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A Knight-Filled Sky

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A Knight-Filled Sky

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Location

The Macedon Aerie

Boss(es)

Michalis

Previous chapter(s)
Next chapter(s)

Dark Pontifex

A Knight-Filled Sky (Japanese: 天空を駆ける騎士 Sky-Riding Knights) is the twenty-second chapter in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the seventeenth chapter in Book I of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.

Plot

Main article: A Knight-Filled Sky/Script

As Marth and his companions approach the capital of Macedon, Michalis asks Gotoh to evacuate until the fighting ends. Gotoh makes one last effort to convince Michalis to surrender, which falls on deaf ears. Marth besieges Macedon, transforms the Lightsphere and Starsphere into Starlight, and defeats Michalis. He and Malledus lament how Michalis and Camus had their potential wasted by Gharnef's destructive war and prepare to make for Thabes.

Chapter data

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Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Seize Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Marth dies 1–16 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 20+30
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Map dimensions:
30 columns by 28 rows

Character data

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Characters
New units

None

Required characters
Marth ​
Available characters
Abel ​Frey ​Jagen ​Cain ​Gordin ​Draug ​Norne ​Caeda ​Wrys ​Ogma ​Barst ​Bord ​Cord ​Darros ​Castor ​Julian ​Lena ​Navarre ​Merric ​Matthis ​Wolf ​Sedgar ​Roshea ​Vyland ​Hardin ​Wendell ​Rickard ​Athena ​Bantu ​Caesar ​Radd ​Roger ​Jeorge ​Maria ​Minerva ​Linde ​Jake ​Dolph ​Macellan ​Tomas ​Boah ​Midia ​Horace ​Astram ​Beck ​Catria ​Palla ​Arran ​Samson ​Xane ​Etzel ​Est ​Tiki ​Lorenz ​Ymir ​

Item data

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light Mystery of the Emblem Shadow Dragon

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is ds starlight.png Starlight Visit the village with both the Starsphere and Lightsphere in Marth's inventory
Is ds iote's shield.png Iote's Shield Dropped by Michalis

Shop data

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Armories and vendors

Swords Lances Axes Bows Tomes Staves Items Secret

None

  • Note: Only one Wing Spear can be bought.

Enemy data

Enemy data

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Stats with a decimal can vary randomly; the decimal represents the chance for the stat to increase to the nearest integer, or otherwise be truncated.

Normal Hard-1 Hard-2 Hard-3 Hard-4 Hard-5

Enemy Units
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Michalis Dracoknight 12 1 37 14 1 8 11 0 19 3 -- Silver Lance Javelin Iote's ShieldThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on a gate, the chapter's seize point.
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Dragoon Dracoknight 13 1 34.8 11 1 7.2 12.8 0 13.6 4.2 10 Javelin
--
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Dragoon Dracoknight 10 2 32.1 10.25 1 6.9 11.6 0 12.7 3.9 10 Silver Lance
• The right one immediately begins moving unprovoked.
• The left one moves to attack units in range; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Dragoon Dracoknight 10 1 32.1 10.25 1 6.9 11.6 0 12.7 3.9 10 Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma ds01 paladin enemy.gif Dragoon Paladin 6 1 30 8.75 1 8.5 12 0 10.5 7 10 Armorslayer
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma ds01 paladin enemy.gif Dragoon Paladin 6 1 30 8.75 1 8.5 12 0 10.5 7 10 Silver Lance
Begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Paladin, Dracoknight, or Horseman is provoked.
Ma ds01 paladin enemy.gif Dragoon Paladin 6 1 30 8.75 1 8.5 12 0 10.5 7 10 Javelin
Begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Paladin, Dracoknight, or Horseman is provoked.
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Dragoon Dracoknight 6 1 28.5 9.25 1 6.5 10 0 11.5 3.5 10 Ridersbane
Begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Paladin or Horseman is provoked.
Ma ds01 paladin enemy.gif Dragoon Paladin 6 1 30 8.75 1 8.5 12 0 10.5 7 10 Steel Sword
Begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Pegasus Knight or Horseman is provoked.
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Dragoon Pegasus Knight 14 1 27.7 7.25 2 6.3 12.2 0 7.6 8.6 8 Silver Lance
Moves to attack units in range; returns to her starting position if no one is in range.
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Dragoon Pegasus Knight 15 2 28.6 7.5 2 6.4 12.6 0 7.8 8.8 8 Javelin
• The western one immediately begins moving unprovoked.
• The eastern one begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Paladin, Pegasus Knight, or Horseman is provoked.
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Dragoon Pegasus Knight 15 1 28.6 7.5 2 6.4 12.6 0 7.8 8.8 8 Killer Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
Ma ds01 horseman enemy.gif Dragoon Horseman 13 2 33.2 8.2 1 10.6 13.6 0 7.2 4.2 9 Silver Bow
• The right one begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Paladin or Pegasus Knight is provoked.
• The left one begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Paladin or Dracoknight is provoked.
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Dragoon Pegasus Knight 15 1 28.6 7.5 2 6.4 12.6 0 7.8 8.8 8 Ridersbane
Begins moving if he could attack a unit with twice his movement, or if a nearby Paladin, Pegasus Knight, or Horseman is provoked.
Ma ds01 curate enemy.gif Dragoon Curate 15 2 21.6 0 3.8 5.2 8.2 0 5.8 11.6 5 Fortify
--
Ma ds01 thief enemy.gif Dragoon Thief 15 1 24.4 4.8 0 6.6 14 0 5.2 0 7 Iron Sword
Moves to raid the village, and ignores combat except to attack units blocking the village; moves to attack units once the village has been raided or visited.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma ds01 paladin enemy.gif Dragoon Paladin 8 7 31.6 9.45 1 9.1 12.4 0 11.1 7.4 10 Silver Lance
--
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Dragoon Dracoknight 8 11 30.3 9.75 1 6.7 10.8 0 12.1 3.7 10 Silver Lance
--
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Dragoon Dracoknight 6 4 28.5 9.25 1 6.5 10 0 11.5 3.5 10 Ridersbane
--
Ma ds01 bishop enemy.gif Dragoon Bishop 6 4 28 1 6.5 6.5 6.5 0 4 10.5 6 Swarm
--
Ma ds01 horseman enemy.gif Dragoon Horseman 13 4 33.2 8.2 1 10.6 13.6 0 7.2 4.2 9 Killer Bow
--

Reinforcements

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Shadow Dragon

All reinforcements are halted when Michalis is defeated.

Boss data

Main article: Michalis
Boss data

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Stats with a decimal can vary randomly; the decimal represents the chance for the stat to increase to the nearest integer, or be otherwise truncated.

Normal Hard-1 Hard-2 Hard-3 Hard-4 Hard-5

Portrait michalis fe11.png
Ma ds01 dracoknight enemy.gif Dracoknight
Level 12
Movement --
Stats
Max HP 37 Speed 11
Strength 14 Luck 0
Magic 1 Defense 19
Skill 8 Resistance 3
Inventory
Silver Lance
Javelin
Iote's ShieldThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances B Axes A
Bows -- Tomes -- Staves --

Strategy

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

The Dilemma of the Spheres:

  • The central choice in this mission is whether or not to sacrifice the Lightsphere and Starsphere to obtain Starlight and, eventually, Falchion.
  • In the NES version, obtaining Falchion is highly advantageous due to Marth's strengths and the sword's features, like immunity to certain attacks.
  • In the DS version, Marth's stat distribution makes him less likely to survive the final battle, even at high levels, without substantial investment in stat-boosting items. Falchion's benefits here are more nuanced, and alternatives like using a Wyrmslayer or relying on other units like Tiki might be more effective, especially on higher difficulties.
  • Consider keeping the spheres for their utility unless you're committed to enhancing Marth's durability for the endgame.
  • If you take Falchion, Lena's Hammerne can make up for the loss of the Starsphere's utility.

Unit and Resource Management:

  • Make sure Warriors and Generals are equipped with bows for dealing with flying units.
  • Distribute staves among eligible units, and don't hesitate to use powerful ones like Fortify, Barrier, or Physic.
  • Buy items like Silver Lances, Killer weapons, and bows. This is also your only chance to buy artillery weapons for your Ballisticians.

Battle Strategy:

  • Move counterclockwise around the mountain to meet the first wave of enemies. Reinforcements, including Swarm Bishops, are significant threats.
  • Use Ballisticians to deal with the Bishops, and keep healers nearby for support.
  • Plug the northern stairs with tanks to create a chokepoint if possible.
  • Consider using the Warp Staff to save the game at crucial points or intercept the Thief that goes for Gotoh's village.
  • Prevent the Thief from destroying the Village at all costs if you opt for Starlight; this requires that Marth carry the Starsphere and Lightsphere.
  • Boss - Michalis: While his Iote's Shield makes him immune to arrows, he is vulnerable to magic. Give this Shield to your strongest flier.

Etymology and other languages

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

A Knight-Filled Sky

--

Japanese

天空を駆ける騎士

Sky-Riding Knights

Spanish

Jinetes en el cielo

Riders in the sky

French

Myriade de soldats

Myriad of soldiers

German

Himmel voller Ritter

Knight-Filled Sky; abbreviated on the save menu as Himmel v. Ritter.

Italian

Attacco dai cieli

Attack from the sky

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References

← Camus the Sable (Mystery of the Emblem) •
← Clash in Macedon •
A Knight-Filled Sky • Dark Pontifex →
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Playable characters AbelArranAstramBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstGordinGotohHardinJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXane
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
Bosses BentheonCamusEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background characters AnriArtemisCorneliusLizaLudwik
Regalia and personal weapons AumAuraExcaliburFalchionGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
Chapters 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: The Ghoul's Teeth • 4: Battle in the Lea • 5: Champions of Aurelis • 6: Fire Emblem • 7: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8: Port Warren • 9: The Pyrathi Dragon • 10: Princess Minerva • 11: Knorda Market • 12: The Ageless Palace • 13: The Wooden Cavalry • 14: Land of Sorrow • 15: An Oasis of Magic • 16: The Battle for Altea • 17: Star and Savior • 18: The Sable Order • 19: Manakete Princess • 20: Camus the Sable • 21: Clash in Macedon • 22: A Knight-Filled Sky • 23: Dark Pontifex • 24: The Dragonkin Realm • 25: Chosen by Fate
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAurelisDolhrGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of ArchaneaMacedonPyrathiTalysThabes
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Lists ArmoriesCharactersClasses (Class change) • ItemsScriptsSecret ShopsTerrainVendorsWeapons
Related topics Hakoda manga adaptationName chart • Other games (GaidenMystery of the EmblemShadow DragonAwakening) • Sound Test ModeTimeline
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
Playable characters Book 1 AbelArranAstramBantuBarstBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDolphDraugEliceEstGordinHardinJagenJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfXane
Book 2 AbelArlenArranAstramBantuCaedaCainCastorCatriaCecilDraugEliceEstPhinaGordinJeorgeJubeloJulianLenaLindeLukeMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreNynaOgmaPallaRickardRoderickRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSheenaSiriusTikiVylandWarrenWendellXaneYuliya
Non-playable characters Book 1 GotohMalledusNynaTalys King
Book 2 Aurelis KingBoahCamusGotohJagenLangLorenzMichalis
Bosses Book 1 CamusEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerHarmeinHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Book 2 DallEibelEllereanFire DragonGailGharnefHardinHereticIce DragonJeorgeLangLorenzLumelLykkeMage DragonMedeusNehringSheenaTorusWillowWyvernYodel
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasCorneliusIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumAuraExcaliburFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
Chapters Book 1 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Champions of Aurelis • 5: Fire Emblem • 6: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 7: Port Warren • 8: Princess Minerva • 9: Knorda Market • 10: The Ageless Palace • 11: Land of Sorrow • 12: An Oasis of Magic • 13: The Battle for Altea • 14: Star and Savior • 15: Manakete Princess • 16: Camus the Sable • 17: A Knight-Filled Sky • 18: Dark Pontifex • 19: The Dragonkin Realm • 20: Chosen by Fate
Book 2 1: The Grustian Expedition • 2: Rebellion at Macedon • 3: Abducted Princess • 4: Joy and Sorrow • 5: Liberation of Grust • 6: The Nest of Evil • 7: The Scarlet Sword • 8: Soulful Bridge • 9: Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10: Two Sorcerers • 11: Anri's Way • 12: Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13: Frozen Land • 14: A Mystery Revealed • 15: Return of the Prince • 16: Regaining the Capital • 17: Gra's Sun Sets • 18: Battle of the Pass • 19: The Last Decisive Battle • 20: Dark Emperor • E1: The Wyvern's Dale • E2: The Dragon Altar (part 1part 2part 3)
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAnri's WayAurelisDolhr (Dragon Altar) • Empire of ArchaneaGraGrustKhadeinMacedonTalys
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Related topics Anime adaptationName chart • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenGenealogy of the Holy WarArchanea SagaNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound MuseumTimeline
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Playable characters AbelArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyGordinGotohHardinHoraceJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXaneYmir
Non-playable characters Aurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
Bosses BathysBentheonCamusCaptainDactylDejaniraEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenLarissaMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background characters AdrahAnriArtemisCaldasIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusNagaOrdwin
Regalia and personal weapons AumFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluHauteclereMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlightWing Spear
Chapters P: Prologue I • P: Prologue II • P: Prologue III • P: Prologue IV • 1: Marth Embarks • 2: The Pirates of Galder • 3: A Brush in the Teeth • 4: Battle in the Lea • 5: Champions of Aurelis • 6: Fire Emblem • 6x: In War's Grip • 7: Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8: Port Warren • 9: The Pyrathi Dragon • 10: Princess Minerva • 11: Knorda Market • 12: The Ageless Palace • 12x: A Traitor's Worth • 13: The Wooden Cavalry • 14: Land of Sorrow • 15: An Oasis of Magic • 16: The Battle for Altea • 17: Star and Savior • 17x: Helena Castle • 18: The Sable Order • 19: Manakete Princess • 20: Camus the Sable • 20x: The Lair of Fire • 21: Clash in Macedon • 22: A Knight-Filled Sky • 23: Dark Pontifex • 24: The Dragonkin Realm • 24x: The AlterspireE: Chosen by Fate
Locations ArchaneaAlteaAurelisDolhrGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of ArchaneaMacedonPyrathiTalysThabes
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsSable OrderWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • ConversationsItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics List of version differences (Name chart) • Other games (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightGaidenNew Mystery of the EmblemAwakening) • Pre-release information (Unused content) • Sound RoomTimeline