Hi everyone,
I'm currently working on a FE8 hack, called FE8x : The fallen One. This hack is supposed to shed some light on /expand the Story of Sir Orson as it felt kind off unfinished in the original game. As of now there isn't anything presentable yet apart from the Idea and a loose Story. The Project will span over three Parts: The past, the present and the future.
The Past is about how Orson becomes a Pladin of Renais, but also loses his faith in justice along the way. This part ends with the death of Monica.
The present gives Orsons Perspective of the events of FE8, where he is in Pain about the death of his wife. When he gets his chance to revive her if he betrays renais, he's tempted by it but also conflicted to betray his comrades. Eventually the wish to revive Monica is greater, and he accepts Tirados offer. This part ends with Orson not being killed by Ephraim in the battle of renais castle, instead he awakens from his madness and realizes what he did to her and asks her for forgiveness before killing her with his own hands.
The Future. After the war Orson travels around in the lands south of Renais, wondering why he's still alive. He tries to help, but because of his branding as a traitor nobody accepts his offer. In order to not starve to death he begins to work as a mercenary. Slowly he regains his faith in justice and unravels a sinister plot about the his mercenary commander.
This is just a brief summary of my idea.
I look forward to your feedback