Song of the Crimson Nile: Season 1, Episode 5 “The West Side”

On the Nile's west bank, Eva meets the chief healer — a sharp-witted and unusual man.

choices: 17
paid: 6
everything paid: 177

This episode has 17 choices, 6 of them paid, 2 outfit picks.

The priciest pick is “I can help” for 28 diamonds, moving Amen.

You can play it free: every paid choice has a free option.

Romance steps here: Ramesses — 2 (1 free), Amen — 1, Livius — 1.

Stats: Honesty in 4 choices, Cunning in 4 choices, Oneiromancy in 1 choices, Necromancy in 1 choices.

Katya Vetrova · Choices checked March 6, 2026

Relationships in this episode: Ramesses, Amen, Livius

1
- Being observed so closely is annoying.free
  - +1 Honesty
- I didn’t come here to take dictation.free
  - +1 Cunning
- You’re making me nervous.free
  - +1 Cunning
If in S1 Ep4 you chose “I won’t give them up voluntarily. You’ll have to take them from me” for 51
2
- I went to look for Dia. She went somewhere at night.free
  - You chose to expose Dia
  - This will have an impact on the story
  - One of two choices affecting Remmao's approval in S2 Ep3
- I couldn’t sleep.free
  - You chose not to expose Dia
  - This will have an impact on the story
3
- The folly of the rich.free
  - +1 Honesty
- I expect such an expensive mask to transform my face.free
  - +1 Cunning
4
Well…
- You’re not like the other dark magicians.free
  - +1 Honesty
  - Dia opened up on your first try
  - Honesty sometimes works best
- I’ve always admired you.free
  - +1 Cunning
  - Dia opened up on your first try
  - Flattery gets you far
- I want to know more about you.free
  - wrong answer
  - Dia wouldn't open up to you
- There must be a reason for this.free
  - wrong answer
  - Dia wouldn't open up to you
5
- But where is that dark magician now?8diamonds
  - You picked up important information
  - This will have an impact on the story
  - One of the choices that helps earn a Renownstat in S2 Ep5
- I’m sorry.free
  - no effect
6
look
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- Simple outfitfree
- Light outfit22diamonds
- Elegant outfit28diamonds
- Take everything45diamonds
7
Should I try on something else?
- Choose again.free
- Stop here.free
8
look
- Wigfree
- Curls22diamonds
- Bangs22diamonds
- Take everything40diamonds
9
Should I take another look?
- Choose again.free
- Stop here.free
10
- I can help…28diamonds
  - Amen almost never lets anyone help
  - He won't forget this evening
  - Amen: relationship
  - Amen: romance
- I won’t look. It’s his personal business.free
  - no effect
11
Is that heqet? Rame…
- You really know how to cheer me up.free
  - Ramesses: friendship
  - Ramesses: friendship
- You are the best man in the world!free
  - Your words made Ramesses happy!
  - Ramesses: relationship
  - Ramesses: romance
- Are you going to get drunk in the library?free
  - no effect
12
I…
- Love dreamwalking.free
  - +1 Oneiromancy
- Look forward to training with the dead.free
  - +1 Necromancy
13
Ramesses got up too and decided to…
- Distract and support her.28diamonds
  - Ramesses just caught himself thinking the wrong thing…
  - Ramesses: relationship
  - Ramesses: romance
- Pat Eva on the shoulder22diamonds
  - You value Ramesses' support
  - Ramesses: friendship
  - Ramesses: friendship
- Pour her more beer.free
  - no effect
14
- Yes.free
  - This will shape how the story unfolds
- No.free
  - This will shape how the story unfolds
  - You'll get a Renownstat in S1 Ep7
15
- Wave your hand.free
  - no effect
If in S1 Ep3 you chose “Speak to the man” for 20
16
- If there’s going to be something to write about.free
  - +1 Honesty
- Are you eager to become the hero of my chronicle?free
  - +1 Cunning
17
- Hide behind Livius.28diamonds
  - cutscene
  - Livius thought it was funny
  - Livius: relationship
  - Livius: romance
- Thank him respectfully.22diamonds
  - Livius is growing fonder of you
  - Livius: friendship
  - Livius: friendship
- Freeze.free
  - no effect
End of Episode 5

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