Development of Fire Emblem: Awakening by Intelligent Systems and Nintendo begins.
Fire Emblem: Awakening is officially announced by Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS.
Fire Emblem: Awakening is released in Japan for the Nintendo 3DS.
Fire Emblem: Awakening receives critical acclaim and becomes the best-selling title in the Fire Emblem series.
The Risen, undead soldiers, begin to appear across the kingdom of Ylisse, marking a resurgence of dark forces.
Chrom forms the Shepherds, a militia group including the protagonist and comrades, to combat the threat of the Risen and restore peace.
Chrom's forces, the Shepherds, successfully defend Fort Belenus from Risen and enemy armies, solidifying their reputation.
It is revealed that the protagonist is the child of Marth, linking to the heritage of the Divine Dragon and awakening latent powers.
Walhart invades Ylisse seeking to establish his empire, culminating in a massive confrontation with Chrom and the Shepherds.
The Shepherds locate and rescue Emmeryn, the Exalt of Ylisse, who is vital for maintaining the kingdom’s unity and peace.
The catastrophic truth of Grima’s existence and prophecy surfaces, threatening the survival of all humanity.
The Shepherds confront and ultimately defeat Grima in a climactic battle, preventing the apocalypse foretold by prophecy.
