Heiress Valentine

Heiress Valentine is a supporting character in Beacon Pines. She is the current owner of the Valentine Estate and also the caretaker of Solomon Valentine.

## Profile

### Appearance

#### Development

The only difference between her concept art (as presented in the Beacon Pines Artbook) and her final design is that she previously had an additional button on her suit, she was more slim and the shoulder divots on her suit were a lot more pronounced.

#### Final Design

Heiress is a saluki with dark gray and white fur, with some of it around her head falling down to her shoulders, whilst some of the gray fur is plaited behind her head. She also has green eyes and a black nose.

Like her father and brother, he wears a black suit over a white long-sleeved shirt with a tan tie and button, and also possesses black shoes.

### Personality

A lot of her mannerisms and beliefs come from her father. Like him, she sees the unwealthy as lesser, is controlling of the people around him (especially in regards to Solomon), and can take extreme actions in order to get what she desires (though not nearly to the extent of Sharper).

She strongly believes that Sharper's legacy should be preserved, constantly taking issue with the papers published by "The Beacon Beacon" when the Valentines aren't portrayed in a manner she finds appropriate and aren't given sufficient attention. This is also the reason she despises Perennial Harvest, as they position themselves as the future of Beacon Pines, and her discovering their suspicious activity makes her suspect they want to blame whatever they're planning of her and her family.

### Background

When Perennial Harvest offered their assistance with the town (namely with The Foul Harvest's aftermath) after Sharper Valentine's death, Gus was made mayor with assistance from Heiress so that he can find out their “true intentions” while also maintaining his family’s legacy. A few years before the events of the game, due to her father's Last Will and Testament, she had to take on Solomon Valentine as her ward or else lose the entirity of Sharper's inheritance.

As she’s a different breed of dog to his father and brother, and how (according to Dawn) there are rumors Sharper had children with multiple women, it’s possible she and Augustus have different mothers.

## Story

### If “Shit” Was Chosen at “Rendezvous with Roxy”

As Luka and Solomon are having their conversation, Heiress approaches and reprimands her ward for wandering away from her. Solomon tells her he simply went for a stroll, to which she replies that “Strolls are for commoners” and expresses her wish for him to see the construction of the history museum. After this, the two Valentines walk away from Luka.

The next day, it is mentioned by Gus that she was tasked with preparing a living space for the Moedwils.

### If “Struggle” Was Chosen at “Warehouse of Horrors”

Heiress Valentine approaches Mr. Wilder to make a complaint about the History Museum's opening being absent on the front page of that morning's paper, and how it was instead primarily about the upcoming festival Perennial Harvest was holding. Apologizing for what he was about say, Mr. Wilder informs her that his readers are more interested in the town's future, rather than her family. Hearing this causes her to bring up how her family used to be the talk of Beacon Pines, though Holden replies that things change, but just before delivering the line "change is a dangerous animal", Heiress threatens him midway through. The man then ends the conversation, much to her annoyance.

### If “Rumble” Was Chosen at “Whether Weather”

Beside their father’s statue, Augustus and Heiress Valentine can be seen talking during the festival. Augustus informs his sister that he had returned the Perennial Harvest safety suit she borrowed, and that he doubts anybody noticed. He then asks what it was used for, to which Heiress replies to was to help “an enemy of an enemy”. Expressing concern for William Kerr, she dismisses his worries by saying what she did was for the good of the family.

### If “Break” Was Chosen at “Whether Weather”

Outside of the Valentine's mansion, Heiress and a person wearing a Perennial Harvest hasmat suit walk to the open gate and begin to talk (unaware Luka and Beck were eavesdropping in the bushes). Heiress makes it clear that the suit should be returned to her in working order, which the figure agrees to do, adding that as long as everything goes to plan, there shouldn't be anything to worry about. Stating that she's only worried about what's rightfully hers, Heiress reinforces her willingness to help them with their plans (even if she considers it an "unsavory alliance"), which her ally finds agreeable. She then informs them that if their plans go wrong (which she finds inevitable), she'll deny everything, though the hazmat suit-wearer had expected this and tells them not to worry about them.

As she amuses herself with the thought of William Kerr's reaction to what her ally planned, the eldest Valentine reiterates her surprise that they're okay with the potential collateral damage their actions may have, with the figure responding by claiming change is always painful. Heiress then asks why they're doing this, prompting the figure to reveal themselves as Luka's gran, and whilst the two lock eyes, she gives the answer "Family". The Valentine respects this, and after Gran reminds her to act normal to avoid suspicion (a proposal she finds laughable), the two leave, with Heiress going back inside of her family's estate.

### If “Hard” Was Chosen at “A Beginner’s Guide to Hostile Interrogation”

Heiress is seen in the crowd during William Kerr's speech, and gets trapped in ice along with the rest of the residents of Beacon Pines (a fate that most likely befalls her whenever the town becomes frozen in other endings).

### If “Sly” Was Chosen at “A Beginner’s Guide to Hostile Interrogation”

Outside of Town Hall, the Valentine siblings begin their meeting, Heiress first commenting on Augustus being late, to which he apologizes for and claims it was due to work, an idea his sister scoffs at. Clarifying that he had to pin down a few more details regarding the next day’s festival, she then wishes to know what the festival is really about.

Cautious about his answer, Gus says that he thinks Mr. Kerr genuinely wants to do something good for Beacon Pines and that he’s pleasant to spend time around should she give him a chance. She reminds him that she made him mayor in order to learn what Kerr and Perennial Harvest’s ultimate intentions are, and that due to this being their father’s town, they have to do everything they can to protect it. Augustus corrects her by saying it *was* his town and that he isn’t coming back, and that while Sharper left them with nothing but problems, Mr. Kerr offered to solve said problems, his help being seen as necessary by both siblings. Angered, Heiress brings up how they never agreed to Perennial Harvest turning their father’s warehouse into a dumping ground for harmful chemicals, and while Augustus attempts to refute this point by suggesting it’s a temporary arrangement, she counters by mentioning how visible the glow of it is, and how they’re using the Valentine family as a scapegoat for their secrets.

She concludes her argument, and her brother states that they now have a choice to make; they can either be a part of the town’s future, or be forgotten. As she expresses her disappointment in him, Augustus wishes her “Goodnight” and walks away. Just before she does the same, she notices Luka, Rolo and Beck approach and reminds them that it's currently night.

### If “Hum” Was Chosen at “Fire and Ice”

When Sharper Valentine “returns” to Beacon Pines, after addressing the crowd, he turns his attention to his children. When he finishes his scolding of her brother, while he admits to seeing potential in Heiress, she still fails him “with admirable consistency”, with him even being able to formulate plans that bank on her incompetency. Claiming she had done nothing in his time away, Heiress retorts that she was focused on cementing the Valentine family’s legacy. Sharper scoffs at this, saying he doesn’t need a legacy when he has eternal life, and concluding that she just doesn’t have the imagination needed to make him proud.

### If “Malice” Was Chosen at “Windows to The Soul”

She is seen in the crowd of people witnessing her father's speech and witnesses his ultimate fate.

### If “Change” Was Chosen at “The Vile Vial”

Due to Beck inserting her Unlucky Penny into the vial, Sharper de-ages even more, now resembling a toddler. Heiress picks him up and announces that she’ll be the one to raise this child due to viewing this version of the Founder as innocent. She then looks to her brother and, uncertain about the future of their family, asks what they should do. In response, he tells her "We do what Valentines always do. What must be done". He then informs her that he'll rush home to prepare a crib for Sharper, which Heiress thanks him for. She then addresses the crowd, telling them to leave, thus ending the Chapter.

Heiress can be found during Epilogue caring for Sharper, noting that he seems to enjoy nature more than she does, which causes her to often stroll around with him. Luka brings up the possibility of him remembering who he used to be, though Heiress informs him that Nelly thinks that, due to his now infant mind, he likely hasn’t retained anything from his past. The young VanHorn expresses his hopes for him to be more altruistic this time, Heiress sharing this wish whilst aiming to try her best and hope for the best. Praising her efforts so, Luka promises that he and the rest of Beacon Pines will be willing to help however they can. Getting emotional at the boy’s words, Heiress states she would like that.

## References

2. ↑ https://store.steampowered.com/app/2141050/Beacon\_Pines\_Artbook/ Beacon Pines Artbook, page 148
3. ↑ "Rumor has it, ol' Sharper sowed some wild oats.” – Dawn, Chapter 5: Friendly Feud