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    Synopsis:

    This occurs after the argument with Lia. If they're leaving for Baldur's Gate he's pretty relaxed about the argument and dismissive of Lia and her concerns. If they're staying in the grove, he's furious and is convinced they'll die here.


  • 48.
    Rolan
    : We should have left by now. Damnation. devnoteDEN_Prodigy_HasMet = False, DEN_Prodigy_State_StayingDEN_Prodigy_HasMet
    • 104.
      Rolan
      : Instead we're just sitting here - practically begging to be attacked. Staying is a mistake.
      • 57. Player: You're doing the right thing. The tieflings need help., REALLY_TIEFLINGDEN_Prodigy_State_Staying
      • 57. Player: You're doing the right thing. The others need help.DEN_Prodigy_State_Staying
        • 69.
          Rolan
          : And what about us? There's every chance we've doomed ourselves by helping these people.
          • 100.
            Rolan
            : We will end up fodder for some goblin's blade - all because Lia insists on helping every wounded foal we see.
            • 89.
              Rolan
              : Our best chance to make it to Baldur's Gate is on our own. This place is lost.
              • 41. [Jump] Jump to Node 56 (2)
      • 111. Player: Why the rush to leave?
        • 20.
          Rolan
          : You don't understand. devnote
          • 17.
            Rolan
            : My apprenticeship with Lorroakan begins shortly. I cannot be late. devnote
            • Link to Node 80
      • 52. Player: Leave on your own. Why wait?
        • 63. [Jump] Jump to Node 58 (1)
      • 82. Player: Run, then. And run scared.REALLY_DARK_URGE
        • 96. [Jump] Jump to Node 89 (1)
      • 30. Player: Worrying won't help. I'm sure you'll be fine.REALLY_HALFLING
        • 81.
          Rolan
          : Of course I will be. As if there was any doubt.devnote
          • 44. [Jump] Jump to Node 2 (1)
      • 71. Player: Standing by your people is never a mistake. REALLY_DWARF
        • 24.
          Rolan
          : It is if we end up dead.devnote
          • 53. [Jump] Jump to Node 89 (1)
      • 42. Player: So eager to go to Baldur's Gate - do they even welcome tieflings?REALLY_TIEFLING
        • 75.
          Rolan
          : More than most. A few strangers may stare - but they'll keep their daggers sheathed.
          • 11.
            Rolan
            : I'll be warmly received, besides. You are looking at Lorroakan's newest apprentice.
            • 80. [Jump] Jump to Node 23 (1)
  • 50.
    Rolan
    : I wonder what Lorroakan will have me do first? Complex magic, no doubt. DEN_Prodigy_HasMet, DEN_Prodigy_State_Leaving
    End
  • 54.
    Rolan
    : I can spare but a moment - Baldur's Gate awaits! Oh, I can almost smell the city.devnoteDEN_Prodigy_HasMet = False, DEN_Prodigy_State_LeavingDEN_Prodigy_HasMet
    • 46. Player: You're cheerful for someone about to abandon his kin.DEN_Prodigy_Event_ToldToLeave = False['Gale 1']
      • 112.
        Rolan
        : Well, you're here, aren't you? You can help them if you want.
        • 39.
          Rolan
          : I don't believe in sacrifices for a lost cause.
          • 56.
            Rolan
            : We're leaving for Baldur's Gate. And we will make it.
            • 77. Player: Hold on. Why are you so eager to reach the city?
              • 74. [Jump] Jump to Node 2 (1)
            • 60. Player: Are you always this selfish?
              • 87.
                Rolan
                : Tch. You're as bad as Lia.
                • 45.
                  Rolan
                  : And I think one of her is quite enough in my life. Good day to you.
                  End
            • 1. Player: There's every chance you'll die on the road.
              • 98.
                Rolan
                : Please. I can handle myself. It's others that are the issue.
                • Link to Node 2
    • 86. Player: You made the right choice. This place isn't safe.DEN_Prodigy_Event_ToldToLeave
      • 92.
        Rolan
        : Quite right. Lia can be stubborn at times.
        • 32.
          Rolan
          : This place, and its people, are lost. The only way we'll make it to Baldur's Gate is on our own.
          • 70.
            Rolan
            : And we will make it. I know it.
            • Link to Node 77
            • Link to Node 1
    • 67. Player: Why the rush to leave?
      • 38.
        Rolan
        : Other than a desire to avoid impending death?
        • 2.
          Rolan
          : You are looking at Lorroakan's newest apprentice. devnote
          • 23.
            Rolan
            : Yes - that Lorroakan. The greatest wizard in Baldur's Gate.devnoteORI_Inclusion_Gale
            • 34.
              Gale
              : I've heard that name before. A young man, yes? Lives in Ramazith's Tower in the Upper City?REALLY_GALE
              • 37.
                Rolan
                : The very same!
                • 110.
                  Gale
                  : Word in Waterdeep has it he's a bit of a cad. But you say he's an accomplished wizard?
                  • 103.
                    Rolan
                    : Of course he is! The greatest spellcaster along the Sword Coast. As if I'd settle for a lesser mentor.
                    • 25.
                      Gale
                      : In that case, I'd very much appreciate it if you could arrange an introduction should we reach the city.
                      • 40. Player: Good idea: powerful acquaintances never hurt.['Gale 1', 'Wyll 1']
                        • 36.
                          Rolan
                          : If it's powerful acquaintances you're after, you have to look no further than yours truly.
                          • Link to Node 18
                      • 8. Player: Hold on. I'm not sure about this Lorroakan.
                        • 68.
                          Rolan
                          : Don't be fooled by mere gossip! The by-products of ignorance and jealousy.
                          • 35. [Jump] Jump to Node 13 (1)
                      • 26. Player: We need to go. We have a more pressing problem, remember?
                        • 6.
                          Gale
                          : Merely planning ahead. Besides, never hurts to befriend a wizard.
                          • 7.
                            Rolan
                            : In that case, it is I you should befriend.
                            • 18.
                              Rolan
                              : Few can match me - in either magic or talent.
                              • 79.
                                Rolan
                                : In years to come, you will boast of this meeting - I can assure you. May we meet again in Baldur's Gate, my friend.
                                End
                      • 84. Player: I think I've heard stories about Lorroakan. Bad ones., REALLY_DARK_URGEBALDURIAN
                      • 84. Player: I've heard stories about Lorroakan - not all of them good.BALDURIAN
                        • 21.
                          Rolan
                          : Common gossip! The by-products of ignorance and jealousy.
                          • 10. [Jump] Jump to Node 13 (1)
            • 4.
              Rolan
              : [TagAnswer] REALLY_GALE = False
              • 85. Player: You sound excited.
                • 13.
                  Rolan
                  : I've admired Lorroakan for years. Never dreamed he'd answer my letter. devnote
                  • 28.
                    Rolan
                    : But I've worked myself to the bone for this. Few can match me - in either magic or talent. devnote
                    • 94.
                      Rolan
                      : The names 'Rolan' and 'Lorroakan' will be known far and wide. You'll see.
                      End
              • 49. Player: Never heard of him. Who is he?BALDURIAN = False
                • Link to Node 83
                • Link to Node 14
              • 16. Player: There are many things I feel I should know... but I don't.REALLY_DARK_URGE, BALDURIAN = False
                • 83.
                  Rolan
                  : What? You don't know of him? I've admired him for years. devnoteBESTIAL = False, PLANAR = False
                  • Link to Node 0
                • 14.
                  Rolan
                  : Forgive me. Of course someone like you wouldn't know. devnote
                  • 0.
                    Rolan
                    : Both his magic and political sway are forces to be reckoned with.
                    • 109.
                      Rolan
                      : Rest assured, the names 'Rolan' and 'Lorroakan' will be known to you soon enough. You'll see. devnote
                      End
              • 51. Player: Is this Lorroakan of Ramazith's Tower?REALLY_WYLL = False, BALDURIAN
                • 43.
                  Rolan
                  : His name is known far and wide, I see. devnote
                  • 27.
                    Rolan
                    : Few can match him in terms of raw power and talent. Until now, that is. devnote
                    • 12. [Jump] Jump to Node 79 (1)
              • 102. Player: I've heard he's quite the scoundrel. WIZARD
                • 101.
                  Rolan
                  : Common gossip! The by-products of ignorance and jealousy.
                  • Link to Node 27
              • 31. Player: Perhaps the right master can rid you of your arrogance.MONK
                • 66.
                  Rolan
                  : Please - this is confidence, not arrogance. devnote
                  • 99.
                    Rolan
                    : But thank you for your concern. It was touching. devnote
                    End
    • 93. Player: Why burden yourself with companions? You should slip away - alone.
      • 58.
        Rolan
        : That is tempting...
        • 88.
          Rolan
          : ... but I could never leave Lia behind, as irksome as she may be.
          • 107.
            Rolan
            : If only she understood. The longer we wait, the longer the horrors of the wilds imperil us.
            • 108. Player: Baldur's Gate isn't going anywhere. Why the hurry?
              • 19.
                Rolan
                : I have been offered an apprenticeship by none other than Lorroakan.
                • 64.
                  Rolan
                  : Yes - that Lorroakan. The greatest wizard in Baldur's Gate. This will change everything.
                  • 9. [Jump] Jump to Node 23 (2)
            • 59. Player: You don't wish to help your fellow tieflings?
              • 95.
                Rolan
                : If we stop and help every wounded foal, we'll end up dead, or worse. Lia just can't see it.
                • 90.
                  Rolan
                  : We must leave soon. My apprenticeship with the wizard begins shortly.
                  • 76.
                    Rolan
                    : I cannot leave Lorroakan waiting.
                    • Link to Node 9
            • 33. Player: If you want to go, then go.
              • 15.
                Rolan
                : Bah. I couldn't abandon her. No matter how prestigious the apprenticeship.devnote
                • 62.
                  Rolan
                  : I'm to study under Lorroakan, you see.
                  • 47. [Jump] Jump to Node 23 (1)
    • 97. Player: I've heard the Elfsong Tavern makes a mean bowl of stew. REALLY_HALFLING
      • 105. [Jump] Jump to Node 55 (1)
    • 73. Player: You're leaving? Good. Save your own skin to fight another day.REALLY_SELDARINEDROWELF
      • 22.
        Rolan
        : I couldn't agree more. devnote
        • 65. [Jump] Jump to Node 32 (1)
    • 3. Player: What's so special about Baldur's Gate? Everyone here is so focused on it.PLANAR
      • 5.
        Rolan
        : You are in for a treat, my otherworldly friend. There is no city in the Realms like Baldur's Gate.devnote
        • 29.
          Rolan
          : From its sights, to its smells, to the fortunes you can make. I myself am set to make history there...devnote
          • 72.
            Rolan
            : ... as apprentice to Lorroakan, the greatest wizard in Baldur's Gate. This will change everything.
            • 78. [Jump] Jump to Node 23 (2)
    • 91. Player: I've forgotten much. But I could never forget the aroma of the Outer City., REALLY_DARK_URGEBALDURIAN
    • 91. Player: The aroma of the Outer City is pretty unique.BALDURIAN
      • 55.
        Rolan
        : As if I would be found in such a place. No, I am destined for greater things. devnote
        • 61. [Jump] Jump to Node 2 (1)
  • 106.
    Rolan
    : My Thunderwave will make quick work of any goblin - just you wait. DEN_Prodigy_HasMet, DEN_Prodigy_State_Staying
    End