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'''[[Reithwin Town]]''' | '''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br> | ||
''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:'' | ''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:'' | ||
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** Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ** Then persuade Malus Thorm to operate on himself. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
* OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Karlach|+2}} ''(comes one point by another subsequently)''. | * OR Convince Malus Thorm to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Karlach|+2}} ''(comes one point by another subsequently)''. | ||
''At the cemetery:'' | |||
* Agree to help [[Arabella]] find her parents. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** Then offer Arabella shelter at your camp. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* OR, If you've already found [[Locke]] and [[Komira]]'s bodies, tell Arabella they are dead and succeed [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]] roll to take her to your camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''({{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} character will have a unique lines and only Persuasion option)'' | |||
''At [[The Waning Moon]]:'' | ''At [[The Waning Moon]]:'' | ||
* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[ | * Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Constitution]], either general or class-based lines) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}''(gains approval after first and second rounds)'' | ||
** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)'' | ** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(gains approval only in the first round)'' | ||
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(each time)''. | * Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(gains approval each time)''. | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.'' | ▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.'' | ||
* By any means make | * By any means make Thisobald Thorm drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''<br> | |||
* While entering the Moonrise for the first time, tell [[Malik|Zealot Malik]] that you are here to take his head {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
''Witnessing [[Ketheric|Ketheric's]] trial (at the very first visit to Moonrise):'' | |||
* When [[Z'rell]] orders you to decide the goblins' fate: | |||
** Offer them a fair fight to death, using basic or unique {{Class|Barbarian}}, {{Class|Berserker}}, {{Class|Paladin}} or {{Class|Oathbreaker}} options {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option '''will not''' bring any points for {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} character'' | |||
** Set them free (basic or {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} option) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
''Talking to [[Z'rell|Disciple Z'rell]]:'' | |||
* If you killed the goblins: | |||
** Distract [[Z'rell]] with thoughts of your aching for Karlach {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(gives approval regardless of you romancing the tiefling or not, but halforc's reaction will differ slightly)'' {{verify}} | |||
* If you spared the goblins, fail the [[Deception]] roll to explain it and then say you will free the rest of the prisoners {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* If you have helped [[Balthazar]] to retrieve [[Nightsong]]: | |||
** Refuse to kidnap Isobel on Z'rell's order {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR Say you have yet to kill Z'rell and other vermin at the Moonrise {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
''At the [[Moonrise Towers Prison]]:'' | |||
* When approaching [[Minthara]] being tortured and erased by [[Jasin]] and [[Sumera]]: | |||
** Succeed the {{Ability check|Wisdom|18}} to reach out to Minthara's mind, tell her to play along, and then convince the questioners that you have broken her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR Say that the only thing you're going to break is them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(starts a fight with the questioners, with Minthara taking your side)'' | |||
* After the fight, escort Minthara out of Moonrise Towers and tell where to find your camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
' | * Speaking to the [[Warden]] for the first time, tell her that her face is bland, too {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
* | * Use [[Deception]] to convince the Warden that you are [[Balthazar|Balthazar's]] closest confidante {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
** Then try to bribe her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}, and when she takes the money and does nothing, say that you should have see it coming {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, say it was so well-played that you are not even mad {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR Refuse to bribe her {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* Talking to [[Lia]], promise to help the tieflings escape {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR Refuse to help them {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* Talking to [[Lakrissa]], when she accuses you of serving the cult, succeed a [[Persuasion]] or an [[Intimidation]] roll, then promise to help the tieflings {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* Speaking to [[Wulbren]], say that [[Barcus Wroot]] sent you, OR use any of check-based options {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** If the party found themselves in a cell, accept Wulbren's offer to break out together {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* Provide Wulbren with any tool capable of destroying a wall {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* When Wulbren, once freed, takes the boat and sails off without the party, let him go {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Paladin}} or a Good {{Class|Cleric}}, say that their chasers won't get past you {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR Outrage on Wulbren's betrayal, using basic line or class-based/race-based lines for Evil {{Class|Cleric}}, {{Class|Barbarian}}, {{Class|Bard}}, {{Class|Fighter}}, {{Race|Drow}}, {{Race|Githyanki}} or {{Race|Deep Gnome}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* If the jailbreak was successful and your participation went unnoticed, tell the Warden it was you who snuck the prisoners {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
''Elsewhere in Moonrise Towers:'' | |||
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | * Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
* Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that [[Astarion]] is his own person. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | * Tell [[Araj Oblodra]] that [[Astarion]] is his own person. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
* | ** Then back Astarion in his refusal to bite Araj, telling her "He said no, what's to discuss". {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
** OR Tell Astarion that he shall not do anything he doesn't want to, when Araj asks you to pressure him into taking her offer {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* | * Meeting [[Squire]] in Ketheric's room, tame it by any means, then reach out to pet her (without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
* | ** OR Ask if it would be all right to give her a scratch (using {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}) {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | ||
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | ''Final fight at the Moonrise:'' | ||
* | * In front of [[Moonrise Towers]], offer [[Jaheira]] to join you in the upcoming fight {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} | ||
* | * If you haven't come to [[Last Light Inn]] at all, before final fight for [[Moonrise Towers]] tell Jaheira you are a friend. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} | ||
* After the first floor is secured, tell Jaheira you sense a bit of envy and ask her to join the fight against [[Ketheric Thorm]].{{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop|rooftop]], tell Ketheric Thorm that you can help, OR that it isn't too late, OR to come quietly {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' These lines require first {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}}, and then any of subsequent DC 30 checks, OR a {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} if you have found and read Melodia's [[Letter to Ketheric]]'' | |||
:* When [[Aylin|Nightsong]] intervenes, tell her to stand down, because Ketheric has surrendered. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* After defeating Ketheric down at the [[Mind Flayer Colony|colony]], thank [[Art Cullagh]] for his help. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''<br> | |||
''Dealing with [[Yurgir]] and his retinue:'' | |||
* Lick the dead spider meat {{Approval|Karlach|+2}} ''(Comes point by point for each lick)'' | |||
* When speaking to the orthon initially, choose to attack him straightaway. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* If you agreed to help Yurgir: | |||
** Speak to [[Nessa]] via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and [[Persuasion|convince]] her that her love to the orthon is caused by dosed meat {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(Available if the party have investigated the dead spider or detected thoughts of the merregon)'' | |||
** Without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, pass the {{Ability check|Animal Handling|16}} and give the beast a scratch behind the ears {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
''Near Pedestal of Reckoning and through [[Gauntlet_of_Shar#Trials_of_Shar|Shar's trials]]:'' | |||
* When Shadowheart speaks of her need to go through the trials, answer that this is a distraction OR that you are actually here to gain Ketheric's trust {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
''Dealing with [[Balthazar]] in his outpost:'' | |||
* Speaking to Balthazar through [[Reconstituted Duellist]], tell ''it'' to leave, because you don't answer to a pile of bones {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, say you do not blunder {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}} of Shar or as [[Shadowheart]], say you belong in this place far more than some bone pile {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* Agree to clear the way for the necromancer, and then: | |||
** Having [[Mother Dearest]] in your inventory, ask Balthazar what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* Refuse to help the necromancer and choose to attack him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Paladin}} (except [[Oathbreaker]]), say you will smite him where he stands {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
''In the [[Shadowfell]]:'' | |||
* If you have defeated Balthazar: | |||
** Free [[Aylin]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* If Balthazar is present and not hostile to the party: | |||
** Tell him to leave, or he is a dead man {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
** OR, PLaying as a Good or Neutral {{Class|Cleric}}, choose to attack him {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* If Shadowheart is in the party, tell her that she should spare the Aylin because the aasimar may know something about her. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | '''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | ||
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* Talking to [[Florrick|Councellor Florrick]], tell her you have no intentions to go to [[Moonrise Towers]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | * Talking to [[Florrick|Councellor Florrick]], tell her you have no intentions to go to [[Moonrise Towers]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | ||
'''At the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]] | |||
'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''<br> | |||
''At the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:'' | |||
* Agree to give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | * Agree to give up all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | ||
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | ''At the cemetery:'' | ||
* Refuse to take [[Soul Coin]]s from [[Lann Tarv]] in exchange for hearing about the souls inside them{{Approval|Karlach|-5}} | * Refuse to help [[Arabella]] find her parents. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | ||
▶ '''''Note:''' This line appears only if '''Karlach is in the party'''''. | ** If you agreed, refuse to take Arabella in at your camp. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | ||
* | * OR, If you've already found [[Locke]] and [[Komira]]'s bodies, tell Arabella they are dead and fail [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]] roll to take her to your camp {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} ''({{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} character will have unique lines and Persuasion option only)'' | ||
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'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''<br> | |||
* While entering the Moonrise for the first time, tell [[Malik|Zealot Malik]] that you have infiltrated Harpers' encampment {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
''Witnessing [[Ketheric|Ketheric's]] trial (at the very first visit to Moonrise):'' | |||
* If [[Minthara]] is judged: | |||
** Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, after Ketheric declares the sentence, intervene and say you can make Minthara's passing ''much'' more creative {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
** Then tell Z'rell to make her suffer until pain is all she knows {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
* When Z'rell orders you to decide the goblins' fate: | |||
** Kill them through illithid powers ''(A {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}} character will have several options, all gaining points)'' {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
''Talking to [[Z'rell|Disciple Z'rell]]:'' | |||
* If you have helped [[Balthazar]] to retrieve [[Nightsong]], agree to kidnap Isobel next {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
''At the [[Moonrise Towers Prison]]:'' | |||
* When approaching [[Minthara]] being tortured and erased by [[Jasin]] and [[Sumera]]: | |||
** Say you expected to see her dismembered {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, if you failed a [[Wisdom]] check to reach out to Minthara's mind, tell the questioners to carve her mind apart {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
* After defeating the questioners, escort Minthara out of Moonrise Towers and tell her you have saved her only for the pleasure of killing her yourself {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
* Talking to [[Lakrissa]], when she accuses you of serving the cult, succeed a [[Persuasion]] or an [[Intimidation]] roll, then refuse to help them {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
* Speaking to [[Wulbren]], say that they can die in prison for all you care {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
** Refuse to find tools for Wulbren {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
''Elsewhere in Moonrise Towers:'' | |||
* Reinforce the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
* At the Moonrise Towers docks, use illithid {{Ability check|Wisdom}} on [[Marls|Acolyte Marls]], and then tell him to wash the worms off. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
* Refuse to take [[Soul Coin]]s from [[Lann Tarv]] in exchange for hearing about the souls trapped inside them {{Approval|Karlach|-5}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' This line appears only if '''Karlach is in the party'''''. | |||
''Final fight at the Moonrise:'' | |||
* In front of [[Moonrise Towers]], reject Jaheira's offer to join you in the upcoming fight {{Approval|Karlach|-5}} | |||
* If you haven't come to [[Last Light Inn]] at all, before final fight for [[Moonrise Towers]] tell Jaheira you are a foe. {{Approval|Karlach|-5}} | |||
* If you saved Minthara, speak to her after defeating Ketheric down in the [[Mind Flayer Colony|colony]] and propose to take [[Orin|Orin's]] once the latter is dead. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | '''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | ||
* | ''Dealing with [[Yurgir]] and his retinue:'' | ||
* | * If you agreed to help Yurgir: | ||
** Suggest to search the temple for him {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
** Speak to [[Nessa]] via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and [[Deception|convince]] her that the orthon sold her to the party {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tell Nessa you didn't think the displacer beasts were ''slaves''. Then discuss her love to the orthon and finally say that love is a disease like any other {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
''Near Pedestal of Reckoning and through [[Gauntlet_of_Shar#Trials_of_Shar|Shar's trials]]:'' | |||
* When Shadowheart speaks of her need to go through the trials, agree to help her if you can {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
''Dealing with [[Balthazar]] in his outpost, agree to clear the way for him {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
''In the [[Shadowfell]]:'' | |||
* If you have defeated Balthazar: | |||
** Kill [[Aylin]] {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} | |||
* If Balthazar is present and not hostile to the party, let him take the Nightsong to Ketheric {{Approval|Karlach|-5}} | |||
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | '''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' |
Revision as of 20:38, 2 December 2024
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Overview | Approval | Banter | Romance |
Karlach approves of helping people out. Due to her experiences in Avernus, she distrusts devils. The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Karlach's Approval.
For more information about the approval system, see Approval.
Greetings
Depending on her approval rating, Karlach may greet the player with:
Negative (<0):
- "Yeah?"
- "What?"
- "Out with it."
- "Hey."
Neutral (0 - 19):
- "Soldier?"
- "Why're we slowing down?"
- "Hm?"
- "What can I do you for?"
- "Yeah?"
- "What's the story?"
- "Heya."
- "Hey, soldier."
Medium and up (20+):
- "Hey, soldier."
- "Soldier?"
- "What's on your mind?"
- "Copper for your thoughts?"
If spoken to by someone other than the player character:
- "Sorry - haven't fraternised with you much and not sure if I want to start."
- "Go get boss if you want to talk."
- "Tell it to the chief."
Romance
Low approval
Flirting:
- "Hey, soldier."
- "Uh huh?"
- "What is it?"
Partnered:
- "Yeah, honey?"
- "Hmm?"
- "What's on your mind?"
Broken Up:
- "What?"
- "Yeah?"
- "Something on your mind?"
Medium and higher approval
Flirting:
- "Hey, you."
- "Oh, hi!"
- "What're you thinking about?"
Partnered:
- "Darling."
- "Hey!"
- "Soldier?"
- "What's on your mind?"
Broken up:
- "Hey, soldier."
- "Yeah?"
- "What's on your mind?"
Approval
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to gain approval.
Act One
Act Two
Act Three
Disapproval
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Karlach to lose approval. This list is most likely incomplete.