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The Black Eagles are one of the three student houses at the Garreg Mach Monastery Officers Academy in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. At Rhea's invitation, Byleth must choose between the Black Eagles and the other two houses, the Blue Lions and the Golden Deer, to personally teach.

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The Black Eagles house at the Officers Academy is comprised of students who hail from the Adrestian Empire. They favor the use of axes and black magic.

The twin-headed eagle of the Adrestian Empire's coat of arms and the black armor worn by Imperial soldiers inspired the name and banner of the Black Eagles.

Academy Phase[]

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When Edelgard is revealed to be the Flame Emperor, apart from Hubert (who had left to prepare Edelgard's plans), the rest of the Black Eagles are shocked by her sudden betrayal. They are able to stop her soldiers from pillaging the Crest Stones in the Holy Tomb, and Rhea then orders Byleth to kill her, which they can refuse should they attend her coronation.

If Byleth sides with Rhea, Hubert soon teleports in to take Edelgard away to safety. The rest of the Black Eagles then decide to side with the Church of Seiros and form the Resistance Army.

If Byleth sides with Edelgard, Hubert teleports in, as usual, but also takes Byleth with him away to safety. The rest of the Black Eagles catch up to the three, where they decide to side with Edelgard and Byleth in opposing the Church of Seiros. Hubert then suggests forming a special division, which Edelgard agrees with, and the Black Eagle Strike Force is formed, named after their time as the Black Eagles house.

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War Phase[]

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Should Byleth not recruit members of the Black Eagles during the Academy phase if they taught the Blue Lions or Golden Deer, the former students of the Black Eagles will support Edelgard in her war against the Church.

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Members[]

  • Edelgard von Hresvelg - The ambitious and determined heir apparent of the Adrestian Empire and the house leader of the Black Eagles.
  • Hubert von Vestra - House Vestra's heir and Edelgard's devoted vassal since childhood. Cold and calculating on the surface, he conceals the honorable motives of his schemes and sinister countenance.
  • Ferdinand von Aegir - Heir to House Aegir and the son of Duke Aegir. Carries great pride in his house and its status. Competitive and industrious, he strives to be Edelgard's superior.
  • Linhardt von Hevring - The carefree heir of House Hevring who goes out of his way to shirk responsibility. Has a keen interest in the nature of Crests.
  • Caspar von Bergliez - A young son of House Bergliez who cannot expect an inheritance. A hotheaded student who prefers to act first and apologize later.
  • Bernadetta von Varley - The shy and withdrawn daughter of Count Varley. Can usually be found holed up alone in her room when not attending class or battle.
  • Dorothea Arnault - Former songstress for the Mittelfrank Opera Company who idolizes Manuela. The only commoner of the class, she is searching for someone to take care of her, both emotionally and financially.
  • Petra Macneary - Princess of Brigid attending the Officer's Academy as an exchange student for the Empire. As the only member not native to Fódlan, she does not have a full grasp of its language.
  • Monica von Ochs - Former member of the Black Eagles the year prior to the events of the game, she mysteriously disappeared shortly before her graduation. Promotion of 1179. She rejoins the Black Eagles in Three Hopes.

Former Students[]

  • Ionius von Hresvelg IX - Former member and leader of the Black Eagles, he later became Emperor of Adrestia. He is Edelgard's father.
  • Anselma von Arundel - A noblewoman of House Arundel, she met Emperor Ionius IX during her time in the Academy, and after falling in love with him, became his concubine and birthed his ninth child and heir, Edelgard.

Etymology[]

The Japanese pronunciation of the three classes take their names from German. The Black Eagles are roughly called "Adlerklasse," which means "Eagle Class."

Trivia[]

  • The Black Eagle House is the only house to not bear Crests of the Ten Elites. Instead, Edelgard has the Crest of Seiros, while Ferdinand, Bernadetta, Linhardt and Monica have Crests of the Four Saints, excluding Macuil (Monica's) in Three Houses.
  • Edelgard is the first member of the Imperial Household to have enrolled into the Officers Academy in ages.
  • In a survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, the Black Eagles ranked 3rd among the houses chosen in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:2. It received 27.8% of the vote.
  • In the second survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, the Black Eagles ranked 3rd among the houses chosen in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:3. It received 25.5% of the vote.
  • In the fourth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, the Black Eagles ranked 3rd among the houses chosen in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. It received 24.4% of the vote.
  • In the fifth survey conducted by Nintendo DREAM Magazine, the Black Eagles ranked 2nd among the houses chosen in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. The male-female vote ratio was 1:4. It received 29.7% of the vote.

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