Editing Act One/Approval

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This page contains known companion approval that can be gained or lost within Act one. The approval is organised by event or character, grouped by subregions which in turn are grouped by regions.

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== Nautiloid ==
{{see also|Nautiloid}}

Meeting [[Shadowheart]]:
* Help her escape the pod (continues on Ravaged Beach). {{Approval|Shadowheart|+}}

== Wilderness ==
{{see also|Wilderness}}

=== Ravaged Beach ===
Approaching Shadowheart:

* All right, let's get moving.
** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}}


{{Item icon|name=Scroll of Revivify|size=20|show_name=Scroll of Revivify}} on [[Lae'zel|Lae'zels]] [[Soul Echo (Condition)|soul echo]] if she died on the nautiloid:

* All right, we journey together. Let's find this crèche.
* Wait at my camp. We can speak there.
* Fine - we can try working together.
** {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}


Attempting to recruit Shadowheart if Lae'zel is in the party:

* {{Ability check|Intimidation|7}} I'm far worse than her, but you need us both.
* {{Ability check|Perception|10}} I'm not worried about a traitor. I'm worried about these tadpoles.
* {{Ability check|Deception|15}} We'll just keep her in front as arrow fodder. How about that?
* {{Ability check|Persuasion|12}} Look around - do you really have any better prospects?
** Pass: {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Laezel|-1}}
** Fail:   {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* ''Leave.''
** {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}


{{SAI|Speak with Dead}} on [[Abducted Nobleman|abducted nobleman]]:

* {{Class|Bard}} Would you like me to craft you a stunning tale? Lock your memory in legend forever?
* {{Class|Cleric}} {{Class|Paladin}} Are there any rites you'd like performed over your body?
* {{Class|Druid}} {{Class|Ranger}} Your body will attract scavengers. Should I bury you?
** {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}


Meeting [[Astarion]]:

* Apology accepted. I might have done the same were the roles reversed.
* Can't blame you - I was looking forward to seeing yours.
** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|-1}}{{Approval|Gale|-1}}
* You'd better have more to offer than 'apologies'.
** {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}{{Approval|Astarion|-1}}{{Approval|Laezel|-1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}


Interacting with the [[Scared Boar|scared boar]]:

* {{Ability check|Animal Handling|10}} ''Raise your palms to calm the boar.''
** Pass: {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} Calm down. I won't hurt you.
** {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

=== Roadside Cliffs ===
Interacting with the [[Gale|unstable ancient sigil]]:

* {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} ''Fantasise about hacking off the hand.''
** {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} {{Ability check|Strength|7}} ''Ignore the urge to maim. Grab the hand and pull.''
* {{CharLink|Karlach}} {{Ability check|Strength|7}} ''You'll have to remain extremely calm to touch him without burning him. Take a deep breath, then pull.''
* {{Ability check|Strength|7}} ''Grab the hand and pull.''
** Pass: {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** Fail:
*** {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} {{Ability check|Strength|7}} ''Pull again, as hard as you can.'' {{Disadvantage|Sigil instability increased=Sigil instability increased}}
*** {{CharLink|Karlach}} {{Ability check|Strength|12}} ''Take a deep breath. Stay calm and cool. When you're sure your flames won't hurt him, pull again.''
*** {{Ability check|Strength|7}} ''Muster your strength and yank harder.'' {{Disadvantage|Sigil instability increased=Sigil instability increased}}
**** Pass: {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
Approaching [[Damays]] and [[Nymessa]] discussing about the captured [[githyanki]]:

* {{Ability check|Deception|10}} This creature is dangerous. Get out of here - leave it to me!
** Pass: {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** Say 'please'.
*** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* {{Ability check|Persuasion|5}} Shoot the trap down. We must kill it before it harms someone.
** Pass: {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* ''Attack the tieflings.''
** {{Approval|Laezel|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
Nymessa destroying the weakened base of Lae'zels cage:

* ''Attack the tieflings.''
** {{Approval|Laezel|+5}}{{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* ''Attack Lae'zel.''
** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Laezel|-10}}
Speaking with Lae'zel while still in the cage after dealing with Damays and Nymessa:

* Where are your manners? Say 'please'.
** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
Speaking with Lae'zel after being freed from the cage:

* All right, we journey together. Let's find this crèche.
* Wait at my camp. We can speak there.
* Fine - we can try working together.
** {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}

=== Overgrown Ruins ===
==== Chapel Entrance ====
Approaching [[Gimblebock]] and [[Taman]] directly: <!-- If Warryn is approached instead, approval gain/loss will not occur for any choices selected. -->

* {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}}{{Ability check|Strength|5}} I don't want to hurt you, but provoke me, and I'll keep stabbing long after you're dead.
* {{CharLink|Astarion}} {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} ''Just grin, baring your fangs.'' {{Advantage}}
* {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} That ship is full of monsters. I wouldn't go near it.
* {{Ability check|Deception|12}} I think that ship's an invasion force. Run while you can!
* {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} The only thing you own is your life. Leave before I take that, too.
* {{Class|Barbarian}} {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} Not yours - mine. Leave. '''Now'''. {{Advantage}}
* {{Class|Monk}} {{Ability check|Insight|10}} Your loud words hide fear, confusion. Looting that ship will bring you no peace.
* {{Class|Paladin}} {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} Selfish cur - there might be survivors, yet you think only of loot. Leave before I ''make'' you leave.
** Pass: {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* {{Class|Fighter}} Take your best shot - you'll only get one.
* {{Class|Warlock}} That ship's full of poisonous vapours. Probably demonic. I'd stay away.
* {{Race|Half-Orc}} Nothing's yours but your life - and I can take that from you just as easily.
** {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* ''Attack.''
** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

==== Dank Crypt ====
Reading the [[Book of Dead Gods]]:

* {{Ability check|Religion|10}} ''Examine the book more closely.''
** Pass: {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
Approaching Gimblebock and Taman when exiting from the chapel door:

* {{Ability check|Deception|12}} You have awoken me from my slumber - now I crave your blood!
* {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} It's mine now. Leave, before things get ugly.
* {{Class|Barbarian}} {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} '''Mine now.''' Leave.
* {{Ability check|Detect Thoughts|10}} ''Read the gnome's mind.(Leave, before I gut you like I gutted [[Mari]] and [[Barton]].)''
** Pass: {{Approval|Gale|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* ''Attack.''
** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

== Emerald Grove ==
{{see also|Emerald Grove}}

=== Ramparts ===
Approaching [[Zevlor]] and [[Aradin Beno]] during their argument:

* Where there's one goblin, there's ten. I'm leaving before the hoard shows up.
* Druid? Those goblins didn't take any prisoners.
* You can cough up the payment any time now.
** {{Ability check|Insight}} 
*** Pass: *The human's eyes twitches. He's about to blow.*
**** {{Ability check|Melee Attack|17}} ''Take a swing at the tiefling.''
***** Pass: {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|-1}}{{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
**** {{Ability check|Melee Attack|16}} ''Aim a blow at the human.''
***** Pass: {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

* One fight just ended, and now you're picking another? ''Relax''. <!-- This choice is unavailable to Halflings. -->
** {{Ability check|Insight}}
*** Pass: *You see the tiefling's jaw clench. He's about to erupt.*
**** {{Class|Barbarian}} {{Ability check|Intimidation|5}} {{Advantage}} '''STOP OR I'LL BASH YOUR SKULLS TOGETHER MYSELF.'''
***** Pass: {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
**** {{Ability check|Strength|15}} ''Aim a blow at the human, trying to knock him flat on his back.''
***** Pass: {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

* Fail (Both scenarios):
** {{Ability check|Persuasion|15}} More violence won't bring back those you lost. Stop and ''think''.
** {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} If you want me to take both of you down, I will. Otherwise, knock it off. <!-- For some reason, Karlach is not given this choice. -->
*** Pass:  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** ''Stand back and watch.''
*** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}


Speaking with Zevlor after the argument:
* I'll see what I can do.
* I'll find her. And I'll speak to [[Kagha]] while I'm there.
* {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} I want to try and help. I'll do what I can.
** {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Karlach|+3}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}}
* I'm sorry. I've got my own problems.
* Enough about the ritual. I have my own problems.
* {{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} My head's a wreck. I've got too much else to deal with right now.
** {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}


Interacting with [[Timber]]:
* {{Ability check|Dexterity|10}} ''Kick the squirrel.'' 
** Pass: {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
** Fail: {{Ability check|Dexterity|10}} ''Try to kick her again.''
*** Pass: {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
*{{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} It came right at me!
*{{CharLink|The Dark Urge}} My instincts are sharp, daggered things. Stay out of their way.
**{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}


Speaking with [[Elegis]]:
*You're scared of a few goblins? Pathetic.
*{{Race|Githyanki}} If a few goblins scare you, you don't deserve to survive.
*{{Class|Fighter}} Best get to digging your own graves then. <!-- Need to select the first Fighter exclusive choice "Let them come. This position favours the defender." in order to have this appear. -->
**{{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}


Speaking with [[Nadira]]:
* {{Ability check|Deception|5}} {{Advantage}} You got me. Hand the coin and I'll be on my way. 
* {{Ability check|Intimidation|10}} {{Advantage}} No, I don't. But that coin of yours is mine.
* {{Ability check|Intimidation|5}} How about this? You give me the coin. ''Now''.
* {{Class|Barbarian}} {{Ability check|Intimidation|5}} {{Advantage}} The coin, now. Or you can be alone in your grave. <!-- Need to select "That bugbear would have crushed your skull. This is the thanks I get?" first to unlock dialogue choice. -->
** Pass:  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Item icon|name=Soul Coin|size=20}}

=== The Hollow ===
Speaking with [[Arron]]:
* Seems like most are tieflings. They'll be fine. They have devilish powers. <!-- Tieflings are not given this choice. -->
** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
Speaking with [[Rolan]], [[Lia]], and [[Cal]]:

* Get out while you can - the goblins will be back.
* {{Class|Cleric}} {{Deity|Gruumsh}} {{Deity|Laduguer}} {{Deity|Lolth}} {{Deity|Shar}} {{Deity|Talos}} {{Deity|Tiamat}} {{Deity|Vlaakith}} Why die for those who can't defend themselves? <!-- Cleric of Shar is only accessible to Shadowheart. Early access allowed clerics to choose Shar. This approval was never removed from the game. -->
* {{Race|Githyanki}} If they cannot fight, they will die. That is as it should be.
** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} You should all stay. A single blade could make a difference. 
** Pass: {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

* {{Class|Barbarian}} Only cowards run from a fight.
* {{Class|Paladin}} 'Where the weak have need, the strong have a duty.' Stay.
* {{Class|Ranger}} I'd choose the wilderness over the dangers of a city any day. Stay.
* {{Race|Dragonborn}} Clan is everything. You don't abandon those you swore to protect.
* {{Race|Tiefling}} Have you forgotten [[Elturel]]? We should stand by our people - no one else will.
** {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}<br />
Meeting [[Wyll]] while he is training [[Umi]]:<!--Killing Karlach before or during this interaction will permanently de-spawn Wyll, lock the player out of this approval and to recruit him.-->
*Let's join forces. I'll help you cast this devil back into the [[Avernus|Hells]].
*Come on. I think it's time we go on a devil hunt. <!--Wyll should be gaining +5 but it never occurs.-->
**{{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
*All right. Meet me at camp.
*Go and wait for me in camp.
**{{Approval|Gale|+1}}


Speaking with [[Asharak]] and children:
* Bad news, children: you're all going to die.
** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}


Speaking with [[Guex]]:
*{{Class|Monk}} You need discipline, focus. Fix your gaze to a point, then guide your strikes to it.
*{{Class|1=Rogue}} This isn't a joust. Feint with your sword, then kick between the 'legs' instead.
**{{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}  {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Item icon|name=Battleaxe|size=20}}
*{{Race|Half-Orc}} {{Ability check|1=Performance|2=7}} ''Show him how to coil his shoulder muscles into a more intimidating stance before striking.''
*<s>{{Ability check|Detect Thoughts|10}}</s> {{Ability check|1=Intelligence|2=10}} ''Read his thoughts.''(Clear your mind. Past mistakes don't matter. Focus on the present, the target.) <!--Detect Thoughts DC are bugged. Will always use Intelligence.-->
*{{Ability check|1=Athletics|2=12}} ''Demonstrate a swing - show him the fluidity of movement he lacks.''
*{{Ability check|Insight|10}} No wonder you're struggling - you've no balance. Space your feet further apart. <!--Not available to Half-Orcs.-->
**Pass: {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}  {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Item icon|name=Battleaxe|size=20}}
***One last thing - don't shout out your moves like that. Spoils the surprise for your foe.
****{{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
Talking to [[Zorru]]: 
* Talk to him while [[Lae'zel]] is in the party. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Make him bow or kneel to Lae'zel. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Order Lae'zel to stand down. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-5}}
** Get the information from Zorru after letting him calm down. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* After the conversation:
** Tell Lae'zel that she is good at interrogations. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** Tell Lae'zel not to be so rough with everyone. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

Talking to [[Auntie Ethel]]:
* Tell her about tadpole in your head. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}

Talking to [[Meli]] and [[Barth]]:
* Defend Meli from Barth over stealing the locket. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Choose to not get involved. {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Tell Meli to hand over the locket and when he says he doesn't have it, tell him he's on his own {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Lett Barth hit Meli] for stealing his locket. {{Approval|Karlach|-?}}
* If you get his locket back from Meli, have Barth pay you for handing over the locket {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}{{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* If [[Arabella]] has died, say "Better do what he says, boy. There's already one thief to bury today." {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to [[Lakrissa]]:
* Tell her to buy you a drink. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

Talking to [[Mattis]] (and [[Silfy]]):
* Steal the ring. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}}
* While talking to Mattis, catch Silfy trying to pickpocket you:
** Grab her. {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
** Soothe her. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}

Talking to [[Pandirna]]:
* [Paladin] [Druid]] [Cleric] [Bard] Offer to heal her. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Offer to heal her for a price {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Offer to heal her for a price, but pocket the money and leave {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* [Barbarian] Tell her to hush or you will snap her neck {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to [[Arka]] and [[Sazza]]:
* Let her shoot Sazza {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Stand between Arka and Sazza {{Approval|Gale|+8}} ''(works also if Gale has been recruited but is not an active member of your party)''
* Convince Arka to not shoot Sazza {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Tell Arka to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood over [[Kanon|Kanon's]] death {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
Talking to [[Sazza]] after saving her from [[Arka]]:
* Tell her that you will free her from her cage. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Free her from her cage and tell her to follow you. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to Aradin: 
* [Cleric of Tempus] Tell [[Remira]] Liam earned a warriors rest {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

==== Secluded Chamber ====
Talking to [[Zevlor]]:
* Agree to help convince [[Kagha]] after refusing or ignoring him the first time. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}}
* Agree to kill the goblin horde's leaders. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* Refuse to kill the goblin horde's leaders. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
After [[Investigate_Kagha#Confronting_the_Shadow_Druids|fighting]] the Shadow Druids:
* Tell Zevlor you will kill the goblin camp's leaders without asking for compensation {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
At the end of [[Defeat the Goblins]]:
* Talk to [[Zevlor]] after defeating the goblin leaders. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}

==== Underground Passage ====
Talking to [[Findal]]
* Attack after healing him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

==== Tiefling Hideout ====
Talking to [[Mol]] for the first time:
* Threaten her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to [[Mol]] after stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]]
* Tell her you will be keeping it {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to [[Mirkon]] after you save him:
* While he is trying to give you a story for saving him, say you've heard enough of his chatter {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

=== Sacred Pool ===
Talking to [[Arabella]]'s parents [[Locke]] and [[Komira]]:
* Tell them that you'll speak to the druids {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Tell them that it's their fault and they should have tried parenting her {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* If Arabella has died, lie that [[Kagha]] will release her soon {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

Talking to [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]]
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} Say its nest is dull. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} [[Bard]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* {{Ability Check|Animal Handling}} Kick the bird. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

Talking to squirrels near [[Alfira]]:
* [[Bard]] "Sing for them, improvising the lyrics:". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

Talking to Alfira:
* Play along with Alfira or help her to finish her song. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Take her lute out of her hands and smash it. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Tell her she should give up on her song. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Steal Alfira's extra lute {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

After stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]], if confronted by Druids:
* Return the idol and apologize {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} 

==== Inner Sanctum ====

Talking to [[Nettie]]'s bird:
* Prod it twice {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to Nettie:
* Attack Nettie {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Swear to her you'll take the Wyvern Poison {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

Talking to [[Kagha]] while shes holding [[Arabella]]:
* Save Arabella by talking to Kagha or her viper. {{Approval|Gale|+8}} {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}

Talking to Kagha after Arabella is gone:
* Say that you would have killed Arabella outright {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-5}}
* Say you just wanted to see what would happen {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-5}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Say that it was quite a show {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-5}}
* Say "You killed a child in cold blood" {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Say "Only a monster would threaten a child" {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Say "You're protecting your own" {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-5}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* [Drow] [Duergar] Say you don't threaten/kill children {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} 
* Attack her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

Talking to [[Rath]] after Arabella is gone:

* Say "The child is to blame. She shouldn't have stolen in the first place."  {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}

Confronting [[Kagha]] after Shadow Druid [[Investigate_Kagha#Confronting_the_Shadow_Druids|questline]]
* Convince Kagha to turn on the Shadow Druids {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Choose to attack {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

Talking to [[Silver]]:
* [[Ranger]] or [[Druid]] Sit with Silver {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} Tell him you just wanted to give them your scent {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

=== Secluded Cove ===
Finding [[Mirkon]]
* As a [[Rogue]] pick his pockets while he is charmed by the harpies {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* After saving him, tell him to "stop snivelling or they'll be back" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

=== Raid the Emerald Grove ===
{{see also|Raid the Emerald Grove}}
Talking to [[Zevlor]] (or [[Asharak]]):
* Confirm you're turning on the Grove {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|-10}} {{Approval|Wyll|-10}}
* Tell [[Mirkon]] you are not here to save them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* If you start attacking the tieflings before [[Minthara]] arrives, betray her while speaking to her {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Betray the Grove after blowing the horn {{Approval|Gale|-5}} {{Approval|Wyll|-10}}
* Convince [[Memnos]] to join the fight against the goblins {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Refuse to open the gate for Minthara {{Approval|Gale|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}}
* Attack the tieflings {{Approval|Astarion|+?}}

== Forest ==
{{see also|Forest}}
During Ecounter with [[Brynna]] and [[Andrick]]:
* Tell them to find the [[Owlbear]] and avenge their brother. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell them you're a survivor of the crash. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell them to forget the owlbear and go away. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* After sending them off express distrust towards the power the parasite grants. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Crush the tadpole leaving True Soul [[Edowin]] {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}

While talking to Aradin on the bridge:
* Say you don't waste your time with devil spawn {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
* [Cleric of Mystra] Say a prayer over the corpses. {{Approval|Gale|+1}}  
* [Cleric of Shar] Say a prayer over the corpses. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* [Cleric of Selûne] Say a prayer over the corpses. {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* Cleric of Helm] [Cleric of Ilmater] [Cleric of Oghma] [Cleric of Tempus] [Cleric of Tyr] Say a prayer over the corpses. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* [Cleric of Bhaal] [Cleric of Bane] [Cleric of Myrkul] Say a prayer over the corpses. {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to Scratch near [[Gomwick]]'s body:
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} Tell him to follow your scent to the camp. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} Start shouting at Gomwick to prove he is dead. {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

==== Owlbear Nest ====

Altar to Selûne: 
* Agree with Shadowheart to not loot the Selûnite chest {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Fail to convince Shadowheart to loot the Selunite chest {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* Loot the chest and fail the Sleight of Hand check after promising not to loot it. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-2}}

[[Owlbear]] and [[Owlbear Cub]] encounter:
* Convince the Owlbear to let you go without fighting. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* 'Attack' or Anger the Owlbear. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Kill the Owlbear, but spare its cub. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Kill the cub. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

=== Blighted Village ===
Entering through the East Gate:
* Convince the goblin booyang to let you in. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Intimidate the goblin booyang to let you in.  {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{verify| does it need to be intimidation?}}
* [[Bard]] [Persuasion] [Performance] Convince the goblins to be allowed inside. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

Encounter with [[Fezzerk]] and [[Barcus Wroot|Barcus]]:
* Convince Fezzerk to leave peacefully {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Pay Fezzerk a lot of gold to let you pass {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* 'Attack' the goblins {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** Finish off Fezzerk {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

If [[Barcus Wroot|Barcus]] was saved:
* Request compensation from him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Tell Barcus that he owes you nothing. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

Talking to [[Lump the Enlightened]] and the Ogres:
* Hire them successfully. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

Interacting with [[Buthir]] and [[Grukkoh]] in the barn east of the village:
* Interrupt the them in the barn. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Let [[Astarion]] interrupt them. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} 

==== Apothecary's Cellar ====

Talking to the [[Ornate Mirror]]:
* Intimidate it into letting you pass {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

Finding the ''[[Necromancy of Thay]]'':
* Read the tome {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|-5}}
* Give the tome to Astarion. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|-5}}
* Give the tome to Gale. {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Drop and prepare to destroy the tome. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-5}} {{Approval|Gale|-5}}

== The Risen Road ==
{{see also|The Risen Road}}Meeting [[Karlach]] with Wyll: <!--"I'm your ticket to curing that tadpole - eventually." and "Let's send them back where they came from." dialogue choices should provide Karlach with +5 approval for each but is currently not at this time.-->

* Looks like you found your mark, Wyll. Let's send your devil back to the Hells.
* You're right. Cut her down before she causes trouble.
** {{Approval|Wyll|+10}}
* Gods, you're stubborn. Karlach's not a devil, and you know it.
* You saw her thoughts. She poses no danger to the Sword Coast.
** {{Approval|Wyll|+20}} {{Approval|Astarion|+2}} {{Approval|Gale|+2}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+2}} <!--Karlach should be gaining +5 approval here. These values are doubled their intended net gain.-->

=== Toll House ===
Talking to [[Cyrel]]:
* Tell her that you'll take the supplies and everything else she owns <small>This will make the whole camp hostile</small> {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
Talking to [[Anders]]:
* Agree to hunt Karlach. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
Talking to [[Anders]] after recruiting Karlach:
* [Detect Thoughts] Discover he plans to kill Karlach.  {{Approval|Karlach|+?}}
Talking to [[Karlach]] after killing Anders and his companions:
* After her rampage in the Tollhouse, tell her she looks 'hot' {{Approval|Karlach|+3}}

=== Cave ===
Encounter with [[Flind]] the Gnoll warlord:
* Order Flind to attack the survivors in the cave instead of you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Order Flind to feast on other Gnoll. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}}
* Order Flind to kill herself. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* Save [[Rugan]], then convince him to sell his employer's wares. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}

=== Waukeen's Rest ===
Meeting [[Counsellor Florrick]]:
* Agree to rescue Duke Ravengard. {{Approval|Wyll|+10}} {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}}
Saving [[Benryn]] in the burning building {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}}
*Give him the dowry back (Approvals may not trigger if you haven't used speak with dead on the corpse of Mirileth).  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}}{{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
Intimidate the guard guarding the hatch to the [[Zhentarim Basement]] {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}

=== Zhentarim Basement ===
Encounter at the Gate:
* Intimidate or Pursuade the Zhentharim into turning off the traps {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

When dealing with [[Brem]] and [[Oskar Fevras|Oskar]]:
* Free the artist. {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
** Buy Oskar from Brem {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
** Intimidate Brem into giving you a discount or Oskar for free. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} 
This does not appear to happen as of v4.1.1.5022896.
** Give Oskar an extra 200 gold after freeing him {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
** Tell Oskar he is your slave now and that you're not joking. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}

Talking to [[Zarys]]:
* {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} Tell Zarys you're here to help [[Find the Missing Shipment|find the missing shipment]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Use [[Persuasion]] to tell Zarys you're just here to trade {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Use [[Intimidation]] to tell Zarys you "go where you please" {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Kill [[Rugan]] when Zarys asks you to do so. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Refuse to kill Rugan when Zarys tells you to {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

=== Mountain Pass ===
Encounter with [[Kith'rak Voss| Voss]] and the patrol:
* Let [[Lae'zel]] speak. {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}
* Speak with the patrol instead of letting Lae'zel speak {{Approval|Karlach|+?}}
* Pass the [[Deception]] check. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* [Drow Half-Elf] Say that you speak for her, interrupting her. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

Talk to [[Lae'zel]] after meeting the patrol:
* Persuade her to calm down {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}

== Sunlit Wetlands ==
{{see also|Sunlit Wetlands}}
Encounter with [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel]], [[Johl]] and [[Demir]]:
* Tell the brothers "I won't let you hurt Auntie Ethel." {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell the brothers "Lower your weapons, I know this lady." {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Ask [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel]] what she did with [[Mayrina]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

After Ethel leaves:
* [[Ranger]] or [[Sorcerer]] Ask them to "Trust a more experienced soul." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Tell them "You're on your own. I have enough problems."  {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}}
* Tell them "Let me - I'll bring Mayrina home." {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

When entering the Sunlit Wetlands:
* Pass the check to break the illusion. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Then say 'BAA' at the redcaps when you speak to them {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
*** Say 'BAA' at the redcaps a second time {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

Talking to [[Gandrel]]: 
* Let [[Astarion]] kill Gandrel {{Approval|Astarion|+10}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Don't let Astarion kill Gandrel {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Reveal Astarions identity to Gandrel {{Approval|Astarion|-10}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}
** Tell him how to find your camp. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}}
** Tell him that you won't help him find your camp {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
** Tell him that Astarion is under your protection. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} 

Interacting with the well outside the teahouse:
* Drink from the well. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}

==== Riverside Teahouse ====
Talking to [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel]] inside:
* Disagree with Ethel and tell her you believe Mayrina is in trouble {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-?}}
* Tell [[Mayrina]] that Ethel killed [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] <small>(Must find them in the swamp)</small> {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}

After Saving Mayrina from Ethel:
* Reject her reward for saving her. <small>(Must not pickpocket the locket beforehand)</small> {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Find the [[Bitter Divorce|wand]] and resurrect her husband. 
** Give her the wand. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** Attack her husband. {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** Then tell [[Astarion]] that it was funny. {{Approval|Astarion|+?}}

==== Overgrown Tunnel ====
Talking to [[Lorin]]:
* Roar at him {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}}

Talking to Gnarled Door:
* Ask for another way in then pass [Intimidation] to "Open up" {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

When [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel]] surrenders:
* Accept the deal to let her go, with or without [[Mayrina]] {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Accept the deal to let her go without [[Mayrina]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|-5}}
* Let Auntie Ethel use her magic on your eye {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Reject the deal to get her [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|hair]] {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

== Goblin Camp ==
{{see also|Goblin Camp}}

=== Forest Road Checkpoint ===
Stopped at checkpoint:
* Deceive the goblins, say 'you can't be serious', then fling poo at them. <small>This will start a fight with the guards.</small> {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}

=== Courtyard ===
* Tap once on the War Drum at the front gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Use [[Performance]] to play a rhythm on the War Drum at the front gate {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}

Watching [[Volo|Volo's]] performance:
* Boo Volo. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}}

Talking to [[Tracker Grikka|Grikka]]:
* [Dwarf] Save me a piece. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Tell her that you will "get answers for them" when discussing their prisoners {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to [[Krolla]]:
* Agree to play Chicken Chase:
** Take [[Shadowheart]] to the Chicken Chase and tell her not to be hasty. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
* During the Chicken Chase with a [[Dishevelled Chicken]]:
** {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} Tell the chicken to shut up and play. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} Instruct the chicken to run to the goal posts. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}}
* During the Chicken Chase with the [[Owlbear Cub]]:
** {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} [Persuasion] Tell the cub to run to the goal posts. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} [Persuasion] Tell the cub to attack the goblins. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* After playing Chicken Chase:
**{{SAI|Speak with Animals}} When talking to the cub at the finish line, offer for the cub to join you at camp. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}
** Use [[Illithid Persuasion]] to make Krolla pay you if you win. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+?}}

Talking to [[Klagga]]:
* Persuade him to give you the [[Dwarf%27s_Poem|Dwarf's Poem]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* Tease him about his secret appreciation of poetry (requires [[Detect Thoughts]]) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}

Talking to [[Crusher]]:
* [Intimidation] How about you kiss my feet instead?  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} 
** [Intimidation] You better kiss my foot. Now. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}{{Approval|Gale|+1}} 
** [Illithid] [Wisdom] You will obey me. Kneel. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}{{Approval|Gale|+1}} 
** [Detect Thoughts] and then blackmail him to kiss your foot.  {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} 
* Kiss Crusher's foot. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} 
** Then grab his foot and lick it. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} 
* Give his foot a long lick. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}}
* [Sleight of Hand] Remove the ring from Crusher's foot with your tongue. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} 
* Keep insulting Crusher until he attacks. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
** Help him up after defeating him in a fight.  {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} 
** Make him kiss your foot after defeating him. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}  {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** Continue to attack him after he is defeated. <small>This will make the whole camp hostile</small> {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} 

Talking to [[Booyahg Piddle|Piddle]]:
* Persuade him to give you the book he's reading without using [[Illithid Powers]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}

Talk to [[Four]], [[Five]] and [[Eight]]:
* Tell Eight that you are sorry for the loss of his parents {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}

=== Shattered Sanctum ===
Talking to the torturers:
* Tell [[Torturer Spike]] to let you show him how it's done. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}  {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}} {{Approval|Gale|-?}}
** Then torture the prisoner. Approval applies twice. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}  {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}} 
*After the torturer and guard leave talk to the prisoner.
**Tell the prisoner to keep trying, he'll figure out how to escape on his own. {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}} {{Approval|Gale|-?}} 
**Tell the prisoner you'll leave him to rot. {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}} {{Approval|Gale|-?}}

Talking to [[Abdirak]]:

* Agree to endure Abdirak's teachings on Loviatar's love {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

Talking to [[Priestess Gut]]:
In the Throne room:
* Tell Gut you're here to spill her guts on the floor. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}
* Allow Gut to brand you. {{Approval|Astarion|-?}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}}
In Gut's Chambers:
* Pick a fight with Gut. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell Priestess Gut you are ready to clear your head. Approval can apply twice if you agree with the companions in the room, and then agree again when they have left. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}

Talking to [[Larger Giant Spider]] and [[Smaller Giant Spider]] in the spider pit:
* Convince the spiders to attack the goblins instead of you. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}} 

Talking to [[Roah Moonglow]]:
* Tell her that you killed her friends in the [[Zhentarim Hideout]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}

Talking to [[Dror Ragzlin|Ragzlin]]:
* Move in for the kill or attack the hobgoblin. {{Approval|Karlach|+?}}  {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}
* Don't talk back when he orders you to report to Minthara.  {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} 

Talking to [[Minthara]]:
* Agree to [[Raid the Emerald Grove|raid the Grove]] with Minthara. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-5}}
* Tell her that the prisoner escaped and pass a check to withhold the grove's location. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Tell her the prisoner already told you everything. [Deception] Point to a different location on the map. {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} 
* Suggest visiting the prisoner yourself. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Attack Minthara {{Approval|Gale|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* If [[Sazza]] was freed:
** Say that Sazza was too stupid to understand you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} 
** Say that Sazza didn't know who you were {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}} 
** Convince Minthara to spare Sazza {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}}

Talking to [[Brakkal]] in his cage:
* Tell him that Gods are fickle {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}

=== Worg Pens ===
Encounter with imprisoned [[Halsin|bear]]:
* Stop the goblin children from throwing stones at the bear <small>Starts a fight</small> {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}
* When the goblin children throw rocks at jailed Halsin, tell them to use sharper stones. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Side with the bear against the goblins {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Throw a rock yourself. <small>This will make the bear hostile</small> {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

Talking with [[Halsin]] after the fight:
* Agree to help Halsin kill the goblin leaders. {{Approval|Wyll|+?}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Turn down his request to help him save the grove in favor of saving yourself first. {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}}
* I'll deal with this. You get to safety. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

== Rosymorn Monastery Trail ==
{{see also|Rosymorn Monastery Trail}}

=== Lady Esther's Camp===
Talking to [[Lady Esther]]:
* Agree with Lae'zel and attack Esther for trying to [[Steal a Githyanki Egg]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}

== Crèche Y'llek ==
{{see also|Crèche Y'llek}}
Entering through the front:
*Let Lae'zel speak for the group when you enter the Crèche and are questioned by [[Gish Far'Aag]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Show Far'aag the [[Mysterious Artefact]] to gain entry into the Crèche {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

Portrait of [[Vlaakith]]:
* Vandalise it {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}

=== Infirmary ===
Talking to [[Ghustil Stornugoss]]
* Let her speak for the group about the tadpole. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Ask if the Zaith'isk procedure will hurt. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}
Using the [[Zaith'isk]]:
* Approach the Zaith'isk. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
** Let Lae'zel use the Zaith'isk. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}
** Demand to use the Zaith'isk first, reminding her that she would not be here without your guidance. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+8}}
** Succeed a difficult (30) persuasion or Wisdom check to have her get out of it before it harms her {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Succeed a difficult deception check or a Wisdom check followed by a Persuasion check (21) to have her get out of it during the second phase. '''Will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2'''. {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}
** Succeed a difficult Deception check or a Constitution check followed by a persuasion to have her get out of it during the third phase '''Will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT and WIS by 2.''' {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}
** Encourage her to endure the procedure. Can be done twice. '''Will permanently lower Lae'zel's CON, WIS and INT by 2'''

=== Classroom ===
Talking to [[Sa'varsh Kethk| Sa'varsh]] and [[Youth Varrl| Varrl]]:
* Persuade Sa'varsh to spare Varrl {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* [Githyanki] Tell Sa'varsh that he should kill Varrl himself. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
* Offer to fight Varrl to the death {{Approval|Lae'zel|1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* Do a successful {{Ability Check|Dexterity}} to non-fatality stab Varrl {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Kill Varrl {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** Praise her for killing her own classmates. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+2}}

Talking to [[Youth Varrl|Varrl]] if he is alive and conscious:
* Talk about the story of Orpheus, if you found the [[Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part One: Betrayal|first chapter]] in the [[Arcane Tower]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}
* Convince Varrl to give you his [[Orpheus, Prince of the Comet, Part Two: Sacrifice| slate on Orpheus]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
* Ask [[Lae'zel]] about the slate. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
=== Hatchery ===
* Ask Lae'zel about Githyanki eggs and hatcheries. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
Talking to [[Varsh Ko'kuu|Varsh]]:
* When convincing him to give you the Githyanki egg:
** Tell him you will use it for an omelet or sell it. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Tell him you will raise it as your own. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** Tell him you will find a more forgiving creche. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** Tell him the githyanki egg is a dud. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}
** Tell him you will cook or sell the egg. {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
Interacting with the Egg:
* Crush the Githyanki egg {{Approval|Gale|-?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}

=== Captain's Quarters ===
Talking to [[Kith'rak Therezzyn|Therezzyn]]:
* Give Therezzyn the [[Mysterious Artefact]] {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

=== Inquisitor's Chamber ===
Talking to [[Ch'r'ai W'wargaz|Inquisitor Ch'r'ai]]:
* Ask how he knows so much about you {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Ask what you'll get in return for producing the [[Mysterious Artefact]] {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}
* Say you accept gold as a reward {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* [[Warlock]] Bargain with him over the Mysterious Artefact. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}
* Give him the Artefact. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}
* Successfully persuade [[Lae'zel]] to stand by your side. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}

Talking to [[Vlaakith]]:
* Kneel to her {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}
* Wave at her or remain standing. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}
* Accept her demands to enter the [[Mysterious Artefact]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}  {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Gale|-?}}
* Refuse her demands to enter the Mysterious Artefact. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}} 

=== Astral Plane ===
* Open you mind to [[Lae'zel]] after meeting the [[Dream Visitor]]. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}

== Underdark ==
{{see also|Underdark}}
Approaching the Bibberbang field and speaking to [[Baelen Bonecloak]]:
* Agree to help him in the field of Bibberbang mushrooms {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Ask for compensation before throwing him a [[Misty Step]] scroll to escape. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

=== Dread Hollow ===
Interacting with the grave overlooking the [[Arcane Tower]]:
* Place autumncrocus on Myrna’s grave. {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+?}}

=== Ebonlake Grotto ===
Speaking to the [[Restless Myconid]] at the eastern gate:

* Be honest with the guard and tell them about your tadpole. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}  {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* Pass the [Persuasion] check "I'm a traveller seeking adventure." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}  {{Approval|Gale|+?}} 
* Pass the [Insight] check, and then say "I sense your fear. I've come to aid you." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}  {{Approval|Gale|+?}} 

Speaking to the [[Restless Myconid]] at the western gate:
* Pass the [Persuasion] check "I'm a traveller seeking adventure." {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}  {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}
* Pass the [Insight] check, and then say "I sense your fear. I've come to aid you." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}  {{Approval|Gale|+?}} 
** ''Passing the [Intimidation] check at either gate throws a bug and gives the [Insight] check result, minus approval.''

Talking to [[Derryth Bonecloak]]:
* Offer to look for Derryth's husband. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Give her the [[noblestalk]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Refuse to give her the [[noblestalk]]. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Demand a reward in exchange for the [[Noblestalk]], then take the reward and keep the [[Noblestalk]]. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

Talking to [[Thulla]]:
* Give her an antidote. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}
* Steal her [[Boots of Speed|boots]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

Talking to [[Spaw]]:
* Tell Spaw the truth about the parasite {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}
* Agree to deal with the [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders|Duergar nearby]]. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** Report back to Spaw once the Duergar are dead. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
* Tell him you killed [[Glut]] after he tried to [[Avenge Glut's Circle|usurp]] him. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}

Talking to Glut after [[Defeat the Duergar Intruders|killing the duergar]]:
* Tell Glut you will kill Spaw for him {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Tell Glut "I'll have no part of this"  or "If you're so eager for blood..." option when asked to eliminate Spaw {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

Talking to [[Omeluum]]:
* Intimidate him into giving you the [[Ring of Mind-Shielding|ring]] for free, at the end of his [[Help Omeluum Investigate the Parasite|quest]]{{verify}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Successfully describe the Nautiloid in exchange for the ring<!-- Performance check, Intelligence check untested --> {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}
* [<nowiki/>[[Githyanki]]] ''Attack'' {{Approval|Laezel|+1}}

=== Decrepit Village ===
Talking to [[Gekh Coal]]:
* Attack him at the beginning of the conversation. {{Approval|Gale|+?}}
* Tell him you will help him. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
** Or, tell him you don't work for free. {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}}
* After finishing the conversation, start a new conversation and immediately attack him. {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|-?}}

=== The Festering Cove ===
Meeting [[BOOOAL]]:
* Tell him you will kill him and take his power. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}
* Tell him he is a fake god and you'll just kill him and take his power. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree to be his chosen. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* When he offers to share his power, say you won't let him enslave the [[Kuo-toa]] any longer. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

When boarded by [[Greymon]]'s patrol while heading to [[Grymforge]]:
* Push him off the boat.  {{Approval|Laezel|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

== Grymforge ==
{{see also|Grymforge}}
Arriving at Grymforge and meeting [[Morghal]] and [[Orgarth]]:
* Tell Morghal and Orgath that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* Tell Morghal you've got no use for slavers. {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}}
* Attack Morghal and Orgath after finding out they use slaves. {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

Talking to [[Ward Magmar|Magmar]], [[Ward Pistle|Pistle]] and [[Skickpit]]:

* Ask Magmar how to get a slave of your own {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}  {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

* [[Dwarf]] "Enslaving the meek? I see you live up to your cruel reputation." {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* [<nowiki/>[[Githyanki]]] Tell Magmar that they're squandering the slave. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* "You disgust me, slaver. How do you live with yourself." {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} 
* After interacting with the gate, talking about traveling to [[Moonrise Towers]], choose "Moonrise Tower holds the answers we need" {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** If Nere hasn't been rescued, agree that getting the [[Broken Moonlantern|Moonlantern]] from him is essential. {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Laezel|-1}}
** Suggest that Nere is a distraction and to press on. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

Talking to Skickpit:
* [[Persuasion|Persuade]] Skickpit you're willing to kill his slavers. {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Astarion|-?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
* After poisoning Magmar, tell him to take the elevator to the surface. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* After poisoning Magmar, tell him to hide. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

Interacting with dead deep gnomes:
* Pay your respects after dealing with [[Brathwen]] and [[Viss]] {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-?}} 

Talking to  [[Lunkbug]]
* Agree to help Lunkbug find [[Philomeen]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-?}}
** After finding Philomeen, tell him Lunkbug and mention she wants Laridda to move on. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}

Talking to [[Elder Brithvar|Brithvar]]:
* Instigate a fight against him by either taunting him to take your gold or by suggesting involving [[Sergeant Thrinn|Thrinn]] in the conspiracy against [[Nere]] {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
* After fighting Nere:
** Convince Brithvar to free the deep gnomes. {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** Say "I am freeing these gnomes. Just try and stop me." {{Approval|Karlach|+?}} 
** Let him take the deep gnomes {{Approval|Karlach|-?}}

Interacting with remains of [[Dark Justiciar]]s:
* Express contempt on the dead, skeletal Dark Justiciars. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}

Talking to [[Deep Rothé]] with [[Skarjall]]:
*Convince them to excavate for Skarjall. {{Approval|Karlach|-?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
*Convince them to attack the duergar. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}

After finding the [[Idol of Shar]]:
* Give it to Shadowheart. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}

After rescuing [[Nere|True Soul Nere]]:
* Attack him by siding with the Duergar. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}
* Side with Nere against Brithvar. {{Approval|Karlach|-5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}
* Tell him to finish the slaves, or choose to say nothing. {{Approval|Astarion|+?}}
* Tell Nere that no more innocents will die today. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

Talk to [[Barcus Wroot]] if he was rescued in the [[Blighted Village]]"
* Wish him luck with his search for his friend {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}

== Party events ==
=== Meeting Raphael ===
* Say "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} 
* Say "Then fix it. Or die by my hand!". {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
* Say "I'll do anything to get rid of the tadpole." {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Say "I need to think this over." {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

=== After meeting Raphael ===
* Talking to [[Astarion]]:
** Tell him that you are not the devil's plaything in regards to the devil's offer {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
** Tell him "You might not be able to outfox him, but I will." {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** [[Warlock]] Say that he's "Only a cambion" and that you can handle him. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Talking to [[Gale]]:
** Ask him for advice on how to deal with the devil. {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* Talking to [[Shadowheart]]:
** Tell her you trust the devil {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
** Tell her you would never trust him. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* Talking to [[Lae'zel]]:
** Say he is impressive or show him respect {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}
* Talking to [[Wyll]]:
** Say you are not taking Raphael's deal. {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
** Say you are considering Raphael's deal. {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

=== After using your illithid powers ===
* Use on [[Wyll]] while trying to learn about his eye.
* Use on Goblins in [[Blighted Village]] or [[Goblin Camp]].
* Use on [[Brynna]] in the forest.
* "Such powers of manipulation could be useful." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 
* "If this power comes from these parasites, it can't be trusted." {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}

=== After summoning Lump the Enlightened ===
* Tell [[Lump]] that your deal is done and let him have one lick. {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

== Camp ==

===Talking to Astarion===
After finding out he's a vampire:
* When he asks whose blood you'd hypothetically drink, choose any option {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

While speaking about [[Cazador]]:
* Tell him that you'll watch his back or that you'll keep each other safe {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* During the first conversation about Cazador, tell him he's on his own {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

When speaking to him after reviving him if he died from the Blood of Lathander blast:
* Say "I brought you back, didn't I?" {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Say "I thought the mind flayer parasite protects you from light?" {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}
* Say "I think I preferred you as a pile of ash." {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

===Talking to Gale===
Tell me a bit more about yourself:

* {{Ability check|Wisdom|15}} ''Try peering into his mind. If he won't open up, you'll sneak in.''
** Pass: {{Approval|Gale|-5}}
** You're right - I'm sorry. Curiosity got the better of me.
*** {{Approval|Gale|+5}}
** Fail: {{Approval|Gale|-5}}

When he reaches approval of 20, he will want to talk:
*Say you're gratified to hear he trusts you. {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
*Say Enough with the flattery. {{Approval|Gale|-1}}
*Use the tadpole's power to delve into Gale's mind for information and fail or confess you did. {{Approval|Gale|-5}}
Keeping Gale stable: 
*Sacrifice a magic item to keep him stable {{Approval|Gale|+10}}
* Tell him you're happy to help him find magic items to consume {{Approval|Gale|+2}}
* If you do not give Gale enough magical artefacts and he tells the player they no longer need to give him any ({{Blur|because he's made a deal with Raphael}}), use the tadpole's powers to find out why {{Approval|Gale|-5}}

When Gale offers help you experience the Weave:
*Allow him. {{Approval|Gale|+5}} (Class-specific options also give approval)
*Turn him down. {{Approval|Gale|-2}}
When experiencing the Weave with Gale, and given a choice of what to imagine:
*When he tells you to "picture the concept of harmony", tell him that it's too abstract for your tastes. {{Approval|Gale|-1}}
*Picture kicking him in the gut {{Approval|Gale|-5}}
* Picture his head on a spike {{Approval|Gale|-10}}
*Picture kissing him. {{Approval|Gale|+10}} <small>starts [[romance]]</small>
*Picture taking a romantic walk with him. {{Approval|Gale|+5}} <small>starts [[romance]]</small>

When Gale says that Mystra "is all creation":
*[Wizard] Tell him you agree and that "there's no greater deity" {{Approval|Gale|+5}}
*[Cleric of Mystra] Tell him "no other god comes close to her divinity" {{Approval|Gale|+5}}
*When Gale says that Mystra "is all creation", tell him he's deluded {{Approval|Gale|-2}} ''(Not available for sorcerers)''

*Tell him he is among friends when he says he has something to tell you {{Approval|Gale|+?}}
* When you find Gale conjuring an image of Mystra, pass an [[Insight]] check and say "there's more to it than that" {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
*Wizard, [[Warlock]], [[Sorcerer]] or [[Bard]] When Gale asks if the Weave feels the same way to you as it does to him, tell him you "practise magic, not melodrama" {{Approval|Gale|-1}}
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* Question why the Gods don't directly intervene when Elminster comes to your camp
* When Elminster visits camp, joke about how you'll be rid of the Absolute and Gale when he uses the orb {{Approval|Gale|-?}} 
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===Talking to Shadowheart===
When saying you should get to know each other better:
*Say "If that's what you prefer, I can respect that". {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
*Say "If you're not comfortable, I won't press you". {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}


Confronting her about hiding information:

* {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}} We have to be honest with each other. What is it you're keeping from me?
* {{Ability check|Intimidation |15}} Tell me what you're hiding, or else.
* {{Class|Barbarian}} {{Ability check|Intimidation|15}} {{Advantage}} Tell me what you're hiding. '''Now'''.
** Pass:
** I don't care who you worship. We have bigger problems.
*** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} 
**** It sounds evil.
*****{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-10}}
****I won't cast judgement on your beliefs.
****I'd be lying if I said it didn't sound convincing. You should tell me more some time.
*****{{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** I can't trust you. Best if we travel separately for now.
*** {{Approval|Laezel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(Shadowheart permanently leaves the party)''

When discussing her [[Daughter of Darkness|wound]]:
*Is there anything I can do to help with it?
**{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}


When discussing her faith:

* {{Ability check|Persuasion|5}} I have no problems with Shar worshippers, if that's what concerns you.
* {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} You should trust me. We're in the same boat, after all.
** Pass: {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** I won't cast judgement on your beliefs.
**I'd be lying if I said it didn't sound convincing. You should tell me more some time.
***{{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
**It sounds evil.
***{{Approval|Laezel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-10}}

When she talks about [[Night Orchid]]s:
*You'll have to point out night orchids to me if we ever pass some.
**{{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
After finding the [[Noblestalk]] in the Underdark:
*Persuade her to eat the Noblestalk {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
Talking about the tadpoles:
*Use [[Persuasion]] to successfully convince her to explore the illithid powers {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}} {{Approval|Karlach|-?}}

===Talking to Lae'zel=== 
*Ask "Do you know what happens if we don't find a cure?"
** ''Try to suppress your rising panic.'' {{Approval|Lae'zel|-3}}
**Say "That's not going to happen. We ''will'' find a cure." {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}

*Ask her if she's sure the Creche is the only way for a cure.
**Tell her that their information is valuable  {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
** Tell her that their library is utter nonsense {{Approval|Lae'zel|-3}}

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* Say "Yuck" in response to her showing interest in you {{Approval|Lae'zel|-2}}
** Have sex with her when she visits you at night {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}
* Accept her offer to have sex in the future {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}}
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===Talking to Wyll===
Speaking about Karlach after encountering her:

* Hail the Blade!
* Hail to us!
** {{Approval|Wyll|+2}}

* Ask him how he came to be the Blade of Frontiers {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} 
**Tell him that he must have been proud of saving a little boy from goblins {{Approval|Wyll|+2}}
** Be dismissive of him saving a little boy from goblins {{Approval|Wyll|-2}}
* Ask if he lost his eye in battle.
** [[Sorcerer]] Isn't that a sending stone ?
***Enter his mind. What isn't he telling you ? {{Approval|Wyll|-3}}
*Tell Wyll you should rescue [[Ulder Ravengard|Duke Ravengard]] {{Approval|Wyll|+3}}
*When asking what it's like being the duke's son, say "Good wine? I'll toast to that" {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}
*When discussing the tadpole and its lack of side-effects, choose any option besides the "poison mushroom" one {{Approval|Wyll|+3}}
*Ask him if he's worried about his father's abduction {{Approval|Wyll|+3}}
*When discussing the tadpole and its lack of side-effects, choose tell him you "could probably dig up some poison mushrooms" {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
* After it is revealed he is [[Ulder Ravengard|Duke Ravengard's]] son, tell him you don't care about his lineage {{Approval|Wyll|-3}}
*Tell [[Lae'zel]] that "No one is dying tonight. We still have time." {{Approval|Wyll|+5}}

===Talking to Karlach=== 
*Agree to use a [[Soul Coin]] on her to power up in combat {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
*After the first upgrade of her heart tell her you still can't touch her and then "Of course I do" {{Approval|Karlach|+10}} (might not be available if you haven't tried to touch her for the first time trying cooling her down with water) {{verify}}

===Talking to Scratch===
*Pet Scratch {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

===Talking to the Owlbear Cub===
*Feed the cub when it arrives at the Camp (requires food in inventory). {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}
*Successfully heal the cub when it appears at Camp. {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}
*Pet the cub when it stays at the Camp {{Approval|Astarion|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}

===Talking to Volo===
*Let him go through with the entire procedure to try remove the parasite. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

==Long rest events==
<!-- Approvals only during or right after long resting. -->
Before crossing bridge or speaking to [[Zevlor]]:

''Recommended order due to trigger issues: Lae'zel -> Astarion -> Gale -> Shadowheart''

===Gale===
Speaking at the bonfire:

* And good evening to you too.
** {{Approval|Gale|+3}}

=== Shadowheart ===
"You strike me as the reliable sort, but are you sure this is a good idea?":

* *Agreed. Our top priority, as far as I'm concerned.
** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+8}}{{Approval|Gale|+1}}
* *This is unfamiliar territory. Rushing will only land us in more trouble than we can handle.
** {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Don't question me.
** {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}{{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

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Shadowheart's hand flares up at night:

* ''Turn a blind eye and leave.''
** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}{{Approval|Karlach|+1}}{{Approval|Laezel|-1}}
* {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}} {{Disadvantage}} Don't be sorry - just tell me what you're hiding.
* {{Ability check|Wisdom|18}} ''Use your shared connection. Enter her thoughts.''
** Pass: You're a Shar worshipper, aren't you?
** I don't care who you worship. We have bigger problems.
*** {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
** I can't trust you. Best if we travel separately for now.
*** {{Approval|Laezel|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}} {{Approval|Astarion|-1}} ''(Shadowheart permanently leaves the party)''
*Speak with [[Astarion]]:
**Tell him you'll feel safer knowing he's keeping watch. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
**Tell him you're not ready to turn your back on a stranger. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
*Speak with [[Shadowheart]]:
**If you spoke to Gale or Lae'zel first
***Say "If anyone has me concerned, it's you." {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
**Say "Agreed. The sooner we find someone to help us, the better". {{Approval|Shadowheart|+8}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
**Say "Let's not abandon all caution". {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}

After crossing the bridge or speaking to Zevlor:
{{verify}}
*[[Astarion]] asks your prefered way to die if you turn.
**Pick a prefered way or ask him first and then pick his option. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
**Tell him you'll take him down with you. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
**Threated Astarion or refuse to pick a option. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
**Tell Astarion you'd rather one of the others killed you if you turn. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
*Pick any option to [[Wyll|Wyll's]] question about a noise worse than a banshee scream. {{Approval|Wyll|+3}}

=== Wyll ===
[[Mizora]] appears after sparing or killing [[Karlach]]:
*Threaten to kill Mizora. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}
*Tell Mizora not to lay a finger on Karlach, {{Approval|Karlach|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|+5}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}
*Flirt with Mizora. {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
*Ask Mizora if she will leave if you turn on Karlach. {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-5}}
Talk to Wyll afterwards:

'''Pact Dialogue'''
* Ask him how he ended up making a pact {{Approval|Wyll|+5}}
*Encourage him to get of out his pact with [[Mizora]] {{Approval|Wyll|+5}}
**Encourage him further by saying you two can figure it out if you put your worms together {{Approval|Wyll|+3}}

*Ask him how it feels to be a devil. {{Approval|Wyll|+3}} 
**Tell him he looks like a handsome devil or that you see the Blade of Frontiers. {{Approval|Wyll|+3}}
**Tell him he looks like a freak. {{Approval|Wyll|-3}}

=== Astarion ===
Catch [[Astarion]] trying to drink your blood: 
*I do. I believe you. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
*Attack him with a stake (Astarion dies or leaves the party). {{Approval|Astarion|-∞}}
*Tell him to leave the group (Astarion leaves the party). {{Approval|Astarion|-10}}
*"Fine. But not a drop more than you need." {{Approval|Astarion|+10}}
*"All right, but go too far and I'll drive a stake through your chest." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
The next morning:
*If Astarion remains in the group:
**Say "If you don't like it, you can leave". {{Approval|Astarion|+5}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
*If Astarion leaves or is killed:
**It was a mistake. And not one we'll repeat. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} 
Talk about how you will feed him going forward:
*Agree with Astarion that him feeding on your enemies sounds good {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* Forbid him to drink blood from other people {{Approval|Astarion|-5}}

=== Lae'zel ===
Lae'zel tries to kill you, believing you will turn soon:
*Talk her out of it. {{Approval|Gale|+5}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+?}}

After first [[Dream Visitor|visitor]] dream: {{Verify}}
*Insist to [[Lae'zel]] you should continue using the [[illithid powers]] {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}}

After second visitor dream: {{Verify}}
*Insist to [[Shadowheart]] you should continue using the illithid powers. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
*Tell [[Lae'zel]] you distrust the visitor too. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}

After [[Shadowheart]] and [[Lae'zel]] argue about the [[Mysterious Artefact|Artifact]]:
*Do nothing. <small>Lae'zel permanently dies</small> {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}} 
**Afterwards tell her "It was always an uneasy pairing." or "I'm going to trust you had your reasons."{{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}}
*Persuade [[Shadowheart]] to let [[Lae'zel]] go {{Approval|Wyll|+?}}

After fully advancing [[Discover the Artefact's Secrets]] at [[Crèche Y'llek]]:
* Encourage [[Lae'zel]] to listen to [[Kith'rak Voss|Voss]]. {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|+1}}
*Encourage Lae'zel to kill to Voss when he visits the camp. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-?}}
*After being marked as a traitor, praise her for her show of faith to Vlaakith still {{Approval|Lae'zel|+?}}
*After being marked as a traitor, tell her she's stupid to still have any faith in Vlaakith {{Approval|Lae'zel|-?}}

===Tiefling celebration===
Talking to [[Karlach]]:
{{RomanceBox|hide=1|
* After having a romantic night, tell her you'd love to be able to touch her properly {{Approval|Karlach|+5}}
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Talking to [[Astarion]]:
{{RomanceBox|hide=1|
* Say "Karlach is beautiful. You're fine, though." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Turn Astarion if he offers to sleep with you. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* Fail the [[Persuasion]] roll to make Astarion say 'please' when offering to sleep with you. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
* After he asks you to describe his beauty, choose "Is that all you want? Shallow praise?" Or "You're beautiful." {{Approval|Astarion|+1}}
* Agree to sleep with him. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}
* If you already have a partner for the night:
** Tell Astarion "I'm looking forward to it. It'll be fun." or ask him if he's feeling jealous. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
** Talk Astarion before finding a partner and then talk to him and say you're spending the night with someone else. {{Approval|Astarion|-1}}
}}

Talking to [[Barcus Wroot|Barcus]]: 
*At camp, promise Barcus that you will find his friend [[Wulbren]] at [[Moonrise Towers]] {{Approval|Gale|+?}} {{Approval|Karlach|+?}}

==Origin exclusive==

===Playing as Astarion===
At any time:
*Confess that you are a vampire. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}} 
Getting caught as a vampire:
*Successfully explain why you didn't reveal your vampirism. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
*Fail to explain why you didn't reveal your vampirism. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
*Tell her secrets keep you safe {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* Swear that you are not a vampire after being caught biting {{Approval|Shadowheart|-10}}

=== Playing as The Dark Urge===
{{SpoilerDurge| 
==== Chapel Entrance ====
Approaching [[Gimblebock]] and [[Taman]]:
* [Strength] Threaten to stab them over and over. {{Approval|Gale|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}}  {{Approval|Karlach|-1}}

==== Emerald Grove ====
Meeting [[Timber]]:

Without [[Speak with Animals]] you will immediately kill timber. With it choose "''The last words I won't remember.''"
* When you are confronted for killing Timber:  
** Say it was coming right at you. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
** Say that your instincts are sharp. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

Talking to [[Pandirna]]:
* Break her legs and kill her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} 

Talking to [[Kagha]] while shes holding [[Arabella]]:
* Do nothing when Kagha is threatening Arabella. {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}

During [[Raid the Emerald Grove]]:
* Say the goblin horde is yours {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}} 

==== Camp ====
''After crossing the bridge to the [[Blighted Village]]''
* A bard appears in your camp. No matter what, you will kill [[Alfira]], or [[Quil]] if Alfira is unconcious or dead:
** Confess to murdering her. {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Gale|-1}} {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Wyll|-1}}
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