Good or Evil – Let Keadin and KowZ Help Master Your Path in Fable II
We recently held a small gathering of diehard Fable fans to give them an early look at Fable II. Two of the lucky guests, Keadin and KowZ, each showed their true natures when exploring the world of Albion. Keadin, out of the pure goodness of his heart, shared his best tips on how to keep to the path of the light.
Saint Keadin's Guide to Staying Good.
1 – Guide to moving about the world
Travelling between the various destinations across Albion will introduce you to some of the nicest people Fable II has to offer. Travelling traders and patrolling guards often frequent the roads between towns and feel comfortable knowing a great hero walks among them, keeping them safe. Be sure to stop and greet them, parlay a few phrases and continue on your quest. Also, take note of the adorable wildlife frolicking in Albion, rabbits and chickens will pepper your path. Be sure to appreciate these sweet creatures and remember that all deserve to live.
2 – Guide to eating right
Feeling a little hungry? Grab yourself a modest slab of tofu and wash it down with some crystal spring water. Both will energize you and keep you healthy, without fattening you up. If you’re looking for a nice, light snack, try some celery! A glutinous hero is a sloppy hero. True champions of good know to treat their bodies with the same respect they treat all living beings.
3 – Guide to romance
Marriage is a beautiful thing, it can fill a hero’s heart with happiness and provide a reason to fight when his back is against the wall. Finding the right person to marry can be quite the task. Be sure to shower your beloved with gifts and compliments; show them you care with your actions. When the time comes to consummate the marriage, be sure to use a condom; not even heroes are immune to the dangers of unprotected whoopee. If you’re up to the task, make your family grow by adding a few members. Raising children is a very rewarding experience.
4 – Guide to fashion
Keeping yourself presentable is very important. Be sure to wear, clean and tidy clothing, preferably something lightly coloured, to allow your holy radiance to shine. It’s also important to choose a hairstyle that is easily maintained, but don’t get too caught up in your own vanity. At the end of the day, people will remember you for what you do, not what you wear.
5 – Guide to the art of conversation
Close your mouth and open your ears; the people of Albion all have their own unique stories and they’re all for you to hear. A good hero is never rude or chauvinistic. Instead of flaunting yourself be prepared to entertain others. Making others laugh brings a little joy to their day and their world is better for it.
6 – Guide to getting rich
It’s hard work and sacrifice being a good hero. Without a willingness to earn a hard day’s work a good hero can easily slip into corruption. There are plenty of opportunities for men and women of good stature to earn an honest wage. Try working as a lumberjack or blacksmith, while both jobs are physically demanding the sense of satisfaction knowing you earned your money is well worth it. Steer clear of the gambling masters, these spry men will stop at nothing to lure your coin away from you. Remember, there is no quick path to riches.
Unfortunately, KowZ demanded that I post his guide as well. I was a bit intimidated by the evil smirk and the horns, and didn’t have much choice. So without further adieu, Demon KowZ’s Guide to The Easy Life.
Demon KowZ’s Guide to The Easy Life
1 – Guide to moving about the world
The quickest way around is to run in a straight path to your destination. So, there might be a crowd of people standing in your way, just plow through them. The harder you hit them, the better. Hit them hard enough and they will know that you're the boss and they should move out of your way. Have a particularly tough crowd? Pull out your weapon and show them that you mean business. Sure, going around might be easier, but why should you have to do anything for these spineless creatures?
2 – Guide to eating right
Feeling a little hungry? Grab yourself a nice big chunk of meat and wash it down with a beer. Feeling like something crunchy? Try eating a chicken, bones and all. Nothing that tastes good should be left out. Eat whatever you want, whenever you want, and as much as you want. You wouldn't eat food off the ground, so why would you eat food that’s been in the ground for months? After that big meal, you probably need a nap. Go find a bed, and sleep for a week, you deserve it for sparing the lives of the townspeople that get in your way.
3 – Guide to romance
Nothing says I love you like a pelvic thrust towards the object of your desire. Win over that special someone by showing them that they are lucky to be alive, and they should be thankful that you are even giving them that chance. We all know that one is never enough, so anyone that has catches your eye is fair game. Once you get what you want from them, show them to a special date at the Temple of Shadows. They won't be around to say anything good or bad about you once they've been sacrificed.
4 – Guide to fashion
Those pesky guards are always after you, so why not wear something that blends in with the shadows? The darker it is, the better. Also, you don't want people to be able to recognize your face, so make sure you wear a mask or a cloak that hides any identifying features. Hair is a pain to keep up, so go for a style that shows you don't have time for a silly thing like personal hygiene.
5 – Guide to the art of conversation
You don't want people to talk, you want them to listen. Show the townsfolk who’s boss with a deep growl. If you need people to talk about you, pay the Bard to make you famous. For a small price he will make people know who you are and you didn't have to lift a finger. If you really must strike up a conversation, show off that head you just sliced off your latest enemy. If they truly fear you, they will warn others about you.
6 – Guide to getting rich
Why work hard for money when others can do it for you? Beggars and Robbers make more in a day than a person who works for their money. Steal all the belongings you can without being caught, and then use their own money to buy their house out from under them and raise their rent so that they can just barely afford it. Once you bring down the economy, you will be able to buy even more of the townspeople’s houses for dirt cheap. Using their rent you can then raise the economy and sell their houses back to them for more than you bought them for, pure profit for you with little work to get in the way. Heck, you can even gamble away their entire life savings without a worry. It's not like you had to earn it.
Wow, that’s evil KowZ. Keadin, you need to do a better job helping our community stay to the path of light. A big thank you to Jeff MacDermot, honourary Canadian and Fable expert extraordinaire, for helping our dueling Fable fanatics uncover the goods on how to be truly good or fabulously evil in Albion.
