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| size = [[Medium]]
| size = [[Medium]]
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| type = [[Humanoid]]
| race = [[Asmodeus tiefling]]
| race = [[Asmodeus Tiefling]]
| faction = [[Tiefling Refugees]]
| family = [[Kanon]] (sibling)
| movement m = 9
| movement m = 9
| weight kg = 75
| weight kg = 75
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Arka is initially seen fighting on the Emerald Grove ramparts when the [[Goblin]] party chase {{CharLink|Aradin Beno|Aradin}}, {{CharLink|Barth}}, and {{CharLink|Remira}} to the front gates of the Grove. Her brother, {{CharLink|Kanon}}, is mortally shot by Goblin arrows while attempting to open the gate. After the conflict ends, she remains at her brother's corpse while her friend {{CharLink|Memnos}} attempts to console her. Regardless of what the player character says or if they leave the area, Arka will grab a nearby crossbow and run toward the imprisoned goblin {{CharLink|Sazza}} to enact vengeance.
Arka is initially seen fighting on the Emerald Grove ramparts when the [[Goblin]] party chase {{CharLink|Aradin Beno|Aradin}}, {{CharLink|Barth}}, and {{CharLink|Remira}} to the front gates of the Grove. Her brother, {{CharLink|Kanon}}, is mortally shot by Goblin arrows while attempting to open the gate. After the conflict ends, she remains at her brother's corpse while her friend {{CharLink|Memnos}} attempts to console her. Regardless of what the player character says or if they leave the area, Arka will grab a nearby crossbow and run toward the imprisoned goblin {{CharLink|Sazza}} to enact vengeance.


==== The execution ====
The party can convince Arka to take or spare Sazza's life. If Arka does not take revenge on Sazza, she can be found mourning with Memnos near Kanon's grave after the defeat of the Goblins in the [[Goblin Camp]]. If she kills Sazza, her body can be found at {{Coords|-44|408}}, just east of the Goblin Camp.
The party can find Arka in the Makeshift Prison taking aim at Sazza while Memnos tries to calm her down. The player character can watch the bloody scene unfold or intervene in the execution by stepping in front of the crossbow and passing any of the following:
 
* {{Dialogue option|'''''ROAR.'''''|roll=Intimidation|tags=Barbarian|dc=10|advantage=yes}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Read the tiefling's thoughts.''|tags=Detect Thoughts|roll=Intelligence|dc=12}}
* {{Dialogue option|No, shoot me. Should be easy, right?|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
* {{Dialogue option|This won't avenge Kanon. It won't change anything.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
 
If [[Detect Thoughts]] fails, Arka and Memnos become Temporarily Hostile and initiate combat.
 
If the [[Intimidation]] or one of the [[Persuasion]] rolls fail, the player character can make another roll that they did not choose before. If that roll also failed, both Arka and Memnos become hostile.
 
On a successful roll, Sazza is spared.
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If Arka did not enact revenge on Sazza, she can be found mourning with Memnos near Kanon's grave after the defeat of the goblins in the [[Goblin Camp]].
 
If she is not talked out of seeking revenge and is allowed to kill Sazza her dead body can be found in the [[Forest]] at {{coords|-44|408}}, just east of the Goblin Camp.


If the party travel to the [[Mountain Pass]] or [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] before resolving {{CharLink|Kagha|Kagha's}} [[Rite of Thorns]], the [[Tiefling]]s will be expelled from the [[Emerald Grove]] and Arka's corpse can be found among the pile of refugees near the bridge to the [[Blighted Village]].
If the party travel to the [[Mountain Pass]] or [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] before resolving {{CharLink|Kagha|Kagha's}} [[Rite of Thorns]], the [[Tiefling]]s will be expelled from the [[Emerald Grove]] and Arka's corpse can be found among the pile of refugees near the bridge to the [[Blighted Village]].


== Companion approval==
== Companion approval==
Interaction: When the player first meets [[Arka]] grieving over the body of [[Kanon]]
Upon entering the Grove, Arka can be found next to Kanon's corpse. The party can speak with her or ignore her.
* {{Dialogue option|You need to avenge this - spill some goblin blood.}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}


*"You need to avenge this - spill some goblin blood."
Regardless of the party's actions, Arka will run to the prison to enact vengeance. The party can find Arka taking aim at Sazza while Memnos tries to calm her down. They can watch the bloody scene unfold or decide to intervene.
:: {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* {{Dialogue option|''Step between the crossbow and the goblin.''}} {{Approval|Gale|+8}}


Interaction: Arka is in the Emerald Grove preparing to shoot the captured goblin Sazza
The player character can convince Arka to spare Sazza.
 
* {{Dialogue option|'''''ROAR.'''''|roll=Intimidation|tags=Barbarian|dc=10|advantage=yes}}
*If the player character stands in front of the Crossbow:
* {{Dialogue option|This won't avenge Kanon. It won't change anything.|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
:: {{Approval|Gale|+8}}
* {{Dialogue option|No, shoot me. Should be easy, right?|roll=Persuasion|dc=10}}
 
* {{Dialogue option|''Read the tiefling's thoughts.''|tags=Detect Thoughts|roll=Intelligence|dc=12}}, followed by:
*If the player character convinces Arka to not shoot Sazza:
** {{Dialogue option|What would Kanon think of you now?}}  
:: {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** ''Note: If Detect Thoughts fails, Arka and Memnos will become Temporarily Hostile and will initiate combat.''
<small>''Any of the above:''</small> {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}


*If the player character allows Arka to shoot Sazza:
The player character can allow Arka to kill Sazza. {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
:: {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


*If the player character kills her:
The player character can decide to kill Arka. {{Approval|Wyll|-10}}
:: {{Approval|Wyll|-10}}


== Combat ==
== Combat ==

Revision as of 02:40, 25 October 2024

Arka is one of the Tiefling Refugees seeking shelter in the Emerald Grove. She is Kanon's sister and Memnos' close friend.


Portrait Arka.png
“
It won't bring the dead back... but that felt good.
„
— Arka after defending against the goblin raid

Involvement

Act One

Arka is initially seen fighting on the Emerald Grove ramparts when the Goblin party chase Aradin Beno Aradin, Barth Barth, and Remira Remira to the front gates of the Grove. Her brother, Kanon Kanon, is mortally shot by Goblin arrows while attempting to open the gate. After the conflict ends, she remains at her brother's corpse while her friend Memnos Memnos attempts to console her. Regardless of what the player character says or if they leave the area, Arka will grab a nearby crossbow and run toward the imprisoned goblin Sazza Sazza to enact vengeance.

The party can convince Arka to take or spare Sazza's life. If Arka does not take revenge on Sazza, she can be found mourning with Memnos near Kanon's grave after the defeat of the Goblins in the Goblin Camp. If she kills Sazza, her body can be found at X: -44 Y: 408, just east of the Goblin Camp.

If the party travel to the Mountain Pass or Shadow-Cursed Lands before resolving Kagha Kagha's Rite of Thorns, the Tieflings will be expelled from the Emerald Grove and Arka's corpse can be found among the pile of refugees near the bridge to the Blighted Village.

Companion approval

Upon entering the Grove, Arka can be found next to Kanon's corpse. The party can speak with her or ignore her.

  • You need to avenge this - spill some goblin blood. Wyll approves +1 Laezel approves +1 Karlach approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

Regardless of the party's actions, Arka will run to the prison to enact vengeance. The party can find Arka taking aim at Sazza while Memnos tries to calm her down. They can watch the bloody scene unfold or decide to intervene.

  • Step between the crossbow and the goblin. Gale approves +8

The player character can convince Arka to spare Sazza.

  • [BARBARIAN] [INTIMIDATION] ROAR. (DC 10 Advantage Icon.png)
  • [PERSUASION] This won't avenge Kanon. It won't change anything. (DC 10)
  • [PERSUASION] No, shoot me. Should be easy, right? (DC 10)
  • [DETECT THOUGHTS] [INTELLIGENCE] Read the tiefling's thoughts. (DC 12), followed by:
    • What would Kanon think of you now?
    • Note: If Detect Thoughts fails, Arka and Memnos will become Temporarily Hostile and will initiate combat.

Any of the above: Wyll disapproves -1 Laezel disapproves -1 Karlach approves +1 Gale approves +1 Shadowheart approves +1

The player character can allow Arka to kill Sazza. Wyll approves +1 Astarion approves +1 Karlach disapproves -1

The player character can decide to kill Arka. Wyll disapproves -10

Combat

Attacks and abilities

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Ranged Attack Ranged Attack ()   –  Light Crossbow
Normal weapon damage Make a ranged attack with your equipped weapon.
 Range: 18 m / 60 ft

Notable loot

Gallery

  • Model

    Model

Notes

  • Arka grants 20 XP when killed.

External links

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