Battle in the Lea (Japanese:草原の戦いBattle of the Prairie) is the fourth chapter inFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light andFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon. It is one of the five chapters that were cut from Book 1 ofFire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.

Plot

Main articles:Battle in the Lea/Script (Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light) andBattle in the Lea/Script (Shadow Dragon)

Marth arrives inAurelis, but his attempt to reinforce the Aurelian forces is interrupted by a troop ofMacedonian soldiers led byBentheon. Before the battle,Malledus advises Marth to begintaking some time to choose his best soldiers for a situation and outfit them accordingly. During the battle, Marth adds two new comrades to his growing forces:Matthis,Lena's brother who was conscripted into the Macedonian army, andMerric, an old friend of Marth who has been studying magic inKhadein. Marth's forces overwhelm Bentheon and kill him. A village elder thanks him, informs him that CaptainHardin is protecting PrincessNyna in a fortress to the north, and presents him with aSilver Sword.

Chapter data

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Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Seize	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat:Marth dies	14+2	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	20−1	{{{third}}}
Map dimensions: 30 columns by 20 rows

Units are arranged based on their position in deployment order after Marth.

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Seize	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat:Marth dies	1–14+2	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	20−1	{{{third}}}
Map dimensions: 30 columns by 20 rows

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Character data

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Characters
New units
Merric Mage HP 20 Inventory Excalibur Blizzard Level 1 Visit the northernvillage Matthis Cavalier HP 16 Inventory Lance Level 2 Enemy, talk to withLena
Forcibly deployed characters
Available characters

Characters
New units
Merric Mage HP 20 Inventory Excalibur Level 1 Visit the southernvillage Matthis Cavalier HP 20 Inventory Iron Lance Level 2 Enemy, talk to withLena
Forcibly deployed characters
Available characters

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Item data

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Items

Name Obtainment Method 5,000 G Visit the southernvillage Ridersbane Dropped byBentheon Armorslayer Dropped by enemyCavalier Silver Sword End of chapter

Items

Name Obtainment Method 5,000 G Visit the northernvillage Ridersbane Dropped byBentheon Silver Sword End of chapter

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Shop data

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Armories and vendors

SwordsLancesAxesBowsTomesStavesItemsSecret

Name	Cost
Iron Sword	320

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Name	Cost
Hammer	300
Axe	360
Steel Axe	550
Hand Axe	450

Name	Cost
Bow	400

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Armories and vendors

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	Name	Cost
	Iron Sword	400
	Steel Sword	875

	Name	Cost
	Iron Lance	480
	Steel Lance	980

	Name	Cost
	Hammer	1,100

	Name	Cost
	Iron Bow	440

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Enemy data

Enemy data

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Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bentheon Cavalier 5 1 22 7 4 8 0 9 0 9 Ridersbane Drops aRidersbane upon defeat. Does not move; stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Macedon Cavalier 1 2 16 5 2 6 0 7 0 9 Lance Moves to attack any player unit in range; moves onto thegate if no one is in range. Macedon Knight 1 1 16 5 1 3 0 11 0 5 Lance Moves to attack any player unit; moves north of the westbridge if no one is in range. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 16 5 2 6 0 7 0 9 Armorslayer Drops anArmorslayer upon defeat. Macedon Thief 1 1 16 3 1 9 0 2 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes raidingvillages. Macedon Thief 3 1 19 4 2 10 0 3 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes raidingvillages. Matthis Cavalier 2 1 16 5 2 6 0 7 0 9 Lance -- Macedon Cavalier 1 1 16 5 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Sword -- Macedon Archer 1 2 16 4 1 4 0 5 0 5 Bow Moves to attack any player unit; moves north of the westbridge if no one is in range. Macedon Curate 1 1 16 1 1 1 0 3 0 5 Heal -- Macedon Horseman 1 2 16 4 1 7 0 4 0 9 Bow -- Macedon Fighter 1 4 18 5 1 7 0 4 0 6 Axe -- Macedon Hunter 1 2 18 6 1 5 0 3 0 6 Bow --

Stats with a decimal can vary randomly; the decimal represents the chance for the stat to increase to the nearest integer, or otherwise be truncated.

NormalHard-1Hard-2Hard-3Hard-4Hard-5

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bentheon Cavalier 5 1 22 7 0 4 8 0 9 0 -- Ridersbane Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Macedon Cavalier 1 2 18 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Knight 1 1 18 6 0 2 0 0 11 0 5 Iron Lance Will not act until attacked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 18 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Armorslayer Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Thief 1 1 16 2 0 1 7 0 1 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the southernvillage. Macedon Thief 3 1 17.2 2.4 0 1.8 8 0 1.6 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the northernvillage. Matthis Cavalier 2 1 20 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 18 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Sword Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Archer 1 2 16 5 0 3 4 0 6 0 5 Steel Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Curate 1 1 16 0 1 1 4 0 3 6 5 Heal Moves to heal units within twice his movement. Macedon Horseman 1 2 24 6 1 7 10 0 6 3 9 Iron Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Fighter 1 4 20 5 0 1 7 0 3 0 6 Iron Axe Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Hunter 1 2 18 6 0 4 6 0 3 0 6 Iron Bow Begin moving if they could attack a unit with twice their movement.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bentheon Cavalier 5 1 24.4 8.05 0 4.9 8.6 0 9 0 -- Ridersbane Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Macedon Cavalier 1 2 20.4 6.05 0 2.9 6.6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Knight 1 1 20.7 6.9 0 2.9 0.6 0 11 0 5 Iron Lance Will not act until attacked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 20.4 6.05 0 2.9 6.6 0 7 0 9 Armorslayer Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Thief 1 1 17.8 2.6 0 2.2 8.5 0 1 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the southernvillage. Macedon Thief 3 1 19 3 0 3 9.5 0 1.6 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the northernvillage. Matthis Cavalier 2 1 20 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 20.4 6.05 0 2.9 6.6 0 7 0 9 Iron Sword Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Archer 1 2 18.4 5.6 0 3.9 4.9 0 6 0 5 Steel Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Curate 1 1 17.2 0 1.6 1.9 4.9 0 3 6 5 Heal Moves to heal units within twice his movement. Macedon Horseman 1 2 25.8 6.3 1 7.9 10.9 0 6 3 9 Iron Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Fighter 1 4 22.7 6.5 0 1.9 7.6 0 3 0 6 Iron Axe Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Hunter 1 2 19.8 6.3 0 4.9 6.9 0 3 0 6 Iron Bow Begin moving if they could attack a unit with twice their movement.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bentheon Cavalier 5 1 26.8 9.1 0 5.8 9.2 0 9 0 -- Ridersbane Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Macedon Cavalier 1 2 22.8 7.1 0 3.8 7.2 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Knight 1 1 23.4 7.8 0 3.8 1.2 0 11 0 5 Iron Lance Will not act until attacked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 22.8 7.1 0 3.8 7.2 0 7 0 9 Armorslayer Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Thief 1 1 19.6 3.2 0 3.4 10 0 1 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the southernvillage. Macedon Thief 3 1 20.8 3.6 0 4.2 11 0 1.6 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the northernvillage. Matthis Cavalier 2 1 20 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 22.8 7.1 0 3.8 7.2 0 7 0 9 Iron Sword Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Archer 1 2 20.8 6.2 0 4.8 5.8 0 6 0 5 Steel Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Curate 1 1 18.4 0 2.2 2.8 5.8 0 3 6 5 Heal Moves to heal units within twice his movement. Macedon Horseman 1 2 27.6 6.6 1 8.8 11.8 0 6 3 9 Iron Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Fighter 1 4 25.4 8 0 2.8 8.2 0 3 0 6 Iron Axe Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Hunter 1 2 21.6 6.6 0 5.8 7.8 0 3 0 6 Iron Bow Begin moving if they could attack a unit with twice their movement.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bentheon Cavalier 5 1 29.2 10.15 0 6.7 9.8 0 9 0 -- Ridersbane Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Macedon Cavalier 1 2 25.2 8.15 0 4.7 7.8 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Knight 1 1 26.1 8.7 0 4.7 1.8 0 11 0 5 Iron Lance Will not act until attacked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 25.2 8.15 0 4.7 7.8 0 7 0 9 Armorslayer Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Thief 1 1 21.4 3.8 0 4.6 11.5 0 1 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the southernvillage. Macedon Thief 3 1 22.6 4.2 0 5.4 12.5 0 1.6 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the northernvillage. Matthis Cavalier 2 1 20 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 25.2 8.15 0 4.7 7.8 0 7 0 9 Iron Sword Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Archer 1 2 23.2 6.8 0 5.7 6.7 0 6 0 5 Steel Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Curate 1 1 19.6 0 2.8 3.7 6.7 0 3 6 5 Heal Moves to heal units within twice his movement. Macedon Horseman 1 2 29.4 6.9 1 9.7 12.7 0 6 3 9 Iron Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Fighter 1 4 28.1 9.5 0 3.7 8.8 0 3 0 6 Iron Axe Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Hunter 1 2 23.4 6.9 0 6.7 8.7 0 3 0 6 Iron Bow Begin moving if they could attack a unit with twice their movement.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bentheon Cavalier 5 1 31.6 11.2 0 7.6 10.4 0 9 0 -- Ridersbane Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Macedon Cavalier 1 2 27.6 9.2 0 5.6 8.4 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Knight 1 1 28.8 9.6 0 5.6 2.4 0 11 0 5 Iron Lance Will not act until attacked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 27.6 9.2 0 5.6 8.4 0 7 0 9 Armorslayer Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Thief 1 1 23.2 4.4 0 5.8 13 0 1 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the southernvillage. Macedon Thief 3 1 24.4 4.8 0 6.6 14 0 1.6 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the northernvillage. Matthis Cavalier 2 1 20 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 27.6 9.2 0 5.6 8.4 0 7 0 9 Iron Sword Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Archer 1 2 25.6 7.4 0 6.6 7.6 0 6 0 5 Steel Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Curate 1 1 20.8 0 3.4 4.6 7.6 0 3 6 5 Heal Moves to heal units within twice his movement. Macedon Horseman 1 2 31.2 7.2 1 10.6 13.6 0 6 3 9 Iron Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Fighter 1 4 30.8 11 0 4.6 9.4 0 3 0 6 Iron Axe Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Hunter 1 2 25.2 7.2 0 7.6 9.6 0 3 0 6 Iron Bow Begin moving if they could attack a unit with twice their movement.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bentheon Cavalier 5 1 34 12.25 0 8.5 11 0 9 0 -- Ridersbane Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Macedon Cavalier 1 2 30 10.25 0 6.5 9 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Knight 1 1 31.5 10.5 0 6.5 3 0 11 0 5 Iron Lance Will not act until attacked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 30 10.25 0 6.5 9 0 7 0 9 Armorslayer Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Thief 1 1 25 5 0 7 14.5 0 1 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the southernvillage. Macedon Thief 3 1 26.2 5.4 0 7.8 15.5 0 1.6 0 7 Iron Sword Prioritizes destroying the northernvillage. Matthis Cavalier 2 1 20 5 0 2 6 0 7 0 9 Iron Lance Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Cavalier 1 1 30 10.25 0 6.5 9 0 7 0 9 Iron Sword Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Archer 1 2 28 8 0 7.5 8.5 0 6 0 5 Steel Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Curate 1 1 22 0 4 5.5 8.5 0 3 6 5 Heal Moves to heal units within twice his movement. Macedon Horseman 1 2 33 7.5 1 11.5 14.5 0 6 3 9 Iron Bow Moves to attack units in range. Macedon Fighter 1 4 33.5 12.5 0 5.5 10 0 3 0 6 Iron Axe Immediately begins moving unprovoked. Macedon Hunter 1 2 27 7.5 0 8.5 10.5 0 3 0 6 Iron Bow Begin moving if they could attack a unit with twice their movement.

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Boss data

Main article:Bentheon

Boss data

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Cavalier Level 5 Movement 9 Experience 44

Stats Max HP 22 Speed 8 Strength 7 Luck 0 Skill 4 Defense 9 W. Level 10 Resistance 0

Inventory Drops Ridersbane Ridersbane Weapons Sword ✓ Lance ✓ Axe ✗ Bow ✗ Tome ✗ Staff ✗ Ballista ✗ Stone ✗

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Cavalier Level 5 Movement --

Stats Max HP 22 Speed 8 Strength 7 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 4 Resistance 0

Inventory Ridersbane Weapon Levels E B -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 5 Movement --

Stats Max HP 24.4 Speed 8.6 Strength 8.05 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 4.9 Resistance 0

Inventory Ridersbane Weapon Levels C B -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 5 Movement --

Stats Max HP 26.8 Speed 9.2 Strength 9.1 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 5.8 Resistance 0

Inventory Ridersbane Weapon Levels C B -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 5 Movement --

Stats Max HP 29.2 Speed 9.8 Strength 10.15 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 6.7 Resistance 0

Inventory Ridersbane Weapon Levels B B -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 5 Movement --

Stats Max HP 31.6 Speed 10.4 Strength 11.2 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 7.6 Resistance 0

Inventory Ridersbane Weapon Levels B B -- -- -- --

Cavalier Level 5 Movement --

Stats Max HP 34 Speed 11 Strength 12.25 Luck 0 Magic 0 Defense 9 Skill 8.5 Resistance 0

Inventory Ridersbane Weapon Levels A A -- -- -- --

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Strategy

Unit Management and Forge Access:

• At the outset of this chapter, you're introduced to the concept of selecting specific units, as there's a maximum number of characters you can deploy per chapter. You also gain the ability to reclass your units as needed.
• Merric, a powerfulMage, andMatthis, a less-than-stellarCavalier, join your team. If you've been diligent in trainingAbel, you'll find Matthis pales in comparison. Given the limited slots, it's time to bench some units.
• Consider equippingNavarre with anIron Sword and buying aFire tome for Merric.
• IfCain remains at his base 6 Speed, reclass him to aMyrmidon to prevent him from being outpaced by theFighters.
• This chapter also introduces theForge, letting you enhance your weapons. A top recommendation is to upgradeCaeda'sWing Spear with +4 Might and +10 Hit, making it a formidable weapon against most enemies on this map and subsequent levels.

Initial Movements:

• At the chapter's start, send some cavalry units to eliminate theThief near the armory. Then, station the rest of your forces at the northeast chokepoint.
• Take this opportunity to stock up on Steel weapons.
• Direct your cavalry northwards to engage theHunter and Thief. Aim to clear all enemies before the enemy cavalry descends upon you.
• Keep units likeDraug away from any enemy wielding anArmorslayer.

Recruitment and Enemy Engagement:

• After quelling the first wave, shift your focus to recruiting Merric. His village is within the range of twoArchers and aKnight. However, the Knight remains passive unless provoked. Use a sturdy unit to draw out and eliminate the Archers, then visit the village.
• To safely engage the Knight without agitating the northernHorsemen, position a unit two tiles south of the Knight, barricading the bridge. Once you've dealt with the Knight, methodically lure and defeat the Horsemen.
• Compared to previous chapters,Bentheon, the boss, is less menacing due to his close-combat limitation. Use ranged units to defeat him.
• Hand theRidersbane to either Abel orJagen.

Additional Insights:

• Thieves can raze villages, so get rid of them quickly. Engage the northern fighters with a few units, but be wary of a unique-looking cavalier, Matthis. If Lena speaks to him, he'll join your side.
• Once you've cleared most adversaries, you'll notice anArena near the second village. This spot lets you earn experience and accumulate gold. However, it's risky to bet amounts over 900 gold due to the more challenging battles. Though the Arena can be a tempting opportunity for growth, be careful relying on it too much.
• Merric, when recruited from the second village, comes with a unique spell:Excalibur. This spell is exclusive to him in the Famicom version and is a rare asset in the game. While it can be tempting to use it against ordinary foes or weaker bosses, it's advised to save it for more formidable challenges ahead. However, if you choose to confront the castle's enemy, Merric can vanquish him in a few strikes. Alternatively, utilize theRapier or ranged attacks.

Strategy for Merciless difficulty

Primary Strategy:

• Use Jagen as a frontline shield to absorb incoming attacks.
• Be cautious of the village where Merric is. If you focus too much on the fighters, the second Thief may destroy it. Killing these fighters in a single turn requires at least three of your characters.
• For other enemies, and especially the Hunter in the top right, consider placing a strong unit in a northern starting position to draw enemy attacks.
• Begin by positioning units with less movement to the left. This placement allows them to keep up with your mounted units. Deploy Caeda in a way that she can confront and defeat one of the advancing Cavaliers. After her attack, have her retreat so she's ready for the next turn.
• After clearing most of the enemies, encircle Matthis with units that can't harm him and wait. If a Hunter attacks you, it's best to have high HP and defensive characters nearby but out of the fighters' reach. A defensive formation using high HP characters, like Cavaliers, will effectively impede enemy movement.
• Finish off the remaining enemies conventionally. For foes blocking the bridge, bait Archers by placing units within their attack range. Engage the General usingMarth or Caeda. Attract the Cavaliers using a defensive unit on the opposite riverbank. Ensure all your units are together before making a move.

Alternative Strategy:

• Position slower units on the left side and faster units on the right. Ensure Jagen reaches the Thief quickly to neutralize him. If Jagen's HP gets too low, send Caeda to back him up.
• Send everyone else towards the nearest bridge.
• Once in position, place two characters on the bridge. For example, you can use a transformedBarst as a Pirate alongside Ogma. Place an Archer and Lena behind them on the bridge. This arrangement allows for healing and archer attacks. If a frontliner's health drops critically, retreat and replace them with Jagen or another durable unit.

Trivia

• In the Japanese version ofShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, there are two lines of unused text for Matthis's recruitment conversation.^[1]

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

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References