Fire Emblem: Monshou no Nazo, also known as Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem, was released for the Super Famicom in Japan.
The Fire Emblem series began gaining international recognition with releases outside Japan years after Monshou no Nazo's original release.
The Dark Dragon is resurrected, threatening the continent of Archanea with destruction.
Prince Marth leaves his birthplace of Talys after the kingdom is attacked by the Dolhr Empire.
Marth acquires the legendary Falchion sword and forms an alliance with the spirit of the Shadow Dragon.
The Dolhr Empire launches a surprise invasion on the kingdom of Altea, leading to its fall.
Marth and his allies lay siege to the capital city of Archanea, confronting the undead forces and the resurrected Medeus.
Marth defeats Medeus, the Dark Dragon, ending his reign of terror and restoring peace to Archanea.
