#scarlet blaze

[captainjaneofalexandria]

Late birthday piece for Emperor Edelgard!

Long may she reign!

[dont-shoot-messenger]

To me, Hubert's character arc is about him coming to care about people other than Edelgard, even passionately caring about them.

His default state before he starts developing is his C-support with Edelgard to me, where she remarks on his interactions with the other students and he tells her that he only enjoys his time at the academy because of her. Meaning that he thinks that he has already the best relationship in the world with the best person ever and he doesn't need anything else.

His time with the Eagles challenges that, though I think this development is only fully finished in Hopes, even if it is a spin off and alternate universe.

Hubert's development endgame is also that rather than choosing Edelgard or choosing someone else, he tries to maintain a balance and equilibrium between his devotion to her and his devotion to his friends.

Offering Dorothea work for Edelgard that is less distressing for Dorothea and keeping Ferdinand safe even if Hubert has to remain by Edelgard's side in Golden Wildfire. Having at least two moments where he outright tells the BE to keep each other safe and to survive (the return to Enbarr and the finale). I really like that! I think it would be more "classic" if he rejected his devotion to Edelgard or rejected his devotion to his new friends, but instead he's just doing both as best as he can.

The result of his arc is that he discovers that he has love in his heart for a lot of people and that despite what Edelgard means to him, he doesn't want to forsake these new bonds once he really accepts them. The extra workload he piles on himself doesn't even matter, since he's clearly flourishing and happy with all these people to spend time with and care for. I think Houses post-ts Hubert was on his way to becoming that, but the game stops before he fully gets there, since he maintains his reserve much more in Houses compared to Hopes. So one thing I always liked about Hopes is that it properly finishes Hubert's arc with all the Eagles and shows how much he will really open up post-CF.

[dragongutsixofficial]

I see your angsty SS and CF Edeleth AMVs and I give you:

Crimson Flower vs Scarlet Blaze Edeleth TTTOTTT

[missciato]

Hello lovelies! It is my pleasure to be part of @fe3hboyslove as a writer! I was given the chance to write about Ferdinand and Hubert and their relationship through the drama of Scarlet Blaze. I also had the honor of having @cynam1nt illustrate amazing spot art for me!

Check out this labor of love: fe3hboyslove.bigcartel.com

[moltz23]

Fire Emblem Three Houses & Hopes Trivia: Jeralt, Byleth's father, was conceptualized as a former noble from a House long since extinct by the time Three Houses's story happens, which Warriors: Three Hopes quietly retconned out.

Credit to the folks at fedatamine.com for uncovering this info.

Also credit to Scion for first pointing out this detail to me.

[juliakeyoto]

[pockets-full-of-bees]

I love Edelgard’s deception of Shez in Scarlet Blaze: it’s understandable and almost justified from her side of things while also pretty damning.

Having Shez along for Monica’s rescue is one thing: Shez isn’t in on the “whoops haha we just stumbled in, sorry Kronya!” angle. Bringing them along for the coup is one hell of a risk: they could either warn Thales or turn cloak at the worst possible moment. That said, Edelgard knows she’s taking an enormous risk, and she needs every advantage that she can get which is why she brings along the noble scions too.

Keeping a very close eye on Shez is absolutely understandable: Shez agrees that it’s a good idea on multiple occasions. They’re also worried, and not shy about saying it. Not telling them about it is exactly what Hubert would do, is part of the playbook they were planning on using before Edelgard threw it away, and a huge error.

Shez is an exemplar of Edelgard’s new Adrestia: a weirdo they found in the woods who has risen on their own merit—which they do, despite being given their role for other reasons. (Notably, Edelgard doesn’t outright say that Shez wasn’t deserving on their merit, just that the decision was more nuanced—which in typical Edelgard fashion could mean anything.) So now, Edelgard’s in a position where if Shez is actually a plant, then she at best looks careless.

But that’s the practical stuff. Once Edelgard is sure about Shez, the practical move is to never tell them about the deception. She does, however, and that’s really interesting.

She kinda has to, actually. Shez isn’t just an exemplar to the outside world, they’re one for Edelgard, too. If Shez, despite their skill and effort, can’t make it in Edelgard’s new order, then who the hell can? Yes, these were special circumstances—but there can always be special circumstances, can’t there? Anyone skilled or strong enough to rise to the top is a potential threat, aren’t they?

The woman who decided to rescue Monica and then oust Thales before she was really ready isn’t capable of betraying a steadfast ally, loyal subordinate, and good friend just because it’s a risk not to.

…and Shez, despite a few remarks here and there, takes the whole thing in stride. They’re probably used to way worse from clients. They were surprised Edelgard trusted them in the first place. They’re jazzed to have a desk and actual bed in their tent. They’re harder on themselves than anyone else. Edelgard keeps telling them they’re indispensable and they just wave it off.

The woman who wants to change the world can’t just let that stand. She doesn’t—she keeps trying—but I wish they’d done more with it. Still, I find it way more compelling than what Crimson Flower gives us. All of the trust issues happen when Edelgard is entangled with Thales, and Byleth isn’t dependent on her good graces. And once Byleth decides not to execute her, there just isn’t any more conflict. The biggest issue Edelgard faces regarding Byleth’s position is that it’d look weird if people saw Byleth giving the emperor orders. Byleth neither challenges Edelgard nor represents a challenge to her vision of the world.

Which is fine, there’s plenty of other stuff going on, but I’ll be damned if I can figure out why the consensus is that Byleth helps Edelgard be her best self whereas Shez is just along for the ride.

[naruto-ol-protags]

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