Ennobled by the Sword

Ennobled by the Sword is a potential outcome for the Brante family at the end of the Peacetime phase. If the requirements are met, the Brantes are ennobled by the Overseer and the house's name is inscribed in the Blue Book.

 Requirements 


 * 1) Reputation: > 8
 * 2) Wealth: > 5
 * 3) Unity: > 3
 * 4) Branded by Dishonor
 * 5) The Family in Ruin

 Tips 

Choose Reputation-boosting options as a child, generally ones that favor obedience to Robert or even Gregor. If a noble, practice fencing with Robert as a child and win the tournament. Commoners can leverage Wealth with options to spend money for Reputation (such as buying a family portrait). In general, imperial loyalists have an easier time of Ennobling the Brante family because options that favor the lower classes usually cost Reputation. Most importantly, convince Gloria to accept her betrothal without issue.

If Stephan is at home, he will become heir; if slain in a duel, the player's Brante becomes Robert El Brante's successor.

Note: It is not possible to Unite the Family and become Ennobled by the Sword, as adopting Gloria into the Brante family results in -10 Reputation, automatically triggering the Branded by Dishonor event.