Overview
Marth is the prince of Altea and a direct descendant of Anri, the legendary hero who slew the Shadow Dragon, Medeus. However, after an invasion by the neighboring kingdom of Dolhr, Marth is forced into exile on the island kingdom of Talys. His sister, Elice, is taken hostage after his father is killed in battle against the dark pontifex Gharnef.
With the aid of the veteran Altean knight Jagen, Princess Caeda of Talys, and many loyal allies, Marth embarks on a quest to recover the divine blade Falchion and the Fire Emblem, which grants him the right to wield it. Only then can he defeat Gharnef and the resurrected Medeus, reclaim the kingdom of Altea, and rescue his sister.
- Developers
- Intelligent SystemsNintendo R&D1
- Publishers
- Nintendo
- Platform
- Nintendo Entertainment System
- Genre
- StrategyRole-Playing
- Alternate Names
- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of LightNorth America

- Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryuu to Hikari no TsurugiJapan

- 火焰之纹章 - 暗黑龙与光之剑China

- Fire Emblem: Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light
- Fire Emblem
- Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon & the Sword of Light
- Fire Emblem: The Dark Dragon and the Sword of Light
























