Birth
- reach out to the fist (Determination: 1)

It is no coincidence you feel affinity towards your father from the moment of your birth. You will be very close in years to come.

Hide and seek
- find your way home (Determination: 2)

The Great Descent
- finish the song properly (Perception: 1)

The Lot of suffering
- demand an explanation (Perception: 2)

In these scenes, you learn of frightening power the Lots hold over the lives of mortals.

Gloria's rhymes
- offer to write rhymes with her (Perception: 3)

The coming sacrament: Unity -1 (6).

The newborn's cry
- redirect her anger to yourself (Determination: 3)

"You acted like a little nobleman today".

Toy soldiers
- tell the truth (Determination: 4)

* Father's sword (Determination >= 4)
- ask father to teach you the basics (Fencing lesson, Determination 5, Willpower -10)

A pivotal moment of your childhood. You start to study the ways of the sword, even though you have no right to do it by birth.

The Intrusion
- rescue your tin warriors (Determination 6, Gregor Brante 0)

"How dare you defy me, whelp! You are nobody!"

An illustrious guest
- greet the baroness politely (Reputation 4, Unity 5, Lydia Brante 1, Robert Brante 3, Gregor Brante 1)

You may be too young to understand arranged marriages and matters of reputation, but you are clearly much closer with father than with mother. It makes sense to do as he asks.

The kaleidoscope
- keep looking through the kaleidoscope (Willpower 0)

Sweet temptation
- tell the truth (Perception 4, Willpower -5, Gregor Brante 2)

* The ant farm (Perception >= 4)
- keep playing with mother (Willpower 0, Lydia Brante 2)

It makes sense that after you've been severely punished, mother took pity and tried to cheer you up. And so you can reconcile after the whole baroness mess. "You are so happy to have seen the world through her eyes today".

The sacrament
- accept it (Perception 5, Determination 5)

Accept the common Lot with humility... for the time being.

Brante's personality at the end of childhood
- Perception 5 (Inquisitive)
- Determination 5 (Resolute)
- Willpower 0 (Ready for action)

Achievements

• Newborn
  
• Fencing lesson

The boy down the street
- resolve the matter peacefully (Spirituality 1, Tommas Guerro 1)

Riders on the road
- shield Sophia from the horses (Sophia saved, Nobility 1, Ingenuity 1, Spirituality 2, Willpower -5, First death, Sophia 1)

Your heroic stunt is all the more impressive because at this point, you don't know about lesser deaths and yet are ready to put your life on the line.

First death: Love = Family

Stephan's arrival
- join Gloria in her plight (Willpower 5, Gloria 2)

A dropped handkerchief
- keep the handkerchief as a memento (Willpower 15)

A storm of expectations
- go help Tommas (Ingenuity 2, Tommas Guerro 2)

Sons of the nobility
- challenge Diederik to a fight (Nobility 2, Tommas Guerro 3)

Your first duel. This is the nobleman's way.

The Silver Tree
- stay with the red-haired pilgrim (Spirituality 3, Jeanne -1)

This New Faith sounds weird, but the idea of personal responsibility may resonate with young Brante.

The shadow of the past
- accept Gloria as your sister (Gloria 3, Lydia Brante 3)

The flash and the flame: Tommas Guerro 4

The nobleman's Lot
- follow your brother's orders (Nobility 3, Willpower 10, Stephan Brante 2)

"It was a pleasure to fight side by side, brother".

Trial of the assailants
- convince father to change his mind (Reputation 3, Unity 6, Nobility 4, Spirituality 4, Willpower 5, Gregor Brante 1)

"Is it not a nobleman's duty to honor his family name?"

* An adult question (Spirituality >= 4)
- confirm Nathan's fears (Nathan's admonition, Nobility 5, Ingenuity 3)

Your harsh words will have major influence on Nathan's life.

* Forbidden love (Nobility >= 4)
- remind him what a nobleman's honor means (Stephan's disgrace, Nobility 6, Stephan Brante 3)

Agony
- stop grandfather (Nobility 7, Ingenuity 4, Willpower 0, Gregor Brante 0, Gregor Brante: true death)

Last respects
- ask for grandfather's blessing (Blood Tide, Robert Brante 4, Stephan Brante 4)

You might have not liked grandfather, but it is proper to honor his memory and affirm your bloodbond with the family. "Do not let me down, boy".

* The poets (Ingenuity >= 4)
- convince Gloria to leave the society (Gloria's secret, Nobility 8, Spirituality 5)

The fugitive girl
- try to stop Otton (Matters of the heart, Sophia 2, Sophia: trusting)

Your first meeting with a future nemesis.

The last night
- spend the time with Nathan (Willpower 10, Nathan Brante 2)

You should comfort Nathan after what's happened between you, as well as find strength in familial love. "Please promise you'll come back".

Brante's personality at the end of adolescence
- Nobility 8 (Dignified)
- Ingenuity 4 (Enterprising)
- Spirituality 5 (Soulful)
- Willpower 10 (full of power)

Achievements

• Juvenile
  
• Trampled
  
• Blood Tide
  
• Matters of the Heart

Now, our main objective in this chapter, aside from choosing Brante's lifepath, will be giving young Brante as joyful and reckless a youth as we can.

Arrival in the capital
- run after the students (Willpower 20)

Like, how about getting ♥♥♥♥-faced drunk on your first night in a new city?

Luke's sermon
- resist him (Diplomacy 14)

The city that never sleeps
- go to the Markian society (Theology 11)

Sex, drugs, rock-n-roll.

The girl from your past
- help her (Scheming 10, Valor 14, Sophia 3)

You've fallen in love with Sophia, makes sense to go on an adventure with her.

The three Lots
- break through the cordon into the college (Path of the Nobleman)

"People like you are the Empire's future, sir Brante".

Bonds of friendship
- swear an oath of friendship (Bond of friendship, Tommas Guerro: bound by friendship)

A letter from home: Robert Brante 5, Stephan Brante 5, Gloria 2.

The Ball
- resolve the quarell (Manipulation 10, Dorius Otton 0)

Sir El Croix's lesson
- press for a decisive assault (Valor 15, Eloquence 11)

Letters from home: Stephan Brante 4, Gloria 1, Nathan Brante 1.

The first case
- release Aylis (Aylis's rescue, Willpower 30)

Farewell, virginity.

A great feast for all
- demand your rights (Valor 16)

The first, but certainly not the last, time you speak in support of Gaius Tempest.

The way of the sword
- dedicate your fight to your father (Victory in the tournament, Valor 17, Octavia Milanidas: intrigued)

"You have proven yourself admirably, sir Brante. Your father has every right to be proud".

A farewell to the capital: Stephan Brante 5.

Achievements:

• Days of youth
  
• Nobleman's path
  
• Victorious

Homecoming
- ask Nathan some questions (Nathan Brante 2)

First day of service
- get acquainted with the judges (Career 5, Justice 3)

Throughout your service, you will make a lot of risky moves and piss off many powerful people. You'll need every useful connection you can get.

A reception at the Brante residence
- talk about your victory in the tournament (Reputation 5, Diplomacy 15, Eloquence 12, Stephan Brante 5)

A rock and a hard place
- appeal to Nathan (Unity 7, Theology 12, Stephan Brante 4, Gloria 0, Nathan Brante 3)

The bond you have with your little brother allows you to tap into his hidden wisdom and resolve the family quarell... for the time being.

The land dispute
- protect Jung's rights (Career 4, Justice 4)

A gift to the family
- give the jewels to prominent nobles as gifts (Reputation 7, Diplomacy 16, Scheming 11)

The power of the law
- side with El Borne (Augustin El Borne: the promise, Augustin El Borne 3)

The prefect's cause seems just and worthy, and you've already sided with a commoner on your first case. Makes sense to support El Borne's gambit.

An old friend
- have dinner with Tommas (Reputation 6, Willpower 30, Tommas Guerro 5)

The newspaper case
- legitimize the gazette (Protector of the people, Career 5, Justice 5, Willpower 25, Wealth 4)

The call of the ancestors
- side with father (Unity 8, Willpower 20, Robert Brante 5, Stephan Brante 3)

As much as you love Stephan, it is most improper to disrespect seniority. Bring your brother back to his senses.

The vassal and the lord
- support El Borne (Augustin El Borne 4, Gaius Tempest 1, Octavia Milanidas -1, Archduke Milanidas -1)

"It's a pleasure to see a reliable judge on my side".

Passion
- reject her (Willpower 15, Octavia Milanidas: scorned, Octavia Milanidas -2)

First, it's clear that Octavia just wants to humiliate you after you've stood up to her at the Prefecture. Second, like you've told Stephan many years ago, it is shameful to start secret affairs with a woman of higher station. "I've never seen such insolence from a human!"

Brothers in misery
- use your authority (Justice 4, Eloquence 13, Stephan Brante 4, Nathan Brante 4, Augustin El Borne 3)

Alas, you'll have to break your promise to El Borne and break the law. But, honestly, it would be more dishonorable to leave your own blood in need.

The case of father Mark
- set him free (Career 4, Scheming 12, Wealth 6)

Father Mark seems a decent man, and it's not your jurisdiction to punish heretics anyway. If the Inquisition wants him so badly, it's their problem.

* Payback (Octavia Milanidas: scorned)
- seek assistance from the hostess (Reputation 7)

Your understanding of high society allows you to thwart Octavia's machinations and get away with insulting her pride.

A friend in need
- stop the duel from taking place (Tommas Guerro: in hiding, Dorius Otton -1)

The case against Otton
- convince Tommas to leave the legion (Wealth 5, Tommas Guerro: rescued)

The festival of the Silver Tree
- appeal to mother (Unity 9, Manipulation 11, Gloria -1)

Gloria's frustrations might be understandable, but that is not an excuse to insult Stephan on the holy day. Let mother calm her down.

The search for evidence
- ask Overseer Gaius for support (Evidence against Otton, Augustin El Borne: betrayed, Gaius Tempest 2)

El Borne might see it as betrayal, but it allows you to keep your best friend out of harm's way and gives you necessary authority to prosecute Otton. "The Imperial Overseer holds you personally responsible for this endeavor".

* Stephan's gambit (Stephan Brante >= 1)
- agree (Stephan Brante: secret plot, Stephan Brante 5)

Stephan is right. Something should be done about Gloria's future, and Jose El Peletier is an esteemed and honorable man. This marriage might be the best outcome for everyone.

A realm unknown
- legitimize the circle (Wealth 6, Diplomacy 17, Theology 13, Willpower 10, Octavia Milanidas -1)

You don't want anything to do with Octavia's infantile escapades, but banning the circle outright seems excessive. Just provide the necessary paperwork for these dumb youngsters and be done with it.

Threats and promises
- retaliate against Otton (Reputation 8, Valor 18, Willpower 5, Second death)

Second death: Law = Lot

"You acted like a true nobleman and defended the honor of the Brante name".

Nobleman's honor
- fine El Corvio (Career 5, Justice 3, Diplomacy 18, Willpower 10)

The path you've taken forbids you from prosecuting a noble for matters of their honor.

* The road to the top (Career >= 5, Branded by dishonor)
- refuse and protect your family (Career 4)

From what you know about El Verman, he's just trying to bribe you so you drop the case against Otton. Do not fall for his plot.

El Ferro's list
- conduct an investigation (Career 5, Justice 4, Wealth 5, Scheming 13)

* The rebel (Stephan Brante: secret plot)
- persuade Gloria to accept her fate (Theology 14, Manipulation 12, Gloria: betrothed, Gloria 0)

Your understanding of Gloria's feelings and passions allows you to persuade her peacefully.

Justice for all
- provoke the Arknian (Career 7, Justice 5, Reputation 9, Manipulation 13, Willpower 5, Third death)

Sacrifice your last life to serve the law as well as the will of your Overseer.

Third death: Will = Blood Tide.

* Friend of the people (Justice >= 5, Remy El Verman: made a deal)
- agree (Justice 7, Wealth 6, Mayer Egmont: made a deal, Mayer Egmont 1)

Deathbed
- share your strength with mother (Mother recovers, Unity 10, Willpower -5)

* A moment of respite (Unity = 10)
- Willpower 5, Robert Brante 5, Lydia Brante 4, Stephan Brante 5, Nathan Brante 5, Gloria 1

Thanks to your mother recovering from the brink of death, your household experiences an unprecedented degree of peace and affection. "There is no place like home".

Transformation
- demand that Octavia be returned to her family (Reputation 10, Octavia Milanidas: betrayed by you, Octavia Milanidas -3, Archduke Milanidas 0)

I wonder how you can "betray" someone you've never made any promises to, but whatever. Octavia can go ♥♥♥♥ her transcended self.

* A glorious bloodline (Reputation = 10, Branded by dishonor)
- A glorious bloodline, Diplomacy 19, Valor 19

All your honorable deeds pay off.

* The gilded cage (Gloria: betrothed)
- maintain family ties with Gloria (Reputation 9, Unity 10, Eloquence 14, Stephan Brante: at home, Stephan Brante 4, Gloria El Peletier: married)

You've made a promise all those years ago to consider Gloria a part of your family. Stay true to that promise.

* Tommas' wedding (Tommas Guerro: rescued)
- bear witness to their wedding vows (Tommas' new life, Willpower 15)

"I'll never forget everything you've done for me".

Repentance
- call mother (Unity 10, Manipulation 14, Eloquence 15, Willpower 20, Nathan Brante: hopeful)

"He shall descend again".

A family matter
- become members of the Overseer's entourage (Ennobled by the Sword, Favored by the Overseer, Willpower 25, Gregor Brante 3)

* A noble bloodline (Ennobled by the Sword)
- accompany Stephan as he steps forward (Diplomacy 20, Willpower 30, Robert El Brante 5, Stephan El Brante 5)

Your impeccable reputation and loyalty to Gaius Tempest allow the Brantes to get a place at his court. You and Stephan should get busy making little noble Brantes.

* The smell of gunpowder (Justice >=7, Mayer Egmont: made a deal)
- Justice = 10

* Prisoners (Justice >= 8, Mayer Egmont: made a deal)
- leave them in captivity (Justice 7, Mayer Egmont: true death)

Egmont betrayed your trust. He can go ♥♥♥♥ himself. On the gallows.

Final preparations
- bide your time (Willpower 30)

The hour has come
- bring Otton to the Court of Honor

"You have served me well, El Brante".

• Coming of age
  
• Defiant
  
• We are still family
  
• Exalted bloodline
  
• A soldier's new life
  
• Noble by the Sword
  
• Overseer's cohort
  
• Court of Honor

* The Revolt begins (Otton faces the Court of Honor)
- Gaius Tempest 3, Dorius Otton -5, Revolt 2, Troops 2, Nobles 2, Clergy 1, Sophia: leading the Revolt, Remy El Verman: true death

At dawn: Revolt 4

* The family's fate (The family falls apart)
- the El Brantes will oppose the Revolt (The defender of the Empire, The family is in the city, Nobles 3, Robert El Brante: defender of the Empire)

"We are noblemen. We are subjects of the Emperor. It is our duty to suppress this rebellion while we still can!"

* By Their will (The family falls apart)
- he should ask the Elder (Theology 15, Eloquence 16, Nathan Brante: prophet)

Let your little brother find his own path to the truth.

Mustering the forces
- unite the nobles (Nobles 3, Troops 3)

* A fading light (Path of the nobleman)
- part ways with her (Octavia Milanidas: escaped the world)

Piss off, ex-Octavia.

* Sir El Borne's choice (Path of the nobleman)
- support El Borne's plan (Revolt 3, Nobles 2, Common folk 1)

You and El Borne may disagree on lots of things, but deep down, you still consider him a friend. Prove it.

The Prefecture under siege
- challenge Otton to a duel (Dorius Otton: duel impending)

"Let the trial of honor begin". Note that your skill with the sword is not enough to best Otton, making your move even braver.

The duel with Otton
- call upon your forebear (Revolt 2, Troops 3, Nobles 3, Common folk 2, Dorius Ottton: killed in a duel, Augustin El Borne: defender of the Empire)

"I'm proud of you, grandson".

The march of the New Faith
- fend them off with Champions of Faith (Revolt 1, Troops 3, Clergy 2, Common folk 1, Willpower 25, Jeanne: defeated, father Lennart: true death)

The rebel leader
- break up the mob (Revolt 0, Troops 2, Nobles 3, Clergy 3, Willpower 20)

"Go home, and you'll be spared! Whoever stays here, faces our blades!"

By dropping the Revolt to 0, you've ensured your family's safety. No criminal dares to threaten your home.

* The final hour (the defender of the Empire)
- go see El Borne (Revolt 0, Common folk 2)

* The battle for Anizotte (Revolt = 0)
- force the rebels to surrender the city (The surrender of the Revolt)

No more blood. Victory is won with minimal violence.

* A new day dawns (True death, Escape from the city)
- say you would grant the world forgiveness

Life is a long road, the Lots are hard to follow, and mistakes are inevitable. Remember humble wisdom of Nathan and ask the Twins to learn mercy.

Achievements

• Defender of the Empire
  
• Best of the best
  
• Family is saved
  
• Nathan the Prophet
  
• Complete surrender
  
• Historical figure

Final province stats

• Power -4 (Overseer in power)
  
• Church 0 (Schism)
  
• Wealth 9 (affluence)
  
• Order 7 (Peace)

Gaius Tempest starts cautious reforms to avoid new revolts and grant protection to the common estate, and the Empire follows suit.

Final family stats

• Reputation 9 (renowned among nobles)
  
• Wealth 6 (moderate means)
  
• Unity 10 (harmony)

The Brantes receive the Overseer's gratitude and a hereditary estate for their bravery during the Revolt.

Family members' destiny

• Robert El Brante 5 (affection). Became a jurisdicial advisor of the Overseer and helped to reform the province.
  
• Stephan El Brante 5 (affection). Became a military advisor of the Overseer.
  
• Lydia Brante 4 (affection). Lived to an old age in peace.
  
• Gloria El Peletier 1 (indifference). Managed to overcome her depression and find a new meaning in life as a wife and a mother.
  
• Nathan Brante 5 (affection). Spread his new teaching of mercy and forgiveness, which was eventually confirmed by divine omens.
  
• Gregor Brante 3 (sympathy). Forever happy in the afterlife.

Friends and allies

• Gaius Tempest 3 (sympathy). Secured his position as the supreme ruler of Magra.
  
• Augustin El Borne 3 (sympathy). For his efforts during the Revolt, promoted to a personal advisor of the Overseer. Became a prominent figure in the new age.
  
• Tommas Guerro 5 (affection). Lived a peaceful life with his family, named his firstborn son after you.

Your destiny

• Succeeded El Borne as the prefect of Magra, protected law and order in the province till the end of your days
  
• Received a special gratitude from the Emperor himself
  
• Remained in history as a savior of Anizotte and a man of peculiar destiny
  
• Probably got married and had kids at some point, as nobles tend to do

Hope this guide can be of use to you, dear reader! Best of luck, and glory to the Empire!