Nyx

"I am no "young lady", and I neither require nor desire your paltry protection."

- Nyx

Nyx (ニュクス, Nyukusu) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Fates and an ally in the Conquest and Revelation Routes. She is voiced by Juri Kimura in the Japanese version.

Profile
Nyx was born to a family of talented mages in Nohr. She was a prodigy in Dark magic arts, as was the rest of her family, but quickly became too powerful. As a result, she started testing her abilities on people for fun, killing many innocent civilians. Her guilty conscience began to grow, however, and she stopped. As punishment, an unbreakable curse was inflicted upon her, causing her to be unable to age. However, in her support conversation with Leo she claims that she can see her grown body in the reflection of water. In her support conversations with Xander she reveals that she was suicidal following the initial time after she was cursed and was very depressed, hiding herself away from the world. However, she decided that she wanted to live to atone for her crimes, and has since strived to overcome her past.

Nyx is very fond of reading books as revealed in her supports with Kaze. Secretly, she is an avid reader of romance novels. In her My Room quotes, Nyx reveals that the marks on her forehead and cheeks are designed to reflect curses.

She does not expect the curse to dispel, however, she seeks The Mirror of Truth, the relic that reflects a person's true appearance.

Chronologically, she states that she is an older woman, much older than the Avatar at least.

Said to be the most understanding of women, Nyx's birthday is February 17th.

Personality
Despite her youthful appearance, Nyx has, in fact, an intellect and wisdom belonging to a mature woman. A pessimistic individual by nature, Nyx views life rather bleakly. This is not without a cause, however; as earlier mentioned, this is owing to her framing her entire life around an innate desire to atone for her crime of killing innocents for sport. This desire is especially evident whenever she participates in battles, where the things she says revolve around her constantly reminding herself that her every action is part of her "punishment".

As a result of her desire to atone, Nyx transformed into a social recluse, choosing to isolate herself from society, only interacting with others when she deems it necessary for her to do so.

Growth Rates
◾ Note: Growth Rates are based on the character in their starting class
 * 30%
 * 15%
 * 70%
 * 35%
 * 60%
 * 20%
 * 20%
 * 40%
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◾ Note: Growth Rates as a Sorcerer
 * 30%
 * 5%
 * 75%
 * 35%
 * 60%
 * 20%
 * 20%
 * 45%
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◾ Note: Growth Rates as a Dark Knight
 * 45%
 * 25%
 * 60%
 * 40%
 * 55%
 * 25%
 * 30%
 * 45%
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Standard Sets

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Friendship Sets

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Partner Sets

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Special Classes

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Supports
Romantic Supports Other Supports
 * The Avatar (Male)
 * Xander
 * Leo
 * Niles
 * Benny
 * Arthur
 * Odin
 * Laslow
 * Keaton
 * Jakob
 * Kaze
 * Silas
 * Subaki (Revelation only)
 * Hayato (Revelation only)
 * The Avatar (Female)
 * Charlotte
 * Mozu
 * Effie
 * Orochi (Revelation only)
 * Nyx's child

Armory
"Pick your weapons carefully. We have foes to fight–and friends to save."

- Entering the armory

"Making purchases while I work feels strange."

- Purchasing an item while tending

Staff Store
"None of the items here can fix my problems. But some may be useful to you."

- Entering her shop

"Making purchases while I work feels weird."

- When buying for her while she's working

"No premium on my own goods. Still interested?"

- When selling for her while she's working

"Need anything else, my young friend?"

- Before leaving her shop

Lottery Shop
"There's no harm in trying your luck now and then. Go ahead..."

- When entering the Lottery Shop

"Well, you've won something that's halfway decent. How about that?"

- After playing the lottery

"Need anything else, my young friend?"

- Before leaving

Accessory Shop
"Welcome to the shop that caters to the vain - and to the strange."

- When entering the shop

Arena
"I don't care much for this sort of thing. But I'll do my part."

- When entering the Arena

"Skill and maturity go hand in hand. I'm glad that I've never lost to a young one."

- Victory

Mess Hall
"Well, I like it...but then again, this may be an acquired taste"

- After making good food

"I wonder if this was made by someone younger? I still have so much to learn."

- After eating good food

Hot Springs
"You have a lovely figure. I'm sure you'll mature nicely in the years to come..."

- When entering the hot springs as Female Avatar

"It's so easy to overdo it. Be sure not to soak too long."

- To Female Avatar

"You're a sight for sore eyes, Avatar."

- When entering the hot springs as a Female Avatar

Einherjar Shop
"I understand the concept behind Einherjar., but I cannot create them with my magic."

- When entering the shop

"Need anything else, my young friend?"

- Before leaving the shop

Gathering Spots
"I used a spell to mine some ore. But don't worry, it wasn't very powerful magic."

- Spoken to at a mine

"Good morning, traveler. Say, do you have ore in your homeland as well?"

- Spoken to at a mine (visiting another castle)

Alone

 * "Good work today. Do you do these patrols by yourself to relax?" (idle)
 * "I thought I sensed something not from this world... You're a traveler aren't you?" (Visiting another castle)
 * "I'll bring all my magic to bear in the next battle. You can count on me." (idle)
 * "Looks like I've got some free time... Maybe I can finally start reading that new tome." (idle)
 * "Oh, it's you. Did you need something?" (idle)
 * "Right now I'm absorbed in this book on magic. I'd actually like to get back to it..." (idle)
 * "Thanks for taking me in. I'm not alone because of you." (idle)
 * "The power is stronger in me than usual today...which is saying something." (Surge of energy)

Private Quarters
"Next time you need my advice, you could try coming to find me for a change..."

- Invite ally entrance quote

"If you need advice, I'll tell you what I know."

- Invite ally entrance quote

"Avatar, are you going to spend the next few hours pestering me about my age?"

- invite ally entrance quotes

"It's so quiet in here. So peaceful. I hope you're grateful to have such a safe haven."

"It's weird... When I'm with you, I feel at ease. For once in my life, I don't feel like a freak. ...Thank you."

"Thanks for having me over, but are we done here?"

- invite ally bond quotes

Level Up

 * "Wow... I haven't felt this good in ages." (6+ stats up)
 * "All I have left is my desire to improve." (4-5 stats up)
 * "I'm stronger, yet still so youthful. * sigh * " (2-3 stats up)
 * "Life is full of cruel disappointments..." (0-1 stat up)

Class Change

 * "Even in this I look like a glorified child..."

Confessions
"Somehow you always saw who I really was behind my veil of darkness... I have forgotten what love felt like. But this is it.... this is love... Thank you."

Ghostly Gold Pre-Battle
"Lousy ghosts! Why don't you come back tomorrow? My body's young, but I'm not! I'd be a lot peppier if you'd just reschedule."

- Nyx's pre battle quote.

Museum Melee Pre-Battle
"Oh, yet another fool who thinks I can't fight back? Hmph. I'll disabuse you of that belief if you don't disarm... You won't? Good."

- Nyx's pre-battle quote.

Dual Support

 * "Your turn... Child."
 * "Keep your eyes on me!"
 * "I'm not looking for trouble, but..."
 * "Appearances can be deceiving."
 * "I will help you."
 * "My power is at your service."
 * "Remain calm."
 * "Let's leave no survivors."
 * "How very annoying."
 * "Don't die on me... not yet."

Dual Strike

 * "How unfortunate."
 * "I'm here!"
 * "Stand aside!"
 * "This way!"
 * "Weakling!"

Dual Guard

 * "It's not your time!"
 * "I'm the one you want!"
 * "Good!"

Defeated Enemy

 * "Another day, another sin."
 * "Fate is cruel."
 * "Enjoy the afterlife!"
 * "I don't need your forgiveness!"
 * "With age comes wisdom."

Partner Defeated Enemy/When Healed

 * "You didn't have to do that."
 * "Thank you!"
 * "You...you saved me."

Critical/Skill

 * "Good night, lost child!"
 * "I'll show you the meaning of fear!"
 * "Prepare to leave this realm!"
 * "So young, so foolish!"

Defeated by Enemy
"Guess I...had it coming"

Death/Retreat Quote
"A cursed soul perishes in the clutches of a fallen dragon. How...fitting..."

- Nyx's death quote.

Possible Endings

 * Nyx - Cursed by Youth
 * Nyx was offered many honors and positions of power, but refused them all to live among the people. While she is not listed in official records, bards tell of an eternally young fortune teller of eerie skill.


 * Nyx and Avatar (Revelation)
 * The two spent the rest of their lives together, Avatar ruling as the wise king of Valla. His wife, Nyx, was indispensable with her vast experience and magic abilities.


 * Nyx and Odin
 * There are no official records of Odin from after the war, but much was written about (and by) him. There are no records of Nyx from after the war, but supposedly she only used her magic to help others.


 * Nyx and Keaton
 * Keaton returned to his homeland. He frequently visited old friends and got lost on the way home. His wife, Nyx, was indispensable with her vast experience and magic abilities.

Etymology
Nyx is named after Nyx, the Greek goddess of the night.

Trivia

 * Nyx shares her Japanese voice actress, Juri Kimura, with Mozu.
 * Nyx was voted the 28th most popular female on Nintendo's official Fates character poll.
 * Nyx is the only playable Nohrian unit who is not encountered in Birthright.