Bitter Cold (Japanese:冬将軍General Winter) is Chapter 19 of theIlia route ofFire Emblem: The Binding Blade.

Plot

Main article:Bitter Cold/Script

In the middle of a blizzard, theEtrurian Army enters the mountains of Carrhae, held by the Ilian mercenarySigune underBern's orders. After his previous conversation withNiime,Roy now wonders if theDemon Dragon also has ahuman form. Niime mentions that dragons in human form are rumored to live among humans, reminding Roy ofArcadia, though he does not tell her of the village. Then, Niime tells him of theEnding Winter. It was a disaster that twisted the laws of nature, turning day to night and summer to winter. She suspects that the Ending Winter may relate to dragons taking human shape.

The Etrurian Army successfully pushes through the blizzard and defeats Sigune. Once inside shelter, Roy pens a letter to informYoder of all Niime told him, and he gives it to Merlinus to read. During Merlinus' absence, PrincessGuinivere arrives to continue their last talk. She admits thatZephiel did kill theirfather, but rejects Roy's notion that he did so to seize the throne. Instead, she brings up the abuse Zephiel suffered from Desmond, but is interrupted by Merlinus' return before elaborating and leaves. Roy is left to wonder at the truth behind Zephiel's actions.

Chapter data

Chapter Data
Conditions	Unit Data
Victory: Seize the castle gate	Player	Partner	Other	Enemy	Third
Defeat:Roy dies	1–13+1	{{{partner}}}	{{{other}}}	37+25	{{{third}}}
Map dimensions: 32 columns by 22 rows

Character data

Characters
New units
Niime Druid HP 25 Inventory Flux Eclipse Physic Heal Level 18 Automatically from turn 1
Forcibly deployed characters
Available characters

Item data

Items

Name Obtainment Method Elixir Steal from enemyFalcoknight Vulnerary Steal from enemyPegasus Knight Elixir Steal from enemyFalcoknight Vulnerary Steal from enemyPegasus Knight Elixir Steal from enemyFalcoknight Vulnerary Steal from enemyPegasus Knight Knight Crest Steal from enemyPaladin Vulnerary Steal from enemyCavalier Vulnerary Steal from enemyTroubadour Elixir Steal from enemyPaladin Vulnerary Steal from enemyCavalier Vulnerary Steal from enemyTroubadour Vulnerary Steal from enemyArcher Vulnerary Steal from enemyArcher Vulnerary Steal from enemyArcher Vulnerary Steal from enemyArcher Vulnerary Steal from enemyArcher Aircalibur Visit westernvillage Energy Ring Visit easternvillage

Shop data

Armories and vendors

SwordsLancesAxesBowsAnimaLightDarkStavesItemsSecret

None

None

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	Name	Cost
	Thunder	500

	Name	Cost
	Lightning	540

	Name	Cost
	Flux	780

	Name	Cost
	Heal	600
	Mend	1,000
	Physic	3,750
	Restore	2,000

	Name	Cost
	Door Key	50
	Chest Key	1,500

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Enemy data

Stats with two figures separated by a ~ are presented as a range, representing stats that vary due to random growths. The figures to the left and right of the ~ are the stat's minimum and maximum possible values respectively.

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Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Sigune Falcoknight 9 1 44 16 16 18 14 12 14 7 8 Spear Does not move; stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Pegasus Knight Falcoknight 7 1 32~38 11~16 12~17 12~17 5~10 6~9 8~11 6 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 4 23~27 9~11 10~13 10~13 5~7 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance • The left of the middle two begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. • The right of the middle two moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The western one and southern one move to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 4 23~27 9~11 10~13 10~13 5~7 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance •Javelin • The middle one and the right of the western two begin moving unprovoked when they can attack a unit within two turns. • The left of the west two moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The southern one moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 2 23~27 9~11 10~13 10~13 5~7 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary • The middle one begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. • The western one moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Falcoknight 6 1 31~37 11~15 12~16 12~16 5~9 6~9 7~11 6 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. Pegasus Knight Falcoknight 8 1 32~38 11~16 12~17 12~17 5~10 6~9 8~11 6 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 16 1 22~25 8~10 10~12 10~12 4~6 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary Moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 16 1 22~25 8~10 10~12 10~12 4~6 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. Ilia Knight 18 1 28~33 10~13 7~9 2~3 3~5 13~15 0~1 13 4 Axereaver •Javelin Moves to attack units in range. Ilia Knight 18 1 28~33 10~13 7~9 2~3 3~5 13~15 0~1 13 4 Steel Lance •Javelin Moves to attack units in range. Ilia Paladin 8 1 38~44 12~15 9~14 10~13 5~8 9~12 6~9 11 8 Silver Lance •Knight Crest -- Ilia Cavalier 19 1 31~36 10~13 8~11 9~11 4~7 8~10 1~3 9 7 Steel Sword •Javelin -- Ilia Cavalier 18 2 31~35 10~12 7~10 9~11 4~6 8~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Sword •Javelin • The middle one moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The northeast one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Cavalier 18 1 31~35 10~12 7~10 9~11 4~6 8~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Sword •Vulnerary -- Ilia Cavalier 18 2 31~35 10~12 7~10 9~11 4~6 8~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Sword • The middle one moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The northeast one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Troubadour 19 2 22~26 4~7 6~9 11~15 7~10 3~5 9~12 5 7 Mend •Vulnerary -- Ilia Paladin 7 1 37~43 12~15 9~14 9~13 5~8 9~12 5~9 11 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Cavalier 19 1 31~36 10~13 8~11 9~11 4~7 8~10 1~3 9 7 Steel Lance •Javelin Begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Cavalier 18 1 31~35 10~12 7~10 9~11 4~6 8~9 1~3 9 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary Begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Archer 18 5 28~32 9~11 8~11 7~10 5~7 5~6 1~2 7 5 Iron Bow •Vulnerary • The western three operateBallistae; the eastern two operateIron Ballistae. • All but the southernmost one move to attack units in range. Ilia Druid 6 1 27~32 17~22 8~12 9~12 3~7 5~8 11~14 6 6 Physic •Silence Moves to attack units in range. Ilia Druid 6 1 27~32 17~22 8~12 9~12 3~7 5~8 11~14 6 6 Physic •Sleep Moves to attack units in range.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bandit Brigand 18 10 32~36 12~15 5~7 7~9 2~3 4~5 1~2 12 5 Steel Axe Moves to raidvillages, then moves to attack units unprovoked. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 5 23~27 9~11 10~13 10~13 5~7 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance •Javelin Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 5 23~27 9~11 10~13 10~13 5~7 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 5 23~27 9~11 10~13 10~13 5~7 4~6 5~7 5 7 Steel Lance Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly.

Enemy Units

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Sigune Falcoknight 9 1 50~53 19~21 19~21 21~23 17~19 13~14 16~17 7 8 Spear Does not move; stands on agate, the chapter's seize point. Pegasus Knight Falcoknight 7 1 38~47 14~21 15~22 15~22 8~15 7~11 10~14 6 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 4 30~37 12~17 14~19 14~19 8~13 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance • The left of the middle two begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. • The right of the middle two moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The western one and southern one move to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 4 30~37 12~17 14~19 14~19 8~13 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance •Javelin • The middle one and the right of the western two begin moving unprovoked when they can attack a unit within two turns. • The left of the west two moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The southern one moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 2 30~37 12~17 14~19 14~19 8~13 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary • The middle one begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. • The western one moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Falcoknight 6 1 37~46 14~20 15~21 15~21 8~14 7~11 9~14 6 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Begins moving unprovoked when she can attack a unit within two turns. Pegasus Knight Falcoknight 8 1 38~47 14~21 15~22 15~22 8~15 7~11 10~14 6 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 16 1 29~35 11~16 14~18 14~18 7~12 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary Moves to attack units in range. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 16 1 29~35 11~16 14~18 14~18 7~12 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. Ilia Knight 18 1 37~45 14~19 10~15 3~6 5~9 16~20 0~2 13 4 Axereaver •Javelin Moves to attack units in range. Ilia Knight 18 1 37~45 14~19 10~15 3~6 5~9 16~20 0~2 13 4 Steel Lance •Javelin Moves to attack units in range. Ilia Paladin 8 1 45~55 14~19 12~19 12~16 7~12 10~14 7~12 11 8 Silver Lance •Knight Crest -- Ilia Cavalier 19 1 39~47 13~19 12~17 12~16 7~12 9~13 2~5 9 7 Steel Sword •Javelin -- Ilia Cavalier 18 2 39~46 13~18 11~16 12~16 7~11 9~12 2~5 9 7 Steel Sword •Javelin • The middle one moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The northeast one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Cavalier 18 1 39~46 13~18 11~16 12~16 7~11 9~12 2~5 9 7 Steel Sword •Vulnerary -- Ilia Cavalier 18 2 39~46 13~18 11~16 12~16 7~11 9~12 2~5 9 7 Steel Sword • The middle one moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. • The northeast one begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Troubadour 19 2 27~34 6~11 9~15 17~20 12~17 4~7 12~17 5 7 Mend •Vulnerary -- Ilia Paladin 7 1 44~54 14~19 12~19 11~16 7~12 10~14 6~12 11 8 Silver Lance •Elixir Begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Cavalier 19 1 39~47 13~19 12~17 12~16 7~12 9~13 2~5 9 7 Steel Lance •Javelin Begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Cavalier 18 1 39~46 13~18 11~16 12~16 7~11 9~12 2~5 9 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary Begins moving unprovoked when he can attack a unit within two turns. Ilia Archer 18 5 35~43 12~17 12~17 10~15 8~13 6~9 2~4 7 5 Iron Bow •Vulnerary • The western three operateBallistae; the eastern two operateIron Ballistae. • All but the southernmost one move to attack units in range. Ilia Druid 6 1 32~39 23~29 11~17 11~16 5~10 6~10 14~18 6 6 Physic •Silence Moves to attack units in range. Ilia Druid 6 1 32~39 23~29 11~17 11~16 5~10 6~10 14~18 6 6 Physic •Sleep Moves to attack units in range.

Reinforcements

Name Class Lv # HP Str/Mag Mag Skill Spd Lck Prf Wlv Def Res Cha Lck Con Mov Inventory and Skills Bandit Brigand 18 10 41~48 17~20 8~12 9~12 3~6 5~7 2~4 12 5 Steel Axe Moves to raidvillages, then moves to attack units unprovoked. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 5 30~37 12~17 14~19 14~19 8~13 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance •Javelin Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 5 30~37 12~17 14~19 14~19 8~13 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance •Vulnerary Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly. Pegasus Knight Pegasus Knight 18 5 30~37 12~17 14~19 14~19 8~13 5~8 7~11 5 7 Steel Lance Moves to attack units in range, otherwise moves randomly.

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Reinforcements

• Enemy phase of turns 11–15
  • 2Brigands from the southern edge of the map
• Enemy phase of turns 16–20, ifSigune is alive each turn
  • 1Pegasus Knight with aJavelin from the northwest corner of the map
  • 1Pegasus Knight with aVulnerary from the south edge of the map
  • 1Pegasus Knight with only aSteel Lance from the north edge of the map

Boss data

Main article:Sigune

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Falcoknight Level 9

Stats Max HP 44 Luck 14 Strength 16 Defense 12 Skill 16 Resistance 14 Speed 18 Constitution 7 Movement 8 Aid 13

Inventory Spear Weapon Levels ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

Falcoknight Level 9

Stats Max HP 50~53 Luck 17~19 Strength 19~21 Defense 13~14 Skill 19~21 Resistance 16~17 Speed 21~23 Constitution 7 Movement 8 Aid 13

Inventory Spear Weapon Levels ✓ ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗

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Strategy

This chapter is challenging due to the fog of war. Stay vigilant.

Key Considerations:

• Identify the positions of theBallistae on the map above and ensure your flying units maintain a safe distance.
• Familiarize yourself with the enemies present (refer to the information above). This will help you choose which characters and items to bring.

Recommended Units:

• DeploySnipers,axe units, andNomads. These units excel at engaging enemies from a distance.
• Bring at least oneThief equipped with aTorch. Make sure they are always guarded, especially if they are low level.
• Bring units with high defense and always position them at the forefront of your group.

Preparations for Future Battles:

• Purchase 3–4Physic staves to have reserves for upcoming chapters. Additionally, get 1–2Restore staves if you are running low.
• Stock up onChest Keys andDoor Keys.

Enemy Insights:

• The closestDruid wields aSleep staff, while another possesses aSilence staff. Neither will be able to counterattack. Expect similar staff-wielding enemies in future chapters.
• Most non-promoted enemies carry Steel weapons and a fewJavelins. However, one of theKnights near the boss has anAxereaver. Promoted enemies are armed withSilver Lances.
• Tackle the boss using one of your bestbow-wielding characters. Always have a healer positioned behind for support.

Strategy Recommendations:

• Prioritize taking out the Druids and keep Restore staves at hand.
• Approach cautiously. Avoid moving within the attack range of enemy groups if your units are not prepared for the onslaught.
• At the chapter's start, the nearest group of Pegasi will target you. Tackle them first and then advance.
• Avoid placingNiime on the frontline. Despite being promoted, her stats, especially HP, are notably low. Retain the uses of her Eclipse tome and use her primarily as a healer.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

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  Map of the chapter

References