Abel

Black Leopard

A knight of the Altea Knights and a calm and composed warrior. He shares a good rivalry with Cain and holds the epithet 'Black Leopard'.

Quotes

  • As the Black Leopard, one must fight without losing calmness.
  • Battle is not dictated by emotions, but confronted with sharp judgment.
  • I merely fulfill my own duty.
  • A knight follows his beliefs and walks his own path.
  • For Lord Marth, I fear no battle.

Trivia

  • In the initial illustration of Shadow Dragon, he was depicted as a comical young man with buck teeth.
  • He has a good rival relationship with Cain due to their opposite personalities.
  • He often appears as one of the knights admired by the player character My Unit (Chris).
  • The epithet 'Black Leopard' derives from his calm and swift movements.
  • Voice actor Takehito Koyasu is known for pitching strongly to voice Nabarl due to his strong affection for the character before being cast as Nabarl, but Abel has been voiced by multiple actors.

Alternate names

Abel Black Leopard Black Leopard Knight Social Knight

Tags

Fire Emblem Altea Knights Black Leopard Social Knight Paladin Calm and Composed Cain's Rival Marth's Subordinate Kingdom Knight

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Handsome young man with refined features. Black hair gives a somewhat cool impression. In the initial illustration of Shadow Dragon, he had buck teeth and a comical appearance, but from Mystery of the Emblem onward, he became a refined beautiful young man.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Handsome features
  • Black hair
  • Calm expression
Iconic items
  • Sword
  • Knight's Armor

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
Calm and always level-headed. In contrast to Cain's headstrong nature, he acts rationally and tactically. Dutiful, sincere, and caring toward his comrades. He rarely shows emotions but is thoughtful and has a strong sense of responsibility.
Keywords
  • Calm
  • Serious
  • Cautious
  • Dutiful
  • Knightly Spirit
Talents
  • Swordsmanship talent
  • Equestrian skill
  • Tactical judgment
  • Concentration
  • Endurance
Skills
  • Class change to Paladin
  • Mounted combat
  • Shield handling
Motivation
To devote his loyalty to his homeland Altea and Prince Marth, and to continue demonstrating his abilities in battle.
Habits
In combat, he eliminates all unnecessary emotions and focuses on calm judgment. He is not very talkative.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Sword training, Equestrian skill
Favorite colors
Black

History

Backstory
A capable knight belonging to the Altea Knights, supporting Marth's army alongside Captain Jeigan and Cain. He is known by the epithet 'Black Leopard' for his calm personality. During the War of Shadows, he follows Marth, and his mutual love with Est, the pegasus knight from Macedon, is depicted amid endless battles. In the War of Heroes, due to circumstances, he reluctantly joins the imperial army but ultimately returns to his comrades. After the war, he searches for Est and goes missing.
Debut date
April 20, 1990
Work title
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Media type
Game

Participation in the War of Shadows

Significant event
Participation in the War of Shadows
Description
From the uprising in Talys, he accompanies Marth and shares numerous battles.

Romance with Est

Significant event
Romance with Est
Description
He forms a mutual love with Est, the pegasus knight from Macedon.

Conflict during the War of Heroes

Significant event
Conflict during the War of Heroes
Description
He joins the imperial army because Est is captured but returns to his comrades upon persuasion.

Missing after the war

Significant event
Missing after the war
Description
After Est's death or disappearance, he leaves Altea, and his whereabouts afterward are unknown.

Relationships

Marth

Best friend

Serves loyally as a subordinate in Marth's army. They share a bond of trust that transcends lord and vassal.

Cain

Rival

Good rivals with opposite personalities, yet they acknowledge each other.

Est

Romantic partner

They develop a mutual love, but the chaos of war leads them down separate paths.

Jeigan

Mentor

Serves in a guiding position as captain of the knights.

Altea Knights

Altea Knights: knight

Media appearances

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

Game / Protagonist

1990

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Game / Protagonist

1994

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Game / Protagonist

2010

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem ~Heroes of Light and Shadow~

Game / Protagonist

2010

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (OVA)

Anime / Supporting

1996

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

Game / Guest

2015

Fire Emblem Heroes

Game / Protagonist

2017

Fire Emblem Warriors

Game / Protagonist

2017

Voice cast and creators

Hiroshi Kamiya

Voice actor
Hiroshi Kamiya
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Dengeki CD Book Edition

Toshihiko Seki

Voice actor
Toshihiko Seki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Maki Hakoda Edition

Ken Narita

Voice actor
Ken Narita
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Radio Drama Edition

Ryotaro Okiayu

Voice actor
Ryotaro Okiayu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA Edition

Takuya Sato

Voice actor
Takuya Sato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE / Heroes

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Original author

Intelligent Systems

Creator name
Intelligent Systems
Role
Original author

Maki Hakoda

Creator name
Maki Hakoda
Role
Character designer

Related goods

Abel Figure

Item name
Abel Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Abel Acrylic Stand

Item name
Abel Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Regular

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