Heroes of Light and Shadow Base: Artemis's Curse
Base conversations
Artemis's Curse
Jagen:
Chris, the Ice Dragon Shrine stands before our eyes. For his
beloved Artemis, Anri--Altea's forefather--obtained the divine sword
Falchion here. He then proceeded to defeat Medeus and, acclaimed by
the people of Altea, become their first king. However... though Anri
and Artemis loved each other, they could not marry...
Chris:
Why?
Jagen:
The nobles of Archanea didn't want Anri, a commoner, to become their
king. More than that, they strongly encouraged the princess to wed
Duke Cartas, who led the liberation army. Princess Artemis had no
way of refusing. "The bearer of the Fire Emblem must give their life
to the royal family." That is a saying passed down unchangingly in
House Archanea. And so, without telling a word to Anri, the princess
accepted her engagement to Duke Cartas.
Chris:
No way... Then, King Anri...
Jagen:
The princess was just as worthy of pity. It's said she died soon
after giving birth to her newborn prince. King Anri never married.
So, the kingdom of Altea was then succeeded by his younger brother,
King Marcelus--Prince Marth's great-grandfather.
Chris:
What a tragedy...
Jagen:
That was Artemis's Curse. The sorrowful curse associated with the
Fire Emblem...
