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Synopsis:

Before entering the goblin camp, a scene triggers in which the party hear the voice of the Absolute, and experience a vision of its Chosen Three (Ketheric, Gortash and Orin). The voice orders the player to help the three find the Orpheus artefact and to seek 'the path of illumination'.
If a party member in the group has the Orpheus box in their inventory, they take it into their hands. It glows brighter and brighter, and then the voice and visions stop. The light from the box then fades, and the player(s) discuss the apparent protection the box provided from the Absolute’s influence.
If no party member in the group has the Orpheus box in their inventory,and Shadowheart isn't alive to show up, the visions and voice will cause the party to pass out and experience a forced camp night where they receive the box.
NOTE: this dialogue contains narrator nodes that're intended to be player-forward in the medium term until NPC assets are available for cinematics.

How to trigger:

Enter the goblin camp across stone bridge OR:

Teleport to one of the following location (7 zone trigger)

S_GOB_Orpheus_KethericCity - (-625; 1; 361)
S_GOB_Orpheus_PlainsEntrance - (-138; 35; 476)
S_GOB_Orpheus_SecludedGoblinEntrance - (-72; 13; 424)
S_GOB_Orpheus_MountainPass - (-157; 25; 333)
S_GOB_Orpheus_WindmillEntrance - (-45; 29; 452)
S_GOB_Orpheus_BridgeEntrance - (-99; 13; 391)
S_GOB_Orpheus_RisingRoad - (-176; 27; 541)

2. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteSFX
- 21. [Visual State]
  - 15.
    GROUP_GLO_VoiceOfTheAbsolute
    : There is no escape from my voice. There is no escape from your destiny.^devnoteNARRATIONGOB_Orpheus_State_PartyWasFaintedByVoice, GLO_InfernalBox_State_TeamHasBox
    
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  - 31.
    GROUP_GLO_VoiceOfTheAbsolute
    : Hear my voice. Obey my command.^devnoteNARRATION
    
    25.
    Narrator
    : *The voice is irresistible. You recognise the overwhelming authority that you've used on others, only infinitely stronger...*^devnoteGLO_Tadpoled_PartyUsed
    
    11.
    Narrator
    : *Your vision clouds, leaving you in a dark, featureless shadowscape. Nothingness in every direction.*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    0.
    Narrator
    : *Then, there are three figures before you. An armoured male elf, exuding power and command. A handsome younger man with a quick, easy smile. And a pale young woman with even paler eyes...*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    13.
    GROUP_GLO_VoiceOfTheAbsolute
    : These are my Chosen. They speak for me.^devnoteNARRATION
    
    38.
    GROUP_GLO_VoiceOfTheAbsolute
    : Aid their search for the weapon, and you will be worthy to stand beside them. In my presence.
    
    39.
    Narrator
    : *The visions fade and the voice falters. A strange energy swells around you. The githyanki heirloom - somehow, you understand it's repelling the presence.*, REALLY_GITHYANKI^devnoteNARRATIONGLO_InfernalBox_State_TeamHasBox
    
    39.
    Narrator
    : *The visions fade and the voice falters as a strange energy swells around you. The many-sided artefact - somehow, you understand it's repelling the presence.*^devnoteNARRATIONGLO_InfernalBox_State_TeamHasBox
    
    1. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteSFX
    
    37. [Visual State]
    
    30.
    GROUP_GLO_VoiceOfTheAbsolute
    : My power grows. My forces gather. The reckoning draws near...^devnoteTELEPATHY
    
    35. [Visual State]
    
    3.
    Narrator
    : [TagAnswer] GOB_Orpheus_State_HadVoiceOfAbsoluteEvent
    
    7.
    Lae'zel
    : The voice is quelled. The artefact's doing...REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    Link to Node 10
    
    5.
    Karlach
    : That thing's shielding us. Incredible.REALLY_KARLACH
    
    10.
    Narrator
    : [TagAnswer]
    
    29. Player: That voice... those visions. What just happened?
    
    27.
    Narrator
    : *No answer presents itself. The artefact is dormant. The voice and visions are gone.*^devnote
    End
    
    4. Player: Examine the artefact.
    
    28.
    Narrator
    : *Whatever power the artefact possesses, it shows no sign of it now.*^devnote
    End
    
    40. Player: Put the artefact away.
    End
    
    33.
    Astarion
    : How is it shielding us? And why? Not that I'm complaining.REALLY_ASTARION
    
    Link to Node 10
    
    8.
    Wyll
    : Gone - just like that. That relic works in mysterious ways.REALLY_WYLL
    
    Link to Node 10
    
    20.
    Gale
    : The artefact is... protecting us? And not a moment too soon.REALLY_GALE
    
    Link to Node 10
    
    41. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteDEPRECATED
    
    Link to Node 1
    
    26.
    Narrator
    : *The pain in your head swells, pushing out any thoughts. The three figures fade away...*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    Link to Node 14
    
    9. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteDEPRECATED
    
    14.
    Narrator
    : [TagAnswer] GOB_Orpheus_State_PartyWasFaintedByVoice
    
    32.
    Lae'zel
    : By Vlaakith, get out of my head!^devnoteREALLY_LAEZEL
    
    Link to Node 17
    
    19.
    Karlach
    : My head... oh gods, my head!^devnoteREALLY_KARLACH
    
    Link to Node 17
    
    6.
    Astarion
    : What are you doing?! My head - I can't...^devnoteREALLY_ASTARION
    
    17.
    Narrator
    : [TagAnswer]
    
    24.
    Narrator
    : *...then there is nothing. Only darkness and silence.*^devnoteNARRATION
    End
    18. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteDEPRECATED
    End
    
    16.
    Wyll
    : Gods damn it. My head...^devnoteREALLY_WYLL
    
    Link to Node 17
    
    36.
    Gale
    : My brain is bursting from my temples...^devnoteREALLY_GALE
    
    Link to Node 17
    
    23. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteDEPRECATED
    
    Link to Node 13
    
    22.
    Narrator
    : *The voice is irresistible. Every word is drenched with a power and authority that you do not understand, but cannot deny.*^devnote
    
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