Nocturne
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“You may not remember, but we shared a lot together once. Good times, hard times... I will not turn on you. Even if it angers Lady Shar.„
Involvement
Act Three
If Shadowheart consumed 
Noblestalk while in the Underdark, she remembers "a young tiefling boy" with short horns and purple hair who was named Rennald. This starts 
. Upon meeting Nocturne Shadowheart realises that Nocturne is this young tiefling from her recovered memories. Nocturne, a trans woman, goes on to explain how Shadowheart used to be teased about her name - attacked for who she was - which helped Nocturne understand more about herself, and that she was not happy with who she was. Shadowheart's courage to keep fighting gave Nocturne the strength to find herself and eventually change from Rennald to Nocturne.[2]
Nocturne is surprised that Shadowheart made it back, as it was speculated in the cloister that the hunt for the artefact was a suicide mission, and further, that it was not Shar's plan but the Mother Superior's alone.
If Shadowheart takes control of the cloister, Nocturne stays on as quartermaster, and tells Shadowheart to come see her later so that they can catch up. Otherwise, she makes plans to go to another enclave, not yet brave enough to leave Shar entirely.
Nocturne acts as quartermaster in the Cloister of Sombre Embrace, and sells a small selection of items. If Shadowheart defies Shar and kills the cultists, Nocturne only remains in the cloister until the next long rest, after which she is gone for good. Otherwise, she remain as quartermaster.
Epilogue
During the Epilogue, the player character can ask Shadowheart about Nocturne. If Shadowheart took over the cloister, she relays that Nocturne is still the quartermaster, and is busy with the rapid growth of the enclave.
Otherwise, Nocturne is acting as informant to Shadowheart on the plans of some of the Sharran chapters, still a loyal friend to Shadowheart even though her faith and allegiances remain. Shadowheart hopes that Nocturne will turn from Shar in time, ready to support her in that change, but says that it is "a decision she will have to make for herself".[3]
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“They were attacking who you were. I never found it funny, but wasn't quite sure why. Eventually I realised it was because I wasn't happy with who I was. I couldn't keep going like that. But seeing how you fought on, I realised that I didn't have to. From then on, I was Nocturne. It wasn't easy... but everything started to make sense. I could breathe.„
“I know it might be hard to believe, but you can find acceptance in the unlikeliest of places.„