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Orpheus' fate is entirely dependent on the player character, and their choices. Several events can occur based on the following criteria; | Orpheus' fate is entirely dependent on the player character, and their choices. Several events can occur based on the following criteria; | ||
# If the party collects the | # If the party collects the {{SmRarityItem|Orphic Hammer}} through any means, and uses it to free him at the end of the game, he will accompany the party through the final hurdle, and help them destroy [[The Netherbrain|The Netherbrain.]] | ||
#* If the party refuses to have anyone to turn into a Mind Flayer in order to control the Netherstones, he will turn into a Mind Flayer himself. In this instance, he will desire to die, rather than to live as an abomination, but can be convinced to spare himself, only if | #* If the party refuses to have anyone to turn into a Mind Flayer in order to control the Netherstones, he will turn into a Mind Flayer himself. In this instance, he will desire to die, rather than to live as an abomination, but can be convinced to spare himself, only if {{CharLink|Lae'zel}} takes his place as the Githyanki people's saviour if she is in the party. | ||
#* If the player character or a party member becomes a Mind Flayer, he will thank them for their sacrifice, promising they will be remembered as a hero. Once The Netherbrain is defeated, he will move to freeing his people from Vlaakith's rule, notably inviting Lae'zel to join him. | #* If the player character or a party member becomes a Mind Flayer, he will thank them for their sacrifice, promising they will be remembered as a hero. Once The Netherbrain is defeated, he will move to freeing his people from Vlaakith's rule, notably inviting Lae'zel to join him. | ||
#* The party can choose to fight Orpheus after freeing him, but the battle can only lead to a game over: Orpheus kills the party if he wins, and if he is defeated they (naturally) lose his protection and are immediately dominated by the Absolute. | #* The party can choose to fight Orpheus after freeing him, but the battle can only lead to a game over: Orpheus kills the party if he wins, and if he is defeated they (naturally) lose his protection and are immediately dominated by the Absolute. | ||