Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon/Chapter 14

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Land of Sorrow [CHP14] _-_-_-_-_-_-_-

"Gra's betrayal of Altea years earlier had come as a shock, of course, until that day they attack Marth's kingdom in the name of Doluna, Gra had been a trustworthy neightbor and ally. While the Altean army was out on an expedition, Gra struck from the rearm annihilating the Altean soldiers, killing Marth's father, King Cornelius and stealing Falchion, the blade of light. It was a crushing blow.

Much time had passed since that sad day, and much had changed. Now it was Marth's turn to descend on Gra Bastion, and face King Jiol, the man who had robbed him of his father."

Before starting, you may want to consider using a Master Seal on your stronger units. Note that the ideal level to class upgrade is 20, but this isn't practical nor is it that useful. Class upgrading at the level of 15-18 is good enough. Having said this, if you can level up to 20 before this, then by all means do so.

You should have three promoted units. Most promoted units, with the exception of maybe the Paladin and the Bishop, can cross the water, which is an extremely useful ability to have in this battle. Note also that Marth can cross the river too.

I would advise against using Astram, whom you got last battle. Stick to your old party and then start the battle. I WOULD advise taking Beck just to kill the first enemy and maybe pick some other units off.

Give Beck the Arrowspatte from Jake. Also be sure to give a master key to one of your units that can cross the river (like Shiida).

DIALOGUE

Enemy Soldier: King Jiol, they're 'ere! The League is outside the Bastion!

Jiol: League? How dare you call them that! I see naught but a prince of ghosts and his pack of rebels.

Enemy Soldier: B-beggin' your pardon, sire, but everybody calls 'em the League now. Altea and Aurelis and Akaneia...The League of A's, you might say!

Jiol: Shut up, you idiot! Hmmm...So the princeling has returned. And he leads all the might of Akaneia, with the Fire Emblem in hand...Did you send to Doluna for reinforcements like I asked?

Enemy Soldier: Of course, sire. Medon's pegasus knights are on their way.

Jiol: Pegasus knights?! How am I supposed to stop the Lea- those REBELS with a handful of...of winged ponies! Send another messenger! Tell them we need Camus's Sable Order, or...or Michalis's Dragoons!

Blast...I deserve the same protection as the rest of the Empire! Betraying Altean was Gharnef's idea! Let...let him fight the brat! Don't just stand there, DO something! I don't want to die! [Too bad]

END DIALOGUE

HOUSES

1) After level 10, a unit can be promoted. 2) With a silver card (which you get in this chapter), you can buy stuff at half price.

END HOUSES

At the start of the battle, use Beck to use Thunderbolt to kill the first ballista. You should get another useful ballista weapon. Next, use your promot- ed units to cross the river. 2-3 of them suffice.

The left fortress is held very tightly by a group of archers. They are a tough group to kill, some of the archers carry longbows allowing them to pile on your units. The house on the island is relatively safe, the thieves are more worried about getting the treasure at the southeast corner.

Of course, using a strong unit like Wolf, you can eliminate all the archers. You could do that, or you can let your units get exp off them (go around them via the river and kill them). Also note that Beck can attack the archers.

Before turn 5 starts, two recruitable pegasus knights will appear. They can be recruited by using Marth. Both pegasus knight will automatically talk to Marth.

DIALOGUE

Catria: Hail, Prince Marth! 'Tis me, Catria. We meet again. My elder sister and I heard our mistress, Princess Minerva, had joined your ranks so we absconded from Medon to come and look for you here. I will fight my hardest for you, sire You need only give the command.

END DIALOGUE

DIALOGUE

Palla: Greetings, Prince Marth. I am Palla, of the Whitewinged Order of Medon. My younger sister and I parted ways with Medon the moment we heard Princess Maria was free. Until now, we had fought for Doluna against our will- but no longer.

You have freed us to do what our hearts tell us is right. I wish to fight with my mistress, Princess Minerva. My lance is hers, and yours. Still, sire, I fear for my youngest sister, Est. She flew to Grust some time ago and has yet to return.

If the three of us- Catra, Est, and I- are reunited, we can serve you all the better. I hope Est is safe.

END DIALOGUE

If you, the reader, didn't like using Shiida for some reason, these two are a good alternative. For now, just leave the two alone and give the rest of your units the experience.

About turn 8, about right after you recruit the two pegasus knights, more enem- ies appear. They are relatively easy and I like using Beck's arrowspatte to get rid of them. This is also good experience for low level units, you can use Beck (arrowspatte) and Lena (physic) to backup the unit.

Use the master key to open the door and two chests at the southeast corner. One chest contains the ever important Silver Card (halves prices at shop) and a Bullion (S).

At turn 16, the reinforcements of seemingly endless pegasus knights end.

Boss: Jiol HP: 33

Weapon: Silver Lance + Killer Bow Drop: Killer Bow

Beginning Quote: "Grr... Altean rabble! I should have killed you stragglers back when I had a chance!"

Death Quote: "Thus falls...the mighty kingdom...of Gra..."

Before taking the gate, be sure to visit the house...

DIALOGUE

????: You must be Prince Marth of Altea. I have a favor to ask of you. This magic tome belongs to Bishop Boah of Akaneia. General Volzhin of Doluna has been keeping it stashed away, but it...found its way into my hands, you might say.

I would appreciate greatly if you could return it to the good bishop in my stead. One other thing... Please take care of Princess Nyna. I am counting on you to keep her safe.

...I must go now. But our paths will cross again; you can be certain of that.

(OBTAIN THORON)

END DIALOGUE

Now, move Marth alllllll they way to the throne and seize.

DIALOGUE

Nyna: Well done, Marth. Altea is just a step away. Now you can take back your home.

Marth: Yes, and take it back I shall, but...

Nyna: Something is wrong. What troubles you?

Marth: Falchion isn't here.

Nyna: The divine blade? Was it supposed to be?

Marth: Yes. When one of my knights returned from the battle where my father, Cornelius, fell....he said Gra had stolen Falchion. And if we are to defeat Doluna and the Shadow Dragon, Medeus...we need that blade.

(Enter Malledus)

Malledus: Prince Marth!

Marth: Did you find it, Malledus?

Malledus: No...it seems Gharnef made off with it.

Nyna: Gharnef? Then, to find Falchion-

Marth: That's right. We'll need to go to Khadein, the kingdom of magic, where he resides. It pains me to turn astray when Altea is so close, but it must be done.

END DIALOGUE

Save the game and we can continue.