: While the Elric brothers and Winry head back to Central with their new "guests," they remain blissfully unaware of Maes Hughes' death, creating a sense of heavy dramatic irony.
: Ling's highly skilled bodyguards who use ninja-like combat styles. Technical and Thematic Shifts Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood Episode 15
Episode 15 of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood , titled marks a major turning point by introducing the Kingdom of Xing and the concept of Alkahestry . Key Plot Developments : While the Elric brothers and Winry head
: This episode introduces the second opening, "Hologram" by NICO Touches the Walls. Key Plot Developments : This episode introduces the
: A young girl from Xing who uses "Alkahestry" (based on the Dragon's Pulse) to heal Scar.
: Viewers learn that Xingese "alchemy" is medicinal and focuses on the flow of energy through the earth, contrasting with the Amestrian focus on scientific transmutation.