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Summary: It’s the same story you’ve come to know. But there’s always been some missing parts, hasn’t there?

Why do we know so little about the war waged by Chrom’s father? What does it mean to be a Ylissean tactician from Plegia? When…where are the children from? And, perhaps most importantly – who was Robin before waking up in the field?

Or: How Robin fills the pages of a life all his own.

Chapters: 20/55

Snippet:

Their options are to enter Plegia through Regna Ferox or Ylisse.

Put more simply: the better and the worse choice.

For the former, the Shepherds and Feroxi forces could travel along the Longfort until reaching the border sands crossing, benefitting from a flat, safe terrain along the way. Once at the junction between the two nations, they could easily restock their supplies before leaving the security of the Longfort, and once they set foot in Plegia, their path to the capital would be an almost straight shot south.

Entering Plegia through Ylisse would be much more difficult. First, they would require more supplies for their journey without the opportunity to restock partway. Second: the border would likely be heavily guarded by Plegian soldiers.

Knowing all of this, Robin hadn’t been surprised by the skepticism at his announcement that the Shepherds would take the Ylissean route, leaving the Feroxians to carry on to the border sands. Even up to the night before their departure, Basilio had asked if Robin was sure of his plan.

And, no, Robin hadn’t been sure. Even now, as he arrives at a town near the Ylisse-Plegia border, he remains unsure. But, as much as Robin is certain a trap awaits them no matter what, he also refuses to play directly into Gangrel’s hands.