Pity. Maybe play on Normal? The combat will go faster and you can spend more time on the rest of the game!

I do understand your objection. But you are missing out on some awesome bits. I suppose we can start putting more spoilers in here for you then...

(SPOILER)"Marth" is Chrom's daughter. She came back in time from the future because Chrom got murdered, your army got wiped out, and the world basically ended.