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Synopsis:

The taskmaster is another cruel duergar. He is whipping several pack animals to clear out some rubble, but his arm is tired and asks you to step in. You might discover they want the rubble cleared because a valuable forge can be found behind it. If you convince the beasts to break through, he attacks you because he doesn't want to share the wealth.

How to trigger:

Speak to Herdmaster Skarjall - S_UND_FearfulRothe_Guard_001 (Position -668 13 442)
Repro steps:
1. Start the game
2. loadlevel WLD_Main_A
3. goto -657, 443
4. Walk towards the Rothe area

0.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: You gonna cane 'em or what? Time those rothé got to work.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_AgreedToHelp
End
32.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Well look here - Nere's killer in the flesh. Make yourself useful, grab a cane and whip these drugnin' beasts into shape.^devnoteUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001 = False, UND_TheDrowNere_State_PermaDefeatedUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001
- 58.
  Herdmaster Skarjall
  : That rubble needs clearing, and my patience is hanging on by an arse whisker.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_LearnedAboutProblem
  - 15.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Shouldn't be trouble for a brute like you., BESTIAL, HALFORC
    
    112. Player: You want me to cane these poor beasts?
    
    93.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Damned right I do.
    
    46.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Gettin' cramps in my arm from trying to whip the drugnin' beasts back to work.^devnote
    
    12.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Now get to the canin', before I thrash you instead.UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_MentionedLashing
    
    41. [Jump] Jump to Node 120 (2)
    
    111. Player: Almost sounds like you're asking for help, if I ignore your tone.
    
    107.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : And it sounds like your arse wants for a lashing, the way you talk out of it.UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_MentionedLashing
    
    Link to Node 120
    
    91. Player: Do your own dirty work.
    
    81.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Don't think I won't thrash you harder than the rothé.^devnoteUND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_MentionedLashing
    
    120.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Something's spooked the dumbshits. So stop your jawin', and get to workin'.
    
    14. Player: What's behind the rubble?
    
    36. [Jump] Jump to Node 34 (1)
    
    9. [Jump] Jump to Node 63 (1)
    
    132. Player: I know these creatures well. You should give them another lash of the cane.
    
    69.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : You got your orders. I'm not taking one more whack.
    
    67. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
    
    31.
    Lae'zel
    : Watch it - take the cane to those beasts again and this standoff turns to slaughter.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    Link to Node 51
    
    139.
    Shadowheart
    : Fool. He should've used the threat of the cane over the cane itself. Now those beasts are ready to charge.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    
    Link to Node 51
    
    79.
    Karlach
    : If he winds up, I'm gonna snap his neck - if the rothé don't stomp his lights out first.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
    
    Link to Node 51
    
    84.
    Astarion
    : Just as well, perhaps. Beat anything for long enough and it'll snap.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_ASTARION
    
    Link to Node 51
    
    16.
    Wyll
    : Hold your tongue. Those rothé are ready to blow - and you'll be lighting the fuse.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
    
    51. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
    
    49. Player: Please. Are you so feeble you can't deliver a single lash?
    
    119.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Shit. You calling me weak, jargh?
    
    3.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : NgghhHA!^devnote
    
    4. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
    
    2.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Gh'rack - you knew I'd rile them up. I'll split you from head to hole for this!^devnoteUND_FearfulRothe_Event_ConvincedTaskmasterToHurtRothe
    End
    
    83. Player: What's behind the rubble, anyway?
    
    34.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : You got no need to know, and I got no need to tell. So get to caning, or to leaving.
    
    102. Player: Focus on the glint.UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_PassedRubbleRoll (Intelligence, Investigation) vs 5 (0)
    
    89. [RollResult] True
    
    7.
    Narrator
    : *Your eye finds the source of the gleam: a small mote of black metal. Adamantine.*UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_PassedAdamantineCheck, UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_Adamantine
    
    1.
    Narrator
    : *You remember blacksmiths speaking of it in hushed awe - the hardest substance known to exist, used for the finest weapons and armour.*^devnoteREALLY_DWARF
    
    21.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : [TagAnswer] UND_FurnaceSearch_Knows_Forge, UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_SawForge = FalseORI_Inclusion_Random
    
    30.
    Lae'zel
    : I saw it too - adamantine. The forge is behind the rubble. And the duergar mean to lay claim to it.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
    
    Link to Node 86
    
    98.
    Shadowheart
    : Adamantine. We must be nearing the forge.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
    
    Link to Node 86
    
    29.
    Karlach
    : Adamantine. Bet we're near the forge. Wonder if I could melt that stuff...ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
    
    86.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
    
    68. Player: You want to access the forge, is that it? I've already been there.UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_SawForgeUND_FearfulRothe_Event_AttackedDuergar
    
    128. [Jump] Jump to Node 56 (1)
    
    70. Player: I know what you're after. There's adamantine back there, isn't there?UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_SawForge = False
    
    88.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Stuff's no joke. Stronger than steel, rarer than mithral. It ain't mined - it's made.^devnote
    
    5.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : There's an adamantine forge back there, sure as shittin'.UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_Adamantine, UND_FurnaceSearch_Event_DuergarMentionsForge
    
    52.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Don't get any smart ideas - that forge is clan property. But get the beasts moving and I'll toss some coin your way.^devnote
    
    117. Player: You can't keep me from the forge - I've already found it.UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_SawForgeUND_FearfulRothe_Event_AttackedDuergar
    
    56.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : You what, now?
    
    138. [Jump] Jump to Node 24 (1)
    
    50. Player: Let's see what I can do.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_AgreedToHelp
    
    103.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Go on, then - light a fire under the buggers.
    End
    
    125. Player: Sounds like your problem. Figure it out yourself.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_DeclinedtoHelp
    
    60.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Drugh. Should'a told you to piss off when I had the chance.
    End
    
    8. Player: Thanks for the tip. Once you're dead, I'll have that forge to myself.UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_SawForge = FalseUND_FearfulRothe_Event_AttackedDuergar
    
    24.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Drugnin' hoon. I'll split you from head to hole!
    End
    
    65. Player: Leave.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_DeclinedtoHelp
    
    90.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Just splittin' then? Suit your damn self.
    End
    
    72. Player: Out of my way. I'll take care of the rothé.
    
    35. [Jump] Jump to Node 103 (1)
    
    25. Player: You're after adamantine? That stuff's too fine for your lot. Best you stick to scrap iron.UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_Adamantine, REALLY_DWARF
    
    73.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Just because we don't waste time prettifying things doesn't mean we can't make use of good ore.
    
    57. [Jump] Jump to Node 88 (1)
    
    127. Player: Leave.UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet2_Guard01
    End
    
    121.
    Astarion
    : Well would you look at that. The forge can't be far now.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_ASTARION
    
    Link to Node 86
    
    64.
    Wyll
    : Adamantine. That forge must be within spitting distance.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
    
    Link to Node 86
    
    109.
    Gale
    : You saw it too? The fabled adamantine forge is around the bend. We just have a few snags to untangle.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
    
    Link to Node 86
    
    59. [Jump] Jump to Node 86 (2)
    
    82. [RollResult] False
    
    116.
    Narrator
    : *The glint fades before your eye finds its source.*
    
    123. Player: You want my help? Then you will tell me what's back there.REALLY_DUERGARDWARF
    
    Link to Node 76
    
    48. Player: You want my help? Then you will tell me what's back there.REALLY_DUERGARDWARF = FalseRoll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 15 (0)
    
    19. [RollResult] True
    
    76.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Fine. Look at this.^devnote
    
    23.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Adamantine. Stuff's no joke. Stronger than steel, rarer than mithral. It ain't mined - it's made.^devnoteUND_FearfulRothe_Event_ShowedAdamantine, UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_Adamantine
    
    85. [Jump] Jump to Node 5 (1)
    
    26. [RollResult] False
    
    13.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Shit. Sooner give a lurker a lickjob.
    
    126. Player: Examine the rubble for anything unusual.UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_ExaminedRubble = False, REALLY_DUERGARDWARF = FalseUND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_ExaminedRubbleRoll (Intelligence, Investigation) vs 5 (0)
    
    71. [RollResult] True
    
    37.
    Narrator
    : *A slight glint catches your eye.*UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_PassedRubble
    
    129. [RollResult] False
    
    124.
    Narrator
    : *You see only the most mundane of rocks and minerals.*
    
    113. Player: Call on the parasite, connect with the taskmaster. What does he seek?UND_TheDrowNere_State_PermaDefeated = False
    
    134.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : You're one of Nere's, eh? Don't go bursting those head-veins - I ain't joined your bat-brained cult.^devnote
    
    63. Player: Leave it to me. I'll show these deep rothé who's in charge.
    
    96. [Jump] Jump to Node 103 (1)
    
    99. [Jump] Jump to Node 127 (1)
    
    47. Player: Rest your arm. I'll put these beasts to work.
    
    106. [Jump] Jump to Node 103 (1)
    
    39.
    Gale
    : Another lick of the cane and those rothés are going on a rampage.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
    
    Link to Node 51
    
    53. Player: You want to thrash me? Go on, then.UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_MentionedLashingUND_FearfulRothe_Event_AttackedDuergar
    
    140. [Jump] Jump to Node 24 (1)
    
    55. Player: Leave.UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_HasMetMid
    End
    
    43. Player: Best if you stop whinging and get those whiskers trimmed.REALLY_DUERGARDWARF
    
    141.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Volunteering, are you? Well we ain't getting paid to flirt. Might not get paid at all, with this mess.
    
    10. Player: A brute? Is that what you see?HALFORC
    
    118.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Sure as shittin'. That orc blood makes you damn near feral.
    
    80.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : There's no denying the blood-call. And there's no shame in it. Now go on, brute, and get these beasts moving.
    
    Link to Node 135
    
    75. Player: A brute? Is that what you see?BESTIAL
    
    100.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Sure as shittin'. One look from you'd send half this place runnin'. Bloody handy, that.
    
    28.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Sure as shittin' you could deal with some stubborn rothe. Go on, get 'em moving.
    
    135. [Jump] Jump to Node 120 (2)
    
    114. Player: Perhaps you should just try asking them instead.DRUID
    
    45.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Oh aye, maybe say pretty please as well? Throw in a curtsy? Don't be soft.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 40
    
    22. Player: Show the animals some respect. Then you may get results.RANGER
    
    27.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Think if you respect a turd it'll smell any sweeter? Waste of bloody time.^devnote
    
    40. [Jump] Jump to Node 120 (1)
    
    62. Player: A duergar asking a dwarf for help? Never thought I'd see the day.DWARF, DUERGARDWARF = False
    
    130.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Keep this between us or you'll never see another day - got it?
    
    54. [Jump] Jump to Node 120 (1)
    
    131. Player: Leave.
    End
74.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Let 'em clear the rubble. Then you'll get what's coming to you.<br>UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001 = False, UND_FearfulRothe_State_ConvincedRotheToAttackRubble, UND_FearfulRothe_State_RubbleDestroyed = FalseUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001
End
77.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Not enough caning for my tastes, but you got the job done.UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001, UND_FearfulRothe_State_ConvincedRotheToAttackRubble, UND_FearfulRothe_State_RubbleDestroyed
- 6. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
  - 108. [Visual State]
    
    66.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : I almost feel bad about this.^devnote
    
    78. Player: What in the hells? I helped you, and now you want me dead?
    
    17.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : Adamantine is precious, jargh. And I'm not the sharing type.^devnoteUND_FearfulRothe_Event_ShowedAdamantineUND_FearfulRothe_Event_MakeDuergarHostileInDialog, UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_Adamantine
    End
    137.
    Herdmaster Skarjall
    : There's an adamantine forge back there, jargh. And I'm not the sharing type.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_MakeDuergarHostileInDialog, UND_AdamantineForge_Knows_Adamantine, UND_FurnaceSearch_Event_DuergarMentionsForge
    End
    
    42. Player: You'll be feeling even worse in a moment.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_MakeDuergarHostileInDialog
    End
87.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: How about you stop making messes? Grab a cane and whip these beasts into shape.UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001 = False, UND_FearfulRothe_State_PlayerAttackedRubbleBeforeTalkingToTaskmasterUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001
- Link to Node 58
92.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Go on, get 'em moving.UND_FearfulRotheGuard1_Event_HasMetMid
- 136. [Jump] Jump to Node 14 (1)
- 20. [Jump] Jump to Node 132 (1)
- 105. [Jump] Jump to Node 63 (1)
- 18. [Jump] Jump to Node 55 (1)
95.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: I saw you scuttling over, urop. Grab a cane and whip the beasts into shape., GNOME^devnoteUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001 = False, UND_TheDrowNere_State_PermaDefeated = FalseUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001
95.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: You - grab a cane and whip these drugnin' beasts into shape.^devnoteUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001 = False, UND_TheDrowNere_State_PermaDefeated = FalseUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001
- Link to Node 58
97.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Grab a cane and get these rothé moving!UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001
- 33. [Jump] Jump to Node 58 (2)
101.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Get to caning, or to leaving., DUERGARDWARFUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet2_Guard01
101.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Get to caning or to leaving, hoon.UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet2_Guard01
- 133. [Jump] Jump to Node 34 (2)
104.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Well lookie there - and not one crack of the cane.UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001 = False, UND_FearfulRothe_State_ConvincedRotheToAttackRubble, UND_FearfulRothe_State_RubbleDestroyedUND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001
- 11. [Alias]
  - Alias to Node 6
  - 38. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 66
    
    44. [Alias]
    
    Alias to Node 108
    
    94. Player: What in the hells are you turning on me for?
    
    Link to Node 137
    
    115. [Jump] Jump to Node 42 (1)
110.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: Just you wait for what happens next.UND_FearfulRothe_HasMet_Guard_001, UND_FearfulRothe_State_ConvincedRotheToAttackRubble, UND_FearfulRothe_State_RubbleDestroyed = False
End
122.
Herdmaster Skarjall
: If you ain't helping, piss off.UND_FearfulRothe_Event_DeclinedtoHelp
End