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STORY

The continent of Archanea. Shadow Dragon Medeus awakens from his slumber within this peaceful land to settle his grudge from 100 years ago, and to realize his ambition to conquer the entire continent…

Crown Prince Marth of Altea is chased out of his motherland and flees to safety in the small Kingdom of Talys. He dreams of one day liberating his stolen country. However, as the conflict spreads, he is forced onto the battlefield before he is ready when the invading army of the massive Dolhr Empire Medeus created extends its wicked reach into Talys’ lands. Unable to control his raging emotions any longer, Marth thrusts himself into war. He must overcome the countless trials and tribulations awaiting him, and his battles will continue until the day peace returns to Altea…!

Written by Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Cover Illustration by Hitoshi Okuda

Cover Design by Kazuo Hiroi [WIDE]

Published by Futabasha

Author’s Profile

Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Born in 1964 in Yonago City, Tottori Prefecture. After working as a magazine editor, a game designer, and an anime scriptwriter (among other job titles), he made his debut as an author. His recent works include a novelization of Mobile Suit Gundam 0083 and scriptwriting for the Bastard!! anime. His blood type is O, and he is a Leo.

Novelization

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon

List price w/ tax: 1,000 yen (w/o tax: 971 yen)

First printing: October 26th, 1992

Author: Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Publisher: Isao Inoue

Publishing Company: Futabasha

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Front:

An amazing fantasy series that makes you feel like you’re really there experiencing the story!!

The all-powerful Shadow Dragon must be defeated!

The Shadow Dragon awakens from his 100 year slumber and is spiraling the world into chaos. 

The experiences of the many heroes who live through this conflict come to life here, in this book!

Back:

A list of other novelizations published by Futabasha.

Text in English on the front cover:

Previously, cruel invaders took over his mother country and the Prince fled across the sea.

He bided his time in exile, but was always anxious to liberate his mother-land.

Time went by and the boy grew stronger mentally as well as physically.

Thus, the spreading war draws him into the battlefield again and the high spirited youth cannot help but throw himself into the war.

He recruits those who share the same aspiration as his own and embarks upon a trip to his homeland, driving off his enemies on the way.

As he battles on, he gradually gets to know his enemies and realizes what the war means to him. 

He awakens to his position as heir to the throne.

When the “FIRE EMBLEM” is bestowed upon him, which constitutes recognition of valor and gallantry on the part of the bestowed, he becomes a full-fledged adult and warrior.

Color Art

Text in English on the Marth color art page:

The Dark Dragon has come to life again, in order to seek revenge for the last hundred years, and to fulfill its ambition to conquer the Continent. 

A war has spread all over the Continent and an age of darkness has taken over as a result. Now, the Prince returns, and partakes in a battle trip to recover his lost country and to bring peace back to the Continent. Previously, cruel invaders took over his mother country and the Prince fled across the sea. 

He bided his time in exile, but was always anxious to liberate his mother-land. Time went by and the boy grew stronger mentally as well as physically. 

Thus, the spreading war draws him into the battlefield again and the high spirited youth cannot help but throw himself into the war. He recruits those who share the same aspiration as his own and embarks upon a trip to his homeland, driving off his enemies on the way.

As he battles on, he gradually gets to know his enemies and realizes what the war means to him. He awakens to his position as heir to the throne.

When the “FIRE EMBLEM” is bestowed upon him, which constitutes recognition of valor and gallantry on the part of the bestowed, he becomes a full-fledged adult and warrior.

With a lewd cackle, Gazzak swung his battle axe, and it moved fast. It was a massive weapon weighing sixty kan, and he could wield it as if it was the size of a wooden stick. Marth leapt backwards, and easily dodged the attack. It was one that Gazzak had put his entire body into.

Title Page

Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light

Hiroshi Yamaguchi

Table of Contents

Prologue

Chapter 1: Marth Embarks

Chapter 2: The Samsooth Mountains (‘A Brush in the Teeth’ in Shadow Dragon)

Chapter 3: Champions of Aurelis

Chapter 4: At a Grueling Battle’s End…

Chapter 5: The Three Pegasus Knight Sisters

Chapter 6: Archanea Palace (‘The Ageless Palace’ in Shadow Dragon)

Chapter 7: Land of Sorrow

Chapter 8: Chosen by Fate

Epilogue

Afterword

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Cover Illustration by Hitoshi Okuda

Color Line Art and Black-and-White Illustrations by Toshiya Takeda

Color Art Coloring by Junichi Nakamura

Cover Design by Kazuo Hiroi [WIDE]

Book Design by Yusuke Matsuoka [NEXT]

Editing & Printing by Studio Hard

Character Introductions

Marth ⏹ Prince of Altea and a member the hero Anri’s bloodline. He is determined to rebuild his homeland after it was destroyed by the empire.

Caeda ⏹ Princess of Talys. After Marth flees to her country for safety, she develops feelings for him; and participates in the war against the Dolhr Empire.

Jagen ⏹ Former commander of the right wing of the Altea Palace Guard. He now serves as both Marth’s guard and his instructor in swordsmanship.

Sword Emperor Navarre ⏹ A master of the sword known as the legendary Sword Emperor. He has disguised himself as a lowly guard of thieves, however…

Lena ⏹ A cleric. When she is pursued and nearly killed by thieves, Marth and his allies rescue her.

Julian ⏹ Once a member of the Soothsire band of thieves, he betrays them and escapes with Lena.

Merric ⏹ A mage and Marth’s friend since childhood. Wields the deadly Excalibur tome.

Gharnef ⏹ A bishop who has allied himself with Emperor Medeus. Wields the dark magic spell Imhullu.

General Camus ⏹ Right hand man of Medeus alongside Gharnef. He is deeply respected as the great general of Grust’s Sable Order.

Emperor Medeus ⏹ Leader of Dolhr’s army who is also known as the Shadow Dragon. He is the mastermind that traps the continent of Archanea in a crucible of war…

Dedication Page