Introduction:

This is the introduction to the fanfic, where I'm going to address a few basic things about the game, my settings, and what is to be expected.

First off, pairings. Because Fire Emblem: Seisen no Keifu has the lovers system, I will be utilizing that. That means the substitute characters will not be making an appearance in the fanfic, and changes how the characters fight. Obviously, the growth rates aren't going to be the main issue in this, but it will change the skill sets, and that will make a difference in some of the battles. I am also going to be (mainly) using the pre-destined pairings for the first generation, while Celice's generation will mainly be either pairings I personally like, or a few pre-destined ones as well. To clear up any confusion, the optional first generation pairings will be listed here:

Midale/Eddin

Lex/Ayra

Finn/Beowulf/Lachesis

Levin/Fury

Claude/Sylvia

Azel/Tiltyu

Dew/Bridget

In case you're wondering, I am using the Thracia 776 interpretation of Lachesis' children. That means that Delmund is Beowulf's son, while Nanna is Finn's daughter.

As for Celice's generation pairings, you'll have to read to find out.

Second, length. Because the game is that long, and because covering everything will take a while, don't expect one chapter of the fic to be one chapter relative to the game. Most likely, the number of chapters for one of FE4's chapters will be a ratio of 3:1 or 4:1, depending on the chapter. Plus, there will be an in-between chapter at the end of an in-game chapter. This is to help with character development, and to explain how the army gets stronger from chapter to chapter without going into enormous detail about the arena.

Third, point of view. This is one of the major issues of any writing, who is the narrator, and what point of view is the audience seeing the story from? While it will be pretty obvious, I am going to try and use the main characters of the story the majority of the time. While it will change depending on the situation of the chapter (new character introduced, recruitment, separating the army), the chapters will mainly be told from the point of view of Celice, Yuria, Leaf, Shanan, Sety, or Rana. For the opposing side, the main villains in the chapter will narrate the opposing side. This is very subject to change, because the villains aren't given much character development in the game, aside from Alvis, Trabant, and Ishtar.

Fourth, character development. Obviously, I'm going to be taking 'some' creative liberties with the characters. I'm going to stay as close as possible to the personalities given in the game, but some characters aren't really developed too much. As for them, I'm going to have the character act as I believe they would.

I think that is about it for the main issues about writing a fanfic about this game... being a college student, I'm not exactly sure how often I'll be able to update or work on the fanfic.

Next chapter: Prelude: Memories, Comfort, and the First Tribulations of the Prince of Light