Research

As a theoretical mage, Robin is the scholar in the party. At certain points you are able to direct her research efforts, producing various effects - some minor, some greater.

Trin's Contract
After Trin joins the party in Chapter 1, you can ask Robin to research improvements to her contract. Talk to Robin in the Yhilin Palace's library and select "Research" from the menu. After the start of Chapter 2, talk to Trin to update the contract. This increases both Trin's and Robin's relationship points.

During the reunion
If Simon has acquired a transformation spell for Aka during his stay in the Orgasmic Empire, Robin can start researching one of three research options (see below); otherwise, Robin is too occupied with researching Aka's transformation to do anything else.

As of version 0.19, you are able to chose one of the ignored topics later in the game, so it looks like all three will end up researched, and thus, the choice will boil down to in which section of the game a particular result is most convenient to you.


 * Orc Development
 * Robin joins Balia in her efforts to improve your orcs.
 * Improvements to army size and quality, which come into play during the Doom(ed) King's invasion of Yhilin.
 * Unlocks the option to "evolve" orcs after the invasion, when Balia designs a new orc prototype.


 * Essence Shielding
 * Robin is able to finish this in time for the Ardford summit. It prevents the detection of Simon's unusual soul by many, if not most methods.
 * An extra lead on unpeople investigation (the Inquisitor in the Holy Knights of Ardford)
 * Simon can participate in an optional battle in the Unforge.
 * Simon can assault the mage tower during the invasion of Yhilin.


 * Yhilini Magic
 * Studying Yhilini magic allows Robin to get closer to the Order of Yhilini Thaumaturgy.
 * Reduced chaos and improved acceptance after the invasion of Yhilin
 * During the Magical Affairs quest you are more welcome to pass next tests (???)
 * You can buy a Seer Crystal for Robin's custom accessory before passing the full mage trials.

After the invasion of Yhilin
After picking a research topic during the Reunion, Robin is left to pick one of the remaining two topics to research after the invasion of Yhilin.


 * Orc Development
 * Essence Shielding
 * Yhilini Magic