The free demo of upcoming musou-style fighting game Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes reveals a number of new characters. In particular, fans get to see several characters who were mentioned in previous main series title Fire Emblem: Three Houses, but did not appear in person. Fans were excited to see these characters, who had been theorized about extensively, receive canon names and appearances in Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes.
Like its predecessor Three Houses, Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes is split into multiple routes: Scarlet Blaze, Azure Gleam, and Golden Wildfire. Each route features a number of new characters, including new playable characters, bosses, and NPCs, as well as several returning favorites from Fire Emblem: Three Houses. Many of the newly revealed characters are nobles and other important political figures in Fodlan and its surrounding countries.
Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes Confirms Ashen Wolves, Free Demo
New protagonist Shez immediately differs from their predecessor Byleth — they are a young, inexperienced mercenary with no parents and a mysterious past. After the defeat of their previous mercenary company, Shez vows revenge on Byleth, but joins up with one of the three houses when they realize they are not strong enough to defeat the Ashen Demon. Like Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Sothis, Arval is a strange being living inside Shez's head; they have a snarky but friendly relationship with their host. Arval's presence lets Shez enter a special «Awakened» state when they fight.
Counts Bergliez and Hevring are nobles of the Adrestian Empire and fathers of Black Eagle members Caspar and Linhardt respectively. Like their sons, they are lifelong friends who tend to argue about the smallest things.
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