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* Communing with the Astral-Touched Tadpole unlocked the next stage of our illithid transformation. | * Communing with the Astral-Touched Tadpole unlocked the next stage of our illithid transformation. | ||
* We did not commune with the Astral-Touched Tadpole, and our illithid potential remains untapped. | * We did not commune with the Astral-Touched Tadpole, and our illithid potential remains untapped. | ||
== Walkthrough == | |||
Embrace Your Potential occurs once a [[Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]] has been discovered. It unlocks the use of the Illithid skill tree. | |||
The next step in the quest occurs after [[Help Your Protector]]. Now revealed as [[the Emperor]], an illithid, he implores the party to also embrace their potentials as illithids. He grants an [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]] that turns a user into a half-illithid. The tadpole has enough power to be used on all camp members. | |||
The Astral-Touched Tadpole can be used at any time with the player character, but companions must be convinced. At camp or in the party, a new dialogue option is presented: | |||
* We've been given a rare gift. An Astral-Touched Tadpole, with the power to grant you a new, partial illithid form... | |||
The party member must then be convinced, with skill checks and an appropriate approval rating. Some party members are easier to convince than others. The Astral-Touched Tadpole can only be used with characters already infected with a tadpole, so Halsin and Jaheira are not eligible. | |||
In all cases, convincing the companion to use a tadpole results in a brief cutscene with choices. There is a brief window where the companion can back out of using the tadpole. | |||
=== Astarion === | |||
Astarion is extremely reluctant to take the tadpole, as he recalls the pain of his vampiric transformation. However, he can be convinced. | |||
If Astarion's personal quest has not been resolved, he can be coerced if the player is half-illithid: | |||
* [WISDOM] Enter his mind, tempt him with the wonders of your new-found form. (DC 15) | |||
Push further to explore Astarion's greatest fear: | |||
* Push into his fear, prove his weakness if he does not accept the tadpole. | |||
Then, choosing the following options will result in Astarion reluctantly taking the tadpole. | |||
* You never want to risk that again. Even if it means becoming part illithid. | |||
* That forgotten wretch is who you'll be again unless you become more. | |||
* I want you to become part-illithid. To protect yourself. | |||
If Cazador has already been defeated as part of [[The Pale Elf]] and [[Investigate Cazador's Palace]]: | |||
* [INTIMIDATION] There are worse fates than Cazador out there. You should use the tadpole. (DC 15) | |||
Astarion will instantly take the tadpole if he is a Vampire Ascendant. Otherwise, he will need to be further convinced by choosing either two options: | |||
* A feeble coward is all you shall ever be, unless you become more. | |||
* I want you to become part-illithid. To protect yourself. | |||
If the player chooses "I'm so sorry for making you remember. Let's drop this." it won't be possible to ask Astarion in the future about the tadpole. | |||
=== Gale === | |||
Gale will take the Astral-Touched Tadpole, regardless of if the player character has become half-illithid themselves. | |||
* [PERSUASION] Don't be coy, Gale. You want this power. You know you do. (DC 18, Approval 20+) | |||
* [PERSUASION] I offer you the chance at a truly unique power. One that no other could wield as you would, Gale. (DC 18, Approval 60+) | |||
* [PERSUASION] You will wield this power well, and with wisdom. There aren't many I'd trust with with this. (DC 18, Approval 60+) | |||
=== Wyll === | |||
Wyll can be persuaded to take the tadpole by appealing to his desire to protect the Sword Coast. | |||
* [PERSUASION] The Sword Coast's future is at stake. We need to pursue this power. (DC 18, Approval 20+) | |||
* [WISDOM] Call on your tadpole, connect with Wyll. Show him how potent you feel. (DC 15) | |||
=== Karlach === | |||
Karlach can be persuaded to use the tadpole as it offers an advantage to facing off against the Chosen Three. | |||
* [PERSUASION] We need every advantage we can get. Give it some thought. (DC 14) | |||
Karlach will hesitate again, asking if ten years in Avernus wasn't enough. However, she can still be pushed to use the tadpole: | |||
* [INTIMIDATION] I asked nicely. Do you want to know what comes after that? (DC 14) | |||
* [PERSUASION] If we finish this, and win, we'll be free. Really free. (DC 14) | |||
=== Lae'zel === | |||
Lae'zel can be convinced using her desire for power to protect the Githyanki people. | |||
* [WISDOM] Connect with Lae'zel's mind. Let her feel the sense of power coursing through you. (DC 15) | |||
* [PERSUASION] It's not like that, Lae'zel. Accept the Astral-Touched Tadpole's power. You'll be unstoppable. (DC 18, Approval 20+) | |||
=== Shadowheart === | |||
Shadowheart can be convinced by mentioning the powers the tadpole provides: | |||
* [PERSUASION] Trust me. We need these powers...and you're going to love what you can do with them. (DC 15, Approval 20+) | |||
=== Minthara === | |||
Minthara is easily convinced to take the Astral-Touched Tadpole, as she is eager to unlock more powers of the mind. Simply offer it to her, and she accepts: | |||
* Use it - become greater. | |||
=== Minsc === | |||
Minsc can be persuaded by assuring him it will make a huge difference in defeating the Cult of the Absolute: | |||
* [PERSUASION] Trust me. This could make all the difference in defeating the cult. (DC 18, Approval 20+) | |||
== Quest Rewards == | |||
* Unlocking [[Illithid Powers]] | |||
* Half-Illithid form | |||
[[Category:Quests]] | [[Category:Quests]] | ||
[[Category:Personal Quest]] | [[Category:Personal Quest]] | ||