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Ties That Bind

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Ties That Bind


Location

Hoshido Plains

New units

Avatar, Takumi*

Boss(es)

Xander

<Avatar>, what's the matter with you? You seem distracted... If you're worried, don't be. All your siblings are here with you. The Nohrians don't stand a chance!
— Hinoka

Ties That Bind is the prologue chapter in Fire Emblem Fates. It serves as the game's tutorial chapter, introducing the player to the basics of the game's combat system, and setting the stage for the conflict to come.

Plot

Main article: Ties That Bind/Script

(Cutscene: "Two Swords") The chapter begins by the side of a lake, where a young woman is singing as she dives into the water. Under the water are entire buildings and islands; the woman dives past all of them, and vanishes into what appears to be a portal. The scene cuts to a battlefield, where Xander, the crown prince of Nohr, leads his army into battle against the forces of Hoshido, commanded by Prince Ryoma. Ryoma leads the Hoshidan army's charge, challenging Xander to single combat.

Just as their match begins, the cutscene ends, and the action moves to the far side of the battlefield, where the Avatar is fighting a small group of Nohrian soldiers alongside his/her siblings, Hinoka, Takumi, and Sakura. The Avatar is distracted, and takes a hit from the Nohrian fighter. Hinoka reassures him/her that he/she will be fine, as his/her siblings are by his/her side. The Avatar recollects himself/herself, and successfully defeats the enemy fighter.

The battle rages on elsewhere–Ryoma and Xander exchange blows, and soldiers on both sides fight to hold their lines of defense. On the opposite side of the river, Xander's siblings, Camilla, Leo, and Elise, are concerned over the Avatar, who they claim is also their brother/sister. Camilla uses her Dragon Vein ability to dry out the river, allowing the younger Nohrian royals to cross it. Hinoka and Takumi are surprised; since only royalty can use Dragon Veins, they realize that they are not dealing with regular soldiers. Reinforcements enter on both sides: Nohrian soldiers led by General Hans, who claims to have orders from King Garon to "kill 'em all", and Hoshidans led by the strategist Yukimura. Hinoka departs to scout out the Nohrian reinforcements, leaving the Avatar in the care of Sakura, who heals his/her wounds, and Takumi. Amidst the chaos, a lone Nohrian lancer ambushes the Avatar. The Avatar fights the lancer, with assistance from Takumi.

Regardless of whether or not the Avatar defeats the lancer, Hinoka calls him/her to Ryoma's side. Ryoma tells his siblings that Nohrian reinforcements are coming, and asks the Avatar to help Hinoka and the others fight them off. Xander interjects, however, saying he is relieved that the Avatar is safe, and that he has come to take him/her "home" to Nohr. The siblings on both sides argue over who the Avatar's true family is - the Nohrian royal family, or that of Hoshido. As the argument reaches its head, it is abruptly ended by a voice calling out–"wake up!" It was all just a dream, but could there have been some deeper meaning to it...?

Summary

<Avatar> wakes after dreaming of a strange battle–one where both friend and foe call [him/her] "[brother/sister]". Was the dream a glimpse into <Avatar>'s future?

Chapter data

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Automatically at the end of Turn 2's player phase.* Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Impossible. 1+1 {{{partner}}} 14+7 15+11

The chapter's map is 20 columns by 22 rows.

Character data

Characters
New units
Avatar
File:Small portrait avatar m-default fe14.png
[[{{{class}}}|{{{class}}}]]
HP
19
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically from the start
Takumi
Small portrait takumi fe14.png
Archer
HP
22
Inventory
--
Level
5
Automatically at the start of Turn 2
Available characters
None

Item data

There are no items obtained in this chapter.

Enemy data

Only the first enemy, and the first reinforcement, may be engaged by the player; the rest exist purely for dramatic purposes.

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ma 3ds02 fighter enemy.gif
Nohrian Fighter 1 1 Is 3ds02 axe.png Bronze Axe --
Ma 3ds02 wyvern rider enemy.gif
Beruka Wyvern Rider 3 1 Is 3ds02 axe.png Bronze Axe
File:Is 3ds opportunist.png Opportunist
--
Ma 3ds02 cavalier enemy.gif
Peri Cavalier 2 1 Is 3ds02 lance.png Bronze Lance
File:Is 3ds bloodthirst.png Bloodthirst
--
Ma 3ds02 dark mage enemy.gif
Nyx Dark Mage 3 1 Is 3ds02 tome.png Fire
File:Is 3ds countercurse.png Countercurse
--
Ma 3ds02 outlaw enemy.gif
Niles Outlaw 2 1 Is 3ds02 bow.png Bronze Bow
File:Is 3ds kidnap.png Kidnap
--
Ma 3ds02 knight enemy.gif
Effie Knight 2 1 Is 3ds02 lance.png Bronze Lance
File:Is 3ds puissance.png Puissance
--
Ma 3ds02 wolfskin enemy.gif
Keaton Wolfskin 3 1 Is 3ds02 beaststone.png Beaststone
File:Is 3ds collector.png Collector
--
Ma 3ds02 fighter enemy.gif
Arthur Fighter 2 1 Is 3ds02 axe.png Bronze Axe
File:Is 3ds misfortunate.png Misfortunate
--
Ma 3ds02 knight enemy.gif
Benny Knight 3 1 Is 3ds02 lance.png Bronze Lance
File:Is 3ds fierce mien.png Fierce Mien
--
Ma 3ds02 maid enemy.gif
Flora Maid 1 1 Is 3ds02 dagger.png Iron Dagger
File:Is 3ds icy blood.png Icy Blood
--
Ma 3ds02 great knight enemy.gif
Gunter Great Knight 1 1 Is 3ds02 lance.png Iron Lance
File:Is 3ds forceful partner.png Forceful Partner
--
Ma 3ds02 malig knight enemy.gif
Camilla Malig Knight 1 1 Is 3ds02 axe.png Iron Axe
File:Is 3ds rose's thorns.png Rose's ThornsFile:Is 3ds strength +2.png Strength +2
--
Ma 3ds02 dark knight enemy.gif
Leo Dark Knight 1 1 Is 3ds02 tome.png Brynhildr
File:Is 3ds pragmatic.png PragmaticFile:Is 3ds heartseeker.png Heartseeker
--
Ma 3ds02 troubadour enemy.gif
Elise Troubadour 1 1 Is 3ds02 staff.png Heal
File:Is 3ds lily's poise.png Lily's PoiseFile:Is 3ds resistance +2.png Resistance +2
--
Ma 3ds02 paladin enemy.gif
Xander Paladin 1 1 Is 3ds02 sword.png Siegfried
File:Is 3ds chivalry.png ChivalryFile:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow RoomFile:Is 3ds defender.png Defender
--
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ma 3ds02 lancer enemy.gif
Nohrian Lancer 1 6 Is 3ds02 lance.png Bronze Lance --
Ma 3ds02 fighter enemy.gif
Nohrian Fighter 1 2 Is 3ds02 axe.png Bronze Axe --
Ma 3ds02 mercenary enemy.gif
Nohrian Mercenary 1 2 Is 3ds02 sword.png Bronze Sword --
Ma 3ds02 berserker enemy.gif
Hans Berserker 1 1 Is 3ds02 axe.png Bronze Axe --

NPC data

NPC Units
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ma 3ds02 sky knight other.gif
Hinoka Sky Knight 3 1 Is 3ds02 naginata.png Brass Naginata
File:Is 3ds rallying cry.png Rallying CryFile:Is 3ds darting blow.png Darting Blow
--
Takumi Archer 5 1 Is 3ds02 yumi.png Fujin Yumi
File:Is 3ds competitive.png CompetitiveFile:Is 3ds skill +2.png Skill +2
--
Sakura Shrine Maiden 1 1 Is 3ds02 rod.png Bloom Festal
File:Is 3ds quiet strength.png Quiet StrengthFile:Is 3ds miracle.png Miracle
--
Ma 3ds02 ninja other.gif
Saizo Ninja 3 1 Is 3ds02 shuriken.png Iron Shuriken
File:Is 3ds pyrotechnics.png Pyrotechnics
--
Ma 3ds02 oni savage other.gif
Rinkah Oni Savage 2 1 Is 3ds02 club.png Brass Club
File:Is 3ds fiery blood.png Fiery Blood
--
Hayato Diviner 2 1 Is 3ds02 scroll.png Rat Spirit
File:Is 3ds pride.png Pride
--
Ma 3ds02 sky knight other.gif
Subaki Sky Knight 2 1 Is 3ds02 naginata.png Brass Naginata
File:Is 3ds perfectionist.png Perfectionist
--
Ma 3ds02 samurai other.gif
Hinata Samurai 3 1 Is 3ds02 katana.png Brass Katana
File:Is 3ds triple threat.png Triple Threat
--
Reina Kinshi Knight 1 1 Is 3ds02 yumi.png Iron Yumi
File:Is 3ds morbid celebration.png Morbid Celebration
--
Setsuna Archer 3 1 Is 3ds02 yumi.png Brass Yumi
File:Is 3ds optimistic.png Optimistic
--
Ma 3ds02 ninja other.gif
Kagero Ninja 3 1 Is 3ds02 shuriken.png Brass Shuriken
File:Is 3ds shuriken mastery.png Shuriken Mastery
--
Oboro Spear Fighter 2 1 Is 3ds02 naginata.png Brass Naginata
File:Is 3ds nohr enmity.png Nohr Enmity
--
Kaden Kitsune 3 1 Is 3ds02 beaststone.png Beaststone
File:Is 3ds reciprocity.png Reciprocity
--
Ma 3ds02 swordmaster other.gif
Ryoma Swordmaster 1 1 Is 3ds02 katana.png Raijinto
File:Is 3ds bushido.png BushidoFile:Is 3ds astra.png AstraFile:Is 3ds duelist's blow.png Duelist's Blow
--
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Yukimura Mechanist 1 1 Is 3ds02 shuriken.png Brass Shuriken
File:Is 3ds perspicacious.png Perspicacious
--
Ma 3ds02 samurai other.gif
Hoshidan Samurai 1 2 Is 3ds02 katana.png Brass Katana --
Ma 3ds02 ninja other.gif
Hoshidan Ninja 1 2 Is 3ds02 shuriken.png Brass Shuriken --
Ma 3ds02 oni savage other.gif
Hoshidan Oni Savage 1 2 Is 3ds02 club.png Brass Club --

Boss data

Main article: Xander
Small portrait xander fe14.png
Paladin
Level 1
Movement -
Stats
Max HP 28 Speed 13
Strength 15 Luck 15
Magic 1 Defense 14+4
Skill 14 Resistance 7
Inventory Skills
Is 3ds02 sword.png Siegfried File:Is 3ds chivalry.png Chivalry

File:Is 3ds elbow room.png Elbow Room
File:Is 3ds defender.png Defender

Weapon Levels
Swords/Katanas C Lances/Naginata D Axes/Clubs -- Bows/Yumi --
Tomes/Scrolls -- Staves/Rods -- Daggers/Shuriken -- Dragonstones --

Strategy

This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.

As a tutorial chapter, the battle is simple and straight-forward. On the first turn, the Avatar should attack the nearby Fighter; he/she will kill the Fighter in one round. Sakura will heal the Avatar, and Takumi will become playable, on the ally phase. On turn 2, Takumi should attack the Lancer first. The Avatar should then be able to kill the Lancer, and end the chapter.

The player may also choose not to engage any enemies, and the chapter will still end in a victory after the second turn's player phase. Doing so is not recommended, however, as it deprives the Avatar of valuable experience points.

Trivia

In other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Ties That Bind

English
(unofficial)

The Hand That Opens the Path to Tomorrow

Referred to this in the fandom prior to USA release.

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Ties That Bind • Nohr →
Fire Emblem Fates
Playable characters Birthright
Birthright
AsugiAzamaAzuraCaeldoriCorrinDwyerFeliciaHanaHayatoHinataHinokaHisameIzanaJakobKadenKageroKanaKazeKiragiMidoriMitamaMozuOboroOrochiReinaRhajatRinkahRyomaSaizoSakuraScarletSelkieSetsunaShigureShiroShuraSilasSophieSubakiTakumiYukimura
Conquest
Conquest
ArthurAzuraBennyBerukaCamillaCharlotteCorrinDwyerEffieEliseFeliciaFloraForrestGunterIgnatiusIzanaJakobKanaKazeKeatonLaslowLeoMidoriMozuNilesNinaNyxOdinOpheliaPercyPeriSelenaShigureShuraSiegbertSilasSoleilSophieVelouriaXander
Revelation
Revelation
ArthurAsugiAzamaAzuraBennyBerukaCaeldoriCamillaCharlotteCorrinDwyerEffieEliseFeliciaFloraForrestFugaGunterHanaHayatoHinataHinokaHisameIgnatiusJakobKadenKageroKanaKazeKeatonKiragiLaslowLeoMidoriMitamaMozuNilesNinaNyxOboroOdinOpheliaOrochiPercyPeriReinaRhajatRinkahRyomaSaizoSakuraScarletSelenaSelkieSetsunaShigureShiroShuraSiegbertSilasSoleilSophieSubakiTakumiVelouriaXander
DLC Anna
amiibo IkeLucinaMarthRobin
Non-playable characters CassitaLaylaLilithRainbow Sage
Bosses ???AnankosAnthonyAreteCandaceDaichiDanielaFunkeGaronGazakHaitakaHansIagoKilmaKotaroKumageraLlewelynLloydMikotoNicholOmozuSennoSumeragiTakumiTarbaZharaZola
Background characters CadrosIkonaKaterinaMoro
Regalia and personal weapons Astral BlessingAurgelmirBifröstBölverkBrynhildrChakramExcaliburFujin YumiGanglariHagakure BladeMissiletainnPursuerRaijintoSiegfriedSkadiWaterwheelYato
Chapters Prologue P: Ties That Bind • 1: Nohr • 2: Gift of Ganglari • 3: Journey Begins • 4: Hoshido • 5: Mother • 6: The Path Is Yours
Birthright
Birthright
6: In the White Light • 7: A Vow Upheld • 8: Fierce Winds • 9: Land of Gods • 10: Ninja Village • 11: To the Sea • 12: Dark Reunion • 13: Another Hope • 14: Light Scatters • 15: Wolfskin Peak • 16: Pleasure Palace • 17: Lost in the Ice • 18: Leo • 19: Rainbow Sage • 20: Fort Dragonfall • 21: Burning Falls • 22: Hidden Capital • 23: Camilla • 24: Tears of a Dragon • 25: Traitor Revealed • 26: Xander • 27: King GaronE: Dawn Breaks
Conquest
Conquest
6: Embrace the Dark • 7: A Dragon's Decree • 8: Cold Reception • 9: Another Trial • 10: Unhappy Reunion • 11: Rainbow Sage • 12: Bitter Intrigue • 13: Uprising • 14: Voice of Paradise • 15: The Black Pillar • 16: Invasion • 17: Den of Betrayal • 18: Black & White • 19: Kitsune Lair • 20: Winds of Change • 21: Eternal Stairway • 22: Sakura • 23: Possessed • 24: Hinoka • 25: Ryoma • 26: Treason • 27: The Empty KingE: Night Breaks Through
Revelation
Revelation
6: Into the Ground • 7: Unspeakable World • 8: Traitor's Brand • 9: Wanderer • 10: Voice of a God • 11: Mutual Enemies • 12: Frozen Sea • 13: A Lost Peace • 14: Orders • 15: Rainbow Sage • 16: White Flames • 17: Black Flames • 18: Veiled Kingdom • 19: Hidden Strings • 20: Seeds of Doubt • 21: Going Forward • 22: Memories • 23: Arete Undone • 24: Days Lost • 25: Blades Drawn • 26: The Vallite King • 27: Hear My CryE: Anankos
Paralogues 1: Tragic Start • 2: Dragon Blood • 3: Surprise Duet • 4: Fight or Flight • 5: Bold Approach • 6: Herbal Remedy • 7: Father & Liege • 8: A Great Hunt • 9: Saizo vs. Saizo • 10: Hunter & Prey • 11: A Long Grudge • 12: Sweet Dreams • 13: Truly Talented • 14: After the End • 15: Hidden Bravery • 16: Abducted • 17: Two Defenders • 18: Nutty Family • 19: Great Heroism • 20: Ultimate Power • 21: Bright Smile • 22: Abrupt Clash
Invasions Birthright: Invasion 1Invasion 2Invasion 3Conquest: Invasion 1Invasion 2Invasion 3Revelation: Invasion 1Invasion 2Invasion 3
DLC chapters Ghostly GoldBoo CampMuseum MeleeBeach BrawlRoyal RoyaleBefore AwakeningHidden Truths 1Hidden Truths 2Vanguard DawnAnna on the RunBallistician BlitzWitches' TrialA Gift from AnnaAnother Gift from AnnaI: In Endless DreamsII: Realms CollideIII: The Changing TideIV: Light's SacrificeV: Endless DawnEnd: Lost in the WavesHoshidan Festival of BondsNohrian Festival of Bonds
Hero Battles Hero-King MarthRadiant Hero IkePrincess LucinaGrandmaster Robin
Locations Deeprealms (My Castle) • Hoshido (Flame TribeIzumoKohgaMokushuWind Tribe) • Nohr (Dragon's GateIce TribeNestra) • Notre SagesseValla (Bottomless Canyon)
Groups, objects, and concepts Ancient TextsDragon VeinMy Castle
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsSkillsSupportsWeapons
Related topics 4koma Comic & Character Guide BookCrown of NibelungDownloadable contentName chart • Other games (Awakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Soundtrack