The Turncoat Ending
Quick answer: The Turncoat unlocks by dealing with Brencis to save your family, choosing the betrayal dialogue in A Deal with the Devil.
What The Turncoat is
The Turncoat is one of the seven endings and the one where Coen betrays his allies in exchange for his family's safety. It is tied to the The Turncoat achievement and the In the Nick of Time route.
Requirements
- Defeat the three Vrakhiri Court vassals (Ambrus, Bakir, Xanthe) within 30 days to reach maximum Infamy.
- Advance to the next day and watch the Infamy Edicts scene.
- Accept Brencis's invitation and begin A Deal with the Devil (manual save here).
- During the final quest choose the deal dialogue: 'I just want my family back', then 'I'll do it'.
- Complete the Manumit side chain (The Firebrand, Shadows in the Woods, Where Loyalty Lies) to learn the hideout location and mark it.
Key choices
Do not pick the sword option, which makes you attack Brencis and exits the deal path. The second and fourth dialogues can be anything as long as you stay on the deal.
Family outcome
Choosing the deal rescues your family before the deadline, at the cost of your allies. This is a full ending that counts toward the main achievement.
Needs verification
- Exact consequences for the betrayed allies in this route.
- Any post-ending differences between The Turncoat and the In the Nick of Time labels.
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
How do I get The Turncoat?
Defeat the three vassals within 30 days, reach max Infamy, accept Brencis's deal in A Deal with the Devil and complete the Manumit hideout chain.
Is The Turncoat a full ending?
Yes, it is one of the counted endings and unlocks the main achievement.
Do I need the Manumit line?
Yes, to mark the Manumit Hideout you complete The Firebrand, Shadows in the Woods and Where Loyalty Lies.
Can I still save my family?
Yes — the deal rescues your family before the deadline.