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Synopsis:

Dialog featuring a goblin and half-orc. Triggers the start of the caravan escort with the Drider appearing.

The Drider is male, half-drow elf and half spider (bottom half). He carries a magical lantern to ward off the shadows

How to trigger:

- go to Region: SCL -> Mountain Pass
- set Act 2 Absolute Path
- goto 92.91, 51.44, -50.63
- talk to Kansif, perform the Lyre
- talk to Drider

37.
Kar'niss
: And you? What are you?^devnoteSCL_Drider_HasMet = FalseSCL_Drider_HasMet
- 122.
  Kar'niss
  : Apart from a torturer of lyres.SCL_Drider_State_PlayedHarpBadly
  - 49.
    Kansif
    : More faithful of the Absolute. He needs a guide to the Tower, same as us., MALEGEN_SoloPlayerSCL_Drider_HasMet_CaravanHalfOrcCaster
  - 49.
    Kansif
    : More faithful of the Absolute. She needs a guide to the Tower, same as us., FEMALEGEN_SoloPlayerSCL_Drider_HasMet_CaravanHalfOrcCaster
  - 49.
    Kansif
    : More faithful of the Absolute. They need a guide to the Tower, same as us.GEN_SoloPlayerSCL_Drider_HasMet_CaravanHalfOrcCaster
    
    124.
    Narrator
    : *Your minds connect and you hear a whispered voice. The Absolute? Or just the echoes of his fractured mind, reverberating in the dark?*^devnote
    
    121. [Visual State]
    
    130.
    Kar'niss
    : A True Soul. You have more worshippers every day, majesty.
    
    82.
    Kar'niss
    : Yes. Yes, he'll do nicely., MALE^devnoteGEN_SoloPlayer
    
    82.
    Kar'niss
    : Yes. Yes, she'll do nicely., FEMALE^devnoteGEN_SoloPlayer
    
    82.
    Kar'niss
    : Yes. Yes, they'll do nicely.^devnoteGEN_SoloPlayer
    
    15. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Laezel
    
    117.
    Lae'zel
    : Every step into the darkness leads us away from the crèche. Cleansing awaits - do not lose sight of our prize.ORI_Laezel_Knows_FoundCreche = False, ORI_Laezel_State_CanProceedToAct3 = False
    
    Link to Node 10
    
    8.
    Lae'zel
    : Every step into the darkness leads us away from the crèche. Do not lose sight of our prize.ORI_Laezel_State_BetrayedByVlaakith = False, ORI_Laezel_Knows_FoundCreche, ORI_Laezel_State_CanProceedToAct3 = False
    
    10. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Laezel
    
    152. [Visual State]
    
    60. Player: It's time to leave. Take me to Moonrise.
    
    137. [Jump] Jump to Node 126 (1)
    
    134. Player: So you're the guide? How do you survive out there?
    
    79.
    Kar'niss
    : We have our queen's favour. She speaks to us. Protects us. Graces us with Her blessing.
    
    164. [Jump] Jump to Node 90 (1)
    
    154. Player: Why do I need you to get to Moonrise? What's out there?SCL_Hyena_State_Defeated = False, SCL_EntryPoint_Event_TossHyena = False, 7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3, 8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922, ec46b5c3-2306-a90d-a05b-84e9abaebfda
    
    45. [Jump] Jump to Node 158 (1)
    
    145. Player: I'll get to Moonrise myself. I'd be mad by now if I was afraid of the night., REALLY_DARK_URGESCL_Hyena_State_Defeated, 7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3
    
    145. Player: I'll get to Moonrise myself. A few shadows don't scare me.SCL_Hyena_State_Defeated, 7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3
    
    24. [Jump] Jump to Node 147 (1)
    
    32. Player: I'm not following this damned creature - it's an insult to my Queen!REALLY_LOLTHDROWELF
    
    31.
    Kar'niss
    : Their queen?! They still follow the spider bitch?
    
    115. Player: Forgive me, obviously I'm loyal to the Absolute.
    
    156. [Jump] Jump to Node 43 (1)
    
    67. Player: Watch your tongue, abomination.
    
    88. [Jump] Jump to Node 35 (2)
    
    110. Player: I follow Lolth almighty, and how dare you reject our Dark Mother., CLERIC_LOLTH, PALADIN_LOLTH
    
    64.
    Kar'niss
    : They're not Your faithful, Majesty.^devnote
    
    99. [Jump] Jump to Node 39 (1)
    
    129. Player: Attack the blasphemous creature.
    
    Link to Node 99
    
    136. Player: My, what a delightful abomination you are.REALLY_DARK_URGE47fa253e-3d4a-030a-8a33-3ea72aebd0bf_DarkUrgeComplimentedDrider
    
    Link to Node 133
    
    77. Player: I'm not following that abomination anywhere.REALLY_DROWELF, REALLY_LOLTHDROWELF = False, REALLY_DARK_URGE = False
    
    133.
    Brawler Vez
    : Try not to piss him off, mate...^devnote
    
    87.
    Kar'niss
    : To insult me is to insult Her Majesty. It is to mock the Absolute!
    
    167. Player: It's a compliment! You're a beautiful beast. Calm down.47fa253e-3d4a-030a-8a33-3ea72aebd0bf_DarkUrgeComplimentedDrider, REALLY_DARK_URGE
    
    144. [Jump] Jump to Node 35 (2)
    
    120. Player: Forgive me, I would never insult the Absolute.
    
    55.
    Kar'niss
    : Do not! It is only Her mercy that keeps us safe in the darkness.
    
    59. [Jump] Jump to Node 90 (1)
    
    69. Player: Worshipping the Absolute doesn't stop me finding you disgusting to look at.47fa253e-3d4a-030a-8a33-3ea72aebd0bf_DarkUrgeComplimentedDrider, REALLY_DARK_URGE
    
    Link to Node 74
    
    Link to Node 104
    
    35. Player: Worshipping the Absolute doesn't mean I have to accept freaks like you.47fa253e-3d4a-030a-8a33-3ea72aebd0bf_DarkUrgeComplimentedDrider = False, REALLY_DARK_URGE = False
    
    74.
    Brawler Vez
    : Easy now, we're all on the same side, right?7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3
    
    155.
    Kar'niss
    : My queen has ordered me to guide Her followers through the dark. However imperfect they may be.
    
    26. Player: Fine. Let's go.
    
    126.
    Kar'niss
    : Very well. Gather the flock.
    
    92. [Jump] Jump to Node 19 (1)
    
    5. Player: My apologies. I'm loyal to the Absolute, always.
    
    43.
    Kar'niss
    : Good. It is only Her mercy that keeps us safe in the darkness.
    
    90.
    Brawler Vez
    : And Her magic lamp.
    
    62.
    Kar'niss
    : They are jealous of Your gift, Majesty. But You gave it to us. And we always keep it close.
    
    38. Player: Why? What's hiding in the dark?SCL_Hyena_State_Defeated = False, SCL_EntryPoint_Event_TossHyena = False, 7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3, 8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922, ec46b5c3-2306-a90d-a05b-84e9abaebfda
    
    61. [Jump] Jump to Node 158 (1)
    
    66. Player: I'll be perfectly fine out there alone. I'm a seasoned killer., REALLY_DARK_URGE7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3
    
    66. Player: I don't need you to keep me safe out there.7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3
    
    148. [Jump] Jump to Node 147 (1)
    
    105. Player: Can I examine your lantern? Surely the Absolute wouldn't mind?
    
    13.
    Kar'niss
    : No! Our queen gave it to us.
    
    30.
    Kar'niss
    : If they wish to walk through the darkness alone, they are welcome to.
    
    1. Player: Why are you smiling like that? What's out there?SCL_Hyena_State_Defeated = False, SCL_EntryPoint_Event_TossHyena = False, 7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3, 8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922, ec46b5c3-2306-a90d-a05b-84e9abaebfda
    
    158.
    Brawler Vez
    : Oh ho, the drow really told you nothin', eh?
    
    111.
    Brawler Vez
    : Here, this'll tickle yeh.^devnote
    
    86.
    Kansif
    : No more 'demonstrations'. Time is short, we need to go.ec46b5c3-2306-a90d-a05b-84e9abaebfda = False
    
    89. [Jump] Jump to Node 50 (1)
    
    127. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteSCL_EntryPoint_Event_SawTentacles, SCL_EntryPoint_Event_TossHyena
    
    22.
    Kar'niss
    : No! What are they doing?!
    
    33.
    Brawler Vez
    : Don't worry, we didn't need that 'un anyway.
    
    103.
    Kar'niss
    : No no NO! We do not toy with the dark. WE DO NOT FEED THE SHADOWS!^devnote
    
    95. Player: Admire the grace of the Drider's serrated legs.8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922, REALLY_DARK_URGE47fa253e-3d4a-030a-8a33-3ea72aebd0bf_DarkUrgeAdmiredDriderAttack
    
    131. [Jump] Jump to Node 27 (1)
    
    70. Player: Stop ogling the butcher: save the goblin.7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3, REALLY_DARK_URGERoll (Strength, ) vs 14 (0)
    
    52. [RollResult] True
    
    12. [Jump] Jump to Node 165 (1)
    
    96. [RollResult] False
    
    7. [Jump] Jump to Node 160 (1)
    
    46. Player: Stand down, drider - now!Roll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 14 (0)
    
    106. [RollResult] True
    
    138.
    Kar'niss
    : Fools. Idiots!^devnote['Karlach 1', 'Astarion -1']
    
    57.
    Kar'niss
    : We do not toy with the dark. None of us! Do they understand?^devnote
    
    80.
    Kansif
    : We understand. Now, we need to go.^devnote
    
    143.
    Brawler Vez
    : Bloody right we do...^devnoteSCL_Drider_CheckpointGoblin_State_Defeated = False, 7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3
    
    50.
    Kar'niss
    : Yes. Yes, we shall go. Your light leads the way, my Queen. Are all ready?
    
    40. Player: Yes, lead on.
    
    19.
    Kar'niss
    : Bless us again, Majesty. Shine Your light, protect us.^devnote
    
    6.
    Kar'niss
    : Come. Follow and stay close. Do not leave the light. Do not feed the shadows.
    
    0.
    Kansif
    : You heard him. Move out!^devnote8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
    
    149.
    Kar'niss
    : [TagAnswer] SCL_Drider_Event_PlayersStartFollowingDrider, SCL_Drider_State_WaitAtCaravanStart = False
    End
    
    97. Player: That was amazing... Let's travel together.47fa253e-3d4a-030a-8a33-3ea72aebd0bf_DarkUrgeAdmiredDriderAttack, REALLY_DARK_URGE['Astarion 1']
    
    Link to Node 19
    
    68. Player: I'll find another way to Moonrise.DEPRECATEDSCL_Drider_State_SidedWithCaravan = False
    
    109.
    Kar'niss
    : Die alone, then. We do not care.
    
    Link to Node 85
    
    18. Player: You go ahead. I need to consider my options.DEPRECATEDSCL_Drider_State_SidedWithCaravan = False
    
    85.
    Kar'niss
    : Come. Do not leave the light. Do not feed the shadows.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 0
    
    146. Player: What the hells is hiding in there?
    
    93.
    Kar'niss
    : Things best avoided. Shadows lurking in shadows.
    
    139.
    Kar'niss
    : Now, will they follow or stay?
    
    28. [Jump] Jump to Node 20 (1)
    
    78. [Jump] Jump to Node 159 (1)
    
    4. [RollResult] False
    
    16.
    Narrator
    : *You might as well give orders to an avalanche - the drider does not relent.*^devnoteSCL_Drider_Event_DriderKillsGoblin
    
    119.
    Kar'niss
    : We do not toy with the dark! Do they understand?^devnote
    
    Link to Node 80
    
    142. Player: Pull the goblin to safety.7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3, REALLY_DARK_URGE = FalseRoll (Strength, ) vs 14 (0)
    
    2. [RollResult] True
    
    165.
    Brawler Vez
    : Gods above, what's wrong with you?!^devnote['Karlach 1', 'Astarion -1']
    
    Link to Node 57
    
    108. [RollResult] False
    
    160.
    Narrator
    : *You try to pull the goblin away, but it's too late. She's gone.*^devnoteSCL_Drider_Event_DriderKillsGoblin
    
    Link to Node 119
    
    65. Player: Do nothing.8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922, REALLY_DARK_URGE = False
    
    27.
    Kansif
    : Peace - stop it!^devnote
    
    Link to Node 119
    
    161. Player: I'd be perfectly fine out there alone. I'm a seasoned killer., REALLY_DARK_URGE7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3, 8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
    
    161. Player: Fine. I don't need you or your lamp.7fd98b6e-11d5-28e0-bc67-bb0925834fa3, 8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
    
    147.
    Brawler Vez
    : That so? Maybe this'll change your mind.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 86
    
    Link to Node 127
    
    58. Player: I apologise, I didn't mean any offence.
    
    63.
    Kansif
    : Good. Now, are we ready to depart?8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
    
    36. [Jump] Jump to Node 50 (2)
    
    98. [Jump] Jump to Node 50 (1)
    
    84. [Jump] Jump to Node 66 (1)
    
    29. Player: Attack the creature.['Lae'zel 1', 'Shadowheart -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Minthara 1']
    
    39.
    Kar'niss
    : Treachery! Heathens!SCL_Drider_Event_MakeCaravanHostile
    End
    
    104.
    Kansif
    : Peace! We have enemies enough out there.c6b28a2d-4095-40fc-bed0-de222e6af105
    
    Link to Node 155
    
    163. [Jump] Jump to Node 29 (1)
    
    20. Player: I need to do something first. You wait here.
    
    25. [Alias]
    End
    
    Alias to Node 72
    
    159. Player: Attack.['Lae'zel 1', 'Shadowheart -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Minthara 1']
    
    76. [Jump] Jump to Node 39 (1)
    
    113. [Alias] ORI_Laezel_Knows_FoundCreche, ORI_Laezel_State_CanProceedToAct3 = False, CRE_GithInfirmary_State_UsedDevice = False
    
    Alias to Node 8
    
    Link to Node 10
    
    11.
    Kar'niss
    : Yes. Yes, they'll do nicely.^devnote
    
    14. [Jump] Jump to Node 82 (2)
  - 94.
    Kansif
    : More faithful of the Absolute. They need a guide to the Tower, same as us.SCL_Drider_HasMet_CaravanHalfOrcCaster
    
    Link to Node 124
135.
Kar'niss
: Are they ready, majesty? Shall we depart?SCL_Drider_HasMet
- 41. [Jump] Jump to Node 34 (2)
153.
Kar'niss
: Your worshippers, Majesty. What happened here?^devnoteSCL_Drider_State_DeadCultistSituationDefused = False, SCL_Drider_State_CaravanCultistsDefeated_NoDriderSCL_Drider_HasMet
- 56.
  Kar'niss
  : What did they do?!^devnote
  - 100. Player: I just found them like this.Roll (Charisma, Deception) vs 16 (0)
    
    116. [RollResult] True
    
    91.
    Kar'niss
    : At least these have survived. At least we return with some faithful.^devnoteSCL_Drider_State_DeadCultistSituationDefused['Astarion 1', 'Gale 1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Karlach 1', 'Minthara 1']
    
    17.
    Kar'niss
    : But we should depart. Are they ready to leave?^devnote
    
    48. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Laezel
    
    53.
    Lae'zel
    : Every step into the darkness leads us away from the crèche. Cleansing awaits - do not lose sight of our prize.ORI_Laezel_Knows_FoundCreche = False, ORI_Laezel_State_CanProceedToAct3 = False
    
    34. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Laezel
    
    3. Player: Yes, let's go.
    
    23. [Jump] Jump to Node 162 (1)
    
    114. Player: First tell me how you can move safely through the darkness.
    
    9.
    Kar'niss
    : We walk in the Absolute's light. Her blessed power keeps the shadows back.^devnote
    
    102.
    Kar'niss
    : But the shadows are cunning. Wily. If you stray from the light even for a moment, they'll have you.
    
    75. Player: What's out there? What makes the shadows so dangerous?
    
    51.
    Kar'niss
    : Hungry shades and cursed darkness. Cursed by a lesser god, but dangerous all the same, oh yes.
    
    112.
    Kar'niss
    : Our queen's light will keep them at bay. Will keep us safe as we guide Her faithful to Her temple, but only if they stay close.
    
    101.
    Kar'niss
    : So why are we still waiting, Majesty? Why have we not left?
    
    151. Player: All right, let's go.
    
    162.
    Kar'niss
    : They must follow close, Majesty. They must not leave the light.SCL_Drider_Event_PlayersStartFollowingDrider, SCL_Drider_State_WaitAtCaravanStart = False
    End
    
    107. Player: I need to do something first. You wait here.
    
    72.
    Kar'niss
    : We will wait for a time, Majesty, but not long. The shadows are getting closer - we cannot wait long.
    End
    
    83. [Jump] Jump to Node 107 (1)
    
    125.
    Lae'zel
    : Every step into the darkness leads us away from the crèche. Do not lose sight of our prize.ORI_Laezel_State_BetrayedByVlaakith = False, ORI_Laezel_Knows_FoundCreche, ORI_Laezel_State_CanProceedToAct3 = False
    
    Link to Node 34
    
    81. [Alias] ORI_Laezel_Knows_FoundCreche, ORI_Laezel_State_CanProceedToAct3 = False, CRE_GithInfirmary_State_UsedDevice = False
    
    Alias to Node 125
    
    Link to Node 34
    
    54. [RollResult] False
    
    123. [Jump] Jump to Node 21 (1)
  - 157. Player: I don't know. I was fast asleep, resting for the journey!REALLY_DARK_URGERoll (Charisma, Deception) vs 16 (0)
    
    Link to Node 116
    
    Link to Node 54
  - 128. Player: Blood-slaughter is how I worship. Take me to Moonrise, or become a prayer., REALLY_DARK_URGERoll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 16 (0)
  - 128. Player: I killed them in the Absolute's name, now take me to Moonrise or meet the same fate.Roll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 16 (0)
    
    140. [RollResult] True
    
    118.
    Kar'niss
    : They culled the weakest of your flock in your name, Majesty. Glorious!^devnoteSCL_Drider_State_DeadCultistSituationDefused['Astarion 1', 'Gale 1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Karlach 1', 'Minthara 1']
    
    Link to Node 17
    
    42. [RollResult] False
    
    21.
    Kar'niss
    : They think they can lie to us, Majesty, but we know better.
    
    44.
    Kar'niss
    : They will pay for this. They will die for this!^devnoteSCL_Drider_Event_MakeCaravanHostile
    End
  - 150. Player: I murdered them, like I'm going to murder you., REALLY_DARK_URGE
  - 150. Player: I slaughtered them, like I'm going to slaughter you.
    
    141. [Jump] Jump to Node 44 (1)
  - 73. Player: Leave.
    
    47.
    Kar'niss
    : No, they will not leave! They will answer for their crimes!^devnoteSCL_Drider_Event_MakeCaravanHostile
    End