Libra

Libra
Game Data
Game	Fire Emblem: Awakening
First Seen	Chapter 9: Emmeryn
Starting Class	War Monk
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“Naga has a way of sending a ray of hope into even the deepest darkness.”
—Libra

Libra (リベラ Ribera, Riviera in the Japanese version, translated Libera in the fan translation) is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Awakening.

He is voiced by Megumi Yamato in the Japanese version and by Cindy Robinson in the English version.

Profile

Libra is a saint and war monk of Ylisse with a calm and composed nature; he joined the clergy after a painful life of neglect due to being abandoned by his parents. Even though he is often mistaken for a woman due to his adrogynous appearance, Virion discovers he is a man with a masculine side to him, as Virion tends to pay attention to the tiniest details. Being of religious nature, Libra often prays to the gods more than anyone in Chrom's group. His birthday is July 1st.

Libra arrives at Plegia Castle in Chapter 9 just as Gangrel is about to execute Emmeryn. He fights his way and eventually encounters Chrom and asks to join his ranks to save the Exalt.

After the war, Libra builds an orphanage and watches over the children there for many years. He is courted by many women and men and is said to be the incarnation of Naga

Libra's supports reveal that he somewhat hates who he is. His support with Sully reveals that he is empty inside. He talks about wanting to live a clergyman's life, being kind to everyone and praising the gods. Yet at the same time, he claims that there is a nagging feeling in his mind that tells him that this type of life isn't what he really wants. His support with Maribelle reveals that he had little faith for humanity until he saw Maribelle going through a trial record and siding with an abandoned orphan who stole from a noble. The event touched his heart greatly, and her words were "his salvation," possibly his salvation to continue living. His support with Tharja reveals that he wants to erase all traces of his past, so he volunteers for a memory manipulation experiment. The more Tharja tries to curse him, the more of his past is revealed, yet he feels like he is being saved instead of cursed. His support with the male Avatar reveals that he is an extremely skilled artist and loves to paint, but never does requests.

In Game

Recruitment

Chapter 9: NPC, talk with Chrom.

Base Stats

Starting Class	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Move
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Skill			Weapon				Starting Items
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Miracle |Axe - C
Staff - C |Killer Axe
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Barrier
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Growth Rates

HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Luk	Def	Res
90%	40%	50%	55%	50%	45%	35%	40%

Supports

Romantic Supports

• The Avatar (Female)
• Lissa
• Sully
• Maribelle
• Miriel
• Cordelia
• Panne
• Nowi
• Tharja
• Olivia
• Cherche

Other Supports

• The Avatar (Male)
• Virion
• Gaius
• Libra's children

Class Sets

• Priest - Promotes to War Monk or Sage
• Mage - Promotes to Sage or Dark Knight
• Dark Mage - Promotes to Sorcerer or Dark Knight
• Dread Fighter - Requires Dread Scroll

Quotes

Recruitment

• Chrom: You there! Who are you? Why do you fight alone?
• Libra: Good heavens! You're Prince Chrom, brother to Her Grace the Exalt!
• Chrom: You know me?
• Libra: Know you? Of course, sire! All Ylissean clergy do. I must thank the gods for uniting us! Oh, dearest and most heavenly fa-
• Chrom: With all respect, now is not the time for prayer -- it's action that's called for
• Libra: Ah, too true! We hurried here to help as soon as word came of the execution.
• Chrom: We? Then there are more of you?
• Libra: Alas, there were. I lost many brave comrades along the way. In truth, I was starting to doubt the purpose of my struggle... But no longer! Pray, sire, let my axe serve you and your party!
• Chrom: Your love for my sister is clear. I would be honored to be joined by such a formidable woman of the cloth.
• Libra:...Man, sire. Man of the cloth.
• Chrom: You're a... ...You're not a woman?
• Libra: No sire, Women are clerics. I am a priest. Well, technically a war monk, if you care to split hairs...
• Chrom: Oh. Yes, well, I'm... I didn't mean to imply... Well, this is rather awkward.
• Libra: Oh, it's all right, sire. You realized your mistake quickly enough. It could have been much more awkward. ...... MUCH more...
• Chrom: Right! Let's stop there.

Event Tiles

• "...What's this? Oh, Naga be praised!" (item)
• "I've offered up a few prayers for our safety." (exp)
• "I managed to sneak in some practice, but I must admit I'm better with prayers." (weapon exp)

Relationship Event Tiles

Asking

• "Your presence truly strengthens me. Might we join forces in the coming fight?" (team up)
• "Dreams are a powerful thing. What is it that you seek for yourself?" (dreams)
• "You look to be in fine spirits. Have the gods answered your prayers?" (happy)

Replying

• "As trite as it sounds, I dream only of peace and happiness for all the god's creatures." (dreams)
• "Not exactly. A smile is simply my way of thanking Naga for my time with you." (happy)

Replying - Married

• "I love you too. You are as much a part of my life as Naga herself." (love)

Asking - Child

• "Name, shall we practice a bit? Show me and the gods how you've grown." (train)

Replying - Child

• "Thank you, but I desire only a happy future for you." (request)

Level Up 

• "I feel reborn!" (6+ stats up)
• "My prayers have been answered!" (4-5 stats up)
• "Many thanks, O great ones." (2-3 stats up)

Class Change 

• "May this new experience forge me."

Armory

• "I need only the earth at my feet and the heavens above." (buying)
• "May these belongings bless us with what funds we need." (selling)
• "I am honored you think my weapons a wise investment." (forging)

Confession

“I'm yours forever, my love. May the gods smile upon our union, and bring us joy in the years to come.”
—Libra's confession quote.

Final Chapter 

“The gods gave you to us. I do not believe they wish you taken away!”
—Libra's final chapter quote.

“At last, we have won Exalt Emmeryn her peace...”
—Libra's quote after Grima was defeated by Chrom

“Naga has a way of sending a ray of light into even the deepest darkness. May Avatar find that light, just as he/she became that light for us.”
—Libra's quote after the Avatar's sacrifice of killing Grima

Battle 

Dual Support

• "Thy will be done."
• "My power is yours."
• "Have faith."
• "Guard yourself."
• "All will be well."

Dual Strike

• "Be gone!"
• "Forgetting someone?"
• "Is that all?"
• "Please, allow me."
• "Have another."

Dual Guard

• "Away with you!"

Defeated Enemy

• "It is finished."
• "Rest now."
• "Gods save you."
• "In Naga's name."
• " *sigh*"

Critical

• "Repent, sinner!"
• "May the gods forgive me."
• "Rest in peace!"
• "I am your omega!"

Partner Defeated Enemy

• "Fiercely done!"
• "Bless you."

Etymology

Libra is one of the signs of the Zodiac, representing the Scales.

Riviera is an Italian name that means "river bank" or "coast".

His romanised name 'Libera' means free. It is the feminine form of Liber. Libera was also an Italian goddess of wine while Liber was an Italian deity of fertility, however Libera was also byname of the wife of this god. Source: http://babynamesworld.parentsconnect.com/meaning_of_Libera.html

Trivia

• Libra has similarities with Lucius. They are both monks/priests, are males, and are mistaken for being women in their supports with others (and even by players as well). In their epilogues, they both found orphanages. They even look similar physically.
• Libra's official artwork depicts him wielding a Bolt Axe.
• Libra shares his English voice actress, Cindy Robinson, with Aversa.

Gallery

Libera.jpg

Libra's portrait in Awakening.

Libra confessing his feelings to the Avatar.

Libra's full confession.

Concept art of Libra.