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    Synopsis:

    Volo has been caught by the goblins and imprisoned. He has an invisbility potion he can use to escape once he's out of the cage, but he needs the player's help. He's a combination of desperate for help and his usal, confident self.

    How to trigger:

    Repro steps:
    1. Start the game
    2. loadlevel WLD_Main_A
    3. oe debugbook
    7>2>4>3>2
    4. goto 330 -8
    5. Talk to volo
    Note: to open the cage, either pick the lock or kill the guard and take the key


  • 0.
    Volo
    : You there! A friendly face. You haven't the looks of one of these cultists about you, no sir!GOB_VoloBallad_HasMet = False, GOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage = False, GOB_VoloBallad_State_InCage, GOB_VoloBallad_State_VoloPrepsEscape = FalseGOB_VoloBallad_HasMet, GOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage
    • 37.
      Volo
      : I'm in no hurry to take my turn on that spit out front. Perhaps you'd be so kind as to unlock this cage?
      • 65. Player: How did you end up in this place?
        • 62.
          Volo
          : Curiosity, my friend. It didn't benefit the cat, but it's the foundation of my career.
          • 76.
            Volo
            : Though I admit I've hit something of an impasse. Please - unlock my cell?
            • 31. Player: All right - I'll get you out.
              • 4.
                Volo
                : Bless you, my friend! I'll wait nicely, but please don't tarry!
                End
            • 45. Player: I'll think about it. No promises.
              • 36.
                Volo
                : I don't need a promise, my friend. Only an honest attempt. Please - do consider it!
                End
            • 2. Player: What career could possibly involve getting locked up by goblins?
              • 75.
                Volo
                : Volothamp Geddarm, realm-renowned author, auteur, and tastemaker, at your service.
      • 38. Player: And you expect me to help you in return for nothing?
        • 54.
          Volo
          : Of course not! As compensation, I can assure the tale of your heroism will live on... forever!<br>
          • 67. Player: And just how do you propose doing that?
            • 73.
              Volo
              : Volothamp Geddarm, realm-renowned author, auteur, and tastemaker, at your service.
              • 41.
                Volo
                : Help me, and I'll make sure everyone in Faerûn knows you for the hero you are.
                • 23. [Jump] Jump to Node 65 (1)
                • 49. [Jump] Jump to Node 76 (2)
          • 70. Player: That's all? Hardly seems worth the trouble.
            • 82.
              Volo
              : Then please, a favour - notable figure to notable figure.
              • 53.
                Volo
                : You may not recognise me in these dire straits, but my name is Volothamp Geddarm, realm-renowned author, auteur, and tastemaker.
                • 42.
                  Volo
                  : Open this cell and I'll never forget the kindness!
                  • 68. [Jump] Jump to Node 41 (2)
          • 28. Player: I'm not interested in that sort of attention.
            • 60.
              Volo
              : I'll write an anonymous account of your largesse, then! None will know your name, yet your doings will live on!
              • 30.
                Volo
                : Volothamp Geddarm, realm-renowned author, auteur, and tastemaker, at your service.
                • 63.
                  Volo
                  : Please - a hand?
                  • 24. [Jump] Jump to Node 41 (2)
      • 44. Player: Don't you remember me?DEN_VoloOperation_HasMet
        • 46.
          Volo
          : Why... of course! You were the one with the... name!
          • 7. Player: We met in the druids' grove, don't you remember?
            • 22.
              Volo
              : Ah, of course. Good thing we cleared out of there, by the by. These goblins are planning a raid on the place as we speak.
              • 19.
                Volo
                : But! No matter. Here I am and here you are. Please - unlock this cell and we can both of us escape.
                • 9. [Jump] Jump to Node 31 (1)
                • 74. [Jump] Jump to Node 45 (1)
          • 52. [Jump] Jump to Node 65 (1)
      • 14. Player: You're Volo, right? I've read your work.BARD
        • 16.
          Volo
          : Aha! An individual of some learning, I see. You're quite right.
          • 81. [Alias]
            • Alias to Node 75
            • 79.
              Volo
              : Well, I will be at your service. Once I've been freed from this ensconsement. Speaking of which...
              • 13. [Jump] Jump to Node 19 (2)
      • 66. Player: Leave.
        End
  • 11.
    Volo
    : Gods bless you, friend. I'll wait 'til the coast is quite clear and be gone!devnoteGOB_VoloBallad_HelpedVolo
    End
  • 12.
    Volo
    : Ah! My friend! We can speak freely.GOB_VoloBallad_HasMet, GOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage = False, GOB_VoloBallad_State_InCage, GOB_VoloBallad_State_VoloPrepsEscape = FalseGOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage
    • Link to Node 37
  • 15.
    Volo
    : Ha-HA! I knew I could count on you, my friend. devnoteGOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage, GOB_VoloBallad_State_VoloPrepsEscape
    • 43.
      Volo
      : We mustn't tarry, but I'd hate for our friendship to end here. Please - won't you meet me, once we've both slipped the goblin yoke?GOB_VoloBallad_VoloLibirator
      • 35. Player: A fine mess you landed yourself in. How'd you get caught?
        • 69.
          Volo
          : Why, by design, my friend. How better to learn the ways of a people than to live among them?
          • 71.
            Volo
            : I daresay the experiment has proven most fruitful, too. I'll be happy to share my findings... once we've found somewhere safe to parley.
      • 8. Player: Slip the yoke? How do you intend to do that exactly?8610ce97-d89a-218f-39ba-a9658f9d3c8b_VoloMentionedInvisPotion = False
        • 58.
          Volo
          : An invisibility potion, my friend. A bit less refined than your mendacious methods, but by god it'll do the trick!
      • 6. Player: I'm not looking for extra company right now. You go your way, I go mine.
        • 20.
          Volo
          : Pish posh! Allies are a difficult find in the area, my friend. You'll want Volo in your corner, believe you me.
      • 72. Player: Go to my camp. We'll talk there, once we're both safe.
        • 10.
          Volo
          : Smashing! Soon, my friend - soon we can share a flagon of something liquid and a tale of derring-do!
          • 51.
            Volo
            : I'll slip away when the coast is clear. See you soon, my friend! I simply can't wait to pick your brain!GLO_Volo_Knows_CampSite, GOB_VoloBallad_HelpedVolo, GOB_VoloBallad_State_SentToPartyCamp, VoloFree
            • 48.
              Volo
              : [TagCinematic] 09ca858e-4bac-48ae-9aca-52602199f813
              End
            • 59.
              Volo
              : [TagAnswer]
              End
      • 47. Player: Leave.
        • 39.
          Volo
          : Well, I suppose this is 'goodbye,' my friend. I wish you the greatest of luck and I hope I shall recall you favourably in my records of the day's events.
          • 56.
            Volo
            : I'll slip away when the coast is clear. And I wish you the greatest possible luck in your mysterious endeavours. Ta!GOB_VoloBallad_HelpedVolo, VoloEscaped
            • Link to Node 48
            • Link to Node 59
  • 17.
    Volo
    : Ha-HA! Hang the key - I see you've no need at all! Thank you for your help, my friend.devnoteGOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage, GOB_VoloBallad_State_InCage = False
    • Link to Node 43
  • 34.
    Volo
    : This lock, my friend! Surely a strong arm like you can make short work of it.GOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage, GOB_VoloBallad_State_InCage, GOB_VoloBallad_State_VoloPrepsEscape = False
    End
  • 78.
    Volo
    : Ha-HA! Look at this - I'm quite saved, and by means most extraordinary!devnoteGOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage = False, GOB_VoloBallad_State_InCage = False
    • 32.
      Volo
      : A joy to see a familiar face in such a... precarious setting.GLO_Volo_HasMet
      • 1.
        Volo
        : I guarantee the story of your daring rescue of my person will live on for aeons!
        • 83. Player: And just how will you be accomplishing that?GLO_Volo_HasMet = False
          • 57.
            Volo
            : Volothamp Geddarm, realm-renowned author, auteur, and tastemaker, at your service.
            • 3.
              Volo
              : Once I've written you into one of my books, there won't be a tavern in Faerûn you can enter without receiving a hero's welcome.
              • 55. [Jump] Jump to Node 43 (1)
        • 25. Player: I'm not looking for that sort of attention.GLO_Volo_HasMet = False
          • 21.
            Volo
            : I'll write an anonymous account of your heroism, then! None will know your name, yet your doings will live on!
            • 64.
              Volo
              : Volothamp Geddarm, realm-renowned author, auteur, and tastemaker, at your service.
              • Link to Node 55
        • 27. Player: Get yourself to safety - and quick.
          • 18.
            Volo
            : I intend to do just that. A trusty invisibility potion goes a long way in a place like this.8610ce97-d89a-218f-39ba-a9658f9d3c8b_VoloMentionedInvisPotion
            • 61.
              Volo
              : We mustn't tarry, but I'd hate for our friendship to end here. Please - won't you meet me, once we've both slipped the goblin yoke?
              • Link to Node 50
        • 26. Player: You know what else lives on for aeons? Gold. You owe me.
          • 29.
            Volo
            : Bah, what's a bit of metal between allies? I'll do one better.
            • 33.
              Volo
              : Tell me where we can meet each other, once we've slipped the goblin yoke, and I'll offer much more than gold. Knowledge, my friend, is priceless.
              • 50. [Jump] Jump to Node 43 (2)
        • 40. Player: Remember my name when you're crediting the story's author. It's [GEN_PlayerName_c11eee1e-7815-6143-7233-f2427799fa53].BARD
          • 77.
            Volo
            : That will sound ridiculous. But, fine. If you insist. As much as it pains me to cede creative control...
            • 5. [Jump] Jump to Node 3 (1)
  • 80.
    Volo
    : Ha-HA! Look at this - I'm quite saved!devnoteGOB_VoloBallad_MetVoloInCage = False, GOB_VoloBallad_State_VoloPrepsEscape
    • Link to Node 32