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Genesis

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Genesis

Cm fe07 22x.png

Location

Nabata Desert

Required units

Hawkeye, Hector

Boss(es)

Kishuna

Previous chapter(s)

Living Legend

Next chapter(s)
...Something strange is here. I can feel it in the air.
— Pent

Genesis (Japanese: 創られし命 Crafted Life) is the sidequest of the twenty-second chapter of Eliwood's tale and twenty-third of Hector's tale in Fire Emblem: The Blazing Blade. To play this chapter, the player must have recruited Hawkeye by talking to him and gained at least 700 experience in the previous chapter.

After this chapter, which chapter is next played depends on the combined levels of Eliwood, Hector, and Lyn: if the sum of their levels is less than 50, Lloyd's version of Chapter 23E/24H will be played; if it is 50 or higher, Linus's version of Chapter 23E/24H will be played.

Plot

Main articles: Genesis/Script (Eliwood) and Genesis/Script (Hector)
Kishuna recalls his creation at the hands of Nergal.

In Hector's tale, Kishuna remembers his creation by Nergal. Nergal names Kishuna, the first morph with emotions, and compares his creation to the gods' creation of man.

After fall through sand, Eliwood's group find themselves in mysterious ruins with a mysterious atmosphere; if Chapter 18xE/19xH was played, Eliwood or Hector (in their respective tales) compare the air to what they felt on the Dread Isle. Hawkeye and Pent recognize the description as matching that of a Magic Seal. Nils then senses the presence of other morphs, and the group prepares to fight the Magic Seal.

After the group organizing themselves, a wall materializes, potentially dividing them into smaller forces; Hawkeye states that it is Kishuna's doing.

After the morphs are routed, Eliwood or Hector wonders what kind of creature Kishuna is, mentioning that he is humanoid in shape, but seemingly nothing else; in Eliwood's tale, Ninian states that a magic seal's existence is heresy. Pent accepts that there are many mysteries in the world and leaves the ruins. Before leaving, Hawkeye realizes something about Ninian, and tells her to "be strong".

As at the end of the previous chapter if this sidequest is not played, the group arrives at Athos's abode. Athos greets the lords as children of Roland – the wielder of Durandal and founder of Lycia. He introduces himself as Archsage Athos, and confirms that he fought in the Scouring and is the "living legend" Uther spoke of. Athos reveals that he knows of the lords' intention to stop Nergal, but that doing so will be a great challenge; he informs the group that they must travel to the Shrine of Seals in Bern to find the power to truly slay Nergal. Pent introduces himself as Count Reglay of Etruria and Louise as his wife, and they request to journey with the group. If the tactician is present, Athos grants them the Afa's Drops.

Athos decides to warp the group to Pherae. Eliwood envisions his homeland and his mother, and is warped to her side along with his entire company. Eleanora is overjoyed to see her son and insists that his group stay the night. Eliwood attempts to make way for Bern immediately, but Hector and Lyn convince Eliwood to rest, which he thanks them for. If the tactician is present, in Eliwood's tale, Eliwood asks them about themself, as he knows so little about them; in Hector's tale, Hector apologizes to the tactician for doubting their abilities when they first met, and acknowledges their prowess on the battlefield.

Chapter data

Eliwood Normal Eliwood Hard Hector Normal Hector Hard

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Defeat all enemies Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Eliwood, Hector, or Lyn dies 2–11 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 15+4
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If Kishuna is attacked or when he retreats on turn 5 of Hector Hard Mode, every breakable wall is removed, and every door but the one to Kishuna's room and the one to the southwest room is opened; if Kishuna retreats because he is attacked, the door to his room opens as well.

Character data

Characters
New units

None

Required characters
Eliwood ​Hector ​Hawkeye ​
Available characters
Marcus ​Lowen ​Rebecca ​Dorcas ​Bartre ​Oswin ​Matthew ​Serra ​Guy ​Merlinus ​Erk ​Priscilla ​Lyn ​Florina ​Wil ​Kent ​Sain ​Raven ​Lucius ​Canas ​Dart ​Fiora ​Legault ​Ninian ​Isadora ​Rath ​Heath ​

Note: Only one of Eliwood or Hector is required to be deployed, with the other being optional. The required unit will be whichever one's tale the player chose.

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is gba door key.png Door Key Dropped by enemy Bishop
Is gba door key.png Door Key Dropped by enemy General (Normal Mode and Eliwood Hard Mode) or enemy Bishop (Hector Hard Mode)
Is gba door key.png Door Key Dropped by enemy Druid
Is gba door key.png Door Key Dropped by (Normal Mode) or steal from (Eliwood Hard Mode) enemy General, or steal from enemy Sage (Hector Hard Mode)
Is gba elfire.png Elfire Dropped by enemy Mage (reinforcement; attack Kishuna)
Is gba nosferatu.png Nosferatu Dropped by enemy Shaman (reinforcement; attack Kishuna)
Is gba shine.png Shine Dropped by enemy Monk (reinforcement; attack Kishuna)
Is gba recover.png Recover Dropped by enemy Troubadour (reinforcement; attack Kishuna)
Is gba silver bow.png Silver Bow Dropped by enemy Archer (reinforcement; open Kishuna's door) (Normal Mode and Eliwood Hard Mode only)
Is gba silver sword.png Silver Sword Dropped by enemy Mercenary (reinforcement; open Kishuna's door) (Normal Mode and Eliwood Hard Mode only)
Is gba silver lance.png Silver Lance Dropped by enemy Knight (reinforcement; open Kishuna's door) (Normal Mode and Eliwood Hard Mode only)
Is gba silver axe.png Silver Axe Dropped by enemy Fighter (reinforcement; open Kishuna's door) (Normal Mode and Eliwood Hard Mode only)
Is gba berserk.png Berserk Open south eastern chest
Is gba secret book.png Secret Book Open south middle chest
Is gba silver blade.png Silver Blade Open south western chest
Is gba afa's drops.png Afa's Drops Automatically at the end of the chapter, if the Tactician is present.

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 bishop enemy.gif Morph Bishop 5 1 25~29 7~10 5~9 5~8 0 3~5 12~15 7 6 Shine
--
Ma gba sniper enemy.gif Morph Sniper 5 2 28~31 10~13 9~12 6~9 0 6~8 3~6 8 6 Silver Bow
• Moves to attack units in range.
• The one near Kishuna leaves the map if Kishuna is attacked or the door the his room is opened.
Ma gba general enemy.gif Morph General 5 2 28~33 11~14 5~8 3~6 0 14~18 4~8 15 5 Silver Lance Door KeyThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
The northern one moves to attack units in range.
Ma gba sage enemy.gif Morph Sage 5 1 24~28 9~13 7~10 5~9 0 5~8 9~12 7 6 Elfire Bolting
--
Ma gba hero enemy.gif Morph Hero 5 1 29~34 9~12 12~15 11~14 0 9~12 3~6 10 6 Silver Axe Hand Axe
• Moves to attack units in range.
• Leaves the map if Kishuna is attacked or the door the his room is opened.
Ma gba general enemy.gif Morph General 5 1 28~33 11~14 5~8 3~6 0 14~18 4~8 15 5 Spear
• Moves to attack units in range.
• Leaves the map if Kishuna is attacked or the door the his room is opened.
Ma gba swordmaster enemy.gif Morph Swordmaster 5 1 28~31 7~11 14~17 13~16 0 6~8 3~6 9 6 Light Brand
• Moves to attack units in range.
• Leaves the map if Kishuna is attacked or the door the his room is opened.
Ma gba sage enemy.gif Morph Sage 5 1 24~28 9~13 7~10 5~9 0 5~8 9~12 7 6 Elfire
--
Ma gba general enemy.gif Morph General 5 1 28~33 11~14 5~8 3~6 0 14~18 4~8 15 5 Silver Lance
--
Ma gba druid enemy.gif Morph Druid 5 1 23~27 11~15 6~9 5~9 0 4~7 9~12 8 6 Luna
--
Ma gba druid enemy.gif Morph Druid 5 1 23~27 11~15 6~9 5~9 0 4~7 9~12 8 6 Nosferatu Door KeyThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba bishop enemy.gif Morph Bishop 5 1 25~29 7~10 5~9 5~8 0 3~5 12~15 7 6 Shine Door KeyThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba magic seal enemy.gif Kishuna Magic Seal 10 1 53~55 3~5 2~4 25 0 13~15 2~4 7 6 --
• Does not move.
• Leaves the map if he is attacked or the door to his room is opened.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma gba mage enemy.gif Morph Mage 12 1 21~23 6~8 5~7 6~8 0 3~4 5~7 6 5 ElfireThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba shaman enemy.gif Morph Shaman 12 1 20~23 6~9 4~5 4~6 0 2~4 6~8 7 5 NosferatuThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba monk enemy.gif Morph Monk 12 1 22~25 3~5 4~6 5~6 0 1~2 8~10 6 5 ShineThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba troubadour enemy.gif Morph Troubadour 12 1 19~22 3~5 4~6 8~10 0 3~4 8~10 5 7 RecoverThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba archer enemy.gif Morph Archer 12 1 24~27 7~9 6~8 6~7 0 4~5 1~2 7 5 Silver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba mercenary enemy.gif Morph Mercenary 12 1 25~28 7~9 11~13 11~12 0 5~7 1~3 9 5 Silver SwordThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba knight enemy.gif Morph Knight 12 1 24~27 8~10 4~6 1~2 0 11~13 1~3 13 4 Silver LanceThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma gba fighter enemy.gif Morph Fighter 12 1 28~31 10~12 5~7 6~8 0 3~4 1~2 11 5 Silver AxeThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--

Reinforcements

  • Turns 6–10 (Hector Hard Mode only)
    • 1 Shaman with a Flux from the northeast stairs
    • 1 Mage that does not drop their item from the northwest stairs
  • Immediately upon attacking Kishuna
  • Immediately upon opening the door to Kishuna's room

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: Kishuna

Normal/Eliwood Hard Hector Hard

Portrait kishuna fe07.png
Ma gba magic seal enemy.gif Magic Seal
Level 10
Affinity Is gba darkaffin.png
Stats
Max HP 53~55 Luck 0
Strength 3~5 Defense 13~15
Skill 2~4 Resistance 2~4
Speed 25 Constitution 7
Movement 6 Aid 6
Inventory
--
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances -- Axes -- Bows --
Anima magic -- Light magic -- Dark magic -- Staves --

Strategy

Nils's Augury
Portrait nils fe07.png
Price: Is gba gold.pngFree
Intro: I see... shades of the battle yet to come...
Augury: A moment, please... ... ... ... I've seen this before... There's someone who can block magic. Use this to your advantage, and you may well win. This will be a vicious battle. Take only your strongest. Take your most powerful weapons as well. Don't try and match blades with the enemy, though. Pick your spot, and let them come to you one at a time. ...That's it.
This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.

While the enemy units have a decent number of door keys, it is recommended that you bring a staff unit with the Unlock staff, a thief, or any door keys and chest keys you may have in order to clear this chapter as quickly as possible. You should also bring units that can knock down walls quickly like Hector with a Silver Axe, Hawkeye with a Brave Axe, or an archer/nomad with the Brave Bow. This chapter is a great opportunity to train slightly under leveled units or a recent recruit like Heath since most of the mages will not be able to fight back. Merlinus is in no danger if you deploy him, so feel free to do so. If you have been training a bow-wielding unit, this will most likely be one of their best maps. Most enemies have ranged weapons and will be forced to fight at two range if they are attacked through a wall, meaning that archers no longer suffer from a bad enemy phase. Additionally, if you do not bring a thief, you will usually have to fight units through a wall to get their door key. Having access to reliable damage with the Longbow will be useful for these moments by either killing the unit themselves and taking the key or reducing them to one-shot range for another unit.

Please note that in Hector's Tale, Kishuna will move in his confined space. Generally, he will follow the closest magic user if you brought any. This can be circumvented by rescuing said magic user and bringing them to the other side of the map which will give them a few turns to attack or use staves before Kishuna reaches them again. Kishuna's movements might allow the Sage with the Bolting tome to attack your units without leaving his room. That sage will be a constant nuisance for 5 turns so make sure to take him out early. Alternatively, you could bring a mage and move them close to that sage. Kishuna, will follow your unit and leave that sage unable to use Bolting.

In addition, in Hector hard mode, Kishuna will disappear at the beginning of the enemy phase 5 if he wasn't attacked before then. Since unlocking the door to his room first despawns Kishuna and then spawns the physical enemies that drop Silver weapons, and since it is impossible to unlock that door by turn 5, it is impossible to spawn the physical enemies in Kishuna's room in Hector hard mode.

The magic enemy units can be deceptively difficult to kill as when they are within Kishuna's magic seal range, they suffer no penalties to their AS from the weight of their tomes since they are technically not equipped.

As for killing Kishuna, do not even bother. It is nearly impossible to kill Kishuna on this map and, fortunately, you do not need to do so for any secret ending. Kishuna will disappear if he is attacked once and after he disappears all doors will open, all breakable walls will break, and magical reinforcements will spawn inside the room. In normal modes or in Eliwood hard mode, Kishuna will also disappear and call a set of physical reinforcements if you open the door to his room. Please take note that opening the door to Kishuna's room will not cause all other doors to open or all walls to break. Nevertheless, if you still want to kill Kishuna, you will need to hit him with an attack of 32 damage (Kishuna's defense not counted) and it must be a crit and Kishuna must be positioned against a wall, unless you want to try to kill him with a Longbow. The only kind of unit capable of pulling this off is an over-leveled Sniper or Nomadic Trooper with 23 strength and a Killer Bow or with 22 strength and a Brave Bow. You can also use Filla's Might to get a unit that much strength but you will still need a crit. The other option is to get a double crit with a Brave Bow which is very improbable and will likely require RNG manipulation. On Hector hard mode, you will need four more strength than the calculations listed above, which requires use of Filla's Might. In short, Kishuna is practically impossible to kill except with a unit that's nearly been maxed out with the arena, and at that point they do not need the experience. The only reason to fight Kishuna is to open all the doors and breakable walls and spawn the magical enemies in his room.

This map is also your last chance to train your lords to influence which version of the next chapter you will play. To play Linus's version of the chapter the combined levels of the lords must be at or above 50. If the lords do not meet this requirement, you will play Lloyd's version instead.

Etymology and other languages

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

Genesis

Japanese

創られし命

Crafted Life

French

Genèse

Genesis

German

Genesis

As above

Gallery

Prototype

Images from the Fire Emblem 0206 and 0219 prototypes.
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