Below is a walkthrough on Chapter III – Part I: Whiter the River Flows in Triangle Strategy. Please note that for the Conviction Choices, we used our best guess on what each conviction might be.
Whiteholm Bridge (Main Story)
This chapter starts off with a cutscene at Whiteholm Bridge. After the cutscene on the bridge, you’ll be back on the world map. One thing to note is that if you go to the Encampment and speak with the Tavern Owner, you’ll find you can now partake in Mental Mock Battles where you can level up your units. You’ll also have access to the Sundry Shop where you can spend the Kudos you’ve earned for skills, upgrades or notes. When you’re ready to continue with the story, leave the Encampment and choose Whiteholm Castle. This will kick off a cutscene explaining the Scales of Conviction and is where Serenoa’s conviction comes into play as it is now up to you to persuade the others of which path to take. Below have listed the conversations for each of the companions and what their starting favored destination is. While the choices we chose are marked below, ultimately how you built your Serenoa’s conviction determines the effectiveness of how persuasive he is. At around this point in the game, our conviction choices were balanced for all three of the big philosophies. We also had some extra conviction from talking with everyone, picking up everything we found and winning all battles including the two in the Encampment. When you have finished talking to the group, interact with the Scales of Conviction to start the voting. After your destination has been decided, Part I of Chapter 3 concludes.
Whiteholm Bridge (Main Story – Voting)
Choosing to go to Hyzante now will allow you to recruit a Frost Mage during Part II. If you elected to Aesfrost, then you’ll have the opportunity to recruit a Hunter. Please note that them actually joining you is tied to Serenoa’s convictions.
Travel to the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost
Roland
- I wish to visit the Holy State of Hyzante
- I just have a feeling.
- The salt from the Source has made them prosperous. I would be interested in seeing how that wealth manifests itself.
- I would be fascinated to see a society where everyone is truly equal.
- The Holy State of Hyzante info
Hughette
- I wish to visit the Holy State of Hyzante
- I wish to see how their equality works in practice. For now, it is only words to me.
- I would like to visit the Source There is nothing else like it in the world.
- It is said the skill of their mages is unequaled. Wouldn’t you like to test your skill against such warriors?
- The Ice Mage info
Erador
- I wish to visit the Holy State of Hyzante
- The sand and sun must make people of a different sort than here. It would be interesting to meet them.
- I’ve long wanted to visit the Source. It is the cornerstone of all life in Norzelia, after all.
- Stories of the miracles performed in the Ministry of Medicine have piqued my interest. Such knowledge could help our soldiers and common folk alike.
- The Ministry of Medicine info
Travel to the Holy State of Hyzante
Benedict
- I wish to visit the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost
- 1st Set of Choices
- I’ve heard much of the grandeur of Aesfrst’s city. A lord should take an interest in how life is lived in other nations.
- I would like to visit Frederica’s homeland. Both to sate my own curiosity and for the sake of our marriage.
- Their country is built on unfettered trade. Being lord of a mercantile hub, that idea holds great interest to me.
- The Grand Ductch of Aesfrost info
- 2nd Set of Choices
- Aesfrost’s achievements in ironwork are second to none. Have you no interest in seeing such marvels?
- Truth be told, I find Aesfrost’s chilling winds more appealing than the stifling sands of Hyzante.
- Knowledge is the foundation of power. We could learn much by wandering the Archives for a spell.
- The Archives info
- 1st Set of Choices
Frederica
- I wish to visit the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost
- 1st Set of Choices
- I want to see more of your homeland. As your betrothed, I feel the curiosity is only natural.
- Truth be told, I prefer the cold to the stifling heat. Such has ever been the case.
- The people of Hyzante may not be as welcoming as you believe… (Frederica doesn’t seem to like it too much if you choose this one)
- The Holy State of Hyzante info
- 2nd Set of Choices
- I intend to see relation between our two nations depend, as much for our own marriage as for the future of our mining venture.
- I was hoping you could show me your home. If you are willing.
- I want to see a society built by the ambitious. A society free from stifling pomp and circumstance.
- The Grand Duchy of Aesfrost info
- 1st Set of Choices
Geela
- I wish to visit the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost
- I wish to know more about my betrothed, What better way to do that than to visit her home?
- Although Aesfrost may be cold, I find the chill much more preferable to the head.
- A story I heard of a particularly skilled smuggler caught my attention. They even sent the military after him… I wonder what he could have been peddling.
- The Captured Smuggler info
Undecided
Anna (will go where you want, just tell her which place you want to visit the most)
- I wish to go to the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost
- It is Frederica’s home, and where my future brother-in-law resides as archduke. It’s only natural to want to deepen our relationship.
- Doubtless they will prove to be vital in ensuring the success of the mining endeavor.
- I heard a story of a smuggler pursued by Aesfrost’s Military. I would like to go hear more of the story, and what his crimes were to deserve such a grave response.
- The Captured Smuggler info
- I wish to visit the Holy State of Hyzante
- I hear everyone is treated as equals. I would see the truth of that claim.
- I can scarce imagine so much sand. I would like to see it with my own eyes.
- I wish to see what miracles are performed as the Ministry and learn what kind of magic and medicine enables them.
- The Ministry of Medicine info