Silas

"It makes me happy to reunite with a childhood friend like this"

- Silas

Silas (サイラス Sairasu) is a playable character from Fire Emblem Fates. He is a Cavalier from Nohr and will accompany the Avatar regardless of their decision. He is voiced by Shou Okumura in the Japanese version and Antony Del Rio in the English version.

Profile
A fledgling Knight of the Kingdom of Nohr, having known the Avatar since childhood and considers them his best friend. The two were close and one day, Silas wanted to bring the Avatar out of the Northern Fortress on a picnic. However, he was caught by the guards and was nearly executed if not for the Avatar's strong opposition. Instead, he was banished from the fortress, but he never forgot his friend. Silas decided to enlist in the Nohrian army, knowing that it was the best way to meet his friend again.. If Silas achieves an S-Support, he will have a daughter named Sophie. His birthday is November 1st. He has the unruliest hair.

Conquest
In Chapter 7, he arrives with Elise in order to aid the Avatar at the behest of Xander.

Birthright
In Chapter 7, Silas leads a small attack force on a Hoshidan fortress on orders of King Garon. There, he finds the Avatar whom he had not seen in many years. Silas hoped that he could talk the Avatar into returning to Nohr, but the Avatar refused and the two met in combat. Defeated by the Avatar, he states that he is ready to be executed, but the Avatar refuses, wondering how the two know each other. Silas explained about their childhood together until his banishment. The Avatar vaguely remembers him, but nonetheless decides to spare him and Silas decides to follow his best friend and joins the Hoshidan army, despite some wariness from Saizo.

In Chapter 22, he describes the problems of Nohr, and after hearing Ryoma's promise, his loyalty is renewed.

Revelation
Silas appears in Chapter 14 as the boss and joins the army at the end of the chapter.

Personality
Silas is a very easy-going and selfless young man, indiscriminately expressing a willingness to lend a helping hand to those in need. This fact can be derived across the vast majority of his supports; in his A-level support with Charlotte, for one, he insists on discussing the convoluted nature of her adolescence as a means to help her overcome the insecurities that are intrinsic to her personality. His supports with Jakob further sheds light on Silas' altruistic intentions, one that sees him revealing a stark discomfort at playing the role of confidant; when mocked for constantly seeking to aid others, Silas responds by admitting to feeling depressed when listening to their woes, owing to his inability to find the right advice to give them all the time. Despite Silas' love for rendering assistance to the needy, he only does so out of a steadfast loyalty to the Avatar; depending on the path chosen by the Avatar, Silas will only be able to provide support to those who pledge allegiance to their cause.

Base Stats

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Growth Rates
◾ Note: Growth Rates are based on the character in their starting class
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 * 60%
 * 5%
 * 60%
 * 50%
 * 55%
 * 50%
 * 30%
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◾ Note: Growth Rates as a Paladin
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 * 60%
 * 5%
 * 60%
 * 50%
 * 55%
 * 50%
 * 35%
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◾ Note: Growth Rates as a Great Knight
 * 60%
 * 65%
 * 5%
 * 60%
 * 45%
 * 45%
 * 60%
 * 25%
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Standard Sets

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Friendship Sets

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Partner Sets

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Special Classes

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Supports
Romantic Supports
 * The Avatar (Female)
 * Felicia
 * Mozu
 * Azura

Nohr

 * Effie
 * Peri
 * Beruka
 * Selena
 * Nyx
 * Charlotte
 * Camilla
 * Elise

Hoshido

 * Orochi
 * Kagero
 * Oboro
 * Rinkah
 * Hana
 * Setsuna
 * Hinoka
 * Sakura

Other Supports
 * The Avatar (Male)
 * Jakob
 * Ryoma
 * Kaze
 * Sophie
 * Kana - If Silas is his father
 * Shigure - If Silas is his father

Base Class
Silas performs the role of the typical early game Cavalier unit. His growth rates are ideal for those of his class, balancing out nearly all of his stats save his Resistance and Magic which are low in growths. Though recruited a little later than most Cavaliers usually are, he starts off perfectly capable for the rest of the game. His only starting class skill is Elbow Room which makes him great for open areas that lack terrain and will later obtain Shelter to rescue any wayward allied unit that are in danger with his good turn movement distance. Silas, true to his role as the Avatar's childhood friend, benefits greatly off of them when they are present on the map. Should the Avatar's health fall below 50%, Silas' personal skill Vow of Friendship activates, boosting his damage dealt and reducing damage taken both by 3. If using the Avatar in a Guard Stance in that state, Silas can benefit not only off of the Guard Stance mechanic, but also the boost from his personal skill and the Avatar's personal skill Supportive, giving him great bonuses to his damage dealt and hit rate while reducing incoming damage. Overall, Silas is a great unit for the front lines and provide decent map coverage to assist units in danger and bring them to safety while boosting himself until he drops them off.

His two promotions increases his battle capabilities. As a Paladin, he remains well rounded and is a solid choice for a basic final class. He first gains Defender further boosting his stats when using Shelter and, as mentioned above, provides more bonuses to his partnership with the Avatar. Aegis is great to shave off mainly indirect damage. As a Great Knight, Silas trades some speed and resistance for more strength and defense. It also provides Luna for a solid attack skill and Armored Blow for less risk when initiating an attack.

My Castle

 * "I'm glad the two of us have finally been reunited, Avatar." (Idle)

Private Quarters
"You haven't changed a bit have you? You're the same kind person I was so proud to call my best friend"

- Silas' friendship invite quote

"*sigh* I feel like we never have enough time together. I wish we could both call in sick."

- One of Silas' welcome quotes when married

"Welcome home. Oh, stop. You're making me blush"

- One of Silas' welcome quotes when married

"You're way too cute. It's not fair! You just get more adorable with every passing day. I'm a lucky man."

- One of Silas' bond quotes

"I know you're busy, but can we just stay here a little while longer? I need you all to myself."

- One of Silas' bond quotes

"I...I'm going to kiss you now. I can't hold back any longer! Aww, now I'm blushing."

- One of Silas' bond quotes

Armory
"Looking for some weapons? Tell me what you need, and I'll set it up for you."

- When entering his shop

"All set? Just let me know if you need anything else."

- Before leaving his shop

Lottery Shop
"Did you want to try the lottery? Maybe you'll be lucky..."

- When entering the shop

"Too bad. But I'm sure that prize will [sic] useful somehow."

- After playing the lottery (third prize)

"Hey! Look at that! Pretty good. Hope it's what you wanted."

- After playing the lottery

"All set? Let me know if you need anything else."

- Before leaving the shop

Arena
"As a knight, it's important to hone my skills in the arena."

- When entering the Arena

"Amazing! This was a valuable learning experience for me."

- Victory

"Huh, I lost... I guess there is still a lot for me to learn...."

- Defeat

Gathering Spots
"To celebrate our friendship, I would like to gift you with this fine ore."

- Spoken to at the mine (Visiting another castle)

Avatar's Birthday

 * "Happy birthday, Avatar! I've got a few great ideas for how to celebrate."
 * "Haha! Happy birthday, old friend!"

Level Up

 * "I'm a step closer to being a great knight!" (6+ stats up)
 * "I feel that I'm finally growing as a knight." (4-5 stats up)
 * "I suppose this shall suffice... for now." (2-3 stats up)
 * "I'm clearly not training hard enough." (0-1 stat up)

Class Change

 * "This is...new. I bet I'll get used to it."

Confession
"I've always cherished you as my best friend, but now you're so much more. I love you, and I'm honored to be your partner in this life. I promise to never leave you again."

- Silas' confession quote.

Support

 * "You're not alone!"
 * "En garde!"
 * "We have no choice!"
 * "I have faith in you."
 * "On my honor as a knight!"

Attack Stance

 * "I'm here for you!"
 * "Don't take all the glory!"
 * "This one's for you!"

Guard Stance

 * "Stay strong!"
 * "Just in time!"

Critical/Skill

 * "I will protect my friends!"
 * "Fall, so that others may live!"
 * "Stand down!"

Defeated Enemy

 * "That was too close!"
 * "No hard feelings."
 * "We made it!"
 * "It's over!"

Partner Defeated Enemy/Healed

 * "I wont forget this!"

Defeated by Enemy

 * "I'm sorry...I let you down..."

Death/Retreat Quote
*sigh* "This isn't my finest moment... Sorry, Avatar.  I need to retreat."

~Retreat quote (Casual Mode)

"I'm sorry, Avatar... I'm too injured to carry on... But I promised myself I'd stay with you until the end... For you, I shall retreat..."

- Silas' retreat quote

Etymology
Silas is the name of a companion of Paul, an early leader of the Christian community. Silas accompanied him on his missionary journeys. This may reference to Silas' unconditional partnership with the Avatar when they both set out on a mission to bring peace to both kingdoms regardless of the Avatars choice.

Trivia

 * Silas shares his English voice actor, Antony Del Rio, with Percy.
 * Silas was voted as the 14th most popular male on Nintendo's official Fates character poll.