User:Arikel/Sandbox

Act Two

Shadow-Cursed Lands

• (Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, 1): “The shadows - I can feel them draining the life from me.”
• (Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, 2): “The curse will consume me entirely if I linger much longer.”
• (Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, 3): “The darkness is hungry here. I can feel them sapping my strength.”
  • (Responding remark 1): “I feel it also. Energy fading... I won't last long here.”
  • (Responding remark 2): “I cannot... cannot continue much longer.”
  • (Responding remark 3 - looking for a solution): “We must dispel the shadows if we are to survive.”
• (Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, looking for light source): “The shadow curse claws at me. Need some light.”
• (Responding remark): “The longer I stay here, the more the shadows will take from me. We need light...”
• (Responding remark): “A torch, campfire, candle - anything to force the shadows to retreat.”
• (Responding remark): “I cannot survive long without a light source.”
• (Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, the answer to Shadowheart who doesn’t feel it, 1): “I do not share in your fortune - the shadows hunt me. I need a torch.”
• (Feeling the effect of Shadow Curse, the answer to Shadowheart who doesn’t feel it, 2): “I feel the curse... it's draining me...”
• (Found Dead Druid's Journal, Nature check):
  • (Successful): “A fellow druid's research into the nature of this foul shadow curse. These insights may prove valuable.”
  • (Failed): “Notes on the shadow curse. I can only hope such knowledge is never needed beyond this place.”
• (Saw an animal killed by the Shadow Curse): “The shadow curse spares none of nature's creations.”
• (Saw the dead grove tieflings, Investigation check):
  • (Successful): “They met a cruel end - but it looks as though they put up a fight.”
  • (Failed): “Poor souls. They met a cruel end.”
• (Saw the dead cursed ox, Investigation check):
  • (Successful): “This ox died fighting - it looks like it put its horns to good use.”
  • (Failed): “Poor creature. Yoked into servitude, only to die like this.”
• (Saw the dead cursed ox’s master, Medicine check):
  • (Successful): “These wounds aren't from a weapon - they're from a horn.”
  • (Failed): “An unenviable fate.”
• (Looking at the distorted land within Shadow Curse realm): “Silvanus guard us - the curse has churned up the very land itself...”
• (Found a dead raven nearby Last Light Inn, ? check):
  • (Successful): “The shadows claimed that poor creature. Its remains are tainted.”
  • (Failed): “Poor creature. This was no place for it to die.”
• (Looking at the graveyard behind the Last Light Inn): “At least the shadow curse was not allowed to claim these dead.”
• (Found fresh flowers near Oliver’s hovel): “Wildflowers growing amidst the darkness. Thaniel's missing half must be near.”
• (Looking at the former battlefield): “A great many druids once stood here to fight Ketheric Thorm. Few ever left.”
• (Found old war machines in Shadow Curse realm): “The tools of warfare, left to rot... I remember when they were pristine. We thought victory was close at hand.”
• (Met Rolan in the middle of SCL): “Rolan...? Is he looking to get himself killed?”
• (Torch snuffed out in deeper curse, 1): “A torch is no use against the shadow curse.”
• (Torch snuffed out in deeper curse, 2): “No flame can withstand the shadow curse. Torches are useless here.”
• (Torch snuffed out in deeper curse, 3): “The curse is strong here - hungry. I will consume any flame.”
• (Torch snuffed out in deeper curse, 4): “The shadow curse is strong here - too strong for a simple torch.”

Last Light Inn

• (Found a Selûnite shrine in the cellar, the answer to Shadowheart (Sharran)): “Driven into concealment, perhaps?”
  • (the answer to Shadowheart (non-Sharran)): “You are no longer the same person you once were. You are better.”
• (Saw Rolan’s magical projection after he left the haven): “He went into the shadows alone? Madness.”

Reithwin Town

• (Entering Reithwin Town from the bridge, near Tollhouse): “This town - I remember it too well. Much druid and Harper blood was spilled in taking it... only to lose it again.”
• (Upon killing Gerringothe Thorm): “The shadow curse warped her utterly - death was a kindness.”
• (At the House of Healing, upon killing Malus Thorm): “ A rotten heart beats no more. Good riddance.”
  • (If Malus Thorm killed himself): “ If only that foul creature had been compelled to perform surgery on himself years before.”
  • (If Malus Thorm was killed by his nurses): “Slaughtered by his own minions. A deservedly-ignominious end.”
• (Upon entering The Waning Moon): “I remember this place. We thought perhaps we might toast our victory here... but alas, it was not to be.”
• (Upon killing Thisobald Thorm): “Dead at last - but it will be some time before his foul vapours fade from my nostrils.”
• (Qua'nith Psionic Detector activated, knows its purpose): “Voss' psionic device is sounding out - it detects something.”
  • (Detector's purpose unknown): “That strange contraption from Voss is making noise. Odd...”
• (After defeating Ch'r'ai Tska'an and her hunter squad): “A githyanki hunting party. Perhaps the noises from that device heralded their arrival.”
  • (Responding remark): “So, Vlaakith indeed wishes to hunt us down.”

Gauntlet of Shar

• (Upon approaching Thorm Mausoleum): “These sigils... druids and Harpers alike tried to seal away Ketheric Thorm in his foul tomb. To no avail.”
• (Looking at old graves near the Mausoleum): “Some of our war dead, from so long ago. Buried in haste when we had to flee the curse.”
• (Found Dark Justiciar corpses near temple, knows the story): “The remains of Dark Justiciars. They were formidable in battle, all that time ago...”
  • (Not knowing the story): “Slain Dark Justiciars. Still where we left them to rot, all those years ago.”
• (In the Thorm Mausoleum, heard Balthazar’s warning from the skull): “Balthazar, a necromancer crony of Thorm's.”
  • (Responding remark): “Who knows what unnatural trickery awaits us. We must be cautious.”
• (In the Thorm Mausoleum, found Isobel’s tomb, haven’t met her): “Ketheric Thorm's daughter. Her death compelled his descent into evil.”
  • (If met Isobel, but not knowing her parentage): “Ketheric's late daughter. Isobel... the name of the cleric at Last Light?”
  • (Knowing both): “Isobel's tomb. But her father would not let her rest.”
• (In the Thorm Mausoleum, looking at the first mural around Isobel’s tomb): “Moonrise Towers... before Ketheric Thorm offered it over to the shadows.”
• (In the Mausoleum, found the transporting disc to the Temple of Shar): “That disc can move, I'll wager. But where does it lead?”
  • (Responding remark): “Only one way to find out where it leads to...”
• (First time entering the Gauntlet of Shar, Religion check):
  • (Successful): “A temple of Shar - hidden deep enough to escape the effects of her shadow curse.”
  • (Failed): “A temple of sorts? Though not a terribly inviting one.”
• (Upon entering the temple, heard the statue talking): “The voice of Shar...? Is she truly present, or a mere illusion for the ears?”
• (Killed Balthazar): “The corpse-botherer has fallen. No loss.”
• (An infernal circle near the rat altar in Gauntlet of Shar, Arcana check):
  • (Successful): “The hallmarks of a ritual... but not one I am familiar with.”
  • (Failed): “A ritual circle - and not of this plane, either. Infernal, I would guess.”
• (Near the rat altar, found One Becomes Many scroll): “A magic incantation. One that can turn an individual into a horde...”
• (Fighting rats near altar, between waves): “A great horde of rats, but not an endless one, surely. I must keep fighting.”
• (Looking at Yurgir’s corpse art in the temple, knowing about him): “This orthon seems to show artistic flair in displaying his victims. A missed calling, perhaps.”
  • (If not knowing about his presence): “Defiled corpses... there is almost a sort of vile artistry in how they are displayed.”
• (Looking at orthon’s bed): “Imagine choosing this as your place of rest...”
• (Upon killing Yurgir, knows about Raphael’s demand): “The brute is slain - to Raphael's benefit, it seems.”
  • (If not knowing): “That orthon was far from his natural home. What was he doing here...?”
• (Spotted a cloaker): “Oak Father shield us - a cloaker!”
• (Found shattered Mirror of Loss, Arcana check):
  • (Successful): “Sharran magic once imbued this mirror - I can feel it. But it works no more.”
  • (Failed): “Breaking a mirror of this size must lead to quite a lot of bad luck...”
• (Near the corridor of trials, heard the statue talking): “That voice... could it be Shar herself? Or some magic echo?”
• (After finishing first GS Trial, spotted a gem, not knowing its purpose): “A gem. Some token of reward, perhaps?”
  • (Knowing its purpose): “That gem looks like it belongs upon the altar from earlier.”
• (After finishing other GS Trials, spotted a gem, not knowing its purpose): “Another gem. They must have some significance.”
  • (Knowing its purpose): “Another gem. This'll need to go in a socket later.”
• (In the Gauntlet_of_Shar#The_Silent_Library, pressed the correct button): “That seems to have worked.”
• (Pick up the Spear of Night, not knowing its purpose): “A curious spear - and perhaps an important one, for it to be hidden like so.”
  • (Knowing its purpose): “An uncommon spear. The one Shadowheart seeks, no doubt.”
• (Using the transporting disc to the Verge of the Shadows, not knowing about further trials): “The disc is moving. There must be even greaters depths to explore in this place.”
  • (Knowing about further trials): “The disc is moving. The Gauntlet of Shar must continue wherever it leads.”
• (Read a plaque before entering Nightsong’s Prison, not knowing the whole story): “Sounds like sacrifices were carried out beyond here.”
  • (Knowing the story): “The blood of Selûne? I thought we neared Aradin's precious Nightsong, not a sacrifice.”
• (Upon entering the Shadowfell): “I feel strange... lighter, untethered to the ground. Almost like I could float away.”
• (Out of the Shadowfell, when Shadowheart was briefly stunned): “What wickedness befell you, Shadowheart? We emerged, but you were not with us.”

Resolving Nightsong’s fate:

• (Freed her):
  • (Having Shadowheart in party): “An aasimar at our side. I can think of few allies that could match her.”
    • (Responding remark): “Ketheric Thorm shall be vulnerable now. The time to strike is upon us.”
  • (Playing as Shadowheart): “You chose well, Shadowheart. You may have angered your goddess, but now we have an aasimar as an ally.”
    • (Responding remark): “Ketheric Thorm shall be vulnerable now. The time to strike is upon us.”
  • (Without Shadowheart): “She shall be a powerful ally against Ketheric Thorm. I look forward to witnessing her power unleashed against him.”
  • (Responding remark): “And with her free, Thorm is vulnerable. The time to strike is upon us.”
• (Killed her):
  • (Having Shadowheart in party/Playing as Shadowheart): “A sorry outcome.”
    • (Responding remark): “You have shed the rarest of blood for your goddess, Shadowheart. I hope it was worth it to you.”
  • (Without Shadowheart): “She is immortal - and enraged. What have we done...?”
    • (Responding remark): “How many times has she died and returned? How much agony has she endured...?”
• (Surrendered her to Balthazar):
  • (all options): “We just surrendered her...? She could have helped us put a stop to Ketheric Thorm!”
    • (Responding remark): “That was not just foolish. It was immoral.”
• (basic remark): “Imagine being tormented in this place for so long. It makes me shudder.”
• (basic respond): “I knew Ketheric Thom was ruthless, but this is more than I could have fathomed he was capable of.”

Moonrise Towers

• (Reminding about Minthara after her trial): “Minthara may prove useful to us, should we wish to save her...”
• (Approaching the Moonrise Towers Prison): “Prisoners. More unwilling flesh for the Absolute's schemes.”
  • (Responding remark): “We cannot help them just now. Let us not arouse any suspicion.”
• (Investigating Oubliette, saw Mind Flayer Colony through fleshwindow): “I can almost see something beyond there... unreachable from here, however.”
• (Found Research Notes (Balthazar) in his secret room, 1 option): “The Nightsong must be the source of Thorm's invulnerability. Perhaps it can be turned against him.”
  • (2 option): “The Nightsong sounds like the source of Ketheric Thorm's invulnerability.”
  • (3 option): “Perhaps there is a way to turn it against Ketheric Thorm.”
    • (Responding remark 1): “Finding it may not be a simple matter.”
    • (Responding remark 2): “The very same Nightsong that Aradin once sought. What could it be?”
    • (Responding remark 3): “It must be found, first of all. No easy task.”
• (Found Ritual circle in Balthazar’s secret room): “A ritual circle. The Moonlanterns must receive their enchantments here.”
  • (If Gale knows about it): “This seems like something best left to Gale.”
• (Before entering the door to the Moonrise Towers Rooftop to fight Ketheric Thorm): “Ketheric Thorm is close. We must take every measure to ready ourselves.”
• (On the rooftop, looking into the tentacle hole): “Downwards - we need to pursue Ketheric Thorm until this is done.”

Mind Flayer Colony

• (Entering the colony, investigating): “The illithids' foul roots run deep. Is there no end to this place?”
• (Looking at neutral Intellect Devourers): “They are not attacking - perhaps they think you are one of their own.”
• (Approaching Mizora’s pod): “A cambion? The Absolute truly does ensnare all sorts under its foul banner.”
• (At Tadpoling_Centre#Brine_pools_room, Perception check):
  • (Successful): “No tadpoles present. Have they all been put to use...?”
  • (Failed): “A brine pool - depleted of tadpoles, blessedly.”
  • (Caught the last tadpole): “A curious-looking tadpole. May be of interest.”
• (At the Necrotic Laboratory, near ritual circle, Arcana check):
  • (Successful): “Necromantic rites. The victims are being leached of all life, and left as undead slaves.”
  • (Failed): “A foul-seeming place. Nothing good can come from lingering here.”
• (Solved the Brain Puzzle): “The way is clear. Time to see what awaits.”
• (Reading illithid manuscripts in Balthazar's study, Arcana check):
  • (Successful): “The language of the mind flayers. As indecipherable as it is unnatural.”
  • (Failed): “Perhaps someone knows what this means - but not me.”
• (Found Mol’s eyepatch, met her): “That's Mol's eyepatch... in this place? Silvanus protect her.”
  • (Never met her): “Someone lost their eyepatch. Hopefully that's all they lost.”
• (Entering the Morgue): “That smell... How much butchery has this place seen?”
  • (Splattered with blood spilled from the Morgue chute): “Damn. Now I smell like a wolf pack's supper...”
  • (Looking at corpse that dropped out with blood from the chute): “A victim of Moonrise Towers. Nothing is sacred in that place.”
• (Before descending to Ketheric, saw nautiloid fleet): “A whole armada of nautiloids... enough for an army of 'True Souls'...”
• (Taking the elevator down to Ketheric): “This place seems endless. Need to remain on guard - who is to say what awaits?”
• (Started a final fight with Ketheric, Nightsong captured again): “Ketheric's unstoppable so long as he feeds on the Nightsong - we must free her.”
• (Killed Ketheric Thorm, Shadow Curse lifted): “Ketheric Thorm's demise was the deathblow against the Shadow Curse also. We have done all that was asked about us. Thaniel will soon take care of the rest.”
• (If Shadow Curse wasn’t lifted): “At last, it is done. Ketheric Thorm will rise no more. All those who did not live to see this day can finally rest.”
• (Took Ketheric’s Netherstone after killing him as Apostle of Myrkul): “It is done. Ketheric Thorm is no more. Now the land can heal and the dead can rest, avenged.”