Q&A may (Blood legacies)

Here's the questions and answers! The POVs (short and long) will be posted in another post.

1. We know that in Darian there is the first-killing/blood-rite of initiation, but from Cecilia's POV it doesn't seem to be the case for the Petrus's heirs. So how are the latter trained?

A: The Petrus heirs are trained in a more traditional manner and not as risky as those in Darian. For example: training with wooden swords, etc. But without weapons that could cause serious injuries, risks, or the need for them to face dangers like in Darian or handle things alone. However, the training can vary. Some in Petrus are trained in a lighter, less pressured, or even an easier manner, while others like Cecilia, Hayden, and others are trained more rigorously, but not like in Darian.

PS: There will be scenes showing the training in Darian with the MC, which involves much more than just fighting with weapons.

2. How were Hayden (being the royal heir, is there something different/more difficult compared to the training of other noble elementals?), Cecilia (and Caio, if it's not a spoiler), trained?

A: Yes, there is. Hayden is trained to be the best swordsman and fire elemental possible, meaning the king demands perfection. Both in swordsmanship, spears, etc., and in mastering their elemental powers. Hayden is similar to the MC in this sense, but they are also mentally and educationally pressured, in the sense that they must act in a certain way, appear a certain way to the people, and maintain their reputation, basically. While Eleazar doesn't care as much about this, the king does, and can be very demanding, but more emotionally and mentally than physically.

Caio was trained more in political and strategic matters, he reads more than he trains, although yes, he has decent sword skills, average. Cecilia works hard both in books and physically, she wants to prove herself. As for their parents, they don't demand as much, although yes, they try to give both decent knowledge and training. Cecilia, being the eldest, has to work harder.

3. Are Darian’s heirs, in general, militarily more proficient than Petrus’s?

A: Yes, in part. The vast majority of heirs in Darian are trained more harshly and rigidly than those in Petrus. They face more challenges and rigorous training, and cultural aspects like the Blood Rite, to strengthen each one and prepare them for anything. Such arduous training also applies to commoners, but not as much as it is for heirs and bastards.

4. Cecilia, Caio, and Hayden have already killed someone or faced battles (apart from the beasts subjugation) in the new demo?

A: Cecilia has already had to deal with trolls, assassins, and rebel elementals. Although on rare occasions. Caio hasn't, although he did have a confrontation with a wolf once, but that was using his faerie powers and not necessarily in hand-to-hand combat. Hayden has also had to participate in a small battle, not something huge but definitely had experience, and their father has already sent them on and put them in duels and small missions. Both for the reputation of the house and Hayden and to prove and test his heirs.

5. What does Alexandra’s father think of MC? Especially if, after mom's death, MC continued to carry out their duties and went to the Queen’s funeral with him and uncle?

A: "Good." He thinks it's good. That Alexandra raised the MC well, and that despite having died, whatever education and training the MC received is good. And that this is also good for the houses, and that Darian will have a well-prepared leader in the future.

6. From what I understand, the problem with bastards in Darian is more a matter of bloodline than legal legitimacy, but if a Darian heir had a child out of wedlock with another heir, would this child with an important/powerful/noble bloodline be treated better than a bastard conceived with a commoner? Or would their situation be the same? Could they be accepted as an heir to one of the houses if they showed more potential or power than the legitimate heir (after being legitimized by MC's family)?

A: Definitely, they would be treated much better. The issue would be if one or both parents were already married and had other heirs from those marriages. This noble-born bastard might be seen as a rival and a problem for the relationship between the houses. It could cause confusion, friction, and possibly battles between the families due to the adultery of the parents, which could be seen as more than just infidelity but as a breach of the alliance created by the noble marriage. This could be perceived as conspiracy, and attempts to kill this heir might not be stopped by any Darian leader.

7. How are fae seen in Darian? Could the fact that Caio is half-fae be grounds for discrimination?

A: There aren't many fae in Darian, although they do exist, mostly as foreigners of various types. Goblins are the most common type of fae in Darian, which brings a bad reputation. Yes, being half-fae could lead to discrimination and even hunting, but this would be more about the type of fae Caio is—in this case, a fearshee, essentially a death faerie. Darians might see this as a bad omen and despise him, both for his fae nature and because of past troubles caused by fae.

8. What does Eleazar think of the ROs? And what does he think of them as potential matches for MC?

A: There's not much to say about Hayden and Nix; it's pretty clear he doesn't like them at all. He tolerates them but doesn't like them. He doesn't care much about Tyler, though he thinks Tyler is a good fighter and will be a great warrior on the battlefield. As for Caio, he mostly ignores him but sees him as useful and a means for a good alliance since he is a Marven. However, knowing Caio is half-fae, Eleazar simply doesn't like him much, but he could tolerate Caio as a suitor for the MC if the secret remains... well, secret. He likes Cecilia and thinks she is an excellent suitor. Regarding Elia, he believes she comes from a good house and also represents a good alliance opportunity, though not as good as the Marven house.

9. What does the grandfather think of the ROs (as people and as potential partners for MC) and the king?

A: He doesn't like Petrunian houses or those from other places. He prefers Darian houses and suitors, believing outsiders do not deserve an alliance with a Darian house. Thus, the only one he might minimally favor would be Tyler, and that only if Tyler became legitimate.

10. What do Kori, Vax, and the others think of MC? Do they like MC? In the game, will they always support MC, or can we improve/ruin our relationship with them if we choose different paths/options?

A: They like the MC and will support them until the end. They are loyal to the MC, both because the MC is the MC and because they are the future leader of Darian. They might disagree on certain points, but they will definitely not betray or disobey.