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    Synopsis:

    Shadowheart meets with her old friend once again. Talking about the past and discussing what the future is going to look like. Nocturne is a MtF transgender character, which Shadowheart may realise after piecing together information from a fragmented memory she recalled before.

    How to trigger:

    1. Be shadowheart avatar or shadowheart companion by herself
    2. Talk to Nightshade.



  • 69. [Alias] OOM
    • Alias to Node 87
    • 59.
      Narrator
      : *This seems to be the person from the memory recovered by eating the noblestalk - but changed, and with a different name.*ORI_Shadowheart_State_NobleStalkMemory
      • 73.
        Shadowheart
        : I... I remember you. But you're different. Very different. And that name is new.
        • 13. [Alias]
          • Alias to Node 49
          • 1. [Alias] LOW_SharGrotto_FamiliarFace_Knows_Nonbinary
            • Alias to Node 86
            • 50. [Alias] LOW_SharGrotto_FamiliarFace_Knows_Nonbinary
              • Alias to Node 98
              • 33.
                Shadowheart
                : I'm glad you're happy.devnote
                • 35. [Alias]
                  • Alias to Node 32
                  • 54. [Alias]
                    • Alias to Node 57
                    • 78. [Alias]
                      • Alias to Node 64
                      • 20. [Alias] ORI_Shadowheart_State_BecamePontiff
                        • Alias to Node 23
                        • 89. [Alias] ORI_Shadowheart_State_BecamePontiffLOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog
                          End
                          • Alias to Node 29
                      • 40. [Alias] LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
                        • Alias to Node 42
                      • 72. [Alias] LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated = False, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
                        • Alias to Node 85
                        • 39. [Alias]
                          • Alias to Node 99
                          • 96. [Alias] LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog, LOW_SharGrotto_State_TraderLeavingNextRest
                            End
                            • Alias to Node 70
                      • 66. [Alias] SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
                        • Alias to Node 45
                        • 56.
                          Shadowheart
                          : Most would consider us enemies, not friends.
                          • 4. [Alias]
                            • Alias to Node 34
                            • 28. [Alias] LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated
                              • Alias to Node 8
                              • 30. [Alias] LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog, LOW_SharGrotto_State_TraderLeavingNextRest
                                End
                                • Alias to Node 70
                            • 68. [Alias]
                              • Alias to Node 11
                              • 67. [Alias] LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog, LOW_SharGrotto_State_TraderLeavingNextRest
                                End
                                • Alias to Node 70
                      • 52. [Alias] LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog
                        End
                        • Alias to Node 75
    • 79.
      Shadowheart
      : Remind me.
      • 76. [Alias]
        • Alias to Node 55
        • 2. [Alias]
          • Alias to Node 19
          • 25. [Jump] Jump to Node 78 (1)
  • 87.
    Nocturne
    : Shadowheart... I wasn't sure if I'd ever lay eyes on you again. It's me, Nocturne. Do you remember?devnoteAOM
    • 9.
      Narrator
      : *You recall the memory you recovered by eating the noblestalk - part of you understands that this is the same person you saw, but different, and with a new name.*ORI_Shadowheart_State_NobleStalkMemory
      • 94.
        Shadowheart
        : I... I remember you. But you're different. Very different. And that name is new.ORI_Shadowheart_State_NobleStalkMemory
        • 24.
          Nocturne
          : Not that new. You inspired me to do it, actually. devnote
          • 49.
            Nocturne
            : I remember the other initiates used to tease you about your name - the one you chose to honour Lady Shar. But I never found it funny...
            • 86.
              Nocturne
              : They were attacking who you were. I never found it funny, but wasn't quite sure why. Eventually I realised it was because I wasn't happy with who I was.
              • 98.
                Nocturne
                : I couldn't keep going like that. But seeing how you fought on, I realised that I didn't have to. From then on, I was Nocturne. It wasn't easy... but everything started to make sense. I could breathe.devnoteLOW_SharGrotto_FamiliarFace_Knows_Nonbinary
                • 91.
                  Shadowheart
                  : I'm glad you're happy.
                  • 32.
                    Nocturne
                    : Not as glad as I am.devnote
                    • 57.
                      Nocturne
                      : But enough of that - I can't believe you're back.devnote
                      • 64.
                        Nocturne
                        : They... they whispered it was a suicide mission, this search for the artefact you were sent on. Some even thought it was the Mother Superior's plan alone, and not what Lady Shar wanted...
                        • 23.
                          Nocturne
                          : It seems the whispers were right on that last part, my lady. At some point she confused her ambitions for the Nightsinger's will.ORI_Shadowheart_State_BecamePontiff
                          • 44.
                            Nocturne
                            : But no matter - you rule us now. What comes next?
                            • 47.
                              Shadowheart
                              : What comes next? My rule over this place. You will resume your duties.ORI_Shadowheart_State_BecamePontiff
                              • 95.
                                Nocturne
                                : Of course, my lady.devnote
                                • 29.
                                  Nocturne
                                  : I serve as quartermaster - see me whenever you seek supplies. And perhaps we could catch up... If you wish, of course.devnoteLOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog
                                  End
                            • 82.
                              Shadowheart
                              : Viconia's gone, and this place can rot as far as I'm concerned. You should leave.LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, b3709ed6-2147-f6b4-bbd0-ee99dc3efec8_OpposingSides, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
                              • 26.
                                Nocturne
                                : She is gone, but the Dark Lady is always with me. Perhaps there's another enclave out there for me.
                                • 16. [Jump] Jump to Node 62 (1)
                            • 77.
                              Shadowheart
                              : What comes next? The Chamber of Loss. Viconia is gone, and soon I will rule.ORI_Shadowheart_State_BecamePontiff = False, LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
                              • 92.
                                Nocturne
                                : Then you are more than a friend - you are soon to be my leader, my lady.devnote
                                • 88. [Jump] Jump to Node 29 (1)
                            • 84.
                              Shadowheart
                              : I did not see you amongst my supporters when I faced Viconia - can I trust you?LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
                              • 12.
                                Nocturne
                                : Of course. I am just a quartermaster - I would have been little use to you in battle.
                                • 80.
                                  Nocturne
                                  : But at least my wares can still aid you. Come to me whenever you need supplies... and perhaps we can catch up as well.LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog
                                  End
                            • 36.
                              Shadowheart
                              : Most would consider us enemies, not friends. LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, b3709ed6-2147-f6b4-bbd0-ee99dc3efec8_OpposingSides = False, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = Falseb3709ed6-2147-f6b4-bbd0-ee99dc3efec8_OpposingSides
                              • 34.
                                Nocturne
                                : Most, but not me. You may not remember, but we shared a lot together once. Good times, hard times... I will not turn on you. Even if it angers Lady Shar.
                                • 8.
                                  Nocturne
                                  : But I can imagine that is hard to believe. Give me a day, and I'll leave here. You'll never be troubled by me again.
                                  • 70.
                                    Nocturne
                                    : Come see me before then, if you wish. I was working as quartermaster. I can sell you some things to aid you... and we can catch up.LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog, LOW_SharGrotto_State_TraderLeavingNextRest
                                    End
                            • 74.
                              Shadowheart
                              : If we were - are - friends, there must be all sorts of things you could tell me.
                              • 22.
                                Nocturne
                                : There are... but you need to finish what you came here for. Everyone knows you've been blessed, that you're coming for the Mother Superior. I won't stand in your way.LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated = False, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
                                • 11.
                                  Nocturne
                                  : Still, we need to be careful... The Mother Superior holds a tight grip on this place. But perhaps I can help you in the meanwhile.
                                  • 75.
                                    Nocturne
                                    : Come see me when you have time - I work as quartermaster now. I can sell you some things... and we can catch up.LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog
                                    End
                              • 37.
                                Nocturne
                                : If you wish it of me... of course. I work as the quartermaster. Come see me whenever you wish.LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATHLOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog
                                End
                              • 3.
                                Nocturne
                                : There are... but you need to finish what you came here for. If half of the rumours about what was done to you are true... well, I won't stand in your way.LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated = False, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
                                • 61.
                                  Nocturne
                                  : Still, we need to be careful... The Mother Superior holds a tight grip on this place. But perhaps I can help you in the meanwhile.
                                  • 15.
                                    Nocturne
                                    : Come see me when you have time - I work as quartermaster now. I can sell you some things... and we can catch up.LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog
                                    End
                              • 5.
                                Nocturne
                                : There are... but with the Mother Superior gone, I don't know if I can stay here to reminisce. Perhaps there's another enclave out there for me.LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
                                • 62.
                                  Nocturne
                                  : You may be free of the Dark Lady, but not everyone is as brave. I'm afraid.
                                  • 43.
                                    Nocturne
                                    : I'll leave come tomorrow. Come see me before then - I was working as quartermaster. I can sell you some things to aid you... and we can catch up.LOW_SharGrotto_State_UnlockedFriendDialog, LOW_SharGrotto_State_TraderLeavingNextRest
                                    End
                        • 42.
                          Nocturne
                          : It seems the whispers were right, on that last part. At some point she confused her ambitions for the Nightsinger's will.LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
                          • Link to Node 44
                        • 85.
                          Nocturne
                          : Be careful... Whatever she has planned, I don't think she'll shed any tears if you were a casualty along the way.LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated = False, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH
                          • 99.
                            Nocturne
                            : Perhaps I can aid you all the same - it seems the Dark Lady holds you in high favour.
                            • 46. [Jump] Jump to Node 70 (1)
                        • 45.
                          Nocturne
                          : But now it seems you've turned on both the Mother Superior and Lady Shar... SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = False
                          • 10. [Jump] Jump to Node 36 (1)
                          • 48.
                            Shadowheart
                            : Most would consider us enemies, not friends. LOW_Grotto_State_ViconiaDefeated = False, b3709ed6-2147-f6b4-bbd0-ee99dc3efec8_OpposingSides = False, SHADOWHEART_SHARPATH = Falseb3709ed6-2147-f6b4-bbd0-ee99dc3efec8_OpposingSides
                            • 0. [Alias]
                              • Alias to Node 34
                              • 58. [Jump] Jump to Node 61 (1)
                          • 51. [Jump] Jump to Node 74 (1)
                • 83.
                  Shadowheart
                  : How did they react?
                  • 90.
                    Nocturne
                    : Every way you can imagine. Scorn, indifference, acceptance, confusion. Some tried to taunt me, attack me... but luckily I learned a few tricks from you about how to handle them.
                    • 27.
                      Nocturne
                      : I must give the Mother Superior due credit, though. She accepted it with a nod. 'The Dark Lady guides us all,' she said. 'We find our true selves in her embrace.'
                      • 38.
                        Shadowheart
                        : Very supportive of her.
                        • 65.
                          Nocturne
                          : Do I detect a trace of scepticism? I know it might be hard to believe, but you can find acceptance in the unlikeliest of places.devnote
                          • Link to Node 41
                      • 21.
                        Shadowheart
                        : Perhaps she was telling you what you wanted to hear. To keep you bound to Shar.SHADOWHEART_ENEMYOFSHARPATH
                        • Link to Node 31
                      • 17.
                        Shadowheart
                        : Perhaps she was telling you what you wanted to hear. To keep you in Lady Shar's embrace.SHADOWHEART_ENEMYOFSHARPATH = False
                        • 31.
                          Nocturne
                          : It's possible - don't think I haven't considered it. But to find a home, to find acceptance for who I am... that is no small thing.devnote
                          • 41. [Jump] Jump to Node 57 (1)
                      • 53.
                        Shadowheart
                        : Shar is evil. She ruins lives. The acceptance of her disciple is nothing worth cherishing.SHADOWHEART_ENEMYOFSHARPATH
                        • 7.
                          Nocturne
                          : I am under no illusions about the nature of our creed. But to find a home, to find acceptance for who I am... that is no small thing.devnote
                          • 71.
                            Nocturne
                            : I do not wish to argue the point. I'm too glad to see you for that.devnote
                            • 60. [Jump] Jump to Node 64 (1)
                • 93.
                  Shadowheart
                  : I remember none of this - or at least, almost none of it.
                  • 100.
                    Nocturne
                    : I understand. Allow me to remember for the both of us - it changed my life for the better.
                    • 81. [Jump] Jump to Node 57 (1)
      • 18.
        Shadowheart
        : Remind me.
        • 55.
          Nocturne
          : We... we trained together. We used to be close.devnote
          • 19.
            Nocturne
            : I'm glad to see you're all right, even if you don't remember me.
            • 97. [Jump] Jump to Node 64 (1)
      • 14.
        Shadowheart
        : Nocturne? Can't say I know you. Interesting name, though.ORI_Shadowheart_State_NobleStalkMemory = False
        • 63.
          Nocturne
          : I keep forgetting how little you must remember - you inspired the name, actually.devnote
          • 6. [Jump] Jump to Node 49 (1)