Joan Risu

"Princess, you aren't alone. Like the man whose name you use, you must rely on your friends."

- Joan Risu to Masked Lucina in a Ylisstol Inn.

Joan Risu (ジャンヌ·リス, Jan'nu Risu) is a Squirrelkin that hails from Akaneia in the past. Most likely to hug her own tail.

She is played by a writer of the same name, under.

Profile
Joan is a young woman with squirrel-like traits from her bushy tail to the two wiggling ears on her head. She joins the Altean Knights in her timeline along with her close friend, Katarina. Eventually, she becomes one of Marth's personal guards and advisers, having fought along side him during the War of Heroes though she made sure her name is never mentioned in history.

Unlike her counterparts in alternate timelines, she isn't afraid to show a smile. She's kind to most around her, holding her tongue and only lashing out her bluntness to those she really cares about and only when she needs to. She shares a strong bond with Katarina and a sense of unwavering loyalty to those she serves under. She also has a natural sense of curiosity, something she inherited from her parents who were adventurers before they settled down. She also has a tendency to have a more gentleman-like demeanor, possibly due to her background as a knight, being helpful and always there for a lady in need.

One of the reasons, if not the only reason, she intentionally removed herself from the pages of history was to allow the people of both Altea and Akaneia to look up to Marth as their only unifying beacon. Marth opposed the decision at first but she managed to sway his mind by reminding him of his duty to the people.

History
Joan was born in Sera, a village in Altea. Her parents were both adventurers, having come from a far away land to explore and enjoy their youth. They discovered Sera and settled down to have Joan. As Joan grew older, her parents noticed the little squirrelkin was becoming curious and exploring the world around her as they did many years ago. Taking this as a sign, they started to teach her the basic things they learned when they were on their way to becoming adventurers. Soon after, she met someone who she would come to know as her adoptive grandfather, who gave her a unique rapier and taught her fencing.

Before the War of Heroes began, Joan joins the the Altean knights after having learned of stories of the Hero King Marth. She meets a wide assortment of people including her best friend Katarina.

After the war, Joan works with Katarina to restore Akaneia. Joan uses her influence to hide her identity and wipe all traces of herself, leaving King Marth the sole savior of Akaneia despite fighting alongside many people.

Supports
Joan mostly keeps to herself despite being playful in nature. The only person she trusts the most is Katarina, her closest friend.