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Fire Emblem Tournament

Welcome to fireemblemtournament! I'll be running specific Fire Emblem tournaments and polls here, with a focus on the newer games but open to all!

The first tournament to start off with will be for Best Three Houses character, with this mostly being based on personality/story etc rather than gameplay.

All characters with portraits will be included, but feel free to submit propaganda for your favorites!

I want to give people a chance to follow and submit things, so a deadline will be announced soon - we're probably looking at a week or a week and a half from now!

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 14 of 46

Dedue/Annette

Some time after the war, Dedue and Annette exchanged wedding vows in a modest ceremony and then settled down to a life in Fhirdiad. For them, life after marriage stayed much the same as before. Dedue continued his duty to King Dimitri, and Annette took up a teaching position at Fhirdiad's school of sorcery. Though each gave the other space for the work that was important to them, they made sure to spend much of their free time together, and to bond over the cooking and housework.

Cyril/Lysithea

Lysithea returned home to help her parents restore their family land. Years later, when their work was at an end, she journeyed to Garreg Mach to inform the church of her decision to relinquish House Ordelia's claim to nobility. There she encountered Cyril, who had since graduated from the Officers Academy and joined the Knights of Seiros. During their reunion, Cyril confessed his love to Lysithea and asked her to marry him. She declined, at first, due to her shortened lifespan, but in the face of Cyril's insistence, she chose to spend what days she had remaining together with him. Where they went is unknown, but it is said that, for however long it lasted, they were happy.

Which paired ending is better?

Dedue/Annette

Cyril/Lysithea

Voting ended onJul 15

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

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Hi! I was wondering if you'd be willing to give a shoutout to @romance-tournament? It's a tournament blog for romance options from video games, with character submissions for all types of games accepted whether they're romance-focused dating sim visual novels or big open-world RPGs with optional romance routes! :D Thank you so much!

Absolutely, I hope you receive five million Fire Emblem characters now

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I really want to use the full-body portraits you're using for references, but I can't find the original artworks ;; did the user delete them?

Just to clarify again I'm not using any full body portraits, but the person who made the paired ending edits credited a DeviantArt user called ChrisBryer for the full-body sprites he used to make the edits, if that makes sense. So I haven't personally seen most of the full-body edits, I just wanted to credit CB since I had the username and without them I wouldn't have the images in the first place!

As for your question, I don't think so? Their first Manuela edit is definitely still up, but they don't seem to have a folder dedicated to FE3H so you'd have to look through 150+ pages of art to find any others.

I'll shoot the Reddit user I got the edits from a message on there to see if he still has any links for you! Though I will warn you since the sprite edits were from 2019 and his paired edits were from 2020-2022 it's possible he no longer has anything saved, but you never know :)

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big fan of this paired ending tournament, while im very much a multishipper theres a lot of paired endings ive overlooked for a personal preference for a different ending with a pair i love. so when theres two endings ive never really thought about much against each other, it really makes me reconsider them!

Doing this has been really interesting for me as well for the same reason! It's been fun reading through all the transcripts

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Hey I was wondering why felix and lysithea’s paired ending is in two different polls? I wasn’t sure if it was just because of the bracket setup or if it was a mistake. If it was intentional, sorry for presuming!!

No worries at all! The paired ending can change depending on your route (Felix especially has some very different ones) so each version is included separately :) That's why his have "Azure Moon" and "Non-AM" next to them

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Hello, I'll let you know you're using Dedue's angry portrait in the polls, not the neutral face one...

Again these edits aren't mine, I can't do anything about that unfortunately

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 13 of 46

Dimitri/Dedue

After his coronation, Dimitri assumed the throne of the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus, and his loyal vassal, Dedue, remained ever at his side. Among Dimitri's achievements was the reconciliation with Duscur: an extraordinary effort that required extensive negotiations to get past a history of betrayal and oppression. It was a trying task, but Dimitri never once considered giving up. While they behaved as lord and vassal in public, it is said that Dimitri and Dedue were more like family in private. When Dimitri finally fell to illness, Dedue tended to his liege's deathbed, and then took up a post at his grave for the rest of his days. When the time came, they were buried beside each other.

Felix/Lysithea (Non-Azure Moon)

After the war, Felix abandoned his noble title and chose to make a living with his sword. He traveled the land, seeking battle as if he had a death wish, but his violent path came to an end when he happened upon Lysithea, who had been living in a small house in the middle of nowhere with her parents. Seeing her - condemned to live a shortened life, but smiling and making the most of every day with her family - convinced Felix that life was precious. He gave up his sword to join her, and the two spent their lives baking sweets. Lysithea's recipe became known far and wide, and the treat became a tradition for the people of that region.

Which paired ending is better?

Dimitri/Dedue

Felix/Lysithea

Voting ended onJul 2

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

B Kingdom Soldier: He's always with that man from Duscur. How strange… Kingdom Soldier: I'll bet he used some dirty tricks to gain his favor. That's how those scoundrels from Duscur operate. Dimitri: What pleasant conversation you seem to be having. May I join? Please, continue. Kingdom Soldier: Oh! Um! Your Highness… I was just… Dimitri: I said continue. Kingdom Soldier: I… I… I'm sorry, Your Highness! [...] Dimitri: Such foolishness runs rampant. I fear it is the reality of Faerghus for now. Dedue: It must appear strange to them, to see me always in your company. Dimitri: Does it bother you, Dedue? Dedue: Of course not. However… Dimitri: Let me guess. You take exception to the gossip that you used dirty tricks to obtain your position. Is that it? Dedue: That does perturb me. But not for my own sake. I am concerned about Your Highness's reputation. Dimitri: We're not talking about my feelings, but yours. As far as I'm concerned, those fools can talk nonsense until their tongues fall out. Dedue: I am afraid I cannot agree. But if you were not concerned for your honor in this instance, then why did you intervene? Dimitri: Because it is my duty to do so. The day my father was killed, I saw the swine who did it. They were not of Duscur. I saw that. Knew it, beyond a doubt. And yet I was unable to prevent the massacre that followed. Nor could I clear away the dishonor of regicide that has unjustly clung to you and your people! I will not rest until I make up for that. I owe you, just as I owe the spirits of those I let die. Dedue: I do consider Faerghus to be abhorrent. But you are an exception. You offered me your hand, and pulled me out from an abyss of suffering and death. You risked your life to save a foreigner you had never met. The moment you extended your hand, I decided that only for your sake would I live the remainder of my life. And I would cast it aside in an instant if my death were to your benefit. For that reason, I cannot consider myself your friend. There are still many in the Kingdom who despise the people of Duscur. It would be selfish of me to stand by your side as an equal. Dimitri: Dedue… Dedue: Your Highness? Dimitri: Do you really believe I care one bit about the chatter of the ignorant? Dedue: Of course not. Please forgive my impudence. Dimitri: I understand the intention of your words. Still, they grieve me. If you wish it so, you may continue to think of yourself as my vassal. I clearly cannot stop you. We need not be anything more, or anything less. If that is what you wish, Dedue, so be it. Dedue: Your Highness…

A Dedue: Your Highness, you still have scars on your back. It does you no good to languish in pain. I will procure some medicine. Dimitri: No, it is fine. They are still deep… these are from nine years ago. They do not hurt any longer. Besides, it would be a shame if the scars I got from protecting you were to fade. I bear these scars proudly. It makes me think that it was worthwhile that someone like me survived. Dedue: To hear you say such things… Dimitri: Dedue, you say that I saved you, but do you know that you also saved me that day? If I had been unable to save anyone, I would have been the sole survivor. I would have had no reason to keep living. But I saved someone - saved you. That and that alone has always been my crutch. Dedue: When I stood before those soldiers and their swords that day, I was prepared to die. But then you suddenly appeared, and you shielded me. I knew then that a savior's hand could reach into even the deepest darkness. I still have not been able to repay that debt. Dimitri: Have you not heard a word I've said? You have saved me in countless ways. Five years ago, I did nothing but await my execution within my jail cell. Was it not you that saved me? Dedue: That was nothing more than my duty as your vassal. Dimitri: Listen, Dedue… perhaps you consider me to be someone special. But I think the same of you. You are irreplaceable. Cherished. So stop saying that we cannot be friends. Stop saying such awful things. Dedue: Please…do not look at me that way. You promised me you would build a Kingdom that is proud to boast of Duscur blood. In this Kingdom, where there is no distinction between the people of Duscur and the people of Fódlan… will I finally, without reservation, be able to call you my friend? Will I… Dimitri? Dimitri: Dedue… yes, you will call me your friend, again and again. No matter how many hardships I must endure… Dedue: I will do all I can to bring about that world as well. To be your friend… is what I have always wanted. Dimitri: Is that so? I… I am glad to hear it. Dedue: But until that time, we must allow no harm to befall you. So please call upon me when you walk alone at night. And even when you go out in the day, please tell me where you are going, and whom you are meeting. Dimitri: In the end, I suppose there is no fixing your overprotectiveness, is there… I suppose I can live with that.

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 12 of 46

Ashe/Mercedes

After the war, Ashe was formally knighted and appointed the new head of House Gaspard, which had no successors. The young and inexperienced lord faced a great deal of difficulty in governing. Though he was famously tenacious and never lost heart, it was perhaps only due to the constant counsel of his wife, Mercedes, that he managed to overcome all obstacles. When not busy governing their territory, the couple lifted one another's spirits by baking delicious sweets for each other. The tradition was so heartwarming that it became popular for husbands and wives in that region to do the same for generations.

vs. Dorothea/Manuela

The Mittelfrank Opera Company was on the brink of collapse until two of its star songstresses, Manuela and Dorothea, returned to the stage and brought the troupe new life and prominence. They toured all around Fodlan, sometimes even visiting troops on the front lines, soothing hearts with their beautiful songs wherever they went, and donating their profits to the relief and rebuilding effort. When the damage from the war had finally healed, the pair once again retreated from the stage, this time retiring to a private life together. It is said that their relationship was full of light and love.

Which paired ending is better?

Ashe/Mercedes

Dorothea/Manuela

Voting ended onJul 1

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

C Dorothea: Professor Manuela! It's been far too long since we've had a proper chat. Let's fix that right now. Manuela: Too true, Dorothea. We hardly have a moment to spare here. But it's nice to see you flourishing. It certainly brings back memories. You know, somehow you've gotten even prettier. The years have been kind to you. Dorothea: That's something like a rose telling a daisy it's pretty, but I appreciate the compliment all the same. Manuela: Ha! Oh, honey. If that's the case, I hope you'll work hard to never become a rose like me. Too many thorns. Dorothea: Oh, stop it. You've accomplished a great deal. You should be proud. Manuela: That's a very nice sentiment and I appreciate it. Thank you. So, I've been dying to know, how did you come to be enrolled here? I know you didn't have any family connections. How'd you do it? Dorothea: Well, it did require pulling some noble strings. But learning everything to pass the entrance exams? That was all me and very hard. Especially while I was still singing for the opera. But I wanted the academy more than anything else. Manuela: Well, bravo and well-done. You've always had to find your own way in life, haven't you? I so wish you could rely on people more often… still, though, you haven't said why you worked so hard to get into Garreg Mach to begin with. Dorothea: Isn't it obvious? Because you were here. When you retired, it broke my heart. But is also woke me up. Seeing someone like you, who shined so brightly on the stage, give it all up and start a brand new life… it got me thinking about my own future, and what I wanted it to look like. As ever, I followed your lead. Manuela: Oh… oh, my. I… I don't know what to say. Dorothea: I had also heard that the heirs to the Alliance, Empire, and the Kingdom were all enrolling this year… with such an exceptional crop of potential spouses, how could I go anywhere else? Manuela: And have you gotten what you were after? Your dreams, a future… and a good partner? Dorothea: I'm sure I'll find my somebody someday. But I haven't found them yet. Ahh, it's so nice to spend time with you again, Manuela. It's been too long.

A Manuela: Dorothea? You look as if something's terribly wrong. Dorothea: I do? Oh. Nothing's wrong. Not really. I just… I've just been thinking about the future… and what happens when the war is over. Manuela: And tell me, what is your vision of the future like? Dorothea: Well, I'm… not entirely sure. I guess I don't know what to expect. In my life, I've met all sorts of people who've lived lots of different ways. So now I'm trying to figure out how I want to live. I'm free, unlike so many people. I have the ability to take control of my own fate. Like you. Manuela: Ha, well… I quit the opera to join the Officers Academy as a professor… then I joined this war because… I don't know. I'm hoping for an end to it. Peace for the world. Even though I took control of my own fate, I still haven't found the man of my dreams. Dorothea: Haha, you'll find him. He's out there somewhere… you know, there is one thing I want for the future. Manuela: So, you've got a dream after all? Dorothea: Well, it's a dream I've always had. You'll think this is silly, but… I'd like to stand beside you. Manuela: I don't get it. Dorothea: When you left the opera company… I took your place. I stood center stage and sang. And everyone cheered for me. I wish the cheers were for me and you. I wish we stood on that stage together. Manuela: I have to tell you something. The first time I saw you on stage, I felt you were the one I wanted to hear sing. I already had plans to leave the opera company, but when I met you… I knew I couldn't leave until I saw you take your rightful place. You're right, though. It would have been nice to stand beside you on stage, even just once. Dorothea: Maybe we weren't together then, but we're together here. Now. And, in the future, maybe it won't be so bad if you never find that man of your dreams. Manuela: What do you mean by that? Dorothea: You and me. I won't find a guy either, we can just be together. I think that'd be pretty nice, don't you? Living together, and doing whatever we want. Manuela: Huh. You know… that could be nice. It'd be like you and me, finally together on stage… the light shining down, our gowns and jewels sparkling. Just us… Dorothea: Sparkling in the stage lights forever.

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 11 of 46

Ashe/Marianne

After the war, Ashe was formally knighted, and appointed the new head of House Gaspard, which had no successors. The young and inexperienced lord faced a great deal of difficulty in governing, until his court was blessed with a new adviser in Marianne. Using skills imparted to her by her adoptive father, Marianne helped Ashe to solidify his position. As the prosperity of Gaspard territory grew, so did a love between them, and soon Margrave Edmund saw fit to bless the couple's happy marriage. Years later, Ashe asked Marianne what made her choose to help him in the first place. She simply smiled and said that she decided to make supporting him her dream.

vs. Yuri/Ingrid (Azure Moon)

Yuri disappeared into the underworld of the western Kingdom and faded away into obscurity. The only account of him after that comes from a Kingdom knight's journal, uncovered many decades later, which tells of Yuri's efforts to win the king's support for an orphanage and medical clinic to be built in the slums of the castle town. It is believed that the journal belonged to Ingrid, who had declined to rule House Galatea in order to serve House Blaiddyd as a knight. According to local rumor, Ingrid eventually retired from knighthood to become the owner of an inn. There, it is said that she and the man she wrote about cooked dishes loved by rich and poor alike.

Which paired ending is better?

Ashe/Marianne

Yuri/Ingrid

Voting ended onJul 1

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

C Ingrid: Mmm! Yes, it's decided. This meat is the best meat! Although, the other inn has pretty great offerings, as well… Yuri: Ah, if it isn't Ingrid. What are you up to in a place like this? Ingrid: …Yuri! I could ask you the same… Yuri: I'm just out to send a little money to my family. Gotta help however I can, you know? Ingrid: Aww… that's very nice of you. Forgive my tone earlier. You truly set a noble example. Yuri: Right, right. Anyhow, looked like I interrupted you. You nearly choked on that wad of meat you were gnawing on. Ingrid: Uh, right. That… that is true, I suppose. Hmm… you know… I… um… Yuri: What is it you're mumbling about? Ingrid: Anyway, you once worked for House Rowe, didn't you? Four years ago, when I visited Count Rowe at his castle, I swore I saw you by his side… Yuri: Quite the sharp memory you have. You aren't mistaken. I was staying there then, yes. I had been adopted by the count. Ingrid: Oh? Come to think of it, I thought I'd heard something like that. That the count had adopted a distant relative of his, a young man whose future was both bright and promising. So… that was you? Yuri: Yep. Although now I'm nothing more than a distant stranger to him. Our ties were severed a while ago. He helped me out by getting me into the academy. It wasn't long after that that we started having all sorts of…disagreements. What the hell were you doing visiting House Rowe, anyhow? Ingrid: Ah, yes… that. How to put it. It was to help… clean up after a friend. Yuri: Ah, you speak of Sylvain. Mm-hmm, that must've been quite the mess you were cleaning up. Back to the point - what are you doing out here? Do you frequent this area often? Ingrid: Mind your business, won't you? I just like to go for walks - get fresh air. That sort of thing. Yuri: Easy now. I'm not interrogating you. Really, I just wanted to warn you that it isn't so safe here in the evenings. You'll want to be on your guard. Ingrid: I thank you for your concern, but I assure you I can handle myself. Yuri: Noted. Oh yeah, the innkeeper also wanted me to thank you. Ingrid: Hm? Yuri: He wanted to thank you for being such an enthusiast for the food he sells. Seemed pretty happy about it. Ingrid: Is that so? How very… hm. Well, I'd better be off! Yuri: Seems she doesn't want anyone seeing her with a face full of food. Too late.

B Ingrid: So, what is it, Yuri? You had me come all this way. Yuri: I need you for something. Have a seat. I won't take much of your time. Ingrid: Okaaay… [...] Yuri: My apologies for keeping you waiting. Here you are! Ingrid: Oh, wow! Did you… make this yourself? Yuri: I may not seem like much of a chef, but I know a thing or two about cooking. Look tasty, hm? Ingrid: Can I, uh… eat it now? I'm famished after all the training. Yuri: Have at! That's why I asked you here. Ingrid: I see! Well, thank you! Don't mind if I do! Mmm, this dish is divine! The first bite just melts in your mouth, and these vegetables are perfect! The flavors are interwoven together like… like a dance of swords between two Myrmidons! Yuri: Heh heh! Calm yourself, Ingrid. I'm in no need of a critique. I just want you to enjoy it and take a load off. Ingrid: Aww, thank you! I will! Whew! That was delicious, Yuri. I cannot thank you enough. Yuri: I'm glad. Then it was well worth all the toil that went into preparing it. Ingrid: You… haven't eaten anything for yourself? Yuri: I figured I'd eat something a bit later. I didn't make the meal for me. Ingrid: You cooked only for me? Yuri: Mm-hm. The innkeeper provided me with some of his finest meat and told me to feed you. I figured if I was going to do it, I'd better do it right. So, I popped into the kitchen and got working. Ingrid: That won't do at all, Yuri. Meals are meant to be shared. It seems my stomach got the better of me this time, though, and I scarfed everything before remembering that. Yuri: Why bother yourself with such trivialities? The meal was a gift. Seeing you enjoy yourself like that is all the reward I need. Ingrid: What way is that… Yuri: A bit like when you had all that meat stuffed into your cheeks at the marketplace… like some kind of chipmunk. Hm-mm! I like seeing the contentment on your face when you cut loose. Ingrid: You do? Yuri: The innkeeper couldn't have said it better. ''She's got a real foodie face, that one!'' Ingrid: I'm not quite sure how to feel… Yuri: Heh, really, though! There are few things I enjoy as much as seeing a woman indulging herself. Ingrid: …You should consider your words before using them. Such a flirtatious comment can only invite misunderstandings. Yuri: I didn't mean it that way!

A Ingrid: Finally, you've arrived! I was beginning to get impatient. Have a seat. Yuri: What are you on about? Ingrid: I'm not on about anything. Let's have dinner together, Yuri. Yuri: …What is this? Did you make it? Ingrid: I did. It's a simple dish - my culinary skills are fairly basic. Yuri: Hold on. What exactly is this about? Ingrid: You cook for me, I cook for you. That's how this works. It may not be quite as elegant a meal as that of Adrestian or Leicester cuisine… but the food of Faerghus is delicious nonetheless. Yuri: Thank you for the meal. It was lovely, Ingrid. The flavors were… nostalgic. Reminded me of when I lived with my mother and the elder. I was actually born in a poor town in Faerghus. The flavors in this dish remind me of those days. Eh, sorry. I didn't mean to compare a meal made by nobility with the meager food I grew up eating. Ingrid: No offense taken. To tell the truth, although my house is a noble one, it's also lacking in money. Our territory was struck by famine, and we ate whatever the land gave us… which wasn't much. We took what we could, just like everyone. Yuri: I see… well, I must say that your cooking is quite to my taste. Any meal made with so much thought and care is bound to be delicious. Ingrid: Heh heh! Why, thank you! High praise, indeed, from someone who knows their way around a kitchen. Yuri: To survive in this world means to sharpen many skills. Whether it's cooking or anything else, really. Although, I've got to say, I do enjoy cooking. And if my meals can bring a smile to someone's face, all the better. Celebrating victories with friends, sitting around a table with loved ones, watching someone enjoy the meal I made them… few things bring me more joy. Ingrid: Have you ever considered giving up being the lord of the underworld and becoming a chef instead? Yuri: Heh… a chef, huh? You know, that doesn't sound half bad. Ingrid: If you ever do, I'd come to your restaurant and eat whatever you'd whipped up every day! Yuri: I'd like that very much. I'd work extra hard so I could see that lovely smile of yours. Ingrid: You are just too much! I can hardly maintain my composure around you… Yuri: Did I say something wrong? Ingrid: Not at all, Yuri. Not at all.

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 10 of 46

Catherine/Seteth (Silver Snow)

After the war, Rhea resumed her duties as the archbishop, and Seteth and Catherine joined her in rebuilding the Knights of Seiros. As ever, Seteth served as her second in command and Catherine remained one of her most trusted protectors. When the hard work was over and all had been restored, Seteth confessed his love to Catherine and asked her to marry him. Though initially reluctant, Catherine is said to have been persuaded to accept by a nudge from Rhea herself. The two were wed in a packed and lively ceremony, and afterward they lived out their lives happily as husband and wife.

vs. Edelgard/Manuela

As the new Adrestian emperor, Edelgard gave all she had to breathe new life into the government of Fodlan. Her first objective was to institute new class reforms and ensure the people's independence. For that reason, she sought the counsel of Manuela, whose vast array of contacts, talents, and experience proved invaluable. She became essential to Edelgard, and her skill as a physician kept the emperor in good health for many years. Both remained unmarried, and it is said that the two became extremely close over the years.

Which paired ending is better?

Catherine/Seteth

Edelgard/Manuela

Voting ended onJul 1

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

C Seteth: How are you, Catherine? You look well enough. Catherine: Hm? Oh, yes, I'm fine. Never better. Seteth: That is good. I cannot help but be concerned, given your tendency toward incautious behavior. While boldness can be a virtue, I do hope you will bear in mind that recklessness is not. A moment's negligence can lead to a mortal wound for even the most skilled fighter. Catherine: You worry too much. If they saw me in action, the wounds themselves would cower! Seteth: That is precisely the attitude that worries me. Especially given your history. You have been gravely injured before, as you no doubt recall. Catherine: Me, "gravely injured"? When did that happen? Seteth: You mean you have forgotten? It was during your days as a student at the Officers Academy. There was an excursion - a monster hunt. You charged ahead and left your fellow students behind. You ended up alone and surrounded. You almost died. Do you truly not remember? Catherine: Are you sure? All I remember is cutting down monsters left and right. Seteth: That is true enough. But you nearly bled to death in the aftermath. The archbishop was so concerned for your life that she tended your wounds personally. Catherine: Oh! That was when that happened! Finally, it all fits together. Lady Rhea looking after me - now, that I remember clearly. That was the first time she ever spoke to me. I was lying on the ground, caked in mud, and she gently picked me up, even stroked my hair… the emotions were so overpowering that they must have just cleared away my memory of the whole incident. So, it was during the monster hunt! Thanks, Seteth. That's been bothering me for ages. Seteth: That is not quite why I brought it up… Catherine: Come to think of it, Lady Rhea hasn't healed me since then. Maybe if I get wounded badly enough, I'll have that honor again! Seteth: I know you have a fondness for the archbishop, but do try to control yourself. Catherine: We've got to find Lady Rhea, and then maybe someday she'll honor me like that again…

B Edelgard: Professor Manuela? May I come in? [...] Edelgard: Uh… this room! What… what happened here?! Manuela: Oh, nothing out of the ordinary. Why? Is something the matter? Edelgard: No, I just - can I help you tidy up? Actually, I have to know. How did you make such a mess in the first place? Manuela: Please don't ask for the details. Suffice to say my room always looks like this after I've been dumped. Edelgard: Oh, right. Well, let's see what we can do about it. [...] Manuela: Your help was unexpected, but appreciated, Edelgard. Now, what can I do for you? Edelgard: I heard that you haven't been acting like yourself, so I came to see if you're doing alright. But the moment I saw you, I could tell you were troubled, so it seemed pointless to ask. Manuela: I suppose it was rather obvious, wasn't it? Perhaps I should stop being quite so dramatic… all the same, dear, I'd like to repay you for helping me out. Name your prize. Edelgard: I don't need a reward, but… if you wouldn't mind answering my question, I'd greatly appreciate it. Manuela: Of course. What is it? Edelgard: I once asked you why you chose to retire. You said that the goddess supports you emotionally, but it's up to you to take care of the rest. I have to admit that I don't quite understand what you meant by that… can you please explain? Manuela: Did I say that? Hm, I suppose so… from joining the Mittelfrank Opera Company to becoming a diva of the grand stage… I went through so much to achieve what I did. Looking back, I don't know how I made it. Edelgard: What happened during that time? Manuela: A lot. My divinely gifted voice only got me to the edge of the stage. From there, I had to work hard to defeat my rivals. I did all of this by myself, through sheer force of will. All so I could stand center-stage. Edelgard: Ah, I see I was wrong about something. I thought that being a devout believer implied a certain weakness of spirit. An inability to survive on your own. But you've proven me wrong, Professor Manuela.

C Edelgard: … [...] Manuela: Something on your mind, Edelgard? This may not be the best place to sit and think. An archer might try to take a lucky shot at you. Edelgard: Right you are. I appreciate your concern. [...] Edelgard: In here, I'm trapped in a whirlwind of political affairs. I just needed to escape for a moment to get some fresh air. Manuela: I understand completely. May I ask what was on your mind? I'd like to help. Edelgard: To be honest… I still can't forget what you told me before. I don't want you to misunderstand and think I'm against everything the church represents. There's good there, buried in the corruption. Still… I find it extremely difficult to step back and accept the good, overlooking all the rest. For the world to start anew, it's necessary for the nobility system and the Church of Seiros to both be completely crushed. Manuela: Perhaps… I suppose that might be the only way for you to achieve your goals. Edelgard: I believe so, but… then I think about people like you who are devoted to the goddess. People who are unlike the others, who are willing to fight for themselves rather than leaving everything in the hands of a higher power… when I achieve my aim, I'll be crushing their… crushing your emotional and spiritual support. Yet despite all that, you're still here. Still supporting me. Manuela: Don't worry yourself about that, Edelgard. People are always weaker than you think, but never as weak as you expect. The goddess is our silent foundation. She watches over our every step, but never gets directly involved. You, on the other hand, want to support us with your own flesh and blood. To push us forward toward a better future. Edelgard: … Manuela: As it were, some problems require drastic measures. I believe you know that better than anyone. It takes strength to take those measures. That's why you inspire people. You're probably why some of them get out of bed in the morning. Edelgard: You're too kind. Manuela: Nah, I've just been around a bit longer than you, that's all. While we're on the subject… yes, the goddess does supply me with emotional support. But so do you. Whether you know it or not. Edelgard: I… what do you mean by that? Manuela: Just what I said, my dear. Just what I said. Edelgard: Ugh, now I'm blushing. Let's change the subject, shall we? Manuela: As you wish. I think I've said quite enough as it is!

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 9 of 46

Ignatz/Shamir

Soon after the war, Shamir disappeared. Ignatz searched unsuccessfully for her for a time, but finally gave up and went home. With hard-won permission from his family, he then set out to travel the world as an artist. Years later, he encountered Shamir by chance at an inn. When she saw that Ignatz had not yet left Fodlan, she encouraged him to leave the region, and offered to stay at his side and guard him until he did. It is rumored that he was overjoyed by this offer, and that the pair soon departed Fodlan to the west by sea, but where they traveled after that is unknown.

vs. Felix/Flayn (Azure Moon)

After becoming Duke Fraldarius, Felix married Flayn, and the couple worked tirelessly to restore their territory. Thanks to Felix's dedication and Flayn's compassion, they were well loved by the people, whom they visited and spoke with frequently. Felix served as Dimitri's sworn sword throughout his reign, but when the king passed away, he gave it up in favor of a quiet life with his wife. In his later years, the sword was only used for parlor tricks, such as slicing juggled fruit out of the air-a display of skill that never failed to delight Flayn.

Which paired ending is better?

Ignatz/Shamir

Felix/Flayn

Voting ended onJul 1

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 8 of 46

Seteth/Flayn

While Flayn disappeared soon after the war, Seteth stayed at the monastery and worked to restore the authority of the Church of Seiros. Doing away with his old strictness, he adopted a tolerant stance toward all, and encouraged his followers to do the same. When he was satisfied that the message was received, he vanished from the monastery. Several centuries later, a man and a woman in ancient attire emerged to a Fodlan that had drastically changed. When she asked the man beside her if it would be all right in this new era to call him "Father," he said that perhaps it would be better to remain on the safe side.

vs. Raphael/Leonie

Leonie took over the mercenary company formerly led by Jeralt. She ran out of money constantly, however, due to sending all of her earnings back to her village, and so developed a reputation for unpaid tavern tabs. When she came upon the inn that Raphael had been helping to run with his family, she was overjoyed to finally find a place that would trust her enough to open a new tab. In her years frequenting the establishment, she accrued such a massive debt to Raphael that the only way to pay him off was to work for him. By the time the debt was finally paid, she had moved in with him. They lived together happily for the rest of their days.

Which paired ending is better?

Seteth/Flayn

Raphael/Leonie

Voting ended onJul 1

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

C Seteth: Flayn! There you are. I've been looking everywhere for you. Flayn: You worry too much, brother. Seteth: I think a kidnapping is good cause for concern! I was so worried about you, I nearly fainted. Flayn: Had that not happened, I would have never been allowed to join the professor's class. Even from something so dire, some good did come of it. Seteth: That is a dangerous attitude. This world is full of peril. You must be more vigilant! Please understand, I allowed you to enroll here only because I thought it best for your safety. Flayn: I am very much aware of that. You wanted to speak to me of something? Seteth: Yes, my dear little sister. You are kind beyond all measure, and you are the very picture of innocence. But, precisely because of these very fine qualities, I worry about your interactions with the others here. This year's students are… particularly eccentric. As your brother, it is my duty to help you with any concerns you may have. Flayn: I do appreciate the offer, but all the students and professors have treated me exceptionally well. Seteth: Even so, there must be at least some worry. Please, you need not conceal anything from me. Flayn: You worry far too much. There is truly nothing to share. And nothing for you to fret over! Seteth: Are you absolutely sure? The idea of you suffering in silence is unbearable to me. Flayn: Enough! I made it clear that nothing is wrong. I stand by my word. Well, there is one concern that comes to mind… Seteth: What is it? Tell me! I will help however I can! Flayn: There is a certain somebody who seems determined to get in the way of my friendships with my classmates. Seteth: What?! That's horrible! Fear not, I will handle this scoundrel for you. Just tell me his name. Flayn: It is you, brother. Now then, I must be on my way. [...] Seteth: …What was Flayn getting at just now? Let's see… I was speaking to her, I asked her to share her concerns, and… was there something else? No matter. Fear not, Flayn. Your brother will protect you from all harm!

A Seteth: Flayn. Flayn: Here to pester me, brother? Seteth: No, I think I'm the one who ought to be pestered. Flayn: Regardless of what I say to you, it is not as though it has any effect in reducing your worry over me. Seteth: That is true. No matter where you are, and no matter what you're doing, I will always worry. But that's only because I treasure you so very much. Please understand. I'm not trying to hurt you. Flayn: Of that, I am well aware. I am touched that you care so deeply. When I think of it, it is my own fault that you have become so overprotective. I cannot blame you. Seteth: No. The fault is entirely mine. You were still so young. I placed far too much strain on you, and our lack of resources was no excuse. Worse, I failed to watch you during the battle. Your mother, too. We… lost her because of me. Afterward, it broke my heart to see how much you would need to rest just to survive. I swore that I would dedicate every moment remaining in my life to your protection. Flayn: Ever since then, I have been afraid of falling asleep. My fear of sleeping is outmatched only by my fear of spending my life alone. Even if it cannot last, I want to live among my peers as one of them - as an ordinary person. Similar to how you and Mother coexisted with your own comrades back then, fighting side by side. Seteth: Quite right. I know you must leave the nest someday. No matter how many ages our lives may span, I know that's the way of it. Flayn: Father… Seteth: Don't. Flayn: Nobody is listening, Father. Let me address you as such just this once. I have valued the quiet days you and I have spent alone together. But I am no longer a child. Just as you and Mother met one another, and eventually I was brought into the world, I - Seteth: I know. Please, no more. No matter what happens, you're my daughter. It gives me great joy to see you grow. But, please, at least until this war is over, let me continue to worry. You're the most precious person in my life. I can't bear the thought of losing you. Flayn: It seems I have no choice in the matter. I shall allow you to worry about me enough for yourself and Mother both. But only that much and no more, my dear father Cichol. Seteth: Thank you, Cethleann.

C Raphael: Hey, Leonie! Are you just getting back? Whoa! What's with the bag? It's huge! Leonie: Oh, this? Ha… I thought I'd get all my chores done at once. Guess it got a little out of hand. Sorry to be a pain, but could you help me out? Raphael: I'm happy to help! Where'd you go to get all this stuff? Leonie: Well, first it was just the cloth scraps from the tailor, then it was the used oil from a restaurant in town… after that, it was the books the scholars didn't know what to do with. I mean, that was just on the way. Raphael: Whoa. It sounds like you did a lot of running around today. Leonie: It wasn't so bad! I just figured it would save time if I did it all in one trip. Raphael: You planned all that out? Impressive! What are you gonna do with all the stuff you got? Leonie: The scraps will be good for dish cloths, and I can make soap from the oil. The books are just to help with my studies. Raphael: You really can't let anything go to waste, can you? Leonie: Nope. Can't stand the idea. Raphael: Who knew you were so thoughtful! I mean, with actual thinking ahead. You're so generous to everyone and always making me food. I never knew how much thought you put into it! Leonie: I cook to relax. And it's nice to see how enthusiastic you get about eating what I make. Whatever I give away is just the stuff that isn't useful to me. I pick up all sorts of things when I'm in town. Giving things like that to people who need them, or who actually use them, makes sure they aren't wasted. Raphael: That makes sense. You gotta use up the stuff you've got, after all. Hey, do you think you're like this because you didn't have much growing up? Leonie: I guess things were tough, now that you mention it. The folks in my village definitely aren't rich. My dad had to go through a lot of trouble to get the recommendations I needed to go to the academy. That doesn't mean I've grown up to be stingy. It just means I don't like to squander. Anyway, enough of that. It's in poor taste to go on about your own hardships. I've always got time for a meal with a friend. And it just so happens I've picked up some choice meat today. Why don't we share it? Raphael: Now you're speaking my language!

A Leonie: Hey! Writing to your sister again? Raphael: You bet! Gotta reply to these things as soon as they come in! Leonie: You had one last week, too. It's good to see you're both so good about staying in touch. It's especially important when there's a war going on. Raphael: Yeah. Oh! That reminds me! My sister wrote to say how much she loved the painting supplies you sent! Leonie: Good. I'm glad gathering those pigments paid off. Raphael: You even made her a brush! I really appreciate you doing all that for her. Leonie: I was fascinated with painting at that age. I was a pretty artistic kid, if you can believe it. Not a lot of time for it when you're hungry, though. Raphael: Sounds like you had a pretty rough time growing up, too, huh? Leonie: I guess so. We never thought of it that way. But it's true the children in my village don't usually get to choose their futures. Any one of us could have had the talent for artistic genius and never even noticed. I was one of the lucky ones. I only got to follow my passion thanks to my father and all the other folks. That's why, once I come into my own, the first thing I'll do is head back there and help the other kids. Raphael: Oh, wow. It's like all the kids in your village are counting on you. Leonie: Haha, no need to exaggerate it. Besides, it's not like I'm unique. You're working hard for your sister's future, aren't you? Raphael: Yeah. It's like me and you are both carrying big weights. We should try sharing our weights with one another! You know, lighten both of our loads! Leonie: Huh? Raphael: If we share our problems, then we only gotta carry half the weight, right? It works out for everybody! Leonie: It's… probably a good thing you didn't try to take on your family's business. If you take half of my burden, and I take half of yours, the total's still the same. Raphael: Nah, that doesn't sound right. Everything's lighter when you don't gotta carry it alone. Leonie: …Haha, on second thought, you might be right. With that attitude, and the right partner to share the burden, maybe it is only half the weight. Raphael: Now you're getting it! It's a waste of energy to struggle alone when there's someone who can help you! Leonie: That's true. And I do hate waste, as you well know. So when it comes to working toward the future you're after, I won't fall short. Raphael: Great! And you should never fall short on sharing a big meal with me too! Leonie: Deal!

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i like these polls, but i must ask... why exactly are you using ai to extend the portraits...? are the portraits on its own not fine enough??

Hi, I am not using AI! I am staunchly anti-AI. As I said in the tags of the first poll, these are coming from therandomman64 on Reddit, who posted his portrait edits from 2020-2022, so before generative AI blew up and certainly before it was any good at generating images. Very occasionally I've been cropping them or touching colours up with Photopea (basically just Photoshop) as a couple of the portraits looked a bit more natural than others, but otherwise none of it is my work.

It's worth remembering that AI isn't the only way of editing images and that not every digital creation is generative AI vs. say Photoshop. I understand why people jump to it nowadays but that's why I made sure to give credit in the first post :)

Edit: I just dug through and he has an old comment crediting ChrisBryer on DeviantArt for some of the full body sprite edits he used, and those posts come from 2019 and earlier.

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 7 of 46

Ashe/Cyril

After the war, Ashe was formally knighted and appointed the new head of House Gaspard, which had no successors. The young and inexperienced lord faced a great deal of difficulty in governing, until his court was blessed with a new adviser in Cyril. Using skills he learned during his time as a student at the Officers Academy, Cyril offered Ashe the advice he needed to grow into a worthy lord. Over time, Ashe gained the respect of his people, and Gaspard territory prospered. The pair swore always to be there to help one another, and remained best friends for the whole of their lives.

vs. Lorenz/Manuela

As the new head of House Gloucester, Lorenz first worked to restore his own territory, and then expanded his vision to include reforms for all Fodlan. At the height of his storied political career, he announced his marriage to Manuela, who had established a new school for children in a small town. Seeing the beauty in Manuela's dream, Lorenz put all his resources toward building schools like Manuela's all over Fodlan, providing education to scores of children who had been left helpless by the war. After many years of success and prosperity, a bronze statue of the couple was erected at the original school to honor their achievement. It stands to this day.

Which paired ending is better?

Ashe/Cyril

Lorenz/Manuela

Voting ended onJun 30

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

C Manuela: Ah, Lorenz. Do you have a moment to spare, my dear? Lorenz: Hello, Professor Manuela. I trust all is well with you? Manuela: I am quite well, quite well. Thank you for asking. You are always such a gentleman. Lorenz: Thank you for saying so. How may I be of service? Manuela: I was wondering if we might spend a little time together. Maybe chat a bit? Lorenz: Certainly. It is an honor to speak with someone as elegant as yourself. I've just made tea. Would you like a cup? Manuela: Oh, that would be just lovely. Lorenz, I hope you won't think it too forward of me, but… I was wondering if you could explain a poem to me? It goes like this… verdant rains soothe… my aching heart like a cherished friend… amid time's flow, I mourn… bonds I'm not sure I can ever rend… as my mind clings to desperate thoughts… here it comes, Horsebow Moon and summer's end… Lorenz: Oh. That's, um… That's my poem. Manuela: As I suspected. I've checked absolutely everyone's handwriting. It's a sad poem, though, isn't it? Feels lonely. Possibly even, dare I say, defeated. What makes you feel that way, Lorenz? Why aren't you happy? I very much want to know. Lorenz: Well, I suppose I - wait, why are you reading my poetry? Where did you even get that?! Manuela: I found it. And when I saw the words, I read them. That's what people do when they see words. They read them. Lorenz: Kindly return that at once! Reading someone else's work without permission?! What an egregious breach of etiquette! Honestly! Manuela: Oh, dear. Snatching at something someone else is holding. How violent. It's not like you to lose your composure, Lorenz. Lorenz: Please - just forget you ever saw it. I beg you. Manuela: I'm afraid I could never forget that peek into the darkness of your soul. Nor would I want to. Lorenz: Then at the very least would you kindly promise not to mention it to anyone else?! Manuela: Don't feel embarrassed! No! Be proud. It's a lovely piece of writing. Quite revealing. I'd never guess you'd have such hidden depths. Tell me more. Lorenz: That's quite enough! Manuela: Oh, that's absolutely adorable. So bashful. I simply must hear more of his poetry sometime soon.

B Manuela: ♪ Amid time's flow, I mourn… bonds I am unsure I can ever rend… ♪ Lorenz: Is that Professor Manuela? Her voice is every bit as fine as you might expect from the former leader of the Mittelfrank Troupe… if it weren't for her drinking, and her woefully inadequate manners, she would fit right in with high society - wait a minute… Manuela: ♪ As my mind clings to desperate thoughts… here it comes, Horsebow Moon and summer's end… ♪ Lorenz: That's my - oh, no. No, no, no! Manuela: Oh, Lorenz! I heard you shout. Are you okay? Lorenz: The poem! My poem! Forget it, I said! I asked you for one thing! Manuela: And I told you it would be impossible for me to forget. Lorenz: Certainly I understand, but setting it to music? And now singing it? Manuela: Oh, yes! It makes for a beautiful song, doesn't it? I'm feeling so lonely and blue. My dearest has left. He is gone far away, and I'm here. All alone. And in my sadness, your poem… well, it became a song for me to sing. It brought me a moment of happiness… Lorenz: I do not know who spurned you, but I assure you my poem has nothing to do with any such feelings. It is getting late. We should both turn in. I will take my leave now. Manuela: Oh. I understand. You're leaving me, too. Why? Am I too old to matter? Lorenz: No, I never said any such thing. Why, I am sure there are plenty of men who would prefer a mature woman such as yourself. Manuela: "Mature," he says. I knew it. You're all the same, you know. No one sees the person behind the voice. They just see me older today than yesterday. They say, "Oh, look what happened to her." Nobody sees my frustration, my resignation to be forever alone. But you do. It's all right there in your poem. Lorenz: Please. I assure you, my poem was not about that at all. It was actually about the ideal of nobility. The sentiment is that, someday, I know I will get what I want. There is no resignation in it, as you seem to be suggesting. Manuela: Lorenz… I was sure the poem was more about someone lamenting their frailty and the loneliness of time's passing. But that's not it at all, is it? This is the story of someone impatient to get ahead. Who is afraid they'll never make it. Lorenz: The speaker in the poem does lament his shortcomings. The road to reach his ideal is long. It is a trial. A test. If he can just find his way through it, he knows he can move forward. So I think you should try to move forward too. Because with a voice as talented as yours, how could you possibly fail? Manuela: Lorenz… someday, you should let me sing this song in public. I think people who are battling through their own trials… they might find comfort in this. And I believe I'm the only one who can do your work justice. Lorenz: Very well. You have my assent. On the condition that you do not attach my name to it. Now, permit me to retire for the night. I require ample rest to maintain an adequate level of polish, you know. I suppose if my poem must be set to music, then it had best be done by such a talented singer.

A Manuela: ♪ As my mind clings to desperate thoughts… here it comes, Horsebow Moon and summer's end… ♪ [...] Manuela: Did you hear me just now? What did you think? Lorenz: Marvelous. As though sung by the goddess herself. Enchanting. Heartrending. Your voice truly captivates all who hears. It is as though you channel all the emotion and human experience of your life into the music. Manuela: Well, I guess I have my fair share of life experience. So long as you're not implying I'm old… Lorenz: No, that is not - I mean to say that you skillfully applied your own interpretation in the music. Manuela: Interpretation? When I sing, I am not interpreting. I'm scarcely thinking at all. I simply yield my heart to the poetry, and the emotion follows naturally. Lorenz: I believe that is what they call genius. I hope you will permit me to listen again. I would like to hear it up close next time. Manuela: Of course. Next time, I'll perform a private show. Just the two of us… Lorenz: You mock me?! Manuela: Never. I wasn't mocking you. In fact, I'd like to see more of your poetry. Lorenz: My poetry? Why? Manuela: I'd like to use it for another song. I promise that when it's done, you'll be the first to hear. Lorenz: Please. My poetry is merely an idle pursuit. Manuela: That doesn't matter. The words are unadorned… the feelings so direct. Your poems have touched my heart. They are so true to life. Lorenz: I suppose there is a certain appeal in the portrayal of such dark emotions. Even if it is a bit graceless. Very well. Take this. You may use any of the poems I've finished working on. Manuela: Oh, my. I can hardly wait. Is this the next part of the poem I was singing just now? Lorenz: Yes. I wrote that after I heard you sing the first part. I had nearly given up on it, to be honest, but your music gave me the inspiration to continue. Though it is still quite unpolished, and not at all ready for a broader readership, I feel. Manuela: Unpolished? No, Lorenz. It's beautiful. Thank you. To think that my voice inspired you… yet it's you who inspires my voice. I'm so excited to start a new song! Lorenz: Yes, please do!

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Best Paired Ending — Round #1, Match 6 of 46

Felix/Lysithea (Azure Moon)

After becoming Duke Fraldarius, Felix married Lysithea, who assisted his efforts to restore both his territory and the Kingdom at large with countless insights. She became known for walking among the people, sharing with them her wisdom. After her death, Felix received a visit from a local artisan, who brought to him a cake and claimed that Lysithea had given him the recipe. Felix adored the flavor, enjoying that style of cake for the rest of his days. The people acquired a taste for it too, and Lysithea's treat became traditional in the north of Faerghus.

vs. Felix/Dorothea (Azure Moon)

After the war, Felix inherited the title of Duke Fraldarius from his late father, Rodrigue. He married Dorothea, and the two began a happy life together. After they had finished restoring Fraldarius territory, Felix traveled across Fodlan as the king's right hand. Dorothea traveled with him always, and even threw herself into battle alongside him every so often. Tales of their bravery endured for generations, thanks in no small part to the operas that Dorothea wrote and composed herself.

Which paired ending is better?

Felix/Lysithea

Felix/Dorothea

Voting ended onJun 30

Support chain transcripts under the cut because I know those often colour people's feelings on the endings:

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