Fire Emblem: Three Houses' Adrestian Empire Explained
One of the best Nintendo RPGs in recent memory, Fire Emblem: Three Houses gives players the option of choosing three distinct paths. While none of these paths are «good» or «evil,» there are some choices that the player can make that certainly lean in one particular direction, and choosing to side with the Adrestian Empire as they attempt to conquer Fodlan could definitely be considered a morally ambiguous move.
A dynasty built on 1000 years of prosperity and wealth, the Adrestian Empire occupies the southern regions of Fodlan, ruling from the capital of Enbarr. Though the Adrestian Empire was once closely intertwined with the Church of Seiros, by the time the player meets the faction, they've become quite hostile to the Church, with much of the Empire's citizens believing that the money they send to the Church would be best kept in their own hands. Thus, the Black Eagles, led by Princess Edelgard, seek to take the Adrestian crown and wage war on the Church and the other factions of Fodlan.
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Founded by Great Emperor Wilhelm I in the first Imperial Year, the Adrestian Empire takes a great deal of inspiration from the real-world Holy Roman Empire, evidenced by their dual-headed eagle banner and their Germanic influences. In the early days of the Empire, Wilhelm fought alongside Saint Seiros to bring peace across Fodlan and unite all of its factions.
Known as the War of Heroes, this conflict lasted from Year 32 to 9, and ended with Saint Seiros slaying the leader of the opposition, known as Nemesis. Following the war, the Adrestian Empire took control of the entirety of Fodlan. A while later, during the Imperial Year 721, the region Mach was
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