Dheginsea

"If you are to stand against me... Then you are to stand against... THE GREATEST OF DRAGONS!"

- Dheginsea to Ike's party before he transforms in a fierce firestorm and the battle begins.

Dheginsea (デギンハンザー, Deginhanzā? Dheginhansea in Japanese version, named Deghinsea in PAL region game versions and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance) is a minor non-playable character in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, and a boss character in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. He is the King of Goldoa, home of the Dragon tribe Laguz and one of Ashera's Three Heroes who defeated the Dark God Yune. He is also known as the Black Dragon King. He had three children: Rajaion, Almedha and Kurthnaga, and two grandchildren: Soren, who is Almedha's son, and after his death, another grandson through Rajaion. He is referred to by the Hawk King Tibarn as a "living and stubborn fossil". He constantly urges the Laguz not to fan the flames of war while the location of Lehran's Medallion is unknown: his top priority is to save the world from destruction. It is to this end that he maintains a policy of perfect neutrality; he also twisted the truth and labelled Yune a "Dark God" to prevent Ashera from passing her judgement.

In Path of Radiance, he makes his only appearance around the middle of the game when he holds a meeting with the Laguz royalty: King Caineghis of Gallia, King Tibarn of Phoenicis, King Naesala of Kilvas, and Prince Reyson of Serenes Forest. Here, he tells the other Laguz to stay out of The Mad King's War, telling them to not risk awakening the dark god.

In Radiant Dawn, he first appears in Part III, when the Laguz Alliance is trying to flee from Begnion through the Kauku Caves back to Gallia. However, they instead end up in Goldoa and are taken to see Deghinsea. After Tibarn explains the situation, Dheginsea, though understanding their plight, does not allow them to pass from Goldoa to Gallia, and instead demands they return to the caves and find the way to Gallia through there. This act of stubbornness enrages many members of the Laguz Alliance, including Tibarn and Skrimir. Ike remarks bitterly about Dheginsea's demands, asking him why he does not just kill them right then and there, saying it will save them the trouble of walking to their deaths, which prompts Dheginsea to tell him that he does not understand, for not having lived long enough. However, Ena and Nasir appear and beg the King to give them passage because Reyson who, along with Leanne, restored Rajaion's sanity and allowed to have a peaceful death, was one of the members of the Laguz Alliance. Hearing this, Dheginsea grudgingly allows them to pass to Gallia through Goldoa, saying that it will be the only exception he will ever make.

In Part IV, he chooses to side with Ashera, leading to a confrontation with his son in the Tower of Guidance, while he is flanked by about 36 other dragon laguz, including Nasir and Gareth. He is also blessed by Ashera, making him incapable of receiving damage from any weapons not similarly blessed. He is mortally wounded by Ike and Micaiah's party after Yune blesses their weapons; before he dies, he orders his vassals to follow Kurthnaga, whom he names the new King of Goldoa. Also, if Nasir and Gareth survive (which is very easy to allow them to do so, as they are immobile and are unable to attack either Ena or Kurthnaga), they will join the the party as playable units. He is known for his 'Goldoa will not move' and 'Hold...hold I say' quotes, shown when Lehran leaves Goldoa and Dheginsea attempts to stop him.

Personality
Dheginsia shares a personality similar to that of his grandson, Soren. He seems to be a little exaggerated with his words when confronted in the Tower; this may come from his pride at being the King of Goldoa. However, Dheginsea can back up his drama with his supreme prowess in battle. He does not care about anything, if it increases the chances of Ashera passing her judgement.

Boss Appearance

 * Part 4: Endgame Area 3

Stats

 * FE10 Deghinsea Dragon King (Untransformed) Sprite.png Dragon King ↓ FE10 Dheginsea Dragon King (Transformed) Sprite.png Black Dragon
 * FE10Dark.png
 * 40
 * 100
 * 25 ↓ 50
 * 13 ↓ 26
 * 18 ↓ 36
 * 15 ↓ 30
 * 30
 * 25 ↓ 50
 * 23 ↓ 46
 * 16 ↓ 42
 * 26 ↓ 82
 * 5 ↓ 6
 * FE10 Strike.gif Strike - SS
 * Mantle.png Mantle Nighttide.png Night Tide Formshift.png Formshift Shove.png Shove Ire.png Ire
 * Breath black.png Black Breath
 * }

Bond Support

 * Kurthnaga: 10%

Battle Conversations
Default Dheginsea: Fools! By denying your judgement, you merely rush to your death.

Vs Micaiah Dheginsea: You...you're one of the parentless... Micaiah: You know me? Dheginsea: Yes. I knew the first of your kind. I have been alive for a very long time... Perhaps too long. But soon it will all be over.

Vs Sanaki Dheginsea: In my eyes, the mightiest of you looks no different than an infant. Can you hope to stand a chance? Sanaki: Of...of course. I am Sanaki, 37th empress of Begnion. It is my duty to save my people. Even the world's mightiest dragon will not dissuade me from that calling. Dheginsea: All right, then, child. Fulfill your duty.

Vs Sothe Dheginsea: Have at you, follower of Yune. Sothe: I won't live as long as you have, and I'll never be as powerful. Things like saving the world and fighting goddesses are just beyond me. They're out of my reach. That's why I've always chosen to fight for the smaller things in life and the people close to me. If that means I have to fight you to protect them, then so be it.

Vs Ike Ike: Dheginsea, Dragon King. I can see you have no intention of letting us pass. Dheginsea: I follow my goddess's decrees. My will is unwavering. Ike: I have no choice, then. Be on your guard. Dheginsea: Very well, beorc general. Our blessings may be equal and opposite, but your strength is a mere fraction of mine. Show me your best!

Vs Elincia Dheginsea: You, too, deign to oppose the goddess Ashera? Elincia: I will do whatever is required to rescue those who were petrified. I beg of you, Dragon King, please reconsider what Prince Kurthnaga said to you. Dheginsea: It is too late. People, in our weakness, betray the gods, and are meant to be punished for it. Elincia: I cannot believe that. People are capable of both terrible and wonderful things. To describe them so simply and cynically does them a disservice. Dheginsea: If I am defeated today, that may convince me that I am wrong. Come... I'm waiting.

Vs Naesala Dheginsea: Naesala, You dare challenge me? Naesala: Heh. It's funny you should ask that... I'm not deluded enough to think that I can beat you. The goddess herself would hesitate to fight you. But my people are frozen solid, and I have to delude myself enough to think that I can help save them. Dheginsea: You are a true king, Naesala. I am ready when you are. Naesala: I'll be thrilled if I land even a single blow. I'm much better at fleeing than fighting.

Vs Nailah Dheginsea: You... are of the wolf people? Nailah: Yes. After the floods, we built our country to the east of the great desert. Dheginsea: ...So we weren't the only ones to survive... Nailah: Until we met Rafiel, we too thought ours were the only people left. Dheginsea: In your country, are there only people of the wolf tribe? Nailah: No, beorc live there, as well. There are also a number of what you call the "parentless." Children born of both laguz and beorc parents are still relatively few... but they live normally among us. Dheginsea: Is that so? Nailah: That's probably enough chatting. Do you still intend to block our path? Dheginsea: ...I will not deny my goddess. Nailah: And I won't deny my conscience. I will revive those turned to stone, and you cannot stop me.

Vs Caineghis Caineghis: King Dheginsea, I owe you an apology. You warned me often of the danger of open war, but I did not listen. I want you to know how truly sorry I am for the strife that has once again engulfed our world, and my part in it. However... I will not meekly accept judgement by the goddess. Regardless of my duty to her, the petrified people must be saved. Dheginsea: Caineghis, king of beasts. I regret that we must stand on opposing sides. Now we must determine which one of us is in the right.

Vs Tibarn Tibarn: I never would have believed that one day I'd be facing off against you. Life sure is funny, sometimes. Dheginsea: Even you, Tibarn? Don't make me kill you. You haven't got a chance. Tibarn: Don't be so sure about that. You just might be surprised. Besides, you've got a lot to answer for, Dheginsea. You'll finally pay the price for all those years of inaction and indifference as your kin were butchered and enslaved. Dheginsea: You shortsighted fool, you still don't understand... All right, I'm waiting. Show me what you've got.

Vs Kurthnaga Kurthnaga: Father! Please think about what you're doing. Dheginsea: The time for words has passed. The only option remaining is to stop you with brute force. Kurthnaga: Why? Father, why? Dheginsea: That is enough! No more sniveling! You, Kurthnaga, were to rule the dragon tribe in years to come. Show me that you would have been capable! Kurthnaga: But-- Yes, sir... I'll show you.

Vs Ena Ena: Your majesty... Dheginsea: Come now, Ena. Fight. Ena: I'm sorry, I can't. I may have turned my back on my king and left my own country, but I still belong to the dragon tribe. I wouldn't dare to attack my own king. I couldn't. Dheginsea: Then as your king, I order you. I order you to fight for Kurthnaga's life. Ena: My king! Dheginsea: You and he need each other. You are different from other dragons. Ena: ...Very well, Your Majesty.

Vs Leanne Dheginsea: Hello, Princess Leanne. You can't fight me... I advise you to stand down. Leanne:(Sadness...your heart is filled with such sadness. What’s wrong? Can’t we talk about it?) Dheginsea: I have nothing more to say to you. This is the way it has to be. My feelings do not matter.

Vs Rafiel Rafiel: King Dheginsea, I don't understand... Why? Why must we fight? I just can't... I... I... I can't take it. Fighting only cause more pain and suffering. Why do this? Dheginsea: ...You remind me of a friend from long ago. He was the kindest soul I've known, but he was so terribly weak. You've moved me more than you'll ever know... But I will not budge. I await my judgement.

Vs Reyson Reyson: King Dheginsea, why must it be it so? You are more powerful than any being alive... Use that power to help us save the people. Dheginsea: You are not the first to make such request. But my answer is the same now as it was before. I will not change my mind. I have no choice but to follow the will of our goddess.

Death Quote
"No... unh... Has my body grown old? Or is it...my heart..."

- Death Quote

Trivia
He has the greatest authority in the game, next to Caineghis (5 stars)