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** Gunter appears in Kamui's flashback in the following chapter, serving as his only actual appearance in ''Storm.''



* CooldownHug: Corrin receives one [[spoiler: from Hinoka, to put an end to her crisis of identity]].
* Deleted Scene: Chapter 10 originally ended on a gag of Kaze and Keaten trapped together, playing I Spy, and Keaton spying Kaze every time. It was cut for removing the ambiguity of Kaze’s fate. [[spoiler:Since he is later confirmed dead, it was just as well.]]



* DistaffCounterpart: Scarlet is essentially a female Silas. This does not go unnoticed by the others.



* DramaticIrony: At the Eternal Stairway, Azura dismisses Lilith’s concern of Faceless being dangerous. [[spoiler:This is exactly how Lilith dies in the Conquest route.]]



* EarlyBirdCameo: While it’s not relevant in Birthright, Corrin and Azura’s starting party pass by the Great Wall of Suzanoh (a late-game Conquest map) early on.



* EntendreFailure: Niles attempts to fluster Silas and Mozu during their fight. Silas being [[CloudCuckoolander Silas]], none of them land.



* FallingInLoveMontage: Chapter 12 opens with a series of flashbacks to Corrin and Flora’s childhood, which ends with Corrin confiding to Gunter that she’s developed feelings for the maid.



* TheHeart: Hinoka qualifies as this, as far as her family is concerned. She spends much of her screen time tending to her siblings, including Azura, making sure they're all content. Kamui also counts, per canon.
* HehHehYouSaidX: Played with.
--> Keaton: "Well? What? Ya find any good trash or something? Or the Bone Hole? I miss that place…"
--> Izana: "Heh! He said 'miss.'"
* HiddenDepths: While he’s one of the biggest {{Cloud Cuckooland}}ers in the party, [[spoiler: Izana]] is invested in learning what Garon’s deal is. He also contemplates [[spoiler: how he only dies in the happiest timeline]].
** Silas reveals that he doesn’t talk to Kamui during the war, because he knows she’d like to bond with her Hoshidan family for the first time.
** [[spoiler:Hans]] has surprisingly ambitious goals that suit his character, but are never hinted at until his final appearance.



* IAmTheNoun:
--> Xander (to Elise): “Corrin has become a threat to Nohr. All of your 'friends' have. And being in the position I'm in, I cannot abide any threat to Nohr! As the future ruler, I ''am'' Nohr! Whether I like it or not!"



* InSeriesNickname: Various characters call Takumi “Stud [=McCool=]”. He hates it.



* MotiveRant: During the final fight with Hans, Hans reveals that he intends to turn Nohr into a social Darwinist anarchy by conquering Hoshido (somehow).

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* MotiveRant: During the final fight with Hans, Hans reveals that he intends to [[spoiler: turn Nohr into a social Darwinist SocialDarwinist anarchy by conquering Hoshido (somehow).]]
* MythologyGag: Corrin is weirded out by the prospect of petting people due to dreaming about doing it.
** In terms of fanfics, Kamui’s flashback in Chapter 12 contains an expanded scene from ‘’Northern Fortress Training Video,’’ one of the author’s previous fics.


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* NoodleIncident: Mozu and Niles’ support conversation is treated as one of these, having apparently happened in their past.
* OOCIsSeriousBusiness: After [[spoiler:Flora’s death]], Kamui is so distraught that she forgot to take off her shoes at the earliest convenience. Lilith has to point this out to her.


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* PleaseKillMeIfItSatisfiesYou: Subverted.
--> Silas: "Corrin, I'm sorry about all this. Would you like to kill me? … Please say no."
* PokeThePoodle: Heroic example: Scarlet’s plan for the resistance is to simply punch Garon over and over, and call it a day.
** Zola can use Fimbulvetr to make people uncomfortably cold for a few seconds. Tremble before him.
* PoorCommunicationKills: Inverted. Hinata misunderstanding Scarlet’s distrust of Silas, and Silas’ obliviousness to the matter causes Hinata to unintentionally ‘’solve’’ the problem.


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* RightBehindMe: Saizo brutally criticizes Felicia’s servant abilities. When he finally notices Felicia, [[CompletelyMissingThePoint he is impressed with her stealthy approach.]] [[spoiler:After they both lose a sibling, Saizo makes amends.]]
* TheRival: Hinoka versus Camilla, as per canon. Hinoka also considers Xander to be her rival after their battle in the opera house.
--> Corrin: “Camilla…”
--> Hinoka: “My nemesis!”
--> Silas: “Wait, I thought Lord Xander was your nemesis.”
--> Hinoka: “I can have more than one!”


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* {{Sexiled}}: The ‘’true’’ reason Fuga sends Hayato off with Corrin’s bunch.

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* AdaptationalModesty: In both routes, Corrin begins to cover her thighs like in ‘’Super Smash Bros.’’ This extends to her Nohr Noble promotion as well.

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* AdaptationalModesty: In both routes, Corrin begins to cover her thighs like in ‘’Super ''Super Smash Bros.’’ '' This extends to her Nohr Noble promotion as well.



* BorrowedCatchphrase: In each route, Corrin honors [[spoiler: her deceased older brother]] by repeating one of their Critical Quotes against an enemy in the following chapter.



* CastHerd: Certain characters rarely speak to others outside of a few go-to companions, which is occasionally lampshaded. A notable example is Izana and Mozu in ''Storm,'' two characters who never interact in canon.



* CharacterDevelopment: Corrin begins the story as a WideEyedIdealist, believing that even ''[[AxCrazy Hans]]'' just needs a friend. Both routes BreakTheCutie, but in different ways. In ''Storm,'' she becomes more aggressive, which even Elise comments on. In ''Fire,'' she learns the hard way that the greater good can still lead to unfair suffering. In spite of these, Corrin walks out of each story with a positive attitude, tempering her more into a spin on a KnightInSourArmor.

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* CerebusSyndrome: While the fics are ultimately lighthearted, and even the darkest chapters have their share of humor, certain chapters emphasize tragedy a lot more, usually when a character dies.
--> Chapter 12’s Archive Of Our Own Summary: “Flora takes the Hoshidans to the Ice Tribe's village, and things are less funny for a bit.”
* CharacterDevelopment: Corrin begins the story as a WideEyedIdealist, believing that even ''[[AxCrazy Hans]]'' just needs a friend. Both routes BreakTheCutie, but in different ways. In ''Storm,'' she becomes more aggressive, which even Elise comments on. In ''Fire,'' she learns the hard way that the greater good can still lead to unfair suffering. In spite of these, Corrin walks out of each story with a positive attitude, tempering her more into a spin on something resembling a KnightInSourArmor.



* HateSink: Iago doesn't even get any backstory; he's just an asshole because he is. Hans only fares marginally better.

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* FamilyOfChoice: Played straight in ''Fire,'' just like in canon. [[spoiler:Ultimately played straight in ''Storm'' as well.]]
* HateSink: Iago doesn't even get any backstory; he's just an asshole because he is. Hans only fares marginally better.better, at least in ''Storm.''


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* MidSeasonUpgrade: All the characters (barring prepromoted units) promote by using a cache of Master Seals, in Chapter 16 of both routes. Xander’s dialogue in ''Fire'' implies that they’re the same Master Seals in both stories.


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* PartyInMyPocket: Justified. The deployed roster changes with each chapter, with the rationale that the inactive characters are spending time in Lilith’s Astral Plane. Corrin, her retainers, her siblings, Silas, Izana, Mozu (BR), Anna (CQ), Scarlet (BR), Shura (BR), and Yukimura (BR) are the only ones to consistently fight.
** In ''Storm,'' this courtesy is extended to Silas’ parents and Shura’s former gang.


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* SoapOperaDisease: Takumi and Elise in ''Storm'' and ''Fire'' respectively. Unlike canon, the diseases are named. [[InherentlyFunnyWords Pelican's Revenge]] and [[WebVideo/{{Vinesauce}} Terminal 7]].


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* WelcomeToCorneria: The Stoneborn can only say one thing.
--> “I AM THE STONEBORN. YOU ALL MUST DIE.”


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* ZeroPercentApprovalRating: Garon, Iago and Hans are so wildly unpopular, that half the soldiers stationed in Castle Krakenburg don’t even bother to impede the Hoshidans’ invasion.
* EleventhHourRanger: Per canon, Shura is this for the Birthright route. Notable because he goes on to appear in every chapter like the other main character units, but he ultimately does not get much screen time.
* ADayInTheLimelight: Yukimura plays a prominent role in Chapter 16, joining the army and explaining some of Mikoto and Sumeragi’s history. While he remains a recurring character afterward, he never receives as much focus again.


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* ActuallyADoombot: Subverted. Iago claims this is the case in Chapter 11, like in the game, but he’s actually there.


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* ArentYouGoingToRavishMe: The Wolfskins are afraid the Hoshidans might hunt them for fur… and are then insulted when they won’t.
--> Wolfskin: "Grrr! Take my fur! No wait, don't take it! … But at least try to take it!"
* BackForTheFinale: [[spoiler:Kaze’s spirit]] cheers for Kamui in the final chapter, along with her other allies.
BerserkButton: Downplayed. It takes Niles’ mention of [[MiddleChildSyndrome Leo’s siblings ignoring him]] to get him invested in fighting Kamui, but by the time he finds her, Leo’s back to being disinterested. [[MotiveRant Mostly.]]
** Hans is a walking button for Kamui, more than in ‘’Fire’’ since she doesn’t reunite with Gunter on this route.
* BewareTheNiceOnes: Corrin, just like in canon. Lampshaded by Takumi, after watching her brutalize Hans in Cheve.
--> Takumi: "Sure glad we settled our differences when we did, I'd hate to be that guy…"
--> Corrin: “Huh? I didn’t catch that.”
--> Takumi: “Oh nothing…”
* BigBrotherInstinct: Leo’s disgust at Iago harming Elise is what convinces him to turn the tables, and give the Hoshidans their chance to finish him off.
* BilingualBonus: Lampshaded. “Kaze” means wind, which Corrin interprets as a good reason for Kaze to negotiate with the Wind Tribe. He quickly corrects her.
* BodyguardCrush: Jakob admits in Chapter 5 that he used to harbor feelings for Corrin, but grew out of them long before the story. Corrin’s own inversion of the trope for Flora probably helped.


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* CassandraTruth: Izana warns Takumi to be careful around the Wolfskins. Takumi is too irritated to listen. Next chapter, Takumi contracts Pelican’s Revenge.
* CerebusCallback: Usually when a character’s name from the original Japanese script is used, it’s a humorous meta joke. One of the very last instances of this is Garon referring to [[spoiler: a deceased Xander as “Marx”.]]
--> Kamui: "You mean [[spoiler: ‘’Xander?’’ How could you forget his name?! How could you not care if Elise were killed?! Because she was! Sh…she and Xander both…"]]


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* EmergencyTransformation: Keaton uses a Master Seal and promotes into a Wolfssegner in the middle of his bout with Ryoma, to give him an edge.

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** The real Izana is responsible for attempting to have Corrin and Sakura executed this time around; the heroes walk in on Zola before he can take Izana's place. [[spoiler:He also turns out to be the mole in the Hoshidan ranks, replacing Takumi.]]

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** The real Izana is responsible for attempting to have Corrin and Sakura executed this time around; the heroes walk in on Zola before he can take Izana's place. [[spoiler:He also turns out to be the mole in the Hoshidan ranks, replacing Takumi. In his defense, he intended to double-cross Garon later- he just never got around to it yet.]]


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* DoubleReverseQuadrupleAgent: [[spoiler: Izana]]. He openly betrays the Hoshidans' trust, then he joins them, then he ''secretly'' betrays them, but reveals he intended to assist them all along. No one is sure what to believe.
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* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: Played with. Corrin has a bigger grudge against either Hans or Iago based on the route, while the other is simply an enemy. Though in ‘'Storm’’ she still harbors a vendetta for Garon. [[spoiler: Though he himself is TheDragon for Anankos in the end.]]

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* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: Played with. Corrin has a bigger grudge against either Hans or Iago based on the route, while the other is simply an enemy. Though in ‘'Storm’’ ''Storm'' she still harbors a vendetta for Garon. [[spoiler: Though he himself is TheDragon for Anankos in the end.]]



** Jakob shoots down some enemy fliers with his daggers, and [[VideoGame/DuckHunt a dog grabs the corpses and sinks into some bushes]]. This also serves as a CheckhovsGag for the prologue's third chapter.

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** Jakob shoots down some enemy fliers with his daggers, and [[VideoGame/DuckHunt a dog grabs the corpses and sinks into some bushes]].

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** Jakob shoots down some enemy fliers with his daggers, and [[VideoGame/DuckHunt a dog grabs the corpses and sinks into some bushes]]. This also serves as a CheckhovsGag for the prologue's third chapter.



* CallBack: Hans’ crime of Unlicensed Embezzle-Clogging is mentioned late in the story, last mentioned during his introduction in the prologue fic.

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* CharacterDevelopment: Corrin begins the story as a WideEyedIdealist, believing that even ''[[AxCrazy Hans]]'' just needs a friend. Both routes BreakTheCutie, but in different ways. In ''Storm,'' she becomes more aggressive, which even Elise comments on. In ''Fire,'' she learns the hard way that the greater good can still lead to unfair suffering. In spite of these, Corrin walks out of each story with a positive attitude, tempering her more into a spin on a KnightInSourArmor.



* DoesNotLikeShoes: Corrin’s barefooted tendencies are occasionally referenced with exasperation. She simply does not like wearing shoes. [[HypocriticalHumor Even Azura teases her.]] At one point in ‘’Fire,’’ she finally explains her reasons.

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* DoesNotLikeShoes: Corrin’s barefooted tendencies are occasionally referenced with exasperation. She simply does not like wearing shoes. [[HypocriticalHumor Even Azura teases her.]] At one point in ‘’Fire,’’ ‘'Fire,’’ she finally explains her reasons.



* ItGetsEasier: The fic actually addresses Corrin getting blood on her hands for the first time. While fights are less lethal due to the DenserAndWackier nature of the fic, she does kill more easily as things go.
* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: Played with. Corrin has a bigger grudge against either Hans or Iago based on the route, while the other is simply an enemy. Though in ‘’Storm’’ she still harbors a vendetta for Garon. [[spoiler: Though he himself is TheDragon for Anankos in the end.]]

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* ItGetsEasier: The fic actually addresses Corrin getting blood on her hands for the first time. While fights are less lethal due to the DenserAndWackier nature of the fic, she does kill more easily as things go.
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* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: Played with. Corrin has a bigger grudge against either Hans or Iago based on the route, while the other is simply an enemy. Though in ‘’Storm’’ ‘'Storm’’ she still harbors a vendetta for Garon. [[spoiler: Though he himself is TheDragon for Anankos in the end.]]



** Azura sings anachronistic songs. [[spoiler:She finally sings ‘’Lost in Thoughts’’ for real during the final battle of each route.]]

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** Azura sings anachronistic songs. [[spoiler:She finally sings ‘’Lost "Lost in Thoughts’’ Thoughts" for real during the final battle of each route.]]



* WideEyedIdealist: Corrin starts the story as this. Both routes BreakTheCutie, but in different ways. In ‘’Storm,’’ she grows more aggressive, which is even commented upon. While in ‘’Fire,’’ she grapples with the subjective nature of doing right. In both cases, she finds peace despite the setbacks, setting her up to become a KnightInSourArmor.
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* DisproportionateRetribution: Garon holds a grudge against Elise for spilling milk. ‘’As a toddler.’’

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* DisproportionateRetribution: Garon holds a grudge against Elise for spilling milk. ‘’As ''As a toddler.’’''
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** Related, this allows Izana and Flora to respectively join in ''Storm'' and ''Fire'' respectively, much earlier than in canon. They go on to be prominent characters, with Flora even being Corrin's LoveInterest.

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* AdaptationalJerkass: In both ''Storm'' and ''Fire'', Fuga attacks the heroes for not wanting to tour the Wind Tribe.



* AdaptationalJerkass: In both ''Storm'' and ''Fire'', Fuga attacks the heroes for not wanting to tour the Wind Tribe.
* AdaptationalModesty: In both routes, Corrin begins to cover her thighs like in ‘’Super Smash Bros.’’ This extends to her Nohr Noble promotion as well.



* BigNo:
--> Xander: “Come on, Corrin, use that elongated ‘no’ to fuel you!”
* BloodKnight: Hans has devolved into this. Take a shot for every time he says “KILL” in Chapter 3.



* TheCameo: [[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Demon Lord Ghirahim]] is inexplicably in Nohr during ''Slow Roast,'' [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight to the concern of no one.]] He remains unnamed, but quotes from his game make his identity obvious.
* CasualDangerDialogue: All the time.



* DisproportionateRetribution: Garon holds a grudge against Elise for spilling milk. ‘’As a toddler.’’
* DoesNotLikeShoes: Corrin’s barefooted tendencies are occasionally referenced with exasperation. She simply does not like wearing shoes. [[HypocriticalHumor Even Azura teases her.]] At one point in ‘’Fire,’’ she finally explains her reasons.
* DubNameChange: Referenced. If a Hoshidan character is referred to by a different name in the Japanese translation, that name is likely to appear at least once. Corrin/Kamui is the most prominent example.



* EarlyBirdCameo: Shura can be seen being beaten during Chapter 2 of the prologue. Effie also appears similarly early.

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* EarlyBirdCameo: Shura can be seen being beaten during Chapter 2 of the prologue. Arthur and Effie also appears appear similarly early.



* HateSink: Iago doesn't even get any backstory; he's just an asshole because he is.

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* HateSink: Iago doesn't even get any backstory; he's just an asshole because he is. Hans only fares marginally better.
* HeroicAlbino: Corrin’s albinism is referenced by other characters, often preying on her self-esteem. Crosses into FreakinessShame with her pointed ears and sharper teeth.



* ItGetsEasier: The fic actually addresses Corrin getting blood on her hands for the first time. While fights are less lethal due to the DenserAndWackier nature of the fic, she does kill more easily as things go.
* ItsPersonalWithTheDragon: Played with. Corrin has a bigger grudge against either Hans or Iago based on the route, while the other is simply an enemy. Though in ‘’Storm’’ she still harbors a vendetta for Garon. [[spoiler: Though he himself is TheDragon for Anankos in the end.]]



* LeaningOnTheFourthWall: A villager at the festival complains about not being able to see Corrin’s face or body type, referring to how they were kept ambiguous in pre-rendered scenes.



* LoopholeAbuse: How Gunter and Jakob are allowed to help Corrin battle Kaze and Rinkah in Castle Krakenburg.



* NoodleIncident: Camilla almost explains to Elise how Xander once botched an execution.



* PoliticallyIncorrectVillain: Garon and Iago’s contempt for Hoshidans is more extreme here. Iago will even dehumanize Hoshidans who are working together with him.
* PreMortemOneLiner: Ryoma’s is “see your death”. Canon examples also crop up.



** Azura sings anachronistic songs. [[spoiler:She finally sings ‘’Lost in Thoughts’’ for real during the final battle of each route.]]



** During Chapter 5 of the prologue, a man named Guy Fujito appears and acts like an over-the-top parody of real-life celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

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** During Chapter 5 of the prologue, a man named Guy Fujito appears and acts like an over-the-top parody of real-life celebrity chef Guy Fieri. [[Creator/GordonRamsay Gustaf Ramsay]] serves as his Nohrian counterpart in ''Slow Roast.''



* SitcomArchNemesis: While the details are the same, Gunter and Garon’s mutual vitriol is on public display, and often for laughs.



* TemptingFate: Corrin has conflicting loyalties after the festival tragedy. Azura tells her to do what she thinks is right, asking, “what could happen?” We immediately cut to Corrin’s fateful decision.
--> Corrin's Thoughts: "Note to self: Yell at Azura later."



* TheVoiceless: Corrin does speak during the opening dream sequence.



* WideEyedIdealist: Corrin starts the story as this. Both routes BreakTheCutie, but in different ways. In ‘’Storm,’’ she grows more aggressive, which is even commented upon. While in ‘’Fire,’’ she grapples with the subjective nature of doing right. In both cases, she finds peace despite the setbacks, setting her up to become a KnightInSourArmor.
* YouMonster: Variant. “You fiend!” is a recurring phrase of Ryoma’s.



* MeaningfulRename: Ten chapters in, Corrin accepts her Hoshidan identity as Kamui. The narration even updates to make it official. (Though Jakob struggles to keep up.)



* RoaringRampageOfRevenge: Unlike the Conquest route, Corrin’s primarily driven by revenge against Garon for his atrocities. Flora’s eventual fate worsens this.



* SureLetsGoWithThat: Leo allows the Hoshidans to believe he conjured the Faceless in the Woods of the Forlorn, during his stint as antagonist, quietly urging Niles and Odin to maintain the illusion.



* CallBack: Hans’ crime of Unlicensed Embezzle-Clogging is mentioned late in the story, last mentioned during his introduction in the prologue fic.



** During the fight against Kumagera, Leo hits Kumagera with a bunch of branches made to resemble a fist, causing "[[Webcomic/OnePunchMan ONE PUUUUUUUUUUNCH!"]] to play. Bonus points for both Leo and Saitama being voiced by Creator/MaxMittelman.

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** During the fight against Kumagera, Leo hits Kumagera with a bunch of branches made to resemble a fist, causing "[[Webcomic/OnePunchMan ONE PUUUUUUUUUUNCH!"]] to play. Bonus points for both Leo and Saitama being voiced by Creator/MaxMittelman. Related, Leo's only response to [[spoiler:Garon's monstrous mucky form]] is a blunt "Ok".

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** Related, this allows Izana and Flora to respectively join in ''Storm'' and ''Fire'' respectively, much earlier than in canon. They go on to be prominent characters, with Flora even being TheLoveInterest.

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** Related, this allows Izana and Flora to respectively join in ''Storm'' and ''Fire'' respectively, much earlier than in canon. They go on to be prominent characters, with Flora even being TheLoveInterest.Corrin's LoveInterest.



* EarlyBirdCameo: Shura can be seen being beaten during Chapter 2 of the prologue.

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* LighterAndSofter: Contrast the beginnings of the other routes, Xander and Ryoma take Corrin (and Azura's) betrayal in much better stride. Largely because they don't know how to classify the situation.
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* RunningGagged: Crossed with TemptingFate, [[spoiler: Kaze eventually dies for real]]. [[WordOfGod These tropes were not intended.]]


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* CanonCharacterAllAlong: Downplayed, as the canon character is still minor. Samurai, the running gag character, ultimately reveals himself to be [[spoiler: the Rallyman from Chapter 23.]]
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''The Grey Whirlpool'' series is a trio of ''VideoGame/FireEmblemFates'' AffectionateParody fanfictions written by P.T Piranha. Two of them are completed while the other is on hiatus. The stories include:

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11997587/1/Gray-Whirlpool Gray Whirlpool]]'' serves as the prologue to the series, and covers the build-up to the route split.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12041517/1/Birthright-Gray-Whirlpool-Storm Gray Whirlpool: Storm]]'' tells the story of ''Birthright''.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12041525/1/Conquest-Gray-Whirlpool-Fire Gray Whirlpool: Fire]]'' tells the story of ''Conquest''.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12349838/1/Revelation-Gray-Whirlpool-Flow Gray Whirlpool: Flow]]'' is the adaptation of ''Revelation''.

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''The Grey Gray Whirlpool'' series is a trio of ''VideoGame/FireEmblemFates'' AffectionateParody fanfictions written by P.T Piranha. T. Piranha on both Fanfiction.net and Archive Of Our own. Two of them the main route fics are completed while the other third is on hiatus. The Main stories include:

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/11997587/1/Gray-Whirlpool ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7195691 Gray Whirlpool]]'' serves as the prologue to the series, and covers the build-up to the route split.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12041517/1/Birthright-Gray-Whirlpool-Storm ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7442767 Gray Whirlpool: Storm]]'' tells the story of ''Birthright''.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12041525/1/Conquest-Gray-Whirlpool-Fire ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/7442848 Gray Whirlpool: Fire]]'' tells the story of ''Conquest''.

''[[https://www.fanfiction.net/s/12349838/1/Revelation-Gray-Whirlpool-Flow ''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/9564053 Gray Whirlpool: Flow]]'' is the adaptation of ''Revelation''.
''Revelation''.

Side stories include:

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/9728000 Gray Whirlpool Gaiden: Defrost]]'' expands on Felicia and Flora's arrival in the Northern Fortress.

''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/10050299 Gray Whirlpool Gaiden: Slow Roast]]'' focuses on Xander post-Conquest, and reveals what became of Mozu, who'd previously only appeared in the ''Birthright'' fic.



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* BrickJoke: Cross-work example. While scaling the Eternal Stairway in ''Storm,'' the existence of a "Five-Minute Stairway" is joked about. It comes up again in the relevant ''Fire'' chapter, implied to actually exist.
** Mikoto's cat is the punchline to one in each route. She is introduced along with Mikoto, then promptly forgotten.
*** In ''Storm,'' [[spoiler:Yukimura leaves her in charge of Castle Shirasagi, so he can join the party.]]
*** In ''Fire,'' [[spoiler:Garon shoos her out of Mikoto's throne room, so he can sit on the throne.]]



* ShoutOut:

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* ShoutOut:ShoutOut: The fics are stuffed full of references and nods, especially chapter titles.



* CallBack: Subverted. Iago attempts to subject the Hoshidans to a game show, much like the one Sonic endured in the author's previous ''Sonic 06'' fic. Hinoka gets fed up and interrupts the game after only a couple rounds.



* SmarterThanYouLook: Hans is actually capable of normal speech and has grand ambitions for the future of Nohr.

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* {{Cliffhanger}}: The prologue ends with Corrin about to make her fateful decision.


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* ButYouWereThereAndYouAndYou: When Yukimura recounts how he met Mikoto, he describes a servant entering the room. Kamui promptly inserts Jakob into the role in her mental image of the story.
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** When Leo tells Fuga how much the Wind Tribe sucks, he responds, "[[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing You City Fold need to turn a New Leaf! Our Wild World out here is beautiful!]]"

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** When Leo tells Fuga how much the Wind Tribe sucks, he responds, "[[VideoGame/AnimalCrossing You City Fold Folk need to turn a New Leaf! Our Wild World out here is beautiful!]]"
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* SparedByTheAdaptation: Downplayed by Charlotte and Benny; they are very hard to spare in canon ''Birthright'', but they survive their brush with death here. Keaton plays this fully straight, surviving his unfortunate encounter with the Hoshidans.

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* SparedByTheAdaptation: Downplayed by Charlotte and Benny; they are very hard to spare in canon ''Birthright'', but they survive their brush with death here. It's also downplayed by [[spoiler:Gunter]], whose fate is never revealed; like Charlotte and Benny, he explicitly survives here. Keaton plays this fully straight, surviving his unfortunate encounter with the Hoshidans.
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** Instead of Nohrians as in canon, Garon has Vallite mooks during his final battle.
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** Chapter 10 ends with [[spoiler:Kaze]] falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from. [[spoiler:During Chapter 23, Kaze's voice is heard with the other living party members, and he does not appear directly with Kamui's other deceased friends and loved ones, heavily implying he's still kicking.]]

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** Chapter 10 ends with [[spoiler:Kaze]] falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from. [[spoiler:During [[spoiler:The author's notes after Chapter 23, Kaze's voice 23 reveal he really is heard with the other living party members, and he does not appear directly with Kamui's other deceased friends and loved ones, heavily implying he's still kicking.dead.]]

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* DyingAsYourself: [[spoiler:Garon in both ''Storm'' and ''Fire''. In ''Storm'', his last words are to state that he is at peace and to thank Kamui. In ''Fire'', he again thanks his children as he dies, and his spirit later asks Corrin to save Takumi from falling victim to the same miserable fate that he did.]]



* ShipTease: Leo and Sakura.

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* ShipTease: Leo and is often teased as having a crush on Sakura.



** [[spoiler:Gunter is explicitly saved by Kamui a year after the war, and he retires to Cheve.]]



* OfficialCouple: Silas admits he likes Mozu in Chapter 14.

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* OfficialCouple: OfficialCouple:
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Silas admits he likes Mozu in Chapter 14.14.
** When all is said and done, Camilla reveals she is dating Niles.
** Sakura's ending reveals that she eventually travels to Nohr as a diplomat and falls in love with Leo.



* RealityEnsues: It's pointed out that Silas' betrayal means he and his family can't stay in Nohr. They move to Hoshido after the war.



* ShipTease: Takumi and Oboro are repeatedly teased, but nothing ever comes of it.



* DyingAsYourself: [[spoiler:After killing the monster Garon became, the heroes can hear his voice saying "...thank you... my children..." His spirit later asks Corrin to save Takumi from falling victim to the same miserable fate.]]

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** Chapter 10 ends with [[spoiler:Kaze]] falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from.

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** Chapter 10 ends with [[spoiler:Kaze]] falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from. [[spoiler:During Chapter 23, Kaze's voice is heard with the other living party members, and he does not appear directly with Kamui's other deceased friends and loved ones, heavily implying he's still kicking.]]



* PunctuatedPounding:
** Kamui delivers this to Garon in Chapter 22.
--->'''Kamui:''' '''You're a horrible father!''' ''[slam]'' '''You're a merciless king!''' ''[slam]'' '''You've killed every parent I've ever known!''' ''[slam]'' '''And the person I loved the most!''' ''[slam]'' '''You've devastated my kingdom and yours!''' ''[slam]'' '''You have to die!''' ''[slam]''
** Garon pays her back in short order after going OneWingedAngel.



** Chapter 22 starts with the reveal that [[spoiler:Gunter is still alive]].

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** Chapter 22 starts with the reveal that [[spoiler:Gunter is still alive]].alive]] and ends with the reveal that [[spoiler:the real Garon is long dead]]. Neither reveal is ever dropped in canon ''Birthright''.

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* TheReveal: Chapter 9 reveals that [[spoiler:Sumeragi isn't actually Corrin's biological father and Mikoto already had her when she arrived in Hoshido]]. It hits a lot harder than the equivalent moment in ''Fire'' since in that story [[spoiler:Corrin is already with people she knows she doesn't share blood with]] and she doesn't exactly have time to properly process said reveal.

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Chapter 9 reveals that [[spoiler:Sumeragi isn't actually Corrin's biological father and Mikoto already had her when she arrived in Hoshido]]. It hits a lot harder than the equivalent moment in ''Fire'' since in that story [[spoiler:Corrin is already with people she knows she doesn't share blood with]] and she doesn't exactly have time to properly process said reveal.reveal.
** Chapter 22 starts with the reveal that [[spoiler:Gunter is still alive]].
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* AdaptationalIntelligence: [[spoiler:Takumi's corpse]] is more articulate than his canon counterpart, who could barely string together a full sentence.

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* AmbiguousSituation: Chapter 10 ends with [[spoiler:Kaze]] falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from.

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Chapter 10 ends with [[spoiler:Kaze]] falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from.from.
** Chapter 21 ends with enough wiggle room to interpret the possibility that Laslow and Peri survive.



* AmbiguousSituation: Chapter 20 ends with enough wiggle room to interpret the possibility that Saizo and Kagero survive.



* SparedByTheAdaptation: Downplayed by Hinata, Oboro, Saizo, and Kagero. All of their deaths in canon ''Conquest'' are optional, but while Hinata, Saizo, and Kagero are relatively easy to avoid if you're so inclined, Oboro is smack in the middle of the path to Takumi and is very hard to get around. All of them survive their final battles in this fic.

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* SparedByTheAdaptation: Downplayed by Hinata, Oboro, Saizo, Hinata and Kagero. All Oboro. Both of their deaths in canon ''Conquest'' are optional, but while Hinata, Saizo, and Kagero are Hinata is relatively easy to avoid if you're so inclined, Oboro is smack in the middle of the path to Takumi and is very hard to get around. All Both of them survive their final battles battle in this fic.
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** The final fight with Iago plays out like the final fight with [[VideoGame/{{Undertale}} Mettaton]].


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* ThanatosGambit: A poor one for Iago, who casts a spell on himself so that he turns into gold coins when he dies. His killer is then arrested for counterfeiting money.


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* TrueLovesKiss: Mozu suggests that Oboro should use this to break Takumi's brainwashing once and for all.

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** The real Izana is responsible for attempting to have Corrin and Sakura executed this time around; the heroes walk in on Zola before he can take Izana's place.

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** The real Izana is responsible for attempting to have Corrin and Sakura executed this time around; the heroes walk in on Zola before he can take Izana's place. [[spoiler:He also turns out to be the mole in the Hoshidan ranks, replacing Takumi.]]



* ChekhovsGag: Izana trying to execute the Hoshidan royalty is played as a random gag. [[spoiler:Then it turns out that Izana is a double agent who has been feeding the Nohrians intel in the hopes of getting close to King Garon.]]



* MiddleChildSyndrome: Directly namedropped in reference to Takumi's issues.
* MotiveRant: During the final fight with Hans, Hans reveals that he intends to turn Nohr into a social Darwinist anarchy by conquering Hoshido (somehow).



* NoOHSACompliance: Scarlet notes that Garon tends to design incredibly dangerous buildings like a fort made from a dragon carcass or a castle built in a crater with no guard rails.

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* NoOHSACompliance: NoOSHACompliance: Scarlet notes that Garon tends to design incredibly dangerous buildings like a fort made from a dragon carcass or a castle built in a crater with no guard rails.


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* SmarterThanYouLook: Hans is actually capable of normal speech and has grand ambitions for the future of Nohr.


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** Kamui uses a heavily modified version of [[VideoGame/MetalGearRisingRevengeance Raiden's speech to Senator Armstrong]] in her final fight with Hans.
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** Scarlet recounts [[Franchise/StarFox her father's friend's advice and does an aileron roll to deflect enemy fire]].
** Jakob shoots down some enemy fliers with his daggers, and [[VideoGame/DuckHunt a dog grabs the corpses and sinks into some bushes]].
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** During the final fight with Hans, Hans asks Kamui if she wants to fight him. Kamui responds, "[[Anime/DragonBallZ ...No. I want to]] ''[[Anime/DragonBallZ kill you]]''!"

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* AmbiguousSituation: Chapter 10 ends with Kaze falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from.

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* AmbiguousSituation: Chapter 10 ends with Kaze [[spoiler:Kaze]] falling off of a cliff to his presumed death. However, Kamui refuses to accept he is dead without a corpse considering the amount of shit he's come back from.from.
* ButForMeItWasTuesday: Arthur has been through so much shit that Azura's memory of him being whipped doesn't even register with him.
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* NeverSayDie: Subverted. Kamui and co. claim to Elise that Leo and his retainers "took a vacation", and Elise immediately assumes they're lying and he's dead. However, Leo actually did take a vacation.

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