Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance/Chapter 12: A Strange Land

Now that the Greil mercenaries are on board, captain Nasir sets sail with the target of reaching Begnion. This three-month journey will take the mercenaries through the waters which are frequently attacked by Raven and Hawk pirates. Eventually the group runs into some Ravens who lead them into a reef. The ship is now stuck, leaving the passangers - the Greil mercenaries - at the mercy of these air pirates.

Base preparations
Give bonus experience to those whom are a few levels behind, don't be afraid to leave some unused as it will be stored for next level. and give/take away any skills you wish and support and info conversations should be viewed if wanted. The main aspect of this base preparation is the fact that you have to prepare yourself for Raven laguz. These are the first laguz you've fought against and needed to be treated with care. If you've been training up Rolf, Marcia or Soren, this level will be easy. If not, you'll have to rely on Oscar and Boyd for the majority of the chapter. Ike should also be useful in this chapter if the laguz sword you got in an info conversation last chapter is still in your possession.

Make sure Soren has and Elwind scroll in his inventory and give Boyd and Oscar a bow each if they can weild them yet. All this is vital if you wish to get an easy win as wind magic and arrows do bonus damage to bird laguz such as these ravens, the same goes for the laguz sword.

Once you're fully prepared, save the game and leave the base.