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Chapter 9: Dwindling Light Story Walkthrough, Dialogue Choices, and Item Locations

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This is a walkthrough and guide for Chapter 9: Dwindling Light in Triangle Strategy. Read on to learn more about the Chapter's objectives, dialogue choices, item locations, and more!

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Chapter 8a3:
Light and Shadow
Chapter 8b3:
Of Hearts, Words, and Deeds		 Chapter 9a:
March of the Smugglers
(Transport the Illegal Salt)
Chapter 9b:
To Desert's End
(Report the Illegal Salt

List of Contents

Chapter 9 Objectives

Dwindling Light Objectives

Dwindling Light Objectives
1 The chapter opens with the news of Prince Roland's death spreading across all of Norzelia.
2 Before being sent to the World Map, watch a short cutscene of Cordelia announcing to the people of the Aesfrosti-conquered Glenbrook that she is to be wed to Gustadolph.
Main Story unlocked: Castle Wolffort
3 Proceed to Castle Wolffort. Roland asks not to be called a prince no more, and that he is merely a warrior as he dons his late master's mask.
Note: If you chose to surrender Roland from the previous chapters, he will now rejoin your party.
4 After a short scene of Serenoa checking up on Symon, you will be sent to the World Map.
Main Story unlocked: Castle Wolffort
Side Stories unlocked: Twinsgate, Wolffort Harbor, The Source
5 Proceed to Castle Wolffort and watch a cutscene between Serenoa and Frederica as they discuss their marriage. This is then interrupted as they receive news from Sorsley.
6 Proceed to Castle Wolffort once more and prepare for another Persuasion Phase.
Main Story unlocked: Castle Wolffort
Side Stories unlocked: Twinsgate, Wolffort Harbor, The Source
7 Head to Castle Wolffort and plan amongst Serenoa's allies the course of action to be made.
Persuasion Phase unlocked: Castle Wolffort
Note: You may also explore Wolffort Streets
* Golden Route Ending Requirement
If you want to get a chance to unlock the Golden Route ending, be sure to transport the illegal salt. Choosing otherwise will lock you out of the route.
8 After the Voting Phase, Serenoa and his allies will make their necessary preparations following the choice of the Scales of Conviction.
End of Chapter 9: Dwindling Light

Chapter 9 Voting Phase

Character Convictions

Conviction Character
Transport the Illegal Salt Roland
Geela
Hughette
Report the Illegal Salt Benedict
Frederica
Erador
Undecided Anna

How to Transport the Illegal Salt

Convince Anna

Character Reasoning
Triangle Strategy - Anna Anna Pascal
Conviction:
Undecided		 Transport the illegal salt to the duchy at House Ende's Behest
Pick the first choice, then bring up The Saintly Seven of Hyzante
Required
Information		 The Saintly Seven of Hyzante
Exit the Council Chamber and talk to the Hyzantian Soldier by the Castle Wolffort entrance

Experience may vary depending on Conviction Levels.

Chapter 9a: March of the Smugglers Story Walkthrough

Golden Route Requirement - Transport the Illegal Salt

One of the requirements to unlock Serenoa's Golden Route ending is to make sure you follow Sorsley's demands and transport the illegal salt.

Be sure to check our Endings Guide to know the full list of requirements to unlock the Golden Route!

How to Get the Golden Route | Endings Guide

Convince Anna by Having High Utility Points

Your chances of persuading Anna increases when you rack up more Utility Points for Serenoa's Conviction.

You can farm Utility Points (also known as Yellow Points), by doing a couple of Mock Battles wher players use a lot of Quietuses, exploit enemy weaknesses, or even pick up multiple spoils per battle.

How to Increase Conviction | Conviction Mechanics Explained

How to Report the Illegal Salt

Convince Anna

Character Reasoning
Triangle Strategy - Anna Anna Pascal
Conviction:
Undecided		 Travel to Hyzante and report the illegal salt shipments
Bring up Defying the Holy One
For players who did not come from Chapter 8b2, pick the second choice
Recommended Information Defying the Holy One
Can be obtained from Chapter 8b2 Exploration Phase.

Experience may vary depending on Conviction Levels.

Chapter 9b: To Desert's End Story Walkthrough

Chapter 9 Exploration Phase

Key Interactions

Wolffort Soldier Interaction

Wolffort Soldier Interaction Location
Where to Find Wolffort Soldier next to the marketplace
Prompt Choices and Effects
The timing is too convenient. I can't help but feel there's something else going on here... Please, say no more. I would be loath to lie to my own soldiers...
(Increases Liberty)
All we do, we do for Wolffort. I ask that you keep observations like these to yourself.
(Increases Utility)
...This is proof of his resolve, one which I will support with all my might.
(Increases Morality)

Hyzantian Soldier Interaction

Hyzantian Soldier Interaction Location
Where to Find Hyzantinian Soldier by the stone steps
Prompt Choices and Effects
Is there anything you would like me to relay to him in return? I did not think it possible to amass such riches under Hyzant's system of equality. I do hope Minister Sorsley is not giving me more than he can afford...
(Increases Utility)
Thanks to him, we can rebuild our town. Please tell him that we will not forget his generosity.
(Increases Morality)
Before that, there is something I would know. What do you think of Minister Sorsley as his vassal?
(Increases Liberty)

Information Locations

The Saintly Seven of Hyzante

The Saintly Seven of Hyzante Location
Where to Find Talk to the Hyzantian Soldier by the Castle Wolffort entrance

Item Locations

All Item Locations
Oak Location
 Oak
By the green stall at the marketplace
Ranged HP Recovery Pellet Location
 Ranged HP Recovery Pellet
By the blue stall at the marketplace
Quality Stone Location
 Quality Stone
By the deer head inside the house next to the merchant
Timber Location
 Timber
By the beds inside the house next to the merchant
Red Anklet Location
 Red Anklet
On a shield next to a house along the bottom row of houses.

Cat Location

Cat Location
Where to Find In the house with a shield out front.

You will encounter a number of cats scattered across Norzelia throughout your adventure.

These cats can be found during Exploration Phases, and interacting with all of the cats throughout the game will grant you a Secret Note.

It is not required to interact with the cat again if you have approached it from a previous Exploration Phase.

How to Get the Cat Chronicles

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Previous and Next Chapters

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Chapter 8a3:
Light and Shadow
Chapter 8b3:
Of Hearts, Words, and Deeds		 Chapter 9a:
March of the Smugglers
(Transport the Illegal Salt)
Chapter 9b:
To Desert's End
(Report the Illegal Salt

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Complete Story Walkthrough

Chapter 1
A Young Hawk Soars
Chapter 2
To Arms, Brave Warriors
Chapter 3 Part 1
Whither the River Flows
Chapter 3 Part 2
A Land of Snow and Ice
(Aesfrost Route)		 A Land of Sand and Sun
(Hyzante Route)
Chapter 4
A New Dawn
Chapter 5
Encroaching Darkness
Chapter 6
Remember Me
Chapter 7 Part 1
A Soul Upon the Scales
Chapter 7 Part 2
Not a Word, My Friend
(Protect Roland)		 Fate in Flames
(Surrender Roland)
Chapter 8 Part 1
The Weather Vane Weather the Storm
Chapter 8 Part 2
Sleep with One Eye Open
(Accept Telliore's Proposal)		 Parting Ways
(Reject Telliore's Proposal)		 As the Earth Rages
(Fight Sorsley)		 In the Eye of the Storm
(Attack Aesfrost)
Chapter 8 Part 3
Light and Shadow Of Hearts, Words, and Deeds
Chapter 9 Part 1
Dwindling Light
Chapter 9 Part 2
March of the Smugglers
(Transport the Illegal Salt)		 To Desert's End
(Report the Illegal Salt)
Chapter 10 Part 1
Beneath a Frigid Sky In the Shadows of Suspicion
Chapter 10 Part 2
A Treacherous Soul
(Reveal Roland's Identity)		 Enter the Arena
(Keep Roland's Secret)		 The Carelessness of Men
(Find all Evidence)		 Ask Me Naught
(Incomplete Evidence)
Chapter 10 Part 3
The Voice that Calls Us The Reward for Betrayal
Chapter 11 Part 1
Oppressions Under the Sun
Chapter 11 Part 2
The Bloodstained Conscience
(Deliver the Roselle)		 To the Bitter End
(Defend the Roselle)
Chapter 12
Defiance and Despondence In the Still of the Night
Chapter 13 Part 1
Our Time Has Come
Chapter 13 Part 2
Waves of Change
(Destroy the Dam)		 Time to Say Goodbye
(Infiltrate the Castle)		 Born of Strife and Sadness
(Destroy the Bridge)
Chapter 14 Part 1
A Steep Cost Vengeance Burns Within Me For You, My Heart
Chapter 14 Part 2
Glory Shall Find You
Chapter 15 Part 1
A Banner's Worth
Chapter 15 Part 2
When Our Paths Part
(Return to Wolffort)		 Were I King
(Remain in the Crown City)		 In the Wake of a Dream
(Travel to the Rosellan Village after Delivering them in Chapter 11)
The Trot of Thieves
(Travel to the Rosellan Village after Defending them in Chapter 11)
Chapter 15 Part 3
Fate
Chapter 16
Sleep, My Friend
Chapter 17 Part 1
If Griefs Could Passions Move
Chapter 17 Part 2
Of Lords and Lineages
(Benedict)		 A River of Tears
(Roland)		 One Last Request
(Frederica)		 Those of Aspiration
(Golden Route)
Chapter 18 Chapter 18 Part 1
Harden Thy Heart Begone, Shadow of Sadness From the Abyss Of Fire and Blood
Chapter 18 Part 2
Bound by Sorrow
Chapter 18 Part 3
For Freedom
Chapter 19
Wheresoever Passions Lead A Dream in Winter Hold Fast to Courage The Fortress That Is Faith
Chapter 20
No Turning Back
Final Chapter
Dance of the Automaton The Bell Tolls for No One Blessed Freedom For Norzelia

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4 Anonymousover 2 years

I wonder why the are the villagers stalls not open in my game. Did i miss out something?

3 Anonymousover 2 years

Need utility points go grind in mental battles

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