The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III The game is a direct sequel to the two previous Trails of Cold Steel games, set one year after the events of Trails of Cold Steel II and several months after the Northern War between the Erebonian Imperial Army and the Northern Jaegers of North Ambria, which led to North Ambria's annexation. The story focuses on Rean Schwarzer, now an instructor at the Thors Military Academy campus, as well as the students of the new Class VII and the rest of his classmates from the previous two entries, exploring topics such as the mysterious circumstances of Rean's adoption by the Schwarzer family and what his classmates have been doing since the events of the previous games.
The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel IV The game is set two weeks after the conclusion of Trails of Cold Steel III. Chancellor Giliath Osborne has taken control of the Erebonian Empire and intends to start a war with Erebonia's neighboring country, the Republic of Calvard. Meanwhile, Class VII flees to Eryn, a secret village of witches, where they form a plan to rescue Rean Schwarzer, who was captured by Osborne after losing control of his Spirit Unification power at the climax of the previous game. During their rescue mission, they discover that Rufus Albarea has awakened the seventh and final Divine Knight, El-Prado. After rescuing Rean, Class VII is joined by allies from within and outside the Empire to stop the Great War.
