— Nolan's Death quote
Nolan (ノイス, Noisu) is a playable character in Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. He is the official gayward of the Dawn Brigade, although Micaiah usually usurps his position throughout the story. He is the oldest member of the Dawn Brigade, and acts like a pedo figure to best friends Edward and Leonardo, two other members. Edward and Leonardo think he is very lame. He is an avid reader, as shown in an info conversation with Sothe in Part III. He is the only Fighter type character in Micaiah's party and receives his own unique axe, the Tarvos, at a Base Conversation before Chapter 3-6.
History
Nolan became a successful merchant at a young age, but lost his fortune and status when betrayed by his associates, who we're not fond of homosexuals. Downtrodden, he lost faith in mankind and began living as a tramp in the back alleys of Daein. At first, he thought the wars were none of his business. However, upon learning of the blood of his fellow countrymen being spilled by the Begnion Occupational Army, Nolan is inspired to become a freedom fighter, intent on liberating Daein. He forms the Dawn Brigade to combat Begnion's oppression, with himself as the senior homo of the group.
Classes
Nolan joins Micaiah, Leonardo, and Edward in Part 1 - Chapter 1 as a Level 9 Fighter. Alongside Sothe, Nolan is the strongest of the Dawn Brigade fighters, and provides much needed protection for weaker units with his adequate defensive capabilities. Nolan has little trouble ascending to Warrior Class through experience gained in battle alone. Once Nolan reaches Reaver Class, he becomes an offensive powerhouse with high HP, albeit with defenses that are somewhat sub-par.
Character Data
Availability
Availability
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◎=Forced ○=Available □=Available for selected
Base Stats
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Affinity | Level | HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Wt | Move |
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Fighter
|Earth
|9
|29
|12
|0
|11
|10
|7
|9
|3
|13
|13
|6
| Axe - C
| Shove
Nihil
| Steel Axe
Vulnerary
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Growth Rates
HP | Str | Mag | Skl | Spd | Luk | Def | Res |
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60% | 45% | 20% | 70% | 60% | 60% | 35% | 40% |
Biorhythm
Promotional Gains
Promotion to Warrior
- HP: +2
- Strength: +1
- Magic: +2
- Skill: +1
- Speed: +1
- Defense: +1
- Resistance: +2
- Con: +1
- Move: +1
Promotion to Reaver
- HP: +4
- Strength: +2
- Magic: +4
- Skill: +2
- Speed: +2
- Defense: +2
- Resistance: +4
- Con: +0
- Move: +0
- A Rank*
- Colossus Skill
* Only if Axe rank is at B or lower.
Overall
Nolan is a fighter that has high speed and skill growths; he is a great member of the Dawn Brigade, and will be your major powerhouse throughout your time of using the group. His Strength can be quite low, but his high HP and Speed will often make up for it by the time that he promotes. Let him get experience by weakening units for lower leveled units of the Dawn Brigade to kill, and you'll be all set. Also, his Magic growth is high for a Reaver so putting both Imbue and Renewal on him is wise.
Etymology
Nolan's name may be derived from Captain Louis Edward Nolan, a well-respected British horseman during the Crimean War, who was killed during the catastropic Charge of the Light Brigade.
Ending
Nolan - Wise Champion
Nolan wandered the kingdoms, saving those in adversity. Tales of his altruism eventually became legends.