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“...Nay, I'll turn no blade of mine on a woman. If you're willing to pay for my services with your life, then consider yourself the high bidder. My sword is yours.”
—Navarre, when Caeda asks him to join Marth's cause in Shadow Dragon.

Navarre (ナバール Nabāru, Nabarl in the Japanese and European version, Nabaaru in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Navarl in the anime) is a character from the Archanea Series of Fire Emblem. A stoic mercenary who is also known by the alias "Crimson Fencer" (紅の剣士 Akai no Kenshi, lit. Crimson Swordsman), Navarre is infamous for the dual-wielding fighting style that he employs with the eastern Killing Edge, alongside his inclination to work with bandits for unknown reasons.

Navarre appears as a Sticker in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Profile

Background

A mercenary who is in his mid-twenties during the course of Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Mystery of the Emblem, Navarre constantly travels around the continent of Archanea in search of an unnamed person. According to the designer's notes released for Mystery of the Emblem, this furtive search of his could possibly account for his inclination to remain silent when regarding young women in danger.

Archanea Saga

Shortly after the palace of Archanea falls to Dolhr, Navarre, while strolling through the streets of the palace town in Episode 3, stumbles upon Lena harassed by a lecherous bandit. After succeeding in chasing off the bandit by threatening him, Navarre turns to depart after quietly urging Lena to take care of herself. He is, however, halted by Lena, who persuades him to aid her and Rickard in their quest to raid the palace and obtain its riches for the sake of easing the suffering of the poor. Moved by her words, he agrees to lend his blade to her cause.

Rickard later returns with Castor, an injured Hunter whom he had earlier saved, in tow. After being briefly introduced to the two, Navarre warns them of his low tolerance for liars, threatening to slice off their tongues if he deems them guilty. The group of four then proceeds to rendezvous in a local inn, where they discuss the details of their plan to break into the palace.

The plan is executed the next morning, and while in the midst of looting the palace, the group chances upon Dice and Malice, a father-daughter treasure hunter pair who agree to aid them in exchange for a share of their spoils. As the group attempts to sneak back out of the palace, they are intercepted by General Camus. Princess Nyna of Archanea intercepts Camus in the nick of time, where she persuades him to grant Lena and her allies reprieve, just as he had done for her when he led the invasion of Archanea Palace in Episode 1. After formally granting the group permission to keep the looted treasures and distribute them to the needy, Nyna then urges Camus to lead the group to safety. Shortly after he is freed, Navarre silently departs from the group, later lending his elite services to the Soothsires.

War of Shadows

Navarre makes his debut in Chapter 3 of Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, where he is assigned the task of chasing after Julian and Lena after they escape from the Soothsire stronghold located within the domains of the Samsooth Mountains. While in the midst of carrying out his mission, Navarre is interrupted by Caeda, who pleads with him to either defect to Marth's army or turn his blade against her. Due to his personal conviction to not harm women or children whom he encounters, he relents and agrees to aid Caeda's cause. He then helps Marth to bring the War of Shadows to an end, before vanishing without a trace. It is said that many imposters emerge in the wake of the war, attempting to profit from Navarre's reputation.

Some time after the conclusion of the war, upon learning that Caeda is engaged to Marth, several Talysian clans rise up in revolt, embroiling the country in a civil war. The events of Downloadable Episode 3 of New Mystery of the Emblem are then incited, where Navarre, desiring to settle a score with Ogma, allies himself with a group of bandits. In the midst of duelling with Ogma, Navarre is once again interrupted by Caeda, who swoops into the scene and puts an end to the fight, thereafter persuading him to aid her in her cause of defeating the bandits in the immediate vicinity. Upholding his policy of not harming women and children yet again, Navarre relents, muttering that neither he nor Ogma is capable of turning her down. After the battle concludes, Navarre vanishes without saying a word to his comrades.

War of Heroes

Navarre returns in Chapter 7 of Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem, where it is apparent that he has once again resorted to banditry, this time lending his blade to Dahl's band of thieves, who are responsible for looting the Fane of Raman. Upon encountering the dancer Phina, however, he quickly decides to betray them, assuming the role of her bodyguard. Marth's army soon catches up with the pair, and Navarre will enlist in its ranks once again, helping it to end the War of Heroes. He vanishes thereafter, and against his wishes, Phina makes the decision to tag along.

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

Navarre appears as a playable Mirage and is the Mirage partner of Yashiro Tsurugi. He’s lost his memories and doesn’t speak a whole lot. A swordsman, he looks for a stoic strength in his partner, which ties him to Tsurugi. He’s proud of his sword skills and is able transform into a blade for Tsurugi to wield.

Personality

Cold, calm and aloof, Navarre is depicted as the stereotypical lone wolf, where he has the tendency to work alone and entirely out of his own personal motivations. He has not, however, completely abandoned his humanity, a fact that is evidenced through his resolve to not reign harm upon both women and children and instead seek to protect them. His actions in all the games that he appears in prove as much; In Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light, he defects to Marth's army on Caeda's behest due to not wanting to harm her; in Book 2 of Mystery of the Emblem, he defects from Dahl's thief band to protect Phina; in Archanea Saga, he protects Lena from a bandit and lends his blade to her cause.

Navarre is not one to display his emotions very readily, as his interactions with various characters prove; his speech is one that comprises of one-liners and short phrases, distinctly failing to betray any feelings that he may be experiencing when conversing with others. His base conversations with Phina in New Mystery of the Emblem, for one, sees him repeatedly rejecting her advances, using harsh, firm words in an attempt to dissuade her from continuing to hound him.

Navarre is not completely devoid of the ability to express his emotions, however; through his base conversations with the Avatar in New Mystery of the Emblem, for instance, while he does start out being rather inhospitable to them, he eventually relents and chuckles in response to their earnestness in attempting to convince him to walk the path of honesty. Yet another instance illustrating this takes place in Episode 3 of Archanea Saga, where Rickard teases Navarre by establishing that he has a soft spot for women with pleasing countenances, to which Navarre, visibly flustered, stutters in response.

In Game

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

Recruitment

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Mercenary 3 Soothsires Starts out as an enemy unit; talk with Caeda.

Base Stats

Starting Class
FE1 Mercenary Map SpriteMercenary
LevelHPStrSklSpdLckDefResWlvMov
3195911Varies6097
WeaponStarting Items
SwordKill Sword

Growth Rates

HP Str Skl Spd Lck Wlv Def Res
90% 50% 40% 50% 40% 30% 10% 0%

Promotion Gains

Item Required Promoted Class
Hero Proof FE1 Hero Map SpriteHero
1 +4 +6 +4 +3 +0 +2 +0

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Recruitment

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Mercenary 3 Soothsires Starts out as an enemy unit; talk with Caeda.

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Mercenary 7 Altea Automatically from the start.

Base Stats

Growth Rates

HP Str Skl Spd Lck Wlv Def Res
90% 50% 40% 50% 60% 30% 20% 3%

Promotion Gains

Item Required Promoted Class
Hero Proof (FE3)Hero Crest FE3 Hero Map Sprite Hero
1 +2 +2 +2 +2 +3 +0 +0

Support Relationships

Supports
Character Bonus
Phina 10%

Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga

Recruitment

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Mercenary 3 Good Thieves Automatically from the start.

Base Stats

Starting Class
FE3 Mercenary Map SpriteMercenary
LevelHPStrSklSpdLckDefResWlvMov
320591186097
WeaponStarting Items
SwordFE3 Iron SwordIron Sword


Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Recruitment

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Myrmidon 3 Soothsires Starts out as an enemy unit; talk with Caeda.

Base Stats

Starting Class
FE11 Myrmidon (M) Map SpriteMyrmidon
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
319509118607
WeaponStarting Items
FE12 SwordSword - CFE11killingedgeKilling Edge

Class Sets

Base Classes Promoted Classes
-

Promotion Gains

Item Required Promoted Class
FE11mastersealMaster Seal FE11 Swordmaster (M) Map SpriteSwordmaster
1 +6 +2 +1 +2 +2 +2 +3 +1
Weapon Levels
FE12 SwordSword +75

Growth Rates

Default
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 30% 0% 40% 50% 40% 10% 0%
Reclassing Options

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 35% 0% 45% 35% 40% 20% 0%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
70% 30% 0% 40% 50% 40% 15% 0%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 30% 0% 40% 55% 40% 15% 0%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
60% 10% 35% 40% 40% 40% 0% 10%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
60% 5% 25% 40% 45% 40% 0% 20%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
60% 5% 15% 35% 45% 40% 0% 30%

Support Relationships

Supports
Character Initial points Total points for
C B A
Ogma 0 5 11 18
Supported by
Character Initial points Total points for
C B A
Caeda 0 5 10 16
Ogma 0 5 11 18
  • To increase support levels, characters must participate in chapters together
  • One support point is gained for each chapter they both participate in
  • Support levels that require 35 chapters cannot be reached normally
  • Characters must be within a three tile radius of each other to receive support bonuses

Bonuses per level:


Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Recruitment

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Myrmidon 7 Altea Automatically from the start.

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Myrmidon 3 Good Thieves Automatically from the start.

Name Class Chapter Affiliation Recruit
Navarre Myrmidon 3 Bandits Starts out as an enemy unit; speak with Caeda.

Base Stats

Starting Class
FEDS Myrmidon Map SpriteMyrmidon
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
8239016167807
WeaponStarting Items
FE12 SwordSword - CFE11killingedgeKilling Edge

Starting Class
FEDS Myrmidon Map SpriteMyrmidon
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
3218012125607
WeaponStarting Items
FE12 SwordSword - CFE11ironswordIron Sword

Starting Class
FEDS Myrmidon Map SpriteMyrmidon
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
8239016167807
WeaponStarting Items
FE12 SwordSword - CFE11steelswordSteel Sword

Promotion Gains

Item Required Promoted Class
FE11mastersealMaster Seal FEDS Swordmaster (M) Map SpriteSwordmaster
1 +6 +2 +1 +2 +2 +2 +3 +1
Weapon Levels
FE12 SwordSword +75

Class Sets

Base Classes Promoted Classes
-

Growth Rates

Default
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 45% 0% 50% 70% 70% 20% 5%
Reclassing Options

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 50% 0% 55% 50% 70% 30% 5%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 45% 0% 50% 65% 70% 25% 10%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 45% 0% 50% 70% 70% 25% 0%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
70% 25% 30% 50% 55% 70% 0% 20%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
70% 20% 20% 50% 60% 70% 0% 30%

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
70% 20% 10% 45% 60% 70% 5% 40%

Support Relationships

Supports
Character Conversations Total points for
C B A
Ogma None 5 10 16
Samuel None 5 10 16
Phina 1, 2, 3 5 10 16
Supported by
Character Conversations Total points for
C B A
The Avatar 1, 2, 3 5 10 16
Marth None 5 10 16
Ogma None 5 10 16
  • To increase support levels, characters must participate in chapters together
  • One support point is gained for each chapter they both participate in
  • A hyphen (-) indicates the support level cannot be reached
  • Characters must be within a three tile radius of each other to receive support bonuses

Bonuses per level:

Support Conversations

Number Importance Name Chapters Needed Reward
166 * Navarre and the Avatar 1 3 -
167 * Navarre and the Avatar 2 6 -
168 * Navarre and the Avatar 3 10 Speed BondSpeed Bond
340 * Navarre and Phina 1 3 -
341 * Navarre and Phina 2 6 -
342 * Navarre and Phina 3 10 Speed BondSpeed Bond
  • To obtain the conversations, characters must participate in chapters together
  • The requirements for unlocking support conversations are separate from the support bonus system


Fire Emblem Awakening

Base Stats

Starting Class
FE13 NPC Generic Swordmaster (M) Map SpriteSwordmaster
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResMov
205527742433520176
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
Avoid +10Avoid +10
Vantage (Kakusei)Vantage
Astra (FE13)Astra
Sword Expert IconSwordfaire
RidefasticonTantivy
SwordIconFE13Sword - AKilling Edge FE13 IconKilling Edge*

*Enemy only; joins unequipped.

Max Stat Modifiers

Str Mag Skl Spd Luk Def Res
0 0 +2 +4 +1 -3 -1

Growth Rates

1
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 60% 35% 65% 75% 55% 25% 25%
2
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 60% 35% 65% 75% 55% 25% 20%
3
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 55% 50% 55% 65% 55% 30% 25%
4
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 60% 35% 60% 70% 55% 30% 20%
5
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 60% 35% 60% 70% 55% 30% 25%
6
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 65% 35% 55% 65% 55% 35% 20%
7
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 65% 35% 55% 60% 55% 35% 20%
8
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 65% 35% 55% 60% 55% 35% 25%
9
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 60% 35% 65% 70% 55% 30% 20%
10
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 65% 35% 60% 65% 55% 30% 20%
11
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 65% 35% 55% 70% 55% 25% 20%
12
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 55% 35% 70% 65% 55% 30% 20%
13
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 55% 35% 70% 65% 55% 35% 20%
14
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 60% 35% 65% 70% 55% 25% 20%
15
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
75% 55% 40% 65% 75% 55% 25% 20%
16
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 60% 35% 70% 75% 55% 25% 20%
17
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
75% 50% 50% 65% 70% 55% 25% 25%
18
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 70% 35% 55% 65% 55% 30% 20%
19
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 65% 35% 60% 70% 55% 25% 20%
20
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
75% 40% 55% 60% 70% 55% 25% 25%
21
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 45% 50% 55% 65% 55% 30% 25%
22
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 40% 55% 55% 65% 55% 30% 25%
23
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
90% 55% 50% 55% 65% 55% 30% 20%
24
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
75% 45% 50% 55% 65% 55% 25% 30%
25
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
85% 55% 50% 50% 65% 55% 30% 25%
26
HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
80% 60% 45% 60% 70% 55% 30% 25%}}

Overall

Although Navarre usually has a fair bit of advantage in terms of his high Speed and HP, his poor Defense growth can make him somewhat fragile. His high Skill allows him to attack with superb accuracy and inflict frequent critical hits, and this is only amplified by his Speed, which often enables him to attack twice. It is also a good idea to let Navarre retain the Killing Edge that he comes equipped with at the beginning of the games that he appears in, as he tends to make good use of it.

Giving Navarre a Seraph Robe will speed up his level ups, as he will now be able to kill more enemies without dying (this holds especially true if the arena is utilized). His Strength and Defence will remain consistently low, but his HP will begin to grow very quickly. He can reach close to his HP cap before level 20, as well as capping Speed and Skill. While his critical hit percentage will not rise as much as it does for Swordmasters in other titles in the series, the ready availability of Killing Edges after the mid-game point offsets this, allowing him to deal frequent critical strikes, which will almost always defeat his enemies.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Description

Scarlet Sword
Skilled fighter known as the Scarlet Sword. Prefers his blade to do the talking. Appears in Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.

Stats

As a Playable Unit

Rarity:

As an Enemy

Chapter 5-1 - Return to Mystery

Difficulty:

1
Scarlet SwordTitle
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
921181588
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offenseSteel Sword
FEH Desperation 2Desperation 2
FEH Sword Sword
2
Scarlet SwordTitle
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
192421211212
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offenseSteel Sword
FEH Desperation 2Desperation 2
FEH Sword Sword
3
Scarlet SwordTitle
Group
Heroes Infantry Infantry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
293334291717
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offenseSilver Sword
FEH Desperation 2Desperation 2
FEH Sword Sword

Grand Hero Battle - Navarre: Scarlet Sword

Difficulty:

Skills

Weapon
Name SP Cost Might Range Effects Rarity
FEH skill offenseIron Sword - 6 1 - -
FEH skill offenseSteel Sword - 8 1 - -
FEH skill offenseKilling Edge 200 (default at ✯✯✯✯) 7 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). ✯✯✯
FEH skill offenseKilling Edge+ 300 11 1 Accelerates Special trigger (cooldown count-1). ✯✯✯✯✯
Assist

This unit has no assist skills.

Special
Name SP Cost Effects Charge Cost Rarity
FEH skill special Rising Wind 150 (default at ✯✯✯✯) Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to (unit's Atk minus foe's Def or Res). 4 ✯✯✯
FEH skill special Blazing Wind 300 Before combat this unit initiates, foes in an area near target take damage equal to 1.5x (unit's Atk minus foe's Def or Res). 4 ✯✯✯✯
Passive
Name SP Cost Effects Rarity
FEH Desperation 1Desperation 1 50 If unit initiates combat with HP ≤ 25%, follow-up attacks occur immediately after unit's attack. ✯✯✯
FEH Desperation 2Desperation 2 100 (Required:
Desperation 1)
If unit initiates combat with HP ≤ 50%, follow-up attacks occur immediately after unit's attack. ✯✯✯✯
FEH Desperation 3Desperation 3 200 (Required:
Desperation 2)
If unit initiates combat with HP ≤ 75%, follow-up attacks occur immediately after unit's attack. ✯✯✯✯✯
FEH Threaten Spd 1Threaten Spd 1 50 Inflicts Spd-3 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions at the start of each turn. -
FEH Threaten Spd 2Threaten Spd 2 100 (Required:
Threaten Spd 1)
Inflicts Spd-4 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions at the start of each turn. ✯✯✯
FEH Threaten Spd 3Threaten Spd 3 200 (Required:
Threaten Spd 1)
Inflicts Spd-5 on foes within 2 spaces through their next actions at the start of each turn. ✯✯✯✯

Quotes

Shadow Dragon

Recruit Conversation

Caeda: Navarre! Since when does a swordsman of your caliber fall in with thieves and cutthroats?
Navarre: What? Who are you? Fly away, girl, before someone decides to swat you.
Caeda: Please, Navarre. Why fight for nothing when you can fight for something? Leave this rabble. Lend your sword to our cause. Or, if you will not, then turn it on me now instead.
Navarre: ...Nay, I'll turn no blade of mine on a woman. If you're willing to pay for my services with your life, then consider yourself the high bidder. My sword is yours.

Death Quote

“Heh....Pathetic.”
—Navarre's death quote in Shadow Dragon
“.....fools....”
—Navarre's death quote as enemy in Shadow Dragon

From The OVA

“Look at my hands. Look! These hands are stained with death; what's one more murder when you've committed so many? Hmph. There's no turning back for me now. Not even your 'God' can save my soul, priestess.”
—To Lena, after killing a Soothsire thief.

Heroes

Navarre/Heroes Quotes

Possible Endings

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Book 1

Mysterious Swordsman
He ignored the expectations of others and left like the wind.

Book 2

Scarlet Swordman
He ignored the hopes of others, and once again left like the wind.

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Silent Sword
Navarre vanished after the great struggle, but for years, impostors appeared, hoping to profit from his reputation the world round.

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Scarlet Sword
Ignoring the expectations of others, Navarre disappeared like the wind once more.

Non-Canon Appearances

Anime

Some light on Navarre's past is shed in the anime adaptation. A scene featuring him tormented by a nightmare that sees a woman being killed is enacted in Episode 2. It is highly likely that Navarre's policy on not killing women and children stems from this memory. Throughout the anime adaptation, Navarre appears to display few to no emotions.

Manga

In Volume 8 of the manga adaptation, it is revealed that Navarre was orphaned when he was a child, later becoming a swordsman after the church master who raised him was killed by bandits. Navarre would come to avenge this church master by personally slaying the bandits responsible for his death in return.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Sticker Info

Name Image Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary
Nabaaru Fire Emblem: Monsho no Nazo Trophy Stand Drops +22

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)

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

Etymology

The name "Navarre" is derived from the name of the Biblical character Nabal, meaning "foolish", "senseless", or figuratively "shamelessly improprietous." Nabal was the Calebite who was executed by God for defying King David.

Navarre is an autonomous community in Spain. Also, Naverre sounds similar to Javert, an antagonist in Victor Hugo's novel "Les Miserables", possibly referencing his relationship with Ogma, who might pursue him because he is a criminal.

Trivia

  • In Navarre's original appearances in Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light and Mystery of the Emblem, his starting class is "Mercenary." His class concept was later formalized into the Myrmidon class, which became his new starting class beginning with the remake Shadow Dragon.
  • Navarre's English name in Super Smash Bros. Brawl is "Nabaaru." It is the only official instance in which this spelling is used.
  • In Fire Emblem Heroes, Navarre's Grand Hero Battle is based on a portion of Shadow Dragon Chapter 3
  • Navarre shares his Japanese voice actor, Takehito Koyasu, with Awakening's Lon'qu and Validar, Fates' Niles, and Echoes: Shadows of Valentia's Saber.

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