new game (1.04) and Eder won't join party

[Bohuntin]

version 1.04 from GoG, 64 bit linux (fedora 20)

 

I started up a new main character (Wood Elf Cipher, currently level 2). When I got to Gilded Vale and talked to Eder, we had a little chat and the dialogue ended without any option to join. Now when I talk to him, he just says something like "Welcome to our lovely village" and I get end dialogue... I tried the other initial conversation option by reloading from a save but got the same result.

 

I found Aloth and he joined up, wandered the town a bit and got some quests and then returned to Eder, but still get the same response.

 

Anyone else get this?

[Suen]

You should get some rest. At the inn.

[Crucis]

version 1.04 from GoG, 64 bit linux (fedora 20)

 

I started up a new main character (Wood Elf Cipher, currently level 2). When I got to Gilded Vale and talked to Eder, we had a little chat and the dialogue ended without any option to join. Now when I talk to him, he just says something like "Welcome to our lovely village" and I get end dialogue... I tried the other initial conversation option by reloading from a save but got the same result.

 

I found Aloth and he joined up, wandered the town a bit and got some quests and then returned to Eder, but still get the same response.

 

Anyone else get this?

 

I had this issue too.  You need to trigger some event before Eder will join, but it's been long enough since I was in Gilded Vale that I don't recall what that event was.

[Achilles]

Suen already dropped a pretty big hint.

 

Eder will give you the option to join at the appropriate time.