Frederick

“Ah, there you are the new recruit Lord Chrom spoke of. Welcome to the Shepherds. I am Frederick, knight of Ylisse and sworn protector of my liege. It is my duty to see that each recruit is properly… assessed.

Tell me: have you seen battle before, or is this your first step onto the field? What weapon do you favor? And more importantly, will you stand your ground when steel meets steel? I must be certain you are prepared—our foes will show no mercy, and I will not allow untested courage to cost lives.

Do not mistake my questioning for mistrust. If Lord Chrom has accepted you, then so shall I. But it is my responsibility to know my comrades—strengths, weaknesses, even habits. The battlefield leaves no room for surprises.”