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Synopsis:

Astarion addresses a defeated Cazador after their fight. He pulls his former master from the coffin where he's recovering and has to decide what to do with him - kill him or carve the scars on Astarion's back into Cazador's and then use him as a sacrifice in the ritual.

How to trigger:

Ctrl+Shift+7 (Origin Debug Book)
Astarion - Recruit - recruit him as Avatar or Companion
Astarion - Origin Moments - Act 3 Black Mass Ritual
Approach Cazador, skip the dialog till a fight starts.
Reduce Cazador to zero hitpoints

171.
Cazador Szarr
: And? What more could you possibly have to say?LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_SparedCazador = False
- 418. [Jump] Jump to Node 400 (1)
- 233. [Jump] Jump to Node 394 (1)
- 475.
  Astarion
  : Leave.
  End
186.
Narrator
: *Here lies Astarion's tormentor. The one who's haunted his nightmares all this time.*OOMLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_IPRDsBlocked
- 266. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 - 77. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 182
 
 256.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Get your hands off me, worm.^devnote
 
 479.
 Astarion
 : I'm not the one in the dirt.^devnote
 
 374. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 86. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 523
 
 501.
 Astarion
 : One last thrust and I'll be free of you. I'll never have to fear you again.^devnote
 
 139.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 185.
 Lae'zel
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 419.
 Shadowheart
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 221.
 Wyll
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 495.
 Gale
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 183.
 Karlach
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 590.
 Halsin
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 34.
 Jaheira
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 257.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer]
 
 Link to Node 140
 
 114.
 Astarion
 : But if I finish the ritual you started, I'll never have to fear anyone, ever.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RitualCannotBeCompleted = False
 
 358.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You think me a fool? That I would allow anyone to usurp me, speak the words, and ascend in my place?
 
 88.
 Cazador Szarr
 : The runes I carved into your flesh bind you and all seven thousand souls to the ritual. Complete it and those bearing the scars will be sacrificed - you included.
 
 615.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You are simply a means to an end. I made you to be consumed.
 
 309.
 Astarion
 : I am so much more than what you made me.
 
 426.
 Astarion
 : I need your eyes. In a manner of speaking.
 
 550.
 Astarion
 : Use the parasite - link your mind to mine. Through your eyes, I can see the scars on my back and copy them onto his.
 
 372.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You would not dare.
 
 276.
 Astarion
 : I would. And I will. You will be consumed and all the power you've lusted after will be mine.
 
 403.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 275.
 Lae'zel
 : Astarion - I've known this craving too. Craving for power, for control. But I fear your lust verges on madness. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 646.
 Shadowheart
 : I sacrificed others so that I could become who I needed to be - I won't deny you the same chance. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATHLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_OM_Astarion_State_CompanionHelping
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 366.
 Shadowheart
 : At the cost of a lot of lives. It's not worth it, Astarion.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 234.
 Wyll
 : And sacrifice all these people? Please - no power is worth their anguish, Astarion.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 198.
 Gale
 : That power isn't worth so many lives - trust me.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 71.
 Karlach
 : What are you doing?! All those people, Astarion - stop!ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 514.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 302.
 Narrator
 : *Your minds join and your two selves become one. You can feel the knife in your hand, see the scars on his back, and taste his hunger for power.*^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_OM_Astarion_State_CompanionHelping
 
 376.
 Astarion
 : Yes. Yes, I see it!
 
 115.
 Cazador Szarr
 : What are you doing? Don't - hrgh!^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_CazadorIsShirtless
 
 281.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Argh... ARGH!^devnote
 
 173.
 Astarion
 : There. Perfect.^devnote
 
 230. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 122
 
 454.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Ungrateful child. Wretched child...^devnote
 
 124.
 Astarion
 : Time to take your place.
 
 37. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 411. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 162. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 494
 
 83.
 Astarion
 : Ecce dominus!^devnote
 
 342.
 Astarion
 : Has animas offero in sacrificio...^devnote
 
 131. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 389.
 Astarion
 : Nunc volo potestatem quam pollicitus es mihi...^devnote
 
 574. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 269. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 158
 
 571.
 Cazador Szarr
 : ARGH!!!!^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 
 133.
 Astarion
 : I... I can't feel it. That ache in my stomach, that hunger - it's gone.
 
 209.
 Astarion
 : I'm free. I'm finally free! Oh it feels delicious.
 
 444.
 Astarion
 : Come on, let's get out of here. I have a brand new world to explore.
 End
 
 218.
 Astarion
 : Fine.^devnote
 
 193.
 Cazador Szarr
 : No - urgh!^devnote
 
 258.
 Astarion
 : [Panting]^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn
 
 508.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] LOW_CazadorsPalace_Petra_StartInclusion, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Dalyria_StartInclusion
 
 208. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 14
 
 436.
 Dalyria
 : Is... is it over?^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 651.
 Dalyria
 : Is he...?^devnote
 
 445. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 523
 
 316.
 Astarion
 : Yes, it's over. You can do whatever you want.^devnote
 
 579. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 315
 
 299.
 Astarion
 : As for those wretches in the cells - if I don't get my freedom, neither do they.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_LeftPrisonersRot
 
 106. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 435.
 Astarion
 : It's over. I'm done with this and I'm done with you.^devnote
 
 483.
 Astarion
 : I would say good luck out there, but honestly? I hope you die screaming.^devnoteGLO_Companion_Leave
 End
 
 421.
 Halsin
 : To sacrifice so many would be an abomination.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 116.
 Jaheira
 : And what then, Astarion? You would use this power born of so much death for good, I suppose?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 79.
 Minsc
 : We have no love for beasts. But to slaughter so many like chickens in coops, without even a fair hunt... it does not sit well with Boo.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 425.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : Take the power you are owed, Astarion. Whatever the cost.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARALOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_OM_Astarion_State_CompanionHelping
 
 Link to Node 514
 
 568.
 Minsc
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 62.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 Link to Node 257
 
 213.
 Narrator
 : [TagAnswer]
 
 248.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer]
 
 140.
 Cazador Szarr
 : And then? What will you be without me? A shade? A spectre in the shadows, devoid of all purpose?
 
 532.
 Astarion
 : You might have made me what I am, but I can be so much more than what you created me to be.
 
 168.
 Astarion
 : But I am grateful for one thing. You showed me how to really savour moments like this.^devnote
 
 407.
 Cazador Szarr
 : No - urgh!^devnote
 
 30.
 Astarion
 : [Panting]^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn
 
 531.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] LOW_CazadorsPalace_Petra_StartInclusion, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Dalyria_StartInclusion
 
 217. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 14
 
 384.
 Dalyria
 : Is... is it over?^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 512.
 Dalyria
 : Is he...?^devnote
 
 204.
 Astarion
 : Yes. He's gone.^devnote
 
 243. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 315
 
 641.
 Pale Petras
 : What does that mean for us?
 
 511.
 Astarion
 : It means you have a choice.
 
 226.
 Astarion
 : You can hide here, living in the shadows like parasites, or you can be more than what he made us to be.
 
 544.
 Dalyria
 : And what does it mean for them?^devnote
 
 196.
 Astarion
 : The poor wretches in the cells are innocent. They shouldn't have to suffer just because I lured them here.
 
 625. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 63. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 319. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 505.
 Astarion
 : They'll need someone to lead them. Take the tunnels into the Underdark, find somewhere... well, not safe, but less perilous?^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 190.
 Pale Petras
 : What? No, we can't -
 
 609.
 Astarion
 : Just try to keep them out of trouble.^devnote
 
 527. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 399. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_SpawnsLeftInCinematic, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_ReleasedPrisoners, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 End
 
 363. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 301. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 625
 
 522. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 63
 
 464. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 319
 
 214.
 Astarion
 : It's over. It's finally over.^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_ReleasedPrisoners, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 End
293.
Astarion
: No, no. No healing sleep for you. Wake up!^devnoteCOM
- 562. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 - 182. [Visual State]
 
 286.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Get your hands off me, worm.^devnote
 
 402.
 Astarion
 : I'm not the one in the dirt.^devnote
 
 264. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 523. [Visual State]
 
 29.
 Astarion
 : One last thrust and I'll be free of you. I'll never have to fear you again.^devnote
 
 73.
 Astarion
 : But if I finish the ritual you started, I'll never have to fear anyone, ever.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RitualCannotBeCompleted = False
 
 48.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You think me a fool? That I would allow anyone to usurp me, speak the words, and ascend in my place?
 
 215.
 Cazador Szarr
 : The runes I carved into your flesh bind you and all seven thousand souls to the ritual. Complete it and those bearing the scars will be sacrificed - you included.
 
 152.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You are simply a means to an end. I made you to be consumed.
 
 239.
 Astarion
 : I am so much more than what you made me.
 
 261. [Alias] DEPRECATED, Approval_AtLeast_40_For_Sp3
 
 Alias to Node 263
 
 279.
 Narrator
 : *You see your beloved, standing on the precipice. On one side is untold power, at the cost of seven thousand souls. On the other - vulnerability and weakness. But perhaps redemption too.*ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
 
 Link to Node 292
 
 Link to Node 145
 
 126.
 Narrator
 : *You see Astarion, standing on the precipice. On one side is untold power, at the cost of seven thousand souls. On the other - vulnerability. But perhaps redemption too.*ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = False
 
 292.
 Astarion
 : What are you waiting for? Help me!Approval_AtLeast_40_For_Sp3
 
 163. [Jump] Jump to Node 263 (2)
 
 145. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 292
 
 577. [Jump] Jump to Node 232 (2)
 
 474. [Alias] DEPRECATED
 
 Alias to Node 232
 
 Link to Node 279
 
 Link to Node 126
 
 263.
 Astarion
 : I can do this, but I need your help.^devnoteApproval_AtLeast_40_For_Sp3
 
 540. [Jump] Jump to Node 481 (1)
 
 166. Player: If I help you complete the ritual, it will kill all these people.
 
 575.
 Astarion
 : These people died years ago, trust me on that. All that's left are feral spawn, desperate for blood.
 
 455.
 Astarion
 : If we release them, how many people will they kill? Tens of thousands? Hundreds of thousands?
 
 330.
 Astarion
 : But if they die and I ascend, I won't have to rely on the parasite to walk in the sun. I'll be free - truly, completely free. Isn't that what you want?ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
 
 480. [Jump] Jump to Node 481 (1)
 
 561. Player: I want you to live a life you're proud of. You can't be proud of this.Roll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 18 (0)
 
 201. [RollResult] True
 
 118.
 Astarion
 : You - you're right. I can be better than him.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_ConvincedNotToAscend['Astarion 3']
 
 378.
 Astarion
 : But I'm not above enjoying this.^devnote
 
 289.
 Cazador Szarr
 : No - urgh!^devnote
 
 417.
 Astarion
 : [Panting]^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn
 
 296. Player: [TagAnswer] LOW_CazadorsPalace_Petra_StartInclusion, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Dalyria_StartInclusion
 
 14. [Visual State]
 
 312.
 Dalyria
 : Is... is it over?^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 175.
 Dalyria
 : Is he...?^devnote
 
 634.
 Astarion
 : Yes. He's gone.^devnote
 
 315. [Visual State]
 
 113.
 Pale Petras
 : What does that mean for us?
 
 638. Player: It means you're free - you can do whatever you want.
 
 149.
 Astarion
 : 'You can do whatever you want' sounds terrifying - and it is - but there's opportunity in it, too.
 
 94.
 Astarion
 : You can hide here, living in the shadows like parasites, or you can be more than what he made us to be.
 
 295.
 Astarion
 : You can choose differently, of course, but the consequences are on your head.
 
 110.
 Dalyria
 : And what does it mean for them?^devnote
 
 160.
 Astarion
 : Now that's a better question. Seven thousand spawn, from ancient conquests to stolen children...LOW_CazadorsPalace_Cells_Knows_GurChildren
 
 518.
 Narrator
 : *Cazador's staff controlled everything during the ritual. If it controls the cells too, you could decide their fate.*
 
 210. Player: They're too dangerous - they need to die.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_KilledPrisoners, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 
 401.
 Cazador Szarr
 : [TagAnswer] PALADIN_DEVOTIONGLO_PaladinOathbreaker_Event_DevotionBrokeOath
 
 628.
 Pale Petras
 : And when they're dead? Will you kill us too?FEMALE, MALE
 
 254.
 Astarion
 : We're not like those wretches, brother. We've spent lifetimes controlling our hunger - they're all but feral.
 
 381.
 Astarion
 : I don't relish it any more than you do, but putting them to rest may be the kindest thing we can do.
 
 618. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 53. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 142. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 535. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 155.
 Lae'zel
 : Snuffed out in an instant, but to whose satisfaction? They will never feed and never be hunted. And never have a chance to hew their own paths.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 75.
 Shadowheart
 : Wise choice. Now the streets will be safer and you'll be stronger.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 273.
 Shadowheart
 : All those lives, just snuffed out... I hope it was worth it.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 170.
 Wyll
 : Hells. They deserved better. They deserved a chance.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 369.
 Gale
 : All gone, just like that... I hope it was worth it.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 174.
 Karlach
 : It's done. Just like that. Gods, help us.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 39.
 Halsin
 : All those lives snuffed out, just to grasp some power. That was craven - unnatural.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 24.
 Jaheira
 : A cold kind of mercy. But mercy still, I think, Astarion.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 322. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 0.
 Dalyria
 : Astarion...^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 385.
 Astarion
 : Follow the tunnels to the Underdark. You'll be... well, not 'safe' there, but in less peril. ^devnote
 
 Link to Node 128
 
 504. [Jump] Jump to Node 371 (1)
 
 633.
 Minsc
 : To end so many with only rhyming and words... the sword would have been messy, yes. But cleaner too, thinks Boo.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 203.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : No different than burning out an infestation of vermin. It was well done.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 Link to Node 322
 
 642.
 Astarion
 : I don't like it, but you're right. Putting them to rest may be the kindest thing we can do.
 
 130. [Jump] Jump to Node 618 (1)
 
 6. Player: Let's release them. They deserve the same chance you got.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_ReleasedPrisoners, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 
 50.
 Cazador Szarr
 : [TagAnswer] PALADIN_ANCIENTSGLO_PaladinOathbreaker_Event_AncientsBrokeOath
 
 598. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 422.
 Lae'zel
 : A herd of vampire spawn, unleashed on the Sword Coast. What could go wrong?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 255.
 Shadowheart
 : I can't say I'd have done the same, but your choice in the end. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 247.
 Shadowheart
 : You did the right thing. Some sacrifices just aren't worth it.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 246.
 Wyll
 : They're victims, Astarion - just like you. They deserve freedom, too.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 626.
 Gale
 : You chose well. They may not be the safest types to unleash, but their deaths would have weighed heavy on you.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 305.
 Karlach
 : Seven thousand Astarions, unleashed on the Sword Coast. It'll be a well-dressed flood of mayhem, at least.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 172.
 Halsin
 : Good - they deserve a chance at life. Nature will handle their fates from here.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 26.
 Jaheira
 : And what of the living they'll feast on, should they not prove as admirable as Astarion? They deserve a chance, too.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 40. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 599.
 Astarion
 : The poor wretches in the cells are innocent. They shouldn't have to suffer just because I lured them here.
 
 242. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 618
 
 602. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 53
 
 488. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 557.
 Astarion
 : They'll need someone to lead them. Take the tunnels into the Underdark, find somewhere... well, not safe, but less perilous?^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 132.
 Pale Petras
 : What? No, we can't -
 
 18.
 Astarion
 : Just try to keep them out of trouble.^devnote
 
 128. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 8. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_SpawnsLeftInCinematic
 
 371.
 Astarion
 : I... I think we're done here.
 
 558.
 Astarion
 : Let's go.^devnote
 End
 
 304. [Jump] Jump to Node 371 (1)
 
 543.
 Minsc
 : Boo thinks you are being hasty, friend. He enjoys the hunt as much as any hamster, but... that is a lot of Astarions.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 551.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : If you release those ravenous starvelings, the city's poorer quarters will be their feasthall. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 Link to Node 40
 
 32.
 Astarion
 : You're right.
 
 308. [Jump] Jump to Node 599 (1)
 
 652. Player: Why not just leave them? They're not our responsibility.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_LeftPrisonersRot
 
 496.
 Cazador Szarr
 : [TagAnswer] PALADIN_VENGEANCEGLO_PaladinOathbreaker_Event_VengeanceBrokeOath
 
 58.
 Dalyria
 : You can't be serious. After everything, you'd just leave them here?FEMALE, MALE
 
 640. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 635.
 Dalyria
 : No! Why?!
 
 356.
 Astarion
 : I am done picking up after Cazador. I wash my hands of all of this. This place, this ritual, these people.
 
 336.
 Astarion
 : You can stay if you want, but I have a life and I intend to live it.
 
 613.
 Astarion
 : Come on. Let's go.
 End
 
 380. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 640
 
 526. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 356
 
 331. [Jump] Jump to Node 613 (1)
 
 270.
 Astarion
 : Ah. Now that is a question...
 
 Link to Node 518
 
 108. Player: What do you want it to mean?
 
 253.
 Pale Petras
 : I... I don't know.
 
 354.
 Astarion
 : Your choices are simple, really.
 
 Link to Node 94
 
 367. Player: That depends - can you keep your fangs to yourself?
 
 220.
 Pale Petras
 : What business is it of yours?
 
 556.
 Astarion
 : It will become everyone's business if you try to feast on half the city. This is just a friendly warning.
 
 Link to Node 354
 
 176. Player: Say nothing.
 
 333.
 Astarion
 : It means you have a choice.
 
 423. [Jump] Jump to Node 94 (1)
 
 337.
 Narrator
 : *His old master lies dead, never to control Astarion again. He's free - unlike the thousands of spawn still trapped in their cells.*
 
 67. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 518
 
 33. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 315
 
 219.
 Narrator
 : *Seven thousand vampire spawn, including the stolen children of the Gur hunters. What will you do with them all?*LOW_CazadorsPalace_Cells_Knows_GurChildren
 
 235. [Jump] Jump to Node 518 (2)
 
 151. [RollResult] False
 
 636.
 Astarion
 : And I want to live a full life! Not some half existence, hiding in the shadows for the rest of eternity.['Astarion -1']
 
 450. [Jump] Jump to Node 144 (1)
 
 443. Player: Look into his eyes - try to see what's driving this.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion = FalseRoll (Wisdom, Insight) vs 20 (0)
 
 Link to Node 393
 
 Link to Node 409
 
 424. Player: Look into your lover's eyes - try to see what's driving this.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarionRoll (Wisdom, Insight) vs 20 (1)
 
 393. [RollResult] True
 
 405.
 Narrator
 : *You can see the fear in his eyes, but also the hunger. The thick smell of blood in the air and the promise of power being so close is intoxicating to him.*LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_State_PassedInsight
 
 412.
 Narrator
 : *All he can see is the power of the ritual, and the freedom that power brings. The freedom to do anything - to be anything.*
 
 409. [RollResult] False
 
 177.
 Narrator
 : *All you can see are those eyes you've seen so many times before, pleading with you to help him.*
 
 21. Player: I know you think this will set you free, but it won't. This power will trap you, just like it trapped Cazador.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_State_PassedInsightRoll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 15 (0)
 
 347. [RollResult] True
 
 622. [Jump] Jump to Node 118 (1)
 
 57. [RollResult] False
 
 592.
 Astarion
 : I'm not him, and I will not become him.['Astarion -1']
 
 144.
 Astarion
 : Please! I can't do this alone.
 
 650. Player: No, I won't do it.
 
 19.
 Astarion
 : Fine.^devnote
 
 25. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 289
 
 102. [Alias] ORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Petra_StartInclusion, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Dalyria_StartInclusion
 
 Alias to Node 417
 
 465. [Alias] FEMALE, MALE
 
 Alias to Node 312
 
 146.
 Astarion
 : Yes, it's over. You can do whatever you want.^devnote
 
 603. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 315
 
 321.
 Astarion
 : As for those wretches in the cells - if I don't get my freedom, neither do they.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_LeftPrisonersRot
 
 74. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 640
 
 23.
 Astarion
 : It's over. I'm done with this and I'm done with you.^devnote
 
 187.
 Astarion
 : I would say good luck out there, but honestly? I hope you die screaming.^devnoteGLO_Companion_Leave
 End
 
 481. Player: All right, what do you need?
 
 397.
 Astarion
 : I need your eyes. In a manner of speaking.
 
 5.
 Cazador Szarr
 : What do you think you are doing?
 
 534.
 Astarion
 : Unmaking what you made me.
 
 54.
 Astarion
 : Use the parasite - link your mind to mine. Through your eyes, I can see the scars on my back and copy them onto his.
 
 594.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You would not dare.
 
 447.
 Astarion
 : I would. And I will. You will be consumed and all the power you've lusted after will be mine.
 
 156. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 277.
 Lae'zel
 : Astarion - I've known this craving too. Craving for power, for control. But I fear your lust verges on madness. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 66.
 Shadowheart
 : I sacrificed others so that I could become who I needed to be - I won't deny you the same chance. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
 
 329. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 212.
 Astarion
 : Help me do this. Please.
 
 600. Player: Enter Astarion's mind so he can proceed with the ritual.
 
 98.
 Narrator
 : *Your minds join and your two selves become one. You can feel the knife in your hand, see the scars on his back, and taste his hunger for power.*^devnote
 
 28.
 Astarion
 : Yes. Yes, I see it!
 
 20.
 Cazador Szarr
 : What are you doing? Don't - hrgh!^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_CazadorIsShirtless
 
 560.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Argh... ARGH!^devnote
 
 498.
 Astarion
 : There. Perfect.^devnote
 
 122. [Visual State]
 
 167.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Ungrateful child. Wretched child...^devnote
 
 377.
 Astarion
 : Time to take your place.
 
 164. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 413. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 494. [Visual State]
 
 31.
 Astarion
 : Ecce dominus!^devnote
 
 249.
 Astarion
 : Has animas offero in sacrificio...^devnote
 
 502. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 552. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 486.
 Lae'zel
 : No. This isn't the way!ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZELLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 69.
 Shadowheart
 : Some destinies require sacrifice. Do as you must.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_SupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 178.
 Shadowheart
 : No, Astarion! Stop this!^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = FalseLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 199.
 Wyll
 : No! What are you doing?!ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLLLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 396.
 Gale
 : No, Astarion, do not speak those words! The cost is too great!ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALELOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 137.
 Karlach
 : What are you doing?! All those people, Astarion - stop!^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACHLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 13.
 Halsin
 : All these lives at stake... we cannot allow this to happen.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSINLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 478. Player: [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 471.
 Astarion
 : I can feel it! I CAN FEEL THEIR POWER FLOWING INTO ME!LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_SupportiveCompanion
 
 619. Player: Let the ritual continue.065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath['Lae'zel -1', 'Gale -1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Wyll -1', 'Karlach -1', 'Jaheira -1', 'Minthara 1', 'Minsc -1', 'Halsin -1']
 
 Link to Node 15
 
 408. Player: Let the ritual continue.065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath = False['Lae'zel -1', 'Gale -1', 'Shadowheart -1', 'Wyll -1', 'Karlach -1', 'Jaheira -1', 'Minthara 1', 'Minsc -1', 'Halsin -1']
 
 15.
 Cazador Szarr
 : [TagAnswer] PALADINGLO_PaladinOathbreaker_Event_BrokeOath
 
 643.
 Astarion
 : Nunc volo potestatem quam pollicitus es mihi...^devnote
 
 542. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 158. [Visual State]
 
 165.
 Cazador Szarr
 : ARGH!!!!^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 
 148.
 Astarion
 : I... I can't feel it. That ache in my stomach, that hunger - it's gone.
 
 629.
 Astarion
 : I'm free. I'm finally free! Oh it feels delicious.
 
 582. Player: You did it! I can't believe you did it!
 
 649.
 Astarion
 : I did. We did.
 
 Link to Node 597
 
 648. Player: So... what now?
 
 470.
 Astarion
 : Now we deal with the elder brain. I no longer require its parasite, so we can end this once and for all.
 End
 
 570. Player: And? What can a Vampire Ascendant do?
 
 555.
 Astarion
 : I think the answer to that is 'whatever they damn well please'.
 
 Link to Node 597
 
 586. Player: Not sure I like the sound of that.
 
 228.
 Astarion
 : Oh don't worry, darling. I won't bite unless you ask very, very nicely.
 
 597.
 Astarion
 : Come on, let's get out of here. I have a brand new world to explore.
 End
 
 278. Player: Stop Astarion.065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath['Lae'zel 1', 'Gale 1', 'Shadowheart -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 1', 'Jaheira 1', 'Minthara -1', 'Minsc 1', 'Halsin 1']
 
 240.
 Astarion
 : What are you doing? No - stop!^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_StoppedRitual
 
 153. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 47.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Ugh - heh.^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn
 
 515.
 Astarion
 : It's - it's gone. All that power.^devnote
 
 448. Player: I'm sorry, but I couldn't let you do it.
 
 414.
 Astarion
 : You couldn't let me? You couldn't let me?
 
 Link to Node 36
 
 224. Player: You don't need it. You're more than strong enough as you are.
 
 368.
 Astarion
 : Don't you tell me what I needed!
 
 Link to Node 36
 
 344. Player: You were mad with power. What else could I do?
 
 169.
 Astarion
 : All you had to do was stand there! But no, even that was too much much to ask.
 
 36.
 Astarion
 : I was so close. I could have had it all, but you took everything from me.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_AstarionBecameHostile, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_LeftPrisonersRot, GLO_Companion_Combat
 
 161.
 Astarion
 : Cazador won after all. I'll never escape the hell he built.
 
 627.
 Astarion
 : And if I can't escape, then no one can. Not them...
 
 93. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 38.
 Astarion
 : And certainly not you.^devnoteGLO_Companion_Combat
 End
 
 509. Player: Stop Astarion.065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath = False['Lae'zel 1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Gale 1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 1', 'Jaheira 1', 'Minthara -1', 'Minsc 1', 'Halsin 1']
 
 Link to Node 240
 
 541.
 Astarion
 : Don't you dare! I CAN FEEL THEIR POWER FLOWING INTO ME!LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 619
 
 Link to Node 408
 
 Link to Node 278
 
 Link to Node 509
 
 129.
 Narrator
 : *The screams of the prisoners ring in your ears. Their time is almost up.*
 
 607. [Jump] Jump to Node 541 (2)
 
 379.
 Jaheira
 : Are we truly to be party to this?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRALOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 238.
 Minsc
 : Enough! We can still stop the nonsense words in his mouth!^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSCLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_NonSupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 472.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : Yes, Astarion. Take the power you are owed, whatever the cost.065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_mintharaspoke = False, ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARALOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_AOM_COM_OOM_SupportiveCompanion
 
 Link to Node 478
 
 647. Player: No, we can't. I won't help you.
 
 458. [Jump] Jump to Node 144 (1)
 
 343.
 Shadowheart
 : At the cost of a lot of lives. It's not worth it, Astarion.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 325.
 Wyll
 : And sacrifice all these people? Please - no power is worth their anguish, Astarion.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 349.
 Gale
 : That power isn't worth so many lives - trust me.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 262.
 Karlach
 : What are you doing?! All those people, Astarion - stop!ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 538.
 Halsin
 : To sacrifice so many would be an abomination.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 112.
 Jaheira
 : And what then, Astarion? You would use this power born of so much death for good, I suppose?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 459.
 Minsc
 : We have no love for beasts. But to slaughter so many like chickens in coops, without even a fair hunt... it does not sit well with Boo.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 138.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : Take the power you are owed, Astarion. Whatever the cost.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_mintharaspoke
 
 Link to Node 329
 
 449. Player: I can't. I'm sorry.['Astarion -1']
 
 610. [Jump] Jump to Node 144 (1)
 
 265.
 Astarion
 : But if I complete the ritual, think of the power I'll have. With me by your side, we can save the city - we can save ourselves!
 
 46. [Jump] Jump to Node 330 (2)
 
 11. Player: Didn't you hear him? If you complete the ritual, you'll be consumed.
 
 241.
 Astarion
 : Trust me, I know what I'm doing.
 
 42. Player: I'm not doing this.
 
 197. [Jump] Jump to Node 144 (1)
 
 232.
 Astarion
 : Get over here. We can do this.^devnote
 
 566. [Jump] Jump to Node 481 (1)
 
 365. Player: You can't finish the ritual - you'll kill all these people!
 
 441. [Jump] Jump to Node 455 (1)
 
 404. Player: Didn't you hear him? If you complete the ritual, you'll be consumed.
 
 99. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 241
 
 351. [Jump] Jump to Node 42 (1)
 
 68.
 Cazador Szarr
 : And then? What will you be without me? A shade? A spectre in the shadows, devoid of all purpose?
 
 297. Player: He'll be free. Nothing else matters.
 
 484.
 Cazador Szarr
 : The spawn will never be free. He is my creation, now and for eternity.
 
 107.
 Astarion
 : You might have made me what I am, but I can be so much more than what you created me to be.
 
 147.
 Astarion
 : But I am grateful for one thing. You showed me how to really savour moments like this.^devnote
 
 76. [Jump] Jump to Node 289 (1)
 
 320. Player: He'll be a hero.
 
 606.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Hero? You think they will sing songs of the blood-drinking saviour? The one who lurks in the shadows?
 
 519.
 Astarion
 : Maybe they will. Maybe they won't. Maybe it doesn't matter.
 
 Link to Node 147
 
 503. Player: He'll be mine. And I'll be his.ORI_State_PartneredWithAstarion
 
 608.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Cling to that if you must, but know it is a lie. He's mine.
 
 492.
 Astarion
 : He's not wrong. There's always going to be a part of him in me.
 
 Link to Node 147
 
 588. Player: Hells, just kill him already!
 
 580.
 Astarion
 : Fine.^devnote
 
 288. [Jump] Jump to Node 378 (1)
517.
Cazador Szarr
: Yes, my boy?^devnote
- 72. [Jump] Jump to Node 171 (2)
549.
Narrator
: *There he lies. Your tormentor. The one who's haunted your nightmares for centuries.*AOM
- 216.
 Narrator
 : *If you let him regenerate, he's sure to come after you again.*
 - 567.
 Astarion
 : Pull him from the coffin.
 
 180. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 499. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 182
 
 473.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Get your hands off me, worm.^devnote
 
 104. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 323. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 523
 
 92.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Put it away, boy. You do not know what you are doing.
 
 400.
 Astarion
 : Tell me how to complete the ritual.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RitualCannotBeCompleted = False
 
 206. [Jump] Jump to Node 489 (1)
 
 394.
 Astarion
 : Stab him without a word.ORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn
 
 601. [Jump] Jump to Node 536 (1)
 
 179.
 Astarion
 : I'm waiting to hear you beg for your life.
 
 392.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Ha! I would embrace oblivion before I give you that satisfaction.^devnote
 
 490.
 Astarion
 : Oblivion can be arranged.Roll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 20 (0)
 
 620. [RollResult] True
 
 348.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You... you would never. I have given you so much.^devnote
 
 202.
 Cazador Szarr
 : I snatched you from the jaws of death and gave you eternity, for hells' sake. I saved you!^devnote
 
 559.
 Astarion
 : Do it. Beg.Roll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 20 (0)
 
 434. [RollResult] True
 
 364.
 Cazador Szarr
 : I... Please.
 
 314.
 Cazador Szarr
 : My child, please... have mercy.
 
 251. [Jump] Jump to Node 9 (1)
 
 383.
 Astarion
 : All right. You can live.
 
 631.
 Cazador Szarr
 : My boy, I knew you would make the right decision. I raised you well.
 
 433.
 Astarion
 : Tell me how to complete the ritual and I might spare you.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RitualCannotBeCompleted = False
 
 460. [Jump] Jump to Node 489 (1)
 
 370.
 Astarion
 : Stab him.
 
 350. [Jump] Jump to Node 536 (1)
 
 45. [Jump] Jump to Node 394 (1)
 
 572. [RollResult] False
 
 43.
 Cazador Szarr
 : The day I fear one of my own whelps is the day I deserve the void.
 
 272.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Do it, if you have the mettle. Strike.^devnote
 
 184. [Jump] Jump to Node 9 (1)
 
 192. [Jump] Jump to Node 406 (1)
 
 452. [Jump] Jump to Node 427 (1)
 
 654.
 Astarion
 : You saved me to create a pawn you could use! I should kill you for that alone.Roll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 20 (0)
 
 341. [RollResult] True
 
 410.
 Cazador Szarr
 : I - no. No, you misunderstand, boy. I did that for you. Because I could not see you suffer.
 
 Link to Node 314
 
 7. [RollResult] False
 
 428.
 Cazador Szarr
 : More words, more prattle. You always adored the sound of your own voice. It's why the others hated you so.^devnote
 
 Link to Node 272
 
 9.
 Astarion
 : Tell me how to complete the ritual and I might spare you.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RitualCannotBeCompleted = False
 
 491. [Jump] Jump to Node 489 (1)
 
 406.
 Astarion
 : Stab him without another word.
 
 44. [Jump] Jump to Node 536 (1)
 
 439. [RollResult] False
 
 307.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Never!
 
 223. [Jump] Jump to Node 605 (1)
 
 283. [Jump] Jump to Node 394 (1)
 
 605.
 Astarion
 : Then tell me how to complete the ritual.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RitualCannotBeCompleted = False
 
 489.
 Cazador Szarr
 : You think me a fool? That I would allow anyone to usurp me, speak the words, and ascend in my place?
 
 291.
 Cazador Szarr
 : The runes I carved into your flesh bind you and all seven thousand souls to the ritual. Complete it and those bearing the scars will be sacrificed - you included.
 
 359.
 Narrator
 : *You can see from the glee in his face that he's telling the truth and he thinks you have no way forward. But then again, he didn't say whom the scars had to be carved into...*
 
 150.
 Astarion
 : Then you can bear my runes and be sacrificed in my place.
 
 593.
 Cazador Szarr
 : No. You do not have the skill.
 
 12.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Your knife will slip. You will misremember a rune. A single mistake and you will be consumed.
 
 55.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_CheckNotAlone, ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 134.
 Lae'zel
 : I can see your scars. The torment you felt... your mind and body at the mercy of another master...ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 332.
 Shadowheart
 : I can see your scars... all of them. I know what it's like to suffer like that, only I bear fewer reminders on my skin.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 285.
 Wyll
 : Hells. I see your scars - in full view.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 655.
 Gale
 : Those scars... great pain's been visited upon you. I'm sorry.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 576.
 Karlach
 : I can see the scars. No one should have to suffer like you suffered. No one.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 524.
 Halsin
 : Your scars... I see them all. They tell a painful story.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 507.
 Jaheira
 : My eyes are sharp enough to see you squirm, vampire lord. They can guide Astarion, too.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 143.
 Minsc
 : Boo's eyes are sharper than your teeth, grave-lord. He will guide Astarion's blade.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 533
 
 123.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : Your scars are exquisite, Astarion. A dangerous weapon, and a work of art.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 533.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 194.
 Astarion
 : Enter your companion's mind and see the scars through their eyes.
 
 528.
 Narrator
 : *Your minds join and your two selves become one. You can feel the knife in your hand, but also see the scars on your back.*
 
 119.
 Narrator
 : *If you complete this ritual, there will be no atonement. Seven thousand of your own kind, dead by your hand. All but Cazador yourself.*
 
 3.
 Astarion
 : Carve the symbols into his back.
 
 463.
 Cazador Szarr
 : What are you doing? Don't - hrgh!^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_CazadorIsShirtless
 
 375.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Argh... ARGH!^devnote
 
 313.
 Narrator
 : *The link between your minds fades and you're left looking at the fresh runes. Let's hope you copied them accurately...*GEN_SoloPlayer = False
 
 416. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 122
 
 225.
 Cazador Szarr
 : Ungrateful child. Wretched child...^devnote
 
 630.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 554.
 Lae'zel
 : Tsk'va. You would sacrifice thousands of souls for your own power? Your hunger veers towards madness, Astarion.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 553.
 Shadowheart
 : Do it. Claim what's yours - and give him what he deserves.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 159.
 Shadowheart
 : Don't do it, Astarion. Thousands will die unless you stay your hand.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 259.
 Wyll
 : Astarion - please. No power is worth these prisoners' torment.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 373.
 Gale
 : Leave it, Astarion. The butcher's bill is too steep, no matter what power it grants you.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 80.
 Karlach
 : Astarion, no. This isn't you. It can't be. You can't sacrifice thousands for yourself. It just doesn't add up.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 27.
 Halsin
 : Stay your hand, Astarion. To sacrifice so many is a tyrant's ambition.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 587.
 Jaheira
 : Enough now, Astarion. There is only one life that needs taking here, and you have it in your grasp.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 300.
 Minsc
 : Now you have had your fun. End the vampire, says Boo - and this foul magicking with him.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 125
 
 17.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : Claim your due, Astarion, no matter the cost. Kill them all.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 125.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 120.
 Narrator
 : [TagAnswer]
 
 317.
 Astarion
 : Begin the ritual.
 
 109.
 Cazador Szarr
 : No, do not do this. Please!
 
 188. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 70. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 386. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 494
 
 461.
 Astarion
 : Ecce dominus!^devnote
 
 237.
 Astarion
 : Has animas offero in sacrificio...^devnote
 
 268. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 227.
 Narrator
 : *You can feel the prisoners' power start to flow through you - racing through your veins, even as their screams ring in your ears.*
 
 415.
 Dalyria
 : No! Brother, please!^devnote
 
 200.
 Astarion
 : Nunc volo potestatem quam pollicitus es mihi...^devnote
 
 105. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 236. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 158
 
 326.
 Cazador Szarr
 : ARGH!!!!^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_BecameVampireLord, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 
 623.
 Narrator
 : *For the first time since you can remember, the gnawing pain in your stomach is gone. You can feel new strength in your body and new power at your fingertips.*
 
 97.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 Link to Node 82
 
 250.
 Lae'zel
 : Snuffed out in an instant. They will never feed and never be hunted. And never have a chance to hew their own paths. Was it worth it, Astarion?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 357.
 Shadowheart
 : Well done. You did what was best for you - don't let anyone tell you otherwise.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATHLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_State_HappyCompanion
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 361.
 Shadowheart
 : I hope that was worth it. Even the Absolute's armies couldn't hope to kill so many, so quickly.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 267.
 Wyll
 : Hells. They deserved better. They deserved a chance. Tell me, Astarion. Was the power worth their sacrifice?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 382.
 Gale
 : All those lives... was it truly worth it?^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 244.
 Karlach
 : You did it. You really did it. There's no coming back from this, Astarion. Was it worth it?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 637.
 Halsin
 : Your power is buoyed by a sea of innocent blood. I hope you are pleased.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 2.
 Jaheira
 : Well, Lord Vampire? Was it everything you hoped?^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 334.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 493.
 Astarion
 : This feels incredible. I'm a new person.
 
 Link to Node 82
 
 467.
 Astarion
 : Bow before the greatest vampire the Sword Coast has ever seen!
 
 Link to Node 82
 
 16.
 Astarion
 : It doesn't feel much different, honestly.
 
 82.
 Narrator
 : *You stand, relishing the silence. You can hear nothing but the drip of blood and the pounding of your newly reborn heart.*
 End
 
 564.
 Minsc
 : To die by the sword is just. But to end so many with only rhyming and words... Boo wonders if this is truly what you wanted?^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 60.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : Glorious. You have claimed the power of immortals, Lord Astarion. How does it feel?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARALOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_PostCombat_State_HappyCompanion
 
 Link to Node 334
 
 345.
 Astarion
 : Kill Cazador and abandon the ritual.065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath['Lae'zel 1', 'Gale 1', 'Shadowheart -1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 1', 'Jaheira 1', 'Minthara -1', 'Minsc 1', 'Halsin 1']
 
 516. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 536
 
 51. [Alias] ORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Petra_StartInclusion, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Dalyria_StartInclusion
 
 Alias to Node 530
 
 639. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 14
 
 525.
 Dalyria
 : Is... is it over?^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 335.
 Dalyria
 : Is he...?^devnote
 
 1.
 Astarion
 : Yes. He's gone.^devnote
 
 390. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 315
 
 211.
 Pale Petras
 : What does that mean for us?
 
 90.
 Astarion
 : It means you're free - you can do whatever you want.
 
 583.
 Dalyria
 : Whatever we want? We can... feed?
 
 260. [Jump] Jump to Node 306 (2)
 
 207.
 Astarion
 : What do you want it to mean?
 
 59.
 Pale Petras
 : I want to feed.
 
 306.
 Pale Petras
 : After all these years, I want to taste the blood of a thinking creature.
 
 388.
 Astarion
 : Don't. People ask questions when bodies start appearing.Roll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 15 (0)
 
 136. [RollResult] True
 
 440.
 Pale Petras
 : Yes yes, all right.^devnote
 
 453.
 Dalyria
 : And the ones we brought here? What are you going to do with seven thousand spawn?
 
 Link to Node 589
 
 645. [RollResult] False
 
 274. [Jump] Jump to Node 520 (1)
 
 497.
 Astarion
 : You can try, but I will stop you. Just like I stopped Cazador.Roll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 10 (0)
 
 Link to Node 136
 
 Link to Node 645
 
 135.
 Astarion
 : Do what you like, it's none of my concern.
 
 466. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 585
 
 Link to Node 52
 
 624.
 Astarion
 : Then do! Slake your thirst.
 
 362.
 Pale Petras
 : Tonight will be glorious.
 
 52. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 89
 
 589.
 Narrator
 : *Cazador's staff controlled everything during the ritual. If it controls the cells too, you could decide their fate.*
 
 56.
 Narrator
 : *Seven thousand vampire spawn, including the stolen children of the Gur hunters. What will you do with them all?*LOW_CazadorsPalace_Cells_Knows_GurChildren
 
 485.
 Astarion
 : Use the staff to destroy the prisoners.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_KilledPrisoners, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 
 457. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 429. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 64. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 154.
 Dalyria
 : Astarion...^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 442. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 328. [Jump] Jump to Node 468 (1)
 
 563.
 Astarion
 : Use the staff to set the prisoners free.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_ReleasedPrisoners, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_Event_GivePlayerCazadorsStaff
 
 340. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 457
 
 35. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 429
 
 181. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 284.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 482.
 Lae'zel
 : A herd of vampire spawn, unleashed on the Sword Coast. What could go wrong?ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 85.
 Shadowheart
 : I didn't realise you had such a soft streak, Astarion. Now it'll cost you. And the city as well, perhaps...^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 565.
 Shadowheart
 : You did the right thing. All those deaths would have weighed you down.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 101.
 Wyll
 : They're victims, Astarion - just like you. They deserve freedom, too.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 78.
 Gale
 : For the best. They may not be the safest types to unleash, but their deaths would have weighed heavy on you.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 229.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 205.
 Dalyria
 : You did the right thing. Although they will need guidance.FEMALE, MALE
 
 91.
 Pale Petras
 : There's only one place seven thousand spawn can feed without drawing attention.
 
 121.
 Dalyria
 : We will lead them into the Underdark. They will not be safe, but at least they will have a chance.
 
 303.
 Dalyria
 : Thank you, brother.
 
 Link to Node 468
 
 191. [Jump] Jump to Node 157 (1)
 
 395.
 Karlach
 : Seven thousand Astarions, unleashed on the Sword Coast. It'll be a well-dressed flood of mayhem, at least.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 431.
 Halsin
 : A wise choice. Let nature determine their fates.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 591.
 Jaheira
 : Perhaps I should applaud the liberation of bound creatures. But somehow I sense I will be the one cleaning up this mess.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 476.
 Minsc
 : Fly, Astarions! Return to this city, and you will answer to BOO!^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 430.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : You have unleashed a horde of monstrous starvelings. Have no doubt, the city's poorer quarters will be their feasthall. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 Link to Node 229
 
 578.
 Astarion
 : Destroy the staff so they can never escape.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_LeftPrisonersRot
 
 339. [TagCinematic] ^devnote
 
 477.
 Dalyria
 : No! Why?!FEMALE, MALE
 
 41.
 Dalyria
 : After everything we've been through, you're going to let them rot here?
 
 49.
 Dalyria
 : I thought you were better than that.
 
 468. [TagCinematic] ^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_SpawnsLeftInCinematic
 
 157.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_Random
 
 346.
 Lae'zel
 : Come, Astarion. It's time to go.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_LAEZEL
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 616.
 Shadowheart
 : I think we're finished here. Let's go.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_SHADOWHEART
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 353.
 Wyll
 : Come on. There's nothing left for us here.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_WYLL
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 573.
 Gale
 : There is nothing more to be done here. High time we left.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_GALE
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 290.
 Karlach
 : Come on, Astarion. Let's get out of here. You've done all you can.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_KARLACH
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 653.
 Halsin
 : I sense there is little else to be said or done here.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_HALSIN
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 10.
 Jaheira
 : Come, let's be free of this foul place. There is little else to be done.ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_JAHEIRA
 
 521.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer] ORI_Inclusion_End_Random
 
 84.
 Astarion
 : [TagAnswer]
 End
 
 644.
 Minsc
 : Enough of this place. Boo wishes to sun himself once more - and now you may join him.^devnoteORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINSC
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 584.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : The spawn will not feed in the Underdark - it will eat them alive. Good riddance.^devnoteLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_ReleasedPrisoners, ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 95.
 Nightwarden Minthara
 : Come - we have exhausted the limited charms of this place. ORI_Inclusion_PickedAtRandom, REALLY_MINTHARA
 
 Link to Node 521
 
 420. [Jump] Jump to Node 157 (1)
 
 547.
 Astarion
 : They're not my concern.
 
 222. [Alias] FEMALE, MALE
 
 Alias to Node 91
 
 539. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 121
 
 545.
 Dalyria
 : Farewell, brother.
 
 Link to Node 468
 
 548. [Jump] Jump to Node 157 (1)
 
 432.
 Astarion
 : I simply do not care.
 
 437.
 Dalyria
 : Then we'll make our own way.
 
 617. [Jump] Jump to Node 89 (1)
 
 487.
 Astarion
 : That depends. Can you swear to me you won't feed on mortals?
 
 87.
 Pale Petras
 : Tell me you're joking.
 
 569.
 Pale Petras
 : After all these years you want us to go back to feeding on beasts?
 
 352.
 Astarion
 : You don't have to eat rats. Feast on a lion or a dragon - just not people.Roll (Charisma, Persuasion) vs 15 (0)
 
 96. [RollResult] True
 
 127.
 Pale Petras
 : All right, you've made your point. You have our word.
 
 89.
 Dalyria
 : Although, what of them? What are you going to do with the ones we brought here?
 
 Link to Node 589
 
 506. [RollResult] False
 
 595.
 Pale Petras
 : A beast is a beast, and I am not going to be freed of his chains just to put on yours.
 
 Link to Node 117
 
 338.
 Astarion
 : Start killing people and I'll stop you. Just like I stopped Cazador.Roll (Charisma, Intimidation) vs 15 (0)
 
 446. [RollResult] True
 
 231. [Jump] Jump to Node 127 (1)
 
 360. [RollResult] False
 
 520.
 Pale Petras
 : Cazador was alone - we are not. And we will not let you stand in the way of our freedom.
 
 117.
 Dalyria
 : Wait, what of the others? What are you going to do with the ones we brought here?
 
 Link to Node 589
 
 537.
 Astarion
 : Do what you like, but you're dealing with the consequences.
 
 585.
 Pale Petras
 : We shall. Gladly.
 
 287. [Jump] Jump to Node 89 (1)
 
 355.
 Narrator
 : *Your old master lies dead, never to control you again. You're free - unlike the thousands of spawn that are still trapped in his cells.*^devnote
 
 252. [Jump] Jump to Node 589 (1)
 
 510.
 Astarion
 : Kill Cazador and abandon the ritual.065bda24-0293-6505-0380-dffb4a6402b7_ShadowheartOnSharPath = False['Lae'zel 1', 'Shadowheart 1', 'Gale 1', 'Wyll 1', 'Karlach 1', 'Jaheira 1', 'Minthara -1', 'Minsc 1', 'Halsin 1']
 
 Link to Node 516
 
 529. [Jump] Jump to Node 345 (1)
 
 604. [Jump] Jump to Node 510 (1)
 
 391. [Jump] Jump to Node 141 (1)
 
 311.
 Narrator
 : [TagAnswer]
 
 318.
 Astarion
 : Carve the symbols into his back.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RememberedRunes
 
 4. [Jump] Jump to Node 3 (2)
 
 398.
 Astarion
 : Try to remember the runes on your back and carve them into Cazador's flesh.GEN_SoloPlayer, LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_AttemptedAlone = FalseLOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_AttemptedAloneRoll (Intelligence, ) vs 15 (0)
 
 195. [RollResult] True
 
 612.
 Narrator
 : [TagAnswer] LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_RememberedRunes
 
 Link to Node 119
 
 282. [RollResult] False
 
 596. [Jump] Jump to Node 311 (2)
 
 280.
 Astarion
 : Enter your companion's mind and see the scars through their eyes.LOW_CazadorsPalace_RitualRoom_State_NotAlone
 
 Link to Node 528
 
 614. [Jump] Jump to Node 141 (1)
 
 141.
 Astarion
 : Just kill him.ORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn
 
 294. [Jump] Jump to Node 394 (2)
 
 621.
 Astarion
 : Give him his wish - kill him.
 
 536.
 Cazador Szarr
 : No - urgh!^devnote
 
 530.
 Astarion
 : [Panting]^devnoteORI_Astarion_State_StayedVampireSpawn, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Petra_StartInclusion, LOW_CazadorsPalace_Dalyria_StartInclusion
 
 298. [Alias]
 
 Alias to Node 14
 
 469.
 Dalyria
 : Is... is it over?^devnoteFEMALE, MALE
 
 65.
 Dalyria
 : Is he...?^devnote
 
 271.
 Astarion
 : Yes. He's gone.^devnote
 
 546. [Jump] Jump to Node 211 (1)
 
 189. [Jump] Jump to Node 355 (1)
 - 324.
 Astarion
 : Walk away.
 End