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The Fourth House

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The Fourth House

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Location

Abyss Passageway

New units

Byleth, Edelgard, Dimitri, Claude, Linhardt, Ashe, Hilda

Boss(es)

Balthus, Hapi, Constance, Yuri

Abyss is home to those who shun the light of day. It is the secret shadow of Garreg Mach, if you will.
— Constance

The Fourth House is the first chapter of the Fire Emblem: Three Houses expansion Cindered Shadows. It consists solely of a mission, A Skirmish in Abyss.

Plot

Main article: The Fourth House/Script

Some time after the failed raid on the Holy Mausoleum, Alois delivers a report to Rhea and notices an unfamiliar historical chronicle in Rhea's hands. She explains that after Saint Seiros constructed Garreg Mach Monastery, she attempted to resurrect the goddess through the Rite of Rising along with the Four Apostles: Saints Noa, Chevalier, Timotheos, and Aubin. The Rite failed, the Apostles faded into obscurity, and their bloodlines were lost to history.

Claude notices a suspicious man skulking around the monastery. He recruits Byleth, Edelgard, and Dimitri to help him pursue the man; Linhardt, Ashe, and Hilda also happen upon them and are swiftly strongarmed into lending their aid. The group follows the man through a secret passageway to the hidden underground city Abyss. Meanwhile, the man reports that he was followed to his superiors: Constance, Balthus, Hapi, and Yuri. The four confront Byleth and their companions, accuse them of plotting to destroy Abyss, and attack. Byleth and co. manage to defeat the group. Afterwards, Balthus concludes that they have good intentions. The four explain that mercenaries have been attacking Abyss, and that some members of the Church want to see them purged. Byleth and their companions agree to help them discover who has been attacking them.

Chapter data

Normal Hard

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Defeat Balthus, Hapi, Constance, and Yuri Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Byleth dies* or the player's army is routed* 7 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 27+1
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For the purposes of Circadian Beat, this is considered an indoor map.

Character data

Characters
New units
Byleth
Small portrait byleth m fe16.png
Swordmaster
HP
44
Inventory
--
Level
20
Automatically from the start
Edelgard
Small portrait edelgard fe16.png
Fortress Knight
HP
51
Inventory
--
Level
20
Automatically from the start
Dimitri
Small portrait dimitri fe16.png
Paladin
HP
48
Inventory
--
Level
20
Automatically from the start
Claude
Small portrait claude fe16.png
Wyvern Rider
HP
41
Inventory
--
Level
20
Automatically from the start
Linhardt
Small portrait linhardt fe16.png
Bishop
HP
36+5
Inventory
--
Level
20
Automatically from the start
Ashe
Small portrait ashe fe16.png
Sniper
HP
35+5
Inventory
--
Level
20
Automatically from the start
Hilda
Small portrait hilda fe16.png
Warrior
HP
51+5
Inventory
--
Level
20
Automatically from the start
Available characters
None

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is ns01 bullion.png Bullion Dropped by enemy Sniper
Is ns01 bullion.png Bullion Dropped by enemy Sniper
Is ns01 potion.png Vulnerary Dropped by enemy Grappler
Is ns01 potion.png Vulnerary Dropped by enemy Grappler
Is ns01 bullion.png Bullion Dropped by enemy Assassin
Is ns01 key.png Door Key Dropped by enemy Assassin

Enemy data


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Boss data

Main article: Balthus

Normal Hard

Main article: Hapi

Normal Hard

Main article: Constance

Normal Hard

Main article: Yuri

Normal Hard

Strategy

This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.

Welcome to the Cindered Shadows expansion. Your first order of business is to get acquainted with your starting lineup and the gameplay quirks of the sidestory. Byleth is a Swordmaster with amazing Strength and Speed. Between the Sword of the Creator and the Silver Sword+ you find later on, they will be your main powerhouse throughout the story. Edelgard is a Fortress Knight who is set up to be the party meatshield. You can switch her to Warrior if you need more mobility or offensive prowess out of her. Dimitri is a Paladin with excellent Strength and above-average Speed. He also has Hero available if you don't need the mobility and want better growths. Claude is a Wyvern Rider with good offensive stats and high mobility, making him good for hit-and-run tactics. Linhardt is your Bishop; he is bar-none the best healer in Cindered Shadows and absolutely essential to your survival. Ashe is a Sniper with questionable offensive stats, but his high range and Hit +20 skill allow him to chip safely and accurately. Hilda is a Warrior who serves as a simple melee bruiser. Your lords all have C-supports with Byleth and their appropriate house mates. You gain experience and level up as usual, but you cannot improve your weapon ranks or take new class exams. To accommodate for this, whoever is the MVP of the map gets a sizable chunk of experience.

On to the battle. Before you begin, reclass Dimitri to Hero since this is a slow-paced map and the Hero has a 20% advantage in Speed growth that Dimitri definitely wants. In addition, make sure that at least one of your bowmen is a Sniper so you can outrange Hapi with Curved Shot later on. Take this map slow and steady, using Edelgard to lure in enemies and your other units to finish them off. As you push forward, Hapi will summon a Giant Crawler to attack you and retreat into a secluded room. Edelgard's Blaze gambit will armor break the Giant Crawler on the spot. Once he's dead, have your bowmen pick off Hapi before proceeding. Once your reach Constance and Yuri, aggroing one of the Pegasus Knights will aggro Constance's entire group, and Yuri won't be far behind. Use and abuse gambits to stun them so you can finish them all off safely.

Trivia

  • The events of the Cindered Shadows campaign must take place sometime between 8/12 and 1/14, as Yuri is already 20 years old but Hapi has not turned 21 yet.

Etymology and other languages

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

The Fourth House

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

A Skirmish in Abyss

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References

The Fourth House • What Lies Beneath →
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Playable characters Black Eagles BernadettaCasparDorotheaEdelgardFerdinandHubertLinhardtPetra
Blue Lions AnnetteAsheDedueDimitriFelixIngridMercedesSylvain
Golden Deer ClaudeHildaIgnatzLeonieLorenzLysitheaMarianneRaphael
Other AloisAnnaDLCBylethCatherineCyrilFlaynGilbertHannemanJeritzaManuelaSetethShamir
Ashen WolvesDLC BalthusConstanceHapiYuri
Non-playable characters AbysskeeperDLCDuke AegirFlecheGatekeeperDuke GerthIonius IXJeraltJudithLadislavaNaderRandolphRheaRodrigueSothis
Bosses AcheronAelfricDLCAloisLord ArundelBiasBlaiddydCasparCatherineCharonChilonClaudeCorneliaDaphnelDedueDeath KnightDimitriDominicBaron DominicEdelgardFelixFerdinandFlame EmperorFlaynFraldariusGautierGloucesterGonerilGwendalHubertIngridThe Immaculate OneThe ImmovableJudithKostasKronyaLadislavaLamineLinhardtLonatoLorenzMercedesMetodeyMiklanMysonNaderNemesisBaron OchsDLCOdessePallardóPittacusRandolphRheaRieganRodrigueSetethShamirSolonSylvainThalesWandering BeastThe Wind Caller
Background characters Lord ArundelCount BergliezCorneliaMargrave GautierGlennCount GloucesterCount HevringHolstLambertMonicaPatriciaRufusSeirosSitriTomasTianaCount Varley
Personal weapons and regalia Aegis ShieldAreadbharAsclepiusAthameAxe of UkonvasaraAymrBlutgangCaduceus StaffCirce StaffCrusherFailnaughtFetters of DromiFreikugelThe InexhaustibleLance of RuinLúinOchain ShieldRafail GemScythe of SarielSeiros ShieldSpear of AssalSword of BegaltaSword of MoraltaSword of SeirosSword of the CreatorTathlum BowThunderbrandThyrsusVajra-Mushti
Chapters Part I
White Clouds
P: An Inevitable Encounter • 1: Three Houses • 2: Familiar Scenery • 3: Mutiny in the Mist • 4: The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth • 5: Tower of Black Winds • 6: Rumors of a Reaper • 7: Field of the Eagle and Lion • 8: The Flame in the Darkness • 9: The Cause of Sorrow • 10: Where the Goddess Dwells • 11: Throne of Knowledge • 12: To War Black Eagles, if Byleth sides against EdelgardBlue LionsGolden Deer / Outset of a Power Struggle Black Eagles, if Byleth sides with Edelgard
Part II Silver Snow
Silver Snow
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: A King Without a Kingdom • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: The Impregnable Fortress • 18: The Chaos of War • 19: Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 20: The City Without Light • 21: Following a Dream
Azure Moon
Azure Moon
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: The Delusional Prince • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18: The King's Triumphant Return • 19: The Golden Deer's Plea • 20: The Impregnable Fortress • 21: Our Chosen Paths • 22: Oath of the Dagger
Verdant Wind
Verdant Wind
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: The Alliance Leader's Ambitions • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18: The Golden Scheme • 19: The Chaos of War • 20: Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 21: The City Without Light • 22: Fódlan's New Dawn
Crimson Flower
Crimson Flower
13: Beyond Escape • 14: The Master Tactician • 15: Tempest of Swords and Shields • 16: Lady of Deceit • 17: Field of Revenge • 18: To the End of a Dream
Paralogues Paralogues Part I Black Market SchemeDLCA Cursed RelicDLCDeath TollDividing the World Black Eagles, if Byleth sides against EdelgardBlue LionsGolden DeerFalling Short of HeavenThe ForgottenLand of the Golden DeerAn Ocean ViewOil and WaterRumored NuptialsThe Secret MerchantDLC Blue LionsGolden DeerSword and Shield of SeirosTales of the Red CanyonTrue ChivalryWar for the Weak Blue Lions
Part II Darkness Beneath the Earth Crimson FlowerDividing the World Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindEternal Guardian Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindThe Face Beneath Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindForeign Land and SkyForgotten HeroInsurmountable Crimson FlowerLegend of the LakeRetribution Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindThe Secret MerchantDLC Crimson FlowerThe Silver Maiden Azure MoonThe Sleeping Sand Legend Verdant WindWeathervanes of Fódlan Azure Moon
Cindered Shadows
Cindered Shadows
1: The Fourth House • 2: What Lies Beneath • 3: The Rite of Rising • 4: Danger in the Dark • 5: Betrayal • 6: Return to Me • 7: Wolf Pack
Locations FódlanAdrestiaFaerghusGarreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) • LeicesterAlmyraBrigidDagdaSrengZahras
Groups, objects and concepts 10 ElitesAshen WolvesBlack Eagles (Black Eagle Strike Force) • Blue LionsChildren of the GoddessChurch of Seiros (Knights of Seiros) • Crests (Crest Stone) • Divine PulseGolden DeerHeroes' RelicsInsurrection of the SevenMonstersThose who slither in the darkTragedy of DuscurWar of Heroes
Lists AbilitiesChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItems (Monastery items) • QuestsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Music LibraryName chart • Other games (Warriors: Three Hopes) • Pre-release informationUnused contentDownloadable contentClass mastery