Defeat Ambrus, Bakir, and Xanthe, trigger maximum-infamy events, and begin A Deal with the Devil. Tell Brencis “I just want my family back,” avoid the sword/attack option, then confirm “I'll do it.”
Defeat Ambrus, Bakir, and Xanthe, trigger maximum-infamy events, and begin A Deal with the Devil. Tell Brencis “I just want my family back,” avoid the sword/attack option, then confirm “I'll do it.”
Brencis orders Coen to betray the Manumits. Complete The Firebrand, Shadows in the Woods, and Where Loyalty Lies until invited into their hideout. At night, mark the hideout door. This commits the ending: Brencis attacks the resistance and seizes Crake while returning Coen's family under the bargain.
Reach this branch within 30 days and with Esme saved to support the In the Nick of Time family result. Keep a manual save before the parley and before marking the door.
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