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<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!
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— Hinoka
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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
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Victory: Automatically at the end of Turn 2's player phase.*
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Player
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Partner
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Other
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Enemy
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Third
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Defeat: Impossible.
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1+1
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{{{partner}}}
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14+7
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15+11
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{{{third}}}
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The chapter's map is 20 columns by 22 rows.
Character data
Characters
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New units
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Takumi
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Archer
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HP 22
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Inventory --
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Level 5
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Automatically at the start of Turn 2
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Available characters
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None
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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.
NPC data
Boss data
- Main article: Xander
Strategy
This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.
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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
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Language
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Name
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Definition, etymology, and notes
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English
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Ties That Bind
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English (unofficial)
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The Hand That Opens the Path to Tomorrow
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Referred to this in the fandom prior to USA release.
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Gallery
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