Elibe

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Elibe is the fictional continent in which the game Fire Emblem: Sword of Seals and its prequel, Fire Emblem (also known as Blazing Sword) take place. Elibe is split into six nations of diverse ruling styles: Lycia, Bern, Etruria, Sacae, Missur, and Ilia. There is an archipelago to the northwest called the Western Isles, and is composed of Caledonia and Fibernia.

The continet of Elibe from Fire Emblem: Fūin no Tsurugi
The continet of Elibe from Fire Emblem: Fūin no Tsurugi
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[edit] Lycia - The Knights League

Lycia is ruled by a collection of noble houses that include Ostia, Pherae, Thria, Laus, Worde, Khathelet, Araphen, Caelin, Ryerde, Santaruz, Tuscana, and Tania. Each one ruled by its own Marquess. Ostia, the most militarily powerful territory within Lycia, functions as the central ruling territory. This system of government known as the Lycian League was founded by the champion Roland, one of the eight legendary heroes, after the Scouring.

Characters from Lycia:

  • Ostia: Hector, Oswin, Matthew, Serra, Uther, Lilina, Bors, Barth, Wendy, Astol, Leygance, Devias
  • Pherae: Eliwood, Marcus, Rebecca, Lowen, Bartre, Isadora, Harken, Wil, Dart, Roy, Alan, Lance, Wolt, Nino, Ray, Lugh, Elbert, Eleanora
  • Caelin: Lyndis, Kent, Sain, Wallace, Renault, Hausen, Reissman, Lundgren, Eagler, Yogi
  • Laus: Darin, Erik, Bernard (native of Bern), Bauker
  • Cornwell (a house in Ostian peerage): Raven, Priscilla, Lucius
  • Araphen: Marquess Araphen (thought by some to be Aion, a Black Fang member known as "The Owl" since both look alike and are prejudiced against Sacaen nomads.)
  • Santaruz: Helman (a.k.a Santals)

[edit] Bern - The Military Might

A monarchy notable for its powerful military. It is also the home of the Black Fang mercenary company. Bern is located in the southeast mountains of Elibe and it was founded by the hero Hartmut, one of the eight legendary heroes, after the Scouring. It is the only nation in all of Elibe that employs Wyvern Riders in their army.

Characters from Bern: Heath, Vaida, Legault, Ellen, Miledy, Zeiss, Dorcas, Zephiel, Desmond, Hellene, Guinevere, the Reed family (Brendan, Lloyd, Linus)

[edit] Etruria - The Artisans of Light

The base of St. Elimine’s church. Most of the nation's residents are naturally blonde; a trait passed down to them as descendents of the priestess Elimine, one of the eight legendary heroes. Saint Elimine herself founded Etruria after the Scouring, and her legacy continues to live on in her people. It is home to many socerers and monks that have spent their lives studying magical arts.

Characters from Etruria: Pent, Louise, Erk, Saul, Yodel, Klein, Clarine, Cecilia, Percival, Douglas, Elphin, Lucius

[edit] Sacae - The Nomadic Plains

A country of nomadic clans that roam the land on horseback, Sacae known for its vast oceans of green grass. It is the final resting place of Hanon, Sacae's founder and one of the eight legendary heroes. It has no central government, but a number of clans that govern themselves. The mountains that separate Sacae from Bern house several bandit groups that lie in wait to prey upon unsuspecting Sacaeans. It is said that the people of Sacae are unable to ever be dishonest.

Characters from Sacae: Lyndis, Rath, Sue, Dayan, Shin, Karel, Karla, Fir, Rutger, Guy

[edit] Nabata - The Barren Wastelands

Covering the entire peninsula of Missur, the Nabata Desert is home to the great city of Arcadia, the Utopia populated by both Humans and Dragons in harmony. The region is a massive desert in which the archsage Athos, one of the eight legendary heroes, resides. The ruthless desert climate deters most travelers from visiting the region, serving as a perfect natural defense for Arcadia.

Characters from Nabata: Athos, Hawkeye, Igrene, Sophia, Fa

[edit] Ilia - The Pegasus Knights

Ilia's snowy climate hampers agricultural development, and as a result, the nation's citizens commonly live mercenary lifestyles in order to survive. It is home to the renowned House of the Pegasus Knights. Founded by the Great Knight Barigan, one of the eight legendary heroes, after the Holy War against the Dragons. Ilia is located in the northeastern fraction of Elibe, and it is known for its beautiful pegasi that roam the lands freely.

Characters from Ilia: Fiora, Farina, Florina, Yuno, Tate, Thany, Canas, Niime, Hugh, Zealot, Treck, Noah

[edit] Western Isles - The Warrior Clan

A collection of islands that houses several bandit groups. Located in the northwestern ocean. Durban the Berserker, one of the eight legendary heroes, founded the warrior clan here and retired here a while after The Scouring. It is currently run by the pirate clan, vicious warriors known for their brutal strength. Fibernia and Caledonia are the most important regions of the Western Isles.

Characters from Western Isles: Geitz, Ward, Lot, Geese, Gonzales, Echidna, Lalum.

[edit] Valor - The Dread Isle

Also known as the Dread Isle, this small island is feared by most seafarers. Covered in dense fog, the Dragon's Gate, a mysterious portal to the realm of dragons, can be found here. The final battle in Fire Emblem also takes place here.

Characters from the Dread Isle: Nergal, Ninian and Nils