Midia

"By "we" I mean Akaneia. Akaneia is saved. If Princess Nyna has truly come to chase the enemy from our halls, to free us...Then my death will have meaning."

- Midia to Boah, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Midia (ミディア Midia) is a knight of Akaneia, and the lover of Astram.

History
Midia is a member of a powerful noble family in Akaneia, her father Charon being the Marquess of Deil. When Doluna rises to power, some of the other noble families betray Akaneia to join Doluna. Midia's father Charon fights back and is killed. Deil is seized by Doluna and their castle later used to keep Maria hostage. Midia continues to fight back and is captured and held prisoner in Akaneia Castle along with Boah, Tomas, Macellan, and Dolph.

Midia is first held prisoner by Doluna's forces, but was rescued by Marth and joins him. In Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, after Astram joins Marth, Jagen tells Marth that Midia led a rebellion against Hardin. Her rebellion was crushed and she was about to be executed until Marth once again rescues her.

According to the Takayashiki Hideo's Mystery of the Emblem novel adaptation, Midia is 23 years old. 

Personality
Midia is a very passionate woman. In Chapters 12 and 14 of Fire Emblems 1 and 11, it is revealed that her life is extremely centered around her lover Astram, to the point of his name being mentioned as her last word. Astram shares this trait, also mentioning the word "Midia" as his last word. This makes what people would consider the "perfect couple", due to the fact that they are madly in love with each other.

Midia is also very passionate about serving her country as well, shown when she reveals to Boah that she is willing to die as long as it means something for Akaneia.

Recruitment

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Base Stats

 * Paladin
 * 1
 * 20
 * 7
 * 11
 * 9
 * 7
 * 10
 * 9
 * 0
 * 10
 * Sword Lance
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Growth Rates

 * 80%
 * 30%
 * 50%
 * 50%
 * 10%
 * 50%
 * 20%
 * 0%
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Recruitment
Book 1

Book 2
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 * Details: Midia and her knights are trapped in a cell with enemies attacking them. They must move around to decrease the total damage that they take from the archers and mage attacking them, and the player must hurry to free them.


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 * Details: Midia is being held between two knights and the walls near the throne. She has no items and cannot move, but the knights will only begin to attack her as the player begins to move close to the throne. Midia has a good defense against them, but as her only way out is through Hardin on the throne, it is recommended to use the Rescue Staff to free her.

Base Stats
Book 1


 * Paladin
 * 1
 * 20
 * 7
 * 11
 * 9
 * 7
 * 10
 * 9
 * 6
 * 10
 * Sword Lance
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Book 2


 * Paladin
 * 16
 * 28
 * 14
 * 17
 * 17
 * 7
 * 16
 * 16
 * 6
 * 10
 * Sword Lance
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Growth Rates

 * 80%
 * 30%
 * 50%
 * 50%
 * 10%
 * 50%
 * 20%
 * 3%
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Support Relationships

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Recruitment

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Base Stats

 * Paladin
 * 1
 * 20
 * 7
 * 11
 * 9
 * 7
 * 10
 * 9
 * 6
 * 10
 * Sword Lance
 * Silver Lance Iron Lance Iron Sword
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Growth Rates

 * 80%
 * 30%
 * 50%
 * 50%
 * 10%
 * 50%
 * 20%
 * 3%
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Recruitment

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 * Details: Midia and the other Akaneian knights are trapped in a prison with enemies surrounding and attacking them, so it is difficult to free them before they are seriously injured or killed. As there are only two spaces that the enemies cannot attack in the cell, Midia should probably take one of these spots, as she is one of the best of the knights. If not, Midia should take the side where the mage is attacking, as she has the best resistance (besides Boah) in the Akaneian knight group. Either way, the player must hurry to save the knights.

Base Stats

 * Paladin
 * 1
 * 24
 * 7
 * 1
 * 11
 * 9
 * 7
 * 9
 * 6
 * 10
 * Sword - D Lance - C
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Growth Rates

 * 80%
 * 30%
 * 0%
 * 50%
 * 50%
 * 10%
 * 20%
 * 0%
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Support Relationships

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 * Supported by


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Recruitment

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 * Details: Midia is held between two Generals and the walls near the throne. She has no weapon and cannot move, and will once again only be attacked once the player units near the throne, at which time the player must rush to save her, though it is much easier to save her with the Rescue Staff.
 * Note: Midia is one the characters whose survival determines in Chapter 20x is reached. She or three members of the Wolfguard must be recruited and alive by the end of Chapter 20, or Chapter 20 must be cleared in 24, 28, 33, 38, or 43 turns in Normal, Hard, Maniac, Lunatic, and Reverse Lunatic mode respectively, with the Shield of Seals completed. As Midia is an automatic character, only her survival must be ensured. However. if playing Casual mode, Midia can be defeated and retreat without damaging the player's chance at the side quest.

New Akaneia Saga


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Base Stats

 * [[File:Paladin FE12 Map Icon.png]]Paladin
 * 12
 * 35
 * 15
 * 1
 * 19
 * 18
 * 9
 * 16
 * 6
 * 10
 * [[File:FE12 Sword.png]]Sword - C [[File:FE12 Lance.png]]Lance - B
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New Akaneia Saga


 * [[File:Paladin FE12 Map Icon.png]]Paladin
 * 1
 * 24
 * 10
 * 1
 * 12
 * 12
 * 7
 * 9
 * 6
 * 10
 * [[File:FE12 Sword.png]]Sword - C [[File:FE12 Lance.png]]Lance - B
 * [[File:FE11silverlance.png]]Silver Lance [[File:FE11steelsword.png]]Steel Sword
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Growth Rates

 * 90%
 * 40%
 * 0%
 * 60%
 * 60%
 * 20%
 * 45%
 * 15%
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Support Conversations

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Support Relationships

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Overview
Midia has low base stats, but very good growths for a pre-promoted unit. She has very good HP, Skill and Speed, but poor Strength and Defense. If trained, she can be useful.

Archetype
Madia was a paladin in the first title. They are close to the royal family, and are usually a paladin, but can appear as other classes. They can be characterized as pre-promoted units that are recruited mid to late game. Most are females too.

List of Midias
There are others who are considered Midias, but this is the generally agreed upon list.
 * Cecilia (FE6)
 * Isadora (FE7)
 * Syrene (FE8)
 * Geoffrey (FE9/10)

Death Quotes
"Astram... Sorry."

- Death quote in Mystery of the Emblem Book 1

"Ah, Astram..."

- Death quote in Mystery of the Emblem Book 2

"Astram..."

- Death quote in Shadow Dragon

Akaneia - Pales
Midia: Boah, the people in the castle are panicking. What exactly is going on? Boah: Hmm, perhaps Nyna has brought the liberation army here. Midia: Huh, really? Then perhaps we can be saved. Boah: But, Midia, we can't get complacent right now. If this continues, the enemy will decide to finish us off. Without weapons, we’re sitting ducks. Midia: But, Boah. We've finally chased the enemy away from Akaneia. Even if we die here, we should have no regrets. Boah: Haha... You’re still so strong. Still, if you die, Astram will be very sad. Midia: .....Yes... I just want to see him one last time. That is my final wish. Boah: Well, Midia, for that wish you must endure to the end. You mustn’t give up.
 * Pre-battle of Chapter 10 in Mystery of the Emblem Book 1

Recruiting Astram
Midia: Astram! Why are you here...? Astram: Midia? Is that you, Midia? Are you alright? It’s great... to see you again. Midia: Ah... Astram. You didn't know. The Altean army has already liberated Pales. We hostages were all freed, and now we’re fighting together with Altea. So you don’t need to help the enemy anymore. Astram: Really? That’s great. In that case, I want to try my hand at challenging Doluna once again. Midia: Mmm, from now on we’ll be together. I’ll definitely not leave your side again.
 * Talk with Midia in Chapter 11, Book 1

Regarding Midia
Marth: Jagen, it seems we've finally crossed the peak. Pales isn’t far from here. Jagen: Yes, if we go down from here, we will reach the capital of Pales in an instant. Also, your highness, I just received news of an attempted coup in Pales. The knights and civilians who opposed Hardin’s actions rebelled against him. It seems their leader was Lady Midia. Marth: What! Midia...? What happened? Jagen: Unfortunately Lady Midia was defeated, and was captured... Each day many people are executed. It is only a matter of time before Lady Midia shares the same fate. Marth: Hardin... I can't believe that he would do that. Alright, let’s go and rescue Midia! We must hurry to Pales and end this once and for all. Jagen, let's go!!
 * End of Chapter 18 in Mystery of the Emblem Book 2

Dark Emperor
Hardin: Midia, even you betrayed me. Akaneia’s paladins have lost their touch. Midia: You fool!! Don't you see it? What you're doing isn't normal. Where did you take Nyna to? Bring her back to us now!! Hardin: Nyna! That woman betrayed me. I just wanted to destroy Grust. And she had to go and give the Emblem to that boy... Those who betray me must die. Midia, you’re no exception!! Midia: If you want to take my life, go ahead. But, Hardin... Do you know how much suffering you’ve caused because of your stupid jealousy? Just open your eyes and see! Hardin: Stupid jealousy...? Haha... You can say what you like. This world is corrupt and full of annoying people. Is this kind of world even worth anything? It would be far better for it to be destroyed. Midia, you shall watch here... As Prince Marth dies by hand!!
 * Pre-battle of Chapter 20 in Mystery of the Emblem Book 2

Captive Knights
Midia: Bishop, what do you make of this? I hear shouting in the corridors. Boah: Hmm...Princess Nyna must have returned with an army in tow. Midia: An army?! Really? Then we are saved! Boah: Saved, perhaps...or doomed. Surely the enemy realizes we are more trouble alive than dead now. Midia: You do not take my meaning, Bishop. By "we" I mean Akaneia. Akaneia is saved. If Princess Nyna has truly come to chase the enemy from our halls, to free us...Then my death will have meaning. Boah: Ho ho...I admire your spirit, child. I always have. But think how Astram would grieve if you were to die. Midia: I...I had hoped to see him one last time- to say goodbye. That alone I regret. Boah: Ah, but you have not died yet. Midia. Hang on to hope.
 * Chapter 12 opening in Shadow Dragon

Crushing Doluna?
Midia: Hello, my lover. Astram: Midia...? Midia, my sweet! Can it really be you? I feared you were dead. Midia: Oh, Astram! How could you not have heard? Akaneia is free! The Altean army came, and liberated the palace along with all the hostages within! Now we fight as one. Come with us, Astram! You needn't dance to Doluna's fiddle any longer. Astram: I've a mind to break their fiddle, for all the evils they have wrought.. Midia: Now you can. We can take them together. Astram: That we can. ...Midia. I am sorry I left you alone. I will not make that mistake again. Midia: No, you certainly won't. Now that I have you back...you'll find me exceedingly reluctant to let you go. Astram: Ooh... Yes, I can see that! Just take care you don't crush me instead of Doluna!
 * Recruit Astram with Midia in Chapter 13

Helping Nyna escape
Boah: Midia, command your subordinates to guard the princess. Midia: Yes, please leave it to me. King: Boah, after this, I must go. Boah: Right. Narration: For Nyna to escape, Boah, along with a few knights, left the throne room to walk about the castle. However, in their attempt, they were forced into a secluded room by pursuing Empire soldiers. Doluna soldier: Remnants of Akaneia's "top" military, hiding in such a place? Give up already! If you obey, we might spare you lives. Boah: Muh... what the... oh! Princess Nyna, you're conscious? . Nyna: ... where...? Boah: A room in the Palace. Unfortunately, we're under siege by the Imperial Army. My judgement seems to have lapsed. Princess, in listening to my superiors, I have disrespected you. I'm terribly sorry. Nyna: Don't be. I was acting childish. I should be the one apologizing. So, Bishop, what should we do...? Boah: Regrettably, we'll have to surrender now. I'll negotiate with them so they won't touch you... Midia: Boah! Surrendering without a fight? That pisses me off! I can't stand surrendering to these people. Boah: Don't be so selfish, Midia. Are you going to let Nyna be caught in the skirmish? The princess is the last hope for the people of Akaneia. If something happens to her, what excuse would we have? Midia: ... that's true. I'm sorry. Nyna: Bishop. I sympathize with Midia. Even if we're destined for ruin, I want my last minutes to be noble. If Midia and the rest fight, I want to entrust my hope to them. Bishop, please understand. Dolph, Macellan, Tomas: Right! Midia: This is important, everyone, so let's go! We'll show the empire that the Akaneia are real knights!

Helping Nyna
Nyna: Aah! Midia: Princess Nyna! Damn you, Doluna soldiers! Are you alright, Princess Nyna? Bishop Boah, hurry and help here. Nyna: Yeah... I'm fine... Midia... don't mind me... I just didn't... Midia: Princess Nyna... I'm sorry. Dolph! Macellan! Tomas! Put more spirit into this fight. It isn't necessary to bring the enemy close to us. Just guard Nyna. Dolph, Macellan, Tomas: Right!

Vs. Doluna soldier
Doluna Soldier: Fire! Midia: So, Doluna Soldier. Take this! Doluna Soldier: Gwahh! Boah: Are you okay, Midia? Midia: I'm fine. We Paladins can take a bit of magic. Boah, direct Dolph and Macellan to target the enemy. I'll stop these magicians. Boah: Right, that's ok. I'll tell them.

Book 1
Akaneia knight Midia

By Nyna’s request she remained in the army and became the captain of the Akaneia knights.

Book 2
Akaneia knight Midia

She joined the Akaneia free knights, to serve her people.

Shadow Dragon
His Anchor

Midia honored her princess's request to remain with the Akaneian Knights, and later became their captain.

Shin Monshō no Nazo ~Hikari to Kage no Eiyū~
His Anchor

"Midia joined the Akaneian Rangers, devoting her life to serve her people. Never did she lose her sense of justice."

Etymology
Midia could be an alternate spelling of Medea. Medea fell in love with Jason who eventually left her for King Creon's daughter, Glauce. Medea then killed Glauce by sending her a poisoned dress before Medea killed her own children in order to both save them from slavery and spite Jason.

Trivia

 * In Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi Midia is a Paladin, the promotion of a Cavalier, a male-only class. In Shadow Dragon however, females can reclass to Paladins after promotion, and it is likely that Midia caused this.
 * Midia is very outspoken and uses a lot of profane language in Akaneia Saga, a stark contrast from her character in the original games.