An Ill Presage

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An Ill Presage

Location Table Approach Boss(es) Aversa

“

...the appointed...time...to the Dragon's...Table...our prayers...Grima...

”

— A Grimleal devotee

An Ill Presage is the twenty-second chapter in Fire Emblem Awakening. This chapter sees the Shepherds en route to the Dragon's Table in pursuit of Validar in order to recover the Fire Emblem before it's too late. Standing in their way is Aversa, commanding a group of 12 beings rooted in Jugdrali lore and given a Plegian touch; some of these beings even wield weapons of Jugdrali origin.

Plot

Main article: An Ill Presage/Script

Having arrived in a harsh desert landscape, Chrom notices some strange travelers and asks what's going on; Lissa proposes asking the travelers and attempts to do so, but the villager Lissa asks doesn't speak much aside from mentioning an appointed time, the Dragon's Table, prayers, and Grima, causing Lissa to back away. Frederick calls out to Chrom, who then asks if the scouts have returned, to which Frederick states they have and bear grim news--Validar has moved to a great altar to Grima known as the Dragon's Table and that all of the Grimleal in Plegia are also headed there as if being drawn by some unseen force. Chrom asks if Frederick has any idea what it means, to which Frederick reveals the Grimleal speak only gibberish and plod on as if possessed. Chrom notes that this event shows all the signs leading to the cataclysm in Lucina's original future, calling destiny a stubborn business in the process, to which Lucina says they cannot give up and Chrom responds that they won't. Chrom calls the Shepherds to make for the Dragon's Table quickly. Battle preparations take place at this point.

Validar emerges onto the battlefield as battle preparations finish; Aversa tells him that the Ylisseans have finally caught up to them, to which Validar asks her to delay them albeit carefully, as they must reclaim Robin's power. Aversa tells Validar not to worry, she'll take care of Robin. Chrom calls out toward Validar, to which Validar asks if Chrom knows where he brought the Shepherds to; Chrom asks Validar to return the Fire Emblem and they can end things, to which Validar laughs and asks if Chrom really would end things, to which Chrom confirms he would end things once and for all. Validar tells Chrom that they both already know how things are going to end up, and deduces Chrom has rushed to the Dragon's Table eager to meet Grima for himself--either that or Chrom's fatal destiny, to which Chrom should have already realized. Chrom curses out Validar and his alleged destiny, and that he'll write a new ending. Aversa asks Chrom if he believes he can change fate, to which she reveals she thought Emmeryn had delusions of grandeur, prompting Chrom to reveal they've already changed fate; Aversa brings up Gangrel's defeat as well as that of Walhart and reveals both were preordained or otherwise meant to happen. Aversa then calls Chrom just another fool in motley, capering on the stage; Lissa asks Aversa about Emmeryn, to which Aversa stated they only changed the method of her death and that either way she was planted in the ground, prompting Frederick to state that was Gangrel's will and not Aversa's or Validar's. Aversa tells Frederick that he's not listening, that every word and action has been orchestrated--Gangrel had held Emmeryn in contempt and thus Aversa and Validar used him in both life and death. Aversa then reveals Gangrel's death drove Plegia into chaos and their people to Grima--and now their life force and rancor can be laid before Grima en masse. Chrom gives a shocked reaction, to which Aversa reveals the Dragon's Table is called such for a reason--it is where Grima feeds, and the Grimleal have gladly offered themselves to him for ages and even now they pray for his return; the Dragon's Table will overflow with bounty right here and now, and the Grimleal's prayers will finally be answered, to which Chrom states he'll never allow that to happen. Aversa states that it already has happened in the future, and that this moment was set a millennium ago, to which Lucina asks how anyone could willingly give their live away to Grima and Chrom vowing he'll stop Aversa and Grima. Aversa notes that Chrom is now starting to sound like Walhart, insulting Walhart in the process before revealing Walhart also intended to destroy Grima; Aversa then thanks Chrom for Walhart off the stage for the Plegians. Chrom realizes this is the reason Plegia supplied ships and treasure but no soldiers--they did so to get rid of Walhart yet keep faithful Plegians available to set the Dragon's Table. Validar declares the time has come and tells Aversa he must prepare; Chrom calls out toward Validar as he leaves the scene. Aversa tells Chrom that Validar is not to be disturbed, but she has brought the Deadlords to keep the Shepherds entertained; the Deadlords are 12 generals that were great warriors in life, and even greater in death. Aversa says she would introduce the Deadlords one by one, but they're not much for talk and the Shepherds will meet them all soon enough. The battle begins at this point.

Should Robin fight Aversa, Robin says he/she will never understand people like her and Excellus--no lives of their own, living only to serve at the beck and call of their masters, to which Aversa says she could say the same thing about Robin's ties to Chrom. Aversa then asks Robin not to lump her with Excellus--he was nothing but a pawn on Plegia's board, another actor on Plegia's stage, his ambition being insurance against Walhart's threat; had the Shepherds failed to defeat Walhart, Excellus might have destroyed the Valmese empire from the inside, but in the end he was merely another puppet whose strings Plegia had to cut. Robin states Aversa has confirmed his/her theory, to which Aversa reveals she promised Excellus the Plegian throne in exchange for the Fire Emblem and Excellus jumped at the offer, at least as far as he could jump (insulting Excellus in the process); Aversa declares that men are all the same, she can have them by something if she learns their ambition, before realizing Excellus was a bit different in that respect. Robin reveals he/she thought Excellus was the lowest form of slime imaginable, yet it turns out Aversa wins quite handily; Aversa reveals that they play the roles they're given, as Robin will soon discover, to which Robin states that if they all stand on a great stage, he/she will be happy to assit her exit, to which Aversa finds amusing and finds Robin cute when he/she tries to be clever. Validar already considers Robin stronger and smarter than Aversa, and wonders what she'll do if he finds him/her more witty as well, and that she best kill him/her before he/she ripens and becomes everything to Validar; Robin reacts to Aversa's "ripen" analogy, to which Aversa says it's nothing to worry his/her head over and that they should focus on their battle instead--if Robin is truly as gifted as Validar says, there is no need for her to hold back.

Should Chrom fight Aversa, Chrom will say he has a final question to ask Aversa before she dies, to which Aversa says she has one final answer before Chrom fails. Chrom asks who Validar is and why Aversa follows him; Aversa reveals Validar to be her father figure, to which Chrom deduces Aversa as being Robin's sister, to which Aversa says she's not his/her literal sister yet Validar did raise Aversa as if she were his own child. Validar taught Aversa everything--she was a poor, orphaned wretch with dirt for food, yet Validar took her in; Validar provided when others would have watched her starve. Aversa says she'll never presume Validar loves her, but he is everything she knows of love and would gladly die at his command. Chrom asks if Aversa would still do so even knowing his actions would destroy the world; Aversa then states Validar is the world, and Chrom is the one that would destroy him, and from where she stands, Chrom is the aggressor, then asks how Robin lives with the shame of attacking his/her own blood. Chrom states Robin sees beyond himself/herself to the larger reality, and one person's life means nothing in the shadow of millions; Aversa sees it as a sweet sentiment easily spoken when he bears no love for the one, yet more difficult when Emmeryn was the sacrifice. Aversa states she doesn't expect Chrom to see the world through her eyes, but also won't pretend to understand how things look through his; Chrom says he has nothing more to say, with Aversa confirming likewise.

Once the battle ends, Chrom curses out Aversa for escaping (with Robin being on the scene), revealing she wouldn't leave Validar before he was ready even with her wounds, deducing Validar's preparations must be complete; Lucina says they have to stop Validar as her future is upon them, to which Chrom reassures Lucina that they will stop Validar.

Summary

The Ylisseans go to the Dragon's Table to retrieve the Emblem, but the ritual to resurrect Grima is already underway. They break through and head for the altar.

Chapter data

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Defeat Aversa.	Player	Other	Enemy
Defeat: Chrom or Robin die.	13	0	13

The chapter's map is 25 columns by 23 rows.

Character data

Characters
New Units
None
Returning Characters

Note: The returning characters list does not include any characters recruitable in paralogues, as the player may not have taken on any available paralogue chapters yet. The list also does not include any bonus units, as they are recruitable at the player's discretion.

Item data

Items

Name Obtainment Method Helswath Dropped by Tigris Recover Dropped by Lepus Yewfelle Dropped by Draco Gungnir Dropped by Equus Balmung Dropped by Simia Valflame Dropped by Canis Goddess Icon Dropped by Aversa

Shop data

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

Armory contents

Normal stock Possible merchant items Item Price Heal 600 Mend 1,000 Rescue 1,280 Ward 2,100 Concoction 600 Item Price If a merchant is present in Table Approach on the world map, a random selection of three of the below items will also be available until the merchant leaves: Brave Sword 2,100 Brave Lance 2,220 Brave Axe 2,400 Brave Bow 2,220 Bolganone 2,000 Killing Edge 1,470 Spear 2,400 Hammer 1,850 Blessed Bow 1,540 A rare item Varies The following items may randomly appear in any slot designated "Rare item": Hammerne, Seraph Robe, Energy Drop, Spirit Dust, Secret Book, Speedwing, Goddess Icon, Dracoshield, Talisman, Arms Scroll. {{{content3}}} {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Event tiles

• Column 5, row 13: Three squares north of Tigris's initial position
• Column 23, row 3: Two squares west, two squares south from the northeast corner of the map

Enemy data

Normal Hard Lunatic(+) Enemy Units Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes Mus General 15 1 Brave Lance Defense +2 Detailed data here. Bovis Bow Knight 15 1 Brave Bow Prescience Detailed data here. Tigris Warrior 15 1 Helswath Zeal Detailed data here. Lepus War Cleric 15 1 Brave Axe • Recover Renewal Detailed data here. Draco Sniper 15 1 Yewfelle Skill +2 Detailed data here. Anguilla Dark Knight 15 1 Thoron Anathema Detailed data here. Equus Paladin 15 1 Gungnir Outdoor Fighter Detailed data here. Ovis Sage 15 1 Rexcalibur Focus Detailed data here. Simia Swordmaster 15 1 Balmung Avoid +10 Detailed data here. Gallus Sorcerer 15 1 Waste Hex Detailed data here. Canis Valkyrie 15 1 Valflame Resistance +2 Detailed data here. Porcus Assassin 15 1 Brave Sword Movement +1 Detailed data here. Aversa Dark Flier 16 1 Goetia • Goddess Icon Shadowgift Immobile. Reinforcements Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes Enemy Units Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes Mus General 15 1 Brave Lance* Defense +2 • Pavise Detailed data here. Bovis Bow Knight 15 1 Brave Bow* Prescience • Bowbreaker Detailed data here. Tigris Warrior 15 1 Helswath Zeal • Counter Detailed data here. Lepus War Cleric 15 1 Silver Axe* • Recover Renewal • Miracle Detailed data here. Draco Sniper 15 1 Yewfelle Skill +2 • Bowfaire Detailed data here. Anguilla Dark Knight 15 1 Thoron* Anathema • Lifetaker Detailed data here. Equus Paladin 15 1 Gungnir Outdoor Fighter • Aegis Detailed data here. Ovis Sage 15 1 Rexcalibur* Focus • Tomefaire Detailed data here. Simia Swordmaster 15 1 Balmung Avoid +10 • Swordfaire Detailed data here. Gallus Sorcerer 15 1 Waste* Hex • Tomebreaker Detailed data here. Canis Valkyrie 15 1 Valflame Resistance +2 • Demoiselle Detailed data here. Porcus Assassin 15 1 Brave Sword* Movement +1 • Pass Detailed data here. Aversa Dark Flier 16 1 Goetia • Goddess Icon Speed +2 • Galeforce • Shadowgift Immobile. Reinforcements Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes Enemy Units Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes Mus General 15 1 Brave Lance* Defense +2 • Hit Rate +10 • Pavise Detailed data here. Bovis Bow Knight 15 1 Brave Bow* Hit Rate +10 • Prescience • Patience • Bowbreaker Detailed data here. Tigris Warrior 15 1 Helswath HP +5 • Hit Rate +10 • Zeal • Counter Detailed data here. Lepus War Cleric 15 1 Silver Axe* • Recover Resistance +2 • Hit Rate +10 • Renewal • Miracle Detailed data here. Draco Sniper 15 1 Yewfelle Skill +2 Hit Rate +10 • Hit Rate +20 • Bowfaire Detailed data here. Anguilla Dark Knight 15 1 Thoron* Hit Rate +10 • Slow Burn • Anathema • Lifetaker Detailed data here. Equus Paladin 15 1 Gungnir Hit Rate +10 • Outdoor Fighter • Aegis Detailed data here. Ovis Sage 15 1 Rexcalibur* Magic +2 • Hit Rate +10 • Focus • Tomefaire Detailed data here. Simia Swordmaster 15 1 Balmung Hit Rate +10 • Avoid +10 • Swordfaire • Vantage Detailed data here. Gallus Sorcerer 15 1 Waste* Hit Rate +10 • Hex • Anathema • Tomebreaker Detailed data here. Canis Valkyrie 15 1 Valflame Resistance +2 • Hit Rate +10 • Demoiselle Detailed data here. Porcus Assassin 15 1 Brave Sword* Hit Rate +10 • Avoid +10 • Movement +1 • Pass Detailed data here. Aversa Dark Flier 16 1 Goetia • Goddess Icon Speed +2 • Hit Rate +10 • Galeforce • Shadowgift Immobile. Reinforcements Name Class Lv # Inventory and Skills Notes Lunatic+ mode is set up exactly the same as Lunatic mode, only varying by enemies having two additional skills at random from the following pool: Pass Hawkeye Luna+ Vantage+ Counter Aegis+ Pavise+ {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

Boss data

Main article: Aversa

Normal Hard Lunatic Dark Flier Level 16 Movement - Stats Max HP 47 Speed 28 Strength 21 Luck 21 Magic 28 Defense 15 Skill 26 Resistance 25 Inventory Skills Goetia Goddess Icon Shadowgift Weapon Levels -- B -- -- A -- Dark Flier Level 16 Movement - Stats Max HP 57 Speed 34+2 Strength 25 Luck 28 Magic 33 Defense 19 Skill 31 Resistance 31 Inventory Skills Goetia Goddess Icon Speed +2 Galeforce Shadowgift Weapon Levels -- B -- -- A -- Dark Flier Level 16 Movement - Stats Max HP 71 Speed 42+2 Strength 30 Luck 38 Magic 40 Defense 24 Skill 39 Resistance 39 Inventory Skills Goetia Goddess Icon Speed +2 Hit Rate +10 Galeforce Shadowgift Weapon Levels -- A -- -- A -- {{{content4}}} {{{content5}}} {{{content6}}} {{{content7}}} {{{content8}}} {{{content9}}} {{{content10}}} {{{content11}}} {{{content12}}} {{{content13}}} {{{content14}}} {{{content15}}}

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

• If the player enters first-person during a battle and zooms out, there will be an odd black marking on the bottom-left of the screen. Moving the camera shows it is attached to the camera movements and moves along the ground, going behind battle scenery. This mark does not appear on any other battle area.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology and in other regions
Language	Name	Definition, etymology and notes
English	An Ill Presage
Japanese	滅びの予兆	Omens of Ruin
French	Sombre avenir	Dark future

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