Fire Emblem Fates is a popular tactical role-playing game that features a complex story of war, family, and destiny. One of the main characters of the game is Corrin, a customizable protagonist who can choose to side with either the kingdom of Hoshido or Nohr, or forge their own path in a third route. Another important character is Azura, a mysterious songstress and dancer who can perform a powerful song that affects the world around her. Azura joins Corrin in their journey, regardless of which route they take, and becomes a close ally and possible love interest.
But who is Azura, and what is her connection to Corrin? Is she related to them by blood, or is their bond something else? This article will explore the background and relationship of these two characters, and reveal the truth behind the Fire Emblem Fates mystery.
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Azura’s Origins
According to Fire Emblem Wiki, Azura is a princess of Valla, a hidden kingdom that lies between Hoshido and Nohr. She is the daughter of Arete, the second queen of Nohr, and the granddaughter of Anankos, the dragon god of Valla. She also has a half-brother named Shigure, who is born if she marries any male character in the game.
Azura was kidnapped by Hoshido when she was a child, as a retaliation for Nohr’s abduction of Corrin. She was raised as a princess of Hoshido by Queen Mikoto, and became the adoptive sister of Ryoma, Hinoka, Takumi, and Sakura. However, she was never fully accepted by the Hoshidan people, who viewed her as an outsider and a potential spy.
Azura has the ability to transform into a dragon, like Corrin, due to her heritage from Anankos. She also carries a pendant that allows her to sing Lost in Thoughts All Alone, a song that can manipulate Dragon Veins and alter reality. However, using this power comes at a cost to her health and lifespan.
Corrin’s Origins
According to Fire Emblem Wiki, Corrin is the child of King Sumeragi of Hoshido and an unnamed woman who died shortly after giving birth. They are the younger half-sibling of Ryoma, Hinoka, Takumi, and Sakura from Sumeragi’s first wife Ikona. They are also the older half-sibling of Xander, Camilla, Leo, and Elise from King Garon’s second wife Katerina.
Corrin was kidnapped by Nohr when they were a toddler, during an ambush that killed Sumeragi. They were raised as a prince or princess of Nohr by Garon, who planned to use them as a weapon against Hoshido. They were kept isolated in a fortress for most of their life, until they were allowed to join their Nohrian siblings in battle.
Corrin has the power to transform into a dragon, due to their bloodline from the First Dragons. They also wield the Yato, a legendary sword that can change forms depending on which route they take. The Yato is part of the Seal of Flames, a weapon that can defeat Anankos.
Azura and Corrin’s Relationship
Azura and Corrin first meet in Chapter 4 of Fire Emblem Fates, when Corrin is taken to Hoshido by their biological siblings. Azura recognizes Corrin as the child who was taken by Nohr, and reveals her own past as a Nohrian princess who was kidnapped by Hoshido. She offers to help Corrin adjust to their new surroundings, and sings for them to calm their nerves.
Azura joins Corrin in their quest to end the war between Hoshido and Nohr, regardless of which route they choose. She acts as a guide and advisor for Corrin, providing them with information and support. She also shares her secrets with Corrin, such as her true identity as a Vallite princess, her connection to Anankos, and her ability to sing Lost in Thoughts All Alone.
Azura and Corrin can develop a romantic relationship if they achieve an S-Support rank in any route. They will confess their feelings for each other and get married. They will also have two children: Kana (Corrin’s child) and Shigure (Azura’s child). In Revelation, the third route where Corrin chooses neither Hoshido nor Nohr but instead seeks out Valla, Azura becomes the queen of Valla alongside Corrin as the king.
Is Azura Related to Corrin?
The answer to this question depends on how one defines “related”. If one means related by blood or ancestry, then yes, Azura and Corrin are related. They are both descendants of Anankos, the dragon god of Valla. This makes them distant cousins, as well as half-siblings to Shigure.
However, if one means related by family or kinship, then no, Azura and Corrin are not related. They are not siblings by adoption, as they were raised by different families in different kingdoms. They are not even step-siblings, as their respective parents never married each other. They are simply two people who share a common heritage, but have different backgrounds and experiences.
Therefore, the relationship between Azura and Corrin is not incestuous, as some might assume. It is a bond that transcends blood and borders, and is based on mutual trust, respect, and love. They are partners in life and in war, who fight for a better future for themselves and their people. They are the heroes of Fire Emblem Fates.
