Part 43: Epilogue

: Will you attend my ascension ceremony? Hector and everyone else is coming... What? These clothes? I look silly, don't I. Formal dress is so stiff, I can't stand it... Ah... Everything's finally resolved.



: I don't know if I'm equal to the task, but I'm going to do my best for all the people who live here. Art, you... Do you really have to go? No, I understand. I'm sure that you have things you must do. Thank you for supporting me in everything.



: Here I am, Ninian!



: Um, Lord Eliwood, is Art...

: Art will be at the ceremony of ascension but must leave shortly thereafter.

: Is that so? I'm disappointed.

: Oh, Art, I want you to know something. When things are a little more settled, Ninian and I plan to be married. And...this may be a bit premature but, Art, we'd like you to name our first child. Ninian and I talked it over. You've done so much for us and we truly want this.

: Please, Art.



: If it weren't for you, I wouldn't... This world wouldn't be here. You have my heartfelt gratitude. Art...



: I'll see you again. It's a promise...my friend.

Of course, this conversation isn't possible if we didn't have a tactician. So let's pretend Art wasn't in that village in Pherae way back when.

: Eliwood!
: Hector! You came.
: Of course. It's my friend's gala occasion. I wouldn't miss it for the world. Are you ready for this?
: Yes... I think I am. I'll succeed my father as Marquess Pherae. I don't know if I'm equal to the task, but I'm going to do my best for all the people who live here.
: You'll be just fine. You'll be a marquess to rival your father. I guarantee it.


: ...Lord Eliwood?
: I'm over here, Ninian!
: Ah...Lord Hector. It's nice to see you, again.
: Oh, and here is Marquess Pherae's wife. I'm happy for you, Ninian. Standing there together, you make a handsome couple.
: Oh...thank you...
: So tell me, Eliwood, when can we expect an heir?
: He-Hector!
: ...
: Ha ha... It's nothing to be embarrassed about!


: I beg your pardon. Lord Eliwood, it's time.
: Oh, thank you, Marcus.
: Get going, Eliwood. Lady Eleanora and the people of Pherae are waiting to see you. As, no doubt, is your father. You are the guardian of Pherae's future now, Marquess.
: Mm!

Oh, Hector. Never change. With that, the credits roll. After the credits, we get to hear about what everyone did after all of this.

: Marcus - Knight of Pherae: Marcus returned to Pherae with Eliwood, and as the head of the knights of Pherae, dedicated his life to training young squires.

: Lowen - Swift Knight: Lowen replaced Marcus as the most famed knight in all of Pherae. His endless zeal served Pherae well throughout his life.

: Rebecca - A Wildflower: Rebecca returned to her father, then pledged service to House Pherae. She has formed a family, and yet she still serves Pherae well.

: Dorcas - Serene Warrior: Dorcas returned to Pherae and used the money he earned to buy medicine for Natalie, his wife. She recovers rapidly.

: Bartre - Wild Axefighter: Bartre continued his quest from country to country. Rumors say that he fell in love with his own mortal enemy.

: Oswin - Impregnable Knight: Oswin served as a vassal to Marquess Ostia. His was a calm, reasonable voice in Lycia's ruling government.

: Matthew - Thief and Spy: Matthew continued his service as a spy for House Ostia. The memory of his beloved Leila lingers on in his heart.

: Serra - Outspoken Cleric: Serra returned to Ostia. She spent much time tending to her own affairs, but lately, she has begun to enjoy her free time. (I thought Serra and Erk had an ending? Or did I really only raise it to a B? )

: Guy - Mounted Swordsman: Guy continued in his quest to be the finest swordsman of all Sacae. His form was so perfected that all called him the Saint of Swords.

: Erk - Studious Mage: Erk returned to Etruria and was asked to succeed the retiring Lord Pent. He refused and devoted his life to the study of magic.

: Priscilla - Secluded Princess: Priscilla returned to Etruria's Count Caerleon. Her adopted parents met her not with harsh rebukes, but with tears of joy.

: Florina - Pegasus Knight: After Lyn abdicated rule of Caelin, Florina returned to Ilia. She remained shy, but this shyness has made her strong within.

: Kent - The Crimson Shield: After Caelin was placed under Ostian rule, Kent became its steward. His dedication earned him the love of his people.

: Sain - The Green Lance: When Ostia took over the rule of Caelin, Sain resigned and became an independent knight. His love of women is unchanged.

: Wil - Archer Without Equal: Wil remained a knight of Caelin even after Ostia took over. He became the commander of Ostia's Caelin archer division.

: Raven - Sublime Mercenary: Raven vanished without a word. Many reports have placed him in Araphen, but none could be confirmed.

: Lucius - The Light: Lucius lived a modest life in a remote corner of Araphen. He built a small orphanage, where he now cares for helpless children.

: Canas - Seeker of Wisdom: Canas returned to his family in Ilia. Some years later, he and his wife died trying to stop a snowstorm. His child was raised by his old mother.

: Dart - Badon's Commando: Dart took a grave wound protecting Fargus in a skirmish. He vanished at sea, but rumors claim he might be in Pherae.

: Fiora - Wing-borne Warrior: Fiora flew many missions as the head of a mercenary compnay. Her donations saved many poor families in Ilia from destitution.

: Legault - The Hurricane: After the battle, Legault traveled the lands looking for Black Fang refugees. He helped them to ease the pain of his own loss.

: Nils - Child of Destiny: Nils vanished throug the gate in order to seal it from the other side. Those who saw him go will never forget his look of sorrow.

: Isadora - Escort of Pherae: As a knight of the imperial guard, Isadora served as a guard to Lady Eleanora. She continued to study to be a lady up until she wed.

: Heath - Wandering Knight: Heath moved to Ilia and became a mercenary knight of some fame. He fought not for country, but for people in need.

: Hawkeye - Desert Guardian: Hawkeye returned to Nabata and lived peacefully in Arcadia with his daughter, whom he trains to be a guardian of the desert.

: Wallace - Crag of Caelin: Wallace intended to return to Caelin, but he got lost and ended up in Ilia. He now spends his days tilling the frozen soil.

/ : Pent - Mage General & Louise - Lady of Violets: When Athos died, Pent took over his research. To focus on his studies, Pent resigned as mage general of Etruria. This action set the palace in an uproar, but Pent and Louise endured.

/ : Harken - Troubled Warrior & Vaida - Flying Fang: Though both desired to be together, they cound not bring themselves to end their service to their lords, and so they parted ways. That was the last time Harken ever heard Vaida's voice.

: Nino - Pious Mage: At Eliwood's invitation, she started a quiet life in a small village in Pherae. She plans to return to Bern to visit a certain cemetery.

: Jaffar - Angel of Death: Jaffar vanished in the final moments of the last battle. He still avoids the bounty hunters who seek out the famed Angel of Death.

: Renault - Burdened Bishop: No one knew the old him. No one knows what became of him. He vanished as though he never existed.

: Archsage Athos: Athos died in a foreign land. Those who saw his face said that he seemed as though he had at last found true peace.

: Merlinus - Cheery Merchant: Merlinus opened a shop in Ostia, but it was forced to close. He plans on reopening with some aid from Lord Eliwood himself.

/ : Lyn - Noblewoman of Sacae & Rath - Wolf of Sacae: When her granfather died, Lyn asked that Caelin be taken under Ostian protection. She set out for Sacae, where she was reunited with Rath of the Kutolah. They had a daugher and lived happily in the plains.

: Hector - General of Ostia: Hector returned to Ostia and became her marquess. His bond of friendship with Eliwood remained eternally strong.

/ : Eliwood - Knight of Lycia & Ninian - Child of Destiny: Eliwood and Ninian were wed after the conflict. Ninian gave up her old life and her people to enjoy a brief life with Eliwood. They have a son named Roy, who will one day take up arms to defend his nation.

Art - Famed Genius: The tactician vanished after the final battle. Bern, Lycia, and Etruria all sought those famed skills, but none ever found the tactician.