By the end of her support conversations with her mother, she seems to have made amends with her, as Tharja explains that her future self's intentions were more affectionate than they seemed, and tells her daughter that she loves her, much to Noire's delight.

Oddly, she seems to have a fixation for gold, as she often asks for it as gifts in her relationship event tiles. She is also shown to be a rather talented confectioner in her supports with Owain.

She is the fastest to escape in the army.

Appearance Description:

A timid and soft-spoken young woman whose gentle heart is often overshadowed by constant anxiety and self-doubt. She carries herself with hesitant, reserved movements, frequently avoiding direct attention while quietly apologizing even when unnecessary. Beneath her fearful demeanor, however, lies remarkable determination and hidden courage that emerge whenever those she cares about are threatened.

She possesses a slender, athletic figure shaped by years of rigorous archery training. Her physique is lean and toned rather than overtly muscular, emphasizing speed, agility, and precision over raw strength. Every movement is careful and measured, reflecting both her cautious personality and disciplined combat style.

Her bust is moderately large, lending a mature softness to her otherwise slender frame. Though her fitted attire naturally follows her figure, she seems almost embarrassed by the attention it might attract, often carrying herself with slightly hunched shoulders and a reserved posture.

Her skin is fair with a smooth, healthy complexion lightly warmed by long hours spent training outdoors. The gentle tone complements the vibrant greens of her attire, reinforcing her connection to forests and nature.

Her face is delicate and youthful, framed by soft features that almost constantly display nervousness or uncertainty. Her lips are often pressed into a timid expression, while faint blushes frequently color her cheeks whenever she feels embarrassed or placed under attention. Despite her anxious appearance, her gentle smile is warm and sincerely kind whenever it appears.

Her eyes are a charcoal color, large and expressive beneath long dark eyelashes. Their hesitant gaze often drifts downward in uncertainty, yet they become remarkably focused and unwavering whenever she draws her bow. In those moments, her natural talent shines through her normally timid exterior.

Her black hair is cut into a short bob that rests just above her shoulders, with softly layered strands curving inward to frame her face. Long side-swept bangs partially cover one side of her forehead, while a small feather ornament decorated with a delicate golden chain rests gracefully near the top of her head, adding an elegant woodland touch to her hairstyle.

She wears a sleeveless green archer's tunic featuring a high collar that frames her neck elegantly. The fitted upper garment transitions into a diamond-patterned bodice that emphasizes practicality while adding subtle decorative detail inspired by traditional fantasy ranger attire.

Around her waist rests a sturdy brown leather belt supporting pouches and equipment necessary for long journeys through the wilderness. Hanging leather straps and utility attachments reinforce her identity as a skilled hunter accustomed to surviving far from civilization.

Her forearms are protected by durable brown leather gloves that extend well past her wrists, offering protection while maintaining the dexterity required for precise archery. On one arm she wears a polished silver forearm guard adorned with green accents, serving as additional protection against the bowstring during repeated use.

She wears comfortable green trousers designed for unrestricted movement through forests and uneven terrain. Reinforced stitching and durable fabric suggest clothing made for long expeditions rather than formal appearances.

Her knees and lower legs are protected by sturdy brown leather boots reaching just below the knees. Silver metal guards reinforce the tops of the boots, providing additional protection without sacrificing mobility during travel or combat.

Resting comfortably in her hands is an ornate bow crafted from pale silver metal and decorated with brilliant green feather-like ornaments that resemble vibrant leaves. Matching green-fletched arrows fill the quiver resting behind her shoulder, further reinforcing the woodland motif that defines her equipment.

The overall color palette of forest green, brown leather, silver, cream, and soft gold creates a harmonious, nature-inspired aesthetic. Altogether, she gives the impression of a gifted woodland archer whose quiet insecurities conceal exceptional talent, unwavering loyalty, and the courage to stand against overwhelming danger whenever those precious to her are in need.

The game takes place approximately 2,000 years after the events of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. In ancient times, the Fell Dragon Grima attempted to destroy the world. To stop Grima, the Divine Dragon Naga chose the ruler of the Halidom of Ylisse (known as the First Exalt), and granted him power through two magical objects: Falchion, a sword with the power to slay dragons; and the Fire Emblem, a magical shield. Using these, the Exalt struck down Grima, sending it into a long slumber. In the intervening period, the continents of Archanea and Valentia became known as Ylisse and Valm.

By the present time, the land of Ylisse is divided between the Halidom of Ylisse, which continues to worship Naga, and is ruled by Exalt Emmeryn and defended by her brother Chrom; the kingdom of Plegia, which worships Grima; and Regna Ferox, a country whose rulers periodically fight for dominance. Fifteen years prior to Awakening, the last Exalt of Ylisse, Emmeryn's father, waged a religious war against Plegia, which greatly damaged Ylisse and left bitterness on both sides. Ylisse has slowly recovered from the war due to Emmeryn's peaceful actions.

Medieval Fantasy Setting