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The Verge of History

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The Verge of History


Location

Southtown

New units

Lissa, Frederick

Boss(es)

Garrick

I am NOT delicate! ...Hmph!
— Lissa

The Verge of History is the prologue chapter in Fire Emblem Awakening. This chapter is where the actual story of the game begins, and continues to introduce more of the game's mechanics. Completing this chapter unlocks the world map and, in the full version of the game, the ability to save while on it.

This chapter is the first of two chapters that appeared in the international demo version of Awakening.

Plot

Main article: The Verge of History/Script

(Cutscene: "Second Meeting") We hear a young woman tell Chrom that they have to do something. Chrom asks the young woman for ideas, but the young woman says she has no idea. This is as Robin wakes up (the cutscene takes place in a first-person view), lying on the ground. Chrom and the young woman are the first things Robin sees upon awakening. As Chrom notices Robin is awake, after Lissa gets a quick word in, Chrom states that there are better places to take a nap than on the ground, and asks Robin to give him a hand. Robin does so, and it's at this point we see a mark on the back of Robin's hand. Chrom helps Robin to his/her feet.

Once the cutscene ends, Robin has finished standing up; a fourth person, a knight, is revealed to also be in the area. Chrom asks Robin if he/she is all right, which Robin confirms and thanks Chrom. Chrom appears surprised that Robin knows who he is; Robin reveals that he/she really doesn't know, but that his name simply came to him/her in a strange occurence, to which Chrom finds curious. Chrom asks Robin for their name and what brings him/her to the area. Robin does not appear to know his/her name at the moment, to Chrom's surprise. Robin then asks just where they are. The young woman (whose name is revealed to be Lissa) says she's heard of what's going on with Robin--it appears to be amnesia. The knight (whose name is revealed to be Frederick) claims it to be "a load of pegasus dung", then asks Robin if they're to believe that he/she remembers Chrom's name but not his/her own; Robin says it's the truth. Chrom wonders if that point is true, then says they can't just leave Robin there alone and confused--what kind of Shepherds would they be if they were to do that? Frederick asks that the group exercise caution, saying it wouldn't do to let a wolf into their flock. Chrom says they'll take Robin back to town and sort things out there. Robin asks if he/she has a say in this; Chrom promises he'll hear everything Robin has to say back in town, then asks Robin to come.

While walking back toward town, Robin asks what the group would do with him/her, asking if he/she is to be their prisoner. Chrom states Robin will be free to go once they establish that he/she is no enemy of Ylisse. Robin asks if Ylisse is where they are currently located; Frederick asks Robin if he/she hadn't heard of the halidom, then asking that somebody pay "the actor", that they "play quite the fool", and notices that Robin's furrowed brow is especially convincing. Chrom asks Frederick to stop his antics; returning to Robin's question, Chrom reveals that he/she is correct: the land is known as the Halidom of Ylisse; their ruler, Emmeryn, is known as the exalt. Chrom wonders if proper introductions are in order, first introducing himself, even though Robin already know who he was. Chrom then states "the delicate one" is his younger sister, Lissa; Lissa reacts harshly, claiming that she is not delicate, then asks that Robin ignores her brother, saying he can be a bit thick sometimes. Lissa then claims that Robin is lucky the Shepherds found him/her--brigands would have been a rude awakening. Robin then asks if the group tend sheep in full armor; Chrom states it's a dangerous job, and to ask "Frederick the Wary", a title Frederick claims he shall wear with pride. Frederick states that one of them should keep an appropriate level of caution; he has every intention of trusting Robin, but his station mandates otherwise. Robin states he/she would do no less, then finally gives out his/her name, having just remembered. Chrom asks if Robin's name is of foreign origin, but states they can discuss it later, as they're almost to town. Lissa cries out, as something's wrong in the town.

We see that at least two places in town are on fire. Chrom notices it, then reveals that brigands are responsible and asks Lissa and Frederick to mobilize. Frederick asks about Robin. Chrom states that, unless Robin was also on fire, the matter could wait; Frederick drops the matter, and Lissa asks if they could go already. As Chrom, Lissa, and Frederick leave the scene, Robin asks about himself/herself; after a moment, Robin runs after them.

We now see the leader of the brigands, Garrick, asking his band to get moving--grab anything shiny, burn the rest, they have to set an example for the Ylisseans--and asks a woman if he's right. The maiden asks that Garrick stay away from her, then screams for help. The Shepherds arrive on the scene, Lissa telling Chrom that the brigands have to be stopped. Chrom states not to worry--after today, the brigands wouldn't be bothering anyone ever again. Robin arrives on the scene and asks Chrom to wait; Chrom, surprised that Robin followed them, asks exactly why, to which Robin says he/she isn't himself/herself certain, but states the he/she is armed and knows their way around a fight, if the Shepherds would have him/her. Chrom accepts, but asks Robin to stay close. As the battle begins, Frederick states that they face practiced theives and murderers who will not grant them quarter--it's kill or be killed.

Once Garrick has been defeated, Robin states that the ordeal is over, Lissa stating that the town was lucky that they were close by. Lissa states Robin's abilities--capabilities in swords, sorcery, and tactics--as "incredible", wondering if there isn't anything Robin couldn't do. Chrom states Robin wasn't a helpless victim, and Frederick asks if Robin is capable of explaining how he/she got to where they met. Stating that he/she cannot, Robin also can't explain why only some of their memories have returned, but asks Frederick to believe him/her--all that he/she knows has been explained. Chrom reveals that he trusts Robin by helping to save Ylissean lives, and reveals that the Shepherds could use Robin's talents--brigands and unruly neighbors look to bloody Ylissean soil; he then asks Frederick if he's willing to lose an able tactician. After a short bit, Chrom formally asks Robin if he/she is willing to join the Shepherds, to which Robin accepts.

A short while later, the group is gathered around one of the buildings with flames dying down; Frederick reveals that the brigands spoke with a Plegian accent. Robin asks just what a Plegian is. Chrom reveals Plegia as Ylisse's western neighbor, sending small bands into Ylissean territory hoping to instigate a war. Lissa reveals that it's the townsfolk, totally innocent and helpless, who suffer from these Plegian attacks; Frederick reveals that the townsfolk have the Shepherds to protect them. Frederick asks Lissa to not be swept up in her anger, as it would cloud her judgment. Lissa says she could get used to the routine. A villager asks Chrom to stay the night--the townsfolk are simple folk of simple means, yet capable of gladly toasting the Shepherds' valor with a feast. Frederick thanks the villager for his generous offer, but states that the Shepherds have to hurry back to Ylisstol; this is as Lissa is placing her order for dinner, apparently unaware that Frederick was refusing the offer and surprised upon finding out Frederick refused the offer, stating that it was nearly dark. Frederick states they'll camp upon nightfall, then recalls Lissa stating that she could get used to the routine. Robin and Lissa talk some about Frederick; Chrom revealing that Frederick only smiles while bringing down an axe. Frederick asks the others if they realize he's still present; after a few laughs, Frederick asks the group if they're ready to go.

Summary

<Avatar> is found lying in a field with no memory. After [he/she] helps Chrom fend off a band of brigands, [he/she] is welcomed into the Shepherds as a tactician.

Chapter data

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Rout the enemy Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Chrom or Robin die. 4 {{{partner}}} 0 5

The chapter's map is 15 columns by 14 rows.

Character data

Characters
New units
Chrom
Small portrait chrom fe13.png
Lord
HP
20
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically from the start
Robin
File:Small portrait avatar f-default fe13.png
Tactician|Tactician (class)|Tactician
HP
19
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically from the start
Lissa
Small portrait lissa fe13.png
Cleric
HP
17
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically from the start
Frederick
Small portrait frederick fe13.png
Great Knight
HP
28
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically from the start
Available characters
None

Note: Chrom and Robin are technically returning characters; however, they do not make use of their default setups until this chapter.

Item data

There are no items obtained in this chapter.

Shop data

After clearing chapter 3, the shop at this location will become available.

Armory contents

Normal stock Possible merchant items

Item Price
Is 3ds01 bronze sword.png Bronze Sword 350
Is 3ds01 bronze lance.png Bronze Lance 400
Is 3ds01 bronze axe.png Bronze Axe 350
Is 3ds01 bronze bow.png Bronze Bow 540
Is 3ds01 fire.png Fire 540

Event tiles

  • Column 5, row 9: Southeast of an uncovered partition of red fruit
  • Column 9, row 3: Two squares south, one square east of Garrick's position

Enemy data

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes
Ruffian Myrmidon 1 2 File:Is 3ds bronze sword.png Bronze Sword --
Ruffian Barbarian 1 1 File:Is 3ds bronze axe.png Bronze Axe --
Ruffian Mage 1 1 File:Is 3ds wind.png Wind --
Garrick Barbarian 3 1 File:Is 3ds hand axe.png Hand Axe --
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes

Boss data

Main article: Garrick

Normal Hard Lunatic

Strategy

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

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Trivia

In other languages

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

The Verge of History

English
(unofficial)

New History

Referred to this in the fandom prior to USA release.

Gallery


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