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== Party Banter == | == Party Banter == | ||
=== {{Banter|Astarion}} === | === {{Banter|Astarion}} === | ||
(In the | (In the North Alleys) | ||
* ''' | * '''Jaheira''': Never mind the shining squares - I am more comfortable on streets such as this. A peek at the true face behind the mask. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': | * '''Astarion''': Yet another thing we have in common. We're two peas in a pod. | ||
* '''Astarion''': | * '''Jaheira''': I said a peek behind the city's mask, Astarion - not a look up its skirts. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Jaheira! What do you think of me? | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(In the Lower City) | (In the Lower City) | ||
* '''Astarion''': Cazazdor always warned us to stay clear of this neighbourhood. Never said why, though. | * '''Astarion''': Cazazdor always warned us to stay clear of this neighbourhood. Never said why, though. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': The last spawn who tried was sunk into the cobblestones and left for the sun to find. I had an unfortunate taste for theatrics, in my youth. | * '''Jaheira''': The last spawn who tried was sunk into the cobblestones and left for the sun to find. I had an unfortunate taste for theatrics, in my youth. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Ah. Yes, that was probably it. | * '''Astarion''': Ah. Yes, that was probably it. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(In the Lower City) | |||
(In the | * '''Astarion''': Beyond that gate is the Upper City, housing the great and the good of Baldur's Gate. | ||
* ''' | * '''Jaheira''': You yearn for a better class of company, Astarion? | ||
* '''Astarion''': Gods no - who'd want to spend time with anyone great or good? | |||
* '''Jaheira''': | |||
* '''Astarion''': | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Astarion, and Astarion stayed a spawn'') | |||
( | |||
* '''Jaheira''': I am glad it is your non-vampiric charms our friend has fallen for, Astarion. It is, isn't it? | * '''Jaheira''': I am glad it is your non-vampiric charms our friend has fallen for, Astarion. It is, isn't it? | ||
* '''Astarion''': Of course! Is it so unbelievable that they would simply like me? | * '''Astarion''': Of course! Is it so unbelievable that they would simply like me? | ||
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* '''Jaheira''': Why? Do you require some instruction on how the deed is done? | * '''Jaheira''': Why? Do you require some instruction on how the deed is done? | ||
* '''Astarion''': I'm sure even I could learn some new tricks from an old veteran such as yourself. | * '''Astarion''': I'm sure even I could learn some new tricks from an old veteran such as yourself. | ||
<hr> | |||
(''If the player is romancing Astarion, and Astarion became an ascendant'') | |||
* '''Jaheira''': You consumed all the spawn in your service, lord Astarion. You shall have to fend for yourself a while. | |||
* '''Astarion''': Oh, I've never had trouble attracting foolish, pretty people. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': Nor did Cazador, it seems. | |||
* '''Astarion''': Jaheira! ... You think I'm pretty? | |||
=== {{Banter|Gale}} === | === {{Banter|Gale}} === | ||
(At | (At [[Bhaal Temple]]) | ||
* '''Gale''': Gods, who knew such a vile abcess lurked in the bedrock of the city. The very stone reeks of misery and despair. | * '''Gale''': Gods, who knew such a vile abcess lurked in the bedrock of the city. The very stone reeks of misery and despair. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': A sad shrine kept by the lunatic and the lost. The last time I was here, I promised myself I would die beneath open sky. I have not changed my mind. | * '''Jaheira''': A sad shrine kept by the lunatic and the lost. The last time I was here, I promised myself I would die beneath open sky. I have not changed my mind. | ||
* '''Gale''': Nor should you. Far better to feel a cool breeze on your skin than whatever foul expirations blow through these halls. | * '''Gale''': Nor should you. Far better to feel a cool breeze on your skin than whatever foul expirations blow through these halls. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Gale; after act 3 romance scene'') | |||
* '''Jaheira''': So you wish to be a god, Gale? You know the wizard Irenicus attempted the same thing, by leeching divine blood from a Bhaalspawn. | * '''Jaheira''': So you wish to be a god, Gale? You know the wizard Irenicus attempted the same thing, by leeching divine blood from a Bhaalspawn. | ||
* '''Gale''': Aha, transfusion! An interesting strategy. Hard to get hold of a god's blood, of course, but if one could... | * '''Gale''': Aha, transfusion! An interesting strategy. Hard to get hold of a god's blood, of course, but if one could... | ||
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=== {{Banter|Karlach}} === | === {{Banter|Karlach}} === | ||
(At | (At [[Steel Watch Foundry]]) | ||
* '''Karlach''': These Steel Watchers are big as hell. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': All the more cracks and crevices for a wild-shape to ferret into - gum up the works a little. | |||
* '''Karlach''': I'd give my other horn to watch that. | |||
<hr> | |||
(At [[Bonecloak's Basement]]) | |||
* '''Karlach''': So, erm, Jaheira. Do you like to... that is, what do you like to do? | * '''Karlach''': So, erm, Jaheira. Do you like to... that is, what do you like to do? | ||
* '''Jaheira''': As in... hobbies? Oh. Well... I like to play music, I suppose? | * '''Jaheira''': As in... hobbies? Oh. Well... I like to play music, I suppose? | ||
* '''Karlach''': I'm just picturing you strumming on a harp so hard the strings snap and trying not to shriek. What do you play? | * '''Karlach''': I'm just picturing you strumming on a harp so hard the strings snap and trying not to shriek. What do you play? | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Eh. Mostly the same children's rhyme, on a battered whistle of tin. I do not get a lot of time to practise. | * '''Jaheira''': Eh. Mostly the same children's rhyme, on a battered whistle of tin. I do not get a lot of time to practise. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Oh spare me the sad eyes, girl! Not every daily deed is worthy of song! Certainly none I can play. | * '''Jaheira''': Oh spare me the sad eyes, girl! Not every daily deed is worthy of song! Certainly none I can play. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At [[Water Queen's House]]) | |||
(At | |||
* '''Karlach''': This place is so peaceful. Maybe I should convert. | * '''Karlach''': This place is so peaceful. Maybe I should convert. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': I've done my share of praying to her, though not for the cause of peace. My faith was suddenly found on choppy seas. | * '''Jaheira''': I've done my share of praying to her, though not for the cause of peace. My faith was suddenly found on choppy seas. | ||
* '''Karlach''': I don't know what that means. | * '''Karlach''': I don't know what that means. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Karlach; after act 3 romance scene'') | |||
(If Karlach | |||
* '''Jaheira''': You've a love-struck look about you, Karlach. Just do not let it distract you from the task ahead. | * '''Jaheira''': You've a love-struck look about you, Karlach. Just do not let it distract you from the task ahead. | ||
* '''Karlach''': But what if I really enjoy being distracted from the task ahead? | * '''Karlach''': But what if I really enjoy being distracted from the task ahead? | ||
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=== {{Banter|Lae'zel}} === | === {{Banter|Lae'zel}} === | ||
(At | (At [[Grey Harbour Docks]]) | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Ugh. I have no love for the sea, but the city would not be what it is without these ships. That lends them a kind of beauty, I suppose. | * '''Jaheira''': Ugh. I have no love for the sea, but the city would not be what it is without these ships. That lends them a kind of beauty, I suppose. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Indeed. There is no more impressive sight than a githyanki spelljammer with its astral sails unfurled. | * '''Lae'zel''': Indeed. There is no more impressive sight than a githyanki spelljammer with its astral sails unfurled. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': A sweeter sight still, the world those ships might make if you plied them between the planes. Interplanar learning, trade... | * '''Jaheira''': A sweeter sight still, the world those ships might make if you plied them between the planes. Interplanar learning, trade... | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Trade? Why stoop to barter when you have the power to take what you need? | * '''Lae'zel''': Trade? Why stoop to barter when you have the power to take what you need? | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Lae'zel; after act 3 romance scene'') | |||
* '''Jaheira''': Lae'zel. My brief time on the Astral Plane left quite the impression. You must miss it dearly. | * '''Jaheira''': Lae'zel. My brief time on the Astral Plane left quite the impression. You must miss it dearly. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': I don't hail from the Astral, Jaheira. My glimpse was as brief as yours, before we were cast back to the Material. | * '''Lae'zel''': I don't hail from the Astral, Jaheira. My glimpse was as brief as yours, before we were cast back to the Material. | ||
* '''Lae'zel | * '''Lae'zel''': If only I might have remained there. Oh, to soar the skies above Tu'narath atop a red dragon... | ||
=== {{Banter|Shadowheart}} === | === {{Banter|Shadowheart}} === | ||
(''While south of [[Wyrm's Crossing]]'') | |||
(''If Shadowheart is still | * '''Jaheira''': Wyrm's Crossing. This place has been a haven, when Harpers were less than welcome in the city proper. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': | (''If Shadowheart is still loyal to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | * '''Shadowheart''': It is always wise to have another redoubt, another escape route. Though I assumed your lot's antics would have secured you the love of the masses. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': | * '''Jaheira''': Oh, a Harper does not go in for public acclaim. We work in shadow and secrecy, tragically unacknowledged by the ungrateful herd. | ||
* ''' | * '''Shadowheart''': Lady Shar's children toil similarly... but we know there is no need to seek the favour of others. Our lady's love is all we need. | ||
(''If Shadowheart no longer loyal to Shar'') | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': Seems hard to imagine your efforts haven't always been appreciated. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': Oh, a Harper does not go in for public acclaim. We work in shadow and secrecy, tragically unacknowledged by the ungrateful herd. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': Hmph, sounds familiar. | |||
<hr> | |||
(At [[Morphic Pool]]) | |||
* '''Jaheira''': And now another 'final' battle. This small band has gone further than any army could have in its place. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': You didn't seek to gather the Harpers for one last charge? Fodder for heroic ballads yet to be written, perhaps. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': Not at all - Harpers fight dirty. A well-timed strike, with the knowledge of just where to place it, and suddenly superior numbers count for nothing. | |||
(''If Shadowheart is still loyal to Shar'') | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': You must have been following the example of Lady Shar's children then - they do say imitation is a form of flattery. | |||
(''If Shadowheart no longer loyal to Shar'') | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': Sounds much like the Sharrans - hopefully that's where the similarities end. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Shadowheart, and Shadowheart chose Selune'') | |||
(''If Shadowheart | |||
* '''Jaheira''': Shadowheart. You should know - Viconia was not half so heartless as she liked to appear. | * '''Jaheira''': Shadowheart. You should know - Viconia was not half so heartless as she liked to appear. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I knew her well enough. You might have travelled with her for a time, but she trained me. What's your point? | * '''Shadowheart''': I knew her well enough. You might have travelled with her for a time, but she trained me. What's your point? | ||
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* '''Shadowheart''': Perhaps she took some pride in her work, forming me to Shar's liking. She certainly relished wielding the rod.. | * '''Shadowheart''': Perhaps she took some pride in her work, forming me to Shar's liking. She certainly relished wielding the rod.. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': ... but who knows. Perhaps someone else made her that way, as she tried to do to me. | * '''Shadowheart''': ... but who knows. Perhaps someone else made her that way, as she tried to do to me. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Shadowheart, and Shadowheart chose Shar'') | |||
( | * '''Jaheira''': Tell me, Shadowheart - how does Shar's favour feel? Does it fill you up, bring you joy? | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': A nice vintage or a comfortable bed bring me joy. This is much more than that. This brings me purpose. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': So humbly spoken. Perhaps you are a different breed than the last Mother Superior. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': Time shall tell. At the very least, I can learn from her mistakes. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': | |||
* '''Jaheira''': | |||
=== {{Banter|Wyll}} === | === {{Banter|Wyll}} === | ||
(At | (At Basilisk Gate) | ||
* '''Wyll''': Mercenary they may be, but father always demanded discipline from the Flaming Fist. Seems some grew unruly in his absence. | * '''Wyll''': Mercenary they may be, but father always demanded discipline from the Flaming Fist. Seems some grew unruly in his absence. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Your father made a fine job of polishing them up some - but a sellsword is still a sellsword. They are just following their nature. | * '''Jaheira''': Your father made a fine job of polishing them up some - but a sellsword is still a sellsword. They are just following their nature. | ||
* '''Wyll''': And you think the Harpers are more dutiful? | * '''Wyll''': And you think the Harpers are more dutiful? | ||
* '''Jaheira''': I should hope so - they certainly don't get paid half so well. | * '''Jaheira''': I should hope so - they certainly don't get paid half so well. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At the entrance to the [[Guildhall]]) | |||
(At the | |||
* '''Wyll''': Odd - I'd expect a Flaming Fist or four to be stationed nearby. | * '''Wyll''': Odd - I'd expect a Flaming Fist or four to be stationed nearby. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': They stick to sunnier streets. Heavens forbid they disrupt any of that Guild business they're so well-paid to ignore, hm? | * '''Jaheira''': They stick to sunnier streets. Heavens forbid they disrupt any of that Guild business they're so well-paid to ignore, hm? | ||
* '''Wyll''': The Fist aren't what they used to be. | * '''Wyll''': The Fist aren't what they used to be. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': I grieve to tell you, Wyll, they never were. | * '''Jaheira''': I grieve to tell you, Wyll, they never were. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At [[Undercity Ruins]]) | |||
( | |||
* '''Wyll''': My first visit to the undercity. A haven for undead, or so my tutors said. | * '''Wyll''': My first visit to the undercity. A haven for undead, or so my tutors said. | ||
* '''Jaheira | * '''Jaheira''': Shadow people roaming shadow streets. There's little more to learn down here but some depressing ways to die. | ||
<hr> | |||
(At [[The Counting House]]) | |||
* '''Wyll''': I was barely eight years of age when I heard the Counting House held mythical treasure. | |||
* '''Wyll''': So curious little Wyll tried to slip in. The guard spotted me straight away and dragged me by the collar back to my father. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': A talking-to from the Grand Marshal himself. Quite the introduction to a life of crime - what did he say? | |||
* '''Wyll''': Oh, he pretended to be cross. But there was no hiding the sly grin that crept on his face. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Wyll; after act 3 romance scene'') | |||
(If Wyll | |||
* '''Jaheira''': So, Wyll - you have your mind set on marriage. | * '''Jaheira''': So, Wyll - you have your mind set on marriage. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Why not? If this adventure has taught me anything, it's that life is fragile, and we should seize joy when we can. You think I'm being rash? | * '''Wyll''': Why not? If this adventure has taught me anything, it's that life is fragile, and we should seize joy when we can. You think I'm being rash? | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Not at all. The world does not wait around for us, so take your moment while you may. Damn what anyone else thinks. | * '''Jaheira''': Not at all. The world does not wait around for us, so take your moment while you may. Damn what anyone else thinks. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': So long as you serve a proper meal at the wedding. None of this finger-picking nonsense, yes? | * '''Jaheira''': So long as you serve a proper meal at the wedding. None of this finger-picking nonsense, yes? | ||
=== {{Banter|Halsin}} === | === {{Banter|Halsin}} === | ||
( | (At [[Bloomridge Park]]) | ||
* '''Halsin''': Ah, a glimpse of nature. Like a sip of water to parched lips, eh, Jaheira? | * '''Halsin''': Ah, a glimpse of nature. Like a sip of water to parched lips, eh, Jaheira? | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Baldurians think all druids to be hay-haired idlers, Halsin. Perhaps we ought not speak of nature - but high art, or politics? | * '''Jaheira''': Baldurians think all druids to be hay-haired idlers, Halsin. Perhaps we ought not speak of nature - but high art, or politics? | ||
* '''Halsin''': I think on them also. But nothing matches the splendour of an ancient tree. | * '''Halsin''': I think on them also. But nothing matches the splendour of an ancient tree. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': It is so. And, should one favour bear-form, that tree in particular makes for excellent back-scratching... | * '''Jaheira''': It is so. And, should one favour bear-form, that tree in particular makes for excellent back-scratching... | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If the player is romancing Haslin in act 3'') | |||
* '''Jaheira''': Archdruid. You appear to gather a rather fanatic following wherever you go. A noble thing, to serve nature so tirelessly. | * '''Jaheira''': Archdruid. You appear to gather a rather fanatic following wherever you go. A noble thing, to serve nature so tirelessly. | ||
* '''Halsin''': I welcome all of nature's blessings, whether they come to me one at a time, or in multitudes. There is no shame in it. | * '''Halsin''': I welcome all of nature's blessings, whether they come to me one at a time, or in multitudes. There is no shame in it. | ||
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=== {{Banter|Minsc}} === | === {{Banter|Minsc}} === | ||
( | (At [[Lower City Sewers]]) | ||
* '''Minsc''': | * '''Minsc''': AH! The smell of adventure, in the very heart of the city! | ||
* '''Jaheira''': | * '''Jaheira''': The city's lower intestine, perhaps. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': | * '''Minsc''': Better yet! What swifter way to strike at evil's butt than to crawl through its innards? | ||
* '''Minsc''': | <hr> | ||
(At [[Guildhall]]) | |||
* '''Jaheira''': If Nine-Fingers survived the fray, she will be right back to work in there. We ought to speak to her. | |||
* '''Minsc''': She has you in her thrall, Jaheira. Minsc will still her serpent tongue, before it has a chance to twine around your thoughts! | |||
* '''Jaheira''': That, she will definitely have something to say about. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At [[Bloomridge Park]]) | |||
( | |||
* '''Minsc''': All of these statues - could they, too, be heroes all? Frozen in stone until the city has need of them? | * '''Minsc''': All of these statues - could they, too, be heroes all? Frozen in stone until the city has need of them? | ||
* '''Jaheira''': The Harpers keep records of those who fought for the city - I think I would recall mention of a bare-assed little cherub in all our story and song. | * '''Jaheira''': The Harpers keep records of those who fought for the city - I think I would recall mention of a bare-assed little cherub in all our story and song. | ||
* '''Minsc''': Well. Boo would also think you would have noticed when Minsc himself was frozen for over a century. | * '''Minsc''': Well. Boo would also think you would have noticed when Minsc himself was frozen for over a century. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': ... do you know, I had forgotten just how catty your hamster can be. | * '''Jaheira''': ... do you know, I had forgotten just how catty your hamster can be. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At [[The Blushing Mermaid]]) | |||
( | |||
* '''Minsc''': Jaheira, Minsc's memory of his last time in this taproom is a little... fuzzy. Did he...? | * '''Minsc''': Jaheira, Minsc's memory of his last time in this taproom is a little... fuzzy. Did he...? | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Fear not, Rashemaar. It has never been your way to over-indulge. | * '''Jaheira''': Fear not, Rashemaar. It has never been your way to over-indulge. | ||
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* '''Minsc''': Oh, praise the Three! Minsc was afraid he had shamed myself. I will, eh, leave a penny at the bar. | * '''Minsc''': Oh, praise the Three! Minsc was afraid he had shamed myself. I will, eh, leave a penny at the bar. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': Best leave two. I cracked her with my own, afterward. She was drinking grog - Boo's backside could only have improved it. | * '''Jaheira''': Best leave two. I cracked her with my own, afterward. She was drinking grog - Boo's backside could only have improved it. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At [[Szarr Palace]]) | |||
( | * '''Minsc''': If Minsc had any hairs on his head, this place would set them all a-standing. And look how Boo's bunches his hackles! | ||
* '''Minsc''': | * '''Jaheira''': We three have come through darker places than this together, Minsc. | ||
* '''Jaheira''': | * '''Jaheira''': And hamsters don't have hackles. | ||
* ''' | * '''Minsc''': Does Jaheira not set your heart at ease, Boo? It is comforting, to know that one so wise can be so wrong. | ||
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* '''Minsc''': | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== |