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Rigel
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| “ | Zofia's forces can't compare to the might of the knights of Rigel. | ” | — Forsyth |
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The Rigelian Empire (pronounced /ɹɪˈɡɛl/[key][1]; Japanese: リゲル帝国 Rigel Empire) is a nation occupying the northern half of the continent Valentia. It was founded under the guidance of its patron deity, the War Father Duma, and its militaristic climate reflects Duma's strict beliefs in power above all.
History
Rigel was founded in antiquity as a result of the schism between Mila and Duma, each of whom set out to found their own nation in half of Valentia to embody their ideals and philosophies. As a believer in power above all else, Duma enshrined a harsh militant philosophy in Rigel, and the people of Rigel came to forget about leisure and kindness in their search for strength.[2] Despite the mutual distrust between the two nations, they were bound by a pact between the gods to ensure peace between them;[3] at some point in their history, Rigel sent to Zofia the Royal Sword as a symbolic gift of national friendship.[4]
In time, the Rigelian throne was ascended by Emperor Rudolf, who sought to put an end to the corruption of the gods. He entrusted his infant son Albein to General Mycen of Zofia, imprisoned Mila within the Falchion with Duma's insistence, then launched an invasion of Zofia: thus, he positioned himself as an antagonist, seeking to incite the rise of heroes capable of unifying Valentia.[5] These heroes were Alm and Celica, and both staged separate invasions of Rigel - Alm sought to conquer the capital, while Celica traveled to the Duma Tower in search of Mila. In the climax of the war, Alm slew Rudolf and conquered Rigel, learning of his true identity as Rigel's prince. Following the defeat of Duma, Alm and Celica reunified Rigel and Zofia into a single nation, the Kingdom of Valentia, with Alm as its first king.
Notable locations in Rigel
Rigel Castle
Rigel Castle is the nation's capital and the emperor's seat of power, situated in the northwestern reaches of the continent. It also features a passage allowing access to Duma's Tower in the east. In Fire Emblem Awakening, Valm Castle is in the same location, meaning they are possibly the same.
Duma Tower
- Main article:
Duma Tower
This monument to Duma is situated in the north-eastern reaches of Rigel, beyond a series of bogs. Here, Jedah leads the worship of Duma, who himself resides within its bowels.
Rigel Plains and Rigel Village
A village situated in a vast stretch of plains. The region was guarded by General Jerome, who terrorized the village and was kept in check only by Zeak.
Lost Treescape
- Main article:
Lost Treescape
The Lost Treescape are a dense forest infamous for travelers losing their way. Deep within it lies the Sage's Hamlet, home of the great sage Halcyon.
Duma's Gate
Duma's Gate is a structure located on the road to Duma's Tower; in later eons, it came to be called the Great Gate.
Characters from Rigel
| Character | Description | Appears in |
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 Rudolf |
The Emperor of Rigel. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Alm |
The hero leading the Zofian liberation army; actually Rudolf's son and Prince of Rigel. | Gaiden, Awakening, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Zeke |
A Rigelian knight and trusted vassal to Rudolf. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Tatiana |
A Rigelian priestess; betrothed to Zeke. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Silque |
A cleric of Mila's faith who was born in Rigel and later left at the Novis priory by her mother. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Saber |
A former Rigelian soldier; currently works as a mercenary for hire at Novis. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Berkut |
Nephew of emperor Rudolf and a potential heir to the Rigelian throne. | Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Rinea |
Berkut's fiancée; from the lower Rigelian nobility. | Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Halcyon |
The former High Priest of Duma that was ousted by Jedah. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Jedah |
The current High Priest of Duma. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Marla |
A daughter of Jedah that was transformed into a witch. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Hestia |
A daughter of Jedah that was transformed into a witch. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Sonya |
The youngest daughter of Jedah. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Nuibaba |
A sorcerer who ensures Zeke's loyalty by holding Tatiana hostage. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Magnus |
A Rigelian commander. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Mueller |
A Rigelian commander. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Jerome |
A Rigelian commander known for abusing his power. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Massena |
Captain of the Rigelian royal guard. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Zakson |
A Rigel General sent to battle the Zofian resistance. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Gazelle |
-- | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Dolth |
A Duma priest who controls Necrodragons. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Gharn |
-- | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Jamil |
-- | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Mikhail |
-- | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Xaizor |
-- | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Lawson |
-- | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Tatarrah |
An arcanist guarding the east floodgate; he has brainwashed Delthea. | Gaiden, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia |
 Shizas |
Rigelian guarding the country's border. | Gaiden |
Gameplay
Rigel is the subject of Chapter 4 of Fire Emblem Gaiden for both Alm and Celica; Alm's travels take him through the country's west on the march to Rigel Castle, while Celica travels through the eastern bogs and Lost Treescape to arrive at Duma's Tower.
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English |
Rigel |
Rigel is a star in the constellation Orion, and the seventh-brightest star in the night sky. |
| Japanese |
リゲル |
Officially romanized as Rigel; as above. |
| Spanish |
Rigel |
As above. |
| French |
Rigel |
As above. |
| German |
Rigel |
As above. |
| Italian |
Rigel |
As above. |
| Dutch |
Rigel |
As above. |
| Portuguese (Brazil) |
Rigel |
From Imperador de Rigel, the Portuguese translation of Rudolf: Emperor of Rigel's epithet in Heroes. |
| Korean |
리겔 |
Rigel; as above. |
| Simplified Chinese |
利盖尔 |
Rigel |
| Traditional Chinese |
利蓋爾 |
Rigel |
Gallery
Artwork of Rigel Castle from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Another shot of Rigel Castle, with its emperor and numerous soldiers from Echoes: Shadows of Valentia.
Rigel Castle featuring in the background of Echoes: Shadows of Valentia's boxart.
A settlement in Rigel.
References
- ↑ "Two Armies" trailer for Shadows of Valentia
- ↑ "It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin." — Mycen, Fire Emblem Gaiden
- ↑ "But the "Pact of the Gods" upheld by Zofia and Rigel means we shouldn't come to blows, right? Our guardian, the Lady Mila, would never permit such a thing." — Alm, Fire Emblem Gaiden
- ↑ "Dozer escaped with the valuable "Royal Sword." That was a gift sent by the Rigelian Empire as a sign of friendship in the past. No normal person can use it. It's a special sword." — A man, Fire Emblem Gaiden
- ↑ "It was due to the gods that this land Valentia came to be divided into North and South. And in doing so they mistakenly involved themselves too deeply with the concerns of mankind. As a result, the people of Zofia forgot the meaning of toil, and the people of Rigel forgot the meaning of leisure. As things were, we would all certainly come to ruin. It was due to such considerations that Rudolf took it upon himself to become a destroyer, to instigate the appearance of true heroes in the land. For the sake of creating a new era, he decided to become a sacrificial piece. And to meet the hero who would bring about his defeat, even if it were his own child, he could not have been happier..." — Mycen, Fire Emblem Gaiden
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