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Zofia's Call

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Zofia's Call

File:Cm fe02 C1 Wm.png

Location

Valentia (Southern Zofia)

New units

Alm, Lukas, Gray, Tobin, Kliff, Faye*, Silque, Clair, Forsyth, Python, Clive

Boss(es)

Desaix, Slayde

You'll come in General Mycen's stead? Thank you. My comrades will definitely be pleased as well. Well then, let's go together to the Deliverance's secret base.
— Lukas

Zofia's Call (Japanese: ソフィアへ! To Sofia!) is the first Act of Fire Emblem Gaiden and its remake, Echoes: Shadows of Valentia. Alm begins his journey across Zofia to save the country from Desaix's tyranny. In this chapter Alm only has access to the southern portion of Zofia on the world map.

Plot

Main article: Zofia's Call/Script
Note that while the general structure of the plot is unchanged between Gaiden and Shadows of Valentia, plot elements related to Fernand and Berkut are specifically based on Shadows of Valentia.

Seven years later, in Flostym 401 V.C., Alm has become a fine swordsman under Mycen's tutelage. Although Alm wants to set out into the outside world and help protect innocent people from the bandit raids and Rigelian invasions that have been recurring lately, Mycen adamantly refuses to let him leave.

One day, a man named Lukas arrives in Ram. He explains that King Lima IV has been assassinated by Chancellor Desaix, who has seized control of Zofia and sold it out to Rigel. Lukas is hoping to recruit Mycen to serve the Deliverance, a rebellion group dedicated to overthrowing Desaix. Mycen refuses, however, so Alm, Gray, and Tobin join in his stead. Kliff and Faye can also be convinced to join. The group leaves to battle Desaix. Along the way, they rescue a cleric named Silque.

After rescuing Silque, Alm's group begins to encounter Desaix's forces, engaging them at some forts. In one of the strongholds he finds Clair, a pegasus knight that had been captured by Desaix's forces. As he presses northwards, Alm encounters Fernand, a haughty member of the Deliverance who has had a grudge against the underclasses ever since his peasants stormed his manor and killed his family during the drought. Alm then makes it to the Deliverance's hideout, killing some monsters along the way and meeting the other Deliverance members: Forsyth and Python, and their leader, Clive. Clive, believing that a commoner leader will be able to rally the Deliverance better than he can, places Alm in command of the Deliverance. This enrages Fernand, who deserts them.

The Deliverance marches towards Zofia Castle to engage Desaix and Slayde. Meanwhile, Fernand is captured by Desaix's forces near the castle. He explains that Mycen's supposed grandson Alm is now leading the Deliverance; this confuses Desaix, who claims that Mycen never had any children. He spares Fernand's life and places him under the command of Berkut, Rudolf's nephew and heir presumptive to the Rigelian throne. The Deliverance attacks Zofia Castle; they are unable to kill Desaix, as he flees before being in any danger, having left a double behind to stall Alm's forces. Regardless, Zofia Castle is liberated from Desaix's control. Inside the castle, Alm decides to press forward and drive Rigel out of Zofia's borders. He also learns from an old timer that Mycen had no family. Finally, he reunites with Mycen at the castle balcony. Mycen expresses his pride in Alm's growth and warns him of the peril he is marching into should he do battle with Rigel. Alm then greets the people of Zofia, who celebrate their new champion.

Meanwhile, in Rigel, Emperor Rudolf and High Priest Jedah learn of the events that transpired at Zofia Castle. Rudolf is pleased to learn that Alm has taken command of the Deliverance.

Character data

Gaiden Echoes: Shadows of Valentia

Characters
New units
Alm
Portrait alm status fe15.png
Fighter
HP
28
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically from the start
Lukas
Portrait lukas status fe15.png
Soldier
HP
22
Inventory
--
Level
2
Automatically before leaving Ram Village
Gray
Portrait gray status fe15.png
Villager
HP
24
Inventory
--
Level
5
Automatically before leaving Ram Village
Tobin
Portrait tobin status fe15.png
Villager
HP
22
Inventory
--
Level
2
Automatically before leaving Ram Village
Kliff
Portrait kliff status fe15.png
Villager
HP
20
Inventory
--
Level
1
Talk to him at the Ram Village Entrance once you can leave
Faye
Portrait faye status fe15.png
Villager
HP
19
Inventory
--
Level
1
Talk to her at the Ram Village Entrance once you can leave
Silque
Portrait silque status fe15.png
Cleric
HP
18
Inventory
--
Level
1
Talk to her at the Mila Shrine in the Thieves’ Shrine
Clair
Portrait clair status fe15.png
Pegasus Knight
HP
20
Inventory
--
Level
1
Automatically at the dungeon cell in the Southern Outpost
Clive
Portrait clive status fe15.png
Cavalier
HP
26
Inventory
--
Level
6
Automatically at the end of the Deliverance Hideout
Forsyth
Portrait forsyth status fe15.png
Soldier
HP
28
Inventory
--
Level
4
Talk to him at the Mila Shrine in the Deliverance Hideout after Clive joins
Python
Portrait python status fe15.png
Archer
HP
24
Inventory
--
Level
3
Talk to him at the Deliverance Hideout Entrance after Clive joins
Available characters
None

Map data

There are nine combat maps in Act 1 of Gaiden. Each one is detailed below, with what character is recruited on what map and so on.

Two of these maps, the Thieves' Shrine and Deliverance Hideout, are dungeons which contain replayable skirmishes.

  1. Ram Woods Battle
  2. Fleecer's Forest Battle
  3. Thieves' Shrine
  4. Storming of Ram Valley
  5. Attack on the Southern Outpost
  1. First Battle of Southern Zofia
  2. Second Battle of Southern Zofia
  3. Deliverance Hideout
  4. Liberation of Zofia Castle

Exploration sections

Ram

Main article: Ram

Ram is Alm's hometown, and the first area visited in the game.

Thieves' Shrine

Main article: Thieves' Shrine

The Thieves' Shrine is a hideout used by the local bandits, and is the first dungeon in the game.

Southern Outpost

Main article: Southern Outpost

The Southern Outpost is a fortification formerly occupied by the Deliverance, taken by the Zofian Army.

Zofia Castle

Main article: Zofia Castle

Zofia Castle is the heart of Zofia, from where its former king ruled. It is the last area visited in Act 1.

Trivia

  • In Gaiden, if the player resets the game while in Ram, Gray's position will change, meaning that he is not required to talk to in order to leave the village.
  • There is an oversight regarding every recruitable character of Act 1 in Gaiden with the exception Lukas. If the player purposely avoids talking to them with Alm, they will not accompany him. If the player refrains from having Alm speak to them until Act 2, when they have control of Celica, Celica can recruit them. When Celica gets to the mainland, have her ignore and go past castle Zofia and have her go to whatever relevant location. This is clearly an oversight, as everyone has the exact same dialogue, some end up calling Celica "Alm", and Alm even speaks in Forsyth's recruitment. Regardless, they will be added to Celica's party instead of Alm's. In Shadows of Valentia, many characters are unable to be recruited by Celica; however, Kliff and Faye may be left behind and recruited by Celica in Act 2. Unlike in Gaiden, the game accounts for this possibility, giving them unique dialogue with Celica if she recruits them.

Etymology and other languages

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

Zofia's Call

--

English
(unofficial)

To Zofia!

Spanish

Rumbo a Zofia

To Zofia

French

L'appel de Zofia

The call of Zofia

German

Zofia ruft

Zofia calls

Italian

Zofia chiama

Call of Zofia

Dutch

Zofia roept

Zofia Calls

Simplified Chinese

前往索菲亚!

Traditional Chinese

前往索菲亞!

Gallery

← Alm and Celica • Zofia's Call • The Pilgrimage →
Fire Emblem Gaiden
Playable characters AlmAtlasBoeyCatriaCelicaClairCliveDeenDeltheaEstForsythGennyGrayJesseKamuiKliffLeonLukasLuthierMaeMathildaMycenNomahPallaPythonSaberSilqueSonyaTatianaTobinValbarZeke
Non-playable characters HalcyonIrmaMassena
Bosses BarthBlakeDeenDeltheaDesaixDolthDumaGarciaGarthGazelleGharnGriethHestiaJamilJedahJeromeLawsonMagnusMarlaMikhailMuellerNuibabaRudolfShizasSlaydeSonyaTatarrahWolffXaizorZaksonZeke
Background characters Lima IVLipricaMila
Personal weapons FalchionRoyal Sword
Acts and Battles Act 1 1: Ram Woods Battle • 2: Fleecer's Forest Battle • 3: Thieves' Shrine • 4: Storming of Ram Valley • 5: Attack on the Southern Outpost • 6: First Battle of Southern Zofia • 7: Second Battle of Southern Zofia • 8: Deliverance Hideout • 9: Liberation of Zofia Castle
Act 2 1: Skirmish • 2: First Pirate Raid • 3: Second Pirate Raid • 4: Assault on the Pirate Throne • 5: Third Pirate Raid • 6: Beast Hunt • 7: Seabound Shrine • 8: Fourth Pirate Raid • 9: Fifth Pirate Raid
Act 3 Alm 1: Northern Zofia Battle • 2: First Battle of Zofia Forest • 3: Forest Crossroads Battle • 4: Siege of Desaix's Fortress • 5: Second Battle of Zofia Forest • 6: Sylvan Shrine • 7: Forest Northside Battle • 8: Retaking of the Sluice Gate
Celica 1: Zofian Coast Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on the Desert Stronghold • 4N: Northern Desert Battle • 4S: Southern Desert Battle • 5: Attack on Grieth's Citadel • 6: Storming of the Valley Approach • 7: Dragon Shrine • 8: Liberation of the Temple of Mila
Act 4 Alm 1: Border Battle • 2: Rigel Forest Battle • 3: Fear Mountain Battle • 4: Fear Mountain Shrine • 5: Siege of Nuibaba's Abode • 6: Rigel Plains Battle • 7: Fight at the Dragon's Maw • 8: Rigel Falls Battle • 9: Secret Shrine • 10: Attack on the Last Bastion • 11: Attack on Rigel Castle
Celica 1: Dead Man's Mire Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on Dolth Keep • 4: Lost Treescape • 5: Storming of Duma Gate • 6: The Swamps of Duma Battle • 7: Duma Tower
Act 5 1: Duma Temple • 2: The Final Battle
Locations ValentiaMila ShrinesNovisRigel (Fear Mountain ShrineLost TreescapeDuma Tower) • Zofia (Ram)
Groups, objects and concepts DeliveranceMonsters
Lists ActsCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsWeapons
Related topics Manga adaptationName chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightAwakeningEchoes: Shadows of Valentia) • Sound Test ModeTimelineUnused contentWorld map
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Playable characters Alm's Party AlmClairCliveDeltheaFayeForsythGrayKliffLukasLuthierMathildaMycenPythonSilqueTatianaTobinZeke
Celica's Party AtlasBoeyCatriaCelicaConradDeenEstFayeGennyJesseKamuiKliffLeonMaeNomahPallaSaberSonyaValbar
DLC EmmaRandalShadeYuzu
Non-playable characters HalcyonIrmaMassenaMilaPeddlers
Bosses ArgentumAurumBarthBerkutBlakeBrigand BossCerberusThe CreationDeenDeltheaDesaixDolthDumaFernandGarthGarciaGazelleGharnGriethHadesHestiaJamilJarth*JedahJeromeLawsonMagnusMarlaMikhailMuellerNaberiusNuibabaRineaRudolfSlaydeSonyaTatarrahWolffXaizorZaksonZeke
Background characters ForneusLima IVLiprica
Regalia and personal weapons Beloved ZofiaFalchionGradivusMercuriusParthiaRoyal Sword
Acts and Battles Prologue Alm and Celica
Act 1 1: Ram Woods Battle • 2: Fleecer's Forest Battle • 3: Thieves' Shrine • 4: Storming of Ram Valley • 5: Attack on the Southern Outpost • 6: First Battle of Southern Zofia • 7: Second Battle of Southern Zofia • 8: Deliverance Hideout • 9: Liberation of Zofia Castle
Act 2 1: Skirmish • 2: First Pirate Raid • 3: Second Pirate Raid • 4: Assault on the Pirate Throne • 5: Third Pirate Raid • 6: Beast Hunt • 7: Seabound Shrine • 8: Fourth Pirate Raid • 9: Fifth Pirate Raid • 10: Zofia Castle Battle
Act 3 Alm 1: Northern Zofia Battle • 2: First Battle of Zofia Forest • 3: Forest Crossroads Battle • 4: Siege of Desaix's Fortress • 5: Second Battle of Zofia Forest • 6: Sylvan Shrine • 7: Forest Northside Battle • 8: Retaking of the Sluice Gate
Celica 1: Zofian Coast Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on the Desert Stronghold • 4N: Northern Desert Battle • 4S: Southern Desert Battle • 5: Attack on Grieth's Citadel • 6: Storming of the Valley Approach • 7: Dragon Shrine • 8: Liberation of the Temple of Mila
Act 4 Alm 1: Border Battle • 2: Rigel Forest Battle • 3: Fear Mountain Battle • 4: Fear Mountain Shrine • 5: Siege of Nuibaba's Abode • 6: Rigel Plains Battle • 7: Fight at the Dragon's Maw • 8: Rigel Falls Battle • 9: Secret Shrine • 10: Attack on the Last Bastion • 11: Attack on Rigel Castle
Celica 1: Dead Man's Mire Battle • 2: Skirmish • 3: Attack on Dolth Keep • 4: Lost Treescape • 5: Storming of Duma Gate • 6: The Swamps of Duma Battle • 7: Duma Tower
Act 5 1: Duma Temple • 2: The Final Battle
Act 6 1: Archanea Seaway 2 Battle • 2: Archanea Seaway 4 Battle • 3: Archanea Seaway 6 Battle • 4: Thabes Labyrinth
amiibo Duma's OrdealsMila's Ordeals
DLC The Astral TempleThe Inner SanctumBand of BandagesLords of the GraveWretches and RichesWealth Before HealthAltar of the DestrierAltar of the TitanAltar of the SkylordAltar of the SorceressAltar of the FaerieAltar of the OgreAltar of the MarksmanAltar of the SavantAltar of the QueenAltar of the King • 1: Battle of Zofia Harbor • 2: Outpost Rescue • 3: Flight from the Ruins • 4: Siege of Zofia CastleCipher Legends ICipher Legends IIMila's Bounty 1Mila's Bounty 2Mila's Bounty 3Mila's Bounty 4Mila's Bounty 5
Locations ValentiaRigel (Fear Mountain ShrineSecret ShrineLost TreescapeDuma TowerDuma Temple) • Zofia (Deliverance HideoutDragon ShrineNovisRamSylvan ShrineTemple of MilaSeabound ShrineThieves' Shrine) • ArchaneaThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Death MasksBook of Valentian RevelationsDeliveranceMila ShrineMila's TurnwheelTerrors
Lists Base conversationsActsCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsSidequestsSkillsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Ancient LettersName chartDownloadable content • Other games (GaidenShadow DragonNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound TestTimelineWorld map