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Synopsis:

Shadowheart examines the mysterious puzzle box that she's been closely guarding. She has a mission to deliver this item to her cloister in Baldur's Gate, though doesn't truly know what it is. She tries to understand it, and possibly draws the attention of one of her companions - she shuts them down when they ask her about it, however. Note: a version this scene may have already occurred in the Druid Grove - this is a fallback that occurs at the party's campsite.

How to trigger:

To trigger:
Recruit Shadowheart (From debug book or otherwise)
Recon: oe qnight NIGHT_ShadowHeart_Box_2de162ec-4272-4750-945f-9d306c5ba0da
Go to camp

62.
Shadowheart
: Damn thing... it has to open, surely. It has to do something.SawBox
- 1.
  Shadowheart
  : Nothing. What is this thing?
  End
77.
Narrator
: *You discreetly take the box from where you'd hidden it and turn it over in your hands.*^devnoteNARRATIONAVATAR
- 63. [Visual State]
  - 45.
    Narrator
    : *The runes engraved on the black metal mean nothing to you. You keep examining it.*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    8.
    Narrator
    : *There are no openings, but for a brief moment, you think you feel something stir within.*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    86.
    Narrator
    : *You tuck it away again. Your duty is to deliver it - not understand it.*^devnoteNARRATION
    End
110.
Shadowheart
: Damn thing... it has to open, surely. It has to do something.^devnoteAVATARSawBox
- 71.
  Narrator
  : *Shadowheart's attention is consumed by a strange box that she turns over in her hands.*, REALLY_GITHYANKI^devnoteNARRATIONORI_Shadowheart_SeenWithBox
  - 73.
    Narrator
    : *It bears engravings resembling githyanki scripture.*, REALLY_GITHYANKI^devnoteNARRATION
    
    60. [Jump] Jump to Node 37 (2)
- 61.
  Narrator
  : *Shadowheart's attention is consumed by a strange box that she turns over in her hands.*, REALLY_GITHYANKINARRATIONORI_Shadowheart_SeenWithBox
  - 79. Player: [PassiveRoll] Roll (Intelligence, Arcana) vs 10 (0)
    
    75. [RollResult] True
    
    37.
    Narrator
    : *The box is inscribed with glyphs similar to those used by the githyanki.*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    93. Player: A githyanki artefact. How did you come by that?REALLY_GITHYANKI = FalseShadowheart_Recruitment_Den_AskedAboutBox
    
    Link to Node 12
    
    30. Player: My kin's heirlooms should not be in your hands., REALLY_GITHYANKIREALLY_GITHYANKIShadowheart_Recruitment_Den_AskedAboutBox
    
    Link to Node 12
    
    20. Player: I could crack open that little thing in one fist, if you want me to.BARBARIANShadowheart_Recruitment_Den_AskedAboutBox
    
    12. [Visual State]
    
    32.
    Narrator
    : *In an instant, Shadowheart hides the box from view.*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    40. [Visual State]
    
    29.
    Shadowheart
    : It's nothing, trust me. Interesting choice of camp we have here, isn't it? Peaceful.^devnoteCAMP_WLDMAIN_State_InRegion = False, Approval_AtLeast_10_For_Sp2
    
    72. Player: I suppose it is.
    
    49.
    Shadowheart
    : You can really appreciate the quiet here. Not like in the city, where noise and life scarcely ever falls silent. It's not natural.^devnoteCAMP_WLDMAIN_State_InRegion = False
    
    Link to Node 19
    
    57. Player: Nothing like a little calm and quiet after all we've been through.
    
    Link to Node 7
    
    17. Player: Too much silence is... unsettling.
    
    43.
    Shadowheart
    : To you, perhaps. For me, it's perfect. I think I'll enjoy it by myself for a while, if you don't mind.^devnote
    End
    
    36.
    Shadowheart
    : You can really appreciate the darkness out here in the wilds. Not like in the city, where they keep lamps burning all hours. It's not natural.^devnote
    
    33. Player: I do like the dark. It's peaceful.
    
    7.
    Shadowheart
    : Quite right. On that note, I think I'd like some time alone, if you don't mind. To meditate. We'll talk soon.^devnote['Shadowheart 1']
    End
    
    66. Player: No harm in brightening up the gloom. It's comforting, safe.
    
    64.
    Shadowheart
    : To some, perhaps. But I'll enjoy the dark while I can. Alone, if you don't mind.^devnote
    End
    
    19. Player: I almost let you get away with changing the subject. Tell me about the artefact.
    
    106.
    Shadowheart
    : You deserve honesty more than most... but please, don't ask.^devnote
    
    27. Player: Very well. When you are ready to speak your mind, I shall listen., REALLY_GITHYANKI^devnote
    
    27. Player: All right, I can respect that. But if you want to talk, I'm here.^devnote
    
    91.
    Shadowheart
    : I can't promise that'll be any time soon, but thank you, all the same. ^devnote
    End
    
    46. Player: A poor answer. I expected more openness from you., REALLY_GITHYANKI^devnote
    
    46. Player: Not much of an answer. I'd hoped for more openness.^devnote
    
    10.
    Shadowheart
    : I'm sorry. I can't give you that. Not right now.^devnote
    End
    
    67. Player: Leave.
    End
    
    26. Player: The evening's aesthetics do not matter. Why are you toying with an heirloom of my people?, REALLY_GITHYANKI^devnote
    
    26. Player: Why're you so keen to dodge questions about that thing?^devnote
    
    Link to Node 106
    
    78. Player: Use the parasite - see what she's hiding.Roll (Wisdom, ) vs 5 (0)
    
    52. [RollResult] True
    
    70.
    Narrator
    : *You feel Shadowheart's deep protectiveness of the artefact. Though she doesn't understand it, she believes that her fate is entwined with it somehow.*MINDMELD, NARRATION
    
    90. Player: Keep focused. Whatever that thing is, it's not important.
    
    39.
    Shadowheart
    : That's not for you to decide. There's a world beyond us. I'd like to be alone now, please.
    End
    
    35. Player: Admit it - there's a cure for ceremorphosis in that thing, isn't there?^devnote
    
    6.
    Shadowheart
    : Exactly. I'm just waiting for you to get really desperate before naming my price.^devnote['Shadowheart 5']
    
    54.
    Shadowheart
    : I'd like some time alone now. We'll talk soon.
    End
    
    85. Player: Remember, our fates are entwined now. Relics and secrets don't matter with what we're facing.
    
    69.
    Shadowheart
    : I wish that was true. But I've seen plenty of blood spilled for just those kinds of things. The world will keep on scheming, no matter what happens to us.
    
    94. Player: For someone so secretive, you really seem like you want to open up.
    
    51.
    Shadowheart
    : I do. But I won't. Not yet.^devnoteApproval_AtLeast_10_For_Sp2
    
    Link to Node 54
    
    16.
    Shadowheart
    : I do. But I won't. I can't.^devnote
    
    Link to Node 54
    
    41. Player: Don't be so cynical. It won't help us.
    
    53.
    Shadowheart
    : It won't. But I prefer it to just being frightened. I'd like to be alone now, please.
    End
    
    21. Player: If you don't want to talk anymore, I'll respect that.
    
    109.
    Shadowheart
    : Thank you. We can talk again soon.^devnote['Shadowheart 5']
    End
    
    95. [RollResult] False
    
    101.
    Shadowheart
    : I felt that - are you really surprised I won't open up when you keep trying to fumble in my head? Leave me alone.^devnoteORI_Shadowheart_CaughtTryingMindMeld['Shadowheart -5']
    End
    44.
    Shadowheart
    : I felt that - are you really surprised I won't open up when you try to fumble in my head? Leave me alone.^devnoteORI_Shadowheart_CaughtTryingMindMeld = FalseORI_Shadowheart_CaughtTryingMindMeld['Shadowheart -10']
    End
    
    92.
    Shadowheart
    : It's nothing, trust me. Beautiful evening, isn't it?^devnoteCAMP_WLDMAIN_State_InRegion, Approval_AtLeast_10_For_Sp2
    
    Link to Node 72
    
    Link to Node 26
    
    Link to Node 78
    
    84.
    Shadowheart
    : Never mind. Private matter, that's all.^devnoteApproval_AtLeast_0_For_Sp2, Approval_AtLeast_10_For_Sp2 = False
    
    102.
    Shadowheart
    : Now, how're you faring this evening?^devnote
    
    82. [Jump] Jump to Node 3 (1)
    
    107. [Jump] Jump to Node 58 (1)
    
    15. Player: Don't change the subject - tell me about the artefact.
    
    11.
    Shadowheart
    : I've told you all I'm going to tell you. Now please don't pry any further, or you might force me to become less polite.^devnote
    
    105. Player: All right, as you like.
    
    25.
    Shadowheart
    : Good. Now I believe I was asking you how you were this evening?^devnote
    
    3. Player: Better than I'd have expected, all things considered.
    
    100.
    Shadowheart
    : The nomad's life has its charms. You get to meet such interesting people - and sometimes they don't even try to kill you.^devnote
    
    23. Player: Honestly, the parasite frightens me more than anything else we've encountered.
    
    103. [Jump] Jump to Node 98 (1)
    
    65. Player: I suppose you're right - I'm glad I met you, for one.
    
    47.
    Shadowheart
    : My, quite charming when you want to be, aren't you? Maybe save some for the next time we have to talk our way past a sentry or the like.^devnote
    
    76.
    Shadowheart
    : We should get some rest. I doubt tomorrow will be any easier than today.
    End
    
    2. Player: Interesting? The company's the worst part, as I see it.
    
    96. [Jump] Jump to Node 59 (1)
    
    58. Player: Honestly? Miserable. I'd rather spend the night just about anywhere else but here.
    
    22.
    Shadowheart
    : Oh. You don't say that because of the company, I hope?
    
    87. Player: The company's fine. It's the constant danger and thought of becoming a monster that bothers me.
    
    98.
    Shadowheart
    : I know how you feel, trust me. But there's not much we can do until morning.
    
    Link to Node 5
    
    9. Player: No. Especially not when I have you around.
    
    24.
    Shadowheart
    : Oh stop, you can hardly be that miserable if you have energy for flirting.^devnote
    
    5.
    Shadowheart
    : You should get some rest. Things will seem better come morning. I hope.
    End
    
    50. Player: The company's the worst part.
    
    59.
    Shadowheart
    : Hmm. In that case, let me spare you the worst. Good night.^devnote
    End
    
    99. [Jump] Jump to Node 80 (1)
    
    97. Player: Not good enough. I want answers.
    
    4.
    Shadowheart
    : Then go read a book, or pray to your god of choice - just leave me alone.^devnote
    End
    
    80. Player: Tired. Good night.
    End
    
    55.
    Shadowheart
    : Keep out of it.^devnoteApproval_AtLeast_0_For_Sp2 = False
    
    28. Player: What's the matter?
    
    81.
    Shadowheart
    : I'm being interrupted, that's what. We can talk later.
    End
    
    13. Player: No need to be so secretive. You can trust me.
    
    104.
    Shadowheart
    : Our mutual... respect only entitles you to so much. Now, if you don't mind.^devnoteApproval_AtLeast_-10_For_Sp2
    End
    68.
    Shadowheart
    : A bold statement, if not an accurate one. Leave me be.
    End
    
    56. Player: Speak plainly. What are you doing with a gith artefact?REALLY_GITHYANKI
    
    31.
    Shadowheart
    : I said keep out of it. In fact, forget it entirely.
    End
    
    74. [Jump] Jump to Node 78 (1)
    
    42. Player: Leave.['Lae'zel -1', 'Shadowheart 1']
    End
    
    48. Player: Let me try - I always enjoy opening up what I'm not supposed to.ROGUEShadowheart_Recruitment_Den_AskedAboutBox
    
    Link to Node 12
    
    88. Player: Leave.
    End
    
    108. [RollResult] False
    
    18.
    Narrator
    : *The box is inscribed with unfamiliar glyphs.*^devnoteNARRATION
    
    38. Player: What is that you have there?Shadowheart_Recruitment_Den_AskedAboutBox
    
    Link to Node 12
    
    89. [Jump] Jump to Node 20 (1)
    
    34. [Jump] Jump to Node 48 (1)
    
    14. [Jump] Jump to Node 88 (1)