Edelgard

"Such a brutal, irrational world we live in. Some believe the Crests, tokens of the Goddess's power, are necessary to maintain order. But they're wrong, Teacher. The Crests are to blame."

- Edelgard speaking with the Teacher

Edelgard, full name Edelgard von Hræsvelgr, is a protagonist and playable character in the upcoming Fire Emblem: Three Houses. She is the heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire and a student at the Officer's Academy in Garreg Mach Monastery. She's also the house leader of the Black Eagles.

Teacher acts as Edelgard's instructor in battle. She appears to wield both Swords and Axes as her primary weapons, and she seems able to hone her skills for both out of battle. She also seems to possess the capability to use magic as a separate option from attack.

Etymology
Edelgarde is a female German name meaning Noble Protector.

Hræsvelgr is a figure from Norse mythology who is a giant that takes the form of an eagle.

Trivia

 * Edelgard shares her English voice actress, Cristina Vee (also known as Cristina Valenzuela) with other characters in the series.
 * She shares it with Lachesis (from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War) and Athena (from Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem) in their appearances in Fire Emblem Heroes.
 * She shares it with Tatiana in her appearance in Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.