Forging Bonds/The Orb Case

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The Orb Case (Japanese: 消えたオーブの謎 Mystery of the Missing Orbs) is the seventh edition of Fire Emblem Heroes's Forging Bonds. This event ran from February 20, 2019 through March 6, 2019. It was available in three difficulty options; Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced.

Plot

Main article: Forging Bonds/Script § The Orb Case

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Prize table

For the list of general rewards, see Forging Bonds.

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Conversations

Keaton: Lupine Collector

Character

Conversation

Keaton: Lupine Collector

C rank B rank A rank S rank Anna: Phew! Another victory down—who knows many more to go! Good work out there, everyone! Keaton: The enemy never stood a chance! When we give it all we've got, no one can get in our way! Sharena: Keaton, I saw you diving in behind the enemy lines. I could hardly keep track of you! It was incredible! Keaton: You're beginning to understand the strength of the wolfskin, are you? Ha! I was barely even warmed up! Anna: I believe it! Seems like you've energy to spare. I'm just glad we all made it back safely... Which is what I wanted to talk to you about, Keaton... You weren't sticking to the plan out there, were you... The plan was that you'd wait in the forest to the north—but didn't I see you coming in from the south? Keaton: Er, well, you see... What happened was that, umm... I went with my gut instead! It seemed like that would be for the best! Never let me down before, anyway... Sharena: Your gut, huh? I see... Sounds like another way of saying it was your beast intuition! Keaton: Maybe! Listen—I think all that fighting just caught up with me. I'm gonna go take a nap somewhere. Sharena: Hey! Keaton! Aaaand he's gone... Didn't he say he was barely warmed up and was ready for more? But then he suddenly needed to go nap? Alfonse: Hmm... Interesting. Keaton: Hey, Alfonse. Have a minute? Can I ask you something? Alfonse: Sure, Keaton. Judging by that look on your face, it must be something pretty serious. Keaton: Yeah, I wanted to talk about that battle the other day... I want you to know I didn't just ignore the plan. I TRIED to follow to follow the strategy, but I somehow lost track of my position and ended up behind enemy lines. Alfonse: What? But I thought you said you were following your gut... Keaton: That's what it felt like. I tried to go to the northern woods as planned...but I still ended up in the south! Alfonse: So...you got lost? Keaton: No, no. I know when I'm lost—not that it ever happens... My instinct was just off, that's all! Alfonse: Oh, OK... Your instinct was off, so you got lost. Understood. Keaton: Hmph. Anyway... You don't happen to know of a way to keep instincts properly honed, do you? Alfonse: Oh, so you're looking for a way to keep yourself from getting lost? Hm...I'll ask around for some good tips! Keaton: Really? You'd do that for me? Er, I mean...it's not a dire situation or anything like that, of course. I just figured, if there WERE some good methods, I might as well test them out. Y'know—just for fun! Alfonse: The way your tail is wagging all over the place says it all, Keaton. I can't guarantee I'll find anything helpful, but I'll do my best for you! Keaton: Amazing! Thank you! OK, Keaton. The best tip I came up with for not getting lost is to closely study a map of the area before battle. I have a map of Askr here... Would you like to borrow it? Keaton: A map, huh? Yeah, I guess that could work, but... I'm not sure I'll have time to look down at a map once I'm face to face with our foes on the battlefield... Alfonse: Fair enough... What about using the sun and stars to figure out which direction you're headed? You can use the sun during the day, and at night, you can use the stars. Wolfskin like you have incredible eyesight, right? That kind of thing would probably be easy for you! Yeah, that could work, but...what if it's rainy or cloudy? I won't be able to see the sun or the stars, will I? Alfonse: Hm. I suppose you right. You could trying leaving yourself a trail, so you can follow it back to where you started... I've heard of someone escaping a bewitched forest using that trick...All thanks to bread-crumb trail! Keaton: What?! They left a whole trail of food behind them? What if someone followed them and ate their trail? W-well, you don't have to use bread crumbs to mark your trail... Keaton: Still, I'm not sure any of these methods are going to work for me. Sorry, Alfonse. I know you went to a lot of trouble coming up with all those ideas for me... Alfonse: I'm sorry none of them have been helpful so far! I'll try to come up with other ideas that might work for you. Hey, Keaton! I have a solution for you thanks to <player>! Keaton: Really? You two came up with a good way for me to avoid getting lost? Let me hear it, then! Alfonse: OK. From now on, whenever you go into battle, just make sure one of us is there at your side! That ought to solve your problem! Even if you TRY to make a wrong turn, we'll be there to set you straight. Keaton: That's actually a really good plan...I'm impressed! There's no way I'll get lost now! Alfonse: And if we start by assuming we'll be acting together, we should be able to strategize accordingly, no problem! Keaton: We, I guess that's how it'll be, then... I suppose I'll just have to get used to having the two of you around. Personally, I'm not sure why it's a problem for me to just get wild and dig in behind enemy lines, but OK... Alfonse: You can try to sound glum all you want, Keaton, but the wagging of your tail is telling a different story. Keaton: Just get ready for the next battle... Brace yourself for seeing everything a wolfskin is capable of! Alfonse: I can hardly wait! Keaton: With you keeping me on track, I'll be even better than before! Just watch—I'll be unstoppable! Ah-roooooo! {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Velouria: Wolf Cub

Character

Conversation

Velouria: Wolf Cub

C rank B rank A rank S rank Selkie: Ah! There you are, Velouria! I've been looking all over for you. I brought you something awesome! Velouria: Busy as always, I see... What's this so-called awesome something, then? Must be a...dust bunny? Or...a shed snake skin? Maybe an old shoe? Selkie: Whaaat are you talking about? Ew! It's nothing like ANY of that! It's...some pretty flowers! There are tons of them blooming all around the castle, so I gathered some up for myself. Aren't they pretty? You should have one too, Velouria! Here! Velouria: Er, uhh.. Thank you? Selkie: If I find more pretty flowers, I'll make sure you get some. In fact, I'm gonna go look for some right now! Velouria: Selkie, wait. I don't— Oh. She's gone already. That was fast. Hmm..."Pretty flowers", huh? Hmph. Velouria: Sharena, can I ask you something? Sharena: Of course! You can always ask me whatever's on your mind. Velouria: Well, I want to know who decides what "pretty" is... Who gets to say what's pretty and what's not? Sharena: Oh, uh... Hm! Good question! I think it comes down to what you value. If you think something's pretty, then it is! That's how I feel anyway. Velouria: But what if everyone says something something is pretty but you do don't think it is? Would you be wrong? Sharena: I don't think so! Everyone is different, so everyone has their own taste for what they find pretty. Velouria: Hm. Thank you for your help. I think I know what I have to do now. Sorry to bother you with such a weird question... Bye. Sharena: Er, OK, bye! Velouria seemed oddly worried about something... I hope she's all right. Sharena: Ah—finally found her! Hey, Velouria! Velouria: Hi, Sharena. What is it? Sharena: Last time we spoke, you seemed worried about something, and that made ME worried. So...are you OK? Velouria: Oh, Sharena... You're so sweet! I can see why the people of Askr love you. Sharena: Wh-what I was just trying to offer any help I could... We're comrades and friends, after all! Velouria: Well, if you really want to help... Here. Take a look at this, and tell me what you think... Sharena: Wow! That's one pretty flower! Is there something special about it I should know? Velouria: Not exactly. Selkie gave it to me. She's been giving me one every day lately, actually... Sharena: Well, it's a great flower. The color is so vivid, just looking at it makes me feel a little more at ease. Velouria: You and Selkie both... But for me, not so much. I can't seem to see it as pretty, no matter how I try. Sharena: Really? Velouria: I think things like hair balls and bat wings are pretty... Even some types of poisonous weeds are nice! But when it comes to what everyone else thinks is pretty... I just don't see things like other people do! I thought maybe there was something wrong with me since I can't agree with everyone on what's pretty... Sharena: Oh, there's nothing wrong with you, Velouria! You can value things in whatever Sharena: Hey, Velouria! So about our talk the other day... Velouria: What about it? Sharena: Well, I thought about it some more and I don't think you need to force yourself to find flowers pretty. After all, you DO appreciate that Selkie is giving you flowers, right? It's that attitude that's important! Velouria: Oh... All right. Sharena: Listen—Selkie gave you something she found pretty, right? Flowers may not be your thing, but the feelings behind why she gave you the flowers are still reaching you. And that that's what's important, if you ask me! Even if you value different things, you still care for each other! Those flowers are a sign of how much Selkie cares about you! Velouria: Well, then...I should react to the thought behind a gift. Selkie's feelings are more important than whether I find flowers pretty. I should've been more thankful... There are tons of Heroes here. Each one has their own ideas, but they all respect what each other values. Sure, we're all fighting for peace, but each of us has our own ideas about what peace looks like. We're all just trying to secure some peace in the best way we know how... As long as you want to fight for a peaceful future, you'll have no trouble fitting in around here! So please, Velouria, follow your heart's own desire. And don't worry about matching anyone else's. Sharena: Thank you, Sharena. It's...relieving to hear that. Sharena: Everyone is different, and that's just fine! That what the Order of Heroes is all about! Velouria: In that case, since you've been so helpful, I want to give you my most cherished treasure in the world... It's my collection of assorted gecko eyes! Aren't they pretty? Try one! The way they pop is to die for! Sharena: I...appreciate the gesture, Velouria... But I can't let you give me something so—urp...clearly important to you! {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Kaden: Kitsune Braggart

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Conversation

Kaden: Kitsune Braggart

C rank B rank A rank S rank Anna: Hm? What's with this crowd? Seems like they're all excited about something... Sharena: Looks like they're all gathering around Kaden! I've heard people say his tail is super soft... Maybe he was letting people touch it and a crowd formed? Anna: I see. That explains the crowd... But there are some brawny Heroes mixed in there too... Sharena: The draw of a tail that fluffy is irresistible to people of all kinds, it seems! Anna: Hmm... Fluffy... Irresistable appeal... Aha! I just got an idea! Pardon me, Kaden, but could I trouble you for a moment of your time? It's a small business matter... Kaden: OK, Commander Anna! Are you sure you haven't stopped me just to touch my tail though? Anna: Well, that's not why—I mean, it IS related to your tail—but...since you're offering... May I touch it? Kaden: Of course! Touch it as much as your heart desires. Anna: In that case... Wow! It's so...fluffy! I feel like been transported to a world of warm, fuzzy clouds! It's...even fluffier than I expected. Now I understand why such a crowd would have gathered! Kaden: Hah! I'm glad you enjoyed it! Anna: Now that I've felt it, I HAVE to do this... Kaden, I wanted to talk to you about this idea I have. Kaden: All right? What's your idea, then? Anna: I want to create pillows that replicate the fluffiness of your tail! If I can replicate the cozy softness, they'll be a huge hit! My plan is to find a material I can use to match the texture, but it won't be easy... Kaden: Hmm... I don't mind you trying, but...a kitsune tail is an extraordinary thing, so it will be quite difficult to replicate. Anna: No matter! I swear I'll replicate that fluffiness—or my name isn't Anna! Anna: I've gathered you here to tell you...the alpha version of Codename Fluffy Pillow is ready for testing! Selkie: Wow! The pillow looks just like a fluffy tail! I'm already impressed. Velouria: So...is that it? Anna: Oh, not at all! I want you guys to try touching the pillow, and then tell me what you think about it. Selkie: No problem! Other than Daddy, I'm the foremost kitsune-tail expert around, so asking me was smart! Velouria: If you really want to hear what I think, I'll give it a try... Anna: Yeah! Enough talking about it—get in there and touch that tail! Have I met Kaden's tails level of fluff? Selkie: Hmm... It IS soft like Daddy's tail... But Daddy's tail isn't just soft, it feels like it hugs you when you touch it! Anna: Hmm... I could translate that into a pillow by making it more springy on top of being soft, I think... Anna: What about you, Velouria? Do you have any feedback on the pillow? Velouria: Hm. It doesn't smell like Kaden. Anna: Well, I didn't use Kaden's actual fur so that explains that, but... I could try to find a smell similar to Kaden's and bathe the pillow in it! Thank you both! I think I have some good direction for how to improve Codename Fluffy Pillow from here... Velouria: Happy to help... Selkie: Same! I can't wait to see the final product... Let me know as soon as it's ready, please! Anna: OK, everyone, this is the beta test of Codename Fluffy Pillow. And joining us today, we have Kaden himself! Kaden: Having felt the tail, it IS super soft... It's almost exactly the same as when I feel my own tail. Eeven the way it smells is nice and relaxing... What is that scent? Toasted chestnuts maybe? Anna: Thank you. I put a lot of effort into it. But the quality it's reached is all due to the feedback I got in the alpha test! Kaden: Well, in all seriousness, the level of softness is incredible. Here, Selkie, you have to try it. Selkie: Whoa! It's SO soft! I thought it was soft before, but this is really on a whole different level by comparison! Kaden: Then we agree! It's amazing Commander Anna. You could definitely sell this. Anna: Really?! All right! I have a feeling this will be one of the best-selling items I've put out in a while... Selkie: Yeah, even if it's a little off from Daddy's tail, it'll still sell well, I bet! Anna: What? It's a little off? Is that what you said? Selkie: Yeah... It's soft and fluffy, and the scent is good—but it's still not exactly like Daddy's tail. Anna: Well, the whole selling point for the pillow is that it's a perfect recreation of Kaden's tail. If you have doubts that it meets that standard, then I can't sell it. Kaden: Yeah, it might be best to take Selkie's opinion over mine. She's probably the expert on my tail specifically... Just make sure to tell Commander Anna when you figure out what's off about it, OK, Selkie? Selkie: No problem! Just let me think about it for a bit, and I'll tell you what I come up with... Selkie: I think I figured out what's off about Codename Fluffy Pillow, Anna! Anna: Really Well, what is it?! Selkie: Well... One the main reasons that Daddy's tail is so nice is becuase it's attached to him! Kaden: Hm? Selkie: I mean, it's not just the smell and the feel that make Daddy's tail nice... It's that being around him makes you feel safe and happy! Anna: So then...everyone loves Kaden's tail because it's attached to Kaden. That isn't something I can copy... Ugh... And here I thought we were on the verge of having a real product on our hands! Kaden: But the beta version of the pillow still felt great, so why not try selling that? Anna: No! Like I said, the whole selling point of the product was that it'd be a perfect copy of Kaden's tail! If I can't make that happen, I refuse to sell the product. Kaden: Aw, but you put so much work into it... Whatever the case, though, you're welcome to pet my tail any time you like—just let me know. Selkie: Ooh! Can we pet it right now? Selkie: This is why I never slack off when it comes to grooming... My tail must always be ready for it's fans! {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Selkie: Free Spirit

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Conversation

Selkie: Free Spirit

C rank B rank A rank S rank Selkie: Look who it is—Alfonse and Sharena! What are you guys up to? Alfonse: Oh, hi, Selkie. We're just doing some weapon and armor maintenance so that all's ready for our next battle. Sharena: You look like you're in a good mood, Selkie. What are you up to? Selkie: Oh, I just came from playing with a big group of Heroes! That's one awesome thing about this castle—there are so many Heroes, someone's always happy to play! Plus there are mountain-sized Heroes and Heroes who dance with grace like I've never seen... There are even some Heroes who can transform like I can! It's great! Kaden: Selkie! I've been looking for you. Didn't we have a plan to train together today? Selkie: Oh, did we? I'm sorry, Daddy. There are so many fun things to do in this castle—I just want to run around and play all day! Sharena: I know there are lots of fun things to do, Selkie, but you must keep your promises to Kaden, don't you think? Kaden: Yeah, that's what she said! The second I take my eye off of you, you just run of to who knows where... We weren't summoned into this world so we could play, you know. We're here to help restore peace. Selkie: OK, OK... Then let's go train! It's basically playing anyway, so I don't know what the fuss is about... Alfonse: Heh. Everything comes back to playing with Selkie, huh? Kaden: Well, she is my daughter... I do wish she were a bit more serious, though. Selkie: Hey, Alfonse. I want to ask you something... Alfonse: What is it, Selkie? Selkie: I was wondering... Are there any other kitsune in this world? There are so many Heroes here, it just seems like there should be some other kitsune! Alfonse: I can't say I've ever met any kitsune aside from you and Kaden. Not even among our enemies... Selkie: I see... I just seemed like a possibility, so I had to ask. Alfonse: To be honest, though, I don't know everything there is to know about the world, so it could be possible! Selkie: Well, if it is, I hope I get to meet some of them one day! Alfonse: And don't forget that there might be kitsune from other worlds, and they might be summoned here one day! Selkie: Oh yeah! I forgot about that! Thanks Alfonse! I've got some new things to be excited about! Kaden: Selkie! Where are you? Can you hear me, Selkie? ...SELLLKIEEEE!! Alfonse: Hey! Is everything all right, Kaden? Kaden: Ah, Alfonse! I'm glad you're here. You haven't seen Selkie, have you? I haven't seen her all morning... Alfonse: Hmm... Now that you mention it, I haven't seen her today, either... Kaden: Ugh. Where could she have gone? I'm always telling here over and over, not to just wander off on her own. Back in our world, she tried to go to the kitsune hamlet in her own once. And she got lost, of course... And I've told her countless times to stay within shouting distance, but here I am shouting... Alfonse: I...might have played a part in her going missing, actually... See, we were recently talking about how it's possible there might be more kitsune in this world besides you... Kaden: I see. So you think your conversation tickled her curiosity enough that she left to go find more kitsune? Alfonse: Ugh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have gotten so careless with my words... Kaden: No, no. It's not your fault, Alfonse. Selkie's always wanted to meet other kitsune. See, she grew up in this place called the Deeprealms, isolated. Meeting so many Heroes here must have made her want to meet other kitsune even more. Alfonse: I'll help you look for her. And I'll ask <player> to help too... Selkie: Hi, Daddy! Oh, and Alfonse too! Alfonse: Selkie! Where have you been? I've been looking everywhere for you! Selkie: I'm sorry for worrying you! I just went to pick some flowers... Alfonse: I'm glad you're all right! We were worried you'd gone looking foe looking for other kitsune out there. Right. Next time you leave the castle, Selkie, please tell someone where you're going! ...Promise me? Selkie: OK, Daddy... I promise. And I'll promise you too, Alfonse! Sorry again for worrying you both... To make up for it, let me give you some of these flowers I picked! Are they the prettiest, or what? Selkie: Hey, Alfonse! What a great day today, huh? Alfonse: Oh, hey, Selkie. Selkie: Sorry for worrying you before... I would like to meet any kitsune who might be in this world, but... I can already have fun every day as it is so long as I have all the Heroes in the castle to play with! Alfonse: I'm glad to know you're happy here. And I'm glad that we've become friends. Selkie: Actually, I went out to pick flowers because Daddy gave me some once, and they made me super happy! I want to make everyone happy like that so we can grow closer, so I went to get some flowers to give people! Alfonse: I see... That makes sense, I guess. Selkie: Anyway, I want to grow closer with you too, so...here you go! You get some flowers today too! Alfonse: Oh! They're very pretty. Thank you! Just looking at them is soothing... I feel like I should do you a favor now... Is there anything I can do? Selkie: Yeah! Could you...scratch behind my ear? There's this spot that I just can't get at the right angle... But really, letting me stay here and help out—and giving me a place to play with all the Heroes—is enough! Alfonse: I'm happy you're here too, Selkie... And I'm excited we get to work and together! Selkie: When it comes to play, just leave it to me! I've got to repay you for helping make my time here so fun, after all! {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology, and notes
English	The Orb Case	--
Spanish	Robo de orbes	Missing Orbs
French	Le vol d'orbes	The Missing Orbs
German	Der Sphärendieb	The Missing Orbs
Italian	Il kitsune in giallo	The Kitsune's Detective Work
Portuguese	Cadê os orbes?	Where's the Orbs?
Traditional Chinese	寶珠消失之謎	Mystery of the Missing Orbs

Gallery

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  Keaton, Selkie, Velouria, and Kaden gathered around a campfire with the Summoner.