Armand needs to somehow get his heart back from the Traitor, in order to ascend. Ideally, this will involve doing good works for Acryn in the process. It is essential that he has the support of Alexandr Everett, Senta Fernbach, Bartholomew Banks, and his son, Astraeus. Other possible invitees include Hugh March (the gods help them all), Lucian Graves and Andrea Graves. Also apparently Nobody.
The plan:
The contingency plan: