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Synopsis:

Nerela is wondering whether to sell a music box, the only memento she has of the husband and daughter who were killed by gnolls on the road here. It's a scam - her story is fabricated and the box is a dime a dozen. Player can comfort her or see through her story. Her overall demeanour is weary, fragile (unless you uncover her scam)

62.
Nerela
: I know I need to sell it. I know that. ^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_HasMet, DEN_TieflingScam_Event_TalkedAboutBox
- 101. [Jump] Jump to Node 148 (1)
- 112. [Jump] Jump to Node 60 (1)
- 143. [Jump] Jump to Node 127 (1)
- 2. [Jump] Jump to Node 122 (1)
- 39. Player: Leave.
  End
79.
Nerela
: |Cinematic: She sits with her eyes closed, clutching the music box tightly as it plays.|DEN_TieflingScam_Event_GaveMoney, DEN_TieflingScam_State_GotMoney, DEN_TieflingScam_State_KeptMusicBox
End
84.
Nerela
: |Cinematic: The woman sits and hums a mournful tune.|DEN_TieflingScam_State_HasMusicBox = False
End
88.
Nerela
: No need for this to get ugly, is there? Bye-bye, now.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_Event_FoundOutLies, DEN_TieflingScam_Knows_Scam
End
114.
Nerela
: The one you're travelling with? You're lucky to know them.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_Event_GaveMoney = False, DEN_TieflingScam_State_GotMoney
End
115.
Nerela
: Please, I'd... I'd like a moment alone.DEN_TieflingScam_State_IsScamming = False
End
125. Player: |Cinematic: The woman cradled a carved wooden box, from which a soft melody chimed.|^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_HasMet
- 73. Player: That's a pleasant tune.
 - 96.
 Nerela
 : Oh, try listening to it a hundred times a day. ^devnote
 
 149.
 Nerela
 : My husband made it to keep our little monster quiet - traded one headache for another, really.^devnote
 
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- 100. Player: Close that box. The music is grating.
 - 14.
 Nerela
 : Oh! Of course, how thoughtless. I beg your pardon - I'm not fan of it myself, truth be told.^devnote
 
 123.
 Nerela
 : Said as much to my husband when he made the bloody thing.
 
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- 8. Player: What are you doing?
 - 136.
 Nerela
 : Oh! Sorry, I'm just... I'm just listening.^devnote
 
 12.
 Nerela
 : I used to hate this tune - told my husband as much when he made the bloody thing.^devnote
 
 132.
 Nerela
 : But it kept our little monster quiet. Reason to love it if nothing else, trust me.^devnote
 
 41.
 Nerela
 : ... how much do you think it's worth? Old Ethel said she'd offer me gold for it.^devnote
 
 19. Player: Why do you want to sell it?
 
 87.
 Nerela
 : I... don't have anything else. My husband was carrying our packs when the gnolls found us.^devnote
 
 67.
 Nerela
 : My daughter, sh-she thought they were just big dogs. I tried to get to her... I tried, but-^devnote
 
 105.
 Nerela
 : You must - you must think I'm a monster. But they say you need coin to enter the city. Bribes.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_Event_TalkedAboutBox
 
 24. Player: You're no monster. I'm sorry you had to go through that.
 
 95.
 Nerela
 : You're kind, but I - I can't think about that now. We promised one another we'd get there, whatever it took.^devnote
 
 64.
 Nerela
 : If we... if I don't, it... then they'll have died for nothing.^devnote
 
 103. Player: Inspect the craftsmanship.DEN_TieflingScam_Event_InspectedBox = False, REALLY_DWARFDEN_TieflingScam_Event_InspectedBox
 
 43.
 Narrator
 : *The wood is warped, its joints loose - likely done by assembly in some grim workhouse. You realise she's lying.*NARRATION
 
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 30. Player: That box is a cheap trinket - fit only to feed the forge.REALLY_DWARF
 
 59.
 Nerela
 : Why, you heartless -
 
 50.
 Nerela
 : All right, fine. This little swindle is meant for soft hearts, not keen eyes.
 
 23.
 Nerela
 : What's say you take them elsewhere, hm?
 
 116. Player: You must be in dire need to lie like that. Here. ([GEN_CheckMagicPocketGold_2_463b0f43-5410-412d-aba3-875cf81c38ca])d6480be7-500e-4160-927f-86acfd5c4e7bGEN_TransferNPCPayment_2
 
 89.
 Nerela
 : ...seriously? I'll take any fool's coin. Call it charity if it makes you feel better about it.^devnote
 
 11.
 Nerela
 : That's worth a tip, I suppose - if you're looking for the real swindlers here, keep an eye on the children. ^devnoteREALLY_SHADOWHEART = False
 
 69.
 Nerela
 : That lot could give the Thieves' Guild a run for their money.
 End
 
 146. Player: [TagAnswer] REALLY_SHADOWHEARTORI_Inclusion_ShadowHeart
 
 27.
 Nerela
 : That's worth a tip, I suppose - if you're looking for the real swindlers, keep an eye on the children.
 
 3.
 Nerela
 : That lot could give the Thieves' Guild a run for their money.
 
 21.
 Shadowheart
 : The next time you want to pay gold to be called a fool, come see me.^devnote
 End
 
 72. Player: That was masterful performance. Here. A token of appreciation. ([GEN_CheckMagicPocketGold_2_463b0f43-5410-412d-aba3-875cf81c38ca])d6480be7-500e-4160-927f-86acfd5c4e7bGEN_TransferNPCPayment_2
 
 29.
 Nerela
 : Why thank you. Always nice to have to an appreciative audience.^devnote
 
 51.
 Nerela
 : Though my little con pales in comparison to the children. Could give the Thieves' Guild a run for their money that lot.
 
 126.
 Nerela
 : Watch yourself - they're not as kind as I am.
 End
 
 70. Player: Lose the sob story. Less is more.
 
 44.
 Nerela
 : Hm. Noted. But if nuggets of wisdom are all you have to offer...^devnote
 
 26.
 Nerela
 : ... I'll wait for the next idiot with gold, thanks.^devnote
 End
 
 94. Player: I'm not leaving without that atrocity you call craftsmanship.REALLY_DWARFRoll (Strength, ) vs 10 (0)
 
 18. [RollResult] True
 
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 107. [RollResult] False
 
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 20. Player: You're not conning anyone else. Hand it over.BARBARIAN = FalseRoll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 15 (0)
 
 1. [RollResult] True
 
 33.
 Nerela
 : Gods, relax.^devnote
 
 75.
 Nerela
 : If I had a little coin, I could afford to be self-righteous too. Take it.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_State_HasMusicBoxDEN_TieflingScam_Event_GiveMusicBox
 
 42.
 Nerela
 : I'll just find another box and work another idiot. Like always.
 End
 
 45.
 Nerela
 : I don't... where'd it go? Looks like someone swiped it before you. All that fuss for nothing.^devnote
 End
 
 142. [RollResult] False
 
 133.
 Nerela
 : You're cute. But you're taking up space for the next idiot.^devnote
 End
 
 36. Player: HAND IT OVER.BARBARIANRoll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 15 (1)
 
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 25. Player: Probe her thoughts. bd0401d4-e236-9a38-631b-f6b33c4bb1bb_MindHasBeenRead = False, 44f9fbf3-735d-8eaf-94dc-6c1d1cf5382dRoll (Intelligence, ) vs 00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000 (0)
 
 80. [RollResult] True
 
 56.
 Nerela
 : Nowhere else to go if he tells. Can't let that happen - just keep calm., MALEDETECTTHOUGHTSbd0401d4-e236-9a38-631b-f6b33c4bb1bb_MindHasBeenRead
 
 56.
 Nerela
 : Nowhere else to go if she tells. Can't let that happen - just keep calm., FEMALEDETECTTHOUGHTSbd0401d4-e236-9a38-631b-f6b33c4bb1bb_MindHasBeenRead
 
 56.
 Nerela
 : Nowhere else to go if they tell. Can't let that happen - just keep calm.DETECTTHOUGHTSbd0401d4-e236-9a38-631b-f6b33c4bb1bb_MindHasBeenRead
 
 15. Player: If you give me that box I won't expose you.bd0401d4-e236-9a38-631b-f6b33c4bb1bb_MindHasBeenRead
 
 71.
 Nerela
 : How -
 
 135.
 Nerela
 : All right, you win. Just... take it.DEN_TieflingScam_State_HasMusicBoxDEN_TieflingScam_Event_GiveMusicBox
 
 138.
 Nerela
 : Gods, look, I don't have it anymore. See? Now take your freakshow elsewhere.^devnote
 End
 
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 120. [RollResult] False
 
 68.
 Nerela
 : Are you - ^devnote
 
 86.
 Nerela
 : No. No. You do not get to do that.^devnoteTemporaryHostilityAfterDialog
 End
 
 5. Player: You make all tieflings look bad. Have you no shame?TIEFLING
 
 6.
 Nerela
 : You can't eat shame, kin. Better to learn that before your belly starts growling.^devnote
 End
 
 104. Player: Leave.
 End
 
 148. Player: Inspect the box.DEN_TieflingScam_Event_InspectedBox = False, REALLY_DWARF = FalseDEN_TieflingScam_Event_InspectedBox
 
 134. Player: [PassiveRoll] Roll (Wisdom, Insight) vs 10 (0)
 
 110. [RollResult] True
 
 37.
 Narrator
 : *It's no masterpiece. Her gaze flicks between the box and you. You realise she's lying.*NARRATIONDEN_TieflingScam_Event_FoundOutLies, DEN_TieflingScam_Knows_Scam
 
 58. Player: Had all of that been a lie?
 
 47.
 Nerela
 : What? How did you... no, it wasn't all a lie. ^devnote
 
 74.
 Nerela
 : I do need the coin. The guards in Baldur's Gate aren't going to let us in without a little encouragement.^devnote
 
 32.
 Nerela
 : Same way you weren't going to stop and listen without a sob story.^devnote
 
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 93. Player: That box is worthless.
 
 17.
 Nerela
 : Worthless? How could you say -^devnote
 
 106.
 Nerela
 : Bah, fine. Let's not waste any more of one another's time, hm?^devnote
 
 113. [Jump] Jump to Node 32 (2)
 
 90. Player: You're quite the actor. You almost had me.BARD
 
 92.
 Nerela
 : Actor? How could you say -^devnote
 
 140.
 Nerela
 : All right, fine. One artist knows another. ^devnote
 
 124.
 Nerela
 : What can I say? Not much of a tiefling who can't play the victim.
 
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 128. [RollResult] False
 
 63.
 Narrator
 : *You note that it likely isn't worth much, but that she held it as if it was a great treasure.*NARRATION
 
 55. [Jump] Jump to Node 34 (2)
 
 109. Player: Take Ethel's offer. Your family would want you to live.
 
 9.
 Nerela
 : You're right. I know that. I just...^devnote
 
 137.
 Nerela
 : I'll speak to her. In a little while.^devnote
 End
 
 127. Player: You don't need to sell it. In fact, I'll pay you not to. ([GEN_CheckMagicPocketGold_6057ad05-9492-4630-9f0a-be548b134c54])e678bd59-74f4-4a7b-8776-aca807d9ef22DEN_TieflingScam_Event_GaveMoney, DEN_TieflingScam_State_GotMoney, DEN_TieflingScam_State_KeptMusicBox, GEN_TransferNPCPayment
 
 61.
 Nerela
 : ... truly? I don't know what to say.
 
 91.
 Nerela
 : It's easy to forget that there are people like you in the world. Thank you for reminding me. ^devnoteREALLY_SHADOWHEART = False
 End
 7. Player: [TagAnswer] REALLY_SHADOWHEARTORI_Inclusion_ShadowHeart
 
 13.
 Nerela
 : It's easy to forget that there are people like you in the world. Thank you for reminding me. ^devnote
 
 83.
 Shadowheart
 : People like you indeed. Idiots, I assume she means.^devnote
 End
 
 122. Player: Don't sell the box. I'll get you the money. ([GEN_CheckMagicPocketGold_6057ad05-9492-4630-9f0a-be548b134c54])e678bd59-74f4-4a7b-8776-aca807d9ef22 = False
 
 150.
 Nerela
 : Well, I suppose I'm not going anywhere. But don't trouble yourself for me, really.^devnote
 End
 
 76. Player: Sell it? I don't think your 'little monster' would like that.
 
 65.
 Nerela
 : No, she would not. Near screamed our ears off when my husband tried to leave it in Elturel.^devnote
 
 48.
 Nerela
 : We tried to travel light, but... when the gnolls found us, we couldn't... they couldn't run- ^devnote
 
 121.
 Nerela
 : I don't... what else can I do? They say you need coin to enter the city. For bribes.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_Event_TalkedAboutBox
 
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 99. Player: You've lost so much. I'm sorry.
 
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 130. Player: This isn't my problem.
 
 54.
 Nerela
 : ... you're right. I'm sure you don't want to listen to my prattling. Sorry.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_RefusedToHelp
 End
 
 60. Player: It's beautifully crafted. How about I double Ethel's offer? ([GEN_CheckMagicPocketGold_6057ad05-9492-4630-9f0a-be548b134c54])e678bd59-74f4-4a7b-8776-aca807d9ef22
 
 77.
 Nerela
 : You would... truly? ^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_State_HasMusicBoxDEN_TieflingScam_Event_GaveMoney, DEN_TieflingScam_State_GotMoney, GEN_TransferNPCPayment
 
 81.
 Nerela
 : I'd like to say I don't need the charity, but... just promise me you'll take care of it.^devnote
 
 85. Player: How about you hang onto it - for safe-keeping.DEN_TieflingScam_State_KeptMusicBox
 
 118.
 Nerela
 : I... thank you. Just... thank you.^devnote
 End
 
 119. Player: I'll look after it. Don't worry. DEN_TieflingScam_Event_GiveMusicBox
 
 131.
 Nerela
 : I...^devnote
 
 57.
 Nerela
 : Thank you. I hope... I hope it brings you joy. ^devnoteREALLY_SHADOWHEART = False
 End
 10. Player: [TagAnswer] REALLY_SHADOWHEARTORI_Inclusion_ShadowHeart
 
 97.
 Nerela
 : Thank you. I hope... I hope it brings you joy. ^devnote
 
 66.
 Shadowheart
 : Next time you feel like wasting gold, I'll happily unburden you of it myself.^devnote
 End
 
 111.
 Nerela
 : Here. It's no work of art, but I hope - ^devnote
 
 46.
 Nerela
 : Gods, where is it? Someone's taken it! I'm sorry, I don't know how this happened.
 
 38. Player: Don't worry. You can keep the gold.e678bd59-74f4-4a7b-8776-aca807d9ef22DEN_TieflingScam_Event_GaveMoney, DEN_TieflingScam_State_GotMoney, GEN_TransferNPCPayment
 
 16. [Jump] Jump to Node 61 (1)
 
 144. Player: No box, no deal.
 
 82.
 Nerela
 : I... of course, I understand. Th-thank you.^devnote
 End
 
 35. Player: Gold? That was barely worth a copper.
 
 22.
 Nerela
 : Well... I was hoping for more than that. My husband was carrying all our coin.^devnote
 
 117.
 Nerela
 : We... we met gnolls on the road. I got away, but my husband... my daughter-^devnote
 
 34.
 Nerela
 : I'm sorry, I just... I don't know what else to do. They say you need coin to enter the city. For bribes.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_Event_TalkedAboutBox
 
 52. [Jump] Jump to Node 121 (2)
- 108. Player: Hum along. , GITHYANKI, REALLY_GITHYANKIBARD
 - 53.
 Nerela
 : Hah. If my husband could hear that.^devnote
 
 4.
 Nerela
 : He built prettier things, but I always told him this was his best work. ^devnote
 
 40. Player: What makes this box his best?
 
 49.
 Nerela
 : It's magic.^devnote
 
 0.
 Nerela
 : Casts a silencing spell on little monsters who back talk their parents.^devnote
 
 31. [Jump] Jump to Node 41 (1)
 
 147. Player: It's nothing special.
 
 102.
 Nerela
 : Not so - it's magic.^devnote
 
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- 78. Player: Leave.
 End
129.
Nerela
: Thought you'd come and gloat, did you? Well, piss off - I'm working.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_Event_FoundOutLies = False, DEN_TieflingScam_Knows_Scam
End
141.
Nerela
: Heh. I still can't seem to get that song out of my head.^devnoteDEN_TieflingScam_Event_GaveMoney, DEN_TieflingScam_State_GotMoney
End
145.
Nerela
: |Cinematic: She sits with her eyes closed, clutching the music box tightly as it plays.| DEN_TieflingScam_RefusedToHelp
End