Orson

"Ephraim... You never did know when to quit... Renais is lost... It's too late."

- Orson, allied with Grado and fighting prince Ephraim.

Orson (translated Olsson in the Japanese version) is a Paladin of Renais that is seen aiding Ephraim in Chapter 5x. Before this chapter, Tirado and Valter converse of how to defeat Ephraim. Tirado mentions that "along the prince's side is a friend. When the time comes, that friend will come to our aid." He is referring to Orson. After attempting to make escape from Renvall Castle, he, Ephraim, Kyle, and Forde are captured. Before Chapter 8 begins, when Eirika's party reaches Renvall, they are greeted by Orson, who is attempting to obtain Eirika's bracelet. However, Seth is suspicious and points out a few things that blow Orson's cover:


 * "Why did no enemy reinforcements come from inside the castle?"
 * "Why free yourself and leave Prince Ephraim in chains?"
 * "Why do you have a sword concealed in your doublet?"

Orson reveals that he turned to Grado for a chance to bring back his deceased wife, Monica, who is really only a fake version built by Lyon to continuously repeat "Darling" or "I love you" and is killed by Ephraim after the end of the chapter. He escapes, and is not seen or mentioned until Chapter 16, where he has claimed the throne of Renais, and is the boss of the chapter, fighting with either a Silver Lance and a Runesword or a Spear and a Silver Sword. Though he does leave the party after one chapter, you may trade his items to Ephraim, Forde, or Kyle, before ending Chapter 5x, and they will still have his items upon their return to the story.

Initial Stats
|Paladin |Dark |13 |48 |18 |15 |14 |6 |14 |11 |12 |8 |Sword - A>br>Lance - A |Rune Sword Silver Lance Red Gem

Growth Rate

 * HP 80%
 * Str 55%
 * Skill 45%
 * Spd 40%
 * Luck 25%
 * Def 45%
 * Res 30%

Overall
Orson has good HP, Strength, and Defense as a Paladin. Although, he's dependable when it comes to strong opponents, with good growth stats, of course. Even so, he can be useful if players want to clear levels at the Tower or Ruins. Although, he does come in handy with the Runesword in his arsenal, since he can heal himself.

Supports

 * No supports

Death/Defeat Quotes

 * "This wound... It will slow me down. I must retreat."(As an ally)
 * "Monica..."(As an enemy)

Trivia
You can tell that Orson will not play a role as a main character because when you try selecting him as a link arena character (during chapter 5x) the game will not let you.