“The Medon that Minerva and Maria remembered best was one of peace: a quiet, prosperous kingdom famed for the flying beasts favored by dracoknights. But then their brother, Prince Michalis, succumbed to his lust for power. Despite his sisters' adamant opposition, he swore allegiance to Doluna; and when Medon's Dragoons took flight, the world suffered. Even now that the tides had turned, Michalis took position for one last stand. Dracoknights filled the sky end to end, eager to pluck Marth from the Earth.” —Opening Narration
Michalis comes with an Iote's Shield, which negates all bonus damage that a flier would receive from bows and Excalibur, as mentioned in the dialogue between Michalis and Gotoh just before the 1st turn.
This chapter is full of mounted units, Pegasus Knights, Dracoknights, Paladins and Horsemen. It's recommended to bring Rapiers, Wing Spears or Ridersbanes to get rid of the Paladins and Horsemen, and for the Pegasus Knights and Dracoknights bring archers or a male mage/sage with Excalibur or just a strong, fast unit to kill them. Archers will not easily beat Michalis due to the fact that he has the Iote's Shield, so use a strong unit to kill him and then seize the gate.
A Dracoknight and Paladin will appear from the central Forts during Turns 7 to 13 of the Enemy Phase. Until Michalis is defeated.
Two Dracoknights, a Bishop with Worm and a Horseman will accompany them from the central Forts during Turns 10 to 13 of the Enemy Phase. Until Michalis is defeated.
Extra
To obtain Starlight, have Marth visit the north-eastern village with both the Starsphere and Lightsphere in his inventory.
As a note, it is required to have Starlight in order to receive the more powerful version of Falchion.
Strategy
Subjective: The following part of this article is based upon the editor's personal experiences and opinions, and therefore may not be applicable for all readers.
Most of the enemy units carry Ridersbanes and most charge to the right. If using mounted units, send them towards the left. Then when they reach the stairwell leading into the mountain, their high movement ranges can help plug up forts where reinforcements appear.
Ballisticans with Arrowspate (you should have received one) can knock out stronger Dracoknights or other flying units before they can attack friendly units. Beck can also kill the thief and two healers within the first three turns. Arming him with the Arrowspate and Pachyderm while carrying the Starsphere will come in handy.
A General with high defenses can be warped into the castle with the Warp staff; the enemy reinforcements will not be able to escape the castle if a unit plugs the gap.
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