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InThe Elder Scrolls: Castles, as the Ruler, you have the power to exile any subject who doesn’t fit your vision for the kingdom. Whether it’s because of their appearance or bothersome traits, you can remove almost any character and replace them with a more suitable workforce. Banishing unwanted residents is quite simple inThe Elder Scrolls: Castles, much like in other castle management games—you just show them the way out! Here are more details on how to do it.
If your castle is overpopulated, removepeasants with unproductive traits like Haunted or Emotional.
How to Exile Characters in The Elder Scrolls: Castles
To remove a character from the castle,simply drag them to the edge of the cliff on the left side of the castle and drop them. A message will then appear, asking you to confirm the banishment. You can also exile characters through the Rules system. As the emperor, you have the authority to decide if cheaters, spies, or enemies should be exiled from the castle.
AlthoughThe Elder Scrolls: Castleslets you build your dream castle, it might punish you for exiling key characters. For example, removing someone’s lover or friend can lower their happiness and may even cause them to become your enemies.
How to Bring Back Banished Subjects
InThe Elder Scrolls: Castles, once a subject is exiled or a character dies, there’s no way to return them. Exiled peasants are gone permanently, and characters who die of old age cannot be revived. The only exception is for characters who die (or are technically downed) in battle, as they can be brought back using a Scroll of Revival.
Banishment Rules and Limitations
As the Ruler of the castle, you have the power to decide the fate of all your peasants, but there are certain limitations and rules you must follow. For instance, you cannot exile yourself—because that would make no sense.
You Cannot Banish the Ruler
The king or queen cannot be exiled. The only ways to lose the Ruler are through natural death or assassination.
You Cannot Banish Babies
Any subject who is under sixteen cannot be banished. Once a baby is born, you will need to wait sixteen in-game days before being able to remove them. (Every in-game day equals one year for your peasants.)
Babies don’t consume any of your resources, so you can keep them around until they turn sixteen before deciding to banish them. Also, note that unlikeFallout Shelter’s babymaking mechanics, inThe Elder Scrolls: Castles, your peasants don’t need to fully mature before they can start working. They can begin taking on jobs as early as sixteen.
You Can Get Rid of the Heir
Although you cannot remove the Ruler, you can exile all their family members, provided they are adults. This includes the Ruler’s spouse, children, and heir.
You Have to Banish a Spouse to Remarry
There’s nodivorce mechanic inThe Elder Scrolls: Castles. If you want a character to marry someone else, you need to exile their current spouse.
Losing Subjects by Natural Death
Aside from banishment, one other way you might lose subjects is by death. As your people get older, they may die of natural causes. This often happens to elderly citizens, those who are 64 or older. Some dead characters may leave you a Heirloom, which usually contains valuables.
