Let's ironman Fire Emblem (Interlude)

[procrastinator]

 

[Crooked Bee]

Bump.

 

[Hellraiser]

I eagerly await the incoming difficulty spike and deaths.

 

[Stygian Lurker]

bump_count++

 

[Grog]

More please! I really wish I hadn't sold my old GBA carts. I have Shadow Dragon for DS, and it's pretty good, but this one is so much better. I can't wait to once again bask in the awesomeness of Hector. What a BRO!

 

[Yeesh]

 

[Crooked Bee]

Update this shit.

 

[lightbane]

Update this shit.

 

[Undead Phoenix]

Once, dragon fought man in a war called the Scouring... Mankind vanquished the dragons thanks to the efforts of eight heroes. These mighty generals brought peace to Elibe. The continent was divided into nations, and the people enjoyed an easy prosperity.

Elibe has enjoyed a peace that spans 980 years... How much longer can this peace stand before its foundations begin to crumble?

for many generations, but which now finds itself touched by a shadow of unease. Its beloved and benevolent ruler, Lord Elbert, has mysteriously vanished... as have a number of his sworn men, loyal knights who serve at his side. A month has passed without word from the marquess. Rumors of his death abound. However, the marquess's son believes his father lives, and has vowed to find him.

A red-haired youth who will one day become the finest knight in all of Lycia. His long journey begins here.

I see. Thank you, Marcus.

Eliwood... Promise that you will return to me safely. I'm worried about your father, but... If anything were to happen to you... My heart could not bear that sorrow.

I know, Mother. Please do not worry. Father is alive. I know it. I vow that I will find him and return him to your side.

I have your word then.

Yes, of course. Isadora, I entrust my mother to you in my absence.

Mother, I will return. Rest easy.

Not so, milord. My man Lowen will be traveling with us.

Lowen? That's reassuring.

I've sent him ahead to the village. He hopes to seek out a few able men who are skilled at arms. Normally, I wouldn't venture forth without a larger company, but... I bow to your will on this matter, Lord Eliwood.

I'm sorry, Marcus, but I would rather not deprive my mother of even a single guard. The best knights in the realm disappeared with my father. If anything were to happen to my mother while I am gone, I...

I understand, milord. Hmph! What's keeping Lowen!?

Well, your misfortune is my good luck! I have an announcement to make! As of now, this village is mine! Groznyi is your new liege! Now, bring every last piece of gold, dwon to the smallest fleck!

Lowen! Calm yourself! A knight must be in control at all times.

The village is under attack! It's bandits!

What? Bandits? Here!?

Are you sure, Lowen?

This girl has more details.

I'm the daughter of the village magistrate. My name's Rebecca. The bandits came without warning. They're stealing everything! I beg you! Please help us!

I see. Marcus! Lowen! We must aid the village!

Yes, milord!

Rebecca, stay here, and keep out of sight.

If it please you, milord, I would rather fight. I hunt almost every day, and I have some skill with a bow.

Is that so? Very well, but be careful!

Yes, milord.

Lord Eliwood, one more thing. There is another in the village who has offered to help. A traveling tactician who was staying at the inn.

A tactician?

Yes, milord. This is Kodexer.

The bandits have stolen all the ale from the inn, the bastards. Give me two men capable with a sword and I'll personally kill every single one of them for interrupting my drinking.

Kodexer!

Do you know this person, milord?

Do I know you?

Yes. I met Kodexer during the trouble in Caelin last year.

Ah, I remember. You were that stuck-up noble who saved Ninian and stole Lyn's attentions away from me. Your kind makes me sick.

A fantastic military advisor, if memory serves.

Maybe I was wrong in my first impressions of you. Books and covers and all that...

If not for Kodexer, the marquess of Caelin and his granddaughter Lyn, might not have survived Lundgren's uprising.

...scratch that. Might? Fuck you. They'd have been deader than the adventure games genre.

What brings you to Pherae, my friend? Ha! Still traveling about, honing your skill?

The perfect RPG is out there. Somewhere. I must find it... whatever the cost.

Of course... A worthy pursuit. Let's give thanks to providence for oue chance reunion. We have need of your aid. Please lend us your skill.

Time to earn my pay. I do get paid, don't I?

Eliwood here can only wield swords and has very average stats. If I could drop him - I would - but it looks like he'll be the main character for this campaign.

Like our bro Wallace, Marcus is an upgraded character, so while he's good - he just sucks up XP from other units.

Right now Lowen is a standard Cavalier. I'll have to wait until he's levelled up a few times before I know what he'll be good at.

Same story with Rebecca. At least she gives us an extra body to throw into the fray.

But only a bad tradesman blames his tools. The cliff covering our west flank, we take out this brigand. First Rebecca takes a shot at him, then Lowen hits him with a Javelin leaving him weak enough to be killed by Eliwood.

It's just like that knight said! That's Lord Eliwood!

So it seems.

What's he doing? Hey, he's taking on those bandits. Protecting innocents? That's a right lordly thing to do, isn't it? Right, Dorcas?

You talk too much. The lordling needs our help.

Right! Leave these mountain weaklings to me! I'm Bartre the Brave!

Seems like Dorcas has got himself some new kit in our time apart.

A side-by-side comparison shows us that Bartre will become much stronger than Dorcas is currently.

We should easily be able to handle that archer and brigand - so let's check out the village.

We've heard nothing but foul rumours hereabouts... All of Pherae is woried for his well-being. We hear tell that Lord Eliwood is going to find the marquess. This dragon shield is our village treasure... It boosts the defenses of the one who uses it. Take it, please. And may it see you and Lord Elbert home safely.

Our new pawn warrior gets to whet his axe in the blood of a defenseless archer.

It's been too long since I felt the thrill of battle.

Still not feeling it now, to be honest. This is just a cull.

The bandit is allowed to choose who his executioner will be.

He chose poorly.

We advance on the village that the bandits have taken.

Leaving no survivors in our wake.

That's the first attack they have landed.

Eliwood didn't like that.

But that doesn't stop another bandit from charging in.

Eliwood finishes him off.

They try to drive us back - but it doesn't work.

Once I stepped into the ring, the end result was never in doubt

You think you can challenge men? What? Pheraen knights!? But that's impossible!!!

Ugh... I thought my luck... was finally turning around...

Our deepest thanks for coming to the aid of our fair village.

Think nothing of it. It's a lord's duty to protect the citizenry.

Would that were true, milord.

Aye, he's still young and naive - blind to the truths of the world.

The good folk of Laus know no such protection. Their marquess, Lord Darin, is too busy preparing for war. He ignores all complaints of bandits and thieves.

Preparing for war? Are you sure?

Well you can't subtley prepare for war.

I would not lie, milord. My brother lived in Laus until a few days ago. His hoome was torched, and he had no choice but to flee here. According to him, Laus could go to war any day now. It's all the people of Laus are talking about.

If Marquess Laus is readying for war...

His target is most likely another Lycian territory.

Perhaps this is connected to Lord Elbert's disappearance.

My father and Marquess Laus? It seems a tenuous connection, but it's as good a start as any. Let us travel to Laus. We must learn more.

Where are you bound for next? If you have no destination in mind, perhaps you could travel with us.

Not gonna happen.

Ours is a small group, with a single purpose--to find my father.

Middle aged guy?

I do not know where our road will lead, but... We would be stronger with you in our company.

No.

You will travel with us? Splendid! Thank you!

Fuck this railroading! I want my C&C!

: I pray we give you no cause to regret your decision.

Father, I... I intend to accompany Lord Eliwood.

Don't be ridiculous, girl! Lord Eliwood is not going on a picnic. He's riding into danger.

I know that, Father. That's why I want to go. We owe him our lives, and I want to repay him. My bow may not be all that much, but I know I can be of service!

But...

And, Father... I may meet up with my brother somewhere. You're the magistrate--you have responsibilites. I... This is all I can offer. I need to do this! Please, Father! Let me go!

Dear me... You're just as stubborn as your mother was.

I'm sorry, Father...

You must bow to Lord Eliwood's wishes on this matter. If he consents, you may go.

Thank you, Father!

Lord Elbert has always been kind to us. Follow his son with a true heart, Rebecca. Serve Lord Eliwood well, as I have served his father.

I will, Father!

Eliwood and company set their sights on Laus. The road from Pherae to Laus passes through Santaruz. Eliwood suspects his missing father must have visited Santaruz en route to Ostia. Eliwood arranges a meeting with the local ruling lord to see what he can learn.

 

[Hellraiser]

Eliwood is such a pussy good thing his blue haired bro will join him soon.

 

[Crooked Bee]

IT LIVES

 

[spekkio]

Glad to see this LP alive.

BTW, did any of you tested this patch:
http://www.romhacking.net/translations/961/

It's for Fire Emblem - Monshou no Nazo / Mystery of the Emblem - I'm going to start this series with first game that's available in english...

 

[Yeesh]

Party's a sausage fest.

 

[Grog]

Is this dead? That makes me a sad panda.