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'''Illithid powers''' are special abilities tied to the [[mind flayer]] tadpole that the player character, [[Origin]], and some non-Origin [[companions]] are infected with. | '''Illithid powers''' are special abilities tied to the [[mind flayer]] tadpole that the player character, [[Origin]], and some non-Origin [[companions]] are infected with. | ||
Notably, [[Halsin]], [[Jaheira]], and [[Hirelings]] cannot get illithid powers. | |||
Once the player attempts to cross the bridge leading to the [[Goblin Camp]] in [[Act One]], a cutscene involving the [[Mysterious Artefact]] will trigger. During the next [[long rest]], they will be visited by the [[Dream Guardian]] who encourages the player to accept and wield the power the tadpole gives. This dream starts the [[Embrace Your Potential]] quest and enables the party to consume tadpoles in exchange for illithid powers. | Once the player attempts to cross the bridge leading to the [[Goblin Camp]] in [[Act One]], a cutscene involving the [[Mysterious Artefact]] will trigger. During the next [[long rest]], they will be visited by the [[Dream Guardian]] who encourages the player to accept and wield the power the tadpole gives. This dream starts the [[Embrace Your Potential]] quest and enables the party to consume tadpoles in exchange for illithid powers. | ||