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Birds of a Feather

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Birds of a Feather

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Location

Somewhere between Pherae and Santaruz

New units

Hector, Oswin (Eliwood's tale)
Eliwood, Marcus, Lowen, Rebecca, Bartre, Dorcas, Serra (Hector's tale)

Boss(es)

Zagan

Birds of a Feather (Japanese: 比翼の友 Closely-Winged Companions) is the twelfth chapter in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade.

Plot

Main article: Birds of a Feather/Script

Eliwood has arrived on the border of Santaruz and requests an audience with its marquess, Helman. Inside Castle Santaruz, Helman mulls over his options with a hooded figure. Helman cannot tell Eliwood the truth if he has come to inquire about his father nor can he bear to lie to Eliwood, someone he considers as precious as a son. The hooded figure suggests that Helman simply scare off Eliwood with an attack. Helman reluctantly agrees to the plan. Later, at Eliwood’s camp, a bandit by the name of Zagan approaches the group and announces that he has come to kill Eliwood, prompting a battle with Zagan and his fellow bandits.

As Hector makes out for Santaruz with Matthew by his side, Serra suddenly calls out to them. Hector tries to make Serra go home but Oswin catches up and informs him that they have been ordered to accompany him by Uther. Before Hector can protest too much, Matthew (or Serra if Matthew is dead) spots an ongoing battle in the distance. Suspecting Eliwood might be involved, Hector recklessly jumps into battle, a disapproving Oswin in tow.

After the last enemy has been defeated, Eliwood and Hector finally have a chance to properly speak. Hector inquires as to why Eliwood did not call him when he departed to look for his father Elbert. Eliwood admits that he thought Hector would be too busy with Uther having just recently become the Marquess of Ostia. After Hector introduces his companions, Eliwood and Marcus explain that the bandits they just dispatched were hired to kill Eliwood. Hector, in turn, shares that he observed a knight of Santaruz watching the battle as if he was planning on letting Eliwood die.

If the player did not skip Lyn’s Tale, the Tactician will be present and will advise Eliwood to check on Lord Helman to ensure that he is alright. The tactician will then be introduced to Hector and be reunited with Matthew, who the tactician now learns is actually an Ostian spy, and Serra. If the player did skip Lyn’s tale, Marcus will suggest Eliwood check on Lord Helman.

Beginning log

Eliwood's tale: “After speaking with the village magistrate, 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.”

Hector's tale: “Hector leaves Ostia. He moves towards Santaruz to meet up with Eliwood as quickly as possible. He encounters a mysterious group whose dark garb hide an even darker secret. Perhaps these same powers have turned their blades on Eliwood...Hector hurries south, praying for his friend's safety.”

Chapter data

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Character data

Eliwood's tale Hector's tale

Characters
New units
Hector
Portrait hector fe07.png
Lord
HP
19
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically on turn 3
Oswin
Portrait oswin fe07.png
Knight
HP
28
Inventory
--
Level
9
Automatically on turn 3
Available characters
Eliwood ​Lowen ​Marcus ​Rebecca ​Dorcas ​Bartre ​

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is gba secret book.png Secret Book Visit village

Shop data

Shop data

Armory Vendor

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Iron Sword style=Template:Roundr; text-align: center | 460
style=Template:Roundl; |
Is gba iron lance.png
Iron Lance style=Template:Roundr; text-align: center | 360
style=Template:Roundl; |
Is gba iron axe.png
Iron Axe style=Template:Roundr; text-align: center | 270
style=Template:Roundl; |
Is gba iron bow.png
Iron Bow style=Template:Roundr; text-align: center | 540

Enemy data


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Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ma gba archer enemy.gif
Bandit Archer 2 2 Is gba iron bow.png Iron Bow --
Ma gba brigand enemy.gif
Bandit Brigand 1 2 Is gba iron axe.png Iron Axe --
Ma gba brigand enemy.gif
Bandit Brigand 3 1 Is gba iron axe.png Iron Axe --
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif
Bandit Fighter 1 1 Is gba iron axe.png Iron Axe --
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif
Bandit Fighter 2 1 Is gba iron axe.png Iron Axe --
Ma gba mercenary enemy.gif
Bandit Mercenary 1 2 Is gba iron sword.png Iron Sword --
Ma gba mercenary enemy.gif
Bandit Mercenary 2 1 Is gba iron sword.png Iron Sword --
Ma gba soldier enemy.gif
Bandit Soldier 1 2 Is gba iron lance.png Iron Lance --
Ma gba soldier enemy.gif
Bandit Soldier 2 2 Is gba iron lance.png Iron Lance --
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif
Zagan Fighter 7 1 Is gba steel axe.png Steel Axe --
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes

Boss data

Main article: Zagan
Portrait zagan fe07.png
Fighter
Level 9
Affinity --
Stats
Max HP 32 Luck 2
Strength 11 Defense 6
Skill 4 Resistance 5
Speed 6 Constitution 14
Movement 5 Aid 13
Inventory
Is gba steel axe.png Steel Axe
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes D Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --

Strategy


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Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

Birds of a Feather

Spanish

De tal palo, tal astilla

French

L'ami retrouvé

The met up friend

German

Gleich und Gleich...

Birds of a Feather

Gallery


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← Taking Leave •
← Another Journey •
Birds of a Feather • In Search of Truth →
Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade
Playable characters AthosBartreCanasDartDorcasEliwoodErkFarinaFioraFlorinaGeitzGuyHarkenHawkeyeHeathHectorIsadoraJaffarKarelKarlaKentLegaultLouiseLowenLuciusLynMarcusMatthewMerlinusNilsNinianNinoOswinPentPriscillaRathRavenRebeccaRenaultSainSerraVaidaWallaceWil
Non-playable characters BramimondDesmondElbertEleanoraEphidelFaeFargusGuinivereHannahHausenHelleneHelmanIgorJahnJakeJanKishunaLeilaLilinaMarkMurdockNatalieReissmannRoySophiaUtherZephiel
Bosses AionBattaBaukerBernardBeyardBoiesBoolBrendanBugCameronCarjigaDamianDarinDenningDragonEaglerErikEubansFargusGeorgGlassGroznyiHeintzJasmineJermeKaimKennethKishunaLimstellaLinusLloydLundgrenMaximeMigalNergalOlegPascalPaulPuzonSealenSoniaTeodorUhaiUrsulaVaidaWireYogiZaganZoldamZugu
Background characters AenirAeshaAthosBariganBramimondDurbanElimineHanonHartmutHassarKellesMadelynRoland
Regalia and personal weapons ArmadsAureolaBasilikosDurandalEreshkigalExcaliburForblazeGespenstLuceMani KattiRapierRegal BladeRex HastaRienflecheSol KattiWolf Beil
Chapters Lyn's Tale P: A Girl from the Plains • 1: Footsteps of Fate • 2: Sword of Spirits • 3: Band of Mercenaries • 4: In Occupation's Shadow • 5: Beyond the Borders • 6: Blood of Pride • 7: Siblings Abroad • 7x: The Black Shadow • 8: Vortex of Strategy • 9: A Grim Reunion • 10: The Distant Plains
Eliwood's Tale 11: Taking Leave • 12: Birds of a Feather • 13: In Search of Truth • 13x: The Peddler Merlinus • 14: False Friends • 15: Noble Lady of Caelin • 16: Whereabouts Unknown • 16x: The Port of Badon • 17: Pirate Ship • 18: The Dread Isle • 18x: Imprisoner of Magic • 19: Dragon's Gate • 20: New Resolve • 21: Kinship's Bond • 22: Living Legend • 22x: Genesis • 23: Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd, Linus) • 24: Unfulfilled Heart • 25: Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth, Jerme) • 26: Battle before Dawn • 26x: Night of Farewells • 27: Cog of Destiny • 28: Valorous Roland • 29: Sands of Time • 29x: Battle Preparations • 30: Victory or DeathF: Light (part 1part 2)
Hector's Tale 11: Another Journey • 12: Birds of a Feather • 13: In Search of Truth • 13x: The Peddler Merlinus • 14: False Friends • 15: Talons Alight • 16: Noble Lady of Caelin • 17: Whereabouts Unknown • 17x: The Port of Badon • 18: Pirate Ship • 19: The Dread Isle • 19x: Imprisoner of Magic • 19x pt 2: A Glimpse in Time • 20: Dragon's Gate • 21: New Resolve • 22: Kinship's Bond • 23: Living Legend • 23x: Genesis • 24: Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd, Linus) • 25: Crazed Beast • 26: Unfulfilled Heart • 27: Pale Flower of Darkness (Kenneth, Jerme) • 28: Battle before Dawn • 28x: Night of Farewells • 29: Cog of Destiny • 30: The Berserker • 31: Sands of Time • 31x: Battle Preparations • 32: Victory or Death • 32x: The Value of LifeF: Light (part 1part 2)
Locations ElibeBern (Shrine of Seals) • EtruriaIliaLycia (AraphenCaelinCornwellKhatheletLausOstiaPheraeSantaruz) • Nabata Desert (Arcadia) • Sacae (Bulgar) • Valor (Dragon's Gate) • Western Isles
Groups, objects and concepts Black Fang (Four Fangs) • Fire EmblemGenerals of EtruriaMorphsQuintessenceThe Scouring
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics List of version differencesMario Kart: Double Dash!! bonus discName chart • Other games (The Binding Blade) • Pre-release information (Pre-release build 0206Pre-release build 0219Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline