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