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Branded are often treated poorly by both races. The Laguz refer to them as "Parentless" and pretend they do not even exist. There also have been statements that the Laguz will actively seek out Branded in hunts. Beorc call them "Half-Breeds" and treat them poorly as well, going so far as to injure or even kill them. However, it is noted that the Branded are able to live around Beorc for longer spans. Branded often have powers which normal Beorc do not. [[Micaiah]]'s [[Sacrifice]] ability is an example of such a power. Other Branded simply possess incredible aptitude for what they do, such as [[Zelgius]], Soren and Stefan. |
Branded are often treated poorly by both races. The Laguz refer to them as "Parentless" and pretend they do not even exist. There also have been statements that the Laguz will actively seek out Branded in hunts. Beorc call them "Half-Breeds" and treat them poorly as well, going so far as to injure or even kill them. However, it is noted that the Branded are able to live around Beorc for longer spans. Branded often have powers which normal Beorc do not. [[Micaiah]]'s [[Sacrifice]] ability is an example of such a power. Other Branded simply possess incredible aptitude for what they do, such as [[Zelgius]], Soren and Stefan. |
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| − | The lost kingdom of [[Hatari]] is the one country on Tellius where the Branded are not persecuted. Hatari's isolation left them ignorant of the edict claiming that Beorc and Laguz should not interbreed. As a result, the the Wolf-Branded remain few in number, but they live peacefully among their |
+ | The lost kingdom of [[Hatari]] is the one country on Tellius where the Branded are not persecuted. Hatari's isolation left them ignorant of the edict claiming that Beorc and Laguz should not interbreed. As a result, the the Wolf-Branded remain few in number, but they live peacefully among their pure-blooded kin, completely free of the discrimination faced by their brethren in the rest of Tellius. |
Though Branded are born of both Beorc and Laguz, they cannot transform like the Laguz nor do they have any physical features unique to their Laguz heritage (animal-like ears, wings, and so forth). At most their physical size may be influenced and some have unusual hair and eye colors. |
Though Branded are born of both Beorc and Laguz, they cannot transform like the Laguz nor do they have any physical features unique to their Laguz heritage (animal-like ears, wings, and so forth). At most their physical size may be influenced and some have unusual hair and eye colors. |
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After birth, the laguz parent (regardless of father or mother) of the Branded lose their abilities to transform. Statements made about [[Lehran]] and [[Almedha]]'s situations suggest that the mother may instead lose her powers at conception. |
After birth, the laguz parent (regardless of father or mother) of the Branded lose their abilities to transform. Statements made about [[Lehran]] and [[Almedha]]'s situations suggest that the mother may instead lose her powers at conception. |
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| − | The vast majority of Branded do not actually have a Laguz parent. In most cases, if a Branded has a child with a Beorc, said child ages normally and shows neither a brand or any physical ability beyond other Beorc. In this way, the original coupling can be completely forgotten until the brand reappears on an unlucky descendent decades or even centuries later. There are exceptions, however, why they behave differently is given no explanation |
+ | The vast majority of Branded do not actually have a Laguz parent. In most cases, if a Branded has a child with a Beorc, said child ages normally and shows neither a brand or any physical ability beyond other Beorc. In this way, the original coupling can be completely forgotten until the brand reappears on an unlucky descendent decades or even centuries later. There are exceptions, however, why they behave differently is given no explanation except possibly certain attributes of the original Laguz parent. |
One of the more curious features of the Branded is that they were completely unaffected by Ashera's judgement. It is believed that Ashera was unaware of their existence, and thus her judgement passed over even the weakest since they are neither Beorc nor Laguz. [[Amy]] was unaffected even though [[Largo]], a strong warrior in his own right prior to his injury, was turned to stone. [[Stefan]], who leads a colony populated entirely by Branded, was unaware of anyone being turned to stone. |
One of the more curious features of the Branded is that they were completely unaffected by Ashera's judgement. It is believed that Ashera was unaware of their existence, and thus her judgement passed over even the weakest since they are neither Beorc nor Laguz. [[Amy]] was unaffected even though [[Largo]], a strong warrior in his own right prior to his injury, was turned to stone. [[Stefan]], who leads a colony populated entirely by Branded, was unaware of anyone being turned to stone. |
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The Branded are also sometimes mistaken for [[Spirit Charmer]]s; people who have made a pact with the Spirits in order to gain exceptional magic power, as these people also receive a mark on their skin that symbolizes the pact and the Spirit inhabiting his or her body. [[Soren]] and [[Micaiah]] have been mistaken for Spirit Charmers due to their Brands. The reverse is also true. The brand [[Pelleas]] received from his pact was sufficient to trick [[Almedha]] into thinking that Pelleas was her son. His mark also initially left Micaiah hopeful that she had finally met another Branded for the first time, until he unknowingly corrected her. |
The Branded are also sometimes mistaken for [[Spirit Charmer]]s; people who have made a pact with the Spirits in order to gain exceptional magic power, as these people also receive a mark on their skin that symbolizes the pact and the Spirit inhabiting his or her body. [[Soren]] and [[Micaiah]] have been mistaken for Spirit Charmers due to their Brands. The reverse is also true. The brand [[Pelleas]] received from his pact was sufficient to trick [[Almedha]] into thinking that Pelleas was her son. His mark also initially left Micaiah hopeful that she had finally met another Branded for the first time, until he unknowingly corrected her. |
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| − | Despite being the source of the claim that the birth of a Branded is an abomination to be avoided at all cost, each of [[Ashera's Three Heroes]] is direct ancestor to a line of Branded. [[Altina]] was the mother of the very first Branded, who's own daughter, [[Yoram]], was the first recognized [[Apostle]]. Their direct descendents include the first Empress [[Meshua]], [[Misaha]], and [[Micaiah]]. For an |
+ | Despite being the source of the claim that the birth of a Branded is an abomination to be avoided at all cost, each of [[Ashera's Three Heroes]] is direct ancestor to a line of Branded. [[Altina]] was the mother of the very first Branded, who's own daughter, [[Yoram]], was the first recognized [[Apostle]]. Their direct descendents include the first Empress [[Meshua]], [[Misaha]], and [[Micaiah]]. For an unknown reason, their brand always appears on the firstborn daughter of each generation. [[Dheginsea]] is the maternal grandfather of [[Soren]], the only modern Branded known to have a Laguz parent rather than a more distant ancestor. [[Soan]] is heavily implied to be an ancestor of [[Stefan]]. It is unknown if Soan himself fathered a Branded child as [[Lehran]] did, or if it was a later descendent as in the case of Dheginsea. |
==Known Branded== |
==Known Branded== |
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Revision as of 06:46, 9 August 2013
The term Branded is used to describe people who have both Laguz and Beorc ancestors, and this shows itself with a mark on the skin. Branded often live longer than Beorc and age slowly, although they do not live as long as laguz.
Branded are often treated poorly by both races. The Laguz refer to them as "Parentless" and pretend they do not even exist. There also have been statements that the Laguz will actively seek out Branded in hunts. Beorc call them "Half-Breeds" and treat them poorly as well, going so far as to injure or even kill them. However, it is noted that the Branded are able to live around Beorc for longer spans. Branded often have powers which normal Beorc do not. Micaiah's Sacrifice ability is an example of such a power. Other Branded simply possess incredible aptitude for what they do, such as Zelgius, Soren and Stefan.
The lost kingdom of Hatari is the one country on Tellius where the Branded are not persecuted. Hatari's isolation left them ignorant of the edict claiming that Beorc and Laguz should not interbreed. As a result, the the Wolf-Branded remain few in number, but they live peacefully among their pure-blooded kin, completely free of the discrimination faced by their brethren in the rest of Tellius.
Though Branded are born of both Beorc and Laguz, they cannot transform like the Laguz nor do they have any physical features unique to their Laguz heritage (animal-like ears, wings, and so forth). At most their physical size may be influenced and some have unusual hair and eye colors.
However, despite the general belief that the union of Beorc and Laguz is a crime against the Goddess, Yune told Stefan that such a notion was "silly", and that she had "never heard anything of the sort." It began as a lie spread by the three heroes to prevent people from discovering Lehran's fate and triggering another war between Beorc and Laguz. In later years it was continued by the church to justify bigotry against the Branded.
After birth, the laguz parent (regardless of father or mother) of the Branded lose their abilities to transform. Statements made about Lehran and Almedha's situations suggest that the mother may instead lose her powers at conception.
The vast majority of Branded do not actually have a Laguz parent. In most cases, if a Branded has a child with a Beorc, said child ages normally and shows neither a brand or any physical ability beyond other Beorc. In this way, the original coupling can be completely forgotten until the brand reappears on an unlucky descendent decades or even centuries later. There are exceptions, however, why they behave differently is given no explanation except possibly certain attributes of the original Laguz parent.
One of the more curious features of the Branded is that they were completely unaffected by Ashera's judgement. It is believed that Ashera was unaware of their existence, and thus her judgement passed over even the weakest since they are neither Beorc nor Laguz. Amy was unaffected even though Largo, a strong warrior in his own right prior to his injury, was turned to stone. Stefan, who leads a colony populated entirely by Branded, was unaware of anyone being turned to stone.
The Branded are also sometimes mistaken for Spirit Charmers; people who have made a pact with the Spirits in order to gain exceptional magic power, as these people also receive a mark on their skin that symbolizes the pact and the Spirit inhabiting his or her body. Soren and Micaiah have been mistaken for Spirit Charmers due to their Brands. The reverse is also true. The brand Pelleas received from his pact was sufficient to trick Almedha into thinking that Pelleas was her son. His mark also initially left Micaiah hopeful that she had finally met another Branded for the first time, until he unknowingly corrected her.
Despite being the source of the claim that the birth of a Branded is an abomination to be avoided at all cost, each of Ashera's Three Heroes is direct ancestor to a line of Branded. Altina was the mother of the very first Branded, who's own daughter, Yoram, was the first recognized Apostle. Their direct descendents include the first Empress Meshua, Misaha, and Micaiah. For an unknown reason, their brand always appears on the firstborn daughter of each generation. Dheginsea is the maternal grandfather of Soren, the only modern Branded known to have a Laguz parent rather than a more distant ancestor. Soan is heavily implied to be an ancestor of Stefan. It is unknown if Soan himself fathered a Branded child as Lehran did, or if it was a later descendent as in the case of Dheginsea.
Known Branded
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See Also
- List of Branded characters