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* ''(Tried to attack the vines):'' “I won't be getting through these things - nor will anyone else.” | * ''(Tried to attack the vines):'' “I won't be getting through these things - nor will anyone else.” | ||
==== The [[Forest]]==== | ==== The [[Forest]] and the [[Owlbear Nest]] ==== | ||
* ''(Dealt with [[Andrik]] and [[Brynna]], not knowing about the cult of [[Absolute]]):'' “Absolute? True what? What were those raving fools on about?” | * ''(Dealt with [[Andrik]] and [[Brynna]], not knowing about the cult of [[Absolute]]):'' “Absolute? True what? What were those raving fools on about?” | ||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “They're clearly devoted to the Absolute. Whatever that is.” | ** ''(Responding remark):'' “They're clearly devoted to the Absolute. Whatever that is.” | ||
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* ''(Found Exsanguinated Boar):'' “Curious. No wounds on that boar, but doesn't quite look like it died peacefully either…” | * ''(Found Exsanguinated Boar):'' “Curious. No wounds on that boar, but doesn't quite look like it died peacefully either…” | ||
* ''(Healed the [[Owlbear|Mother Owlbear]]):'' “Beast still looks murderous. Not sure it appreciates the healing touch...” | * ''(Healed the [[Owlbear|Mother Owlbear]]):'' “Beast still looks murderous. Not sure it appreciates the healing touch...” | ||
* ''(Found Mother Owlbear killed by goblins, if the party have spared her earlier):'' “Seems like a pack of goblins swarmed the owlbear.” | * ''(Found Mother Owlbear killed by goblins, if the party have spared her earlier):'' “Seems like a pack of goblins swarmed the owlbear.” | ||
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** ''(Successful):'' “This drow's cracked like an egg. Must have fallen quite some height.” | ** ''(Successful):'' “This drow's cracked like an egg. Must have fallen quite some height.” | ||
** ''(Failed):'' “This drow was pulverised. What happened...?” | ** ''(Failed):'' “This drow was pulverised. What happened...?” | ||
* ''(Found illusory mushroom “ladder” leading toward crag top):'' “An illusion. Better tread carefully.” | * ''(Found illusory mushroom “ladder” leading toward crag top at {{coords|67|-256}}):'' “An illusion. Better tread carefully.” | ||
* ''(Found illusory wall on the top of the crag):'' “An illusion. Must be something worth hiding beyond it.” | * ''(Found illusory wall on the top of the crag):'' “An illusion. Must be something worth hiding beyond it.” | ||
* ''(Approaching a mushroom ring, knows its purpose):'' “A fairy ring. It doesn't glow like the others though.” | * ''(Approaching a mushroom ring, knows its purpose):'' “A fairy ring. It doesn't glow like the others though.” | ||
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'''Elsewhere in the Underdark:''' | '''Elsewhere in the Underdark:''' | ||
* ''(Looking at cave paintings, [[History]] check):'' | <!--* ''(Looking at cave paintings, [[History]] check):'' | ||
** ''(Successful):'' “[[Lolth|Lolth's]] driders in combat against mind flayers. This artwork must be ancient.” | ** ''(Successful):'' “[[Lolth|Lolth's]] driders in combat against mind flayers. This artwork must be ancient.” | ||
** ''(Failed):'' “Crude, but vivid as artwork goes. Whoever made these must be long dead.” | ** ''(Failed):'' “Crude, but vivid as artwork goes. Whoever made these must be long dead.” - Couldn't find the place. Probably another cut-out upon release--> | ||
* ''(Entering [[Zhentarim]] storehouse):'' "A Zhentarim symbol. Those outlaws must be operating here." | * ''(Entering [[Zhentarim]] storehouse):'' "A Zhentarim symbol. Those outlaws must be operating here." | ||
* ''(Entering Zhentarim storehouse, descending from [[Zhentarim Hideout]]):'' "Quite a set-up. This takes smuggling to new lengths... or new depths, rather." | * ''(Entering Zhentarim storehouse, descending from [[Zhentarim Hideout]]):'' "Quite a set-up. This takes smuggling to new lengths... or new depths, rather." | ||
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* ''(Killed all [[Kuo-toa]] in [[Festering Cove]], dissipating [[BOOOAL|BOOOAL’s]] magic):'' “Seems like his godlike powers died with his followers.” | * ''(Killed all [[Kuo-toa]] in [[Festering Cove]], dissipating [[BOOOAL|BOOOAL’s]] magic):'' “Seems like his godlike powers died with his followers.” | ||
==== [[Grymforge]] ==== | |||
'''At the [[Clan Flameshade]] [[Grymforge#Duergar_encampment|camp]]:''' | |||
* ''(Arriving at the Grymforge):'' “This stonework looks more suited to the surface than the Underdark... who built this?” | |||
* ''(Met a [[Scrying Eye]]):'' “A scrying eye - someone's watching through it. Better be careful.” | |||
** ''(Met a Scrying Eye, seen one in the Goblin Camp):'' “Another eye - same as in the goblin camp. Someone's watching from afar.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark to both options):'' “Better be careful around it.” | |||
** ''(Looted a dead Scrying Eye):'' “A scrying eye. At least this one won't be telling anyone what I've been up to.” | |||
* ''(Saw Drow corpses in cages near the pier):'' “Displaying a drow corpse in the Underdark? Someone's trying to make a statement...” | |||
* ''(Looted the [[Engraved Pin]] from a Drow corpse, [[History]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “A Harper pin - how'd it get all the way down here?” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Interesting bauble, but I don't recognise the symbol.” | |||
* ''(After talking to [[Kith|Stonemason Kith]]):'' “A Sharran construct? That bears investigating.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “Not sure what to make of this 'hellbeast' talk, though.” | |||
* ''(Found Dark Justiciars’ skeletons):'' “Fallen Dark Justiciars. Halsin said they once had a stronghold down here...” | |||
* ''(Saw crates with old Sharran gear at {{coords|-668|400}}):'' “Dark Justiciar weapons. How long have they rusted here...?” | |||
* ''(Found a crossbow in an old crate, History check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Not a duergar design... this crossbow is meant for a warrior of Shar.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “A fine crossbow. Too fine to be duergar-made.” | |||
* ''(Looted [[Adamantine Slag|a piece of adamantine]], knows about the forge):'' “Those glimmering specks... that's adamantine, I'll wager.” | |||
** ''(Doesn’t know about it):'' “Glimmering specks in that slag. Hardly worth the trouble of mining.” | |||
* ''(Found defaced statue of [[Shar]], recognized the symbol of the [[Absolute]]):'' “Defaced by the Absolute's lackeys. Cowards.” | |||
** ''(Did not recognize the symbol):'' “Desecration. What is this nonsense symbol?” | |||
* ''(If [[Nere]] died in the cave-in):'' “All quiet - Nere must've died. Which means he won't be needing his head, of course...” | |||
* ''(Looking at the [[Gauntlet of Shar|Shar temple]] down from the ruined bridge):'' “Quite a sight - but I won't be able to get any closer this way.” | |||
** ''(If the party knows she’s a Sharran):'' “What is that place in the distance? It looks almost Sharran...” | |||
** ''(Suspecting Dark Justiciar actions in the region):'' “That almost looks like... no, it couldn't be, surely...” | |||
** ''(If the party knows she’s a Sharran, AND Suspecting Dark Justiciar actions in the region):'' “Almost looks like a temple, dedicated to Lady Shar... it's huge...” | |||
** ''(Told the avatar about her dreams of becoming a Dark Justiciar):'' “That place in the distance... it can only mean one thing. Dark Justiciars. I just know it.” | |||
'''Exploring the [[Grymforge#Abandoned_Temple|Sharran city]]:''' | |||
* ''( | * ''(Found the traces of [[Thulla|Thulla’s]] escape, Perception check):'' | ||
* ''( | ** ''(Successful):'' “Tracks. Someone came through here in a hurry.” | ||
** ''( | ** ''(Failed):'' “Marks on the ground. What happened here?” | ||
** ''( | ** ''(Interacting with chains or bloodied arrows, Survival check):'' | ||
*''( | ** ''(Successful):'' “Broken shackles, near-miss arrows, a trail of blood... looks like a gnome escaped.” | ||
*''( | ** ''(Failed):'' “Something happened here... but what?” | ||
* ''(Respond to Harper’s watchword from [[Undelivered Letter]], History check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “''Lux...'' light. Maybe a ''Light'' spell will disarm the chest.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Well that told me nothing.” | |||
* ''(Approaching the location of the [[Harper Stash]]): “There should be a Harper's stash here someplace, if that letter's to be believed.” | |||
* ''(Saw the Harpers’ rune, hasn’t read the Undelivered Letter, Survival check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “A Harper symbol. They must've hidden supplies nearby.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Odd symbol. What does it mean?” | |||
* ''(Saw [[Mimic|false chests]], [[Investigation]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “A Harper would never leave their stash exposed like that... unless it's a trap.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Well then. Let's have a peek.” | |||
* ''(Entered a banquet hall, Religion check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “This was a ''Nightfall'' feast. To break bread in Shar's name, then spill blood in her name. A sacred rite.” | |||
** ''(Successful 2):'' “This was a ''Nightfall'' ritual. Carried out in Shar's name.” | |||
** ''(Responding remark):'' “To break bread in Shar's name, then spill blood in her name. A sacred rite.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “This wasn't just a feast. More like a ritual... so familiar somehow.” | |||
* ''(Found a loose stone at {{coords|-600|422}} through [[Perception]] check):'' “Loose stone - hiding something maybe?” | |||
* ''(Found a place where [[Philomeen]] climbed up the ledge, knows about her escape):'' “Climbing rope, tools... that gnome escapee must've come through here.” | |||
** ''(Does not know about her):'' “Someone climbed up here. Must've been nimble to make this ascent.” | |||
* ''(Found a [[Devilfoil Mask]]):'' “What a curious mask...” | |||
** ''(Arcana check successful):'' “Wait, this is a [[Merregon|merregon's]] mask. Warriors of the Nine Hells.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Perhaps the creatures of the Underdark had a masquerade ball. I'd like to see that.” | |||
** ''(Arcana check successful, knows about merregons’ habits):'' “A merregon's mask, no less. Those infernal soldiers only fight with a commander at their side - and I don't see one here...” | |||
** ''(Doubts whether the merregons’ commander is dead):'' “Whatever commanded these merregons didn't die here. Let's hope it returned to the Hells.” | |||
* ''(Tried to put on a Merregon mask):'' “Heavy. And nothing to hold it in place.” | |||
** ''(Found a second mask): “Still another one.” | |||
** ''(Found the third mask (?)): “Not duergar handiwork, anyway.” | |||
* ''(Found the [[Idol of Shar]], the party knows she is a Sharran):'' “An idol of Lady Shar? It's beautiful...” | |||
** ''(The party does not know):'' “A beautiful idol - crafted with reverence.” | |||
** ''(Suspecting Dark Justiciar actions in the region):'' “An idol of Lady Shar. It's beautiful... Curious that I found it. Not the first sign of the Dark Lady's power that I've encountered.” | |||
** ''(Told the avatar about her dreams of becoming a Dark Justiciar):'' “An idol of Lady Shar. It cannot be a coincidence that I found this... All these signs of a Sharran presence. Dark Justiciars.” | |||
* ''(Found a bunch of rusty weapons):'' “Covered in rust. Some time's past since this place had its heyday.” ''(triggers only for the first time interacting with those)'' | |||
* ''(Interacted with the Orb of Darkvision):'' “That feeling... Shar reaches out to me.” | |||
* ''(Read [[Abandoned Journal]]):'' “Tried to hide from the merregons. Not that it helped.” ''(triggers after finding at least one Devilfoil Mask)'' | |||
* ''(Stepped on a platform held by chains, leading to the Adamantine Forge):'' “I don't suppose there's a stairs, is there?” | |||
'''In the [[Adamantine Forge]]:''' | |||
* ''(Coming closer to the Adamantine forge):'' “This heat - I can see the air shimmering. The forge must be nearby.” | |||
* ''(Saw the forge for the first time):'' “That's quite the contraption. It must have taken years to build.” | |||
** ''(Saw the forge for the first time 2):'' “The adamantine forge. Incredible - must have taken years to build.” | |||
* ''(Filled the crucible with [[Mithral Ore]]):'' “Full up.” | |||
* ''(Interacting with mould chamber, has at least one mould):'' “That mould should slot in here.” | |||
** ''(Doesn’t have any moulds):'' “Something missing here. A mould, I'd wager.” | |||
** ''(Filled only crucible, hasn’t any moulds):'' “Nothing. Seems like I'll need more than just the raw materials to get this thing working.” | |||
** ''(Filled only crucible):'' “Right then. I just need to insert the mould.” | |||
** ''(Placed only mould):'' “Should work now - as soon as I find some metal to feed it.” | |||
** ''(Filled and placed both, seeking how to activate):'' “Everything's in order. Let's see what this contraption can do.” | |||
* ''(The platform moves down after activating):'' “A staircase would've been too conventional, I suppose.” | |||
* ''(Trying to forge without lava):'' “Hmm. Got the metal, got the mould... but missing something.” | |||
** ''(If has already crafted one piece):'' “The mould and metal aren't much use without heat - the lava.” | |||
* ''(Forged the first item, [[Grym]] appears):'' “I think that disturbed something's slumber...” | |||
* ''(Fighting Grym, the forge hammer doesn’t damage it):'' “I might as well be wielding a feather! What's wrong with this thing?” | |||
** ''(Successfully damaged Grym with the hammer):'' “Yes! You felt that one, didn't you?” | |||
* ''([[Magma Mephit]]s appear during the fight):'' “Hells. Anything else going to join in? A dragon? Some spiders maybe?” | |||
* ''(Defeated Grym):'' “It's done for - and not a moment too soon.” | |||
* ''(Approaching the lava lake, [[Nature]] check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “Something's got this lava stirred up.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “Lava. Better watch my footing around here.” | |||
* ''(Saw [[Lava Elemental]], Arcana check):'' | |||
** ''(Successful):'' “No wonder the lake is so treacherous, with a lava elemental fanning the flames.” | |||
** ''(Failed):'' “A lava elemental. That thing could melt armour and flesh alike.” | |||
==== [[The Risen Road]] and [[Mountain Pass]]==== | ==== [[The Risen Road]] and [[Mountain Pass]]==== |