The Battle of Garreg Mach 銀雪
Opening Narration
Lone Moon
Together, the people of Fódlan relish the beauty of the brilliant moon over head as another year ends. They recall sad partings and new acquaintances alike, but each person must still walk their chosen path alone. With each day, the presence of spring grows stronger and yet a lone moon still haunts the sky. A silent reminder, perhaps, of some inescapable truth…
The Imperial army, led by Edelgard, advances on Garreg Mach. As everyone struggles to process this turn of events, the grim reality of war fast approaches.
Before Battle
Knight of Seiros: I have a report! The enemy is within the walls. They're about to break the defensive line!
Seteth: Knights, soldiers, students! Defend the front line and the archbishop with your lives until help arrives! Reinforcements are on the way! Hold fast!
Player Phase 2
Knight of Seiros: Report! The enemy has taken the entrances there the reinforcements were heading!
Seteth: That won't do - the strongholds to the east and west are our rally points for reinforcements. Retake them at once!
When taking back one stronghold entrance
Seteth: Alright, that's one stronghold recaptured. Now, the other!
When taking back both stronghold entrances
Seteth: That's both strongholds! It appears we were right on time.
If any enemy unit reaches a pink space
Seteth: No–the monestary has fallen! We've been defeated...
Rhea
After taking damage from enemy units
Rhea: The goddess protects us... what is there to fear rebel swords... This is blasphemy against the goddess! Stop this now!
If defeated
Rhea: N-no... I cannot fall here...
vs Randolph
When unit enters Randolph's target space
Randolph: A wonderful chance to earn some recognition! I'll be the one to take down the monastery!
Anyone
Randolph: I have no choice but to distinguish myself in this fight!
Caspar
Caspar: Huh. This guy seems real familiar…
Randolph: Y-you dastard! Aren't you… No…
Caspar: Eh, that doesn't matter right now. Let's go!
When defeated
Randolph: Argh! I'm finished. I loathe to say it, but I must retreat...
Hubert
Anyone
Hubert: What you fail to appreciate is that we have, at our backs, a force you cannot hope to defeat.
Vs. Byleth
Hubert: Lady Edelgard held you in such high esteem.
Hubert: In the end, however, it seems like you are nothing more than a slave to your goddess.
Black Eagles member
Hubert: Such a shame. There are people in the Empire you truly care about, too, aren't there? I wonder what will become of them.
Defeated
Hubert: I can afford to fall back. We still have the advantage.
Death Knight
Byleth
Death Knight: This battlefield is too chaotic... for us to kill each other upon…
Anyone
Death Knight: This fight is but a sideshow… to the ravaging of the sacred place that is Garreg Mach…
Defeated
Death Knight: The time is not right... I will wait for the next opportunity…
Ladislava
If Edelgard is attacked in her starting position
Ladislava: I will not allow you to get any closer to Her Majesty!
Anyone
Ladislava: My life was changed forever by Her Majesty... Now, I lay it on the line. For the Empire!
Defeated
Ladislava: Lady Edelgard, I'm so sorry! I can't keep going! I must retreat!
Edelgard
Anyone
Edelgard: You will come to regret raising your blade against the emperor of the Adrestian Empire!
Byleth
Edelgard: I wish you were someone whose heart could be swayed by my words and deeds. If it were so, I would have done anything to make you my ally…
Constance
Edelgard: So, House Nuvelle has chosen the path that will lead to its ultimate demise. How pitiable.
Constance: As you say, I have forfeited my claim on being a noble of the Empire. That is why you must permit me to challenge you in combat, so that I may establish a new House Nuvelle.
Edelgard: As you wish. Let's see if your resolve is a match for my own.
Black Eagles member
Edelgard: Think very carefully about whether you wish to raise your sword against the Empire... or if you will offer it to us in fealty. And after you've thought it through, if you still wish to fight, I won't stop you. I will simply use the full extent of my power… and crush you.
After Battle
Edelgard: You fought well. But now, your fight is over. Send in our reserve troops, and give my uncle the signal!
Rhea: What… is this?!
Rhea: Everyone here, young and old, is in your hands.
Rhea: No. I will not allow another Red Canyon tragedy to happen here.
Claude: What is going on?
Empire Soldier: What now?
The Immaculate One: Why did you come?!
Closing Narration
In Imperial Year 1181, the New Adrestian Emperor, Edelgard von Hresvelg, led a strategic assault against the monastery at Garreg Mach. Though her own losses were great, her foes had no choice but to surrender. Archbishop Rhea commanded the Knights of Seiros, leading from the front lines against the Imperial Army. But amidst the chaos of battle, she vanished, and her whereabouts remain unknown. With this single attack, the Adrestian Empire officially launched its offensive against the Holy Kingdom of Faerghus and the Leicester Alliance. The unification of Fódlan has begun.