Keaton

Keaton (フランネル Furanneru, Flannel in the Japanese version) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Fates and an ally on the Conquest and Revelation Routes. He is voiced by Jun Osuka in the Japanese version and Gideon Emery in the English version.

Profile
Keaton is a Wolfskin, beings capable of turning into werewolf-like creatures. Living in Nohr, he is the leader of his pack. If he achieves an S-Support with another unit, he will have a daughter named Velouria.

He is the most attracted to objects out of everyone in the army. His birthday is October 30.

Birthright
Keaton is seen in Chapter 15 when the Hoshidan army is forced into Garou Mountain by the Nohrian Army. Sensing intruders on his people's lands, Keaton confronts the Hohsidan army and asks if they are there to kill his people for their pelts. The Avatar corrects him, stating that they merely wish to pass through peacefully and lays their weapons down as a sign of their intentions. Keaton trusts the Avatar and willingly allows them to pass through. However, a magical land mine planted by Iago suddenly detonates, killing a Wolfskin. Believing that the Avatar had lied to him, Keaton summons his pack to eliminate the intruders. In the end, Keaton is defeated and the Avatar leaves, remorseful for the unnecessary violence that occurred.

Personality
Cheerful, albeit a bit human socially dense, he does his best to impress others or make them happy, even at the cost of his own happiness or potentially his life. As shown in his supports, he's interested in things others would normally find to be garbage, gross, scary, or creepy - ranging from a dirty old doll to arachnids to human remains and beyond. He has a habit of saying what he doesn't mean, and gets embarrassed when he has to be truthful on an intimate level. His sense of direction is relatively poor, getting lost with ease and requiring the assistance of others to lead him back, though he's reluctant to admit it.

However, despite his goofy personality, Keaton has a shockingly cruel side to himself, as shown in Chapter 15 where he reveals that he eats humans that have tried to take his clan's fur. He even throws a human bone to Ryoma to prove his point. Also, in his A-support with Peri, he admits that he really likes killing humans, and loves seeing their blood flow from their dying bodies. Despite this, he is friendly towards humans as a whole, wanting to befriend the Avatar's army, and limits his cruelty towards his enemies. However, when angered, Keaton is completely unreasonable, and will attack with murderous fury.

Birthright Chapter 15 - Wolfskin Peak

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Growth Rates
◾ Note: Growth Rates as a Wolfskin/Wolfssegner
 * 80%
 * 80%
 * 0%
 * 25%
 * 50%
 * 35%
 * 60%
 * 25%
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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 (Female)
 * Felicia
 * Effie
 * Elise
 * Camilla
 * Charlotte
 * Selena
 * Beruka
 * Nyx
 * Azura
 * Mozu
 * Peri
 * Hana (Revelation only)
 * Rinkah (Revelation only)
 * The Avatar (Male)
 * Benny
 * Laslow
 * Arthur
 * Kaden (Revelation only)
 * Velouria
 * Shigure (If Keaton is his father)
 * Kana (If Keaton is his father)

Private Quarters
"You got any trash in here, Avatar? Let me at it!"

- Invite ally entrance quote

"Your room is looking really clean. Here. Let me sprinkle some dust around for you."

- Invite ally entrance quote

"I'm ready to plan our next prank. So who's the unlucky guy this time?"

- Invite ally entrance quote

"My fur is soft, isn't it? I guess I'll let you keep grooming me like this. I mean, who am I to refuse?"

- Invite ally bond quote

"I like it when you brush my fur...but I'm NOT your pet. Whaddaya mean my tail is wagging?"

- Invite ally bond quote

Castle Grounds

 * "You look bored...Oh, don't worry though! I don't need help organizing my collection." (idle)
 * "Thanks for everything, Avatar! This place is amazing!" (idle)
 * "Why don't you relax for a while? You've been working very hard lately." (idle)
 * "Avatar! What, my tail? No, it is NOT wagging because I'm happy. Sheesh" (idle)
 * "I'm on a treasure hunt! Wanna help? All I need is a furball and some bones..." (idle)
 * "I'm needed in the next battle? I suppose I can help out, then..." (idle)
 * "Whoa-ho ho! Looks like something's here!" (found item)
 * "Shhh! Not so loud! You'll get my tail wagging!" (replying with child)

Armory
"If you love rusty junk, then you're in the wrong place. Only new weapons here!"

- When entering the Armory

"Is that everything? Just tell me if you need anything else."

- Before leaving the Armory (also in all other shops)

"Is this OK? We won't get in trouble, will we?"

- Buying, on duty (also in Staff Store)

"So I'm selling this to myself? Sure, why not!"

- Selling, on duty (also in Staff Store)

Staff Store
"These human trinkets are very curious. I want to collect each and every one!"

- When entering the Staff Store

Smithy
"Lots of weapons can be forged here. And lots can't - like claws."

- When entering the Smithy

"Fact is, I can't smith. I'll get the guy in the back."

- On duty

Lottery Shop
"Welcome! I hope you win something amazing! You'd share it, right?"

- When entering the shop

"Ha--look at that! A fabulous consolation prize!"

- Winning the wooden ball

Accessory Shop
"Flashy accessories... dust bunnies... I know which I'd choose."

- When entering the shop

Mess Hall
"I'm not sure about this whole cooking thing. What am I supposed to make?"

- When entering the Mess Hall

"Let me whip up something for you!"

- Before cooking

"Mmm... It's ready! I'm sure you'll love it. This is a secret family recipe."

- After cooking bad food

"This is remarkable! Err, I mean, it's OK I guess..."

- After eating good food

Prison
"This prison in amazing! Look at all the dust and spiders. It's like a treasure trove!"

- When entering the Prison

Hot Springs
"Avatar?! G-get outta here! Boy wolfskin don't bathe with the girls!"

- When a female Avatar enters the hot spring

Gathering Spots
"This mine reminds me of home. Oh, by the way, I found this ore on the ground. Here."

- Spoken to at the mines

"Do I hear your tummy growling? Just a sec—this will quiet it."

- Spoken to at a food gathering spot (visiting another castle)

Level Up

 * "I'm NOT wagging my tail with joy. Really!" (6+ stats up)
 * "Not that I'm fishing for praise, but..." (4-5 stats up)
 * "Wolves are a proud bunch. I'll do better." (2-3 stats up)

Class Change

 * "Knowing me, I'll be a master in no time..."

Confession
"You're my greatest treasure of all, and you smell the nicest. Hope you're ready to be really happy. From now on, I'm keeping you all to myself."

- Keaton's Confession Quote

Dual Support

 * "There, I got ya!"
 * "Try to pull your weight."
 * "If you die on me, I'll kill you!"
 * "I guess I'll save your tail."
 * "Go, go, go!"
 * "Admit it. You need me."

Attack Stance

 * "I call alpha!"

Guard Stance

 * "Don't be a crybaby!"

Partner Defeated Enemy/When Healed

 * "I was doing fine on my own."
 * *Howl*

Critical/Skill

 * "Hunting party!"
 * "This is the last thing you'll see!"
 * "Just in time for dinner."
 * "Say goodbye."

Defeated Enemy

 * "Ahh, fresh meat."
 * "Where's my praise?"
 * "What a pain."
 * *howling*
 * "Ha!"
 * "Loser!"
 * "Fresh meat is the best."
 * "Fresh meat is the best."

Possible Endings

 * Keaton and Effie
 * Keaton returned to his homeland. He frequently visited old friends and got lost on the way home. Effie retired after getting married, but she and Elise remained best friends for the rest of their lives.


 * Keaton and Nyx
 * 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
"Flannel" is a type of soft woven fabric.

"Keaton" is a type of fabric design. It also sounds a lot like "cotton", which fits the fabric naming scheme.

Trivia

 * Keaton shares his English voice actor, Gideon Emery, with Asugi and Gaius from Awakening.
 * Keaton and his daughter Velouria seem to be a reference to the age-old fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood, about a little girl who travels through a forest in order to deliver a basket of goodies to her grandmother, only to confront a wolf along the way. Keaton seems to represent the wolf, whereas Velouria would represent Little Red Riding Hood herself.
 * Keaton is the only one shown to have reddish-brown gloves rather than white gloves in official artwork of Wolfssegners.
 * Keaton is the only Wolfskin or Wolfssegner class character that doesn't wear a hood of sorts.
 * Keaton's birthday could also be a reference to Mischief Night, an informal holiday in which pranks, tricks, and vandalism occurs, possibly hinting at his somewhat mischievous personality.
 * Keaton was voted the 22nd most popular male on Nintendo's official Fates character poll.
 * Concept art for Keaton appeared in the publication "The Making of Fire Emblem" depicting content regarding both his human and Wolfskin forms.