Story

This is a sub-page of Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn/English Translation Differences.

Part 1 (Prologue)#

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Micaiah: If they hear you, you'll give us away.	Micaiah: If they hear you, you'll give us away!
Lady: You? But you're just children! Oh, how Daein has fallen... Children, forced to fight and steal for the good of the poor.	Lady: You? But you're so young! Oh, how Daein has fallen... Ones so young forced to fight and steal for the good of the poor.

Part 1 (Chapter 1)#

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Begnion soldier: What is wrong with you people?! Did you hear me?! Clear a path, or you'll end up like that kid!	Begnion soldier: What is wrong with you people?! Did you hear me?! Clear a path, or we'll do to you what we did to that kid!

Part 1 (Chapter 2)#

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Laura: Oh, thank you so much! Good luck!	Laura: Oh, thank you so much! May fortune be with us!

This line in the US version sounds as though Laura is observing rather than taking part. The European version fixed this line since Laura automatically joins your party right after this text.

Part 1 (Chapter 3)#

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Kurthnaga: Um...	Kurthnaga: Excuse me...
Kurthnaga: ...If you wish, you may use this salve on your wound. It's an infusion of olivi grass.	Kurthnaga: ...If you wish, you may use this salve on your wound. It's a powerful herbal infusion.
Aimee: Olivi grass? Hm, I've never heard of it. Are you sure it's safe?	Aimee: Herbal infusion? Hm, it smells pretty strong. Are you sure it's safe?

In the Japanese and US versions, Kurthnaga refers to the herbal salve as Olivi Grass, which is a recovery item used in the game. The European translations of the game refer to the item as a "powerful herbal infusion".

Part 1 (Chapter 4)#

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Micaiah: If we hadn't lost the war to that man, Daein wouldn't be in the mess it's in now. You know that.	Micaiah: You know that.
Sothe: Pish! I know that. Everyone knows that.	Sothe: Huh! I know that. Everyone knows that.

Part 1 (Chapter 5)#

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Izuka: Well then, Micaiah of the Dawn Brigade. I henceforth appoint thee to the post of Vice-General of the Daein Liberation Army!	Izuka: Well then, Micaiah of the Dawn Brigade. I henceforth appoint thee to the post of General of the Daein Liberation Army!

The US version inconsistently refers to Micaiah as "vice-general" and "general". The European version consistently refers to Micaiah as "general".

Part 1 (Chapter 6)#

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Izuka: "Late King Ashnard's orphan surfaces!" "Silver-Haired Maiden at Prince Pelleas's side!"	Izuka: "Late King Ashnard's son surfaces!" "Silver-Haired Maiden at Prince Pelleas's side!"

In the US and Japanese versions, this line refers to Pelleas as Ashnard's orphan, which is incorrect since Pelleas's mother is still alive.

Part 1 (Chapter 7)#

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Izuka: S-see here! Sothe! Who were those three, and where did they come from? Will they join my Liberation Army?	Izuka: S-see here! Sothe! Who were they, and where did they come from? Will they join my Liberation Army?
Izuka: Any such backlash can be extinguished with proper punishment.	[N/A. The US version added an extra line here.]
Izuka: But laguz... They're powerful! (And expendable...) Just what we need. By all means, invite them to join!	Izuka: Laguz... They're powerful! (And expendable...) Just what we need. By all means, invite them to join!
Sothe: The apostle is the highest power in Daein... Even so, she and the senate are rarely on good terms with each other.	Sothe: The apostle is the highest power in Begnion... Even so, she and the senate are rarely on good terms with each other.
Sothe: I see. So... I can depend on having you three around, for at least a little while?	Sothe: I see. So... I can depend on having you around, for at least a little while?

Part 1 (Chapter 8)#

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Numida: Jarod, there is trouble. The apostle has formed an inspection team. She's dispatching it to Daein.	Numida: Jarod, there is trouble. The apostle is going to form an inspection team. She'll dispatch it to Daein.

Part 1 (Chapter 9)#

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Tormod: She sent me a message that preparations are finally complete. But wait...it gets better.	Tormod: I received a message that preparations are finally complete. But wait...it gets better.

Part 1 (Endgame)#

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Tormod: 'Til next time! 'Cause I know we'll meet again!	Tormod: Til next time! 'Cause I know we'll meet again!

An apostrophe before "Til" was removed.

Part 3 (Prologue)#

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Ike: Reyson, Leanne, and...Prince Rafiel, was it?	Ike: Princes Reyson, Leanne, and...Rafiel, was it?

Part 3 (Chapter 2)#

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Istvan: I am Istvan, general of Lord Seliora's royal army! You, leader of sub-human filth! State your name!	Istvan: I am Istvan, general of Lord Seliora's imperial army! You, leader of sub-human filth! State your name!

The European version fixed "royal army" to "imperial army".

Part 3 (Chapter 4)#

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Kyza: Captain! We appear to have a situation! General Skrimir's western forces are charging down the cliff!	Kysha: Captain! We appear to have a situation! General Skrimir's western forces are charging up the cliff!

The Japanese and US versions erroneously state that they are charging down the cliff when in fact they are charging up the cliff.

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Kyza: The challenger was a large raven-haired beorc, clad in stunning crimson armor.	Kysha: The challenger was a large dark-haired beorc, clad in stunning crimson armor.

The European version fixed "raven-haired" to "dark-haired".

Part 3 (Chapter 8)#

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Valtome: Uwee hee hee. You're not even a tiny bit surprised, Lord Zelgius of Cador?	Valtome: Uwee hee hee. You're not even a tiny bit surprised, Lord Zelgius of Kadohl?
Ranulf: It's just like Soren said: a token force.	Ranulf: It looks like there's quite a few of them, but they don't seem very organized.

Part 3 (Chapter 10)#

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Caineghis: Very well. Ike, do the Greil Mercenaries have anything to add?	Caineghis: Very well. Do the Greil Mercenaries have anything to add?

Part 3 (Chapter 11)#

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Sanaki: The goddess loved the forest because the herons made their homes there. I will see to it that you can return home.	Sanaki: The goddess loved the forest because the herons made their homes there. I will see to it that they can return home.

In this situation, Sanaki is talking to Tibarn. The US version erroneously uses "you" to refer to Tibarn instead of using "they" to refer to the herons. This error was fixed in the European version.

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Tanith: Hmph, I understand. They are formidable and deluded, then. I shall use caution.	Tanith: Hmph, I understand. If that's the case, then they are as deluded as they are formidable. I shall use caution.
Nailah: What's going on here? What was that voice?	Nailah: What's going on here? What voice?

Part 3 (Endgame)#

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Nailah: I agree with the hawk king.	Nailah: I agree with the Hawk King.
Tibarn: But I did always wonder why Heron Queen Lillia passed down the galdr of release.	Tibarn: But I did always wonder why Heron Princess Lillia passed down the galdr of release.
Ike: The song that was passed down from the heron queen to my mother, then from my mother to Mist.	Ike: The song that was passed down from the heron princess to my mother, then from my mother to Mist.
Ike: This is what my sister said: We must not awaken the dark god with the spirit of chaos. We must use the galdr of release instead. The seal will break if we just leave the medallion alone. Please, sing the song.	Ike: This is what my sister said: "We must not awaken the dark god with the spirit of chaos. We must use the galdr of release instead. The seal will break if we just leave the medallion alone." Please, sing the song.

Quotation marks were added for Ike's line above for the European version.

Part 4 (Prologue)#

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Sigrun: That is a kind offer, but I must decline. It is the first and most sacred duty of the Holy Knights to protect the apostle.	Sigrun: That is a kind offer, but I must decline. It is the first and most sacred duty of the Holy Guards to protect the apostle.
Skrimir: Hmph. They were strong...for beorc. Has the senate held back its elite forces?	Skrimir: Hmph. They were strong...for beorc. Has the senate sent its elite forces?

Part 4 (Chapter 4)#

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Oliver: I'll take you away from these savages! I would never let them lay a single finger on you, my precious!	Oliver: I would never let them lay a single finger on you, my precious!

This line is said by Oliver when he is recruited by Rafiel.

Part 4 (Chapter 5)#

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Izuka: Don't you see? If I am harmed, my knowledge will be lost! Can the human race survive such a tragedy?	Izuka: Don't you see? If I am killed, my knowledge will be lost! Can the human race survive such a tragedy?

Part 4 (Endgame-2)#

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Yune: You hope, take, give, kill, struggle... Out of all those needs and desires, hate and strife are born.	Yune: You hope, take, give, fight, struggle... Out of all those needs and desires, hate and strife are born.
Yune: Well, long ago... Wait. Stop, everyone! We need to talk. The next one who stands in our way is someone deeply tied to you.	Yune: Well, long ago... Wait. The next one who stands in our way is someone deeply tied to you.

Part 4 (Endgame-4)#

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Yune: Micaiah is completely spent. She's sorry, but she won't be able to fight in the next battle.	Yune: Micaiah is exhausted. Give her a chance to recover before the next battle.

This line is said when Sephiran's life is saved.

Epilogue#

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Pelleas: This mark--my mark, here--is called the "Spirits' Protection." When I was thirteen, I chose to make a pact with the spirits.	Pelleas: This mark--my mark, here--is called Spirit Protection. When I was thirteen, I chose to make a pact with the spirits.
Ike: Well then, Lady Almedha. Prince Kurthnaga. Take care of yourselves.	Ike: Well then, Lady Almedha. King Kurthnaga. Take care of yourselves.

Ending#

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Tauroneo, Steadfast Rider	Tauroneo, Steadfast Marshall
Returning to Hatari with recent events graven in her heart, Nailah hoped to migrate her people across the desert.	Returning to Hatary with recent events graven in her heart, Nailah hoped to lead her people across the desert.
Ranulf was often run ragged by advising the new king. While he winced at his duties, Ranulf still indulged Skirmir.	Ranulf was often run ragged by advising the new king. While he winced at his duties, Ranulf still indulged him.
Leanne, Mesmerizing Chanteur	Leanne, Mesmerizing Chanteuse
Kurthnaga, Young Dragon Prince	Kurthnaga, Young Dragon King
Rhys served as healer and opened a small chapel in a corner of their old keep. He taught school there.	Rhys served as healer and opened a small chapel in a corner of their old keep, where he set up a school.