Nowi

"So you know how old I am, huh? Weird. Most people can't stop talking about how young I look."

- Nowi to Gregor in their Support Conversation

Nowi (ノノ Nono, Nono in the Japanese version) is a playable character in Fire Emblem Awakening. She is voiced by Kumi Tanaka in the Japanese version and by Hunter MacKenzie Austin in the English version.

Profile
Nowi is a Manakete of an unknown origin or tribe who is around 1,000 years old. Despite her chronological age, Nowi appears like a very young girl. She is the mother of Nah and can be the potential mother of Morgan. Her birthday is September 21. Nowi is also born on another continent "From the west".

At some point in the past, Nowi was captured by humans and was auctioned off among numerous men several times. She was forced to entertain them with her manakete transformation abilities. One day though, she managed to escape her latest owners and was found by Gregor. Nowi was eventually spotted by the Grimleal who decided to use her as an offering to Grima, but as fate would have it, they encounter Chrom's army in Border Sands, who was on the way to save Emmeryn. Upon seeing her in battle for the first time, the Avatar and Chrom are surprised when she shifts into her Manakete form. After dealing with the Grimleal and protecting them, Nowi and Gregor decide to join Chrom's army.

After the war, if Nowi is not married, she will try to live away from humans, but longed for their company so she embarked on a journey to find her old comrades. If she is married, people often whisper that her husband continued to age while she remained youthful.

Supports
Her support with Tharja reveals that her parents are dead, though Tharja, in an attempt to not hurt Nowi's feelings, refers to them as in "a far away place". In her support with Gregor, she calls him gramps despite her own age. She apparently shows no aversion to snakes or eating one—although cooked—and learns new things quickly in her support with the Avatar.

In her supports with Nah, she reveals that she deliberately acts childish and playful to cheer up others. She is concerned with Nah's usage of her dragonstone to train, as it is too powerful to train with. However in the end, she explains that her constant playing around also serves as her training regimen. It's also revealed that she's from another continent in the west. She never specifies where, but that she has family and friends. Potentially meaning that there are other continents in this Fire Emblem world. It's also hinted that Nowi has been in slumber for some number of years, so her appearance is younger.

DLC
In Summer Scramble, Nowi reveals that she, like Sully, cannot swim in their conversation.

Personality
Nowi, despite her true age, mostly acts like a child, but this is revealed to be a deliberate act to cheer others up which in turn shows how mature she truly is. She loves playing outside and is always looking for a playmate. Despite this however, Nowi is well aware of her Manakete status and, like Tiki, is afraid of being alone, knowing that one day, her human friends will die while she continues to live on for many more millennia. Nevertheless, Nowi continues to live everyday, enjoying the time she has with everyone in the army. Nowi has moments showing her maturity, especially with her children to whom she uses mature language and shows such emotion making sure to care for them and raise them the only way she knows how. Nowi also upon joining the army, immediately understands her cheerful impact on the army and acts accordingly to keep the army's morale up. She wakes up later than anyone else in the army.

Growth Rates

 * 120%
 * 65%
 * 40%
 * 50%
 * 50%
 * 65%
 * 65%
 * 50%
 * }

Max Stat Modifiers

 * +1
 * +1
 * -1
 * -2
 * +1
 * +3
 * +2
 * }

Supports
Romantic Supports
 * The Avatar (Male)
 * Frederick
 * Virion
 * Stahl
 * Vaike
 * Kellam
 * Donnel
 * Lon'qu
 * Ricken
 * Gaius
 * Gregor
 * Libra
 * Henry

Other Supports
 * The Avatar (Female)
 * Tharja
 * Cherche
 * Nah
 * Morgan (Only if Nowi is her mother)

Class Sets

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Base Class
Nowi is the first Manakete recruited in the game and is fairly strong. However, players will need to use her sparingly until reaching Chapter 12 when Dragonstones can be bought unless SpotPass Tiki is available to sell Dragonstone+. Once the issue of weapon usage is sorted, Nowi becomes an incredible unit, having a slightly better strength and defense growth rate over Tiki, but losing out on some resistance and luck growths. However, Nowi will gain HP every level up much like Tiki, leaving her defenses to be a little less dangerous stat. Once she learns Wyrmsbane, Nowi becomes an effective anti-Wyvern Rider and Wyvern Lord unit. As one of the three guaranteed playable manaketes in the game, Nowi should remain a Manakete given that the Dragonstone bonuses raises all of her stats on top of any Pair Up Bonuses, but only after grabbing a few useful skills from her reclasses.

Reclassing
Nowi's two additional class sets are Mage and Wyvern Rider lines. Keep in mind, when Nowi reclasses, she will retain her Dragon weakness even if that class has no unit weakness associated with it. As a Mage and Sage, Nowi's growth rates are near identical to Ricken's and has better defensive growth rates than him. Miriel is much faster, skilled, and stronger magically, but has lower defensive stat growths than Nowi. Nowi performs surprisingly well as a Sage, although her offensive properties are slightly lacking compared to Ricken and Miriel. Nowi makes a great Dark Knight from her high strength and magic growth rates and modestly balanced overall growth rates. Focus raises her critical hit rate when she is isolated from other allied units and Lifetaker, her only health regenerative skill, regenerates half of her max health when she defeats an enemy. Tomefaire raises her magic by 5 but this is only limited to her staying in these magic classes. Slow Burn can be considered, but by the time the skill has a noticeable effect on Nowi, the map most likely will be cleared unless on a higher difficulty or maps with high turn counts like Chapter 20, Paralogue 23, and the Final Chapter.

As a Wyvern Rider, Wyvern Lord, or Griffon Rider, Nowi has better strength and resistance growths over Cherche, but slightly less in speed and skill. However due to her low resistance, Nowi will have to worry about Wind magic more than ever and should be cautious around archers despite her high defense growths. Swordbreaker is a good skill to apply to Nowi in her Manakete class to deal with Wyrmslayers and Quick Burn makes Nowi a powerhouse in initial turns. Lancebreaker, Deliverer and Tantivy are also useful skills to consider using in her Manakete class. Nowi will need to be especially careful in the Griffon Rider class as she will have Beast, Flying, and Dragon weaknesses.

Chapter 8 Quotes
"GET AWAY FROM ME!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote in her first battle in Chapter 8.

Event Tiles

 * "Ooh! What's this? Finders keepers!" (item)
 * "I made a new dragon friend! His name was... Banta? ...Banter?! Wait, what was it...?" (exp)
 * "I practiced my dragon RAWR! Hopefully it’ll scare away more baddies now." (Weapon exp)

Asking - Normal

 * "Wanna fight together next time? I bet we'd make a dangerous duo." (team up)
 * "How come you always disappear after battles? Did you pick up a hobby?" (free time)
 * "Hey, what do you dream about? I could always use some new ideas to fill the years." (dreams)
 * "Why so chipper? Did you make a new friend?" (happy)

Replying - Normal

 * "Okay! I'll do my very bestest." (team up)
 * "Oh, I'm always going around talking to people. I love a good story." (free time)
 * "I've always wanted to transform into new things. Cat, dog...Ooh, maybe a spider!" (dreams)
 * "Nope! I'm just happy to have my freedom and be around all these fun people." (happy)

Asking - Chrom

 * "Wanna fight together next time, Chrom? That would make me feel extra safe." (team up)
 * "Chrom, what's your biggest dream? I need some new ideas to fill the millennia." (dream)
 * "Hi, Chrom! You look happy today. Did you make a new friend?" (happy)
 * "How come you always disappear after battles, Chrom? You can trust me!" (free time)

Replying - Chrom

 * "Nope! I'm just super happy to see you, Chrom!" (happy)

Asking - Married

 * "You’re so warm, (name). I don’t ever want to lose you. ...Promise?" (promise)
 * "You’re so strong, (name)! I love watching my baby fight." (compliment)
 * "(Name), you’re my favorite bestest person in the whole world. I love you silly!" (love)
 * "What is that, (name)? I saw you trying to hide it. Show me!" (gift)

Replying - Married

 * "But I’m a dragon! I’m the one who should be worried about losing YOU first!" (promise)
 * "Thanks! But I guess I should probably act a little more grown up." (compliment)
 * "Really? Well, I love you even more!" (love)
 * "Oh, these stones? I found them. Aren’t they pretty? I’ll give you one if you want." (gift)

Asking - Child

 * "Come on, Nah/Morgan, let’s train! I can’t practice with humans or I’ll hurt them." (train)
 * "Hey, kiddo. Is there anything you need? You know your mom has got it covered." (gift)
 * "You okay, Nah/Morgan? Your mother is very worried." (concern)
 * "Hey, Nah/Morgan! Tell me about the future. What kind of things did you do?" (story)

Replying - Child

 * "All right! But promise to take cover if I start breathing doom and destruction." (train)
 * "Thanks! Should I make a list? How’s your memory? Can we go shopping together?" (gift)
 * "Don’t worry about old Nowi. I’m really a big scary dragon, remember?" (concern)
 * "Well, okay. But my backstory is pretty epic. A thousand years is a long time! Why don’t I tell it in installments? Like a bedtime story each night. If we’re lucky, I’ll finish it before that untimely death you warned me about!" (story)

Level Up

 * ”I feel like I could take on a whole army!” (6-7 stats up)
 * “Yeah! Don’t even think of messing with Nowi!” (4-5 stats up)
 * ”Yes! Now we’re talking!” (2-3 stats up)
 * "Aw, I can do better than this..." (0-1 stats up)
 * "I'm so strong, I don't have to try anymore!" (0-1 stats up when most stats are capped)

Class Change

 * "Ooh, nice! I feel two hundred years younger!"

Armory

 * "A present for Nowi? How did you know?!" (buying)
 * "Nowi's stuff! Hands off!" (selling)
 * "Why pay for a forge? I've got a built-in bellows!" (forging)

Alone

 * "I'm ready to kick some tail for the team! Lemme at 'em!" (misc)
 * "I am just BURSTING with energy today! Maybe I'll transform into a bigger dragon!" (surge)

Greeting - Normal

 * "Good morning, Avatar. I woke up early today!" (morning)
 * "It’s you, Avatar! Want to go out and play?" (midday)
 * "Hello, Avatar. I am SO ready to call it a night. How about you?" (evening)
 * "Help...Avatar... I’m sooo sleeepyyy..." (night)
 * "Happy birthday, Avatar!" (birthday)

Greeting - Married

 * "Hello, Avatar. You’re up early today" (morning)
 * "Hello, Avatar. Where will you take us today?" (midday)
 * "Hello, Avatar. It’s getting late!" (evening)
 * "Hello, Avatar. Nowi wants to go beddy-bye..." (night)
 * "Happy birthday, Avatar!"  (birthday)

Roster
''A manakete from no land in particular. While she looks young and likes to play outside with children, she is actually over 1,000 years old and counting. The biggest oversleeper. Born on September 21st.''

Help Description
An innocent "little" manakete with a dramatic side.

Confession
"Oh, I'm so happy! I've always wanted a husband! Think of all the wonderful centuries-- uh, years we'll have!"

- Nowi's confession quote.

Final Chapter
"I thought I was your favorite dragon! Forget about Grima!"

- Nowi's final chapter quote.

"All this happiness is so contagious! I could just...c-cry! *sniff*"

- Nowi's quote after Grima was defeated by Chrom

"You're not going anywhere unless you take me with you! We belong together!"

- Nowi reassuring the Avatar for their choice if she is his wife.

"*Sob* *sniff* Avatar's not gone! He's/She's just...misplaced! I'll wait a thousand years for him/her if I have to!"

- Nowi's quote after the Avatar's sacrifice of killing Grima

The Golden Gaffe Pre-Battle
"I don't bother with gold, so you're wasting your time with me. All I've got is my pouch for food, my pouch for dragonstones, and my...HEY! Where's my pouch for sparklies?! Give me back my sparklies, you creep!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

EXPonential Growth Pre-Battle
"I sometimes pick stuff off the ground and eat it, too. But never other people's property! That's just rude. Guess it's time for Nowi teach you some proper manners!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

Infinite Regalia Pre-Battle
"You know, you don't look very dead. The other corpses must be jealous! But don't you ever get tired of pretending to be alive? Hey, I know! Why don't we play together? I'll tucker you right out!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

Death's Embrace Pre-Battle
"Ouch! No, seriously - OUCH! Who thought this was a good idea?! I know you've been tortured enough, and I don't want to make it worse, but... Well, I kind of have to. Hold still, okay?"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

Five-Anna Firefight Pre-Battle
"I wonder if any of the Annas found dragonstones while they were mining... Not that I'm against helping for helping's sake, but just saying!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

Roster Rescue Pre-Battle
"I can't believe you found out ALL my secrets! So now you know where I stash all my shiny rocks and scales and everything? Information like that can ruin a person. I can't let you get away!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

Summer Scramble Pre-Battle
"Why don't you people find your own playground and leave this one alone?! If there's one thing I REALLY can't stand, it's bullies! Ugh! You'd better say you're sorry now before I start bullying back!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

Hot-Spring Scramble Pre-Battle
"Oh wow! Is this all one big bath? It's huge! I could probably take a dip in here in DRAGON form! Ooh, I can't wait to waste all these enemies and then cannonBAAALLL!"

- Nowi's pre-battle quote.

Dual Support

 * "We'll be fine."
 * "Get 'em!"
 * "V for Victory!"
 * "Hang in there."
 * "Don't overdo it!"
 * "Let's do this!"
 * "Ready?"
 * "I got your back."
 * "This'll be easy."

Dual Strike

 * "Let me at them!"
 * "My turn!"
 * "You like dragons?"
 * "Over here!"
 * "Take this!"

Dual Guard

 * "I gotcha!"
 * "Hey, watch it!"

Critical

 * ”Grrrr....Rage!”
 * ”You stupid bully!”
 * "I'm gonna crush you!"
 * "Who do you think I am?!"

Defeated Enemy

 * "Nowi wins!"
 * "Hrmph!"
 * "Ha-HA!"
 * "Yes!"
 * "That felt good!"
 * "Groovy!"

Partner Defeated Enemy

 * "That felt good!"
 * "Thanks!"
 * "What a team!"

Defeated By Enemy

 * "O-ow!"

Death/Retreat
"Wh-what's happening...to me...? I feel faint... I'm sorry, Chrom. I truly am... But I've got to retreat..."

- Nowi's retreat quote (classic mode)

"Owowow! This is hurting WAY too much! I'm going home..."

- Nowi's retreat quote (casual mode)

Possible Endings

 * Nowi - Eternal Youth
 * Nowi tried living away from humankind, but she soon longed for their company and set off to find her old comrades around the world.


 * Nowi and the Avatar
 * Many wrote of Avatar's legendary exploits, but accounts of his origins and character varied. Scholars, poets, and bards agreed on one thing alone—he loved his wife, Nowi, above all else.


 * Nowi and Frederick
 * As Ylisse's new knight captain, Frederick took charge of keeping the peace and training new recruits. His wife, Nowi, frequently came to the training yard to lend a hand or instill terror in a new charge.


 * Nowi and Virion
 * Virion returned home to Rosanne, where he was labeled a traitor and a coward, or else ignored entirely. Thankfully, his wife Nowi's flair for drama was entertaining enough to keep the mob's pitchforks at bay.


 * Nowi and Stahl
 * Stahl continued his service as an Ylissean knight and led crucial missions across the realm. His scatterbrained charm complimented his wife Nowi's constant quips, making for a happy home indeed.


 * Nowi and Vaike
 * Vaike returned to the streets that raised him and was welcomed as a hero and brother to all. Still, the children were even fonder of his wife, Nowi, who played with them every day and never seemed to age.


 * Nowi and Kellam
 * Nowi tried living away from humankind but soon longed for their company and set off to find her old comrades around the world. Her husband's name has been lost to history.


 * Nowi and Lon'qu
 * Lon'qu returned to Regna Ferox and served as Basilio's right-hand man. His wife, Nowi, disliked the cold Feroxi winters and used her gift for theatrics to secure everything from fur coats to long tropical holidays.


 * Nowi and Ricken
 * While continuing to study magic, Ricken realized how childish some of his actions had been. Behind closed doors, people whispered as to how he aged while his wife, Nowi, never did.


 * Nowi and Gaius
 * Gaius never lost his sweet tooth, though he ultimately returned to less savory enterprises. Nowi found her husband's work intriguing and was said to often come along and help out.


 * Nowi and Gregor
 * After the war, Gregor briefly sunk into a life of excess, but his wife, Nowi, pestered him into traveling the world with her. Their journey was packed with more chaos than the war that preceded it.


 * Nowi and Libra
 * Many an unfortunate child found joy in the small orphanage Libra and his wife built after the war. Nowi tried her best to take care of the children, but more often than not, they took care of her.


 * Nowi and Henry
 * Henry settled down with Nowi and turned out to be a surprisingly good father. However, their daughter had to grow up faster than most other girls since her parents showed no sign of doing it.


 * Nowi and Donnel
 * Donnel returned to his tiny village and built a happy life with his mother and wife, Nowi. She loved her new home and scampered through fields and mountains with the fervor of a village cat.

Smash Bros. Series
Nowi does not directly appear in the Super Smash Bros. Series. However, one of Lucina's palette swaps is based around Nowi's color scheme.

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)
Nowi is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:
 * B01-078R
 * B01-079N

Etymology
Nowi is a name that means "One who knows all". Phonetically it sounds similar to the phrase "no way".

Trivia

 * Strangely, Nowi is the only female character that does not trigger Lon'qu's gynophobia.
 * An odd continuity error can occur at the end of chapter 8 if the player does not engage Nowi in a battle, where at the end of it the characters will remark how Nowi can transform into a dragon despite not actually seeing her do so.
 * In her supports with Stahl, she finds an injured bird and names it Janaff.
 * Nowi has a unique victory pose as a Mage and Bride that depicts her briefly cheering with a wide smile.
 * Nowi shares her Japanese voice actress, Kumi Tanaka, with Aversa.
 * Nowi's Dragon tribe is unknown, and never brought up. Some speculate she is a Divine Dragon due to using a recolored version of Tiki's dragon form model and her reverence of Naga.
 * Within the main game, Nowi's breath is referred to as firey, yet in the official manga for Fire Emblem Awakening, it is depicted as cold and slushy like ice.
 * In the original Japanese script, Nowi's breath is referred to as simply 'breath' with no implication of it being fiery. Furthermore, in her Japanese support conversation with Donnel, Nowi made an offhand comment that she had never breathed fire before (and was going to try it for the first time on the chicken/pheasant she caught with Donnel's stone).
 * The artwork of Nowi and Tiki stargazing is a reference to a conversation they can have in the Harvest Scramble DLC.
 * In her EXP boost Event Tile, she mentions she met a dragon friend by the name of "Banter" and "Banta", noting that she cannot remember his name exactly. This may be a reference to Bantu, the Manakete who watched over Tiki for many years. In her conversation with Sully in Summer Scramble hints at her knowing Bantu was well, with him apparently telling her of a Manakete that lives under the sea and causes storms.
 * Nowi uses a different Bride battle sprite from other characters which are instead modified versions of the Tactician's DLC placeholder Lance, Bow, and Staff animations.