—Constance
Constance is a playable character from Fire Emblem: Three Houses and Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes. She is an inhabitant of Abyss, and a member of the Ashen Wolves. She's the last known bearer of the Crest of Noa after the destruction of House Nuvelle and is 18 years old at the start of the game. In Cindered Shadows, she is a main protagonist, alongside the other members of the Ashen Wolves.
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Profile
Constance was originally a lady of House Nuvelle, a noble family from the Adrestian Empire that collapsed during the Dagda and Brigid War years prior to the beginning of Three Houses, and is the only survivor. The tragedy that befell House Nuvelle deeply traumatized her, giving her a dual personality disorder that triggers when exposed to direct sunlight, as it reminded her of House Nuvelle's destruction. She is also a childhood friend of Mercedes.
She attended the Fhirdiad Royal School of Sorcery and graduated in Year 1177.
Following the collapse of House Nuvelle, Constance moved to Abyss. Despite this, she hasn't given up on her dream of reviving House Nuvelle, and she is watching vigilantly for a chance to do great things and gain worldwide recognition.
Cindered Shadows
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Constance was the first to suspect a mole in Abyss after Aelfric was abducted, deducing that since only the people in Abyss knew about the Chalice of Beginnings, someone would've had to inform the kidnappers about the treasure. Later, Yuri admitted to her that keeping her off his trail was the hardest part of his plan.
Academy Phase
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Like the other members of the Ashen Wolves, Constance can be recruited if Cindered Shadows has been completed. If recruited into the Black Eagles, Constance shows surprise at Edelgard's plan, stating that if she had learned of it, she would have vehemently opposed her.
War Phase
Crimson Flower
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Despite Edelgard's manipulation in the Holy Tomb, Constance decides to support Edelgard and Byleth against the Church of Seiros. After the war, she rebuilds House Nuvelle.
Other routes
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Constance is left baffled by Edelgard's actions and decides to oppose the Empire. While in disbelief at the prospect of invading the Empire, she reasons that she could achieve her dreams if the Empire was destroyed and the Kingdom rebuilt. After the war, she rebuilds House Nuvelle.
Personality
Constance speaks in a domineering, haughty tone, but maintains a scope of politeness and refined speech, being a noble before hiding in Abyss. At times, she can be rude, especially when loudly voicing her aspirations to restore House Nuvelle. Interestingly, Constance also seems to need praise to feel better about herself, as in her victory quotes she demands recognition.
Due to the tragedy that befell her house, Constance suffers from dual personality disorder. Her aforementioned personality are her dominant traits when indoors or outdoors during darker hours or overcast days. When she is exposed to sunlight, she is much more lethargic, apathetic, and even self-deprecating. Her tone is much more polite, but always stated in a manner that seems like she is inconveniencing her conversational partner. This trait is also uniquely reflected in gameplay, as her personality exhibited during a given battle depends on the environment in which it's set.
Magical research and development are Constance's favorite activities, believing that it is the best (and only) way to restore House Nuvelle and return it to prominence. However, these spells tend to have questionable utility, such as a spell that gives a rainbow hue to tea which, while beautiful, is ultimately useless. Another spell she develops – after an (ironic) suggestion of Yuri to "get down on all fours and lick [the nobles'] boots" in their C support (which she took literally) – would turn leather into licorice, something that earns her bewilderment from Yuri. That said, in most of her endings, her research eventually culminates in restoring House Nuvelle and making it well known across Fódlan.
She holds some distaste for the Adrestian Empire as its actions led to her parents' deaths. Though she bears no grudge against Edelgard, even speaking in a friendly manner to her, she coldly dismisses her apologies for her father's actions. However, she admits if she had known about Edelgard being the Flame Emperor, she would have done everything in her power to stop her, even if it stopped her chance at restoring her family. Should Constance be recruited in Crimson Flower, though, she'll change her viewpoint after admitting to forcing information out of Edelgard.
Through her heritage as an Imperial noble, Constance has personal history with Ferdinand and Mercedes. She used to be close to the former, but their relationship has strained due to his father's inaction when her house fell and his initially clumsy attempt to reconcile with her. She is much more friendly to Mercedes, treating her like a big sister, and expressing dismay that they were so close to reuniting with each other at the Royal School of Sorcery.
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She is also aware of Jeritza's identity as Mercedes' brother Emile, and is among the few to refer to him by his real name while noticeably not afraid of him at all, even when he assumes his Death Knight persona.
In-Game
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
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B | Fimbulvetr | Rescue |
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A | Bolting | Abraxas |
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Recruitment
After completing Chapter 2 of the Cindered Shadows side story, Constance can be recruited into the main story from Chapter 2 onwards.
Overall
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Much like Lysithea, Constance is a glass cannon mage who is all about firepower. Her Magic growth rate ties with Lysithea's for the highest in the game, but she has poor growths just about everywhere else, especially in Luck and Defense. In particular, her Speed and Dexterity are noticeably worse than Lysithea's in exchange for only slight growth rate improvements to her Strength, Defense, and Resistance (all of which are still very low), though she somewhat makes up for it with her skill strengths being more diverse than Lysithea's, including a strength in Flying, though she doesn't share Lysithea's strength in Faith. As such, Constance can dish out incredible damage per spell, but can be taken out in a single hit by most opponents. Additionally, her Major Crest of Noa allows her to occasionally refund charges on the spells she casts, which can be very helpful given her powerful arsenal otherwise has tightly limited charges. Constance's personal skill, Circadian Beat, is very unique in that it will either boost her offense or defense depending on the map; it is usually better when boosting her offense due to her already-weak defenses, meaning Constance's performance can differ greatly depending on the map. Circadian Beat partially makes up for her inferior growth rates compared to Lysithea.
One thing Constance has going for her is access to Bolting, a spell that only Hilda and Manuela have otherwise, but she can use it far better than them. This not only lets her decimate enemies at long range, but can let her contribute Linked Attack and Gambit Boost bonuses from extreme distances just by having the spell equipped (unfortunately, her low number of Support chains hinders this). She also gets Agnea's Arrow, Fimbulvetr, and Abraxas, some of the most powerful damage spells in the game, but she may have issues hitting enemies due to her poor Dexterity (thankfully she also gets Sagittae to compensate). Her Faith list also includes Rescue, and she is arguably the strongest user of it in the game thanks to having a higher Magic growth rate than Flayn. Additionally, her strength in Authority will help a great deal in letting her acquire high-tier battalions, though her below-average Charm growth means her Gambits might not be that impressive; battalions that improve her accuracy and magic damage are ones that will greatly benefit her, such as the Ordelia Sorcery Corps or her own Nuvelle Flier Corps (if she's classed as a Dark Flier).
Like other mages, several skills will highly benefit Constance when using her in the main storyline. Mastering Mage will give her Fiendish Blow, augmenting her already-impressive damage output. Her strength in Flying means Pegasus Knight can be a good class to master for Darting Blow, helping to compensate for her spells' Weight and her average Speed. Mastering Archer for Hit +20 can be very helpful to compensate for her below-par Dexterity. Physical classes are generally not recommended in the long run due to Constance's awful non-Magic growths, though if one uses New Game+ they could take the time to get her to Swordmaster or Mortal Savant just for the minimum Strength boost, helping to offset Weight. Constance does have a budding talent in Brawling, oddly enough, which is worth pursuing if one wants to try an odd build using Aura Knuckles. War Cleric is one of the very few classes that are capable of using both magic and brawling, and will boost the damage of her Aura Knuckles attacks with Fistfaire. Due to her lackluster Speed, she will greatly benefit from the Brave quality all Gauntlets have. Dark Flier is a strong late-game choice, taking advantage of her strengths and giving her access to Black Tomefaire and Canto. Gremory is still an excellent option as it is for all females magic users. Classing her as a Valkyrie will also prove highly beneficial to acquire Uncanny Blow, which greatly helps Constance's accuracy issues when she initiates combat, in particular with Bolting. When leveling Constance, it is recommended that she be classed as a Warlock, Bishop, or Gremory for the 10% boost to her Magic growth, as Dark Flier does not apply any such bonus (it instead gives her extra Speed and Resistance growths, neither of which are as important to her as Magic). Constance's weaknesses in Axe and Heavy Armor mean Weight -3 and -5 are not worth trying to acquire, so her spells' Weight is always going to be an issue.
Overall, Constance can be thought of as a more-mobile, longer-ranged, but less reliable Lysithea who specializes in Anima rather than Dark magic. She'll take out just about any enemies she hits, but has to be kept away from danger. Fortunately, thanks to Bolting, she can easily stay out of an enemy's reach, and she can also pull an ally out of a bad spot with Rescue even from extreme ranges.
Gift List
Gift Name | Type of Gift | Description | Rank |
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Lily of the Valley | Favorite | Grown sometimes in Fodlan. Appreciated by those who like flowers. | ★★★ |
Tea Leaves | Favorite | Aromatic tea leaves suited for a noble's refined taste. Appreciated by tea aficionados. | ★★★ |
Arithmetic Textbook | Favorite | A textbook for studying arithmetic with everyday examples of its use. Appreciated by those who enjoy studying. | ★★★ |
Book of Crest Designs | Favorite | A book containing the designs of 21 identified Crests. Appreciated by those who enjoy studying Crests. | ★★★★ |
Owl Feather | Favorite | A feather from a messenger owl that can be used in a variety of ways. Appreciated by everyone. | ★★★ |
Blue Cheese | Dislike | A pungent cheese with a very distinctive taste. Appreciated by lovers of food and drink. | ★★★★ |
Exotic Spices | Dislike | Beans meant to be ground and boiled into a hot beverage. Appreciated by those who enjoy bitter flavors. | ★★★★ |
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Saghert and Cream | Favorite | A baked confection coated with Noa fruit cream and a currant reduction, often enjoyed as a dessert at family gatherings. |
Vegetable Pasta Salad | Favorite | Pasta with a blend of fresh vegetables from various regions of Fódlan. This popular dish sells out almost instantly. |
Sweet Bun Trio | Favorite | Traditional pastries from Faerghus, known for their subtle sweetness. The dough is made with eggs and sugar. |
Fruit and Herring Tart | Favorite | A baked tart with stewed herring and Noa fruit mixed into the batter. Popular in Enbarr, the Imperial Capital. |
Pheasant Roast with Berry Sauce | Favorite | Well-roasted Fódlan pheasant drizzled with a berry reduction sauce. |
Peach Sorbet | Favorite | A sorbet made with thin slices of magically frozen peach, dusted with bean flour. |
Two-Fish Sauté | Favorite | Two types of fish are cut into strips and sautéed in butter. This lavish meal hails from Enbarr, the Imperial Capital. |
Sautéed Pheasant and Eggs | Favorite | Thin slices of bird meat and shredded cabbage, mixed with scrambled eggs and sautéed with spices. Invention of a certain noble. |
Bourgeois Pike | Favorite | A gourmet fish dish with Airmid pike, vegetables, and a sprinkle of expensive spices. Popular among nobles. |
Sautéed Jerky | Dislike | Jerky aged in the monastery and sautéed for a delightfully salty flavor. A perfect snack to go with your favorite drink. |
Spicy Fish and Turnip Stew | Dislike | Spicy stew made with Teutates loach and turnips. The monastery's unique recipe features spices from Dagda. |
Onion Gratin Soup | Dislike | Onions stewed with white trout and baked with a layer of cheese on top. Will warm you up from the inside out. |
Cheesy Verona Stew | Dislike | A rich dish consisting of verona and sautéed Teutates loach. These ingredients are boiled and served with two kinds of melted cheese. |
Pickled Rabbit Skewers | Dislike | Hunks of rabbit meat are pickled in bacchus, skewered, and roasted over an open flame to create this flavorful dish. |
Gautier Cheese Gratin | Dislike | A gratin of bird meat topped with heaps of Gautier cheese, which is famous for its low fat content. It has a unique flavor. |
Cabbage and Herring Stew | Dislike | Cabbage and Albinean herring stewed whole. The fish guts lend this hearty dish a superbly bitter kick. |
Lost Items
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Nimbus Charm | A cursed charm said to summon clouds. Its efficacy is dubious. Likely belongs to someone who avoids sunlight. |
Repellent Powder | A powder derived from insect-repellent flowers. It probably belongs to someone who hates bugs. |
Tea Party Conversations
- See also: Constance/Tea Party
Supports
- See also: Constance/Supports
Fire Emblem Heroes
- Fallen Noble
- Young lady of the fallen Imperial house of Nuvelle. Has an overbearing attitude until she's somewhere with sunlight. Appears in Fire Emblem: Three Houses.
Base Stats
Rarity: ✯✯✯✯✯
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Constance is a member of the Ashen Wolves, an unofficial house of the Officers Academy that inhabits Abyss, an underground society below Garreg Mach Monastery. She's the last surviving member of a noble house that collapsed under tragic circumstances. | ||
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It was these tragic circumstances that led to Constance moving to Abyss, in fact. But rather than wallowing in defeat, she's been waiting for her chance to restore her house and secure her rightful place in the nobility of the Adrestian Empire through deeds and action. | ||
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Yuri | Leader of the Ashen Wolf House. Behind the tough talk lies a valiant defender of the weak. One of Constance's fellow students. | ||
Balthus | Former noble who ran away to Abyss due to money problems. Revels in competition as Leicester's King of Grappling. One of Constance's fellow students. | ||
Hapi | An apathetic young woman whose sighs have the unique ability to draw monsters to her. One of Constance's fellow students. |
Warriors: Three Hopes
Base Stats
Supports
- See also: Constance/Warriors: Three Hopes Supports
Recruitment (Warriors)
Constance can be recruited in all three routes, in some sooner than in others, as long as the player picks the Persuade Constance Strategy during the planning portions, otherwise she will be killed during the missions.
- In Scarlet Blaze, Constance, alongside Hapi, is among the first of the recruitable units in the route, where she can be recruited in chapter four, during the main mission, "The Battle for Garreg Mach".
- In Golden Wildfire, Constance, alongside Hapi, can be recruited in chapter nine, during the main mission, "Showdown at Ailell".
- In Azure Gleam, Constance, alongside Linhardt, is among the last of the recruitable units in the route, where she can be recruited in chapter eleven, during the main mission, "The Blitz of the Western Empire".
Quotes
Three Houses
Heroes
Warriors: Three Hopes
Possible Endings
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- Constance - Scion of Nuvelle (Crimson Flower)
- For her service in war, and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard. Though her noble house was given no guarantee of power on a hereditary basis, Constance made certain that House Nuvelle would be valued as the leader in magical research and development for generations to come.
- Constance – Sorcery Incarnate (Other Routes)
- For her service in war, and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage in the new Fódlan. For generations thereafter, her noble house was valued as a leader in magical research and development.
- Constance and Byleth (Crimson Flower)
- Almost as soon as Byleth and Constance were wed in a spectacular ceremony, the battle with those who slither in the dark began in earnest. Constance's efforts to understand and implement the magical techniques of the enemy quickly became instrumental, both to the fight and to the era of peaceful Imperial rule that followed. Though, the couple was known during their time for their countless contributions to the Empire, they were remembered best for their charming, if unnerving, anecdotes of a wife's relentless insistence on using her husband as a test subject for experiments.
- Constance and Byleth (Azure Moon)
- After taking his place as the new archbishop of the Church of Seiros, Byleth announced his marriage to Constance, who was given peerage for her service in war and permitted to revive House Nuvelle. Praised for her innovative talent, she rapidly rose to prominence in the new era, and her house came to be relied upon as a valued leader In magical research and development for generations. Though the couple was known during their time as pioneer reformers for the church, they were remembered best for their charming, if unnerving, anecdotes of a wife's relentless insistence on using her husband as a test subject for experiments.
- Constance and Byleth (Verdant Wind/Silver Snow)
- After ascending to the throne as the first leader of the United Kingdom of Fódlan, Byleth announced his marriage to Constance, who was given peerage for her service in the war and permitted to revive House Nuvelle. Praised for her innovative talent, she rapidly rose to prominence in the new era, and her house came to be relied upon as a valued leader in magical research and development for generations to come. She was not without detractors, however. Jealous rumors persisted throughout her life that the rays of the sun compelled her to retreat into hiding, threatening to reveal her monstrous true form.
- Constance and Edelgard
- For her service in the war and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard. Though her noble house was given no guarantee of power on a hereditary basis, Constance made certain that House Nuvelle would be relied upon in helping to achieve Edelgard's vision of a new social order. The emperor kept Constance close at hand and routinely recognized her counsel as valuable, which helped to bolster Constance's own sense of worth. It is rumored that the two were also dear personal friends and that they would slip away from duties of governance to traipse through the capital together.
- Constance and Ferdinand
- After officially becoming the new Duke of Aegir, Ferdinand found that he had a new neighbor in Constance, whose revived noble house was granted the old Hrym territory for its domain. They were married in short order, and their adjoining territories were merged. The couple's diverse talents helped them overcome countless obstacles together, in pursuit of a restored land. They had many children, including one who became well-known in her own right for the advancements she brought to her mother's research. For generations thereafter, House Nuvelle stood at the forefront of magical progress.
- Constance and Ferdinand (Crimson Flower)
- After officially becoming the new Duke Aegir, Ferdinand found that he had a new neighbor in Constance, whose revived noble house was granted the old Hrym territory for its domain. It was a prescient move by Emperor Edelgard, as Ferdinand and Constance were quick to marry and merge their adjoining territories. The couple's diverse talents helped them overcome countless obstacles together, in pursuit of a restored land and a new social order for the Empire.
- Constance and Mercedes
- After the war, Constance and Mercedes traveled together to the school of sorcery in Fhirdiad. There, they immersed themselves in magical research and, with the help of their friends and all the school's resources, made one astounding discovery after another. Their considerable achievements led to the revitalization of both House Nuvelle and House Martritz. The pair grew increasingly close over the years so that, as time wore on, they became less like friends and more like family. It is said that, years later, each began to speak of the other as if she were a dear sister.
- Constance and Jeritza
- After the war, Jeritza and Constance joined the battle against those who slither in the dark. In that dire struggle, which raged across the continent, Constance earned her noble title with powerful magic that proved essential to victory. Her rise in status ruffled more than a few feathers, but Jeritza kept the Imperial nobility in line. It is said, in the ballads composed about the couple, that they swore their wedding vows in the beautiful rose garden they had planted together on Nuvelle estate.
- Constance and Yuri
- After the war, Constance devoted herself to her magical research. Her unorthodox methods allowed her to make great strides, which earned her acclaim and eventually enabled her to restore her noble house. Afterward, almost as if to spite her detractors, she married Yuri. The pair made a happy, if unconventional, couple, as the husband frequently ventured away for months on end. In the long years of their marriage, however, Constance laughed off any concerns as she known to say Yuri always knew to find his way home. Many decades later, he passed away in bed alongside his beloved wife.
- Constance and Balthus
- For her service in war, and her innovations in magic, Constance von Nuvelle was among the first to receive peerage in the new Fódlan. The very next day, she and Balthus were wed, and the couple set about the restoration of House Nuvelle. For their domain, they claimed not the land once ruled by that house, but rather an area in the east of Leicester that encompassed Kupala. There, they became known as advocates for the mountain folk, and as nobles who lived moment to moment as outlandishly as they pleased.
- Constance and Balthus (Crimson Flower)
- Constance was the first to receive peerage from Emperor Edelgard, and though Balthus sometimes chafed from being at the mercy of his wife's whims, the couple worked diligently to solidify the new social order under Imperial rule. House Nuvelle was given no guarantee of continued power on a hereditary basis but nevertheless achieved lasting status as a leader in the magical arts.
- Constance and Hapi
- Once all the fighting was over, Hapi and Constance set out together on a journey across Fódlan. They toured the land as they liked, watching it come together in the aftermath of war. They helped in the rebuilding effort here and there with magic and even the occasional sigh. When their wanderings were done, they returned to Garreg Mach, to which they also lent their restorative talents, both above and below the ground. It is said that they remained lifelong friends, steadfast through thick and thin forever after.
Non-Canon Appearances
Fire Emblem 0 (Cipher)
Constance is illustrated in the trading card game Fire Emblem Cipher with the following cards:
Choose Your Legends Placement History
Round | Placement | Character Version | Votes |
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CYL1 - CYL4 | N/A | ||||
CYL5 | 31 | ![]() ![]() Three Houses (War Arc, Academy Arc) |
3,522 | ||
CYL6 | 65 ↓34 |
![]() ![]() Three Houses (War Arc, Academy Arc) |
1,476 ↓2,048 | ||
CYL7 | 62 ↑3 |
![]() ![]() ![]() Warriors: Three Hopes Three Houses (War Arc, Academy Arc) |
1,063 ↓413 | ||
CYL8 | 113 ↓51 |
![]() ![]() ![]() Three Houses (War Arc, Academy Arc) Warriors: Three Hopes |
640 ↓423 |
CYL9 | 81 ↑32 |
![]() ![]() ![]() Three Houses (War Arc, Academy Arc) Warriors: Three Hopes |
649 ↑9 |
Etymology
Constance is a Latin female given name that means "constant." Constance's surname is likely derived from nouvelle, French for "new."
Trivia
- Constance is the only character in Three Houses to learn Fimbulvetr without also learning Blizzard.
- Constance shares her English VA, Kirsten Day, with Lethe from Heroes.
- In her supports with male Byleth and Balthus, the Gatekeeper also makes an appearance, with a significant amount of dialogue despite being a tertiary character. In most other supports (including other games), tertiary characters in support conversations make a very limited appearance with little dialogue.
- Constance is among the few characters allowed to use their commoner/noble model for certain horseback/flying classes, being allowed to use her war phase noble model while as a Dark Flyer.
- Within Three Houses, Constance has a unique shader applied to the models of classes she is in (pink, red, and blue), sharing this distinction with both Byleth's, Bernadetta, Lorenz, and Yuri.
- In Three Hopes, however, Lazley and Viscount Fenja both use Constance's shader for their models as well; Constance shares this particular distinction with Bernadetta and Lorenz who both have their shaders shared with Berling and both Shez's.
- Constance has the largest number of victory quotes of any character in the series. Each of her personalities has twelve victory quotes, with each dozen split between the academy and war phases at six per phase.
- In her appearance in Heroes, her sprite depicts her holding a parasol, and she retains her outgoing personality regardless of the battle environment she's in.
Gallery
- See main article: Constance/Gallery.