Franz

"Fine. I may be young, but I'm every bit a Knight of Renais. I'll fight to the end to protect the princess, just like you, sir!"

- Franz talking to Seth in a support conversation.

Franz（フランツ Furantsu）is an earnest and determined young cavalier from Renais. Franz is the younger brother of Forde, and both siblings seek to emulate their father, a great knight who died in Renais' service. His mother died of poor health, but according to Forde, Franz was too young to remember. He greatly admires Seth and later can develop a brother/sister bond with Natasha. He enjoys fishing.

Franz is a young, energetic knight in the service of Renais. His loyalty to Eirika and Ephraim is surpassed only by that of Seth, and he strives to live up to his brother Forde's example.

Death Quote "I'm sorry, General Seth..."

Base Stats
|Cavalier |Light |1 |20 |7 |5 |7 |2 |6 |1 |9 |7 |Sword - E Lance - D |Iron Sword Iron Lance Vulnerary Vulnerary

Promotion Gain
Cavalier to Paladin
 * HP +2
 * Str +1
 * Skill +1
 * Spd +1
 * Def +2
 * Res +1

Cavalier to Great Knight
 * HP +3
 * Str +2
 * Skill +1
 * Spd +2
 * Def +2
 * Res +1


 * Axe Skill E

Growth Rates

 * HP 80%
 * Str 40%
 * Skill 40%
 * Spd 50%
 * Luck 40%
 * Def 25%
 * Res 20%

Overall
Franz is one of the better Cavaliers with more Strength and Speed than Forde but less Skill. Having a low Skill isn't as bad as having bad Strength and Speed, though it's easier to hit enemies anyways, and supports add to his Hit. The best support would be Amelia.

Possible Endings
Default ending: He continued to serve Renais with the same devotion that he had during the War of the Stones. His generous nature and easy smile made him a favourite among the people.

Franz and Amelia ending: Franz brought Amelia home with him in Renais. Amelia spent a short time with him in Renais's army, but once she and Franz were married, she retired her commission. The two had a daughter who grew to be a great knight herself.

Other Supports

 * Seth
 * Gilliam
 * Forde
 * Natasha

Etymology
A German name which several of its rulers have borne, Franz comes from 'Francis' meaning 'frenchman.'