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Synopsis:
Player speaks with Kagha, the secret Shadow druid. Various paths of conversation reflect whether Kagha's actions led to a child's death or not. She may be neutral/Machiavellian or pure evil, depending.
How to trigger:
in reCon: teleport S_DEN_DruidLeader
play through first dialogue (SnakesCourt). Your choices in that dialogue affect different paths in this one
click on Kagha after to trigger this dialogue
12. : A deep elf - in our grove, on this day. A sign. Or rather, a gift.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_ReactedToSnakeCourt = False, DROWELF
35. : Who better to understand a watchful broodmother than a beloved child of Lolth?
7. Player: I'm nothing like you - I don't kill children.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KidDied['Gale 1', 'Lae'zel -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 5']
46. [Alias]
- Alias to Node 9
141. : Bah. I'd thought one like you might understand. When a threat makes itself known, you remove it.
179. [Jump]
Jump to Node 201 (1)
61. Player: I don't make a habit of threatening children.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KidFreed['Gale 1', 'Lae'zel -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 5']
166. Player: You protected your own without hesitation - my compliments.['Lae'zel 1', 'Shadowheart 5', 'Wyll -1', 'Karlach -5']
168. : And yet you petitioned on the thief's behalf. A curious display of mercy.DEN_SnakesCourt_Event_TriedtoPersuade
173. : Then we agree. Preservation is not luxury, it is not zealotry. It is necessity.
36. Player: I'd have killed the thief outright.['Astarion 1', 'Wyll -5', 'Karlach -5']
40. : And still you petitioned on her behalf. Your words are vicious, yet you showed mercy.DEN_SnakesCourt_Event_TriedtoPersuade
149. : A viper bares her fangs defending her brood. Is it not her nature to strike at invaders?
176. : Yes. Yes. This could be the true way of Silvanus.
192. : The viper bares her fangs defending her brood. It is only right that she strike the killing blow.
100. : The others might consider this sacrilege. But we know the truth: it is necessity.
118. : I took back the Idol of Silvanus and the rite has resumed. We will seal the grove. Free from harm. Free of intruders.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Leader, DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_ReactedToSnakeCourt
153. [Jump]
Jump to Node 201 (2)
74. Player: Please - we have nothing in common.
1. : Don't we? I've studied duergar culture. You have an instinct for survival.DUERGARDWARF
127. : A viper bares her fangs defending her brood. Is it not her nature to strike at invaders?
152. : Don't we? I've studied drow culture. You have a talent for self-preservation.
159. Player: I have no love for the Queen of Spiders.PALADIN_EILISTRAEE = False, CLERIC_EILISTRAEE = False, REALLY_LOLTHDROWELF = False, REALLY_SELDARINEDROWELF
27. : Indeed? But you do exhibit a talent for self-preservation.
43. Player: I worship Eilistraee - not the Queen of Spiders.,
CLERIC_EILISTRAEE,
PALADIN_EILISTRAEEDROWELF
30. : Indeed? Then above all, you must have a talent for self-preservation.
186. [Jump]
Jump to Node 42 (1)
31. : Away. I have no more need of you.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Leader, DEN_GroveConflict_Quest_DeniedKagha
204. Player: Zevlor is dead.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaKnowsZevlorDead = False, DEN_GroveConflict_Quest_DeniedKagha, DEN_TieflingLeader_State_PermaDefeatedDEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaKnowsZevlorDead
53. : Indeed? Then when the lightning comes, it has one fewer to strike.ToldKaghaZevlorDead_After
202. : I do hope you didn't come expecting my thanks. That would be most perplexing.
129. [Jump]
Jump to Node 19 (1)
54. [Jump]
Jump to Node 42 (1)
13. [Jump]
Jump to Node 69 (1)
63. : Why are you here? I sent you to Zevlor.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Leader, DEN_GroveConflict_Quest_AcceptedKagha
45. Player: Zevlor is dead.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaKnowsZevlorDead = False, DEN_GroveConflict_Quest_AcceptedKagha, DEN_TieflingLeader_State_PermaDefeatedDEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaKnowsZevlorDead
77. [Jump]
Jump to Node 53 (1)
93. [Jump]
Jump to Node 79 (2)
65. : Why are you here?DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Leader, DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaKnowsZevlorDead, DEN_GroveConflict_Quest_AcceptedKagha
- Link to Node 45
- Link to Node 93
70. : Go on. Say it. You think I'm a monster.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_ReactedToSnakeCourt = False
115. Player: [TagAnswer]
e7d06055-c350-1740-92a0-7deb7b9744c0_DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_WyllInclusion = FalseORI_Inclusion_Wyll
161. : Monster? Too kind. A demon, more like.e7d06055-c350-1740-92a0-7deb7b9744c0_DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_WyllInclusion = False
48. Player: [TagAnswer]
e7d06055-c350-1740-92a0-7deb7b9744c0_DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_WyllInclusion = Falsee7d06055-c350-1740-92a0-7deb7b9744c0_DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_WyllInclusion, ORI_Inclusion_End_Wyll
137. [Jump]
Jump to Node 19 (1)
44. Player: Do you expect pity? You killed a child in cold blood.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KidDiedDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_CalledSaghaMonster['Gale 1', 'Lae'zel -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 5']
9. : She made her choice.
78. : You've the skin of a beast. If only your heart was so bold.BESTIAL
116. : I know your kind. You see only victims and villains.
29. Player: Only a monster would threaten a child.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KidFreedDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_CalledSaghaMonster['Gale 1', 'Lae'zel -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 5']
195. [Alias]
BESTIAL
- Alias to Node 78
- Link to Node 25
72. : I know your kind from other circles. You see only villains and victims.DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_KnowsPlayerDruid
25. : A viper bares her fangs defending her brood. I call her mother. You call her monster.
105. : Yes - you would say so. I know your kind. You see only villains and victims.
165. Player: You're protecting your own - sometimes cruelty is required.['Lae'zel 1', 'Shadowheart 5', 'Wyll -1', 'Karlach -5']
106. : First you urge grace. Then you speak truth. To think a devil could surprise me twice over.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_PlayerKeptSilent = False, TIEFLING
71. : First you urge grace. Then you speak truth. You've surprised me twice over.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_PlayerKeptSilent = False, TIEFLING = False
32. : A shame the grace period ends. The viper's fangs have been bared. She must guard her brood.
164. : First, you stay silent. Then, you speak truth. To think an outsider could surprise me twice over.
191. Player: Honestly, I just wanted to see what would happen.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_PlayerKeptSilent = FalseDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_MeanAnswer['Astarion 1', 'Wyll -5', 'Karlach -5']
- Link to Node 59
- Link to Node 51
66. : Ah - you don't see a monster. You just look at me through one's eyes.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KidFreed
104. : You are like all the rest. Where devils tread, chaos follows.TIEFLING
5. : You are like the devils. Where they tread, chaos follows.
201. : No matter. I took back the Idol of Silvanus and the rite has resumed. We will seal the grove. Free from harm. Free of intruders.DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_Leader, DEN_ShadowDruid_HasMet_ReactedToSnakeCourt
19. Player: I know the truth. You mean to take the grove for the Shadow Druids.DEN_ShadowDruid_Knows_RecruitmentLetter
64. : What?devnoteDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_RemoveWildShape, DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_StartDenouncingSceneEnd
37. Player: Is this rite druidic? I have never witnessed such magic.,
DRUIDDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_KaghaToldRite = FalseDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_KaghaToldRite
37. Player: This rite must be born of powerful magic.DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_KaghaToldRite = FalseDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_KaghaToldRite
98. : The Rite of Thorns. It is the Treefather's gift, that none come to harm. When we speak the final prayer, the Great Vine will sprout forth.DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_HeardAboutRitual, DEN_ShadowDruid_Knows_KaghaExplainedRite
187. : The grove will be cloaked in bramble and thorn. No one enters, no one leaves. Sanctuary.
148. : *Past teachings come into focus. The Rite of Thorns is a rare practice, outlawed in most circles for causing more harm than it eases.*DEN_ShadowDruid_State_HadSelfReflection = False, DRUID
111. : None of this can happen while outlanders infect us. Silvanus demands that we choke them out.
20. Player: You'd leave them to die on the road.DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion = False, DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_ZevlorSentToKagha = FalseDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion
95. : I am First Druid now. I protect the circle, whatever the cost.
82. Player: I came on Zevlor's behalf. His people could perish if you force them out.DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_ZevlorSentToKagha, DEN_GroveConflict_Quest_AcceptedKagha = False
177. : And mine perish if he stays.
0. Player: What does forcing them out achieve? They've done nothing.DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion = False, DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_ZevlorSentToKagha = False, REALLY_TIEFLING, TIEFLINGDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion
83. : Nothing? They've done everything.
112. [Jump]
Jump to Node 194 (1)
109. Player: You must let them stay. They've done nothing to harm you.DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion = False, DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_ZevlorSentToKagha = False, REALLY_TIEFLING = False, TIEFLING = False
138. Player: You cast out the guiltless. You shame your order.DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion = False, DRUIDDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion
26. Player: Turning your back on the needy - is this truly the way of Silvanus?DEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion = False, DRUID = False, REALLY_WOODELFDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_ToldSaghaOpinion
10. : 'A disease of the flower must not reach the root. Pluck the petals. Sever the branch if you must. But cut out the rot before it infects the whole of the wood.'
56. : Teachings of Silvanus, you must agree.REALLY_WOODELF
- Link to Node 134
- Link to Node 125
- Link to Node 120
23. : Teachings of the Treefather. Do you agree?
134. Player: I know the Treefather's teachings as well as you.
131. : Then you know I heed his wisdom. I protect the circle, whatever the cost.
194. : You showed great mettle at the gate - the mettle of a skilled sword for hire.
- Link to Node 33
- Link to Node 181
- Link to Node 38
- Link to Node 162
125. Player: I hardly know every line of doctrine.
203. : Then why do you doubt my acts and intent?
58. : You showed great mettle at the gate - the mettle of a skilled sword for hire.
33. [Alias]
DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_ZevlorSentToKagha = False, DEN_TieflingLeader_State_PermaDefeatedDEN_ShadowDruid_Event_SaghaMentionedArmy, DEN_GroveConflict_Knows_KaghaSentToZevlor, MetKagha_ZevlorDead
- Alias to Node 38
172. : They're to be gone before final prayer. If they are not...
156. : ...the viper must strike.
86. Player: The viper can stand down. Zevlor is already dead.DEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaKnowsZevlorDead = False, DEN_TieflingLeader_State_PermaDefeatedDEN_ShadowDruid_State_KaghaKnowsZevlorDead
157. : Indeed? Then removing his people should provide you little challenge.
14. Player: I'll see what can be done about them.