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[[File:Pegasus.png|thumb|250px|A pegasus from Tellius]]
 
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|caption = Artwork of a pegasus from the [[Tellius Series]].
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|title = Pegasus
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{{Quote|Ah, the pegasus, the proud, winged horse. You know, they only attach to someone they accept as their master. And did you know that pegasi fly by kicking the air, not by flapping their wings? It's a common misconception, but wings are mainly used for gliding.|[[Lute]] to [[Vanessa]]}}
 
{{Quote|Ah, the pegasus, the proud, winged horse. You know, they only attach to someone they accept as their master. And did you know that pegasi fly by kicking the air, not by flapping their wings? It's a common misconception, but wings are mainly used for gliding.|[[Lute]] to [[Vanessa]]}}
   
The '''Pegasus''' (ペガサス, ''Pegasasu''; alternately 天馬) are recurring winged mounts which present in every [[Fire Emblem (series)|Fire Emblem game]] and ''[[TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga]]''
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'''Pegasus''' (ペガサス, ''Pegasasu''; alternately 天馬) is recurring winged mount which presents in every [[Fire Emblem (series)|Fire Emblem game]] and ''[[TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga]]''.
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
Pegasus are a species of [[Flying Unit|winged]] horses found in every Fire Emblem game since ''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]''. Pegasus are highly attuned to their rider's emotions and mind. They are extremely picky mounts and will generally only accept maidens as their riders. Once they form a bond with their rider, they become faithful lifelong partners. In ''[[Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]]'', Pegasi are revealed to be capable of living for many years through the detail of [[Elincia]]'s pegasus, who belonged to her great-grandmother but still looks young and is able to accompany her into battles. Pegasi also tend to bond well with the descendants of their original riders, such as [[Cynthia]] who inherited her mother's pegasus after her passing.
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Pegasi are a species of [[Flying Unit|winged]] horses found in every Fire Emblem game since ''[[Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light]]''. Pegasus are highly attuned to their rider's emotions and mind. They are extremely picky mounts and will generally only accept maidens as their riders. Once they form a bond with their rider, they become faithful lifelong partners. In ''[[Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]]'', Pegasi are revealed to be capable of living for many years through the detail of [[Elincia]]'s pegasus, who belonged to her great-grandmother but still looks young and is able to accompany her into battles. Pegasi also tend to bond well with the descendants of their original riders, such as [[Cynthia]] who inherited her mother's pegasus after her passing.
   
 
Prior to ''Fates'', male riders were of extreme rarity, appearing only in the ''Mystery of the Emblem''. They generally do not accept men to ride them alone, especially when untamed or without the presence of their riders. This is the reason why the [[Pegasus Knight]] class and its promotions throughout the franchise has been a female exclusive class in most games.
 
Prior to ''Fates'', male riders were of extreme rarity, appearing only in the ''Mystery of the Emblem''. They generally do not accept men to ride them alone, especially when untamed or without the presence of their riders. This is the reason why the [[Pegasus Knight]] class and its promotions throughout the franchise has been a female exclusive class in most games.
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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File:Pegasus_concept_PoR.png|Concept arts of the pegasi from [[Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance Memorial Book Tellius Recollection: The First Volume]]
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File:Pegasus_concept_PoR.png|Concept art of the pegasi from ''[[Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance]]''.
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File:Pegasus_concept_RD.png|Concept art of the pegasi from ''[[Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn]]''.
File:Pegasusknight animation.gif|A mounted pegasus being used in combat
 
File:MalePegasusKnight.jpg|A pegasus being ridden by a male
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File:MalePegasusKnight.jpg|A pegasus being ridden by a male.
 
File:Pegasusknight animation.gif|A mounted pegasus from the [[GBA]] titles.
 
File:Mahter battle.png|A mounted pegasus in ''TearRing Saga''
 
File:Mahter battle.png|A mounted pegasus in ''TearRing Saga''
 
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Revision as of 11:20, 15 April 2017

“Ah, the pegasus, the proud, winged horse. You know, they only attach to someone they accept as their master. And did you know that pegasi fly by kicking the air, not by flapping their wings? It's a common misconception, but wings are mainly used for gliding.”
Lute to Vanessa

Pegasus (ペガサス, Pegasasu; alternately 天馬) is recurring winged mount which presents in every Fire Emblem game and TearRing Saga: Utna Heroes Saga.

Overview

Pegasi are a species of winged horses found in every Fire Emblem game since Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light. Pegasus are highly attuned to their rider's emotions and mind. They are extremely picky mounts and will generally only accept maidens as their riders. Once they form a bond with their rider, they become faithful lifelong partners. In Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance, Pegasi are revealed to be capable of living for many years through the detail of Elincia's pegasus, who belonged to her great-grandmother but still looks young and is able to accompany her into battles. Pegasi also tend to bond well with the descendants of their original riders, such as Cynthia who inherited her mother's pegasus after her passing.

Prior to Fates, male riders were of extreme rarity, appearing only in the Mystery of the Emblem. They generally do not accept men to ride them alone, especially when untamed or without the presence of their riders. This is the reason why the Pegasus Knight class and its promotions throughout the franchise has been a female exclusive class in most games.

Pegasi body and wings are normally pure white for all Pegasus Knight and Falcon Knight units. Fire Emblem Awakening introduced jet-black pegasi who are the mounts for the Dark Flier class.

In the Japanese version of Fire Emblem Fates, the C-rank support between Selena and Subaki on the third path reveals the Pegasi shown in Hoshido are actually Tenma (天馬), a species of winged horses that are similar in appearance to Pegasi, but have an easier time accepting male riders, and the people of Hoshido called Pegasi holy beasts; the difference being a commonly known fact on the continent the game takes place in. Also, Tenma are rather picky when it come to their riders, and are generally unwilling for anyone ride them if their hearts are filled with hatred, as Hinoka stated in her C-Support with Subaki and her S-Support with a Male Avatar.

Pegasus-mounted Classes

Etymology

Pegasus is one of the most well-known creatures in Greek mythology, a flying horse usually depicted in pure white color. His father was Poseidon and his mother was the gorgon Medusa; he was born when Medusa was decapitated by Perseus.

Trivia

  • While a Pegasus in Greek Mythology can be ridden by both genders, the Pegasus in the Fire Emblem franchise's insistence on having only female riders is a reference to Unicorns, who only allow pure hearted maidens to ride them.
  • Male enemy units have been seen riding Pegasi in the third game.
  • Karin in Thracia 776 says pegasi allowing males to ride them is very rare; either indicating there are exceptions, or referring to the rescue mechanic. 
  • The following is a list of names given to Pegasi by their respective owners:

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