Laurent

Laurent  (ロラン Roran) is a character from Fire Emblem: Awakening. He is Miriel's son from the future, and can potentially be the brother or father of Morgan. His birthday is April 25th. He is voiced by George C. Cole in the English version.

Profile
Although Laurent was born after Lucina, he was sent three years before Lucina arrived, causing him to be older than her (and potentially his parents). Like the other children characters, Laurent wears his mother's ring, his memento of her. His glasses shine the most out of anyone in the army.

In his Paralogue, Chrom's army arrives at an oasis with a rumored mirage village. Unfortunately, barbarians plan on raiding the villages so Chrom's army works fast to stop them. When Miriel enters one of the nearby villages Laurent comes out and instantly recognizes his mother and talks to her. Unfortunately his mother's curiosity with the mirage village is much too pressing, so Laurent waits until after the bandits are dealt with. Afterward Laurent shows his mother his ring, which Miriel subjectively says that it is not proof that Laurent truly is her son since her son could have been killed and the ring was taken by him. However, Miriel still openly admits that it is possible that Laurent is her son so she asks that he accompanies her so she can find out.

After the war, Laurent, wanting to match his mother's intellect, set off on a long journey. He would later write a legendary tale of his journey in an epic novel.

In Laurent's support with his mother, the two spend much time pondering the mechanics of alcohol flammability and flame colors. In their final support, Laurent finds usage for the colored flames by making fireworks, which his mother offers to assist him. In his support with his father, his father wonders what he and his son have in common since Laurent plainly takes more from his mother. Laurent tries his best to isolate himself from his father, believing that he is no longer a child, but a full grown adult. However Laurent's father reminds him that even though he is an adult, he is still his son and that he should not isolate himself nor put so much stress upon himself. Laurent finally opens up to his father and rids himself of all of his fears and loneliness that came from his time by himself.

Personality
Laurent can be a bit cold and callous, much like his mother, but he inherited his mother's incredible academic prowess. Where Miriel's scientific inqueries are focused in theory and discovering natural laws, Laurent tends to find practical applications for the subjects he studies. He has an intelligent mind and is a dedicated student, but tends to get into messes created by the people around him. Because of his ability to notice minute details, he can solve many arguments in an instant. Due to his much older age compared to the rest of the children, Laurent feels that he has no room to act childish and must act like an adult. His glasses shine the most out of anyone in the army.

Base Stats

 * Note: These are Laurent's absolute base stats. To get his actual base stats, use the following formula= [(Miriel's current stats - Miriel's class base stats) + (father's current stats - father's class base stats) + child's absolute base stats] / 3 + child's class base stats.

Focus* * - Laurent will inherit the last active skill from both of his parents, excluding those exclusive to DLC.
 * Mage
 * 10
 * 10
 * 3
 * 7+2
 * 7
 * 4
 * 11
 * 4
 * 5
 * 5
 * Magic +2.png +2
 * [[file:TomeIconFE13.png|20px]]Tome - C
 * Elwind
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Growth Rates
Varies

Supports
Romantic Supports
 * Lucina
 * Kjelle
 * Cynthia
 * Severa
 * Noire
 * Nah
 * Morgan (Female Morgan can also be his sister)
 * The Avatar (Female)

Other Supports
 * Miriel
 * Laurent's Father
 * The Avatar (Male) (Can also be Laurent's father)
 * Gerome
 * Yarne
 * Morgan (Only if Laurent is his father)

Reclassing
Base Classes
 * Mage - Promotes to Sage or Dark Knight
 * Barbarian - Promotes to Berserker or Warrior
 * Dark Mage - Promotes to Sorcerer or Dark Knight.
 * Dread Fighter - Requires Dread Scroll

Inheritance from Miriel

Laurent cannot reclass into these, but he can inherit a skill from them


 * Troubadour -Valkyrie
 * Should Laurent not receive the Priest class from his father, Laurent can inherit a War Cleric skill from Miriel.

The Avatar as Father
 * All possible male classes
 * Tactician - Promotes to Grandmaster

Frederick as Father
 * Cavalier - Promotes to Paladin or Great Knight
 * Knight - Promotes to General or Great Knight
 * Wyvern Rider - Promotes to Wyvern Lord or Griffon Rider

Virion as Father
 * Archer - Promotes to Sniper or Bow Knight
 * Wyvern Rider

Stahl as Father
 * Myrmidon - Promotes to Swordmaster or Assassin
 * Cavalier
 * Archer

Vaike as Father
 * Fighter - Promotes to Warrior or Hero
 * Thief - Promotes to Assassin or Trickster

Kellam as Father
 * Knight
 * Thief
 * Priest - Promotes to War Monk or Sage

Lon'qu as Father
 * Myrmidon
 * Thief
 * Wyvern Rider

Ricken as Father
 * Cavalier
 * Archer

Gaius as Father
 * Myrmidon
 * Fighter
 * Thief

Donnel as Father
 * Mercenary - Promotes to Hero or Bow Knight
 * Fighter
 * Villager

Gregor as Father
 * Myrmidon
 * Mercenary

Libra as Father
 * Priest

Henry as Father
 * Thief

Event Tiles

 * "My word - a misplaced item? Does no one adequately secure their belongings?" (item
 * "I've been organizing our weapons by name and make. Our old system was a farce!" (exp)

Asking

 * "You seem to be in excellent spirits. Did you discover a book to your liking?" (happy)
 * "I heard that verbalizing dreams makes them come true. Care to test it?" (dreams)

Replying

 * "I pass the hours by reading the books of this era - a whole library I had thought lost." (free time)
 * "No. For once our shelves are all organized! I am most grateful." (happy)
 * "I dream of becoming a true scholar - one who can sort the truth from the legends." (dreams)

Replying - Father

 * "The future? Hmm...very well. How about we start with a warning? You should endeavor to put things back where you found them! The arguments your sloppiness started with Mother - we almost needed counselling! ...There, that was a nice, healthy talk. Now we can be a normal family." (story)

Level Up

 * "A logical consequence of tireless diligence." (6+ stats up)
 * "It seems I've reaped unexpected gains." (4-5 stats up)
 * "A fair result." (2-3 stats up)
 * "My sincerest apologies. I'll strive to improve." (0-1 stat up)
 * "By my analysis, I've hit my theoretic potential." (0-1 stat up, most stats capped)

Class Change

 * "Truly, these seals hold wondrous power..."

Armory

 * "I'll be satisfied if it meets my basic requirements." (buying)
 * "If you don't need it, there's no point hanging on to it." (selling)
 * "I'm amazed what they can do with old gear nowadays." (forging)

Confession
"You’ve been an object of fascination since I first saw you; What I would gladly spent my life investigating."

- Laurent's confession quote.

Final Chapter
"It is inconceivable that our rollicking adventure might end at this juncture."

- Laurent's final chapter quote.

"Well, how delightfully fascinating this all was."

- Laurent's quote after Grima was defeated by Chrom.

"Father, I have done research into this fell dragon. I believe there are other ways to secure peace besides your demise."

- Laurent reassuring the Avatar for their choice if he is his son.

"You assume you and the fell dragon both must die, or neither. I say we find another way! Together!"

- Laurent reassuring the Avatar for their choice if he is her husband.

"The world is vast and full of potential unexplored! I shall devote myself to discovering that art which might reunite us."

- Laurent's quote after the Avatar's sacrifice of killing Grima

The Golden Gaffe
"I've been robbed? Me? The shock of it! The gold is one thing, but these fiends even stole my favorite lens cloth. I must rectify this matter before any more fingerprints accumulate!"

- Laurent's battle quote

Dual Support

 * "Stay sharp."
 * "I will not lose."
 * "I'll be your assistant."
 * "Do be careful."

Dual Strike

 * "And another!"

Critical

 * "Enough!"
 * "You were a fine subject!"
 * "I grow weary of you!"
 * "Get thee hence!"

Defeated Enemy

 * "Excellent data."
 * "Be at peace."
 * "Heh heh..."
 * "A logical result."

Partner Defeated Enemy

 * "You needn't have."
 * "My thanks"

Defeated By Enemy

 * "Blast..."

Death
"Ha... This world of the past... Fades before me...like a dream..."

- Laurent's death quote (classic mode)

Trivia

 * Laurent's birthday is the same day that Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken was first released in Japan.
 * Laurent's voice actor, George C. Cole, also provides the voice of Gregor.
 * His artwork shows him wielding a Tome, most likely a fire-based tome.

Etymology
Laurent is a French variation of the name "Laurence", which is a Latin name meaning "laurel crowned" or "victory". The latter meaning is a possible reference to his deductive nature.