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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

Required units

All living units

New units
Boss(es)

Zagan

Previous chapter(s)
Next chapter(s)

In Search of Truth

I know young Eliwood well. His father, Elbert, and I are old friends. I've no children of my own, and I've always treasured Eliwood... I do not believe I could look him in the eye and... I could not lie to him. I could not.
— Helman to the hooded figure

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

Plot

Main articles: Birds of a Feather/Script (Eliwood) and Birds of a Feather/Script (Hector)

Eliwood arrives at the border of Santaruz and requests an audience with its marquess, Helman. Inside Castle Santaruz, Helman mulls over his options with Ephidel; Helman cannot tell Eliwood the truth about his father, but nor can he bear to lie to Eliwood, whom considers as precious as a son. Ephidel suggests that Helman simply scare off Eliwood with an attack; Helman reluctantly agrees. 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, Serra suddenly calls out to him. 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 jumps into battle, with Oswin in tow.

After the last enemy has been defeated, Eliwood and Hector speak. Hector asks why Eliwood did not call him when he departed to look for his father; Eliwood admits that he thought Hector would be too busy with Uther recently becoming 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 were planning on letting Eliwood die.

If a tactician is present, they will advise Eliwood to check on Lord Helman to ensure that he is alright. The tactician is then introduced to Hector; if both Matthew and Serra are alive, they also speak to the tactician. If a tactician is not present, Marcus suggests 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

Eliwood Normal Eliwood Hard Hector Normal Hector Hard

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Defeat all enemy units Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Eliwood or Hector dies 6+2 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 15
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In Eliwood's tale, units are arranged based on their position after Eliwood in the deployment order.

If every unit is alive, deployment order is: Eliwood, Marcus, Lowen, Rebecca, Dorcas, Bartre

Character data

Eliwood's tale Hector's tale

Characters
New units
Hector
Portrait hector fe07.png
Lord
HP
19
Inventory
Wolf Beil
Vulnerary
Level
1
Automatically on turn 4 if Zagan is alive
Oswin
Portrait oswin fe07.png
Knight
HP
28
Inventory
Iron Lance
Javelin
Level
9
Automatically on turn 4 if Zagan is alive
Available characters
Eliwood ​Marcus ​Lowen ​Rebecca ​Dorcas ​Bartre ​

Item data

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

Shop data

Armories and vendors

Swords Lances Axes Bows Anima Light Dark Staves Items Secret

Name Cost
Is gba iron sword.png Iron Sword 460

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.

Eliwood Normal Eliwood Hard Hector Normal Hector Hard

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma gba soldier enemy.gif Bandit Soldier 2 2 20~21 3~4 0~1 1~2 0 0~1 0~1 6 5 Iron Lance
• The northern one begins moving if he can attack a unit within two turns.
• The central one moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba soldier enemy.gif Bandit Soldier 1 2 20 3 0 1 0 0 0 6 5 Iron Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba brigand enemy.gif Bandit Brigand 1 2 20 5 1 5 0 3 0 12 5 Iron Axe
The easternmost one moves to attack units in range, and begins moving unprovoked on turn 3 if Zagan is alive.
Ma gba mercenary enemy.gif Bandit Mercenary 1 2 18 4 8 8 0 4 0 9 5 Iron Sword
The northernmost one moves to attack units in range, and begins moving unprovoked on turn 3 if Zagan is alive.
Ma gba mercenary enemy.gif Bandit Mercenary 2 1 18~19 4~5 8~9 8~9 0 4~5 0~1 9 5 Iron Sword
Moves to attack units in range; begins moving unprovoked on turn 3 if Zagan is alive.
Ma gba brigand enemy.gif Bandit Brigand 3 1 21~22 5~7 1~2 5~6 0 3~4 0~1 12 5 Iron Axe
--
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif Bandit Fighter 1 1 20 5 2 4 0 2 0 11 5 Iron Axe
Moves to attack units in range; begins moving unprovoked on turn 3 if Zagan is alive.
Ma gba archer enemy.gif Bandit Archer 2 2 18~19 4~5 3~4 3~4 0 3~4 0~1 7 5 Iron Bow
Moves to attack units in range; the eastern one begins moving unprovoked on turn 3 if Zagan is alive.
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif Bandit Fighter 2 1 20~21 5~6 2~3 4~5 0 2~3 0~1 11 5 Iron Axe
Moves to attack units in range; begins moving unprovoked on turn 3 if Zagan is alive.
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif Zagan Fighter 7 1 32 11 4 6 2 6 5 14 5 Steel Axe
Does not move until turn 3, at which point he begins moving unprovoked.

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: Zagan

Normal/Eliwood Hard Hector Hard

Portrait zagan fe07.png
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif 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
Steel Axe
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes D Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --

Strategy

Augury
This chapter has no augury. Hannah will offer her services beginning in Chapter 14.
This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.

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Etymology and other languages

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

Birds of a Feather

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Spanish

De tal palo, tal astilla

Chip off the old block; lit. "From such a stick, such a splinter"

French

L'ami retrouvé

The met up friend

German

Gleich und Gleich...

From "Gleich und Gleich gesellt sich gern" Similar to "Birds of a feather flock together"

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
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