Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon/Chapter 4

-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_- Battle in the Lea [CHP4] _-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_

"After a hard battle, Marth's Altean Army- for it had grown to be called such- set foot at least in the kingdom of Aurelis. However, joining his might to that of the Aurelians would have to wait.

As Marth descended into the vast green lea separating his troops from theirs, he heard a terrible sound: the galloping of enemy destriers, far away...then closer...Then far too close."

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Malledus: Aurelis, at last...The enemy will have sent their forces to meet us.

Marth: Grust, Doluna, Gra..We're up against their standing armies, and we must brace ourselves for it.

Malledus: Sire, I believe it prudent that we start taking time to prepare our troops before each battle.

We should select the warriors best suited for the situation and outfit them with the right weapons and items accordingly.

Marth: All right, that's sound advice- I believe I'll take it.

END DIALOGUE

You will start out in a menu. First, go to Pick Units then choose all the units that you have decided that you don't like. Keep their name in grey. It is a bad idea to meet their unit limit in a battle, unless it is necessary. You do not want to have a team with balanced exp, all struggling later.

Then, exit this part of the menu and go to Inventory. Trade all the items between units and then you might want to check out the map. You can change the beginning spots of your troops by simply clicking on the two.

When you are ready, saving is a good idea. Then, hit Fight.

This battle looks intimidating at first. However, the enemies are easily killed Just watch your HP of your characters and don't leave a low def unit like Nabarl alone.

Before the battle starts, we have some dialogue from the boss:

DIALOGUE

Bentheon: An unknown army to the south? That must be the Altean princeling and his band of lickspittles. If they think we'll sit by and let them join forces with the Aurelians, then they have another think coming.

With this ridersbane, I'll litter the lea with their cavalry!

END DIALOGUE

HOUSES

1) Different weapons are made of different materials. Some are stronger than others, and thus need a higher weapon level to use. 2) Special weapons like armorslayer, rapier, and ridersbane give you a huge advantage. 3) Don't fight this boss with a mounted unit (cavalier ie) 4) Keys can unlock doors and even bridges! 5) Dracoknights are dangerously strong.

END DIALOGUE

First action you want to do is secure the thieves so as to ensure safety to the two villages. Then, you want to eliminate the small group of enemies to the right side.

Next, take some strong units and defeat the large group of enemies in your way.

Watch out for Matthis, a recruitable character, he is in the middle of the pack Recruit him with Lena. Dialogue is as follows:

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Lena: Matthis? Is that you?

Matthis: Lena?! What are you doing on a battlefield?

Lena: I was attacked by bandits in the Teeth while tending to the sick there, and these people saved me. The real question is, what are YOU doing on a battle field- least of all this one!

Matthis: I'm not here by choice, sister of mine. Since you left, Medon has only gotten worse and worse.

They forced me to enlist- you know I hate warfare, but it was into the army or onto the chopping block.

Lena: Shame on you, Matthis. If you're going to fight, then at least fight for something you believe in. Medon has done terrible things: marrying their might to Doluna, helping them torment people...Brother, it's not too late. You could join Altea's forces. They're good people you know. Prince Marth would welcome you. They all would.

Matthis: ...All right, then. If I'm gonna to die, I'd rather die as one of the dashing than one of the dastardly. You know, Lena, you always were the reliable one and now you're all grown up...I thought for sure you'd have already settled down with your one true love.

Lena: T-true love? [lol]

I've...I've met no such man, Matthis [oh the implications...]

Matthis: Hmm, is that so? I'll bet you haven't... Well, you just be careful. There are plenty of thieves out there who would steal a girl's heart.

END DIALOGUE

Ouch, long dialogue. Anyway, just keep going and then enter the village to the far left to get Merric, the powerful mage. He has a special tome called Exca- lilbur. It deals some hefty damage and can only be used by him. Merric is an overall good character, just watch his HP since his defence is low.

There is a village to the right that has 5000 gold for the taking. Kill the healing mage with whatever character needs the most exp.

For the boss, just long range him to death. Speaking of boss...

BOSS: Bentheon HP: 22

Weapon: Ridersbane Drop: Ridersbane

Beginning Quote: "You can defy us, yes... But you will never defeat us."

Death Quote: "W...what...?"

After this, you have a choice. If you want, you can arena abuse characters or you can just continue.

Note: Using this method can get you a level 20 Gordin going into next chapter.

Basically, what you do is: position a healer and your character next to the arena.

Go into the arena and pay for the bid. Then, silently watch the battle. If you look to be against the odds, quickly press B before you die. You should bail out safely. Most of the time however, you will have a marginal win over the enemies. Just keep doing this and you can not only make gold but you can get much exp (for your healer too!).

Such a technique is called "arena abusing", a method used to make a FE game easier. Some people hold a grudge against it, but then again, it might be necessary to have your currently weak unit become a powerhouse.

Anyway, whether you decided to arena abuse or not, just seize the gate.

DIALOGUE

Elder: Prince Marth, you have our thanks for liberating the south castle. You'll find Captain Hardin protecting the king and the lady Nyna at the Northe- rn Fortress, located in Aurelis.

When you find him, please be sure to give him this silver sword.

(OBTAINED SILVER SWORD)

END DIALOGUE

Save the game, and let us continue!