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*[[Genesis]] <small>(sidequest)</small>

'''Living Legend''' (Japanese: {{hl|生きた伝説|Ikita densetsu}} ''Living Legend'') is chapter 22 of [[Eliwood]]'s tale and chapter 23 of [[Hector]]'s tale in {{FE7}}. In order to play [[Genesis|Chapter 22xE/23xH]], the player must recruit [[Hawkeye]] and gain 700 [[exp]] during this chapter.

After this chapter—or the sidequest, if it is played—which chapter is next played depends on the combined [[level]]s of Eliwood, Hector, and [[Lyn]]: if the sum of their levels is less than 50, [[Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd)|Lloyd's version of Chapter 23E/24H]] will be played; if it is 50 or higher, [[Four-Fanged Offense (Lloyd)|Linus's version of Chapter 23E/24H]] will be played.

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[[File:Cg fe07 14.png|thumb|right|[[Hector]] carrying [[Nils]].]]

Meanwhile, Eliwood and [[Ninian]] are wondering when they will meet the "Living Legend" Uther said they would meet. Eliwood notices that the heat is wearing Ninian down and he offers for her to take his arm should she need to. Ninian hesitantly accepts Eliwood's offer and asks why Eliwood treats her and Nils with such kindness despite their strange looks and powers. Eliwood says that he does not mind their apparent differences and clarifies that when he looks at Ninian, all he sees is a normal girl.

The scene then changes to a building elsewhere in the desert. A blonde woman by the name of [[Louise]] and an old man named [[Athos]] are speaking to one another. Athos senses the approach of Eliwood and his group and notes that [[Hawkeye]] will eventually find them and bring them to his location. Louise asks if [[Pent]] is having any luck finding what he is searching for. The old man replies that Pent will find it eventually but not before a nearby group of bandits attacks him; however, Louise is not concerned for his safety, she merely informs Athos that she will wait for Pent's return and will be skipping dinner. Athos is amused by Louise's actions and remarks about how much more interesting life has become since Pent and Louise arrived. As Louise wonders what the [[Lycia]]n lords could want from them, she notices that Athos's coloring is off and asks if he is well. Athos gives a cryptic response about the common man's inability to cease the turning of the wheel of fate.

The scene focuses on Eliwood and company once again. Ninian has spotted a man fighting a rather large number of bandits. Lyn dislikes seeing a lone man take on such numbers and jumps into action. Hector quickly follows Lyn's lead, believing that the lone man may be the "Living Legend" Uther mentioned. Eliwood sees he has no choice but to get involved and follows suit. When the lords arrive, they witness Pent being harassed by [[Jasmine]] and [[Paul]] to hand over his treasure. Pent refuses their advances, prompting them to decide to kill Pent for breaking their hearts. Pent admits more so to himself that he has no wish to hurt them, but nevertheless decides to defend himself.

During the battle, Hawkeye appears and tells {{h|Eliwood|in Eliwood's Tale}}/{{h|Hector|in Hector's Tale}} that they need not fight as he will take care of the bandits as part of his duty as defender of the desert. Neither lord understands what Hawkeye means but they still allow him to lend a hand. After the bandits have been routed, Pent thanks Eliwood and Hector for coming to his aid. Pent then inquires why the group has come to the Nabata Desert. They inform him that they have come seeking a "Living Legend", causing Pent to reply that they have a common destination. After telling Hawkeye he found what he was looking for, Pent begins to make his way towards [[Athos]]'s location as Eliwood's group follows.

If the player met the requirements for [[Genesis|Chapter 22xE/Chapter 23xH]] and accepts the sidequest, the scene will change to the group trekking through the desert. Hector is loudly complaining about the length of the journey, when he suddenly disappears. Lyn immediately notices his absence and briefly looks for him before she too suddenly disappears. Eliwood then begins to look for the absent lords. He soon discovers the cause of their disappearance as he too begins to sink into the sand.

If the player did not meet the requirements or does not accept the sidequest, the scene will change to Athos' desert abode. Athos greets the lords as children of [[Roland]] – the wielder of [[Durandal]] and founder of Lycia – and introduces himself as Archsage Athos. Eliwood and Hector ask him if he is truly the same Athos as the one who fought dragons in [[The Scouring]]. Athos confirms their suspicions: He is the "Living Legend" Uther spoke of. Athos reveals that he knows of the lords' intention to put an end to Nergal's plans thanks to his vast knowledge of the events occuring on [[Elibe]]. Athos then informs the group that slaying Nergal through traditional means is impossible and asks them if they truly would do anything to stop Nergal, no matter the despair that may await them. The lords affirm that they are truly ready and Athos informs them they must set out for the [[Shrine of Seals]] in [[Bern]]. Athos also allows them to take Hawkeye on their journey to bolster their strength. Pent and Louise then request to accompany the Lycian lords on their journey but not before Pent introduces himself as Count Reglay of [[Etruria]], otherwise known as the [[Mage General]] of Etruria, and Louise as his wife.

If Lyn's Tale was played, the [[Tactician (The Blazing Blade)|Tactician]] will receive [[Afa's Drops]] from Athos at this point.

Time is of the essence, so Athos decides to warp the group to Pherae. Eliwood envisions his homeland and [[Eleanora|his mother]] and is warped to her side along with his entire company. Eleanora is overjoyed to see her son as the two have not seen each other since Eliwood first set out to find [[Elbert]]. Eliwood fears that his mother's heart still aches in Elbert's absence, but Eleanora assures him that she has made her peace with his death and is proud of his final moments. Eliwood attempts to make for Bern after this brief conversation with Eleanora, but she insists that his group stay the night and rest for once. Hector and Lyn realize that staying the night will put Eleanora's heart at ease and manage to convince Eliwood to rest. Later that night, If Lyn's tale was played, {{h|Eliwood|in Eliwood's Tale only}} will ask the tactician where he comes from as he knows very little about them despite having spent so much time with them. Alternatively, {{h|Hector|in Hector's Tale only}} will apologize to the tactician for doubting their abilities when they first met and acknowledges their prowess on the battlefield.

 

The [[Nabata Desert]]. A wasteland of scorching sun and frigid nights. It rejects human life. Any careless enough to enter its embrace is doomed to wander lost. [[Uther]], the marquess of [[Ostia]], spoke of a [[Athos|living legend]]... Guided by his words, {{h|Eliwood|in Eliwood's tale}}/{{h|Hector|in Hector's tale}} heads straight into the desert.

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|recruitment method=Talk to with main [[Lord]]

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|return2=marcus

|return3=lowen

|return4=rebecca

|return5=dorcas

|return6=bartre

|return7=hector

|return8=oswin

|return9=matthew

|return10=serra

|return11=guy

|return12=merlinus

|return13=erk

|return14=priscilla

|return15=lyn

|return16=florina

|return17=wil

|return18=kent

|return19=sain

|return20=raven

|return20article=Raven (character)

|return21=lucius

|return22=canas

|return23=dart

|return24=fiora

|return25=legault

|return26=ninian

|return27=isadora

|return28=rath

|return29=heath

|item2=Guiding Ring

|obtain2=Steal from [[Jasmine]] <small>(Normal Mode)</small>, enemy [[Monk]] <small>(Eliwood Hard Mode)</small> or enemy [[Mage]] <small>(Hector Hard Mode)</small>

|item3=White Gem

|obtain3=Steal from [[Paul]] <small>(Eliwood's tale)</small> or [[Jasmine]] <small>(Hector's tale)</small> (Hard Mode only)

|obtainlast=At the end of the chapter if the sidequest is missed or not accepted, and if the Tactician is present.

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|inventory={{Item|7|Elfire}} • {{Item|7|Thunder|link=Thunder (tome)}} • {{Item|7|Elixir}}

Move [[Eliwood]]/[[Hector]] south so that he's closer to [[Hawkeye]] when he appears on turn 2 and easier to talk to and recruit. Don't worry at all about [[Pent]] dying – he can very easily deal with all the ground units and is very capable of killing either [[Paul]] or [[Jasmine]]. In fact, the greater danger would be if [[Pent]] kills all the units on the map and ends the chapter early. You can avoid this by rescuing him with fliers like [[Florina]] or [[Fiora]] and finish the chapter at your leisure. This is essentially required if you want to obtain every item hidden in the sand or play the [[Genesis|sidequest after]].

[[Jasmine]] is closer to the non-sand tiles and your spawn point, meaning you will have more options when fighting him. The recommended approach would be to bait [[Jasmine]] out with a unit that can take a hit, whittle him down from a distance with magic users, and finish him off with strong sword users like [[Lyn]] or [[Raven (character)|Raven]]. Depending on your game mode, you can also [[steal]] a [[Guiding Ring]] or [[White Gem]] from [[Jasmine]] before you kill him.

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|jap-mean=Living Legend