Fifteen turns after the first wave, or if a unit is in range of Dedue's transformed range.

The northeastern Swordmaster transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.

The center-northern Swordmaster transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.

One turn after the previous wave (Hard only).The upper southeastern Swordmaster transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.The northeastern Paladin transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.The lower southeastern Swordmaster transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.The northwestern Paladin transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.The northwestern Swordmaster transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.One turn after the first wave (Hard only).However, skipping the cutscene of a Paladin transforming into an Altered Demonic Beast will cause the reinforcements to be delayed to the next turn instead. Note: These reinforcements can begin on turn 1 if the trigger is satisfied by that point.1 Falcon Knight from the northwest corner of the map (Maddening only).1 Pegasus Knight from the northwest corner of the map.Every second turn after triggering the first wave.Mercedes and two/four Fortress Knights take position on the northwest platform (Normal and Hard/Maddening).The eastern Paladin transforms into an Altered Demonic Beast.After reaching one of the shoals or bridges.1/2x Fortress Knight (Normal and Hard/Maddening).2/5x Swordmaster (Normal/Hard and above).Sylvain/Great Knight (if Sylvain was recruited).Edelgard briefly mourns over Dimitri's death and reveals that the culprits responsible for his huge hatred of her and the Tragedy of Duscur was Lord Arundel and those associated with him and after musing about being vastly different then she was years ago, vows to bring an end to the war with Byleth at her side. Depending on whether Dedue was engaged and defeated before transforming or not, Dimitri either dies in Dedue's arms or blames the Tragedy of Duscur on Edelgard before being executed by her. When the player approaches the east, reinforcements lead by Rhea - now Seiros - appear and intercept them.ĭespite all this, the Adrestian Empire emerges victorious and Rhea orders the remaining Knights of Seiros to retreat to the interior of Fhirdiad. Should fifteen turns pass or the player is in-range of Dedue, he will use a Crest Stone himself and transform into a Giant Demonic Beast (unless Dimitri has already been defeated without these conditions being fulfilled, in which case he never transforms). Shortly after the battle between the two armies begin, Dedue reveals that he has taken hidden Crest Stones and given them to the soldiers, transforming the volunteers into Demonic Beasts, much to Dimitri's shock, disappointment, and disgust.

The Imperials encounter the Kingdom army preparing to engage them, and Edelgard laments how far Dimitri has fallen in the five years since their time at the Officers Academy. Afterward, at the Tailtean Plains, Rhea reveals herself to be Seiros and Dimitri vows to avenge those who have fallen at Edelgard's hands. Recalling his last words and his desire for Byleth to give their mother's ring to the one they love, Byleth can decide to propose to anyone they have an A-support with, gender permitting, including Sothis or nobody altogether. The day before the final battle, Byleth pays a final visit to Jeralt's grave. Hubert suggests Edelgard stay off the front lines, but Edelgard refuses to back down. Edelgard recounts how Seiros defeated Nemesis 1000 years prior to found the Church of Seiros and Loog defeated the Emperor of Adrestia in his time 400 years prior to found the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus on those very plains. Meanwhile, Edelgard and Hubert correctly deduce the Kingdom's battle plan. Rhea again swears to take her mother back from Byleth.

The two vow to allow each other to kill their hated enemies: Edelgard for Dimitri and Byleth for Rhea. Dimitri and Rhea discuss the current state of the war with the Adrestian Empire and Dimitri decides to personally intercept the Imperial forces at the Tailtean Plains since Fhirdiad cannot stand up to a prolonged siege.

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