Bernadetta von Varley
Bernadetta von Varley (Japanese: ベルナデッタ＝フォン＝ヴァーリ, Hepburn: Berunadetta fon Vāri) is a character in the 2019 video game Fire Emblem: Three Houses.While she is initially only available if Byleth chooses to serve as the professor of the Black Eagles, she can be recruited by the player even if they join the Blue Lions or Golden Deer under the right circumstances.Bernadetta also appears as a playable character in the sequel, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes, a Dynasty Warriors-style hack-and-slash that explores an alternate version of events where Byleth did not become the professor at Garreg Mach.[13] Nintendo World Report writer Daan Koopman considered her his favorite character in the game, finding her anxiety and the reason behind it intriguing.She speculated that this might have been meant to reflect how she is uncomfortable with adult expectations, the fact that she is back at Garreg Mach in post-timeskip should give her the freedom to dress more comfortably.[17] Kotaku writer Gita Jackson discussed how, despite Bernadetta's abuse being more fantastical, it rang true to their own experiences, particularly Bernie's fear and eventual recovery.Time writer Eliana Dockterman commented that Dylan Farrow's tribulations and her overcoming them reflected Bernadetta's willingness to fight as needed.[20] While discussing new supports in Three Hopes, The Mary Sue writer Madeline Carpou expressed excitement that conversations between Bernadetta and Marianne were included in it, feeling that it was a missed opportunity to not have them interact in Three Houses.