Solon

“That's right. He called us beasts. Meanwhile, he refers to himself as "the Savior." Who exactly is he saving?”
—Ignatz

Solon, the self-titled "savior of all," is a minor antagonist from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. He is a member of the Those Who Slither in the Dark with the look of a mage. Suitable for his appearance, he uses cunning schemes and tricks. He is a highly dangerous individual and considers himself a savior.

Profile

Academy Phase

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Solon had infiltrated the Garreg Mach Monastery under the guise of Tomas, pretending to be a faithful follower of the Church of Seiros. Tomas was the Monastery's librarian for over 40 years. Sometime after he had retired from his job, Solon killed him and assumed his identity to infiltrate the Monastery.

Using his position, he was able to learn much from the books stored in the library and has intimate knowledge of the Monastery's affairs. His identity is revealed after controlling the denizens of Remire Village.

Kronya, taking the disguise of Monica, lures Byleth and their students to Sealed Forest with the intention of killing them. Much to Kronya's surprise, however, they are able to defeat her forces, and she attempts to flee as Byleth chases after her. Before Byleth can kill Kronya, Solon appears behind her, with Kronya interpreting his presence as a rescue. Instead of a rescue, Solon plunges his arm into Kronya's chest and rips her heart out, using her lifeforce to cast the Forbidden Spell of Zahras on Byleth, sending them into the void. Byleth's students then arrive, and Solon taunts them, claiming that he has removed Byleth from the world.

Much to his surprise, however, Byleth escapes the void. Solon, knowing that nothing could escape the void, then realizes that Sothis must have granted them her power to escape. He calls in a group of Agarthans and Demonic Beasts to finish them off, but he is eventually killed in the ensuing battle, stating that Thales will continue their mission.

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In-Game

As an Enemy

The Remire Calamity

Starting Class						Crest
Dark Bishop						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
17	31	8	21	14	14	10	12	23	11+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
Banshee Θ Death Γ Miasma Δ		-		Agarthan Technology Miasma Δ Fiendish Blow Heartseeker Lifetaker Defiant Magic Unsealable Magic		Circe Staff

Starting Class						Crest
Dark Bishop						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
18	34	8	23	15	14	12	12	23	14+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
Banshee Θ Death Γ Miasma Δ		-		Agarthan Technology Miasma Δ Fiendish Blow Heartseeker Lifetaker Defiant Magic Unsealable Magic		Circe Staff

Starting Class						Crest
Dark Bishop						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
25	42	11	31	21	14	18	12	27	20+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
Banshee Θ Death Γ Miasma Δ		-		Agarthan Technology Miasma Δ Fiendish Blow Heartseeker Lifetaker Defiant Magic Unsealable Magic		Circe Staff

Skill
Level	E	E	E	E	E	A	E	E	-	-	-
Start

The Sealed Forest Snare

Starting Class						Crest
Dark Bishop						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
21	33	8	22	14	14	10	12	25	12+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
Banshee Θ Death Γ Miasma Δ		-		Agarthan Technology Miasma Δ Fiendish Blow Heartseeker Lifetaker Defiant Magic Unsealable Magic		Circe Staff

Starting Class						Crest
Dark Bishop						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
22	37	8	26	16	14	13	12	26	15+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
Banshee Θ Death Γ Miasma Δ		-		Agarthan Technology Miasma Δ Fiendish Blow Heartseeker Lifetaker Defiant Magic Unsealable Magic		Circe Staff

Starting Class						Crest
Dark Bishop						-
Level	HP	Str	Mag	Dex	Spd	Lck	Def	Res	Cha
29	45	12	34	23	14	20	13	30	22+1
Magic		Combat Arts		Abilities		Starting Items
Banshee Θ Death Γ Miasma Δ		-		Agarthan Technology Miasma Δ Fiendish Blow Heartseeker Lifetaker Defiant Magic Unsealable Magic		Circe Staff

Skill
Level	E	E	E	E	E	A	E	E	-	-	-
Start

Quotes

Critical

“This is the end!”

”Beasts! All of you!”

”Beg for mercy!”

”Die!"

Enemy Deal 1 or No Damage or Misses

"No!"

Attack

Damage Taken

(hit by strong attack)

Gambit

Gambit Boost

Triangle Attack

Ally Heals or Rallies

Non-Canon Appearances

Super Smash Bros. series

Solon appears during the reveal trailer "The Ashen Demon" for Byleth's inclusion into Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, fulfilling a similar role to his in-game appearance in Three Houses.

Etymology

Solon is an Athenian legislator and poet who is often credited with laying the foundations for Athenian democracy. He is considered to be one of the Seven Sages of Greece.

Trivia

Solon's class sprite is the same sprite used by the Agastya class, rather than using the typical Dark Bishop sprite.
According to unused data, Solon stands at 176cm (or 5'9")
In the Super Smash Bros. series, Solon and Margie from the Animal Crossing series are the only characters to appear in a fighter's reveal trailer but never to appear in the games. Typically, characters shown in reveal trailers make their way into the games as a trophy or a spirit.
Oddly enough Solon appears to be unable to close his right eye at all as when speaking while he blinks with the left eye, his other eye remains open.

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