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    Synopsis:

    Astarion discuss a possibility of controlling the tadpole.


  • 77.
    Astarion
    : You know, I feel a connection between us. Like we're two souls walking the same path.devnoteORI_Astarion_CRD_ControllingTadpole
    • 59.
      Astarion
      : Every step we walk trails blood. Killing is an instinct for us. I respect you for that.REALLY_DARK_URGE
      • 32.
        Astarion
        : I would keep the murders in our own camp to a minimum, but otherwise we're very much on the same page.ORI_DarkUrge_MurderOfAlfira_Alternative = False, NIGHT_DarkUrge_MurderOfAlfira
        • 76. [Jump] Jump to Node 13 (2)
    • 48.
      Astarion
      : The way you dealt with the refugee situation showed you can make the choices that need to be made.devnoteDEN_AttackOnDen_State_RaiderVictory
      • 13.
        Astarion
        : And that you're a cold-blooded killer. Which I respect.
        • 54. Player: What are you getting at?
          • Link to Node 25
        • 65. Player: I do what I have to to survive, that's all.
          • 39.
            Astarion
            : We both want to survive. But why merely survive when you can thrive?
            • 55.
              Astarion
              : Just think - how many others are walking around infected with these parasites? Hundreds? Thousands?
              • Link to Node 40
        • 50. Player: Why, thank you.
          • 25.
            Astarion
            : I just worry that we're not considering all our options when it comes to our uninvited guests.
            • 4.
              Astarion
              : How many people are infected with them, do you think? Hundreds? Thousands?
              • 40.
                Astarion
                : And they're not just goblin trash - there are powerful people in the worms' thrall.GLO_GoblinCamp_EverEnteredBefore
                • 37.
                  Astarion
                  : Whoever's waiting for us at Moonrise Towers controls it all. But if we can take that control from them, imagine the power we'd wield.
                  • 9. Player: Hmm. It is a tempting idea...
                    • 49.
                      Astarion
                      : Isn't it? Imagine, the entire cult under our thumb.
                      • 31.
                        Astarion
                        : I'm just saying there's an opportunity before us. If we can control the tadpoles, we can keep ourselves safe and enjoy a little world domination on the side.
                        • 64.
                          Astarion
                          : You can't tell me that doesn't sound fun.
                          • 2. Player: It does sound fun...
                            • 22.
                              Astarion
                              : I knew I was right about you. It's so good to find a kindred spirit.
                              • 15.
                                Astarion
                                : Of course, this all assumes we live long enough to find this 'Moonrise'. But I'm feeling optimistic.
                                • 6.
                                  Astarion
                                  : [TagAnswer] ORI_Astarion_State_JumpToQuestionBankNode
                                  • 44. [Nested Dialog]
                                    End
                          • 35. Player: I'll consider it.
                            • 41.
                              Astarion
                              : Do. It's not often the universe hands you something like this - we'd be fools to squander it.
                              • Link to Node 15
                          • 8. Player: I still want to get rid of the parasite.
                            • 21.
                              Astarion
                              : A pity, I thought you had more ambition than that.
                              • 71.
                                Astarion
                                : Still, we're not there yet. Maybe you'll see the light yet.
                                • Link to Node 6
                  • 11. Player: And how would we do that, exactly?
                    • 16.
                      Astarion
                      : I mean - I assume there's some device controlling these things, so we find that, murder some people, and...devnote
                      • 70.
                        Astarion
                        : Look, I'm not a 'details' person, all right? But turning up and causing chaos has worked for us so far. devnote
                        • Link to Node 31
                  • 23. Player: It sounds like fun until we all turn into mind flayers.
                    • 69.
                      Astarion
                      : That's just the thing - if we control the parasites, then we can order them not to change us. All the power with none of the tentacles.
                      • Link to Node 31
                  • 1. Player: I'm getting this thing out of my head. End of story.
                    • 34. [Jump] Jump to Node 21 (1)
        • 20. Player: I didn't think you liked me at all.
          • 42.
            Astarion
            : How could I not? We are both veritable terrors on society.
            • 36.
              Astarion
              : But with all the effort we've put into wanton brutality, don't you think that we could be more?
              • 7. [Jump] Jump to Node 55 (1)
    • 75.
      Astarion
      : You might be a little naive in the ways of the world, but I see promise in you. Ambition.
      • 67. Player: What do you mean 'naive'?
        • 29.
          Astarion
          : Just that you... have a big heart. You like doing what's right.
          • 19.
            Astarion
            : So I was thinking, what would be the right thing to do when we get to Moonrise Towers? When we come face-to-face with whoever is controlling the parasites in our heads.
            • 68. Player: To destroy the cult and end its evil forever.
              • 43.
                Astarion
                : Gods... No, try to think outside the box. Just a little.devnote
                • 12.
                  Astarion
                  : Consider the parasites in our skulls and think - how many others have the mind flayers infected? Hundreds? Thousands?
                  • Link to Node 51
            • 74. Player: I'm going to get rid of this worm and then get back to my life.
              • 73.
                Astarion
                : That's the obvious option, yes, but consider the alternatives.
                • Link to Node 3
            • 53. Player: Seize control of the cult ourselves?
              • 10.
                Astarion
                : Yes, exactly!devnote
                • 3.
                  Astarion
                  : Just think, how many people have the mind flayers infected? Hundreds? Thousands?
                  • 51. [Alias] GLO_GoblinCamp_EverEnteredBefore
                    • Alias to Node 40
                    • 47. [Alias]
                      • Alias to Node 37
                      • 27. Player: Evil power. I won't do it.
                        • 61.
                          Astarion
                          : Power is just a tool, it's people that are good or evil.
                          • 63.
                            Astarion
                            : And even they can be a little bit...devnote
                            • Link to Node 33
                      • 26. Player: And how would we do that, exactly?
                        • 66. [Alias]
                          • Alias to Node 16
                          • 30. [Alias]
                            • Alias to Node 70
                            • Link to Node 33
                      • 56. Player: Until we transform into mind flayers, you mean.
                        • 24. [Alias]
                          • Alias to Node 69
                          • 33.
                            Astarion
                            : I'm just saying there's an opportunity here. If we can control the tadpoles, we can keep ourselves safe and liberate the world from this evil.devnote
                            • 38. Player: No. Absolutely not.
                              • 28.
                                Astarion
                                : So much for thinking you had ambition.
                                • 46. [Jump] Jump to Node 71 (1)
                            • 72. [Jump] Jump to Node 35 (1)
                            • 60. Player: Or we could just enjoy having all that power.
                              • 58. [Jump] Jump to Node 22 (1)
                      • 45. [Jump] Jump to Node 9 (1)
      • 62. Player: I'm listening.
        • Link to Node 18
      • 17. Player: Trust me, I'm nothing like you.
        • 57.
          Astarion
          : Well, no, I was being generous. But you're not beyond hope.
          • Link to Node 18
      • 14. Player: I thought you hated me.
        • 0.
          Astarion
          : Such a strong word. We have our differences, but we don't have to, do we?
          • 18. [Alias]
            • Alias to Node 25
            • 5. [Alias]
              • Alias to Node 4
              • 52. [Jump] Jump to Node 51 (1)