
Frankly it wasn’t my first choice either the way the opening scenes frame the Nohrian side makes it almost guaranteed that most people will stick with Hoshido. With such an evil king in charge of Nohr, it may be difficult to understand why anyone would choose to return to the man who kept them prisoner, but the resplendent qualities of your royal siblings do a lot to convince you otherwise. It is from here that you are tasked with choosing your side, either sticking with your hereditary family in Hoshido (Birthright) or returning to your adopted family in Nohr (Conquest). After returning to normal, you acquire the legendary blade Yato, said to belong to the one who will save the world from impending doom. This turns you into a magnificent beast, capable of doing great damage. An assassination attempt occurs, killing Queen Mikoto and causing you to unlock your hidden skill: Dragon Vein.


It is explained that you are in fact an heir to the Hoshidan throne-kidnapped at a young age by King Garon and imprisoned in Nohr. When you awaken, you find yourself in the Hoshidan capital, surrounded by members of the royal family and in audience with Queen Mikoto herself. Upon arrival, one of your soldiers turns against you and pushes you into the darkness. After years living in isolation in the Nohrian palace, King Garon sends you, his child, out to investigate a Hoshidan settlement which lies in the depths of the Bottomless Canyon. The first six chapters of the game are the same regardless, with players making their choice in Chapter 6.Ĭonquest is the path which sides you with Nohr. Nohr, in comparison with Hoshido’s beauty, is a kingdom in turmoil-decorated with barren fields and destroyed settlements. Encouraged by his wicked concierge, Iago, Garon is bloodthirsty and will stop at nothing to see Hoshido under his rule. Nohr is ruled by the vengeful King Garon, a twisted and evil ruler who despises Hoshido and wishes to see them crushed by force.

Hoshido is vibrant and colourful, resembling feudal Japan with its plentiful sakura trees and pagoda-inspired palace. They desire peace with Nohr, and would rather settle their feud with the opposing kingdom using diplomacy.

Hoshido is ruled by the radiant Queen Mikoto, a gracious and pleasant woman whose people adore her. Unlike Pokémon games which usually boasted two or more versions of the same game, Fire Emblem Fates encompasses three separate stories under its grandiose umbrella: Conquest, Birthright and Revelations.Ĭaught between the two warring kingdoms of Hoshido and Nohr, you must decide which side to fight for. Three very different paths that will lead you to very different endings. Three paths lay before you in Fire Emblem Fates.
