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Game Info
Title	Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones
Japanese	ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石
Platform	Game Boy Advance
Release	2004-10-07
Protagonists	Eirika, Ephraim
Characters	34
Chapters	30

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

ファイアーエムブレム 聖魔の光石

Set on the continent of Magvel, following twins Eirika and Ephraim as they fight to save their homeland of Renais from the Grado Empire. The Sacred Stones stands apart from other GBA Fire Emblem titles with its standalone story unconnected to the Elibe saga and its introduction of several major gameplay innovations. When Emperor Vigarde of Grado unexpectedly invades Renais and shatters its Sacred Stone, the twin heirs are separated — Eirika embarking on a diplomatic mission to seek allies while Ephraim leads a bold guerrilla campaign behind enemy lines. The narrative explores themes of friendship, betrayal, and the corruption of power as the true threat behind the war is gradually revealed to be the sealed Demon King Fomortiis. The Sacred Stones introduced a traversable world map with optional monster skirmishes and the Tower of Valni, making it the first GBA entry to allow grinding for experience — a controversial but popular addition that divided the fanbase. It also featured branching class promotions, giving players meaningful choices in character development: a Cavalier could become either a Paladin or a Great Knight, each with distinct stat growths and weapon access. The game introduced the Summoner and Great Knight classes, route splits letting players choose between Eirika's and Ephraim's storyline paths, and a post-game dungeon called the Lagdou Ruins. While considered the most accessible of the GBA trilogy, it remains a fan favorite for its polished presentation, its compelling tragic villain Lyon, and its exceptional replayability.

Playable Characters (34)

Characters 34

Amelia Artur Colm Cormag Dozla Duessel Eirika Ephraim Ewan Forde Franz Garcia Gerik Gilliam Innes Joshua Knoll Kyle L'Arachel Lute Marisa Moulder Myrrh Natasha Neimi Orson Rennac Ross Saleh Seth Syrene Tana Tethys Vanessa

Chapters (30)