The Flame in the Darkness (Japanese:炎と闇の蠢動Wriggling of Flame and Darkness) is the eighth chapter ofFire Emblem: Three Houses.

Plot

Main articles:The Flame in the Darkness/Script (Black Eagles),The Flame in the Darkness/Script (Blue Lions), andThe Flame in the Darkness/Script (Golden Deer)

Byleth andJeralt approachManuela, who explains that the incident in Remire Village was likely caused by dark magic. Afterwards, if Byleth is a member of theBlack Eagles, they interrupt a secretive conversation betweenEdelgard andHubert about an unidentified previous incident and her plans to ascend the Imperial throne. If Byleth is a member of theBlue Lions, they walk in on a conversation betweenDimitri and the previously unidentified accomplice of theFlame Emperor, now revealed to beLord Arundel. Dimitri explains that Arundel is the regent of theAdrestian Empire, Edelgard's uncle, and his stepmother's older brother, making him and Edelgard stepsiblings. Afterwards,Sothis recalls that Dimitri was investigating Arundel's finances during the incident whereFlayn was abducted. If Byleth is a member of theGolden Deer,Claude reveals he has been doing further research on the Heroes' Relics. He finds theSword of the Creator's lack of a Crest Stone odd, speculates that it had one previously and that the Crest Stones are the source of the Relics' power, shows Byleth a picture of a creature called the Immaculate One, who was supposedly sent by the goddess to save the followers ofSeiros, and finishes by postulating that the Crest Stones allow people to transform into forms like that of the Immaculate One.Seteth approaches them, asks if either of them have seenTomas, identifies the picture of the Immaculate One as part of Tomas' personal collection, and takes the picture away. Claude concludes that the Church really is covering something up.

At the end of the month, Jeralt appears and informs Byleth that the situation in Remire has suddenly deteriorated. Byleth, Jeralt, and the students arrive at Remire to discover that the villagers have been driven berserk and have started slaughtering each other, much to their horror. They spot several figures observing the carnage from on high and decide to neutralize them immediately. As they start to make their way through the village, the group recognizes the commander as Tomas. After saving the survivors, Tomas reveals himself to be the dark mageSolon and admits he was responsible for Flayn's prior kidnapping. TheDeath Knight appears to reinforce Solon, but he is driven off and Solon is defeated. Solon reveals that the day's events were part of an experiment of his before fleeing. Afterwards, the lord character leaves to survey the village for survivors. The Flame Emperor approaches Byleth and Jeralt, disavows Solon's actions, claims that they are only working together to accomplish separate objectives and that they would have stopped him if they knew what he was planning, and disappears. Afterwards, Jeralt notes how much more expressive Byleth has become since becoming a teacher and wonders if there was ever any reason to leave the monastery. Byleth points out that they were under the belief that they were born after Jeralt left the monastery, and Jeralt tells them to meet up with him later so he can explain.

If Byleth is a member of the Black Eagles, Edelgard wonders what the Flame Emperor's objectives are and surmises that once Byleth figures them out, the Flame Emperor will be able to look them in the face unmasked and Byleth will know what the right thing to do is. She is then called away byMonica. If Byleth is a member of the Blue Lions, Dimitri has a particularly violent reaction to witnessing the calamity in Remire, and orders the perpetrators to be brutally slaughtered. Afterwards, he apologizes to Byleth for his behavior and declares Solon and the Flame Emperor to be unforgivable monsters who must be slain for the good of all. He recounts the horrific deaths of his friends and family in theTragedy of Duscur and admits that he came to theOfficers Academy for revenge against the perpetrators.

Byleth reports the day's events toRhea and Seteth. Seteth explains that Tomas came to the monastery 40 years ago at the recommendation of House Ordelia, left for Ordelia 8 years ago, and returned last year. He also recounts thatJeritza, still presumed to be the Death Knight, came to the monastery with a recommendation from the Empire and realizes how dangerous the enemy is if they have roots in at least two countries. As Byleth departs, Rhea informs them that she has great expectations for them and bids the goddessSothis watch over them. Sothis is shocked at this statement, and wonders just who she is.

Calendar - Red Wolf Moon

Red Wolf Moon
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
					1	2 Story Event
3 Instruct	4 Story Event	5	6	7 Linhardt's Birthday	8	9 Free Day Lots of Large Fish Faculty & Knight Mixer
10 Instruct	11	12	13	14	15	16 Free Day Rare Monster Sighting
17 Instruct	18	19	20	21 Holy Kingdom of Faerghus Founding Day	22	23 Free Day Marianne's Birthday Founding of the Kingdom Celebration
24	25 Investigate Remire	26	27	28	29	30

Character data

Black EaglesBlue LionsGolden Deer

Characters
New units
Hanneman Mage HP 32 Inventory Iron Bow Intermediate Seal Level 15 Talk to him if Byleth's level is high enough Manuela Priest HP 34 Inventory Iron Sword Intermediate Seal Level 15 Talk to her if Byleth's level is high enough
Available characters

Characters
New units
Hanneman Mage HP 32 Inventory Iron Bow Intermediate Seal Level 15 Talk to him if Byleth's level is high enough Manuela Priest HP 34 Inventory Iron Sword Intermediate Seal Level 15 Talk to her if Byleth's level is high enough
Available characters

Characters
New units
Hanneman Mage HP 32 Inventory Iron Bow Intermediate Seal Level 15 Talk to him if Byleth's level is high enough Manuela Priest HP 34 Inventory Iron Sword Intermediate Seal Level 15 Talk to her if Byleth's level is high enough
Available characters

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Item data

Items

Name Obtainment Method Gold Monthly stipend Steel Gauntlets+ Tournament prize Silver Sword Quest reward: Catherine's Request (cannot get along with the Silver Bow) Silver Bow Quest reward: Shamir's Request (cannot get along with the Silver Sword) Black-Sand Steel (×2) Quest reward: Catherine's Request or Shamir's Request Whetstone Quest reward: Catherine's Request or Shamir's Request Iron Shield Quest reward: Missing Students Concoction Quest reward: Missing Students Crescent Moon Tea (×2) Quest reward: Secret Messenger Blowfly (×2) Quest reward: Secret Messenger Landscape Painting Quest reward: Secret Messenger Hunting Dagger Quest Reward: Something to Prove Wootz Steel Quest Reward: Something to Prove Riding Boots Quest reward: A Question of Conduct* Landscape Painting Quest Reward: A Question of Conduct* Exotic Spices Quest Reward: A Question of Conduct* Giant Shell Northern chest, The Remire Calamity Horseslayer Southern chest, The Remire Calamity Dark Seal Dropped by the Death Knight in The Remire Calamity Crescent Sickle Dropped by enemy Cavalier in The Remire Calamity Crescent Sickle Dropped by enemy Cavalier in The Remire Calamity Large Bullion Save at least one, but not all, of the NPC Commoners in The Remire Calamity Extra Large Bullion Save all of the NPC Commoners in The Remire Calamity Advanced Seal Save at least half of the NPC Commoners in The Remire Calamity

Marketplace data

Armory & Item Shop

ArmoryItem Shop

	Name	Stock	Price
	Iron Sword	∞	520
	Steel Sword	∞	910
	Silver Sword	3	1,410
	Killing Edge	3	1,470
	Training Sword	∞	260
	Levin Sword	Limited: 1	1,600
	Armorslayer	3	1,450
	Iron Lance	∞	560
	Steel Lance	∞	910
	Silver Lance	3	1,560
	Killer Lance	3	1,680
	Training Lance	∞	280
	Javelin	10	700
	Short Spear	Limited: 1	1,600
	Horseslayer	3	1,650
	Iron Axe	∞	600
	Steel Axe	∞	980
	Silver Axe	3	1,740
	Training Axe	∞	300
	Hand Axe	10	750
	Short Axe	Limited: 1	1,750
	Hammer	3	1,850
	Mace	∞	720
	Iron Bow	∞	560
	Steel Bow	∞	910
	Silver Bow	3	1,560
	Training Bow	∞	350
	Mini Bow	∞	680
	Iron Gauntlets	∞	480
	Steel Gauntlets	∞	640
	Silver Gauntlets	3	1,290
	Training Gauntlets	∞	240

	Name	Stock	Price
	Leather Shield	∞	500
	Iron Shield	∞	1,000
	Steel Shield	3	1,500
	Vulnerary	∞	300
	Concoction	5	600
	Beginner Seal	∞	500
	Intermediate Seal	∞	1,000
	Advanced Seal	3	2,000
	Torch	∞	600
	Antitoxin	5	600
	Pure Water	∞	600
	Door Key	∞	300
	Chest Key	∞	300

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Battalion Guild

Black EaglesBlue LionsGolden Deer

	Name		Gambit	Level	Price
	Church of Seiros Soldiers		Disturbance	E	1,000
	Seiros Brawlers		Disturbance	E	1,200
	Seiros Archers		Fusillade	D	1,200
	Seiros Armored Co.		Onslaught	D	1,200
	Empire Archers		Fusillade	D	1,200
	Empire Cavalry		Assault Troop	D	1,200
	Empire Armored Co.		Impregnable Wall	D	1,200
	Empire Snipers		Flash-Fire Arrows	C	1,500
	Empire Magic Users		Resonant Flames	C	1,500
	Empire Pavise Co.		Blaze	C	1,500
	Empire Pegasus Co.		Group Lance Attack	D	1,500
	Empire Wyvern Co.		Reversal	C	1,500

	Name		Gambit	Level	Price
	Church of Seiros Soldiers		Disturbance	E	1,000
	Seiros Brawlers		Disturbance	E	1,200
	Seiros Archers		Fusillade	D	1,200
	Seiros Armored Co.		Onslaught	D	1,200
	Kingdom Archers		Retribution	D	1,200
	Kingdom Cavalry		Stride	D	1,200
	Kingdom Armored Co.		Impregnable Wall	D	1,200
	Kingdom Snipers		Flash-Fire Arrows	C	1,500
	Kingdom Magic Users		Resonant Ice	C	1,500
	Kingdom Brave Lance Co.		Onslaught	C	1,500
	Kingdom Pegasus Co.		Assembly	D	1,500
	Kingdom Wyvern Co.		Recovery Roar	C	1,500

	Name		Gambit	Level	Price
	Church of Seiros Soldiers		Disturbance	E	1,000
	Seiros Brawlers		Disturbance	E	1,200
	Seiros Archers		Fusillade	D	1,200
	Seiros Armored Co.		Onslaught	D	1,200
	Alliance Archers		Poisoned Arrows	D	1,200
	Alliance Cavalry		Assault Troop	D	1,200
	Alliance Armored Co.		Disturbance	D	1,200
	Alliance Snipers		Fusillade	C	1,500
	Alliance Magic Users		Resonant Lightning	C	1,500
	Alliance Veteran Duelists		Absorption	C	1,500
	Alliance Pegasus Co.		Assembly	D	1,500
	Alliance Wyvern Co.		Impregnable Wall	C	1,500

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• Note: The Battalion Guild will keep sellling anything not bought previously.

Strategy

Main article:The Flame in the Darkness/The Remire Calamity

This is the last month during which Jeralt will be able to provide Faculty Training. While he is not the sole tutor of any particular skill, the only other person who can train Byleth's authority skill is Seteth. Also, the armory, item shop and battalion guild receive an updated stock during this month, so you might want to check them out.

Dialogue

• "That's nice of you." (Pre-exploration conversation with Manuela, Manuela support+)
• "So, you and Edelgard..." (Pre-exploration conversation with Dimitri, Dimitri support+)
• "In the library." (Pre-exploration conversation with Sothis, Sothis support+)
• "No, you don't." (Exploration conversation with Bernadetta, Bernadetta support+)
• "I've heard it's not an ordinary disease." (Exploration conversation with Ashe, Ashe support+)
• "Nothing gets by you." (Exploration conversation with Lorenz, Lorenz support+)
• "Time heals all wounds." (Exploration conversation with Raphael, Raphael support+)
• "How long ago?" (Exploration conversation with Flayn, Flayn support+)
• "I am." (Exploration conversation with Sothis, Sothis support+)
• "I do not." (Exploration conversation with Rhea, Rhea support+)
• "I can't just ignore what happened." (Exploration conversation with Yuri, Yuri support+)
• "I agree." (Exploration conversation with Constance, Constance support+)
• "I will." (Exploration conversation with Hapi, Hapi support+)
• "Are you OK?" (Pre-battle conversation at Remire Village, Dimitri support+)
• "I felt the same." (Post-battle conversation with Dimitri, Dimitri support+)
• "They must be stopped." (Post-battle conversation with Rhea, Rhea support+)

Trivia

• The items in the trading chain for Shamir's Request and Catherine's Request seem to be references to pastFire Emblem titles.
  • The Book of Crestological Mysteries referencesMystery of the Emblem.
  • The Tome of Comely Saints likely referencesGenealogy of the Holy War.
  • The Fire Amulet may referenceThe Binding Blade.
  • The Glowing Stone is likely a reference toThe Sacred Stones.
  • The Path of Dawn is a reference toPath of Radiance andRadiant Dawn.
  • The Medicinal Eyedrops are a reference toAwakening.
  • The Two-Toned Whetstone is a reference toFates.
• In the event "A New Disaster", the sound effect Byleth hears before fainting was changedin version 1.2.0 from a heartbeat to a glass-shattering sound, akin to the one heard when aDivine Pulse is triggered.
• The picture ofthe Immaculate One used in theGolden Deer version of the chapter usesits concept art.

Etymology and other languages

Gallery

• 
  The opening mural for Chapter 8.

References

Fire Emblem: Three Houses

Playable characters Black Eagles Bernadetta •Caspar •Dorothea •Edelgard •Ferdinand •Hubert •Linhardt •Petra Blue Lions Annette •Ashe •Dedue •Dimitri •Felix •Ingrid •Mercedes •Sylvain Golden Deer Claude •Hilda •Ignatz •Leonie •Lorenz •Lysithea •Marianne •Raphael Other Alois •AnnaDLC •Byleth •Catherine •Cyril •Flayn •Gilbert •Hanneman •Jeritza •Manuela •Seteth •Shamir Ashen WolvesDLC Balthus •Constance •Hapi •Yuri Non-playable characters AbysskeeperDLC •Duke Aegir •Fleche •Gatekeeper •Duke Gerth •Ionius IX •Jeralt •Judith •Ladislava •Nader •Randolph •Rhea •Rodrigue •Sothis Bosses Acheron •AelfricDLC •Alois •Lord Arundel •Bias •Blaiddyd •Caspar •Catherine •Charon •Chilon •Claude •Cornelia •Daphnel •Dedue •Death Knight •Dimitri •Dominic •Baron Dominic •Edelgard •Felix •Ferdinand •Flame Emperor •Flayn •Fraldarius •Gautier •Gloucester •Goneril •Gwendal •Hubert •Ingrid •The Immaculate One •The Immovable •Judith •Kostas •Kronya •Ladislava •Lamine •Linhardt •Lonato •Lorenz •Mercedes •Metodey •Miklan •Myson •Nader •Nemesis •Baron OchsDLC •Odesse •Pallardó •Pittacus •Randolph •Rhea •Riegan •Rodrigue •Seteth •Shamir •Solon •Sylvain •Thales •Wandering Beast •The Wind Caller Background characters Count Bergliez •Margrave Gautier •Glenn •Count Gloucester •Count Hevring •Holst •Lambert •Monica •Patricia •Rufus •Seiros •Sitri •Tiana •Count Varley Legendary and personal weapons Aegis Shield •Areadbhar •Asclepius •Athame •Axe of Ukonvasara •Aymr •Blutgang •Caduceus Staff •Circe Staff •Crusher •Failnaught •Fetters of Dromi •Freikugel •The Inexhaustible •Lance of Ruin •Lúin •Ochain Shield •Rafail Gem •Scythe of Sariel •Seiros Shield •Spear of Assal •Sword of Begalta •Sword of Moralta •Sword of Seiros •Sword of the Creator •Tathlum Bow •Thunderbrand •Thyrsus •Vajra-Mushti Chapters Part I P:An Inevitable Encounter • 1:Three Houses • 2:Familiar Scenery • 3:Mutiny in the Mist • 4:The Goddess's Rite of Rebirth • 5:Tower of Black Winds • 6:Rumors of a Reaper • 7:Field of the Eagle and Lion • 8:The Flame in the Darkness • 9:The Cause of Sorrow • 10:Where the Goddess Dwells • 11:Throne of Knowledge • 12:To War /Outset of a Power Struggle Part II Silver Snow 13:Reunion at Dawn • 14:A King Without a Kingdom • 15:Valley of Torment • 16:The Rose-Colored River • 17:The Impregnable Fortress • 18:The Chaos of War • 19:Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 20:The City Without Light • 21:Following a Dream Azure Moon 13:Reunion at Dawn • 14:The Delusional Prince • 15:Valley of Torment • 16:The Rose-Colored River • 17:Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18:The King's Triumphant Return • 19:The Golden Deer's Plea • 20:The Impregnable Fortress • 21:Our Chosen Paths • 22:Oath of the Dagger Verdant Wind 13:Reunion at Dawn • 14:The Alliance Leader's Ambitions • 15:Valley of Torment • 16:The Rose-Colored River • 17:Blood of the Eagle and Lion • 18:The Golden Scheme • 19:The Chaos of War • 20:Conclusion of the Crossing Roads • 21:The City Without Light • 22:Fódlan's New Dawn Crimson Flower 13:Beyond Escape • 14:The Master Tactician • 15:Tempest of Swords and Shields • 16:Lady of Deceit • 17:Field of Revenge • 18:To the End of a Dream Paralogues Part I Black Market SchemeDLC •A Cursed RelicDLC •Death Toll •Dividing the World •Falling Short of Heaven •The Forgotten •Land of the Golden Deer •An Ocean View •Oil and Water •Rumored Nuptials •The Secret MerchantDLC •Sword and Shield of Seiros •Tales of the Red Canyon •True Chivalry •War for the Weak Part II Darkness Beneath the Earth •Dividing the World •Eternal Guardian •The Face Beneath •Foreign Land and Sky •Forgotten Hero •Insurmountable •Legend of the Lake •Retribution •The Secret MerchantDLC •The Silver Maiden •The Sleeping Sand Legend •Weathervanes of Fódlan Cindered Shadows 1:The Fourth House • 2:What Lies Beneath • 3:The Rite of Rising • 4:Danger in the Dark • 5:Betrayal • 6:Return to Me • 7:Wolf Pack Locations Fódlan •Adrestia •Faerghus •Garreg Mach Monastery (Abyss) •Leicester •Oghma Mountains •Shambhala •Almyra •Brigid •Dagda •Sreng •Zahras Groups, objects and concepts 10 Elites •Ashen Wolves •Black Eagles (Black Eagle Strike Force) •Blue Lions •Calendar •Children of the Goddess •Church of Seiros (Knights of Seiros) •Crests (Crest Stone) •Divine Pulse •Four Apostles •Four Saints •Golden Deer •Heroes' Relics •Insurrection of the Seven •Monsters •Those who slither in the dark •Tragedy of Duscur •War of Heroes Lists Abilities •Chapters •Characters •Classes (Class change) •Hidden treasure •Items (Monastery items) •Quests •Scripts •Supports •Weapons Related topics Class mastery •Documents •Downloadable content •Movie Gallery •Music Library •Minor characters •Name chart • Other games (Warriors: Three Hopes) •Pre-release information (Unused content) •Timeline