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“ | Chrom...That name rings damnable sour in this dead man's ear. Not that any of it matters now... | ” | — Gangrel |
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The Dead King's Lament is the eighteenth paralogue chapter in Fire Emblem Awakening. As a paralogue chapter, its events are not integral to the game's main storyline and can be done at the player's leisure. It is one of a group often called the "SpotPass paralogues", as the chapter is unlocked via a SpotPass interaction and also requires beating chapter 25 in order to play. This chapter is unlockable via SpotPass starting May 2, 2012 in the Japanese version, February 14, 2013 in the North American version, and May 2-3, 2013 in the PAL version.
In this chapter, the Shepherds take on a group of dread pirates led by a self-proclaimed sea king in an attempt to liberate the southern half of an island off Plegia's coast. Among the sea king's underlings happens to be Gangrel, the former king of Plegia.
Plot
- Main article:
The Dead King's Lament/Script
In a mountainous area on the southern half of an island off the west coast of Plegia, a ruffian leader named Zanth reveals a cavalry have come to claim the heads of his men; Zanth calls his men to arms and states that, if anyone doesn't come to arms, he'll kill them himself before the cavalry even arrives. Zanth then asks a particular one of his men if he has salt in his eyes, then tells him to get moving; at this point, it is revealed the man Zanth was talking to is Gangrel, who delivers a silent reaction before pondering over the word "maggot". Zanth tells Gangrel that, if he has further questions, Zanth's blade can answer them, to which Gangrel states he's just fine. Zanth tells Gangrel he's a useless sea squirt and asks him to keep what little wits he's got, as the cavalry they face is none other than Chrom and the Shepherds; Gangrel notes Chrom's name rings sour in his ear, also referring to his apparent death at Chrom's hands in the process, before saying none of this matters now.
In another area of the island, Chrom notes Zanth's band and asks if they're the dread pirates they've heard so much about, to which Frederick confirms; Frederick reveals that their leader is Zanth, a man who has self-proclaimed himself as the "Southron Sea King". Zanth's crew can stand up to most armies and thus he holds sway over the south side of the island, and as such, extreme caution should be exercised; Chrom states that the Shepherds should finish their business and get out of the area. Preparations take place at this point; the battle begins once preparations are finished.
In order to recruit Gangrel, Chrom must speak to him three times without Gangrel dying in the process. In the first conversation, Chrom appears to be in disbelief upon recognizing Gangrel, to which Gangrel states he is dead and there is nothing but maggots in the area; Chrom asks Gangrel to wait, then recognizes that he was indeed speaking to the Mad King of Plegia and that he's sure of it. In the second conversation, Chrom tells Gangrel he knows it's him and asks him how he's alive, to which Gangrel tells Chrom he's not alive--what he's doing isn't what he'd call living. Gangrel tells Chrom that he killed him once, and would beg for him to do so again--his life is over but his body refuses to accept it. Chrom asks himself if Gangrel truly is the same Mad King who stood against the Shepherds, to which Gangrel states that if one tears out everything that makes a man, all one would be left with is a husk--no throne, no gold, no men, he scrubs chamber pots for brigands; Gangrel states how the mighty have fallen, to which Chrom states that it's ironic that Gangrel, of all people, is finally learning about long falls. Gangrel says he's not the only one who's changed--in days past, Chrom would have sheathed his blade in Gangrel's chest by that point, to which Gangrel says he believes Chrom is less his father and more like Emmeryn than he thought; Chrom tells Gangrel his crimes are beyond forgiveness, yet Emmeryn had the most profound effect on him in most every way, and that his only charge now is to save this world--he has no time for vendetta, to which Gangrel says is most gracious of Chrom. Chrom tells Gangrel enough is enough, what little of his life he still has is wasted in this area, he can offer him a higher purpose--he could join the Shepherds, to which Gangrel asks Chrom who the mad king is now; Chrom states he has no time for vendetta, defeating Grima is all that matters--while killing Gangrel would please him greatly, it would put him no closer to that goal. As Gangrel is no longer his enemy, Chrom would sooner put him to use rather than see him rot, to which Gangrel tells Chrom he's changed and is almost disappointed yet wonders if what he's witnessed is what true leadership looks like; Chrom asks Gangrel for his answer, to which Gangrel says Chrom gave a lovely speech but he'll pass--he's not the sort to play at hope and justice, and if killing him would please Chrom greatly, he'll not deny that satisfaction. Gangrel asks Chrom to do him one last favor and end this charade now. In the third conversation, Chrom tells Gangrel to wait, to which Gangrel tells Chrom he talks of slaying gods yet is too soft to kill him; Gangrel asks Chrom what he's waiting for, he's giving his head on a silver platter. Chrom tells Gangrel he's pathetic and not worth killing in this state--Gangrel's death would hold no meaning at all. Gangrel attempts to react, but Chrom says that either they end Grima, or Grima ends everyone--including the citizens of Plegia; Chrom asks Gangrel that, if he would throw his life away, to throw it at Grima--die with a sword in hand, not begging like a rat with its foot stuck in a trap. Gangrel was a king once, and Chrom asks him to suck up his self-pity and die for his people; Gangrel says he despises Chrom, every word and action of his makes him want to paint the walls with his lunch, to which Chrom asks Gangrel if he's stay here to rot. Gangrel states he wasn't finished and says he'd do anything to make Chrom stop talking--he hasn't sworn an oath in his life much less thought to keep one, but what little life he has left is Chrom's; dragons, gods, throw him at what he will. The player may now control Gangrel at this point.
Once the battle ends, Frederick reveals they've defeated the last of the pirates--with the seas open once more, the people here should know a measure of peace. Chrom thanks Frederick, then reveals the Shepherds had best hoist anchor and move on themselves.
Website summary
Mad King Gangrel - the wild and ruthless former king of Plegia - was defeated by Chrom and left for dead. However, when Chrom and the Shepherds head to the South Sea to defeat the pirates, they encounter a familiar face…'[1]
Chapter data
Normal Hard Lunatic
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The chapter's map is 30 columns by 30 rows.
Character data
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Note: The returning characters list only those recruited by the time this chapter is unlocked. As a paralogue chapter, there is no set timeframe in which the chapter must be taken on; thus, it is possible to have recruited more characters than the above by the point the chapter is started. The returning characters list also does not include any characters recruitable in other paralogues, as the player may not have taken on any other available paralogue chapters yet. The list also does not include any bonus units, as they are recruitable at the player's discretion.
Item data
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Shop data
After clearing this chapter, the shop at this location will become available.
Normal stock Possible merchant items
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Silver Axe | 1,740 |
Brave Axe | 2,400 |
Hammer | 1,850 |
Dragonstone+ | 3,220 |
Beaststone+ | 3,780 |
Event tiles
- Column 13, row 22: One square west, seven squares north of the southwesternmost player deployment square
- Column 22, row 16: Two squares west, one square south of the village access square
Enemy data
Normal Hard Lunatic(+)
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Boss data
- Main article:
Zanth
Normal Hard Lunatic
Strategy
This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody. |
In order to make things easier when recruiting Gangrel, weapons should be unequipped so as to not accidentally kill him during counterattacks.
This section has been marked as a stub. Please help improve the page by adding information.
Trivia
- The map of this chapter is based on that of Chapter 1 of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.
- This is the only SpotPass paralogue that does not take place on the Valmese continent's side of the game world.
- Due to how paralogue chapters work in Awakening, it is possible to liberate the south side of the island before the north side.
Etymology and other languages
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The Dead King's Lament |
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Italian |
Il Folle redivivo |
The revived Madman |
Gallery
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References
← The Threat of Silence • | The Dead King's Lament | • Irreconcilable Paths → |
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