Paralogue Chapters (Children Units)
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright features a significant number of Paralogue chapters that are dedicated to recruiting the "children" units, who are the offspring of the player's main characters. These chapters are unlocked through specific conditions, often related to the support levels between certain adult units. Each Paralogue chapter presents a unique map with specific objectives, and upon successful completion, the corresponding child unit is recruited into the player's army. These children units are often powerful combatants, inheriting stats and skills from their parents, making them highly desirable additions to any army. The process of unlocking and completing these Paralogues is a key aspect of character acquisition and army building in the game.
The unlocking of Paralogue chapters for children units is directly tied to the support system. When two adult units achieve an "S" support level (marriage), their child unit becomes available for recruitment through a subsequent Paralogue. For example, if Corrin marries Silas and they achieve an S support, their child, Shiro, will become available in a Paralogue chapter. Similarly, if Jakob marries Felicia, their child, Dwyer, will be unlocked. Each child unit has a specific Paralogue associated with them, and completing that Paralogue is the only way to recruit them. These chapters often feature unique map layouts and enemy compositions that require specific strategies to overcome. The difficulty of these Paralogues can vary, but they generally offer a good challenge and valuable rewards upon completion, including experience points, gold, and sometimes unique items.
The strategic importance of recruiting these children units cannot be overstated. They inherit a portion of their parents' stats and skills, often resulting in units with exceptional potential. This inheritance system allows for a high degree of customization, as the child's abilities will be influenced by the specific parents they have. For instance, a child unit whose parents are both strong offensive units might inherit high Strength and Skill, making them a potent damage dealer. Conversely, if one parent is a healer, the child might inherit some healing capabilities. Players must carefully consider which units to pair up to obtain the desired stat distributions and skill sets for their children units. The Paralogues themselves often serve as a test of the player's current army strength, requiring them to utilize their developed units effectively to succeed. Successfully recruiting and developing these children units is a significant undertaking that greatly enhances the player's army and provides a rewarding long-term objective in Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright.