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    Fire Emblem [OC] Happy birthday Mercedes!!

    [OC] Happy birthday Mercedes!!

    Posted: 28 May 2020 01:25 PM PDT

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    Posted: 28 May 2020 06:01 AM PDT

    Tea time with Constance

    Posted: 28 May 2020 12:28 PM PDT

    Out Realms House concept

    Posted: 28 May 2020 09:16 AM PDT

    Time Skip Bernadetta FE3H - [OC Fanart]

    Posted: 28 May 2020 01:04 PM PDT

    Azura Fanart (Fire Emblem Fates)

    Posted: 28 May 2020 05:03 AM PDT

    Signed, The Phantom Thieves of Hearts

    Posted: 28 May 2020 04:32 PM PDT

    I did a bridal lingerie cosplay of Charlotte inspired by her FEHeroes alt!

    Posted: 28 May 2020 05:30 PM PDT

    Deen

    Posted: 28 May 2020 12:17 PM PDT

    Just some Lucina art

    Posted: 28 May 2020 09:32 AM PDT

    Just beat my hardest FE yet. Now its on to my last one, Thracia

    Posted: 28 May 2020 03:49 PM PDT

    An Overview of Deadlords and their usage in the Series

    Posted: 28 May 2020 12:44 PM PDT

    One topic that has always fascinated me in the series was the concept of Deadlords appearing in the final chapters of a game. They typically are revived strong endgame enemies That generally have plot connections of some kind. Now spoilers for a good chunk of the series will follow for FE games of 4/5/7/8/13/14/16 so spoiler warning issued.

    Let's start from the beginning with FE4 Deadlords...

    they sure do exist... uh they really aren't anything special they're just elite units with some skills Julius summons that are fodder because your army is filled with gods by the time you approach them. Some of them have minor holy blood but that's probably just so they can use better weapons rather than any plot reason. Honestly they're chumps for the most part compared to an adequately trained Seliph/Ares/Forseti user/Shannan and ect.

    However FE5 takes deadlords and decided to super charge them in both ways. Not only are they legitimately threatening enemies now (shoutout to wrath+nosferatu+miracle), they also have the eerie implications of potentially having portraits of units you failed to save, with one always being Raydrik who you just killed in Chapter 23. They range from Eyvel in skipped 24x (with a reference to her true identity as a sniper enemy), to dead/skipped Lifis/Sara/Dagdar/Galzus. While nothing actually changes if they have the portraits of party members or not as they will always have the same class and stats regardless, it definitely gives weight to these people being referred to as deadlords. Interesting enough 2/6 here are at least confirmed to be Major Holy Blood units (Brigid and Galzus). Also fun to note is that kaga gave the thief fighter wrath vantage which doesn't even work properly in thracia so it was probably a bug same with Beo Sword

    Next up in deadlord appearances is in FE7's Endgame. While albeit quite similar to FE5's endgame in many ways in design and opening 6 doors that hold the deadlords. FE7 might as well be a hard reference to it's design but hey they're both good maps so no need to complain. FE7 however has the deadlords be the many leaders of the Black Fang either you killed or Nergal killed/backstabbed to gain more quintessence along the way. They also emphasize the general eeriness of these enemies with more inhuman skin like fe5 deadlord portraits but lets them return to a more normal look briefly with a smile before death. This is also the first instance of deadlords having any boss convos namely between Legault and the other four fangs and Nino with her brothers and father. They also have the gameplay design of the deadlords having droppable unique weapons of the S rank weapons of FE7 right after your convoy leaves, nothing too special to them though but interesting design to get them for an edge against the fire dragon despite the fact Luna cheese exists

    While really this isn't much of a deadlord, I might as well give an honorable mention to Myrrh's dad here Morva who dies and gets brought back as an enemy right before the end of the game. Lyon must have found 2 other dragons to zombify in endgame because there's two of them in the chapter you fight him that are even stronger, but those probably don't count.

    Deadlords or anything resembling them didn't appear in FE9/10 and of course wouldn't be in the remakes of FE 11/12. So our next stop is Awakening featuring apparently the Judgral Deadlords from FE4 in one map that get revived as Risen by Aversa which is just defeating aversa.

    They take being revived from FE4 literally here as they're basically nothing worth noting in the slightest in portraits or dialog. Although some of them have FE4 Holy weapons for some reason that are apparently droppable, go figure. at least yewfelle and balmung being two of the drops actually kinda makes sense considering evyel and galzus

    However we aren't done talking about Awakening yet however. Awakening also has deadlords within their Infinite Regalia DLC and these seem to just be Judrgral deadlords on the surface, however there's 36 of them and it takes the kids to notice a little something off with some of them and that they are familiar despite not recognizing them. The number 36 exactly matches the amount of gen 1 characters within Awakening. I feel like this is kinda cool to notice but needed more refinement to be more worthwhile than a simple "hey that's interesting". There's Cipher art of coldsteel.exe Risen King Chrom and I think it would have been cool if that was more explicit or even shown off in Future Past DLC.

    Speaking of 3ds DLC here's actually my favorite usage of Deadlords, Heirs of Fates Endgame! While Rev basically have basically Morva equivalent deadlords that sprinkle through Valla in Scarlet/Mikoto/Sumeragi the DLC for Heirs of Fate kinda like Super Charges all other deadlords narrative imo. The super super condescend version is that Anankos killed all parents and kids from BR/CQ have got to team up with each other and Rev!Shigure to stop Anankos once and for all. However the twist is that once you reach endgame Anankos sets all the fathers of Fates as enemies for the kids to face guarding him effectively. All possessed and near mindless. However that doesn't stop each child having a heart-wrenching one on one boss quote with their own father. I know a lot of people write off Fates kids but I'd confidently claim this chapter has the best writing in all of Fates by a good margin. I don't want to pollute the page so I'll just list one of my favorites for an example.

    Dwyer: It's been a while, Father. I thought you might have thoughtlessly died on me. Not going to take the bait? Nothing ever stopped you before. It's very unlike you to stay silent when provoked like that.

    Jakob: ...

    Dwyer: I always hated you getting the better of me more than anyone. But there's not much I can do about that now, the way you are. Why didn't either of us see what was important at the time? All we did whenever you'd visit is argue and squabble. It's not as if I didn't know there'd be a time you couldn't visit anymore. Even so, I'd think to myself, "It's fine. Father's too bloody-minded to die." Don't I feel foolish now. I had my head buried so deeply in the sand... You knew it, didn't you, Father?

    Jakob: ...

    Dwyer: Mmm. Well, it's not over yet. We can change things back. There's still time for us. Or so I believe. You see, I can be just as stubborn as you.

    Now onto the next non remake game is Three houses and specifically only one route, Verdant Wind. The set up is Nemesis the King of Liberation is back and given life again and is charging across Fodland for one final showdown with an army of what is apparently the original Relic wielders all in unique classes relative to the current generation's users. Although the premise is cool, only Claude acknowledges he's fighting a potential ancestor or else they're silent. Doesn't feel like that much effort went into them considering the Crusher user is a Wyvern Lord which is still the best annette class unironically has only the crusher and magic is their lowest stat. They power up the final boss which is a pretty cool idea to connect the deadlords tangibly with the final boss at least. Just wish there was just... more to them.

    On the whole, I'd say the series is roughly split on good usage and underwhelming usage on the idea of deadlords. I kinda didn't realize how much they do pop up in the series on the whole, but I do think when they stand out [5/7/HoF] they really can stand out. I kinda think that a break would be nice for the next eventual FE game but then again as long as it's done well I think they can add to the story and gameplay of an endgame chapter rather than one god to fight.

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    Like father, like son! Happy birthday, Siegbert!

    Posted: 28 May 2020 09:39 AM PDT

    Making Potential Endcards for Unrecruited Students - Golden Deer

    Posted: 28 May 2020 03:56 PM PDT

    I drew Dimitri’s alt hairstyle

    Posted: 28 May 2020 08:01 AM PDT

    Drew Oscar for a trade with a friend

    Posted: 28 May 2020 06:49 PM PDT

    "Critnatz is not real, he can't hurt you!"

    Posted: 28 May 2020 03:24 PM PDT

    Lysithea

    Posted: 28 May 2020 03:03 PM PDT

    [OC] Codename STEAM Style Chrom and Roy!

    Posted: 28 May 2020 11:30 AM PDT

    Three Houses Fan Translation - Chapter 14 (Crimson Flower)

    Posted: 28 May 2020 03:09 PM PDT

    Sylvain Screencap Redraw

    Posted: 28 May 2020 07:42 PM PDT

    In-Depth explanation for why the Mine Glitch from FE7 actually happens

    Posted: 28 May 2020 12:45 PM PDT

    [FE4 Character Discussion] Examining the Crusaders #5 - Azelle, Young Flame

    Posted: 28 May 2020 06:07 AM PDT

    Welcome back to Examining the Crusaders, the series where we analyze the playable characters of Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War. Last time we looked at Lex, Noble Axe. Lex is a brash and independent person yet beneath that facade cares deeply for his friends. He is forced to go through several challenges, including his very strained relationship with his father, yet pushes forward and keeps going to focus at the task at hand. Today we are going to take a look at Lex's best friend, Azelle, Young Flame.

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    Azelle is the younger half-brother of Arvis, born approximately when Arvis was seven years of age. His life was tragic from his very beginning; according to developers' notes in Fire Emblem: Treasure, he was born out of an abusive relationship between Arvis's father Duke Victor and a maid who worked for Victor. Around the time Azelle was born was when Victor committed suicide after learning of his wife Sigyn's affair with Kurth. As a result Azelle never met his father and was raised primarily by Arvis and his mother (the only one of Victor's various mistresses who was not expelled by Arvis following his accession to the throne); his mother died when he was about ten years old, leaving Arvis as his only family. Azelle is defined by having been in his brother's shadow: his character arc develops as he learns to be his own person separate from Arvis. We also see that Azelle unlike his brother is very careful and tries to help create a just world.

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    Recruitment conversation in Prologue: Azelle and Lex arrive in the north of the map. Lex notes that they have arrived just in time as Sigurd is going to fight the entire Verdanian army with a skeleton crew; he then gently rebukes Azelle for dragging him here to help. Azelle says that he couldn't leave Sigurd and his knights to defend against Verdane alone and possibly die; Lex, seeing through this, teases Azelle about the real reason for coming - his crush on Edain. Lex then spends the rest of the conversation teasing Azelle like close friends do until the latter tells him to knock it off; they then go off to fight the Verdanians.

    This conversation establishes the characters of both Lex and Azelle. Azelle is someone who at least somewhat feels compelled by his morals - he cannot stand sitting in safety while Sigurd and his knights are risking their lives alone to defend Grannvale. But then we see Lex tease Azelle just as close friends do - they've probably known each other for some time. They're almost like brothers in a sense, and Lex in some ways is more of a brother to Azelle than the fatherly approach that Azelle's biological brother takes to him. Sadly we don't get to see much more of Azelle and Lex talking, but their dynamic is still funny. The teasing establishes Azelle's other motivation for coming which is his crush on Edain, something which if the player chooses can be developed into a full on relationship. He doesn't vocalize this but he wants to be the one to save Edain much like a storybook prince would - a bit unrealistic of him to think this way, but Azelle is still young.

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    Prologue conversation with Sigurd: Azelle expresses to Sigurd his relief that he is unharmed. Sigurd asks why he's here; Azelle then says that he came with Lex in order to assist with the defense of Grannvale against the Verdanians. Afterwards Sigurd asks if Arvis gave permission for Azelle to exit Belhalla and assist with the war effort. Azelle responds that his brother, who is busy being the commander of the Royal Guard, told him that he was not to leave Belhalla; he had to sneak out of Belhalla behind his brother's back. Sigurd jokingly suggests that Arvis will scold him, but Azelle in a serious tone says that he is afraid of Arvis and feels like a nuisance to him. However, Sigurd moves past this tidbit and thanks Azelle for coming; after Sigurd leaves Azelle remarks that Sigurd is "just as they say" (kind) and is nothing like Arvis.

    This conversation is the first conversation in which Azelle's relationship with Arvis is mentioned. Sigurd must know that Arvis' relationship with Azelle is closer to being a parental one than being brotherly given that he asked if Arvis gave permission for Azelle to come. His questioning and gentle teasing is a vehicle for Azelle to go in-depth about his feelings with Arvis; he is afraid of Arvis and feels almost like a nuisance. This certainly is not a healthy relationship to have with a family member and it has most likely scarred Azelle; we'll see the effect that it has on him re-emerge later on. On the flipside, Azelle is shocked at how kind Sigurd treated him versus how his brother probably takes a more brash approach to things - it's almost as if he's never really spent time with someone who is that "good."

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    Chapter 1 conversation with Edain: Azelle sees that Edain is safe and breathes a sigh of relief. Edain is surprised that Azelle came to help; Azelle says that he could not bear to think of her being in danger and came to Jungby as soon as he heard the news of her abduction. Edain then asks if Arvis allowed him to come help to which Azelle responds in the negative. She then asks him why he came despite his brother's disapproval, noting that he dislikes violence; Azelle then stammers, seemingly wanting to admit his crush on her but unable to do so.

    Here is the first direct interaction between Azelle and his crush. Just as in his introduction to the player, Azelle tries to hide the fact that he is crushing on Edain with bluster about how he could not bear to sit at home and do nothing while she was in danger, but this is easily seen through. He then seemingly tries to vocalize his crush on Edain but stammers and cannot do it. This is a sign of Azelle's youth - he doesn't have the confidence to say such an important thing as communicating his true feelings, something which an older and more confident person would be able to do. The other thing we find out is that Azelle dislikes violence. His dislike of violence is something that makes Azelle unique; it's not immediately relevant to this conversation but it does return later on as a character trait.

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    Chapter 4 conversation with Edain: Edain and Azelle ask each other to take care of themselves. Edain remarks how odd their relationship feels, not because of Azelle being younger than her as he suggests but for an unknown reason. Azelle himself cannot believe that they are married now and that his dream has become realized; he then recalls how he started crushing on Edain the first time he saw her and how he has never felt the same way towards anyone else. He then gives the Rescue Staff to Edain as a gift, stating that he believes that she will use it well; Edain then happily accepts the gift, saying that she treasures having the kind Azelle by her side.

    Here in this conversation, Azelle and Edain's relationship has advanced to the point of marriage. Azelle has had his dream finally realized; his crush that he has had since his childhood reciprocates his feelings and they are now together until death does them part. Yet to an extent it still feels like a childhood crush rather than an actual marriage; Edain notes that but can't exactly enunciate that. The way Azelle speaks to her carries the intonation of someone who is still in the fires of passion - not that the relationship is dysfunctional by any means, just that Azelle feels strongly about his love for her. It's not really shallow either given that Azelle gave her a Rescue Staff, but it's not as deep as a relationship could be. Still, he has a caring heart and that's what matters.

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    Chapter 4 conversation with Tailtiu: Tailtiu asks Azelle if he can answer a question of hers seeing that they have been friends for years. Azelle notes that she looks uncharacteristically serious and asks her about what the problem is. Tailtiu responds by saying that she is only with Sigurd's army because she was following Claude but that she regrets being there because of how careful people seem to be around her, especially with them not talking about her father Reptor when she is present. Azelle then consoles Tailtiu and says that people aren't doing that because they dislike her; rather, they are afraid of causing her grief and that they will be better when they get to know her more. Afterwards Tailtiu thanks Azelle for helping her work through her problem, to which Azelle offers to help her again if she asks.

    We first learn from this conversation that Azelle and Tailtiu had been (almost certainly platonic) friends for years; because of this Tailtiu trusts Azelle enough to ask him this deeply personal question. This fact alone testifies to the goodness of Azelle; he's reliable enough to where Tailtiu isn't afraid to vent to him about her feelings and fears. Azelle's advice to her isn't bad either: that people don't actually dislike her and that she should get to know the members of Sigurd's army better so they will be less delicate around her. This conversation does more for Tailtiu than it does for Azelle but it still helps him as it builds up his status as a kindhearted person who is reliable and trustworthy; he never does anything bad and instead is someone who can always be relied upon to do and say the right thing.

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    Chapter 5 conversation with Lex: Lex asks Azelle why he looks so awful; Azelle responds in kind and asks Lex why he looks so happy despite the recent death of his father. Lex then says that while he is not totally indifferent to his father's death, he feels that Lombard had caused a lot of pain and suffering and deserved to die because of that. Azelle praises Lex for his resilience, contrasting it against his own fear of his brother Arvis. Lex says that while Arvis is eccentric, he can't see him as the enemy; Azelle agrees with this sentiment and says that Arvis (who took the place of his father in their childhood) at times "seems like a different person" and frightens him. In response Lex tells Azelle that he is a different person from his brother; he shouldn't feel bad about leaving him and going on his own adventure, a thought that Azelle half-heartedly agrees with.

    This conversation follows the death of Lombard, possibly by Lex's own hands. In the last episode we already discussed the implications of this for Lex but Azelle's characterization is also advanced by this talk. He once again delves into his relationship with Arvis and how he is afraid of his brother at times, even saying that it was part of the reason why he snuck out and left for his own adventure with Lex and Sigurd. We see here once again how scared Azelle is of Arvis - it foreshadows what is about to happen but it also sheds a light on Azelle's rough upbringing.

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    Chapter 5 conversation with Tailtiu: Tailtiu begs Azelle not to go fight without her. Azelle reminds her that she promised to go leave for Silesse with the children and promises to go back to her as soon as he can. Tailtiu tries to protest but Azelle asks her if she really wants to kill her own father. When she replies that she does not think she can Azelle is relieved; he says that he does not want to think about Tailtiu or anyone else killing their own father and asks her to look after the children (Arthur and Tinny) for him.

    This right here is Azelle's defining moment as a character. Telling the wife to flee to safety is not a unique topic for a Chapter 5 lover conversation at all; what is unique is the reasoning behind it. In most of the other conversations where the husband says this, he does it either because he thinks his wife is too weak to continue fighting or because he wants the wife to take care of their children (e.g., Lex/Ayra, Naoise/Lachesis). Not Azelle though. These motives are in Azelle's mind but his prime motive for asking this of Tailtiu is that he doesn't want her to kill her father Reptor - and not only that he doesn't want her specifically to commit patricide but that he doesn't want patricide to become normalized in general. It speaks volumes of his good heart that despite his father having been a philanderer and an assaulter, despite the fact that his brother scares him to the point of making him run away from home, he cannot stand seeing people kill their own family and doesn't want to live in a world where people do that. It's quite possible that nobody else in Sigurd's army has purer motives, a purer heart, and purer feelings than Azelle.

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    Final thoughts: To put it simply, Azelle is a good person. When he first joins Sigurd's army he's young and inexperienced and still reeling from his dysfunctional (albeit not hostile) relationship with his brother. We see this in how he lacks the confidence to enunciate that he has a crush on Edain. But with this youth comes a purity of heart which is hard to see in others with the same degree Azelle has. When he came to help Sigurd, he didn't get pleasure out of beating up the Verdanians like Lex does; he wanted to save Edain and help Sigurd because he couldn't bear the thought of them being in danger while he was in safety. And when he asks Tailtiu to go flee to safety, it's not because of him thinking that Tailtiu is too weak to fight but because he doesn't want to see patricide become normalized. It's ironic that despite his origins as a bastard child, despite how Arvis probably scarred him for life unintentionally, despite his poor experiences with family in general, Azelle would be so fervently against killing one's own family. It shows just how much moral fortitude he has and how there is almost no moral imperfection in him. That is what I find most appealing about Azelle - that from the most out of control flames that was Velthomer emerged him, a ruby that glimmers unlike any other.

    Thanks for reading this episode! Azelle is one of my favorite characters in the first generation, and I took a lot of pleasure in writing about him. Next time we will look at everyone's favorite duke knight, Quan, Luminous Lancer. See you then!

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    I want to discuss Miklan Gautier's design.

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