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    Synopsis:

    After a difficult fight and defeating Gortash, Karlach stands over the battle and accepts - for the first time - that permadeath is coming for her.

    How to trigger:

    With Karlach in your party, fight Gortash and defeat him.
    Using the origins debug book:
    1. Load BGO_Main_A
    2. Recruit Karlach
    3. Karlach -> Gortash Confrontation -> Kill Bodyguards
    4. Karlach -> Gortash Confrontation -> Teleport to Gortash"
    5. Start fight and defeat Gortash


  • 101.
    Karlach
    : [TagGreeting] AVATARORI_Inclusion_2Random
    • 1. [TagCinematic]
      • 166.
        Lae'zel
        : Karlach? Are you all right?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
        • 33.
          Lae'zel
          : Just give her a moment.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_LAEZEL
          • Link to Node 44
        • 41.
          Shadowheart
          : Give her a moment.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
          • Link to Node 44
        • 31.
          Astarion
          : A moment of respite, perhaps.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_ASTARION
          • Link to Node 44
        • 112.
          Wyll
          : I think she needs a moment to herself.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_WYLL
          • Link to Node 44
        • 67.
          Gale
          : Perhaps she needs a moment. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_GALE
          • Link to Node 44
        • 79.
          Halsin
          : Give her a moment.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_HALSIN
          • Link to Node 44
        • 130.
          Jaheira
          : Give her a moment.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_JAHEIRA
          • Link to Node 44
        • 23.
          Minsc
          : You are wise, Boo. Let us... give her a moment.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_MINSC
          • 44.
            Karlach
            : So Gortash is nothing more than a pile of flesh, same as the rest of us.
            • 42.
              Karlach
              : I did it. I won.
              • 7.
                Karlach
                : Why doesn't it feel like I won? Why do I just feel so godsdamn tired?
                • 55.
                  Karlach
                  : Is that it, then? I've killed the bastard who ruined my life, and now I crawl into a corner and die?
                  • Link to Node 82
            • 159.
              Karlach
              : He's nothing like me.
              • 14.
                Karlach
                : I did whatever it took to get what I wanted. Just like he would've.
                • Link to Node 55
            • 53.
              Karlach
              : So... what now?
              • 74.
                Karlach
                : Where's my sunset to ride off into? My bard to play me off stage...?
                • 12.
                  Karlach
                  : Nothing's coming, is it? I killed the bastard who ruined my life, and my prize is that I get to crawl into a corner and die.
                  • 82.
                    Karlach
                    : Am I fucking missing something?
                    • 148.
                      Karlach
                      : Calm down. You must've known this was the only possible ending.
                      • 27.
                        Karlach
                        : Knowing and believing aren't the same thing. Not by a long shot.
                        • Link to Node 56
                    • 24.
                      Karlach
                      : This is it. This is what we worked so hard for.
                      • 21.
                        Karlach
                        : It makes no sense. None of it means anything.
                        • 56.
                          Karlach
                          : He... he wasn't even sorry for hurting me so fucking bad.
                          • 120.
                            Karlach
                            : I'm still dying. I'm dying. He killed me! I'm going to die!devnote
                            • 89.
                              Karlach
                              : I'm not dead yet. Not yet. Not yet.
                              • 121.
                                Karlach
                                : For how much longer? Long enough to finish what you started? Long enough to get back your heart? Fat fucking chance.
                                • Link to Node 73
                            • 97.
                              Karlach
                              : I don't want to die. Please, no.
                              • 87.
                                Karlach
                                : It isn't fair. I was so young when... so naive. They stole my. Heart.devnote
                                • 73.
                                  Karlach
                                  : My heart. My heart. It was mine! From my mother. From mum.
                                  • Link to Node 43
                            • 26.
                              Karlach
                              : There's still hope. I can fix the engine. Stabilise it.
                              • 5.
                                Karlach
                                : Please! Fucking give it up. There's no miracle coming. There's no hope. You can die here in your home, or you can go back to being tormented in fucking Hell. Those are your two options.
                                • 43.
                                  Karlach
                                  : I'm going to be as dead as Gortash any day now. Any moment. And what then?
                                  • 76.
                                    Karlach
                                    : Off to the City of Judgement to waste into oblivion? Into the dirt to get eaten by maggots? Is that it for me?! Is that fucking all?!
                                    • 128.
                                      Karlach
                                      : And the others - they'll just keep going. Singing, dancing, loving each other, all of it, all of it, without me.
                                      • 151.
                                        Karlach
                                        : That's my reward for everything I suffered. That's why I survived ten years of torment. The fighting, the clawing, the loneliness, the fucking loneliness...
                                        • 8.
                                          Karlach
                                          : All of it, so I could rot. Because the person I trusted - I loved that fucking animal - gave me away to the devil.
                                          • 118.
                                            Karlach
                                            : What the fuck am I supposed to do now?devnote
                                            • 156.
                                              Karlach
                                              : I should just end it all now. On my terms.
                                              • 117.
                                                Karlach
                                                : But then who'd save this fucking place.devnote
                                                • Link to Node 114
                                            • 38.
                                              Karlach
                                              : Live, bitch.
                                              • 9.
                                                Karlach
                                                : Ugh. If I have to.devnote
                                                • 114.
                                                  Karlach
                                                  : All right. I think I can do this. Time to... keep going.devnote
                                                  End
                                            • 61.
                                              Karlach
                                              : Protect the city I love, I guess.
                                              • 48.
                                                Karlach
                                                : The 'Absolute' can have Baldur's Gate when I'm dead. Which may be in the next few minutes, but until then, no.devnote
                                                • Link to Node 114
                    • 104.
                      Karlach
                      : I don't know.
                      • 105.
                        Karlach
                        : There's nothing to know. There's nothing left.
                        • Link to Node 56
        • 154.
          Nightwarden Minthara
          : Vengeance can be a bitter tonic to kind hearts. Give her a moment.devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom2, REALLY_MINTHARA
          • Link to Node 44
      • 116.
        Shadowheart
        : Karlach? Talk to me - what's the matter?devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
        • Link to Node 35
      • 135.
        Astarion
        : Karlach? Oh - what is wrong?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_ASTARION
        • Link to Node 35
      • 162.
        Wyll
        : Karlach? What's wrong?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
        • Link to Node 35
      • 115.
        Gale
        : Karlach? Are you all right?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
        • Link to Node 35
      • 3.
        Halsin
        : Karlach? Speak to me, please.devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
        • 35. [Jump] Jump to Node 166 (2)
      • 39.
        Jaheira
        : Karlach...?devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
        • Link to Node 35
      • 66.
        Minsc
        : Karlach? You are... well?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
        • Link to Node 35
      • 155.
        Nightwarden Minthara
        : Your vengeance is complete, Karlach. You should rejoice.devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
        • Link to Node 35
      • 25.
        Karlach
        : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
        • 163.
          Lae'zel
          : Karlach? Are you all right?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
          • Link to Node 65
        • 80.
          Shadowheart
          : Karlach? What's wrong?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
          • Link to Node 65
        • 37.
          Astarion
          : Karlach? Oh - what is wrong?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_ASTARION
          • 65.
            Karlach
            : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
            • 10. [Jump] Jump to Node 44 (1)
        • 70.
          Wyll
          : Karlach? What's wrong?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
          • Link to Node 65
        • 46.
          Gale
          : Karlach? Are you all right?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
          • Link to Node 65
        • 142.
          Halsin
          : Karlach? Speak to me, please.devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
          • Link to Node 65
        • 134.
          Jaheira
          : Karlach...? Are you well?devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
          • Link to Node 65
        • 123.
          Minsc
          : Karlach? You are well...?devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
          • Link to Node 65
        • 86.
          Nightwarden Minthara
          : Your vengeance is complete, Karlach. Do you not feel joy?devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
          • Link to Node 65
  • 102. [Alias]
    • Alias to Node 139
    • 77. [Alias]
      • Alias to Node 131
      • 47. [Alias]
        • Alias to Node 62
        • 150. [Alias]
          • Alias to Node 0
          • 94. [Alias]
            • Alias to Node 20
            • 32. [Alias]
              • Alias to Node 138
              • 2. [Alias]
                • Alias to Node 125
                • 108. [Alias]
                  • Alias to Node 16
                  • 4. [Alias]
                    • Alias to Node 85
                    • 100. [Alias]
                      • Alias to Node 99
                      • 106. [Alias]
                        • Alias to Node 34
                        • 92. [Alias]
                          • Alias to Node 137
                          • 103. [Alias]
                            • Alias to Node 69
                            • 98.
                              Karlach
                              : I'm going back to camp. If I don't immolate in the night, I'll deal with this sorry shit tomorrow.CURRENTREGION_END_Main = FalseWYR_GortashConfrontation_Event_SendKarlachToCamp, OriginRemoveFromPartyAfterDialog
                              • 110.
                                Lord Enver Gortash
                                : [TagAnswer]
                                End
  • 139.
    Karlach
    : So Gortash is nothing more than a pile of flesh, same as the rest of us.8a4a686d-6c47-411f-a0b3-d79ff33e2922
    • 126. Player: He's dead now. You've won.
      • 6.
        Karlach
        : I don't feel like I've won. All I feel is tired.
        • 59.
          Karlach
          : Is that it, then? I've killed the bastard who ruined my life, and now I crawl into a corner and die?
          • 0.
            Karlach
            : Am I fucking missing something?
            • 152. Player: This is all a lot to take in. It's no wonder you're overwhelmed.
              • 153.
                Karlach
                : I'm beyond overwhelmed. I'm... I'm finished.
                • Link to Node 138
            • 63. Player: What do you mean?
              • 20.
                Karlach
                : It makes no sense. None of it means anything.
                • 138.
                  Karlach
                  : He's dead, and he's no fucking sorrier now than he was before.
                  • 125.
                    Karlach
                    : What was the point? I'm still dying. I'm dying. I'm going to die!devnote
                    • 75. Player: But you're not dead yet. I'm here with you, and I will be until the very end.
                      • 51.
                        Karlach
                        : Don't say that. Say you found some way to fix me. That now Gortash is dead, I'll get my heart back.
                        • 16.
                          Karlach
                          : My heart. It was mine, and they took it.
                          • 85.
                            Karlach
                            : I'm going to be as dead as Gortash any day now. Any moment. And what then?
                            • 99.
                              Karlach
                              : Off to the City of Judgement to waste into oblivion? Into the dirt to get eaten by maggots? Is that it for me?! Is that fucking all?!
                              • 36.
                                Karlach
                                : And you - you'll just keep going, won't you. Watching the stars. Warming your hands on the campfire. Dancing, eating, making fucking love all night - all of it, all of it.
                                • 34.
                                  Karlach
                                  : That's my reward for everything I suffered. That's why I survived ten years of torment. The fighting, the clawing, the loneliness, the fucking loneliness...
                                  • 137.
                                    Karlach
                                    : All of it, so I could rot. Because the person I trusted the most gave me away to the devil.
                                    • 69.
                                      Karlach
                                      : It isn't fair. I don't want it like this.devnote
                                      • 132. Player: I would do anything to change it, but I just can't.
                                        • 15.
                                          Karlach
                                          : You could try. Haven't you got a Wish spell in that pack of yours?devnote
                                          • 141.
                                            Karlach
                                            : What the fuck am I supposed to do now?devnote
                                            • 144. Player: I don't know. But whatever it is, I think we're meant to do it together.CURRENTREGION_END_Main = False
                                              • Link to Node 90
                                            • 28. Player: That's for you to decide.
                                              • 19.
                                                Karlach
                                                : I ought to just end it all now. On my terms.
                                                • 52.
                                                  Karlach
                                                  : But then who'd save this godforsaken town.devnote
                                                  • Link to Node 90
                                            • 58. Player: Live. For as long as you can.
                                              • 30.
                                                Karlach
                                                : You do it. I'm tired.devnote
                                                • 90.
                                                  Lord Enver Gortash
                                                  : [TagAnswer]
                                                  • 157.
                                                    Lord Enver Gortash
                                                    : [TagAnswer] CURRENTREGION_END_Main
                                                    End
                                                  • 129.
                                                    Karlach
                                                    : Let's get out of here. I've always hated this place. Stupid fucking gigantic bridge or whatever.devnote
                                                    • 165.
                                                      Karlach
                                                      : I think I need to go to camp for a while. Be alone. Scream at the sky. You can come and find me later, if you want to.WYR_GortashConfrontation_Event_SendKarlachToCamp, OriginRemoveFromPartyAfterDialog
                                                      • 11.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : Thanks for listening. For existing. Love you.Approval_AtLeast_50_For_Sp3
                                                        End
                                                      • 72.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : You might only find a pile of ash, but I'll be there all the same.Approval_AtLeast_50_For_Sp3 = False
                                                        End
                                            • 119. Player: Protect Baldur's Gate until your dying breath.
                                              • 143.
                                                Karlach
                                                : Ugh. If I have to.devnote
                                                • Link to Node 90
                                            • 81. Player: Pray with me.CLERIC
                                              • 93.
                                                Karlach
                                                : I don't know how.devnote
                                                • 145. Player: Pray Karlach's soul will be looked after in the afterlife.
                                                  • 84.
                                                    Karlach
                                                    : Are the gods really listening?devnote
                                                    • 18. Player: I believe so.
                                                      • 71.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : You better be right or I'll haunt your arse.
                                                        • 127. [Jump] Jump to Node 90 (1)
                                                    • 160. Player: They grant my power; perhaps they'll grant this prayer.
                                                      • 147.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : Not exactly encouraging. But I'll take what I can get.
                                                        • Link to Node 127
                                                    • 109. Player: I'm a cleric; I have to say yes.
                                                      • 113.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : I guess I'm not the only one bound by something beyond my control.
                                                        • Link to Node 127
                                                • 140. Player: Ask for a miracle; that Karlach's life be saved.
                                                  • 96.
                                                    Karlach
                                                    : That's a big ask. You in good with the powers that be?
                                                    • 57. Player: I like to think so.
                                                      • 91.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : Well then. Maybe I have a chance after all.
                                                        • Link to Node 127
                                                    • 122. Player: I still have access to my magic, so they haven't given up on me yet.
                                                      • 149.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : Thanks for not giving up on me, either.
                                                        • Link to Node 127
                                                    • 161. Player: At this point, probably not.
                                                      • 124.
                                                        Karlach
                                                        : I should've yoked my fate to a better cleric.devnote
                                                        • Link to Node 127
                                                • 64. Player: Just close your eyes and tell the gods what you're feeling. Some among them will understand.
                                                  • 146.
                                                    Karlach
                                                    : Worth a shot.devnote
                                                    • 133.
                                                      Karlach
                                                      : I begged one of them to claim my soul. Hoping for Lathander or Selûne, but at this point I've probably done more to earn Loviatar's interest.devnote
                                      • 40. Player: Let it out. It's about time.
                                        • 83.
                                          Karlach
                                          : I don't want to die. I want to live. I want to stay.
                                          • Link to Node 141
                                      • 107. Player: It is what it is. It's time to soldier forward with the time you have left.
                                        • 78.
                                          Karlach
                                          : I deserve better. I deserve more. I deserve to live. I. Deserve. To. LIVE.devnote
                                          • Link to Node 141
                                      • 111. Player: We're all going to die one day. In the end, we're all the same.
                                        • 136. [Jump] Jump to Node 83 (1)
                    • 95. Player: I don't want you to die. It makes no sense.
                      • 164.
                        Karlach
                        : It's evil. I was so young when this fucker betrayed me. So naive. They stole my heart before I even knew what I had.devnote
                        • Link to Node 16
                    • 45. Player: Maybe we can still fix your engine; stabilise it.
                      • 29.
                        Karlach
                        : Got a miracle in your back pocket you forgot to tell me about?
                        • Link to Node 85
                    • 22. Player: Karlach, it doesn't need to be this way. You can still return to Avernus.
                      • 60.
                        Karlach
                        : I don't want to go back to Hell! I shouldn't have to! I want to live - I want to live here, in my home, with my own heart.devnote
                        • 13. [Jump] Jump to Node 16 (1)
            • 50. Player: Say nothing.
              • 158.
                Karlach
                : I can't do it anymore. Ten years, man. It's enough. It's enough.
                • Link to Node 138
            • 88. Player: Life isn't fair. Get used to it.
              • 68.
                Karlach
                : Fuck you! Fuck him and fuck you! I don't need life to be fair, I just need to live it!
                • Link to Node 138
    • 49. Player: Perhaps a bit uglier.
      • 54.
        Karlach
        : Feel like I should laugh but I'm just too godsdamned tired.
        • Link to Node 59
    • 17. Player: You can sense she's working something out; say nothing.
      • 131.
        Karlach
        : I feel like there should be a sunset for me to ride off into. Or an orchestral swell or... something.
        • 62.
          Karlach
          : But there's nothing, is there? I killed the bastard who ruined my life, and my prize is that I get to crawl into a corner and die.
          • Link to Node 0