Guide Fire Emblem: Awakening Sidequest 10 Ambivalence

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Alright, so you've stumbled upon Sidequest 10, 'Ambivalence.' This one's all about recruiting a new unit, Severa, and it can be a bit tricky if you're not careful. The main goal here is to get Severa to talk to Holland, who's chilling in the northeast part of the map. But here's the catch: Severa is an NPC you need to protect, and the path to Holland is crawling with some pretty tough enemies.

Walkthrough

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Objective: Get Severa to Holland. Severa starts as an NPC on the map. Your primary mission is to escort her safely to Holland, located in the northeast. She's a Level 10 Mercenary, so she's not exactly a tank and needs your protection.
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Protect Severa at all costs. The path Severa needs to take is dangerous. You'll face advanced class enemies like Berserkers, Assassins, Sages, and Tricksters. These guys hit hard, and a Sage or other ranged attacker can easily take Severa out in a single turn if you're not careful. Keep units close to her, especially those with healing capabilities like a healer with Physic.
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Cordelia or Chrom must speak to Severa. Before she starts moving or shortly after, have Cordelia or Chrom talk to Severa. This is important because she'll then acknowledge her objectives, making the escort mission clearer.
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Manage Severa's movement. Severa moves pretty quickly. You need to have units that can move ahead of her to clear the path or be ready to intercept threats. If she starts to get too far ahead or into danger, using a Rescue staff to warp her back to a safer position is a great tactic. Keep doing this until the path is secure.
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Dealing with enemies. The map is filled with strong enemies. Pay attention to their skills, like the Assassins' Vantage, and their weapons, such as the Tricksters' Levin Swords. Reinforcements will also appear from stairways, so be prepared for them.
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Optional Objective: Open the chests. There are chests on the map. If you brought a thief or a unit with the Lockpicking skill, make sure to open them as you progress.
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Strategy: Rescue Staff is your friend. If you have a Rescue staff, it can make this mission much easier. You can use it to warp Severa to your main group on the left side of the map. This way, everyone is consolidated, and your offensive power isn't split. It also makes it easier to manage her safety.
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Strategy: Unlocking the door. There's a door near Holland. Unlocking it can help Severa avoid some of the enemies to the southeast. However, if you're using the Rescue staff method, you can also send a unit ahead to clear those enemies out for her.
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Final Push and Reinforcements. Once Severa reaches Holland and joins your army, be ready for enemy reinforcements. At the start of the enemy phase (end of your turn), four groups of reinforcements will appear from the central stairways. Make sure you have units ready to intercept them or move your weaker units out of the way.

Boss:

Nelson - Sage, Level 13. Drops Thoron and Talisman. He doesn't move, so you can plan your approach.

Recruiting Severa (Mercenary, Level 10)
Nelson drops Thoron and Talisman.

Tips

Prioritize Severa's safety above all else. Losing her means failing the mission.
A healer with Physic is highly recommended for the escort mission.
If you don't have a Rescue staff, plan your escort route carefully and use your strongest units to protect Severa.
Be aware of enemy reinforcements appearing from the stairs after Severa is recruited. Have a plan to deal with them immediately.
Consider the enemy skills and weapons; they can be more dangerous than their stats suggest.

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