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'''Linsella''' is a halfling [[True Soul]] who works in the kitchen in [[Moonrise Towers]] during [[Act Two]]. | '''Linsella''' is a halfling [[True Soul]] who works in the kitchen in [[Moonrise Towers]] during [[Act Two]]. | ||
{{DiQ|You use a ''spoon'' to stir the soup, Barnabus. Forget the axe, my darling.|Linsella|, instrucing Barnabus}} | {{DiQ|You use a '''spoon''' to stir the soup, Barnabus. Forget the axe, my darling.|Linsella|, instrucing Barnabus}} | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
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When first meeting Linsella, she stands in Moonrise Towers' kitchens training {{CharLink|Barnabus|'Barnabus'}}, with the other gnolls {{CharLink|'Timothy'}} and {{CharLink|'Tomelia'}} nearby. {{Coords|117|-178}} | When first meeting Linsella, she stands in Moonrise Towers' kitchens training {{CharLink|Barnabus|'Barnabus'}}, with the other gnolls {{CharLink|'Timothy'}} and {{CharLink|'Tomelia'}} nearby. {{Coords|117|-178}} | ||
She offers to demonstrate her domination over the gnolls by forcing 'Barnabus' to dance or pray, during which his primal rage will attempt to rebel against her hold | She offers to demonstrate her domination over the gnolls by forcing 'Barnabus' to dance or pray, during which his primal rage will attempt to rebel against her hold. | ||
Alternatively, the party can reinforce her domination | === Sever her control === | ||
The party can then sever her control, allowing the gnoll to murder his master: | |||
* {{Dialogue option|''Compel the gnolls to pulp their master.''|tags=Dark Urge|roll=Wisdom|dc=16}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|''Sever her control once and for all.''|roll=Wisdom|dc=16}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
Successfully doing so will reward inspiration for {{Background|Urchin}}, {{Background|Charlatan}}, {{Background|Haunted One}} backgrounds. | |||
Once the gnolls are no longer dominated, they will attack the party unless the party passes another ability check: | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Easy! I freed you - I'm a friend.|roll=Persuasion|dc=16}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Try it - I dare you.|roll=Intimidation|dc=16}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Match it growl for growl.|tags=Barbarian|roll=Intimidation|dc=16}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|Now, now, Barnabus - ''behave''.|tags=Illithid, True Soul|roll=Wisdom|dc=14}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|''The creature thinks you prey - adjust your body language to display as a threat.'|tags=Ranger|roll=Animal Handling|dc=16|advantage=y}} | |||
The Dark Urge will not need to pass a check to pacify the gnolls, being recognized by 'Barnabus': "...he grovels with a howl of pining awe..." and offering up a few more lines of dialogue. | |||
=== Reinforce her control === | |||
Alternatively, the party can reinforce her domination: | |||
* {{Dialogue option|''Put aside dreams of mincing her. Help her take back control.''|tags=Dark Urge}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} | |||
* {{Dialogue option|''Reinforce her efforts with your own.''}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} | |||
Linsella will compliment the player and reward them with a {{SmRarityItem|Severed Arm}}, and the party character will receive inspiration if they have the {{Background|Entertainer}} or {{Background|Charlatan}} backgrounds. | |||
=== Do nothing === | |||
* {{Dialogue option|It seems you're not as commanding as you think.}} | |||
If the latter is chosen, 'Barnabus' will collapse and die from the mental strain. | |||
== Notable Loot == | == Notable Loot == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:35, 15 November 2024
Linsella is a halfling True Soul who works in the kitchen in Moonrise Towers during Act Two.
“You use a spoon to stir the soup, Barnabus. Forget the axe, my darling.„
Overview[edit | edit source]
Linsella was gifted by the Absolute the ability to "rewrite the lives of her faithful". Her ability enforces the condition 
on creatures, and allows her to control them. It is possible Linsella is controlling the True Soul gnolls who can be found along the Risen Road with Flind.
Involvement[edit | edit source]
When first meeting Linsella, she stands in Moonrise Towers' kitchens training 'Barnabus', with the other gnolls 'Timothy' and 'Tomelia' nearby. X: 117 Y: -178
She offers to demonstrate her domination over the gnolls by forcing 'Barnabus' to dance or pray, during which his primal rage will attempt to rebel against her hold.
Sever her control[edit | edit source]
The party can then sever her control, allowing the gnoll to murder his master:
- [DARK URGE] [WISDOM] Compel the gnolls to pulp their master. (DC 16)
+1 
+1 
+1 
+1 
+1 - [WISDOM] Sever her control once and for all. (DC 16) +1 +1 +1 +1 +1
Successfully doing so will reward inspiration for 
, 
, 
backgrounds.
Once the gnolls are no longer dominated, they will attack the party unless the party passes another ability check:
- [PERSUASION] Easy! I freed you - I'm a friend. (DC 16)
- [INTIMIDATION] Try it - I dare you. (DC 16)
- [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] Match it growl for growl. (DC 16)
- [ILLITHID] [TRUE SOUL] [WISDOM] Now, now, Barnabus - behave. (DC 14)
- [RANGER] [ANIMAL HANDLING] The creature thinks you prey - adjust your body language to display as a threat.' (DC 16
)
The Dark Urge will not need to pass a check to pacify the gnolls, being recognized by 'Barnabus': "...he grovels with a howl of pining awe..." and offering up a few more lines of dialogue.
Reinforce her control[edit | edit source]
Alternatively, the party can reinforce her domination:
- [DARK URGE] Put aside dreams of mincing her. Help her take back control. -1 -1 +1
- Reinforce her efforts with your own. -1 -1 +1
Linsella will compliment the player and reward them with a 
Severed Arm, and the party character will receive inspiration if they have the 
or backgrounds.
Do nothing[edit | edit source]
- It seems you're not as commanding as you think.
If the latter is chosen, 'Barnabus' will collapse and die from the mental strain.
Notable Loot[edit | edit source]
External links[edit | edit source]
Linsella on the Forgotten Realms Wiki