The King of Edge Felix Hugo Fraldarius:A Fire Emblem Character Analysis

Thanks for watching everyone. Felix is the only character that I recruited on all 4 breakthroughs both because I loved his character and because he was a complete beast of a unit. Let me know what you guys thought of the video and what you'd like to see next.

[@basilofgoodwishes4138]

I believe that he is wrong to discredit his Brothers death as meaningless. He Sacrficed himself to save his friend and for that, he should be respected. I can see how the lack of remorse for his death caused Felix to despise Chilvary and he feels no one feels bad for his death, except Dimitri, though he is confused by his boar side. Felix seems like he wants people to cherry their lives and not abandon it.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Exactly I think felix really hates the way that chivalry will lead people to put social values over their own self preservation and that he thinks society almost uses people like his brother needlessly. It's nice seeing his character growth to where he can see the good of chivalry

[@obara7366]

This is such a good point. Because through it all, no matter the antagonism, Frlix had never once blamed Dimitri for Glenn's death.

[@MusicaX79]

Annette's support is more unique then the singing. It's the only support line where he isn't openly hostile to the other person. It's also one of his few supports that has a proper linear progression between all supports. Instead of being openly hostile in C - B, and then time jumping in A with a heavy emphasis in writing of "they have been working together a lot hence why he is now doing a 180." While the relationship doesn't confront the issues as to why he acts the way he does the relationship is significantly more natural. On Annette's side it's the only ending for Annette where her singing is brought up even though she has other supports where she sings. Reaffirming that her singing and the relationship it brings with Felix is unique.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Excellent points, I can't believe I didn't notice the lack of open hostility felix had in these supports. I also agree that its linear progression, it ends up being a very natural and satisfying support compared to some of the more abrupt ones. Thanks for the thoughtful comment!

[@TheMartianCherry]

An interesting thing about Felix that you didn't comment on is how there is actually data in the game that indicates Felix betrayed Dimitri in the Azure moon route, alongside Annette in an unused story path. They would have ended up fighting against Byleth and co in the Cordelia map. I think they definitely toned down his antagonism towards the others, particularly Dimitri, in the route. I do wonder how things would have played out in such a scenario, especially given that Felix was effectively one of the most powerful people in the army after the battle of Grondor field - being "lord fraldarius" and all. An ideological conflict between him/Annette and the others would have been interesting, although the combat quotes in the data don't really amount to much IIRC.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Yeah that situation was always super interesting and some part of me wishes that they kept it in the game, but either way I'm really satisfied with how the azure moon route turned out in particular. I think Felix's character is super interesting whether or not he's with Dimitri or with the empire in crimson flower just because of how he plays off of Dimitri and the chivalric ideals of Faerghus.

[@fellowpassenger_54-67]

Sounds like a good concept but realistically a choice like that wouldn’t make sense to me at least, at that point in the story Dimitri was still insane about only wanting to kill Edelgard, so there’s no way he would’ve ever agreed to go to Fhirdiad first at that point Maybe they could’ve written his character a bit different to accommodate for that route split but with the way Dimitri is in the story we got, Rodrigue’s death is the only thing that could’ve gotten him out of that deep end

[@TheMartianCherry]

@@fellowpassenger_54-67 There're options available. Felix could demand something after the battle of grondor field and if not granted, that is what triggers the betrayal.

[@Nate-ms4be]

What I love about Felix is that he's literally the only character to call Dimitri out for his bs

[@ordinaryunits4341]

True and at some points in the blue lions route Dimitri really needs someone to do that

[@thesook8144]

Nice analysis! Always happy to see appreciation for Felix's character

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Thank you! And I agree I love the way that his character interacts with some of the core themes of the blue lions house.

[@johngembarski3268]

Actually the king of edge of EdgeLord, you've made videos about her before, my g

[@weeniehutjr.jr.4526]

Every time I see one of your videos in my feed, I’m really excited. You are by far the best fire emblem analysis channel I know on youtube! It’s a crime you don’t have more subs.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Thanks for the continued support! I really appreciate you saying that, it makes the whole process worth it! Spread the word where you can because its great to have people enjoying my content.

[@JamieLee-zc4yu]

Dimitri and Felix is one of my favourite relationships, Felix acts likes he hates Dimitri, But on other routes, When Dimitri dies, Felix expresses how much he cares about Dimitri.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Yeah I was hooked when felix started out openly hostile to dimitri lol

[@JamieLee-zc4yu]

@@ordinaryunits4341 I wasn't sure about Felix's attitude towards Dimitri at first. I always liked him, It wasn't until I played through the other routes that I realised how good of a character he is, With his complicated feelings lol

[@rubendortland7601]

Great Felix analysis. Like you said: he has a hard edge, but cares a lot for his comrades. It's why I love him so much as a character. I especially like that you pointed out that Felix is in a way still grieving the death of his brother and later in AM his father, and that his attitude is part of a coping mechanism. Looking forward to more of these analyses. I'm subscribed to your channel now. Keep up the great work my dude!

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Awesome, thank you and I will! I also like how Felix fits in thematically with the rest of the blue lions house, serving as a sort of counterargument against chivalry because of how its negatively impacted his family.

[@vossboss220]

"Go find a husband." My man is so based goddamn

[@ordinaryunits4341]

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[@obara7366]

I just discovered you and I am loving your content. Felix can not have closure or even true happiness unless he fixes his relationship with Dimitri. Unless he gets a wife, lol. And that has been living in my head rent free.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

That's awesome I'm glad that you like my content! And I totally agree, Felix's anger at Dimtri and his father is an externalization of his personal struggle imo.

[@Me_tm]

Well, I feel like Felix does have a point with his views on chivalry, so I wouldn't call him "disillusioned." However, he is unfairly standoffish and unaccepting of other's views, so I do agree with you on a lot of those points.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

I see what you mean! I never intended his being disillusioned to imply that he seeks to undermine the chivalry of Faerghus. Rather I wanted to describe his disappointment in what chivalry is, since pointless sacrifice and platitudes are so common within it. Thank you for leaving your thoughts!

[@bigsimpenergy4656]

I admit, I was a little worried there would be no mention of Felix and Bernadetta's Support! They're my OTP and I truly think they're support convo makes them both grow a little as people. I always appreciate whenever anyone mentions them, even if it's just their names next to eachother lmao. Anyway, great analysis! I truly enjoyed the indepth look you took into each of his supports, they can really help you see into characters thoughts and opinions. Keep up with the great content, and Felibern fans rise up!

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Whenever I make character analyses I always like to understand the core themes of character and their interactions with others, so I'm glad that came through.

[@austinmeyer_238]

Great video. Now for my favorite fire emblem voice actor trivia. Did you know, that Felix and Leon, share a voice actor?

[@ordinaryunits4341]

Oh I never noticed it because of how different the delivery is lol thanks for the kind feedback and the cool trivia

[@xyannail4678]

Felix character hits deep when you have been somebody in your younger years that tried to act tough and then had the sudden death of a loved one; it's a really heart crushing parallel and the ways one can descend into spiralling madness/chaos in their head.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

I can only imagine, I've never experienced this but its always nice when a games story represents certain experiences in a way that resonates with people.

[@yeetskeet3]

I respect Felix so much. Bro speaks his mind.

[@jonbigcawk]

cares for the people in his life ...except his dad apparently

[@nickelakon5369]

Felix loved his dad. Him being angry after he dies in AM is proof of that.

[@basilofgoodwishes4138]

Will there be a video on the Agarthans and how they could be improved or not.

[@ordinaryunits4341]

I could definitely do a lore video on them in the future and could maybe read into what fodlan would be like if they won, but I'm not sure yet

[@basilofgoodwishes4138]

@@ordinaryunits4341 I can understand that, they are Also very difficult to discuss, since they have little screen time, yet are behind almost, if not everything behind the game.