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The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act Three]] of the game's story.

=== {{Cond|Anointed in Splendour}} ~~===~~

===Anointed in Splendour===

~~Character gains a~~ +2 bonus to all {{SavingThrow}}s.

{{Cond|Anointed in Splendour}} - gain +2 bonus to all {{SavingThrow}}s.

==== How to unlock ====

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Alternatively, [[Gale]] can get this permanent bonus through dialogue. If Gale chooses to ask for [[Mystra|Mystra's]] forgiveness during their meeting at the [[Stormshore Tabernacle]] in the [[Lower City]], she will grant him {{cond|Anointed in Splendour}}.

=== {{SAI|Danse Macabre}} ~~===~~

===Danse Macabre===

~~Create~~ 4 ghouls that fight alongside you. Comes with a curse that lowers Constitution by 5, but can be removed with the [[Remove Curse]] spell while keeping Danse Macabre

{{SAI|Danse Macabre}} - create 4 ghouls that fight alongside you. Comes with a curse that lowers Constitution by 5, but can be removed with the [[Remove Curse]] spell while keeping Danse Macabre

==== How to unlock ====

Read The ''Tharchiate Codex'' (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in Ramazith's Tower), then read the last page of the ''[[Necromancy of Thay]]'' (from Act 1) and pass a DC 20 Wisdom Saving Throw.

=== {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|Monk's Hideous Laughter}} ~~===~~

===Tasha's Hideous Laughter|Monk's Hideous Laughter===

~~Gain~~ casting of [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] per long rest.

{{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|Monk's Hideous Laughter}} - gain casting of [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] per long rest.

==== How to unlock ====

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Possible wisdom loss if you fail Constitution/Wisdom saves. The {{MdRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)}} loses all of its abilities if you choose to accept the curse yourself.

=== [[Mirror of Loss]] ~~===~~

=== Mirror of Loss ===

~~Gain~~ +2 to an [[abilities|ability score]] of your choice (and optionally +1 to Charisma).

[[Mirror of Loss]] - gain +2 to an [[abilities|ability score]] of your choice (and optionally +1 to Charisma).

==== How to unlock ====

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Buffs granted by the Mirror can raise the affected ability score up to 24.

As of v4.1.1.4811634, the bonuses from the Necromancy of Thay are properly lost when ~~you sacrifice~~ its knowledge.

As of v4.1.1.4811634, the bonuses from the Necromancy of Thay are properly lost when sacrificing its knowledge.

You will receive the ''Patriar's Memory'' (+1 CHA) if the Narrator tells you the following after sacrificing an ability score: "Disappointment floods your mind. You were sure to succeed Stelmane, but Lord Enver Gortash has stolen your support. All that charming and cajoling in the parlous of the Upper City, Wasted." You can continue to reload until you receive this specific memory, though be aware that this outcome becomes significantly less likely to occur for characters who have completed the DC 25 Religion check, due to the mechanics of how the various outcomes are chosen (described in detail on the Mirror of Loss page).

=== {{MdRarityItem|Astral-Touched Tadpole|Partial Ceremorphosis}} ~~===~~

===Astral-Touched Tadpole|Partial Ceremorphosis===

~~Gain~~ access to [[Illithid_powers#Elite_powers|tier 3 illithid powers]], and automatically unlock all tier 1 illithid powers and the tier 3 illithid power Fly. This will cause a cosmetic change in the character. Any tadpoles used in the granted tier 1 illithid powers will be refunded when this bonus is obtained.

{{MdRarityItem|Astral-Touched Tadpole|Partial Ceremorphosis}} - gain access to [[Illithid_powers#Elite_powers|tier 3 illithid powers]], and automatically unlock all tier 1 illithid powers and the tier 3 illithid power Fly. This will cause a cosmetic change in the character. Any tadpoles used in the granted tier 1 illithid powers will be refunded when this bonus is obtained.

==== How to unlock ====

Consume the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]] offered by [[the Emperor]].

=== {{MdRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer|Slayer Knowledge}} ~~===~~

===Regarding the Slayer|Slayer Knowledge===

~~Grants~~ advantage against Slayer abilities.

{{MdRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer|Slayer Knowledge}} - gain advantage against Slayer abilities.

When playing as the [[Dark Urge]] with the [[Slayer]] form unlocked, it also grants the [[Piercing Growl]] skill.

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Back at the camp, talk to him again and he will explain that he was targeted by the Lord of Murder [[Bhaal]] and his Chosen. You can then ask him about the [[Slayer]] and he will offer you a [[Regarding the Slayer|guidebook]] written by the wizard Irenicus. Read this book and you will gain the passive feature.

=== {{Cond|Sweet Stone Features}} ~~===~~

===Sweet Stone Features===

~~Gain~~ a +1d4 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws.

{{Cond|Sweet Stone Features}} - gain a +1d4 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws.

==== How to unlock ====

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If Astarion is the one depicted as a statue, the Sweet Stone Features condition overrules the Curse of the Sired condition that he would otherwise acquire in the [[Szarr Palace]]. The Curse of the Sired status gives Astarion disadvantage on all saving throws while in a place of trauma. With a statue of himself at camp, Astarion does not suffer that penalty and gets to keep the effect of the Sweet Stone Features condition instead, even while in the palace.

=== {{SAI|The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing}} ~~===~~

===The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing===

~~After a long rest,~~ gain 20 temporary hit points. Remains active if ''[[The Tharchiate Codex]]'' is also used to obtain Danse Macabre.

{{SAI|The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing}} - gain 20 temporary hit points after a Long Rest. Remains active if ''[[The Tharchiate Codex]]'' is also used to obtain Danse Macabre.

==== How to unlock ====

Read ''The Tharchiate Codex'' (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in [[Ramazith's Tower]]). Only available to the first character who reads the Codex.

=== {{SAI|Unstable Blood}} ~~===~~

===Unstable Blood===

~~Gain~~ the ~~passive [[Unstable Blood]]. Your~~ blood is now highly flammable; if ~~you bleed~~ and ~~create~~ a blood surface, it will explode on contact with fire.

{{SAI|Unstable Blood}} - the player character's blood is now highly flammable; if bleeding and creating a blood surface, it will explode on contact with fire.

==== How to unlock ====

Give ~~your~~ blood to [[Araj Oblodra]] in [[Moonrise Towers]] in Act 2, then meet her again east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]] in Act 3 and help her again. She will give ~~you~~ a potion that grants this feature once drunk.

Give the player character's blood to [[Araj Oblodra]] in [[Moonrise Towers]] in Act 2, then meet her again east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]] in Act 3 and help her again. She will give a potion that grants this feature once drunk.

~~Tip: Give to a [[tiefling]] or [[Dragonborn|red, gold or brass dragonborn]], or equip an item that grants [[Resistance|Fire resistance]] to minimise the damage you yourself take from the explosions.~~

===Vampire Ascendant===

{{SAI|Vampire Ascendant}} - [[Astarion]] gains class actions {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}} and {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape}}, as well as an extra {{DamageType|Necrotic|1d10}} necrotic damage on his weapon and unarmed attacks.

=== {{SAI|Vampire Ascendant}} ~~===~~

[[Astarion]] gains class actions {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}} and {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape}}, as well as an extra {{DamageType|Necrotic|1d10}} necrotic damage on his weapon and unarmed attacks.

==== How to unlock ====

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 The following permanent character bonuses can be obtained in [[Act Three]] of the game's story.
-=== {{Cond|Anointed in Splendour}} ===
+===Anointed in Splendour===
-Character gains a +2 bonus to all {{SavingThrow}}s.
+{{Cond|Anointed in Splendour}} - gain +2 bonus to all {{SavingThrow}}s.
 ==== How to unlock ====
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 Alternatively, [[Gale]] can get this permanent bonus through dialogue. If Gale chooses to ask for [[Mystra|Mystra's]] forgiveness during their meeting at the [[Stormshore Tabernacle]] in the [[Lower City]], she will grant him {{cond|Anointed in Splendour}}.
-=== {{SAI|Danse Macabre}} ===
+===Danse Macabre===
-Create 4 ghouls that fight alongside you. Comes with a curse that lowers Constitution by 5, but can be removed with the [[Remove Curse]] spell while keeping Danse Macabre
+{{SAI|Danse Macabre}} - create 4 ghouls that fight alongside you. Comes with a curse that lowers Constitution by 5, but can be removed with the [[Remove Curse]] spell while keeping Danse Macabre
 ==== How to unlock ====
 Read The ''Tharchiate Codex'' (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in Ramazith's Tower), then read the last page of the ''[[Necromancy of Thay]]'' (from Act 1) and pass a DC 20 Wisdom Saving Throw.
-=== {{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|Monk's Hideous Laughter}} ===
+===Tasha's Hideous Laughter|Monk's Hideous Laughter===
-Gain casting of [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] per long rest.
+{{SAI|Tasha's Hideous Laughter|Monk's Hideous Laughter}} - gain casting of [[Tasha's Hideous Laughter]] per long rest.
 ==== How to unlock ====
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 Possible wisdom loss if you fail Constitution/Wisdom saves. The {{MdRarityItem|Sentient Amulet (Rare)}} loses all of its abilities if you choose to accept the curse yourself.
-=== [[Mirror of Loss]] ===
+=== Mirror of Loss ===
-Gain +2 to an [[abilities|ability score]] of your choice (and optionally +1 to Charisma).
+[[Mirror of Loss]] - gain +2 to an [[abilities|ability score]] of your choice (and optionally +1 to Charisma).
 ==== How to unlock ====
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 Buffs granted by the Mirror can raise the affected ability score up to 24.
-As of v4.1.1.4811634, the bonuses from the Necromancy of Thay are properly lost when you sacrifice its knowledge.
+As of v4.1.1.4811634, the bonuses from the Necromancy of Thay are properly lost when sacrificing its knowledge.
 You will receive the ''Patriar's Memory'' (+1 CHA) if the Narrator tells you the following after sacrificing an ability score: "Disappointment floods your mind. You were sure to succeed Stelmane, but Lord Enver Gortash has stolen your support. All that charming and cajoling in the parlous of the Upper City, Wasted." You can continue to reload until you receive this specific memory, though be aware that this outcome becomes significantly less likely to occur for characters who have completed the DC 25 Religion check, due to the mechanics of how the various outcomes are chosen (described in detail on the Mirror of Loss page).
-=== {{MdRarityItem|Astral-Touched Tadpole|Partial Ceremorphosis}} ===
+===Astral-Touched Tadpole|Partial Ceremorphosis===
-Gain access to [[Illithid_powers#Elite_powers|tier 3 illithid powers]], and automatically unlock all tier 1 illithid powers and the tier 3 illithid power Fly. This will cause a cosmetic change in the character. Any tadpoles used in the granted tier 1 illithid powers will be refunded when this bonus is obtained.
+{{MdRarityItem|Astral-Touched Tadpole|Partial Ceremorphosis}} - gain access to [[Illithid_powers#Elite_powers|tier 3 illithid powers]], and automatically unlock all tier 1 illithid powers and the tier 3 illithid power Fly. This will cause a cosmetic change in the character. Any tadpoles used in the granted tier 1 illithid powers will be refunded when this bonus is obtained.
 ==== How to unlock ====
 Consume the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]] offered by [[the Emperor]].
-=== {{MdRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer|Slayer Knowledge}} ===
+===Regarding the Slayer|Slayer Knowledge===
-Grants advantage against Slayer abilities.
+{{MdRarityItem|Regarding the Slayer|Slayer Knowledge}} - gain advantage against Slayer abilities.
 When playing as the [[Dark Urge]] with the [[Slayer]] form unlocked, it also grants the [[Piercing Growl]] skill.
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 Back at the camp, talk to him again and he will explain that he was targeted by the Lord of Murder [[Bhaal]] and his Chosen. You can then ask him about the [[Slayer]] and he will offer you a [[Regarding the Slayer|guidebook]] written by the wizard Irenicus. Read this book and you will gain the passive feature.
-=== {{Cond|Sweet Stone Features}} ===
+===Sweet Stone Features===
-Gain a +1d4 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws.
+{{Cond|Sweet Stone Features}} - gain a +1d4 bonus to attack rolls and saving throws.
 ==== How to unlock ====
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 If Astarion is the one depicted as a statue, the Sweet Stone Features condition overrules the Curse of the Sired condition that he would otherwise acquire in the [[Szarr Palace]]. The Curse of the Sired status gives Astarion disadvantage on all saving throws while in a place of trauma. With a statue of himself at camp, Astarion does not suffer that penalty and gets to keep the effect of the Sweet Stone Features condition instead, even while in the palace.
-=== {{SAI|The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing}} ===
+===The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing===
-After a long rest, gain 20 temporary hit points. Remains active if ''[[The Tharchiate Codex]]'' is also used to obtain Danse Macabre.
+{{SAI|The Tharchiate Codex: Blessing}} - gain 20 temporary hit points after a Long Rest. Remains active if ''[[The Tharchiate Codex]]'' is also used to obtain Danse Macabre.
 ==== How to unlock ====
 Read ''The Tharchiate Codex'' (found at the end of the Vault puzzle in [[Ramazith's Tower]]). Only available to the first character who reads the Codex.
-=== {{SAI|Unstable Blood}} ===
+===Unstable Blood===
-Gain the passive [[Unstable Blood]]. Your blood is now highly flammable; if you bleed and create a blood surface, it will explode on contact with fire.
+{{SAI|Unstable Blood}} - the player character's blood is now highly flammable; if bleeding and creating a blood surface, it will explode on contact with fire.
 ==== How to unlock ====
-Give your blood to [[Araj Oblodra]] in [[Moonrise Towers]] in Act 2, then meet her again east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]] in Act 3 and help her again. She will give you a potion that grants this feature once drunk.
+Give the player character's blood to [[Araj Oblodra]] in [[Moonrise Towers]] in Act 2, then meet her again east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]] in Act 3 and help her again. She will give a potion that grants this feature once drunk.
-Tip: Give to a [[tiefling]] or [[Dragonborn|red, gold or brass dragonborn]], or equip an item that grants [[Resistance|Fire resistance]] to minimise the damage you yourself take from the explosions.
+===Vampire Ascendant===
+{{SAI|Vampire Ascendant}} - [[Astarion]] gains class actions {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}} and {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape}}, as well as an extra {{DamageType|Necrotic|1d10}} necrotic damage on his weapon and unarmed attacks.
-=== {{SAI|Vampire Ascendant}} ===
-[[Astarion]] gains class actions {{SAI|Ascendant Bite}} and {{SAI|Misty Escape (Vampire Ascendant)|Misty Escape}}, as well as an extra {{DamageType|Necrotic|1d10}} necrotic damage on his weapon and unarmed attacks.
 ==== How to unlock ====