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Altea

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Altea


Artwork of Altea from the Trading Card Game.

Capital

Anri[1]

Demonym

Altean

Government

Monarchy

Continent

Archanea

Altea swore fealty to Archanea long ago, a vow we have always kept. And, as you know, it is in my blood–House Altea's blood–to destroy Medeus just as Anri did before me.
— Marth

The Kingdom of Altea (pronounced /⁠ɑlˈtiə⁠/[key][2] or /⁠ɑlˈteɪə⁠/[key][3][4]; Japanese: アリティア Aritia) is a small island country from the continent of Archanea. It serves as the namesake of the Altean Union,[5] and is famed the hero and first king Anri, his divine blade Falchion, and its royal knights.[6] A national policy was adopted from Anri's dying will: that his kingdom must take initiative as the Holy Kingdom of Archanea's shield;[7] a nation Altea had sworn its fealty to for a long time[8] and was its suzerain state.[9]

For a hundred years and through five successive kings[10]—each held in high esteem by their subjects[6]—House Altea confines itself to be a force for good to protect the land when the threat of dragons rises.[11]

Geography

Map of Altea from Chapter 15 of New Mystery of the Emblem.

Altea is located around the center of the Altean Union,[5] and it occupies the middle wetlands of the continent.[12] It contains vast amounts of clear waters and rich soil—said to be beautiful.[13] Due to the former, bridges are found throughout the kingdom used to reach other pieces of land. Altea lies south of Khadein from the mainland and is to the north of Dolhr's landmass; to its east is the bordering Kingdom of Gra and further east Menedy, with Chiasmir located to its west.

The continent's map used in the manual of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light displays Chapter 16 in its entirety inhabiting most of Altea;[14] Mystery of the Emblem altered this by showcasing the area instead as one singular landmass,[15] which was commonly used by future maps going forward, such as the ones used for the Fire Emblem Museum website[16][17] and Nintendo DS titles.[18] Mystery of the Emblem also places a scroll beneath Altea on its world map,[15] that consistently went on to be depicted instead as a piece of land after the map of Archanea from Ape's first guidebook for Mystery of the Emblem established such.[19]

In Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light's version of Chapter 16, the water is identified as river terrain, which future titles replaced with sea terrain. Those games also prominently feature grass terrain on the island housing the vendors and armories, as opposed to it consisting of floor terrain in Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light. Shadow Dragon also portrays parts of Chapter 16's geography in the Prologue III and Prologue IV chapters: displaying zoomed in perspectives of its southwest and eastern reaches respectively.[20]

Prior to the Nintendo DS titles, Altea was not known to bear much rocky terrain, such as mountains. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light depicted Altea Castle atop cliff terrain,[21] but future titles changed this to it being surrounded by water. In Shadow Dragon, mountains are depicted in the background of the introductory Prologue and Chapter 16 CG images;[22][23] such also applies to New Mystery of the Emblem with Chapter 1 and Chatper 15.[24][25] Furthermore, the second base conversation between Kris and Norne makes mention of one mountain that gaps Sera from Norne's village,[26] and some of the title's new chapters depict peak and mountain terrain: Prologue 5, Prologue 6, Prologue 7, and Chapter 16x.[a]

History

Prior to game events

Originally, Altea was a remote provincial city of Archanea before becoming its own kingdom.[27] The errant Princess Artemis of Archanea took refuge there after her country's fall to the Dolhr Empire during the War of Liberation.[27] The empire eventually learned of this and sent its troops there to capture her.[27] The Altean locals fought back in risk of annihilation to protect the princess.[28] Emperor Medeus began to move after the tide of the war shifted in humanity's favor.[29] Due to his terrible power, Altea had scarce odds in continuing its resistance;[30] thus Gotoh appeared before the people there and told of the means to defeat Medeus: Falchion, at the Ice Dragon Temple through an arduous journey;[31] a way which Anri took on to further protect Artemis.[32]

Anri battling Medeus.

Anri reappeared in Altea and defeated Medeus[33] in 498 AC.[34] Two years later,[35] Anri founded the Kingdom of Altea with backing from the Holy Kingdom of Archanea.[12] After Anri's death, an inheritance dispute caused the kingdom to split in two: the eastern half was formed into the separate Kingdom of Gra in 537 AC,[36] which became a close ally to Altea.[37] Anri's successor was his brother Marcelus, from whom all subsequent Altean kings are descended.[10]

During the War of Shadows

Altea's fall.

After Medeus's revival in Dolhr, the War of Shadows began. Altea was a prominent member of an early rendition of the Archanean League, formed with the purpose to destroy Dolhr.[38] The League lost in the Battle of Grust and were forced to retreat, further crippled by the Dragoons giving chase.[38] When the capital of Archanea was threatened to fall to Dolhr subsequently in 602 AC, King Cornelius personally charged his army to its rescue.[39] However, due to a confrontation with General Camus at Menedy and Gra's betrayal during the Battle of Menedy River:[39] Cornelius perished and Altea went on to be invaded by Gharnef's forces and Gra.[40]

Gra managed to quickly take Altea Castle, capturing Princess Elice who stayed behind to let Prince Marth slip away. Eventually, Marth and his surviving knights found their chance to evacuate the country. They passed a smaller division of Gra's soldiers and their Captain, while also avoiding a clash with Gra's main force as one of Marth's knights dressed as him to fool them and buy the group time. Draug secured a vessel that took them to the isle of Talys:[41] where they would hideaway in the meantime.

During Marth's absence, the Dolhr-Grust allied forces came to occupy Altea and used Helena Castle as their key supply point.[42] Camus was known to have once acted as the kingdom's warden before Morzas succeeded him, who by contrast to Camus was ruthless and murdered any Alteans if he sensed even the slightest provocation.[43]

Two years later

A war-torn Altea.

Marth left Talys two years later in order to align with Princess Nyna's cause to fight Dolhr.[44] He became the leader of the new Archanean League and eventually marched the army back to his homeland in the same year.[45] Seeing the land now barren gave Marth resolve to lead his troops to liberate it.[13] After routing Hollstadt and his knights, the League made their way inside the castle to stomp out Morzas and the rest of the empire within.

The people gathered around the castle once it was liberated, celebrating to many their happiest day of finally being freed from Dolhr[46]—calling Marth the "star and savior"; a title that he would come to be recognized by in Altea.[47]

The League took out the remaining Grustian presence at Helena Castle afterwards, gaining a wide array of funds for the war effort.[48]

Conclusion

Marth, and his fiancée Caeda, at Altea Caste.

Marth managed to defeat Medeus and end the war. He turned home, and with his steadfast efforts, Altea was seeing stability again.[49] The people also rejoiced upon the announcement of Marth taking on a fiancée: Princess Caeda.[50] Altea had also annexed Gra for a time, though at some point, the country was later given to Saint Archanea as ordered by Emperor Hardin.[51]

During the War of Heroes

Altea received a missive from the St. Archanea's Emperor Hardin in 607 AC,[52] commanding Marth to send an expeditionary force to the Kingdom of Grust to aid the occupation army in a fight against a rebellion. Marth followed this and led such a division with Arran.[53]

After seizing the Grust Rebel Fortress and subsequently quelling a rebellion in Macedon, Caeda urgently met with Marth at Holm Coast: finally informing him about Archanea's invasion of Altea. Hardin's missive and the rebellions were merely a means to divide Altea's military might,[54] and with aid from Gra and Aurelis,[55] the besiege was successful—such caused the outbreak of the War of Heroes.[52]

Marth returning to Altea Castle.

In his way back to Altea at the Chiasmir Strait, Marth confronted Hardin and learned of his mysterious power that made scathing him impossible. Because of this, Marth ultimately had to withdraw away from Altea for the time being. After a considerable amount of time,[56] Marth obtained the means to counter Hardin from Gotoh. Ready to face Archanea again, Gotoh used Warp magic to have Marth return to Altea with his forces. Met with Archanea and Gra soldiers, Marth's army managed to reach the capital of Anri taking it from General Eibel. Inside the castle, Marth seized his throne from the remaining Archanean forces and Willow, securing Altea's liberation and cleansing it of Archanea's harsh occupation.[57]

Archanean Alliance

The Altean League won the War of Heroes. Marth became the fifth king of Altea and Caeda becoming queen in 609 AC.[58] Marth merged his country with the other Seven Kingdoms in the construction of the Archanean Alliance under his rule.[59]

Notable locations in Altea

Anri

The capital of Anri and Altea Castle.

Anri (Japanese: アンリ Anri) is the capital of Altea.[1] It was seized by Dolhrian forces during the War of Shadows and Archanean forces during the War of Heroes.

Altea Castle

Altea Castle (Japanese: アリティア城 Aritia Castle) is the royal residence located within the capital. It is featured more prominently in gameplay compared to the city. The castle terrain depicted during the outdoor chapter maps is identified as Altea Castle specifically,[14] which is where Hollstadt guarded during the War of Shadows, and later Eibel during the War of Heroes. The castle's interior was held by Morzas in the former conflict, and by Willow during the latter.

Eastern prison

The eastern prison.

A prison to the east of Altea,[60] which was utilized by enemy forces in the War of Shadow and War of Heroes. For the former, Gra imprisoned Gordin there in 602 AC.[61] Two years later,[45] Xane was placed within[60] as Dolhr realized his ability to shape-shift and threatened him to join their army.[62] For the latter conflict, General Eibel put Est in the prison as a means to enforce Abel's obedience to Archanea—threatening her execution if he rejoined Altea. Each instance of imprisonment acts as a side objective to rescue the relevant character in the chapters that depict the prison.

Rival villages

The rival villages.

The rival villages[63] are two villages in the northwest of Altea[64] that are constantly feuding with each other—presumably for a long time[65]—to the extent that they would refuse to help Marth in the midst of war should he visit one before the other. Arran and Samson resided in the opposing villages during the War of Shadows, inhabiting the western and eastern villages respectively.[64] In the War of Heroes, both villages await the arrival of Marth;[66] the western village provides him a Dracoshield, while the eastern one gives a Power Ring*/Energy Drop*.

In the gameplay of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, the player is capable of visiting the other village after recruiting one of Arran or Samson. If the selected unit has died prior, the player may recruit the other one.[b] If the unit is still alive, the player is met with narration describing the village's silence and the inhabitants' refusal to leave their homes;[68] this scene also uses the music track used for the player turn instead of the one used for visiting villages. In later titles, the village not visited first is made impossible to visit for the remainder of the chapter.

In Mystery of the Emblem Book II's version of Chapter 15, Marth interrupts the villager who greets him at either village after mention of the feud: expressing that the villages should make amends for everyone's sake.[66] New Mystery of the Emblem removed Marth's interference in this scene, giving more dialogue to the greeting villager who claims the village that Marth chose has more to offer him by comparison.[69]

Helena Castle

Helena Castle.

Helena Castle (Japanese: マクロニソスの城 Makronisos Castle) is an old fortress to the north of Altea which acted as key supply point for Dolhr and Grust's occupation during the War of Shadows.[42] Marth traveled there and ousted a group of holdouts led by Dactyl, recruiting Etzel in the process.

Sera

Sera (Japanese: セラ Sera) is a small Altean village,[70][26] where MacLear raised Kris to become a knight.[71] It is located near a mountain, and across this mountain, Sera is neighbored by another Altean village where Norne is from.[26][72] Fried apples are known to be commonly consumed at Sera.[73]

Abel and Est's shop

Est and Abel in front of their shop.

A small shop that Abel started with Est after the War of Shadows,[74] prior to Est being forcefully taken to Valentia.[75] Abel often provided his goods for free, much to the frustration of Est who believed that his behavior would cause the shop to go bankrupt.[76] Because the two of them are former members of Altea and Macedon's militaries, receiving customers was not a concern.[77]

This shop is known to stock weapons,[78] including a lance which can apparently grant its wielder good fortune when smashing enemies.[79] The shop also contains other products, such as a charm said to make any wish come true made from a stone a dragon held for three millennia,[75] herbs that supposedly grew on the grave of a fire dragon bearing miraculous properties,[80] and simpler things, including tinderboxes.[81]

Wrys's monastery

Wrys's monastery.

A small monastery Wrys established in Altea after the War of Shadows,[82] where he cared for children who lost their parents from the war.[83] It is located next to an ocean, which is where the children would often go and play at.[84]

Gra

Main article: Gra

A country to Altea's east, a steadfast ally prior to the War of Shadows. After Altea's foundation, Gra's land was deemed under it directly. It gained independence as a result of Anri's passing and the radical division amongst the nobility about inheriting Altea's throne.

Characters from Altea

Character Description Appears in
Anri Founder of the Kingdom of Altea, wielder of Falchion and slayer of Medeus. None
Marcelus Second king of Altea and Anri's brother. Became king after Anri's passing. None
Marius Third king of Altea. Marcelus's son. None
Cornelius Forth king of Altea at the onset of the War of Shadows, who died in its earliest battles. None
Liza Cornelius's wife. Died at the hands of Morzas in the fall of the Altea castle. None

Marth
Prince of Altea; prides his friends. He led the League's army to defeat Medeus in the last war. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Elice
Princess of Altea and Marth's elder sister. Kind and strong. She was kidnapped in the last war. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Malledus
A count of Altea. Advisor and tactician in the service of Altea. Guides Marth in the War of Shadows. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon

Merric
Nobleman of Altea. Close with Marth and Elice, who encouraged him to study in Khadein. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Jagen
Marth's trusted advisor; very strict. He served as knight commander in the War of Shadows. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Frey
Knight of Altea; willing to sacrifice himself. He aided Marth's escape in the last war. Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Abel
Former Altean knight, nicknamed "the Panther". Cain's partner in the previous war. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Cain
Knight of Altea, nicknamed "the Bull". Abel's partner during the War of Shadows. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Draug
Knight of Altea, known for his rigid defense. He served as Altea's shield in the last war. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Gordin
Archer of Altea; a little timid. In the last war, he escaped to Talys along with Marth. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Norne
A volunteer soldier from Altea. Despite only being a villager, she aided Marth in the previous war. Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Arran
Commander of the Altean knights, afflicted by illness. Originally a wandering paladin. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Samson
A wandering hero who acts according to his own beliefs. Protected a village in the last war. Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem

Katarina
Member of the 7th Platoon of Altean knights. An aspiring tactician who assists her platoon. New Mystery of the Emblem

Kris
A youth from Sera village in Altea. Knocked on Altea's gate to become a knight. New Mystery of the Emblem

Roderick
Member of the 7th Platoon of Altean knights. Usually calm, but lately bothered by Luke. Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem

Luke
Member of the 7th Platoon of Altean knights. Rash and stubborn, he is a nuisance to Roderick. Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem

Cecil
Member of Altea's 7th Platoon. Hates losing and often gets into fights. Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem

Ryan
Archer in the 7th Platoon of Altean knights. Timid, just like his elder brother Gordin. Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem

Flavor text

Game Text
(English)
Text
(Japanese)
New Mystery of the Emblem
A nation formed by the dragon-slaying hero Anri.
It was liberated by Marth in the previous war.*
かつて暗黒竜メディウスを倒した英雄アンリを祖とする国。
暗黒戦争では、一度は滅んだが王子マルスの手で再興された。

Trivia

Concept artwork of Marth from Warriors.
  • Altea's coat of arms is present on Marth's cape in Fire Emblem Warriors, similarly to how the Archanean coat of arms is on Marth's cape in the Super Smash Bros. series.

Etymology and other languages

Altea

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

• Altea
• Aritia

• This name is used from Shadow Dragon onward, as well as the Super Smash Bros. series. Possibly derived from Althaea or Alcea, both genera of flowering plants; the latter genus includes the hollycock, which was part of the official seal of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
• Used exclusively in the Fire Emblem anime. A straight romanization of the Japanese name.

Japanese

アリティア

Officially romanized as Aritia.

Spanish

Altea

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French

Altea

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German

Altea

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Italian

Altea

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Portuguese
(Brazil)

Altea

Used in Heroes.

Korean

아리티아
앨티어

• Aritia; Used in Fates and Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, among the choices for the player's country in their profile card.
• Altea; used in the trophy description of Marth in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Traditional Chinese

阿利提亞

Aritia

Anri

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English
(unofficial)

Anri

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Japanese

アンリ

Anri; shares its name with Anri, Altea's founder.

Altea Castle


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Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Altea Castle

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Japanese

アリティア城

Aritia Castle

Spanish

Castillo de Altea

Altea Castle

French

Château d'Altea

Altea Castle

German

Schloss Altea

Altea Castle

Italian

Il castello di Altea

Altea Castle

Portuguese

Castelo de Altea

Altea Castle. Used in Heroes.[85]

Rival villages

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Rival villages

Used in the Counselors' Corner of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.[63]

French

Villages rivaux

Rival villages. Used in the Counselors' Corner of the 30th Anniversary Edition of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.[86]

Helena Castle

Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Helena Castle

Possibly named after Helen, an old name for the island of Makronisos, as per its Japanese name.

Japanese

マクロニソスの城

Makronisos Castle; possibly named after Makronisos, an island of Greece.

Spanish

Castillo de Helena

Helena Castle

French

Château d'Helena

Helena Castle

German

Schloss Helena

Helena Castle

Italian

Il castello di Helena

Helena Castle

Sera


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Names, etymology, and in other regions
Language Name Definition, etymology, and notes
English

Sera

As of Heroes.

Japanese

セラ

Sera

Spanish

Sera

Used in Heroes.[87]

French

Sera

Used in Heroes.[88]

German

Sera

Used in Heroes.[89]

Italian

Sera

Used in Heroes.[90]

Portuguese

Sera

Used in Heroes.[91]

Gallery

Official artwork

CG images

Screenshots

Heroes artwork

Chapter maps

Other appearances

Notes

  1. Only the peak terrain appearing in Prologue 7 and Chapter 16x are accessible to the player; inaccessible ones also appear in the former. The mountain terrain that appears in Prologue 5 and Prologue 6 is never accessible to the player.
  2. If the player does this while also having Xane recruited, it will cause the game to be in a glitched state after the following enemy phase starts.[67]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "We will retake our capital, Anri!! We will reclaim our homeland!" — Marth, during the introduction of Chapter 15, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  2. Solid Snake's smash taunt for Marth
  3. Gordin in Fire Emblem Heroes
  4. Fire Emblem Warriors dialogue
  5. 5.0 5.1 The Altean Union cropped from the map used in the manual of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "救国の英雄アンリの血を引く王家は国民から絶大な支持と尊敬を得ており、小国ながらその騎士団の強さには定評がありました。北方の蛮族の攻撃から民を守り続けられたのも、精鋭をもってなる宮廷騎士団の力によるものなのです。
    [The royal family, which inherited the blood of the hero Anri, was immensely popular with its subjects, and though their kingdom was small, their order of knights was renowned all throughout the land. Indeed, it was the valor of the most elite royal knights that protected the people from the bandits of the north.]"
    Kaga, S. (translation by @moonsdoggie on X), Designer's Note #1, Intelligent Systems (archived by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine), Retrieved: January 30th, 2026
  7. "そしてアンリが残した言葉「アリティアは聖王国(アカネイア)の盾となれ」を国是とするがゆえに、やがて戦乱の渦中に巻き込まれてゆきます。
    [Anri’s final will was for Altea to serve as the Holy Kingdom of Archanea’s shield; in following this, Altea would eventually be pulled into the maelstrom of war.]"
    Kaga, S. (translation by @moonsdoggie on X), Designer's Note #1, Intelligent Systems (archived by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine), Retrieved: January 30th, 2026
  8. "Altea swore fealty to Archanea long ago, a vow we have always kept." — Marth, during the ending of Chapter 6, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  9. "The Kingdom of Archanea is the suzerain state to Altea, and its orders must be followed." — Narration, during the introduction of Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  10. 10.0 10.1 "アリティアはアンリ王の弟マルセレスの系統に移り、マルセレス→マリウス →コーネリアス→マルスと代を重ねます。
    [King Anri’s younger brother Marcelus took the throne of Altea; he was succeeded by his son Marius, who was in turn succeeded by his son Cornelius, father of Marth.]"
    Kaga, S. (translation by @moonsdoggie on X), Designer's Note #1, Intelligent Systems (archived by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine), Retrieved: Feburary 5th, 2026
  11. "Marth: And I know what I must do, now that Medeus has revived and restored Dolhr to its former might.
    Malledus: You are Anri's last male descendant, the only one who can wield Falchion. You must find the blade that was taken, and put an end to Dolhr and its misguided Manakete rulers.
    Marth: I will finish what my father started. I will avenge him, and bring light back into our world.
    " — Marth and Malledus, during the ending of Chapter 7, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  12. 12.0 12.1 "アリティア王国はもともと大陸中央の湿原地帯にあった開拓都市が、第一次ドルーア戦争の後にアカネイアの援助を得て独立したものです。
    [The Kingdom of Altea was originally a small settlement in the wetlands in the central region of the continent; after the First Dolhr War, it rose to become an independent nation with the backing of the Kingdom of Archanea.]"
    Kaga, S. (translation by @moonsdoggie on X), Designer's Note #1, Intelligent Systems (archived by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine), Retrieved: January 28th, 2026
  13. 13.0 13.1 "Once Marth's kingdom had been beautiful, blessed with rich soil and clear waters; now the eyes tended to notice instead the barren farms; the ruins; forlorn stares. Marth vowed to free Altea from its torment without any further delay." — Narration, during the introduction of Chapter 16, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  14. 14.0 14.1 Map of Archanea used in the manual of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
  15. 15.0 15.1 Map of Archanea used in Mystery of the Emblem.
  16. Map of Archanea for the Fire Emblem Museum's Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light section.
  17. Map of Archanea for the Fire Emblem Museum's Mystery of the Emblem section.
  18. Map of Archanea used in the Nintendo DS Fire Emblem titles.
  19. Map of Archanea used in Ape's Mystery of the Emblem guide.
  20. Chapter 16 map from Shadow Dragon.
  21. Chapter 17 of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
  22. CG image from the Prologue of Shadow Dragon.
  23. CG image from the introduction of Chapter 16 Shadow Dragon.
  24. CG image from the introduction of Chapter 1 New Mystery of the Emblem.
  25. CG image from the introduction of Chapter 15 New Mystery of the Emblem.
  26. 26.0 26.1 26.2 "Kris: At that time, I was still studying day and night back in my village...
    Norne: What village might that be, Kris?
    Kris: Sera. It's fairly small.
    Norne: Huh, Sera village? You mean the one just over the mountain from my own village?
    " — Kris and Norne, during their second conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  27. 27.0 27.1 27.2 "But, at the time, there were rumors of an Archanean princess hiding out in Altea, which back then was no more than a provincial town among many. The furious Dolhrian Empire sent troops to Altea, demanding the princess's extradition." — Jagen, during the Anri Saga conversation of Chapter 12, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  28. "However the citizens of Altea swore that, even if they were completely annihilated, they would protect the princess." — Jagen, during the opening of Chapter 11, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  29. "The leader of the Liberation Army, Duke Caldas, fought with the royal shield, given to him by Artemis. As a result, he received enormous support. Thanks to his efforts, the war finally began to become in their favor. But then, the king of earth dragons, Medeus, finally moved out." — Jagen, during the opening of Chapter 11, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  30. "The dark breath of earth dragons possessed horrendous destructive power and had the effect of halving the enemy’s strength. Under such a dire situation it was thought that Altea's resistance wasn't going to hold out." — Jagen, during the opening of Chapter 11, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  31. "Then, at that time, a sage appeared and told the people that at the Ice Dragon Temple, to the distant north, was a sword blessed by the deities. With that sword, the earth dragons could be defeated, but it definitely wasn’t an easy task to reach the temple…" — Jagen, during the opening of Chapter 11, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  32. "King Anri began his travels here, to obtain the divine blade, Falchion. And that was so that he could rescue Princess Artemis…" — Jagen, during the opening of Chapter 11, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  33. "想像を絶する苦難の旅の末、ついにファルシオンを見つけたアンリは、アリティアに戻った。そして、その神剣で見事メディウスを打ち倒したのである。
    [After an arduous journey of unimaginable hardship, Henri finally discovered the Falchion and returned to Altea. And, with the divine blade, he triumphantly struck down Medeus.]" (Mystery of the Emblem guide (Ape), pg. 3)
  34. "498
    – Anri, a youth of Altea, a developing town in a remote region, obtains the divine blade Falchion and slays Medeus.
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  35. "500
    – Founding of the Kingdom of Altea by Anri the hero.
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  36. "537
    – Anri, King of Altea, dies.
    – Due to succession troubles, the Kingdom of Gra splits from Altea and becomes independent.
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  37. "Gra had always been a staunch ally to Altea." — Narration, during the opening of Chapter 14, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
  38. 38.0 38.1 "To stop Medeus, Archanea, together with allies Aurelis and Altea, formed a League of over fifty thousand men to march upon Dolhr. However, due to the incompetence of the Archanean nobles, the Alliance suffered a humiliating defeat in the Battle of Grust by the hands of the cunning General Camus. As they were forced to retreat, it was further crippled by the relentless pursuit from the Macedonian Dragoons led by Prince Michalis." — Narration, during the introduction of Episode I, Fire Emblem: Archanea Saga
  39. 39.0 39.1 "602
    – Altea’s army, which was heading for the palace to its rescue, and Grust's army lead by General Camus, confront at Menedy River.
    – Despite having the upper hand in battle, Altea’s army is defeated due to the betrayal of its sworn ally, the Kingdom of Gra.
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  40. "その行為に怒ったカミユは軍を引き上げるのですが、結局アリティアはガーネフとグラの軍勢の前に滅亡してしまうのです。
    [Enraged by this act, Camus withdraws his troops, but ultimately, Altea is destroyed by the forces of Gharnef and Gra.]"
    Kaga, S., Designer's Note #1, Intelligent Systems (archived by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine), Retrieved: Feburary 5th, 2026
  41. "I received word from Sir Malledus to ready a vessel, that we might slip away discreetly by sea." — Draug, during the ending of Prologue IV, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  42. 42.0 42.1 "At long last, Altea was free again. Marth took the League to Helena Castle in the north, an old fortress and key supply point during Dolhr and Grust's occupation." — Narration, during the introduction of Chapter 17x, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  43. "Unlike General Camus who preceded him, Morzas had been a cruel warden, slaughtering many innocent Alteans at the slightest provocation." — Narration, during the introduction of Chapter 17, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  44. "604
    – Prince Marth of Altea, who fled to the Kingdom of Talys, uprises in response to Princess Nyna, and raises a liberation army for his country.
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  45. 45.0 45.1 "Nyna: So this is your country, Altea…
    Marth: Yes. Dolhr has occupied it for two years now.
    " — Nyna and Marth, during the opening of Chapter 17, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
  46. "Thus Altea was liberated. Its people, ragged from years of Dolhrian tyranny, scrambled to the castle and flocked beneath its walls, eager to celebrate what, for many, would be remembered as the happiest days of their lives." — Narration, during the ending of Chapter 17, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  47. "You, sire, are the warrior of light-- chosen by the gods... Glory to our star and savior!" — A villager, during Chapter 15, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  48. "Grust's garrison left their war chest when they fled. This much gold should buy plenty of equipment. Might I suggest, sire, you avail yourself of this opportunity to outfit your soldiers?" — Malledus, during the ending of Chapter 17x, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  49. "Thanks to the efforts of Prince Marth, the Kingdom of Altea, devastated by war, finally begins to stabilize." — Narration, during the introduction of Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  50. "Afterwards, Princess Caeda was welcomed to Altea, and her marriage with Prince Marth was announced. The citizens of Altea were happy for the pair’s fortune and Sheeda was passionately welcomed to the country." — Narration, during the introduction of Chapter 1, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  51. "Gra was annexed to Altea at one point, but, by Emperor Hardin's order, it was returned to Archanea." — Narration, during the introduction of Chapter 17, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  52. 52.0 52.1 "607
    – King Hardin calls upon the rebuilding of the Holy Empire of Archanea, and increases the military preparations. He annexes the neighbouring minor powers.
    – An insurrection breaks out in the Kingdom of Grust occupied by Archanea.
    – Marth answers to Emperor Hardin's request and goes on an expedition against Grust, but during that time Altea's royal castle is attacked by Archanea's troops and falls.
    – From this, Altea and Archanea rush against each other into a total war.
    – Outbreak of the War of Heroes (607-608).
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  53. "アラン
    グルニア遠征軍指揮官 (えんせいぐんしきかん

    [Arran
    Grustian Expeditionary Force commander.]" (Mystery of the Emblem manual, pg. 53)
  54. "The Grustian expedition was a trap they planned for us all along, as well as the rebellion in Macedon… They wanted us to leave Altea, to divide our army's strength. Hardin had already decided upon this action from the beginning." — Jagen, during the ending of Chapter 4, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  55. "Altea was attacked by the imperial army. The Archanean League... Gra and Aurelis ambushed us." — Caeda, during the ending of Chapter 4, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  56. "Oh, you… Where did you all go to? You all went missing for so long that everyone became very worried about you." — A villager, during Chapter 15, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  57. "Since being ruled by the imperial army, our days have been difficultly passed." — A villager, during Chapter 15, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  58. "609
    – Prince Marth marries with Princess Caeda of Talys, and officially becomes King of Altea.
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  59. "The Seven Kingdoms were unified by Prince Marth. The Archanean Alliance was established and peace reigned." — Book II Ending, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  60. 60.0 60.1 "I heard a rumor that the prison to the east holds a young man called Xane." — A villager, during Chapter 16, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
  61. "602
    Despite having the upper hand in battle, Altea's army is defeated due to the betrayal of its sworn ally, the Kingdom of Gra. The Kingdom of Altea is overrun by the empire's troops and falls.
    " — Complete Conquest Record: History of the Continent of Archanea (From Archanea's Heroic Chronicles), Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  62. "Me and my folk have the power to transform into other people. We can shape-shift, you see. When Dolhr caught on, they started threatenin' me. Told me to join their army or "face my doom." Hah!" — Xane, during Chapter 16, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  63. 63.0 63.1 "In chapter 16, you'll have the opportunity to recruit Samson and Arran into Marth's army, however, since these two units are from rival villages, you are only able to add one of them to your army." — Mattew Niemi (Counselors' Corner - 30th Anniversary Edition of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light)
  64. 64.0 64.1 "Listen well, because this is very important. There are two villages in the northwest of Altea. The westerly village is home to a paladin named Arran...while the easterly village is home to a hero named Samson." — A villager, during Chapter 16, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  65. "Unfortunately, there has always been bad blood between our village and the next one over." — Samson, during Chapter 16, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  66. 66.0 66.1 "Villager: Oh, your highness, you’ve finally come. I have been waiting, to give this to you. However this village and the neighboring village…
    Marth: Mmm, I understand. But, for the sake of everyone, you should start to make up with them…
    " — A villager and Marth, during Chapter 15, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
  67. yokokazuo, FE1 Recruiting both Arran & Samson glitch, Serenes Forest, Published: April 27, 2025, Retrieved: January 27th, 2026
  68. "The village is silent. No one will leave their homes." — Narration, during Chapter 16, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light
  69. "So you've come, Prince Marth. I've been waitin' to deliver this to you. There's always been bad blood between our village and the next one over. They'll have closed the gates to you the moment they saw you come here. No need to worry, though. We've got better offerings than them!" — A villager, during Chapter 15, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  70. "A youth from Sera village in Altea. Knocked on Altea's gate to become a knight." — Kris's flavor text, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  71. "Since I was young, I've been living in a small village named Sera, together with my grandfather. He was the one who trained me. Grandfather was very strict, and worked me to the bone, every day. Many times, I thought I was going to die..." — Kris, during the Kris conversation of Prologue 6, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  72. "The Volunteer - Norne
    Her stint as a warrior over, Norne returned to her home in Altea and lived an unremarkable but happy life.
    " — Norne's ending, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  73. "This is a fried apple. You remove the apple's core, add butter and sugar and fry it. We used to fry and eat old apples like this quite often, back in my village." — Kris to Tiki, during their first conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  74. "Altea's Shield - Abel
    Abel left the army and opened a small shop. He was to be married; but in the end his fellow knights were his most steadfast companions.
    " — Abel's ending, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  75. 75.0 75.1 "Est: It's something we stocked in the shop, but I thought you might want it.
    Catria: What is this? Some kind of charm?
    Est: Yup! Made from a stone that a dragon held while it slept for three millennia. It'll make any wish come true! ...Er, supposedly.
    " — Est and Catria]], during their C support, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  76. "Kris: Won't it be problematic for a merchant if you give away things for free?
    Abel: Yeah, if you put it that way... Est often got mad at me for it, saying the shop would go bankrupt because I'm too nice...
    " — Kris and Abel, during their first conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  77. "And since we have connections with the Macedonian and Altean armies, we don't have to worry about customers." — Est to Catria, during their second conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  78. "I heard you started a shop with Abel, and that you were even selling weapons..." — Catria to Est, during their second conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  79. "Est: A lance that brings luck. I heard it brings good fortune when you smash enemies with it.
    Catria: Are you sure it's not cursed...?
    Est: No way! Everyone who used this lance got a promotion, a lover, money, stuff like that...
    Catria: Sounds shady... Luck is something you grasp with your own strength, not something that requires trifles like this.
    Est: Don't you want it...? And to think I bought it from the shop just for you...
    " — Est and Catria, during their first conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  80. "Est: Anyway, it's tea made from an herb that only grows on a fire dragon's grave.
    Catria: Gods, it smells like the bad end of an angry wyvern... But all right. I'll bite. What's it supposed to do?
    Est: It's chock-full of miraculous properties!
    " — Est and Catria, during their B support, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
  81. "Abel: Use this tinderbox as well, if you think it'll be useful. I have some pieces of wood, too...
    Kris: Y-you're awfully well prepared, Sir Abel.
    Abel: I used to run a small shop in Altea, you see. I dealt with these kind of items there.
    " — Abel and Kris, during their first conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  82. "Kris: There's a monastery in Altea...?
    Wrys: Yes, I built a small monastery after the last war. There are many delightful children there.
    " — Kris and Wrys, during their first conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  83. "Altean Healer - Wrys
    Wrys built a monastery and spent his remaining years caring for children who had lost their parents in the war.
    " — Wrys's ending, Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
  84. "There's a bountiful sea near the monastery. The children often go play there." — Wrys to Kris, during their second conversation, Fire Emblem: New Mystery of the Emblem
  85. "Talvez quase tão grandioso quanto o castelo de Altea." — Jagen: Veteran Knight, at the castle (Portuguese), Fire Emblem Heroes
  86. "Au chapitre 16, tu auras la possibilité de recruter Samson et Arran dans l'armée de Marth. Cependant, de ces deux unités, appartenant à des villages rivaux, seul l'une d'entre elles pourra venir grossir tes rangs." — Mattew Niemi (Counselors' Corner - 30th Anniversary Edition of Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light)
  87. "Procede de una aldea llamada Sera, en Altea." — Help text description of Kris: Unknown Hero and Kris: Unsung Hero (Spanish), Fire Emblem Heroes
  88. "Originaire du village de Sera, du royaume d'Altea." — Help text description of Kris: Unknown Hero and Kris: Unsung Hero (French), Fire Emblem Heroes
  89. "Stammt aus dem Dorf Sera in Altea." — Help text description of Kris: Unknown Hero and Kris: Unsung Hero (German), Fire Emblem Heroes
  90. "Originaria del villaggio alteo di Sera e capo del 7° plotone, un gruppo di cavalieri in erba." — Help text description of Kris: Unsung Hero (Italian), Fire Emblem Heroes
  91. "Proveniente de Sera, um vilarejo de Altea." — Help text description of Kris: Unknown Hero and Kris: Unsung Hero (Portuguese), Fire Emblem Heroes
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