In Nohr, things never went back to normal after the deaths of Xander and Elise. Peri, Arthur, and Effie continued to serve the royal family, but Laslow went missing mysteriously. It is suspected that he left Nohr behind in search of other lands alongside Selena and Odin following the war effort. Niles and Beruka served their lieges dutifully for the rest of their lives.
Charlotte and Benny remained border guards for the rest of their days. It is said they found a mysterious amnesiac fighter who helped them both to further their skills in combat.
Nyx was never seen again. Nobody knows what happened to her.
Camilla served as an advisor to her younger brother. She was loved by all and eventually opened an orphanage for the suffering children of her country.
Leo was a potent king remembered fondly for centuries. His people loved him dearly and praised him for the era of peace he ushered in for his nation. The peace treaty he and Hoshido forged is still intact to this very day.
Shura, Righteous Rebel
With the help of the Hoshidan royal family, Shura began the daunting task of rebuilding Kohga. It became a safe haven for people of all backgrounds and enjoyed an era of peace with Shura as its leader.
Reina, Morbid Fixation
After Ryoma ascended the throne, Reina was appointed head of the kinshi knights guarding the new king. Her customary generosity to allies and merciless devastation of enemies became the example for all kinshi knights to come.
Fuga, Chief of Wind
Fuga returned to his role as chief of the Wind Tribe and lived a long, happy life. He worked with the Hoshidan royal family to help their country prosper. His reputation as a fighter became legend a few generations later. The extent of his strength remains unknown.
Izana, Lord of Leisure
Izana returned to Izumo after the war and helped to rebuild the nation after the damage it suffered in the war. He was honored by his people as a just ruler and was remembered fondly for his celebrations.
Yukimura, Puppet Master
Yukimura continued to serve as Hoshido's chief tactician after Ryoma became king. His uncompromising devotion to his work served as an example to future royal administration members for years to come.
Anna, Secretive Merchant
Anna returned her merchant life, revitalizing trade in parts of the world most affected by the war. Official records show how her network and name were passed down for generations following the Great Pheuyuran War.
Hayato, Young Caster and Hana, Focused Samurai
After the war, Hayato traveled the world before replacing Fuga as chief of the Wind Tribe. Hana, his wife, stepped down from her position as Sakura's retainer to remain in the village alongside the man she loved.
Kaden, Kitsune Braggart and Setsuna, Absent Archer
Despite marrying, Kaden continued to travel. He later served as chief of his kitsune home. Records show that his wife, Setsuna, remained at his side. Her clumsiness was detailed extensively as well.
Rinkah, Scion of Flame
Rinkah succeeded her father as chief of the Flame Tribe and leader of Aulane. Her bravery and passion united her people as never before. Following the war, Aulane made its first ever alliance with Hoshido.
Azama, Calm Philosopher and Orochi, Foresight Diviner
Azama decided to use his talents to heal the people of Hoshido rather than taunt them. Orochi's playful attitude mellowed over the years, and she supported Azama's efforts to rebuild Hoshido using her foresight as a guide.
Hinata, Wild Samurai and Oboro, Fierce Lancer
Hinata continued to serve Takumi for many years. His power was said to be unparalleled. Oboro worked behind the scenes to reopen her late parents' tailor shop. After its reopening, they settled down and began a family.
Saizo, Explosive Ninja and Kagero, Honorable Ninja
Saizo and Kagero were granted the remains of Mokushu following the war since it crumbled under Kotaro's rule. They uncovered secrets of Mokushu's long-buried past and made it into a great nation.
Silas, Loyal Knight and Mozu, Rural Powerhouse
Silas served alongside Corrin for the rest of his days. He was beloved by all for his optimism and patience. Mozu was a constant source of support for the rebuilding nation. Legend says she reestablished her home in her late years.
Felicia, Maid Mayhem
Felicia overcame most of her clumsiness during her time on the battlefield. She left to return to her home, the Ice Tribe, following the war. She acted as a dutiful advisor to her older sister and was a potent protector of her people.
Jakob, Devoted Servant and Flora, Cold as Ice
Flora returned to the Ice Tribe, helping it regain its independence and prosperity. She eventually succeeded her father as chief. Jakob, while initially hesitant to leave Corrin, grew to love his life in the Ice Tribe. They freed it of its chains permanently through their work.
Lilith, Draconic Mystery
Lilith was scarcely mentioned in history. Legends tell of a fish-like dragon ruling over worlds besides Pheuyura, and some historians believe this dragon was somehow tied to Lilith, perhaps through reincarnation.
Sakura, Loving Priestess and Kaze, Easygoing Ninja
Sakura dedicated her life to helping the underprivileged of Hoshido. Kaze eventually resigned from his position as a ninja to live alongside her. Together, they raised a young girl known as Midori. They lived together happily for the rest of their lives.
Hinoka, Warrior Princess and Subaki, Paragon of Perfection
Hinoka served as the general of the Hoshidan army and was praised for her strength in battle. Subaki commanded a pegasus knight brigade under her. He served with a perfect record and lived happily with his wife.
Ryoma, Peerless Samurai and Scarlet, Rebellious Streak
Upon ascending the throne, Ryoma ushered in a new era of peace and prosperity. He surpassed even King Sumeragi's great legacy. Scarlet ruled alongside him as his queen. She liberated Cheve and worked extensively to restore it before their marriage.
Azura, Lady of the Lake
There are no official records or stories of Azura from after the war. She was such a mysterious figure that later generations wondered if she truly existed, or if she was merely a spirit in human form. Statements from the Hoshidan royals insist she fought alongside them, but some dismiss these as legends and continue to believe her existence is legend.
Corrin, Crux of Fate and Takumi, Wild Card
Takumi and Corrin fell in love after years of growing closer. They helped one another through their grief over the war and married. Takumi grew into his position as a leader and prince. He was crucial to Hoshido's recovery. Corrin was hailed as a hero, working to spread peace across Pheuyura for their whole life.
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You have followed the path of birthrights and love
And yet
You must wonder
What would things have been like
If your choice had been different?
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FIN
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I don't know what to say here. All I can think of is thank you.
Thank you so much to everybody who came this far. It means so much to me. I have no words for those who read this aside from thank you. I hope dearly you enjoyed it.
I don't know how I'm going to continue this author's note without going on a sappy tangent, so I'm going to end things here. Thank you for reading! I'm going to take a brief hiatus to work on other projects, but I'll be back with Conquest soon!
-Digital