Nasir

Nasir
Game Data
Game	Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn
First Seen	Chapter 3: Pirates Aground [joins in Chapter 28: Twisted Tower] (Path of Radiance) Part 4, Endgame 4: Rebirth 4 (Radiant Dawn)
Starting Class	White Dragon
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“Long ago, Ena's parents died, and I was unable to do anything for her. Even so, she still came to me for help. No matter what, I had to help her...”
—Nasir, referring to his affection for Ena

Nasir (ナーシル Nāshiru) is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. He travels around the continent of Tellius to seek a means to mend the rift between the Beorc and Laguz races.

Biography

Path of Radiance

Nasir is first introduced in this game as the captain of a ship sailing under the flag of Begnion. In Chapter 11, he is paid by Gallia to escort the Greil Mercenaries and Princess Elincia safely to Begnion.

Nasir is later revealed to be a double agent, working both as a spy for Gallia and Daein. After successfully gaining Mist's trust, he betrays her by stealing Lehran's Medallion from her and delivering it to the King of Daein. When Nasir later appears before the siblings again, Mist readily forgives him for his actions, giving him barely any time to explain himself.

As the game nears its conclusion, Nasir is revealed to be a White Dragon, and is the grandfather of Ena. His main purpose for betraying Ike's trust is thereafter revealed, where he merely tries to reunite Ena with her spouse.

Nasir will return to Goldoa after the war ends.

Radiant Dawn

Nasir returns in this game in Chapter 4-E3, where he serves as a vanguard to Dheginsea with Gareth. If the pair survive the chapter, they will join the battle to undo Ashera's judgment.

Although not explicitly stated, Nasir appears to be blessed by Ashera's power, as he is, alongside the Alondite and Ragnell blades, capable of penetrating the Black Knight's armor.

Personality

On the surface, Nasir portrays himself as a rather jaded and aloof individual, but is, in actuality, compassionate. Unlike most of the other laguz characters encountered by the Greil Mercenaries at the beginning of their journey, Nasir does not appear to harbor any prejudice towards the beorc race. He even admits to having chosen to live amongst them, in hopes of one day seeing the barrier between the two races dissolved. Nasir also reveals that he has had his appearance and habits altered in order to assimilate within the company of the beorc.

Nasir also deeply treasures kinship ties, as can be observed through his relationship with Ena. This has resulted in him carrying out several dastardly tasks on her behalf, such as that of betraying the trust the Gallians and the Greil mercenaries have developed in him.

Character Data

Path of Radiance

Recruitment

Nasir will join as a playable character at the beginning of the penultimate battle, Chapter 28, but only if Ike manages to defeat the Black Knight in Chapter 27. If Ike fails to defeat the Black Knight in that chapter, Nasir will appear to save Ike as the castle collapses, with Ena joining in his stead.

Base Stats

Starting Class
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Affinity	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Wt	Move
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Dragon tribe (White)
↓

White Dragon |Light |18 |56 |20
↓
30 |11 |23
↓
28 |22
↓
25 |17 |24
↓
29 |27
↓
32 |12
↓
36 |17
↓
41 |5
↓
6 | -- |Boon
Nihil |White Breath |}

Growth Rates

HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Luk	Def	Res
150%	50%	10%	55%	45%	60%	25%	35%

Radiant Dawn

Availability

Part 1											Part 2					Part 3															Part 4							Endgame
P	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	E	P	1	2	3	E	P	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	E	P	1	2	3	4	5	E	A1	A2	A3	A4	A5
																																									○	○

◎ =Forced　○ =Available　□ =Available for selected

Base Stats

Starting Class
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Affinity	Level	HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Con	Wt	Move
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Skill				Weapon				Starting Items
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|
Dragon tribe (White)
↓

White Dragon |Light |34 |74 |7
↓
14 |24
↓
48 |13
↓
26 |8
↓
16 |19 |12
↓
24 |21
↓
48 |11
↓
35 |18
↓
75 |5
↓
6 |Strike - S |Boon
White Pool
Nihil
Shove |White Breath
Laguz Gem |}

Growth Rates

HP	Str	Mag	Skl	Spd	Luk	Def	Res
70%	15%	45%	35%	20%	15%	40%	45%

Biorhythm

Bond Support

• Ena: 10%

Special Conversations

• With Kurthnaga
  

Kurthnaga: Nasir! You must talk to my father! Convince him to stand down!
Nasir: .. We have committed two crimes. We ignored the will of our king, and in so doing let war rise once more. We must atone for our sins.
Kurthnaga: ... I am willing to accept my own punishment. But is it right that the innocent--women and children who have never lifted a weapon--are also turned to stone?
Nasir: You can't change my mind. I have made a solemn vow that I will never again betray my king.

• With Ena
  

Ena: I'm sorry to see that you stand with the king, Grandfather.
Nasir: I turned on him once, and I will never do it again. Will you follow your grandfather's example?
Ena: You know that I won't. I can't. I'm sorry.
Nasir: It's all right, my dear. You can side with the prince. Stand by your convictions.

Quotes

Path of Radiance=

“Urgh... I can no longer fight... I will withdraw. I will not allow myself to become a burden. I apologize.”
—Nasir's death quote in Chapter 28.

=Radiant Dawn

• Chapter 4-E3
  

Nasir: I have lived long enough... Ena, I wish you...the best...
Ena: Nasir... Nasir! Grandfather...
Nasir: ...Ena... Remember... You must walk your own...path...

Epilogue

• Eternal Wanderer - Nasir (悠久の旅人 Yūkyū no tabibito)
  

Nasir served the new dragon king by observing other nations in his travels, and often doted on his great-grandchild.

Etymology

Nasir is a common Arabic name, which hereby means 'abettor'. It is derived from 'Nasr' (Victory), with 'Nasir' being 'he who supports one to victory'. 

Gallery

Artwork of Nasir from Path of Radiance.

Nasir's Portrait in Path of Radiance.

Nasir's Portrait in Radiant Dawn.

Nasir's battle model as an untransformed White Dragon in Path of Radiance.

Nasir's battle model as a transformed White Dragon in Path of Radiance".

Nasir's battle model as an untransformed White Dragon in Radiant Dawn.

Nasir's battle model as a transformed White Dragon in Radiant Dawn.