—Laegjarn speaking to the Order of Heroes in Book II: Chapter 5.
Laegjarn is a supporting character from Fire Emblem Heroes. She is the central antagonist of Book II and the secondary antagonist and final boss of the Ice & Flame Tempest Trial.
She is the eldest princess of the Flame Kingdom Múspell and a general of its army, along with her younger sister Laevatein. She works at first for her father King Surtr, but later serves the god Múspell.
Profile[]
Book II[]
A general who leads Múspell's army with dignity, Surtr left Laegjarn in charge of a region of Nifl when it was conquered, though Fjorm states that she treats the citizens with respect.
She first appears in Book II, Chapter 5, where, after tracking down the Order of Heroes, she demands they surrender, offering to spare them if they do so. Upon their refusal, she leads her forces, her sister Laevatein among them, into battle, but is pushed back. Admitting defeat, the sisters retreat. Afterwards, Laevatein considers resorting to a power that could end up destroying her, but Laegjarn immediately orders her to never use it, and Laevatein relents.
Mulling over the Askrans' motives for traveling to Nifl, she realizes that they are trying to discover a way to defeat Múspell. She comes to this conclusion based on the determination she witnessed among the Askran forces, noting that they would not be so resolute in their actions if they weren't certain there was a way they could win the war. She then starts crafting a plan to attempt to cut off the Order before they can turn the tide of battle. Though she is careful in her pursuit, she realizes too late that she has fallen into a trap; knowing the danger she posed, the Order lured her into an ambush. Laegjarn orders Laevatein to flee, and is subsequently defeated and captured. Though Laegjarn assumes she will be tortured or executed, the Order expresses the respect they have for her as they prepare to hold her captive. However, when the Order witnesses Surtr killing Gunnthrá, Laegjarn escapes.
Pursuing the order in Múspell, she's seen again at the end of Chapter 10, where she comments about the report of Hríd managing to escape once more, explaining that even wounded, Hríd is still a formidable foe as he infiltrated the kingdom and tried to kill Surtr on his own, and deeming it a dangerous prospect, decides to find him before he join forces with the Askrans. For that end, she coerces Helbindi into aiding her, pointing out that if either Surtr or Loki finds out about his survival, he will be killed or worked to death, but if he succeeds, he will live and be able to help his sister, Menja. However, Laegjarn releases him from his duties in Chapter 12, regrettably informing him that her father burned the slums he lived in and killed everyone there along with Menja, making the blackmail pointless.
Laegjarn's final appearance is in Chapter 13 where she sacrifices herself for the Rite of Flames to prevent her father from killing Laevatein. After being defeated one last time by the Order, she suffers fatal injuries. Before she dies, she tells Fjorm that she wishes things had turned out differently between Nifl and Múspell, and makes a final request to Fjorm and the others to save her sister.
Ice & Flame[]
However, this was not the end, as it is revealed in the Ice & Flame storyline that Múspell revived Laegjarn by using the power of his flames a year after she performed the Rite. At first she was confused as to how she was alive, but Múspell explains that since she gave her life and strength to him, he revived her and lent her his power for the time being, until then she is his servant. Aware of who he is, Laegjarn declares she has no intentions of becoming his slave. Múspell is impressed by her attitude, but dismisses it and explains that he has revived her to fight against Nifl's champion, Fjorm. Laegjarn instantly refuses, telling him that Fjorm is her friend. Múspell does not care for this, telling her to kneel and beg, as she then screams in pain.
As Nifl and Fjorm near, Múspell tells Laegjarn that Fjorm will have a similar power that he has granted her, questioning her onto how it could play out. Laegjarn figures that with both powers it could turn to be a draw, which Múspell agreed with, claiming that both his and Nifl's powers are equal. Laegjarn states that they both may be powerful beyond mortals but not when it comes to strategy. She questions Múspell on how he plans to win. Múspell then tells her a secret, that his victory has been decided from the very beginning when the dawn of the nine realms came to be, laid out in the Twilit Runes. Based on what he's learned from the Twilit Runes, Múspell grants Laegjarn a Flame Gem, an item that he believes will resurrect her once she's struck down by Fjorm.
At the time of the duel, when Fjorm realizes who her opponent is, she chooses to take her own life rather than fight Laegjarn. This action, however, activates the Flame Gem and Fjorm is resurrected. The prophecy only ever specified that the resurrected champion be struck down by ice, which Múspell never accounted for. Fjorm repels Múspell, and he fades away, threatening to rain death down upon the world on his return. With the battle won, Nifl fades away as well. Laegjarn thanks Fjorm for never giving up belief in her, and they agree that had they never been foes, the two of them would have always been friends.
Personality[]
In stark contrast to her father, Laegjarn is kind, respectful, and serious. She is demonstrably more honorable and merciful than her father, sincerely acknowledging the Order of Heroes' courage and bravery even when giving them the opportunity to surrender.
Laegjarn is also known to care deeply for her younger sister, as revealed in their conversations. One such conversation sees Laegjarn expressing relief upon seeing that Laevatein is unharmed, going on to order her to retreat if she gets injured. Furthermore, Laegjarn is also shown to treat the people of the conquered Nifl territory with respect and compassion, her actions granting her the respect of her enemies in the Askran forces.
Not possessing as much strength as her father and sister, Laegjarn compensates this flaw by having a keen strategic mind in regards to warfare. She is able to make very accurate forecasts of her enemies' actions using just a few clues, as evidenced by not being fooled by the Order's fake trail and laying an ambush for them in response. So great is her skill in fact, that she declares in her quotes that Kiran and Alfonse were the first to outwit her. She also has keen insight into her allies as well, as she was able to uncover Helbindi's motivation to fight, and was aware that Loki is only as loyal to someone for as long as it aids her own purposes due to her capricious nature.
In-Game[]
- Sheathed Steel
The eldest princess of Múspell, the Flame Kingdom, and Laevatein's older sister. A general who leads Múspell's army with dignity.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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 Flying | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 16/17/18 38/41/44 | 7/8/9 29/32/35 | 9/10/11 33/36/39 | 7/8/9 33/36/39 | 3/4/5 13/17/20 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
 Níu Glowing Ember |  Sword | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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 | Iron Sword | - | - | - |
| Steel Sword | - | - | - | |
| Silver Sword | - | - | - | |
| Níu | - |  | - | |
 | Glowing Ember | - | | - |
| Bonfire | Glowing Ember | - | | |
| A |  Red Duel Flying 1 | - | - | |
 Red Duel Flying 2 | Red Duel Flying 1 | - | ||
 Red Duel Flying 3 | Red Duel Flying 2 | | ||
| B |  Chill Atk 1 | - | - | |
 Chill Atk 2 | Chill Atk 1 | - | ||
 Chill Atk 3 | Chill Atk 2 | | ||
| C |  Distant Guard 1 | - | - | |
 Distant Guard 2 | Distant Guard 1 | - | ||
 Distant Guard 3 | Distant Guard 2 | |
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| Sheathed Steel Laegjarn | |||
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Laegjarn is the eldest princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Though she was once a general leading an invading force, she also has a kind and compassionate side! | ||
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In particular, Laegjarn led Múspell's invasion of Nifl, the Kingdom of ice, at the behest of her father, Surtr. But when Surtr's orders escalated to massacring the populace, Laegjarn disobeyed! | ||
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Laegjarn also cares for her younger sister, Laevatein. She's always looked out for her when Surtr's orders put her in danger! | ||
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Though Múspell prizes strength above all else, Laegjarn is compassionate toward those weaker than her. I just hope someone's looking out for her while she's looking out for everyone else... | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Surtr | King of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Carries the blood of the Flame Dragon. A harsh ruler whose desire for conquest is relentless. Laegjarn's father. | ||
| Laevatein | The second princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. She sees herself and the blade she wields as one and the same, and keeps her emotions in check. Laegjarn's sister. | ||
- New Experiences
- The eldest princess of Múspell, the Flame Kingdom, and Laevatein's older sister. Her joy in joining Fjorm and the others for a trip to the shrine is effulgent.
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| New Experiences | |||||
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 Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 15 35 | 7 29 | 9 33 | 9 33 | 3 15 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
Wagasa Pivot |  Lance | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Iron Lance | - | - | - |
| Steel Lance | - | - | - | |
| Wagasa | - |  | - | |
| Wagasa+ | Wagasa | | | |
 | Pivot | - | | - |
| B |  Chill Res 1 | - | - | |
 Chill Res 2 | Chill Res 1 | | ||
 Chill Res 3 | Chill Res 2 | | ||
| C |  Def Tactic 1 | - | - | |
 Def Tactic 2 | Def Tactic 1 | | ||
 Def Tactic 3 | Def Tactic 2 | |
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| New Experiences Laegjarn | |||
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Laegjarn, the eldest princess of Múspell, is here on the scene to celebrate the arrival of the New Year! | ||
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Her bright red kimono is a wondrous sight to behold. Those layered sleeves dance in the air like a flaming flower when she moves! | ||
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And just look at that beautiful wagasa she's carrying! Apparently, it can double as a lance while it's closed—not the traditional use for a parasol, but hey, if it works! | ||
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Laegjarn has sworn to keep improving so that she can protect the things that matter to her. Here's hoping she has a wonderful year with her sister, Laevatein! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Surtr | King of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Carries the blood of the Flame Dragon. A harsh ruler whose desire for conquest is relentless. Laegjarn's father. | ||
| Laevatein | The second princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. She sees herself and the blade she wields as one and the same, and keeps her emotions in check. Laegjarn's sister. | ||
- Burning Sun
- The eldest princess of Múspell, the Flame Kingdom. In her swimsuit, she braves the red-hot sun.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Burning Sun | |||||
| Group | |||||
| Flying | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 34/37/41 | 5/6/7 31/34/37 | 8/9/10 34/37/40 | 4/5/6 17/20/23 | 5/6/7 18/21/24 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Worldsea Wave Reposition |  Tome | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Light | - | - | - |
| Ellight | - | - | - | |
| Shine | - | - | - | |
| Worldsea Wave | - | - | | |
| Reposition | - | | - |
| A |  Darting Blow 1 | - | - | |
 Swift Sparrow 1 | Darting Blow 1 | - | ||
 Swift Sparrow 2 | Swift Sparrow 1 | | ||
 Swift Sparrow 3 | Swift Sparrow 2 | | ||
| B |  Flier Formation 1 | - | - | |
 Flier Formation 2 | Flier Formation 1 | - | ||
 Flier Formation 3 | Flier Formation 2 | | ||
| C |  Hone Spd 1 | - | - | |
 Hone Spd 2 | Hone Spd 1 | - | ||
 Hone Fliers | Hone Spd 2 or Hone Atk 2 | |
Overall[]
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Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Burning Sun Laegjarn | |||
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Yikes! Laegjarn, the first princess of Múspell, has invited herself to our summer getaway! ...This could be awkward. | ||
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You're probably thinking "wasn't she supposed to be our enemy?" Well, I guess you could say that, but there's no denying that she's a Hero in her own right who fought for her convictions. | ||
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Laegjarn was wearing a pretty striking suit of armor the last time we saw her, but who wears armor to the beach? This time, she's brought a spectacular swimsuit! | ||
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She's taken to the Askran sun like a duck to water. What do you say we just forget about the fighting and focus on what's important: enjoying our vacation before the summer ends! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Surtr | Laegjarn's father—the king of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Carries the blood of the Flame Dragon. A harsh ruler whose desire for conquest is relentless. | ||
| Laevatein | The second princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. She sees herself and the blade she wields as one and the same, and keeps her emotions in check. | ||
- Flame Ascendant
- Princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Friend to Fjorm. She has become a champion of Múspell, God of Flame, wreathed in the power of Múspell's fire.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Flame Ascendant | |||||
| Group | |||||
| Cavalry | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 36/40/43 | 8/9/10 36/39/43 | 10/11/12 38/41/45 | 5/6/7 27/30/33 | 2/3/4 15/18/21 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Flame of Múspell New Moon |  Bow | ||||
Skills[]
Overall[]
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| Flame Ascendant Laegjarn | |||
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Laegjarn is making her grand appearance as an Ascended Hero! A princess and a proud warrior of the Kingdom of Flame, she inherited the power of the god Múspell to become his champion. Let's find out more, shall we? | ||
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Having received Múspell's boon, Laegjarn has obtained incredible power. The flames fired from her bow burn with such intensity that nothing can withstand them. | ||
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However, Múspell's gift came at a price. Her body was branded with the flames' curse, forcing her to obey him. | ||
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For the proud Laegjarn, being forced under another's control like this must be a terrible indignity. But she's got a strong heart, and I know she'll find a way to overcome the odds! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Surtr | King of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. Carries the blood of the Flame Dragon. A harsh ruler whose desire for conquest is relentless. Laegjarn's father. | ||
| Laevatein | The second princess of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. She sees herself and the blade she wields as one and the same, and keeps her emotions in check. Laegjarn's sister. | ||
| Fjorm | The gentle second princess of Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice. Though she seeks revenge against Surtr, she manages to reach out to Laegjarn. | ||
- Flame and Frost
- Princess Laegjarn of Múspell and Princess Fjorm of Nifl, of the Kingdoms of Flame and Ice, unite to participate in the ninja festival.
Base Stats[]
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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| Flame and Frost | |||||
| Group | |||||
| Flying | |||||
| Level | HP | Atk | Spd | Def | Res |
| 1 40 | 17/18/19 36/40/43 | 13/14/15 41/44/48 | 3/4/5 16/19/22 | 8/9/10 34/37/40 | 4/5/6 34/38/41 |
| Skills | Weapon | ||||
| Flamefrost Bow New Moon |  Bow | ||||
Skills[]
| Type | Name | Prerequisite | Default | Unlocked |
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| Iron Bow | - | - | - |
| Steel Bow | - | - | - | |
| Silver Bow | - | - | - | |
| Flamefrost Bow | - | | - | |
| New Moon | - | - | - |
| Moonbow | - | - | - | |
| A |  Atk Res Catch 1 | - | - | |
 Atk Res Catch 2 | Atk Res Catch 1 | - | ||
 Atk Res Catch 3 | Atk Res Catch 2 | - | ||
 Atk Res Catch 4 | Atk Res Catch 3 | | ||
| B |  Seal Def 1 | - | - | |
 Seal Def 2 | Seal Def 1 | - | ||
 Seal Def 3 | Seal Def 2 | - | ||
 Seal Def 4 | Seal Def 3 | | ||
| C |  Atk Smoke 1 | - | - | |
 Atk Smoke 2 | Atk Smoke 1 | - | ||
 Atk Smoke 3 | Atk Smoke 2 | - | ||
 Atk Smoke 4 | Atk Smoke 3 | |
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Meet Some of the Heroes[]
| Flame and Frost Laegjarn | |||
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Here's Laegjarn of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame, and Fjorm of Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice! They're teaming up to take on Askr's ninja festival together! | ||
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They're both wearing special ninja attire for the festival, with Laegjarn's outfit conjuring up images of blazing fire, while Fjorm's has a cool, icy look. It looks like it'd be easy for them to sneak around doing ninja stuff in those outfits! | ||
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Oh, and check out their masks! Laegjarn's wearing a fire-dragon mask, and Fjorm's wearing an ice-dragon mask! | ||
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The two were once fated to fight against each other, so it's wonderful to see them working together on this special day. I'm sure they'll have a ton of fun together during the festival! | ||
| Closely Associated Characters | |||
| Múspell | The god of Múspell, the Kingdom of Flame. His raging personality burns white-hot with a drive toward violence. Curses Laegjarn to kill Nifl's champion. | ||
| Nifl | The god of Nifl, the Kingdom of Ice. Her frozen personality is as cold and distant as her realm. She makes Fjorm her champion, charging her with the defeat of Múspell. | ||
Quotes[]
Choose Your Legends Placement History[]
| Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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| CYL1 - CYL2 | N/A | |||
| CYL3 | 36 |  Heroes |
7,015 | |
| CYL4 | 66 ↓30 |
Heroes |
2,753 ↓4,262 | |
| CYL5 | 79 ↓13 |
Heroes |
1,283 ↓1,470 | |
| CYL6 | 74 ↑9 |
Heroes |
1,318 ↑35 | |
| CYL7 | 74 | Heroes |
836 ↓482 | |
| CYL8 | 121 ↓47 |
Heroes |
607 ↓229 |
Etymology[]
In Norse mythology, Lægjarn is an epithet of Loki, and translates to "Lover of Ill". Notably, Lævatein is said to lie in Lægjarn's chest, protected by nine locks. The name was likely chosen to reflect her protectiveness of her sister.
Trivia[]
- Laegjarn shares her English voice actor with Annette and Nanna as she appears in Heroes.
- According to the Fire Emblem Heroes Character Illustrations Vol. 1 book, Laegjarn stands at 178cm (or about 5'10).
Gallery[]
- See main article: Laegjarn/Gallery.