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As far as I can tell the new ones were only just uploaded yesterday. I'm sure they'll be added properly once the new site is up.

No idea; all we know is that these files have been uploaded to the website.

Actually most (but not all) have been updated. I'd assume the others will be too, seems weird to just leave out a few.

Seems these are all the new characters being added - the FEH originals and missing Gaiden/SoV characters (except the Cipher people) - so no TMS/Cipher/Warriors representation I'm afraid. Too bad, I was hoping I could vote for Lianna and Shade. Not sure who found them or exactly how, but I've been poking around a bit myself and can confirm they're all real. (Though I can't say for sure if they're the only ones. A few seem to be placeholders so maybe they're not done adding them?)

Nope, you had 13 votes. (Looks like 7 this time.) Could be all for the same character, or all for different characters, but only 13 total. Meaning a lot of people might like him, but maybe not enough to make their top 13. No, I'm saying the opposite; I hope everyone gets 7 votes, but they have to be for different characters. That way people won't just vote-bomb their top favorite, like the first time. (Or am I misunderstanding what you mean?)

Worth noting though, that was Ephraim vs Chrom, not Everyone vs Everyone. It's possible Chrom still has more dedicated fans, whereas Ephraim just had more "backup" when there weren't as many others to choose from.

I hope they only allow one vote per character this time, would make it more of a proper popularity contest imo. Otherwise those giving multiple votes to the same character have a much bigger impact on the results compared to those that spread their votes out, which feels kind of unfair. They called them "special heroes" the first time too so I don't think you need to read too much into the terminology they're using.

I'm looking forward to getting some characters that weren't playable in the "real" games, like Lilith or Aimee. They were on the poll, so I'm guessing they'll show up sooner or later. Phila would be cool too but she wasn't even on the poll I think. Also looking forward to more villains, especially Ishtar. Other than that, there's Gregor, Kellam, Mordecai (I wonder how they'll handle laguz), Fee, Nina, Selkie, L'Arachel, Ymir, Ilyana... I could keep going but I'm really just listing favorites at this point, haha.

Roy looks a bit off to me... his legs are too thin, I think?

Oh yeah, ravaged by senseless war, that's probably it. "Together with my favorite four" would make sense too but I'm just not hearing it.

Yeah, I definitely hear "two kingdoms" there, nice catch! Still not sure on the full line, but I think it's "Two kingdoms (something) by senseless war".

I assumed he just spent a lot of money on it. I mean, anyone who plays enough to have a 5-star Alphonse this fast kinda seems like someone who'd spend a lot of money on the game anyway. (Or, yeah, he could be hacking. His ingame name is just 'A' too, which doesn't really sound like a serious player.)

Releasing heroes, I'd assume. 5-star heroes get you 1000 feathers, so if you're lucky with summons (but don't care to keep them) you can get a lot of feathers that way.

The 4* versions still getting the movie suggests to me that they'll always get them, focus or no. But I guess the only way to know for sure is to wait and see.

They'll probably do a lot of the usual stuff... A beach event with swimsuits, a festival event with yukata, a Halloween event with costumes, etc. Some kind of crossover event with special outfits could be cool too, though I dunno what would make sense for them to cross over with. Some other Nintendo franchise I guess (Zelda?), or maybe SMT again. Speaking of, a Tokyo Mirage Sessions event seems pretty likely sooner or later. I'd also like to see something like a class change event, with characters trying out different classes than usual. Cipher did something similar, I believe.

Sure, but that's a little different because said archer was already known beforehand. If Bruno and Zacharias are the same person, they're specifically giving us contradictory info about someone we don't know, just for the sake of misleading us. I mean they very well could be the same person, at the very least there has to be some sort of connection, but I don't think we can say for certain when we've never even seen Zacharias before.

I think if it was an alias, they wouldn't call him "???". No point in hiding his name if the hidden name is fake anyway. Also Zacharias was mentioned to be a lancer, masked man is a mage. He could have changed his profession but then why bring it up in the first place? (Unless they're just trying to mislead us.)

So, yeah, most likely scrolls. Edit:

Here's what I have so far. Probably got some things wrong, and some I couldn't figure out at all, but it's a start.

I did a quick translation of (F)Kamui and Asura's supports. I'm far from fluent (and also tired and have a fever) so there's bound to be a bunch of mistakes, but I think the gist of it is right at least... [spoiler=C-support]Asura: ........ Kamui: Oh, Asura. I didn't know you were here. Asura: Lady Kamui. Kamui: What are you doing here all alone? Wouldn't you rather be with everyone else? Asura: Nah, I'm fine here. Even if you're asking me to be with everyone else... Asura: I'm really just a dirty thief. I won't be of any help to you guys. Kamui: I don't think that's true. I'm sure everyone else would agree, too. Asura: I'm glad to hear you feel that way. And it isn't like I don't trust you. Asura: But nonetheless, I'm better off alone. Kamui: What is it you're so worried about? Asura: I'm prepared to dedicate myself to rebuilding the Kouga Principality. Asura: But I... would rather work behind the scenes. Kamui: Behind the scenes? Asura: I would prefer if people didn't know I was a thief. Asura: If people knew you royals worked together with someone like me, it would damage your honor. Asura: And, they might think the Kouga Principality was rebuilt through shady means. Kamui: So that's how it is... Asura: For me, that would be more painful than anything else. Please understand. Kamui: Asura... Asura: Well then, Lady Kamui. Asura: If you're done worrying about me, perhaps you should rejoin the others? Kamui: ....... [spoiler=B-support]Asura: ........ Kamui: Asura. So you're here all alone again... Asura: Lady Kamui, you sure are a nice girl, aren't you? Kamui: Huh? Asura: To keep worrying about someone like me. For a royal, that's quite unusual. Kamui: I-it's not that unusual, is it? You're an important friend after all. Asura: But we talked earlier too... Asura: You really should stop approaching me when we're not in battle. Kamui: Asura... Asura: It's just to protect your honor. Please try to understand. Kamui: Do you really think your past as a thief is that shameful? Asura: Yeah. I'd never have thought I'd be able to serve the royal family... Asura: I truly regret having led such a life... Kamui: Asura, let's go talk to the others, all right? Asura: ... Why? Kamui: Because I want you to bond with your fellow comrades. Asura: Bond...? Kamui: Yes. Bonding with them will surely grant you strength. That's what I believe. Asura: But... I'm... Kamui: It's certainly important to reflect on the things you regret about your past. Kamui: But if you try to do it on your own, the weight of your past could crush you. Kamui: But, it's easier with friends by your side... At least, that's how it is for me. Asura: For you? Kamui: And it's not just me. Everyone has parts of their past they'd like to change Asura: Huh? Kamui: But we're all bonding and fighting together! Asura: ... I get it. If you say so, I'll go talk to everyone. Kamui: Yes. I'm glad to hear it. Asura: Thank you, Lady Kamui. [spoiler=A-support]Asura: Lady Kamui. Have you got a moment? Kamui: Asura, is something the matter? Asura: I tried talking to everyone like you asked me to. Kamui: That's great! So, how did it go? Asura: I really wasn't the only one... who had worries about their past. Kamui: ... Yeah. Everyone has joined this fight because of their own circumstances. Asura: I feel like I'm starting to understand what you said about bonds... Asura: Seeing my friends all around me, I can't help but worry less about my past. Asura: And rather than worrying about hurting your honor, about whether I'm of any help to anyone... Asura: It's more important to think about what I can do. Kamui: Asura... Asura: While I can never get rid of my past as a thief, I must still face the future. Asura: Because I still dream of rebuilding the Kouga Principality. Kamui: Yes, that's right. And if anyone can do it, it's you, Asura. Asura: ... Heh. Kamui: Huh? What's up? Asura: No, I wasn't even thinking. Asura: I've been doing this on my own for so long, and then I utter the word "dream" like a youngster. Kamui: I think it's good. Besides, you do look younger somehow. Asura: Hey, you shouldn't tease an adult like that. Kamui: Tee-hee. Sorry. Asura: But thanks. You helped me realize something important. Asura: You can count on me in the future, Lady Kamui. Kamui: Yeah. And that goes for you too. [spoiler=S-support]Asura: ........ Kamui: Asura, you look miserable... Asura: Lady Kamui... Kamui: Is something wrong? If you want, I'll be glad to lend an ear. Asura: No, it's... Kamui: Ah! Please don't tell me you're hurt somewhere? Asura: No, I'm not. There's nothing wrong with my body. Kamui: Then, what's wrong? Asura: ... Asura: Lady Kamui, do you have a dream? Kamui: A dream? Asura: For a long time, I had forgotten about dreams. Asura: There was no room for such things in order to survive my reality. Asura: But, since I met you, I've begun to dream again. Asura: One of my dreams is rebuilding the Kouga Principality... Asura: This is the dream that gives me the strength to carry on. Asura: But, lately I've been troubled by another dream... Asura: Because I know it's a dream that can never come true... Asura: And yet, I can not give up on that dream... Kamui: Asura. There's no such thing as a dream that can never come true. Asura: I can't believe such a nice thought... Not at my age. Kamui: But what if someone else had the same dream? Kamui: Even if you cannot make it come true on your own, it could be possible together. Kamui: In that case, maybe it could come true? Asura: If someone else... had the same dream, huh... Kamui: Like me, for example. I'll help you out in any way I can! Kamui: So, what's this other dream you have? Asura: ........ Asura: Lady Kamui, would you accept this ring? Kamui: Wha? Asura: Marrying you and living out our lives together. Asura: That's... my other dream. I... love you. Kamui: Whaaat!? Asura: Lady Kamui. Let's see this dream through together. Asura: Like you just said... Asura: If you can't make a dream come true alone, it might be possible together with someone else. Asura: And, if that other person exists, I would like it to be you. Asura: No, if it wasn't you, I wouldn't even want to consider it. Kamui: Asura... Asura: Go ahead and laugh, if you find my dream ridiculous. But I truly... Kamui: ........ Kamui: I think it's a wonderful dream. Asura: Then...! Kamui: Yes. That dream... Let's make it come true, together. Asura: Lady Kamui...! That you would actually respond like that... Am I really dreaming? Asura: No, my dream really came true... didn't it. Asura: With you by my side, I will never fear anything again. Kamui: Me too. As long as I'm with you, Asura, nothing can scare me. Asura: Thank you. Lady Kamui... I swear I'll make you happy, always. I must say, I'm liking him a lot more than I expected to. Might actually marry him in my game, hehe.