Marriage and Property
Marriage and Property
Both relationships and property ownership options are covered here.
Relationships
Settling down with a maiden or two is not a requirement in Fable, but it can be fun and rewarding. The first thing you need to know about courting a mate in Fable is that you will be highly unsuccessful at forming a relationship early in the game. Most people will let you know what they are looking for once you learn the "flirt" expression. A woman might respond saying that a bit more renown would be nice, or that she prefers someone who takes more care in their appearance.
Appearing attractive is also very important when attracting a mate. Throw on some classy threads while walking about town. One of the best outfits for impressing women is the Bright Will User's Oufit. You will also want to select an attractive haircut; these aren't very expensive so you can always change it later.
Flirt up Your Life
There are three expressions used for flirting. These include flirt, manly arm pump, and the sexy hero pose. Flirting is a good way to kick off the courtship, but to appear really impressive you will also have to present the person with a gift. Gifts include roses, boxes of chocolates, perfume, and jewels and they can be found at most item vendors. Surprisingly, the type of gift a person receives has no effect on their reaction. Therefore, buying expensive gifts is a waste of money. The only rule regarding gifts is that characters to not react kindly to receiving the same gift more than once in a short period of time.
As a character becomes enamored with you, a heart will appear above their heads. It will get larger the more attractive they find you. Finally when the character falls in love, the heart will begin blinking. Speaking to them at this point will often result in them asking to be given a ring. You now have a limited amount of time to present them with an engagement ring. These can be bought at your local item vendor. Note: Don't bother with the fake wedding ring, it doesn't fool anyone. Of course before a hero can settle down, he's going to need somewhere to live. See the property section below for tips on owning a building.
When a woman accepts your proposal a cut scene plays detailing the hero's glorious wedding day. When a man accepts a proposal it simply cuts to the two of you inside your house. A spouse is indicated with a large ring icon that floats over their head in place of the heart.
Doing the Nasty
After you have obtained a wife/husband you are able to "go to bed" with them. Ask your spouse to follow you into the house and position them next to the bed. Next, engage in rigorous flirting, talking, and gift giving. This takes a rather long time so do not be discouraged if they do not seem receptive to your advances. When the spouse is ready to hit the sheets he/she will give off a green glow and say something to the effect of "I'm going to bed, would you like to join me?" If you accept, the screen will darken and the sounds of glorious lovemaking echo through the house as you storm the castle on your valiant steed.
After the marriage it pays off to be an attentive husband. Keeping your spouse happy will result in numerous gifts when you visit them in between quests. Gifts are often fairly valuable, on one occasion I received a piece of Bright Plate Armor, one of the more rare pieces of clothing in the game. If you decide to ignore your spouse, or flirt with other people after marriage your spouse will quickly become angry, and may even head down to the local pub to engage in some drunken slander involving the hero. It should also be noted that murdering your spouse is one of the most evil actions that can be taken in the game.
PROPERTY OWNERSHIP
There are four Marital Houses available for purchase throughout the game. (Note: You may live in the mansion with Lady Grey once you marry her but you cannot buy it or rent it out.) You'll find the ones for purchase in Bowerstone South, Oakvale, Knothole Glade and Hook Coast. Once you own a 'Marital Home' (prices vary by locale) you have several options.
Live In Your Home
If you choose to live in your home you can sleep in the bed without worry of tresspassing or paying high tavern fees. You can also pick through the furniture without worry of stealing. Lastly, as mentioned in Relationships above, you may live in the home with your spouse.
Renting
Renting out property you own can be very lucrative! If you choose to rent out the home you can collect rent based on the value of the home (see improvements below for more info). Rent can be collected by picking up the sacks of gold left outside each house by the sign at the front door. Rent accumulates at a rate of 1/3 per day for a maximum of 3 days (i. e. 1 day = 1/3 rent, 2 days = 2/3 rent, 3 days = full rent). (Fast Money: I suggest improving each, adding trophies and then renting them all out. You can sleep in Bowerstone Quay free for 3 days/nights and then make your rounds to pickup the rents. I was able to make 11835 gold every few minutes.)
Improvements
You can use the sign in front of your house to pay to improve the furnishings (and therefore value as well as rent if applicable) of your home. Once you start upgrading you will notice Trophy Plaques appear on the walls. These are empty and you can place your trophies on them to further improve the value/rent of the home. Upgrades are as follows:
- Bowerstone South: Purchase 1,500/Upgrades 1-500, 2-700 and 3-1,400
- Oakvale: Purchase 5,000/Upgrades 1-1,500, 2-3,000 and 3-5,000
- Knothole Glade: Purchase 9,000/Upgrades 1-3,000, 2-4,000 and 3-6,000
- Hook Coast: Purchase 25,000/Upgrades 1-7000, 2-9000 and 3-11,000
Trophy Values in order of value highest to lowest: (name, value, requirement)
- Champion Seal - 2000 Gold (complete The Arena)
- Kraken Tooth - 1500 Gold (complete Rescue Scarlet Robe)
- Maze's Clasp - 1400 Gold (complete Return to Hook Coast)
- Bandit Seal - 1000 Gold (complete Find the Bandit Seeress)
- Fist Fighter Trophy - 1000 Gold (complete all 4 of the Fist Fighter Gang's chanllenges)
- King Scorpion Stinger - 1000 Gold (complete The Arena)
- Thunder's Helmet - 1000 Gold (complete Mayor's Invitation)
- Minion's Helmet - 900 Gold (complete Rescue the Archeologist)
- Undead Hand - 800 Gold (complete The Graveyard Path)
- White Balverine Head - 800 Gold (complete White Balverine)
- Wasp Queen's Head - 300 Gold (complete Wasp Menace)
- Whisper's Broach - 300 Gold (complete Protect/Attack Orchard Farm)
- Hobbe Head - 300 Gold (complete Hobbe Cave)
- Hobbe Tooth - 300 Gold (complete Hobbe Killing Contest)
- Silver Arrow - 300 Gold (win the Knothole Glade Archery Competition)
- Trader's Feather - 300 Gold (complete Trader Escort)
- Jack of Blades' Mask - 105 Gold (fefeat Jack of Blades - dragon form)
- Golden Fish - 100 Gold (complete Fishing Lesson)
- Trader's Head - 5 Gold (complete Bandit Spy Extraction)