Dietrich · Part I · Chapter 3
The Grand Megalith
Navigate the Heretics' Cave dungeon (3 linked battles), then defeat Saint Katarina† unverified
Map from Game8's walkthroughOpen full size
Before you start
No documented prep for this chapter.
Free time this chapter
No free-time hub documented as open yet at this point in the chapter.
Opens later: Karma Shards & Boons of Salvation (Part I, chapter 4), Quests / the Bulletin Board (Part I, chapter 4), Gifts (Part I, chapter 4), Arena training (Part I, chapter 4), Temple service & Blessings (Part I, chapter 4), Meals (Part I, chapter 4), Certification Exams (class change) (Part I, chapter 4), Shops and money (Part I, chapter 4)
Closing this chapter
Dew of Protection and a Vulnerary inside Heretics' Cave dungeon.† unverified
Consequence: not yet documented.
Recruits available now
Dietrich† unverified
Starts in your army
Esmeralda† unverified
Joins automatically
Fabio† unverified
Joins automatically
Mikaela† unverified
Joins automatically
Yang Jie† unverified
Joins automatically
Start now for later
Recruiting Alexandra on Dietrich's route requires 3 support with her and 8 renown.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Alexandra a gift and pair it with a weekly meal, arena training, temple service, thermae or theatre session from the first free-time window, aiming for roughly one support-raising action with her per in-game week.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Alexandra's Dietrich's-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the Bulletin Board and Adventure Guide, taking every Challenge Letter as soon as it appears, alongside divine audiences and skirmishes, from the start of Dietrich's route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R renown component of Alexandra's Dietrich's-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, Benditz requires 2S support and 7R renown.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Benditz a gift each in-game week, share meals with him at inns and pair with him in arena training, temple service, world-map feasts, theatre or thermae, aiming to carry his support to level 2 before Part I chapter 5.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 2S support component of Benditz's Dietrich route gate, which is Benditz's own support level with the player.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of Dietrich's route — especially Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters — alongside main-story progression, divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry to spawn hidden enemies where available) to accrue the 7R renown the gate needs.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 7R renown component of Benditz's Dietrich route gate.
On Dietrich's route, Buccar requires 3S support, 8R renown and clearing Leda's Paralogue.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Buccar one liked gift every in-game week (Rare Spices, Village Recipes, Mature Ghosh or Volcano Ghosh) and pair him with the player in meals, arena training, temple service, thermae or theatre until his support level reaches 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 3S support component, which is Buccar's own support level with the player.
Gifts bought from the Shopping Arcade gift shop and the Tavern at Lowtown cheap-gift shop; other support activities per the Game8 support guide
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the very start of the route — Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters above all — plus divine audiences, skirmishes and main-story progression, to climb to 8R before recruiting Buccar.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 8R renown component.
Quests are the largest single renown source; Challenge Letters are Dietrich's route-specific quest type
Opens at Part I, chapter 9
Accept Leda's Paralogue "Diversionary Tactics" inside its 9/2–9/8 window and clear it, since clearing it is what recruits Buccar.
why: Satisfies the gate's "clear Leda's Paralogue" component.
Paralogue "Diversionary Tactics", Dietrich's route, chapter 9
On Dietrich's route, Catania requires support level 1 with her and renown level 8 to be recruited.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Catania a liked gift every in-game week from the first free-time window and pair it with shared meals, arena training, temple service, theatre or thermae whenever they are available, to reach support level 1.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 1S component of Catania's Dietrich-route gate, which is her own support level with the player, raised by weekly gifts and shared activities.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route, clearing Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters as soon as they appear each week, alongside main-story progress, divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues, to build towards renown level 8.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R component of Catania's Dietrich-route gate, since quests are the largest single renown source and Challenge Letters are Dietrich's route-specific renown quest type.
Creek joins in Part II War Chapter 2 by being defeated in battle, but only if the Part I subquest "My Late Sister's Accessory" was cleared first, and missing that subquest forfeits the recruit.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 9
Clear the Part I subquest "My Late Sister's Accessory", checking the Bulletin Board and NPC quest-givers from the first free-time window of Part I and completing it before Part I ends.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate component requiring the Part I subquest "My Late Sister's Accessory" to be cleared before Creek can be recruited.
Opens at Part II, chapter 2
Defeat Creek in the Part II War Chapter 2 battle to recruit him, having already cleared "My Late Sister's Accessory" in Part I.
why: Satisfies the gate component that Creek joins in Part II Ch. 2 only after being defeated in battle.
On Dietrich's route Dadao requires 3 support levels, renown level 10, and 2x Kothar Gar, with the earliest recruitment opportunity at Part I chapter 4.
Fish up 2x Kothar Gar at low-current freshwater spots and hold them in the convoy for Dadao's recruitment.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 2x Kothar Gar component of Dadao's Dietrich-route gate.
Fishing catch from low-current freshwater — not shop-sold, per planning-inputs.md Items table
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise every available quest and Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters from the start of the route to bank renown towards level 10.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 10R renown component of Dadao's Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Dadao a gift and share one meal, arena session or equivalent support activity with him each in-game week until his support reaches level 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Dadao's Dietrich-route gate, aimed at Dadao himself rather than a third party.
Recruit Dante on Dietrich's route by reaching 2S support with her, 8R renown and 8000G.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Gift Dante every week from the first free-time window in Part I chapter 1 and stack shared meals, arena training, temple service, thermae and theatre with her until her support with the player reaches 2.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 2S support component of Dante's Dietrich's-route gate, budgeted at roughly one support-raising action per week from the start of the route.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise Dietrich's Challenge Letters, other quests, divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues continuously from Part I chapter 1 to bank renown towards 8R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R renown component of Dante's Dietrich's-route gate, using Dietrich's route-specialised Challenge Letters as the largest renown source.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Sell spare weapons and items, hunt Gold Mummies for Bullion in skirmishes and run Search at inns from Part I chapter 1 to accumulate 8000G.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8000G gold component of Dante's Dietrich's-route gate.
On Dietrich's route Diego requires 3S support, 9R renown, and clearing Orchel's Paralogue.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Diego a gift every in-game week and pair it with a shared meal, arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae or combat adjacency until his support with the player reaches 3S.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Diego's Dietrich-route gate.
Support is raised by weekly gifts (one per character per week, bought from merchants in Dagsion such as the Shopping Arcade and the Tavern at Lowtown, or won from quests), shared meals at inns, arena training, temple service, world-map feasts, theatre, thermae and combat adjacency — per planning-inputs.md §Support.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the very start of the route, favouring Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters every week as soon as they appear, and use Answerer's Cry in skirmishes for extra renown while taking divine audiences alongside main-story progress, to accrue the 9 renown the gate needs.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 9R renown component of Diego's Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 11
Clear Orchel's Paralogue ("Orchel's Regret") within its accept window.
why: Satisfies the "clear Orchel's Paralogue" component of Diego's Dietrich-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, Fianna requires 3 support, 7 renown, and 3000G.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Fianna a gift, share a meal with her, or run an equivalent support activity once per in-game week from the first free-time window, steering toward her stated likes of poetry books, spicy food, and coffee.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Fianna's Dietrich's-route gate, budgeted as roughly one support-raising action per in-game week from the earliest free time.
Gifts bought from merchants in Dagsion (Shopping Arcade and the Tavern at Lowtown) and shared meals/activities at inns, theatre, thermae and the Arena — per planning-inputs.md 'Support' section.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from Part I chapter 1 onward, above all Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters as soon as each appears, plus divine audiences and skirmishes, to build the renown needed for Fianna.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 7R renown component of Fianna's Dietrich's-route gate by starting the highest-yield renown sources at the earliest opportunity.
Renown accrues from quests (largest single source), route-specific Challenge Letters, main-story progression, divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues — per planning-inputs.md 'Renown' section.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Start selling unneeded weapons and items at the Dagsion Shopping Arcade vendors and prioritise skirmishes that spawn Gold Mummies for Bullion drops, from early in Dietrich's route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3000G gold component of Fianna's Dietrich's-route gate by accumulating sellable gold from the route's opening.
Gold comes from battle and quest rewards, selling spare weapons/items, Gold Mummy Bullion drops, and Inn Search — per planning-inputs.md 'Gold' section.
On Dietrich's route Gaitz requires 3 support, 10 renown, clearing Bertrand's Paralogue (Friendly Match with Brigid's King, accepted 9/17) and the follow-on "They Have Lost" event.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Gaitz one liked gift (Common Coffee, Orgus Coffee or Horse-Grooming Kit) every in-game week, starting in the first free-time window, until his support level reaches 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Gaitz's Dietrich-route gate.
Liked gifts per Gaitz's Character Info 'Likes'; gifts bought from the Shopping Arcade gift shop, the Tavern at Lowtown cheap-gift shop, or world-map settlements (planning-inputs.md §Support)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Pair Gaitz into one non-gift support activity per week (shared inn meal, arena training, paired temple service, theatre, thermae, world-map feast, or combat adjacency) alongside the weekly gift, until his support level reaches 3.† unverified
why: Supports the 3S support component of Gaitz's Dietrich-route gate by adding a second weekly support-raising action toward level 3.
planning-inputs.md §Support (activities that raise support; once-per-week caps on gift and arena)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route, especially Dietrich's Challenge Letters and any Bulletin Board/Adventure Guide quests, plus divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues, to accrue Renown up to 10R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 10R renown component of Gaitz's Dietrich-route gate.
planning-inputs.md §Renown (quests are the largest single renown source; Challenge Letters are Dietrich's specialised quest type)
Opens at Part I, chapter 9
Clear Bertrand's Paralogue "Friendly Match with Brigid's King" during its 9/17–9/25 accept window on Dietrich's route.
why: Satisfies the "clear Bertrand's Paralogue" component of Gaitz's Dietrich-route gate.
Paralogue record friendly-match-with-brigids-king: unlockCondition "Accept 9/17–9/25", routeAvailability Dietrich chapter 9
Opens at Part I, chapter 12
Trigger the "They Have Lost" follow-on event after Bertrand's Paralogue, once Bertrand's team is knocked out of the tournament.† unverified
why: Satisfies the "They Have Lost" component of Gaitz's Dietrich-route gate.
Recruiting Goliath on Dietrich's route requires support level 3 with him, 6 Renown, and 3x Giant's Meat in hand.
Collect 3x Giant's Meat by taking the guaranteed one at Sand-Shadow Fort and farming skirmishes marked with a Giant icon, where giants spawn south of Breston and west of Credna's Temple.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3x Giant's Meat component of Goliath's gate on Dietrich's route.
Field/skirmish drop, not shop-sold — one always available at Sand-Shadow Fort on the world map, further copies from Giant-icon skirmishes (planning-inputs.md, Items table)
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Goliath one liked gift or share one support-raising activity (meal, arena training, temple service, feast, theatre or thermae) with him every in-game week until you reach support level 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Goliath's gate; support is his own level with the player, raised by gifts/activities aimed at him.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route — above all Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters — plus divine audiences, skirmishes (including Answerer's Cry hidden enemies) and paralogues, to bank Renown continuously.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 6R Renown component of Goliath's gate on Dietrich's route.
Quests are the largest single Renown source; Dietrich's route-specific type is Challenge Letters, and Answerer's Cry spawns hidden skirmish enemies for route-specific Renown farming (planning-inputs.md, Renown section)
On Dietrich's route, recruiting Guzran requires reaching support level 3 with him and renown level 8.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Guzran a gift, share a meal with him, or pair with him in an arena, theatre or thermae activity once per in-game week from the first free-time window of Part I until support level 3 is reached.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Guzran's Dietrich's-route gate.
Support activities per the Support reference section: weekly gifts, shared meals at inns, arena training, paired temple service, world-map feasts, theatre, thermae and combat adjacency
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise every available quest each week, above all Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters, and add divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry to spawn hidden enemies) and paralogues, from the start of Part I.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R renown component of Guzran's Dietrich's-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, Halvin requires 3S support, 9R renown and 10x Dates.
Start collecting 10x Dates from the first free-time window, checking market stalls, foraging spots, quest rewards and skirmish drops for the ingredient.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 10x Dates component of the gate, whose acquisition route is undocumented rather than shop-confirmed.
Dates appear in planning-inputs.md only as a desert-fruit ingredient; no shop, drop or fishing source, price, stock or first availability is confirmed for it in any fetched source.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Halvin one liked gift every in-game week — Potted Vegetables, Gaudy Bangle, Simple Pastries or Garum — by talking to him and choosing Gifts.† unverified
why: Weekly liked gifts aimed at Halvin himself raise his support level toward the 3S component of the gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Pair Halvin with the player avatar for one additional support-raising activity per week — a shared inn meal, arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae, a world-map feast or combat adjacency.† unverified
why: Non-gift activities with Halvin add to the same 3S support component, which is capped at roughly one such action per week per partner.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise every quest that appears from the start of the route, above all Dietrich's own Challenge Letters, alongside divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry to spawn hidden enemies) and paralogues, to push renown toward 9R.† unverified
why: Quests and the route's specialised quest type are the largest renown source, covering the 9R component of the gate.
On Dietrich's route Inyoni is recruited with 3 support levels, 8 renown and 6000G.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Inyoni a gift and share a meal or equivalent support activity with her every in-game week, starting in the first free-time window of Part I, to build her own support level to 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 3S support-level requirement, budgeting one support-raising action per in-game week (~3 actions per support level) from the earliest free-time window.
Gifts from Dagsion's Shopping Arcade and Lowtown tavern shops, shared meals at inns, arena training, temple service, world-map feasts, theatre, thermae and combat adjacency — per planning-inputs.md 'Support'
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests — especially Dietrich's route Challenge Letters — alongside divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues from the start of the route to build renown towards level 8.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 8R renown requirement by maximising the main renown sources across the whole run-up to chapter 8.
Renown accrues from main-story progression, quests (the largest single source), divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues — per planning-inputs.md 'Renown'
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Sell spare weapons and items at the Dagsion Shopping Arcade, use the inn Search activity, and prioritise Gold Mummy skirmish drops for Bullion, banking 6000G before the chapter 8 gate.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 6000G gold requirement.
Gold from battle and quest rewards, selling unneeded weapons/items, Gold Mummy Bullion drops and inn Search — per planning-inputs.md 'Gold'
On Dietrich's route, Io requires 2 support levels with the player, 3 renown, and 800G.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Raise Io's own support level with the player to 2 by giving him a liked gift or sharing a meal, arena session, temple service, feast, theatre or thermae visit with him once per in-game week from the first free-time window on Dietrich's route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 2S support component of Io's Dietrich's-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests, and specifically Dietrich's route's Challenge Letters, plus divine audiences, skirmishes (including Answerer's Cry hidden-enemy spawns) and paralogue clears, from the start of Dietrich's route to accumulate the 3 renown the gate demands.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3R renown component of Io's Dietrich's-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Build an 800G reserve by selling spare weapons and items at the Dagsion Shopping Arcade vendors, prioritising Gold Mummy skirmish drops for Bullion to sell, and using inn Search rewards, from early on Dietrich's route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 800G gold component of Io's Dietrich's-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, recruiting Jasmine requires support level 3 with her, renown level 9, and 5000G.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Jasmine a gift, share meals with her, and pair her in arena training, temple service, thermae, theatre and world-map feasts every in-game week from the first free-time window until her support with the player reaches level 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Jasmine's Dietrich-route gate, which counts her own support level with the player.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from NPCs, the Bulletin Board and the Adventure Guide — especially Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters — alongside weekly divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry for extra hidden enemies) and paralogues, to build renown continuously toward level 9.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 9R renown component of Jasmine's Dietrich-route gate, since quests are the largest single renown source and accrue from the route's opening.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Accumulate 5000G from battle and quest rewards, selling unneeded weapons and items at the Dagsion Shopping Arcade vendors, selling Bullion dropped by Gold Mummies in skirmishes, and Search at inns.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 5000G gold component of Jasmine's Dietrich-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, recruiting Jester requires 3S support with him, 6R renown and 3x Quest.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Jester one liked gift or share one meal/arena/temple/theatre/thermae activity with him every in-game week from the first free-time window, targeting his 3S support level.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Jester's Dietrich-route gate.
Gifts bought from the Shopping Arcade and the Tavern at Lowtown, meals at inns, arena training, temple service, world-map feasts, theatre, thermae and combat adjacency (Game8 support and gift-giving guides)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters plus every other Bulletin Board/Adventure Guide quest, divine audience and skirmish from the first week of the route to build the 6R renown Jester's gate needs.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 6R renown component of Jester's Dietrich-route gate.
Quests are the largest renown source and Challenge Letters are Dietrich's specialised renown quest type; Answerer's Cry can spawn hidden enemies in skirmishes for extra renown on this route (Game8 renown guide)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Complete three quests, prioritising Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters as they appear each week, to clear Jester's 3x Quest extra.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3x Quest component of Jester's Dietrich-route gate.
Challenge Letters are Dietrich's route-specific quest type that reliably awards renown (Game8 renown guide); the in-game identity of the '3x Quest' recruitment extra is not documented in the supplied material
On Dietrich's route, Kiroc requires 1 support level, 4 renown and 3x Pure Water.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Kiroc one gift per in-game week and pair him in a shared meal, arena session, temple service or thermae visit at every free-time window, plus keep him adjacent in combat, to reach 1 support level with him by chapter 6.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 1S support component of Kiroc's Dietrich's-route gate.
Support accrues from weekly gifts (one per character per week), shared meals, arena training, temple service, world-map feasts, theatre, thermae and combat adjacency — planning-inputs.md §Support.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of Dietrich's route, above all the route's Challenge Letters, alongside divine audiences, skirmishes and main-story chapter progress, to reach 4 renown by chapter 6.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 4R renown component of Kiroc's Dietrich's-route gate.
Quests are the largest single renown source and each route has its own specialised quest type — Challenge Letters on Dietrich's route (planning-inputs.md §Renown).
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Buy 3x Pure Water, checking item shops and markets every chapter from the start of the route and topping up whenever stock appears.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3x Pure Water item component of Kiroc's Dietrich's-route gate.
Consumable; planning-inputs.md records no shop, price, stock limit or first-available chapter for Pure Water, so stock must be found by checking shops each chapter.
On Dietrich's route, Lilian's recruitment gate is 2S support, 8R renown and 5000G.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Lilian one liked gift every in-game week — Strategy Manuscript, Training Bracelet, Eastern Tea Leaves or another entry from her liked list — and share meals or run paired support activities with her, starting in the first free-time window.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 2S support component of Lilian's Dietrich-route gate.
Gifts bought from merchants in Dagsion's Shopping Arcade and the Tavern at Lowtown, plus world-map settlements and quest rewards (planning-inputs.md, Gift Giving Guide)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise every quest available from the start of Dietrich's route — especially Challenge Letters, the route's specialised renown quest type — alongside main-story progression, weekly divine audiences, skirmishes and Answerer's Cry hidden-enemy farming, to reach 8R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R renown component of Lilian's Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Build up 5000G from the start of Dietrich's route by selling unneeded weapons and items at the Dagsion Shopping Arcade, banking battle and quest rewards, using inn Search, and prioritising skirmishes with Gold Mummies so their Bullion can be sold.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 5000G gold component of Lilian's Dietrich-route gate.
Recruiting Loretta on Dietrich's route requires 3 support levels with her, 9 renown, and 3x Iron Sword.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Raise Loretta's own support level to 3 by giving her a gift, sharing a meal with her, or an equivalent support-raising activity at least once in every in-game week, starting in the first free-time window.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Loretta's gate on Dietrich's route, which is raised by actions aimed at Loretta herself.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route — especially Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters — alongside divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues, to build renown toward 9R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 9R renown component of Loretta's gate on Dietrich's route.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Buy and hold 3 Iron Swords, keeping them unequipped and unsold until Loretta's recruitment conversation.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3x Iron Sword item component of Loretta's gate on Dietrich's route.
Iron-tier equipment; price, stock limit and first availability chapter are NOT FOUND in planning-inputs.md (Items table) — check weapon vendor stock from the earliest chapter it appears
On Dietrich's route, Ludia requires 3S support, 9R renown and one Quest completed before she can be recruited.
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Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Ludia one of her liked gifts (Eastern Love Story, Aromatic Shosh or Everyday Scenes) every in-game week, starting in the first free-time window.† unverified
why: Weekly liked gifts are the most efficient way to raise Ludia's own support toward the 3S support component of her gate.
Gift Giving Guide (liked-gift list per character; gifts bought from Dagsion Shopping Arcade, Lowtown Tavern and world-map settlements)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Pair Ludia with the player unit for weekly meals, arena training, temple service, thermae, theatre and world-map feasts in the same weeks as her gifts.† unverified
why: These confirmed support activities stack with gifts to reach the 3S support component before chapter 4.
How to Increase Support Level (meals, arena, temple service, feasts, theatre, thermae, combat adjacency)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests — above all Dietrich's route-specialised Challenge Letters — plus divine audiences, skirmishes (Answerer's Cry hidden-enemy farming) and main-story progress from the start of the route to reach 9R renown.† unverified
why: Renown accrues from quests, audiences, skirmishes and story progression, the only known routes to the gate's 9R renown component.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Clear the gate's Quest requirement by completing each Challenge Letter on Dietrich's route as soon as it appears.† unverified
why: Satisfies the single 'Quest' extra listed in Ludia's Dietrich's-route recruitment record.
On Dietrich's route Lysander requires 3S support, 6R renown and 5x Iron Spear.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Lysander one liked gift per in-game week (Wing Fletching, Dagda Beard Grass, Horse-Grooming Kit or Eastern Tea Leaves) and stack further support actions with him — shared meals, arena training, paired temple service, theatre, thermae or world-map feasts — whenever the weekly schedule allows.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Lysander's Dietrich's-route gate by raising Lysander's own support level with the player.
gifts.liked from src/data/characters.json; gift and support activities per Game8's How to Increase Support Level and Gift Giving Guide
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the first chapter of Dietrich's route, clearing Challenge Letters whenever they appear, and take divine audiences, skirmishes (including Answerer's Cry hidden-enemy spawns) and paralogues alongside them.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 6R renown component of Lysander's Dietrich's-route gate.
Renown Guide (Game8) — quests are the largest single renown source and Challenge Letters are Dietrich's route-specialised quest type
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Buy 5 Iron Spears.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 5x Iron Spear item component of Lysander's Dietrich's-route gate.
Iron-tier equipment is presumed shop stock, but no supplied source names a vendor, price or first-available chapter for Iron Spear (planning-inputs.md marks Iron Spear NOT FOUND) — check weapon vendors and the Dagsion Shopping Arcade from the first chapter.
On Dietrich's route, Majide requires support level 3, renown level 8, and answering his recruitment question.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Majide a gift he likes and share a meal, arena session or other paired activity with him once per in-game week from the first free-time window to build his support to level 3 before chapter 4.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Majide's recruitment gate on Dietrich's route.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests — above all Dietrich's route Challenge Letters — plus divine audiences, skirmishes and early paralogues from Part I chapter 1 to reach renown level 8 by chapter 4.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R renown component of Majide's recruitment gate on Dietrich's route.
Not tied to a chapter (1)
Answer Majide's recruitment question correctly when it is put to the player.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 'question' extra in Majide's Dietrich's-route recruitment gate.
At Majide's recruitment conversation, exactly at the gate
On Dietrich's route, Mu requires 3 support levels, 7 renown, and 3x Glirmosa.
Check market stalls and skirmish rewards for Glirmosa from the first chapter it could plausibly appear and stockpile 3x before the gate.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3x Glirmosa item component of Mu's Dietrich-route gate.
Glirmosa is listed on Game8's List of All Items only as 'TBD' with no documented source, price or stock, so it is not confirmed as shop-sold — treat it as a market/skirmish find per planning-inputs.md.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Mu a liked gift (Yarc Milk, Jamel Milk, Weak Cervi or Candy Crystals) and pair her with the player in a weekly support activity (shared meal, arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae or world-map feast) from the first free-time window.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support-level component of Mu's Dietrich-route gate, aimed at Mu herself using her own liked-gift list.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route — above all Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters — alongside divine audiences, skirmishes (Answerer's Cry hidden-enemy trick) and paralogues.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 7R renown component of Mu's Dietrich-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, Nathan is recruited by having Creek land the killing blow in Part II Ch. 3.
Opens later (1)
Opens at Part II, chapter 3
Field Creek in the Part II Ch. 3 battle and let him land the killing blow that recruits Nathan.
why: Satisfies the gate's single component, 'Have Creek land the killing blow in Part II Ch. 3'.
On Dietrich's route, Nezha requires 3 support levels with the player, renown level 10, and 3x Sandworm Meat.
Collect 3x Sandworm Meat, checking ingredients sold at Dagsion merchants, world-map settlements and skirmish drops from the start of Dietrich's route, since no source documents where it comes from.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3x Sandworm Meat item component of Nezha's Dietrich-route recruitment gate.
Source NOT FOUND: Game8's List of All Items gives no source, price or stock for Sandworm Meat and does not confirm it is shop-sold, so treat it as a market/settlement/skirmish ingredient to watch for from Part I chapter 1.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Raise Nezha's own support level with the player to 3 by giving Nezha one gift per in-game week and adding shared meals, arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae or world-map feasts with Nezha, budgeting roughly three support-raising actions per required support level before Part I chapter 4.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Nezha's Dietrich-route recruitment gate, which is raised by gifting and shared activities with Nezha himself.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the very start of Dietrich's route — Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters above all, plus Bulletin Board and Adventure Guide quests, weekly divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry to spawn hidden enemies) and main-story progression — to reach renown level 10 before recruiting Nezha.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 10R renown component of Nezha's Dietrich-route recruitment gate.
On Dietrich's route, Ninae requires 3 support levels with her, 8 renown and 1x Paradise Fish.
Fish at Lake Brontes in Saveilon (and check other fishing spots) until 1x Paradise Fish is in your inventory.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 1x Paradise Fish extra in Ninae's Dietrich-route gate.
Fishing catch at Lake Brontes, Saveilon — not shop-sold (per planning-inputs.md)
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Ninae one of her liked gifts (Strategy Manuscript, Eastern Black Silk, Tales of Adventure, Eastern Tea Leaves) and share a meal or equivalent support activity with her every in-game week, starting in the first free-time window of the route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Ninae's Dietrich-route gate.
Gifts bought from merchants at the Dagsion Shopping Arcade, the Tavern at Lowtown, or world-map settlements; one gift per character per week, plus meals, arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae, feasts and combat adjacency
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the very start of the route — every Challenge Letter as soon as it appears, plus divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry where available) and paralogues — to build renown toward 8R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R renown component of Ninae's Dietrich-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, recruiting Noctula requires support level 1 with her and 6 renown, with no additional requirements.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Noctula one liked gift per in-game week and share meals, arena training or temple service with her, starting in the first free-time window, to reach support level 1 with her.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 1S support component, which is Noctula's own support level with the player.
Gifts bought from merchants across Dagsion (Shopping Arcade and the Lowtown tavern) and meals/activities at inns, per planning-inputs.md
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the very start of the route, above all Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters, alongside main-story progress, divine audiences, skirmishes and Answerer's Cry skirmish farming, to accumulate 6 renown.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 6R renown component, which quests are documented as the largest single source of.
On Dietrich's route, Nuzzuo's recruitment gate is support level 1 (1S), renown level 9 (9R) and 2x Iron Bow.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Nuzzuo a gift every in-game week and add shared meals, arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae or world-map feasts with him until his support level with the player reaches 1.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 1S component, which is Nuzzuo's own support level with the player.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise every quest as it appears, especially Dietrich's route's Challenge Letters, and use Answerer's Cry skirmish farming, divine audiences and paralogues to stack renown from the start of the route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 9R component, since quests are the largest single renown source and Challenge Letters are Dietrich's route-specific renown quest type.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Buy 2 Iron Bows and hold them in the convoy for Nuzzuo's recruitment.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 2x Iron Bow component on Dietrich's route.
Presumed armoury/shop stock (Iron-tier equipment); exact shop, price, stock limit and first availability are NOT FOUND in the supplied item data
On Dietrich's route, recruit Nydine by reaching support level 2 with her, 5 renown, and giving her 2 Bronze Axes.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Nydine a gift or share a meal, arena session, temple service, theatre trip, thermae visit, or world-map feast with her once per in-game week from the first free-time window.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 2S support component of Nydine's Dietrich-route gate, budgeted at roughly one support-raising action per week.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests, especially Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters, from the start of the route to bank the renown Nydine's gate needs.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 5R renown component of Nydine's Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Buy 2 Bronze Axes and hand both to Nydine when her recruitment event is offered.† unverified
why: Satisfies the '2x Bronze Axe' item component of the Dietrich-route gate, including the instruction to give 2 Bronze Axes to Nydine.
Shop-bought equipment in principle, but no source gives a price, stock limit, or first chapter of availability for the Bronze Axe (Items table: NOT FOUND)
Olympia's Dietrich-route gate requires 3 support with her, 6 renown, and 3x Quest.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Olympia a liked gift every week (Gaudy Bangle, Skin Balm, Coffee Pastries, Common/Select/Southern/Orgus Coffee, Tales of Adventure, Eastern Tea Leaves, Eastern Earrings) from the first free-time window, supplementing with shared meals, arena training and temple service, to build 3 support with her.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Olympia's Dietrich-route gate.
Gift Giving Guide (Game8) — one gift per character per week; gifts matching the unit's Likes raise support more efficiently; further support from shared meals, arena training, temple service, feasts, theatre and thermae
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route, working Dietrich's Challenge Letters as soon as each appears alongside divine audiences, skirmishes and main-story progression, to reach 6 renown before chapter 5.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 6R renown component of Olympia's Dietrich-route gate.
Renown Guide (Game8) — quests are the largest single renown source; Challenge Letters are Dietrich's route-specific quest type; Answerer's Cry in skirmishes is a Dietrich-specific renown-farming trick
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Complete 3x Quest by taking and finishing Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters as soon as each becomes available, before chapter 5.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3x Quest component of Olympia's Dietrich-route gate.
Renown/quest research: each route has its own specialised quest type that reliably awards renown — Challenge Letters on Dietrich's route; the recruitment extra wording itself is undefined in the sources
On Dietrich's route, Peppe requires support level 3, renown level 8, and clearing Bertrand's Paralogue.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Peppe a liked gift, share a meal with him, and pair with him in arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae or a world-map feast in every in-game week until his support level reaches 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 3S support component, which is Peppe's own support level with the player.
Gifts, shared meals, arena training, temple service, world-map feasts, theatre and thermae all raise support
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise Challenge Letters (Dietrich's route-specific quest type), all other quests, divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues from the start of the route to reach 8R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 8R renown component by maximising renown income from the earliest possible point on Dietrich's route.
Quests are the main renown source, with each route having a specialised quest type
Opens at Part I, chapter 9
Accept and clear Bertrand's Paralogue 'Friendly Match with Brigid's King' during its 9/17–9/25 accept window.
why: Satisfies the gate's 'clear Bertrand's Paralogue' component.
Bertrand's Paralogue, available on Dietrich's route from Part I chapter 9
On Dietrich's route, Peter requires support level 3, renown level 8 and one Quest.
Opens later (4)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Peter one liked gift from his list (Yarc Milk, Ginji Cervi, Wing Fletching, Strong Cervi, Kitten Figurine, Pastry Cookbook) via the Gifts menu every in-game week, buying replacements from the Shopping Arcade gift shop, the Lowtown tavern and world-map settlements.† unverified
why: Builds Peter's own support level toward the 3S component of his Dietrich recruitment gate, at the documented once-per-character-per-week gift cap.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Schedule Peter into one additional support-raising activity per in-game week — a shared inn meal, arena training pair, paired temple service, theatre performance, thermae visit or world-map feast — running alongside his weekly gift.† unverified
why: Adds weekly support points toward the 3S component of Peter's Dietrich gate beyond the once-per-week gift, reaching roughly nine actions before chapter 4.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quest completion from the first chapter of Dietrich's route, clearing every Challenge Letter (Dietrich's route-specific quest type) as soon as it appears and taking divine audiences, skirmishes and Paralogue opportunities when available, to accrue 8 renown.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 8R component of Peter's Dietrich gate, since quests are the largest single renown source and the route's own quest type awards renown reliably.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Complete the recruitment Quest for Peter by clearing Bulletin Board and Adventure Guide quests as they appear from the start of Dietrich's route, treating the Challenge Letter chain as the most likely candidate.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 'Quest' extra in Peter's Dietrich recruitment gate, which requires one quest completion of an unspecified type.
On Dietrich's route, Sha Lan requires 3S support, 10R renown, clearing Anatolia's Paralogue, and answering her recruitment questions.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Raise Sha Lan's own support level with the player to 3S by giving her one gift per in-game week and adding a shared meal or another paired support activity, starting in the first free-time window of the route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 3S support component, which is Sha Lan's own support level with the player, not a third party's.
Liked-gift list NOT FOUND; gifts are bought from Shopping Arcade merchants in Dagsion, the cheap-gift shop at the Tavern at Lowtown and some world-map settlements, while meals at inns and Arena, temple, theatre, thermae and world-map feast activities also raise support.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Reach 10R renown by prioritising quests from the very start of the route, above all Dietrich's route-specialised Challenge Letters, alongside divine audiences, skirmishes and paralogues.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 10R renown component, for which quests are the largest single source.
Opens at Part I, chapter 11
Clear the matched paralogue 'Queen of the Erased' — the recruitment paralogue the gate cites as Anatolia's Paralogue — inside its accept window of 10/5–10/17.
why: Satisfies the gate's 'clear Anatolia's Paralogue' component, using the matched paralogue's own routeAvailability chapter for Dietrich's path.
Not tied to a chapter (1)
Answer Sha Lan's recruitment question sequence with 'Saramis', 'Da Mina' and 'Grounded Ship'.† unverified
why: Satisfies the gate's 'answer questions' component, which is a one-off dialogue-choice sequence.
At the recruitment conversation itself; no trigger chapter or location is given in the sources
On Dietrich's route, Simon requires 3 support levels with him, 7 renown, and a coin flip resolved by picking Tails.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Simon a gift or share a meal, arena drill, temple service or feast with him once per in-game week, from the first free-time window of the route, until his support level reaches 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Simon's Dietrich's-route gate.
Gifts (one per character per week), shared meals at inns, arena training, temple service, world-map feasts, theatre and thermae all raise support; no liked-gift list was extracted for Simon, so use his Character Info screen 'Likes' to pick gifts.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise every available quest from the start of the route, and clear Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters as soon as each new one appears, to reach 7 renown by Part I chapter 4.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 7R renown component of Simon's Dietrich's-route gate.
Quests are the largest single renown source; Challenge Letters are Dietrich's route-specific quest type; main-story progression, divine audiences, skirmishes and Answerer's Cry hidden-enemy farming also grant renown.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Pick Tails when Simon's recruitment coin flip is offered.† unverified
why: Satisfies the coin-flip (pick Tails) event component of Simon's Dietrich's-route gate.
One-off recruitment event: coin flip (pick Tails).
On Dietrich's route, Sirocco requires 3S support, 9R renown, and one Quest completion.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Raise Sirocco's own support level to 3S by giving them a liked gift, sharing a meal, or doing an equivalent support activity with them once per in-game week from the start of Dietrich's route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Sirocco's Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise renown income from the start of Dietrich's route, clearing every Challenge Letter, Bulletin Board and Adventure Guide quest as soon as it appears alongside main-story chapters, divine audiences and skirmishes, to reach 9R before chapter 5.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 9R renown component of Sirocco's Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Complete the Quest named in Sirocco's Dietrich-route requirement, treating it as a run of Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters and clearing them weekly from the moment the quest board opens.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 'Quest' component of Sirocco's Dietrich-route gate.
Sofia is recruited on Dietrich's route by reaching 3 support levels with her and 9 renown, with no other extras, from Part I chapter 4.
Opens later (2)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Sofia one of her liked gifts (Yarc Milk, Ginji Cervi, Honey Milk or Honey Pastries) and share a meal with her every in-game week from the first free-time window until her support level with the player reaches 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Sofia's Dietrich's-route gate.
weekly gifts and shared-meal/activity support from Dagsion merchants and inns — per planning-inputs.md (Gift Giving Guide, How to Increase Support Level)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route — above all Dietrich's specialised Challenge Letters — plus divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry to spawn hidden enemies) and paralogues each week to build renown towards level 9.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 9R renown component of Sofia's Dietrich's-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, Tialla requires 3S support with her, 9R renown, clearing Cai's Paralogue, and 3000G.
Opens later (4)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Raise Tialla's own support with the player to 3S by giving her a liked gift (Yarc Milk, Ginji Cervi, Strategy Manuscript, Strong Cervi, Home-Recipe Book, Jamel Milk, Pastry Cookbook, Eastern Love Story, Weak Cervi, Village Recipes, Trader's Handbook, Garum, Alecto Garum, Tales of Adventure, Herbal Recipe Guide, Strong Seasonings, Mature Dried Cervi, Smooth Garum, Eastern Tea Leaves, Pickled Bulbs, Poems of the Greats) once per in-game week and adding meals, arena training, temple service, theatre, thermae or feasts with her.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Tialla's Dietrich-route gate.
Liked gift list from src/data/characters.json (gifts.liked); gift and support mechanics per Game8 gift-giving and support guides
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Reach 9R renown by prioritising quests from Part I chapter 1 onwards, especially Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters, alongside main-story progression, divine audiences, skirmishes and early paralogues.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 9R renown component of Tialla's Dietrich-route gate, using the route's own Challenge Letters as the priority renown source.
Quests are the largest single renown source; Challenge Letters are Dietrich's specialised renown quest type
Opens at Part I, chapter 10
Clear Cai's Paralogue, "Great Escape", by accepting it during 10/16–10/22 and speaking to Cai the day before the forced start.
why: Satisfies the "clear Cai's Paralogue" component of Tialla's Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Accumulate 3000G by selling unneeded weapons and items at the Dagsion Shopping Arcade vendors, prioritising Gold Mummy skirmish drops (Bullion/Coins, which exist only to be sold) and inn Search rewards from early in the route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3000G component of Tialla's Dietrich-route gate.
On Dietrich's route, Ultand requires 3 support levels with the player, 5 renown, and one Quest completion.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Ultand a liked gift once per in-game week from the first free-time window of Part I, supplementing with shared meals, arena training, temple service, feasts, theatre or thermae whenever a weekly slot allows.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support gate, which requires Ultand's own support level with the player to reach 3.
Gifts bought from merchants in the Dagsion Shopping Arcade and Lowtown's Tavern, or received as quest rewards; other support activities per the Support section of docs/research/planning-inputs.md
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of the route — Dietrich's route-specific Challenge Letters above all — alongside divine audiences, skirmishes and main-story progression to build renown towards 5R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 5R renown gate in Ultand's recruitment requirements.
Quests are the largest single renown source; each route has its own specialised quest type (Challenge Letters for Dietrich) — per the Renown section of docs/research/planning-inputs.md
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Complete the single Quest required for Ultand by prioritising Dietrich's Challenge Letters as soon as each weekly set appears.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 'Quest' extra in Ultand's Dietrich's-route recruitment gate.
Route-specific quest types per the Renown/Quests sections of docs/research/planning-inputs.md; the recruitment extra is listed simply as 'Quest'
On Dietrich's route, Ursula requires support level 3 with her, renown level 7, clearing Talimun's Paralogue, and answering "Yes" three times.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Ursula a liked gift every in-game week (Kitten Figurine, Mane Ornament, Eastern Love Story or Pack of Pastels) and pair it with shared meals, arena training, temple service, theatre or combat adjacency with her.† unverified
why: Raises Ursula's own support level with the player toward the 3S component of her Dietrich-route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise quests from the start of Dietrich's route — especially its specialised Challenge Letters — plus divine audiences, skirmishes (using Answerer's Cry) and paralogues, to build renown toward level 7.† unverified
why: Builds the renown level 7 component of Ursula's Dietrich-route gate, since quests are the largest single renown source.
Opens at Part I, chapter 9
Clear Talimun's Paralogue ("Secret of the Vanished Carriage") during one of its two acceptance windows.
why: Satisfies the "clear Talimun's Paralogue" component of the gate, which is what actually recruits Ursula.
Not tied to a chapter (1)
Answer "Yes" three times during the recruitment sequence that follows Talimun's Paralogue.† unverified
why: Satisfies the "answer Yes x3" component of the gate; no source states a trigger chapter or event window.
Immediately after Talimun's Paralogue is cleared, during Ursula's recruitment sequence
Zarcone's Dietrich route gate requires 3 support levels, 7 renown, and a successful 'negotiate' event.
Opens later (3)
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Give Zarcone a liked gift each free-time week, paired with meals, arena training, temple service, theatre or thermae sessions with him, from the first free-time window of Dietrich's route until his support reaches level 3.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 3S support component of Zarcone's Dietrich route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Prioritise Challenge Letters and every other available quest (NPCs, Bulletin Board, Adventure Guide) plus main-story progress and skirmishes from the start of Dietrich's route to build renown towards 7R.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 7R renown component of Zarcone's Dietrich route gate.
Opens at Part I, chapter 4
Choose the 'negotiate' option when Zarcone's recruitment conversation occurs on Dietrich's route.† unverified
why: Satisfies the 'negotiate' extras component of Zarcone's Dietrich route gate.
New paralogues/sidequests opened
No new paralogues or sidequests documented for this chapter.
Next renown preview
- At 3R: Io
- At 4R: Kiroc
- At 5R: Nydine, Ultand
- At 6R: Goliath, Jester (+3 more)
- At 7R: Benditz, Fianna (+4 more)
- At 8R: Alexandra, Buccar (+9 more)
- At 9R: Diego, Halvin (+7 more)
- At 10R: Dadao, Gaitz (+2 more)
Joins later
Joins later: Part II — Creek, Nathan; Part III — Anatolia, Aswan, Bertrand, Centurio, Hong Hua, Klapka, Orchel, Tahonia, Talimun, Troy
On the map† unverified
Boss, map and story notes
Sources
- https://www.rpgsite.net/guide/21212-fire-emblem-fortunes-weave-part-i-dietrichs-path-walkthrough