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- First photoshoot of my Mercedes cosplay
- Found this ABSOLUTE GEM at my local Half Price Books. I don’t know the employee who drew this, but I had to share. Enjoy the art everyone!
- A FE3H starter evolution
- Caspar in Brawler class
- Drew Hilda for a friend :>
- Pelleas gets his first cipher card!
- this is a real google search
- The Sacred and the Profane Love only it’s Fire Emblem
- You spin me right round baby right round... ��
- Please forgive me I’ve got demons in my head
- Felix is a tender one and we all know it!
- My Moment Has Arrived!
- No smiles bestowed upon Sylvain
- I drew me and my friend as Three Houses characters ��
- [OC] Special Hero (Seteth: Austere Envoy)
- Real-life artwork in Fire Emblem: Three Houses!
- 27 days of Padorus day #10- Nino
- A holiday Robin doodle!
- Broke my own heart drawing Timeskip Annette
- Celica - My Thoughts on Shadow of Valentia's Leading Lady
- Lloyd
- my piece for ferdibert week!
- Creating a Golden Ending with Time Shenanigans
- Fire Emblem Character Spotlight: Echidna
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| Pelleas gets his first cipher card! Posted: 07 Dec 2019 11:31 AM PST
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| The Sacred and the Profane Love only it’s Fire Emblem Posted: 07 Dec 2019 11:40 AM PST
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| You spin me right round baby right round... �� Posted: 07 Dec 2019 09:15 AM PST
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| Please forgive me I’ve got demons in my head Posted: 07 Dec 2019 06:34 PM PST
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| Felix is a tender one and we all know it! Posted: 07 Dec 2019 03:54 AM PST
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| No smiles bestowed upon Sylvain Posted: 07 Dec 2019 04:43 PM PST
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| I drew me and my friend as Three Houses characters �� Posted: 07 Dec 2019 08:12 AM PST
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| [OC] Special Hero (Seteth: Austere Envoy) Posted: 07 Dec 2019 07:52 AM PST
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| Real-life artwork in Fire Emblem: Three Houses! Posted: 07 Dec 2019 02:42 PM PST
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| 27 days of Padorus day #10- Nino Posted: 07 Dec 2019 09:50 AM PST
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| Broke my own heart drawing Timeskip Annette Posted: 07 Dec 2019 07:20 AM PST
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| Celica - My Thoughts on Shadow of Valentia's Leading Lady Posted: 07 Dec 2019 08:17 AM PST Hiya folks, PsiYoshi here, and today I'd like to talk about Princess Anthiese Lima, AKA, Celica. One of my personal favourite characters, not only in Shadows of Valentia, but in Fire Emblem as a whole! Since SoV's release, I've read many opinions about Celica, some positive, some negative. My goal isn't to change your opinion about Celica with this write-up. However, I feel that Celica is often a misunderstood character, so I'd like to express what it is I enjoy about Celica's journey and character arc, and provide my personal insight into them. Part 1: Celica's Character First, I'd like to talk about Celica's personality. There's an apparent dichotomy to be found here. In part, she is bold, rash, and independent to a fault. On the other hand, she's incredibly kind and selfless, willing to help friends and strangers alike. Her boldness is apparent even when she is a child. Conrad is terrified of a ghost from a story his mother told her, and when Celica is asked if she's afraid of the ghost, she's genuinely confused as to why she would be. It's Celica that suggests Conrad should own up to his mistake of dropping an expensive vase, and she even holds his hand on the way to apologize since he was scared. It's a fun little role-reversal that shows off her bravery and leadership. She doesn't lose her fearlessness around the dead when she gets older either, as seen in this humorous little interaction with Boey:
The line is delivered in a way that makes it clear she's more worried for Boey's sake than for her own. Another example when Celica is a child is in Ram Village. I think this little interaction is a great introduction to the kind of person Celica is:
She's not at all shy about her feelings for Alm, presenting him with a homemade object showcasing her affection, a fairly bold move in itself. When her offer is rejected, she pushes back, and is very upfront about how she feels. When rejected once more, she's adamant in her disapproval of Alm's comment, and doesn't let him put her down, instead stating her new intent with the present, a sly attempt to make him feel guilty. And then there's the boldest decision Celica makes, her decision to leave the priory on a journey to Mila's Temple.
Defiant, Celica goes against the wishes of her caretaker, determined to see her mission through. She's not rude about it of course, but she's firm in her stance. This is a key characteristic of Celica, and one I'm a big fan of. She has an incredibly kind heart, but she's strong willed, and won't let friend or foe stand in the way of doing what she's set her mind to, which leads to my next point. Celica is shown to act rashly in many moments throughout the game. Whether it's steering course towards the Seabound Shrine even with the knowledge that a Necrodragon lies in wait, or her gambit against Grieth, attacking his fortress even knowing that if Sonya's/Deen's forces moved to defend Grieth, they'd be doomed. Celica does as she wishes, and sometimes this works out in her favour, like the above examples, while other times it doesn't, like a later deal she makes with Jedah. This part of her personality plays off another: her unwavering independence. Celica's not wanting to rely on others is a key aspect in the explanation behind many of her actions. It's referenced directly by Mae in their support, and is readily apparent in her unwillingness to tell her friends about her plan to give herself up to Jedah. She doesn't shun help, and is explicitly grateful for her friends and allies on her journey, but there's a limit to how much she's comfortable relying on them. There's several times along her journey where she doesn't fully open up, even when it's to her detriment. That said, when it comes to matters not personal to herself, she's much more willing to be open and lend a hand. For an unquestionably positive trait Celica possess in spades, her kindness is showcased countless times. She's always modest about her achievements and is very polite when speaking. Defeating Barth? It was the least she could do, according to Celica, no big deal. She's also always looking to support her friends. When Mae comes to her needing a confidence boost, she's more than happy to oblige. She'll often act as the mediator in arguments as well, specifically between Boey and Mae. Celica detests fights, big or small, more than anything else and will fight only out of necessity for a goal greater than herself. Though Celica often skirts around the topic of her generous actions, her admirable selflessness is seen in decisions like risking her own safety to help Palla and Catria find Est, help Atlas find his brothers, and, for better or for worse, even giving old Nomah massages to relieve his pain. Celica will use the full extent of her ability to help those in need. Above all else, I feel that Celica's faith in Mila is the most important aspect of her character when it comes to what drives her. Spending the past 7 years of her life in the priory, she's become a priestess who believes fully in Mila's powers. She believes that it is Mila that provides the people of Zofia the ability to live peaceful lives free of hunger and she believes Mila has the wisdom to provide guidance to those who are lost. So when people start showing up to the priory's doors hungry in ever increasing numbers, and Celica is filled with doubt, she is convinced that something has happened to Mila. This is the spark that lit the fuse which started her journey. Before we get into the nitty gritty, on a less serious note, I'd like to highlight a fantastic part of Celica's character. She has a sense of humour! She's not just a dry, serious-business, protagonist on a mission. She's got quips to spare!
Here she sarcastically pretends she forgot that Kamui was afraid of Necrodragons. This is also another clear example of her boldness and rashness. A reserved minded individual would deem it is not a good idea to go out of your way to fight a Necrodragon, but Celica doesn't want any opportunity to go to waste, and is determined to make the most of whatever the Seabound Shrine might have in store, Necrodragons be damned! She likes to tease Conrad a lot too:
And of course there's one of her most famous lines:
It's little things like this that go a long way to making a character enjoyable. There's a lot of depth to Celica's personality, making her a more believable character. Part 2: Celica's Journey I believe Celica to be a strong role-model and excellent protagonist. There's an argument to be made that, without Alm, Celica's mission would have failed. While true, I don't think that should take away from all that Celica achieves by her own hand, nor the inner conflicts she overcomes. I admire Celica because she is confident in her decisions even when faced with uncertainty. She thinks for herself, and though she's won't deny counsel, at the end of the day there's no stopping her when she's made up her mind. I appreciate that kind of sure-footedness. She'll even get sassy occasionally if somebody seems to question her actions, like when she met one of Barth's pirates:
For most of her journey, every occasion where Celica went against the guidance of her friends it worked out for the best. Taking on Barth and his pirates led to befriending Valbar and Co., and they gained the appreciation and love of the townspeople. Tackling Grieth's Citadel earned them allies in Jesse, Deen/Sonya, Palla, Catria, Est, and Atlas. They gained treasure by defeating the Seabound Shrine Necrodragon, and all of the events in Rigel that led to saving the world wouldn't have happened if she didn't march forward with grit and determination. She loves and appreciates her friends, and she makes sure not to take them for granted or neglect the effort they put in for her. But, she's capable of so much relying on just her own instincts too. Of course, there's one key example where this does not work out for Celica however, and I think it's good that there is a situation like that where Celica can learn and grow, which I believe is important for a well-written protagonist. Before that however, a different part of the story I believe helps to showcase her growth begins with her reunion with Alm and the argument that followed. When Alm and Celica have a clash of ideologies in regard to the problems plaguing Valentia, what should have been a heartwarming reunion turns into a heated fight. Tensions rise when Celica, in a comment void of empathy, questions Alm's duty as the leader of the Deliverance because of his station. Alm goes on to remark that Celica is talking like a blue blood, and further cements that comment as an insult when he then attacks the Zofian royalty:
I find Celica's comment interesting, as it was not long ago at the priory where she says that she'll never think of Lima IV as her father, yet here she's fiercely defending him against the person that means more to her than anyone else in the world. I think Celica holds disdain for Lima as a father. There's no evidence that Lima had anything to do with raising Celica. She lived away from him and was taken care of by servants. During Slayde's attack and the loss of her home, Lima didn't do anything about it. It was Mycen that came to her rescue, and he's the one she sees as a father figure (along with Nomah). Celica does however, empathize with Lima's position as king, despite also feeling Lima was a poor one. I think Celica understands the weight of the responsibility that falls on the shoulders of one in that position, even without understanding the role in detail. As the Zofian Princess, it's reasonable to assume that Celica has thought about what that means to her, and later in the story, when she stops hiding and takes on the responsibility of being Zofian royalty, she vocalizes just that:
For now though, there's conflicting feelings regarding the throne that she hasn't sorted out yet, conflating her feelings of Lima as a father and her feelings on being a ruler. She takes out some of that frustration on Alm. She ends the argument with a burst of emotion and leaves without another word, showcasing a general immaturity that she hasn't yet overcome.
Fortunately, this does get addressed later, when thanks to the powers of Halcyon, she can speak with Alm from across the continent. Before even contacting him, she shows regret for how she acted.
Importantly, she also expresses this same regret to Alm when speaking with him.
This moment shows real growth of character for Celica. She acknowledges how she has wronged Alm, and apologizes for it. She shows empathy for Alm, and it's a moment I really appreciated after the heartbreaking ending to their meeting at Zofia Castle. Now, where Celica's reliance on none but herself ends getting her in trouble. There's one Rigelian event in particular that I often see come up in regards to Celica where she gets a lot of flak, which is her deal with Jedah. To be clear, I do think Celica makes a mistake here, but I'd like to take a look at this and talk about why I can't personally hold what she does here against her. I believe there are three things that motivate Celica and dictates her actions above all others. First are the people of Zofia. She cares deeply for the people of her country and doesn't want any harm to befall them. Above that, Mila, the one she believes is responsible for keeping her and everyone else safe. After Celica's life was turned upside down not once, but twice, Mila was her guiding voice. Growing up in the priory, and enduring all of her hardships, it makes sense that she grew to rely on Mila for inner peace. Above even her however, is Alm, the one who helped her recover from the most traumatic event of her life, the one she'd do anything for. Now let's look at Jedah's first meeting with Celica:
Jedah targets those same three forces that drive Celica. He brings up how Zofia is fated to wither without Mila, something Celica has already seen first hand with the starving population. He brings up Mila, who he claims is fated to go mad. Celica denies this, stating she has no reason to believe anything Jedah is saying, but the seed of doubt was planted. Lastly, he goes for the throat, and mentions Alm and how he'll be safe. Celica had a premonition of Alm's fight against Rudolf (the use of premonitions in stories being a topic for another day), so to her he is in very real danger. First, I'd like to make it clear that Celica isn't stupid. She knew very well that Jedah was not on her side:
Unfortunately, this doesn't change the fact that Mila is missing. Celica knows that Jedah knows where Mila is, and Celica believes that Mila is the key to helping what is most important to her. So, she carries on to the top of Duma Tower. Jedah shows her that Mila has impaled herself with Falchion, her powers and the blade now sealed away.
Now the question here might be, why does she believe this now? Earlier she questioned to Jedah how she could possibly believe a thing she told him. I believe that's answered with these lines from earlier:
At the time, Celica couldn't imagine Mila was fated to go mad, but now she's been shown proof. Celica couldn't possibly comprehend Mila's actions. It went against her core belief system. The foundation of her entire journey was built upon Mila being the saving grace for all the problems she and Valentia faced.
With seemingly irrefutable proof in front of her, Celica now has reason to believe that Jedah was telling the truth after all. So now, given the option to sacrifice herself to save Alm and Zofia, it was obvious to her what she had to do. This was obviously a naive decision, but I really don't think it was an unfounded or unreasonable one from Celica's perspective. In her mind she had no other choice, and any risk was one worth taking.
Celica once more goes against the counsel of her friends, her own brother even, and goes ahead with the deal with Jedah. This is the time her independent way of living fails her, and her rash decision making gets her into trouble. Once the journey has come to an end, the epilogue showcases two major ways in which Celica has grown on her journey. First, her feelings on her father are made clear.
Once, she did bear him a grudge. At the beginning of the game, she wouldn't even acknowledge him as her father. But now, she just wishes that she could have helped. As a leader herself now, she can apply the action she wishes he would have taken, and apply the help she wishes she could have given him by counseling Alm (read: keeping him in check). Celica was very reliant on her faith in Mila throughout the game, it was a key aspect in almost every major decision she made. But her final lines shows that she's grown beyond even that now. She is now willing and capable of working together with and trusting others to achieve her goals.
Conclusion Celica is a character that means a lot to me. I feel she is a character that, even in these impossibly wild situations of a fantasy game, is easy to empathize with. She had me running the gamut of emotions, which is certainly something I can't say for every character. She stands out as a brilliant vessel for emotional investment in Shadows of Valentia all by herself, in a game filled with impactful characters and moments. I tried to condense this as much as I could, as I didn't want it to be too overwhelming of a read (I know I'm sometimes turned off from reading if I open a post and I scroll and scroll and scroll and it never ends), so I didn't talk about everything I possibly could have, but I made sure to get the most important bits in there. As is a bit of tradition now when I'm writing about characters I love, I'm just gonna take this paragraph to gush about some miscellaneous details about Celica. First, being a warrior-priestess is super rad. I've always loved Lucina's warrior-princess thing, but Celica takes it up another notch by showcasing that even with her devout faith and skills in healing and magic, that doesn't stop her from kicking ass with a blade either. I'm a big fan of her design, especially the boots and cape. I think her Rigain outfit is super rad as well, between those sleeves and the fur. I hope it makes its way to Heroes soon! Lastly, I couldn't possibly include a praising section without talking about Erica Lindbeck, who does so much to bring this character to life, and her performance made an immense positive impact on my enjoyment of the game. If you enjoyed this and would like to read more, I've done several other write-ups on my favourite characters! Thanks for reading! [link] [comments] | ||
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| Creating a Golden Ending with Time Shenanigans Posted: 07 Dec 2019 10:31 AM PST So with the almost limitless potential of Time Manipulation, there should be some easy way to create a golden ending. So let's get some ideas. You don't have to limit yourself to Byleth. We can create excuses for other characters. Here are some of my ideas.
Please no "Golden Endings would ruin the story"-Comments. This Thread is supposed to be fun. [link] [comments] | ||
| Fire Emblem Character Spotlight: Echidna Posted: 07 Dec 2019 07:47 PM PST
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