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Prologue

  • Together, the people of Fódlan relish the beauty of the brilliant moon overhead as another year ends. They recall sad partings and new acquaintances alike, but each person must still walk their chosen path alone. With each day, the presence of spring grows stronger and yet a lone moon still haunts the sky. A silent reminder, perhaps, of some inescapable truth...

Vocabularies

  • Relish: enjoy greatly
  • Parting: the action of leaving or being separated from someone
    • Synonyms: farewell
  • Haunt: (of a ghost) to appear in a place repeatedly
    • Synonyms: appear in

Path of Thorn

  • Edelgard: We somehow managed to escape.
  • Hubert: This is one of the Imperial army's provisional camps. Here we can organize our forces.
  • Edelgard: Before we go any further, I want all of you to really ask yourselves if you're certain you wish to join us. As expected, Flayn has chosen to leave our ranks.
  • Caspar: When I saw our professor running off, I ran about as fast as I could to catch up.
  • Petra: Caspar. Death finds those who run without thinking. You gave no thought to the war fog. My grandfather was the leader of Brigid, and I hope for us to be allies with the Empire. I will be staying.
  • Bernadetta: W-Was this a good idea? Did I make the right choice? Oh, but my family is part of the Empire, and our professor is here...
  • Caspar: You're fine here with us, Bernie. Though it's true that certain houses were against the Imperial princess...
  • Ferdinand: I assume you are referring to my family. I must believe that the conclusion I came to was the correct one. You are the emperor now... I am the only one left who is qualified to guide you at this point.
  • Linhardt: I'm only here because I know it would be troublesome to stand against you.
  • Dorothea: I'm not just here for you, Edie. I'm here to follow our dear professor. Of course, I don't have any territory to offer... so Hubie may not even want me here.
  • Hubert: The greater our numbers, the better. Your reasons for being here are of no consequence.
  • Edelgard: I think I understand where you are coming from. But now, I wish to hear of your resolve. Like you, I have risen to meet my destiny. I cut this path, and I will see it through to the end. Following me is akin to pointing a sword to the goddess herself. One misstep, and we fall to ruin. You have now witnessed the archbishop's true self. She is a cruel beast. Those who rule this world use that beast's power to fabricate miracles, all to control those who blindly believe in the goddess. They conceal the truth and force their lies on the nobility. They mercilessly annihilate anyone who defies them. I know this because I have lived it. After what you have seen, is there any room for doubt? The Church of Seiros has great influence and power. Their control over the lords of the Kingdom and the Alliance is nearly absolute. We are the only ones who can stop this indomitable enemy that has plagued our world for ages. We fight for humanity! For all of Fódlan! If you dare walk this path with me, take your first step. It's now or never!
  • Edelgard: Thank you, my friends. We are the true face of the Empire, and we will triumph!

Vocabularies

  • Provisional: arranged or existing for the present, possibly to be changed later
    • Synonyms: interim, temporary
  • Rank: the people belonging to or constituting a group or class
  • Of no consequence: not important in any way/not very important
  • Akin: of similar character
    • Synonyms: similar, related, close
  • Fabricate: invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent
    • Synonyms: forge, falsify, fake
  • Indomitable: impossible to subdue or defeat
    • Synonyms: invincible, unbeatable
  • Plague: to cause worry, pain, or difficulty to someone or something over a period of time

The Black Eagle Strike Force

  • Hubert: That was incredible, Lady Edelgard.
  • Edelgard: Thank you. Honestly, I'm relieved. They really chose to follow me... I was resolved to move forward alone if I had to, but in my heart I hoped it wouldn't come to that.
  • Hubert: So long as I am here, you will never be alone. Please do not forget that. And...it would seem that the professor also has a key role to play in this.
  • Edelgard: You're right. Now, I must speak with our teacher. Please, make preparations. The messenger should be here shortly.
  • Hubert: Consider it done.

  • Edelgard: Professor, may I speak with you?
  • Byleth: (Choice)
  • Edelgard: I appreciate it. I...
  • Byleth: What's wrong?
  • Edelgard: I'm just...anxious. It feels like the weight of this burden is crushing me. At this very moment, on my orders, I'm starting a war. An army far larger than the one that attacked the Holy Tomb last month will soon be locked in battle. Long-devised strategies are unfolding across Fódlan. Leaders are deciding their loyalties and preparing to fight... So many generals and soldiers will die. It's inevitable that civilians will get caught up in the chaos as well. There will be countless casualties. With a single command, the flames of war will rage across all corners of this realm. And I am the one who is giving the order.
  • (Choice)
  • (Response)
  • Edelgard: No matter how much blood flows at my feet, I will not relent. We must break the bonds that the depraved church has placed on Fódlan. These sacrifices will allow us to create a future where we never need sacrifice again. It may seem contradictory, but it's the only way. Heh. Listen to me. I made up my mind long ago. Yet here I am, seeking your approval. Tell me the truth, my teacher. Are you happy with your decision to stand by my side. Unlike me, you can still walk away from all of this. This path leads to the death of the archbishop and the servants of the church. Can you live with that?
  • Byleth: I chose this path too.
  • Edelgard: I never thought... I'm sorry. It was a foolish question. I believe in you, professor. And you believed in me. With that knowledge, I have the strength to keep fighting. Let's go... There's something I need to say to Hubert.
  • Hubert: Your Majesty, the latest report indicates that our main army is advancing as planned. Also, the preparations for your manifesto are almost complete.
  • Edelgard: We will distributing our manifesto to every lord within Fódlan. We will expose the dark side of the Church of Seiros and the foul practices of the nobles from the Kingdom and the Alliance. We will force the people of Fódlan to open their eyes to the truth and relinquish any remaining conviction to unite against the empire. Certain nobles have already offered their support.
  • Hubert: There are other nobles who oppose the church. We will condemn those who deserve condemnation and forgive those who deserve forgiveness. We have already purged some of the Imperial nobles who are morally rotten. My father among them. How unfortunate.
  • Edelgard: And soon we will invade and conquer Garreg Mach. Our main army has already departed the Imperial capital. They will arrive at the monastery in two weeks' time. There, we will join forces with them. As for us, I'd like your opinion on how we should be positioned within the army.
  • (Choice)
  • Hubert: Your majesty wishes to fight alongside the professor, correct? In that case, you will not be incorporated into the Empire's main army. Your squad can move freely about the battlefield under supervision of the Imperial forces... That would be most prudent.
  • Edelgard: Now that I'm the emperor, we can't let it slip that I'm following your command in battle, Professor.
  • Hubert: I fully object to the notion of you fighting on the front lines.
  • Edelgard: Hubert. We've already discussed this.
  • Hubert: My apologies... I overstepped.
  • Edelgard: Now that the details are settled, all that's left is come up with a name for ourselves. In honor at our time at the academy, how about we call ourselves the Black Eagle Strike Force?
  • I love it.
  • Edelgard: I'm so happy you feel that way. I must confess that I spent all night thinking about it.
  • Edelgard: I'll leave it to you to prepare the Black Eagle Strike Force for departure.

Vocabularies:

  • Consider it done: used to say that you will do a particular task immediately
  • Devise: plan or invent (a complex procedure, system, or mechanism) by careful thought
  • Unfold: open or spread out from a folded position
  • Relent: abandon or mitigate a harsh intention or cruel treatment
    • Synonyms: change one's mind, do a U-turn
  • Deprave: make (someone) immoral or wicked
    • Synonyms: corrupt
  • Manifesto: a public declaration of policy and aims, especially one issued before an election by a political party or candidate
    • Synonyms: policy statement, platform
  • Relinquish: voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up
  • Conviction: a firmly held belief or opinion
  • Condemn: express complete disapproval of, typically in public; censure
    • Synonyms: criticize
  • Purge: remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place in an abrupt or violent way
    • Synonyms: remove, get rid of
  • Squad: a small group of people having a particular task
    • Synonyms: group, gang
  • Prudent: acting with or showing care and thought for the future
    • Synonyms: wise, well judged
  • Let something lip: To accidentally or inadvertently reveal some secret or important piece of information
  • Overstep: pass beyond or exceed (a limit or standard)
  • Settle: resolve or reach an agreement about (an argument or problem)
    • Synonyms: resolve, sort out

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Edelgard

  • Edelgard: We will join forces with the main army and attack Garreg Mach. It's a fortress built on steep ground, but it's never seen battle. That means we don't know much about it from a military perspective. But if we use all of the power at our disposal, we will capture it.
  • (Choice)
  • Edelgard: From a purely mathematical standpoint, we most certainly have the power to win. If the battle becomes a clash of beasts with inhuman strength... You will be our only hope. I believe in you. I'm relying on you to lead the Black Eagle Strike Force to victory.

Vocabularies

  • Steep: (of a slope, flight of stairs, angle, ascent, etc.) rising or falling sharply; nearly perpendicular

Hubert

  • Hubert: It is not up to Her Majesty to bring the students to our cause. That task falls to you. Those who have forsaken their homelands to join the Empire will be feeling...vulnerable. You are uniquely able to provide emotional support. Please use that gift to guide others down the path that Lady Edelgard has laid before us. I ask you to do this from the bottom of my heart.

Vocabularies

  • Forsake: abandon (someone or something)

Mercedes

  • Mercedes: Surely this is what the goddess willed, isn't it? I feel she would not have wanted the Church of Seiros to become what it has...

Vocabularies

  • Will: intend, desire, or wish (something) to happen
    • Synonyms: Decree, order

  • Sylvain: I've gone and done it now, huh? What would my old man say if he knew I'd sided with the Empire? His Highness must be angry. Dimitri gets super scary when he's like that. I wonder how I'm going to die... Ugh, my knees turn to jelly just thinking about it. No, I can't think that way. I promised to fight alongside you. I'm here until the end. Heh, listen to me. I'm terrified, but I feel so calm.

Vocabularies

  • Turn to jelly: to suddenly feel weak because you are frightened, nervous, or ill

Lorenz

  • Lorenz: I've decided to ally myself with Lady Edelgard. Father will doubtless understand my reasoning. House Gloucester has always had good intentions in its dealings with the Empire. Of course, this does mean that I will no longer be able to avoid a confrontation with Claude. It is unfortunate. We were classmates, after all.

Vocabularies

  • Ally: combine or unite a resource or commodity with (another) for mutual benefit

Ladislava

  • Ladislava: I believe this is the first time we have met. My name is Ladislava. I have the great honor of leading Lady Edelgard's personal guard. Her majesty is hard on others as she is on herself. She may seem composed, but that is only because she conceals her more passionate emotions. For that reason, she is often misunderstood. But now she has you by her side... I find that most reassuring. I look forward to working with you.

Vocabularies

  • Compose: calm or settle (oneself or one's features or thoughts)
    • Synonyms: calm down, settle down

Ignatz

  • Ignatz: To think that things would come to this. Even a few months ago, I never could've imagined it. I believe in you, Professor, so I'm steeling myself. I can't promise that I'll be useful in battle, but I'm not running away from the fight.

Vocabularies

  • Steel: mentally prepare (oneself) to do or face something difficult

Lysithea

  • Lysithea: If the church is behind the current state of things--this society in which only Crests are valued--then I have no need of it. Edelgard is taking the shortest path to change. No matter how drastic her measures, I agree that this is the only way. That said, if Edelgard strays from her noble path, I trust you will set her straight again. Won't you? I am counting on you, Professor.

Vocabularies

  • Stray: move away aimlessly from a group or from the right course or place
    • Synonyms: wander off

Felix

  • Felix: I've been preparing to take this path. My own path--not my old man's, and not the boar's.

Vocabularies

Marianne

  • Marianne: Imagine making half the world your enemy for the sake of realizing your own ideals... Edelgard is so radiant and strong compared to someone like me... What if I have the power to change the world too? Even just a little bit...

Vocabularies

  • Radiant: sending out light; shining or glowing brightly

Bernadetta

  • Bernadetta: I don't even get my own room here! At least I had that at home. But speaking of home, Hubert told me something. He said my father was stripped of his title. I guess he did as he pleased and opposed Edelgard. Wait, does that mean my father's going to be home all the time now? On second thought, I think I'm fine right here.

Vocabularies

  • Strip: deprive someone of (rank, power, or property)
    • Synonyms: take away from

Petra

  • Petra: The Empire and Brigid were once warring with each other. But now, I have made the decision to be fighting with the Empire. It is a choice of irony, I feel. But I am having no regret. My belief is with you and with Edelgard.

Vocabularies

  • Warring <- war (verb)

Ferdinand

  • Ferdinand: I asked Edelgard what happened to my father. He was dismissed as prime minister and is under arrest in the Imperial capital. He always was a greedy, arrogant man. Some would say that this is the fate he deserves. And yet I cannot help but feel indignant. After all his hard work for the Empire, to be disgraced like this! I am conflicted, Professor. I do not know what to do. As the next Duke Aegir, should I follow Edelgard into battle?

Vocabulaires

  • Dismiss: order or allow to leave, send away
  • Indignant: feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment
  • Disgrace: embarrassment and the loss of other people's respect, or behavior that causes this:

Student

  • Student: I came this far mostly on impulse, but I wonder if it was the right choice... Everything will be OK, right, Professor? I'm not wrong, am I? If I know that you think it's OK, I feel like it will be easier to believe in myself...

Vocabularies

  • Impulse: a sudden strong and unreflective urge or desire to act

Battlefield

  • Emperor Edelgard has declared war on the Church of Seiros and the Crest-dominated world it has created. Her first move is to topple the most prominent symbol of the church's dominance: Garreg Mach.

Vocabularies

  • Topple: overbalance or become unsteady and fall slowly
    • Synonyms: fall

Against the world

  • Edelgard: We will soon arrive at Garreg Mach Monastery. Forcing a surrender here is extremely significant, both strategically and symbolically. Of course, this is personal as well. This is where we all came together to learn and grow. I have no intention of yielding to our former classmates, so I ask that you prepare yourselves for anything.
  • Linhardt: I'm not thinking about friends right now, and I'm certainly not prepared.
  • Caspar: Damn it, don't go around saying things that lower morale before we even get started! I'm ready! Let's go! Let's fight!
  • Dorothea: I have nothing to lose aside from my friends who are here with me. Does that answer satisfy you?
  • Petra: I have been ready for this since leaving my land of home. I will fight and win!
  • Bernadetta: How can you prepare to fight? Maybe I can prepare to prepare...
  • Ferdinand: There is no reason I should not be prepared. It is my duty to stand up and battle!
  • Edelgard: Thank you all. Now, let's talk strategy.
  • Hubert: As the raiding force, we will attack the area nearest to the monastery. The Knights of Seiros certainly won't stand down after they catch sight of Her Majesty and the professor. At the same time, the remaining areas will be surrounded and annihilated by the main army. In other words, we are the decoy that must suppress the enemy's most elite soldiers.
  • Edelgard: We know more about the area near the monastery than anyone else in the Imperial army. Still, we must prepare for the worst. It's possible we will have to face the archbishop's true form--the Immaculate One. Fight with all you have, but don't be reckless. As promised, I will leave the command to the professor.
  • (Choice)
  • Hubert: (Response)
  • Edelgard: This will be our first battle as the Black Eagle Strike Force. All the more reason to prevail!

Vocabularies

  • Yield: to give up (one's breath, life, or spirit) and so die
  • Raid: military attack, especially a quick surprise attack
  • Stand down: withdraw or resign from a position or office

Battle

Before

  • Hubert: The city's defenders are trying to stall for time. We must crush them swiftly. We should be wary of ambushes as well.
  • Edelgard: Ladislava is being pushed on the left flank. We must push back with equal force.
  • Flayn: Seteth! Please, do not overextend yourself! I am still in this fight!

Vocabularies

  • Ambush: a surprise attack by people lying in wait in a concealed position
  • Flank: the right or left side of a body of people such as an army, a naval force, or a soccer team
    • Synonyms: Side, wing
  • Come forth: To move forward and into view, to emerge, to appear
  • Despicable: deserving hatred and contempt
    • Synonyms: Contemptible, hateful

Seteth was defeated

Vocabularies

  • Overextend: impose on (someone) an excessive burden of work or commitments

Gilbert

  • Gilbert: Unfortunately, you must die here. You should never have defied the goddess.

Vocabularies

  • Defy: openly resist or refuse to obey
    • Synonyms: Openly resist or refuse to obey

Rhea

  • Rhea: Seteth, Flayn, Gilbert ... You have done well to hold out as long as you have. Now it is time to deploy our strongest military power. The counterattack begins! Come forth! Protect Garreg Mach Monastery from those despicable rebels!

Vocabularies:

Rhea vs Edelgard

  • Rhea: No matter your reasons, I cannot permit you to go on living any longer!
  • Edelgard: The feeling is mutual. I must put a stop to your reign of tyranny!
  • Rhea: You must know what a fool you are! The greatest of sins is to make an enemy of the goddess herself!
  • Edelgard: I have only made an enemy of the church, not of the faith.

Vocabularies

  • Reign: the period during which a sovereign rules

The Immaculate One

  • The Immaculate One: You will not be forgiven!
  • Edelgard: Professor, look out!
  • Imperial Soldier: The castle is crumbling! We must escape!
  • Hubert: Professor, take cover!
  • Edelgard: Professor!

Vocabularies

  • Crumble: break or fall apart into small fragments, especially over a period of time as part of a process of deterioration
    • Synonyms: Disintegrate, fall down
  • Take cover: protect oneself from attack by ducking down into or under a shelter

  • Narrator: In Imperial Year 1181, the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard von Hresvelg, led a strategic assault against the monastery at Garreg Mach. Though her own losses were great, her foes had no choice but to surrender. Archbishop Rhea commanded the Knights of Seiros, leading from the front lines against the Imperial army. After a hard fought battle, she was forced to retreat to Fhirdiad, the capital of Faerghus, where she must now plan her next move. With this single attack, the Adrestian Empire officially launched its offensive against the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and the Leicester Alliance. The unification of Fódlan has begun.

Vocabularies

  • Unification: the process of being united or made into a whole

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