Cain

Altean Knights' Assault Captain 'The Bull'

A mainstay knight of Marth's army and the headstrong assault captain 'The Bull'. Serves in the Altean palace knights and is active alongside his worthy rival Abel. He is a brave knight of straightforward temperament.

Quotes

  • Charge straight ahead on the path you believe in.
  • I always serve Lord Marth with my life on the line.
  • Charging headlong is my style.
  • My rival Abel's presence makes me stronger.
  • Love and battle, both straight ahead.

Trivia

  • As the assault captain of the Altean Knights, he is truly the starter for charges.
  • Cain's epithet 'The Bull' derives from his headstrong personality and tactics.
  • In the Hakamada edition drama CDs, voiced by multiple actors, but Takehito Koyasu voices him often throughout the series.
  • In 'Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE', class change to Paladin or Dark Knight.
  • Evaluated by series developers as a powerful early-game unit following Jagen.

Alternate names

Cain The Bull Kain Knights' Assault Captain

Tags

Fire Emblem Altean Knights Marth's Army Headstrong Assault Captain Social Knight Paladin Swordfighter Tactical Simulation

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birth year
Age in battlefields is early 20s

Appearance

Overall appearance
Muscular build clad in red armor, always charging forward boldly, which is characteristic. Distinctive bluish hair and bold facial features.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Red Armor
  • Bluish Red Hair
  • Muscular Build
Iconic items
  • Sword
  • Red Armor
  • Horse
  • Knight's Sword
  • Altean Knights' Equipment

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brave
Detailed personality
Headstrong and impetuous personality, serves as the frontline assault captain. Cares deeply for comrades, loyal and righteous, with a strong bond of friendship to his good rival Abel. Extremely straightforward with no duplicity, though somewhat short-tempered.
Keywords
  • Brave
  • Headstrong
  • Caring
  • Loyal
  • Sense of Justice
  • Impulsive
  • Challenging
Motto
Forge ahead on the path you believe in
Talents
  • Swordsmanship
  • Riding
  • Courage and Resolve
  • Sword Talent
Skills
  • Tactical Command as Paladin
  • Frontline Command
  • Mounted Combat
  • Inspiring Comrades
Motivation
Fight for Prince Marth to protect Altea’s peace and safety. Continue honing his skills.
Habits
Due to his headstrong nature, he occasionally acts recklessly, but never forgets to care for his comrades.
Favorite foods
Meat Dishes, Grilled Meat, Alcohol
Hobbies
Sword Practice, Training
Favorite colors
Red
Disliked situations
Cowardly Acts, Betraying Comrades
Disliked insects
unknown

History

Backstory
Serves in Altea's knights and is active as a mainstay knight in Prince Marth's army. Due to his youth, he has headstrong tendencies, but has participated in many battlefields as a brave warrior. On good terms with his rival Abel, they spurred each other on and continued to fight. Participated in both the War of Shadows and the War of Heroes, and is also involved in leading the Altean Knights.
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
Accompanied Marth from the uprising in Talys and commanded in many battlefields.

Appointed Defense Captain in the War of Heroes

Significant event
Appointed Defense Captain in the War of Heroes
Description
As Altea's defense captain, played an important role, was captured but escaped and returned to the frontlines.

Appointed Captain of Altean Palace Knights

Significant event
Appointed Captain of Altean Palace Knights
Description
Succeeded Jagen as knights captain and became Marth's most trusted subordinate.

Relationships

Abel

Rival

Good rival with mutual respect. Opposite personalities but strong trust on the battlefield.

Marth

Teammate

Liege lord and comrade in battle. Stakes his life fighting for Marth.

Jagen

Mentor

Received guidance as a senior in the Altean Knights, with a deep bond of trust.

Altean Palace Knights

Altean Palace Knights: leader

Media appearances

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

Game / Protagonist

1990 game

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem

Game / Protagonist

Sequel game

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Game / Protagonist

Remake version

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Game / Protagonist

Remake sequel

Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (OVA)

Anime / Supporting

1990s OVA

Tokyo Mirage Sessions ♯FE

Game / Protagonist

2015 crossover onward

Fire Emblem Heroes

Game / Protagonist

Mobile game

Fire Emblem Warriors

Game / Protagonist

Action game

Voice cast and creators

石川英郎

Voice actor
石川英郎
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Dengeki CD Book Edition

高木渉

Voice actor
高木渉
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Hakamada Edition Vol. 1
Notes
Early edition

小野坂昌也

Voice actor
小野坂昌也
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Hakamada Edition Vol. 2 onward

関智一

Voice actor
関智一
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Radio Drama Edition

檜山修之

Voice actor
檜山修之
Language
Japanese
Version or series
OVA Edition

増田俊樹

Voice actor
増田俊樹
Language
Japanese
Version or series
#FE / Heroes Edition
Notes
Current edition

Nintendo / Intelligent Systems

Creator name
Nintendo / Intelligent Systems
Role
Original author

Maki Hakamada (manga version)

Creator name
Maki Hakamada (manga version)
Role
Illustrator

Masaki Sano & Kyō Watanabe (manga version)

Creator name
Masaki Sano & Kyō Watanabe (manga version)
Role
Writer

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

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Item name
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