
Ashnard, also known as the Mad King, is the 13th King of Daein and the main antagonist of Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. He wields the wicked sword Gurgurant, and his mount is the twisted body of Rajaion, the Black Dragon prince of Goldoa. In Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn, Ashnard's influence on Daein lingers as a young man claiming to be his son is positioned to be the nation's next king.
As the final boss of Path of Radiance, Ashnard can be unlocked as a playable unit on the Trial Maps by completing fifteen playthroughs of the game.