Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon/Chapter 10

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Princess Minerva [CHP10] _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-

"Not all of the League's soldiers took Catria of the Whitewings at her word. Some insisted her plea was a ruse, a trap concocted by Princess Minerva herself Marth doubted that, though; he had seen the woman in Lefcandith Valley, and she did not strike him as a sort of conniving menace his followers feared. As the brunt of Grust's might drew closer, Marth led the League to Castle Deil, deter- mined to attack the citadel and rescue the young Medonian princess, Maria."

DIALOGUE

Zharov: Princess Minerva, what brings you here? You've left your post: not very wise. Might I remind you, poor conduct on your part could have repercussions on how...comfortable...your sister remains.

Minerva: I am aware of my sister, thank you. ...I did not come to make trouble. Just let me see Maria, for a little while. She's only a child, General. Think of what she must be going through0

Zharov: Impossible, I'm afraid. She is a hostage. If your sister's well-being concerns you, then start following orders.

(Enemy soldier enters)

Enemy soldier: General! Grave news! The rebel army has been sighted east of Castle Deil!

Zharov: What?! Why in creation would the rebels come here? Blast...Order the Dragoons to sortie! And don't forget to send word to the main army. We need reinforcements!

Minerva: Rebels...? Then Marth has arrived...

END DIALOGUE

HOUSES

1) Three great people that once lived: Miloah (master of Aura), Gharnef (master of Dark Pontifex), and Gotoh (nickname of White Sage)

2) Minerva is a good person, pressured by her sister being threatened.

END HOUSES

First things first, you will want to make for the fortress. Not only does it contain Maria, the prisoner, it is a good place to hold a position against the reinforcements. The enemy thief will take an item from the chest. Make sure to kill him as fast as possible to regain it.

IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU SAVE MARIA AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Minerva will not join you until you save her. Really, just go save her then move Marth back to recru- it Minerva.

Here is Maria's dialogue:

DIALOGUE

Maria: Oh! You must be Prince Marth! (My, he's so dashing!) ...Thank you for rescuing me. Please be sure to tell my sister I am free. She'll be grateful for the news. Now then. Shall we be off? I'm coming with you, of course.

...No protesting! I wish to help!

END DIALOGUE

Wolf or some strong units (maybe Shiida if she is high level enough) can take the left side around and kill the enemy fliers.

The main army will spawn in around the time you rescue Maria (if you rushed as fast as possible to her jail cell that is). Minerva will follow them. You don't have to worry about Minerva attacking your troops, just position your troops in this way to defeat the horde of enemies:

LEGEND

o = Wall R = Your ranged units P = Your physical units H = Your healer M = Marth E = Enemies

oooooooooo H   o     M PP  o     RoE ooo RoEoo

ooooooooEo

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I would suggest Gordin and Merric to be the ranged units. High defence units like a knight or a cavalier should be the physical. Lena is the healer.

Anyway, just wait until it's like only one unit before Minerva, then move in Marth. Kill the unit in front of you and Minerva will automatically talk to Marth...though you must have rescued Maria first (that is partially the reason why you should hold a position like this, you need to move Marth all the way from the jail to the south entrance)

DIALOGUE

Minerva: Greetings, Prince Marth. I am Minerva of Medon. Thank you for saving my sister. Maria's plight forced me to treat you as an enemy when I knew you were not; suffice to say, I am deeply sorry for that.

...The whole world has gone mad. Most of Medon fights for Doluna now. My own brother Michalis leads them. And on their hands is the blood of their king, my father. They must be stopped; I must stop them.

Still, I fear for my soldiers whom I can no longer protect, especially the thr- ee Whitewing sisters: Palla, Catria, and Est. Doluna worried we would rebel, and forced us to separate. If they knew I was safe, they would join your ranks in a heartbeat. We are yours to command, sire. Let us help you defeat Doluna, and repay them for sullying Medon's honor.

END DIALOGUE

Use a thief to unlock the door to the north and kill the hero to get a Master Seal, yay! Don't use it yet, let's wait okay?

Clear the few guards left near the boss and then, boss time!

Boss: Zharov HP: 31

Weapon: Javelin Drop: Speedwing

Beginning Quote: "Grrr...Must I do everything myself? Bah! You'll not get past me, rebel!"

Death Quote: "They're a force...to be reckoned...with...Rrgh....

Nothing more to do here, seize the gate.

DIALOGUE

Nyna: Marth, have you ever heard of Pontifex Miloah?

Marth: The one who defended Akaneia with the power of Aura? Of course; he and his magic are famous! But...I read Miloah died in a battle with Gharnef, soon after the fiend sold is soul to Doluna...

Nyna: Alas, Miloah did die... But his daughter, Linde, yet lives. I am told she inherited her father's skill with Aura magic- but since the battle with Gharnef none have seen her.

Wherever she is, it cannot be pleasant. ...Marth, please. Find Linde. With her father gone, we are the only family the girl has left.

END DIALOGUE