Serenoa Wolffort

Serenoa

The Scales of Conviction, entrusted to House Wolffort

**Serenoa Wolffort** is the heir to House Wolffort and the main protagonist of *Triangle Strategy*, and a playable character in the game.

## Profile/Story

### Background

Serenoa's mother, Destra, died sometime before the game began. Serenoa was also betrothed to Frederica Aesfrost, in the hopes of strengthening bonds between the Grand Duchy of Aesfrost and Kingdom of Glenbrook.

### Heir to House Wolffort

Serenoa is the only son of Symon Wolffort, a legendary warrior and head of House Wolffort. Serenoa is first seen happily parading the news of his marriage to Frederica Aesfrost to the entirety of House Wolffort, much to the disdain of his steward, Benedict Pascal. Under Benedict’s suggestion, Serenoa heads for the harbor to escort Frederica. Fortunately for Serenoa, he arrives just in time to defend Frederica from bandits Trish and Travis, who had been counting on Serenoa arriving late. While combating the thieves, Serenoa runs into Roland Glenbrook, his childhood friend and wandering prince. Roland congratulates Serenoa on his marriage, before ultimately being dragged back into his royal duties by the Kingsguard.  Serenoa introduces Frederica to the rest of House Wolffort, including Erador Ballentine, Anna Pascal, and his father. Her arrival is met with joy and acceptance, and Symon Wolffort divulges his plan to relinquish House Wolffort to Serenoa and Frederica.

In the following days, a tournament between Norzelia's three nations is held. Dignitaries such as Lyla Viscraft and Dragan Aesfrost pass through House Wolffort, with Dragan drunkenly revealing the hardships Frederica had faced in Aesfrost to Serenoa. The next day, Serenoa is enthroned as Lord of House Wolffort, and entrusted with the Scales of Conviction.

### Lord of House Wolffort

As the lord of House Wolffort, Serenoa goes to Glenbrook and participates in the tournament. With the help of his comrades, he is able to defeat Exharme and Sorsley of Hyzante during the first round of the tournament, but falls easily to Glenbrook's Ser Maxwell. With this, all the nation dignitaries return to their respective countries, and Serenoa must decide which one to accompany. He gives one token of conviction each to Erador Ballentine, Geela Breisse, Frederica Aesfrost, Roland Glenbrook, Hughette Bucklar, Benedict Pascal, and Anna Pascal.

* If the War Council votes to go to Hyzante

Serenoa visits Hyzante, A Land of Sand and Sun. There, Serenoa learns about the culture of the Holy State of Hyzante, as well as Hyzante’s shortcomings. During his visit, a researcher by the name of Plinius Naveste tries to abscond with Ministry Medical research. But with the help of scholar Corentin Jenner, Plinius and his accomplices are arrested for their wrongdoings. Corentin joins the party, due to his disagreement with Hyzante's restriction on research.

* If the War Council votes to go to Aesfrost

Serenoa visits Aesfrost, A Land of Snow and Ice. There, Serenoa learns about the culture of Aesfrost, and Aesfrost’s shortcomings. During his visit, constable Sycras Diutte uncovers an illegal salt ring, which sold residents of Aesfrost illegitimate and tainted salt. With the help of former salt smuggler Rudolph Mueller, Serenoa and Sycras apprehend the salt traders and earn Rudolph a lessened punishment for his criminal history. Unfortunately, Rudolph's lessened punishment was exile. Taking pity on Rudolph's situation, Serenoa allows him to join House Wolffort.

After returning from abroad, Serenoa, Roland, and the rest of House Wolffort decide to visit Dragan Aesfrost at the Norzelian Mines. Tragedy strikes when a band of Aesfrosti soldiers assassinate Dragan, and the Kingdom of Glenbrook is besieged by Gustadolph Aesfrost's army. Using Glenbrook's hidden passageways, Serenoa and Roland make it to Whiteholm Castle's Throne room, where Avlora slays crown prince Frani Glenbrook right before their eyes. Realizing the severity of the situation, King Regna Glenbrook orders Maxwell Trier to escort Roland and House Wolffort to safety. While Roland, Serenoa, and the rest of House Wolffort are able to escape Avlora's wrath, Maxwell Trier dies protecting the party from Avlora.

Serenoa’s father, Symon Wolffort, falls deathly ill from the news of Glenbrook’s capture. Gustadolph executes King Regna, turns Cordelia into an Aesfrosti mouthpiece, and gives Serenoa a choice: Surrender Roland and join the Duchy's side, or Protect Roland and face the Duchy's wrath.

* If the War Council votes to Surrender Roland

Serenoa's first task from the duchy is to kill crown loyalist Landroi Falkes. After doing so, Saint Sorsley Ende marches on House Wolffort with the intent to seize the demesne. Regardless of if the player allies with Sorsley or allies with Avlora, minister Exharme Marcial sets off an Aelfric at Wolffort Town, declaring himself victorious. He later returns the Wolffort land to Serenoa, under the pretense Serenoa helps expose Sorsley's illegal salt trade. Prince Roland is also freed by Queen Cordelia Glenbrook during this time, and he returns to Serenoa.

* If the War Council votes to Protect Roland

Serenoa valiantly faces off against General Avlora, and defeats her with a combination of military might and superb tactics. Silvio Telliore later proposes a deal with Serenoa, and offers to ally Glenbrook's three high houses against Aesfrost. This offer turns out to be nothing more than a trap, and the party drives off the traitorous Silvio.

Benedict Pascal creates a scheme to fake prince Roland's death in order to divert Aesfrost's attention away from House Wolffort. With Aesfrost’s aggression having cooled for the moment, Serenoa must decide how to best move forward.

* If the War Council votes to go along with Sorsley's salt trade

Putting their pride aside, House Wolffort delivers salt to Aesfrost under Sorsley's command. Much to their surprise, Svarog Aesfrost is the buyer of said illicit salt. Although Serenoa tries to explain the circumstances of Dragan’s death to Svarog, He and the rest of House Wolffort must find a way to earn Svarog's trust.

* + If the War Council votes to reveal Roland's identity

Svarog is moved by House Wolffort's show of trust, and takes the party's explanation of Dragan's death into account.  When Sycras Diutte attempts to arrest Svarog for salt smuggling, House Wolffort has to defeat the constable before he can find any evidence. Giving House Wolffort due payment for their salt, Svarog promises to help usurp Gustadolph if the opportunity should arise.

* + If the War Council votes to hide Roland's identity

Despite Frederica's pleas, Svarog drives out House Wolffort due to his lack of trust. Although Svarog had allowed them to live, he refused to pay House Wolffort for the smuggled salt. Consortium merchant Clarus Brokker offers House Wolffort an opportunity to reimburse their losses via an illegal tournament, and so they win the tournament and get Sorsley’s money.

When Serenoa and Sorsley are both summoned by The Hierophant, Serenoa confesses Sorsley's crime. While Sorsley vehemently tries to deny his involvement, incriminating ledgers found in his encampment by minister Kamsell Pharant lead to him being found guilty. Exharme Marcial executes the rogue saint, under the hierophant's orders.

* If the War Council votes to report Sorsley's salt trade

Serenoa's group pretends to depart for Aesfrost, only to turn back and search for evidence of Sorsley’s misdeeds in Hyzante. While turning back, Serenoa's group defeat Booker Peynorth, whom had been sent by Sorsley to ensure House Wolffort didn’t return to Hyzante prematurely.

* + If Serenoa finds enough evidence

House Wolffort sneaks into Sorsley's encampment, searching for ledgers proving Sorsley's illegal salt trade. Although they find the ledgers, they have to drive off a small band of Sorsley's most loyal soldiers. Fortunately, ministers Exharme Marcial and Kamsell Pharant break into Sorsley's encampment, and receive the incriminating ledgers Serenoa found. Sorsley is executed by the hierophant the next day.

* + If Serenoa does not find enough evidence

Serenoa is forced to make a convincing argument during a trial with the hierophant. At the end of the trial, Serenoa is sentenced to an arena duel with Sorsley Ende. With the help of House Wolffort, Serenoa wins the duel, killing Sorsley in the process.

Since Sorsley's seat is left vacant, Minister Idore Delmira offers Serenoa a compromise. If Serenoa hands over the Roselle harbored in the Wolffort demesne, Serenoa will be named a Saint. However, if Serenoa refuses, the Roselle will be forcibly removed from House Wolffort.

* If the War Council votes to turn in the Roselle

When Serenoa sends word that he will turn in the Roselle, Hyzante gives him an "ally" to help with the Roselle's removal: Silvio Telliore. Although Serenoa tries to peacefully remove Roselle, Silvio resorts to more violent methods. While Serenoa sides with Silvo at the onset, he eventually deems Telliore’s methods to be too heartless, and kills him. Telliore reveals that Exharme Marcial will be marching to the Roselle village in one day to capture the Roselle by force. When the Roselle realize their presence will endanger not just Serenoa but all of the Wolffort demesne, Chief Jerrom Laesmi and the other members of the village decide to go to Hyzante. Serenoa is given the role of saint as promised.

* If the War Council votes to keeps the Roselle

Serenoa must defend the Rosellan village from the traitorous Silvio Telliore, who had planned to turn in the Roselle as a show of good faith to Hyzante. After killing Silvio, Serenoa and company have one day to plan their next course of action before minister Exharme Marcial seizes the Rosellans by force. By carefully investigating the village, Serenoa finds something that could turn Norzelia’s entire belief system upside-down: a salt crystal. The Rosellan village elder reveals that Orlaea, liberator of the Roselle and Frederica's mother, had given the village the salt crystal as a gift. Orlaea also hinted that a repository of salt crystals just like the one she left to the Roselle village existed all across Norzelia, hidden beneath the Earth. Using the salt crystal as leverage, Serenoa is able to prevent Exharme from taking the village and secures a seat among the saintly seven.

### Lord of House Wolffort/Saintly Seven

With Hyzante on his side, Serenoa formulates a plan to retake Glenbrook. Since Gustadolph had already returned to Aesfrost, the biggest Aesfrosti enemies he would have to face were Thalas Aesfrost, Erika Aesfrost, and Avlora.

* If the War Council votes to flood the capital

With Aelfric’s power, House Wolffort breaks the dam located in House Telliore’s demesne, causing Glenbrook to flood. Avlora is lost in this flood, along with numerous Aesfrosti forces. While Hyzante evacuates Glenbrook’s citizens, House Wolffort eliminates Thalas and Erika, reclaiming Glenbrook from Aesfrost’s malevolent rule.

* If the War Council votes to sneak into the castle

House Wolffort sneaks into Whiteholm Castle, with most Aesfrosti forces being drawn away by Hyzante. While at Whiteholm Castle’s docks, House Wolffort assassinates Thalas and Erika, and blow up Aesfrost’s only warship using Aelfric. With no means of escape, Avlora valiantly faces off against House Wolffort, but is ultimately bested. Roland Glenbrook challenges Avlora to duel on the very spot where she killed Maxwell Trier, but she escapes into the Norzelian River.

* If the War Council votes to negotiate

While House Wolffort defeats Thalas and Erika Aesfrost on the Whiteholm Castle bridge that was closed off using Aelfric, Avlora escapes with Queen Cordelia Glenbrook via warship. Fortunately for Serenoa, House Wolffort’s ship catches up with Avlora, and Cordelia is rescued despite Avlora’s escape into the Norzelian river.

Glenbrook is now reclaimed and Roland enthroned as Glenbrook’s king. With their main objective complete, House Wolffort’s members disband to settle individual matters:

* If Serenoa helps Roland deals with the royalists

While Benedict and Frederica attend to their own missions, Serenoa and Roland investigate royalist Patriatte Konsar. Patriatte, who was violently putting down a group of Aesfrosti sympathizers and others who did not comply with the insatiable demands of the Royalists to not only maintain Roland's rule but to increase their standing, gets caught in the act by Roland and Serenoa. Although Roland and Serenoa kill Patriatte, the act only serves to heighten the citizen's hatred of their new king. Roland tells Serenoa the truth that he feels he cannot unite the people after the Aefrosti invasion of Glenbrook and wanted a world where everyone was equal despite their birth status and begins his plans to bring Glenbrook under the Goddess' Teachings.

* If Serenoa helps Frederica investigate the Roselle village

While Benedict and Roland attend to their own missions, Serenoa and Frederica investigate rumors of bandits at the Roselle village. Regardless of whether the player surrenders the Roselle or not, Serenoa and Frederica find the Diary of Orlaea in the village. In the diary, not only does Orlaea reveal there are salt reserves all across Norzelia, but she reveals that the Roselle have a bountiful homeland south of Norzelia known as Centralia. Serenoa however could not act as he fears exposing the truth of the Goddess' Teachings will be seen as treason and wants more time to decide.

* If Serenoa visits Symon with Benedict

While Frederica and Roland attend to their own missions, Benedict and Serenoa visit the recently awakened Symon Wolffort. During the celebration of Symon’s return, Patriatte Konsar and his assassins attempt to kill Symon. Although the party is able to kill Patriatte, Symon dies from his wounds in Serenoa’s arms. On his deathbed, Symon tells Serenoa one final secret: King Regna was Serenoa’s father and Destra was sent to House Wolffort while pregnant, in order to keep her safe from the Royalists. His final words to Serenoa was to carve his own path as Benedict decides to cover up the details of Symon's demise as illness to avoid further disunity between Roland and Serenoa.

After completing each of their missions, the four members of House Wolffort all reconvene at Whiteholm Castle. The party catches word of Aesfrosti soldiers attempting to blow up the Grand Norzelian Mines, and hurry to stop them. Once they clear out the Aesfrosti, the party finds a monumental secret in the mines: salt crystals. With Norzelia’s first non-Hyzantian source of salt in House Wolffort’s hands, Serenoa has to make a decision on how to proceed with the war.

## Endings

### Frederica

Serenoa assents to Frederica’s strategy, and formulates a plan to go along with it. Serenoa decides House Wolffort would sneak into Hyzante's Ministry to steal an Aelfric, blow up the goddess’ statue with Dragan’s explosives, rally the Rosellan slaves to leave, destroy the goddess’ shield using Aelfric,  then sail to Centralia via Norzelia’s south-west waterfall. Benedict, believing Centralia to be naught but an irresponsible fairytale, refuses to accept Serenoa’s conviction. The two hold a duel to see who’s determination burns true, and during the duel Benedict reveals his burning desire to put Serenoa into a position of power. In the end, Serenoa is triumphant, but refuses to kill Benedict. He leaves the Wolffort demesne in Benedict’s capable hands, and sets off for Hyzante.

If Serenoa did not turn in the Roselle, Serenoa informs Jerrom of his plan to liberate the Roselle, and the villagers prepare for the exodus to Centralia. In order to make it into Hyzante unseen, Serenoa receives aid from consortium merchant Clarus Brokker, and sneaks in during a Consortium delivery. When House Wolffort reaches the ministry, they kill Minister Lyla Viscraft and take an Aelfric to destroy the goddess’ shield. Next, the party makes for the Goddess’ Statue, and prepares to destroy it with Dragan’s explosives. Although Minister Kamsell Pharant attempts to intervene, they quickly dispatch him and destroy the goddess’ statue. Seeing the goddess for the fraud she is, and heartened by Frederica’s words, the Roselle at the Source accompany Serenoa’s group to Centralia.

Right as Serenoa’s group arrives at Norzelia’s border, minister Idore Delmira arrives via automaton to stop them. Although House Wolffort wounds Idore severely, with the power of Aelfric, Idore prepares to strike a killing blast on the Rosellan escape group. In an act of sheer heroism, Serenoa keeps Idore at bay while the Rosellans cross the Norzelian border. Although Frederica and the rest of House Wolffort are able to escape, Serenoa dies from Idore’s final attack.

During the epilogue, it is revealed Hyzante was plunged into a state of chaos and civil war from Frederica’s uprising. Surviving saints Exharme Marcial and Tenebris Mistel fought violently amongst themselves, and struggled to defend a broken Hyzante from Aesfrost’s assault. On the flipside, Gustadolph Aesfrost retook Glenbrook and recruited a formidable strategist into his ranks: Benedict Pascal. Although Exharme had taken the Wolffort demesne after Serenoa left, Benedict works with Gustadolph to retake the territory as his own.

In Centralia, far away from the oppressions and war of Norzelia, the Rosellans have finally discovered what it means to be free. It was not the goddess that had granted them emancipation, but instead one determined young man’s morality.

### Roland

Serenoa assents to Roland’s strategy, and formulates a plan to go along with it. He decides House Wolffort will offer the salt crystals and Glenbrook to Hyzante, then unite with Hyzante for a full frontal assault against Aesfrost. Frederica, appalled at Serenoa’s disregard for the Rosellans’ hellish living conditions, refuses to accept Serenoa’s convictions. The two hold a duel to see who’s convictions burned brighter, and during the duel Frederica elaborates on her steadfast belief that Hyzante’s “equality” is nothing but a lie. In the end, Serenoa is triumphant, but refuses to kill Frederica. Frederica leaves House Wolffort in despair, vowing to spread Orlaea’s truths all across Norzelia.

Roland and Serenoa head for Hyzante, and Roland formally relinquishes both Glenbrook and the salt crystals to the hierophant. Impressed by this show of faith, Idore executes the traitorous Tenebris Mistel and instills Roland as the Minister of Salt. Serenoa, Roland, and Exharme march to Twinsgate, looking to conquer Aesfrost.

At Twinsgate, Serenoa's army makes short work of Sycras Diutte and the remainder of Aesfrost's defensive forces. Serenoa’s group marches to Ironstone, and defeat Gustadolph Aesfrost with their unabated power. Just as Serenoa believes Aesfrost to be conquered, Svarog Aesfrost, father of Dragan and uncle to Gustadolph, refuses to allow Aesfrost to fall to Hyzante's clutches. Svarog uses the Deathsknell to destroy Aesfrost's forge, and floods Ironstone with molten iron and lava. Despite the deadly terrain, Serenoa and Roland are able to defeat Svarog, making Hyzante the victor.

During the epilogue, it is revealed that the unification of all of Norzelia under Hyzante's banner was known as The Goddess' Blessing. The salt crystals are maintained by Hyzante, the Aesfrosti archives are burned down, and the Roselle along with non-believers of the goddess face inhumane treatment and labor at the Source. A bald nun preaches stories about Centralia and the Roselle's innocence, but is met with nothing but hatred and abuse. On the contrary, believers of the Goddess are treated with equality, and international disputes are no longer a concern for the united Norzelia. Saint Serenoa, appointed as Glenbrook's consul, looks happily upon a stable Glenbrook with his fellow saint, Roland.

### Benedict

Serenoa assents to Benedict’s strategy, and devises a plan alongside Benedict. Serenoa and Benedict decide to first negotiate an alliance with Aesfrost, then utilize Aesfrost’s Deathsknell to breach the goddess’ shield and charge into Hyzante. Roland, filled with nothing but resentment and hatred towards Aesfrost and its’ government, refuses to accept Serenoa’s conviction. Although Roland orders Serenoa to cease, Benedict reveals the harsh truth that Serenoa is an eligible heir of King Regna. Roland, devastated by this revelation, decides to hold a duel to ascertain whether he or Serenoa is fit for Glenbrook’s throne. During this duel Roland expresses his vehement skepticism of Gustadolph’s meritocracy, and his belief in Hyzante’s equality. In the end, Serenoa is triumphant, but refuses to kill Roland. Roland leaves House Wolffort dejected, abandoning Glenbrook’s throne and watching from afar to see where Serenoa’s convictions lead him.

Serenoa is crowned king of Glenbrook, and holds an audience with Gustadolph. With Benedict’s help, Serenoa is able to not only humble Gustadolph, but convince the archduke to march upon Hyzante with the Deathsknell. Glenbrook and Aesfrost unite against Hyzante, with Serenoa’s army distracting Hyzante’s forces as Gustadolph fires the Deathsknell at the goddess’ shield. Although Idore is able to escape, Serenoa fells the hierophant, liberating Hyzante once and for all. As Benedict plans to commit suicide for his deeds of selfishness, he was stopped by Serenoa who now need him more than ever to rule all of Norzelia which Benedict accepts.

During the epilogue, it is revealed that both Glenbrook and Aesfrost established a fair distribution of salt crystals, and many more deposits were found scattered across Norzelia. Both nations also establish a meritocracy, where the strong and talented thrive while the weak and unfortunate suffer. Although Frederica’s people are liberated, she is disheartened to hear that the Roselle will receive little aid and few benefits to help negate the disadvantage of being newly-freed slaves and Serenoa becomes a hardened man who ultimately is proven to be a puppet ruler for Benedict's ambitions. Meanwhile, in the far outlands of Norzelia, a monk Roland Glenbrook collaborates with Idore Delmira to bring down the meritocracy that has left so many Norzelians at a disadvantage. Benedict Pascal serves Queen Frederica and King Serenoa happily, knowing he helped bring Serenoa into a position of power.

### Golden

Serenoa considers all three strategies laid before him, and deems them all to have dreadful downsides. Serenoa reflects on the events that lead him to this momentous decision and formulates a new strategy, one that not only satisfies all three of the desires of his commrades, but also bring true peace to all of Norzelia.

Having not used the special traps of the Wolffort demense, Serenoa uses this knowledge to slow the Hyzantian forces. With the alliance made with Svarog Aesfrost when they decided to transport the illicit salt to him, Serenoa decides to utilize that pledge to gain access the Dethsknell to destroy the Goddess' Shield. Knowing the truth of the contents of the Goddess's statue in the Source, Serenoa agrees to help Frederica stage a rebellion for the Roselle to free them from their slavery. Finally, using the Consortium and Clarus Brokker's assistance, the three regiments will sneak into Hyzante and finally bring Hyzante to heel. Serenoa splits his allies into three regiments to achieve these goals, having convinced Benedict, Roland, and Frederica to compromise on a bold new strategy that satisfies all three of their desires. The Scales of Conviction alights all three flames, signifying Serenoa's strong resolve.

Benedict’s regiment drives Exharme Marcial away from House Wolffort, utilizing their knowledge of the terrain and tactical prowess.

Roland’s regiment makes an alliance with Svarog Aesfrost regarding the Deathsknell, and kills Gustadolph Aesfrost by chance.

Frederica’s regiment heads for the Source and incites a Rosellan uprising, killing minister Kamsell Pharant in the process. Minister Tenebris Mistel is also implied to die in the ensuing Rosellan chaos.

The three regiments converge outside of Hyzante, and kill minister Exharme Marcial while Svarog readies the Deathsknell. After the Deathsknell breaches the goddess’ shield, House Wolffort charges into the Holy State, defeating minister Lyla Viscraft in the process. Although Minister Lyla begs for death, House Wolffort spares her, explaining she has a chance to atone for her inhumane research by releasing the truth to the world. With 5 ministers dealt with, House Wolffort marches into the Hierophant’s Palace to face off against the final two Hyzantian leaders: Idore Delmira and The Hierophant. When the party looks into the hierophant's chamber, they are shocked to discover the hierophant is naught but an automaton controlled by Idore. Absorbing the power of Aelfric, Idore and his mechanical hierophant face off against Serenoa in one last clash of convictions.

Serenoa is triumphant, much to Idore’s ire. Before he dies, Idore detonates every remaining Aelfric in the hierophant’s palace, in a last-ditch attempt to kill Serenoa. Serenoa and his comrades escape, and release Hyzante from Idore’s false teachings once and for all.

In the end, Roland Glenbrook remains king of Glenbrook, Svarog Aesfrost becomes archduke of Aesfrost, and Lyla Viscraft serves as the head of Hyzante. The three dignitaries all convene for the momentous wedding of **Serenoa Wolffort** and Frederica Aesfrost and toast to a brighter future for all of Norzelia. As Serenoa marries Frederica, he is surrounded by the wonderful allies who had both challenged and strengthened his convictions over the course of his journey.

"This is the end of the spoilers in this section."

## Mid-Battle Conversations

### Chapter VIII, Part II: In the Eye of the Storm

#### vs. Avlora

* **Avlora**: Hmph. Flail at me all you like—this will be over soon.
* **Serenoa**: You might shrug off a single sword effortlessly, but even a legend such as you has her limits.
* **Booker**: Wise words, Lord Serenoa. I look forward to sending Minister Sorsley news of our victory.

### Chapter VII, Part II: Fate in Flames

#### vs. Landroi

* **Serenoa**: What is the meaning of this madness, Landroi!? Is this the legacy you wish to leave behind!?
* **Landroi**: My legacy...aye. This land was entrusted to me by King Regna. Its fields, its creatures, its people...my charges, all.
* **Landroi**: I will not surrender his gift into Aesfrost's clutches! I shall prove that his faith in me was true!
* **Serenoa**: You've burned the fields, driven its creatures away, and left your people without a home!
* **Serenoa**: How does such destruction honor King Regna's faith!?
* **Landroi**: It's a damn sight better than toadying to his murderers!
* **Landroi**: I'll not hear His Majesty's name invoked by a traitor! House Falkes will not have its name sullied by Aesfrost's lapdog!

### Chapter VIII, Part II: Sleep with One Eye Open

#### vs. Rufus

* **Rufus**: I can tell from that greatsword that you're the Wolffort whelp!
* **Serenoa**: Indeed. I am Serenoa Wolffort. And you must be the one they call Herosbane.
* **Rufus**: You got that right, boy! And your head will be the next I claim!

### Chapter IX, Part II: March of the Smugglers

#### vs. Travis

* **Travis**: Ye were on a pretty high horse last time we met, boy. Now you don't seem much better than us.
* **Serenoa**: We're nothing like you.

### Chapter X, Part II: A Treacherous Soul

#### vs. Sycras

* **Sycras**: I did not think you would be party to Svarog's schemes.
* **Serenoa**: I doubt you would believe me even if I said this was a mere misunderstanding.
* **Sycras**: If you wish to explain yourselves, lay down your arms. Doing anything otherwise makes you an accomplice.

### Chapter XI, Part II: To the Bitter End

#### vs. Silvio

* **Silvio**: You've lost your way, young Serenoa! You risk sullying your house's good name in pursuit of some perverse sense of justice!
* **Serenoa**: There were other ways to resolve this, Silvio! Alas, you were too blind to see them.
* **Silvio**: You dare lecture me when it is your head in the clouds! I did what a lord must do to preserve his house.

### Chapter XI, Part II: The Bloodstained Conscience

#### vs. Jerrom

* **Jerrom**: A pity, Lord Serenoa. You had such potential.
* **Jerrom**: I had thought you to be your father's son. I thought you had his compassion, his strength. But today you have proven me wrong.
* **Serenoa**: Don't be so hasty, Jerrom. We don't mean to return you to Hyzante in chains.
* **Serenoa**: We'll ensure the Roselle of the Source receive just and fair treatment. Treatment better than the suffering they've endured for generations.
* **Serenoa**: That's the path that's most beneficial to all. You must trust that my intentions are pure.
* **Jerrom**: Do not speak to me of pure intentions! If you were anything but a liar, then I would not have the deaths of my allies to mourn! Enough!

### Chapter XIII, Part II: Waves of Change

#### vs. Sycras

* **Sycras**: You are from House Wolffort, no? What are you doing here?
* **Serenoa**: You'll see soon. Now get out of my way, or I will have to cut you down!

### Chapter XIII, Part II: Born of Strife and Sadness

#### vs. Erika

* **Erika**: Hehehe, House Wolffort is doomed. That's what you get for mixing with the dirty Roselle.
* **Erika**: You ought to thank me for putting you and your beloved *both* out of your misery.
* **Serenoa**: Your tyranny ends today. Any who dare disparage Frederica will have to answer to me!

### Chapter XIV, Part I: For You, My Heart

#### vs. Avlora

* **Serenoa**: General Avlora! Hand over Queen Cordelia! We won't forgive you for taking her prisoner!
* **Avlora**: And leave her to be a puppet in your hands? You're no better than the archduke!
* **Avlora**: I am a general of Aesfrost and Queen Cordelia's sword.
* **Avlora**: I shall not fall here!

### Chapter XV, Part II: When Our Paths Part

#### Upon defeat

* **Serenoa**: This can't be happening!
* **Symon**: Save your strength, Serenoa. House Wolffort needs a leader.
* **Serenoa**: ...As you wish.

### Chapter XV, Part II: The Trot of Thieves

#### vs. Trish

* **Trish**: Now, what say you to a li'l wheelin' and dealin'? Hand it over, an' we'll let you go with yer lives.
* **Serenoa**: We'll have no truck with bandits. Continue this folly at your own peril.
* **Trish**: You stubborn, greedy nobles! I'm not lettin' you besmirch my family name!

### Chapter XVIII, Part I: Of Fire and Blood

#### vs. Exharme

* **Serenoa**: You will never lay a hand on the salt crystals, Exharme. Even if you should bring the whole might of Hyzante to bear upon us.
* **Exharme**: We'll see how certain you are of that when you're skewered upon my blade.
* **Serenoa**: If you would make good on your threats, then come. It's a pity you won't see the brighter tomorrow in store for us.

### Chapter XVIII, Part II: Bound by Sorrow

#### vs. Gustadolph

* **Gustadolph**: Serenoa Wolffort...I take it you're the one who softened poor Roland? Color me impressed.
* **Serenoa**: It was Roland's own choice to set his grudges aside. 'Twas the only path to peace in Norzelia.
* **Gustadolph**: You make a fine lapdog, yelping of peace and prosperity. But I see the ambition behind your pretty words.
* **Gustadolph**: And I will not allow a lordling such as you to stand in my way!

### Chapter XVIII, Part III: For Freedom

#### vs. Kamsell

* **Kamsell**: You have been seduced by the lies of the Roselle, Minister Serenoa. I would expect better from one of the Saintly Seven.
* **Serenoa**: The only lies are those of the Goddess Herself. She accuses the Roselle of stealing her precious salt, when the opposite is true.
* **Kamsell**: Quiet! Her Teachings are sacrosant, and the Roselle shall pay for their crimes forevermore!
* **Kamsell**: I, Kamsell Pharant, shall carry out Her justice in Her stead! Purge the heretics from our land!

### Chapter XIX: A Dream in Winter

#### vs. Gustadolph

* **Gustadolph**: My dear brother-in-law-to-be. Where has my sister gone?
* **Serenoa**: She has her own path to follow, as do I.
* **Gustadolph**: Such sugarcoated words cannot conceal the truth. She refused to walk your path and you abandoned her, didn't you?
* **Serenoa**: Enough, Gustadolph! You speak of things you do not understand!

### Chapter XIX: The Fortress That Is Faith

#### vs. Exharme

* **Exharme**: There is no quarter between us, Serenoa.
* **Exharme**: When the cries of the wounded and dying cease, it shall be I who is standing.
* **Serenoa**: I don't think so. You fall here, and with with you, the last ember of Hyzante's pride shall fade.
* **Serenoa**: And the world shall be better for it!

### Chapter XX: No Turning Back

#### vs. Lyla

* **Serenoa**: I didn't want this, Minister Lyla. You were the last person I wished to cross swords with.
* **Lyla**: You have a silver tongue, Minister Serenoa. It has brought you far.
* **Serenoa**: You don't belong here in Hyzante. There is a greater world open to one of your wisdom.
* **Lyla**: Hyzante is where I was born, and it is where I shall die. Such is the decision I made on that day so long ago.
* **Serenoa**: ...Then so be it.

### Final Chapter: The Bell Tolls for No One

#### vs. Svarog

* **Svarog**: I envy your father, Minister Serenoa. His son lives on to carry out his legacy...
* **Serenoa**: What would Lord Dragan think of this if he were still alive? Why would you bring ruin upon yourself like this?
* **Svarog**: The Goddess's history will dishonor Aesfrost and falsify the path we walked...
* **Svarog**: I would rather end it all here by my own hand than endure Her lies!
* **Serenoa**: Why don't you understand that this is a beginning and not an end?

### Final Chapter: For Norzelia

#### vs. Idore

* **Idore**: Your misguided ideals threaten to corrupt the realm, Serenoa Wolffort. I shall cut off their spread at the source.
* **Idore**: Repent, and I shall grant you a swift death.
* **Serenoa**: I walk a path unclouded by doubt. A path of my own making. Come what may, my steps shall never waver.