Priam

"Interesting. But I've little interest in following someone else's orders. ...Unless they're handed down by a man who can fight for himself."

- Priam in Paralogue 23

Priam (パリス Parisu, Paris in the Japanese version) is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Awakening, and the last SpotPass character that is able to be recruited.

He is voiced by Daisuke Ono in the Japanese version and Jamieson Price in the English version.

Profile
Priam does not appear at all during the main storyline, unlike previous characters recruited through Paralogues. He claims to be the descendant of the Radiant Hero and possesses Ragnell, making him a descendant of Ike. He likes meat-based cooking the most out of everyone in the army. His birthday is February 9.

In Paralogue 23, rumors spread of a village who houses a descendant of the Radiant Hero. Knowing of the legend of this man, Chrom comes to the Garden of Giants where he encounters Priam. Chrom tries to recruit him, but Priam does not want to be won over by words, so he decides to test Chrom's fighting abilities in a fight. If Chrom is stronger than he is, he will willingly join his cause. After the battle, Priam is impressed by Chrom's skills and joins the army. However as they are about to depart, a solider bids him farewell. Chrom notices that members of Priam's army are comprised of numerous soldiers from distant nations including Ylisse, Valm, and even Plegia, all of whom came to Priam to test their skills and have followed him since. Chrom sees that Priam treats everyone much like he does, a comrade, and feels grateful to have a new soldier in the army like him.

His supports with a female Avatar show that he seeks to become the strongest in the land as he pursues "the path of the sword." He utilizes a force called "chi" (sometimes translated as "qi") by training his mind and spirit daily, though he claims that being able to use it is difficult to do. His supports with a male Avatar show that he has a training regimen for just about everything, from utilizing chi to crafting one's own weapons to eating. It is also shown that Priam is very fanatical about his training, and can speak for hours on end about every little thing he does and why it is important to his path of the sword.

Base Stats
Normal Mode

Axebreaker Lancebreaker Luna Sol Axe - B Tomahawk
 * [[File:Priam Hero FE13 Map Icon.png]]Hero
 * 20
 * 74
 * 40
 * 3
 * 44
 * 38
 * 35
 * 39+5
 * 25
 * 6
 * FE13 Sword Slayer Skill Icon.pngbreaker
 * SwordIconFE13.png - A
 * Ragnell
 * }

Hard Mode

Axebreaker Lancebreaker Luna Sol Axe - B Tomahawk
 * [[File:Priam Hero FE13 Map Icon.png]]Hero
 * 20
 * 80
 * 45
 * 4
 * 47
 * 41
 * 38
 * 42+5
 * 26
 * 6
 * FE13 Sword Slayer Skill Icon.pngbreaker
 * SwordIconFE13.png - A
 * Ragnell
 * }

Lunatic Mode

Axebreaker Lancebreaker Luna Sol Axe - B Tomahawk
 * [[File:Priam Hero FE13 Map Icon.png]]Hero
 * 20
 * 80
 * 45
 * 4
 * 47
 * 42
 * 41
 * 42+5
 * 27
 * 6
 * FE13 Sword Slayer Skill Icon.pngbreaker
 * SwordIconFE13.png - A
 * Ragnell
 * }

Supports

 * The Avatar (Can marry a Female Avatar)
 * Morgan (Only if Priam is his father)

See: Priam/Supports

Class Sets

 * Mercenary - Promotes to Hero or Bow Knight
 * Fighter - Promotes to Warrior or Hero
 * Myrmidon - Promotes to Swordmaster or Assassin
 * Dread Fighter - Requires Dread Scroll

Base Class
Priam is the descendant of Ike and is fittingly a Hero. Oddly he carries three skills that he should not have Lancebreaker and Swordbreaker, both of which come from the Wyvern Rider promotions and Luna from the Great Knight class, all of which Priam cannot be. The first two skill paired with Axebreaker means that Priam will be hard to hit without indirect weapons. Priam is already strong, fitting as he is the last SpotPass character recruited. His main concern is his low Resistance, though with his high stats in the others like Skill and Speed, Priam should perform just fine. If health is an issue then luckily he has Sol in his skill bank to help replenish some health.

Priam's base class is the Mercenary so he can slide immediately into the Bow Knight class if Bowbreaker is desired. Also Priam does not start off with any Mercenary skills so spending some time as one will reward him with Armsthrift mostly to preserve his Ragnell as much as possible.

Reclassing
Priam's two reclassing options are the Fighter and Myrmidon lines. All in all Priam performs spectacularly in these physical classes. Fighter will give him Zeal to boost criticals and Max HP +5 for some extra hit pots. The Warrior promotion will give him mainly Counter if Priam needs to stack damage. Priam's perfectly capable being a good Fighter or Warrior, but is still suited to be a Hero more.

Priam as a Myrmidon is incredible, boosting his Skill and Speed to their maximum potential. Like his Fighter reclassing, Priam makes a perfectly capable Myrmidon, Swordmaster, and Assassin. Vantage can be useful if he is low on health and with his Ragnell on hand, he should not have to worry from indirect enemy attacks. Astra is a good attack skill for him to use and is worth considering as much as Lethality, though the latter's low activation rate is debatable. Swordfaire gives Priam an incredible boost in physical strength and Pass can be used for swarming strategies, but other skills may be more desireable.

Enemy Battle Quotes
"Heh. I'm impressed. Now show me what you're made of!"

- Priam's pre-battle quote in Paralogue 23

"Heh... Y-you're good..."

- Priam's defeat quote in Paralogue 23

Event Tiles

 * "What's this little thing?" (item)
 * "I dispatched a few minor enemies just now—nothing worth mentioning." (exp)
 * "I managed a quick training session. None will ever surpass me now." (weapon exp)

Asking - Normal

 * "Have any dreams, friend?" (dreams)
 * "I wish to fight alongside you in our next battle. Do you accept?" (team up)
 * "How do you kill time, friend?" (free time)

Asking - Child

 * "Fight me, Morgan. You are my son, and I expect great things." (train)
 * "Are you unwell, Morgan? Warriors need rest, remember." (concern)
 * "Morgan, I was hoping you would share some tales from the future. Anything at all." (story)

Replying - Child

 * "All right. But I hold back for no one. Son or not, you will lose." (train)
 * "Really? I feel fine. I'm sorry to worry you." (concern)
 * "Raw meat would do." (gift)
 * "Until recently, I lived in a secluded village and trained to be the world's strongest. But leaving that village changed my life, because it gave me you. It will be fun to return one day and tell my old friends of these happy developments." (story)

Level Up

 * "I intend to grow strong. Stronger than anyone..." (6+ stats up)
 * "Nothing beats the feel of accomplishment." (4-5 stats up)
 * "Still not enough. Nowhere near enough." (2-3 stats up)
 * "Hmm... I'm getting soft." (0-1 stats up)
 * "I've learned all I can from this class... Next!" (0-1 stats up when most stats are capped)

Class Change

 * "A fork in the road to true strength."

Armory

 * "You're going to buy me something? Well thanks." (buying)
 * "Sell what you will. I don't care." (selling)
 * "A good weapon ages well, like friends or wine." (forging)

Roster
''The descendent of a certain radiant hero. He has scoured the world in search of worthy opponents. While affable enough outside of battle, he is clearly more brawn brains. The most insatiable meat eater. Born February 9th.''

Confession
"You give my strength purpose and meaning. I'll let the world burn before I see you hurt."

- Priam's confession quote

The Golden Gaffe Pre-Battle
"I don't give a rat's tail about gold, but Risen are another story. Do you fight like your brethren back in my world, I wonder? Try to be as informative as you can while I prod at you. It'll be over quick."

- Priam's pre-battle quote.

EXPonential Growth Pre-Battle
"I can tell already you'll make me stronger. Good. I'm more than happy to take your life to better mine."

- Priam's pre-battle quote.

Infinite Regalia Pre-Battle
"Thirty-six generals, and every last one a menace. One slipup will cost me my life or perhaps more... Excellent! This is one Outrealm well worth the journey."

- Priam's pre-battle quote.

Death's Embrace Pre-Battle
"I've always believed that strength alone brings victory, but perhaps I was wrong. On a battlefield like this, to purely rely on strength would be a fatal mistake. In any case, you and yours were delt a cruel hand... I hope I can offer you rest."

- Priam's pre-battle quote.

Five-Anna Firefight Pre-Battle
"The heat here is fierce. It'll sap your strength and warp your vision... But if one could master fighter here, battling elsewhere would be a breeze. Next time I set off on a training journey, I know where to start..."

- Priam's pre-battle quote.

Roster Rescue Pre-Battle
"So you're the ones responsible for taking our roster? As a new recruit, I was hoping to use it to learn more about my companions. ...Why am I wasting my breath explaining this to you? Let the fighting commence!"

- Priam's pre-battle quote.

Dual Support

 * "I'm with you."
 * "Careful."
 * "Clean this up."
 * "Here they come."
 * "Let me aid you."
 * "You're on!"
 * "Let's go!"
 * "Show me what you got!"
 * "Don't you die on me."

Dual Guard

 * "Vigilance, always!"
 * "Not today!"

Dual Strike

 * "And from me!"
 * "Forgetting someone?"

Critical

 * "This is the end!"
 * "Rest in peace!"
 * "The strong survive!"
 * "For the blue flame!"

Defeated Enemy

 * "Hmph!"
 * "Heh..."
 * "Thats it?"
 * "Unsurprising..."
 * "What a waste."

Partner Defeated Enemy

 * "Appreciate it."
 * "Not bad."
 * "Let's go!"
 * "My thanks."

Being Healed

 * "Let's go!"

Death/Retreat
"This is the end...for me...Keep going, Chrom... Don't...give...up..."

- Priam's death quote (classic mode)

Etymology
Priam was the king of Troy during the Trojan War, and the father of Paris in the Iliad.

Priam's Japanese name "Paris" is a character from Greek mythology, most famously in the Iliad.

Trivia

 * Priam's name being Paris in the Japanese version of the game and his claiming to be Ike's descendant is a reference to the fact that Ike was originally planned to be named "Paris" in the early stages of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.
 * Priam cannot have the ability Aether which is Ike's iconic skill, due to it being exclusive to the Great Lord class as well as Chrom's potential daughters and the Spotpass and DLC versions of Ike himself.
 * However, he does have Sol and Luna, which make up Aether.
 * Three of Priam's skills, Luna, Swordbreaker, and Lancebreaker, are skills that can only be acquired by the Great Knight, Wyvern Lord, and Griffon Rider classes, none of which Priam has access to.
 * Priam's official artwork depicts him wielding Ragnell.