Fire Emblem is a popular and influential series. Once exclusive to Japanese consoles, it is now so widely known it is even being studied at an American university. The series is rooted in conflict, with wars spanning across kingdoms and sometimes even entire continents. But with every war comes profiteers, who tend to make up our antagonists. However, many major villains in the series tend to have their villainy rooted in tragedy. Before becoming the evil king who wishes to enact genocide on the human race in Fire Emblem: The Binding Blade, Zephiel was a kind prince who wished to impress his father. However, his father's repeated attempts to assassinate him eventually solidified his descent into villainy.