Conspiracy in the Air is the sixth chapter ofFire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes on the Azure Gleam route. During this chapter, theTactics Instructor becomes available for the first time. The final quest of the game takes place during this chapter, requiring the player to visit the Tactics Instructor. The chapter consists of five side quests and one main quest.

Plot

Main article:Conspiracy in the Air/Script

Count Rowe surrenders to the Kingdom, andFaerghus reclaims Arianrhod.Adrestian troops amass in the territory of the formerLord Arundel in order to regain the momentum, leadingDimitri to decide to strike first in order to gain the initiative. A soldier reports that unknown mage assailants attacked the convoy escorting Count Rowe to the capital and that the count has vanished. Dimitri speculates thatCornelia instigated the attack, and sends a small force to investigate the matter while he focuses on the Empire.

As the Kingdom prepares to attack Arundel territory, Dimitri reports thatByleth is among the enemy forces and ordersShez to handle them. The two discuss Shez's feelings towards Byleth, and Shez notes that if they sought revenge for every fallen comrade, they would be consumed. Dimitri suggests recruiting Byleth, much to Shez andArval's shock. The Kingdom engages the Empire and Shez gets the upper hand on Byleth, but Byleth's hair suddenly changes color and they begin speaking in the voice of a young girl. Shez barely escapes when Byleth manages to regain control of their body. Shez laments Byleth's unimaginable power and considers Dimitri's idea of hiring Byleth. Meanwhile, Byleth confronts the being who possessed them, the progenitor godSothis. Sothis explains that she can forcibly take over Byleth's body at any time she wishes.Jeralt checks up on Byleth and admits that he has complicated personal history with theChurch of Seiros and would prefer to avoid them entirely if possible. Back at Arianrhod, Dimitri explains that he has received a report thatSreng forces have breached the northern border and captured Duke Ifan, andMargrave Gautier has vanished. Leaving Arianrhod in theBlue Lions' hands underFelix's command, Dimitri rides out withDedue andRodrigue to personally subdue Sreng.

Chapter data

Character data

Characters
New units
Bernadetta Archer HP 3789 Inventory Iron Bow Level 20 End of chapter if the Persuade Bernadetta strategy was used during Assault on Arundel Territory
Available characters

Item data

Items

Name Obtainment Method Beginner Combat Manual (×10) Automatically obtained upon interacting with theTactics Instructor Intermediate Seal S Rank reward: Purge the Imperial Bandits Basic Building Material (×38) Survey Spot: Western Rowe Territory, visit the western stronghold Beginner Combat Manual (×20) Survey Spot: Western Rowe Territory, visit the western stronghold Owl Feather (×2) Survey Spot: Western Rowe Territory, visit the house Dexterity Ring Survey Spot: Western Rowe Territory, visit the eastern stronghold Armorslayer S Rank reward: The Gaspard Soldiers' Scheme Basic Building Material (×38) Survey Spot: Eastern Former Arundel Territory, visit the stronghold Recruit Training Gear (×30) Survey Spot: Eastern Former Arundel Territory, visit the stronghold Storage Bag (×10) Survey Spot: Eastern Former Arundel Territory, visit the stronghold Blessed Bow S Rank reward: Build a Kingdom Army Base Basic Building Material (×38) Survey Spot: Barnabas Territory, visit the house Humble Furnishings (×10) Survey Spot: Barnabas Territory, visit the house 3,000G Capture reward: Hold the Camp Defender's Tome S Rank reward: Hold the Camp Sutler's License (×15) Survey Spot: Martyn Territory, visit the northern house Squire's Insignia (×15) Survey Spot: Martyn Territory, visit the northern house Speed Carrot S Rank reward: A Clash in Gillingr Basic Building Material (×38) Survey Spot: Gillingr Territory, visit the northeastern mine Apprentice Smithing Set (×15) Survey Spot: Gillingr Territory, visit the northeastern mine Black-Sand Steel (×30) Survey Spot: Gillingr Territory, visit the eastern mine Killing Edge+4 Survey Spot: Gillingr Territory, visit the western mine and select the Killing Edge+4 Killer Axe+4 Survey Spot: Gillingr Territory, visit the western mine and select the Killer Axe+4 Bullion Assault on Arundel Territory, open thechest Intermediate Seal Capture reward: Assault on Arundel Territory Rocky Burdock S Rank reward: Assault on Arundel Territory

Missions

Side missions

Side Missions
Mission	Location	Objective	Boss	Enemy Level				Rewards		Description
				E	N	H	M	Capture	S Rank
Purge the Imperial Bandits	Western Rowe Territory	Escort theCommoner.	—	10	17	32	117	Training Points recovered (×1)	Intermediate Seal	Some of the routed Imperial soldiers have turned to banditry. Defeat them and protect the local citizens.
The Gaspard Soldiers' Scheme	Eastern Former Arundel Territory	Seize the strongholds.	Gaspard Militia	10	17	32	117	Activity Points recovered (×1)	Armorslayer	Lonato's troops are planning to avenge their fallen liege. Even so, they are citizens of the Kingdom. Quell their anger and force a surrender.
Build a Kingdom Army Base	Barnabas Territory	Rout the enemy.	Archer	11	18	34	118	Training Points recovered (×1)	Blessed Bow	The Kingdom needs a base of operations to prepare for a clash with the gathering Imperial forces. Eliminate all Imperial troops from the front lines.
Hold the Camp	Martyn Territory	Rout the enemy.	Baron Gillingr	11	18	34	118	3,000G	Defender's Tome	A unit escorting rescued citizens and merchants has encountered the Imperial army. Don't let the enemy lay a finger on these non-combatants.
A Clash in Gillingr	Gillingr Territory	Rout the enemy.*	Count Varley	12	19	36	119	Activity Points recovered (×1)	Speed Carrot	The Imperial vanguard has been spotted. Hurry and defeat them before the main force arrives.

Main mission

Main Mission
Mission	Location	Objective	Boss	Enemy Level				Rewards		Description
				E	N	H	M	Capture	S Rank
Assault on Arundel Territory	Western Former Arundel Territory	DefeatByleth.	Byleth •Death Knight	13	20	38	120	Intermediate Seal	Rocky Burdock	The Imperial forces stationed in former Arundel territory have designs on Arianrhod. You must launch an attack before the enemy can muster the troops to retake the fortress.

Survey spots

Survey Spots
Mission	Location	Item	Amount	Conditions
Purge the Imperial Bandits	Stronghold (West)	Basic Building Material	38	—
		Beginner Combat Manual	20
	Gate	Increases one ally'smorale	1	—
	House	Owl Feather	2	Trade for: Tasty Baked Treat
	Stronghold (East)	Dexterity Ring	1	Defeat at least 2,000 enemies during the chapter.
The Gaspard Soldiers' Scheme	Stronghold	Basic Building Material	38	—
		Recruit Training Gear	30
		Storage Bag	10
	Tent	Group Ice	1	—
Build a Kingdom Army Base	Stronghold	Retribution	1	—
	House	Basic Building Material	38	Trade for: Smithing Stone ×3
		Humble Furnishings	10
	Gate	Magic +5 for one unit	1	—
Hold the Camp	House (North)	Sutler's License	15	—
		Squire's Insignia	15
	House (South)	Training Points recovered	1	Player Choice. Only one of the two can be obtained.
		Activity Points recovered	1
A Clash in Gillingr	Mine (Northeast)	Basic Building Material	38	—
		Apprentice Smithing Set	15
	Mine (East)	Black-Sand Steel	30	ClearA Clash in Gillingr with an S Rank.
	Mine (West)	Killing Edge+4	1	Player Choice. Only one of the two can be obtained.
		Killer Axe+4	1

Strategy

From this chapter onward, theTactics Instructor becomes available. Make sure to purchase upgrades such as a secondWarrior Gauge on your important team members as soon as possible, as they can make obtaining S Ranks much easier. If going for full recruitment, this chapter allows you to recruitBernadetta. Make sure to have 10 spareStrategy Resources to recruit her.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

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  Byleth preparing to finish offShez during the closing cutscene.

References

Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes

Playable characters Scarlet Blaze Ashe •Balthus •Bernadetta •Byleth •Caspar •Constance •Dorothea •Edelgard •Ferdinand •Hapi •Hubert •Ignatz •Jeralt •Jeritza •Leonie •Linhardt •Lorenz •Lysithea •Manuela •Marianne •Mercedes •Monica •Petra •Raphael •Shamir •Shez •Yuri Azure Gleam Annette •Ashe •Balthus •Bernadetta •Byleth •Catherine •Constance •Dedue •Dimitri •Dorothea •Felix •Flayn •Hapi •Ignatz •Ingrid •Jeralt •Jeritza •Linhardt •Lorenz •Marianne •Mercedes •Petra •Raphael •Rodrigue •Seteth •Shamir •Shez •Sylvain •Yuri Golden Wildfire Ashe •Balthus •Bernadetta •Byleth •Claude •Constance •Dorothea •Hapi •Hilda •Holst •Ignatz •Jeralt •Leonie •Linhardt •Lorenz •Lysithea •Marianne •Petra •Raphael •Shamir •Shez •Yuri Other Arval •Gatekeeper •Rhea •Sothis Non-playable characters Acheron •Alois •Anna •Count Bergliez •Captain Berling •Cleobulus •Fleche •Margrave Gautier •Getz •Count Gloucester •Gustave •Hanneman •Count Hevring •The Immaculate One •The Immovable •Judith •Ladislava •Lazley •Lonato •Miklan •Randolph •Seiros •Solon •Thales •Count Varley •The Wind Caller Bosses Acheron •Duke Aegir •Viscount Albany •Alois •Anaximandros •Annette •Lord Arundel •Ashe •Balthus •Baron Barnabas •Viscount Belinus •Bernadetta •Count Bergliez •Bias •Viscount Brennius •Byleth •Caspar •Catherine •Cethleann •Cichol •Chilon •Claude •Constance •Cornelia •Cyril •Death Knight •Dedue •Dimitri •Dolofonos •Baron Dominic •Dorothea •Count Duval •Edelgard •Viscount Elidure •Viscount Enid •Epimenides •Marquis Erebus •Viscount Essar •Felix •Viscount Fenja •Ferdinand •Flayn •Fleche •Margrave Gautier •Count Geraint •Duke Gerth •Viscount Gideon •Baron Gillingr •Count Gloucester •Gustave •Gwendal •Hanneman •Hapi •Count Hevring •Hilda •Hubert •Viscount Hymir •Ignatz •Ingrid •Jeralt •Judith •Viscount Kleiman •Kostas •Kronya •Ladislava •Leonie •Linhardt •Viscount Lochin •Lonato •Lorenz •Lysithea •Manuela •Marianne •Baron Martyn •Baron Mateus •Viscount Mateus •Viscount Menja •Mercedes •Metodey •Monica •Baron Müller •Myson •Nader •Odesse •Baron Ochs •Pallardó •Petra •Pittacus •Baron Pryderi •Randolph •Raphael •Rhea •Rodrigue •Count Rowe •Rufus •Seiros •Seteth •Shahid •Shamir •Shez •Viscount Siward •Solon •Sylvain •Thales •Count Varley •Yuri Legendary and personal weapons Aegis Shield •Amalthea •Areadbhar •Asclepius •Athame •Axe of Ukonvasara •Aymr •Blutgang •Caduceus Staff •Circe Staff •Crusher •Dahaka •Dark Creator Sword •Failnaught •Fetters of Dromi •Freikugel •Hrotti •Ichor Scroll •The Inexhaustible •Járngreipr •Labraunda •Lance of Ruin •Lúin •Ochain Shield •Rafail Gem •Ridill •Scroll of Talos •Scythe of Sariel •Seiros Shield •Shamshir •Spear of Assal •Suttungr's Mystery •Sword of Begalta •Sword of Moralta •Sword of Seiros •Sublime Creator Sword •Tathlum Bow •Thunderbrand •Thyrsus •Vajra-Mushti •Wind Caller's Genesis Chapters Prologue 0:Crossed Roads • 1:A Chance Encounter • 2:Three Houses • 3:The Shadows of Adrestia /Crisis in Fhirdiad /The Battle for the Locket Scarlet Blaze 4:The Struggle Commences • 5:Skirmish in the Fog • 6:Bridge of Betrayal • 7:The Triumph of Valor • 8:The Maiden's Peril • 9:Unrest in Enbarr • 10:Shifting History • 11:Heroic Bloodlines • 12:The Rising Darkness • 13:Severing the Past • 14A:A Clash of Ambitions • 14B:Torment of the Eagle and Lion • 15:The Hour of Vengeance • 16:Into the Chasm • Final:A Path Forward Azure Gleam 4:To War! • 5:Skirmish in the Fog • 6:Conspiracy in the Air • 7:The King Awakens • 8:The Blood-Stained Lance • 9:Reunion at the Fortress City • 10:Fanaticism • 11:Reprisal • 12:A Trick of the Goddess • 13:Clash of Torment • 14:The Absent Emperor • 15:The Hour of Vengeance • 16:Into the Chasm • Final:The End of Tragedy Golden Wildfire 4:To War! • 5:The Golden Guardian • 6:The Leader's Stratagem • 7:A Contest of Beasts • 8:What Makes a King • 9:The End of the Alliance • 10:Love and Loss • 11:The Sword Swings Wide • 12:Two Kings • 13:Darkness Attacks • 14:A Symbol of the Past • 15:The Hour of Vengeance • 16:Into the Chasm • Final:Field of Beginnings Paralogues The Ashen Wolves' Reunion •Coming Clean •Cycles of Nostalgia •Eagles, Lions, and Deer •Enshrouded Memories •Evil's Bane and Love's Protection •A Grand Day for the Opera Company •An Incurable Shut-In •Like Cats and Dogs •Love and Hate in Wartime •Mercenary Complications •A Night of Wonder •A Noble Among Nobles •Raiders from the North •A Reason to Fight •Right Where They're Wanted •The Saints' Forge •The Seiros Snare •Under the Protection of the Golden Deer •Unsettling Truths •What Lies Within •Wildflowers for the Future Locations Fódlan •Adrestia •Base Camp •Faerghus •Garreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) •Leicester •Almyra •Brigid •Dagda •Sreng •Zahras Groups and events 10 Elites •Ashen Wolves •Berling's Mercenaries •Black Eagles •Blue Lions •Children of the Goddess •Church of Seiros (Knights of Seiros) •Golden Deer •Insurrection of the Seven •Jeralt's Mercenaries •Those who slither in the dark •Tragedy of Duscur •War of Heroes Concepts and objects Awakening •Crests (Crest Stone) •Critical Rush •Elements •Heroes' Relics •Monsters •Peer training •Survey Spots •Warrior Special •Weapon attributes Related topics Documents •Movies •Music Player •Minor characters •Name chart • Other games (Warriors •Three Houses) •Pre-release information (Unused content) •Timeline •Weapons