Opening & Setup
The game's opening sequence: nightmare, waking up, meeting housemates, rent increase, and finding work.
Event Timeline
Nightmare: Dad in the Rubble
Once
The game opens with a nightmare — Arin relives the day the wall fell and his father was trapped. Sets the emotional tone for everything that follows.
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Morning After Nightmare
Once
Arin wakes up on the couch in the living room. First real day in the city begins.
Location: myhouse_livingroomRequires: ev_nightmare_dad_rubble
Meet Mira
Once
Arin meets Mira in the kitchen. She's quiet and keeps to herself.
Location: myhouse_kitchen
Official Rent Increase
Once
A council official visits and announces the rent has been raised to 500 gold per week. The pressure begins.
Location: myhouse_livingroomRequires: ev_morning_after_nightmare
First Job
Once
Discovering the work boards at the market or slums.
Location: market_street, slums_streetRequires: ev_official_rent_increase
Guard Offer
Once
A morally grey offer to work as a bodyguard.
Location: market_street2Time: EveningRequires: ev_karen_obedience_unlock_0