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Regaining the Capital

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Not to be confused with Reclaiming the Capital, the mission of the eighteenth chapter on the Azure Moon route of Three Houses.

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Regaining the Capital

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Location

Altea

New units

Macellan* and Astram

Boss(es)

Willow

Regaining the Capital (Japanese: 王都奪回 Capital Recovery) is the sixteenth chapter of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

Plot

Main article: Regaining the Capital/Script
See also: Regaining the Capital/Conversations

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Chapter data

Chapter data

Mystery of the Emblem New Mystery of the Emblem

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Seize Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Marth dies 12+1 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 26+4-1
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Character data

Mystery of the Emblem New Mystery of the Emblem

Characters
New units
Macellan
Portrait macellan fe12.png
General
HP
35
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically from turn 1
Astram
Portrait astram fe12.png
Hero
HP
34
Inventory
--
Level
5
Enemy, talk with Jeorge*
Available characters
Default female player's unit ​Ryan ​Luke ​Roderick ​Cecil ​Marth ​Gordin ​Draug ​Arran ​Marisha ​Catria ​Warren ​Cord ​Linde ​Palla ​Bord ​Julian ​Matthis ​Wrys ​Ogma ​Yuliya ​Jubelo ​Sirius ​Castor ​Caeda ​Barst ​Rickard ​Frey ​Norne ​Samuel ​Wendell ​Caesar ​Radd ​Navarre ​Phina ​Cain ​Bantu ​Roger ​Jeorge ​Minerva ​Etzel ​Merric ​Arlen ​Dice ​Malice ​Horace ​Jake ​Darros ​Roberto ​Belf ​Reiden ​Beck ​Athena ​Xane ​Tiki ​Est ​Dolph ​Abel ​

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is snes01 speed ring.png Speed Ring Treasure room, uppermost chest
Is snes01 skydrake whip.png Skydrake Whip Treasure room, upper-left chest
Is snes01 none.png 10,000 G Treasure room, upper-right chest
Is snes01 cutting gale.png Cutting Gale Treasure room, lower-left chest
Is snes01 goddess icon.png Goddess Icon Treasure room, lower-center chest
Is snes01 knight crest.png Knight Crest Treasure room, rightmost chest
Is snes01 secret book.png Secret Book Treasure room, lowermost chest
Is snes01 none.png 500 G Dropped by a Thief
Is snes01 geosphere (broken).png Geosphere Dropped by a Thief
Is snes01 armorslayer.png Armorslayer Dropped by a Hero
Is snes01 physic.png Physic Dropped by a Bishop
Is snes01 fortify.png Fortify Dropped by a Bishop
Is snes01 mercurius.png Mercurius Dropped by Astram
Is snes01 recover.png Recover Dropped by Willow

Enemy data


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Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ma snes01 thief enemy.gif
Thief Thief 1 3 Iron Sword --
Ma snes01 thief enemy.gif
Thief Thief 1 1 Iron Sword Drops 500 GThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. upon defeat.
Ma snes01 thief enemy.gif
Thief Thief 20 1 Devil Sword GeosphereThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. --
Ma snes01 hero enemy.gif
Archanea Hero 1 6 Silver Sword --
Ma snes01 hero enemy.gif
Archanea Hero 3 1 Levin Sword --
Ma snes01 hero enemy.gif
Archanea Hero 3 3 ArmorslayerThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. --
Ma snes01 hero enemy.gif
Archanea Hero 5 1 Swordslayer --
Ma snes01 soldier enemy.gif
Archanea Soldier 10 6 Iron Lance --
Ma snes01 sniper enemy.gif
Archanea Sniper 5 1 Killer Bow --
Ma snes01 mage enemy.gif
Archanea Mage 5 5 Elfire --
Ma snes01 bishop enemy.gif
Archanea Bishop 5 2 Swarm Does not move.
Ma snes01 bishop enemy.gif
Archanea Bishop 5 1 PhysicThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Does not move.
Ma snes01 bishop enemy.gif
Archanea Bishop 5 1 FortifyThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Does not move.
Ma snes01 hero enemy.gif
Astram Hero 5 1 MercuriusThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Not present if he was killed in chapters 7, 8, or 9.
Ma snes01 bishop enemy.gif
Willow Bishop 10 1 Meteor RecoverThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. Does not move; stands on a throne, the chapter's seize point.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes

Boss data

Main article: Willow
Boss data

Mystery of the Emblem New Mystery of the Emblem

Normal Hard Maniac Lunatic

Small portrait willow fe12.png
Ma ds02 bishop enemy.gif Bishop
Level 10
Movement --
Stats
Max HP 30 Speed 8
Strength 1 Luck 0
Magic 9 Defense 6
Skill 8 Resistance 15
Inventory
Meteor
RecoverThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes --
Bows -- Tomes B Staves B

Strategy

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

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Opening any chest with the exception of the lower-left one, containing Cutting Gale, will open the east door, thus revealing the covered area; it does not matter if the chest is opened by an ally or enemy.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

• Regain the Capital
• Reclaim the Capital

• Used in the Mystery of the Emblem fan translation
• Used in the New Mystery of the Emblem fan translation

Gallery

References

← Return of the Prince • Regaining the Capital • Gra's Sun Sets →
• Reunion →
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Playable characters Book 1 AbelArranAstramBantuBarstBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDolphDraugEliceEstGordinHardinJagenJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfXane
Book 2 AbelArlenArranAstramBantuCaedaCainCastorCatriaCecilDraugEliceEstPhinaGordinJeorgeJubeloJulianLenaLindeLukeMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreNynaOgmaPallaRickardRoderickRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSheenaSiriusTikiVylandWarrenWendellXaneYuliya
Non-playable characters Book 1 GotohMalledusNynaTalys King
Book 2 Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenzMichalis
Bosses Book 1 CamusEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerHarmeinHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Book 2 DallEibelEllereanFire DragonGailGharnefHardinHereticIce DragonJeorgeLangLorenzLumelLykkeMage DragonMedeusNehringSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasCorneliusIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumAuraExcaliburFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
Chapters Book 1 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Champions of Aurelis • 5: Fire Emblem • 6: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 7: Port Warren • 8: Princess Minerva • 9: Knorda Market • 10: The Ageless Palace • 11: Land of Sorrow • 12: An Oasis of Magic • 13: The Battle for Altea • 14: Star and Savior • 15: Manakete Princess • 16: Camus the Sable • 17: A Knight-Filled Sky • 18: Dark Pontifex • 19: The Dragonkin Realm • 20: Chosen by Fate
Book 2 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • E1: The Wyvern's Dale • E2: The Dragon Altar (part 1part 2part 3)
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueCoyote's MenDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsHereticsSable OrderWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Anime adaptationName chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenGenealogy of the Holy WarArchanea SagaNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound MuseumTimeline
Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem: Heroes of Light and Shadow
Playable characters AbelArlenArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBelfBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCecilCordDarrosDiceDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyFrostGordinHoraceJakeJeorgeJubeloJulianKatarinaKrisLenaLindeLukeMacellanMaliceMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMichalisMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneNynaOgmaPallaPhinaRaddReidenRickardRobertoRoderickRogerRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSedgarSheenaSiriusTikiTomasVylandWarrenWendellWolfWrysXaneYmirYuliya
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenz
Bosses ArlenAthenaCaedaCainClarisseDallDraugEibelEremiyaEstGailGharnefHardinIce DragonJagenJeorgeKatarinaLangLegionLorenzLumelLukeLykkeMedeusNehringOgmaRoderickSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionGradivusHauteclereImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters Main story P1: MeetingP2: Young SquiresP3: Training BeginsP4: New Companions (Jeorge, Athena) • P5: March DutyP6: Bonds (Ogma, Draug) • P7: The Final Test (Est, Cain) • P8: Assassination of the Hero-King • 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 3x: Shadows Behind the Scenes • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 6x: Mercenary Squad • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 10x: The Mask Laughs • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 13x: Within the White Darkness • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 16x: Reunion • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • 20x: Bottom of the Deep Abyss • 21: The Wyvern's Dale • 22: The Dragon Altar • 23: The Dark Pontifex LivesE: Light and Shadow
New Archanea Saga 1: The Capital Falls • 2: Red Dragoon • 3: Righteous Thieves • 4: The Beginning
DLC bonus chapters 1: Wind and Thunder • 2: Three Assassins • 3: That Which Was Done by the Sword Shall Be Undone by the Sword
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
Groups, objects and concepts Coyote's MenDragon (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • HereticsSable OrderFire Emblem/Binding ShieldWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists Base conversationsChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Name chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenMystery of the EmblemArchanea SagaShadow DragonAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline