Laegjarn

"Though we may be enemies, I commend your bravery, warriors of Askr. You have led quite the chase... But for now, you may rest. Ultimately, you cannot triumph. You may claw out small victories... But our forces are too large. You must surrender. Submit quietly and you will not be harmed. I swear it."

- Laegjarn speaking to the Order of Heroes in Book II: Chapter 5.

Laegjarn is a Book II antagonist from Fire Emblem Heroes. She is the first princess of the Flame Kingdom Múspell and a general of its army, along with her sister Laevatein.

Profile
A general who leads Múspell's army with dignity, Surtr left Laegjarn in charge of a region of Nifl when it was conquered, though Fjorm states that she treats the citizens with respect.

She first appears in chapter 5, where, after tracking down the Order of Heroes, she demands they surrender, offering to spare them if they do so. Upon their refusal, she leads herself and her sister into battle. Admitting defeat, Laegjarn leaves alongside her sister. Talking with Laevatein, when her sister considers using a power that could end up destroying her, Laegjarn immediately orders her to never use it, to which she consents.

Mulling over the Askran's motives for traveling to Nifl, she realizes that they are trying to discover a way to defeat Múspell based on their determination, noting that they would not be so resolute in their actions if they weren't certain there was a way they could win the war. She then starts crafting a plan to attempt to cut off the Order before they can turn the tide of battle. Though she is careful in her pursuit, she realizes too late that she has fallen into a trap; knowing the danger she posed, the Order lured her into an ambush. Laegjarn orders Laevatein to flee, and is subsequently defeated and captured.

Though Laegjarn assumes she'll be tortured or executed, the Order expresses the respect they have for her as they prepare to hold her captive.

Personality
In stark contrast with her father, Laegjarn is a kind, respectful, and serious woman, caring deeply for her younger sister, as shown in her conversations with her, being relieved to hear when she is unharmed and ordering her to retreat if she gets injured. She also treats the people of the conquered Nifl territory with respect and compassion, and her actions grant her respect among her enemies in the Askr forces.

A keen strategist in regards to warfare, she is able to make very accurate assumptions of her enemies' intentions using just a few clues and anticipating their most logical action, not being fooled by the Order of Heroes' fake trail. She tends to be more honorable than her father, being sincere when she offers the Order of Heroes to surrender, while also admitting their courage and bravery.

Description
''The eldest princess of Múspell, the Flame Kingdom, and Laevatein's older sister. A general who leads Múspell's army with dignity.''
 * Sheathed Steel

Quotes
Laegjarn/Heroes Quotes

Etymology
In Norse mythology, Lægjarn is an epithet of Loki, and translates to "Lover of Ill". Notably, Lævatein is said to lie in Lægjarn's chest, protected by nine locks. The name was likely chosen to reflect her protectiveness of her sister.