Linda/Katarina

Mage Linda and Assassin Katarina are the same person

Mage Linda and Assassin Katarina are the same person, with Linda joining the Altean army as a traitor from an assassination organization. She is a gentle and polite girl aspiring to be a tactician, but her true identity is Aine, a cool-headed assassin and member of the assassination organization led by Eremiya.

Quotes

  • If you are Kris, I will believe in you.
  • Yes, that is my wish.
  • Believing that this battle has meaning.
  • Comrades are all precious existences to me.
  • I want to be a knight, not an assassin.

Trivia

  • Linda and Katarina are the same person, using two different faces.
  • Katarina's real name is Aine. She uses an alias from the assassination organization.
  • Orphanage background, shares birthday with foster sister Kleine.
  • In the 7th Platoon, acts as Kris's assistant for a long time.
  • Story of betrayal and conflict forms the core of her character.
  • Appears in Heroes and Warriors series with high fan popularity.

Alternate names

Rinda Katarina Aine Aine=Katarina

Tags

Fire Emblem Altea Assassin Mage Traitor Knights 7th Platoon New Mystery of the Emblem Elice Marth

Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
A beautiful girl dressed in a military robe, with a neat and gentle expression. She has a dual nature as an assassin.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Long blonde hair
  • Gentle demeanor
  • Calm eyes
Iconic items
  • Aura Tome
  • Robe
  • Assassin mask (true identity)
  • Sword (as assassin)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Calm
Detailed personality
She shows a humble and reserved personality toward Kris (My Unit), but excels in calm insight to assess the battlefield situation, fulfilling her role as a traitor with a dual nature. She is polite and kind to her comrades, but harbors strong conflict due to her missions involving betrayal.
Keywords
  • Calm and composed
  • Double life
  • Humble
  • Aspiring tactician
  • Strong insight
  • Traitor
  • Assassin
  • Meek
Talents
  • Proficient in magic
  • Advanced assassination techniques
  • Strong mental fortitude
  • Tactical eye as a tactician
  • Infiltration and reconnaissance
Skills
  • Executing assassination missions
  • Magic attacks
  • Information gathering and analysis
  • Double agent activities as a traitor
Motivation
Under Eremiya's orders, she aims to assassinate Marth, but through interactions with comrades, she experiences conflict and seeks her own path in life.
Habits
Polite speech and meek manner of speaking, but harbors complex emotions inwardly.
Favorite foods
Unknown
Hobbies
Sword training, Magic research
Favorite colors
Blue
Favorite places
Altean Knights

History

Backstory
An orphan from Norda, raised by the assassination organization led by Eremiya. Using the alias "Aine" as an assassin, she infiltrated the army and participated in the plot to assassinate Marth as a traitor. Through interactions with Kris and others, she learned the value of comrades and repented her evil deeds. After defecting, she received forgiveness and rejoined the Altean army to atone.
Debut date
circa 1994
Work title
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (New Mystery of the Emblem)
Media type
Game
Episode or chapter
7th Platoon story

Joining the Altean Knights

Significant event
Joining the Altean Knights
Description
Successfully infiltrates as an assassin and begins activities as the aspiring tactician girl Linda.

Formation of the 7th Platoon

Significant event
Formation of the 7th Platoon
Description
Pairs with Kris and excels as a tactician support role.

Identity revealed and defection

Significant event
Identity revealed and defection
Description
Betrays the 7th Platoon due to assassination organization mission and reveals her true identity, but later rejoins after persuasion.

Activities after rejoining

Significant event
Activities after rejoining
Description
With resolve to atone, continues to fight for Altea.

Relationships

Kleine

Foster sister from the same orphanage. They share a strict relationship but have a sisterly bond.

Eremiya

Leader of the assassination organization and mentor. A foster parent yet a ruthless figure.

Kris

Teammate

Convinced by Kris's persuasion, she reforms and returns to the 7th Platoon.

Cecil

Best friend

Supports Katarina who secretly harbors feelings for Kris.

Assassination organization

Assassination organization: strategist

7th Platoon

7th Platoon: teammate

Media appearances

Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem

Game / Supporting

2010 remake

Fire Emblem Heroes

Game / Supporting

2017~

Fire Emblem Warriors

Game / Guest

DLC character

Voice cast and creators

Kana Yuki

Voice actor
Kana Yuki
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Fire Emblem Heroes

Satsuki Yukino

Voice actor
Satsuki Yukino
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Hakoda manga version

Intelligent Systems

Creator name
Intelligent Systems
Role
Original author

unknown

Creator name
unknown
Role
Character designer

Nintendo

Creator name
Nintendo
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Katarina Figure

Item name
Katarina Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Assassin Katarina Acrylic Stand

Item name
Assassin Katarina Acrylic Stand
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited