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[[File:Partial Illithid Minthara and Dragonborn.png|thumb|right|[[Minthara]] and default [[Dark Urge]] as partial-illithids]] | [[File:Partial Illithid Minthara and Dragonborn.png|thumb|right|[[Minthara]] and default [[Dark Urge]] as partial-illithids]] | ||
A '''partial-illithid''' is a character who has undergone a transformation and become a partial [[mind flayer]] | A '''partial-illithid''' is a character who has undergone a transformation and become a partial [[mind flayer]]. Partial-illithids gain access to [[Illithid_powers#Elite powers|elite illithid powers]], but also experience a physical change. | ||
== Becoming | == Becoming partially-illithid == | ||
After completing [[Act Two]] and travelling to the outskirts of [[Baldur's Gate]], the party will be attacked by [[Githyanki]] [[Monk]]s upon long resting. After the fight, [[The Emperor]] will offer the player the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]]. | After completing [[Act Two]] and travelling to the outskirts of [[Baldur's Gate]], the party will be attacked by [[Githyanki]] [[Monk]]s upon long resting. After the fight, [[The Emperor]] will offer the player the [[Astral-Touched Tadpole]]. | ||
The player may use the astral tadpole immediately, however other characters will have to be [[Persuasion|Persuaded]] ([[Minthara]] will want to use the tadpole, but she must be spoken to for the option to become available). A character can then choose to open their mind to the tadpole (or eat it) to undergo partial ceremorphosis. Note that if any character chooses to eat the tadpole, others will not be able to use it. | The player may use the astral tadpole immediately, however other characters will have to be [[Persuasion|Persuaded]] ([[Minthara]] will want to use the tadpole, but she must be spoken to for the option to become available). A character can then choose to open their mind to the tadpole (or eat it) to undergo partial-ceremorphosis. Note that if any character chooses to eat the tadpole, others will not be able to use it. | ||
When being given the astral tadpole, the [[Wisdom]] [[DC]] to resist it is variable based on how many tadpoles the player has used. {{verify}} A player who has not used any tadpoles will not have to pass any skill check. | When being given the astral tadpole, the [[Wisdom]] [[DC]] to resist it is variable based on how many tadpoles the player has used. {{verify}} A player who has not used any tadpoles will not have to pass any skill check. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes and trivia == | ||
* During the partial ceremorphosis scene | * During the partial-ceremorphosis scene some of the character's teeth may fall out. However, a full set of teeth can be seen in later scenes with the character. | ||
* Non-party NPCs will not make any comments about transformed characters. | * Non-party NPCs will not make any comments about transformed characters. | ||
* Becoming | * Becoming part-illithid changes only the character's appearance and access to illithid powers, and does not affect other story choices. {{verify}} | ||
[[Category:Gameplay mechanics]][[Category:Races]][[Category:Playable races]] | [[Category:Gameplay mechanics]][[Category:Races]][[Category:Playable races]] | ||
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