List of Lecture Room Questions and Answers
A list of student problem shared by characters in Fire Emblem: Three Houses. At the start of each month’s lecture, a random student or faculty member will approach you with a question. We will continue to update this as we go along.
Black Eagles
| Student | Availability | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edelgard |
5/12 | “When one professor lectures many students, some will inevitably have trouble keeping up, while others will get too far ahead in their studies. I wonder how this problem might be solved…” | “Perhaps lectures should be optional.” (+50) |
| Edelgard |
“I know this is highly unlikely, but on the off chance that Rhea surrenders to my terms, what should I do? I would appreciate your thoughts on the matter…” | “Strip her of her power so she can’t interfere in politics.” | |
| Hubert |
5/12 | “Such interesting ideas you seem to have, Professor, but tell me this: what would you do if you were given the task of teaching a subject that you yourself did not understand?” | “I’d take the time to study the subject before teaching it.” (+50) |
| Hubert |
“The weak-willed care little for how they are governed, but Lady Edelgard wishes to open their eyes. How would you achieve this, in her position?” | “The only way to help them see is to educate them.” | |
| Linhardt |
5/12 | “When I take a lecture I’m not interested in, I get so… sleepy. I just can’t fight it. I should just give up, don’t you think? Close my eyes and enjoy a peaceful slumber.” | “No need to fight it, you can’t help it.” (+50) |
| Linhardt |
During Part 2 | “Hey, Professor! I think I’m ready… I think it’s time you finally gave me a nickname! What’s a guy gotta do to earn one?” | “You actually have one, but it’s too scary to say out loud.” |
| Linhardt |
During Part 2 | “I sometimes find books written in languages I’ve never seen before. I’d love to read them somehow, but I don’t even know where to start… Do you have any ideas?” | “Piece things together using linguistic clues.” |
| Bernadetta |
5/12 | “Um. Sorry, but you should probably just skip me. I don’t have a question to ask. How would I even think of one?” | “You just did.” (+50) |
| Bernadetta |
During Part 2 | “I want to knit an animal doll for someone, but I’m not sure what kind to make. They love eagles, lions, and deer equally! I don’t know what to do…” | “Why not make one of each?” (+50) |
| Ferdinand |
5/12 | “I am an avid arms collector. Since coming to live here, however, I have had much more trouble finding new items for my collection. any ideas as to where I might find some uncommon weapons?” | “Ask a blacksmith to teach you how to craft your own.” (+50) |
| Ferdinand |
During Part 2 | “Death is an inevitable result of military conflict. Not only soldiers, but also warhorses, who have no say in their line of work, lay down their lives on the battlefield. What steps can a commander take to minimize this loss of life?” | “Adopt new tactics that increase survivability.” |
| Petra |
5/12 | “I am having a question. I wish for improvement of my lance skills. But I am having uncertainty about how to be training effectively. What should I be doing?” | “Try studying the movements of others for improvement.” (+50) |
| Petra |
During Part 2 | “As I am fighting more, my arrows are decreasing in quality. They are not flying as far and have less accuracy. What can I be doing differently?” | “New bowstrings could help you shoot with more force.” (+25) |
| Dorothea |
5/12 | “You know how sometimes an ordinary girl can be more popular than an exceptional beauty? Or how, with aristocrats, some prefer a viscount when they could have a duke instead? Why do you think that is?” | “Fancy meals are boring if you eat them every day.” (+50) |
| Dorothea |
During Part 2 | “Songs are so powerless, Professor. No matter how much one sings of peace, there’s no soldier on the battlefield who will listen. It’s horrible that one can only sing of peace in times of peace…” | “Some songs have the power to end conflict.” (+25) |
| Caspar |
5/12 | “Pretty soon I’ll have eaten everything they have to offer in the dining hall. then what am I supposed to do? Keep eating the same boring meals over and over again?” | “You should just enjoy what you’ve got.” (+50) |
| Caspar |
“Hey, Professor! I think I’m ready… I think it’s time you finally gave me a nickname! What’s a guy gotta do to earn one?” | “You actually have one, but it’s too scary to say out loud.” |
Blue Lions
| Student | Availability | Content | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimitri |
5/12 | “No matter the weapon, it cannot be wielded properly without ample strength and stamina, regardless of the skills one may possess. I’ve been using various training techniques, but lately I feel like they all are lacking…” | “Try focusing on one skill at a time, at least for a while.” (+50) |
| Dimitri |
During Part 2 | “Those from the northern Faerghus are used to the frigid cold. Although Garreg Mach is located atop a mountain, the summer heat can be quite unbearable for soldiers from the north. What can I do to boost their morale?” | “Cooling off in a nearby river is always a good option.” |
| Sylvain |
5/12 | “I’ve been trying to win the heart of this girl, but none of the fancy gifts or sweet things I tell her have worked. Do you know know any secret dating tricks I can use to win her heart?” | “Stay away for a while so she starts to miss you.” (+50) |
| Sylvain |
During Part 2 | “All this savagery, day after day, is depressing. Do you have any ideas for fun things I could do to feel better, Professor?” | “Why don’t you ask a girl out?” |
| Ashe |
5/12 | “I’m…kind of terrified to walk the monastery grounds at night. It’s unnerving how dark and quiet the place gets! How can I conquer my fear?” | “Think of it as training for night marches.” (+50) |
| Ashe |
“I haven’t been able to see my brother and sister lately, so I’m sending them gifts instead. My brother’s not one to ask for anything, though. I don’t know what to give him?” | “Maybe you should send him some books.” | |
| Dedue |
5/12 | “Though I have served His Highness for four years, he has eluded my attempts to learn his favorite foods.” | “Maybe he just likes everything.” (+50) |
| Mercedes |
5/12 | “I enjoy a good ghost story but never seen a ghost in real life. I would love to have that experience for myself, even just once!” | “Maybe you need a ritual to summon one?” (+50) |
| Mercedes |
During Part 2 | “Seeing the cathedral in such a run-down state makes me feel so sorry for the goddess… As soon as this war is finally over, I’m going to devote myself to making this place more beautiful than ever!” | “Let’s plant flowers to make it more colorful.” |
| Ingrid |
5/12 | “Art has never been my forte. Even when I apply myself and sketch a ton, I don’t seem to improve much. I can envision an image so perfectly in my head, but turning it into something physical that I feel good about eludes me.” | “Don’t worry about the end result, just keep practicing.” (+50) |
| Ingrid |
During Part 2 | “Times are hard… My favorite food cart that sold the most amazing grilled delights went under. I don’t even know what to live for anymore…” | “Maybe the cart will open back up if the war ends.” |
| Annette |
5/12 | “Lectures about strategy or reason require so much focus, I end up absolutely famished! But if I go to class after a big meal, I can’t help getting sleepy.” | “Bring along a snack, just in case.” (+50) |
| Annette |
During Part 2 | “Just thinking about how, even now, someone out there is fighting for something, I just can’t seem to sit still, even during my breaks. What should I do at times like that?” | “You could assist with my daily tasks if you like.” |
| Felix |
5/12 | “Magic is not my forte. Being a gifted swordsman, I think my time is best served practicing swordplay technique. Why should I waste my time attending lectures, just to improve my magic skills from mediocre to average?” | “Knowing magic will make you a stronger swordsman.” (+50) |
| Felix |
“I’ve had this sword for a long time. It is as much a part of me as the hand that holds it. But a good swordsmith could craft a weapon that’s more effective and durable. Should I stick with my old, familiar sword, or acquire a better one?” | “Get the new weapon. Give yourself time to train with it.” |
Golden Deer
| Student | Availability | Content | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claude |
5/12 | “That was a fascinating lecture, but now my brain is fried. I feel like I need a change of pace to reinvigorate me. What do you recommend?” | “Try going for a stroll around the monastery.” (+50) |
| Claude |
During Part 2 | “I’ve been thinking it would be nice to throw a big feast for everyone, but we’re lacking in surplus supplies. Do you have any recommendations for cheap yet tasty food?” | “You should go hunting for what you need in the forest.” (+50) |
| Hilda |
5/12 | “I hate cleaning my room. It’s so boring, and to be honest, I’m kinda lazy. But I don’t want my room to get messy. Who do you think I should get to tidy up for me?” | “Ask somebody who’s good at cleaning.” (+50) |
| Hilda |
During Part 2 | “Whenever I visit home, my brother yammers on and on about all the things I’m doing wrong. It’s So exhausting. I wish he’d back off and let me live my life. What do you think I should do?” | “Yammer back at him! See how he likes it!” |
| Raphael |
5/12 | “I just wanna eat meat and fish, but everyone in the dining hall says I gotta eat vegetables too! I’m never gonna get full on some stupid leaves!” | “Eating vegetables will help your muscles grow.” (+50) |
| Raphael |
During Part 2 | “I had to leave my grandpa in charge of taking care of my little sis while I’m away. I was thinking I should send him something nice to say thanks. Any suggestions?” | “A tough-looking hat.” (+50) |
| Ignatz |
5/12 | “I’m not very good at sharing my opinion. Usually, I just go along with what everybody else thinks. I don’t want to bother anyone. Um…” | “They’ll appreciate your opinion. Let yourself be heard.” (+50) |
| Ignatz |
During Part 2 | “Some of the children were admiring a painting of mine. I’d like to paint a new piece. Something just for them, to make them happy. What do you think I ought to paint?” | “Woodland creatures.” |
| Marianne |
5/12 | “Um, excuse me… Can you help me? I always get the feeling that I’m being watched. I get so nervous that I can’t sleep at night…” | “You might be right. You should be careful.” (+50) |
| Marianne |
During Part 2 | “Soon a day will come when we must all part ways. I get so sad just thinking about it… It’s not practical to keep focusing on this though, is it?” | “The goddess will always protect everyone.” (+50) |
| Lorenz |
5/12 | “The ladies have been giving me the cold shoulder, of late. I believe it is because they are intimidated by my noble presence. How can I be more…accessible?” | “Sounds like it’s their problem, not yours.” (+50) |
| Lorenz |
During Part 2 | “I have always been confident in my exceptional skill, but… lately I will admit I have experienced some minor doubts. What can I do to restore my confidence?” | “Win your battles consistently. Confidence will come.” (+50) |
| Leonie |
5/12 | “I don’t care about being pretty or anything, but it bothers me that some people don’t even realize I’m a girl.” | “They’re wrong, pay them no mind.” (+50) |
| Leonie |
“People call Captain Jeralt the Blade Breaker. I figure, if I want to be a top-tier mercenary like him, I’m going to need a tough-sounding title of my own. Help me out.” | “The Executioner.” | |
 Lysithea |
5/12 | “There’s so much to do and never enough time in which to do it. Sleep is a nuisance, but my body forces me to slow down, even though my mind doesn’t want to. Do you have any tips for shaking tired feelings away?” | “Sleeping when you’re tired is best for you.” (+50) |
| Lysithea |
During Part 2 | “I’ve heard rumors about ghosts roaming the monastery… I’m certainly not scared, nor do I have time to worry about it, but…uh… You should probably do something about it, for the sake of the others!” | “Let’s bring more candles to the halls to brighten things up.” (+50) |
Garreg Mach Monastery
| Student | Availability | Content | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hanneman |
“When I ask them to take part in my experiments, even the most industrious students run away from me. No matter how sincerely I plead! Do you have any suggestions?” | “Make the “experiment” a “job” and pay them handsomely.” | |
| Hanneman |
During Part 2 | “When I do nothing but fight, my spirits falter and I lose the will to keep things tidy. That is when my room falls to disorder, and my spirits falter even more. Is there no way to break this cycle?” | “Take a short break to do something that raises your spirits.” (+50) |
| Manuela |
1/5 | “Hey. Maybe you can answer a question I’ve had for a while now… Why is it that men don’t like women who are messy?!” | “Men have unrealistic expectations.” |
| Manuela |
During Part 2 | “I think alcohol consumption increases as we continue to fight, day after day after day after… Oh, I mean for the monastery. As a whole, dear. Not just for me. Still, is it something we should be careful about?” | “Focus on limiting your intake. I’ll worry about the others.” (+50) |
| Catherine |
“I have a tactical question, Professor. Let’s say you’re leading an army and the enemy, whose forces greatly outnumber your own, has you surrounded. What would you do in that situation?” | “Push forward. Punch a hole in their formation.” | |
| Catherine |
“One of your students keeps challenging me to fight him, but he has no idea how to wield a sword. It’s a waste of time for both of us. What am I supposed to do?” | “Drop a hint that he needs a new training partner.” | |
| Seteth |
5/4 | “I am staggered by how routinely the students seem to neglect their studies in favor of petty romance. You should get this under control.” | “We need to set a better example.” |
| Seteth |
During Part 2 | “Fishing is what truly calms me, but it is time-consuming. What do you think should I do when a visit to the pond is too inconvenient?” | “Write a story about fishing.” (+50) |
| Flayn |
2/9 | “I want to be able to talk to males and make friends with them, but my brother always causes such a fuss when I do. Do you have any advice for me?” | “Do it when he’s not looking.” |
| Flayn |
“I desperately want to travel to some of the places my mother and I spent time in, but I’m not really allowed to leave the monastery walls for such things. It makes me feel so sad… Is there anything I can do?” | “Close your eyes and pretend she’s with you.” | |
| Shamir |
“Some people hate spiders or centipedes, but they have no strong feelings toward flies or crickets. Why is that?” | “They may all be bugs, but they’re such different species.” | |
| Shamir |
“I prefer to use stealth tactics to assassinate my foes on the battlefield, but you take a different approach. Why is that?” | “Those tactics don’t give the enemy a chance to surrender.” | |
| Alois |
“The anniversary of Jeralt’s death is coming up. I’d like to put something on his grave, so that he knows we’re all thinking of him. What item would make him happiest?” | “The best bottle of booze you can find.” | |
| Alois |
“As a member of the knights, I sometimes travel by ship for my missions. But I have a bit of a weak stomach…What can I do to tamp down my seasickness?” | “Medicine and magic should help.” | |
| Cyril |
5/4 | “I’m really happy here, but there’s somebody who has up and decided to take pity on me. Without asking! It’s real darn irritating, and I want them to know it. I just don’t know how I can make myself understood.” | “Show them how happy you are working here.” |
| Cyril |
During Part 2 | “I don’t think there’s much difference between Almyra and Fodlan. But everyone else seems to think Almyra is so completely different. Why’s that?” | “It’s just prejudice towards unknown places. Nothing more.” (+50) |
Others
| Student | Availability | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anna |
“Fodlan has been around for a really long time. That means it’s just loaded with treasure. How do you figure I should go about finding all of it?” | “Investigate local folklore from different regions.” | |
| Anna |
“A town I’ve done business in before has been deeply affected by the war. I was thinking of selling food there now – how should I go about it, in light of all that?” | “Give it away with a deal for them to repay later.” |
Ashen Wolves (DLC)
| Student | Availability | Question | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuri |
Pre-Time Skip | “Whenever I send money or food to my mother, she insists she doesn’t need any of it. How do I make her happy?” | “Deliver them personally.” |
| Yuri |
Post-Time Skip | “It feels odd to be asking you questions as though I were your student, but I’m wondering… What do you think is the most important thing for a tactician to be able to do?” | “Impartially analyze the strength of both sides.” |
| Balthus |
Pre-Time Skip | “A friend of mine’s deep in debt, but every time he gets his hands on some money, he ends up giving it to someone he thinks needs it more. Is he going about it all wrong?” | “Why no split the money in half?” |
| Balthus |
Post-Time Skip | “Fighting doesn’t usually wear me out, but five years is a real long time. I’m no strategical genius, but I feel like we should end this as fast as we can. You?” | “Agreed.” |
| Constance |
Pre-Time Skip | “I hope you will indulge me with a candid reply, Professor, so I can have a good laugh. As a noble, can you name even one thing I am lacking?” | “Only an official title.” |
| Constance |
Post-Time Skip | “I consider it my duty to gift the world with innovations in magic, but my designs rarely have utility in battle. How do I overcome my weakness in this area, in your view?” | “Practice is the path to improvement. Keep experimenting.” |
| Hapi |
Pre-Time Skip | “Classrooms are so noisy. All that clutter gives me a headache after a while. I can’t stand it.” | “Cover your ears then.” |
| Hapi |
Post-Time Skip | “I like to wake at dawn and sleep at dusk, but being in an army breaks my routine. What if I get sleepy in battle?” |
Other Strategy Guides
Useful Guides
Gilbert: Considering the current situation and the forces at our command…
You: Mercenary or not people will betray you
Accurate, thx for the info.
Hapi: “I like to wake at dawn and sleep at dusk, but being in an army breaks my routine. What if I get sleepy in battle?”
Answer: “Pace yourself as best you can.”
You forgot Gilbert.
You can’t really say “This information now available” when you have 1/8 options.