Ayra

Ayra (アイラ Aira, referred to as Ira in Japan, and as Aira in the old fan translation) is a swordswoman from 1996 Super Famicom game ''Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. ''Alongside her half-nephew Shanan, she is one of the first two characters to appear in the default demo sequence. She was officially introduced in Chapter 1, after the Prologue, of the game. At her first official appearance, she is seen talking to Bator's son Kinbaith regarding a Shanan. She threatens to kill him, should he eat his words. She also appears as an einherjar in Fire Emblem Awakening via SpotPass.

Though Navarre was credited as laying the foundation for the concept of Myrmidon and Swordmaster class, Ayra is credited as actually starting the class, refining it as a class distinct from the Ogma type sword fighter, which is usually referred to as a Mercenary or Hero. Many later Myrmidons were patterned after her in terms of stats. She is also famous for introducing the Astra skill.

Many artworks portray Ayra has her wearing a sleeveless navy cheongsam and wielding a katana with a jeweled hilt.

Biography
A descendant of Odo, one of the 12 Crusaders of Jugdral by the Miracle of Darna, Ayra hails from Castle Isaach, the eponymous capital of the Kingdom Isaach. Her father King Mananan sired Shanan's father Prince (and later King) Mariccle, 12 years her senior, and then her with two different anonymous women.

Unofficial sources state that Ayra was born in either Gran 738 or 740 and stands 5'6". She seems to be cold and unfeeling towards strangers and enemies, but she shows her true caring nature to those close to her. Isaach's culture demands she's willing to trust in return those willing to trust her.