Gharnef
Dark Sorcerer scheming to revive the Shadow Dragon
Former supreme priest of Khadein, an evil sorcerer who uses the dark magic Imhullu to plot the revival of the Shadow Dragon.
Quotes
- For the sake of the goal, everything must be sacrificed.
- Behold the power of darkness!
- You shall only kneel before my magic.
- Marth, you are fated to be swallowed by darkness.
- The revival of the Shadow Dragon can no longer be stopped.
Trivia
- Gharnef was originally a respected supreme priest of Khadein but fell due to ambition.
- The dark magic 'Imhullu' he uses is one of the first dark magics in the Fire Emblem series.
- The Book of Imhullu, an item for using dark magic, is one of the series' iconic magic books.
- Famous enemy character who uses cloning magic in the late game to confuse players.
- Voice actor Ken Narita voiced the latest Gharnef in 'Genei Ibunroku #FE', 'Warriors', and 'Heroes'.
- According to official settings, he stole the Dark Orb and became an evil being who manipulates evil spirits.
Alternate names
Dark Priest
Dark Sorcerer
Khadein's Dark Priest
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- In battle, he wears an ominous robe and a mask, presenting an impressive sorcerer-like appearance.
- Iconic items
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- Dark Orb
- Book of Imhullu
- Dark Magic Staff
- Robe
- Mask
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Filled with jealousy and hatred, loyal to his ambitions, and cold-hearted. An evil sorcerer proficient in advanced sorcery techniques, who chooses no means for his own purposes and sacrifices many lives.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Ambitious
- Jealous
- Cruel
- Cunning
- Sorcerer
- Dark Magic User
- Schemer
- Evil
- Motto
- No means are chosen for the sake of the goal. The power of darkness is the truth.
- Talents
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- Dark Magic
- Hypnosis
- Transformation Magic
- Magic Sealing
- Summoning Magic
- Manipulation of the Dark Orb
- Skills
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- Magic combat using the Book of Imhullu
- Assassination operations via mental domination
- Use of complex magic runes
- Schemes and betrayal
- Motivation
- To revive the Shadow Dragon Medeus and dye the world in darkness.
- Habits
- He has absolute confidence in his own power and never shows weakness.
- Magic
- Dark Magic, Hypnosis, Dark Orb, Book of Imhullu
- Disliked people
- Marth, Altea Kingdom, Holy Power, Justice
History
- Backstory
- Once the supreme priest of Khadein, driven by jealousy and ambition, he betrayed the trust of the great sage Gotoh, stole the Dark Orb, and created the dark magic Imhullu. Scheming the revival of the Shadow Dragon Medeus, he operated in the shadows as the mastermind of the War of Shadows. He devised countless schemes, tormenting the Kingdom of Altea, but was ultimately defeated by Marth and his companions.
- Debut date
- April 20, 1990
- Work title
- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
- Media type
- Game
Rise as Dark Priest
- Significant event
- Rise as Dark Priest
- Description
- Murdered Khadein's supreme priest Miloah and began domination through dark magic.
Development and Use of Imhullu
- Significant event
- Development and Use of Imhullu
- Description
- Used the power of the Dark Orb to create the powerful dark magic Imhullu, tormenting enemies.
Tower of Thabes Incident
- Significant event
- Tower of Thabes Incident
- Description
- Imprisoned Princess Elice in the Tower of Thabes to utilize the Staff of Oum.
Shadow Dragon Medeus Revival Plan
- Significant event
- Shadow Dragon Medeus Revival Plan
- Description
- To revive the Shadow Dragon, abducted virgin girls as sacrifices and performed rituals.
Final Battle
- Significant event
- Final Battle
- Description
- Used cloning and camouflage magic to resist until the end but was defeated before Marth and others.
Relationships
Miloah
Mentor
Served together under Khadein's great sage, but killed him out of jealousy.
Khadein Dark Priest Army
Khadein Dark Priest Army: leader
Media appearances
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Game / Antagonist
1990
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (manga)
Manga / Antagonist
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (OVA)
Anime / Antagonist
1995
Fire Emblem: New Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Game / Antagonist
2009
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
Game / Antagonist
2010
Fire Emblem Heroes
Game / Antagonist
2017
Fire Emblem Warriors
Game / Antagonist
2017
Voice cast and creators
増田有宏
- Voice actor
- 増田有宏
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Dengeki CD Drama Edition
- Notes
- First voice actor
稲葉実
- Voice actor
- 稲葉実
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Hakomachi Edition
青野武
- Voice actor
- 青野武
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- OVA
成田剣
- Voice actor
- 成田剣
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- #FE (Genei Ibunroku #FE), Warriors, Heroes
- Notes
- Latest version
Nintendo/Intelligent Systems
- Creator name
- Nintendo/Intelligent Systems
- Role
- Original author
箱田真紀
- Creator name
- 箱田真紀
- Role
- Writer
佐野真砂輝
- Creator name
- 佐野真砂輝
- Role
- Writer
わたなべ京
- Creator name
- わたなべ京
- Role
- Writer
加賀昭三
- Creator name
- 加賀昭三
- Role
- Character designer
Related goods
Gharnef Figure
- Item name
- Gharnef Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Gharnef Book of Imhullu Replica
- Item name
- Gharnef Book of Imhullu Replica
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited