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Synopsis:
Evil route. Captured Nightsong
How to trigger:
oe fullaudience
oe unlockrooftop
oe mooaudience_tadpole
Then walk all the way up to the top of MOO
Triggered when you approach Ketheric on the Moonrise rooftop
24. : I'll tell you a story, True Soul. About a man who sold himself piece by piece.HAV_Isobel_State_IsDead
108. : He had... everything. A wonderful wife. A brilliant daughter. They lived not far from here.
110. : His wife died too young. Grief tore through their home like a thief, snatching away the scent of her hair, the rustle of her skirts. But the man did not break.
35. : He could not break. His daughter needed him whole, after all.
87. : She grew up - grew strong. Challenged him. Filled his heart with such joy it supplanted all sorrow.
16. : When she was killed, the man... he tried to remain whole, but it wasn't possible. Do you understand?
34. Player: So the man fell to pieces.
96. : The pain was unbearable. All-consuming. He decided he'd do anything for reprieve.
60. : First, he sold himself to the goddess of loss. But the pain did not subside, no matter his obscene feats of devotion.
125. : Then a new god came - a god who promised the man something wonderful: his daughter. Her life returned. Imagine it.
66. : He would have to give everything: his body and soul entire. He did not hesitate. Not for a moment.
52. : And the new god did as promised. The man's brilliant, beautiful daughter came back. She was whole - she was alive. But she despised the pitiful wretch her father had become.
51. : Her hatred he could bear, perhaps, as long as she had another chance to live.
74. : Everything I've done, everything I have built, has been to give Isobel that chance. And you, True Soul - you have squandered it.
129. Player: I didn't know Isobel was your daughter, General. I submit myself to your judgement.
78. : Not my judgement. Be glad for that, True Soul.
128. [Jump]
Jump to Node 75 (1)
109. Player: You brought her back once. Do it again.
63. : I can. I will. But it is not without cost. Who will pay this time, True Soul?
86. : I have no mercy left in me - but it is for the Absolute to decide your fate.devnoteGLO_Ketheric_State_AngryAtPlayer
116. : Kneel at the altar. Now.MOO_Audience_State_KethericToldToKneelAtAltarEnd
83. Player: She opposed the Absolute. Why mourn her?
79. : Every god I have served, I have served in my daughter's name. And it almost came to nothing because of you.
75. : I've retrieved my daughter's body - the one you so ruthlessly injured. She will live again. I want you to pay for what you've done.
1. Player: Sorry about the cleric, but I'm here for an audience with the Absolute.
14. : You had best dredge up some scrap of respect, True Soul. You will need it.devnote
94. [Jump]
Jump to Node 75 (1)
45. Player: Vengeance is the best antidote to grief.REALLY_MINTHARA
122. Player: It's subtle, but let me guess - the man is you.
54. : So you understand what you have cost me, True Soul?
92. Player: Does it matter? No sad story can undo the things you've done.
47. : The things we have done, True Soul. devnote
36. Player: What is this? I came to receive my audience with the Absolute.
4. : You will listen. You will understand what you have cost me.
81. : I pledged my body and soul entire to a new god: a god who promised me my daughter could be returned to me.
31. [Jump]
Jump to Node 74 (1)
32. : True Soul! I was so hoping to thank you in person.devnoteMOO_Isobel_State_AtMoonrise, HAV_Isobel_State_IsDead = False
13. : You've had your indiscretions, but I find I can forgive a great deal in light of what you've done.MOO_MoonriseTower_State_Outcast
77. : Our forces are gathered, the Nightsong bound, and we are ready to march at last. But most importantly...
21. : Isobel. You brought my daughter back to me.
115. : She's being introduced to the Absolute as we speak. Soon it will be as though we were never apart. You have our thanks for your part in our reunion.
71. Player: It was an honour to serve, my lord.
43. : I'm sure it was. Though I can't imagine convincing Isobel to come to the Towers was an easy feat.
120. [Jump]
Jump to Node 42 (1)
91. Player: You're Isobel's father? She wasn't overly keen on a reunion.GLO_Isobel_KnowsKethericFather = False
25. Player: She wasn't overly keen on a reunion.GLO_Isobel_KnowsKethericFather
42. : She was always stubborn. She clung to Selûne even after her mother's death.
9. : Ironic, then, that it was Isobel who drove me into Shar's arms. She died, and I was left alone.
84. : I made perfect prey for Lady Loss. She promised vengeance. Oblivion. But her plans came to naught.
0. : Only one god empowered me to bring my Isobel back. That is the god I serve now. The god we serve.
127. Player: So Isobel was dead, and you resurrected her?
22. : From darkness into light. From oblivion back into her father's arms.
62. : In the end, perhaps her death was a boon - an encouragement to point me toward our higher purpose.
126. [Jump]
Jump to Node 103 (1)
26. Player: I'm not sure Isobel would see it that way.
64. : You're wrong. But you'll discover that for yourself, when you meet the Absolute.
90. [Jump]
Jump to Node 30 (1)
89. Player: And I've served well. I've come to claim my reward.
82. : As is your due.
111. [Jump]
Jump to Node 132 (1)
56. Player: So you serve whichever god best serves you. A skewed philosophy.
80. [Jump]
Jump to Node 101 (1)
41. Player: What of the Nightsong?
100. : I'll keep her close. Aylin was her name - an angel of Selûne's own brood, sent to guide and guard my line. Until she failed me.
6. : Now she is Nightsong. Balthazar's greatest creation, and the source of my greatest strength.
37. : How often our burdens can be made into boons, with the right encouragement.
103. Player: Speaking of boons - I think I've earned one of my own.
29. : That you have. That and more, True Soul.
3. [Jump]
Jump to Node 132 (1)
112. Player: Every god you served granted you power in their way. Hardly a burden.
101. : A free tongue. You've earned that much, I suppose. But I do not have to explain myself.
73. : You played your part. Don't spurn your reward just as you've earned it.
132. : It's time for you to learn true power. Make use of my own altar. Kneel in Her name, and the Absolute will come.MOO_Audience_State_KethericToldToKneelAtAltarEnd
30. Player: I am ready to meet with the Absolute - if you'll permit it.
98. : It is not for me to permit. You have earned this right.
20. [Jump]
Jump to Node 132 (1)
61. Player: I want to see the truth of this god. What's next?4d1df34e-f8af-c996-a5ec-ecb00cd7b093_KethericWants
12. : Everything you've ever wanted.
88. [Jump]
Jump to Node 132 (1)
39. Player: I only hope your daughter can embrace the Absolute's will.
68. : No one of sound mind can look at what the Absolute offers and resist.
121. : But I know it wasn't easy for Isobel to accept how our family has changed.
102. [Jump]
Jump to Node 42 (1)
93. Player: Taking Isobel was a mistake. I've come here to correct it.
69. : You think to take Isobel from me again? Why, True Soul? Why come here just to die?devnote
8. : Make no mistake, that was always your fate. But I had hoped to make it painless.MOO_Audience_Event_AttackedKethericEnd
105. [Alias]
GLO_Ketheric_State_AngryAtPlayerGLO_Ketheric_State_AngryAtPlayer = False
- Alias to Node 13
- Link to Node 77
95. : I've heard a great deal about you, True Soul.devnoteMOO_Isobel_State_AtMoonrise = False, HAV_Isobel_State_IsDead = FalseGLO_Ketheric_State_AngryAtPlayer
85. : Indeed, I'd have thrown you off this tower by now if I didn't want to have a little chat first.MOO_Audience_State_GrantedPermission = False
106. : You've travelled a long way to make it here. Lied. Fought. Even attacked me, who you ought to serve.GLO_Ketheric_State_PlayerAttacked
44. : You've travelled a long way to make it here. Lied. Fought. Killed - even those who would be your allies.MOO_MoonriseTower_State_Outcast