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Malik (zealot)
Involvement[edit | edit source]
Moonrise Towers[edit | edit source]
If observed approaching the main entrance to Moonrise Towers for the first time, Malik stops the party and psionically probes their tadpoles through the use of his 
own. Upon recognizing the party lead as a True Soul, Malik asks for news from the field; the party can respond with a variety of dialogue options. If asked why he is on guard duty at the entrance, he reveals being tasked to recognize fellow True Souls.[1]
If Minthara is freed from the Moonrise Towers Prison, the party can lead her out of Moonrise Towers through the main entrance. Passing by Malik and Merim results in their blocking the party's path, demanding an explanation as to why Minthara is not in her cell. If convinced the party has the authority to escort her out (or that she has been fully subjugated), they are satisfied and the party may leave peacefully;[2] otherwise conflict results.
- [PERSUASION] She's completely loyal to me. I'll keep her in line. (DC 14)
- [INTIMIDATION] She goes where I take her - get out of my way. (DC 14)
- [DECEPTION] She's entirely repurposed, and has no will of her own. (DC 14)
Defending Moonrise Towers[edit | edit source]
If alive when the Nightsong is freed and the Harpers launch their assault on Moonrise Towers, Malik is killed during the subsequent battle. His corpse can be found at the bottom of the stairs of the main door entering Moonrise, at X: -157 Y: -135.
Combat[edit | edit source]
Attacks and Abilities[edit | edit source]
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Range: Normal weapon range 
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Melee: 1.5 m / 5 ft 
Tactician and higher[edit | edit source]
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Notable loot[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Ah, one blessed like myself. What news, True Soul?" - Malik
"I might ask the same. Why is one of our rank on guard duty?"
"Who better to suss out his like?" - ↑ If Minthara is recruited as a companion and returns to Moonrise Towers while Ketheric Thorm is still alive, and she is not near the player character or another tadpole-infected companion, she will (whether disguised or not) be attacked if seen by tower guards or other principal followers of the Absolute. If other party members are nearby, they may be drawn into the conflict as well. The exact range required to avoid a fight is not yet known, but if avoiding a fight is desired, it is recommended that companion Minthara remain within sight of a tadpoled chaperone while in Moonrise Towers.
