DLC - Cindered Shadows Walkthrough

This is a list of chapters in Cindered Shadows (Ashen Wolves), the side story DLC in Fire Emblem: Three Houses (FETH, FE3H). Check out the links below to find out the best way to tackle each chapter!

Cindered Shadows - List of Chapters

Ashen Wolves Route Story Summary

Chapter 1: The Fourth House

You and the House Leaders are off chasing a bandit when they are stopped by a suspicious hole in the wall leading to a deep tunnel. They are then joined by Ashe, Hilda, and Linhardt to investigate the the place. You are then stopped by a group of people called the Ashen Wolves, which was revealed to be the secret 4th house.
Ashen Wolves Chapter 1: The Fourth House Walkthrough

Chapter 2: What Lies Beneath

You are given the chance to explore Abyss, a sanctuary for lost people and for those who need help. Yuri asks you to join them in ambushing the mercenaries who are bound to attack Abyss. You lure them into a huge arena, and a familiar villain, Death Knight, appears in the battle as well.
Ashen Wolves Chapter 2: What Lies Beneath Walkthrough

Chapter 3: The Rite of Rising

After meeting Aelfric, you learn more about your parents' past in the Monastery. The units also discuss about what the thieves are going after. Aelfric tells about the Chalice of Beginnings, a holy artifact that let you resurrect the dead, which was created by the Saint Seiros and the 4 apostles. The artiface is sealed and guarded in the Chasm of the Bound, and everyone agrees to find it to get more information to stop the mercenary attacks on Abyss. You are then stopped by golems, creatures held by magic, and they will not let you get away.
Ashen Wolves Chapter 3: The Rite of Rising Walkthrough

Chapter 4: Danger in the Dark

After successfully obtaining the Abyss, the group head backs when they see they are still being pursued by the golems. It is impossible to fight them all back as more of them appear. Yuri lures them into an area with multiple gates, with the plan to close them off and escape. When you return, you are met with terrible news.
Ashen Wolves Chapter 4: Danger in the Dark Walkthrough

Chapter 5: Betrayal

With Aelfric's kidnapping, the group has no choice but to report to Rhea. They explained the events that transpired and asked her to let them bring the Chalice and save Aelfric, as the perpetrators will kill Aelfric if the Seiros Knights are involved. Rhea finally agrees, saying that nobody can replicate the Rite of Rising, the ritual to resurrect the dead. The Ashen Wolves also reveal a secret regarding their crests. The team heads off to the chapel, off to save Aelfric.
Ashen Wolves Chapter 5: Betrayal Walkthrough

Chapter 6: Return to Me

After the twisted turn of events, Aelfric planned to use the chalice all along, with the intent to resurrect Sitri, your mother. Aelfric starts the ritual, draining the blood from the Ashen Wolves, when Yuri reveals that he was one step ahead the whole time. With that said, the backup arrives in the Holy Mausoleum, where Yuri asked you to meet him before the events transpired. It is up to you to save the students and stop the ritual.

Ashen Wolves Chapter 6: Return to Me Walkthrough

Chapter 7: Wolf Pack

Aelfric escapes and persists to finish the ritual, offering his own blood, when the chalice consumes him and Sitri's body and becomes a monster called an Umbral Beast. Rhea orders you and the group to take down the beast before it attracts more monsters. Aelfric meant well with founding the Ashen Wolves, and resurrecting Sitri, but it all took the wrong direction. It is up to you to swiftly free Aelfric from his misery.

Ashen Wolves Chapter 7: Wolf Pack Walkthrough

Ashen Wolves Characters

Yuri	Balthus	Constance	Hapi

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