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War of Heroes (Archanea)

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War of Heroes

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Prince Marth of Altea and Emperor Hardin of Archanea, as depicted in Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.

World

Archanea

Date(s)

Archanean years 607–608

Combatants
Altea
Grust (after being freed)
Gra (after being freed)
Archanean Empire
Heretics
Commanders
Marth Medeus
Gharnef
Hardin
Lang
Outcome
  • Altean victory and destruction of Archanean empire
  • Marth becomes King of the Archanean Alliance
Appearance(s)

The War of Heroes (Japanese: 英雄戦争 War of Heroes) was a war lasting one year on the continent of Archanea, depicted by Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem Book II and Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem. It began over one year after the War of Shadows ended.

The War of Heroes formally began with the invasion of Altea by Archanea (led by Emperor Hardin) after Marth's turning on General Lang of Archanea.

Note that this article assumes the player obtains all orbs and shards of the Starsphere and proceeds to the game's true ending.

Background

The War of Shadows was fought from years 600 to 605, and greatly weakened each country involved;[1] the leaders of many countries were killed in the war, including Cornelius of Altea, Michalis of Macedon, Jiol of Gra, and much of the royal family of Archanea. Princess Nyna, the last of Archanea's royal family, was wed to Prince Hardin of Aurelis;[2] over the following year, Hardin quickly restored Archanea as the most powerful country on the continent and reformed it into an empire, declaring himself emperor.[3] Though Hardin loved Nyna, Nyna was in love with Camus, a general of Grust who was killed in the War of Shadows. Due to the lack of love in his marriage, Hardin fell into a depression, allowing Gharnef to corrupt him using the Darksphere.[4]

Start of the War

In 607, an insurrection began in Grust led by General Lorenz,[5] as a response to the harsh Archanean domination of the region under General Lang.[6] Hardin sent Prince Marth of Altea to suppress the insurrection, which he could not refuse due to Archanea's power over Altea.[7] In Grust, Marth finds Lorenz, who explains that Archanea instigated the insurrection and asks that Marth assume protection of the Grustian heirs, Princess Yuliya and Prince Jubelo, before succumbing to his wounds.[8] In spite of Marth's objections, Lang imprisoned Yuliya and Jubelo, then orderd Marth to put down a military coup in Macedon that had ousted and imprisoned Minerva,[9] after she had attempted to reform the military.[10]

Minerva, imprisoned.

Marth and his army successfully subdued the coup, but could not locate Minerva.[11] During this fight, Marth met with Julian and learned that Lena and Princess Maria had vanished.[12] He also encountered Linde, who gave him the Fire Emblem on the orders of Nyna.[13] Lang's next order to Marth was to recapture the Grustian heirs, who had been freed, but Marth refused to do so.[14] This refusal of Archanean orders gave Hardin the excuse he needed to declare war, invading Altea.

Invasion of Altea, freeing Grust, and Khadein

After Marth refused to capture Yuliya and Jubelo for Archanea, he took the Grustian heirs into his company.[15] At the same time, Altea was invaded by Hardin, resulting in the capture of Princess Elice; Princess Caeda escaped and informed Marth of the events.[16]

Lang in Olbern Keep.

Marth and his army then turned to Olbern Keep, Lang's stronghold in Grust, and conquered it, effectively freeing Grust with the defeat of Lang.[17] Marth found Wendell imprisoned within, who told him of his quest to recover the Astral Shards of the Starsphere to prevent the world from falling to ruin.[18] On their return to Altea, Marth investigated the Fane of Raman, but it had been pillaged by thieves.[19] Marth then moved to Chiasmir to escape Grust by bridge, but was attacked by the Archanean army, lead personally by Hardin; Marth learned of the magic protecting Hardin[20] and of his intent to crack down against all dissent against him,[21] and was forced to flee by boat to Khadein.[20]

As he passed Khadein, Marth was attecked by Khadein's mage corps, who had allied with Archanea;[22] as they fought into the city, they encountered Merric fighting his former classmate Arlen[23]—who had seized control of Khadein—but they were talked down by Wendell.[24] Marth also found Minerva, who had been rescued by her brother, Michalis, with the intent of joining Marth to fight Hardin.[25] Once the fighting stopped, Gotoh appeared to Marth, telling him of Hardin's fall to the Darksphere and instructing him to travel to the Ice Dragon Temple in the north to collect the Lightsphere, the only instrument capable of piercing the Darksphere's protection.[26]

Anri's Way

Tiki's enchanted sleep.

Guided by Xane, Marth and his army made the difficult journey on foot along Anri's Way, the path which Marth's ancestor had once traveled. They traveled through the Mamorthod Desert to the Tower of Thabes;[27] the Flame Barrel, the graveyard of the Fire Dragons;[28] and the frozen northern reaches before reaching the Ice Dragon Temple.[29] Upon their arrival, Gotoh reconstructed the Starsphere, giving both it and the Lightsphere to Marth to fight Hardin.[30] They were also joined by Tiki, who was awoken from her enchanted sleep by Gotoh on the condition that Marth collect all five of the Fire Emblem's spheres to restore its true power as the Shield of Seals and allow Tiki to survive.[31]

End of the War

Marth returns to Altea.

Gotoh then returned Marth and his army to Altea with Warp magic,[32] whereupon they were able to free the country from Archanean control, gaining control of the Geosphere in the process, but unable to find Princess Elice.[33] After the battle, Gotoh once again appeared to warn Marth that Gharnef had returned and was behind the abduction of Elice, Maria, and Lena for unknown reasons, and was likely preparing to abduct Nyna next.[34] Marth then fought through Archanea-occupied Gra, freeing it and allying himself with its leader, Sheena.[35]

Marth's army assaults Pales.

Marth then led his army through Adria Pass, where they encountered the Coyote's Men. However, after a brief standoff, the King of Aurelis ordered them to stand down, siding with Marth and giving him the Lifesphere.[36] The Altean army then moved to the Archanean capital of Pales, fighting once again against the Coyote's Men and freeing the knight Midia.[37] During the fight, the Coyote's Men defected to Marth's army.[Note 1] After a long campaign, Hardin fell to Marth, and returned to himself as he died, begging Marth to save Nyna and stop Gharnef.[38] With the Darksphere, Marth was able to return the Fire Emblem to its original form: the Binding Shield, originally used to seal the Earth Dragons away in the Dragon Altar.[39] The four missing clerics appeared, but were revealed to be an illusion cast by Gharnef; Gotoh appeared once more and informed Marth that Gharnef was attempting to use the four clerics to resurrect Medeus at the Dragon Altar.[40]

The Dragon Altar, site of Medeus's resurrection.

Marth and his army moved to the Dragon Altar at the Macedon–Dolhr border region. En route, he visited a village and encountered a severely wounded Michalis, who had stolen the Starlight tome from Gharnef, and gave it to Marth's army to defeat him.[41] In the Dragon Altar, Marth's army fought and killed Gharnef using Starlight, allowing Marth to retrieve the holy sword Falchion.[42] The revived Medeus waited in the next chamber, surrounded by the four clerics hypnotized into serving him; Several of Marth's allies worked to awaken the clerics, at which point Marth was able to kill Medeus for the second and final time, bringing the war to a close.[43]

The war ended in the year 608.

Aftermath

With the War of Heroes finally over, most of Archanea's noble houses were left in ruins. Almost all of its surviving rulers ceded sovereignty of their territories to Marth, including Minerva[44] and Sheena,[45] and so Marth united the continent as the Archanean Alliance, serving as its first king with Caeda as his queen.[46][47] Under Marth's reign, the continent experienced a golden era of peace and its wounds began to heal.

Etymology and other languages

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

War of Heroes

Presumably named for the fight between Hardin and Marth, both heroes in the previous war.

Japanese

英雄戦争

War of Heroes

Spanish

Guerra de los Héroes

War of Heroes

French

Guerre des héros

War of heroes

German

Kriegs der Heroen

War of Heroes

Italian

Guerra degli eroi

War of heroes

Portuguese

Guerra dos Heróis

War of Heroes

Traditional Chinese

英雄戰爭

Heroic war

Notes

References

  1. "The warriors who had united under the Fire Emblem returned to their own lands, devoting themselves to the reconstruction of their homelands. Among the nations that made up the "Seven Kingdoms of Archanea", Gra and Grust were devastated. Altea, Aurelis, Macedon, and Talys were left deeply scarred, and even the mighty Kingdom of Archanea was undergoing restoration." — Introduction to Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  2. "As you know, two years ago... Hardin and Princess Nyna were wed. In order to restore Archanea to glory, a king was needed. There were but two suitable individuals: King Aurelis's younger brother, Duke Hardin, and you, Prince Marth of Altea... Princess Nyna begged me to wait just a while longer, but once I insisted on its absolute urgency... She said that it could not be you, for Princess Caeda would grieve. In the end, Hardin was our only choice..." — Boah in Chapter 19, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  3. "After ascending the throne, Hardin aggressively restored the country in the twinkling of an eye, and formed a powerful army by gathering many soldiers. He then proclaimed the restoration of the Holy Archanean Empire, and himself Emperor." — Introduction to Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  4. "Boah: But sadly, Hardin soon realized that Princess Nyna did not reciprocate his love. It pained him greatly... He shut himself into his room, drinking away his sorrows, and saw no one. Spotting an opportune moment, as Hardin wallowed in heartbreak, Gharnef appeared. The despairing emperor's heart was gripped by the Darksphere in an instant. He completely changed as a person from then. I've made a terrible mistake, out of my concern for this kingdom. Please forgive me, Prince Marth...
    Marth: So that's how it is. ...And what of Princess Nyna? How is she now?
    Boah: Hardin handed Princess Nyna to Gharnef. Gharnef said that he required the blood of noble-born clerics in order to resurrect the Shadow Dragon...
    " — Boah and Marth, in Chapter 19, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  5. "607: An insurrection breaks out in the Kingdom of Grust occupied by Archanea." — Perfect ending timeline, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  6. "The empire branded Lorenz a traitor, and sent General Lang here. Lang did horrible things to find the royal children. That's why we rose up." — A boy in a house in Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  7. " 'Your Highness is to lead the entire army of Altea and sortie at once, supressing the Grustian rebellion. — The Emperor of Archanea' The Kingdom of Archanea was Altea's suzerain, so its orders were absolute." — Introduction to Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  8. "Lorenz: Your highness... I appreciate your favor. But that is impossible. Your highness, you don't know a thing. You think that somebody like Hardin would send a heartless man like Lang here for no reason? He wanted to provoke us into rebelling, so that the Kingdom of Grust could be completely destroyed and become ruled by the Empire. That is the reason why he sent such a cold-blooded man here. [...] Anyway, I believe we're finished here... However, your highness, I have just one last request. In this fortress, Grust's royal princess and prince are hiding. Please save those children. If you can promise me that, I will have no regrets. Lord Marth... Let's just say that in exchange for my life, these children... I will hand them in your care..." — Lorenz and Marth in Chapter 1, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  9. "Marth: General Lang! Wait! Those children are innocent. Can you hand them to us?
    Lang: That isn't possible. Prisoners of war must be taken to my castle. I must also execute them as soon as possible, so that other people dare not defy us. Ah, your highness. You must head immediately to Macedon. The Macedonian army has rebelled, and its princess appears to have been captured by them. Emperor Hardin has ordered that you go and rescue Princess Minerva.
    " — Lang and Marth, Chapter 1, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  10. "After the War of Shadows, Macedon was led by Minerva, who exiled the oppressive generals and attempted to reform the military. However, the powerful General Lykke opposed Minerva's actions. He gathered the removed soldiers to overthrow her in a coup." — Opening narration of Chapter 2, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  11. "Marth: Jagen, how is the situation at the castle? Have they found Minerva yet?
    Jagen: Right, about that... Although the enemy has fled, there seems to be no trace of the princess.
    " — Jagen and Marth, Chapter 3, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  12. "Julian: That isn't possible, Palla. Miss Lena's gone missing... I'm not leaving just by myself.
    Palla: Huh, Lena's also... Princess Maria has also vanished. Why are the clerics the only ones missing...?
    " — Palla and Julian, Chapter 3, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  13. "Linde: Princess Nyna wanted me to give this to you.
    Marth: ? ...!! That's the Fire Emblem!
    " — Linde and Marth, Chapter 2, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  14. "Lang: ...Well... My castle was attacked, and the captured Grustian royal children appear to have been taken. The culprit seems to have escaped to Macedon. Your highness, you will chase after them and bring back the royal children!
    Marth: What!? Really, those children... They're safe... That's great. General Lang, I will not follow your orders. We're going back to our own country.
    " — Marth and Lang, Chapter 3, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  15. Events of Chapter 4, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem.
  16. "Caeda: Marth... Altea... Altea was ambushed by the imperial army... After being ambushed by the Archanea, Gra and Aurelis united army, the Altean knights were decimated... Even the castle has fallen... [...]
    Jagen: No, even if that was the case, everything happened too fast. If they hadn't prepared in advance, they wouldn't have been able to attack us that quickly. I fear... The Grustian expedition was a trap they planned for us all along, as well as the rebellion in Macedon... They wanted us to leave Altea, to divide our army's strength. Hardin had already decided upon this action from the beginning. What happened with Lang was just an excuse to attack our country. [...] Caeda, what about the others? Is Elice safe?
    Caeda: Elice... She agreed to be their hostage, to allow me to escape...
    " — Caeda, Marth, and Jagen, Chapter 4, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  17. "Grust has been liberated. All that remains is Olbern Castle, held guard by the commander of the occupation army, General Lang." — Opening narration of Chapter 6, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  18. "Jagen: Your highness! We've found bishop Wendell held captive in the castle.
    Marth: Ah, bishop Wendell! It's great to see that you're safe. When I heard you were taken from the village in Macedon, I was really worried.
    Wendell: Lang wanted me to help him deal with the Grust rebellion, so he took me here. [...] I left because I must carry out an important mission given to me by Archsage Gotoh.
    Marth: A mission from Gotoh? So, are you travelling the continent?
    Wendell: That's right... You should know that there was once a sacred jewel, with markings of the 12 constellations, known as the Starsphere. In order to dispel Gharnef's dark magic, Gotoh created the holy Starlight magic from the orb. However, at that time it created a powerful shock and the orb broke into 12 fragments, which flew and scattered across the continent. Gotoh said that this world is protected by the mysterious power of the five orbs. If any one of them was lost, the world will fall into ruin. And right now, the Starsphere has been broken. Therefore, even now the world is decaying. The 12 fragments must be brought back together, so that the Starsphere can be restored. Unfortunately, I was captured and the fragments that I laboriously collected were taken by the imperial soldiers. Prince Marth. I realize that I cannot complete my mission just by myself. Can you aid me in my quest?
    " — Marth, Wendell, and Jagen in Chapter 6, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  19. "After liberating Grust, Marth accepted Wendell's request to find the lost orbs, and headed to the Fane of Raman. However the ancient temple, built to worship Naga, was wrecked by constant warring and has now become a thieves' hideout." — Opening narration of Chapter 7, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  20. 20.0 20.1 "No, that's not possible. Hardin is being protected by a mysterious power. We can't touch him. Basically, if we fight now we can't hope to win. You should head towards the north western fort and escape by ship to the Khadein desert." — Cain, in Chapter 8, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  21. "Hardin: Hahaha... Prince Marth, it's been a while.
    Marth: Hardin... Why did you attack my country? Why did you do it? Even now I am still in disbelief. Have you really changed?
    Hardin: Your highness, I am the Emperor of Archanea, ruler of this world. I cannot allow those who oppose me to go unpunished. And that includes you, Prince Marth... This disgusting world must be destroyed... Everything in it is a mistake. Rebels, this game is over. You will all die here. Troops, charge! Slay the traitors without remorse!!
    " — Hardin and Marth, Chapter 8, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  22. "Merric: Arlen, please! To reclaim Altea, will you lend me your strength?
    Arlen: Altea!? The country that betrayed the Archanea Empire and, so, was invaded by them? Why should I help them? Our mage army has already sworn loyalty to Emperor Hardin.
    " — Merric and Arlen, in Chapter 10, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  23. "Merric... Our match is due. [...] Will your Excalibur prevail, or will it be my Thoron? Come! Let us find out!" — Arlen, in Chapter 10, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  24. "Wendell: That is all that I can say to you. I hope you will understand. You still have many things to learn, and your will is too weak. Do you really intend on retreading Gharnef's path?
    Arlen: ...Master! I'm really sorry, I... see my wrongs. Please forgive me!
    Wendell: Arlen, you should begin by letting your strength be used by others... Understood?
    " — Wendell and Arlen, Chapter 10, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  25. "Michalis: Minerva. If you wait in this village, you should be able to meet Marth. Although I don't like that boy, he is indeed of heroic calibre. You should aid him." — Michalis, Chapter 9, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  26. "Gotoh: Your highness... Humans aren't simple creatures... But regardless, as long as Hardin has the Darksphere you cannot win. The only thing that can defeat the Darksphere is the Lightsphere. If you want to defeat him, you must come to me to obtain it.
    Marth: Huh? Gotoh, really? With the Lightsphere we can save Hardin...?
    Gotoh: Hmm... If his heart has not been completely consumed, perhaps he can be saved. But that depends on whether Hardin is really as strong-willed as you say...
    Marth: Thanks, Gotoh! Please allow me to borrow the Lightsphere.
    Gotoh: Hmm, but I have one condition. If you can reach the Ice Dragon Temple, where I am, I will hand over the Lightsphere to you.
    " — Marth and Gotoh, Chapter 10, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  27. Events of Chapter 11, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  28. Events of Chapter 12, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  29. Events of Chapter 13, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  30. "Prince Marth, you finally came! I should have expected nothing less from the one who possesses the heroic bloodline of Anri. To reward your courage, I will hand the Lightsphere to you. With this, the Darksphere will lose its power and it will no longer be impossible to fight Hardin." — Gotoh, Chapter 14, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  31. "Marth: Then, Gotoh... If I can collect all five orbs, can I restore the Shield of Seals?
    Gotoh: Mmm... But please hurry up. The shield has already been broken for 600 years... It is almost time for the Earth Dragons, sealed underneath Macedon, to awaken from their slumber. Those evil Earth Dragons number several hundreds... No, several thousands. Once they awaken there will be nothing that we can do... I will leave Tiki in your care. You can find her in the room to the right. That Divine Dragon child should be able to help you battle the Earth Dragons. But, I will state clearly, if the Shield of Seals is not restored, Tiki will be destroyed.
    Marth: Huh...!? Why is that...
    Gotoh: That child is still developing. Without the Shield of Seals she will begin to degenerate. Eventually she will become wild and attack humans. I made her sleep, because I felt sad for her. But, if the Shield of Seals is restored I will no longer have to worry, because the shield will protect Tiki. Marth, please take care of Tiki. You must rescue that child from the path of ruin.
    " — Marth and Gotoh, Chapter 14, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  32. "Gotoh: Marth, you may leave. I will use my magic to send you to Altea instantly." — Gotoh, Chapter 14, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  33. Events of Chapters 15 and 16, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  34. "Gotoh: Your highness, Princess Elice was taken by Gharnef.
    Marth: Huh? Gotoh, is that true!?
    Gotoh: He ordered the dark priests to search for clerics of noble birth. Lena, Maria... and even your sister Elice. They have all been taken by Gharnef...
    Marth: Is that so... But what is he planning on doing by capturing them?
    Gotoh: That I don't know, but I bet it's not anything good. The chain of events so far was all the doing of Gharnef.
    " — Marth and Gotoh, in Chapter 16, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  35. "Marth: You are Princess Sheena? It's great to see you safe. I don't view Gra as an enemy. Gra and my country were originally one country. The country may have divided after Anri's death, but we always got on well as allies. But, in the previous war, I felt deeply regretful about things turning out the way they did. Princess Sheena, please allow us to be friends once again. I don't want to fight Gra.
    Sheena: Prince Marth... Once I heard that you didn't attack my fleeing soldiers, I was really surprised. You truly are the second coming of King Anri. I trust you. Please... Treat the citizens of Gra... as if they were your citizens. I will hand my whole country to your care... Prince Marth.
    " — Marth and Sheena, Chapter 17, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  36. "King Aurelis: I came here to stop my country's army. Also I must apologise to your highness. I believed Hardin's words and followed Archanea, but I now realize my wrongs. Archanea's Empress Nyna secretly sent me a letter, saying that Hardin isn't normal and is ill... My country will remain neutral, and its knights will return to Aurelis. I hope you won't attack my men anymore.
    Marth: I understand, your highness. I don't want to fight with you. Please forgive me for taking so many of your knights' lives.
    King Aurelis: Oh! You really are like what the rumors say. My body is frail and I have no children, and even Hardin, my younger brother, has completely changed. Prince Marth, please protect Aurelis in my place. I will hand my whole country to you. I give this jewel to you as a gift. This is a magical jewel containing the divine power of life. I spent a lot of gold to buy it from a travelling merchant. I believe it will be useful to you.
    " — Marth and King Aurelis, in Chapter 18, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  37. Events of Chapters 19 and 20, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  38. "Marth... Your highness... I have finally awakened... From my deep dream... Your highness... I am deeply sorry... I fought with my inner demon. However I was too weak... I resisted with all my might... But I still lost... I hoped for your highness' hand to end my life... That way I could be saved... Your highness... Nyna... Please take care of Nyna... She... I hope you... can tell her... In the... end... I still... loved her... I hope... She can... forgive me..." — Hardin, in Chapter 20, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  39. Events of Chapter 20, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  40. "Marth: Sister! And there's Princess Nyna... And Lena and Maria as well.
    Nyna: Marth, you finally came. I am so happy...
    (The Binding Shield glows)
    Nyna: Gwaa!! Damn, you're carrying the Binding Shield... Urgh... My illusion has been shattered! Come, Dark Priests. It has come to this... We must resurrect the Shadow Dragon immediately!
    (The Bishops become Dark Mages, who walk south and warp)
    Jagen: Huh, wasn't that Gharnef? He and his men pretended to be the princesses.
    Marth: Mmm, but what are they planning? They said something about resurrecting the Shadow Dragon... So my sister was indeed taken by Gharnef... [...]
    (Gotoh appears)
    Gotoh: Marth, you have done well. You have all five orbs in your possession. Because of your efforts the lost Binding Shield has finally been restored.
    Marth: Yes! The five orbs have attached onto the royal shield... So this is the Binding Shield? But, Gotoh, what should I do next? After seeing Gharnef's expression, it seems he really has taken my sister and the others. I can't just leave them.
    Gotoh: Mmm... I understand your feelings... But you must first restore the seal on the Earth Dragons. Those beasts will soon awaken from their slumber. When they appear from the ground they will burn everything, and create Hell on Earth. Go, Marth. Send the awakened Earth Dragons back into the darkness of the seal!!
    " — Marth, Gharnef (disguised as Nyna), Jagen, and Gotoh, Chapter 20, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  41. "Marth: Prince Michalis!? What are you doing here? And you've suffered a grave wound. What happened?
    Michalis: ...Marth... ...I have been waiting... for you...
    Marth: Huh!?
    Michalis: ...Take this...
    Marth: ...! This is the Starlight tome. You're giving it to me!?
    Michalis: That's right... Gharnef... Only with this spell can he be harmed. I managed to take it back from his possession...
    " — Marth and Michalis, Chapter 21, Book II, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  42. Events of Chapter 23, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  43. Events of Endgame, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  44. "Minerva renounced her claim to the throne and worked at a convent. She regained her bond with her brother, and they became close as they once were." — Minerva's ending, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  45. "Declining Marth's request, Sheena renounced her claim to Gra's throne and settled in the palace town. There, she lived as an ordinary, but happy girl." — Sheena's ending, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  46. "Marth was crowned the fifth king of Altea. As the leader of the Archanean Alliance, he worked tirelessly to help rebuild the ruined kingdom." — Marth's ending, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  47. "After the war, Caeda's long-awaited dream of marrying Marth was realized. Wearing a snow-white dress, she was said to have looked as beautiful as an angel." — Caeda's ending, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
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: Archanea Saga
Playable characters Episode I BoahDolphMacellanMidiaNynaTomas
Episode II CatriaEstFrostHardinMinervaRosheaWolf
Episode III CastorDiceLenaMaliceNavarreRickard
Episode IV BelfCamusNynaReidenRoberto
Non-playable characters King of ArchaneaMedeusPalla
Bosses BrzakGouberRubenVaam
Regalia Gradivus
Episodes 1: The Capital Falls • 2: Red Dragoon • 3: Righteous Thieves • 4: The Beginning
Locations ArchaneaAurelisEmpire of ArchaneaMacedon
Groups, objects and concepts Sable OrderWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Related topics Name chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenMystery of the EmblemNew Mystery of the EmblemShadow DragonAwakening) • Timeline
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