Blue Prince offers a rich narrative and an abundance of lore intertwined within the estate. If you’ve successfully reached the final location, Room 46, you have effectively completed the game. Nonetheless, there remains much to uncover.

If you’re seeking an explanation for the cutscene that unfolds upon entering Room 46 in Blue Prince, you’ll find a detailed analysis below. Initially, this article will describe the scene, followed by an exploration of the surrounding lore to provide a comprehensive understanding.

An Analysis of the Final Scene in Blue Prince

The cutscene begins with the protagonist, Simon, opening the door to the last room in the manor. As he gazes inside, a voice reads from a children’s book–his mother, Mary, is the narrator. This book is similar to one found in both the Master Bedroom and the Nursery in Blue Prince. The scene then transitions to a red paper crown from Simon’s childhood, a photograph of him with his parents, and a moment of his mother reading The Red Prince to him.

Following this, snippets show Simon donning red attire, engaging with red crayons, amidst various red-themed activities–including a parade and more coloring. Each imagery is predominantly red, apart from glimpses of Simon’s mother, adorned in a blue scarf. One scene features red banners overshadowing her scarf, which lies on the ground. The poem Mary recites in this finale is:

«There was once a red Prince

Who sat on a red Throne.

He had a red Crown made of rubies

and a red Castle made of stone.

The prince had a love for all things red.

It’s the only true color,»

the Prince often said.

He could not stand the sight

of a canary or a crow.

He could not stand the white

of the swan in the snow.

And he never looked up

for fear of the view.

He had heard that the sky

was not a red hue.

He didn’t see the birds

or the changing of the leaves,

and he never saw the sights

of life’s many symphonies.

He couldn’t see beyond

the red shade he was aware.

He never caught a glimpse

of the world I had to share.

But one day the Prince saw something new.

And if you look closely,

you might see it too.

The skies parted,

and the clouds withdrew.

The Prince had a new favorite color:

the color blue.«

If you’ve explored the Attic or located a magnifying glass in the Master Bedroom, you might have come across notes indicating that Simon’s mother was unable to get her book published because the ending was deemed »too political.« What about the poem could be seen as political?

The answer lies within the colors. The estate is situated in a region called Fenn Aries, which is symbolized by a red flag. This warlike nation arose on the remnants of another nation known as Orinda Aries, which lost its war against those advocating for a militaristic regime. This historical context explains why the red settings in Blue Prince negatively impact the players. Conversely, blue represents the revolution and the underground movements within Fenn Aries, of which Mary was a part.

The Story Behind Blue Prince

This section contains significant spoilers about the lore and a hint of the alternate ending of Blue Prince.

The narrative of Fenn Aries is rooted in a 22-year conflict between the imperial family and a rebel faction. The former king was revered for his kindness, but following his death, the nobles, taken aback by a sovereign who listened to the people, supported Prince Leerson. Leerson sought to revert Orindia to its prior state of monarchy, inciting a rebellion that led to two decades of war, resulting in the black flags of Orindia being replaced with the red flags of Fenn Aries. The militaristic sigil of Fenn Aries stems from this tumultuous past.

Following their defeat, the Orindian royal family was exiled to Ejara, situated to the south. Instead of reinstating the monarchy, a military regime emerged in Orindia and designated itself as Fenn Aries. This government endeavored to erase the previous black heritage, instead embracing red–erasing history and prohibiting the display of black flags.

Within the Tomb, a note in Ejaran can be found, which can be deciphered with clues from around the house, especially in the Classroom. A rough translation of the note is:

To my first child,

You are my day, my night, and my world.

To start your future without me, I gift you my house in the North (in Fenn Aries).

To begin my future without you, I plead with you: you are a noble.

You are not of House Sinclair nor House Epsen. Forget your northern aspirations.

Your name is Jai Ari. Your future lies to the south, in opposition to your father.

Toward a new era, toward the North’s future.

Goodbye my child,

Your mother

This note addresses Clara from her mother as she wed into the Sinclair family, marrying Simon Sinclair, the character’s grandfather, who was Herbert’s brother. The residence that Clara inherited is now yours, indicating that she belonged to the original royal lineage of Orindia. The naming convention follows Ejaran customs, passing down maternal names rather than paternal, amidst the royal family’s generational exile from Orindia.

This is a caution from her mother not to neglect her royal heritage suited to lead Fenn Aries, focusing on creating a new future in their ancestral lands. Mary, therefore the main character, traces her descent back to this lineage. While she is a descendant of a long-fallen royal line, she refrains from wanting to reestablish the defunct black standard of the Orindian kingdom, advocating instead for something anew: something blue. To this end, she plans to pilfer the crown jewels of Fenn Aries, including a crown ornately designed in red. The Closed Exhibit room in Blue Prince served as a practice ground for this heist.

If you’ve uncovered the safehouse in the Reservoir within Blue Prince, you’ll discover the foundational plans for stealing the crown of Fenn Aries. Upon returning to Room 46, you will see that this crown has been tastefully adorned with »freshly cut sapphires.« After her adventures, your mother departed the continent several years previously, leaving you to assume the mantle of the Blue Prince. Numerous remnants throughout the manor can provide more intricate details, though they are more closely linked to the second ending of Blue Prince.