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    Synopsis:

    Gale finds the way Balthazar has been enchanting Moonlanterns and decides to steal some of his methodology.


  • 53.
    Narrator
    : *Carved into the bench's rotted surface is some kind of ritual circle, its sigils half-faded. Darkness and decay hangs in the air around it.* , WIZARDdevnoteSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined = False, ORI_Gale_Knows_BalthazarCircle = False, REALLY_GALE = False
  • 53.
    Narrator
    : *Carved into the bench's rotted surface are strange, half-faded sigils. A magic circle of some kind, thick with darkness and decay.* devnoteSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined = False, ORI_Gale_Knows_BalthazarCircle = False, REALLY_GALE = False
    • 82.
      Gale
      : A ritual circle... and a complex one, at that. I've seen such a construction before, in the writings of the Weavepasha of Almraiven, though his vision was not so... tainted.ORI_Gale_Knows_BalthazarCircle
      • 95. Player: What is its purpose?
        • 102.
          Gale
          : The sigils are written in a curious mix of tongues - ancient Calishite, Netherese, and something else I can't quite make out. If I'm reading it correctly - it was used in the creation of Moonlanterns.
          • 90.
            Gale
            : It's been mostly drained, but even now contains a powerful dose of Shadow Weave.devnote
            • Link to Node 42
      • 12. Player: Is it dangerous?
        • 49.
          Gale
          : It's inert, if that's what you mean. But it still reeks of the Shadow Weave, and its polluting magic will continue to escape for as long as it lies abandoned here.
          • 29. [Alias]
            • Alias to Node 102
            • 42.
              Gale
              : The discarded pixie corpses might still contain enough essence, and with one of the broken lantern casements...devnote
              • 22.
                Gale
                : Yes, I think I'd be able to craft one more lantern. And with a slight modification of the casting gesture, it might be able to wield the shadows instead of repelling them...devnote
                • 69.
                  Gale
                  : Though... Mystra's eyes may be upon me, and she'd forbid me dabbling with such magic. She'd want it destroyed. Wasted, arguably.devnote
                  • 51. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_ShadowHeart
                    • 100.
                      Shadowheart
                      : And rightly so. The last thing we need is someone of your potential becoming enthralled with Shar's magic, Gale., SHADOWHEART_ENEMYOFSHARPATHdevnote
                    • 100.
                      Shadowheart
                      : Forget what Mystra wants - think about yourself, and what Lady Shar's power could do for you, Gale. Make the Lantern - spread her will.devnote
                      • 14. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_ShadowHeart
                        • 60. Player: Destroy this foul thing, before it pollutes any further.
                          • 93. [Jump] Jump to Node 45 (1)
                        • 65. Player: Mystra's not here, and I am. I say you go for it. Craft the lantern.SCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_Event_Use
                          • 19. [Jump] Jump to Node 39 (2)
                        • 20. Player: Let me deal with the circle.
                          • 70.
                            Gale
                            : Deal with it how? I hate to pull rank, but I was once Mystra's Chosen. Destroying magic like this was my bread and butter.devnote
                            • 31.
                              Gale
                              : Or did you wish to use it? I assure you - it's pointless. You'll have nothing more than a sore head and a very dissatisfied wizard to show for it.
                              • 77. Player: There's a reason you're Mystra's former Chosen. So let me handle it.
                                • 28.
                                  Gale
                                  : Oh, charming. I hope the Shadow Weave was to blame for that little outburst of unwarranted discourtesy.devnote
                                  • 64.
                                    Gale
                                    : If you think you know best, go right ahead.devnote
                              • 89. Player: Very well. Destroy the circle Gale.
                                • 45.
                                  Gale
                                  : Some room then, if you please.devnote
                                  • 25.
                                    Narrator
                                    : *It doesn't take much. The sigils fade, the circle's tainted magic dissolving harmlessly into the ether.*devnote
                                    • 24.
                                      Gale
                                      : Not bad for a wizard who slept through his Calishite lessons, eh?devnoteSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined, ORI_Gale_Event_DestroyBalthazarCircle
                                      End
                              • 91. Player: Fine. Go ahead Gale - craft this lantern of yours.
                                • 87. [Alias]
                                  • Alias to Node 45
                                  • 37. [Jump] Jump to Node 39 (2)
                              • 3. Player: I'll find my own way of destroying the circle.WIZARD = False
                                • 76.
                                  Gale
                                  : Gods, you're obstinate.devnote
                                  • 21.
                                    Gale
                                    : Go ahead, then. Do your worst.devnoteSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined, ORI_Gale_State_BalthazarCircleUserWaitingForReaction
                                    End
                              • 17. Player: Destroy the ritual circle yourself.WIZARD
                                • 56. [Alias] ORI_Gale_State_BalthazarCircleUserWaitingForReaction
                                  • Alias to Node 10
                                  • 92.
                                    Gale
                                    : Not how I would have done it.devnoteSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined
                                    End
                              • 40. Player: Pick up the ingedients. Craft the Shadow Lantern.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone = False, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheckSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_Event_Use, ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_Event_TakeIngredients
                                • Link to Node 1
                              • 13. Player: Craft the Shadow Lantern.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck
                                • 1. [Jump] Jump to Node 35 (1)
                              • 67. Player: Attempt to use the ritual circle yourself. Craft the shadow lantern.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck = False, REALLY_SHADOWHEART = False, WIZARD = FalseRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 30 (0)
                                • 2. [RollResult] True
                                  • 35.
                                    Narrator
                                    : [TagAnswer] ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck, SCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_Event_Use
                                    • Link to Node 6
                                • 23. [RollResult] False
                                  • 57.
                                    Narrator
                                    : [TagAnswer] SCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined, MOO_BalthazarLab_Circle_Event_Explode
                                    End
                              • 52. Player: Attempt to craft the shadow lantern yourself.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck = False, REALLY_SHADOWHEART = False, WIZARDRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 30 (1)
                                • 15. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (2)
                              • 61. Player: Attempt to craft the shadow lantern yourself.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck = False, REALLY_SHADOWHEARTRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 30 (1)
                                • Link to Node 15
                              • 26. Player: Attempt to use the ritual circle yourself. Pick up the ingredients and craft the shadow lantern.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone = False, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck = False, REALLY_SHADOWHEART = False, WIZARD = FalseRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 30 (0)
                                • 79. [RollResult] True
                                  • 7.
                                    Ritual Circle
                                    : [TagAnswer] ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck, SCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_Event_Use, ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_Event_TakeIngredients
                                    • 6. [Jump] Jump to Node 39 (2)
                                • 75. [Jump] Jump to Node 23 (1)
                              • 97. Player: Pick up the ingredients and attempt to craft the shadow lantern yourself.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone = False, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck = False, REALLY_SHADOWHEART = False, WIZARDRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 30 (1)
                                • Link to Node 94
                              • 30. Player: Pick up the ingredients and attempt to craft the shadow lantern yourself.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone = False, ORI_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_PassedCheck = False, REALLY_SHADOWHEARTRoll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 30 (1)
                                • 94. [Jump] Jump to Node 26 (2)
                              • 72. Player: Let's just leave the thing be.
                                • 44.
                                  Gale
                                  : Really? Sometimes your lack of impetus is quite astonishing.devnote
                                  End
                        • 54. Player: We shouldn't interfere with it. Leave it alone.
                          • 74. [Jump] Jump to Node 44 (1)
                        • 18. Player: It's your choice Gale. Whatever you want to do.
                          • 96.
                            Gale
                            : Very well. Stand back, if you please.devnote
                            • 11. [Jump] Jump to Node 25 (1)
      • 81. Player: Can we use it?
        • 16.
          Gale
          : I'd advise against it - in your case, at least. No disrespect intended, but this is not your typical magic.
          • 88. [Jump] Jump to Node 90 (1)
      • 32. Player: I know of the Weavepasha - you speak of Acham el Jhotos. But I don't recall seeing anything like this in his works...WIZARD
        • 9.
          Gale
          : Well, it wasn't in his published archives - it was merely a sketch. He invoked Mystra's guidance on how to complete it.
          • 50.
            Gale
            : It was a quite fascinating design, though the version created here is a strange corruption of the Weavepasha's original intent.
            • 66. [Jump] Jump to Node 90 (1)
  • 59.
    Narrator
    : *The circle's power remains. To be used, or destroyed.*SCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined = False, ORI_Gale_Knows_BalthazarCircle, REALLY_GALE
    • 58. [Jump] Jump to Node 48 (2)
  • 71.
    Narrator
    : *The circle is broken. Nothing but scuff marks on rotted wood.*SCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined
    End
  • 80. [Alias] SCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined = False, ORI_Gale_Knows_BalthazarCircle, REALLY_GALE = False
    • Alias to Node 59
    • 78. Player: It's time. Destroy the ritual circle, Gale.REALLY_GALE
      • 47. [Jump] Jump to Node 45 (1)
    • 68. Player: I think you should forge the lantern, Gale.REALLY_GALE
      • 55. [Jump] Jump to Node 87 (1)
    • 5. [Jump] Jump to Node 13 (1)
    • 62. [Jump] Jump to Node 67 (1)
    • 86. [Jump] Jump to Node 26 (1)
    • 101. [Jump] Jump to Node 52 (1)
    • 63. [Jump] Jump to Node 97 (1)
    • 73. [Jump] Jump to Node 61 (1)
    • 4. [Jump] Jump to Node 30 (1)
    • 103. [Jump] Jump to Node 85 (1)
    • 8. [Jump] Jump to Node 98 (1)
    • 36. Player: Leave.
      End
  • 84.
    Ritual Circle
    : [TagGreeting] ORI_Gale_State_CraftedDarkLantern
    • 38.
      Narrator
      : *You feel a tingle run down your spine. A thrill, or a shudder? When such power is now yours to command, does it really matter?*devnoteORI_GALE_MYSTRABLESSED = False
      End
    • 27.
      Narrator
      : *For a moment, you feel a cold hand on your shoulder. Then, an absence. Mystra's blessing has been withdrawn, as has her approval. But the lantern... that is yours to command.*devnoteORI_GALE_MYSTRABLESSED
      End
  • 99.
    Narrator
    : *A ritual circle. Judging by the shadow sigils inscribed, it was used in the creation of Balthazar's Moonlanterns.*devnoteSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined = False, ORI_Gale_Knows_BalthazarCircle = False, REALLY_GALE
    • 43.
      Narrator
      : *Though its power is weakened, you could still use the shattered pixies Balthazar discarded to craft one final lantern - not to repel the shadows, but to wield them.*
      • 48.
        Narrator
        : *Mystra forbids the use of such magic. She would insist the sigils be destroyed, the circle's evil dissipated. But she is not here, and you are.*ORI_Gale_Knows_BalthazarCircle
        • 39. Player: Craft the Shadow Lantern.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGoneSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_Event_Use
          • 83.
            Narrator
            : [TagAnswer] ORI_GALE_MYSTRABLESSED
            End
          • 34.
            Narrator
            : [TagAnswer] ORI_GALE_MYSTRABLESSED = False
            End
        • 33. Player: Pick up the ingedients. Craft the Shadow Lantern.ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_State_IngredientsGone = FalseSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_Event_Use, ORI_Gale_BalthazarLab_Event_TakeIngredients
          • 41. [Jump] Jump to Node 39 (2)
        • 98. Player: Erase the shadow sigils.REALLY_GALESCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined, ORI_Gale_Event_DestroyBalthazarCircle
          • Link to Node 10
        • 85. Player: Erase the shadow sigils.REALLY_GALE = FalseSCL_BalthazarLab_Circle_State_Ruined, ORI_Gale_State_BalthazarCircleUserWaitingForReaction
          • 10.
            Narrator
            : *It doesn't take much. The sigils fade, the circle's tainted magic dissolving harmlessly into the ether.*devnote
            • 0.
              Narrator
              : *For the briefest moment, you feel the touch of a reassuring hand on your shoulder. Mystra has noted your service.* devnote
              End
        • 46. Player: Leave it be.
          End