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The Flame in the Darkness

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The Flame in the Darkness

Ss fe16 chapter 8 mural.png
Mural used to introduce the Red Wolf Moon.

New units

Hanneman, Manuela

Previous chapter(s)

Field of the Eagle and Lion

Next chapter(s)

The Cause of Sorrow

What's the matter? So shocked you can't even speak? You were so easily fooled by my disguise...
— Solon

The Flame in the Darkness (Japanese: 炎と闇の蠢動 Wriggling of Flame and Darkness) is the eighth chapter of Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

Plot

Main articles: The Flame in the Darkness/Script (Black Eagles), The Flame in the Darkness/Script (Blue Lions), and The Flame in the Darkness/Script (Golden Deer)

Byleth and Jeralt approach Manuela, who explains that the incident in Remire Village was likely caused by dark magic. Afterwards, if Byleth is a member of the Black Eagles, they interrupt a secretive conversation between Edelgard and Hubert about an unidentified previous incident and her plans to ascend the Imperial throne. If Byleth is a member of the Blue Lions, they walk in on a conversation between Dimitri and the previously unidentified accomplice of the Flame Emperor, now revealed to be Lord Arundel. Dimitri explains that Arundel is the regent of the Adrestian Empire, Edelgard's uncle, and his stepmother's older brother, making him and Edelgard stepsiblings. Afterwards, Sothis recalls that Dimitri was investigating Arundel's finances during the incident where Flayn was abducted. If Byleth is a member of the Golden Deer, Claude reveals he has been doing further research on the Heroes' Relics. He finds the Sword of the Creator's lack of a Crest Stone odd, speculates that it had one previously and that the Crest Stones are the source of the Relics' power, shows Byleth a picture of a creature called the Immaculate One, who was supposedly sent by the goddess to save the followers of Seiros, and finishes by postulating that the Crest Stones allow people to transform into forms like that of the Immaculate One. Seteth approaches them, asks if either of them have seen Tomas, identifies the picture of the Immaculate One as part of Tomas' personal collection, and takes the picture away. Claude concludes that the Church really is covering something up.

At the end of the month, Jeralt appears and informs Byleth that the situation in Remire has suddenly deteriorated. Byleth, Jeralt, and the students arrive at Remire to discover that the villagers have been driven berserk and have started slaughtering each other, much to their horror. They spot several figures observing the carnage from on high and decide to neutralize them immediately. As they start to make their way through the village, the group recognizes the commander as Tomas. After saving the survivors, Tomas reveals himself to be the dark mage Solon and admits he was responsible for Flayn's prior kidnapping. The Death Knight appears to reinforce Solon, but he is driven off and Solon is defeated. Solon reveals that the day's events were part of an experiment of his before fleeing. Afterwards, the lord character leaves to survey the village for survivors. The Flame Emperor approaches Byleth and Jeralt, disavows Solon's actions, claims that they are only working together to accomplish separate objectives and that they would have stopped him if they knew what he was planning, and disappears. Afterwards, Jeralt notes how much more expressive Byleth has become since becoming a teacher and wonders if there was ever any reason to leave the monastery. Byleth points out that they were under the belief that they were born after Jeralt left the monastery, and Jeralt tells them to meet up with him later so he can explain.

If Byleth is a member of the Black Eagles, Edelgard wonders what the Flame Emperor's objectives are and surmises that once Byleth figures them out, the Flame Emperor will be able to look them in the face unmasked and Byleth will know what the right thing to do is. She is then called away by Monica. If Byleth is a member of the Blue Lions, Dimitri has a particularly violent reaction to witnessing the calamity in Remire, and orders the perpetrators to be brutally slaughtered. Afterwards, he apologizes to Byleth for his behavior and declares Solon and the Flame Emperor to be unforgivable monsters who must be slain for the good of all. He recounts the horrific deaths of his friends and family in the Tragedy of Duscur and admits that he came to the Officers Academy for revenge against the perpetrators.

Byleth reports the day's events to Rhea and Seteth. Seteth explains that Tomas came to the monastery 40 years ago at the recommendation of House Ordelia, left for Ordelia 8 years ago, and returned last year. He also recounts that Jeritza, still presumed to be the Death Knight, came to the monastery with a recommendation from the Empire and realizes how dangerous the enemy is if they have roots in at least two countries. As Byleth departs, Rhea informs them that she has great expectations for them and bids the goddess Sothis watch over them. Sothis is shocked at this statement, and wonders just who she is.

Calendar - Red Wolf Moon

Red Wolf Moon
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
1
Chapter starts here
2
Story Event Is ns01 story event.png
3
Instruct Is ns01 instruct.png
4
Story Event Is ns01 story event.png
5 6 7
Linhardt's Birthday Is ns01 birthday yellow.png
8 9
Free Day Is ns01 free day.png
Lots of Large Fish Is ns01 fishing.png
Faculty & Knight Mixer Is ns01 meals.png
10
Instruct Is ns01 instruct.png
11 12 13 14 15 16
Free Day Is ns01 free day.png
Rare Monster Sighting Is ns01 rare monster sighting.png
17
Instruct Is ns01 instruct.png
18 19 20 21
Holy Kingdom of Faerghus Founding Day Is ns01 special day.png
22 23
Free Day Is ns01 free day.png
Marianne's Birthday Is ns01 birthday yellow.png
Founding of the Kingdom Celebration Is ns01 meals.png
24 25
Investigate Remire Is ns01 story battle.png
26 27 28 29 30

Character data

Black Eagles Black Eagles Blue Lions Blue Lions Golden Deer Golden Deer

Characters
New units
Hanneman
Small portrait hanneman fe16.png
Mage
HP
32
Inventory
Iron Bow
Intermediate Seal
Level
15
Talk to him if Byleth's level is high enough
Manuela
Small portrait manuela fe16.png
Priest
HP
34
Inventory
Iron Sword
Intermediate Seal
Level
15
Talk to her if Byleth's level is high enough
Available characters
Byleth f ​Edelgard ​Hubert ​Ferdinand ​Linhardt ​Caspar ​Bernadetta ​Dorothea ​Petra ​Felix ​Ashe ​Sylvain ​Mercedes ​Annette ​Ingrid ​Lorenz ​Raphael ​Ignatz ​Lysithea ​Marianne ​Leonie ​Constance ​Balthus ​Hapi ​Yuri ​Anna ​Shamir ​Flayn ​

Item data

Items
Name Obtainment Method
Is ns01 bullion.png Gold Monthly stipend
Is ns01 brawling.png Steel Gauntlets+ Tournament prize
Is ns01 sword.png Silver Sword Quest reward: Catherine's Request (cannot get along with the Silver Bow)
Is ns01 bow.png Silver Bow Quest reward: Shamir's Request (cannot get along with the Silver Sword)
Is ns01 ore.png Black-Sand Steel (×2) Quest reward: Catherine's Request or Shamir's Request
Is ns01 gift.png Whetstone Quest reward: Catherine's Request or Shamir's Request
Is ns01 shield.png Iron Shield Quest reward: Missing Students
Is ns01 potion.png Concoction Quest reward: Missing Students
Is ns01 tea.png Crescent Moon Tea (×2) Quest reward: Secret Messenger
Is ns01 bait.png Blowfly (×2) Quest reward: Secret Messenger
Is ns01 gift.png Landscape Painting Quest reward: Secret Messenger
Is ns01 gift.png Hunting Dagger Quest Reward: Something to Prove
Is ns01 ore.png Wootz Steel Quest Reward: Something to Prove
Is ns01 gift.png Riding Boots Quest reward: A Question of Conduct*
Is ns01 gift.png Landscape Painting Quest Reward: A Question of Conduct*
Is ns01 gift.png Exotic Spices Quest Reward: A Question of Conduct*
Is ns01 stat booster.png Giant Shell Northern chest, The Remire Calamity
Is ns01 lance.png Horseslayer Southern chest, The Remire Calamity
Is ns01 seal.png Dark Seal Dropped by the Death Knight in The Remire Calamity
Is ns01 lance.png Crescent Sickle Dropped by enemy Cavalier in The Remire Calamity
Is ns01 lance.png Crescent Sickle Dropped by enemy Cavalier in The Remire Calamity
Is ns01 bullion.png Large Bullion Save at least one, but not all, of the NPC Commoners in The Remire Calamity
Is ns01 bullion.png Extra Large Bullion Save all of the NPC Commoners in The Remire Calamity
Is ns01 seal.png Advanced Seal Save at least half of the NPC Commoners in The Remire Calamity

Marketplace data

Armory & Item Shop

Armory Armory Item Shop Item Shop

Name Stock Price
Is ns01 sword.png Iron Sword 520
Is ns01 sword.png Steel Sword 910
Is ns01 sword.png Silver Sword 3 1,410
Is ns01 sword.png Killing Edge 3 1,470
Is ns01 sword.png Training Sword 260
Is ns01 sword.png Levin Sword Limited: 1 1,600
Is ns01 sword.png Armorslayer 3 1,450
Is ns01 lance.png Iron Lance 560
Is ns01 lance.png Steel Lance 910
Is ns01 lance.png Silver Lance 3 1,560
Is ns01 lance.png Killer Lance 3 1,680
Is ns01 lance.png Training Lance 280
Is ns01 lance.png Javelin 10 700
Is ns01 lance.png Short Spear Limited: 1 1,600
Is ns01 lance.png Horseslayer 3 1,650
Is ns01 axe.png Iron Axe 600
Is ns01 axe.png Steel Axe 980
Is ns01 axe.png Silver Axe 3 1,740
Is ns01 axe.png Training Axe 300
Is ns01 axe.png Hand Axe 10 750
Is ns01 axe.png Short Axe Limited: 1 1,750
Is ns01 axe.png Hammer 3 1,850
Is ns01 axe.png Mace 720
Is ns01 bow.png Iron Bow 560
Is ns01 bow.png Steel Bow 910
Is ns01 bow.png Silver Bow 3 1,560
Is ns01 bow.png Training Bow 350
Is ns01 bow.png Mini Bow 680
Is ns01 brawling.png Iron Gauntlets 480
Is ns01 brawling.png Steel Gauntlets 640
Is ns01 brawling.png Silver Gauntlets 3 1,290
Is ns01 brawling.png Training Gauntlets 240

Battalion Guild Battalion Guild

Black Eagles Black Eagles Blue Lions Blue Lions Golden Deer Golden Deer

  • Note: The Battalion Guild will keep sellling anything not bought previously.

Strategy

Main article: The Flame in the Darkness/The Remire Calamity

This is the last month during which Jeralt will be able to provide Faculty Training. While he is not the sole tutor of any particular skill, the only other person who can train Byleth's authority skill is Seteth. Also, the armory, item shop and battalion guild receive an updated stock during this month, so you might want to check them out.

Trivia

Etymology and other languages

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

The Flame in the Darkness

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Japanese

炎と闇の蠢動

Wriggling of Flame and Darkness; in Japanese, those who slither in the dark are called "those who wriggle in the dark".

Spanish

Una llama en la oscuridad

A flame in the darkness

French

Une flamme dans l'obscurité

A flame in the darkness

German

Die Flamme in der Dunkelheit

The Flame in the Darkness

Italian

Una Fiamma nell'oscurità

A Flame in the darkness

Korean

어둠 속의 불꽃

Flame in the dark

Simplified Chinese

炎与暗的蠢动

Wriggling of flame and darkness

Traditional Chinese

炎與闇的蠢動

Wriggling of flame and darkness

Gallery


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References

← Field of the Eagle and Lion • The Flame in the Darkness • The Cause of Sorrow →
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Playable characters Black Eagles BernadettaCasparDorotheaEdelgardFerdinandHubertLinhardtPetra
Blue Lions AnnetteAsheDedueDimitriFelixIngridMercedesSylvain
Golden Deer ClaudeHildaIgnatzLeonieLorenzLysitheaMarianneRaphael
Other AloisAnnaDLCBylethCatherineCyrilFlaynGilbertHannemanJeritzaManuelaSetethShamir
Ashen WolvesDLC BalthusConstanceHapiYuri
Non-playable characters AbysskeeperDLCDuke AegirFlecheGatekeeperDuke GerthIonius IXJeraltJudithLadislavaNaderRandolphRheaRodrigueSothis
Bosses AcheronAelfricDLCAloisLord ArundelBiasBlaiddydCasparCatherineCharonChilonClaudeCorneliaDaphnelDedueDeath KnightDimitriDominicBaron DominicEdelgardFelixFerdinandFlame EmperorFlaynFraldariusGautierGloucesterGonerilGwendalHubertIngridThe Immaculate OneThe ImmovableJudithKostasKronyaLadislavaLamineLinhardtLonatoLorenzMercedesMetodeyMiklanMysonNaderNemesisBaron OchsDLCOdessePallardóPittacusRandolphRheaRieganRodrigueSetethShamirSolonSylvainThalesWandering BeastThe Wind Caller
Background characters Lord ArundelCount BergliezCorneliaMargrave GautierGlennCount GloucesterCount HevringHolstLambertMonicaPatriciaRufusSeirosSitriTomasTianaCount Varley
Personal weapons and regalia Aegis ShieldAreadbharAsclepiusAthameAxe of UkonvasaraAymrBlutgangCaduceus StaffCirce StaffCrusherFailnaughtFetters of DromiFreikugelThe InexhaustibleLance of RuinLúinOchain ShieldRafail GemScythe of SarielSeiros ShieldSpear of AssalSword of BegaltaSword of MoraltaSword of SeirosSword of the CreatorTathlum BowThunderbrandThyrsusVajra-Mushti
Chapters Part I
White Clouds
P: An Inevitable Encounter • 1: Three Houses • 2: Familiar Scenery • 3: Mutiny in the Mist • 4: The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth • 5: Tower of Black Winds • 6: Rumors of a Reaper • 7: Field of the Eagle and Lion • 8: The Flame in the Darkness • 9: The Cause of Sorrow • 10: Where the Goddess Dwells • 11: Throne of Knowledge • 12: To War Black Eagles, if Byleth sides against EdelgardBlue LionsGolden Deer / Outset of a Power Struggle Black Eagles, if Byleth sides with Edelgard
Part II Silver Snow
Silver Snow
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: A King Without a Kingdom • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: The Impregnable Fortress • 18: The Chaos of War • 19: Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 20: The City Without Light • 21: Following a Dream
Azure Moon
Azure Moon
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: The Delusional Prince • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18: The King's Triumphant Return • 19: The Golden Deer's Plea • 20: The Impregnable Fortress • 21: Our Chosen Paths • 22: Oath of the Dagger
Verdant Wind
Verdant Wind
13: Reunion at Dawn • 14: The Alliance Leader's Ambitions • 15: Valley of Torment • 16: The Rose-Colored River • 17: Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18: The Golden Scheme • 19: The Chaos of War • 20: Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 21: The City Without Light • 22: Fódlan's New Dawn
Crimson Flower
Crimson Flower
13: Beyond Escape • 14: The Master Tactician • 15: Tempest of Swords and Shields • 16: Lady of Deceit • 17: Field of Revenge • 18: To the End of a Dream
Paralogues Paralogues Part I Black Market SchemeDLCA Cursed RelicDLCDeath TollDividing the World Black Eagles, if Byleth sides against EdelgardBlue LionsGolden DeerFalling Short of HeavenThe ForgottenLand of the Golden DeerAn Ocean ViewOil and WaterRumored NuptialsThe Secret MerchantDLC Blue LionsGolden DeerSword and Shield of SeirosTales of the Red CanyonTrue ChivalryWar for the Weak Blue Lions
Part II Darkness Beneath the Earth Crimson FlowerDividing the World Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindEternal Guardian Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindThe Face Beneath Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindForeign Land and SkyForgotten HeroInsurmountable Crimson FlowerLegend of the LakeRetribution Silver SnowAzure MoonVerdant WindThe Secret MerchantDLC Crimson FlowerThe Silver Maiden Azure MoonThe Sleeping Sand Legend Verdant WindWeathervanes of Fódlan Azure Moon
Cindered Shadows
Cindered Shadows
1: The Fourth House • 2: What Lies Beneath • 3: The Rite of Rising • 4: Danger in the Dark • 5: Betrayal • 6: Return to Me • 7: Wolf Pack
Locations FódlanAdrestiaFaerghusGarreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) • LeicesterAlmyraBrigidDagdaSrengZahras
Groups, objects and concepts 10 ElitesAshen WolvesBlack Eagles (Black Eagle Strike Force) • Blue LionsChildren of the GoddessChurch of Seiros (Knights of Seiros) • Crests (Crest Stone) • Divine PulseGolden DeerHeroes' RelicsInsurrection of the SevenMonstersThose who slither in the darkTragedy of DuscurWar of Heroes
Lists AbilitiesChaptersCharactersClasses (Class change) • Hidden treasureItems (Monastery items) • QuestsScriptsSupportsWeapons
Related topics Music LibraryName chart • Other games (Warriors: Three Hopes) • Pre-release informationUnused contentDownloadable contentClass mastery