Desperation. You have no gold, no army, and enemies at the gate.

There are specific story beats and character interactions that only trigger if your corruption remains low. You might find that some of the most powerful allies in the game will only stand by you if you are a "Noble" Master.

Your household has four key statistics to monitor:

: Players must manage finances and earn influence to reach higher social tiers, such as becoming a "Spheremaster" or a "Plutocrat".

Spend days building rapport through gift-giving and casual conversation.