Crake Character Guide
Quick answer: Crake, also called Marat, is the human leader of the Manumit rebellion and the only male romance option. He is the ally behind The Knyazmaker ending.
Who is Crake?
Crake — also known as Marat — is the charismatic human leader of the Manumit rebellion against the vrakhiri. He is the only male romance option and a key ally depending on the ending you choose.
Meeting requirement
You need Infamy 4 before Crake becomes available. Raise your Infamy through Court Activities and vassal disruption to unlock his line.
Romance questline
- The Firebrand
- Shadows in the Woods
- Where Loyalty Lies
- What Hunts the Night
- What Moves the Dead
- Distant Shadows (optional — starting Rise at Dawn before this locks the romance)
- A Closer Look (final, romance trigger)
Ending link: The Knyazmaker
Completing Crake's line and heading into the finale with him and the Manumits gives The Knyazmaker ending — defeating Brencis together and placing a new local power. He appears in the epilogue after Rise at Dawn.
Needs verification
- Exact dialogue choices required for the romance trigger.
- Precise Infamy gain and time cost of each quest.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I unlock Crake?
Reach Infamy 4, then begin The Firebrand and follow his full questline.
Is Crake missable?
Yes. Starting Rise at Dawn before Distant Shadows locks the romance.
Does Crake affect the ending?
Yes. He is the ally for The Knyazmaker ending.
Is Crake the only male romance?
Yes, he is the only male romance option in the launch build.
Why is he also called Marat?
Community and guide sources use both names for the same Manumit leader.