Finn

"Your father's life-long dream was to see the war-torn Thracian Peninsula united. You must keep his dream alive, for you are the only one who can pull it off now."

- Finn to Leif

Finn (フィン Fin, translated Fin in the Japanese versions) is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and Fire Emblem: Thracia 776. He is a knight of Leonster who once served Quan in the events of the First Generation. He is the only character in Genealogy of the Holy War who appears as a playable character in both Sigurd's and Seliph's tales.

Finn was in Leonster during the fateful Battle of Belhalla, and thus he escaped the massacre that decimated most of Sigurd's army. However, due to Thracia's invasion of the Manster District shortly thereafter, he was forced to flee Leonster with young Leif, whom he had sworn to protect. During the intermission, he raises Leif on the behalf of Quan and Ethlyn, and Nanna on the behalf of Raquesis. In the Second Generation, he joins Seliph's army in the war against Julius and the Lopto Empire.

In Thracia 776, it is hinted that Finn spent three years looking for Raquesis after the events of the game, but his attempts proved to be futile.

Growth Rates

 * 70%
 * 30%
 * 5%
 * 40%
 * 30%
 * 50%
 * 30%
 * 5%
 * }

Overview
Finn is first made available in the Prologue Chapter of the game at the beginning of the third turn. At this juncture, he may seem out of place as a lance-wielder due to the enemy forces mainly being comprised of axe users, but his solid growth rates will help to offset this. As mentioned previously, he is the only playable character available in both generations. As such, he is definitely worth using as a combat unit.

There are mixed opinions as to whether Finn should be paired up or not. Some players feel that Finn should not be paired, as this will allow him to retain his Brave Lance from the First Generation. Others recommend pairing him up with Raquesis, not just for the +5 Speed bonus to Nanna, but also for the context of Thracia 776.

Conversations
In Chapter 1, if Quan speaks to Finn, Finn will gain one point of strength, one point of skill, and one point of defense.

In Chapter 2, after Heirhein Castle is captured, Quan may speak to Finn, and Finn will receive the Brave Lance.

In Chapter 7, after Darna Castle is captured, if Finn is the father of either Nanna, Lana, or Larcei, he may then speak to his daughter. This will result in Nanna gaining five points of speed, Lana gaining five points of magic, and Larcei gaining five points of skill.

In Chapter 8, Finn may speak to Leif, and Leif will gain three points of strength.

In Chapter 9, after Grutia Castle is captured, Finn may speak to Altena, resulting in her gaining three points of HP. This conversation may not be initiated if Hannibal speaks to her beforehand.

Love
Finn is unable to fall in love in the Second Generation, but is a potential father for the female playable units of said generation.


 * Deirdre: N/A
 * Ethlyn: N/A
 * Adean: 0+2
 * Ayra: 0+2
 * Raquesis: 50+2
 * Ferry: 50+2
 * Sylvia: 0+3
 * Briggid: 180+10
 * Tailto: 180+10

Base Stats
* This weapon is only usable when dismounted.

Growth Rates

 * 60%
 * 35%
 * 5%
 * 30%
 * 35%
 * 45%
 * 30%
 * 10%
 * 1%
 * }

Supports
Supported by
 * Leif - 10%
 * Nanna - 10%

Overall
In this game, Finn starts off with the Brave Lance, a weapon that is now made exclusive to him. With this weapon on hand, Finn has the potential to evolve into an extremely powerful unit, due to his ability to double attack and the bonus luck (10) he receives from said weapon. Furthermore, this weapon is extremely useful in employing enemy-capturing strategies in the game.

Ending
Finn - The Legendary Lance Knight (伝説の槍騎士 Densetsu no Yari Kishi lit. Spear Knight of Legend)

After seeing Leif take the throne, Finn disappeared. Three years passed before he showed himself again. There are no records on what he was doing in the time he was gone. Some claim to have caught a glimpse of him in the Yied Desert, but these are only rumors.

SpotPass
*Enemy only, joins unequipped

Quotes
"...my apologies. I cannot fight with this wound, so I shall return to Leonster at once."

- Finn's defeat quote in Generation 1 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

"...Lord Quan... ......Lady Ethlyn... Please forgive me..."

- Finn's death quote in Generation 2 of Genealogy of the Holy War.

"Lord Leif, I shall retreat first!"

- Finn's retreat quote in Thracia 776.

"Lord Leif... Please...fulfill...your father's...legacy..."

- Finn's death quote in Thracia 776.

Boss Quotes
-Chapter 9, Against Travant


 * Travant: Finn, isn't it? It's been a while. So you're still alive...how stubborn of you.
 * Finn: King Travant, today I will take my revenge for what you did to my lord!
 * Travant: Hahaha, don't make me laugh. What do you think you can do to me!? You're the one who's going to die!!

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)
Finn is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:

Etymology
Finn derives his name from that of Fionn mac Cumhaill, who was a was a mythical hunter-warrior of Irish mythology.