role-playing video game franchise developed by Intelligent Systems
(specifically Shouzou Kaga
), the maker of Advance Wars
(which shares some of Fire Emblems strategic elements), and published by Nintendo
. The Fire Emblem series is well-known for its innovation and for being one of the first Eastern style tactical role-playing game
s, with a strong emphasis on Western
forms of medieval folklore
. The series is also renowned for having deeply developed characters, as well as the fact that most units' death—or defeat in battle—is permanent in the game until the end of the playthrough.
"Hey, you're draggin'! Now pick up the pace!!" - Gandolf (to Aideen)
"She's my booty! I'm takin' her back to be my wife. She's a keeper, wouldn't ya say?" - Gandolf (to Gerard, referring to Aideen)
"You're strong, reliable, ... and slow! You're the one, hands down! Hahahaa!" - Alec (to Arden)
"Hrmph. I can live with the strong and reliable part, but leave the slow bit out of it, ok?" - Arden (back to Alec)
"Sigurd, I'm leaving him with you in good faith. Show him the ropes, OK?" - Alvis (referring to Azel)
"We'll find a cozy little spot, have a little wine ... just like old times." - Sigurd (to Eltosian)
"You pull any stunts and that lit'le brat's history." - Kinbois (to Ayra, referring to Shanan)
"Don't let them push you around." - Shanan (to Ayra)