| title = Lae'zel's Approval
| image = Portrait Lae'zel.png
'''Lae'zel''' favors direct approaches and is not interested in wasting any time in finding a solution to the Tadpole infection.
Lae'zel dislikes acts of mercy and compassion, showing submission, respect or diplomacy over force and domination.
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Lae'zel]]'s [[Approval]].
''For more information about the approval system, see [[Approval]].''
Depending on their approval rating, Lae'zel may greet the player with:
*"Speak, and be done with it."
*"You must have questions."
* "Is something burdening you?"
If the player character is a githyanki Tav/Dark Urge:
When spoken to by someone other than the player character:
* "The pet speaks. Adorable. Now send over your owner, before you make a mess of things."
Flirting - Act One and Act Two:
* "Speak your mind. I'm listening."
Partnered - Act Three before romance scene:
Partnered - Act Three after romance scene:
* "A welcome face. How can I help?"
Partnered - Low approval:
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause [[Lae'zel]] to gain approval.
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* Accept [[Astarion|Astarion's]] apologies and say you would have done the same {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, tear off [[Gale|Gale's]] hand {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
'''[[Roadside Cliffs]]'''
* Refuse to dismiss [[Lae'zel]] from your party when [[Shadowheart]] demands doing so as a condition for recruiting her. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Fail to persuade or deceive [[Shadowheart]] when she refuses to be recruited because you have [[Lae'zel]] in your party. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Speaking to [[Gimblebock]] near [[Chapel Entrance]], choose the '' 'Attack' '' dialogue option {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}
'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''
* Punch either [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] or [[Zevlor]] when they are arguing after the goblins' attack {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] persuade [[Kagha]] to let the tieflings stay {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Scold [[Elegis]] for being scared of a few goblins OR tell her to get to digging their own graves {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, talk to [[Lakrissa]] and say that there's no honour in defeat. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell [[Arka]] to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood over [[Kanon|Kanon's]] death {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell the tielfling kids trained by [[Asharak]] that they are going to die {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Assist [[Guex]] in training (using [[Athletics]], [[Insight]], [[Detect Thoughts]] or unique {{Race|Githyanki}}, {{Class|Barbarian}}, {{Class|Monk}} lines) {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell [[Guex]] not to shout out his moves after helping him train {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR attack [[Lae'zel]] (no need to kill her) {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Talk to [[Zorru]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
** Make [[Zorru]] bow {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
** Make [[Zorru]] kneel {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Let [[Lae'zel]] question [[Zorru]], and say that she is good at interrogations afterwards {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
** OR Take over the interrogation, let Zorru calm down and get information yourself {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Tell [[Pandirna]] to hush or you will snap her neck {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(the line is available for all classes except {{Class|Barbarian}})''
* While talking to/trading with [[Mattis]], catch [[Silfy]] trying to pickpocket you and grab her by the hand {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* In the confrontation with [[Barth]] about the locket, tell [[Meli]] to return it, because "There's already one thief to bury today." {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This line is available only if [[Arabella]] has died''.
* Threaten [[Mol]] when first meeting her in the [[Tiefling Hideout]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Talk to [[Zevlor]] after [[Defeat the Goblins|defeating the goblin leaders]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}
''In the [[Sacred Pool]] and druid caves:''
* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, do nothing when [[Kagha]] is threatening [[Arabella]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** After resolving Arabella's fate, speak to [[Kagha]] and praise her for protecting her own {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* After [[Nettie]] poisons you, attack her (no need to kill her) {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Swear to [[Nettie]] that you will take the wyvern poison if you start turning {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, talk to the squirrels listening to Alfira and first hush them not to ruin the song, and only afterwards the class-unique line "Sing along…" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Take [[Alfira|Alfira's]] lute out of her hands and smash it {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''While the [[Druid Grove]] is preparing for the goblin attack''
* If you start attacking the tieflings before [[Minthara]] arrives, betray her while speaking to her {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Playing as an {{Race|Elf}} or as a {{Race|Drow}}, instigate a fight with [[Minthara]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only after you helped Minthara to slaughter the Grove''
* Tell [[Brynna]] and [[Andrick]] to avenge [[Edowin]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR Tell them you're a survivor of the crash {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(starts combat with both)''
'' * Crush the tadpole that leaves [[Edowin|Edowin's]] head (this cutscene is available only if you haven't found an alive tadpole yet)'' - you haven't this option anymore, only stow or let it go {{verify}}
* Choose to go closer to the [[Owlbear Cub]] or attack the mother [[Owlbear]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* After killing the mother [[Owlbear]], kill the cub as well {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Fail to persuade or intimidate Shadowheart into looting the Selunite chest {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
* * When find [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] arguing with [[Auntie Ethel]], say that you aren't getting involved or that this has nothing to do with you {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(either option)''
** OR While talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after Ethel disappears, tell them that they're on their own.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Drink from the well outside the [[Riverside Teahouse]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Chasing after [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel]] in her lair, speak to [[Lorin]] and roar at him. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Ask the Gnarled Door whether there is another way in, then pass the [[Intimidation]] check {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* After defeating [[Auntie Ethel]], [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] her into handing over both Mayrina and [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|fey hair]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* ''(If [[Astarion]] '''is not''' in your party)'' Tell [[Gandrel]] where he can find the spawn {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Gain entrance to the village by [[Intimidation|Intimidating]] the the goblin guard at the southern gate {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Attack [[Fezzerk]] and his gang {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Deliver the final blow to [[Fezzerk]] when confronting him near the windmill {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Drop and prepare to destroy the [[Necromancy of Thay]] in the [[Apothecary's Cellar]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''At the front gate and in the outer camp:''
* Fling worg dung at [[Sentinel Olak]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Athletics|10}} and triggers a fight with gate guards)''
** If failed the check, wink and fling dung at all other guards {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(triggers a fight, too)''
* Tell [[Tracker Grikka]] that you will get answers from prisoners. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Yell "Boo, get off the stage!" at [[Volo]] as he performs {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''Talking with [[Crusher]]:''
* Successfully use [[Detect Thoughts]] on Crusher and say you'll let his boss know of his plans {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot instead, using [[Intimidation]] OR [[Illithid]] powers.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(either option)''
** If initial [[Wisdom]] (Illithid) check failed, tell Crusher you'd sooner spit in his face {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* If Crusher starts a fight, make him kiss your foot after defeating him. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** After Crusher begs for mercy, finish him. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(makes the whole camp hostile)''
* When playing chicken-chasing with [[Dishevelled Chicken]]:
** Using [[Speak with Animals]], [[Persuasion|persuade]] her to attack goblins OR, Playing as a {{Class|Druid}}, [[Intimidation|intimidate]] her to do it {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Tell her to run to the finish posts, OR order to shut up and play {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Without [[Speak with Animals]], urge her to attack goblins OR shoo her towards the posts {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* <u>Take</u> Shadowheart to the chicken-chase and tell her not to be hasty
''In the [[Shattered Sanctum]]'':
* Pick a fight with [[Priestess Gut]] in the throne room or in her chambers. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Attack [[Dror Ragzlin]], straightaway or after interrogating the dead illithid {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Promise [[Minthara]] to get information from the captive (i.e. [[Liam]]) {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell [[Torturer Spike]] to let you show him how it's done {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR, playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, tell him that you don't try, you get results {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
**Then torture [[Liam]] yourself {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell [[Brakkal]] (the [[Deities#Maglubiyet|Maglubiyet]] devotee in the cage) that the gods are fickle. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, say that your people build cities on the corpses of gods {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available to all avatars except {{Class|Cleric}} ''
* Tell [[Minthara]] that [[Sazza]] was too stupid to understand you prior {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Lolth-Sworn Drow}}, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove''
* Suggest [[Anders]] to help him. {{approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Side with [[Karlach]] during [[Wyll|Wyll's]] confrontation with her and recruit Karlach {{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}}
* At the tollhouse, tell the merchant [[Cyrel]] that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns. {{approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* Successfully [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] the guard [[Salazon]] to let you go through the hatch to the hideout {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Intimidate or persuade [[Brem]] to give you [[Oskar Fevras]] for free or to lower his price {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** After purchasing [[Oskar Fevras|the artist]], speak to the him and call him a slave twice {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* When [[Glut]] asks you to help him usurp Sovereign [[Spaw]], refuse saying that you'll have no part of this OR that you'll kill the treacherous myconid instead. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(immediately starts fight with Glut)''
* In the [[Festering Cove]], tell [[BOOOAL]] he is a fake god and tell him you will kill him and take his power {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Push [[Corsair Greymon]] off of the boat on your first voyage to [[Grymforge]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Tell [[Morghal]] and [[Orgarth]] that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you, and that you'll just kill them {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(may start a fight with the other duergar as well, both Clan Flameshade and Absolute followers)''
''When dealing with [[Ward Magmar]]:''
** Ask [[Magmar]] how to get a slave of your own. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** When attempting to take the elevator, tell [[Magmar]] that saving Nere is a distraction {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** When talking about travelling to [[Moonrise Towers]], say that Moonrise holds the answers you need. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Playing as a {{Race|Drow}} or as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, tell [[Magmar]] that he is squandering his slave on mundane tasks. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** After killing [[Magmar]] and [[Pistle]], tell [[Skickpit]] to use the elevator to surface ''(further options to convince him won't bring more approval)''. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Looking at skeletal remains of [[Dark Justiciar]]s, say "Better off dead" OR "Die in filth" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(either)''
* [[Persuasion|Convince]] the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Provoke a fight against [[Elder Brithvar]] by either taunting him to try and take your gold OR suggesting to rat him out to [[Sergeant Thrinn]] about his conspiracy against [[Nere]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** After finding [[Philomeen]] (and letting her go away), talk to Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on, or tell Laridda directly. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* After rescuing [[Nere]], tell him to finish the slaves, OR choose to say nothing {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Side with [[Elder Brithvar]] when confronting [[Nere]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, tell [[Ellyka]] that githyanki patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Encounter with [[Voss]] and the patrol:
** Let Lae'zel speak. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}
** Pass the [[Deception]] check to keep back the truth about the [[Mysterious Artefact]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* After the githyanki patrol departs, persuade her to calm down
'''[[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]'''
* Tell [[Lady Esther]] her proposal to [[Steal a Githyanki Egg]] is revolting, and attack her {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''Upon entering the Crèche:''
* Let Lae'zel speak for the group when you enter the Crèche and are questioned by [[Gish Far'aag]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR Show Gish Far'aag the [[Mysterious Artefact]] to gain entry into the Crèche {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Let her speak for the group when talking to [[Ghustil Stornugoss]] about trying to remove the tadpoles. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Approach the ''[[zaith'isk]]'' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Demand to use the ''zaith'isk'' first, reminding her that she would not be here without your guidance {{Approval|Lae'zel|+8}}
* Endure three phases of ''zaith'isk'' purification by any means {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(each phase, up to +3 total)''
* Let [[Lae'zel]] use the ''zaith'isk'' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}, and then either:
** Save her from the device during the first phase {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(to do this, succeed a passive {{Ability check|Perception|14}}, then succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|30}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|30}})''.
** Let her proceed to the second phase {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}, then stop the purification {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|21}}, and then {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} or {{Ability check|Deception|30}}) '''This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2'''''.
** Let her proceed to the third phase {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} and endure it {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(getting her out of the device during the third stage will not give the second approval point, but '''will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT and WIS by 2'''''.
* Playing as a Githyanki, tell [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] that he should kill [[Youth Varrl|Varrl]] himself if the youth won't fight {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Offer to fight [[Youth Varrl]] when [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] asks for a challenger {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}, and then indeed kill him {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Successfully deceive, intimidate, or persuade [[Youth Varrl|Varrl]] to obtain his book about [[Orpheus]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
** Ask Lae'zel about the disk {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* Successfully persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]], telling him:
** That you'll take it to a better crèche {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR That you'll raise it yourself {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ''ghaik''-slayer {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''In captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber''
* When speaking with [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]], surrender the [[Mysterious Artefact]] to her {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Ask the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]] a promotion from [[Vlaakith]] in return for surrendering the weapon {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Show [[W'wargaz]] the [[Mysterious Artefact]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Refuse to hand over the artefact to the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]], and convince [[Lae'zel]] to trust you by succeeding {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}}. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* OR remind Lae'zel of the ''[[zaith'isk]]'' (if you've learned the truth about it prior) {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Kneel before [[Vlaakith]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Accept [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith's]] demands to enter the [[Mysterious Artefact]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}
* Open you mind to Lae'zel after meeting with the [[Dream Guardian]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* Say that illithid powers to manipulate others can't be trusted even if they're useful. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This dialogue is available only after using them for the first time in a conversation''.
* Say that you will find the cure after she describes ceremorphosis {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* Ask her if she's sure the Créche is the only way for a cure, then tell her that their information is valuable {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* When [[Wyll]] comes to the camp searching for Karlach, tell him she's not a threat and he knows it. {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}
* When [[Lae'zel]] intends to kill everyone to prevent them transforming, talk her out of it {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* After the first visit of the [[Dream Guardian]], tell her that it should be ignored at all costs.{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}
* After the 2nd [[Dream Guardian]] visit, say you distrust the visitor too {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}
* When [[Shadowheart]] threatens to kill [[Lae'zel]] during the long rest, [[Persuasion|Persuade]] her to spare the gith.{{Approval|Laezel|+10}}
* After visiting the classroom in [[Crèche Y'llek]], praise Lae'zel for killing her own classmates {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* After visiting the hatchery in [[Crèche Y'llek]], speak to Lae'zel about the single egg you saw (or took) there {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}
** Then, ask Lae'zel for details about githyanki reproduction {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* <u>After</u> being marked as a traitor by Ch'r'ai [[W'wargaz]], praise her for her show of faith to Vlaakith still
* When [[Kith'rak Voss]] wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the [[Mysterious Artefact]] (''after the events at the Crèche''):
** Encourage [[Lae'zel]] to trust him {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR Tell [[Lae'zel]] you'll support any choice of hers {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR Tell [[Lae'zel]] to kill him {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(starts the fight with the githyanki knight)''
* Accept her offer to have sex in the future {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
** Have sex with her when she visits you at night {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* Playing as [[Astarion]], confess that you are a vampire (by succeeding a {{Ability check|Charisma|10}}). {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Then promise her to try no "githyanki meal". {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], choose the lines:
** "I need to think this over" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(If playing as [[Wyll]]: "... another devil")''
** OR "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
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'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Grymforge]]:''
* When [[Lassandra]] asks who's there, say you're a nightmare in the dark.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''
* * Convince the hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} and then {{Ability check|Persuasion|14}} or {{Ability check|Intimidation|14}})''
** OR Playing as a [[Ranger]], pass [[Intimidation]] check and tell hyena you will fight the goblins for it. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Refuse to drink the spiked wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Hiss back at [[His Majesty]], tell him he's in your territory, and order to get out {{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}}
* Tell [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] that [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus]] plans to kidnap her when he attacks the [[Last Light Inn]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then chase off the urge, and finally ask her to forgive you. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:''
* <u>Select</u> "I bring death" when talking to [[Gerringothe Thorm]].
''In the [[House of Healing]]:''
* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Then persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to operate on himself. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* OR Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(comes one point by another subsequently)''.
''At [[The Waning Moon]]:''
* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) up to three times total {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}''(each time)''
** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]) {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)''
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(each time)'' .
▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.''
* By any means make the [[Thisobald Thorm]] drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* <u>Offer</u> [[Fezzerk]] a fair fight
* <u>Sever</u> the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]]
* After defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]], reject [[Minthara]]'s proposal to seize control of [[The Netherbrain]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* Persuade [[Balthazar]] to give you the bell to summon [[Flesh]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Having [[Mother Dearest]] in your inventory, ask [[Balthazar]] what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* <u>Talk to</u> [[Yurgir]] about his pact, pass a passive [[Insight]] check and three subsequent [[Persuasion]] checks to make him kill Merregons, his [[Displacer Beast]] [[Nessa]], and finally off himself.
▶ '''''Note:''' The Insight check is not needed when playing as a [[Bard]] or a [[Warlock]]''
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* In Morgue, ask [[Chop]] the bugbear whether he wants you to kill him {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* <u>Accept</u> her challenge for a duel further along in her romance
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''Talking to [[Yenna]]:''
* Tell Yenna to get lost. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* OR Give [[Yenna]] coin. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* OR <u>Playing</u> as a [[Ranger]], offer Yenna to track down her mother.
* OR Playing as a [[Cleric]], tell her to try and find help in the nearest temple.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:''
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that both sides need a lesson {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], propose to kill and kill again {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would kill someone close to you without hesitation. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* At the [[Sword Coast Couriers]], get more money out of [[Danzo Arkwright]] in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option.
'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:''
* Yell 'Boo! Get off the stage!' OR say 'What a corny joke' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(either)''
* Volunteer any other companion to the stage, except Lae'zel herself {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}, and then cheer them, telling "Go on!" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}.
▶ '''''Note:''' If volunteering Jaheira, the latter line will have unique formulation''
* If going on stage yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}.
''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''
* First question: ★'To ascend' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}} ''(if she remained loyal to Vlaakith)'' OR ★'To find the truth about Orpheus' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}''(if she denied Vlaakith)''
* Second question: ★'Spilling cousins' blood'{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}, OR ★'Tearing the limbs'{{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}}, OR 'Our night' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}} ''(the latter gives approval only if you're romancing her)''
* Third question: ★'Kith'rak on a dragon' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}} ''(if she remained loyal to Vlaakith)'', OR ★'Liberator of her people' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(if she denied Vlaakith)'', OR ★'Monster of legend' {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test.''
'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* Refuse to bear the madness curse instilled by [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} ''(starts a fight with crypt corpses)''
** OR Agree to bear the curse {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} and withstand [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation's]] madness.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
'''[[Wyrm's_Crossing | Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing.{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* At [[Fraygo's Flophouse]], tell [[Adventurer Drim]] that the word 'adventurer' doesn't mean anything anymore. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* At [[Carm's Garm]], when [[Naaber]] pretends to be a dog, choose ''"nobody likes Naaber"'' line. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to this dialogue.''
* Get into Wyrm's Rock Fortress by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], showing [[Lower City Pass]] obtained from [[Valeria]], using [[Urgent Report for Duke Ravengard|Nashkellan's report]], bribing [[Elin|Blaze Elin]] (''{{Ability check|Persuasion|25}} required''), or passing any of class-based checks. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR, If failed to convince, attack her {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''
''When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest, find out that he needs gold, and then:
** Tell him to get a grip {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] or blackmail him into giving you his stash {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] afterwards (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not):''
* Successfully detect his thoughts and pretend to be a new recruit {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Then ask whether it is Fists' job to catch criminals {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR Ask a reward for turning Reynash in {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Attack Bakshi {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** OR Agree to leave barracks (or let him escort you out) {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
''At the Audience Hall:''
* Speaking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard and attendants of Lady Durinbold and Lord Shattershield about the Steel Watch, say that the [[Steel Watcher]]s will eventually turn on everyone. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Pass the [[Steel Watcher]] that confronts you at the coronation {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
▶''''' Note:''' This dialogue appears only if Karlach '''is not''' in the party''
* Agree to become allies with [[Gortash]] and slay [[Orin]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Agree to witness the ceremony of [[Gortash|Gortash's]] ordain, saying "All right" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Ask [[Counsellor Florrick]] what she will do next after escorting her from [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Refuse to hand over the Githyanki egg to [[Havkelaag]] while at the [[Society of Brilliance]]'s [[The Lodge|lodge]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell [[Silfy]] that he's not a good salesperson when he tries to sell a copy of ''Baldur's Mouth Gazette'' to you. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* After [[Lae'zel]] renounces [[Vlaakith]], pass the [[Insight]] or [[Wisdom]] check and say she's grieving for the future she'll never have {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
** Then, tell her she was quick to pledge yourself to [[Orpheus]]' cause {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Lae'zel to lose approval. This list is most likely incomplete.
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* Demand more than apologies from [[Astarion]] when meeting him {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Successfully persuade or deceive [[Shadowheart]] when she refuses to be recruited because you have Lae'zel in your party. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''
* Promise [[Zevlor]] you will talk to [[Kagha]] about stopping the ritual {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Order [[Lae'zel]] to stand down when talking to [[Zorru]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-5}}
** OR Playing as a {{Race|Halfling}}, let Lae'zel interrogate Zorru, then tell the gith not to be so rough with everyone {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
** OR Playing as a Good [[Cleric]], interrupt Lae'zel and call her cruel and cold after she threatens you. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Recruit [[Wyll]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Convince [[Arka]] to spare [[Sazza]] (using [[Persuasion]], [[Intimidation]] or [[Detect Thoughts]]) {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Promise [[Sazza]] that you will free her {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Free [[Sazza]] and tell her to follow you {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* While talking to/trading with [[Mattis]], catch [[Silfy]] trying to pickpocket you (passive [[Perception]] check), and tell her to relax (either straightaway or after successful [[Insight]] check). {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* After being confronted about stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]], return the idol and apologise {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
''In the [[Sacred Pool]] and druid caves:''
* Convince [[Kagha]] to free [[Arabella]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* After resolving [[Arabella|Arabella's]] fate, talk to [[Kagha]] and call her a monster OR accuse her of killing the child in cold blood {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} ''(either option)''
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, say you don't threaten/kill children {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* While talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Convince the [[Owlbear]] to let you go without fighting {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Agree with Shadowheart when she asks not to loot the Selûnite chest {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
* ''(If [[Astarion]] '''is not''' in your party)'' When talking to [[Gandrel]], tell him that [[Astarion]] is under your protection {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}.
** Further in dialogue, refuse to help the hunter find your camp {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* ''(if [[Astarion]] '''is''' in the party)'' Let [[Astarion]] kill the hunter {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* At the [[Riverside Teahouse]], tell [[Mayrina]] straightaway that [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] were killed (by you or Ethel) {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Gain entrance to the village through the southern gate - by [[Persuasion|Persuading]] the goblin guard, OR, Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, performing for him {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Pay [[Fezzerk]] a lot of gold to let you pass {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Smear the dung over your face on [[Olak|Sentinel Olak's]] demand {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* When [[Crusher]] orders you to kiss his foot, obey {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}, then start licking it {{Approval|Lae'zel|-5}}
** OR Give his foot a long lick straightaway {{Approval|Lae'zel|-5}}
** If Crusher attacks you, defeat him, then say you've made a point and help him up. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Tell [[Eight]] you are sorry for his loss {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Convince [[Minthara]] to spare [[Sazza]], saying the latter didn't know who you were {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove''
'''[[Zhentarim Basement]]'''
* Buy [[ Oskar Fevras]] from [[Brem]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* When attempting to take the elevator, tell [[Magmar]] that you need to save [[Nere]] to obtain a [[Moonlantern]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Side with [[Nere]] against [[Elder Brithvar]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* After defeating [[Nere]], ask [[Brithvar]] about the gnome slaves and tell him that they are a valuable asset. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Speak with githyanki patrol instead of letting [[Lae'zel]] do it {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} ''(any line of two available)''
* Vandalise the portrait of [[Vlaakith]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Ask whether the ''[[zaith'isk]]'' process hurts you {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* If freed from the ''zaith'isk'', successfully use [[Deception]] on [[Ghustil Stornugoss]] to claim you or Lae'zel were cured. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Talk to [[Youth Varrl]] about the story of Orpheus he posesses, if you found the [[Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part One: Betrayal|first chapter]] in the [[Arcane Tower]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Tell [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] that the last githyanki egg is clearly a dud {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Tell [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] that if he gives you the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]] you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette (''either choise brings {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} and immediately starts the fight with [[Varsh Ko'kuu|Ko'kuu]] and hatchery guards'') {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Crush the githyanki egg {{Approval|Lae'zel|-3}} (''This option is not available if playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}; starts the fight with [[Varsh Ko'kuu|Ko'kuu]] and hatchery guards'')
''In the captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chambers:''
* Ask the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]] what you'll get in return for surrendering the weapon {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Politely wave at [[Vlaakith]] or remain standing before her, instead of kneeling {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} ''(either)''
* Refuse [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith's]] demands to enter the [[Mysterious Artefact]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-10}}
* After returning from inside the Astral Prism, if you spared the [[Dream Guardian]], tell Lae'zel that she is stupid to still stand to Vlaakith {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Steal the [[Blood of Lathander]] from the Secret Chamber {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Ask her if she's sure the Crèche is the only way for a cure, then tell her that their library is utter nonsense {{Approval|Lae'zel|-3}}
* Say "Yuck" when she shows sexual interest in you {{Approval|Lae'zel|-2}}
* Panic after she describes ceremorphosis {{Approval|Lae'zel|-3}}
* <u>In camp on</u> the first night, after speaking with her first, talk to [[Shadowheart]] and say you agree with her
* After the first visit of the [[Dream Guardian]], disagree with her on utilizing the [[Illithid Powers]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* <u>Let</u> [[Volo]] follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
* <u>After attempting</u> to persuade her to utilize the [[Illithid Powers]], attempt to persuade her a second time.
* <u>After being</u> marked as a traitor by [[Ch'r'ai W'wargaz]], tell her she's stupid to still have any faith in Vlaakith
* When talking about [[Raphael]]'s deal, say that he is impressive or show your respect towards the devil {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Playing as [[Astarion]], after confessing that you are a vampire, tell her that you'll do your very best to fight the hunger. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-10}}
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'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
* <u>Free</u> [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|Dolly Thrice]] from the [[Moonlantern]] carried by [[Kar'niss]]
* When judging with [[He Who Was]], ask [[Madeline]] what did the Dark Justiciar do, and then:
** Tell her it wasn't her fault {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
** OR '''after ordering''' her to stab herself, let her make a couple of strikes and then say it was enough {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Find Oliver 2nd time playing hide and seek {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
("Cheating" using Volo's Ersatz Eye {{verify}}).
* <u>Drink</u> the spiked wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside.
* Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], speak to [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] and surrender to your urge to kill her {{Approval|Lae'zel|-5}}
* Pay [[Mattis]] extra for the [[Tower-Shaped Key]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* While talking to [[His Majesty]] via [[Speak with Animals]]:''
** Tell His Majesty that you want to admire him up close {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}, and then choose to 'quietly admire him' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* <u>Tell</u> [[Lyrthindor]] there's no need for more violence or apologize.
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods.{{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose either to consume OR to purge the mind.{{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' Both options are available only after successful passive {{Ability check|Insight|18}}''
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''In the kennels of the [[Sword Coast Couriers]]:''
* Make [[Angry Mar'hyah]] to let you keep Scratch, using [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Convince [[Angry Mar'hyah]] that Scratch has a terrible influence on the other dogs. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Donate gold to [[Manip Nestor]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell him you would never kill someone you care about. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:''
* Volunteer [[Lae'zel]] or any other companion to the stage.{{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* <u>Playing </u>as a [[Bard]], interrupt [[Dribbles]] with your own pun.
''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''
* First question: 'Attention', OR 'Independence', OR 'Annoying Shadowheart' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} ''(either)''
* Second question: 'Closeness of her kin' OR 'Our night together' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} ''(either; the latter ones gives disapproval if you are '''not''' romancing her)''
* Third question: 'None' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-2}}, OR ★'Liberator of her people' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} ''(if she remained loyal to Vlaakith)'', OR ★' ''Kith'rak'' on a dragon' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-2}} ''(if she denied Vlaakith)'', OR 'She'll be the queen' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-2}}
▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test, even if they bring disapproval.''
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''
* When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest, give him 300 gold to take the ferry {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not), let him arrest you {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* At the [[Sorcerous Sundries]], betray [[Dame Aylin]] and hand her over to [[Lorroakan]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* In the [[Cazador's Dungeon]], let Astarion complete the Rite of Profane Ascension {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
'''[[Murder Tribunal]]'''
* Tell the [[Echo of Amelyssan]] that every kill is euphoria. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Tell [[Orin]] that Baldur's Gate deserves a fate she describes. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Vow your body to [[Haarlep]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}