Black Eagles

The Black Eagles (黒鷲の学級, Adlerklasse) are one of the three student houses at the Officers Academy in Garreg Mach Monastery in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. This house is comprised of students from the Adrestian Empire, led by the imperial princess Edelgard von Hresvelg. Students from the Black Eagles house typically favor axes and black magic. In the Crimson Flower route of Fire Emblem: Three Houses, the former Black Eagles side with Adrestia in its war against the Church of Seiros, forming the Black Eagle Strike Force. At the beginning of the game, players can choose to become the professor of the Black Eagles. Choosing this house will lead players through the academy phase with the Black Eagles students and ultimately affect their fate in the later stages of the story. The route choice associated with the Black Eagles is a crucial decision point in the game, shaping the storyline that the player will experience. The house's name is inspired by the Adrestian Empire's double-headed eagle emblem and the black armor worn by Imperial soldiers. The Japanese term "Adlerklasse" translates from German to "Eagle Class."