Prince of Darkness - A Fire Emblem Fates Retelling

Fire Emblem Fates tells of the epic journey of a kind-hearted Hoshidan raised in the warlike nation of Nohr and forced to choose between his two families. Kamui's (Corrin's) choice is a matter of life and death for several characters and has grand implications for the world at large. And yet, in each path of the original story, the tension feels lost at some point. Between filler chapters, contrivances, and limited agency and growth on Kamui's end, we lose out on the theme of the game.

Tell me, what do you think would change if Kamui simply acted... Nohrian? What if the story wasn't so black and white? What if darker forces lurked in the shadows than anyone could prepare for? What if the mysterious dancer Azura really was more than meets the eye? And what untapped potential and knowledge does a certain group of warriors from another world hold that could really "Awaken" this tale?

I'm not going to ruin this story in an attempt to get you to read it, so I won't spoil anything about the Branch of Fate or the Endgame here. It will suffice to say that tweaking just a few things allows an incredible journey parallel to the original Fates story to unfold, using all the same worldbuilding. If you're intrigued and want to see what path this darker Kamui walks, please follow me in this journey and put feedback in the comments about possible directions the story could continue - I'm excited to see your thoughts.

If you hated Fates' story, this is a love-letter to your hopes and dreams for the game. If you loved the story (and at times, I did, too), I hope you can come to love this as another perspective on the tale of Kamui. Thank you.