Song of the Crimson Nile: Season 1, Episode 8 “What the Birds Sing About”

1. 1

   There’s no time to think. I should take what’s mine and leave.

   • Search the table.free
     • no effect
   • Search the bed.free
     • no effect
   • Search the chest.free
     • correct answer
   • Stop searching.free
     • -1 Renown
     • You nearly walked off without the cloak
   • Go home.free
     • -1 Renown
     • You nearly walked off without the cloak
2. 2

   But it’s so risky… What should I do?

   • Steal something else to cover your tracks. – The choice leads to an additional option and gives you a chance to earn 1 or 2 Renown stats.30diamonds
   • Only take the cloak.free
     • Your choice will change how events unfold
     • Choice that raises the Suspicion level
3. If you previously chose “Take more” / “Steal something else to cover your tracks” for 30
4. 3

   Possible outcomes depending on different action combinations:

   • If you chosefree
     • +2 Renown
     • The epistates is baffled
   • If you chose “Don’t touch anything.” →free
     • +1 Renown
     • You took the cloak and some of the papyri
     • This left Amen confused
   • If you chosefree
     • “Take more” → “Take only the cloak”
     • This left him puzzled
   • If you chosefree
     • -1 Renown
     • You took only the cloak
     • This put Amen on your trail
5. Romantic relationship with Amen
6. 4

   Eva…

   • Pulled him closer.55diamonds
     • Amen is rattled
     • Amen: relationship
     • Amen: romance
   • Was silent.free
     • no effect
7. 5
   • Sit still and try to calm down.free
     • +1 Honesty
   • Hide under the sheets and pull yourself together.free
     • +1 Cunning
8. 6
   look

   • Lightweight Fabricfree
     • no effect
   • Tropical outfit19diamonds
   • Gentle curves30diamonds
   • Choose all44diamonds
     • saves 5
9. 7

   This fits well. Or maybe I should choose another one?

   • Choose again.free
   • Stop here.free
10. 8
    look

    • Braided bunsfree
      • no effect
    • Golden hoop (dark)30diamonds
    • Golden hoop (brown)30diamonds
    • Braids and curls (dark)30diamonds
    • Braids and curls (brown)30diamonds
    • Choose all108diamonds
      • saves 12
11. 9

    I look decent… Or should I try something else?

    • Choose again.free
    • Stop here.free
12. 10
    look

    • White linesfree
      • no effect
    • Golden glow30diamonds
    • Night veil55diamonds
    • Choose all77diamonds
      • saves 8
13. 11

    I’m not sure if it looks good… Should I try something different?

    • Put on different makeup.free
    • Leave this makeup on.free
14. If you previously made 2 or more choices that increase the Suspicion level
15. If you’ve made fewer than 2 Suspicion-raising choices so far
16. 12
    • Why me?free
      • +1 Cunning
    • There’s nothing for me to do in his house.free
      • +1 Honesty
    • I went to sleep.free
      • +1 Honesty
17. If you built a relationship with Raymss
18. If you didn’t build a relationship with Raymss
19. 13
    • And you call yourself my friend.free
      • +1 Cunning
    • My sleep is more important than the epistates’ rants.free
      • +1 Honesty
20. If you previously chose a diamond outfit, hairstyle, and makeup
21. If in S1 Ep6 you chose “Let Livius lift you up” (33)
22. 14
    • Fine. You win.free
      • Livius will help you, but you lost the bet and owe him a wish
      • In S1 Ep11, Livius will help Eva and lower the Suspicion level
      • In S1 Ep12, Yoran will die
    • I changed my mind. I don’t need your help.free
      • You’ve got no witnesses
      • That’s going to be a problem
      • In S1 Ep11, Livius won’t help, and the Suspicion level will rise
      • It'll climb once more in S1 Ep12
      • In S2 Ep10 Yoran will resent Eva, and the weaver Nate will be tortured in S2 Ep10
23. If in S1 Ep6 you chose “Accept help, but get up yourself”
24. 15
    • I’m asking you to help me.19diamonds
      • Livius will lend you a hand
      • friendship
      • In S1 Ep11, Livius will help Eva and lower the Suspicion level
      • Eran dies in S1 Ep12
    • Yes.free
      • You’ve got no witnesses
      • That’s going to be a problem
      • In S1 Ep11, Livius won’t help, and the Suspicion level will rise
      • It'll climb once more in S1 Ep12
      • Eran will resent Eva in S2 Ep10, and the weaver Nate will be tortured in S2 Ep10
25. Romantic relationship with Livius
26. 16
    • Yes.30diamonds
      • You kept your eyes on Livius
      • Or maybe he was the one watching you…?
      • Livius: relationship
      • Livius: romance
    • No, and I’d rather ride in silence.free
      • no effect
27. Romantic relationship with Ramesses
28. 17
    • I’ll hurry back to you.19diamonds
      • Ramesses noticed your telling look
      • Ramesses: relationship
      • Ramesses: romance
    • I don’t know how much time it will take.free
      • no effect
29. End of Episode 8

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