Mathilda

"Thank you. I believed that you would definitely come rescue me."

- Matilda

Matilda (マチルダ Machiruda) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Gaiden. She is a legendary female knight of Zofia. She was captured by Dozah and was planned to be executed, although she was saved when Alm's army arrived and killed Dozah. After the war, she retired from the knighthood and married Clive.

Recruitment
In Chapter 3, talk to her at Dozah's Fortress if she survived the previous battle.

Growth Rates

 * 40%
 * 30%
 * 20%
 * 40%
 * 10%
 * 30%
 * 0%
 * }

Overall
Matilda is the best all-rounder Cavalier/Paladin/Gold Knight in Gaiden. While she winds up with the lowest HP and is tied for lowest Defense, she gets the highest Skill, Speed, Luck, and Resistance. She winds up better than Clive in everything except HP. Both Zeke and Mycen are stronger and more durable than Matilda, but they have significantly lower Skill, Speed, and Luck. Giving Matilda a strong weapon will benefit her more than the other horse units since she is fast enough to Double Attack many enemies that the other horse units cannot. While all of the mounted units in Gaiden are solid, Matilda is good even for a mounted unit and can be considered one of the better units in the game.

Ending
She shed her armor and became Clive's wife. The legendary female knight, Matilda -- That name shall surely be carved within the histories of Valentia for eternity.
 * (If Clive is alive)

Having lost Clive, she reluctantly took command of the knights' order. The legendary female knight, Matilda -- That name shall surely be carved within the histories of Valentia for eternity.
 * (If Clive is dead)

Quotes
"Ah, Clive. I wanted to pass the days together with you in peace."

- Matilda's death quote