Ashnard

Ashnard
Game Data
Game	Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Fire Emblem Awakening (SpotPass)
First Seen	Chapter 11: Blood Runs Red (fought in Endgame: Repatriation)
Starting Class	King Daein (Path of Radiance) Wyvern Lord (Awakening)
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“I do. Oh, how I do... It's true. The world may be destroyed by the coming of the dark god. Then again, it may not. I question the way in which our society is designed. No matter what strength a person has, it is the station he is born into that controls his destiny. And you cannot control where you will be born. Do you believe that a person of low birth should simply endure the curse of his station? I think not. If you are stronger than those around you, you should benefit from your strength. This is why I will use my strength to remake this world. Class and rank will not matter. Human and sub-human will not matter. The strong will possess everything. The weak will submit to their will. Is this not the meaning of peace?”
—Ashnard, to Reyson in Path of Radiance.

Ashnard (アシュナード), also known as the Mad King, is the 13th King of Daein and the main antagonist of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. He wields the wicked sword Gurgurant, and his mount is the twisted body of Rajaion, the Black Dragon prince of Goldoa. He is unlockable by completing fifteen play-throughs of the game.

Ashnard appears as a Trophy and a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Profile

The 13th King of the nation of Daein, Ashnard wages war on Crimea in an effort to ignite a continent-wide conflict. His goal is to obtain Lehran's Medallion, the Fire Emblem, which holds the spirit of a dark god that thrives on chaotic energies. Although he obtains the medallion and makes numerous efforts to sow the seeds of war across Tellius, he is ultimately defeated at the end of the game despite being able to use the medallion to gain god-like power. Ashnard's wyvern mount is in fact not a wyvern at all, but the warped form of Rajaion, the prince of Goldoa, a black dragon laguz, and Ena's fiance as well as the brother of Ashnard's wife, Almedha. Before becoming king, he was a great warrior who was able to almost single-handedly grant victory to Daein in a minor conflict between Daein and Begnion. His rise to power was considered highly unlikely, because a long list of other relatives stood ahead of him in line for the throne. Although it is publicly believed that a major illness led to the deaths of the other potential rulers, in reality, they were all killed by Ashnard.

In Radiant Dawn, it is revealed through Ashnard's wife, Almedha, that Ashnard had tricked his father, the king into signing a blood pact. When the king unknowingly broke it, many citizens of Daein perished under the blood pact's plague. Ashnard ended the blood pact by killing his father and destroying the document. One year after the plague subsided and all of the Daein royal family in succession for the throne were dead, Ashnard was crowned King of Daein. His coronation occurred 18 years before Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. It is also revealed that Ashnard is the father of Soren.

Personality

Ashnard believes that the current society, based on Begnion's hierarchy, is wrong. He believes that one's lot in life should be solely based on their power; he tells Reyson that class and species will not matter in his world, that the strong will ultimately rule the weak. This likely explains Daein's system, where those who display great levels of might, particularly in combat, have the ability to gain much power within Daein society, regardless of class or social standing.

In Game

Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

Base Stats

First Battle

Starting Class								Affinity
King Daein								Fire
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Wt	Mov
20	60	35	16	27	27	0	35	26	14	49	10
Skills				Weapon				Starting Items
Renewal Daunt				Sword - S Axe - A				Gurgurant

Second Battle (Hard mode or higher only)

Starting Class								Affinity
King Daein								Fire
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Wt	Mov
20	80	40	25	30	28	10	35	30	14	49	10
Skills				Weapon				Starting Items
Renewal Daunt				Sword - S Axe - A				Gurgurant

Fire Emblem Awakening

SpotPass

Starting Class
Wyvern Lord
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Mov
20	78	44+2	25	35	30	10	39	29	8
Skills			Weapon			Starting Items
Strength +2 Tantivy Quick Burn Swordbreaker Renewal			Lance - B Axe - A			Brave Axe*

*Enemy only; joins unequipped

Quotes

“One blow. For nameless wretches like you, one blow is more than enough.”
—Battle quote

“That is not the extent of your might, beast tribe warrior! I will not allow you to die while the great power within you still slumbers. Release your rage! Release your hate! Show me the fury you keep inside!”
—Ashnard against Beast tribe laguz.

“Hawks of Phoenicis! How strong are you that Begnion should fear you so? I trust I may expect good things from our battle.”
—Ashnard against Hawk laguz.

“Heh heh...excellent...Excellent! So good! More...more, I say! At this time of ascension, it's not enough...not enough...”
—As the boss of the Endgame.

“Heh heh heh heh. You've done well to have grown so strong. At last, I have gained a foe worthy enough to test my sword. Excellent! Enjoy my might to your heart's content!”
—When defeated in his first form in higher difficulties, as the boss of the Endgame

VS. Ike

Ike: ...
Ashnard: Heh heh heh. I remember that stance well. So your father taught you swordplay, did he? How very happy that makes me.
Ike: Mad King Ashnard! I will cut you down with this blade and end your reign of terror!
Ashnard: You? Cut me down? Heee... Good. If you possess the strength to do so, then so be it. That process is the principle on which my ideal world operates.
Ike: What are you talking about?

VS. Mist

Mist: As long as you're alive, this war can not end. How many lives have you stolen with your selfishness?
Ashnard: You ask that of me? You? A girl? Pah! Trivial. You're not worth the effort it would take to kill you.
Mist: Give me back my medallion! You aren't supposed to have it!
Ashnard: Are you... Gawain's daughter?
Mist: I am! And like my father and mother before me, I will protect the world from your madness!
Ashnard: Heh heh... Hwah hah hah hah... Wheeee haaa haaa haaaaaarrr! Perhaps I'll kill you after all! If you are their child, you get special privileges! Show me your might!

VS. Elincia

Elincia: Ashnard!
Ashnard: What? You again, Princess Crimea? I told you, you are not the foe I seek.
Elincia: You may not think so... Yet my purpose here is to defeat you. In the name of my father, my mother, my lord uncle, and the countless citizens of Crimea... You murdered them all! And I will never forgive you that!
Ashnard: In the world I am creating, only those with power will be allowed to live. Hurry and die, weakling!

VS. Tauroneo

Ashnard: Is that you, Tauroneo? As I thought... You betrayed me after all.
Tauroneo: ...
Ashnard: In my father's time, there was a man who was one of the Four Steadfast Riders. That man grew old and useless, and retired from the front lines. How does his story end, you ask? Come, let us write it together.
Tauroneo: Oh, my king... In all of Daein's history, perhaps no other ruler has used the talents at his command to the degree you have... But all the same, no other king has chosen a path so incredibly stupid.
Ashnard: Heh heh heh... Will history judge me to be just or evil? We will not know until all of this is finished.
Tauroneo: ...Now that I've confronted you and traded words with you, I have come to a decision. Throughout Daein, I, Tauroneo, will be known as the king killer. Come! Let me earn my name!

VS. Haar

Ashnard: Who are you, dog?
Haar: You don't seem to recall my name... I'm a man who was once a part of your army, if just barely.
Ashnard: You're some nobody who turned traitor and joined the Crimeans? I've no interest in you. Begone.
Haar: I'll leave as quickly as I'm able. Right after I've taken your head!

VS. Jill

Ashnard: Annoying little insect. Whose path is it that you think to block?
Jill: ...My father died because of you. He tried so hard... to prove he was a loyal citizen of Daein. And you never recognized his efforts. Not even once.
Ashnard: Are you complaining to me? Come back some other time. I'm busy.
Jill: Answer me! My father was General Shiharam! Why did he have to die?
Ashnard: Eh? Who are you talking about? The name is unfamiliar... I don't think we ever had such a general.
Jill: What?
Ashnard: This is a waste of time. Leave my sight at once.
Jill: ...Ashnard... Ashnard!! ASHNARD!! I... will never forgive you! NEVER!!!

VS. Reyson

Ashnard: Galdr singer, did you come here today so that I might take ownership of you?
Reyson: I have something to ask you. Were you the one who stole the medallion and my sister, Lillia, from Serenes Forest?
Ashnard: You know that already, do you not? Why would you come all this way to ask something you already know? Do you wish me to deny it?
Reyson: If the dark god is awakened, the world will once again be flooded. And this time, even our continent will fall. You will not survive that event... Do you truly desire such an end?
Ashnard: I do. Oh, how I do... It's true. The world may be destroyed by the coming of the dark god. Then again, it may not. I question the way in which our society is designed. No matter what strength a person has, it is the station he is born into that controls his destiny. And you cannot control where you will be born. Do you believe that a person of low birth should simply endure the curse of his station? I think not. If you are stronger than those around you, you should benefit from your strength. This is why I will use my strength to remake this world. Class and rank will not matter. Human and sub-human will not matter. The strong will possess everything. The weak will submit to their will. Is this not the meaning of peace?
Reyson: Are you saying that the lives of those without strength have no value?
Ashnard: That is the natural order. The only way for the weak to survive is to cling to the strong. Our discussion is over. Tell me, frail little bird who cannot fight; which do you choose? Submission? Or death?
Reyson: ...Life proffered to me by your hand is something I would never accept!
Ashnard: Very well... Then I will give you the alternative! You will be a weight around my neck no more!

VS. Ena

Ashnard: Heh heh... Heeee heeee heh... So you're still alive, are you?
Ena: ...
Ashnard: Do you really want to do this? Do you believe you can defeat me?
Ena: I... I was mistaken. You are truly mad... ...Even so... I wanted to be near you. If I could have been near you, it would have been all right...
Ashnard: Did you think I would allow that? Whaaaa haa haa haaaaa!
Ena: King Ashnard of Daein. You will die at my hand!

VS. Nasir

Ashnard: [...Eh? You're not human. But your aura... You're not a beast, nor a bird... You must be a dragon!] or [A white dragon! To meet with you here... Wheeee haa haa haaaa! For me, there is no greater joy!] (Depends if Nasir is transformed)
Nasir: King Daein... There is a reason I had to meet you.
Ashnard: And that is?
Nasir: I would have you tell me how to heal my warped and twisted laguz brothers. If you created them, you should know how to restore them.
Ashnard: That... That is what you want? Whaaa haaa haaa haaaaa! Fool! There never was such a cure!
Nasir: ... What have you...done... It is... already... too late...
Ashnard: Tell me, dragon, were you our Worm? Heh heh heh. I see... So your goal is to stop the Goldoans from fighting. Tsk, tsk, tsk!
Nasir: We dragons are known for our wrath. Even spilling your blood today will not atone for what you have done!
Ashnard: Despise me! Loathe me! Whaaa haa haa haaaaaa! I will feast on your hatred! Let your hate build, dragon! Attack me with everything you have! I know your strength is not gone yet!

VS. Tibarn

Ashnard: Oh, the king of hawks! Meeting your feathered carcass here today is... Fantastic! I am so pleased!
Tibarn: As am I. I want to rake my talons across your face so much, I can hardly control myself.
Ashnard: Waaaaa haaaa haaa! Heeee heee haaa! Perfect! PERFECT!!! That is what war is all about!
Tibarn: Come. Let's get started.

VS. Naesala

Naesala: [Seeing you like this makes me want to forget this whole fighting thing.] or [Just thinking about fighting you makes me want to forget the whole thing.] Heck, it's not like I'm getting paid... Say... Do you want to hire me? (Depends on which form of Ashnard)
Ashnard: What's this? Do you wish to return to Daein's loving embrace?
Naesala: I do... If you agree to make me very, very rich.
Ashnard: Enough of your lies, crow. Even now, your beady eyes look to find a chink in my armor.
Naesala: Ah... you found me out. All right, let's proceed in earnest. No more tricks... Oh, look over there! Didn't work, eh? Then die, madman! I won't be doing you any favors if I let you live.

VS. Giffca

Ashnard: You're the one they speak of in whispers... The lion king's shadow. What are you doing so far from your body, shadow? Am I so terrible that your king hides in fear?
Giffca: Your strength, King of Daein, [even with your medallion,] is not sufficient. That is why I am here. If I fail to stop you today, then your next opponent will be our king. But first, this imposter will measure your fighting prowess. (Depends on which form of Ashnard)
Ashnard: What impudence! Are you prepared become a pile of bones for your king? You'll make a fine snack!

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Brawl Trophy Profile

Type	Image	Description
Ashnard		The 13th king of Daein, feared across the land as the "Mad King." He ignited a continent-wide war after attacking the neighboring kingdom of Crimea. Aiming to free the dark goddess locked inside Lehran's Medallion, he is stopped and defeated by Crimean forces. Ashnard's armor is blessed by the goddess, like the Black Knight's, and he uses the sword Gurugant.

Sticker Info

Name	Image	Artwork from	Effect in The Subspace Emissary
Ashnard		Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance	[Slash] - Resistance +34 Usable by: Marth, Ike

Trivia

• Ashnard is one of the several final bosses in the series to move. The others are Idunn, Fomortiis, Duma, Garon, and Veronica.
• Despite being the main antagonist of the game, Ashnard himself never appeared in any of the game's numerous cutscenes.
• Ashnard shares his title of "Mad King" with Gangrel.

Gallery

Concept artwork of Ashnard from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Memorial Book Tellius Recollection: The First Volume.

Concept artwork of Ashnard from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Memorial Book Tellius Recollection: The First Volume.

Concept artwork of Ashnard from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Memorial Book Tellius Recollection: The First Volume.

Ashnard as King Daein in the One Hundred Songs of Heroes Karuta set.

CG image of Ashnard preparing to slay the previous King of Daein.

CG image of Ashnard surveying the strife engulfing Daein.

CG image of Ashnard standing atop a tower with Rajaion in tow.

Ashnard's portrait in Path of Radiance.

Ashnard's demented portrait in Path of Radiance.

Ashnard's battle model as King Daein in Path of Radiance.

Ashnard's battle model as the demented King Daein in Path of Radiance.