Pieter — Coen's father

By DawnwalkerWiki Last updated: September 15, 2026 Verified on version 1.0 (launch) Minor spoilers

Pieter is Coen’s father. You meet him in the prologue; he proposes the force-feed option and later trains Coen in swordsmanship.

Why he matters

Pieter is part of Coen’s family, whose outcome the 30-day clock constrains — the more days you spend, the fewer family-related endings stay open. For how the timer works in practice, see the 30-day timer guide and the key choice timeline.

He is the other half of Coen’s family alongside Esme, and is guided through the early game by Anca. For the full cast, see the key characters compendium.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Pieter?

Pieter is Coen's father. You meet him in the prologue; he proposes the force-feed option and later trains Coen in swordsmanship.

When do I meet Pieter?

In the prologue, alongside Coen's mother Esme.

Does Pieter tie into the endings?

As part of Coen's family, his story is bound up in the same 30-day clock that constrains the family's outcome — so how long the run takes affects the family-related endings.

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