Here is the next chapter and it's a little different than usual. Rather than a support conversation, I'm going to analyze an NPC character from Echoes and see how they would do as playable characters. Irma in the original Gaiden was an unnamed generic Cleric who had connections with Celica's mother, Liprica. In Echoes, she was given a name and a minor role of informing the worshippers of Mila's Temple of Celica's return. Now that that's out of the way, let's begin the conversion to a playable character.
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How to recruit: Open the door to her cell after defeating Greith
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Recruit Conversation
Irma: Lady Anthiese? I wish to ask of a request. I know that you are heading to Mila's Temple on a dire mission, so I wish to ask that I accompany you. Is that considered fine with you?
[If yes]: Then we shall be on our way! I promise that I shall keep you safe from harm, Anthiese. I swear it on your mother's name.
[If no]: Very well. I wish you the best of luck on your mission, Anthiese. May Mila's divine protection be with you. I shall go ahead and tell everyone.
Note: If you choose no, you will lose all chances to recruit Irma as she can only be recruited at Greith's Fortress
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Stats at Recruitment
Irma LV. 8 Class: Cleric
HP: 24
Atk: 12
Skll: 8
Spd: 8
Lck: 11
Def: 6
Res: 15
Items equipped: Prayer Ring
Spell List:
Nosferatu (LV. 1)
Recover (LV. 1)
Physic (LV. 4)
Warp (LV. 8)
Seraphim (Saint, LV. 1)
Rescue (Saint, LV. 3)
Silence (Saint, LV. 5)
Restore (Exemplar, LV. 1)
Ward (Exemplar, LV. 1)
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Stat Growth
Hp: 45% Atk: 45% Skll: 20% Spd: 50% Lck: 60% Def: 50% Res: 1%
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Support Conversations
Celica
Genny
Sonya
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Passive Supports
Nomah
Mycen
Silque
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Ending
At the war's end, Irma continued her life as one of the Queen's closest vassals. Several years later, she retired and opened up a bakery. Though she is the least recognized hero from the war, she was still held in high regards by her former comrades.
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Quotes
-When selected
'May the Mother watch over us.'
'I shall take it from here.' (Near or below half health)
'Mother Mila... Lady Liprica... I swear on my very life that I shall free Duma and keep Anthiese safe! Please watch over me as I do!' (During final battle against Duma)
-Critical hits
'May you find peace after life!'
'Mila's judgement shall rain upon you!'
'Now!'
-When healed
'You have my gratitude.'
'Thank you.'
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So what do you guys think of my playable Irma? When I think of Irma, I see her as a guardian figure to Celica, hence her high Spd and Def growths. She also has a lot of helpful spells which I find fitting since she appears later in Celica's Route. Depending on if you recruit Faye in this route or not, Irma's only competition is Genny who, while having a rather impressive Atk growth, will not have access to useful spells like Warp, Silence, etc. Next on the list will be: Kliff and Zeke! (Weird pair, I know.)
See ya!