Zenith

A geographical map of Zenith

Zenith (至天, Shiten) is the continent that serves as a major setting of Fire Emblem Heroes. It is home to the Kingdom of Askr and the Emblian Empire, two nations with a longstanding rivalry that serves as a major narrative arc in the game.

Zenith is located within Midgard, the realm of mortals, and one of the nine realms.

Countries

Askr

The Askran Kingdom is ruled by a royal family with the power to open portals to other worlds. For many years, the Askran rulers worked along side the rulers of neighboring Embla to open and close portals and maintain peace across the worlds, but in recent times Embla has betrayed that tradition by refusing to close any portals. Prince Alfonse and Princess Sharena lead Askr in a desperate war to end Embla's conquests and return the universe to peace.

Embla

The Emblian Empire is ruled by a royal family with the power to close portals to other worlds. For many years, the Emblian rulers worked along side the rulers of neighboring Askr to open and close portals and maintain peace across the worlds, but in recent times Embla has betrayed that tradition by refusing to close any portals. The Emblians have invaded and conquered many worlds, binding their heroes to serve them in battle. Princess Veronica, Embla's ruler, desires to conquer all worlds and reign over the universe, but the lone Askr Kingdom stands in her way.

Etymology

The word "zenith" derives from an inaccurate reading of the Arabic expression سمت الرأس (samt ar-ra's) proposed by ancient Persian astronomers, meaning "direction of the head" or "path above the head", by Medieval Latin scribes in the Middle Ages (during the 14th century), possibly through Old Spanish. It was reduced to 'samt' ("direction") and miswritten as 'senit'/'cenit', as the "m" was misread as an "ni". Through the Old French 'cenith', 'zenith' first appeared in the 17th century.

Gallery

A portal of Zenith to other worlds.