Validar

"Human bonds are leaves in the wind. They offer you nothing."

- Validar

Validar (ファウダー Faudā, Fauder in the Japanese version) is an enemy character and one of the main antagonists in Fire Emblem: Awakening. He is voiced by Kyle Hebert in the English version.

Profile
Validar is the leader of the Grimleal, the religious sect worshiping Grima in Plegia, and is trying to expand Plegia by force. At some point in the past, he slaughtered Aversa's family and village, brainwashing her for use as his servant.

Validar's main goal is to resurrect Grima. As with his forefathers, Validar was born in hopes of being a suitable vessel for Grima; however he was unworthy as everyone before him. He later had a wife and child. The child was the perfect vessel for Grima, bearing the proper Heart of Grima needed. However, his wife defected from the cult, taking her child with her and he has been searching for both ever since.

Validar leads an assassination attempt on Emmeryn, but is ultimately thwarted by the Shepherds. Validar is killed and left in a dark void. Here he meets a dark entity, who revives him for his grand purpose.

After the apparent death of Gangrel, Validar takes the throne of Plegia. When Chrom comes to ask for aid for the Valm Invasion, Validar gives him all the funds and ships he needs. He also introduces his hierophant, a mysterious hooded figure who, upon taking off their hood, exactly resembles the Avatar. However, with their business done, and not wanting to stay any longer Chrom and the Avatar leave. That night, Validar approaches the Avatar and reveals that he is their father, but doesn't stay for too long as Chrom arrives shortly afterward.

Validar reappears after Walhart's defeat, brainwashing the Avatar strongly enough to persuade him/her to take the Fire Emblem from Chrom and hand it over for Grima's revival. The Avatar manages to break free shortly after, but Validar disappears in order to enact the ceremony. The group follows Validar into a chamber, where Chrom and the Avatar face Validar by themselves, while the rest of the group fight against the Grimleal. After his second defeat (and apparent death), the Avatar feigns possession and appear to kill Chrom with a lightning attack. Validar suddenly appears over Chrom's body, unharmed and taunting Lucina over his apparent victory. Basilio then appears, surprising Validar, who thought that he had already died. Basilio explains how the Avatar had already planned out a counter move against Validar's trick, and how he managed to carry out part of the plan in secret by avoiding Validar's spies after his "death" against Walhart. Chrom then reveals that he survived the attack, infuriating the Sorcerer enough to launch another assault at the group. After his third defeat, he dies in disbelief that the prophecy had failed.

Personality
Validar is shown to be a scheming individual, entirely dedicated to serving Grima and willing to do anything to realize his master's goals. He does not seem at all bothered by the knowledge that Grima's resurrection would result in his own death as well. It seems Validar has fully accepted his family line's role in Grima's plans.

It is also apparent that Validar strongly believes in the idea of fate and "predetermined events". He often exclaims in denial when events don't go "as foreseen", and shows overconfidence when things appear to go as planned.

Interlude

 * Sorcerer
 * 5
 * 39
 * 5
 * 21
 * 15
 * 13
 * 12
 * 15
 * 12
 * TomeIconFE13.png - B
 * [[File:Gimle tome dark.png]]Grima's Truth
 * }
 * [[File:Gimle tome dark.png]]Grima's Truth
 * }

Chapter 6
Heal* * Dropped when defeated
 * Sorcerer
 * 1
 * 32
 * 3
 * 12
 * 10
 * 9
 * 5
 * 8
 * 10
 * 6
 * TomeIconFE13.png - ?
 * Elfire
 * Elfire
 * }

Chapter 23
First Appearance


 * Sorcerer
 * 5
 * 39
 * 5
 * 21
 * 15
 * 13
 * 12
 * 15
 * 12
 * 6
 * TomeIconFE13.png - ?
 * [[File:Gimle tome dark.png]]Grima's Truth
 * }
 * }

Second Appearance

Talisman* * Dropped when defeated
 * Sorcerer
 * 18
 * 55
 * 6
 * 30
 * 22
 * 20
 * 18
 * 23
 * 21
 * 6
 * [[File:Crimsoncurse.png]]Anathema
 * TomeIconFE13.png - ?
 * [[File:Gimle tome dark.png]]Grima's Truth
 * }

Quotes
"Gya ha ha! Fools! Struggle all you want! You cannot unwrite what is already written!"

- Validar's pre-battle quote in the Premonition

"Emmeryn was supposed to be an easy target... You will pay for interfering in my designs!"

- Validar's pre-battle quote in Chapter 6

"Rrgh... F-fools... Destiny cannot...be...unraveled...!"

- Second battle quote in Chapter 23

"Well, well... Ha, ha ha! Oh, I know you... Submit to me, and perhaps I might honor you with the truth!"

- Battle quote vs. Avatar (Chapter 6)

Vs. Chrom (Chapter 23) First Battle
Validar: Heh ha, are you so eager to meet your end, little Prince? You WILL die here. Your future is already written.

Chrom: I tell you again: I make my own future. And it's one you'll not live to see!

Vs. Avatar (Chapter 23) First Battle
Validar: Avatar, why insist on these games? You only delay the inevitable. And besides, the alternative? Have you considered what happens should I fall? These followers of Naga will spurn you now that they've learned what you are. Kill me, and incur the wrath of the Grimleal as well... Would you truly choose to be so utterly alone?

Avatar: ......

Validar: Humans are weak, pathetic creatures... Your "bonds" with them will bind you. You are destined for a greater purpose! The GREATEST purpose! You are to be a GOD!

Avatar: ...Not your god—not today.

Critical/Skill Quotes

 * "This is all written!"

Death/Defeat Quotes
"No... This is...all wrong... How could...you have known the plan..."

- Death quote in Chapter 6

"Heh heh... even this... was meant to be..."

- Defeat quote in Chapter 23

"No...nngh! All...wrong.."

- Death quote in Chapter 23

Trivia

 * Validar shares his English voice actor, Kyle Hebert, with Frederick.
 * Validar's official artwork depicts him wielding Grima's Truth.