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Macedon
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| “ | The Macedon that Minerva and Maria remembered best was one of peace: a quiet, prosperous kingdom famed for the flying beasts favored by dracoknights. | ” | — Opening narration of Chapter 23 of Shadow Dragon |
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The Kingdom of Macedon (pronounced /ˈmæsɪdɑn/[key][1]; Japanese: マケドニア Macedonia; PAL: Medon) was a nation of Archanea, occupying the forested south-eastern band of the landmass of Dolhr, to the south of the rest of the continent.
History
Macedon was originally just part of the Dolhr Empire's land holdings, an undeveloped forest to which it deported slaves to work, until one such slave, Iote, led a slave revolt against their Dolhr masters, taming the wyverns of the region and using them as steeds in combat and combating Dolhr at the same time as the Archanean effort against it spearheaded by Anri and Caldas. After Medeus's downfall, Macedon was formed into a kingdom in the year 503, with Iote as its first king.
At the onset of the War of Shadows, the ruler at the time King Osmond came into conflict with his son Michalis over the country's course in the war—while Osmond wished to ally with Archanea, Michalis eventually advocated an alliance with Dolhr. With the persuasion of Gharnef, this resulted in Michalis having his father assassinated and framing Archanea for the deed, cementing the Dolhr alliance. From there, Macedonian forces actively participated in the conquering and rule of the continent, specifically being tasked with the subjugation of Aurelis. Macedon was the last ally of Grust to fall at the hands of Altea's Prince Marth's uprising against Dolhr's rule, and after the war was left in the reluctant hands of Minerva, Michalis's sister.
Several years later, a faction of Macedonian knights led by Lykke initiated a coup against Minerva, displeased with her approach to ruling Macedon and specifically to her disbanding of most of the army. This coup was dispelled by Marth and the Altean army, taken as a pretense as a sign of aggression by Emperor Hardin Archanea and contributing to sparking the War of Heroes.
After the War of Heroes, Minerva and Maria (along with Michalis in the remake) abdicated from their claim to rule the country and left it in the hands of Marth, and so it joined the Unified Kingdom of Archanea.
Known rulers of Macedon include the founder Iote, his descendant Osmond and his son Michalis.
Notable locations in Macedon
Macedon Aerie
The Macedon Aerie (Japanese: マケドニア城 Macedonia Castle) is the capital of Macedon. There, Michalis reigned Macedon as king after staging his father's assassination. He also stationed a battalion of Dragoons there against the Archanean League in the War of Shadows.
Close by, there's a village where Gotoh resided during the War of Shadows, awaiting Marth's arrival to provide him the Starlight tome.
Holm Coast
Holm Coast (Japanese: ホルム海岸 Holm Coast) is a beach to the west of Macedon. It is infamous for the Macedonian Vikings, said to rule the lands there, led by Gail. A local claims it's the poor politics of Macedon that let these pirates run rampant.[2] During the War of Heroes, Ogma, as well as Altea, sought Wendell there; he lived in a village there at the time.
Macedon Forest
Macedon Forest (Japanese: マケドニア森 Macedonia Forest) is a border forest to the southwest of the Macedon Aerie. Orridyon lead a group of Dragoons there to prevent the Archanean League from strutting to the capital; the many forts placed to the north allowed for many reinforcements to await in the interiors of them until they were needed.
During the War of Heroes, the Altean army faced a collection of Macedonian rebels in the forest border, lead by former Macedonian knight Lumel. Catria of the Whitewinged Order appeared there to aid Marth in Macedon's liberation; later persuading Warren to aid them.
Macedon Mountain Ramparts
The Macedon Mountain Ramparts (Japanese: マケドニア山岳城壁 Macedonia Mountain Walls) is the area where general Lykke lead his coup and held Minerva captive during the War of Heroes. Palla of the Whitewinged Order was there to aid Altea to overthrow Lykke. Julian meanwhile, who lived in a nearby village with the now missing Lena, went out to look for her. Later he too aids Marth, as well as sways Matthis to stop playing along with Lykke's coup.
Wyvern's Dale
The Wyvern's Dale (Japanese: 飛竜の谷 Wyvern Valley) is a valley upon the border for Macedon and Dolhr. The area consists of berserk wyverns, and barbarian organization called the Rock Clan. The dale houses a mountain, which atop has the Dragon's Altar, a spiraling temple which acts as a keep for the earth dragons put to slumber by the Divine Dragon King. Michalis also, after a fierce battle with Gharnef, stayed in a village to the northeast to give Marth the Starlight tome.
Characters from Macedon
| Character | Description | Appears in |
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| Iote | Founding king of Macedon and former slave, wielder of Iote's Shield. | None |
| Osmond | King of Macedon at the onset of the War of Shadows. Assassinated by his son Michalis. | None |
 Michalis |
Eldest son of Osmond and his successor as King of Macedon. Led the country into alliance with Dolhr. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Minerva |
Middle daughter of Osmond and leader of the Whitewinged Order. Is uneasy with her country's hand in Archanea's fate. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Archanea Saga, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Maria |
Youngest daughter of Osmond. Used as a hostage by Dolhr to force Minerva to cooperate. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Palla |
The eldest of the three Whitewings sisters. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Archanea Saga, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Catria |
The middle of the three Whitewings sisters. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Archanea Saga, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Est |
The youngest of the three Whitewings sisters. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Archanea Saga, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Lena |
A Macedonian noble, arranged to be married to Michalis but instead chose to flee Macedon, ending up captured by the Soothsires. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Archanea Saga, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Matthis |
Lena's weak-willed brother, forced into the service of the Macedonian army. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Wendell |
A senior mage of Khadein. Known to live in Macedon during the War of Heroes. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Gotoh |
Founder of Khadein. Lived in Macedon during the War of Shadows, keeps to himself. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Warren |
A Macedonian mercenary who allied with Lykke's coup only out of need for money. | Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Frost |
Bishop of Macedon who worries about his family's well-being. | =Archanea Saga, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Bentheon |
Knight that tried to prevent Marth from reaching Hardin in the lea of Aurelis. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Shadow Dragon |
 Merach |
A Macedonian knight deployed by Minerva to Aurelis Castle. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon |
 Emereus |
A Macedonian knight deployed to Aurelis castle. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Mystery of the Emblem, Shadow Dragon |
 Orridyon |
A leader of the Dragoons tasked by Michalis with defending the border from Marth's invasion. | Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light, Shadow Dragon |
 Lumel |
A rebel Macedonian knight serving under Lykke in the coup against Minerva. | Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Lykke |
A rebel Macedonian general who instigated a coup out of dissatisfaction with Minerva's rule. | Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Gail |
The leader of a group of ruffians known as the Macedonian Vikings. | Mystery of the Emblem, New Mystery of the Emblem |
 Ruben |
A deserter from the Macedonian army who menaced Aurelian villages. | Archanea Saga, New Mystery of the Emblem |
Flavor text
| Game | Text (English) |
Text (Japanese) |
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| New Mystery of the Emblem | A nation home to wyvern-borne knights. In the
last war, its prince sided with Dolhr.* |
飛竜を駆る竜騎士の国。暗黒戦争ではドルーアに支配され、
王子はドルーアに、王女はアカネイアに与して争った。 |
Trivia
- Macedon is apparently known for its Pegasus Cheese, at least to a particular cheese-loving noble in Zofia.[3]
Etymology and other languages
| Names, etymology, and in other regions | ||
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| Language | Name | Definition, etymology, and notes |
| English |
• Macedon |
• Macedonia, also known as Macedon, was an ancient kingdom on the northern border of Classical Greece and later the dominant state of Hellenistic Greece, and is the namesake of the modern region of Macedonia and country of North Macedonia. This name is used in Shadow Dragon and later games. |
| English (Europe) |
Medon |
Contraction of Macedon/Macedonia used to prevent confusion with the modern region of Macedonia and republic of North Macedonia (which was known as "Macedonia" at the time of Shadow Dragon's release). Used only in Shadow Dragon and Awakening; later games use the North American name. |
| Japanese |
マケドニア |
Officially romanized as Macedonia. As above. |
| Spanish |
Medonia |
Alteration of the PAL name. |
| French |
Medon |
As above. |
| German |
Medon |
As above. |
| Italian |
Medonia |
Alteration of the PAL name. |
| Portuguese (Brazil) |
Macedon |
Used in Heroes. |
| Korean |
마케도니아 |
Macedonia; used in Fates and Echoes: Shadows of Valentia, among the choices for the player's country in their profile card. |
| Traditional Chinese |
馬其頓 |
Macedon; used in Heroes. |
Gallery
Official artwork
The Macedonian coat of arms from the Trading Card Game.
CG images
CG image of Macedon Forest in Mystery of the Emblem.
CG image of Holm Coast in Mystery of the Emblem.
CG image of Macedon Forest in New Mystery of the Emblem.
CG image of Holm Coast in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Screenshots
A map with Macedon marked in New Mystery of the Emblem.
Chapter maps
Macedon Forest as depicted in Chapter 21 of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
Macedon Forest as depicted in Chapter 21 of Shadow Dragon.
The Macedon Aerie as depicted in Chapter 22 of Shadow Dragon & the Blade of Light.
The Macedon Aerie as depicted in Book I, Chapter 17 of Mystery of the Emblem.
The Macedon Aerie as depicted in Chapter 22 of Shadow Dragon.
Macedon Forest as depicted in Book II, Chapter 2 of Mystery of the Emblem.
Macedon Forest as depicted in Chapter 2 of New Mystery of the Emblem.
Macedon Mountain Rampart as depicted in Book II, Chapter 3 of Mystery of the Emblem.
Macedon Mountain Ramparts as depicted in Chapter 3 of New Mystery of the Emblem.
Holm Coast as depicted in Book II, Chapter 4 of Mystery of the Emblem.
Holm Coast as depicted in Chapter 4 of New Mystery of the Emblem.
Macedon as depicted in Chapter 3x of New Mystery of the Emblem.
References
- ↑ Minerva in Fire Emblem Warriors
- ↑ "Recently the influence of bandits and pirates has become overwhelming. Honestly, this is all because the politics of this country are so poor." — A woman in Chapter 4 of Book 2, Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem
- ↑ "Is this... Can it truly be?! From the southern edge of Macedon, a vast ocean away... A cheese crafted from the milk suckled from the sweet, flappy teat of a pegasus!" — Zofian Cheese Lover, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
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