Tae Oct 24, 2010

Hello? Can you hear me? ...Perhaps if I shout? AAAAAAAAAH! Hello? Can you hear me? ...Perhaps if I shout? AAAAAAAAAH!













So keep in mind that bowl on the center left is where the story is next.







Now zoom....







Zoom more....







Yeah, it's a decently sized kingdom.







Not sure what kind of meeting room this is. Where's the throne? Or at least a bar stool?









Yes, Father. Long have I wished to see you and visit Castle Krakenburg again. I feel like I'm dreaming...

It is only thanks to your diligence that you are here. I am told you are now a warrior almost on par with Xander. You finally possess the strength to be an instrument of Nohr's power in the world.



This is some weird relationship the family has.







I worry about that as well. Isn't it dangerous for Corrin to live outside the fortress's magical barrier?

I appreciate your concern, but I earned my way here and I'm ready to fight.



Well, you kinda didn't. Xander clearly held back and gave you a free hea-eh, sure. Earned your keep.



Corrin, as you know, Nohr is at war with the eastern kingdom of Hoshido.

Yes, Father, I have heard as much.

We of the royal family are descendants of the ancient gods, the First Dragons. As inheritors of that divine strength, we conquer those who oppose us with ease. One who learns to wield tha tpower can destroy an entire army of common troops.



"We couldn't figure out a better name for the dragons in tons of years because of the FAMINE"







I expect no less from you.

I am aware of your expectations, Father. And I have trained every day to become more like my siblings.

Hmm...you show promise. But you will need a suitable weapon in order to serve Nohr.







*sword appears out of random black hole*







This is Ganglari, a sword infused with magic from another world. With this sword at your side, you will crush the Hoshidan army with ease.

Thank you for this generous gift, Father.

Hmm...Generous indeed.

Now, let us see you put that sword to its proper use...Bring out the prisoners!

Yes, sire!

Prisoners?









I want to see your power with my own eyes. Use that sword to strike them down.



BATTLE TIME







Felicia, will you join as well?

Of course! I'm as much a bodyguard as a domestic, after all.

To be honest, I was never that great a tthe domestic stuff anyway.







What is your name, Nohrian prince?

I'm Corrin.







Huh? Have you heard of me?

....

I am Kaze, a ninja of Hoshido.

Show me what you can do.

Kill them all!







Is something wrong, milord?

I feel....something emanating from the ground. Could it be...



So the green stuff is a dragon vein, which I'll to in a moment because lots of new stuff is happening.







Oni Savages are the Hosidan versions of fighters, that tend to favor more defensive growths. Clubs are axe equivalents.







Samurai are fancy version of Myrmidons, although in this case, there's no actual Myrmidons in Fates.



You may notice that his DEF and RES are lower while his speed's up. Well, thank the Hoshidan stat tax! Basically all their weapons gain some sort of base stat change while Nohr get jack poo poo.







Here's Rinkah. Her PSkill is Fiery Blood, which gives a straight +4 damage if she has less than full HP.







Kaze is here part of a new class in Fates called Ninja. They use 1-2 range weapons called Hidden Weapons, or mostly Shurikens in Hoshidan's case. These are basically debuff weapons. These weapons are weak to bows, but strong against magic.



This is all part of the new weapon triangle in Fates which is: Sword/Magic (red)->Axes/Bows (Green)->Lances/Hidden Weapons (Blue). So bows have weapon advantage against lances, and lances are devastating against tome users.



Bronze Shuriken debuffs SKL/SPD -1, DEF/RES -2, so anyone hit is slower and takes way more damage.



FYI, Shurikens give +2 SPD when equipped because Hoshido gently caress you.



Kaze's PSkill is Miraculous Save-When user is the support unit, the lead unit has a Luck% chance of surviving a fatal attack with 1 HP. It's okay, not one of the better skills.







Whew okay. So here's Gunter, the standard promoted Jeigan unit. His PSkill is Forceful Partner, which gives a lead Corrin +15 hit and +3 damage.



The new ability is Shelter, a level 10 Cavalier skill that puts an adjacent unit in the back-up slot of a pair-up. Great to get a healer or dancer out of trouble in the mix of combat.







Okay. So let me explain what Maid is, first. It is a promoted class, branching from Troubadours. They specialize in Hidden Weapon and Staves, making them the ultimate support unit to weaken the enemy and heal your party.



Felicia's PSKill is Devoted Partner which gives -2 damage received and +2 damage increase for lead Corrin.



Besides that, she comes with RES +2 and Demoiselle, reducing -2 damage for any males within a 2 tile radius.



Iron Dagger debuffs MAG -2, DEF/RES -3. And Daggers are Nohrian weapons, so no bonus stats because middle finger I guess.







Ganglari is an okay sword, being slightly stronger than an Iron Sword.







Right, there's an actual battle. Corrin's gonna Vein it up with this debris here.







Oh! Th-that's amazing! You blew away all the debris!

Heh...Well done.

Excellent plan, milord-now we can hide in there and ambush our foes.



The veins opened up a little chokehold formation with the glowly bits healing 20% of HP every turn.



remain focused, milord. This is no mock battle-a mistake here could cost you your life.

You should know I'm trained to use daggers-up close or thrown from afar. I can even hit enemies hiding behind walls, which might come in handy!



That sounds mighty silly when you say it out loud!







You would do well to consider them before you attack.

I'm sure you know this, milord, but it's useful to stay close to your allies. If you fight side by side, you can help each other in battle.

Indeed. Supporting each other will likely be the key to victory.

Maids can also use staves to heal wounds. If you get hurt, let me know right away!







Gunter will solo the right side since he can handle the debuffs and samurai, while Corrin will tackle Rinkah's squad.



A ninja's shuriken may not cut deep, but it can sap you of your strength. Your death need not come all at once.



I just moved my guys up, the enemy moved down, etc.







One Oni Savage later, Corrin levels everything but MAG and RES.



Gunter killed everyone but Kaze on the right side, which I'll save last.



Behold the might of the Flame Tribe!







Fates definitely upped the stakes in battle effects, as flames erupt whenever Rinkah strikes with her club.









Felicia flips out her weapon from underneath the skirt like an assassin and apparently discharges ice on her weapons on impact.



Nohrian scum....







Ninjas get fancy vanishing effects when entering and leaving battle.







Hidden Weapons are swung like swords when in melee range, which gets hilarious with some of the Shurikens.







This is pretty standard for Felicia, as she's the more magical of the pair over Jakob, who's a physical growths guy.



A small thing to note is that Felicia and Jakob are special in starting out promoted, but gain levels normally like a starting unit. Their internal levels are low, if you remember that mess from Awakening, and both have a level cap of 40 instead of 20. So they're not going to be useless if you use them long-term.







Anyways, Kaze's down.



I regret...nothing....



Corrin leveled up again, missing only SKL and DEF...despite the fact I specifically made DEF his strongest suite.







Phew! They're really tough, aren't they? I hope all Hoshidans aren't this strong.



You...you thought beaten up prisoners were strong? Oh dear.



Don't just stand there, idiot boy. Finish them!

But, Father...they're beaten. You want me to execute helpless prisoners?

You dare question me?! I order you to kill them!

No! It's wrong!

I won't argue the point any further.



Corrin, what did you think was gonna happen after you won









WELP, that's why he's big dick king of Nohr I guess!



Gods!









Dude, you literally just got of what I'm assuming was lifetime quarantine. You are bad at this "freedom" thing.



Hm?

Corrin! What are you-

Unbelievable...

You would defy me directly, Corrin?!







Fine, Xander, you kill them. And if anyone gets in your way, kill them too.

Ngh.







This is a slow reunion, I dunno



....



*Walks over to Corrin*







No, Xander. I won't let you do this!







OUCH



Why do you refuse, Corrin? You know the Hoshidans are our sworn enemies.

I know, but...this is different. These people can't fight anymore. Why not show mercy?







No no no! Leo, what should we do?

*sigh* Why does this fall to me?









So Leo just tree'ed the remaining soldiers. Now he's...Treeo?







Hmph.

I only ask that you would be merciful in your punishment of him...

Enough! I will consider the matter later. *leaves*







Agreed. Now hush.

Leo, did you-

Enough, both of you. The battle is over.

....

Mark my words, Corrin...One day an act of kindness may be the death of you.

Perhaps, but I'm kind, I will die without regrets.



Is he trying to get locked back up or....



...Well said.

Guard! I would examine the prisoners' belongings. Bring their remains to my quarters.

Yes, Your Highness!







How did you only realize it now



Was only enough to weaken them, yes. I should have followed Father's orders.

But Camilla and Elise always make such a fuss when I do anything to upset you.

Thank you, Leo. I'm sorry for teasing you about your collar.

*sigh* You can repay me by not mentioning it again.







It was, but I doubt this will be the last we hear of this. Father never forgets a slight.



*Later that night*









Disappear now, lest you be spotted by our king.

... *runs off*

Tch. I am not a hostage to be freed. You said your name is Corrin?

When next we meet, I will make you pay for this humiliation!

I was hoping the next time we met, it could be as friends.

Softhearted fool! I am a Hoshidan warrior. You do not understand what you suggest.

I understand that right now Hoshido and Nohr are at war.

But I'm trying to plan ahead for the day the war is over and we can live in peace.







I see those rumors are true.



B...burn?



If we do meet again, the world will have no doubt taught you the error of your ways. *runs off*



Units Joined



GUNTER







Class sets: Starts as Great Knight, Cavalier,Mercenary, Wyvern Rider

PSkill: Forceful Partner-If the Avatar is the lead unit, Avatars Hit rate +15, damage +3



Growth Rates

HP: 65

STR: 25

MAG: 0

SKL: 15

SPD: 5

LCK: 20

DEF: 25

RES: 0



This ain't Frederick, Seth or Titania. This is hardcore Jeigan. You're gonna rely on those base stats and that's all you're gonna get. At least with PSkills introduced, he still has some use beyond fighting now.



Felicia





Class/Alt: Starts as Maid, Troubadour, Mercenary

PSkill: Devoted Partner-If the Avatar is the lead unit, Avatars damage +2, damage received -2



Growth Rates

HP: 40

STR: 20

MAG: 45

SKL: 45

SPD: 55

LCK: 65

DEF: 20

RES: 35



Outside of speed, Felicia isn't anything special. But when you consider her main job should be staying away from 2 squares at all cost, it's not so bad. Having a debuffer and healer in one slot is valuable in itself.





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