By now, after you’ve had Heismay join your party, you’ve probably gotten used to the Bonds and Followers system inMetaphor: ReFantazio. The similarity toPersona’sSocial Linksis striking for fans of ATLUS games.
Still, you might have run into a few bumps trying to rank up yourMetaphor: ReFantazioFollowers, either because you need to raise a Virtue or aren’t sure when the next interaction will be available.
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At this point, we’ll guide you through increasing your Bond rank with Heismay, the fatherly eugief who operates in the shadows as an honorable thief, all while learning more about his tragic backstory.
Keep in mind that if you want to reach Bond rank eight with Heismay,you’ll need two points in Eloquence and four points in Imagination, so aim to become a virtuous king whenever possible.
Spoilers:We’ll reveal major plot points for Heismay and the conclusion of his backstory. If you want to experience it yourself, we recommend using this guide only when necessary.
Character Overview
Personality Traits
Signature Archetype
Party Member
Heismay always dreamed of becoming a knight, and though he achieved that, the prejudice towards his race prevented him from being one in broad daylight.
Due to his skills,Heismay joined the Shadowguard, a branch of the knights that operates in the shadows, carrying out subterfuge missions and assassinations in the name of the crown.
While on a mission out of town, a riot broke out among the Paripus, and Heismay’s son was caught in the stampede, tragically succumbing to his injuries.
Devastated, Heismay left the Shadowguard and isolated himself on the outskirts of Martira. However, malicious individuals took advantage of his seclusion and appearance, blaming him for kidnappings in the village and putting a bounty on his head.
During the hunt for this bounty, the protagonist and their group encountered Heismay, who revealed the truth to them. After events that reminded him of his son,Heismay awakened to the power of the Thief Archetypeand joined the group, facing the world’s struggles head-on while also confronting his past.
Heismay’s Bond Ranks Explained
Heismay also has eight ranks in his Bond.His interactions mostly happen at night,though one occurs during the day.
There are key points in the main story that block interactions with Heismay orcan only be done while traveling with the Gauntlet Runner. We’ll list the requirements so you can keep ranking up Heismay without any issues.
Gauntlet Runner
Perks/Abilities
Thief Archetype: The party can now study the Thief Archetype
Checks/Requirements
After Kriegante Castle Rotting Waterway section
Heismay reveals that he isn’t responsible for the child kidnappings in Martira and discovers evidence that the perpetrators are operating in an underground systembeneath Kriegante Castle.
The group dives into the well and finds a sewer system. There, they uncover that Morris, one of Martira’s militia members, has been kidnapping the children. Sensitive to those who harm children, Heismay awakens the power of the Thief Archetype.
Later, before the protagonist goes to rest, Heismay approaches him and shares his past, explaining how he once fled from his pain. But now, he intends to use his newfound power to aid the weak.
Thief Enlightenment - Reduces the MAG cost to study the Thief lineage
Preternatural Hearing - Displays the location of strong enemies on dungeon maps
Eloquence (2+)
Complete the Kriegante Castle Operation
To start ranking up Heismay’s Bond,you’ll need two points in Eloquence. Your silver tongue will convince the Eugief that you’ll benefit from training with him, initiating the first interaction.
After training in the hidden arts of the Shadowguard, Heismay invites the protagonist for a drink while recounting tales from his past.
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Heismay talks about his old village and the custom of cremating the bodies of the deceased, a practice he followed with his son’s remains. His ashes and bones are kept in an urn, always within arm’s reach of Heismay.
However, the Eugief doesn’t know where to bury his son’s ashes to complete the tradition, and the protagonist extends a helping hand to assist Heismay in finding a final resting place.
Rank Three
Thief Archetype: Adept - The party can now study the Assassin Archetype
Heismay asks the protagonist to accompany him on several excursions to find a resting place for his son’s remains. Initially, they go to Grand Trad, but the capital’s cemetery doesn’t follow the same traditions as Heismay’s.
Next, they travel to a distant forest, but Heismay ponders that the noise from the animals would disturb his son’s grave, so they continue their search.
Finally, they reach an open meadow, and Heismay has flashbacks of the past, remembering how his son loved hunting insects in the tall grass or picking flowers to give to his father.
Although the place seems suitable to bury his son’s ashes, Heismay remains uncertain and asks the protagonist to visit his village with him on another occasion.
Scion’s Skill - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief lineage to 2
Heismay leads the protagonist to his village, a place he abandoned long ago. At the entrance, he reunites with Tadari, the village chief.
Though Heismay warns of a hostile reception, it turns out to be even more passive-aggressive than expected. The villagers don’t speak to them directly but clearly detest outsiders.
Tadari is friendly toward Heismay but says that the villagers will be defensive toward outsiders. The village chief takes Heismay’s urn to evoke sympathy from the locals.
Despite the villagers' cold stance, Tadari says they don’t mind letting Heismay’s son rest there. However, that willingness was a diversion because someone had stolen the urn.
Tadari asks Heismay to leave to avoid further discomfort among the villagers and promises to find the urn containing his son’s remains.
Thief Veneration - Significantly reduces the MAG cost of studying the Thief lineage.
Battle Aura - While in reserve, the amount of experience Heismay gains increases
During a Gauntlet Runner voyage
You’ll only be able to talk to Heismay and raise his Bond to Rank Five during a trip on the Gauntlet Runner. When you approach him, the man invites the protagonist for a conversation.
Heismay justifies his people’s actions, explaining how the village isolated itself from others. In the past, the eugiefs had friendly relations with two nearby towns.
However, those two settlements began to fight and asked the eugief village to pick a side. Heismay says they remained neutral, taking no part in the conflict.
This neutral stance led the two other villages to lose trust in the eugiefs, cutting off all ties with them and leaving them impoverished. Heismay’s village hid behind excuses, claiming they couldn’t do anything, which was the breaking point that drove Heismay to leave and become a knight in Grand Trad.
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Even so, Heismay says he understands because his fellows' insecurity about making decisions also lies within him. Heismay confesses that he even felt a bit relieved when he heard the urn was stolen because he wouldn’t have to keep remembering his son’s death.
Finally, he invites the protagonist to return to the village to search for the urn.
Scion’s Merit - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to three
Battle Hypnosis: While in reserve, Heismay will gain experience at the normal rate
We return to Heismay’s village, and the man speculates that, given the speed of the theft, the urn is hidden outside the town but is still nearby.
It doesn’t take long for Heismay to find his son’s urn beneath a tree, suggesting that even the villagers didn’t really want to get rid of it.
Heismay remarks that this indirect approach to trying to expel him reflects the village’s attitude, always trying to push outsiders away. However, he realizes this isn’t the future he wants for the eugief children.
The former Shadowguard decides that he’ll try to knock some sense into the villagers, but that will have to wait for another time.
Rank Seven
Thief Archetype: Elite - The party can now study the NInja Archetype
Imagination (4+)
you’re able to only proceed with this Rankafter reaching level four or above in Imagination Virtue.Heismay decides to have a frank conversation with the villagers, showing them how their xenophobia is hindering the village’s development and the future of their children.
He argues that the children don’t deserve to live trapped in an illusion of happiness just because the elders are too afraid to confront the racial prejudice against the eugiefs.
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Come with me, and we’ll be, in a world of pure imagination
Tadari agrees with Heismay and gathers several villagers to have a dialogue. Heismay acknowledges the prejudice against the eugiefs but claims there are also good people, using the protagonist as an example.
Heismay places all his hope in the protagonist, vowing to do everything he can to ensure our candidate becomes the light that will lead the kingdom to a future of racial equality where eugiefs can live in the open without fear.
Tadari believes that Heismay’s conviction has touched the hearts of the villagers and ignited a spark, though it will take time for real change to occur.
Rank Eight
Scion’s Essence - Increases skill inheritance slots for the Thief Lineage to four
Assassinate - Greatly increase Heismay’s ambush damage against stunned enemies
Grand Fantasy - Heismay is ready to acquire a new Heroic Embodiment
Complete the Dragon Temple
The final Bond interaction with Heismay occurs during a Gauntlet Runner journey. The urn with Heismay’s son is no longer present, and he reveals that Eupha crafted a necklace with the remains.
Heismay decides he will no longer turn his eyes away from his son’s passing and will wear the necklace as inspiration to change the oppression against his people.
He thanks the boy and says he sees them, in a way, as a son. Heismay reaffirms his duty, vowing to protect the protagonist and their ideals in pursuit of a better world.
Heismay’s Bond concludes with a toast to them, his son, the children, and the future.
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It’s time to celebrate, but with who?
