This page is about the country. For character the country is named after, seeGrado (character).

Grado (pronounced /⁠ˈɡɹeɪdoʊ⁠/^[key][1]; Japanese:グラドGrado) is one of the countries inFire Emblem: The Sacred Stones. It is located in the center-south ofMagvel. The countries that border Grado areFrelia to the northwest,Renais to the north, andJehanna to the northeast. The country is named after its founder,Grado. Earthquakes are also a common occurrence in Grado.

History

Founding

Grado as an empire was formed afterFomortiis was killed, about 800 years ago. As mentioned, it was named after the leader of theFive Heroes,Grado.

Like the other countries formed after the war with Fomortiis Grado possesses aSacred Stone. Grado's sacred stone is unique among the others, as it houses the soul of theDemon King, Fomortiis. Grado's Sacred Stone is known as theFire Emblem. TheSacred Twin weapons wielded by Grado himself,Garm andGleipnir, were also sealed in the same chamber as the Fire Emblem.

Modern day

Grado was peaceful in the centuries after the death of the demon king. This peace was unfortunately broken after 800 years when Fomortiis was able to possess the imperial prince of the age and used Grado's military might to lay waste toRenais and the rest of Magvel in theWar of the Stones.

Grado suffered a great many casualties during and after the war, all known members of the royal family are dead, and only the agedDuessel remains of the legendaryImperial Three. Not to help matters was the massive earthquake that destroyed half of Grado, thoughEphraim, Lyon's old friend and king of Renais organizes extensive aid for Grado's remaining citizens. Among this Grado also lost its housed Sacred Stone.

Notable locations in Grado

Grado Keep

Grado Keep is the home of the royal family as well as Grado's Sacred stone and pair ofSacred Twins.

Serafew

Serafew is a town on the border of Renais and Grado, housing people from both countries. It is often cited as a symbol of the close alliance that Renais and Grado shared before the War or the Stones.

Renvall

Main article:Renvall

Renvall is a significant fortress located on the Renais-Grado border. It is particularly famous for its fortifications and advantageous landscape.

Rigwald

Another famous fortress, During the War of the Stones it was one of Ephraim's first major victories backed byFrelia.

Bethroen

A port-town located on one of Grado's two peninsula. During the warDuessel of theImperial Three aligned with Ephraim in hopes of restoring Vigarde to sanity.

Taizel

Taizel is another port, located the opposite of Bethroen.

Za'albul Marsh

Za'albul Marsh is located west of the capital. While not a particularly important location, it was here thatSelena of the Imperial Three died at the hands of Ephraim's troops.

Characters from Grado

Character	Description	Appears in
Vigarde	The "Silent Emperor", actually died a year prior to the events of the game.	The Sacred Stones
Lyon	Crown prince of Grado, son ofVigarde, and friends withEirika andEphraim. Physically fragile.	The Sacred Stones
Natasha	ACleric that knows something about Grado'sSacred Stone.	The Sacred Stones
Amelia	An orphan who joined the ranks of Grado's army to do something with her life.	The Sacred Stones
Cormag	AWyvern Rider who serves Grado. His elder brother isGlen.	The Sacred Stones
Duessel	A Grado general, known as the Obsidian, trainedEphraim in spear-play, and is suspicious of the actions ofVigarde.	The Sacred Stones
Knoll	AShaman who worked closely withLyon in the experiments on Grado's Sacred Stone and the resulting Dark Stone.	The Sacred Stones
Selena	Incredibly dedicated general of Grado, known as the Fluorspar.	The Sacred Stones
Glen	Cormag's elder brother, aWyvern Lord, and general in Grado's army. Known as the Sunstone.	The Sacred Stones
Valter	The vicious Grado general known as the Moonstone. Suffers madness induced by a curse from Duessel's family lance.[2]	The Sacred Stones
O'Neill	A low rankingfighter in the service of Grado.	The Sacred Stones
Breguet	A GradoKnight who attempted to capture Border Mulan.	The Sacred Stones
Saar	AKnight tasked with keeping Serafew under occupation.	The Sacred Stones
Novala	A shaman who appears to be doing the bidding ofRiev andFomortiis.	The Sacred Stones
Murray	ACavalier defending the entrance to Renvall.	The Sacred Stones
Tirado	An underling ofValter, set a trap forEirika in Renvall.	The Sacred Stones
Gheb	An obese and disgusting man in charge ofFort Rigwald.	The Sacred Stones
Beran	ARanger under Valter's command, if he survives he flees and is never seen again.	The Sacred Stones

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

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  Western outskirts of Grado north of Bethroen.
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  Bethroen.
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  Taizel.
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  Za'albul Marsh.
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  Outskirts of Grado Keep.
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  The inside of Grado Keep.
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  Grado Keep's prison.
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  Grado Keep's Sacred Stone chamber.

References