Divorcing Your Spouse in the Fable Universe: A Comprehensive Guide
The Fable series, known for its morality choices and quirky gameplay, allows for complex relationships, including marriage and, yes, even divorce. However, the mechanics of divorce differ significantly across the games. Here’s a breakdown of how to end a marital union in each installment, focusing on the practical steps you can take:
- Fable Anniversary (and The Lost Chapters): You, the Hero, cannot directly initiate a divorce. Your spouse must be the one to leave you. The primary method to achieve this is by becoming an unbearable partner. This entails treating them poorly, using negative expressions (like the fart expression a lot), neglecting them, performing evil acts, and generally making them unhappy. The worse you treat them, the more likely they are to pack their bags and leave. If you have multiple spouses, you’ll need to repeat this process for each marital home.
- Fable 2: Similar to the original, you cannot directly divorce your spouse. You have to make them miserable enough to leave. Methods include:
- Neglect: Don’t visit them or your children (if you have any).
- Poverty: Letting your family become poor is a surefire way to drive them away.
- Infidelity: Flirting with other characters and engaging in relationships outside your marriage will decrease your spouse’s happiness.
- Bad Reputation: Being a generally evil Hero will make your spouse less inclined to stay with you.
- Fable 3: This installment offers a slightly more direct approach, but it’s still not a simple button press. Your spouse will divorce you based on their satisfaction levels. The most common reasons for divorce in Fable 3 are:
- Poverty: Failing to maintain a steady income and letting your family suffer financially will lead to divorce. This is further exacerbated if you make promises you cannot keep.
- Neglect: Ignoring your spouse and children, not interacting with them, and spending too much time away from home will cause unhappiness and eventual divorce.
- Bad Relationship: Regularly performing actions that lower your relationship score with your spouse, such as flirting with others or making mean remarks, will push them to leave.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Divorce in Fable
Here are some frequently asked questions about divorcing (or being divorced by) your spouse in the Fable games:
Can I force my spouse to leave immediately?
No, there’s no instant divorce button in any Fable game. It’s a gradual process of making your spouse unhappy enough to leave. You’ll need to consistently exhibit negative behaviors over time. Think of it as a “relationship meter” that needs to deplete completely.
What happens to my children when I divorce in Fable 3?
In Fable 3, if your spouse divorces you, your children are sent to the orphanage in Bowerstone Industrial. You can visit them there and even bring them back home, after which you can hire a Nanny to care for them while you adventure. You can also divorce and remarry someone to start a new family.
Can I get divorced if I marry Lady Grey in Fable Anniversary?
Yes, you can get Lady Grey to divorce you, just like any other spouse. Treat her poorly, neglect her, and become an evil Hero. Her high status doesn’t make her immune to unhappiness.
How can I avoid getting divorced in Fable?
Conversely, maintaining a happy marriage involves the opposite behaviors: being generous, giving gifts, using positive expressions, spending time with your spouse and children, and maintaining a good reputation.
Is it possible to marry multiple people at once in Fable?
In Fable Anniversary and TLC, you can have multiple spouses, one for each marital home you own. In Fable 2 and 3, you can technically marry multiple people, but this often involves exploiting game mechanics or save editing. Be aware that having multiple spouses will dramatically lower their individual happiness and cause them to leave if they feel unloved.
What are the benefits of marriage in the Fable series?
Marriage offers several benefits, including dowries of gold, gifts from your spouse, improved Sleeping Bonuses (in Fable II), and the possibility of having children (Fable II and III). Marriage can also provide a sense of normalcy and connection in the often chaotic world of Fable.
Can I marry a shopkeeper in Fable?
Yes, you can marry a shopkeeper in Fable. There’s nothing special about marrying a shopkeeper, but the option is there for role-playing purposes. Just wait until their shop is closing, and when you are unable to buy anything from them, propose to them, and wish for the best!
Can I have a child without being married in Fable 3?
In Fable 3, you can only adopt children or have them naturally through marriage. Each marriage allows for a maximum of two children.
How does infidelity affect my marriage in Fable?
In Fable 2 and 3, engaging in romantic relationships with other characters will lower your spouse’s happiness and increase the likelihood of divorce. The game tracks your relationships and your spouse’s tolerance for infidelity.
Can I remarry after a divorce in Fable?
Yes, you can remarry after a divorce in all Fable games. You’re free to find a new spouse and start a new life, although your reputation may be affected by your previous marital failures.
Is there a morality impact on getting divorced in Fable?
Being divorced, in itself, does not directly impact your morality. However, the actions you take to cause the divorce (e.g., being evil, neglecting your family) will affect your alignment. An evil Hero who mistreats their spouse will suffer a morality penalty, while a good Hero who divorces due to irreconcilable differences may not be affected as severely.
What happens to my property after a divorce in Fable?
The specifics vary by game. Generally, the property remains yours unless you made specific arrangements otherwise. For example, in Fable 3, the Hero retains ownership of the house even after the divorce.
Can I marry Whisper in Fable Anniversary?
Unfortunately, you cannot marry Whisper in Fable Anniversary or the original Fable.
Can I marry Paige or Ben Finn in Fable 3?
Sadly, you cannot marry Page or Ben Finn in Fable 3.
Are there STDs in Fable Anniversary?
Yes, if you have unprotected sex with your spouse or other people you can contract STDs.
The Fable series provides a unique and engaging way to explore relationships and the consequences of your choices. Whether you’re aiming for a blissful marriage or a dramatic divorce, understanding the mechanics of each game is essential. You can delve deeper into the educational aspects of gaming at the Games Learning Society website, located at GamesLearningSociety.org. Understanding game mechanics is an important skill for many domains, not just entertainment.