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ISBN: 978-0-7615-5840-8 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2007936216 Printed in the United States of America 070809 1010987654321 Ym Birlew is a video game expert who has been writing official, published by Dan Birlew About the Author video game strategy guides since 1999, His original career goals included. acting and directing. At the age of 26 he began honing his playing skills with the goal of becoming a video game expert, He enjoyed Publishing online documents regarding games, known as “FAQs.” Dan inadvertently created an online persona for himself when he wrote and self-published on the Internet a plot analysis of the highly popular survival horror video game, Silent Hill. After some gentle nudging from his wife, Birlew decided to set aside his acting and directing activities and establish a career as a video game strategy guide author. He sent writing samples to several publishing ‘companies. Based on the merits of his very first submission, he was hired by a major publisher within 24 hours. Birlew has authored over 40 published video game strategy guides. Dan Birlew is a native of St. Louis, Missouri, and has lived in Pennsylvania, Texas, and California. He now resides with his wife of 12 years in Las Vegas. He graduated with a bachelor of fine arts from the University of Texas at Austin in 1993. We want to hear from you! E-mail comments and, feedback to dbirlew@primagames.com. PRIMA GAMES A Division of Random House, Ine. 3000 Lava Ridge Court, Suite 100. Roseville, CA 95661 www. primagames.comGuide Options... Battle Save... Player Unit Movement Enemy Unit Movement. ‘The Continental War. |The Serenes Massacre. es Action Menu Commands ‘The Dawn Brigaée. Talk. 3 Micaiah eon Converse Sothe Visit F Edward. Seize. Leonardo. Escape Nolan Ave Attack. Staff Yuka Pelleas.. ‘The Black Knight “Control ne “Wil Remote Controller Orientation ‘Wil Remote Default Control Scheme. Wii Classic Controller Default Control Indirect Attac ‘Weapon Choice ‘Weapon Triangle “Tinity of Magic... ‘Combat Details ‘Multiple Attacks... oe eae etnStat Boost Items Weapon Level Base Tems Shop. Manage Support Info. Library... Save. End... ‘Terrain 7 Terrain Lfects. Healing Ties: Ledges: Mounted Units Flying Units Doors. : : sae Chests mast Se seege. Bllistae and Catapults i 33 Hidden Treasures 33 Common Strategies .. Fighting Weak Unit Exposure The Narrower, the Better Level Everyone! Form Teams. Hit and Run Using Herons Economy of Movernent Unit Loss. Walkthrough .. PART I: SILVER-HAIRED MAIDEN. Part | Prologue: Under Gray Skies. Part I Chapter 1: Maiden of Miracles. Part | Chapter 2: The Dispossessed.. Part I Chapter 3: A Faint Light Part 1 Chapter 4: A Distant Voice Part I Chapter 5: The Lost Hei Part I Chapter 6: Raise the Standard Stage 1 Stage2.. a Part | Chapter 7: A Gathering Hope.. Part I Chapter 8: Glory Unwanted... Part | Chapter 9: One Survives Pact I Endgame: Daein, Arise! 79 PART Il: OF COUNTRIES AND KINGS. Part Il Prologue: On Drifting C1O0d.cncnnon 84 Part I Chapter 1: Winds of Rebellion Part Il Chapter 2: Tides of tnteigue. Part Il Chapter 3 Geoffrey's Charge Part Il Endgame: Elinca’s Gambit. PART Ill: INTERSECTING VOWS e-snnree 103 Part Il Prologue: The Great Advance Part Il Chapter 1: Laguz and Beore Stormciouds.. Appendices....... Part IIl Chapter 4: The General's Han Part Il Chapter 5: Retreat! Part Ill Chapter 6: A Reason to Fight. Part Ill Chapter 7: Rivals Collide. Part Ill Chapter 8: Incandescent Glow Part III Chapter 9: Marauders... = Part Ill Chapter 10: The Heart of Crimea Part Il Chapter 11: Just Cause: Part IIL Chapter 12: The Price Patt IIl Chapter 13: Blood Contract Part IIL Endgame: From Pain, Awakening Part IV: Gods and Men. Part IV Prologue: Chaos Named. Part IV Chapter 1: Road to the Empire, Part 1V Chapter 2: Silent World, Part 1V Chapter 3: Distortions Part 1V Chapter 4: Revelations Part 1V Chapter 5: Unforgivable Sin, Part 1V Endgame: Rebirth (1) Part 1V Endgame: Rebirth (2), Part IV Endgame: Rebirth (3) Part IV Endgame: Rebirth (4). Part IV Endgame: Rebirth (). Sree) Clear Game Secrets and Bonuses Unlocked. Second Play oS Recruit Pelleas Recruit Sephiran .. Hard Mode... Extras Player Units Player Unit Availabilty . Classes Beore Classes Laguz Classes tems Swords Lances AKeS.. Bows. Knives. Fire. Thunder Wind. Light. Dark. StaVE Consumables.Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn is a direct sequel to the 2005 Nintendo GameCube hit, Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance. Although the game continues the story of the continent of Telli and the key figures involved in the continuing struggles between countries, you can enjoy this version without having played the previous game.Gris protean eri fea Centuries ago, the world was consumed by a great flood, leaving only the continent of Tellius. The story of Radiant Dawn centers on the countries in the southwestern portion of the continent. Although the Begnion Empire is the largest and mightiest country of Tellius, it once spanned the continent. Political strife has since divided the empire into the smaller countries of Daein, Crimea, Gallia, and Goldoa. oddess Ashera dwells within Begnion’s central tower. Altina, one of the Three Heroes who defeated and imprisoned the dark goddess responsible for the great flood, established Begnion’s sovereignty. Her descendents rule the empire; known as Apostles, they hear and obey the voice of the goddess Ashera. Empress Sanaki is the 37th ruler of Begrtion, and the youngest Empress in history The sleeping Empress Sanaki XXXVI, ruler of BegnionHumanlike beore and beastly laguz populate Caineghis, King of Gallia the continent of Tellius. Growing resentment between the beorc and laguz races in Begnion led to the Great Laguz Movement. The cat, ion, tiger, and wolf tribes settled in the forests Of Gallia, whereas the hawks and ravens took residence on the southern islands. The powerful dragon laguz settled in Goldoa to the south, forming a geographic shield against Begnion. Although Begnion attempted to recapture what they considered to be ing “slaves,” the laguz fended off the empire and established the laguz kingdoms. Caineghis is the king of Gallia, Tibarn is king of the hawk nation of Phoenicis, and Naesala rules the ravens of kilvas. The dragon dynasty of Goldoa is shrouded in isolation and mystery Queen Nailah, Ruler of the Desert Wolf Kingdom of Hatari King Dheginsea, Ruler of Goldoa Skrimir, Prince of Gallia King Naesala, Ruler of Kilvas PRIMA Off ame GuideFollowing the battles of Gallia, sympathetic Senator Caradoc left Begnion and formed the nation of Crimea to the northwest. He appealed to both beorc and laguz to heal the Hilt. Crimea established relations with Gallia that remain strong to this day. Caradoc was Instrumental in forcing Begnion to recognize the sovereignty of the laguz kingdoms. Prete eat Queen Flincia, Ruler of Crimea ~SQor Dacin, ~eQer~ During the laguz emancipation, Senator Hengist of Begnion left to forts the Kingeionage Tein as te General Geoffrey, leader of the Lady Lucia; Servant of the Crown north. Hlengist opposed the civil Crimean Calvary Brigade tights of lagu, and proposed the age heme Ie Continental Way ——< som formation of an army to invade —~s=Gles— Tfie Serenes Massacre —e< pom After Apostle Misaha of Begnion was assassinated, the Senate blamed the heron laguz. Begnion attacked the Serenes region and nearly exterminated the heron race. Leanne, Privicess of Serenesae . panel eyisas a ee ZA i 1 After the sudden departure of General Gawain, one of Daein’s Four Riders, the kingdom fell under plague. ‘Hundreds of citizens died, including the king and the royal family. Ashnard, the last of the Dacin royal family, became the 13th king. Dragons i, Delt Ar Dato es yes Go Petar Serena Cre Gra oa Ceaeal ay age wagsen ieee ooo Fight pal oan ili ehiiaaoe Pee tempts block Rall Dee ee Bese reane | Tee ung ees eioe e seis Sogn un ari soar haeaees Neriers ok WE sien Comecip iveten by el i pay eit site na cases Eapia, Hise te eonteanestora cod area neni op ei as arena ar scene from the royal family of Goldoa. Whines Steve and tiga eri Princess Elincia was crowned Queen. Ike was named teed aceraame ero pub yee eae che poses Of kee oe cognate IR Se ae Am gets nent ne oem enced Princess Elincia fleeing through the woods. This group of _ is Position and returned with the Greil Mercenaries to sell-swords, led by Grell’s son Tke, safely delivered Elincla_ te woods were he grew up, there to tain and continue his life as a mercenary. Daein, meanwhile, was invaded Bea Sse of the Kingdom of Gallia by Begnion, and remains occupied to this day. General Tauroneo, Daein Army ‘Twenty years later, Ashnard invaded Crimea asa ae aesed by Micaiah, the mysterious “silver-haired maiden,” the Dawn Brigade seeks to free the Daein people from the misery of Begnion occupation, three years after the Mad King’s War. With mysterious 3 powers of foresight and the healing ability Sactfice, Micaiah is both the commander and the rallying force behind the Dawn Brigade resistance group. With the help of her pet bird, Yun, Micafah lends the Dawn Brigade agalnst General Jarod grid the occupation A veteran of the Mad King’s War and a former comrade of General Ike, Sothe is 8 powerful Rogue who grew up with Micaiah In Daein. The two share a strong bond, like brother and sister. Perey Edward is a Daein citizen, 4 friend of Micaiah’s and a member of the Dawn Brigade. Although a wisecracker at times, he knows the back alleys and streets ‘of Nevassa like the back of his hand, He aids the Dawn Brigade In escaping from the occupied capital An accomplished Archer and ‘member of the Dawn Brigade resistance group, Leonardo is reliable, but sometimes late for important meetings. ‘Primagames com,Chancellor Izuka is the protector and chiet advisor to Prince Pelleas, heir to Mad King Ashnard. His role in the Mad King’s War remains unclear, making it uncertain ‘whether he can be trusted, Nolan is an expert with an axe, and the Dawn Brigade’s second most seasoned veteran. He provides } a strong barrier behind which Micaiah is protected, Pelleas is Ashnard illegitimate son, the Prince of Daein and heir to throne, Pelleas is young and uncertain of his ability to rule. He looks to Izuka, who found him in hiding and promoted him as Ashnard’s successor, tomake all policy decisions, Laura isa young Priestess in teed of i \ Desperate to save |e aling abbot, she | tums tothe traveling ) Dawn Brigade for hel Afterward, she rem vith the sistance up, working to help> Fiend, —