—Riev
Riev (アーヴ Āvu, Irv in the Japanese version) is an enemy character in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.
Profile
Once a revered priest of Rausten, he was cast out by Pontifex Mansel for heresy and worshiping the Demon King, Fomortiis. The fallen heretic priest would then become one of the strongest warriors in Grado; however, his true goal was to release the Demon King from the Stone of Grado. He is very loyal to Prince Lyon and acts somewhat like a caretaker, though it is probably due to Lyon housing Fomortiis' soul.
He is also known as Blood Beryl, and named one of Grado's two new generals (along with Caellach) for his sinister control over monsters and the undead.
During Chapter 6, it is shown that Riev has an aide known as Novala. He tasks him with capturing Eirika before leaving to complete "other work".
In Ephraim's route, it is shown that Riev created the "Phantom Ship" patrolling the waters west of Grado's capital. This ship had a large "crew" of monsters led by a Deathgoyle, and sunk any other ship they came across. Ephraim and his group encountered the ship and destroyed all of the crew with the assistance of L'Arachel and Dozla.
Despite the collapse of Grado's army with the death of Vigarde and most of their generals, there were still remnants of the army that would continue fighting. Riev personally led the remaining remnants in an attack on Rausten to destroy the last Sacred Stone, and also to exact vengeance on Mansel for exiling him. Despite his best efforts, he is unable to get to Mansel or destroy the Sacred Stone and retreats to Darkling Woods.
At Darkling Woods, Riev is next to the corrupted manakete Morva with a large horde of monsters outside Fomortiis' temple to prevent anyone from interrupting him. He is eventually killed in the ensuing battle.
Riev is unlocked by beating the seventh floor in the Tower of Valni.
In Game
Base Stats
Normal Mode/Creature Campaign
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bishop |  Dark | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov |
| 16 | 49 | 14 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 7 | 6 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
 Light - S Staff - A |  Aura* | ||||||||
* Dropped when defeated (first time fought only)
Hard Mode
| Starting Class | Affinity | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop | Dark | ||||||||
| Level | HP | Str | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res | Con | Mov |
| 16 | 51 | 15** | 22 | 20 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 7 | 6 |
| Weapon | Starting Items | ||||||||
| Light - S Staff - A | Aura* | ||||||||
* Dropped when defeated (first time fought only)
** 16 in Chapter 20
Growth Rates
| HP | S/M | Skl | Spd | Lck | Def | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75% | 45% | 50% | 40% | 20% | 30% | 45% |
Overall
Riev can be useful in Creature Campaign, as his fairly low Magic is easily compensated for by the triple might given by Slayer against monsters. His Defense stat is higher than most other Light Magic users as well. His performance is enhanced mostly through the use of light-weight tomes.
Quotes
—Battle Quote (Chapter 19)
—Retreat Quote (Chapter 19)
—Battle Quote (Chapter 20)
—Death Quote (Chapter 20)
Riev vs. L'Arachel
Riev: Heh heh heh. The young lady of Rausten... The more cruel and gruesome your death, the more that cur Mansel would weep, am I right? And that would make me so very, very happy.
L'Arachel: Do you think your words will frighten me? I am the princess L'Arachel! Slaying demons is my forte! You who have sold your soul to the soulless... I grant you release from your wretched existence.
Etymology
Riev's Japanese name, Irv, is of Celtic origin. It means "green river".
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