Heartfall Team 9 route guide
Updated 2026-10-15 · Last checked 2026-10-15
Team 9 follows The Court of Last Chances. This v1.01 guide covers the entry decision, progression checkpoints, and 3 registered story endings. Keep a separate save before leaving the opening route.
We checked the unencrypted data in the official free Linux v1.01 build on 15 October 2026. These are data-derived route and ending conditions, not a claim that we played every branch. Later patches can change them. We do not redistribute the game, dialogue scripts, or ending artwork.
Route entry and branching decision
On MR3, follow the goose in the forest, then agree to sabotage the Mystic Tree Grove. Following the goose without accepting the sabotage does not select the Court branch.
Event reference: MR3 / FCS1ForestGoose1.0 / outcome2 -> FC1.
Progression and key choices
The session IDs below identify progression in v1.01; they are not a universal chapter count shared by every route. Complete the active quest before moving to the next checkpoint.
- FC2: help Lizzie with berries, investigate Mumbo’s geese, and plan the tea party.
- FC3-FC5: finish court repairs and supplies, follow the food objectives, and respond to the escaped goose.
- FC6-FC7: complete the enchanter theft with Gem and finish the party preparations.
- FC6 checks fc_ending2_count >=8 to set fc_scar_dead. Earlier increments include rebuking Scar at the FC2 bush, warning him against escape in FC3 ScarChat, staying silent to Lizzie in FC3 LizzieMad, and staying quiet at the FC6 Dogwarts confrontation. Avoid enough of these counter-raising replies to remain below eight for the Scar-alive branch.
- If Scar survives, complete the Lizzie gratitude and Scar/Pearl party conversations; the final Scar offer selects A Home Where You Are.
- If fc_scar_dead is present, complete the Mumbo and Pearl solo party conversations. The final offer checks Mumbo, Pearl, Gem, and Lizzie for good reputation in sequence. All four unlock Pearl’s rewind; any failed check loads LeaveCourt.
Ending conditions
Good reputation means the game passes its named good-reputation check. We do not invent numerical reputation thresholds. Conditions apply to this route, not every appearance of the same character.
| Ending | Required branch or condition | Build ID |
|---|---|---|
| A Home Where You Are | Remain below eight fc_ending2_count increments at the FC6 check so Scar survives, complete the party/gratitude conversations, and finish ScarOffer2 in FC7. | fc_ending1 |
| Minutes Past Midnight | Reach at least eight fc_ending2_count increments at the FC6 check to enter the Scar-dead branch. Fail any good-reputation check for Mumbo, Pearl, Gem, or Lizzie in the finale, then finish LeaveCourt. | fc_ending2 |
| Dusk to Dawn | Reach the Scar-dead branch through the FC6 counter check (at least eight), then pass all four finale good-reputation checks for Mumbo, Pearl, Gem, and Lizzie and finish Pearl’s rewind conversation. | fc_ending3 |
Characters on this branch
These profiles describe the game portrayals, not the real people. Locations and outcomes can differ between routes.
| Character | Profile |
|---|---|
| Grian | /characters/grian/ |
| Scar | /characters/scar/ |
| Joel | /characters/joel/ |
| Pearl | /characters/pearl/ |
| Mumbo | /characters/mumbo/ |
| Lizzie | /characters/lizzie/ |
| Gem | /characters/gem/ |
Team 9 roles
The carrd groups Heartfall's seventy collaborators into Teams 0 through 11. Team 9 is managed by Eirian Kunehokki. Writing credit starts with Friend Hellish. The spelling below follows the carrd, including repeated names where one person holds two roles.
| Role | Names as published |
|---|---|
| Writing | Friend Hellish |
| Writing assistance | Kaya KayaWolfHorse |
| Scenario design | Cyn Catarosa |
| Art | Bee Applestruda |
| Editing | Kris Claycore |
| Team manager | Eirian Kunehokki |
Questions
How do I enter the Team 9 route?
On MR3, follow the goose in the forest, then agree to sabotage the Mystic Tree Grove. Following the goose without accepting the sabotage does not select the Court branch.
How many endings are registered for Team 9?
3 story ending IDs belong to The Court of Last Chances in the official v1.01 data. This is a build-specific count, not a count inferred from contributor teams.
Related pages
Sources
- Official Heartfall v1.01 download — Linux v1.01, checked 15 October 2026. Route names and ending IDs: game_staticdata.json; event conditions: game_sessions.json; choice outcomes: game_convos.json, in Data/Game Ready. Independently checked build data, not a developer-written walkthrough.
- Heartfall carrd credits — Team 9 roster. Checked 15 October 2026.