Adelin

Adelin is the Princess's main rival for the throne and step-brother.

Personality:
Adelin is confident and composed. His interactions with the Princess range from cordial and empathetic to mean spirited and flippant. He doesn't view the Princess as a particular challenge in his quest for the throne, but he holds respect for her.

History:
Adelin is the king's son by marriage. His family were nobles in their own right in charge of a rural area before his mother married the King. It is implied that he was largely forgotten and in the Crown Princess's shadow before his death suddenly thrust him into the spotlight.

Adelin's Path:
Adelin's relationship with the Princess is controlled by his love stat. This stat governs all his conversations with the Princess and ranges from disdain, to a brotherly affection.

Events that raise or lower Adelin's love stat:
The first meeting:

If the Princess passes a Conversation 5 check, Adelin's love stat starts at 2, otherwise it starts at 0

Dancing at the ball:

If during the ball Adelin's love stat is above 0, if the Princess fails the Sun sign check with Peyton, they will have an argument, reducing Adelin's love stat by 1.

Festival of Flame:

If the player chooses for the Princess not to talk to any Council Members during the festival, Adelin will approach her again if his love stat is 2 or greater. This will result in his love stat raising by 1.

Events effected by Adelin's love stat:
The ball:

If Adelin's love stat is 0, he will humiliate the Princess at the start of the ball by getting the crier not to introduce her. This will reduce the Princess's Social Reputation by five.

During the dance, if the Princes and Adelin have a bad relationship, she will end up further humiliating herself, reducing Social Reputation by a further 10.

Summer event:

The conversation Adelin has with the Princess during a random Summer Event has different dialogue based on his love stat.

Festival of Flame:

The conversation differs based on Adelin's love stat, and it's 2 or greater, he will talk to the Princess again if the player chooses for her not to talk to any council members, raising his love stat by 1.