#mentioned byleth

[askhubertvonvestra]

*A soft but urgent knock sounds in the night. The door is opened to reveal a small child with suspiciously dark green hair, sleeping unaware. A note is read, "Will you raise this child as a weapon to those who would defy Her Majesty? Or purely as a shield for humanity? Or perhaps he would be allowed to live among them and raised alongside them, with no other purpose but to live and discover life?"

You see no sign of anyone else in the area...

*Hubert picks up the child with the familiar ease of someone who has cared for children often*

You stay with me. First, we notify the guards and my agents to be on alert for whoever brought you here. Next... Well. We shall see.

...I cannot fathom why anyone would bring a Nabatean child here, of all places. We are entirely unprepared to know what sort of care you need, if anything about that  is unique to you whatsoever.

It could be a scheme to reveal Rhea’s location. But our options are limited, little one. It is her or Seteth, and I fear even a temporary compromise with him for your sake is too risky.

I suppose we should start with Linhardt and Byleth. The former to make sure you’re in good health, as much as we can tell, and the latter for the sake of decency. I’m sure they would prefer to be among the first to know you’re here.

The decision of what to do next can follow.

#I think we all know Hubert's not about to raise a child soldier (if he can help it oops) #there's not much Hubert WOULDN'T do but there is a lot he would Really Rather Not #anon ask #ask hubert von vestra #ask hubert #hubert von vestra #fe3h hubert #fe16 hubert #fe hubert #fire emblem hubert #mentioned rhea #mentioned seteth #mentioned linhardt #mentioned linhardt von hevring #mentioned byleth #mentioned byleth eisner #fe3h spoilers #fe16 spoilers #spoilers #fe spoilers #tw child abandonment #cw child abandonment #catching hubert being protective #long answer

[newttxt]

remedial gender studies

#fire emblem #fe3h #byleth #ferdinand #sorry ferdinand… ur doing so so well but this is yet another area you cannot best edelgard in #linhardts gender is quality over quantity #but huberts are quantity over quality #hope that helps #theres a lot that jeralt failed to mention to byleth and gender is one of those things

[sonocomics]

…Look I'm just saying that if my FIRST reaction to hearing "Leonie wants to talk" is "she's probably going to -blame me for my own father's death-" that…ain't the best impression :v

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#fire emblem #fe3h #fire emblem three houses #three houses #byleth #sothis #death mention #fe3h spoilers #fire emblem three houses spoilers #three houses spoilers #comic

[kimikaami]

merry christmas! here’s some angst from @iusedtohavesixtoes ‘s fic, Blossoming, bc it makes me. feel everything at once.

#setleth #fe3h #seteth #byleth #boy I hope I don’t accidentally spoil anyone but I think this is vague enough #my art #so. I wanted to portray him like. essentially in the process of watching a loved one slowly die #and I don’t think I got there w that expression (wanted to make him lean into the hand more) #but that’s tricky and I spent too much time on this #boy that first part is an awful thing to say huh #LMAO #OH I FORGOT TO MENTION #I might do the part w seiros too but no promises #that part hit harder personally but this was a comfort zone drawing

[dragongutsixofficial]

On the topic of Rhea, Byleth, Crimson Flower and abuse

I see a lot of people saying Crimson Flower is a bad route for Byleth, and I'm always a little confused about it, so I thought I'd share my thoughts on the matter. This post isn't at all to invalidate their opinions or how they view the game- this is just offering my perspective on things. Please forgive any possible mistakes, as English isn't my first language. Also, I will be criticizing Rhea's treatment of Byleth, so I'll tag this appropriately of course, but I'm still warning any of her fans beforehand in case you just wanna skip. ^^

For a little bit of context, when i first played the game, Rhea creeped me out THE MOMENT she looked at Byleth from the balcony in the cutscene when they arrive at Garreg Mach monastery. So, I was already wary of her-I dunno, I just had a feeling she wasn't as honest as she was pretending to be.

And I mean, this isn't completely wrong. She desperately wants to be able to relax and be truthful, sure, but she also has a great deal of responsibility in putting in place and maintaining a really unfair theocracy based entirely on lies, because she wants to protect her family, the last of her kind. While her behavior is, of course, understandable given the horrible trauma she went through, it still doesn't sit right with me, but that's not really my point here. The thing is, she has problems with not being in control at all times because of her story. Her despair even pushes her to try and bring back her dead mother by crafting her a vessel- something she fails at several times, including Sitri.

And, then, there's Byleth. Byleth, who disappears for twenty long years, along with all her hopes, and when they reappear Rhea immediately sees the possibility for her to achieve her goal is not totally lost. She was desperate and now that she's found them, she wants to keep them.

That's why she places so much trust in Byleth from the start, but also why she grows cold every time they step out of line- like when they refuse to give her Miklan's spear. She allows them to live their life, but only so long as they do not disappoint her in any way or deviate from her ideas- because for the longest time, she struggles to see them as their own person and puts unreasonable expectations on them.

And that, sadly, is when that becomes psychological abuse on her part. This is really obvious to me when Byleth's hair and eyes turn green after fusing with Sothis, and she sings to them and puts their head in their lap while they're asleep- it just makes me want to run far away in the opposite direction every time, and her giving them the prophet outfit after that makes me so sorry for Byleth because what she's essentially doing here (albeit maybe unvoluntarily) is chipping away at their developing self and bodily autonomy by turning them into literally what she physically wants to see-and that isn't them. She wants them to become what she wants of them.

And then, in the Sacred Mausoleum, Byleth chooses Edelgard. All hell breaks loose because Rhea's hopes are shattered- and she also realizes her affection for Byleth is (partly) unrequited which, to me at least, makes sense- I don't really see how they could care as much for her as they do for their students when they spent every day with them for a year, and their actions seem to be made more out of love for their close ones than anything else. Byleth breaks out of the mold and confronts her directly. They make the clear cut decision to deviate from the path she had laid out for them. From that moment on, Rhea considers that all forms of violence against them is allowed (which, fair, they just declared war on her lol) including taking their heart out by force, which is physical abuse obviously (then again, violence is to be expected in a war but you get the idea). She now hates what she's created and sees it as her duty to destroy it.

Now. Byleth choosing to walk down Edelgard's path does not equate cutting themselves from their divine part, and I think that is a very important point. I see a lot of people make that criticism, especially since Byleth loses Sothis' powers at the end of CF. But to me, it's a totally different phenomena that occurs.

In every route, post-timeskip Byleth embraces their divine side. They use the Creator's sword and they go back in time as they wish to protect and further their and their lords' vision for the future of Fodlan. Heck, their main class is literally "Prophet". But something strange and, I think, beautiful happens in Crimson Flower that always made me feel disappointed in the other routes' plots: Byleth has a chance to stand up to their abuser and cut ties with them explicitely and directly. To fight back against them with all they've got.

Now, don't get me wrong. Rhea apologizing for her wrongdoings and bad treatment of Byleth is good, sure, but it just… doesn't seem like enough to me. Sure, that's a nice thought… but it's not like anything can be done about it now: they're stuck with body modifications and a position as an Archbishop reforming the system she helped put in place that they never really asked for in the first place. But what makes it ok is that they embrace those fully and voluntarily, and that's beautiful on its own- however, that resolution leaves me a bit disappointed and honestly feeling like they let Rhea walk all over them.

The thing is, when you get out of an abusive and toxic relationship, you are left changed from the experience. You lose a lot of things, but you also get some things. It's like you're left with a random object your abuser gave to you once. You can either keep it and give it a new story of its own, or discard it if keeping it just doesn't feel right. But in the end, it is your responsibility, your thing, and you're not a bad person for not using it. The metaphor is broken, I know, but I hope you get my idea. You're not a bad person for moving on for that thing- You don't resent the thing, you can thank it and appreciate it for what it brought you while you used it, you don't hate it, hell you might have even learnt from it.

In the other routes, Byleth chooses to keep everything and use it equally. In Crimson Flower, Byleth "regaining their humanity" doesn't in any way, shape or form mean they reject all that Sothis brought to them or their enlightenement. It's just them choosing that they'd rather not use that from now on, or not engage with it to the same degree. They might go back to it later, might help rebuild the church, I don't know-just not in the same way. On new terms that make them more at ease with who they became following that route.

They're still the same loving and caring person who would do anything for their students. They still go to the ends of the Earth to give someone a random thing they lost. They still spend hundreds of coins on their loved ones' favorite teas. But… they do not have to forgive Rhea. They do not have to accept everything that happened to them because of her actions, even if some of it was good. They've made their peace with it and they've let it go of their own volition.

They do not become a lesser version of themselves because they chose to deal with the abuse they went through in a different way than in the other routes.

And I think a lot of people underestimate how powerful CF!Byleth's narrative can be.

#fe3h #byleth eisner #byleth discourse #lady rhea #seiros #rhea discourse #rhea critical #tw abuse #tw mentions of abuse #tw physical abuse #tw psychological abuse #crimson flower #this is no hate towards rhea's character you love who you want #byleth #fe16 #archbishop rhea #fe3h spoilers #edelgard von hresvelg

[writer-of-worlds]

Me, writing F!Edeleth: Cute, silly, fluffy

Me, writing M!Edeleth: WHUMP TORTURE ANGST

#yeah #idk why i keep torturing m!byleth #i got a new idea for f!edeleth thats nothing but silly #meanwhile i got like two m!edeleth wips with whump and shit #it's so odd and yet funny 😆 #wow rambles #edeleth #whump mention #torture mention

[incorrect-officers-academy]

#Source: Incorrect Quotes Generator #fe3h #fire emblem three houses #fire emblem #byleth eisner #Yuri Leclerc #hapi fire emblem #balthus von albrecht #constance von nuvelle #? idk if i should tag characters that are only mentioned

[blaiddydbrokeit]

I'm clenching my jaw so tightly I almost chipped a tooth but. Can we just talk about the bit in Three Houses where Dimitri describes a mortal relation to the Goddess as being separated, where the Goddess either is unable to reach her hand out to help pull people up when they need it most, or that the mortals themselves might not have the means to take her hand even if she does?

Because see. The turning point of the war in Azure Moon - the rain scene, the "Your hands are so warm" bit. Byleth is reaching out their hand for him. It's not the first time. They've done so once when they found him in the Goddess Tower. But they are separated. Byleth in the light, while Dimitri sits hunched and broken in the shadows.

But this time it's different. And although he hesitates, he takes that hand and finds the strength in having someone to lean on to turn himself around. Byleth, as the vessel of the Goddess. Byleth, who has become one with Sothis, reaches their hand out, stepping into the dark with him to pull him from the depths. This time, he is able to accept that spiritual support. He can take that hand. And he does. It doesn't magically fix him. But it gave him the courage, support and strength to stop lying to himself that he can continue to ignore what he truly wants most, to protect his people, in favor of relentlessly pursuing Edelgard.

I'm just saying. Edelgard isn't the only one who needs someone at her side to guide her and give her the strength to see her goals through. People will argue that the rain scene could have easily had someone else, say, Felix reach out to him for the same result. To some extent, I agree. But the distinction here is that the writing makes a parallel to both that mentioned belief, and the beginning of Azure Moon where Byleth represents the Goddess. It is not just anyone trying to save him. It is the Goddess who reaches her hand out to him. The Goddess he is faithful to, but believed was too far from his reach.

#dimitri alexandre blaiddyd #fire emblem three houses #azure moon #fe3h #analysis #byleth eisner #not tagging el because she's only mentioned briefly and not a focus subject #yes i call her el when i don't want to maintag it #also i nearly passed out while writing this so #i guess i might not have eaten enough today

[unxpctedlygreat]

Claude pls

#few3h #spoilers #i need a tag for my few3h ramblings #claudeleth #but the game doesnt give you any explanation for this line #Edel saying it to Hubert thst she feels drawn to Byleth makes somewhat sense #she mentions the crst of flames #but Claude has no reason for it lmao

[valentias]

SYSTEMS OF ALL TIME! || emblem edition

credit to use

#icons with psd #system icons #dash icons #tumblr icons #icons #byleth #sothis #shez #arval #corrin #azura #osdd 1b #honoary mentions to robin chrom and kris btw #creations

[askhubertvonvestra]

Boops nose, how have you been?

...I see you missed these antics.

But I have been well. With the support of our allies, progress with the war has been both swift and decisive.

Although I suppose that doesn't quite answer your question. Dorothea and Petra have brought it to my attention that I rarely respond accordingly when questions involve me directly, so. I have been collaborating with Linhardt on his more engaging studies, and Bernadetta has been joining Ferdinand and I for tea as of late. Byleth has gladly roped me into their training sessions with Caspar, claiming that we will be good influences on one another. Begrudgingly, they were not incorrect on that front. Naturally, this has been encouraged by Her Majesty as we both pursue greater independence and free time outside of our duties.

Likewise, it would be excellent news to know that you are doing well. May only the best cross your path.

#hubert von vestra #mentioned black eagles #soft hubert von vestra #socially awkward hubert #rp ask #mentioned edelgard von hresvelg #mentioned edelgard #mentioned bernadetta #mentioned bernadetta von varley #mentioned caspar von bergliez #mentioned caspar #mentioned dorothea #mentioned dorothea arnault #mentioned petra macneary #mentioned petra #mentioned linhardt von hevring #mentioned linhardt #mentioned byleth eisner #mentioned byleth #mentioned ferdinand von aegir #mentioned ferdinand #liam bourgeois #ask hubert #ask hubert von vestra

[i-am-a-meat-popcicle]

Honestly the only thing Hanneman had to say to me was "Lore" and suddenly I was all over that old man.

#I wanna talk to him about crests. #I have so many questions. #If it's true that most people with crests tend to crave sweet food #does that mean anything significant? #Like does channeling the power of a crest use up certain nutrients in the body more than normal? #What does that mean for Edelgard and Lysithea? Could they have severe problems with vitamin deficiencies due to their two crests? #Sweet cravings could be indicative of multiple things- #Hanneman I wanna know #Not to mention the fact that Byleth doesn't seem to have that issue/preference since the player can pick either sweet or spicy food #their body seems to be very good at maintaining homeostasis for the most part #considering they can eat mountains of food and go days without it #is it because they're part Nabataean? #I mean; yes that is most likely the case #but does this apply to Rhea; Seteth; and Flayn too? #or is that just special protagonist stuff? #I need to know I need to know everything #-grabs fe3h by the collar and shakes it- GIVE ME YOUR WORLD BUILDING LORE #fe3h

[sonocomics]

I was SO done with Aelfric's shit by the end of the DLC. ...and I wasn't even the one that fought out his map!

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[bananabraiined]

The goddess gifted him her power......

#male byleth #legendary byleth #legendary male byleth #byleth eisner #fe byleth #byleth fire emblem #fire emblem byleth #fire emblem three houses #three houses #//feh mention #fire emblem heroes #fire emblem

[dragongutsixofficial]

Me again!!!!

What do you think of a roleswap AU with Edeleth? Byleth, being the emperor/empress who was tortured and has big plans that would tear Fodlan apart, and Edelgard, an emotionless mercenary who travels with Jeralt (or her actual father if you wanna go that far LOL).

I'm thinking of writing it! I just need to plan it out LOL

Mmmmh it sounds really interesting !^^ What do you envision yourself ? Would Byleth be the daughter of Ionius then ?

I think the way I see it, and that's just because I think there's a lot of potential regarding Byleth's struggle with their identity and how that can appeal to darker, more desperate aspects of Rhea, is that instead of having them be the future Emperor of Adrestia, Jeralt would have failed to run away from Rhea with them. Maybe she would have even pulled a reverse Uno on him and make him think his baby was dead when she discovered his plans to set the monastery on fire to make an escape. That would, in turn, leave her to mold the future reincarnation of the Goddess according to her wishes.

Now, Rhea is morally grey, but I don't see her physically torturing a child just like that, especially with how much she cared about Sitri (although very, very misguidedly. Keeping someone's cadaver in your basement is not a sign of a healthy bond). That being said, the depths of her longing for her mother might lead her to progressively start denying Byleth their individuality and freedom, which is its own kind of psychological torture in itself. Byleth pushing back, in turn, might lead her to more abuse to assert her dominance and narrative over them.

Eventually, like a lot of abused kids, Byleth would learn to play the long game. They would become an actor, and hide their true feelings. They would struggle with spontaneity in particular, because everything would be a careful calculation not to let anyone see through them. They would appear subdued and content with their fate and Rhea's guardianship, but they would just be buying their time and planning their escape- and downfall of the Church.

Jeralt, meanwhile, devastated by the loss of his child, would have still left the Knights of Seiros. As to how he would've met Edelgard, I'm not quite sure ! Maybe Ionius would've tried a last-ditch attempt at having his children escape from TWSTID instead of being the disagreeable, incapable pussy he actually is. Edelgard would be fucking traumatized because who wouldn't. But Jeralt would feel a sense of duty and attachment to this child after failing his first kiddo and raise her as his own- though it's never clear whether she reciprocates his filial affection.

The rest of the story would go on as it does in Hopes- Byleth would convince Rhea to let them learn how to fight at the Academy, and hire some bandits to scare off/kill off Claude and Dimitri: Jeralt's mercenaries would save the day, and Edelgard's scars and Crest would catch Rhea's attention. She would probably suspect that she's a victim of TWSTID, and maybe even who she truly is- and appoint her as the teacher in Byleth's class.

As to how TWSTID would tie into all this, I'm not quite sure. Though Byleth could reach out to them, they wouldn't have their hand forced like Edelgard did when she accepted their help, and TWSTID would probably just want to kill them to death or kidnap them for some more twisted experiments. Not to mention Byleth cares so much, they probably wouldn't see the appeal of getting them on their side without being coerced into it. So, I dunno !^^

#edelgard von hresvelg #byleth eisner #edeleth #fe3h #tw mentions of abuse #tw child abuse #tw helicopter parenting

[writer-of-worlds]

#wow rambles #fire emblem #fire emblem three houses #edeleth #m!edeleth #f!edeleth #how is that not a tag? #whump mention #edelgard x byleth