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Princess Minerva

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This article is about the chapter fromShadow Dragon & the Blade of Light and its remakes. For the character, seeMinerva. For the History Mode map inWarriors, seePrincess Minerva (Warriors).
Princess Minerva


Location

Castle Deil

New units

Maria,Minerva

Boss(es)

Zharov

Previous chapter(s)
Next chapter(s)

Knorda Market

That Macedonian princess, Minerva... She doesn't seem like the bad sort. I have a sister, too, and if somebody threatened to hurt her... Well, I'm just sayin', you can't always judge people based on their actions.
— A villager

Princess Minerva (Japanese:プリンセス・ミネルバPrincess Minerva) is the tenth chapter inFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light andFire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the eighth chapter in Book I ofFire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem.

Plot

Main article:Princess Minerva/Script

Despite the objections of some of his soldiers,Marth agrees to besiege Castle Deil onMinerva's behalf. The mission is a success;Maria is rescued, Minerva turns coat, and GeneralZharov is killed. Afterwards,Nyna tells Marth about PontifexMiloah, a powerful sage who was murdered byGharnef. Nyna explains that his daughterLinde has not been seen since his death and asks Marth to find her.

Chapter data

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightMystery of the EmblemShadow Dragon

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: SeizePlayerPartnerOtherEnemyThird
Defeat:Marth dies14+2{{{partner}}}{{{other}}}20+8−2{{{third}}}
Map dimensions:
30 columns by 28 rows

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

Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: SeizePlayerPartnerOtherEnemyThird
Defeat:Marth dies1–13+2{{{partner}}}{{{other}}}19+8−2{{{third}}}
Map dimensions:
30 columns by 28 rows
Chapter Data
Conditions
Unit Data
Victory: SeizePlayerPartnerOtherEnemyThird
Defeat:Marth dies1–14+2{{{partner}}}{{{other}}}20+16−2{{{third}}}
Map dimensions:
30 columns by 28 rows

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Character data

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightMystery of the EmblemShadow Dragon

Characters
New units
Maria
Curate
HP
19
Inventory
Heal
Level
3
Enemy, talk to withMarth or let her talk to Marth
Minerva
Wyvern Knight
HP
22
Inventory
Javelin
Levin Sword
Level
1
Enemy, let her talk toMarth after recruitingMaria*
Forcibly deployed characters
Marth ​
Available characters
Jagen ​Cain ​Abel ​Draug ​Gordin ​Caeda ​Wrys ​Bord ​Cord ​Barst ​Ogma ​Darros ​Castor ​Julian ​Lena ​Navarre ​Merric ​Matthis ​Hardin ​Wolf ​Sedgar ​Roshea ​Vyland ​Wendell ​Rickard ​Bantu ​Caesar ​Radd ​Roger ​Jeorge ​
Characters
New units
Maria
Cleric
HP
17
Inventory
Heal
Level
3
Enemy, talk to withMarth
Minerva
Dracoknight
HP
22
Inventory
Javelin
Level
1
Enemy, talk to withMarth after recruitingMaria
Forcibly deployed characters
Marth 01 ​
Available characters
Abel ​Cain ​Jagen ​Gordin ​Draug ​Caeda 01 ​Bord ​Cord ​Barst ​Ogma ​Castor ​Julian ​Lena ​Navarre ​Roshea ​Vyland ​Sedgar ​Wolf ​Hardin 01 ​Matthis ​Merric ​Wendell ​Rickard ​Bantu ​Caesar ​Radd ​
Characters
New units
Maria
Cleric
HP
17
Inventory
Heal
Level
3
Enemy, talk to withMarth
Minerva
Dracoknight
HP
24
Inventory
Hauteclere
Level
1
Enemy, talk to withMarth after recruitingMaria*
Forcibly deployed characters
Marth ​
Available characters
Abel ​Frey ​Jagen ​Cain ​Gordin ​Draug ​Norne ​Caeda ​Wrys ​Ogma ​Barst ​Bord ​Cord ​Darros ​Castor ​Julian ​Lena ​Navarre ​Merric ​Matthis ​Wolf ​Sedgar ​Roshea ​Vyland ​Hardin ​Wendell ​Rickard ​Athena ​Bantu ​Caesar ​Radd ​Roger ​Jeorge ​

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Item data

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightMystery of the EmblemShadow Dragon

Items
NameObtainment Method
Levin SwordRightchest
PhysicLeftchest
Speed RingDropped byZharov
Hero CrestDropped by enemyHero
Silver BowDropped by enemySniper
Levin SwordDropped byMinerva
Items
NameObtainment Method
Levin SwordLeft easternchest
PhysicRight easternchest
WyrmslayerWesternchest
Speed RingDropped byZharov
Hero CrestDropped by enemyHero
Steel LanceDropped by enemyCavalier
Steel BowDropped by enemyArcher
Items
NameObtainment Method
Levin SwordLeftchest
PhysicRightchest
SpeedwingDropped byZharov
Master SealDropped by enemyHero
Silver BowDropped by enemySniper
HauteclereDropped byMinerva

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Shop data

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightMystery of the EmblemShadow Dragon

Armories and vendors

SwordsLancesAxesBowsTomesStavesItemsSecret

NameCost
Lance450
Silver Lance1,800

None

NameCost
Steel Bow560
Bowgun950

None

None

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Armories and vendors

SwordsLancesAxesBowsTomesStavesItemsSecret

NameCost
Iron Sword420
Steel Sword760

None

NameCost
Steel Bow560
NameCost
Fire500
Thunder630
NameCost
Heal1,000
NameCost
Vulnerary300
Door Key500

None

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Armories and vendors

SwordsLancesAxesBowsTomesStavesItemsSecret

NameCost
Steel Sword875
NameCost
Steel Lance980
Javelin750
NameCost
Steel Axe700
Silver Axe1,600
Hand Axe540
Hammer1,100
NameCost
Steel Bow770

None

None

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Enemy data

Enemy data

Shadow Dragon & the Blade of LightMystery of the EmblemShadow Dragon

Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral3131102501505Steel Sword
Drops aSpeed RingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. upon defeat.
Does not move; stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustKnight512273501305Steel Sword
Moves to attack any player unit in range; moves south of the chests if no one is in range.
GrustHero1124814140807Armorslayer
Drops aHero CrestThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. upon defeat.
Moves to attack any player unit in range; moves north of Maria if no one is in range
GrustKnight321962401205Lance
• The northwest one moves to attack any player unit in range; moves next to the gate if no one is in range.
• The central one moves to attack any player unit in range; moves south of the chests if no one is in range.
GrustCavalier51227480909Javelin
--
GrustCavalier32196370809Lance
--
GrustCavalier31196370809Steel Sword
--
GrustWyvern Knight1122936014010Iron Sword
--
GrustWyvern Knight1122936014010Lance
--
GrustPegasus Knight311956120708Javelin
--
GrustPegasus Knight311956120708Steel Sword
--
GrustCurate31192220405Heal
--
GrustArcher52226360705Bowgun
Moves to attack any player unit in range; moves west of the chests if no one is in range.
GrustSniper1124710140707Silver Bow
Drops aSilver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. upon defeat.
Moves to attack any player unit in range; moves west of the chests if no one is in range.
GrustThief712564120507Iron Sword
Prioritizes openingchests.
MariaCurate31192220405Heal
Moves toMarth and initiates her recruitment.
MinervaWyvern Knight1122936014010Javelin
Drops aLevin SwordThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat. upon defeat.
Moves to Marth, waits if blocked by a door or other units; attempts to initiate her recruitment after recruitingMaria.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustKnight321962401205Lance
--
GrustCavalier34196370809Steel Sword
--
GrustHorseman32195280509Bowgun
--
Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral11371165--1735Steel LanceSpeed RingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Does not move; stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustArmored Knight3320730--1105Steel Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustHero113091214--1037ArmorslayerHero CrestThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustCavalier5121635--709Steel Lance
--
GrustCavalier3120624--709Steel Lance
--
GrustCavalier3120624--709Steel LanceThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
--
DragoonDracoknight11291068--13010Iron Lance
--
DragoonDracoknight11291068--13010Javelin
--
PegasusPegasus Knight3118557--768Javelin
--
PegasusPegasus Knight3118557--768Steel Lance
--
GrustBishop3127565--4116Fortify
--
GrustArcher3118545--605Iron Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustArcher5119645--705Steel BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustSniper113291112--937Steel Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
ThiefThief71204310--307Iron Sword
Ignores combat; moves opens chests and then escape north.
MariaCleric31172235455Heal
--
MinervaDracoknight11229612612010Javelin
• Not present during preparations.
• Initially avoids combat. IfMaria is recruited, Minerva will move toMarth and initiate her recruitment. If Maria is killed as an enemy, Minerva will become hostile.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustCavalier3520624--709Iron Lance
--
GrustHorseman1326777--709Iron 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.

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Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral3131101250153--JavelinSteel LanceSpeedwingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustKnight7123.47.803.81.2012.20.65Steel Lance
Does not move until he or anArcher orSniper is provoked.
GrustHero11268112140938ArmorslayerMaster SealThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Begins moving ifZharov or the westernmostKnight is provoked.
GrustKnight5221.67.203.20.8011.80.45Iron Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustCavalier7122.87.103.87.208.80.69Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5221.26.403.26.808.20.49Iron Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5121.26.403.26.808.20.49Steel Sword
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustDracoknight1224.98.2516.18.4010.33.110Iron Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5119.6525.48.605.86.88Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5119.6525.48.605.86.88Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCurate5117.601.82.25.203.87.65Heal
Moves to heal units within twice his movement; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
GrustArcher7220.86.204.85.807.20.65Steel Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustSniper11286110110837Silver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustThief9120.83.604.21103.407Iron Sword
Moves to open the leftchest, then moves to escape northwest; ignores combat, except to attack player units blocking the escape point.
MariaCleric311702230485Heal
Does not act.
MinervaDracoknight112490612612310HauteclereThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
• Moves toward the northeast corner of the map (column 26, row 1).
• IfMaria has been recruited, begins moving toMarth to initiate her recruitment, and ignores combat.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustKnight5421.67.203.20.8011.80.45Iron Lance
--
GrustCavalier5821.26.403.26.808.20.49Steel Sword
--
GrustHorseman5226.46.418.211.206.43.49Steel Bow
--
GrustHorseman1224617100639Steel Bow
--
Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral3133.710.912.95.60153--JavelinSteel LanceSpeedwingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustKnight7126.18.704.71.8012.20.65Steel Lance
Does not move until he or anArcher orSniper is provoked.
GrustHero1128.48.9112.614.60938ArmorslayerMaster SealThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Begins moving ifZharov or the westernmostKnight is provoked.
GrustKnight5224.38.104.11.4011.80.45Iron Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustCavalier7125.28.1504.77.808.80.69Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5223.67.4504.17.408.20.49Iron Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5123.67.4504.17.408.20.49Steel Sword
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustDracoknight1227.6916.49.6010.33.110Iron Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5122.35.7525.79.805.86.88Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5122.35.7525.79.805.86.88Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCurate5118.802.43.16.103.87.65Heal
Moves to heal units within twice his movement; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
GrustArcher7223.26.805.76.707.20.65Steel Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustSniper1130.46.6110.911.90837Silver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustThief9122.64.205.412.503.407Iron Sword
Moves to open the leftchest, then moves to escape northwest; ignores combat, except to attack player units blocking the escape point.
MariaCleric311702230485Heal
Does not act.
MinervaDracoknight112490612612310HauteclereThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
• Moves toward the northeast corner of the map (column 26, row 1).
• IfMaria has been recruited, begins moving toMarth to initiate her recruitment, and ignores combat.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustKnight5424.38.104.11.4011.80.45Iron Lance
--
GrustCavalier5823.67.4504.17.408.20.49Steel Sword
--
GrustHorseman5228.26.719.112.106.43.49Steel Bow
--
GrustHorseman1225.86.317.910.90639Steel Bow
--
Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral3136.411.813.86.20153--JavelinSteel LanceSpeedwingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustKnight7128.89.605.62.4012.20.65Steel Lance
Does not move until he or anArcher orSniper is provoked.
GrustHero1130.89.8113.215.20938ArmorslayerMaster SealThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Begins moving ifZharov or the westernmostKnight is provoked.
GrustKnight52279052011.80.45Iron Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustCavalier7127.69.205.68.408.80.69Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier52268.505808.20.49Iron Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier51268.505808.20.49Steel Sword
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustDracoknight1230.39.7516.710.8010.33.110Iron Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight51256.5261105.86.88Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight51256.5261105.86.88Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCurate5120034703.87.65Heal
Moves to heal units within twice his movement; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
GrustArcher7225.67.406.67.607.20.65Steel Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustSniper1132.87.2111.812.80837Silver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustThief9124.44.806.61403.407Iron Sword
Moves to open the leftchest, then moves to escape northwest; ignores combat, except to attack player units blocking the escape point.
MariaCleric311702230485Heal
Does not act.
MinervaDracoknight112490612612310HauteclereThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
• Moves toward the northeast corner of the map (column 26, row 1).
• IfMaria has been recruited, begins moving toMarth to initiate her recruitment, and ignores combat.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustKnight54279052011.80.45Iron Lance
--
GrustCavalier58268.505808.20.49Steel Sword
--
GrustHorseman523071101306.43.49Steel Bow
--
GrustHorseman1227.66.618.811.80639Steel Bow
--
Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral3139.112.714.76.80153--JavelinSteel LanceSpeedwingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustKnight7131.510.506.53012.20.65Steel Lance
Does not move until he or anArcher orSniper is provoked.
GrustHero1133.210.7113.815.80938ArmorslayerMaster SealThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Begins moving ifZharov or the westernmostKnight is provoked.
GrustKnight5229.79.905.92.6011.80.45Steel Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustCavalier713010.2506.5908.80.69Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5228.49.5505.98.608.20.49Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5128.49.5505.98.608.20.49Steel Sword
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustDracoknight123310.51712010.33.110Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5127.77.2526.312.205.86.88Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5127.77.2526.312.205.86.88Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCurate5121.203.64.97.903.87.65Heal
Moves to heal units within twice his movement; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
GrustArcher7228807.58.507.20.65Steel Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustSniper1135.27.8112.713.70837Silver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustThief9126.25.407.815.503.407Steel Sword
Moves to open the leftchest, then moves to escape northwest; ignores combat, except to attack player units blocking the escape point.
MariaCleric311702230485Heal
Does not act.
MinervaDracoknight112490612612310HauteclereThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
• Moves toward the northeast corner of the map (column 26, row 1).
• IfMaria has been recruited, begins moving toMarth to initiate her recruitment, and ignores combat.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustKnight5429.79.905.92.6011.80.45Steel Lance
--
GrustCavalier5828.49.5505.98.608.20.49Steel Sword
--
GrustHorseman5231.87.3110.913.906.43.49Steel Bow
--
GrustHorseman1229.46.919.712.70639Steel Bow
--
Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral3141.813.615.67.40153--JavelinSteel LanceSpeedwingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustKnight7134.211.407.43.6012.20.65Steel Lance
Does not move until he or anArcher orSniper is provoked.
GrustHero1135.611.6114.416.40938ArmorslayerMaster SealThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Begins moving ifZharov or the westernmostKnight is provoked.
GrustKnight5232.410.806.83.2011.80.45Steel Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustCavalier7132.411.307.49.608.80.69Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5230.810.606.89.208.20.49Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5130.810.606.89.208.20.49Steel Sword
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustDracoknight1235.711.2517.313.2010.33.110Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5130.4826.613.405.86.88Javelin
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5130.4826.613.405.86.88Steel Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCurate5122.404.25.88.803.87.65Heal
Moves to heal units within twice his movement; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
GrustArcher7230.48.608.49.407.20.65Steel Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustSniper1137.68.4113.614.60837Silver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustThief91286091703.407Steel Sword
Moves to open the leftchest, then moves to escape northwest; ignores combat, except to attack player units blocking the escape point.
MariaCleric311702230485Heal
Does not act.
MinervaDracoknight112490612612310HauteclereThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
• Moves toward the northeast corner of the map (column 26, row 1).
• IfMaria has been recruited, begins moving toMarth to initiate her recruitment, and ignores combat.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustKnight5432.410.806.83.2011.80.45Steel Lance
--
GrustCavalier5830.810.606.89.208.20.49Steel Sword
--
GrustHorseman5233.67.6111.814.806.43.49Steel Bow
--
GrustHorseman1231.27.2110.613.60639Steel Bow
--
Enemy Units
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
ZharovGeneral3144.514.516.580153--JavelinThis weapon is forged and has boosted stats.Silver LanceSpeedwingThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Stands on agate, the chapter's seize point.
GrustKnight7136.912.308.34.2012.20.65Silver Lance
Does not move until he or anArcher orSniper is provoked.
GrustHero113812.5115170938ArmorslayerThis weapon is forged and has boosted stats.Master SealThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Begins moving ifZharov or the westernmostKnight is provoked.
GrustKnight5235.111.707.73.8011.80.45Silver Lance
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustCavalier7134.812.3508.310.208.80.69JavelinThis weapon is forged and has boosted stats.
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5233.211.6507.79.808.20.49Silver Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCavalier5133.211.6507.79.808.20.49Silver Sword
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustDracoknight1238.41217.614.4010.33.110Silver Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5133.18.7526.914.605.86.88JavelinThis weapon is forged and has boosted stats.
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustPegasus Knight5133.18.7526.914.605.86.88Silver Lance
Immediately begins moving unprovoked.
GrustCurate5123.604.86.79.703.87.65Heal
Moves to heal units within twice his movement; returns to his starting position if no one is in range.
GrustArcher7232.89.209.310.307.20.65Silver Bow
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustSniper11409114.515.50837Silver BowThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
Moves to attack units in range.
GrustThief9129.86.6010.218.503.407Silver Sword
Moves to open the leftchest, then moves to escape northwest; ignores combat, except to attack player units blocking the escape point.
MariaCleric311702230485Heal
Does not act.
MinervaDracoknight112490612612310HauteclereThis item is dropped upon this unit's defeat.
• Moves toward the northeast corner of the map (column 26, row 1).
• IfMaria has been recruited, begins moving toMarth to initiate her recruitment, and ignores combat.
Reinforcements
NameClassLv#HPStrMagSkillSpdLckPrfWlvDefResChaLckConMovInventory and Skills
GrustKnight5435.111.707.73.8011.80.45Silver Lance
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GrustCavalier5845.113.718.77.8015.83.86Silver Sword
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GrustHorseman5235.47.9112.715.706.43.49Silver Bow
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GrustHorseman12337.5111.514.50639Silver Bow
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AllforgedThis weapon is forged and has boosted stats. weapons have +4 might and +20 hit.

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All reinforcements are halted whenZharov is defeated.

Boss data

Main article:Zharov
Boss data

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Strategy

This section details unofficial strategies that may help with completion of the chapter. This may not work for everybody.

Merciless difficulty

1. Enemy Upgrades:

  • Promoted enemies are more common. They now use both Silver weapons and specialized weapons forged for better power and accuracy.
  • Enemy speed stats average in the mid-teens. This outpaces your weaker units, requiring greater strategy.

2. Character Recruitment:

3.Master Seal. Obtained from an enemyHero. Best candidates for immediate promotion:

  • Barst: +5 speed fromFighter toHero.
  • Caeda: +4 strength, +5 defense asDracoknight.
  • Lena: Ability to fight and heal. By now, she should be near or at level 20.
  • Merric: Gains healing ability but is likely lower level than Lena.
  • Gordin: +5 skill and speed, +2 movement. Alternatively,Jeorge can be used as aSniper.

4. Chapter Strategy:

  • Initial challenge: FourCavaliers. Aim to defeat them by turn 3 to intercept theThief with theLevin Sword on turn 4.
  • Watch out for four fliers who might either flank or join the cavalry and Dracoknights with 14 speed, 12 strength, andSilver Lances.
  • Warp Marth into Maria's cell with aDoor Key in hand. Recruit her and open the door so Minerva can pathfind to him.
  • Beware of the Sniper with a high critical hit rate when navigating the castle.
  • Have a unit block the south gate of the castle, and get everyone inside. Don't open the north gate to the Hero, and don't let the Thief do it either.
  • An unrecruited Minerva will attempt to reach Marth by way of the south gate, but will be blocked by your unit. Because she will outrun the reinforcements, the reinforcements will get blocked behind her, making it easy to deal with them one by one with a ranged unit. Slaughter them for EXP before recruiting Minerva.
  • Items: This is the last chance to buyHammers in bulk. Consider stocking up.

5. Boss -Zharov:

  • Dangerous with a forgedJavelin. Best countered by Barst with a Hammer.

Trivia

  • On the H5 difficulty ofShadow Dragon, this is the first chapter in theFire Emblem series to have enemies withforged weaponry.

Etymology and other languages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
LanguageNameDefinition, etymology, and notes
English

Princess Minerva

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Japanese

プリンセス・ミネルバ

Princess Minerba. Officially romanized asPrincess Minerva inAPE'sMystery of the Emblem guide.

Spanish

La princesa Minerva

The princess Minerva

French

Princesse Minerva

Princess Minerva

German

Prinzessin Minerva

Princess Minerva; abbreviated on the save menu as "Pr. Minerva".

Italian

La principessa Minerva

The princess Minerva

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References

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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
Playable charactersAbelArranAstramBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstGordinGotohHardinJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXane
Non-playable charactersAurelis KingMalledusNynaTalys King
BossesBentheonCamusEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
Background charactersAnriArtemisBasiliskCorneliusLizaLudwikMiloahOsmondSalamander
Legendary andpersonal weaponsAumAuraExcaliburFalchionGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
Chapters1:Marth Embarks • 2:The Pirates of Galder • 3:The Ghoul's Teeth • 4:Battle in the Lea • 5:Champions of Aurelis • 6:Fire Emblem • 7:Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8:Port Warren • 9:The Pyrathi Dragon • 10:Princess Minerva • 11:Knorda Market • 12:The Ageless Palace • 13:The Wooden Cavalry • 14:Land of Sorrow • 15:An Oasis of Magic • 16:The Battle for Altea • 17:Star and Savior • 18:The Sable Order • 19:Manakete Princess • 20:Camus the Sable • 21:Clash in Macedon • 22:A Knight-Filled Sky • 23:Dark Pontifex • 24:The Dragonkin Realm • 25:Chosen by Fate
LocationsArchaneaAltean Union (AlteaChiasmir (Fane of Raman) •GraMenedy) •AurelisDolhr Empire (DolhrGrustMacedon) • Desert Region (KhadeinMamorthod (Thabes)) •Kingdom of Archanea (DeilKnordaLefcandithPalaceWarren) •Outerlands (GalderPyrathiSamsoothTalys)
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Book 2AbelArlenArranAstramBantuCaedaCainCastorCatriaCecilDraugEliceEstPhinaGordinJeorgeJubeloJulianLenaLindeLukeMariaMarishaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNavarreNynaOgmaPallaRickardRoderickRosheaRyanSamsonSamuelSheenaSiriusTikiVylandWarrenWendellXaneYuliya
Non-playable charactersBook 1Aurelis KingGotohMalledusNynaTalys King
Book 2Aurelis KingBoahGotohJagenLangLorenzMichalis
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Background charactersAdrahAnriArtemisCaldasCorneliusIoteLizaLudwikMarlonMarcelusMiloahNagaOrdwinOsmond
Legendary andpersonal weaponsAumAuraExcaliburFalchionFire EmblemGradivusImhulluMercuriusParthiaRapierStarlight
ChaptersBook 11:Marth Embarks • 2:The Pirates of Galder • 3:A Brush in the Teeth • 4:Champions of Aurelis • 5:Fire Emblem • 6:Lefcandith Gauntlet • 7:Port Warren • 8:Princess Minerva • 9:Knorda Market • 10:The Ageless Palace • 11:Land of Sorrow • 12:An Oasis of Magic • 13:The Battle for Altea • 14:Star and Savior • 15:Manakete Princess • 16:Camus the Sable • 17:A Knight-Filled Sky • 18:Dark Pontifex • 19:The Dragonkin Realm • 20:Chosen by Fate
Book 21:The Grustian Expedition • 2:Rebellion at Macedon • 3:Abducted Princess • 4:Joy and Sorrow • 5:Liberation of Grust • 6:The Nest of Evil • 7:The Scarlet Sword • 8:Soulful Bridge • 9:Sanctuary of Sorcery • 10:Two Sorcerers • 11:Anri's Way • 12:Graveyard of Fire Dragons • 13:Frozen Land • 14:A Mystery Revealed • 15:Return of the Prince • 16:Regaining the Capital • 17:Gra's Sun Sets • 18:Battle of the Pass • 19:The Last Decisive Battle • 20:Dark Emperor • E1:The Wyvern's Dale • E2: The Dragon Altar (part 1part 2part 3)
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Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Playable charactersAbelArranAstramAthenaBantuBarstBeckBoahBordCaedaCaesarCainCastorCatriaCordDarrosDolphDraugEliceEstEtzelFreyGordinGotohHardinHoraceJagenJakeJeorgeJulianLenaLindeLorenzMacellanMariaMarthMatthisMerricMidiaMinervaNagiNavarreNorneOgmaPallaRaddRickardRogerRosheaSamsonSedgarTikiTomasVylandWendellWolfWrysXaneYmir
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BossesBathysBentheonCamusCaptainDactylDejaniraEmereusGazzakGharnefGomerGrigasHarmeinHeimlerHollstadtHymanJiolKannivalKhozenLarissaMannuMedeusMerachMichalisMorzasOrridyonSternlinTikiVolzhinXemcelZharov
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ChaptersP:Prologue I • P:Prologue II • P:Prologue III • P:Prologue IV • 1:Marth Embarks • 2:The Pirates of Galder • 3:A Brush in the Teeth • 4:Battle in the Lea • 5:Champions of Aurelis • 6:Fire Emblem • 6x:In War's Grip • 7:Lefcandith Gauntlet • 8:Port Warren • 9:The Pyrathi Dragon • 10:Princess Minerva • 11:Knorda Market • 12:The Ageless Palace • 12x:A Traitor's Worth • 13:The Wooden Cavalry • 14:Land of Sorrow • 15:An Oasis of Magic • 16:The Battle for Altea • 17:Star and Savior • 17x:Helena Castle • 18:The Sable Order • 19:Manakete Princess • 20:Camus the Sable • 20x:The Lair of Fire • 21:Clash in Macedon • 22:A Knight-Filled Sky • 23:Dark Pontifex • 24:The Dragonkin Realm • 24x:The AlterspireE:Chosen by Fate
LocationsArchaneaAlteaAlterspireAurelisChiasmir (Fane of Raman) •DolhrGalderGraGrustKhadeinKingdom of Archanea (KnordaPalaceWarren) •LefcandithMacedonMenedyPyrathiSamsoothTalysThabes
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