Princess Maker: Children of Revelation Castle Guide

OfficialTo talkRatingValued statQuests and what they lead to
Gatekeeper (Arma)NoneSocial—Bring two stamps from your workplace for a Manners guide
GardenerManners 30SocialEleganceName a flower (ask Zebrina at the Botanical Garden), then take Literature
JesterCharm about 50ArtisticSenseHigh Sense doubles the rating gain per talk (+10 instead of +5, per a Steam guide)
Elite KnightManners 50WarriorStrengthMonster-hunting missions; needed for General and Queen
Magic ClerkManners 70MagicIntelligenceQuests lead to the Royal Clerk ending
Consort LinneManners about 140-150ArtisticSensitivityPainting, Etiquette, win the Arts Festival, then A ranks in Art, Dance and Music (Royal Arts Academy President); banquet invite for Princess
Grand ChancellorManners 220SocialSpeechQuest and banquet talks lead to Diplomat
ArchmageManners 250MagicMagicTwo Magic classes, 20 monster kills (gives the strongest staff), win the tournament with the staff (Archmage ending)
Regent DeputyManners 300SocialEleganceHousework first, then free-time events; his banquet invite in 1217 is key for Queen and General

The rating gained per talk scales with the official's valued stat. Agares also appears in the castle garden once you have read the Princess Maker book.

Who to visit first

  1. Gatekeeper in the first month for the stamp quest.
  2. Gardener and Elite Knight once Etiquette gets Manners past 30 and 50.
  3. Consort Linne around Manners 150 if you want Princess or the Royal Arts Academy.
  4. Archmage or Grand Chancellor for magic or social routes; Regent Deputy last, as early as you can reach 300.

Castle questions

Why does the castle turn me away?

Each official needs a minimum Manners score. If you try someone above your Manners, you are refused and the castle is closed to you for the rest of the month.

How do I raise Manners fast?

Etiquette class, the Checkpoint and Tutor jobs, the Noble Etiquette book (+7) and attending banquets (+30 to 40 each).

Is the castle open every month?

Yes, except during the harvest festival month.

Checked against sources:

Sources: fan wiki Demon Lord's Castle page; Steam "Endings Hint / Guide"; YouTube ending videos. Manners thresholds come from Early Access builds.