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ese tactical role-playing game

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 developed by Intelligent Systems

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 and published by Nintendo

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, and the fifth installment in the Fire Emblem

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series. It is also the third and final Fire Emblem

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series title to be released on the Super Famicom

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. It was originally released through Nintendo Power cartridges

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 on September 1, 1999. Just before this release, there was also a version released on August 28, 1999 in the form of a DX Pack. On July 15, 2008, the game was released for Nintendo's Virtual Console

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 in Japan.

Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 takes place between Chapters 5 and 6 of the previous game, Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu. Several characters from Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu appear, such as Leaf, Fin, and Nanna. It takes place in the Thracian peninsula in southeastern Jugdral.

Setting

Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 takes place in the Republic of Manster and the Kingdom of Thracia in the continent of Jugdral.

Story

The game takes place during the latter half of the previous game Seisen no Keifu and slightly before the year Gran 776. Leaf, the son of the fallen Prince Cuan of Lenster (taken by surprise by the Dragon Riders of the Kingdom of Thracia under the command of King Trabant), is seeking to restore the Kingdom of Lenster as the story begins.

Though it is positioned as a side story for Seisen no Keifu, the scenario proceeds with Leaf being set as the main character in this title.

Characters

is the leader of the Fiana Militia. She is a skilled swordfighter and a mother figure to Leaf, Nanna and Mareeta. She is implied to be Briggid from Seisen no Keifu, suffering from memory loss.
is a knight of Lenster, and a good friend of the late Cuan. He raises Leaf and Nanna, and acts as their father figure. His treasured weapon is a Hero Lance awarded to him by Cuan.
is the Prince of Lenster, and son of Cuan and Ethlin. After the fall of Lenster, he escaped along with Fin and Nanna. After hiding at several cities in Thracia, such as Alster and Tahra, Leaf finally settled down at a small village called Fiana.
is Eyvel's adopted daughter. Her birth father is Galzus. She was possessed by a cursed blade and unwillingly fought against her foster mother. However the curse was broken by Cyas.
is the Princess of Nodion, and the daughter of Lachesis. She was raised by Fin and is Leaf's childhood friend.

Gameplay mechanics

Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 uses the same skill system as Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu. It also introduced "fog of war" combat, also known as night combat. "Fog of war" requires the use of torches or torch wands. The game also features "Capture" command, by which playable characters can capture an enemy and seize their equipment. Like Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo, Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 has the Dismount feature, including its similar characteristics, such as that Lance Knights and Axe Knights are forced to use swords when on foot and that cavalry and airborne units are forced to dismount in interior missions. This is also the only game in the series with a fatigue system. When a character participates in a battle, they fill their fatigue meter a bit. When it is full, they cannot participate in the next chapter. This encourages the player to use units sparingly and use more characters. Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 also introduced the Rescue command, allowing one character to pick up and carry another (provided they are light enough). Once Rescued, a character is safe unless the carrier is killed. This mechanic allows players to save an important character they had unwittingly put in danger.

External links

• Official site of Fire Emblem: Thracia 776 - In Japanese