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Template:CompanionTab A collection of Shadowheart's remarks and overhead conversations with other characters.

Remarks

Selected

What's next, I wonder?
My faith will guide me.
Wits and blades, always sharp.
I am ready.
I wonder what the next move is.
There is work to do.
Whatever comes, I'm ready.
Can't afford to stay idle.
What's next?
There's no time to waste.
I'm ready. Whatever it takes.
What am I to do?
My faith protects me.
Let's get on with it.
Hmm.
A long way to go still.
No time to dally.

Selected (in combat)

Can't give up. Not now.
My faith will protect me.
What should I do?
Darkness protect me.
Need to stay focused.
What's the plan?
I'm ready.
Can't afford to let up.
Got to keep fighting.
Talk to me.
Got to focus.
Can't give up.
Need to act fast.
Let's finish this.
Dark Lady, help me strike true.
Got to concentrate.
Ready.
Let's end this.

Selected (sneaking)

Ready, unseen.
Secrecy above all.
Cloak and dagger, my favourite.
I am ready.
Can't afford to stay idle.
I can't afford to fail.
I have to survive this.
Can't afford any mistakes.
There is work to do.
Whatever comes, I'm ready.
My faith protects me.
Darkness guide me.
What comes now?
I need to concentrate.
The mission has to come first.
What's next, I wonder?
Need to keep focused.

Selection spam

I wonder how I'll feel when I remember everything.
Strange. I've had more freedom this past while than my whole life...
Have to keep focused. Can't afford to get attached - to anyone.
If I succeed, maybe I'll be allowed a pet... ugh, stop being silly.

Moving

I must keep going.
Onward, in Her name.
Onward, in Shar's name.
On I go.
Onward.
No time to waste.
This way.
Got to press on.
Let's try this way.
Need to keep going.
Onward, then.
Got to keep moving.
No time for dallying.
Onward, ever onward.
I'll take this way.
Have to keep pushing.
I'll go this way.

Moving (in combat)

Onward.
On the move.
Got to press on.
On I go.
Moving.
Heading there.
Have to keep going.
On my way.
Got to move.

Moving (sneaking)

Darkness cloak me.
Quiet as a shadow.
Onward.
Need to press onward.
I see a way.
Off I go.
Hmm.
Need to tread softly.
Best step softly.
No time to dally.
Better tread carefully.

Hiding

None shall see me.
Perfectly hidden.
Shar conceals me.
Unnoticed. Good.
Unseen. Perfect.
Darkness cloak me.
Calm and quiet, that's the way.
Unseen, as I was taught.
Keep low and quiet.
Quiet as a mouse.
Have to keep low.
Mustn't let anyone see.

Hiding (in combat)

Better hide.
Need to stay hidden.
Better avoid unfriendly eyes.
Hidden - for now.
Better to hide than fight, sometimes.
Can't attack what can't be seen.
Unnoticed - good.
Not the bravest strategy, I'll admit.
Need to keep out of sight.
Come find me, if you dare...
No need to fight fair.
Mustn't be seen.

At low health

A little help, please?
I'm not going to last much longer...
Fading fast. I need healing.

Attacked by party member

Stop that!
Watch it, oaf!
We're on the same side, last time I checked!
Did you do that on purpose?!

Can't fit in a small hole

I don't think I'll fit through there...

Can't fit in a tiny hole

No chance I'll fit through that.

Can't use an item

Can't use this right now.
Maybe not the right time.
I'll have to try this later.
No use. Not right now, at least.

Can't use an item while in combat

Not the right moment.
Not exactly an opportune moment.
Can't use this right now.
Better finish the fight first.

Finding a locked item

Locked. Better take a look around.
Won't open. Perhaps there's something nearby that can help.
No use. There must be a way to get this open nearby...
Locked tight. Better look for the means to get this open.

Attempting to pick a lock

Let's see what my touch can do.
A lock? How tempting.
I love the sound of lockpicking.

Looking at a globe

So many places. It'd take more than a lifetime to visit them all.

Looking at an astrolabe

So many worlds out there. You'd need a thousand lifetimes to see them all - more.

Looking into a mirror

Better stop gazing at myself before someone accuses me of vanity...
Not bad, all things considered.
I've looked worse. But I've definitely looked better.

Looking into a telescope

Useful for spying threats from afar, I suppose.

Succeeded Perception roll (trap)

A trap.
Best avoid that trap.
Looks like a trap there.

Succeeded Investigation roll

Hmm. What do we have here?
I wonder how long this went overlooked?
Something's here. Almost missed it.
What's this?
Hidden away - but not hidden well enough.

Succeeded Investigation roll (trap)

Looks like a trap. Best tread carefully.
A trap. Better give it a wide berth.
A trap. Better watch my step.

Identified a mimic

A shapeshifter, lying in wait. It won't get the drop on me.

Surprised by mimic

Bloody mimics. More fool me for taking things at face value.
Hells, you can't trust anything, can you?

After a Short Rest

I can keep going a little longer, now.
That helped.
A welcome rest.
Just a brief respite.

Upon reading Selûnite Prayer Book

Moonlight, guidance, tides... how fascinating. Consider me converted, Selûne

Location Remarks

(First time seeing a wolf) Oh, no. I hate wolves.

Act One

Wilderness

(Finding Lae'Zel caged by Tieflings) "A githyanki. She ought to be killed, here and now."
(Finding the dead goblins by the nautiloid) "Dead goblins over there. Worth checking for supplies maybe."

Bashing on the Chapel Door on the Ravaged Beach

"They can't hold forever. Come on!"
"Blessed Mother, smite the obstacles in my path."
"Bloody doors!"
"Why?! Why won't you just open?!"

Chapel

(The skeletons reanimate) "Let them come. The darkness can be to our advantage."
(After skeletons have been defeated) "Fools. Rising from the dead just to protect some dusty old baubles."

Grove

(Offered Wyvern Poison by Nettie) "Wyvern poison. Never tried it, and I hope to keep it that way."
- (reply)
- "Better than ceremorphosis, at least. Hold onto it."

Harpy Nest

"Is that... singing? It's beautiful."

Blighted Village

(Upon finding the abandoned hopscotch game) "Looks familiar... did I play this once? Long ago...?"
(On picking up the Selunite Necklace) "Moon witch rubbish. How much time did some dimwitted artisan waste on that?"

The Risen Road

(The skeleton couple under the broken bridge leading to the road) "It's been a while since these two breathed their last."

Goblin Camp

(Approaching the Waypoint) "Selune's markings... she was worshipped here, once. Her patronage couldn't spare this place from goblins, clearly. Heh."
(Approaching the statues near the Waypoint) "A disgusting waste of stonecraft."

Act Two

Shadow-Cursed Lands

(After encountering a pixie) "We do get to see some interesting things. Almost makes the mortal peril worth it. Almost."

Thisobald Thorm

(Upon starting combat) "Damn thing's sozzled. Might make for an unpredictable fight."
(When Burning Reflex is activated) Heated brew?
(When Acid Reflux is activated) Watch it - the acid's altered his brew.
(When Electric Reflux[Needs Verification] is activated) Damn - the brew's acquired a spark!
(Victory)He's done for. I'll drink to that.

Gauntlet of Shar

(Approaching the entrance to the Grand Mausoleum) "Sigils... attempts to restrain Lady Shar's power, perhaps. Failed attempts."
(Approaching one of the bone piles) "All these bones. Seems there's been a graverobber at work here, and an artful one at that."
(Approaching Ketheric Thorm's sarcophagus) "There's more to this place, I can feel it, something is near..."
(Approaching the broken Mirror of Loss) "This mirror... it's so familiar. I've stood before one like it before. Felt its magic. What did it do...?"

Act Three

Lower City

(Passing graffiti on the side of Elerrathin's Home) "That graffiti... it almost looks like it was done in my hand. Did I do this?"

Graveyard (Lower City)

(Interacting with Allistar Marnley's Grave) "Odd... I can't help but feel a twinge of sorrow at this grave. But why? Who is this?"
- (Placing a Night Orchid at Allistar Marnley's Grave) "My favourite. A kind touch, thank you."

Wyrmway

(Passing History Check on Mural at the main entrance)
- (Left mural) "An elf sailor with a bronze dragon. They look positively cosy together."
- (Middle mural) "Balduran and his scaly friend admiring the city they created."
- (Right mural) "Balduran sets sail while the dragon keeps vigil over the city."
(Chamber of Insight)
- (Failing Sleight of Hand Check on flying books) "Blasted little thing slipped my grasp..."

Cloister of Sombre Embrace

Sharran
- (Entering Infiltration Training) "All these disguises...we were taught that Lady Shar's warriors had to be able to hide in plain sight, wherever we went... I think this was my favourite part - losing myself in here. Being someone else, even just for a while."
- (Entering Interrogation Training) "I learned how to inflict pain here, for Lady Shar. I can't remember the faces...but I think I can still hear the screams. A disquietening place...but you must inflict pain in order to end pain. Lady Shar's embrace can soothe all mortal torments."
- (Approaching the main chamber) "The Mother Superior raised all of this from nothing, in secret. It took years. Soon it'll be mine. And with Lady Shar's blessing, it will become even greater."
- (Entering the Night Orchid Cave) "My old haunt. Strange...I don't remember it, but its comforting to be here."
- (Opening Jewellery Box) "Mother Superior's jewels - a gift from the queen of Suldanessellar... I suppose they're mine now. Curious. I could never tell if she was proud of them or not."
- (Picking up Shar Headwear) "A Dark Justiciar helm. I wanted one of my own so badly...and the Mother Superior would always deny me."
- (Entering Chamber of Loss) "Prisoners...? Is this my final task for Lady Shar?"
Non-Sharran
- (Entering the Cloister of Sombre Embrace) "I remember this place now. A whole stolen childhood, spent in these halls. The Mother Superior must be close. Soon this will all be over."
- (Entering Infiltration Training) "A cunning disguise can serve a warrior of the Dark Lady better than any armour. That's what they always told us. I think this was my favourite part - putting these on, pretending to be someone else. I suppose that's been my whole life."
  - (Passing 0-1 of 4 History Checks on an Outfit) "Strange. I thought for a moment I remembered these mannequins... But no."
  - (Passing 2-3 of 4 History Checks on an Outfit) "I don't think I ever wore this one. Shame - the colour might have suited me."
- (Entering Interrogation Training) "I... I think I might have hurt people in here. Learned how to break their bodies, their spirits... Quiet in here now. But it wasn't always so. Screams rang off these walls. I swear I can almost hear them."
  - (Torture Rack) "How many people did I help break upon this thing...?"
  - (Torture Bench) "There's so much I can't remember, yet I picked up these implements... I'd know exactly what to do."
- (Entering the Night Orchid Cave) "A little hideaway... why does this place seem so familiar?"
- (Removing the black diamond from the altar) "The disc rose up... after I moved something on the altar?"
- (Patriar's Loss) 'Only a Patriar's Loss can open this door.' If there's anything this city's nobility would hate to lose, it's their wealth."
- (Reading the Interrogation Log in the Dormitory) "Githyanki. Research into the hunt for the Astral Prism, I'll wager."
- (Opening Jewellery Box) "These jewels... why do I remember these, of all things? A gift from Suldanssellar, Mother Superior said. Curious. I could never quite tell if she was proud of them or not."
- (Picking up Shar Headwear) "A Dark Justiciar helm. I wanted one of my own so badly... hard to imagine, now."
- (Entering Chamber of Loss) "I... I see them. I see my parents. Gods... what's been done to them?"
(Bookshelves in the Dormitory) "These are all about me...forty years of my life, documented like I was some sort of specimen."

Party Banter

Shadowheart and Astarion

Shadowheart: You know what I really miss about Baldur's Gate? The food. Freshest fish I've ever had.
Astarion: I don't care for fish. Red meat - now that's a different matter. Rare as can be... dripping.
Shadowheart: Well unless we find a cure you won't have any teeth to chew it with soon enough.

(If Astarion hasn't admitted to being a vampire)

Shadowheart: Do you have someone waiting for you in Baldur's Gate, Astarion? A sweetheart perhaps?
Astarion: Not one in particular. The city is a veritable feast of sweethearts.
Shadowheart: You must be eager to get back then. Slimmer pickings out in this wilderness.

(If Astarion has admitted to being a vampire)

Shadowheart: Do you have someone waiting for you in Baldur's Gate, Astarion? A sweetheart perhaps?
Astarion: No sweethearts, no. I prefer them savoury.
Shadowheart: This is what I get for trying to strike up conversation.

Shadowheart: So, Astarion. Which of us would you rather feed on? If you had free rein?
Astarion: Ah! Wyll. No question. He's strong, fast, and righteous. I'm salivating already.
Shadowheart: Hmm... Interesting.
Astarion: You sound disappointing. I'll bite you if you ask.
Shadowheart: I'm sure you would. Don't sound so eager.

Shadowheart: So. A vampire spawn and a monster hunter in the same group. We're not going to have trouble, are we?
Astarion: Excuse me? Since this tadpole, I'm barely a monster at all.
Astarion: I just want to survive, same as you.
Wyll: I don't see a problem, as long as mister fang there keeps his appetite in check.

(In the Underdark)

Shadowheart: Such depths to the shadows... I don't care what others says about the Underdark - it's beautiful down here.
Astarion: I'm used to a crypt's gloom. This is something else.

(Areas before entering Rosymorn Monastery)

Shadowheart: I didn't exactly dress for hiking mountains. Shame we couldn't procure some pack mules, or horses.
Astarion: Horses? Perish the thoughts - those ill-tempered beasts are prone to biting.
Shadowheart: Well, so are you, but we keep you around, don't we?
Astarion: I'm not offering any rides, if that's what you're thinking.

(In the Gauntlet of Shar)

Astarion: I do like it down here. It's nice. Homey.
(If Shadowheart's allegiance has been revealed)
- Shadowheart: This is a dedication to my goddess' power and dark beauty. Homey is not the first word that comes to mind.
(If Shadowheart's allegiance hasn't been revealed)
- Shadowheart: This temple is positively dripping with power and dark beauty - is homey truly the first word that springs to mind.

(In Reithwin Tollhouse)

Shadowheart: I have to ask, Astarion. Do people taste different from one another, when you feed?
Astarion: It all depends. A clean neck certainly helps.
Shadowheart: Come on, you know I'm talking about their blood.
Astarion: Of course, there are different vintages. Young noble is wonderful if you can get it, but crone has its charms too.

(In the House of Healing)

Astarion: It's a long time since I was in a house of healing. Gods, it's depressing.
Shadowheart: I suppose you don't have much use for hospitals... unless you're seeking to steal their blood stock.
Astarion: True, although I don't heal as fast as I used to. The one downside to the tadpole, I suppose.
Shadowheart: The one downside? I think you might have stopped the count too soon...

(At The Counting House)

Shadowheart: I don't suppose you really have much use for gold, do you, Astarion?
Astarion: It's not required, but it is nice to have. It buys any number of ways to keep life interesting.
Shadowheart: Go on then, coyness isn't in your nature. What would you do with unlimited funds?
Astarion: Let's just say blood tastes better from a gold goblet, and silk bedsheets improve any night-time activity.

(At Cazador's Palace)

Shadowheart: So, Astarion. Vampire dens - what should I expect?
Astarion: Vampires would be a safe bet.
Shadowheart: Hilarious. You belong on stage - perhaps the bloodstained sort, with a hooded man standing by, axe in hand.
Astarion: So long as there's a cheering crowd. As for vampire dens, I'd brace your nose. They can be very... organic.

(Outside Philgrave's Mansion)

Shadowheart: A distinct whiff of undeath to this place... though curious, I can't say I've ever noticed the same about you, Astarion.
Astarion: My 'whiff' is very faint, thank you - nothing a little bergamot, rosemary, and a hint of aged brandy can't hide. It's the perfect olfactory disguise for a corpse. Honestly, I missed my calling as a perfumer.
Shadowheart: You've clearly thought this through a great deal. I'm impressed and appalled in equal measure.

Shadowheart and Gale

Shadowheart: They were tenacious. I wonder what they wanted here - other than bloodshed.
Gale: A taste of goblins to come, I fear. There must be a horde nearby.

Shadowheart: You seem to know a good deal about our condition, Gale.
Gale: Everything, really - not to put too fine a point in it.
Shadowheart: A humble specimen, aren't you?
Gale: On occasion.

Shadowheart: Still no symptoms?
Gale: No signs of tentacles so far.
Shadowheart: The same... except for a knot of worry in my stomach that's in no rush to go away.
Gale: That I can relate to.

Shadowheart: What did you mean before, Gale? 'A woman with shadows for eyes', you said.
Gale: Merely that if the eyes are the mirror to the soul, yours have dark curtains across the mirror. No offense taken, I hope?
Shadowheart: Not necessarily. I haven't made my mind up about you yet.

(Referring to Gale's mention of Shadowheart during his recruitment scene.)

Shadowheart: You seemed quite forward with your compliments earlier. We'd only just met.
Gale: Seize the day, I say. More now than ever.
Shadowheart: Careful you don't pull a muscle in your haste.

(at Sorcerous Sundries)

Gale: My, my. Well I'll say this for the Bonecloaks - they know their mushrooms.
Shadowheart: Perhaps they should expand their horizons - too much time obsessing over fungi seems to leave a bit... well, like them.
Gale: A by-product of their profession. Few can spend a lifetime inhaling fungal spores without turning out a bit muddled between the ears.

(At the Blushing Mermaid)

Shadowheart: Not too downmarket of an establishment for you I hope, Gale?
Gale: Not at all. Why, some of the finest artists and musicians began their careers amidst stale beer and sticky floors.
Gale: There is poetry to be found in even the dingiest of holes.
Shadowheart: Remind me to not attend any poetry recitals with you.

(After opening and entering the stone door way, east of the Temple of Bhaal waypoint)

Shadowheart: Why must the Dead Three be so obvious and ugly with their decor? Blood and bones. Bones and blood. Pointy nonsense. At least Shar had some panache.
Gale: As did Mystra's home on Elysium. Her ribbed vaults and buttresses created a magic entirely of their own. Not to mention her pleasure domes...
Shadowheart: Heh. 'Pleasure dome'.
Gale: It's a perfectly legitimate architectural feature!

Shadowheart and Karlach

(In Blighted Village)

Shadowheart: The whole village is falling to pieces. These goblins aren't exactly house-proud, as occupiers go...
Karlach: Wouldn't blame the gobs. Place looks like it's been abandoned a good while. But hey, maybe we can scare up a few dusty bottles of wine somewheres.
Shadowheart: I like your way of thinking. Split any takings we find?
Karlach: Sister, you've got a deal.

(In Sunlit Wetlands)

Karlach: Hey! Something bit me.
Shadowheart: Just an insect - I'm sure you'll survive. Besides, it probably figured you for a tasty treat.
Karlach: Give me an aboleth over a midge any day.

(In Grymforge)

Shadowheart: This place is hard to bear. I hope we're able to continue on our way before too long.
Karlach: I know what you mean. Everyone is so... unhappy.
Shadowheart: Oh. Well I meant more the molten rock and plunging chasm, but yes, the folk leave something to be desired as well.
Karlach: Present company excluded, of course?
Shadowheart: Oh hush, you. Stop fishing for compliments.

Karlach: Since you're the only one in good form out here, I'll trust you to lead the way, Shadowheart.
(If Shadowheart remains devoted to Shar)
- Shadowheart: It's a deal, so long as you watch my back.
(Otherwise)
- Shadowheart: Actually... I've been stripped of that particular advantage. But I will forge ahead, nonetheless.
Karlach: Atta girl.

(In the Mason's Guild)

Shadowheart: I love a nice secret hideaway, don't you?
Karlach: I mean... I guess.
Shadowheart: You can just fill it with supplies, seal up the hidden entrance, and tuck yourself away from the world...
Karlach: Whatever you say, squirrelheart.

(Outside of the Elfsong Tavern)

Karlach: I wouldn't mind doing a little shopping in the city.
(If Shadowheart remains devoted to Shar)
- Shadowheart: Lady Shar teaches us to abhor superficialities like fashion... though the city does have some fine boutiques. After a new look?
(otherwise)
- Shadowheart: Same. I think I may have overdone it with the black and purple for, oh, my entire life? Your look serves you well though.
Karlach: I'm ten years behind; don't want the youths to think I'm not, you know, up with the times.

(In Bloomridge Park)

Karlach: Huh. There's something going on here. I don't like it.
Karlach: Careful. I smell an ambush.
Shadowheart: Are you sure it's not the flowers you're smelling? You may be allergic.

Shadowheart: But better safe than sorry, I suppose.
(In Felogyr's Fireworks)
Karlach: Oof. Karlach and explosives, not a good mix.
Shadowheart: Let's take things nice and gently - I'd rather not blow up, if it's all the same.

Shadowheart and Lae'zel

Shadowheart: So, have we buried the hatchet, Lae'zel?
Lae'zel: No. Why would I bury a weapon? Is it broken?
Shadowheart: It's a metaphor.
Lae'zel: I do not know your metaphor. But if you need help digging, I will find a shovel.

Shadowheart: So, gith. Aren't you worried your kind will punish you for consorting with us?
Lae'zel: My name is Lae'zel, k'chakhi.
Lae'zel: And my kin will understand my need for servants. They will help you, but only if I ask.

Shadowheart: Do you think your kin search for you, Lae'zel?
Lae'zel: I know they do not. It is my responsibility to cleanse myself.
Shadowheart: They pursued the nautiloid. Perhaps they were trying to free you.
Lae'zel: A vain notion. I am one of many and will not be a burden to my Queen.

Shadowheart: I'll be keeping an eye on you, understand?
Lae'zel: If I choose to kill you, you will not even see it.

Shadowheart: Lae'zel, how would you punish someone who wronged you?
Lae'zel: Wrong me how?
Shadowheart: Oh, say, murder. Or Theft.
Lae'zel: Killing is good - it culls the weak. But theft would be paid for painfully, a thousand times over.
Shadowheart: Hmm. Good to know.

Shadowheart: What if this créche doesn't work out, Lae'zel? What if your kin fail you?
Lae'zel: If I can reach the créche, my kin will provide - any failure will be mine alone.
Shadowheart: If you say so. Just don't expect me to put all my eggs in the same basket.
Gale: that expression must sound curious to a githyanki ear, given the way they're birthed.

(Entering Selûnite Outpost, or leaving the Storeroom)

Shadowheart: Careful Lae'zel, it's dark around here. Would be a terrible shame to lose you forever.
Lae'zel: Yes, do keep your wits, Shadowheart. Should a dagger suddenly slice your neck, we may never know who's to blame.

Shadowheart and Wyll

Shadowheart: I saw you training those children. You were so gentle! That's... not how I was taught.
Wyll: Cruel words strengthen neither heads nor hearts, Shadowheart.
Shadowheart: I wouldn't quite say that - I learned the lesson, after all.
Wyll: And came to resent your tutor, I bet. I taught them to fight - not to hate.

Shadowheart: Have you wondered what people will say, Wyll? When they find out the monster hunter is becoming a monster.
Wyll: I've faced countless perils and conquered them all. This will be no different.
Shadowheart: I've always had a soft spot for the confident ones...
Shadowheart: They always disappoint though.

Shadowheart: So Wyll, what was the Blade of Frontier's toughest kill?
Wyll: Ah - it was a great scrap. A hungry minotaur with hankering for human flesh.
Wyll: An axe-bearing mountain of fur, she was. Gave me a nasty scar.
Shadowheart: Hm, you'll have to show it to me sometime.

Shadowheart: So. Wyll with a 'y' - why?
Wyll: 'Y', that's right.
Shadowheart: But why?
Wyll: Why 'y'? A great-uncle's name, my father said. But I just figured he couldn't spell.

(After visiting the Temple of Shar)

Wyll: What's your gripe with Selûne anyway, Shadowheart?
Shadowheart: She betrayed her sister and ruined the balance of things.
Shadowheart: Imagine turning on those who love you for you own glory...