Navarre

Crimson Swordsman

A taciturn and unfriendly mercenary swordsman whose swordsmanship is top-class.

Quotes

  • I have no sword for slaying women.
  • The sword speaks more than the mouth.
  • Leave me be, to my way of life.
  • You talk big, but I'll cut you down with my sword.
  • Don't get entranced by my swordplay.

Trivia

  • Long-term voice actor is Takehito Koyasu.
  • Already one of the continent's top swordsmen during his Samsian days.
  • Known as the 'Crimson Swordsman,' with red-based attire.
  • Background remains mysterious in the story, age mid-20s.
  • Reappears in '#FE' treated as a Mirage.
  • As a mercenary living freely, he hates domination and subservience.

Alternate names

Nabarl Crimson Swordsman Crimson Sword

Tags

Taciturn Mercenary Swordsman Crimson Swordsman Kingdom of Talys Fire Emblem Archanea Continent

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Slightly tall with a lean, toned physique. A cool swordsman with sharp eyes, clad in red-based attire. Often wears a hat.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Red
Distinguishing features
  • Red clothing
  • Dual-wield sword technique
  • Wears a hat
Iconic items
  • Dual swords
  • Red cape
  • Mercenary attire

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Taciturn
Detailed personality
Lives freely without being bound by favors or master-servant obligations. Rarely shows emotions and often acts unfriendly, but is a loyal person who truly values his comrades at heart.
Keywords
  • Taciturn
  • Unfriendly
  • Loyal
  • Individualist
  • Sword master
  • Stoic
Motto
The sword speaks more than words.
Talents
  • Dual-wield swordsmanship
  • Combat intuition
  • Calm and composed
  • Exceptional physical techniques
Skills
  • Mercenary combat techniques
  • Solo combat ability
  • Sword maintenance
  • Improvised command
  • Ambush
Motivation
To protect his free and whimsical lifestyle while fighting with the pride of a true swordsman.
Habits
Extremely few words, speaks in a curt tone. Bad at jokes.
Favorite foods
Liquor, Smoked meat
Hobbies
Sword training, Wandering
Disliked situations
Restraint, Forced master-servant relationships, Flattery

History

Backstory
Background unknown, but a mercenary with exceptional sword skills. Lives freely and dislikes allegiance to specific countries or organizations. Operates out of the Kingdom of Talys and was once hired by the Samsian bandits, rising to prominence among them. During the War of Shadows, he contacts the Altean army and participates in various battles thereafter. His calmness, strength, and loyalty are depicted throughout the story.
Debut date
April 20, 1990
Work title
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light
Media type
Game

Mercenary corps activity in the War of Shadows

Significant event
Mercenary corps activity in the War of Shadows
Description
Based in Talys, joins Marth's allies, wielding his sword freely while revealing his caring side for comrades.

Appearance in Archanea Saga

Significant event
Appearance in Archanea Saga
Description
Confronts old acquaintance Ogma and gets drawn into a new war.

Participation in the War of Heroes

Significant event
Participation in the War of Heroes
Description
Caught in the turmoil of war but stays true to his path of the sword.

Relationships

Ogma

Rival

Confronts in 'Archanea Saga' and engages in a fierce duel.

Caeda

Ally

Serves as a mercenary under Caeda and supports her.

Kris

Ally

Cooperation with the young knight Kris in 'Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon'.

Samsian

Samsian: unknown

Talys Mercenary Corps

Talys Mercenary Corps: unknown

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: Mystery of the Emblem (OVA)

Anime / Supporting

1996

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

Game / Protagonist

2010

Fire Emblem Heroes

Game / Supporting

2017

Fire Emblem Warriors

Game / Supporting

2017

Voice cast and creators

Takehito Koyasu

Voice actor
Takehito Koyasu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Box manga edition, OVA, radio drama, Heroes, Warriors
Notes
Main long-term voice actor

Kiyoyuki Yanada

Voice actor
Kiyoyuki Yanada
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Dengeki Drama CD, Shadow Dragon original version

Takehito Koyasu

Voice actor
Takehito Koyasu
Language
Japanese
Version or series
#FE (Tokyo Mirage Sessions #FE)
Notes
First time Koyasu voiced Navarre in a game version

Nintendo / Intelligent Systems

Creator name
Nintendo / Intelligent Systems
Role
Original author

Shunya Yamashita

Creator name
Shunya Yamashita
Role
Character designer

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Navarre Figure

Item name
Navarre Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Limited

Navarre Trading Card

Item name
Navarre Trading Card
Category
Digital
Availability
Regular