Editing Minthara/Approval

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Being a Drow and follower of the Absolute, '''Minthara''' has a highly hostile and cruel attitude towards other beings, considering pretty much everyone as inferior. She has a special disdain for those who do not share her beliefs, and as a drow noble, she holds drow characters in high regard.

The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Minthara]]'s [[Approval]]. 

''For more information about the approval system, see [[Approval]].''

== Greetings ==

Currently, regardless of their approval rating or relationship status, Minthara greets the player with: {{Verify}}

* "You wish to consult me?"
If spoken to by someone other than the player character:

* "I do not have time for idle chatter."

== Approval ==
The following story and dialogue choices will cause [[Minthara]] to gain approval.

=== Act Two ===
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'''[[Shadowed Battlefield]]'''
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''
* Order [[Warrior Gronag]] to fetch the bone, after he makes the same with the hyena.
<!--* Traversing [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] with the convoy, protect them and maintain your cover as a True Soul {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** After defeating Harpers, convince the drider through [[Deception]] to give you the lantern {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Then use [[Deception]] again, and convince the drider to walk away into the shadows-->
*Convince the drider to give up the moon lantern. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} 
*After being persuaded to give you the moon lantern, Convince a drider patrol to leave without protection from the curse. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}


'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Refuse to drink the spiked wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside.
* Talking to the [[Strange Ox]], promise to keep its secret 
*When speaking with [[Marcus]], claim you can kidnap [[Isobel]] by your self.
* Inform [[Isobel]] that [[Marcus]] is a true soul.
** Tell [[Isobel]] that [[Flaming Fist Marcus|Marcus]] plans to kidnap her when he attacks the [[Last Light Inn]].


'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''
* Avoid meeting [[Arabella]] in Act Two until you find her parents. Afterwards, tell her that they will never return {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
'''In the [[House of Healing]]'''
* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other.{{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to operate on himself. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Playing as a [[Paladin]], tell [[Malus Thorm]] that you are duty bound to end him.
'''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]'''
* When talking to [[Gerringothe Thorm]], tell her you bring death.
* Successfully convince [[Gerringothe Thorm]] to end herself by any available option. 
'''At [[The Waning Moon]]'''
* Refuse to drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]].
<!--* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) up to three times total {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}''(each time)''
** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]) {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)'' 
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times {{Approval|Minthara|+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-->

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* Near the [[Gauntlet of Shar|Pedestal of Reckoning]], tell Shadowheart you'll help her surmount Shar's trials {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Persuade [[Balthazar]] to give you the bell to summon [[Flesh]] 
* 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|Minthara|+1}}
* Persuade [[Nessa]] that her 'love' for [[Yurgir]] is the result of being magically dosed.
'''In the [[Shadowfell]]:'''
* Encourage [[Shadowheart]] to kill the Nightsong.
* Choose to fight [[Shadowheart]] when confronting the Nightsong.

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to purge the pods.  {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to "consume" the mind.{{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Tell the [[Fresh Mind]] it will never wake again.{{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Pass a deception check on [[Zrell]] if you chose to spare the goblins at the end of Minthara's trial. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] that seeing your enemies cowed never gets old 
▶ '''''Note:''' This option requires {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first''
* When talking to [[Minthara]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]]:
** Say that it suits her. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Tell her that together you make a good team. {{Approval|Minthara|+10}}
** Tell her you can hardly wait to reshape the world {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
** Propose to take [[Orin]]'s place to lead the cult of Absolute {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
** Tell her "I'm with you" when she proposes claiming the Netherstones.{{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
* When Minthara asks about the one thing that needs explaining: 
** Say that you attacked the Grove to impress her. {{Approval|Minthara|+3}}
** Tell her you want to learn more about the tadpole. {{Approval|Minthara|+10}}
** Tell her you wanted revenge. {{Approval|Minthara|+10}}
* After Minthara gets up from the throne:
** Ask whether she respected Ketheric. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} 
** When discussing her joining the cult of the Absolute, tell her Ketheric gave you the welcome you felt you deserved. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Promise she will have her revenge on Orin. {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
*  When talking to [[Jaheira]] after killing [[Ketheric Thorm]], say that she seems to enjoy herself, then tell you're having the time of your life, too {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversation]]'''
* When discussing her serving the Absolute tell her that losing free will and be forced to kill is horrible. {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
* When talking about the time she invaded Moonrise, say that pride can be a great weakness.
* Tell her "A dangerous upbringing. It made you strong." {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* When she reaches out to your mind as you approach:
** Let her in exchange to see her thoughts as well. {{Approval|Minthara|+3}}
** Tell her you're flattered or that she is rather special, too {{Approval|Minthara|+3}}
** If you imagine her as a Lover {{Approval|Minthara|+10}}
** OR If you imagine her as any of the others, '''except for monster''', you can follow up with '' 'I want you too.' '' {{Approval|Minthara|+10}}
* As the [[Dark Urge]], when you confess your yearn to kill:
** When she asks why you confide in her, answer that you trust her. {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
** When she tells you she fear your bloodlust controls you, answer that you enjoy killing, but can control myself. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
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=== Act Three ===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''
* When [[Yenna]] approaches the party for the first time:
** As a Ranger, tell her you can try to track down her mum. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Tell her to Get lost. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Offer to find her a guard. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** If you told her something else, then give her either coin or food. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Tell the [[Strange Ox]] that "It takes more than a bit of gore to turn my gullet." {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Orin's disguises:
** Acknowledge to Fist [[Rowan]] that both sides need to learn their lesson by killing them all. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Prod the Dying [[Stone Lord]] Thug's wound. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
*** Then make him suffer. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** State "Without Hesitation" when asked if you could turn your weapon on a friend by [[Gyldro Angleiron]]. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}} 
* Promise to protect her from [[Orin]]. {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
* Telling [[Nestor]] that you will take a donation.
* Leaving [[Scratch]] with [[Angry Mar'hyah]]. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Threaten the guard at the checkpoint. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* As Origin [[Astarion]], refuse to help Ulma in the [[Gur Camp]]. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Use persuasion to extort the postmaster for extra money after finding his missing letters (and reading the one from him to the Zhentarim).
* Ready yourself to fight when challenged by the Steel Watcher at the [[South Span Checkpoint]] {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
* "Boo" at Dribbles the Clown's performance at the [[Circus of the Last Days|Circus]]. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Tell [[Dribbles]] his joke is corny. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Refuse to get onto the stage. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Get onto Dribbles' stage and say what makes you special:
** Your kindness to everyone. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Your courage. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Your strength. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Prompt her to the stage with the drider joke. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Suggest [[Astarion]] to get onto the stage. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Suggest [[Lae'zel]] to get onto the stage. {{Approval|Minthara|+2}}
* Suggest [[Minsc]] get on stage {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}, then tell him "Go on, Minsc!" {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:
** First question: 'Picking off siblings' {{Approval|Minthara|+2}}, OR 'Ulaver wine' {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Second question: 'Me' {{Approval|Minthara|+2}}, OR 'Gods' {{Approval|Minthara|+2}}, OR 'Nobody' {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Third question: 'Let herself be captured' {{Approval|Minthara|+2}}

'''[[Open Hand Temple]]'''
* Agree with Brother Bill that if Father Logan had been pickier, he might still be alive. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Refuse to take on the curse of the spirit in the amulet. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Resist the madness when accepting the monk's curse after delivering his amulet. 
** Note: choosing to take on the monk's curse results in Minthara losing one point of approval, but regaining three points upon successfully resisting the curse. This ends with a net gain of {{Approval|Minthara|+2}}.

'''[[Angleiron's Cellar]]'''
* Take the bomb the first time you speak with [[Wulbren Bongle]]. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Accept or reject the [[Deal with the Gnomes]] quest from [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* When [[Naaber]] pretend to be a dog, tell him "But nobody likes Naaber" {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Get into Wyrm's Rock via the gate by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], getting Investigator [[Valeria]]'s permission, passing a persuasion check and bribing the guard, or passing certain class-related checks. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
* When confronting [[Fist Reynash]] in the Flaming Fist barracks:
** Take his gold or get him to reveal his stash. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Tell him to "Get a grip." {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** If you wake the guards:
*** Persuade [[Manip Bakshi]] that another Fist was trying to steal from him. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
*** Tell Manip Bakshi "How embarassing. Isn't it your job to catch criminals?" {{Approval|Minthara|+2}}
*** Ask Manip Bakshi for a reward. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Convince [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade the equipment of the Flaming Fists with you. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Say that you should not trust the [[Steel Watcher]]s because they will turn on everyone while talking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard, Lady Durinbold's Attendant and Lord Shattershield's Attendant. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* As the Dark Urge, during the inauguration and after [[Gortash]] explains how he has met you before, reply, "How dare Orin take my place. I'll make her pay." {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* As the Dark Urge, during the inauguration and after [[Gortash]] explains how he has met you before, reply, "I don't remember a thing, but the plan sounds brilliant!" {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Pass the [[Steel Watcher]] that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Tell [[Ravengard]] that Gortash is a tyrant after probing his mind to discover [[Florrick]]'s location. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Refuse twice to give [[Gortash]] the Netherstones. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Devil's Fee]]'''
* After visiting the [[House of Hope]], tell [[Helsik]] you don't have the [[Gauntlets of Hill Giant Strength|Gauntlets]], then intimidate her when she demands the fee she initially proposed. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Cazador's Dungeon]]'''
* Tell [[Sebastian]] you have no intention of freeing the spawn. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[House of Grief]]'''
* Tell [[Arves]] you've come to collect interest on his debt. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Kill [[Viconia]] after interrogating her, if previously she had been knocked out in the battle. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Chromatic Scale]]'''
* As a Bard, ask [[Thomas C. Quirkilious]] about the benefits of using worg hair lute strings. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}

'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversation]]'''
* Let her use the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]]. {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
* Acknowledge that children should earn their keep. {{Approval|Minthara|+3}}
* When talking about Menzoberranzan, tell her that her upbringing made her strong. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* Ask her why not to take the head of the next urchin. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* After revealing your origin as the [[Dark Urge]], tell her that she is also exquisite. {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
* Telling Scratch he's back where he belongs after giving him back to Mar'hyah and then freeing him from his cage and letting him escape back to camp.
* Persuade Lae'zel to kneel to [[Vlaakith]] when she appears at your camp.
* When asking her if she has seen anything like the [[Steel Watcher]]s before, tell her you wish you had such devices of your own. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
* After purchasing a copy of [[Baldur's Mouth Gazette]] from a street vendor, ask her what she would do if she ran the paper. {{Approval|Minthara|+3}}
* After defeating [[Orin]]:
** Tell her "Our fight isn't over yet. Not until we confront the elder brain." or "Few people could face a Chosen of Bhaal. You did.". {{Approval|Minthara|+3}}
** When acknowledging that [[Orin]] is dead and [[Minthara]] has her vengeance, observe that she sounds disheartened. {{Approval|Minthara|+1}}
** Finish the vengeance conversation thread with either "You're nothing like Orin" or "She was cruel, maniacal, sadistic. You could have been sisters." {{Approval|Minthara|+5}}
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==Disapproval==
The following story and dialogue choices will cause [[Minthara]] to lose approval.

===Act Two===
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'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Agree to help [[Marcus]] abduct [[Isobel]].
* Tell [[Isobel]] she is going to "meet Ketheric face-to-face" when helping [[Marcus]] abduct her.

'''[[Shadow-Cursed Lands]]'''
*Agree to help [[Arabella]] find her parents.
*Let [[Arabella]] stay at your camp.

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* Lick the suspicious spider carcass. 

'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* Disagree with Minthara's plans of taking over control of the Absolute.
* When Minthara asks why you chose to kill the tieflings in the Grove:
** Tell her you did it to watch them suffer.
** Tell her you enjoy killing.
** Tell her a violent urge is the cause.

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* Use the Neural Apparatus to release everyone in the Tadpoling Centre.

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* After confessing your urge to kill as the Dark Urge, tell her that you fear that you're similar to a ''qu'lith quarthan''. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}}}

===Act Three===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''
* When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:
** First question: 'Pet spiders' OR 'Time with her family' {{Approval|Minthara|-1}} ''(either)''
** Second question: 'Drizzt Do'Urden' {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
** Third question: 'Raiding the grove', OR 'Deny Lolth', OR 'Fall for me' {{Approval|Minthara|-1}} ''(either)'' 
* Suggest her as candidate for the stage at Dribbles the Clown's performance. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Intimidate [[Angry Mar'hyah]] while standing up for [[Scratch]]. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Intimidate or deceive Mar'hyah into leaving. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Convincing Mar'hyah that Scratch is a terrible influence for the other dogs. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Tell [[Gyldro Angleiron]] that you wouldn't turn your blade on the closest of you. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Assure [[Brother Clements]] that Ilmater is proud of Father Lorgan. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Tell [[Tara]] to stop eating pigeons. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Consent to arrest when the Steel Watcher at the [[South Span Checkpoint]]. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[Angleiron's Cellar]]'''
* Do not take the bomb when speaking with [[Wulbren Bongle]]. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Try to hire any of the drow twins. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Give [[Reynash]] the necessary gold to pay the ferry ticket. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''
* As the Dark Urge, during the inauguration and after [[Gortash]] explains how he has met you before, reply, "You misread me. I've come to end this evil plot"

'''[[Lower City]]'''
* Agree to follow [[Araj Oblodra]] inside after the explosion. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[Stormshore Tabernacle]]'''
* Donate to a deity at their statue.
** Donate to [[Lolth]]. {{Approval|Minthara|-5}}
** Donate to any other deity. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[The Counting House]]'''
* Give [[Rags Deelarma]] begging outside the entrance a handful of coins. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[Cazador's Dungeon]]'''
* Tell [[Sebastian]] "We'll set you free - what else?" when he asks what will happen to the spawn. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* Vow your body to [[Haarlep]]. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''[[Lower City Sewers]]'''
* Persuade [[The Emperor]] to extend his protection to [[Minsc]]. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* When asking her if she has seen anything like the [[Steel Watcher]]s before, tell her they need to destroy them, and put a stop to this 'revolution'. {{Approval|Minthara|-1}}
* Call [[Gortash]] a tyrant, not a saviour
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