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bookofholsety
Link: http://bookofholsety.dreamwidth.org/57162.html
Abstract: A history of fan translations for FE4, starting from the oldest patch up to Project Naga of 2016.

Author:

salinea
Link: http://salinea.dreamwidth.org/731840.html
Abstract: Looking at each elemental affinity and try to find what the characters who have them have in common and see if they're meant to tell us things about characters.

Author:

amielleon
Link: http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/241382.html
Abstract: A collection of links to all the script resources known to me, for all the games.
See Also: This page for Japanese resources.

Author:

amielleon
Link: http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/237826.html
Abstract: Ten thousand words covering every inch of the Ike sexuality argument known to me.
See Also: Some early discussion that contributed to this writeup:

On Defining "Canon Gay" by markoftheasphodel

Love, Marriage, Fire Emblem Part III (Tellius edition) by markoftheasphodel

Lord Romantic Relationships (outside of Tellius) by amielleon

Many other pieces are also linked in-line to elaborate on minor points.

Author: thaumaturgists
Link: http://thaumaturgists.tumblr.com/post/87787166665/random-thracia-776-realisationmeta-you-know-how
Abstract: An exploration of the translation "Murder Hollace" and a proposal for what it might have originally meant.
See Also: General Banzai's original proposal, and a follow-up on the original script and plausibility of thaumaturgists's theory.

damoselceles

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damoselceles
Link: http://damoselceles.dreamwidth.org/2453.html
Abstract: A little clarification for on context of Seisen no Keifu's opening timeline scrawl by applying some Designer Notes tidbits.
See Also: N/A

damoselceles

Author:

damoselceles
Link: http://damoselceles.dreamwidth.org/596.html
Abstract: A look into the lore surrounding Holy Bloodlines, Holy Marks, and the treatment of "Fellblood" a.k.a. big baddie blood.
See Also:
Mark's post gives more details on Archanea and Valencia that my post lacks.

Author:

amielleon
Link: http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/227637.html
Abstract: I hypothesize why the series may have so dramatically changed its attitude toward the tragedy of war in FE12 and FE13.
See Also: A description of the issue can be found here and at its own See Also link.

Author:

amielleon
Link: http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/212851.html
Abstract: I talk a bit about two characters I like and whether I would like them as the opposite gender, and wonder about what this means for gender and tropes.
See Also: The discussion on this post is the real meat here. I was reminded that this post exists (and that I hadn't submitted it here) by Mark's post on women in the early FE games, which is more directly relevant to FE and worth a read.

Author:

amielleon
Link:
http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/221800.html (Lucina, Morgan, Owain, Inigo, Brady)
http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/222206.html (all other kids)
Abstract: I compile everything we know about the future kids' childhood circumstances from canon.
See Also: N/A

Author: hotandcoldaf (

hotandcoldaf)
Link: http://hotandcoldaf.dreamwidth.org/1821.html
Abstract: Thoughts about Uther's thought process circa Kinship's Bond and about his illness in general.
See Also: N/A

Author: hotandcoldaf (

hotandcoldaf)
Link: http://hotandcoldaf.dreamwidth.org/1353.html
Abstract: An analysis of Oswin's motivations in swearing his service to Hector, which kind of meanders on from there into contrasting him with Matthew.
See Also: N/A

Author:

hotandcoldaf
Link: http://hotandcoldaf.dreamwidth.org/1147.html
Abstract: Words on the topic of Hector and Politics, namely, that the evidence shows that he actually takes said topic rather seriously.
See Also: Hector and the Rebellion , Re: a certain event in FE6.

Author: hotandcoldaf (

hotandcoldaf)
Link: http://hotandcoldaf.tumblr.com/post/27035530016/this-got-way-more-rambly-than-i-intended-so-im
Abstract: AF points to unexpected homoerotic subtext.
See Also: Some discussion here following a look at the Japanese text.

Author: hotandcoldaf (

hotandcoldaf)
Link: http://hotandcoldaf.tumblr.com/post/41759665034/answering-asks-the-normal-way-looks-to-be-a-bit-broken
Abstract: Some thoughts on Hector's and Uther's capabilities for treachery, and some notes on what is known about Cornwell from whom.
See Also: N/A

Author: hotandcoldaf (

hotandcoldaf)
Link: http://hotandcoldaf.tumblr.com/post/49750392453/an-observation-i-dont-think-anybody-ever-praises
Abstract: Hector only ever receives backhanded praise.
See Also: N/A

Author:

hotandcoldaf
Link: http://hotandcoldaf.dreamwidth.org/1748.html
Abstract: "I propose that Hector saw the Ostian rebellion in FE6 coming and prepared accordingly. Here is a lot of words about why."
See Also: Hector and Politics, for something of a wider scope.

Author: Traincat
Link: http://traincat.tumblr.com/post/48805383311/so-out-of-curiosity-where-exactly-does-ike-is
Abstract: I talk about possible reasons why fandom seems to often portray Ike as an idiot, and why he actually isn't one.
See Also: N/A

Author:

amielleon
Link: http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/215587.html
Abstract: I posit a maximization of possible damage in one battle in FE13 and calculate its value.
See Also: N/A

Author:

amielleon
Link: http://amielleon.dreamwidth.org/213760.html
Abstract: I summarize the NoA localization changes to Henry's character, complete with script citations.
See Also: N/A (though I did do a less rigorous one for Soren too)

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