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Land of Sorrow (Shadow Dragon)

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Land of Sorrow

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Location

Gra Bastion

New units

Palla, Catria, Astram[Note 1]

Boss(es)

Jiol

Previous chapter(s)
Next chapter(s)

An Oasis of Magic

Land of Sorrow (Japanese: 悲しみの大地・グラ Gra, Land of Sorrow) is the fourteenth chapter in Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the eleventh chapter in Book I of Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.

Plot

Main article: Land of Sorrow (Shadow Dragon)/Script

As Marth and his men descend upon Gra Bastion, King Jiol requests reinforcements from Dolhr, but is disappointed and horrified to learn he is only receiving Macedonian pegasus knights. His fears prove to be well-founded, and Marth cuts down Jiol and avenges his father's death. In the aftermath, Marth cannot find Falchion. Malledus reports that Gharnef is currently in possession of the holy blade, and Marth reluctantly elects to pursue him to Khadein to retrieve it.

Chapter data

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

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: Seize Player Partner Other Enemy
Defeat: Marth dies 1–14+2 {{{partner}}} {{{other}}} 22+18−2
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Map dimensions:
30 columns by 28 rows

Character data

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

Characters
New units
Catria
Portrait catria fe11.png
Pegasus Knight
HP
20
Inventory
Killer Lance
Level
5
Enemy, talk to with Marth*
Palla
Portrait palla fe11.png
Pegasus Knight
HP
22
Inventory
Dragonpike
Level
8
Enemy, talk to with Marth*
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 ​

Item data

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

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is ds killer bow.png Killer Bow Dropped by Jiol
Is ds vulnerary.png Vulnerary Dropped by enemy Thief
Is ds silver sword.png Silver Sword Dropped by enemy Thief
Is ds stonehoist.png Stonehoist Dropped by enemy Ballistician
Is ds bullion.png Bullion (S) Treasure room, left chest
Is ds silver card.png Silver Card Treasure room, right chest
Is ds thoron.png Thoron Visit the village

Shop data

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

Armories and vendors

Swords Lances Axes Bows Tomes Staves Items Secret

Name Cost
Is ds armorslayer.png Armorslayer 1000

Enemy data

Enemy data

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

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 general enemy.gif Jiol General 1 1 34 11 1 3 6 0 16 3 -- Silver Lance Killer BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on a throne, the chapter's seize point.
Ma ds01 knight enemy.gif Gra Knight 7 1 23.4 7.8 0 3.8 1.2 0 12.2 0.6 5 Steel Lance
Begins moving if the nearby Knight is provoked.
Ma ds01 knight enemy.gif Gra Knight 11 1 27 9 0 5 2 0 13 1 5 Silver Lance
Begins moving if the nearby Knight is provoked.
Ma ds01 knight enemy.gif Gra Knight 7 1 23.4 7.8 0 3.8 1.2 0 12.2 0.6 5 Ridersbane
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma ds01 knight enemy.gif Gra Knight 7 2 23.4 7.8 0 3.8 1.2 0 12.2 0.6 5 Javelin
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma ds01 knight enemy.gif Gra Knight 7 1 23.4 7.8 0 3.8 1.2 0 12.2 0.6 5 Iron Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma ds01 thief enemy.gif Gra Thief 9 1 20.8 3.6 0 4.2 11 0 3.4 0 7 Iron Sword VulneraryThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to raid the village, and ignores combat except to attack player units blocking the village; then moves to attack units once the village has been raided or visited.
Ma ds01 thief enemy.gif Gra Thief 7 1 19.6 3.2 0 3.4 10 0 2.8 0 7 Iron Sword Silver SwordThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to open the left chest in the southeast room, then moves to escape south; ignores combat, except to attack units blocking the escape point.
Ma ds01 curate enemy.gif Gra Curate 7 1 18.4 0 2.2 2.8 5.8 0 4.2 8.4 5 Mend
Moves to heal units within twice his movement; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
Ma ds01 curate enemy.gif Gra Curate 12 1 20.4 0 3.2 4.3 7.3 0 5.2 10.4 5 Fortify
--
Ma ds01 ballistician enemy.gif Gra Ballistician 3 1 21.8 6 0 1.2 3.4 0 15 0 4 StonehoistThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
Ma ds01 archer enemy.gif Gra Archer 7 3 20.8 6.2 0 4.8 5.8 0 7.2 0.6 5 Steel Bow
• The easternmost and southernmost ones immediately begin moving unprovoked.
• The other one moves to attack units in range.
Ma ds01 archer enemy.gif Gra Archer 7 2 20.8 6.2 0 4.8 5.8 0 7.2 0.6 5 Longbow
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma ds01 cavalier enemy.gif Gra Cavalier 7 2 23.6 7.45 0 4.1 7.4 0 9.1 0.7 9 Steel Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma ds01 cavalier enemy.gif Gra Cavalier 7 2 23.6 7.45 0 4.1 7.4 0 9.1 0.7 9 Iron Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
Ma ds01 sniper enemy.gif Gra Sniper 3 1 29.6 9.4 1 10.6 11.6 0 8.4 3.4 7 Silver Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
Reinforcements
Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Catria Pegasus Knight 5 1 20 6 2 7 13 7 8 6 8 Killer Lance
Ignores combat; moves to Marth to initiate her recruitment.
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Palla Pegasus Knight 8 1 22 7 2 8 13 5 8 6 8 Dragonpike
Ignores combat; moves to Marth to initiate her recruitment.
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Dragoon Pegasus Knight 7 8 21.4 5.5 2 5.6 9.4 0 6.2 7.2 8 Steel Lance
--
Ma ds01 pegasus knight enemy.gif Dragoon Pegasus Knight 7 8 21.4 5.5 2 5.6 9.4 0 6.2 7.2 8 Javelin
--

Reinforcements

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Mystery of the Emblem
  • Starting turn 5, continuing until 10 of each have appeared
Shadow Dragon

Boss data

Main article: Jiol
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 jiol fe11.png
Ma ds01 general enemy.gif General
Level 5
Movement --
Stats
Max HP 34 Speed 6
Strength 11 Luck 0
Magic 1 Defense 16
Skill 3 Resistance 3
Inventory
Silver Lance
Killer BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Weapon Levels
Swords -- Lances B Axes --
Bows B Tomes -- Staves --

Strategy

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

Chapter Overview:

  • New Units: You'll recruit Pegasus Knights Palla and Catria. Their initial stats may seem weak for their join time, but their growth rates are promising. The upcoming chapter offers a good opportunity for leveling them up.
  • Weapon Upgrades: With 16,450G, you can upgrade Beck's Thunderbolt from the last chapter, adding +8 Might and +20 Hit. This ensures a one-shot kill on any enemy Ballistician.

Strategy and Priorities:

  • Immediate Threats: At the start, focus on eliminating the nearby enemy Ballistician and the Fortify Curate to the west using artillery.
  • Map Navigation: If you have a Thief or the necessary key, you can unlock the drawbridge and head south. Otherwise, move west around the fort. Marth and a few guards should opt for the western route to visit a village containing a Thoron tome.
  • Thieves Alert: Thieves will target the treasure in the map's southern part. Intercept them by turn 9 to safeguard your Bullion. The main treasure in this area is the Silver Card, granting a 50% discount at shops.
  • Western Spawns: Pegasus Knights will emerge from the map's west side. Your Generals can handle them efficiently.
  • Boss Battle: Jiol is the chapter boss, a standard General. Mages can tackle him, but for a stylish finish, let Marth defeat him.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

Land of Sorrow

--

Japanese

悲しみの大地・グラ

Gra, Land of Sorrow

Spanish

Recuerdos de tragedia

Memories of tragedy; abbreviated as Recuerdos de trag.

French

Terres de tristesse

Lands of sadness

German

Land der Trauer

Land of Sorrow

Italian

La valle del dolore

The valley of sorrow

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Notes

References

← The Ageless Palace (Mystery of the Emblem) •
← The Wooden Cavalry •
Land of Sorrow • An Oasis of Magic →
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
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueDragons (Divine DragonsEarth Dragons) • DragoonsFire EmblemSable OrderWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
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
Groups, objects and concepts Archanean LeagueCoyote's MenDragons (Divine DragonEarth DragonManakete) • DragoonsHereticsSable OrderWar of HeroesWar of LiberationWar of ShadowsWhitewinged Order
Lists ChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItemsScriptsSupportsWeapons
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
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
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