Creeping Darkness

Creeping Darkness (Japanese: 這いうねる闇 Creeping Darkness) is the eleventh chapter of Eirika's route in Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones.

Creeping Darkness

Location Caer Pelyn mountain range Weather Fog of war New units L'Arachel, Dozla Boss(es) Monster Previous chapter(s) Revolt at Carcino Next chapter(s) Village of Silence

“	Look there! Through that break in the fog... Looks like we've got some nasty creatures running 'bout this place.	”	— Dozla

After completing this chapter, the player is immediately sent into the next. It is not possible to return to the world map during the next chapter.

Plot

Main article: Creeping Darkness/Script

Ewan leads Eirika's group through the mountain pass; a thick fog has descended as they approach a seemingly abandoned fortress. Innes asks Ewan if the fort is currently in use, and points out a barely audible, mysterious sound coming from it. They continue to hear the sound, leading Innes to conclude that they have been spotted by the monsters inside the fort. Tethys—or, if she is dead, Innes—tells Ewan to get somewhere safe; Ewan attempts to protest but does eventually leave. L'Arachel and Dozla arrive at the same abandoned fortress, seeking a place to stay for the night; when Dozla informs L'Arachel of the nearby monsters, she is delighted to have a chance to "destroy th[o]se foul things".

In battle, Eirika can speak to L'Arachel. Eirika suggests L'Arachel get to saety, but L'Arachel insists on continuing to fight, and they agree to work together. L'Arachel can then inform Dozla that they will be working with Eirika to defeat the monsters.

Once the monsters have been routed, Eirika thanks L'Arachel for her assistance. L'Arachel realizes that she does not even know Eirika's name, and Eirika introduces herself. L'Arachel recognizes her as the princess of Renais, and assumes that the princess must be lost to have ended up in Carcino of all places. Eirika corrects L'Arachel and informs her of her task to protect Rausten from Grado's imperial army. After hearing of her task, L'Arachel insists on accompanying Eirika.

Ewan continues to guide Eirika's group to his teacher, Saleh. They eventually reach his house and meet him face-to-face. Eirika and Saleh recognize each other from Serafew when Saleh was searching for a girl with indigo hair. Ewan asks Saleh to guide Eirika's group to Caer Pelyn; Saleh accepts Ewan's request as he was headed the same way to complete a mission he recently accepted. Before they depart, Saleh advises they rest for the night, to which Eirika and Innes agree. Ewan, wanting to be helpful, decides to depart ahead of the group and inform the elder of their arrival.

The next morning, Eirika and her group depart for Caer Pelyn but are interrupted by Glen of the Imperial Three. Glen announces to Eirika that Emperor Vigarde has assigned him to take her out in retaliation for the alleged massacre of innocents at Port Kiris and the rebellion she led at Carcino. Eirika denies the accusations; Innes angrily calls Glen an idiot for believing Vigarde's obvious lies and explains that Eirika entered Carcino with her small force to rescue him. Eirika clarifies to Glen that she does not wish to fight him but will if she must. Glen decides to return to question Vigarde, letting Eirika proceed. After Eirika leaves, Valter approaches Glen, seeing him allow Eirika to leave. Glen tells Valter to move so he can return to the capital. Valter refuses and begins to rant about the anger and indignation he suffered at the hands of Glen and Duessel, asserting that his desire for revenge has kept him alive. Valter then attacks and kills Glen, and sends his soldiers to silence Glen's as he muses to himself over his craving for endless battle and war.

Chapter data

Easy/Normal Difficult

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Defeat all enemies	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat: Eirika dies	1–11+2	{{{partner}}}	2−2	41+1	{{{third}}}

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Defeat all enemies	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat: Eirika dies	1–11+2	{{{partner}}}	2−2	41+13	{{{third}}}

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Character data

Characters
New units
L'Arachel Troubadour HP 18 Inventory Mend Elixir Torch Level 3 NPC, talk to with Eirika, or automatically at the end of the chapter if she survived Dozla Berserker HP 43 Inventory Battle Axe Elixir Level 1 NPC, talk to with L'Arachel, or automatically at the end of the chapter if he survived
Required characters
Available characters

Item data

Items

Name Obtainment Method Chest Key Dropped by enemy Bonewalker Chest Key Dropped by enemy Bonewalker Chest Key Dropped by enemy Bonewalker (reinforcement) Secret Book Open eastern chest Short Spear Open center chest Restore Open western chest Door Key Steal from enemy Bonewalker Door Key Steal from enemy Bonewalker (reinforcement)

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 Monster Revenant 10 4 29~31 4~5 1~2 0~2 0~1 0~1 0~1 6 4 Rotten Claw The western three immediately begin moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 4 23~25 6~7 3~4 3~5 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Iron Lance The one closest to ally starting positions immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 6 23~25 6~7 3~4 3~5 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Iron Sword The one closest to ally starting positions immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 2 3 20 4 2 3 0 3 0 7 5 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 23~25 6~7 3~4 3~5 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Slim Sword • Chest Key -- Monster Bonewalker 10 3 21~22 5~6 4~6 3~4 0~1 3~4 0~1 6 5 Iron Bow -- Monster Bonewalker 8 1 22~23 5~6 2~4 3~4 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Iron Lance -- Monster Bonewalker 9 1 20~22 5~6 4~5 3~4 0~1 3~4 0~1 6 5 Longbow -- Monster Entombed 4 1 35 3 0 1 0 0 0 6 5 Poison Claw -- Monster Mogall 9 4 16~18 3~5 2~3 3~4 1~2 2~3 4~6 4 5 Evil Eye -- Monster Gargoyle 10 4 22~24 7~9 4~5 7~8 0~1 7~8 0~1 8 6 Iron Lance -- Monster Mauthe Doog 10 1 19~20 5~6 11~13 11~13 1~2 2~3 0~2 6 7 Fiery Fang Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Mauthe Doog 9 2 18~20 5~6 11~13 11~13 1~2 2~3 0~1 6 7 Fiery Fang Begins moving if a unit enters the eastern treasure room. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 23~25 6~7 3~4 3~5 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Iron Lance • Door Key • Chest Key -- Monster Deathgoyle 2 1 23 8 5 8 0 9 1 11 7 Steel Lance It and its squad begin moving if a unit enters the southern wing of the building. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 23~25 6~7 3~4 3~5 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Poison Sword Does not move. Monster Bonewalker 9 1 20~22 5~6 4~5 3~4 0~1 3~4 0~1 6 5 Poison Bow -- Monster Bonewalker 2 1 18 4 3 2 0 3 0 6 5 Iron Sword Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2. Monster Wight 8 1 36 12 15 13 1 9 9 9 6 Steel Sword --

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Monster Bonewalker 10 1 23~25 6~7 3~4 3~5 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Iron Lance • Door Key • Chest Key Prioritizes opening a chest, then escaping.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Monster Revenant 10 4 30~33 5~6 1~3 1~2 0~1 0~1 0~2 6 4 Rotten Claw The western three immediately begin moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 4 24~27 7~8 3~5 4~5 0~1 3~4 0~2 7 5 Iron Lance The one closest to ally starting positions immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 6 24~27 7~8 3~5 4~5 0~1 3~4 0~2 7 5 Iron Sword The one closest to ally starting positions immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 2 3 20 4 2 3 0 3 0 7 5 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 24~27 7~8 3~5 4~5 0~1 3~4 0~2 7 5 Slim Sword • Chest Key -- Monster Bonewalker 10 3 22~24 6~7 5~7 3~5 0~1 3~5 0~2 6 5 Iron Bow -- Monster Bonewalker 8 1 23~25 6~7 3~4 3~5 0~1 3~4 0~1 7 5 Iron Lance -- Monster Bonewalker 9 1 21~23 5~7 5~6 3~5 0~1 3~5 0~2 6 5 Longbow -- Monster Entombed 4 1 41~45 6~9 1~4 2~4 3~7 0~3 1~3 6 5 Poison Claw -- Monster Mogall 9 4 17~19 4~6 2~4 3~5 1~3 2~3 5~6 4 5 Evil Eye -- Monster Gargoyle 10 4 23~26 8~10 5~6 8~9 0~1 7~8 0~2 8 6 Iron Lance -- Monster Mauthe Doog 10 1 20~22 6~7 12~14 12~14 1~3 2~4 1~2 6 7 Fiery Fang Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Mauthe Doog 9 2 19~21 5~7 12~14 12~14 1~3 2~4 1~2 6 7 Fiery Fang Begins moving if a unit enters the eastern treasure room. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 24~27 7~8 3~5 4~5 0~1 3~4 0~2 7 5 Iron Lance • Door Key • Chest Key -- Monster Deathgoyle 2 1 23 8 5 8 0 9 1 11 7 Steel Lance It and its squad begin moving if a unit enters the southern wing of the building. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 24~27 7~8 3~5 4~5 0~1 3~4 0~2 7 5 Poison Sword Does not move. Monster Bonewalker 9 1 21~23 5~7 5~6 3~5 0~1 3~5 0~2 6 5 Poison Bow -- Monster Bonewalker 2 1 18 4 3 2 0 3 0 6 5 Iron Sword Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2. Monster Wight 8 1 36 12 15 13 1 9 9 9 6 Steel Sword --

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Monster Bonewalker 10 1 24~27 7~8 3~5 4~5 0~1 3~4 0~2 7 5 Iron Lance • Door Key • Chest Key Prioritizes opening a chest, then escaping.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Monster Revenant 10 4 34~39 6~10 2~6 1~4 0~3 0~3 1~3 6 4 Rotten Claw The western three immediately begin moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 4 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Iron Lance The one closest to ally starting positions immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 6 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Iron Sword The one closest to ally starting positions immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 2 3 22~24 5~7 2~5 3~5 0~2 3~5 0~2 7 5 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Slim Sword • Chest Key -- Monster Bonewalker 10 3 24~29 6~10 7~10 4~8 0~3 4~6 1~3 6 5 Iron Bow -- Monster Bonewalker 8 1 26~30 8~10 3~7 4~6 0~2 3~5 0~3 7 5 Iron Lance -- Monster Bonewalker 9 1 23~28 6~10 6~9 4~7 0~2 4~6 1~3 6 5 Longbow -- Monster Entombed 4 1 53~60 11~16 4~8 3~7 10~15 1~5 2~5 6 5 Poison Claw -- Monster Mogall 9 4 19~22 6~9 3~6 4~7 2~5 2~4 5~8 4 5 Evil Eye -- Monster Gargoyle 10 4 27~31 10~13 5~9 8~12 0~3 7~10 1~3 8 6 Iron Lance -- Monster Mauthe Doog 10 1 22~27 6~10 14~17 14~17 2~6 3~5 1~4 6 7 Fiery Fang Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Monster Mauthe Doog 9 2 21~26 6~10 14~17 14~17 2~5 3~5 1~3 6 7 Fiery Fang Begins moving if a unit enters the eastern treasure room. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Iron Lance • Door Key • Chest Key -- Monster Deathgoyle 2 1 36~44 15~20 9~15 12~16 1~5 12~16 3~7 11 7 Steel Lance It and its squad begin moving if a unit enters the southern wing of the building. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Poison Sword Does not move. Monster Bonewalker 9 1 23~28 6~10 6~9 4~7 0~2 4~6 1~3 6 5 Poison Bow -- Monster Bonewalker 2 1 22~24 5~7 2~5 3~5 0~2 3~5 0~2 7 5 Iron Sword Begins moving unprovoked on turn 2. Monster Wight 8 1 37~40 12~13 15~16 13~14 1~2 9~10 9~10 9 6 Steel Sword --

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Monster Revenant 10 6 34~39 6~10 2~6 1~4 0~3 0~3 1~3 6 4 Rotten Claw -- Monster Bonewalker 10 2 24~29 6~10 7~10 4~8 0~3 4~6 1~3 6 5 Iron Bow -- Monster Bonewalker 9 1 27~31 8~11 4~7 4~6 0~2 3~6 1~3 7 5 Toxin Lance -- Monster Bonewalker 10 2 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Iron Sword • Javelin -- Monster Bonewalker 10 1 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Iron Lance • Door Key • Chest Key Prioritizes opening a chest, then escaping. Monster Bonewalker 10 1 28~32 8~12 4~8 4~7 0~3 3~6 1~3 7 5 Toxin Lance --

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Reinforcements

• Turns 4 and 5 (Difficult only)
  • 3 Revenants from the northwest corner of the map
• Turn 8 (Difficult only)
  • 1 Bonewalker with an Iron Bow from the northeast corner of the map
  • 1 Bonewalker with a Toxin Lance from the northeast corner of the map
  • 1 Bonewalker with an Iron Sword and a Javelin from the northeast corner of the map
• Turn 9
  • 1 Bonewalker with an Iron Lance and two keys from the southwest corner of the map
• Turn 12 (Difficult only)
  • 1 Bonewalker with a Toxin Lance from the southwest corner of the map
  • 1 Bonewalker with an Iron Sword and a Javelin from the southwest corner of the map
  • 1 Bonewalker with an Iron Bow from the southwest corner of the map

NPC data

NPC Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills L'Arachel Troubadour 3 1 18 6 6 10 12 5 8 5 6 Mend • Torch • Elixir -- Dozla Berserker 1 1 43 16 11 9 4 11 6 16 6 Battle Axe • Elixir --

Boss data

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Main article: Monster

Easy/Normal Difficult

Wight Level 8 Affinity

Stats Max HP 36 Luck 1 Strength 12 Defense 9 Skill 15 Resistance 9 Speed 13 Constitution 9 Movement 6 Aid 8

Inventory Steel Sword Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

Wight Level 8 Affinity

Stats Max HP 37~40 Luck 1~2 Strength 12~13 Defense 9~10 Skill 15~16 Resistance 9~10 Speed 13~14 Constitution 9 Movement 6 Aid 8

Inventory Steel Sword Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- -- -- --

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Strategy

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

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Trivia

Glen and Valter, two red units, engaging in combat.

• In the 040531_2253 build, this chapter's map was originally used for Chapter 6. When Chapter 6 was revamped with a new map the old map was used for this chapter instead.
• This chapter, alongside Phantom Ship, was possibly one of the last chapters added to the game in development, being the only two chapters completely absent from the 040531_2253 build. This may also be the reason it does not have a corresponding world map location, instead occurring between locations, as the world map was already laid out in essentially its final form even in the very early build.
  • This is also supported by the fact that Creeping Darkness and Phantom Ship are the only two chapters with their titles listed out of order, being at the end of the list internally.
• The cutscene at the end of the chapter is the only instance in the Fire Emblem series where two red units engage each other in combat without one of them being driven berserk.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	Creeping Darkness	--
Japanese	這いうねる闇	Creeping Darkness
Spanish	Sombras acechantes	Lurking Darkness
French	Ombre Rampante	Creeping Shadow
German	Kriechende Finsternis	Creeping Darkness
Italian	L'oscurità avanza	Rising Darkness

Gallery

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  Glen and Valter engaging in combat.

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