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    Synopsis:

    The party encounters two novices of the Absolute , attending to a True Soul who had been leading them through the region. He now lies injured, but recognises us as having been tadpoled. He tells his novices that we are trustworthy, but they aren't so sure. We can convince them to do as we order, and tell them to leave the area or else set out to find the creature that attacked their True Soul leader.

    How to trigger:

    - ReCon: loadlevel WLD_Main_A
    - ReCon: goto 149.76, 26.24, 434.31
    - Approach the three NPCs; the dialogue should trigger automatically



  • 37.
    Brynna
    : You're a True Soul. You can't die. Please stay with us.devnote
    • 97.
      Andrick
      : I don't think he's conscious. Can you hear us, Ed?devnoteFOR_DeathOfATrueSoul_TalkedToCultists
      • 32.
        Brynna
        : You! Not a step closer.
        • 62.
          Narrator
          : *The mark glows, but you feel nothing in response. Your illithid power is beyond reach until you rest.*GLO_Tadpoled_UsedToday1
          • Link to Node 19
          • Link to Node 98
          • Link to Node 66
          • Link to Node 79
        • 28.
          Narrator
          : *A strange symbol glows, marked on their flesh, and something within you stirs in response.*GLO_TadpoleIntro_NPC = FalseGLO_TadpoleIntro_NPC
          • 19. Player: I don't take orders from cowering children., REALLY_LAEZEL
          • 19. Player: Stay quiet, keeping a careful eye on them., REALLY_WYLL
          • 19. Player: Raise a brow. You aren't impressed., REALLY_ASTARION
          • 19. Player: Glower at them. , REALLY_SHADOWHEART
          • 19. Player: Freeze and hold up your hands.
            • 87.
              Andrick
              : He might be a healer, Bry., MALEdevnote
            • 87.
              Andrick
              : She might be a healer, Bry., FEMALEdevnote
            • 87.
              Andrick
              : They might be a healer, Bry.devnote
              • 115.
                Brynna
                : He might be a bandit., MALEdevnote
              • 115.
                Brynna
                : She might be a bandit., FEMALEdevnote
              • 115.
                Brynna
                : They might be a bandit.devnote
                • Link to Node 11
          • 98. Player: What happened to your friend?FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear
            • 110.
              Andrick
              : An owlbear. Please, do you have any -
              • 90.
                Brynna
                : Shut up, Andrick! Do you serve the Absolute?
                • 11.
                  Edowin
                  : Wait.
                  • 107.
                    Narrator
                    : *The injured man locks eyes with you. A familiar squirming churns in your head.*NARRATION
                    • 20. Player: Try to block him out.
                      • 46.
                        Narrator
                        : *Useless. Your minds intertwine. You see his siblings - Andrick and Brynna. New recruits. Yours to shepherd.*NARRATION
                        • Link to Node 69
                    • 18. Player: Hold his stare.
                      • 49.
                        Narrator
                        : *Your minds intertwine. You see his siblings - Andrick and Brynna. New recruits. Yours to shepherd.*NARRATION
                        • Link to Node 69
                    • 0. Player: Move away, reaching for your weapon.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_TriedAttack = FalseFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_TriedAttack
                      • 33.
                        Narrator
                        : *Your limbs do not obey. Your minds intertwine. You see his siblings - Andrick and Brynna. New recruits. Yours to shepherd.*NARRATION
                        • 69.
                          Edowin
                          : Protect them.MINDMELD
                          • 72.
                            Edowin
                            : He is a True Soul. Mind him. He will - he - he..., MALEdevnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed = FalseGLO_CharacterDie
                          • 72.
                            Edowin
                            : She is a True Soul. Mind her. She will - she - she..., FEMALEdevnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed = FalseGLO_CharacterDie
                          • 72.
                            Edowin
                            : They are a True Soul. Mind them. They will - they - they...devnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed = FalseGLO_CharacterDie
                            • 17.
                              Andrick
                              : Edowin. Ed! Please!devnote
                              • 58.
                                Brynna
                                : He's with the Absolute now. devnote
                                • 51.
                                  Brynna
                                  : You're... you're a True Soul. Edowin, our brother - he was chosen. Like you.devnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed = False
                                  • 106.
                                    Brynna
                                    : Do you have orders for us? We were reporting to Edowin.devnote
                                    • 103. Player: You're mistaken - I'm no True Soul.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission = False
                                      • 23. [Alias]
                                        • Alias to Node 74
                                        • 111. [Alias] FactionHostileToPlayerGroupAfterDialog
                                          End
                                          • Alias to Node 29
                                    • 14. Player: True Soul?54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_ExplainDoctrine = False54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_ExplainDoctrine
                                      • 70. [Alias] 54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_AreYouTestingUs = False54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_AreYouTestingUs
                                        • Alias to Node 88
                                        • 75.
                                          Brynna
                                          : A True Soul - like you - has been chosen by the Absolute. You speak with Her voice.
                                          • 104.
                                            Brynna
                                            : Your words are Her command. She grants you the power to enforce Her will.
                                            • Link to Node 91
                                    • 54. Player: Explain this Absolute to me.54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_ExplainDoctrine = False54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_ExplainDoctrine
                                      • 88.
                                        Andrick
                                        : What...? Are you... are you testing us?54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_AreYouTestingUs = False54fb952d-a4e1-2381-0646-e8ce1c5513c2_AreYouTestingUs
                                        • 45.
                                          Andrick
                                          : The Absolute is our goddess. She's going to rip down the old world order, start a new one.
                                          • 81.
                                            Andrick
                                            : Then we'll be the ones with the power - well, you will firstly, True Soul. You don't need me to explain that.
                                            • 86. [Alias]
                                              • Alias to Node 75
                                              • 91.
                                                Brynna
                                                : And when the time comes, the True Souls - you - will rule.
                                                • 73. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
                                                  • 109.
                                                    Lae'zel
                                                    : Bah. I will serve at no ruler's side but my queen's.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
                                                    • Link to Node 64
                                                  • 60.
                                                    Shadowheart
                                                    : Please. Any supposed new god would have an uphill battle.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
                                                    • Link to Node 64
                                                  • 22.
                                                    Karlach
                                                    : I don't serve, and I don't rule. With or without tadpole.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
                                                    • Link to Node 64
                                                  • 53.
                                                    Wyll
                                                    : That fellow was infected, like us. Is this the mark of a True Soul?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
                                                    • Link to Node 64
                                                  • 7.
                                                    Gale
                                                    : That fellow had a tadpole in his head, and they consider him blessed? Chosen? What madness is this?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
                                                    • 64. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
                                                      • 96. Player: A crude summary. You have more to learn of our faith, novice.
                                                        • 9.
                                                          Brynna
                                                          : I'm sorry, True Soul. I... only repeated what I thought I knew.
                                                          • 65.
                                                            Brynna
                                                            : It seems the Absolute still has a great deal to teach me.
                                                      • 44. [Jump] Jump to Node 106 (2)
                                                  • 105.
                                                    Astarion
                                                    : Oh, I like these two. All zeal and no brains.devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_ASTARION
                                                    • Link to Node 64
                                    • 100. Player: Perhaps you can help me. I'm looking for the druid Halsin.DEN_Apprentice_Quest_FindHalsin
                                      • 61.
                                        Brynna
                                        : I don't know any druids.
                                    • 8. Player: Why are you out here? The wilderness is dangerous.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission = FalseFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission
                                      • 35.
                                        Brynna
                                        : We know that all too well, sir. But... the Absolute sent us here., MALE
                                      • 35.
                                        Brynna
                                        : We know that all too well, ma'am. But... the Absolute sent us here., FEMALE
                                      • 35.
                                        Brynna
                                        : We know that all too well. But... the Absolute sent us here.
                                        • 102.
                                          Andrick
                                          : We're looking for fugitives. Survivors from that ship that crashed farther west of here.
                                    • 6. Player: These fugitives - tell me more.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission
                                      • 59.
                                        Andrick
                                        : We don't know what they look like, but anyone who survived that crash is bound to be injured. That's enough to get us started.
                                        • 52.
                                          Andrick
                                          : The Absolute wants them found. At any cost.devnote
                                    • 48. Player: I'm a survivor of that crash. Looks like you found me.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission['Lae'zel 1']
                                      • 50.
                                        Andrick
                                        : You...? Brynna - kill him!, MALEdevnoteFactionHostileToPlayerGroupAfterDialog
                                        End
                                      • 50.
                                        Andrick
                                        : You...? Brynna - kill her!, FEMALEdevnoteFactionHostileToPlayerGroupAfterDialog
                                        End
                                      • 50.
                                        Andrick
                                        : You...? Brynna - kill them!devnoteFactionHostileToPlayerGroupAfterDialog
                                        End
                                    • 56. Player: What happened to your brother exactly?FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear = FalseFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear
                                      • 43.
                                        Andrick
                                        : An owlbear. It had him on the ground before we had a chance to react.devnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission
                                        • Link to Node 113
                                      • 27.
                                        Andrick
                                        : We were looking for fugitives. Survivors from that ship that crashed farther west of here.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission = FalseFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Mission
                                        • 1.
                                          Andrick
                                          : ...But instead of them, Edowin found an owlbear. An angry one.devnote
                                          • 113.
                                            Andrick
                                            : We managed to drag him away, but the beast's claws had already done their work.devnote
                                            • 25.
                                              Andrick
                                              : I told Edowin not to look in that cave - it was filthy with owlbear tracks.
                                    • 82. Player: You need to find the beast and avenge your brother.FOR_Owlbear_State_PermaDefeated = False, FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear['Astarion 1', 'Lae'zel 1']
                                      • 74.
                                        Andrick
                                        : What?!
                                        • 36.
                                          Brynna
                                          : It killed one of us. It killed Edowin. It's an enemy of the Absolute.
                                          • 67.
                                            Brynna
                                            : You're right, sir. The beast must be destroyed., MALE
                                          • 67.
                                            Brynna
                                            : You're right, madam. The beast must be destroyed., FEMALE
                                          • 67.
                                            Brynna
                                            : You're right. The beast must be destroyed.
                                            • 80.
                                              Andrick
                                              : The cave is just ahead. It was too much for us before, but... but if you could help us, True Soul... we may stand a chance.FOR_PriestsConqueringGod_Global_GoToOwlbearCave
                                              • Link to Node 13
                                    • 38. Player: The beast is dead. You should be on your way.FOR_Owlbear_State_PermaDefeated, FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear['Shadowheart 1']
                                      • Link to Node 24
                                    • 3. Player: I killed an owlbear nearby. If that's what attacked your brother, consider him avenged.FOR_Owlbear_State_PermaDefeated, FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear = False['Shadowheart 1']
                                      • 24.
                                        Andrick
                                        : Really? You killed that thing?devnote
                                        • 78.
                                          Brynna
                                          : May the Absolute continue to guide your hand, sir. As for us, we won't take any more of your time., MALEdevnote
                                        • 78.
                                          Brynna
                                          : May the Absolute continue to guide your hand, madam. As for us, we won't take any more of your time., FEMALEdevnote
                                        • 78.
                                          Brynna
                                          : May the Absolute continue to guide your hand. As for us, we won't take any more of your time.devnote
                                          • 39. [Alias] WLD_PriestsConqueringGod_LeaveLevel
                                            • Alias to Node 41
                                            • 13. [TagCinematic] devnoteFOR_DeathOfAtrueSoul_RemoveCultist, FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Commanded
                                              End
                                    • 34. Player: Forget the owlbear. You're still alive - so go.FOR_PriestConqueringGod_001_TriedLeaving, FOR_Owlbear_State_PermaDefeated = False, FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear['Shadowheart 1']
                                      • Link to Node 21
                                    • 5. Player: Forget the owlbear. You're still alive - so go.FOR_PriestConqueringGod_001_TriedLeaving = False, FOR_Owlbear_State_PermaDefeated = False, FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear['Shadowheart 1']
                                      • 21.
                                        Andrick
                                        : And just... leave Ed?
                                        • 4.
                                          Andrick
                                          : I suppose... I suppose he'd want us to go on - find a way to honour his sacrifice.devnote
                                          • 41.
                                            Brynna
                                            : May the Absolute guide us.devnoteWLD_PriestsConqueringGod_LeaveLevel
                                            • Link to Node 13
                                    • 92. Player: You should get out of here.FOR_PriestConqueringGod_001_TriedLeaving, FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear = False['Shadowheart 1']
                                      • Link to Node 21
                                    • 108. Player: Leave.FOR_PriestConqueringGod_001_TriedLeaving = FalseFOR_PriestConqueringGod_001_TriedLeaving
                                      • 71.
                                        Andrick
                                        : Wait! Please - don't leave us. What should we do now...?devnote
                                • 10.
                                  Andrick
                                  : A True Soul. Thank the Absolute. Edowin, our brother - he was chosen. Like you.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed
                                  • 15. [Jump] Jump to Node 51 (2)
                          • 83.
                            Edowin
                            : Mind the True Soul. He will - he - he..., MALEdevnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsedGLO_CharacterDie
                          • 83.
                            Edowin
                            : Mind the True Soul. She will - she - she..., FEMALEdevnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsedGLO_CharacterDie
                          • 83.
                            Edowin
                            : Mind the True Soul. They will - they - they...devnoteFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsedGLO_CharacterDie
                            • Link to Node 17
                    • 68. Player: Try to flee.FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_TriedAttack
                      • Link to Node 33
          • 66. Player: He's wounded. I'd like to help - if you'll let me., CLERIC_GOOD, PALADIN_GOOD
            • Link to Node 2
          • 79. Player: His wounds look deep. I might be able to help.CLERIC_GOOD = False, PALADIN_GOOD = FalseRoll (Wisdom, Medicine) vs 10 (0)
            • 40. [RollResult] True
              • 2.
                Andrick
                : He's hurt badly. An owlbear got him deep. If there's anything you can do...FOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_Knows_Owlbear
                • 12.
                  Brynna
                  : I'm watching you.
                  • 57. [Jump] Jump to Node 107 (1)
            • 63. [RollResult] False
              • 114.
                Brynna
                : Brother - your sword!
                • 93. [Jump] Jump to Node 11 (1)
          • 31. Player: I will go where I wish.GLO_Absolute_Knows_TrueSoul = False, GLO_Tadpoled_UsedToday1 = False, TRUESOULFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed, GLO_Tadpoled_UsedToday1
            • Link to Node 89
          • 94. Player: Don't you recognise a True Soul when you see one?GLO_Absolute_Knows_TrueSoul, GLO_Tadpoled_UsedToday1 = False, TRUESOULFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed, GLO_Tadpoled_UsedToday1
            • Link to Node 89
          • 112. Player: I will go where I wish.GLO_Tadpoled_UsedToday1 = False, TRUESOUL = False, ILLITHIDFOR_PriestOfTheConqueringGod_Cultists_TrueSoulPowersUsed, GLO_Tadpoled_UsedToday1Roll (Wisdom, ) vs 10 (0)
            • 30. [RollResult] True
              • 89.
                Brynna
                : I'm so, so sorry. It's our brother - True Soul Edowin. He's injured, and I... I wasn't thinking.
                • 85.
                  Narrator
                  : *A shiver runs across your mind... You feel sated.*NARRATIONGLO_TadpoledCount1 = False, TRUESOUL = FalseGLO_TadpoledCount1
                  • Link to Node 101
                • 55.
                  Narrator
                  : *Something stirs deep within you, hungry and alert... it's taking something you'll never get back.*NARRATIONGLO_TadpoledCount2 = False, TRUESOUL = FalseGLO_TadpoledCount2
                  • Link to Node 101
                • 26.
                  Narrator
                  : *Your mind lurches, reeling suddenly as if... bitten.*NARRATIONGLO_TadpoledCount3 = False, TRUESOUL = FalseGLO_TadpoledCount3
                  • 101.
                    Narrator
                    : *The injured man locks eyes with you. The parasite writhes in your head.*NARRATION
                    • 84. [Jump] Jump to Node 107 (2)
                • 95.
                  Narrator
                  : *A shadow swims across your vision, and a familiar voice tells you to be calm. You are loved.*NARRATIONGLO_TadpoledCount4 = False, TRUESOUL = FalseGLO_TadpoledCount4
                  • Link to Node 101
                • 47.
                  Narrator
                  : *Your blood runs quicker, feeding the gnawing absence at the centre of your mind.*NARRATIONGLO_TadpoledCount5 = False, TRUESOUL = FalseGLO_TadpoledCount5
                  • Link to Node 101
                • 77.
                  Narrator
                  : *The presence deep in your mind is awake, unblinking. This is it. A single word pervades your consciousness: 'Soon'.*NARRATIONGLO_TadpoledCount6 = False, TRUESOUL = FalseGLO_TadpoledCount6
                  • Link to Node 101
                • 42.
                  Narrator
                  : *Your mind is full, bursting with ecstasy and terror. Finally, it is coming. You are becoming.*NARRATIONTRUESOUL = FalseTRUESOUL
                  • Link to Node 101
                • 99. [Jump] Jump to Node 85 (2)
            • 16. [RollResult] False
              • 29.
                Brynna
                : What are you doing?! Your sword, brother. Now.devnote
                • 116. [Jump] Jump to Node 11 (1)
        • 76.
          Narrator
          : *As the symbol glows, power courses through you. Authority.*GLO_TadpoleIntro_NPC
          • Link to Node 19
          • Link to Node 98
          • Link to Node 66
          • Link to Node 79
          • Link to Node 31
          • Link to Node 94
          • Link to Node 112