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“If we can live together with Dragons, there should be no reason why the outsiders can't...”
—Igrene in a support conversation with Sophia.

Igrene is a playable character from Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade. She is an inhabitant of Arcadia who is known as the Guardian of Nabata Desert among the villagers. She is also the daughter of Hawkeye from Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.

Profile[]

Igrene was born in Arcadia, a village hidden in the Nabata Desert, as the daughter of the Hawkeye, the Guardian of Nabata, and an unknown mother.

The Blazing Blade[]

While not seen during the events of Blazing Blade, she is mentioned a few times during the game. While fighting Limstella, if the player has Hawkeye visit the shrine where Sophia is, before she leaves, Hawkeye asks her to tell Igrene that he will be home soon.

In addition, in Hawkeye's support conversations with Louise, she tells him that she bought two bows, one for herself, and the other as a gift for Igrene, and urges him to return home soon so Igrene will not be lonely. Later on, in return, Hawkeye gives Louise a beautiful necklace that once belonged to his wife, and tells her to give it to Igrene if he dies in battle.

The Binding Blade[]

After Hawkeye returned to Arcadia after completing his journey with Eliwood, Hector, and Lyn's army, he trains Igrene to become the next Guardian of the Desert. As the years passed, Igrene attains mastery of the bow, and becomes the new Guardian of the Desert after Hawkeye dies.

Years later, while traveling through the desert, Igrene came across a man named Gorlois, who was unconscious because he had sustained many blade wounds and was suffering from amnesia. She took him back to Arcadia, where she tended to his wounds and, as time passed, they both fell in love with each other. During this time, Gorlois began to recall some of his memories, which Igrene reacted to in both joy and fear. They later married and had a daughter together. However, their happy lives together came to an end when a horde of bandits attacked the village, after which Gorlois left to fight them off. Following this, Igrene never saw him again, and some time after, her daughter tragically passed away of unknown causes.

During the war of Bern, Arcadia is under attack from Bern forces led by Randy, who have discovered that Dragons reside there. Meanwhile, Igrene tries to protect the village, and especially Fae, who is a Dragon herself and whose existence must not be exposed to the enemy. After the battle is over, Igrene joins Roy and the Lycian League to help them defeat Bern so that Arcadia will not have to worry about them attacking again. However, shortly after she and the army depart the village, Fae is captured by Bern's forces, but is rescued soon afterwards, and she and Igrene continue with the group.

After the war finally comes to an end, Igrene states that she will return to Arcadia, just like Sophia and Fae have. However, it has been reported that she has been seen in different parts of Elibe, and it is unknown how Igrene lived the rest of her life. It is possible that she left to search for her husband, but her future is unclear.

Personality[]

Igrene has an overall rather solemn, but very just and loyal personality. As the Guardian of Nabata, she takes her role very seriously, doing everything she can to protect her homeland, whether it be with her bow and arrow or through diplomacy, such as when she asks Etrurian general Douglas to not have his fellow comrades attack the village. However, outside of this demeanor, she has a very soft side to her. She is in deep pain and sorrow over the loss of her family. She holds back her emotions when talking with Fae, even though it is clear she is pained by these thoughts. However, when she tries to convince Astolfo that he is indeed her husband Gorlois, she is much more emotional about the situation, especially at its conclusion, when, after doing some research, learns that he was a spy and realizes why he disappeared. It also turns out that she was a fairly religious individual, until her husband disappeared and her daughter died.

Through support conversations, it is shown that Igrene is very good friends with Sophia and Fae, since she is their sole protector. In fact, to the both of them, she acts as sort of a kind and gentle mother figure, having had a child in the past. This is especially the case with Fae, who Igrene treats much like her daughter. She speaks to and treats her much like a mother would, and they both share a very close bond, such as when Igrene scolds Fae about keeping her promises or offering to braid her hair. The same can somewhat be said for the relationship between Igrene and Sophia, as Igrene acts as a guide for Sophia, who has not been exposed to the outside world until recently.

In-Game[]

The Binding Blade[]

Description: A sniper known as the Guardian of Nabata.

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassAffinity
FE8 Sniper Map Sprite (F) SniperGBAIce Ice
LevelHPStrSklSpdLckDefResConMov
1321618159111076
WeaponStarting Items
Bow Bow - BKillerbow Killer Bow

Growth Rates[]

HP S/M Skl Spd Lck Def Res
70% 35% 25% 35% 20% 10% 5%

Supports[]

See also: Igrene/Supports

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Igrene joins near the Ilia/Sacae route split, and is a decent Sniper. Her bases are high for her join time, barring HP, even on Hard Mode. Unfortunately, she only has B-rank bows, which does make her have to grind for weapon experience if Silver Bow use is desired. She does suffer from being a non-mounted unit. She is one of the best users of the Brave Bow, as she possesses a good base Strength, and the speed loss of the Brave Bow is mitigated by the Brave Bow's effect. Rescue dropping her ahead is a good idea, should using Igrene be desired.

A major factor in Igrene's usability is the design of Binding Blade's enemies, especially on Hard. They have high defenses, meaning few characters can one-round them, and high offenses, meaning the risk of a counterattack is very real. Both of these things give Igrene a good niche, since she can deal reliable damage to an enemy (allowing an ally to finish them off) and usually not risk a counter in the process. Enemy Wyvern Riders are also a major threat, and Igrene can one-round them fairly reliably with her Killer Bow, even at her base level, though she will struggle a bit against the stronger Wyvern Lords. If the player deploys her against Wyverns, they should be mindful of their ranges; Igrene can generally only survive one hit from a Wyvern on Hard.

Overall, Igrene is a good pre-promoted Sniper offensively, but do not be too reckless with her, as she is a bit fragile.

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Nabata Protector
Daughter of Hawkeye and protector of Nabata. Although she has lost her family, she is stalwart in her duty. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Igrene Heroes SpriteTitle
Nabata Protector
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
39/42/45
6/7/8
34/37/41
8/9/10
34/37/40
6/7/8
23/26/30
6/7/8
21/24/27
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Guardian's Bow
FEH skill special Rising Wind
FEH Red Bow Icon Bow

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Bow---
Steel Bow---
Silver Bow---
Guardian's Bow-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill specialRising Wind-FEH Star Rarity 4FEH Star Rarity 3
Blazing WindRising Wind-FEH Star Rarity 4
AFEH Life and Death 1 Life and Death 1--
FEH Life and Death 2 Life and Death 2FEH Life and Death 1 Life and Death 1-
FEH Life and Death 3 Life and Death 3FEH Life and Death 2 Life and Death 2FEH Star Rarity 4
FEH Life and Death 4 Life and Death 4FEH Life and Death 3 Life and Death 3FEH Star Rarity 5
BFEH Special Spiral 1 Special Spiral 1--
FEH Special Spiral 2 Special Spiral 2FEH Special Spiral 1 Special Spiral 1-
FEH Special Spiral 3 Special Spiral 3FEH Special Spiral 2 Special Spiral 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Pulse Smoke 1 Pulse Smoke 1--
FEH Pulse Smoke 2 Pulse Smoke 2FEH Pulse Smoke 1 Pulse Smoke 1-
FEH Pulse Smoke 3 Pulse Smoke 3FEH Pulse Smoke 2 Pulse Smoke 2FEH Star Rarity 5

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Nabata Protector Igrene
Igrene nabata protector pop01 There's a village in the Nabata Desert of Elibe where the descendants of dragons make their home. And that distant sanctuary is protected from intruders by Igrene, the ace sniper!
Igrene nabata protector pop02 Igrene comes from a long line of Guardians of Nabata. Her father, Hawkeye, was her predecessor and also an oustanding Guardian.
Igrene nabata protector pop03 One day, the desert shaman Sophia sensed evil coming from the kingdom of Bern. Igrene left the village and worked with Roy's army to find out the truth of what was happening.
Igrene nabata protector pop04 Igrene has a strong sense of responsibility, and I know she'll carry out her mission no matter what. I've got my work cut out for me if I want to keep up with her!
Closely Associated Characters
Hawkeye Former Guardian of the Nabata Desert and Arcadia, where dragons and humans live in harmony. Igrene's father.
Fae A surviving Divine Dragon with the nature of a child and very little life experience. Igrene is devoted to protecting her.
Sophia A shaman of Nabata who has lived a sheltered life away from other people. Sees the future. Also protected by Igrene.

Ninja of Nabata
Daughter of Hawkeye and protector of Nabata. She appreciates the utility of the ninja garb and the mobility it grants. Appears in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Igrene Ninja of Nabata Heroes spriteTitle
Ninja of Nabata
Group
Heroes Flying Flying
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
9/10/11
39/43/46
7/8/9
35/38/42
4/5/6
19/22/25
7/8/9
26/30/33
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Nabata Kunai
FEH skill special New Moon
FEH Dagger Dagger

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Dagger---
Steel Dagger---
Silver Dagger---
Nabata Kunai-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill specialNew Moon---
LunaNew Moon--
AFEH C Duel Flying 1 C Duel Flying 1--
FEH C Duel Flying 2 C Duel Flying 2FEH C Duel Flying 1 C Duel Flying 1-
FEH C Duel Flying 3 C Duel Flying 3FEH C Duel Flying 2 C Duel Flying 2-
FEH C Duel Flying 4 C Duel Flying 4FEH C Duel Flying 3 C Duel Flying 3FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Spd Def Rein 1 Spd Def Rein 1--
FEH Spd Def Rein 2 Spd Def Rein 2FEH Spd Def Rein 1 Spd Def Rein 1-
FEH Spd Def Rein 3 Spd Def Rein 3FEH Spd Def Rein 2 Spd Def Rein 2FEH Star Rarity 5

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Ninja of Nabata Igrene
Igrene ninja of nabata pop01 In the Nabata Desert in Elibe, there is a village where humans and dragons have achieved the dream of peaceful coexistence. Igrene here is the protector of Nabata, and today she's joining us for the ninja festival!
Igrene ninja of nabata pop02 Her special ninja garb for the festival has been personalized with her trademark red-and-gold color scheme. Meanwhile, the inner layer of her outfit and her stockings and sleeves are deep black, in true ninja style!
Igrene ninja of nabata pop03 It's no secret that Igrene's a talented archer, but she's adopted something a little more thematically appropriate for the festival—this time, she's using kunai, a dagger-type weapon!
Igrene ninja of nabata pop04 Igrene carries out difficult missions with a solemn sense of duty, so she's right at home playing the role of a ninja! I'm sure she'll bring some authentic flair to the festival!
Closely Associated Characters
Hawkeye Guardian of the Nabata Desert and Arcadia, where dragons and humans live in harmony. Igrene's father.
Fae A surviving Divine Dragon with the nature of a child and very little life experience. Igrene is devoted to protecting her.
Sophia A shaman of Nabata who has lived a sheltered life away from other people. Sees the future. Also protected by Igrene.

Sworn Protectors
Igrene, guardian of Nabata, with Louise, countess of Reglay. These two protectors look ahead to what the future will bring. They appear in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade / The Blazing Blade.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Igrene Sworn Protectors Heroes spriteTitle
Sworn Protectors
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
36/40/43
10/11/12
43/46/49
6/7/8
43/46/50
6/7/8
21/24/27
9/10/11
28/32/35
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Sandglass Bow
FEH skill special Rising Wind
FEH Blue Bow Icon Bow

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Bow---
Steel Bow---
Silver Bow---
Sandglass Bow--FEH Star Rarity 5
FEH skill specialRising Wind---
Blazing WindRising Wind--
AFEH Death Blow 1 Death Blow 1--
FEH Swift Sparrow 1 Swift Sparrow 1FEH Death Blow 1 Death Blow 1-
FEH Swift Sparrow 2 Swift Sparrow 2FEH Swift Sparrow 1 Swift Sparrow 1-
FEH Flash Sparrow Flash SparrowFEH Swift Sparrow 2 Swift Sparrow 2FEH Star Rarity 5
BFEH Spd Def Tempo 1 Spd Def Tempo 1--
FEH Spd Def Tempo 2 Spd Def Tempo 2FEH Spd Res Tempo 1 Spd Res Tempo 1-
FEH Spd Def Tempo 3 Spd Def Tempo 3FEH Spd Res Tempo 2 Spd Res Tempo 2-
FEH Spd Def Tempo 4 Spd Def Tempo 4FEH Spd Res Tempo 3 Spd Res Tempo 3FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Time's Pulse 1 Time's Pulse 1--
FEH Time's Pulse 2 Time's Pulse 2FEH Time's Pulse 1 Time's Pulse 1-
FEH Time's Pulse 3 Time's Pulse 3FEH Time's Pulse 2 Time's Pulse 2-
FEH Pulse Up-Blades Pulse Up-BladesFEH Time's Pulse 3 Time's Pulse 3FEH Star Rarity 5


Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Sworn Protectors Igrene
Igrene sworn protectors pop01 Today we’re joined by two Heroes from Elibe! This is Igrene, guardian of Nabata, and Louise, Countess Reglay of Etruria!
Igrene sworn protectors pop02 Both are wearing Nabata-style attire, but they were summoned here from slightly different time periods. In fact, the Igrene that Louise knew was still only a child!
Igrene sworn protectors pop03 The young Igrene must have remembered how skilled Louise was with a bow. Although this time, Louise is carrying a dagger, preferring to support the grown-up Igrene.
Igrene sworn protectors pop04 Igrene seems so moved to be able to finally fight side by side with Louise. I bet they’ve got so much to talk about together!
Closely Associated Characters
Hawkeye Previous guardian of the Nabata Desert and Arcadia, where dragons and humans live in harmony. Igrene’s father.
Pent Count Reglay. Husband of Louise and leader of Etruria’s most prominent noble house. Known to all as a seeker of magical knowledge.

Quotes[]

The Binding Blade[]

Heroes[]

Igrene/Heroes Quotes

Ending[]

Igrene - Guardian of Nabata (ナバタの守護神. Nabata no Shugōshin, lit. Guardian God of Nabata)
After saying that she would return to Nabata, Igrene disappeared. There are records of people seeing her in various places around the continent, but no one knows where or how she led the rest of her life.

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

Igrene is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:

Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 423 CYL Igrene Portrait
The Binding Blade
322
CYL2 457
↓343
CYL Igrene Portrait
The Binding Blade
296
↓26
CYL3 365
↑92
CYL Igrene Portrait
The Binding Blade
436
↑140
CYL4 414
↓49
CYL Igrene Portrait
The Binding Blade
208
↓228
CYL5 307
↑107
CYL Igrene Portrait
The Binding Blade
223
↑15
CYL6 218
↑89
CYL Igrene Portrait
The Binding Blade
437
↑214

CYL7 160
↑58
CYL Igrene Portrait
The Binding Blade
380
↓57

Etymology[]

Igraine, in Arthurian legend, was the mother of King Arthur, married to Uther Pendragon. Her first husband's name was Gorlois (which is, interestingly, Astolfo's original name), the Duke of Cornwall.

Trivia[]

  • According to a Japanese gaming news website, Igrene landed 52nd place out of 80 in the character popularity poll for Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade.
  • Igrene had character data as an Archer in the prototype version of The Blazing Blade. In the retail version, only her name remains.
  • In the beta version of The Binding Blade, Igrene was meant to have Dragon blood.

Gallery[]

See main article: Igrene/Gallery.
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