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=== Prologue === | |||
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==== [[Nautiloid#Nursery|Nursery]] and [[Nautiloid#Surgery_room|Surgery]] ==== | |||
* ''(Climbed out from the [[Mind Flayer Pod]]):'' “What is this ''ghaik'' trickery? Where am I?” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “A nautiloid? Could it be?” | |||
* ''(Interacted with her own pod, 1):'' “''Abomination.''” | |||
** ''(Interacted with her own pod, 2):'' “Damnable pod. I'll see that my captors suffer.” | |||
* ''(Interacted with any other intact pod in the room, 1):'' "''Chk.''" | |||
** ''(Interacted with any other intact pod in the room, 2):'' “Time is short. No need to tarry.” | |||
** ''(Interacted with any other intact pod in the room, 3):'' “''Ghaik'' pod. Accursed thing.” | |||
** ''(Interacted with any other intact pod in the room, 4):'' “Empty - one of ours.” | |||
* ''(Interacted with any other ruptured pod in the room, ):'' “Incinerated. Not everyone was fated to survive.” | |||
** ''(Interacted with any other ruptured pod in the room, ):'' “Incinerated. Better them than me.” | |||
** ''(Interacted with any other ruptured pod in the room, ):'' “Incinerated beyond recognition.” | |||
* ''(Looked out from the hull breach):'' “One of the Nine Hells.” | |||
* ''(Looted a dead [[Mind Flayer]]):'' “Dead. If only I'd slain it myself.” | |||
* ''(Used the [[Restoration]]):'' “I feel... refreshed.” | |||
* ''(After the first fight with the [[Lesser Imp]]s, as a party member):'' “You prove surprisingly adequate in battle. Now - to the helm.” | |||
* ''(After the first fight with the [[Lesser Imp]]s, as an avatar):'' “They're dead, Vlaakith be praised. Now - to the helm.” | |||
* ''(Saw a dragon on the way to upper deck):'' “The nautiloid won't withstand these dragon attacks for long. Forward!” | |||
* ''(Interacting with the [[Tentacle Aquarium]] for the first time):'' “Brains, for these vile ''ghaik'' to feast on.” | |||
** ''(After the first time):'' “Yet more brains. A veritable banquet for an illithid.” | |||
* ''(Interacting with [[Cerebral Aquarium]] for the first time):'' “Folliage - collected for study by ''ghaik''.” | |||
* ''(After the first time):'' “Folliage - collected from the many planes for study by ''ghaik''.” | |||
==== [[Nautiloid#Ceremorphosis_chambers|Ceremorphosis Chamber]] ==== | |||
* ''(Upon entering the chamber, saw the control panel):'' “''Ghaik'' machinery. I can make no sense of it.” ''(played only if Lae'zel hasn't entered the room with the avatar, otherwise her line will be played)'' | |||
* ''(Trying to read the central sigil, [[Arcana]] failed):'' “An arcane sigil. What might it mean?” | |||
* ''(Trying to read the left sigil, Arcana failed):'' “A sigil I cannot make sense of.” | |||
* ''(Trying to read the right sigil, Arcana failed):'' “''Chk.'' I cannot make this out.” | |||
* ''(Used ‘Unleash’ button):'' “Dead already.” | |||
* ''(Used ‘Aggression’ button):'' “They've turned aggressive. A most powerful machine.” | |||
* ''(Try to open the [[Elaborate Reliquary]] without a key):'' “A reliquary - requires a key.” | |||
** ''(Found the [[Gold Key]]):'' “A key. What might it unlock?” | |||
** ''(Found the key, already tried to open the chest):'' “A key. I must see what that reliquary contains.” | |||
* ''(Found a socket in [[Shadowheart|Shadowheart’s]] pod):'' “Locked down. It needs whatever fits in that socket.” | |||
** ''(Found the [[Eldritch Rune]]):'' “This must fit the device near that pod.” | |||
** ''(Found the Eldritch Rune, hasn’t spoken to Shadowheart):'' “An unusual item. Where does it fit?” | |||
* ''(Saw dozens of pods in the Transformation room, as an avatar):'' “''Kaincha.'' I can hardly bear to look.” | |||
* ''(Saw dozens of pods in the Transformation room, as a party member):'' “''Tsk'va!'' How many hosts have these ''ghaik'' infected?” | |||
* ''(Trying to read the button in Transformation room, Arcana failed):'' “A mystery, even to me.” | |||
* ''(Saw the woman in the pod transformed):'' “Foul ''ghaik''! Transformed by a lever. That must never be our fate.” | |||
* ''(Sat in one of the chairs surrounding the pod in Transformation room):'' “Voices...” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 1):'' “I hear nothing of the sort.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 2):'' “The chair. It's connected to the nautiloid's systems - and its ''ghaik''.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 3):'' “Come. It will no good to draw undue attention.” | |||
* ''(Picked up either [[Slave Mind]] or [[Dark Mind]]):'' “A brain. Nourishment for the ''ghaik''.” | |||
** ''(Picked up the second one of these two):'' “More mind flayer food.” | |||
* ''(Urging the avatar to move on 1):'' “To the helm - we must not delay.” | |||
* ''(Urging the avatar to move on 2):'' “There is no time to tarry.” | |||
* ''(Urging the avatar to move on 3):'' “Do you wish to die? We cannot linger here.” | |||
* ''(Urging the avatar to move on 4):'' “We must go to the helm - now.” | |||
==== [[Nautiloid#Helm|The Helm]] ==== | |||
* ''(In [[Multiplayer]] regime, if another player has entered the Helm, while avatar hasn’t yet):'' “To the helm, before the ship disintegrates!” | |||
* ''(On the third turn of the fight in the Helm):'' “Impact is imminent. I must connect the helm.” | |||
* ''(On the fifth turn of the fight in the Helm):'' “No time left. I must reach the helm!” | |||
* ''(Mind Flayer turns on the party after killing [[Zhalk|Commander Zhalk]]):'' “The ''ghaik'''s turned on us. Get to the transponder!” | |||
* ''(Mind Flayer died in the fight with cambions):'' “The ''ghaik'' met its match. If only I'd dealt the killing blow instead.” | |||
* ''(Mind Flayer and cambions dead, avatar reminds themselves of the transponder):'' “Focus - I need to reach the transponder.” | |||
* ''(Interacting with [[Nautiloid Tank]] 1):'' “Curious tank. A gestation chamber, perhaps.” | |||
* ''(Interacting with Nautiloid Tank 2):'' “''Chk'' - another tank.” | |||
* ''(Interacting with Nautiloid Tank 3):'' “And another.” | |||
* ''(Interacting with Nautiloid Tank 4):'' “''Kaincha'' - another one.” | |||
}} | |||
=== Act One === | === Act One === | ||
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==== [[Ravaged Beach]] and [[Roadside Cliffs]] ==== | ==== [[Ravaged Beach]] and [[Roadside Cliffs]] ==== | ||
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==== [[Emerald Grove]] and [[The Hollow]]==== | ==== [[Emerald Grove]] and [[The Hollow]]==== | ||
'''Approaching the Grove:''' | '''Approaching the Grove:''' | ||
* ''(Heard clash sounds):'' “Music to githyanki ears.” | |||
* ''(After defeating first pack of goblins):'' Pathetic creatures - made for the sole purpose of slaughtering. | * ''(After defeating first pack of goblins):'' Pathetic creatures - made for the sole purpose of slaughtering. | ||
** ''(Responding remark 1):'' “A brazen attack, for such lowly creatures. They must have been seeking something - or someone.” | ** ''(Responding remark 1):'' “A brazen attack, for such lowly creatures. They must have been seeking something - or someone.” | ||
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* ''(Tried to attack the vines):'' “Useless. A silver sword couldn't slice through.” | * ''(Tried to attack the vines):'' “Useless. A silver sword couldn't slice through.” | ||
==== The [[Forest]]==== | ==== The [[Forest]] and the [[Owlbear Nest]] ==== | ||
* ''(Dealt with [[Andrik]] and [[Brynna]], not knowing about the cult of [[Absolute]]):'' “True Soul. Absolute. What ravings are these?” | * ''(Dealt with [[Andrik]] and [[Brynna]], not knowing about the cult of [[Absolute]]):'' “True Soul. Absolute. What ravings are these?” | ||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “A religion. Or a cult. All influenced by their Absolute.” | ** ''(Responding remark):'' “A religion. Or a cult. All influenced by their Absolute.” | ||
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* ''(Found Exsanguinated Boar):'' “No blood, no clear wound. Like the boar's life was simply sucked away.” | * ''(Found Exsanguinated Boar):'' “No blood, no clear wound. Like the boar's life was simply sucked away.” | ||
* ''(Healed the [[Owlbear|Mother Owlbear]]):'' “Healed or not, she's a hungry beast. Be cautious.” | * ''(Healed the [[Owlbear|Mother Owlbear]]):'' “Healed or not, she's a hungry beast. Be cautious.” | ||
* ''(Found Mother Owlbear killed by goblins, if the party have spared her earlier):'' “Goblins have silenced the owl-beast.” | * ''(Found Mother Owlbear killed by goblins, if the party have spared her earlier):'' “Goblins have silenced the owl-beast.” | ||
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'''Elsewhere in the Wetlands/Bog:''' | '''Elsewhere in the Wetlands/Bog:''' | ||
* ''(Found a sword and a helmet in the middle of the bog):'' “A fine enough sword. I presume the swamp has long swallowed its owner.” | * ''(Found a sword and a helmet in the middle of the bog {{coords|-3|277}}):'' “A fine enough sword. I presume the swamp has long swallowed its owner.” | ||
* ''(Tried to pick a fruit from a [[Sunlit_Wetlands#Barbed_Bulrush|Barbed Bulrush]], pricked a finger):'' “Ack - my finger. Those thorns are sharp.” | * ''(Tried to pick a fruit from a [[Sunlit_Wetlands#Barbed_Bulrush|Barbed Bulrush]], pricked a finger):'' “Ack - my finger. Those thorns are sharp.” | ||
* ''(Found slaughtered campsite on the riverbank):'' "A bloodbath. Someone - something - made quick work of the place." | * ''(Found slaughtered campsite on the riverbank):'' "A bloodbath. Someone - something - made quick work of the place." | ||
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* ''(After the riddle is solved):'' "A passage. Into the dark, then." | * ''(After the riddle is solved):'' "A passage. Into the dark, then." | ||
====[[Underdark]]==== | |||
'''At the [[Selûnite Outpost]] and around:''' | |||
* ''(Approaching portcullis, saw a [[Minotaur]] killed by traps):'' "Eyes open!" | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “We are not welcome here - this much is clear.” | |||
* ''(Felt the quake):'' "Quakes. The bedrock must be underincredible strain." | |||
* ''(Approaching myconid [[Rapport Spores (Condition)|spore-guarded territory]], [[Nature]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successul):'' "Airborne spores. Fungal, I suspect." | |||
** ''(Failed):'' "Airborne spores. And they're everywhere." | |||
* ''(Approaching a group of petrified Drow):'' “Those are not simple statues. This means trouble.” | |||
* ''(Killed the [[Spectator]], Arcana check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “A spectator. I've battled the likes before, within the Eye of the Sky.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Flesh to stone. Powerful magic.” | |||
'''In the [[Ebonlake Grotto]] and [[Decrepit Village]]:''' | |||
* ''(Met the [[Myconid]]s for the first time, [[Intelligence]] check failed):'' “Sentient mushrooms. I've known no creature like this. | |||
* ''(Looking at [[Spaw]] planting spores into a corpse):'' “ It attends to the corpses. Does it mean to raise them?” | |||
* ''(Saw a corpse revived as a Spore Servant):'' “So much for harmony. These creatures sting.” | |||
* ''(Responding remark):'' “They could barely hold staves, let alone greatswords. Raising warriors to fight for them - ingenious.” | |||
* ''(Found the remains of duergar and myconids’ battle):'' “Fresh corpses - duergar and myconid. There was a battle here.” | |||
* ''(Approached abandoned camp in the Decrepit Village):'' “Old camp. Abandoned, from the looks of it.” | |||
* ''(Killed [[Glut]]):'' “'Circle Glut' was not meant to be. We saw to that.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “A fitting end for such a craven creature.” | |||
'''In the [[Dread Hollow]]:''' | |||
* ''( | * ''(Finding Hook Horror markings, [[Survival]] check):'' | ||
* ''( | ** ''(Successful):'' "These grooves are fresh. A creature of the dark, staking its claim." | ||
* ''( | ** ''(Failed):'' "Odd markings. Recent, from the looks of it." | ||
** ''( | * ''(Saw a Hook Horror up on the cliff, eating a gnome):'' “More monstrosities - there, on the cliff.” | ||
** ''(Failed)'' | * ''(Heard Hook Horror calling for reinforcement in battle):'' “By Vlaakith's blades, silence that thing!” | ||
* ''(Saw [[Bulette|Bulette’s]] holes, [[Nature]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Burrows? The work of a bulette, I believe. A ''land shark''.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Someone - or something - has been digging here...” | |||
* ''(Bulette approaching, Nature check):'' | * ''(Bulette approaching, Nature check):'' | ||
** ''(Successful)'' "Was that… a bulette? I've heard tales of their viciousness." | ** ''(Successful):'' "Was that… a bulette? I've heard tales of their viciousness." | ||
** ''(Failed)'' "Whatever it was, I stand at the ready." | ** ''(Failed):'' "Whatever it was, I stand at the ready." | ||
* ''(Entering Zhentarim storehouse)'' "The mark of the Zhentarim, I believe - the brigands for hire." | * ''(Bulette reappeared after hiding underground):'' “Back for another go? ''Let's get started.''” | ||
* ''(Approaching the Sussur Tree):'' "There is something about that tree. Something ''wrong''." | |||
* ''(Feeling [[Sussur Antimagic Field (Condition)|Sussur Tree impact]]):'' "What is this? These flowers - they make my blood run as cold as ice." | |||
* ''(Cut off a piece of [[Sussur Tree Bark]], has the blueprints, hasn’t been to the smithy):'' “I've the blueprint and the sussur bark. Now, to seek a forging tool.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “The forge at the blacksmith's house should do.” | |||
** ''(Has been to the smithy):'' “I've got the blueprint and the sussur bark. Now, I need a forging tool.” | |||
* ''(Found Myrna's [[Myrna|dog collar]] after digging out the grave at {{coords|-41|-212}}):'' “A collar, covered with runes.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark, read [[Letter from Amarith]]):'' “Lenore's work, clearly. It must have some purpose.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark, hasn’t read the letter):'' “A mystical artefact. Or a meaningless trinket.” | |||
'''In the [[Arcane Tower]]:''' | |||
* ''(Approaching the entrance, saw scorched ground from [[Arcane Turret]]s):'' “Scorch marks. Eyes keen and ears open.” | |||
* ''(Read any poem book in the tower):'' “''Chk'' - such tedium. No blades, no battle cries.” | |||
* ''(Felt Weave emanations from the [[Chest of the Mundane]], [[Arcana]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “My skin is crawling. That chest is ''steeped'' in magic.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Magic nearby. It is making my skin crawl.” | |||
* ''(Put an item IN the chest):'' “Transformation magic. I've never seen it for myself.” | |||
* ''(Took an item OUT of the chest):'' “Curious. It transformed. I wonder...” | |||
* ''(Interact with lights without activating [[Power generator]]):'' “Odd - it won't ignite.” | |||
** ''(Activated Power generator):'' “Arcane illumination. Clever.” | |||
* ''(Blocked lift in the Arcane tower, Arcana check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “A magical device, no doubt. Now to get it working.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Nothing. There must be a way to get it working.” | |||
** ''(Try to trigger it second time):'' “Nothing.” | |||
* ''(Pressed the strange button in [[Lenore De Hurst|Lenore’s]] bedroom, doesn’t have the collar):'' “Nothing. What's the point of a button so near the ground?” | |||
** ''(Pressed the button, has Myrna's [[Myrna|collar]] in inventory):'' “How peculiar - I feel something trembling. That collar, perhaps.” | |||
** ''(Pressed the button, a party member wears the collar):'' “The collar is trembling. Some sort of magical resonance.” | |||
** ''(Pressed the button, got a [[Raw Steak]]):'' “The collar summons food? What a dull use of such curious magic.” | |||
** ''(Pressed the button second time):'' “It's stopped. Perhaps the supply's been exhausted.” | |||
* ''(Put on [[Guiding Light|ring]] obtained from [[Bernard]]):'' “A button. Of course - revealed by the ring's magic.” | |||
* ''(Sat down on the [[Stool of Hill Giant Strength]]):'' "What is this power?" | |||
** ''(Got up from it):'' "The power's gone. A most vexing chair..." | |||
** ''(Destroyed the stool and took the [[Club of Hill Giant Strength|leg club]]):'' “It is no silver sword, but that chair leg may be a useful weapon.” | |||
'''Collecting the lore on the [[Adamantine Forge]]:''' | |||
* ''(First learned about the adamantine forge):'' “An adamantine forge? Imagine the blades gith artisans might craft with such a device.” | |||
* ''(Looted [[Flumph Mating Rituals|disguised book]] from [[Xargrim]], Arcana check):'' “How clever - a spell hides this book's true nature. Perhaps I can dispel it.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “A book on 'flumph'{{ref|Flumphs are a sentient race that inhabits the Underdark. They are known to reproduce themselves through a budding process, hence the bemusement of party members. More on these creatures can be found at {{FRWiki|Flumph|long}}}} reproduction. The inhabitants of this plane hold peculiar interests.” | |||
** ''(If already interrogated Xargrim's corpse):'' “Surely the book the drow corpse mentioned. A spell hides its true nature.” | |||
** ''(The book transformed, the party knew it was disguised):'' “The drow's book has transformed. So much for 'Flumph Mating Rituals'.” | |||
** ''(The party didn’t know):'' “''Chk'' - seems magic concealed the true nature of 'Flumph Mating Rituals'. Clever - almost.” | |||
* ''(Looted [[Filro|Filro’s]] records, not knowing about the forge):'' “The ravings of a lunatic. Pure nonsense.” | |||
** ''(Deciphered the record scroll):'' “The adamantine forge is guarded. And this so-called 'hot hammer' is key to its destruction.” | |||
** ''(If learned about the forge first from Filro):'' “An adamantine forge? Imagine the blades gith artisans might craft with such a device.” | |||
*** ''(Responding remark, successfully deciphered drow’s records):'' “Seems it is closely guarded. And this so-called 'hot hammer' is key to its destruction.” | |||
*** ''(Failed to decipher the record scroll):'' “But what is this nonsense about a 'hot hammer'? Mad ravings, surely.” | |||
* ''(Second mention of the forge):'' “Seems this forge was most coveted, and for good reason.” | |||
** ''(The party knows about it from Filro’s corpse):'' “The mad drow spoke of this forge, too - perhaps his mind wasn't entirely addled.” | |||
** ''(The party knows about it from Filro’s notes):'' “The Adamantine Forge again. The last journal mentioned a guardian...” | |||
** ''(The party knows about it from [[Dhourn]]/Dhourn’s corpse):'' “The Adamantine Forge - that blowhard Dhourn was searching for it.” | |||
** ''(The party knows about it from Dhourn’s [[Memory Shard]]):'' “More forge talk. The memory shard showed us where to go.” | |||
** ''(The party knows about it from Xargrim’s corpse):'' “This 'Adamantine Forge' - the dead drow spoke of finding it.” | |||
** ''(The party knows about it from Xargrim’s disguised book):'' “The Adamantine Forge - the enchanted journal spoke of it as well. Curious.” | |||
** ''(The party knows about it from [[Skarjall]]):'' “This 'Adamantine Forge' - the duergar spoke of it as well.” | |||
* ''(Third mention of the forge):'' “Another clue pointing to the Adamantine Forge. Now I tire of theory - let us put it into practice.” | |||
'''Dealing with [[Mushroom Circle]]s in the Underdark and beyond:''' | |||
* ''(Found dead drow at the foot of the crag, [[Medicine]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Dead drow. Fall injuries, from the looks of it.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Skeletons and a decaying corpse. What drew them to this fate?” | |||
* ''(Found illusory mushroom “ladder” leading toward crag top at {{coords|67|-256}}):'' “''Tsk'va!'' Best to watch my step.” | |||
* ''(Found illusory wall on the top of the crag):'' “Someone didn't want us intruding. Which means there's something worth finding.” | |||
* ''(Approaching a mushroom ring, knows its purpose):'' “Another ring - but these mushrooms aren't glowing.” | |||
** ''(Not knowing the purpose):'' “A circle of mushrooms. The teachings made no mention of this.” | |||
* ''(Entered a mushroom ring, knows its purpose):'' “Nothing. Perhaps it needs to be activated somehow.” | |||
** ''(Not knowing the purpose):'' “Nothing happened. As I expected.” | |||
* ''(Activated the mushroom ring):'' “Odd. The ring's colour has changed.” | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Underdark into [[Overgrown Tunnel]], [[Ethel]] is dead):'' “The hag's lair. Would that I could kill her twice over.” | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Underdark into Overgrown Tunnel, Ethel survived):'' “The hag's lair. Step with caution.” | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Overgrown Tunnel to the [[Putrid Bog]]):'' “The swamp. Delightful.” | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Overgrown Tunnel into the Underdark, hasn’t been to Underdark earlier):'' “Stones as damp as the caverns of K'liir. This must be the Underdark.” | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Overgrown Tunnel into the Underdark, has been to Underdark):'' “Back in the Underdark, it would seem. Crude magic - but effective.” | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Putrid Bog into Overgrown Tunnel):'' “The hag's lair? Hardly more appealing.” ''(this line is the same regardless of Ethel was killed or survived)'' | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Underdark to the Putrid Bog):'' “Out of the Underdark - but still stranded on this woeful rock.” | |||
* ''(Teleported from the Underdark to the [[Sunlit Wetlands]] (Ethel’s illusion is still intact)):'' “Out of the Underdark and into the marshes - but still standing on this middling rock.” | |||
'''Elsewhere in the Underdark:''' | |||
<!--* ''(Looking at cave paintings, [[History]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “''Ghaik'' in battle with driders? Extraordinary - this art must date back to [[Lolth|Lolth's]] descent.” | |||
* ''(Failed):'' “Ancient drawings - a mind flayer in battle with... a spider?” -Couldn't find the place, probably another cut-out upon release--> | |||
* ''(Entering [[Zhentarim]] storehouse from the Underdark):'' "The mark of the Zhentarim, I believe - the brigands for hire." | |||
* ''(Entering Zhentarim storehouse, descending from [[Zhentarim Hideout]]):'' "Contraband. Why else would so many goods be stored in such depths?" | |||
* ''(Found a Drow resupply stash at {{coords|71|-220}}):'' “An old resupply cache. Lolth's children once tread here.” | |||
* ''(Heard [[Baelen Bonecloak|Baelen’s]] cries for help):'' “Another coward crying for aid? How usual.” | |||
* ''(Killed all [[Kuo-toa]] in [[Festering Cove]], dissipating [[BOOOAL|BOOOAL’s]] magic):'' “The power has dispersed. He was no god - hardly even an imitation.” | |||
==== [[Grymforge]] ==== | ==== [[Grymforge]] ==== | ||
'''At the [[Clan Flameshade]] [[Grymforge#Duergar_encampment|camp]]:''' | |||
* ''(Arriving at the Grymforge):'' “A military fortress, perhaps. An odd sight in these dim caverns.” | |||
* ''(Met a [[Scrying Eye]]):'' “There - a scrying eye. Someone's keeping a close watch on this place.” | |||
** ''(Met a Scrying Eye, seen one in the Goblin Camp):'' “A scrying eye. One roamed the goblin settlement, if I recall. Someone's watching us.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark to both options):'' “Be wary - and do not draw its attention.” | |||
** ''(Looted a dead Scrying Eye):'' “A scrying eye, forever blinded.” | |||
* ''(Saw drow corpses in cages near the pier):'' “A drow corpse. A trophy - and a warning.” | |||
* ''(Looted the [[Engraved Pin]] from a drow corpse, History check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “I've seen this emblem - a harp and a crescent. What business would bring a Harper here?” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Curious emblem on this pin. A guild symbol, perhaps.” | |||
* ''(After talking to [[Kith|Stonemason Kith]]):'' “Even on this plane, history is carved in stone and burned in brick.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Learn what you can in these grottos. The champions of the past have plenty to teach us.” | |||
* ''(Found Dark Justiciars’ skeletons):'' “Halsin mentioned a place like this. Moonrise Towers inches ever closer.” | |||
* ''(Saw crates with old Sharran gear at {{coords|-668|400}}):'' “Rusted - not a useful weapon among the lot.” | |||
* ''(Found a crossbow in an old crate, History check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Hardy but graceful - a fine crossbow. Made by Sharran hands, if my teachings keep true.” | |||
* ''(Failed):'' “Graceful, powerful. I could ask no more of a crossbow. Are the duergar so capable?” | |||
* ''(Looted [[Adamantine Slag|a piece of adamantine]], knows about the forge):'' “Just a bit of slag - but that glimmer. A touch of adamantine, I daresay.” | |||
** ''(Doesn’t know about it):'' “Speckled bit of slag. Useless.” | |||
* ''(Found defaced statue of [[Shar]], recognized the symbol of the [[Absolute]]):'' “Shar, defaced by the Absolute's mark. I can think of no better target for vandals.” | |||
** ''(Did not recognize the symbol):'' “''Chk'' - the plain visage of Shar. Were it not already marked by vandals, I might have done it myself.” | |||
* ''(If [[Nere]] died in the cave-in):'' “I suppose Nere's dead by now. I just need his head.” | |||
* ''(Looking at the [[Gauntlet of Shar|Shar temple]] down from the ruined bridge):'' “Is that a temple down there? A pity I cannot jump further.” | |||
'''Exploring the [[Grymforge#Abandoned_Temple|Sharran city]]:''' | |||
* ''(Found the traces of [[Thulla|Thulla’s]] escape, [[Perception]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Foot tracks? Someone left their mark.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “The ground is scuffed. It might be worth checking.” | |||
** ''(Interacting with chains or bloodied arrows, [[Survival]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Small footprints and discarded shackles. A gnome prisoner fled from here.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Such a mess. What happened here, I can't fathom.” | |||
* ''(Respond to Harper’s watchword from [[Undelivered Letter]], History check):'' “'Lux'. Light. Casting the right spell on the chest should get us in.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “''Chk.'' Those words mean nothing to me.” | |||
* ''(Approaching the location of the [[Harper Stash]]):'' “This must be where the Harper's stockpile is hidden. I should look around.” | |||
* ''(Saw the Harpers’ rune, hasn’t read the Undelivered Letter, Survival check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “I know this rune. An enterprising Harper has hidden supplies nearby.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “A rune of some sort. It must mark something - but what?” | |||
* ''(Saw [[Mimic|false chests]], [[Investigation]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Either the Harpers are terrible at hiding their stashes - or this is a trap.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Must be in one of these chests, then. Or all of them, should we be lucky.” | |||
* ''(Entered a banquet hall, [[Religion]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Shar worshippers left these rotting ritual dregs behind. Why slow the senses with food and drink before a killing? Pointless.” | |||
** ''(Successful 2):'' “The rotting ritual dregs of a Nightfall feast - a decadent display.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Shar worshippers did this. Why slow the senses with food and drink before a killing? Pointless.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “What manner of fiend holds a feast in a place like this?” | |||
* ''(Found a loose stone at {{coords|-600|422}} through [[Perception]] check):'' “A loose stone? Someone's secret stash has been found out.” | |||
* ''(Found a place where [[Philomeen]] climbed up the ledge, knows about her escape):'' “A thick rope, good for climbing. The escaped gnome must have climbed up here.” | |||
** ''(Does not know about her):'' “Tools and a rope - someone climbed up here. Enterprising duergar? Gnome on the run?” | |||
* ''(Found a [[Devilfoil Mask]]):'' “Odd. What manner of mask is this?” | |||
** ''(Arcana check successful):'' “The mask was a merregon's - an infernal warrior. | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “I've never encountered such a thing, even in wildspace.” | |||
** ''(Arcana check successful, knows about merregons’ habits):'' “Hmm - a merregon's, most likely. An infernal battle was fought here. But what of the commander?” | |||
** ''(Doubts whether the merregons’ commander is dead):'' “I suppose the merregons' master returned to the Hells. Unless...” | |||
* ''(Tried to put on the mask):'' “An unusual metal. Too heavy to wear comfortably.” | |||
** ''(Found a second mask):'' “A mask. Just like the others.” | |||
** ''(Found the third mask (?)):'' “My teachings say nothing of them. They could be meaningless trinkets.” | |||
* ''(Found the [[Idol of Shar]], the party knows Shadowheart is a Sharran):'' “This idol bears the Dark Lady's likeness. Shadowheart might be interested.” | |||
** ''(The party does not know):'' “This idol bears Shar's likeness. A detailed rendering of a trivial goddess.” | |||
* ''(Found a bunch of rusty weapons):'' “Useless. Time has ravaged these weapons well beyond repair.” ''(triggers only for the first time interacting with those)'' | |||
* ''(Interacted with the [[Orb of Darkvision]]):'' “A great darkness stirs in me. In Vlaakith's name, what is this?” | |||
* ''(Read [[Abandoned Journal]]):'' “''Chk.'' Better to face a hellbeast than to leave a record of your own cowardice.” ''(triggers after finding at least one Devilfoil Mask)'' | |||
* ''(Stepped on a platform held by chains):'' “Small steps - this thing is all but rusted through.” | |||
'''In the [[Adamantine Forge]]:''' | |||
* ''(Coming closer to the Adamantine forge):'' “Scorching heat, flows of lava. The forge must be near.” | |||
* ''(Saw the forge for the first time):'' “An impressive device. I didn't think ''istik'' were so capable.” | |||
** ''(Saw the forge for the first time 2):'' “The adamantine forge. Impressive - I didn't think ''istik'' were so capable.” | |||
* ''(Filled the crucible with [[Mithral Ore]]):'' “The crucible's full.” | |||
* ''(Interacting with mould chamber, has at least one [[Mould]]):'' “There's an opening in the device - a perfect match for that mould.” | |||
** ''(Doesn’t have any moulds):'' “There's an opening here. For this forge to work, I'll need a mould.” | |||
** ''(Filled only crucible, hasn’t any moulds):'' “Materials placed. But something's still missing.” | |||
** ''(Filled only crucible):'' “The mithral is ready. Time to insert the mould.” | |||
** ''(Placed only mould):'' “Mould inserted. But the forge is useless without the proper ore.” | |||
** ''(Filled and placed both, seeking how to activate):'' “Everything appears to be in order. Time to start up the forge.” | |||
* ''(The platform moves down after activating):'' “There we are. A short descent, but no less dramatic for it.” | |||
* ''(Trying to forge without lava):'' “The forging is not complete. What else is required?” | |||
** ''(If has already crafted one piece):'' “There can be no forging without a flame. The lava.” | |||
* ''(Forged the first item, [[Grym]] appears):'' “Right from the flames. By Vlaakith, I will be your end!” | |||
* ''(Fighting Grym, the forge hammer doesn’t damage it):'' “The hammer's done ''nothing''? ''Tsk'va'' - there must be a way!” | |||
** ''(Successfully damaged Grym with the hammer):'' “There it is - a perfect strike!” | |||
* ''([[Magma Mephit]]s appear during the fight):'' “Mephits. Send them back to the Hells!” | |||
* ''(Defeated Grym):'' “''Vlaakith tavki na'zin.'' Conquest is mine!” | |||
* ''(Approaching lava lake, [[Nature]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Lava doesn't flare up like that for no reason. Something's amiss here.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “I should tread carefully. No telling when the lava might erupt.” | |||
* ''(Noticed [[Lava Elemental]], Arcana check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “What have we here? The cause of the lake's disturbances, surely.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “By Vlaakith, that is no mere fire elemental - it drips with ''lava''.” | |||
==== [[The Risen Road]] and [[Mountain Pass]]==== | ==== [[The Risen Road]] and [[Mountain Pass]]==== | ||
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* ''(After the fight with [[Baretha]] and other githyanki scouts):'' “Their corpses may have something of use...” | * ''(After the fight with [[Baretha]] and other githyanki scouts):'' “Their corpses may have something of use...” | ||
** ''(Read the [[Elaborate Slate]] looted from one of the githyanki corpses):'' “A githyanki crèche lies beyond the mountain pass. Purification is finally at hand.” | ** ''(Read the [[Elaborate Slate]] looted from one of the githyanki corpses):'' “A githyanki crèche lies beyond the mountain pass. Purification is finally at hand.” | ||
==== Rosymorn Monastery ==== | |||
'''Walking down the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''' | |||
* ''(Looking at the valley vista from the viewpoint {{coords|-30|-100}}):'' “I'm not one to admire a view. This time - well, this time shall be an exception.” | |||
* ''(Respond to others' remarks on the sight of the ruined monastery from afar):'' “Keep your focus. A crèche may take any guise - even that of a derelict temple.” | |||
* ''(Recognizing [[Lathander]] depiction in the statue at {{coords|-63|-133}}, [[Religion]] check successful):'' “Lathander, the Morninglord. And self-righteous snob, as I see it.” | |||
* ''(Tried to use the cable car, [[Strength]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Good - with great effort, great reward. Or so I hope.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “The thing is older than the Rock of Bral - and just as unyielding.” {{ref|Rock of Bral is one of the inhabited asteroids commonly known as The Tears. More information about it can be found at {{FRWiki|Rock_of_Bral|long}}}} | |||
* ''(Came up to a broken bridge at {{coords|-106|-184}}):'' “The bridge is down. There must be another way through.” | |||
'''Exploring the ruined monastery:''' | |||
* ''(Came up to the body of a [[Corliss Undertump|cultist]] killed by the [[Add'ath|gith guard]]):'' “The cultists have made enemies of my people. They will be eager for my help.” | |||
* ''(Approaching the statue of Lathander at {{coords|73|4}}):'' “Lathander, smiting the undead to make way for new blood.” | |||
* ''(Heard the warning from speaking bust, Arcana check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “A Magic Mouth{{ref|An [[Illusion School|illusion]] spell that allows to transfer a voice message to anyone who activates a certain trigger. It is not available to cast or learn within the game. Apart from the monastery, active spells can also be found in the [[Thorm Mausoleum]] and in the [[Undercity Ruins]], on the path to the [[Bhaal Temple]]. More on it at {{FRWiki|Magic mouth|long}}}} spell. A warning from the past - and a failed one, to be sure.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “The statue speaks. A warning from the past, no less.” | |||
* ''(Found the corpse with a longsword in the chest, [[History]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “A githyanki blade. One mighty thrust, one life purged.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “One mighty thrust, one life purged.” | |||
* ''(Found active [[Guardian of Faith]] spell):'' “I know this spell - Guardian of Faith. Extraordinary, that it's lasted so long.” | |||
* ''(In the [[Rosymorn_Monastery#Dawnmasters_memorial|Ceremonial room]], removed the weapon from the altar):'' “It's stopped glowing - its magic snuffed out.” | |||
* ''(Placed a non-Ceremonial weapon on altar):'' “Standard weapons are sufficient - a welcome convenience.” | |||
* ''(Heard [[Gremishka]] meowlings):'' “What is that awful mewling?” | |||
* ''(Recognized Gremishkas, ? check successful):'' “Gremishkas? The less magic the better, or they'll be frenzied - or worse.” | |||
* ''(Used magic close to a Gremishka):'' “Damnable things. One spell, and there's no telling how they'll react.” | |||
* ''(Entered a combat with drunk [[Kobold]]s):'' “The kobold reeks of liquor. This is no time go to playing with fire.” | |||
* ''(Pass by an inactive Lathander's Lance on the roof, knows the where crèche is):'' “A formidable weapon. Was this used on my people?” | |||
** ''(Doesn’t know the crèche location):'' “This weapon would have been formidable in battle.” | |||
* ''(Found a githyanki skeleton at {{coords|45|19}}, has been to the creche):'' “A fallen githyanki, still clad in armour - one of the first raiders to descend on the temple.” | |||
** ''(Hasn’t found the crèche yet):'' “A fallen githyanki warrior. A crèche must be close.” | |||
* ''(The [[Giant Eagle]] calling for help in combat):'' “It's calling for help. Keep focus!” | |||
==== Crèche Y’llek ==== | |||
* ''(Entered the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Infirmary_and_Dormitory|Dormitory]]):'' “This crèche's bunks look entirely too soft for my liking.” | |||
* ''(Read the parchment with the rules on the dormitory wall):'' “The first ten protocols. The young must abide them, or bear the ''sa'varsh'''s barbed whip.” | |||
* ''(Set Gremishka loose from the [[Zel'i|gith kids’]] chest):'' “''Tsk'va!''” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “So this was their victim? ''Chk.'' I'd sooner the ''yanki'' release their aggressions on each other.” | |||
* ''(Looking at the devices in [[Stornugoss|Stornugoss’]] laboratory):'' “Githyanki scholars study ''ghaik'' devices closely. They even incorporate their findings into our own machines and magic.” | |||
* ''(Breathed in the [[Strange Gas]] in the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Hatchery|Hatchery]]):'' “Mm. ''Intoxicating.''” | |||
* ''(Looking around in the Hatchery):'' “Entirely too empty. I'd expect to see fifteen eggs, at very least.” | |||
* ''(Saw anatomical diagrams in the [[Crèche_Y'llek#Classroom|Classroom]]):'' Only through anatomical study do we learn of ''ghaik'' weakness. The more we know, the more efficient our kills.“” | |||
* ''(Hit a training dummy in the Classroom):'' “We trained on effigies just like this in Crèche K'liir. The reward for destroying one? Crafting a replacement.” | |||
* ''(Started a fight with [[Kethk|sa'varsh Kethk]] and his students):'' “The pupils hang on his every move. Don't underestimate them.” | |||
* ''(Opened an apple crate in the corridor):'' “Fruit? ''Chk.'' No githyanki of worth would prefer this to a fresh kill.” | |||
* ''(Read the map in [[Crèche_Y'llek#Captain's_Quarters|Captain’s Quarters]]):'' “A map of the Sword Coast. My people have scouted well beyond the temple.” | |||
* ''(Killed [[Therezzyn]], reminding themselves about the Inquisitor):'' “The servant is slain. But there still remains a master.” | |||
* ''(Interacted with the deactivated barrier):'' “Waste of time. The barrier's down.” | |||
* ''(Walking the bridge that leads to [[Crèche_Y'llek#Inquisitor's_Chamber|Inquisitor’s Chamber]]):'' “The Inquisitor will be waiting. We must hurry.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Do as I do. The Inquisitor shall tolerate only the utmost respect.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 2):'' “I hope - no, expect - the ''ch'r'ai'' will aid us.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 3):'' “''Chk.'' The Inquisitor may guide us. Do not provoke him.” | |||
* ''(Try to use an inactive Planecaster, before speaking to [[W'wargaz]]):'' “Inactive.” | |||
'''Searching and obtaining the [[Blood of Lathander]]:''' | |||
* ''(Found empty altar for the fake Blood of Lathander {{coords|74|67}}):'' “The 'Blood of Lathander' was on full display, all but begging to be thieved.” | |||
* ''(Read the note in the Dawnmaster’s secret stash):'' “'Blood of Lathander' - a holy relic, surely. It must be near.” | |||
* ''(Picked up the [[Strange Chunk of Amber|fake Blood of Lathander]]):'' “The Blood of Lathander. Hardly impressive as relics go.” | |||
* ''(Noticed the statues in Inquisitor’s Chamber, [[Perception]] check successful):'' “Scuffs and grooves on the floor, just there. These statues are more than decoration.” | |||
** ''(If the party read [[Old Maintenance Records]] at {{coords|102|26}}):'' “Lathander statues? These can be moved - that book said as much.” | |||
* ''(Failed to rotate the statue in Inquisitor’s Chamber):'' “''Chk.'' Stuck.” | |||
* ''(Hit the stuck statue weakly):'' “Again, again.” | |||
* ''(Solved the statue puzzle in Inquisitor’s Chamber):'' “Curious. What secrets might this door be hiding?” | |||
* ''(Upon entering the Dawnbreak Gate):'' “Has this place escaped my people's notice all this time? Embarrassing.” | |||
* ''(Took the Blood of Lathander, using [[Dawnmaster's Crest]]):'' “Powerful protections. Our success was hardly certain.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 1):'' “This artefact must have been quite valuable.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 2):'' “Is that such a surprise? It looks powerful enough to level a mountain.” | |||
* ''(Managed to stop the armed Lance):'' “We endangered the crèche and its people - and to what end?” | |||
** ''(Responding remark 1):'' “Such insouciance. You cannot comprehend the destruction we nearly triggered.” | |||
* ''(Near the armed Lance on the roof):'' “''Tsk'va'' - that thing will reduce the whole crèche to ashes!” | |||
* ''(Took the Blood of Lathander and got trapped):'' “No no ''no''. Release me, before that thing detonates!” | |||
** ''(Responding remark, avatar is trapped (not her)):'' “Another complication. Keep your wits - there must be a way out.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark, a party member is trapped (not her)):'' “I'll work on the barrier. Someone, find the way out of here.” | |||
** ''(Took the mace after destroying the barrier’s source):'' “''Tsk'va'' - the whole place is coming down!” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Move it. And hurry!” | |||
* ''(Got through the portal on the roof):'' “A narrow escape. I must press on.” | |||
* ''(Ran to the right roof):'' “I need to get down. NOW!” | |||
* ''(Ran to the left balcony):'' “Almost there!” | |||
* ''(Jumped to the left roof 1):'' “''Tsk'va'' - explosion is imminent!” | |||
* ''(Jumped to the left roof 2):'' “There's no time - I need to get down from here.” | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' Lae'zel has no remarks on destroying the crèche. If she is present in the party and remained alive, a cinematic scene will be played instead.'' | |||
'''In the [[Astral Plane]]:''' | |||
* ''(The avatar returned from the [[Discover_the_Artefact's_Secrets#Facing_the_prism_inhabitant|Beckoning Cave]]):'' “Is the target dead? Have you done Vlaakith's will?” | |||
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** ''(Responding remark):'' “Light - yes. Something to make the shadows retreat.” | ** ''(Responding remark):'' “Light - yes. Something to make the shadows retreat.” | ||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Please - I need light, or the darkness will take me...” | ** ''(Responding remark):'' “Please - I need light, or the darkness will take me...” | ||
* ''(Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, answers to [[Shadowheart]] who doesn’t, 1):'' | * ''(Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, answers to [[Shadowheart]] who doesn’t, 1):'' “''Chk.'' And I'm losing strength with every step through the dark.” | ||
** ''(Answer to Shadowheart 2):'' “How grand for you. They're draining me dry - I can barely catch a breath.” | ** ''(Answer to Shadowheart 2):'' “How grand for you. They're draining me dry - I can barely catch a breath.” | ||
* ''(Negated the Curse with a light source):'' “The light - the curse cannot penetrate its glow.” | * ''(Negated the Curse with a light source):'' “The light - the curse cannot penetrate its glow.” | ||
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** ''(Found animal tracks near Ellie May’s grave):'' “Paw prints, but leading where - trap, treasure, or distraction?” | ** ''(Found animal tracks near Ellie May’s grave):'' “Paw prints, but leading where - trap, treasure, or distraction?” | ||
** ''(Found animal’s burrow down the ledge):'' “The dirt's been burrowed there. A rodent's nest, perhaps.” | ** ''(Found animal’s burrow down the ledge):'' “The dirt's been burrowed there. A rodent's nest, perhaps.” | ||
* ''(Saw | * ''(Saw a boar killed by the Shadow Curse at {{coords|92|159}}):'' “Killed by cursed shadows. A fate I'd rather avoid.” | ||
* ''(Saw the dead grove tieflings, [[Investigation]] check):'' | * ''(Saw the dead grove tieflings, [[Investigation]] check):'' | ||
** ''(Successful):'' “Signs of struggle. They did not meet a pleasant end.” | ** ''(Successful):'' “Signs of struggle. They did not meet a pleasant end.” | ||
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* ''(Saw a stuffed bear upon entering the inn, [[Nature]] check):'' | * ''(Saw a stuffed bear upon entering the inn, [[Nature]] check):'' | ||
** ''(Successful):'' “Darkmaw the Wicked. The tale is known even to the githyanki.” | ** ''(Successful):'' “Darkmaw the Wicked. The tale is known even to the githyanki.” | ||
** ''(Responding remark to successful):'' “It's said that it took five-hundred warriors to drive him from his lands. Chk - I thought he'd be bigger.” | ** ''(Responding remark to successful):'' “It's said that it took five-hundred warriors to drive him from his lands. ''Chk'' - I thought he'd be bigger.” | ||
** ''(Failed):'' “I suppose this stuffed beast is some kind of trophy. Well - I'm not impressed.” | ** ''(Failed):'' “I suppose this stuffed beast is some kind of trophy. Well - I'm not impressed.” | ||
* (Looking at the graveyard behind the Last Light Inn): “It is good to see the fallen buried well. Especially in this cursed land.” | * (Looking at the graveyard behind the Last Light Inn): “It is good to see the fallen buried well. Especially in this cursed land.” | ||
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* ''(Entering the [[Mason's Guild]]):'' “A masons' guild. The symbol over the door leaves no doubt.” | * ''(Entering the [[Mason's Guild]]):'' “A masons' guild. The symbol over the door leaves no doubt.” | ||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “These masons met a most violent end, judging by the impaled skeletons there.” | ** ''(Responding remark):'' “These masons met a most violent end, judging by the impaled skeletons there.” | ||
* ''(Found a map of Moonrise Towers in the Mason's Guild cellar):'' "How quaint - a treasure map. The base of Moonrise is marked." | |||
* ''(Reading the plaques on the statue at the town square):'' ”Not just a plaque - a button. Inscribed with nonsense, no less.” | * ''(Reading the plaques on the statue at the town square):'' ”Not just a plaque - a button. Inscribed with nonsense, no less.” | ||
** ''(Entered [[Sharran Sanctuary]] under the town square):'' “Where have I gotten to? I feel not even a touch of curse.” | ** ''(Entered [[Sharran Sanctuary]] under the town square):'' “Where have I gotten to? I feel not even a touch of curse.” | ||
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* ''(Approaching Tollhouse):'' “A tollhouse, I presume. A prime location, astride the canal.” | * ''(Approaching Tollhouse):'' “A tollhouse, I presume. A prime location, astride the canal.” | ||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Ample space for trade goods - and treasure.” | ** ''(Responding remark):'' “Ample space for trade goods - and treasure.” | ||
* ''(Approaching Tollhouse, saw [[Harpers|Harpers’]] prayers on the wall):'' “Harper prayers and protective charms - the preludes to battle.” | * ''(Approaching Tollhouse, saw [[Harpers|Harpers’]] prayers on the wall at {{coords|-81|-67}}):'' “Harper prayers and protective charms - the preludes to battle.” | ||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Simple words and marks. Yet for a keen warrior, a rousing call to arms.” | ** ''(Responding remark):'' “Simple words and marks. Yet for a keen warrior, a rousing call to arms.” | ||
* ''(Opened Cormyte Shipment Box):'' “A shipment from... Cor-myr? Some outlying province, no doubt.” | * ''(Opened Cormyte Shipment Box):'' “A shipment from... Cor-myr? Some outlying province, no doubt.” | ||
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* ''(Heard [[Shar]] speaking again, elsewhere in the temple):'' “That voice - could it be the Dark Goddess herself?” | * ''(Heard [[Shar]] speaking again, elsewhere in the temple):'' “That voice - could it be the Dark Goddess herself?” | ||
* ''(Trying to open a magically-sealed door):'' “Blocked by magic. I will not let it stand in my way.” | * ''(Trying to open a magically-sealed door):'' “Blocked by magic. I will not let it stand in my way.” | ||
* ''(Pushed off by force field around the statue):'' | * ''(Pushed off by force field around the statue):'' “''Tsk'va.'' A force as powerful as it was unexpected.” | ||
** ''(Saw any of the glowing rings around the statue):'' “I will not be bested by some Sharran trap. There's something about that ring...” | ** ''(Saw any of the glowing rings around the statue):'' “I will not be bested by some Sharran trap. There's something about that ring...” | ||
** ''(Pushed off by force field of the outer ring):'' “Think, Lae'zel, think. There must be a way around it.” | ** ''(Pushed off by force field of the outer ring):'' “Think, Lae'zel, think. There must be a way around it.” | ||
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** ''(Successful):'' “This mirror was an instrument of Shar's faithful. Dark magic still flows from the shards.” | ** ''(Successful):'' “This mirror was an instrument of Shar's faithful. Dark magic still flows from the shards.” | ||
** ''(Failed):'' “A mirror this large, and in this place, must have more than just a simple looking glass.” | ** ''(Failed):'' “A mirror this large, and in this place, must have more than just a simple looking glass.” | ||
* ''(Summoned [[Flesh]] in the battle with Balthazar and his minions)'': "It won't turn against the others. Vexing." | |||
* ''(Killed Balthazar):'' “Dead. A pity I can't toy with him a bit longer.” | * ''(Killed Balthazar):'' “Dead. A pity I can't toy with him a bit longer.” | ||
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==== [[Moonrise Towers]] ==== | ==== [[Moonrise Towers]] ==== | ||
* ''([[Perception|Noticed]] mucus dripping from the wall in the kitchen {{coords|-129|-174}}):'' "Is this - blood dripping from above? No. It's more viscous than that." | |||
* ''(The avatar sat on Ketheric's stone throne after general has left the main floor)'' "Enjoy your fantasy, my liege. But don't expect me to bow." | |||
* ''(Read a scroll near bone altar in Ketheric's room)'' "Who is this 'Apostle'? The Absolute - or something even more insidious?" | |||
* ''(Read Melodia’s [[Letter to Ketheric]]):'' “Bah - what use is love, when wasted on a husk like Ketheric Thorm?” | * ''(Read Melodia’s [[Letter to Ketheric]]):'' “Bah - what use is love, when wasted on a husk like Ketheric Thorm?” | ||
* ''(Feeling a ‘hangover’ upon LR after using [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra’s]] unique potion):'' “Ugh, my stomach. Not sure that potion was worth it.” | * ''(Feeling a ‘hangover’ upon LR after using [[Araj Oblodra|Araj Oblodra’s]] unique potion):'' “Ugh, my stomach. Not sure that potion was worth it.” | ||
* ''(Reminding the avatar about [[Minthara]] after her trial):'' “Minthara's still locked in the towers. I am hardly fond of her - but she might be of use.” | * ''(Reminding the avatar about [[Minthara]] after her trial):'' “Minthara's still locked in the towers. I am hardly fond of her - but she might be of use.” | ||
* ''(Walk near the place marked on Mason's map)'' "That map marked this very spot. I should scan the area." | |||
'''In [[Balthazar|Balthazar's]] study:''' | '''In [[Balthazar|Balthazar's]] study:''' | ||
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* ''(Took Ketheric’s [[Netherstone]] after killing him as [[Apostle of Myrkul]], stayed loyal):'' “Myrkul's Chosen has fallen. ''Ch'mar, zal'a Vlaakith!''” | * ''(Took Ketheric’s [[Netherstone]] after killing him as [[Apostle of Myrkul]], stayed loyal):'' “Myrkul's Chosen has fallen. ''Ch'mar, zal'a Vlaakith!''” | ||
** ''(Took Ketheric’s Netherstone, spurned Vlaakith):'' “Myrkul's Chosen has fallen. ''Ch'mar, zal'a Gith!''” | ** ''(Took Ketheric’s Netherstone, spurned Vlaakith):'' “Myrkul's Chosen has fallen. ''Ch'mar, zal'a Gith!''” | ||
==== The [[Astral Plane]] ==== | |||
* ''(Saw the corpses of the Orpheus’s Royal Guard):'' “What we saw weren't demons - they were ''githyanki''.” | |||
* ''(Tried to attack [[Orpheus]]):'' “It's no use. The prince is unreachable.” | |||
* ''(Observing the rocks that Orpheus is chained to):'' “I don't recognise these rocks. They are too strong to break by force alone.” | |||
* ''(Returned to the camp after meeting the [[Emperor]]):'' “We should rest, mind and muscle both.” | |||
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*"A shapeshifter. And here I hoped - er, thought - that I'd slayed a clown."}} | '''[[Circus of the Last Days]]''' | ||
* ''(Upon defeating [[Dribbles]])'' "A shapeshifter. And here I hoped - er, thought - that I'd slayed a clown." | |||
'''[[Lower City]]''' | |||
* ''(Saw [[Gohumberry Tresp]]'s corpse)'' "Look here. The head has been cut cleanly from its owner."}} | |||
== Party Banter == | == Party Banter == | ||
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(At [[Moonrise Towers]] Docks) | (At [[Moonrise Towers]] Docks) | ||
* '''Astarion''': The boat's heading to Baldur's Gate. I'm almost tempted to stow away. | * '''Astarion''': The boat's heading to Baldur's Gate. I'm almost tempted to stow away. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Chk. Try to abandon us and it won't go well for you. | * '''Lae'zel''': ''Chk.'' Try to abandon us and it won't go well for you. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Oh, I wouldn't actually leave. After all, where would you be without me? | * '''Astarion''': Oh, I wouldn't actually leave. After all, where would you be without me? | ||
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(At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | (At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': We must be ready to confront the elder brain. One presides over every ghaik colony. | * '''Lae'zel''': We must be ready to confront the elder brain. One presides over every ''ghaik'' colony. | ||
* '''Astarion''': No problem. And what does this old brain look like? | * '''Astarion''': No problem. And what does this old brain look like? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': A hovering mass of grey matter, sprouted with lethal tentacles and oozing cerebrospinal fluid. | * '''Lae'zel''': A hovering mass of grey matter, sprouted with lethal tentacles and oozing cerebrospinal fluid. | ||
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* '''Gale''': They're not mutually exclusive. The Weave is served best with a dash of eloquence. | * '''Gale''': They're not mutually exclusive. The Weave is served best with a dash of eloquence. | ||
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* '''Lae'zel''': You strike me cleverer than most istiki, Gale. Multiple tutors, I should guess. | * '''Lae'zel''': You strike me cleverer than most ''istiki'', Gale. Multiple tutors, I should guess. | ||
* '''Gale''': Many a wise man and woman indeed. Waterdeep is the home of myriad scholars. | * '''Gale''': Many a wise man and woman indeed. Waterdeep is the home of myriad scholars. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Ah, the City of Splendours. Spent a whole Fleetswake there with my father. What a delight. | * '''Wyll''': Ah, the City of Splendours. Spent a whole Fleetswake there with my father. What a delight. | ||
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* '''Wyll''': Who's in charge of the mind flayers, Lae'zel? Is there a squid king or something? | * '''Wyll''': Who's in charge of the mind flayers, Lae'zel? Is there a squid king or something? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': No. Each ghaik is servant to an elder brain. No king unites elders - only their collective tyranny. | * '''Lae'zel''': No. Each ''ghaik'' is servant to an elder brain. No king unites elders - only their collective tyranny. | ||
* '''Gale''': A mind flayer monarch, imagine that. Such a thing could shatter worlds. | * '''Gale''': A mind flayer monarch, imagine that. Such a thing could shatter worlds. | ||
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* '''Gale''': Is that so? I assumed there to be little time for frivolity amongst all the fighting. | * '''Gale''': Is that so? I assumed there to be little time for frivolity amongst all the fighting. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Eternity is long, Gale. Long enough to pursue endeavours beyond combat. | * '''Lae'zel''': Eternity is long, Gale. Long enough to pursue endeavours beyond combat. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Githyanki write symphonies, craft liquors, paint frescos. When they aren't in fierce battle with ghaik, of course. | * '''Lae'zel''': Githyanki write symphonies, craft liquors, paint frescos. When they aren't in fierce battle with ''ghaik'', of course. | ||
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(At [[Bloomridge Park]]) | (At [[Bloomridge Park]]) | ||
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(At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | (At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | ||
* '''Karlach''': Look at all this mucus. Wonder if our nautiloid came from down here. | * '''Karlach''': Look at all this mucus. Wonder if our nautiloid came from down here. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': It's a possibility. This is no mere mind flayer colony, but an entire ghaik bastion. | * '''Lae'zel''': It's a possibility. This is no mere mind flayer colony, but an entire ''ghaik'' bastion. | ||
* '''Karlach''': I'm ready for the goo. | * '''Karlach''': I'm ready for the goo. | ||
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* '''Lae'zel''': It is the sheen of the soldier's sweat on my brow. | * '''Lae'zel''': It is the sheen of the soldier's sweat on my brow. | ||
* '''Karlach''': The soldier's sweat? Or the lover's? | * '''Karlach''': The soldier's sweat? Or the lover's? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Kain'cha... Speak on it no further. | * '''Lae'zel''': ''Kain'cha''... Speak on it no further. | ||
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(''If the player is romancing Lae'zel; after act 3 romance scene'') | (''If the player is romancing Lae'zel; after act 3 romance scene'') | ||
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=== {{Banter|Shadowheart}} === | === {{Banter|Shadowheart}} === | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': So, gith. Aren't you worried your kind will punish you for consorting with us? | * '''Shadowheart''': So, gith. Aren't you worried your kind will punish you for consorting with us? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': My name is Lae'zel, k'chakhi. | * '''Lae'zel''': My name is Lae'zel, ''k'chakhi''. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': And my kin will understand my need for servants. They will help you, but only if I ask. | * '''Lae'zel''': And my kin will understand my need for servants. They will help you, but only if I ask. | ||
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(Approaching [[Moonrise Towers]]) | (Approaching [[Moonrise Towers]]) | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Moonrise Towers at last. Make no mistake - I will have answers about these ghaik tadpoles. | * '''Lae'zel''': Moonrise Towers at last. Make no mistake - I will have answers about these ''ghaik'' tadpoles. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Easy, Lae'zel - we need answers, yes, but you catch more flies with honey than vinegar... | * '''Shadowheart''': Easy, Lae'zel - we need answers, yes, but you catch more flies with honey than vinegar... | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': ... perhaps that doesn't translate. I don't know if githyanki have honey. Or vinegar. Or flies, even. Let's just show some restraint. | * '''Shadowheart''': ... perhaps that doesn't translate. I don't know if githyanki have honey. Or vinegar. Or flies, even. Let's just show some restraint. | ||
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* '''Wyll''': Lae'zel, you've the most exquisite eyes - golden as the sands of the Calim. | * '''Wyll''': Lae'zel, you've the most exquisite eyes - golden as the sands of the Calim. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': And you've a soft skull. A ghaik tentacle will have no issues pushing through it. | * '''Lae'zel''': And you've a soft skull. A ''ghaik'' tentacle will have no issues pushing through it. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Is that... a compliment? | * '''Wyll''': Is that... a compliment? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': No, it is a fact. Life in this Faerûn is laughaby weak. | * '''Lae'zel''': No, it is a fact. Life in this Faerûn is laughaby weak. | ||
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(''If you have not met Omeluum'') | (''If you have not met Omeluum'') | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Renegades are rare, but not unheard of. Omeluum is one such creature. | * '''Lae'zel''': Renegades are rare, but not unheard of. Omeluum is one such creature. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': A ghaik gone astray is no less dangerous for it - and its head no less valuable. | * '''Lae'zel''': A ''ghaik'' gone astray is no less dangerous for it - and its head no less valuable. | ||
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* '''Wyll''': Who's in charge of the mind flayers, Lae'zel? Is there a squid king or something? | * '''Wyll''': Who's in charge of the mind flayers, Lae'zel? Is there a squid king or something? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': No. Each ghaik is servant to an elder brain. No king unites elders - only their collective tyranny. | * '''Lae'zel''': No. Each ''ghaik'' is servant to an elder brain. No king unites elders - only their collective tyranny. | ||
* '''Gale''': A mind flayer monarch, imagine that. Such a thing could shatter worlds. | * '''Gale''': A mind flayer monarch, imagine that. Such a thing could shatter worlds. | ||
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(At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | (At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | ||
* '''Wyll''': Lae'zel - did you ever fight illithid creatures in your training days? | * '''Wyll''': Lae'zel - did you ever fight illithid creatures in your training days? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Never. The ghaik aboard the nautiloid was the first I ever witnessed in flesh. | * '''Lae'zel''': Never. The ''ghaik'' aboard the nautiloid was the first I ever witnessed in flesh. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Really? I figured you would have joined your fellow gith in a colony raid. | * '''Wyll''': Really? I figured you would have joined your fellow gith in a colony raid. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': A young warrior is expected to fight their first ghaik with their cousins - kin hatched from the same clutch. | * '''Lae'zel''': A young warrior is expected to fight their first ''ghaik'' with their cousins - kin hatched from the same clutch. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': The ones who triumph earn a place in githyanki society. The one's who don't, perish. | * '''Lae'zel''': The ones who triumph earn a place in githyanki society. The one's who don't, perish. | ||
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(''If the player is romancing Lae'zel; after act 3 romance scene'') | (''If the player is romancing Lae'zel; after act 3 romance scene'') | ||
* '''Wyll''': I hope my home can be yours, if you don't go back to the skies. | * '''Wyll''': I hope my home can be yours, if you don't go back to the skies. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Chk. I have no intention of allowing myself to grow a third stomach and a withered arm in a ducal seat. | * '''Lae'zel''': ''Chk.'' I have no intention of allowing myself to grow a third stomach and a withered arm in a ducal seat. | ||
* '''Wyll''': I meant the Gate! But you're always welcome for tea. | * '''Wyll''': I meant the Gate! But you're always welcome for tea. | ||
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(At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | (At [[Mind Flayer Colony]]) | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': A ghaik colony. Illithids are certainly the driving force behind this Absolute cult. | * '''Lae'zel''': A ''ghaik'' colony. Illithids are certainly the driving force behind this Absolute cult. | ||
* '''Minthara''': The hierarchy of command is not yet clear, child. Can you be sure the illithids are in control? | * '''Minthara''': The hierarchy of command is not yet clear, child. Can you be sure the illithids are in control? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': I know what I see - my mortal enemies. And I know what must be done about them. | * '''Lae'zel''': I know what I see - my mortal enemies. And I know what must be done about them. | ||
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* '''Lae'zel''': At what age do you think it is right to set a child upon mortal combat? | * '''Lae'zel''': At what age do you think it is right to set a child upon mortal combat? | ||
* '''Minthara''': The moment it can hold a blade. It may even test its resilience against some common poisons while it is still in the womb. | * '''Minthara''': The moment it can hold a blade. It may even test its resilience against some common poisons while it is still in the womb. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Tsk'va. We do not wilfully risk our young until they are of thirteen years. No point wasting battle-flesh before it's primed. | * '''Lae'zel''': ''Tsk'va.'' We do not wilfully risk our young until they are of thirteen years. No point wasting battle-flesh before it's primed. | ||
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(''If the player is romancing Lae'zel; after act 2 romance scene'') | (''If the player is romancing Lae'zel; after act 2 romance scene'') |