—Marth, to Nyna, after retaking Castle Altea.
—Marth, to Nyna if Shiida died
Marth (マルス, Marusu, alternatively translated as Mars such as in the anime) is a character from the Fire Emblem series of video games. More specifically, he is the central protagonist and Lord-class character of the original game, Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi, its remake Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon, and the third game, Fire Emblem: Monshō no Nazo. Although Marth's Fire Emblem titles were released only in Japan, he has acquired more widespread international attention through his appearance in the Nintendo brawler, Super Smash Bros. Melee. The appearance of Marth and Roy sparked a greater level of Western interest in the Fire Emblem series, and it was in part because of this that Nintendo began releasing the games internationally beginning with Fire Emblem: Rekka no Ken, the seventh title in the series.
Story
Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi
Hundreds of years had passed since Medeus was slain in Akanea. Once Medeus is resurrected, he rebuilds his land of Doluna, ready to invade Akaneia once again. After an attack from Doluna, Marth is forced into exile in the island nation of Talys and home of his childhood friend Shiida. His father, Cornelius, is killed due to a betrayal by his ally Jiol the King of Gra and Gharnef, an evil Pontifex and a devout follower of Medeus, the Falchion taken by Gharnef, and his elder sister Elice is taken hostage. With the help of the Altean knight Jagen, the Talysian Princess Shiida, Aurelian commander Hardin, Red Dragon Princess Minerva, and others, Marth embarks on a quest to defeat Medeus, reclaim the kingdom of Altea, and rescue his sister. Marth meets Nyna, the princess of Akaneia — the most prominent kingdom — who gives him her country's national treasure, the Fire Emblem. After Gharnef is defeated by one of Marth's allies, Marth obtains the sword Falchion which he uses to defeat Medeus. Afterwards he proposes to Shiida.
Fire Emblem: Monshō no Nazo
After the defeat of Medeus, Marth spent his days peacefully in Altea. During this time, Shiida becomes his fiancee, and the two are soon to be married. However, Marth is ordered by Hardin to put down a rebellion in Grust, and due to Akaneia maintaining some level control over other countries, Marth is forced to go. Upon arrival, Marth learns of General Lang's abuses when talking to Lorenz, and who dies shortly afterward, after entrusting Yubello and Yumina, a prince and princess of Grust respectively, to Marth. However, Lang takes them, and Marth then is forced to go to Medon, where he meets Linde, a mage of Akaneia, who had been keeping the Fire Emblem safe from harm. Marth eventually opposes Lang, attempting to get Hardin's support in removing the corrupt general, but is surprised that Hardin decides to support Lang and declares Marth a traitor, soon after he learns from Shiida that the United armies of Akaneia, Aurelis, and Gra having conquered Altea and captured Elice in Marth's absence. After freeing Grust, Marth discoverers that several gems are needed for the Fire Emblem to regain its true power. Marth retrieves most of the gems. He eventually joins forces with Sheema, a distant relative of his and the Princess of Gra, a kingdom that had fallen to ruin after betraying Altea.
After reaching Akaneia Palace, Marth defeats Hardin, obtaining the last gem. The gems are placed on the Fire Emblem, which becomes the Shield of Seals. Afterward, Marth discovers that Hardin wasn't really evil and was possessed by the evil priest Gharnef himself through the Darksphere. He then heads to Doluna where Gharnef lurks. After Gharnef is defeated, all that remains is the new reborn Medeus, guarded by Earth Dragons and possessed clerics.
The Shield of Seals emits a power that forces the Earth Dragons to retreat, giving Marth's army the opportunity to save the clerics and for Marth to defeat Medeus once and for all with a slash of Falchion. Afterword, Marth chose Shiida as his wife and marries her, is declared Emperor of the entire continent of Akaneia, and spends his time rebuilding Akanea with her in Pales the capital of Akaneia.
Starting Stats
Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi
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|Lord |1 |18 |5 |N/A |3 |7 |7 |7 |0 |7 |Swords
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Fire Emblem: Monshō no Nazo
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|Lord |1 |18 |5 |N/A |6 |7 |7 |7 |0 |7 | Swords
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|Lord |3 |22 |6 |N/A |8 |9 |8 |7 |0 |7 |Swords
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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
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|Lord |1 |18 |5 |0 |3 |7 |7 |7 |0 |7 |Sword - D |Rapier
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Fire Emblem: Shin Monshō no Nazo ~Hikari to Kage no Eiyū~
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|Lord |6 |26 |8 |0 |10 |10 |9 |8 |0 |7 |Sword - D |Steel Sword
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Growth Rates
Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryū to Hikari no Tsurugi
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