Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon/Chapter 5

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Champions of Aurelis [CHP5] _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-

"Trace a line around the continent's north-eastern plains, and you have Aurelis This kingdom alone had somehow resisted Doluna's attempts to conquer it, but only by some miracle. By the time Marth arrived in Aurelis, much of its terri- tory had already been carved up by Doluna's ally Medon.

Still, the king's younger brother, Hardin, refused to give up without a fight. The people called him Coyote, and he intended to live up to the name. Since its founding, Aurelis and the holy kingdom of Akaneia shared close ties and months ago Princess Nyna of Akeneia had come to Hardin's aid. By his side, she had called on the people to fight- but few remained to answer.

Medon's finest soldiers were closing in. Nyna knew they were out of time..."

DIALOGUE

Hardin: Princess Nyna, I've spotted them! The Altean army is on the far side of the river.

Nyna: They're here? At last! Prince Marth has come for us!

Hardin: So it seems. Now, what say you we turn this battle around? I'm going to take my men east to join our might with Marth's. Together we will retake the castle. Stay here, my lady, and wait for the good news.

END DIALOGUE

HOUSES

1) The castle has lots of treasures :) Steal them with Thief [the ethical lessons for our youth...]

2) Save gold for the port map, it has good stuff in stores.

3) Reinforcements are gonna start pouring out of the forts.

END HOUSES

Once you finally gain control of your troops, you must notice that your army is split into two groups: Hardin's group and Marth's group.

Hardin's group is going to be hard pressed at the beginning. Even on normal mode, the enemies pose a challenge to some of the weak, relatively useless characters.

Marth's groups is relatively free, Wendell, a recruitable sage, is in the corner of the map. On the first turn, set us defensive positions for Hardin's squad (use the fort and forests) and advance with Marth's squad.

DIALOGUE

Wendell: Prince Marth, I am Wendell, a pontifex of Khadein, city of magic. Our pleas for peace have failed, and Khadein has been taken over by one of the other pontifices. His name is Gharnef, and he and the many mages who swear allegiance to him have allied themselves with Doluna.

Prince Marth, I ask you now: please lend me your help in thwarting his vile ambitions.

END DIALOGUE

The village in the north nets you a Firestone. Keep it, it's important.

Once you cleared all the enemies (which is an easy task), prepare for the harder one. Multiple reinforcements are going to spawn and attack.

I recommend using an archer like Gordin (or Wolf if you refused to use the arena and grind at Chapter 1) and two cavaliers for the other.

Shiida's Wing Spear makes quick work of the boss...

BOSS: Merach HP: 22

Weapon: Silver Lance Drop: Silver Lance

Beginning Quote: "Princess Minerva bade me guard this castle in her absence. You shall not take it so long as I stand!

Death Quote: "Heh... You think you've won, wretch? Far from it...

Seize the gate after, and let's continue! But first...

DIALOGUE

Aurelis King: Prince Marth, your arrival could not have been better timed. Please accept our gratitude. Princes Nyna of Akaneia is en route from the fortress. I am sure she will wish to meet you. The battle is not won yet, though: many of the enemy continue to hold out within the castle's halls. Stay wary.

END DIALOGUE

Save the game.