Mercedes

Mercedes is a playable character that appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Profile
Mercedes is a student at the Officer's Academy who is from the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and is a member of the Blue Lions. Mercedes was born a noble in the Adrestian Empire but grew up as a commoner in Faerghus. Before attending the Officer's Academy she attended a magic accademy in the capital. She is slightly older than the other students. She's a close friend of Annette whom she met at the magic academy.

Personality
Merceds is a kind girl, who watches her surroundings closely and can't ignore people in need.

In-game
Mercedes was first shown as an enemy sword unit who Edelgard battled against.

Later, she was shown together with Annette, interacting with Byleth.

Etymology
The first part of Mercedes,"merced" means mercy or grace in Spanish. This name is commonly associated with the full name and title, "Maria de las Mercedes", meaning "Maria of the Mercies". This title was given to the Lady of Mercy, the Virgin Mary, of the Christian faith.