Murdock

"Hm...you made it this far. I congratulate you. But can you defeat me?"

Murdock (translated Mardoc in the Japanese version) is the military commander of Bern, leader of the Three Dragon Generals, and second only to Zephiel in the Army of Bern, a notable feat considering he came from a peasant family. When King Desmond poisoned Zephiel, Murdock was the one who nursed him back to health. He is Zephiel's most trusted subordinate and has been appointed the leader of the three Dragon Generals (the highest ranking generals in all of Bern). Late in the game, Zephiel sends him to kill Roy and companions and take the Fire Emblem back from them, but he is slain in the Shrine of Seals. He has a brief cameo in the prequel, Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken, rebutting a soldier questioning King Desmond's actions and claiming something must be done about the tyrant. His reply to the soldier is slightly ironic considering his role in Fūin no Tsurugi 's backstory, as Murdock would end up heavily involved with Zephiel's eventual killing of his father.

Battle Conversations
Murdock: "So! You are General Roy! I have always been looking forward to matching blades with you!"
 * (With Roy):

Murdock: "Miledy... I don't want to fight you, but you stand here before me. It seems we have no choice. Come!"
 * (With Miledy):

Murdock: "You were one of Nacien's troops... I heard the story from Galle. I do feel sorry for you, but you are currently an enemy. Come! We fight!"
 * (With Zeiss):

Boss Stats
Starting Items: Tomahawk, Knight Crest
 * Level 20 General
 * HP: 62
 * Strength: 27
 * Skill: 19
 * Speed: 12
 * Luck: 12
 * Defense: 25
 * Magic Defense: 17
 * Con: 20
 * Mov: 5

Death Quote
"Gah...! You...are strong... Zephiel... My king... I cannot protect you...any further... Forgive me...!"

Musical Themes
Murdock's event theme is called Dignity, and plays in Fūin no Tsurugi in events where he is the focus. His battle theme, like the other two Dragon Generals is In The Name of Bern.

Etymology
'Murdock' comes from the Irish 'Murchadh' meaning 'sea warrior.' His Japanese name Mardoc comes from the patron god of Babylon.