Character Relationships — The Incident at Galley House
Family tree, staff loyalties, Wintercote ties, and relationship notebook confirmations.
Family Structure
Galley House belongs to an old English family with a Wintercote branch. Marriage alliances, disinheritance letters in ST, and chapel records in CH define who inherits curse obligations. Relationship confirmations unlock optional epilogue lines — see ending guide.
Staff Loyalties
Staff split loyalties between heirs. KI gossip scenes (Act 2) hint who knew about curse rules early. Groundskeeper ties to HE herbs link exterior and interior plots.
Guest Entanglements
Guests arrive for a will reading that the storm interrupts. Solicitor scenes connect to MA safes; clergy scenes connect to CH rules. Mapping relationships helps eliminate impossible curse triggers without naming killers outright.
Identification support: identification guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are relationships required for completion?
Core tree yes for finale; optional branches need extra confirmations for secret epilogue.
Is there an in-game family tree UI?
Partial — fills as you confirm entries. Wiki supplements with full chart after you finish.
Do relationships indicate killer?
They narrow motive and opportunity but curse rules remain primary.