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“You should know the weight of being a soldier in the service of the Begnion Holy Guard.”
—Tanith talking to Marcia in a support conversation

Tanith is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance and Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn. She is the deputy commander of Begnion's Holy Guard, and has placed her full trust in Sanaki.

Although her Pegasus steed does not have a specific name, through her A rank support with Reyson, it is revealed that its gender is female.

Personality[]

Amongst her subordinates, Tanith has a reputation of being strict and intimidating, which has earned her the nickname "Great Demon". Alongside Sigrun, she spends her life guarding the Empress. This strictness of Tanith's may be observed in her support conversations with Marcia, where she expresses irate anger towards Marcia's defection from the Falcon Knight squad.

It is later revealed that this strictness of Tanith's is nothing more than a means with which she employs in order to express her concern for her comrades, as can be observed in her A rank support conversation with Marcia, where she admits that has faith in her becoming a part of the Empress' Holy Guard.

In her support conversations with Oscar, it is revealed that Tanith's culinary skills are dreadful, with her cooking having successfully "taken three of the academy's finest generals out of action for nearly a month." In their A support, Oscar promises to teach her how to cook.

In-Game[]

Path of Radiance[]

Recruitment[]

  • Chapter 18: Automatically from the start.

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassAffinity
FE9 Tanith Falcon Knight Sprite Falcon KnightFE9Earth Earth
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResConWtMov
1032161018241815138259
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
Reinforce ReinforceFE9 Sword Sword - A
FE9 Lance Lance - B
FE9SonicSword Sonic Sword
FE9ShortSpear Short Spear

Growth Rates[]

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
60% 40% 35% 70% 40% 30% 25% 30%

Support Conversations[]

See also: Tanith/Supports

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

While Tanith's stats might not be the best when compared to a trained Marcia or Jill, she still holds her own very well. She has an A rank in swords, something Marcia will struggle to get, which can give her a niche advantage at times. She also joins with a Sonic Sword, which she can use to easily dispatch enemy fliers. She excels at this over other units as she herself is a flier, meaning she will often be able to meet them in the air or otherwise match their mobility. Another niche she has is her Reinforce skill, as it allows her to call in two NPC Pegasus Knights and one NPC Falcon Knight (can be done a maximum of twice per chapter). These reinforcements may be used as distractions for enemies in sticky situations, difficult chapters or to safely approach ballistae and Blizzard mages, something Tanith might have more trouble with than your other fliers due to her comparably low HP.

Overall, Tanith is a very solid unit, with a good class, good bases, and several niches that serve to set her apart from even other fliers. Her only disadvantage is her somewhat late join time.

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 △=Reinforcement

Base Stats[]

Starting ClassAffinity
FE10 Tanith Falcon Knight Sprite Falcon KnightFE10Earth Earth
LevelHPStrMagSklSpdLckDefResConWtMov
1635201021232219208249
SkillsWeaponStarting Items
Canto CantoFE10 Sword Sword - A
FE10 Lance Lance - A
Stormsword Storm Sword
FE10silverlance Silver Lance

Growth Rates[]

HP Str Mag Skl Spd Lck Def Res
35% 55% 15% 75% 40% 35% 40% 30%

Promotion Gains[]

Item Required Promoted Class
(FE10mastercrown Master Crown) FE10 Tanith Seraph Knight Sprite Seraph Knight
1 +4 +3 +4 +2 +2 +3 +4 +0 +0
Skills Weapon Levels
Stun Stun FE10 Sword S

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.

Tanith is one of three playable Falcon Knights in Radiant Dawn, and focuses the most on offense. While her availability is rather poor, she comes at a level relatively close to promoting to a Seraph Knight. As a Seraph Knight, Tanith will be able to activate the Stun skill rather frequently, and will be able to inflict substantial amounts of damage due to her high Strength and Skill growths.

Fire Emblem Heroes[]

Bright Blade
Deputy commander of Begnion's Holy Guard. She leads with strength and discipline. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Tanith Heroes spriteTitle
Bright Blade
Group
Heroes Cavalry Cavalry
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
16/17/18
38/41/44
7/8/9
33/36/39
9/10/11
37/40/44
7/8/9
29/32/35
8/9/10
25/28/32
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Steadfast Sword+
FEH skill support Ardent Sacrifice
FEH Sword Sword

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Sword---
Steel Sword---
Steadfast Sword---
Steadfast Sword+-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill supportArdent Sacrifice---
AFEH Armored Blow 1 Armored Blow 1--
FEH Sturdy Blow 1 Sturdy Blow 1FEH Armored Blow 1 Armored Blow 1-
FEH Sturdy Blow 2 Sturdy Blow 2FEH Sturdy Blow 1 Sturdy Blow 1FEH Star Rarity 5
BFEH Flier Formation 1 Flier Formation 1--
FEH Flier Formation 2 Flier Formation 2FEH Flier Formation 1 Flier Formation 1-
FEH Flier Formation 3 Flier Formation 3FEH Flier Formation 2 Flier Formation 2-

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Bright Blade Tanith
Tanith bright blade pop01 Tanith is a member of the Holy Guard, an order sworn to protect Sanaki, the Apostle of Begnion. She's a self-made soldier who serves as the Holy Guard's deputy commander!
Tanith bright blade pop02 Tanith is a strict disciplinarian who's tough both on her subordinates and herself. She won't tolerate the slightest bit of slack, and her reputation is such that some soldiers call her “the Great Demon” behind her back.
Tanith bright blade pop03 When it comes to Sanaki, Tanith reveres her even more as a person than as the Apostle of Begnion, and is absolutely loyal to her. In that respect, she's just like Sigrun, the commander of the Holy Guard!
Tanith bright blade pop04 Of course, Tanith's strictness toward her subordinates comes from a place of care. I hear she was very worried when Marcia deserted the order, for example. To think they called her the Great Demon… More like the Great Angel!
Closely Associated Characters
Sanaki Empress of Begnion. Known as the Apostle, voice of the goddess. Young but dutiful ruler. Tanith is devoutly loyal to her even on a personal level.
Sigrun Commander of Begnion's Holy Guard, and charged with the protection of Empress Sanaki. She is kind but strong. Tanith's superior.
Marcia Left her position in Begnion's Holy Guard for personal reasons, choosing to travel the land in search of her missing brother, Makalov.

Forthright Heart
Deputy commander of Begnion's Holy Guard. Left with no choice, she joins the bridal festival. Appears in Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance.

Base Stats[]

Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯

Tanith Forthright Heart spriteTitle
Forthright Heart
Group
Heroes Flying Flying
LevelHPAtkSpdDefRes
1
40
17/18/19
34/37/41
7/8/9
31/34/37
9/10/11
33/36/39
6/7/8
30/33/36
3/4/5
18/21/24
SkillsWeapon
FEH skill offense Lofty Blossoms+
FEH skill support Harsh Command
FEH Lance Lance

Skills[]

TypeNamePrerequisiteDefaultUnlocked
FEH skill offenseIron Lance---
Steel Lance---
Lofty Blossoms---
Lofty Blossoms+-FEH Star Rarity 5-
FEH skill supportHarsh Command4FEH Star Rarity 3-
Harsh Command+-FEH Star Rarity 5-
AFEH Darting Blow 1 Darting Blow 1--
FEH Swift Sparrow 1 Swift Sparrow 1FEH Darting Blow 1 Darting Blow 1-
FEH Swift Sparrow 2 Swift Sparrow 2FEH Swift Sparrow 1 Swift Sparrow 1FEH Star Rarity 5
BFEH Chill Atk 1 Chill Atk 1--
FEH Chill Atk 2 Chill Atk 2FEH Chill Atk 1 Chill Atk 1-
FEH Chill Atk 3 Chill Atk 3FEH Chill Atk 2 Chill Atk 2FEH Star Rarity 5
CFEH Fortify Def 1 Fortify Def 1--
FEH Fortify Def 2 Fortify Def 2FEH Fortify Def 1 Fortify Def 1-
FEH Fortify Fliers Fortify FliersFEH Fortify Res 2 Fortify Res 2 or
FEH Fortify Def 2 Fortify Def 2
-

Overall[]

Secret Book (Artwork)
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Base Set[]
Counters[]
Skill Inheritance Options[]

Meet Some of the Heroes[]

Forthright Heart Tanith
Tanith forthright heart pop01 Tanith is a gallant pegasus knight who serves as the deputy commander of the Holy Guard of Begnion.
Tanith forthright heart pop02 Stern and steadfast, she's as strict with herself as she is with others. But that might change a little now that she's showing up for the festivities in her beautiful wedding dress!
Tanith forthright heart pop03 Tanith's outfit for the bridal festival has an elegant yet dignified design that's just perfect for her.
Tanith forthright heart pop04 When a couple truly loves one another, they'll forgive each other's flaws. I've heard that Tanith is…not the best cook, but no matter!
Closely Associated Characters
Sanaki The empress of Begnion and an Apostle who can hear the voice of the Goddess. She inherited the throne from her grandmother, Misaha, at the very young age of 5.
Sigrun The commander of the Holy Guard of Begnion. She's a comrade of Tanith's who faithfully serves Sanaki.

Quotes[]

“My life belongs to my master... It is not my place to die here. Forgive me. I believed all too much in my own strength.”
—Tanith's death quote in Path of Radiance

Heroes[]

Tanith/Heroes Quotes

Endings[]

Path of Radiance[]

  • Tanith: General Ike, I will be taking my leave of you for the time being. I must return to Begnion and present a report on the war's outcome.
  • Ike: Aren't you going to take Begnion's soldiers with you? You lent us quite a few.
  • Tanith: Though the war may be over, it will take many weeks to see the country secure. I spoke with the princess earlier, and she asked that we help if possible. So I'll leave them in your care a while longer.
  • Ike: We really do owe Begnion a lot, don't we? In the end, we got not only you, but a whole battalion of reinforcements. General Zelgius and his troops are the reason we were able to minimize casualties during the final battle. He and his men took care of the retreating Daeins and allowed us to focus on the enemies before us.
  • Tanith: No matter the assistance you had, the victory itself is a result of your strength and leadership. I know two people who will be very pleased to learn of your triumph.
  • Ike: Please give my thanks to both the apostle and Sephiran. I plan to go and thank them myself someday, but...
  • Tanith: Understood. Fare well, General Ike. I look forward to seeing you again.
  • Ike: Fare well.

Radiant Dawn[]

Empire's Bright Blade (帝国の白刃 Teikoku no shiraha, lit. The Empire's White Blade)
Tanith was feared by her subordinates in the Holy Guard for her strictness, and guarded Sanaki all her life.

Non-Canon Appearances[]

Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)[]

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

Choose Your Legends Placement History[]

Round Placement Character Version Votes

CYL1 498 CYL Tanith POR Portrait
Path of Radiance
230
597 CYL Tanith RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn
129
CYL2 522
↓24
CYL Tanith POR Portrait
Path of Radiance
218
↓12
605
↓8
CYL Tanith RD Portrait
Radiant Dawn
126
↓3
CYL3 358
↑164
(From highest)
CYL Tanith POR Portrait
Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn
454
↑110
(From combined)
CYL4 436
↓82
CYL Tanith POR Portrait
Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn
179
↓275
CYL5 394
↑42
CYL Tanith POR Portrait
Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn
116
↓63
CYL6 457
↓63
CYL Tanith POR Portrait
Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn
60
↓56

CYL7 389
↑68
CYL Tanith POR Portrait
Path of Radiance/Radiant Dawn
43
↓17

Etymology[]

Tanith is the name of the Phoenician goddess of love, fertility, the moon and the stars, and means "serpent lady".

Furthermore, there was once a wealthy and prosperous port city named Tanis in ancient Egypt. It later fell into ruin after the decline of the Egyptian civilization, and was finally abandoned in the 6th century A.D.

Trivia[]

Gallery[]

See main article: Tanith/Gallery.
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