Chapter VII, Part I: A Soul upon the Scales is a chapter in Triangle Strategy.
Story[]
Regna is beheaded and Aesfrost gains control of Glenbrook. Symon collapses when he hears the news, but Serenoa hasn't the time to despair as the Aesfrosti army approaches, led by none other than Avlora. They ask for Roland's surrender. House Wolfort must decide whether to relinquish a friend into enemy hands or defend him to the last.
Script[]
See: Chapter VII, Part I: A Soul upon the Scales/Script
Conviction[]
Benedict: "You must decide."
| Morality | "As his vassal, I must fight to protect the prince. But as their lord, I must ensure my people's safety..." |
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| Liberty | "I cannot render a decision here and now... There must be some solution..." |
| Utility | "We cannot hope to win against Aesfrost. But if we do nothing to stop them, many will lose their [...]" |
Wolffort Townsperson: "War is brewing, Lord Serenoa. Think carefully upon how you will navigate it."
| Morality | "My father risked his life to bring honor to our house. I'll not be the one to tarnish his legacy." |
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| Liberty | "I find myself in the unfortunate position of having thought peace would be everlasting..." |
| Utility | "I cannot allow the currents to carry me along. I must use them to my advantage and turn the [...]" |
Wolffort Townsperson: And what of your marriage to Frederica? Was that merely a ruse!?
| Morality | "Aesfrost's betrayal will not stand. They will answer for thir atrocities." |
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| Liberty | "I share in your confusion, but Frederica knew nothing of this. Pray, do not blame her for [...]" |
| Utility | "The kingdom has no true allies, nor true enemies. We shall sue for peace and work to avoid [...]" |
Voting[]
This chapter includes a vote with two options:
- Stave off the Aesfrosti army and protect Prince Roland.
- Surrender Prince Roland and avoid conflict with the Aesfrosti army.
The initial stances of the voting characters are as follows:
- Roland: Surrender Prince Roland and avoid conflict with the Aesfrosti army.
- Benedict: Surrender Prince Roland and avoid conflict with the Aesfrosti army.
- Geela: Surrender Prince Roland and avoid conflict with the Aesfrosti army.
- Anna: Undecided
- Frederica: Stave off the Aesfrosti army and protect Prince Roland.
- Hughette: Stave off the Aesfrosti army and protect Prince Roland.
- Erador: Stave off the Aesfrosti army and protect Prince Roland.