Manuela

Manuela is among the first people Byleth meets once they join the Officers Academy staff, introducing them to the three different houses alongside her colleague Hanneman. She later appears when the time comes for Byleth to choose their house, having decided with Hanneman to allow Byleth first pick, seeing as this would be their first year teaching. Manuela takes charge of one of the remaining two houses.

During the mock battle to gauge the progress of the students, she joins her house in the fray and is ultimately defeated by Byleth and their students. Upon defeat, she considers herself lucky, as she nearly wound up a patient in her own infirmary. If Hanneman is defeated before her and he compliments Byleth's battle prowess, Manuela angrily complains that he did not compliment her like that when her house won the year before.

Throughout White Clouds, Manuela can be found around Garreg Mach Monastery, commenting on events that were happening that month or the month before. During the aftermath of the skirmish at the Holy Mausoleum during the Rite of Rebirth, the infirmary was full of wounded people, causing Manuela to be a bit overworked after having tended to them all.

When Flayn goes missing, the entire monastery gets deployed in the search. During the entire month, Manuela is absent from the monastery. When Byleth questions Jeralt on her whereabouts, he mentions having seen Manuela rush off to somewhere, carrying a mask. Once Byleth and their students realize something is off about their weapon instructor, Jeritza, they investigate his room and find a collapsed Manuela. She had realized Jeritza was hiding something before anyone else and had gone to confront him by herself and was stabbed by him in the process. While Byleth is about to enter the secret tunnel in Jeritza's room, Hanneman enters and decides to bring Manuela to the infirmary with the help of the house leader. She survives, but due to her injuries, decides to sit out the Battle of the Eagle and Lion the month after, claiming her students do not need to see her collapse on the battlefield. She is thankful to Byleth for saving her life.

Manuela appears again at the start of chapter 8, where she discusses possible causes for the calamity at Remire Village with Shamir.

After the tragedy at the abandoned chapel, Manuela is placed in charge of Jeralt's autopsy and discovers the weapon used to kill him was made of a mysterious metal that made her wonder just who was responsible for Jeralt's murder.

During her paralogue with Hanneman, Oil and Water, Manuela confesses to Byleth that the scar from the wound the Death Knight inflicted during Flayn's abduction hurts like fire when it rains. When Hanneman comes upon them, he admonishes her for complaining to the professor so much, after which Manuela tells him to go away and stop making her shout. A squabble erupts, after which the duo admits to Byleth that they do not mix well and often end up fighting whenever they share prolonged time together. When Hanneman off-handedly reveals the Death Knight has been spotted around Garreg Mach, Manuela rushes off to confront him. Hanneman, Byleth and their students closely follow behind, fearing for her safety if she faces him alone. Upon arriving at the location of the supposed Death Knight sighting, Manuela and Hanneman discover that he was not there, and instead find a group of bandits calling themselves the Death God Gang. Working together to ensure Manuela remains safe while also disposing of the bandits, Manuela and Hanneman apologize to each other for their behavior and decide to share a cup of tea together to calm down. Byleth looks at them confused, not being able to keep up with their constantly changing dynamic.

Manuela stays a loyal follower of the Church of Seiros, unless she is recruited into the Black Eagles and the player decides to side with Edelgard. If she is not recruited and the player fights against Edelgard when she invades the monastery, Manuela is deployed as Church reinforcements and is in charge of healing wounded soldiers.

Should Manuela be recruited but during the Academy phase on Classic Mode, she will flee to a hidden location with the Mittelfrank Opera Company. She is unable to make to promised meeting five years later, and her fate is unknown.

Should Manuela be recruited during the Academy phase, following the first battle of Garreg Mach, she assisted in reconstructing several damaged areas. She decided against joining the Church, returning to Enbarr. When she arrived, she received a summons from Edelgard and decided to answer her call for assistance, joining the Black Eagle Strike Force.

If recruited in the Academy phase, Manuela decides to remain with the Kingdom and Church.

If not recruited, she appears in Dimitri's Paralogue, The Silver Maiden, finding employment in the Empire and is deployed to Arianrhod. Due to her connections, she is able to call in reinforcements to repel the Kingdom's attempt to recapture the city. She may be killed in the ensuing battle to stop the flow of reinforcements, though if Hubert is defeated first, she will take her leave, unwilling to fight to the death.

Manuela (if defeated before the timeskip in Classic Mode)

Returned to the Imperial capital after the battle of Garreg Mach, and fled with her opera troupe to a hidden location,

Manuela - Divine Songstress

Manuela left Garreg Mach to build her own academy in a small, war-torn town. There, she contributed heavily to rebuilding efforts while teaching future generations the necessary skills of survival. Though she never married or had children of her own, she spent the last years of her life happily devoted to her students.

Manuela and Byleth (Crimson Flower)

Very soon Byleth and Manuela had finished their grand and elaborate wedding ceremony, the struggle against those who slither in the dark began in earnest. The pair fought many battles together, but Manuela had to leave the front lines when she discovered she was pregnant with their child. Though they spent many days apart, the family reunited once true peace had come to Fódlan. The happiness of their family was plain to see on the faces that were immortalized in their family portraits.

Manuela and Byleth (Azure Moon)

Byleth announced his marriage to Manuela shortly after being named archbishop of the Church of Seiros. Manuela lent her considerable experience and talent to the rebuilding effort, using personal connections she'd gained during her time as a songstress and teacher to assemble a team of talented people to restore the church. She became essential to the archbishop, and her skills as a physician kept him in good health for many years. The happiness of the couple and their children was plain to see on the faces that were immortalized in family portraits.

Manuela and Byleth (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow)

Byleth announced his marriage to Manuela shortly after becoming leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan. Manuela lent her considerable talent and experience to the rebuilding effort, using personal connections she'd gained during her time as a songstress and teacher to assemble a team of talented people to govern. She became essential to the king's rule, and her skills as a physician kept him in good health for many years. The happiness of the couple and their children was plain to see on the faces that were immortalized in family portraits.

Manuela and Edelgard

As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fódlan. Her first objective was to institute new class reforms and ensure the people's independence. For that reason, she sought the counsel of Manuela, whose vast array of contacts, talents, and experience proved invaluable. She became essential to Edelgard, and her skill as a physician kept the emperor in good health for many years. Both remained unmarried, and it is said that the two became extremely close over the years.

Manuela and Ferdinand (Crimson Flower)

Almost immediately after becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand married Manuela, and the two dedicated themselves to reformation efforts. Manuela lent her considerable talent and experience, using personal connections she'd gained in her time as a songstress and teacher to assemble a team of talented people. Between her personal skills and her ability as a physician, she became so essential that the emperor saw fit to make her the new prime minister. As she spent more time in the capital, bringing the reforms that helped Aegir territory to the Empire at large, Ferdinand stayed behind, minding his own lands and looking after their child.

Manuela and Ferdinand (Other routes)

Almost immediately after becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand married Manuela, and the two dedicated themselves to reformation efforts. Manuela lent her considerable talent and experience, using personal connections she'd gained in her time as a songstress and teacher to assemble a team of talented people. Between her personal skills and her ability as a physician, she became so essential that she was called upon to help bring the reforms that helped Aegir territory to Fódlan at large. While she traveled the world, Ferdinand stayed behind, minding his own lands and looking after their child.

Manuela and Dorothea

The Mittelfrank Opera Company was on the brink of collapse until two of its star songstresses, Manuela and Dorothea, returned to the stage and brought the troupe new life and prominence. They toured all around Fódlan, sometimes even visiting troops on the front lines, soothing hearts with their beautiful songs wherever they want, and donating their profits to the relief and rebuilding effort. When the damage from the war had finally healed, the pair once again retreated from the stage, this time retiring to a private life together. It is said that their relationship was full of light and love.

Manuela and Lorenz

As the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz first worked to restore his own territory, and then expanded his vision to include reforms for all Fódlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Manuela, who had established a new school for children in a small town. Seeing the beauty in Manuela's dream, Lorenz put all his resources toward building schools like Manuela's all over Fódlan, providing education to scores of children who had been left helpless by the war. After many years of success and prosperity, a bronze statue of the couple was erected at the original school to honor their achievement. It stands to this day.

Manuela and Seteth

After the war, Seteth remained at the monastery to rebuild the church. Several years of hard restorative work later, he received a letter from Manuela. She wrote that she had traveled to a small, war-torn town and opened up a school for children. Reminded of the beauty and compassion in Manuela's heart, Seteth was moved to leave the monastery and join her there. As they worked together to manage the budding institution, the couple fell in love and eventually were married. It is said that their students were overjoyed.

Manuela and Hanneman (Crimson Flower)

After the war, Hanneman and Manuela held a grand wedding ceremony, to which all of their many students were invited. Later, after the church was transformed and rehabilitated under the supervision of the Empire, the Officers Academy finally reopened, with a renewed focus on accepting students regardless of status and offering classes on a wider variety of practical subjects. Hanneman and Manuela returned to work as teachers, almost as if nothing had changed, and filled the halls with their banter in the way only married couples can.

Manuela and Hanneman (Other routes)

After the war, Hanneman and Manuela held a grand wedding ceremony, to which all of their many students were invited. Later, as Garreg Mach came to be restored, the Officers Academy finally reopened, with a renewed focus on accepting students regardless of status. Manuela and Hanneman returned to work as teachers, almost as if nothing had changed, and filled the halls with their banter in the way only married couples can. Their relationship spawned a trend of romances among colleagues at the Officers Academy, but that is an entirely different story.