Chrom/Awakening Quotes

Invisible Ties (Premonition)

“Avatar! No! This can't be how it ends!”
—Chrom's quote after the Avatar dies in Premonition

Chapter Quotes

Vs. Lucina (As Marth)

• Chrom: Who is your father?
• Marth: I've said enough for one day, sir.
• Chrom: Hmph. Is that how it is? Lissa owes you her life, and for that you have my gratitude. But within these walls, I represent the East-Khan and the interests of Ylisse. I can't promise to stay my blade, but I vow not to shame you.
• Marth: Heh, never expected such youthful arrogance... We shall see who shames who!

Vs. Gangrel

• Gangrel: Come, princeling! I've sharpened my sword just for you!
• Chrom: My sister wished for our people to know peace, Gangrel. But as long as you draw breath, it can never come. For Ylisse!

Vs. Cervantes

• Chrom: Fiend! You invade kingdoms and bully them into submission... Why? What does it achieve?
• Cervantes: Do you even need ask, whelp? Emperor Walhart is destined to rule this world, plain and simple.
• Chrom: Yes, but to what end?
• Cervantes: Irrelevant! Walhart's mind is beyond the grasp of common men.
• Chrom: So you don't even know what you're fighting for?
• Cervantes: I tend to my own beard, boy. A soldier does not question orders. But he gives his loyalty—and maybe his life—in the service of greater men.
• Chrom: Great men? Is living only to conquer so great an ambition?
• Cervantes: What could be greater! Once I had dreams myself of commanding a nation... But Walhart? Aye, he dreams bigger. He would rule the entire world! Mine is nothing compared to the moxie of the Conqueror. I am but a single tiny hair on the beard of a flea in his great moustache! Have you not tasted the thrill of being part of something bigger than yourself?
• Chrom: Not at the price of inflicting cruelty and suffering, no.
• Cervantes: Hmph. Then we have nothing more to discuss. Prepare to learn the meaning of the word "beard." ...Fear, I mean fear!

Vs. Pheros

• Pheros: Then you'd be Prince Chrom... Once, I followed your exalted sister, you know. Made the pilgrimage all the way to Ylisstol, just to hear her speak. I, too, grew up worshipping Naga and the Earth Mother.
• Chrom: ...Yet you abandoned your faith.
• Pheros: I have no use for invisible spirits any longer. I serve a god among men now. Emperor Walhart will do what no religion ever could—unite all people.
• Chrom: Your naivete betrays you. Think about it: who willingly follows a tyrant?
• Pheros: Thinking plays no part in it. In words and deeds, a great leader takes hold of the heart, not the mind. I remember your sister possessing that selfsame gift for inspiring others. Doubtless many still cling to the power of her poetry. But I have found a greater voice...
• Chrom: My sister believed we all desire the same thing: peace. If Walhart holds such promise, why must he use violence to unite the people?
• Pheros: Now who is being naive, good Prince? Sometimes those who will not walk must be dragged along or pushed aside. So raise your sword, Chrom of Ylisse, and prepare to be pushed aside.

Vs. Yen'fay

• Chrom: General Yen'fay.
• Yen'fay: Aye, that is the name. What would you have of me, Ylissean?
• Chrom: I would ask why a famed swordmaster would sell his honor to Walhart.
• Yen'fay: ...That is not your concern.
• Chrom: ...Are you truly your sister's brother? She is a principled woman. Even knowing Walhart's strength, she has fought on valiantly. Are you so deluded as to genuinely consider her your enemy? Or are you simply afraid of your master?
• Yen'fay: Afraid...? Yes, fear plays its part, that I cannot deny.
• Chrom: ...You admit it, then? You are craven!
• Yen'fay: I did not say it was fear for my life. That my reasons exist is not cause to explain them all to strangers.
• Chrom: If there's honor left in you, say it now. You could still join us...
• Yen'fay: The bones have been thrown, lad. All that remains is to see where they fall.
• Chrom: So be it.

Vs. Walhart

• Walhart: Why do you resist me, little Prince?
• Chrom: You enslave the weak and kill the able. You are the enemy of peace.
• Walhart: I would end the reign of the gods, and you object on moral grounds?! Blood is spilled in any new birth, Prince. And in many a just cause, as you know...
• Chrom: There is no justification for what you've done.
• Walhart: By whose laws do you judge me? Yours? Your sister's? The gods'?
• Chrom: You cannot—
• Walhart: Look at you! Are you not ashamed? Your mind is filled with nothing but secondhand beliefs. You dance upon the stage of your gods like a mindless puppet! THAT is what I reject: being a slave to tradition, to obligation. The old ways. Damn the gods! Damn their fates and their destinies! I will have true freedom! Any man who offers less is my enemy.
• Chrom: Enough! I don't require every detail of your twisted philosophy. You're a villain and a murderer, plain and simple. And I am the justice you deserve.
• Walhart: Ha ha ha! Better, Prince. Much better! Be not an agent of someone else's justice, but justice itself! Now, let us fight as two great men, freed of their gods. I grant any challenger the chance to test his will against my own... But you, too, shall be found wanting!

Vs. Walhart

• Chrom: Walhart!
• Walhart: Prince...
• Chrom: Will you surrender?
• Walhart: Don't waste my time with questions you know the answers to, boy.
• Chrom: It did not have to be this way... You believe in mankind's strength...So did my sister. You believe that we are masters of our destinies... So do I. You could have joined with us.
• Walhart: ME, JOIN YOU?! Does a pegasus join with the flea on its back? A dragon, with a cow it eats?! You forget your place, BOY. I am the Conqueror! I will unite the world!
• Chrom: No! ...I will. And not by forcing all the people to choose the sword or the knee. Peace will only come by stoking people's hearts...not their fear.
• Walhart: You think that's what you've done? What your sister did before you? No, she shouted some nonsense and leapt off a rock! Such weakness!
• Chrom: Wrong. Not weakness-strength. That one act lives on, and WILL live on, longer than all of your conquests...
• Walhart: And longer than you will... Come then, flea, and die for your peace!
• Chrom: Emm, I tried...

Vs. Aversa

• Chrom: "A final question, witch, before you die-"
• Aversa: "Oh? Then perhaps one final answer, boy, before you fail..."
• Chrom: "Who is Validar? Why do you follow him?"
• Aversa: "He is...a father to me."
• Chrom: "...What?! But... You're Avatar's sister?!"
• Aversa: "Aha ha ha! You damn fool! Not literally... But he did raise me as if I were his own. Taught me everything... I was a poor orphaned wretch with dirt for food, yet Master Validar took me in. He provided when others would have watched me starve. I would never presume that he loves me... But he's everything I know of love. I would gladly die at his command."
• Chrom: "Even knowing his actions will destroy the world?"
• Aversa: "But he IS the world-and it is YOU that would destroy HIM! From where I stand, YOU are the only aggressor here. How Avatar lives with the shame, attacking his/her own blood..."
• Chrom: "Avatar sees beyond himself/herself, to the larger reality. One person's life means nothing in the shadow of millions."
• Aversa: "A sweet sentiment, and easily spoken when you bear no love for the one... But more difficult when the sacrifice was your exalted sister, wasn't it? I don't expect you to see the world through my eyes, Prince. But I won't pretend to understand how things look through yours."
• Chrom: "...Then I suppose there is nothing more to say."
• Aversa: "No, I suppose there isn't."

Chapter 23

Vs. Validar First Battle

• Validar: Heh ha, are you so eager to meet your end, little Prince? You WILL die here. Your future is already written.
• Chrom: I tell you again: I make my own future. And it's one you'll not live to see!

Vs. Grima

• Chrom: I come to end you, Grima!
• Grima: ...ARROGANT MORTAL...I AM THE END!

Event Tile

• "Huh? Did someone drop this?" (item)
• "A leader must never rest, never surrender, and most of all never stop learning..." (exp)
• "I got some quick training in. A leader should always be at the top of his game." (weapon exp)

Relationship Tile

Asking - Normal

• "I've often wondered what drives you. Do you have any dreams or aspirations?" (dreams)
• "Hello. You're in a good mood. Find a new weapon you like?" (happy)
• "I noticed you vanish from camp sometimes. Where is it you go?" (free time)
• "You know, you’ve grown very skilled. Care to pair up in the coming battle?" (team up)

Replying - Normal

• "I just want to be strong enough to keep my friends and loved ones safe." (dreams)
• "Oh, I'm just having a regular day. You're the one who looks happy!" (happy)
• "If I’m not napping, I’m swinging a sword. ... Predictable, I know." (free time)
• "All right. Together, we’ll be unstoppable. We’ll smash right through their ranks!" (team up)

Asking - Emmeryn

• "Emm, you need to find new dreams. You can't dwell forever on what you've lost." (dreams)
• "You seem happy today, Emm. Is your memory clearing up?" (happy)
• "Emm, you've been wandering off alone a lot lately. It's starting to worry me." (free time)
• "Emm, you need to be careful out there. Stay close to me and be my support." (team up)

Replying - Emmeryn

• "I dream of being strong enough to protect the realm you loved. And I swear I will." (dreams)
• "I'm just glad to have you back. That's all." (happy)
• "You know me—training, breaking things with my sword... I guess you don't remember." (free time)
• "Of course, Emm. I won't let anyone hurt you again." (team up)

Asking - Married

• "How are you holding up, (name)? I couldn’t bear to lose you." (promise)
• "(name), I never get tired of looking at you." (compliment)
• "I love you, (name). I just want to make sure I say that often." (love)
• "You dropped something, (name). Is this..." (gift)

Replying - Married

• "Don’t worry. I’m doing just fine. I would never leave you to fend for yourself." (promise)
• "You’re the one who’s beautiful. I’m a lucky man to have you." (compliment)
• "Well...I love you too. It’s a bit silly to just say it like that, but there it is." (love)
• "Oh! That’s a gift for you. I remember how your eyes lit up when you saw it in town." (gift)

Asking - Child

• "(name), we should train sometime. See how you fare against your father!" (train)
• "How are you holding up, (name)? I've been worried." (concern)
• "You must have sacrificed a lot to come back in time, (name). Anything you need?" (gift)
• "Tell me about the future, (name). How did you pass the time?" (story)

Replying - Child

• "Well, I never turn down a challenge. But don't think I'll pull my punches just for you." (train)
• "I'm just fine. Sorry if I worried you." (concern)
• "That's all right, (name). I appreciate the thought." (gift)
• "Well, you missed a lot before we met. More than I could ever describe. We should have a meal and share these stories - just the two of us. That way I can learn more about you too." (story)

Level Up

• "No one can stop me now!" (6+ stat ups)
• "I can feel a huge difference!" (4-5 stat ups)
• "My strength comes from diligence." (2-3 stat ups)
• "Well, that was underwhelming..." (1 stat up)
• "I think I've come about as far as any man can." (1 or 0 stat ups while most stats are capped)

Class Change

• "Let's see what I'm capable of now."

Armory

• "What do you think I need, Avatar?" (buying)
• "Avatar... Are we strapped for funds?" (selling)
• "Which of my weapons did you want to forge?" (forging)

Barracks

Alone

• "I hope soon the realm can be at peace..." (misc)
• "Where is all this strength coming from? I feel like I could topple a mountain!" (surge)

Greetings - Normal

• "Hello, Avatar. Doing your morning rounds?" (morning)
• "Hello, Avatar. On a break?" (day)
• "Are you as tired as me, Avatar? The days fly by so fast..." (evening)
• "Avatar, I’m glad you’re on patrol, but go ahead and rest." (night)
• "Happy birthday, Avatar!" (Avatar's birthday)

Greetings - Married

• "Hello, Avatar. It's a fine morning, isn't it?" (morning)
• "Hello, Avatar. Where are we headed today?" (day)
• "Hello, Avatar. It's gotten late, hasn't it?" (evening)
• "Hello, Avatar. We should turn in for the night." (night)
• "Happy birthday, Avatar!" (birthday)

Roster

The prince of Ylisse and descendant of the Hero-King. While of noble blood, he also leads a militia known as the Shepherds. His strong conviction makes him a fine captain. The most likely to break things. Born on May 27th.

Help Description

Captain of the Shepherds. Treats his men firmly but fairly.

Confession

“You are the wind at my back and the sword at my side. Together, my love, we shall build a peaceful world... just you and me.”
—Chrom's confession quote

Final Chapter

“Fight back! You have to keep fighting! Fight back, Avatar! You swore to do so, remember? Now keep your damn word!”
—Chrom's final chapter quote

Paralogue 22 Pre-Battle Quote

“None will stand in my way! Least of all me!”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote against a Chrom Mirage

Special Conversations

Vs. Nelson

• Nelson: Damn... Useless fools, all of you!
• Chrom: And what does that make the man cowering behind them?
• Nelson: Bah, I'll use your corpse to clean the blood from my boots!

Vs. Walhart

• Chrom: Walhart! You survived?!
• Walhart: My heart beats no more... But the flame of life within me refuses to gutter out. This marks the third and final time our blades will cross!
• Chrom: The war has ended, Walhart! We've no reason left to fight.
• Walhart: We have EVERY reason! A conqueror rules by strength alone. Defeat is death, and I must rise again!
• Chrom: That's utter nonsense! The fell dragon is reborn and plans to destroy this world! If you're really so set on battle, then fight at my side!
• Walhart: Such arrogance. This world is mine! I'll suffer no one to harm what is mine, be they man, dragon, or otherwise.
• Chrom: Then let's strike him down together.
• Walhart: Words will not divert my course. Only steel! If you would claim me, draw your blade and make it so!
• Chrom: *Sigh* Fine! We can fight again... But when I defeat you THIS time, you WILL join my cause!

DLC Pre-Battle

The Golden Gaffe Pre-Battle

“Why in the seven hells am I fighting for someone else's nest egg? I don't think I've had a less inspiring cause in my whole life. Well, as long as there are enemies here, I may as well use them for training.”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

EXPonential Growth Pre-Battle

“Shooing miscreants away from crops? Am I back in my early Shepherd days? Still, I've vowed to help people in need, so help I shall!”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

Infinite Regalia Pre-Battle

“You said you gave your lives in a battle on which the future hung in the balance. Then you should understand why I have to defeat you here... I'm sorry, friend, but I can ill afford to share your fate!”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

Death's Embrace Pre-Battle

“I wish I had the power to give you back your lives... But now that you're Risen, all I can do is fell you again - hopefully for good. Forgive me for not reaching you sooner...”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

Five-Anna Firefight Pre-Battle

“A tremor, followed by a surge of Risen... It's just like what happened in Ylisse. And that was just the beginning of all our troubles... I'm not about to let the same or worse happen here!”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

Roster Rescue Pre-Battle

“Who knew we had a roster? And from the sounds of it, quite a scandalous one... Well, my army's reputation is MY reputation. I have to get that book back!”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

Summer Scramble Pre-Battle

“It feels a bit strange to get the celebrity treatment... But I'll admit—after a long march, it's nice to be pampered. The least we can do in return is live up to the gossip and rout these fiends!”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

Hot-Spring Scramble Pre-Battle

“You Risen stick out like sore thumbs in a place as tranquil as this. Seriously, can we not even take a bath in peace? Oh well. A Shepherd's got to do what a Shepherd's got to do!”
—Chrom's pre-battle quote.

Battle Quotes

Dual Support

• "Are you ready?"
• "It's alright."
• "As one!"
• "Stay with us."
• "On my mark!"
• "Stay focused."
• "I've gotcha!"
• "You can do this."
• "My strength is yours!"
• "I got your back."

Dual Strike

• "Have another!"
• "We're not done yet!"
• "My turn!"
• "Come on!"
• "Face me!"

Dual Guard

• "Hold on, I'm coming!"
• "Think again!"

Defeated Enemy

• "Good!"
• "Right."
• "Finished?"
• "Well fought."

Partner Defeats Enemy

• "Thanks, friend!"
• "I owe you."
• "Thank you."

When Healed

• "Thank you."

Critical Hit

• "Your end has come!"
• "Now I'm angry!"
• "I will not fail!"
• "Anything can change!" (Chrom will begin to say this once Lucina has been recruited)

Killed By Enemy

• "Gods...hngh..."

Death Quotes

“Avatar, I...I'm sorry. Just...run while you can...”
—Chrom's death/game over quote in Premonition

“Chrom: I'm...sorry, everyone... Leave me... Save yourselves...if you can...
Avatar: Chrom, NO! You can't die! Not now!”
—Chrom's death/game over quote