Chapter 2: The Heir — The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian

Chapter 2 "The Heir" is where Prince Jerian's political education begins. Demo players experience the full chapter. Non-linearity accelerates — estate invitations and public failures have lasting consequences.

Cornelius' Plan (1133)

Four invitation strategies: (1) Worthy Arknians only — elitist alliance; (2) Human nobility — Progress reform; (3) Both — balanced but diluted; (4) Great Houses + Old Faith — traditional power bloc. Cannot easily reverse first impression.

Crowd Speech

Four approaches: unified appeal (hardest gates), progress speech to humans/New Believers, tradition speech to Arknians/Old Believers, or intimidation. Document your estate loyalty before choosing — check our Skills and Personality pages if options lock unexpectedly.

Lessons in Decorum

Ball with Camille and Gaius. Escort choices affect Gaius and Camille relationships — relevant for Chapter 4 chess scene.