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=== Act Two === | === Act Two === | ||
In Act Two, Araj Oblodra can be found inside Moonrise Towers, poring over alchemical equipment. | In Act Two, Araj Oblodra can be found hard at work found inside Moonrise Towers, poring over alchemical equipment. | ||
==== Blood-draw elixirs ==== | ==== Blood-draw elixirs ==== | ||
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However, after consuming a blood-draw elixir and taking a long rest, the character will receive the condition [[Blood-draw Sickness (Condition)|Blood-draw Sickness]], which causes a -1 to all dice rolls until another long rest. | However, after consuming a blood-draw elixir and taking a long rest, the character will receive the condition [[Blood-draw Sickness (Condition)|Blood-draw Sickness]], which causes a -1 to all dice rolls until another long rest. | ||
With a {{Ability check|History|14}}, knowledge of [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/House_Oblodra House Oblodra] will allow the | With a {{Ability check|History|14}}, knowledge of [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/House_Oblodra House Oblodra] will allow the player to realise that Araj doesn't want True Soul blood, but [[Illithid]] blood specifically – an especially illicit subject for a drow to research. If this insight is shared with Araj, she will pay 200 gold for each subsequent blood donation, alongside the normal elixir. | ||
{| class="wikitable sortable" order= | {| class="wikitable sortable" order= | ||
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|[[Drow]], [[Elf]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Elven Elegance}} | |[[Drow]], [[Elf]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Elven Elegance}} | ||
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||[[Dwarf]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Dwarven Resilience}} | ||[[Duergar]]|| ?? | ||
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|[[Dwarf]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Dwarven Resilience}} | |||
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|[[Githyanki]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Githyanki Providence}} | |[[Githyanki]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Githyanki Providence}} | ||
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When Araj speaks with Astarion, she excitedly asks that he bite her, so that she may study the effects of vampire bites up close. She offers the priceless{{RarityItem|Potion of Everlasting Vigour}} in exchange, which permanently increases the [[Strength]] of the one drinking it by 2. | When Araj speaks with Astarion, she excitedly asks that he bite her, so that she may study the effects of vampire bites up close. She offers the priceless{{RarityItem|Potion of Everlasting Vigour}} in exchange, which permanently increases the [[Strength]] of the one drinking it by 2. | ||
If Astarion is not the player's [[Origins|Origin character]], he will be loath to do so, privately noting to the player | If Astarion is not the player's [[Origins|Origin character]], he will be loath to do so, privately noting to the player that there is something deeply wrong with Araj's blood. | ||
If told to do so anyway, despite his objections, Astarion will go through with Araj's desires. Astarion will feel used, | If told to do so anyway, despite his objections, Astarion will go through with Araj's desires. Astarion will feel used, and the disapproval from this will likely end a [[Astarion/Romance|romance between him]] and the player if one exists. | ||
There are no other consequences of Astarion obliging the request, despite how foul Araj's blood seems to be. | There are no other consequences of Astarion obliging the request, despite how foul Araj's blood seems to be. | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
If blood was donated in Act 2, Araj can be found again in the [[Lower City]] of Baldur's Gate in [[Act Three|Act 3]]. As the | If blood was donated in Act 2, Araj can be found again in the [[Lower City]] of Baldur's Gate in [[Act Three|Act 3]]. As the player approaches her shop, Crimson Draughts, just east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]], a series of explosions will trigger and Araj will come running out on fire, yet thrilled. She praises the character for their donated blood, as it has given her a breakthrough in her research of such magnitude, she believes the drow Grand Matriach will have no choice but to restore her house, House Oblodra. | ||
If Astarion did not bite Araj in Act 2, she'll flirtatiously offer it once more. Astarion has now steeled his resolve and will forcefully refuse. | If Astarion did not bite Araj in Act 2, she'll flirtatiously offer it once more. Astarion has now steeled his resolve and will forcefully refuse. | ||
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After following Araj into her bombed-out shop, she'll breathlessly encourage the character to finish the research, and drink her new formula: Formula Gruna. The entire party urges them not to drink it. | After following Araj into her bombed-out shop, she'll breathlessly encourage the character to finish the research, and drink her new formula: Formula Gruna. The entire party urges them not to drink it. | ||
Drinking the offered{{RarityItem|Mysterious Potion}} will deal 1d4 [[Slashing]] damage to the character and triggers a small explosion around them. The character then gains the permanent {{Passive inline|Unstable Blood}} feature, causing them to bleed out | Drinking the offered{{RarityItem|Mysterious Potion}} will deal 1d4 [[Slashing]] damage to the character and triggers a small explosion around them. The character then gains the permanent {{Passive inline|Unstable Blood}} feature, causing them to bleed out [[Unstable Blood (area)|Unstable Blood surfaces]] when hurt. When these surfaces are exposed to flame, they explode, and turn into [[Fire (area)|Fire surfaces]]. | ||
When spoken to next, Araj will be first thrilled to see they've survived, and then just as excited at the results. She giddily deems the character the "world's first ''detonative exsanguinator.''" In parting, and with no qualms at having so risked the character's life, she'll offer to provide another explosive in exchange for a nominal fee: another blood donation. | When spoken to next, Araj will be first thrilled to see they've survived, and then just as excited at the results. She giddily deems the character the "world's first ''detonative exsanguinator.''" In parting, and with no qualms at having so risked the character's life, she'll offer to provide another explosive in exchange for a nominal fee: another blood donation. | ||
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=== Epilogue === | === Epilogue === | ||
If the player | If the player donated blood in Act 2, and in Act 3 drank the Mysterious Potion and donated blood again, Araj will have left [[Letter from Araj|a note]] in the [[Chest of Grateful Words]] during the [[Epilogue]]. She tells the player that she has begun the process of, literally, "resurrecting the glorious House Oblodra." | ||
==Notable items sold== | ==Notable items sold== | ||
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{{dcond|When Astarion is brought before Araj Oblondra}} | {{dcond|When Astarion is brought before Araj Oblondra}} | ||
* {{dopt|'''Araj Oblodra:''' And he's yours to command... My envy is palpable.}} | * {{dopt|'''Araj Oblodra:''' And he's yours to command... My envy is palpable.}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player | ** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Excuse me? He's his own person. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player | ** {{dopt|'''Player:''' He does what I tell him, if that's what you mean. {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player | ** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Yes. All mine.}} | ||
* {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' Can't you talk some sense into your obstinate charge?}} | * {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' Can't you talk some sense into your obstinate charge?}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player | ** {{dopt|'''Player:''' He said no. There's nothing more to discuss. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player | ** {{dopt|'''Player:''' I am surprised, Astarion. I thought you'd jump at a chance like this. ''or'' Just bite her - the potion sounds useful.}} | ||
*** {{dopt|'''Astarion:''' I'm sorry, but could you excuse us for a moment?}} | *** {{dopt|'''Astarion:''' I'm sorry, but could you excuse us for a moment?}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player | **** {{dopt|'''Player:''' What do you mean? What's wrong with her blood?}} | ||
***** {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' I don't have all day, True Soul.}} | ***** {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' I don't have all day, True Soul.}} | ||
****** {{dopt|'''Player | ****** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Don't do anything you don't want to. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
****** {{dopt|'''Player | ****** {{dopt|'''Player:''' It's up to you, but we could really use that potion. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
****** {{dopt|'''Player | ****** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Just suck it up and bite her already. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player | **** {{dopt|'''Player:''' A potion that powerful could change our fates. Isn't that worth a bad taste in your mouth? {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player | **** {{dopt|'''Player:''' This is your choice - do what you want. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player | **** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Don't be dramatic, it's just one bite. One nip and you're done. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
** {{dact|end}} | ** {{dact|end}} | ||
{{Dialogue end}} | {{Dialogue end}} |