Wondering how to save Rachel from the twisted world of the House of Ashes? The Dark Pictures Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Otherwise, Nick will throw away the cigarette and Eric won't know that he is Rachel's lover. Eric and Rachel (if she died, Eric and Nick will lament her death) along with the rest of the Americans descend deeper into the catacombs where they encounter the Iraqis. Reuniting with Nick and Rachel, the Ancient One starts to chase them (with vampire Rachel if she was infected). If Eric and Salim are the only two survivors on the elevator ride, he will express surprise that Jason went to save Salim, saying that Jason hated Iraqis. Eric is melancholic to Rachel when talking about their past relationship and recognises that it might be over. As Jason and Nick are about to close the door, Rachel, possibly with an infected Clarice, come in, much to Eric's surprise. In the caves, the group will be attacked by vampire Clarice/Rachel, whom Eric can die to the latter in the process. If Eric is alive, but Rachel is dead, when the former is interrogated, he will lament about her while holding onto his wedding ring. I hadn't forgotten what this ring means to me.Eric to Rachel. Eric will have to decide whether to hold on to the rope or let Rachel fall when Rachel is chased by Dar. Otherwise, after dropping the vampires into the hole, Eric and Nick will follow the others. Eric is one of many characters in the anthology who has confirmed relatives. Lives were lost. The heart is always the first to fall And there are always unexpected casualties with any separation.The Curator if Eric cut the rope. Eric can find 1 white and 1 black pictures: Fallen is the only picture only Eric can find. Eric's decision not to let go of Rachel cost him more than what he ever expected. 1. The love triangle of Eric, Nick, and Rachel make up a good part of The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes. If Salim confronts him, he can be shot in the head depend on whether Jason shot the fleeing shepherd or not. As Jason and Nick inspect the radio, Eric joins them. The following is a list of albums, EPs, and mixtapes released in 2005.These albums are (1) original, i.e. If Salim died, Rachel coldly responds to Jason's story about him that she won't fall to her knees because of this, since Salim killed her husband. By Jason Rodriguez October 21, 2021 There are several bearings in House of Ashes. You've been fucking him, haven't you?Eric to Rachel and Nick before punching him if he deduces they are having an affair. In the helicopter while flying through the Zagros Mountains, he doesn't play much of a role, but can be seen checking his prosthetic leg. When Nick takes out his cigarette, Jason acts impatient and tells him it's not the right time to smoke because of the vampires. She calls for Eric and finds the cut rope. He will follow the figure, who is revealed to be a vampiric Joey attacking Jason on the crane. In the sacrificial chamber, the group is attacked by the vampires and begin firing back at them. Instead of the right leg, he has a wooden prosthetic. Rachel, Nick, and Eric are reunited in the sacrificial chamber. The couple begins to explore the temple. Jason has to go help Samil and they both have to die down there (You have to mess up all QTE . You will have enough time to read all pages pages in your spare time. If Eric and Nick are the only survivors, they will either talk or argue. HOA and TDiM are my favorites so far because the threats actually existed. There is a sailor from Man Of Medan and a sailor from Little Hope who share a face with Dr. ClariceStokes. I don't have feelings for you, Eric, not anymore. They began a romantic relationship and got married in 2000. Eric asks if he was alone when Salim attacked him and Rachel. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. This feels strange to me, as Eric had no way of knowing what he detected wasnt really weapons. News, reviews, tips and guides for the biggest and best games. In Eric's case, he can be shot by Dar or Salim. He's not aloneother people from twenty years in the future are here with him, all of them forced to play deadly games to survive. Explosion. In 2000, shortly after their marriage, Eric and Rachel were on their way to their honeymoon and stopped on a road-side dinner close to Little Hope to order take-away food. Eric has 12 trophies associated with him: He shares with other protagonists the trophies ", He shares with Jason, Nick, and Salim the trophy ", He shares with Nick and Rachel the trophies ". This will keep them both alive. After dealing with an ordeal, they continue to hear the vampires' screech, to which they retreat to the main hall. Despite the unfortunate consequences of the breakup, both Eric and Rachel benefited, as in a year the former created Caelus and the latter received the status of CIA Field Officer. Eric will get angry and point the gun at Nick. How many ending are there in House of Ashes? These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously. With that in mind, then, its worth mentioning that not all choices are the same but there are spoilers ahead. Eric isn't saved; Eric fails QTE to release himself. Have you got any tips or tricks to unlock this achievement?Add a guide to share them with the community. In the start of the game, Eric and Rachel show opposing views on their relationship. I dedicated an entire playthrough to this one and finally figured it out. #house of ashes #house of ashes oneshots #house of ashes x reader #jason kolchek #salim othman #eric king #rachel king #nick kay #ask box open! Caelus will be stronger than ever. Press J to jump to the feed. The couple then opens the panel and discovers that the spark plugs are shot. His body will then fall and be impaled on a stalagmite. He is caring and very loyal to his loved ones, risking his life for them, for which Rachel calls him a puppy dog. In order to save Rachel, you have to decide if Eric cuts the rope or not. Eric is annoyed at Rachel in the tunnels. Nick and Eric are reunited in the sacrificial chamber. If both of them haven't cut the rope, Merwin is dead, and Dar isn't alerted, Nick will arrive to save Eric. Nick is relieved about Rachel being alive and hugging her. Eric apologetically reveals to Rachel that he is in charge of her team. Can't you see we're no good for each other!Rachel to Eric if she dumps him for Nick but Eric hadn't cut the rope. After Erics flashback about Little Hope, they just start cracking up and then freeze up and said something like oh my god please dont let it be a fucking coma. Had me cracking up lol. Jason and Nick move on as Eric is tasked to guard the door or Merwin. As Rachel started the car and the couple pulled into the road, they get into an accident. If Eric and Nick are the only survivors left in the elevator, they bond and yell out "Oorah" together in the elevator. She will be bewildered after learning that Eric doesn't know about Pazuzu and asks if he watches horror movies, to which Eric says she should know the answer. I want us to try again.Rachel to Eric if he held onto the rope and Rachel chooses him as her lover. Rachel retreated OR was grabbed by a vampire; Nick directs the survivors to the side where the mines are planted OR says nothing with the mines planted in the middle. Ensure that Rachel remains alive; she'll get bitten and infected . They used to have a joyful, caring, reliable and trustworthy relationship and they usually teased one another. The characters that are able to survive are Eric, Nick, Rachel, and Salim. In Eric's case, he can be blown up by the mines Jason and Nick set in one of the catacombs' corridors. Rather, Salim gets stuck in an alternate world with technology beyond his imagination. Afterwards, Nick is separated from his teammates and Eric will go search for him. If Salim was taken prisoner and the creature wasn't killed, Eric will interrogate Salim. The Iraqis then start assaulting the Americans, to which Eric takes cover. Get your fans' support. I'm sure you'll love the subject inside of Pillar Talk: Or Backcloth and Ashes. Rachel and Eric rappel down into the temple's main hall, wondering what they have found. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Eric is the only protagonist who can be killed by the Iraqi soldiers, as he can be shot by both Dar and Salim. After successfully invading the shepherds' farm, Rachel accompanies Eric as they go to inspect the huts. Eric responds to Nick's call for help after Nick blows the main cocoon mount. I know this isnt a huge part of the game, but I guess I am just a big sympathizer for Eric after the non-stop slander he endured from the other characters. Rachel brought back the food and after teasing one another, Rachel confided about the man who served her had told her she would never be as happy ever again as she was now. Eric tries to make peace with Nick if Rachel dies after their encounter with the Ancient One. The Devil in Me is out now! They run for the shepherds' hut to defend for six minutes, according to Eric. Wait, wha- what did you just said? After that Eric can tell Jason to leave Salim behind, his reasoning is that Salim's not one of them. Eric asks what's happened to Nick, to which their dialogue can end positively or negatively. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! It's him, isn't it? However, the good marriage did not last long - leaving a roadside diner not far from Little Hope, they crashed into a truck. The rope is going to break and Rachel will fall. Does The Resistance Of A Light Bulb Change? Eric with the other heroes successfully reaches the surface again, but is confronted by vampires once again when an eclipse rises moments later. Due to the warfare, Eric was plunged into the depths of the Zagros Mountains alongside his comrades and enemies. Jason and Nick triggered Dar's tripwire OR Eric or Nick failed QTE to hold the door; Eric chooses to shoot the generator while Rachel is grabbed by a vampire (Shared Story). so i have finished Curator Cut, like nearly every players on CC so far we lost Rachel because the AI decided to blew herself up with PW Grenade despite having high relationship rate with Eric / Nick. UV light is their weakness according to him. He insists he will join the team, which Jason can let him or not. This causes an earthquake, plummeting both sides into the caves below, including Eric. However, the main factor influencing the outcome of a relationship occurs when Rachel falls into chasm and Eric can either hold her rope or cut it. (Theatrical Cut), Rachel tells Eric his work sounds like an excuse. Again?! Rachel became a vampire; Eric and Nick are spotted by vampire Rachel and the Ancient One (Nick chose to run OR Eric or Nick failed QTE to shut the door OR Nick fails the Keep Calm OR Eric fails the Keep Calm and Nick completes QTE to save Eric); Eric fails QTEs while fighting Rachel. If the group engaged in combat with the vampire and Eric died, Rachel would be horrified by his death. Eric is still in love with her despite their estrangement and come to the base to rekindle his relationship with her. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary". (Curator's Cut). A head crush. Once the scene arrives where Rachel talks to the two men about her feelings, have Eric say that she is choosing Nick. Rachel doesnt have the easiest time in the House of Ashes story. We went through all this shit for what? I have read one of the possible way to " keep everyone alive " in CC is to do most of our choices as Rachel on Heart choices, that way the AI chooses heart choices later on. Eric will be shot if he doesnt cut the rope as Rachel falls into the chasm. If Rachel decides to run away, she won't be infected and Eric will have to escape on his own. Hes timid and makes a lot of jokes, but from the beginning, hes become one of the nicer characters. After the earthquake, he wakes up near Rachel, and they explore the ruins together until they reach the large main temple chamber. If Eric knows that Nick is Rachel's lover, he will be able to hit Nick and a fight will start between the guys, but Rachel will stop them. When the squad learns that there is no silo and the shepherds are just crooks, Rachel gets angry at Eric's mistake. If Eric knows about the affair, he will fight Nick, allowing his and Rachel's relationship only to decrease. Eric is the only protagonist in the anthology to have no exploration segments in chapters after Act 1, as he is only playable in the cutscenes. However, despite the long relationship, they know surprisingly little about each other, as Rachel is surprised that Eric doesn't like horror movies and vice versa when Eric is surprised to learn about Rachel's interest in history. They made their way towards a crack in the ground that was suspected to be the location of the new nest. Lieutenant Colonel Eric Edmund King[2] is one of the five main protagonists and a playable character in The Dark Pictures Anthology's third installment, House of Ashes. Eric can snaps at Jason for calling her wife "Queen Bitch" or hold back and Clarice will reveal Rachel is Eric's wife instead of him. Bad luck, but then again Eric cheated death once before back on that highway. After telling the mission is a bust and Eric says he can fix Caelus, Jason acts restrained and copy. During this time, Eric developed a satellite program called Caelus. During the Assault chapter, either choose to have Rachel use the machine gun or remember where the explosives are planted, so she and Eric dont get killed. Cut the rope when Rachel is dangling. Eric can find the least pictures, at 2, which ties him with Rachel. If he survives, but Clarice is brought to the chamber, he will be ambushed and killed by vampire Clarice. In House of Ashes, do you have what it takes to save Joey, Merwin, and Clarice? See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. But the man whose bright idea it was-- Colonel Eric King walks out in one piece. Eric will say that he found out about their romance and is disappointed in Rachel, to which she can say that she tried to hold on or was tired of waiting. Eric will not survive if this is not done. Salim shows trust in Eric even telling him the creature's weakness. The third option would be to leave Clarice behind. I suspect that's more agreeable than having to bury one or the other. Impressive, Eric is still alive and kicking. Eric with the group retreats into the sacrificial chamber, where they are ambushed by a swarm of vampires. If Eric died while holding the rope, Nick reply that he died trying to save Rachel. If Eric knows about the affair, he will first hug Rachel and then fight Nick, allowing him and Rachel's relationship to both increase and decrease. Nick and Eric's first interaction is somewhat frosty. While exploring a cave, Rachel is attacked by a vampire but is rescued by Clarice. In a possible flashback, Eric can be seen with Rachel conversing in a car near the diner near the town of Little Hope, where soon after, an accident happens. This is the best option because Eric will live to see it. Eric says to Rachel that her telling that their relationship was over was a mistake. He is a US Air Force Lieutenant Officer, chief nuclear engineer of the Iraq Survey Group, creator of Caelus, and the husband of Rachel. Eric, the husband, finally gets to see his wife again after a year of being separated because of work. 1 The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes is out now and is the latest adventure in the series of interactive horror experiences from Supermassive Games. Well you've outdone yourself this time, puppy dog.Rachel after her fall and remarking that Eric cut the rope. Merwin is a place where no one can escape fate. While the achievement says for Rachel to kill Eric you can unlock it by killing Eric earlier than having Rachel get infected. There are several incidents where Rachel can die, or get infected, so youll need to navigate through these if you want to keep her alive. Literature. Eric knew she wouldn't like that he had moved this . You can do this in a few ways. It's encouraging to see that Eric and Nick have accepted the past and decided to make peace. Mainly choosing rational decisions works instead of emotional decisions. Their meeting is interrupted by The Ancient One crawling out of the hole, causing the trio to flee. Unlike Rachel, he keeps his ring close to his heart, wearing it as a necklace. After the briefing, the couple continues the conversation, in which Rachel can later either talk about ending their relationship or talking when the time is right. The players love the fact that House of Ash can end hundreds of different ways. Certain combinations of decisions in this segment will result in his death. The rope will end up breaking and Rachel will still fall. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. Rachel and Eric separated in life, but reunited in death. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. As any Dark Pictures Anthology enthusiast knows, during your playthrough you really need to take care of your characters. Article continues after ad. Fucking pencil pusher.Merwin. After Jason tells the mission is a bust and Eric says he can fix Caelus, Nick tells Eric he got them into this mess and that he better get them out, which angers Eric who reminds him of his rank as a commanding officer. Merwin is alive OR Jason and Nick failed all QTEs while escaping; Rachel refuses to cut herself loose (Curator's Cut). If you cut the rope, Rachel will fall into the chasm. They can also yell out "Oorah" with Jason and Salim if they make it. Otherwise, Eric, accompanied with Jason and Nick will flee back into the temple. Eric says to Rachel that he wants her back. Share your thoughts, experiences, and stories behind the art. Eric is an atheist, which is revealed when Jason asks him if he believes in God. The two reach the bottom and walk through the tunnel, joking that they spend this time as "quality" even though they have a different perspective on it. In the main hall of the temple, Eric may inspect Caelus's scans, the dead vampire, or talk with Salim, but he'll be distracted by a figure passing behind him. I couldn't cope, couldn't function. Eric asks Rachel about the reasons she stopped wearing her wedding ring. Make no mistake, ladies and gentleman, this is how we stop Saddam from using those weapons.Eric raising the morale of his troops. He will be able to perform an autopsy on a creature after this. If Jason died and Salim says that Rachel can kill him later, she will punch Salim (this will always happen regardless of the option if only Rachel and Salim are alive). (Curator's Cut), Jason refuses to obey Eric's orders to guard Merwin, if he is still alive, and prefers to investigate with Nick about the voice of Joey they had just heard. House of Ashes (Novelization), a dark pictures anthology fanfic | FanFiction House of Ashes (Novelization) By: The Reference Man At the close of the Iraq War, special forces hunting for weapons of mass destruction unearth something far deadlier, a buried Sumerian temple containing a nest of unearthly creatures. Ask the community. Jason and Nick run into the temple and are about to close the gate when they hear Rachel's voice and let her and possibly Clarice inside. DreamUp. They continue their way and Rachel convinces Clarice to climb up, saying that she met Eric during climbing classes and that she can get them both out. What happens if you dont call air support House of Ashes? She will make it, and Eric will not. Eric and Nick successfully shut the door; Eric fails the Keep Calm; Nick fails QTE to save Eric. If Rachel asks Clarice the reason she became a physicist, Rachel can reveal she has been seeing someone else. It is important to make the relationship with both of the men as bad as possible. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Having their throat ripped out. Shortly afterward the two are startled by the sound of gunfire from the hole. If he did, tell him to stay out of sight. Unbeknownst to him, Rachel started an extra-marital affair with Nick 3 weeks before the current events. Nick arrives and asks what happened and where Rachel is, to which Eric replies that Dar attacked them and he had to cut the rope, as Rachel pulled him with her. Subscription. (Theatrical Cut), Rachel says she missed Eric. Rachel reminds Eric of the incident in the chasm and says she knew Eric would always be there for her. It does not store any personal data. Salim doesn't join Dar; Jason fails to shoot the rubble OR Jason is injured; Nick fails to shoot Dar to save Eric. In the meantime, Eric arrives in the base with his assistant Clarice. The Ancient One crawls out of the hole, causing the duo to run. Eric is one of many characters in the anthology who can kill the protagonists. Jason and Nick with Merwin if alive will reunite with Eric. Eric and Rachel arrive at the edge of the chasm while retreating from Dar. Rachel decides to give Eric another chance. They do not interact much past this point but Eric shows reluctance in allowing Salim to carry a pistol when Jason chooses to give one to him. It focuses on decision-making and quick-time events to create tension and move the plot forward. Yes! If Eric is dead, his body will lie inside a bodybag. (Theatrical Cut), Rachel thanks Eric warmly. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. Your characters will most likely survive even if you fail once or twice, because the events of House of Ashes are not very strict. In the medical bay, Eric confronts Rachel about their relationship, to which Rachel can accept him and give him another chance or dump him for Nick. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Eric shows concern for Rachel after her fall. On May 30, 2003, Eric led a team on a mission in search of weapons of mass destruction. 4. When you held onto that rope, I knew you would always be there for me. Shortly after their marriage, Rachel got into a vehicle accident with Eric that resulted in the loss of his leg. In Eric's case, he can be impaled by a stalagmite or a vampire's hand. Make sure to put Rachel and Nick's relationship on ice at the very beginning. There are only six endings available in the game. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. Approaching the tape recorder, Eric points out that the tape is tangled, but Rachel begins to fix it. He can use his UV wand to purge the parasite out of Rachel's body if he is aware about the vampires' weakness. Casualties are starting to mount. They have been married for 3 years but spent the last year apart. Eric remarks after holding Rachel's hands that she still wears her wedding ring. (Theatrical Cut), Rachel is aggressive towards Eric when he sides with Jason. If Rachel was infected, Eric will console her and take part in her rescue, in particular by using a UV lamp to take out the parasite (if Eric knows about the vampires weakness). House Of Ashes Save Rachel: Bloodbath. This will prevent Eric from getting killed by Clarice when she turns. Rachel found her way back to the light, but the darkness reclaimed her. Nick is spotted by The Ancient One; Eric chooses to help Nick; Rachel isn't dead or infected; Eric fails QTE or Nick fails QTE to pull Eric up. Then make sure Jason does not shoot Rachel but refuse to go into the cocoon. Salim answers that he is a reluctant soldier and that it's for his son's future, which Eric admires. If you cut the rope,Rachel will fall into the chasm. If youre looking for our take on the latest installment in the horror saga, be sure to check out our House of Ashes review. The rope however will snap. Button Mash - repeatedly press the same button over and over within the time limit. Certain - Eric has the UV wand and is the only protagonist alive other than Jason and Salim. In Eric's case, his eyes can be gouged out by The Ancient One. Shortly before entering the briefing room, Jason tells Eric that the 'Queen Bitch', referring to Rachel, will not take well learning that someone else has taken control of the base. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Merwin is alive OR Jason and Nick failed all QTEs while escaping; Eric refuses to cut Rachel loose for the second time. Known as the U.S. Air Force's "in-house genius," Eric is highly intelligent, as proven in his creation of the satellite system Caelus. Is that your idea of being my rock?Rachel to Eric if he cut the rope and Rachel dumps him. When they finally finds the gas cans and they carry them to the generator, Rachel asks Eric about his leg, to which he reminds her that he lost his leg on the highway and the two will either criticize or apologize to each other. Send Jason instead of Eric when searching for Joey. If Rachel hasn't been infected yet (thanks to Salim), she can either save Eric or escape. Nick can potentially save him, and Dar, if alerted, can shoot and kill him. Jason went back for Salim and they both made it to the elevator Eric and Jason attempt to hold the door shut, which may either succeed or fail. (Curator's Cut), Jason refuses to let Eric take the lead to investigate and orders him to stay put. We're done.Rachel dumping both Eric and Nick. Herculaneum and the House of the Bicentenary - Sarah Court 2020-02-11 This volume provides a striking account of the life, destruction .