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Darkling Woods

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This article is about the chapter; for the location, see Darkling Woods (location).
Darkling Woods

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Location

Darkling Woods

Boss(es)

Riev, Morva

Previous chapter(s)

Last Hope

Next chapter(s)

Sacred Stone

This is Darkling Woods... It was here the heroes met the Demon King and with the Sacred Stones defeated him. I've heard the lingering energies of that battle are the source of the monsters.
— Seth

Darkling Woods (Japanese: 闇の樹海 Dark Forest) is the twentieth chapter of Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

Plot

Main articles: Darkling Woods/Script (Eirika) and Darkling Woods/Script (Ephraim)

Lyon approaches the temple in the heart of Darkling Woods, and encounters Morva. In Eirika's route, Morva instantly recognizes Fomortiis, while Fomortiis taunts him by bringing up his daughter, Myrrh, who is traveling to Darkling Woods. In Ephraim's route, Morva attempts to convince Lyon that the Demon King is in control and has changed him, but is unsuccessful. In both routes, Morva resolves to kill Lyon to prevent the return of the Demon King.

At the same time, the group nears the temple; they are put off by the Darkling Woods. Myrrh states that the state of the Woods has worsened; she also explains that she lived there guarding the temple with Morva, her foster father. Myrrh then begins to feel unwell as Seth informs the group that monsters are approaching them. Lyon, having killed Morva, reanimates his body, then leaves Riev to guard the temple. As the battle begins, Riev celebrates that the Demon King will soon return.

After the battle, once the temple is seized, the twins resolve to stop the ritual to resurrect the Demon King quickly. Myrrh, knowing Morva is dead, laments the death of her father. In Eirika's route, Eirika comforts Myrrh; Myrrh states that she met with her father and he cannot meet the group, though she does tell Eirika of how he has helped her—Myrrh then resolves to defeat the Demon King. Lyon then staggers into the temple, struggling through pain; Fomortiis taunts him about his weakness, and how Eirika will be crushed. In Ephraim's route, Ephraim comforts Myrrh; he deduces that the dragon they faced was Myrrh's father, and encourages Myrrh to not hide her emotions. As Lyon enters the temple, he reflects on the time when Vigarde died—leaving him with the duty to save Grado from a devastating earthquake—and when he decided to use Grado's Sacred Stone. Lyon then readies himself for the resurrection of Fomortiis, sacrificing himself for the people of Grado.

Chapter data

Easy/Normal Difficult

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Seize the gate Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Eirika or Ephraim dies 1–18 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 47+75
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Character data

Characters
New units

None

Required characters
Eirika ​Ephraim ​
Available characters
Seth ​Franz ​Gilliam ​Vanessa ​Moulder ​Ross ​Garcia ​Neimi ​Colm ​Artur ​Lute ​Natasha ​Joshua ​Forde ​Kyle ​Tana ​Amelia ​Innes ​Gerik ​Tethys ​Marisa ​L'arachel ​Dozla ​Saleh ​Ewan ​Cormag ​Rennac ​Duessel ​Knoll ​Myrrh ​Syrene ​

Note: Only one of Eirika or Ephraim is required to be deployed, with the other being optional. The required unit will be whichever one the player chose to follow during the Chapter 8 interlude.

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is gba vulnerary.png Vulnerary Dropped by enemy Maelduin
Is gba antitoxin.png Antitoxin Dropped by enemy Cyclops
Is gba antitoxin.png Antitoxin Dropped by enemy Gargoyle
Is gba steel sword.png Steel Sword Dropped by enemy Wight
Is gba axereaver.png Axereaver Dropped by enemy Wight
Is gba lancereaver.png Lancereaver Dropped by enemy Wight
Is gba killing edge.png Killing Edge Dropped by enemy Wight
Is gba swordslayer.png Swordslayer Dropped by enemy Maelduin
Is gba elixir.png Elixir Dropped by enemy Maelduin
Is gba elixir.png Elixir Dropped by enemy Cyclops
Is gba steel blade.png Steel Blade Dropped by enemy Wight
Is gba spear.png Spear Dropped by enemy Wight
Is gba longbow.png Longbow Dropped by enemy Wight

Enemy data

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.

Easy Normal Difficult

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma gba bishop enemy.gif Riev Bishop 17 1 49 14 21 19 9 16 18 7 6 Aura
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Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 4 5 30~34 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 Steel Axe
• Two from the east and one from the west immediately begin moving unprovoked.
• Another from the east begins moving unprovoked on turn 2.
Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 4 1 30~34 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 Poison Axe VulneraryThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 4 1 30~34 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 Swordslayer
Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2.
Ma gba cyclops enemy.gif Monster Cyclops 4 1 47~52 10~13 7~10 7~10 0~3 14~17 1~4 16 5 Steel Axe AntitoxinThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba cyclops enemy.gif Monster Cyclops 4 1 47~52 10~13 7~10 7~10 0~3 14~17 1~4 16 5 Halberd
--
Ma gba mogall enemy.gif Monster Mogall 14 2 19~22 6~8 4~5 4~6 2~4 2~4 6~8 4 5 Evil Eye
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Ma gba gargoyle enemy.gif Monster Gargoyle 15 1 27~30 10~13 6~8 9~11 1~2 8~10 1~3 8 6 Javelin AntitoxinThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma gba gargoyle enemy.gif Monster Gargoyle 15 1 27~30 10~13 6~8 9~11 1~2 8~10 1~3 8 6 Toxin Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma gba gargoyle enemy.gif Monster Gargoyle 15 2 27~30 10~13 6~8 9~11 1~2 8~10 1~3 8 6 Steel Lance
Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2.
Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 4 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Steel Lance
The eastern two and the southern one immediately begin moving unprovoked.
Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Steel SwordThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma gba wight 02 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 4 21 6 6 5 0 5 2 8 6 Steel Bow
The eastern two immediately begin moving unprovoked.
Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Steel Sword
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Javelin
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Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 LancereaverThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
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Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Steel Blade
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Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 AxereaverThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
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Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Killing EdgeThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
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Ma gba wight 02 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 6 6 5 0 5 2 8 6 Longbow
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Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 4 1 30~34 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 SwordslayerThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
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Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 4 1 30~34 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 Short Bow ElixirThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 4 1 30~34 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 Halberd
--
Ma gba cyclops enemy.gif Monster Cyclops 6 1 49~54 10~14 7~11 7~10 0~3 14~17 1~4 16 5 Tomahawk ElixirThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Steel BladeThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
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Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Armorslayer
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Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 SpearThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Axereaver
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Ma gba wight 01 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 7 5 6 0 5 2 9 6 Lancereaver
--
Ma gba wight 02 enemy.gif Monster Wight 3 1 21 6 6 5 0 5 2 8 6 LongbowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
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Ma gba gorgon enemy.gif Monster Gorgon 6 1 23~26 13~18 5~9 5~8 2~6 5~8 11~14 11 6 Stone Demon Surge
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Ma gba gorgon enemy.gif Monster Gorgon 7 2 23~27 14~18 6~9 5~9 3~6 5~8 11~14 11 6 Stone Demon Surge
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Ma gba arch mogall enemy.gif Monster Arch Mogall 5 1 20~24 10~14 5~8 4~7 1~4 3~6 9~11 5 6 Shadowshot Crimson Eye
Does not move.
Ma gba manakete morva enemy.gif Morva Manakete 18 1 62 16+10 10+10 13 7 4+20 8+10 25 3 Wretched Air
Does not move; stands on a gate, the chapter's seize point.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma gba cyclops enemy.gif Monster Cyclops 5 6 48~53 10~13 7~10 7~10 0~3 14~17 1~4 16 5 Steel Axe
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Ma gba deathgoyle enemy.gif Monster Deathgoyle 3 18 23 8 5 8 0 9 1 11 7 Steel Lance
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Ma gba deathgoyle enemy.gif Monster Deathgoyle 3 8 23 8 5 8 0 9 1 11 7 Steel Lance Javelin
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Ma gba deathgoyle enemy.gif Monster Deathgoyle 3 4 23 8 5 8 0 9 1 11 7 Axereaver
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Ma gba mogall enemy.gif Monster Mogall 15 18 20~22 6~9 4~6 5~7 3~5 3~4 6~8 4 5 Evil Eye
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Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 5 3 31~35 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 Steel Axe
--
Ma gba maelduin enemy.gif Monster Maelduin 5 3 31~35 10~13 6~9 8~10 0~3 10~12 4~7 12 8 Steel Bow
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Ma gba elder bael enemy.gif Monster Elder Bael 5 10 43~47 11~15 6~9 6~9 0~3 10~13 5~7 15 6 Sharp Claw
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Ma gba elder bael enemy.gif Monster Elder Bael 5 5 43~47 11~15 6~9 6~9 0~3 10~13 5~7 15 6 Lethal Talon
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Reinforcements

  • For 3 turns after entering the northeastern region (columns 18–26, rows 1–14)
  • After entering the southern region (columns 8–17, rows 16–21)
  • After entering the northern region (columns 8–17, rows 1–7)
  • For 2 turns after entering the central region (columns 8–17, rows 8–15)
    • 3 Mogalls from outside the gate
      • Three turns after the previous set, the first wave repeats each third turn for four waves.
  • Turns 5–6 (Difficult only)
  • Turns 16, 18, and 20
  • Turns 17, 19, and 21
  • Turns 20, 22, 24, 26, and 28
    • 2 (Easy/Normal)/3 (Difficult) Elder Baels with Sharp Claws from right of the western thickets
    • 1 Elder Bael with a Lethal Talon from right of the western thickets
    • 3 Gwyllgis; one from right of the western thickets, one from right of the southwestern cave, and one from below the northwestern thickets (Difficult only)

Boss data

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.
Main article: Riev

Easy/Normal Difficult

Portrait riev fe08.png
Ma gba bishop enemy.gif Bishop
Level 17
Affinity Is gba darkaffin.png
Stats
Max HP 49 Luck 9
Magic 14 Defense 16
Skill 21 Resistance 18
Speed 19 Constitution 7
Movement 6 Aid 6
Inventory
Aura
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes -- Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic S Dark magic -- Staves A
Main article: Morva

Easy/Normal Difficult

Generic portrait draco zombie fe08.png
Ma gba manakete morva enemy.gif Manakete
Level 18
Affinity Is gba windaffin.png
Stats
Max HP 62 Luck 7
Strength 16+10 Defense 4+20
Skill 10+10 Resistance 8+10
Speed 13 Constitution 25
Movement 3 Aid 24
Inventory
Wretched Air
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes -- Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --
  • Note: While Morva's class is called "Manakete", it essentially functions as if it were a Draco Zombie.

Strategy

This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.

This section has been marked as a stub. Please help improve the page by adding information.


Provided Eirika/Ephraim is trained well enough, it may be possible to have a flying unit start next to them and carry them across the map for a speedy victory, dropping them in the patch of forest closest to Morva.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Darkling Woods

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Japanese

闇の樹海

Dark Forest

Spanish

Bosque Oscuro

Dark Forest

French

Bois de Lombres

Forest of Shadows

German

Düsterwald

Darkwood

Italian

Il bosco di Darklin

The Darklin woods

Gallery

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References

  1. "Ten days from now... When the moon is swallowed by shadow... In Darkling Woods, I will perform a ceremony... Through this ceremony, I will gain immense power. Power to change not only Grado, but the entire world." — Lyon to Ephraim, Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
← Last Hope • Darkling Woods • Sacred Stone →
Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Playable characters AmeliaArturColmCormagDozlaDuesselEirikaEphraimEwanFordeFranzGarciaGerikGilliamInnesJoshuaKnollKyleL'ArachelLuteMarisaMoulderMyrrhNatashaNeimiRennacRossSalehSethSyreneTanaTethysVanessa
Creature Campaign characters CaellachFadoGlenHaydenIsmaireLyonOrsonRievSelenaValter
Non-playable characters DaraKlimtMansel
Bosses AiasBanditBazbaBeranBinksBoneBreguetCaellachCarlyleFomortiisGhebLyonMorvaMurrayNovalaO'NeillOrsonPabloRievSaarSelenaTiradoValterVigardeZonta
Background characters GradoLatonaMacGregorMonicaNada Kuya
Sacred Twins and personal weapons AudhulmaExcaliburGarmGleipnirIvaldiLatonaNidhoggRapierReginleifSieglindeSiegmundVidofnir
Chapters Pre-split P: The Fall of Renais • 1: Escape! • 2: The Protected • 3: The Bandits of Borgo • 4: Ancient Horrors • 5: The Empire's Reach • 5x: Unbroken Heart • 6: Victims of War • 7: Waterside Renvall • 8: It's a Trap!A New Journey
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Locations MagvelCarcino (Caer Pelyn) • Darkling WoodsFrelia (Tower of Valni) • Grado (Renvall) • Jehanna (Jehanna HallLagdou Ruins) • Rausten (Melkaen Coast) • Renais (Za'ha Woods)
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