Editing Shadowheart/Approval

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'''Shadowheart'''  likes finding pragmatic and efficient solutions to problems. She appreciates discretion, privacy, and open-mindedness. Shadowheart may respond well to acts of heroism, though she also has occasional cruel tendencies and may look favourably on torture and manipulation.

Shadowheart dislikes those that disapprove of her worship or people pressing her for answers or details. She does not like needless cruelty or violence and can respond unfavorably to being too open with untrustworthy or unknown individuals.

Unlike other Companions, Shadowheart has a secondary approval system, influencing the choices in [[Find the Nightsong]] and [[Find Ketheric Thorm's Relic]]. For more information, see [[Nightsong Point]]s. 

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

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

== Greetings ==
Depending on their approval rating, Shadowheart may greet the player with:

Negative (<0):
*"What do you want?"
*"What?"
*"What is it?"

Neutral (0 - 19):
*"Something the matter?"
Medium and up - Sharran (20+ approval):

*"May the darkness protect you."
*"Shar's blessing upon you."
*"Lady of Sorrows guide us. Did you want something?"

Medium and up - Selunite (20+):
*"All's well I hope? Aside from the obvious?"
*"Almost pleasant, travelling with company. If you ignore all the... less pleasant aspects."
*"I wasn't expecting it, but I'm glad to have some company on this journey."
When spoken to by someone other than the player character:

* "I don't answer to you - move along."

=== Romance ===
Flirting (20+ approval):
* "Well, my day just improved. Did you want something?"
* "You know, I've been catching myself smiling more lately. I think that's your fault."
* "I was hoping you'd come to chat. What do you need?"
* "Ah- so that's what people mean when they talk about butterflies in their stomach. Did you want something?"
Flirting - Low approval:

* "Hmm. You wanted something?"
* "In need of attention, I take it?"
* "Oh, you're back."
* "Sometimes I wonder if I should just let the tadpole dictate my love life. Did you want something?"

Partnered (40+ approval):

* "Aren't you a sight for sore eyes."
* "Good. I was just starting to miss the sound of your voice."
* "Did you want something? If not, I'm perfectly happy to just gaze upon you a while."
* "Why hello, lover... that sounded more debonaire in my head, I'll admit. Do you need something?"
Partnered - Low approval:

* "I hope this is important."
* "You know what I ''really'' love about you? When you play the strong, silent type. Let's keep this short, shall we?"
* "You know, just because I join you at your bedroll from time to time doesn't mean you need to talk to me quite so much. Is this urgent?"
* "Personality isn't everything, I suppose. Plenty of relationships can limp along on physical attraction alone. What do you want?"
* "Yes?"

Broken Up (40+ approval):

* "You know, I didn't realise it was possible to be so cordial with a former flame. I suppose I'm lucky. Did you want something?"
* "You're a sight for sore eyes, even now. Did you want something?"
* "Careful - keep seeking me out like this and people may think we're rekindling things. Did you want something?"
* "What can I do for you?"
Broken Up - Low approval:

* "You know, I truly do marvel sometimes that I ever had feelings for you. What do you want?"
* "Mmm-hmm? This had better be important."
* "Honestly, I should be grateful that you ended things between us - I dodged a poison tipped arrow there. What do you want?"
* "Spit it out then."
* "I'm listening - though don't ask me why."

==Approval ==
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause [[Shadowheart]] to gain approval. 
=== Act One ===
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'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''
* Free her from her pod aboard the Nautiloid, wake her up on the [[Ravaged Beach]] and have her join your active group. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}}
▶ '''''Note:''' If there are too many characters and she can't join, these points will not be acquired.'' 
* Accept [[Astarion|Astarion's]] apologies and say you would have done the same {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Use [[Animal Handling]] to calm the [[Scared Boar]] found near [[Astarion]]'s pod {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Tell it that you won't hurt it via [[Speak with Animals]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[Roadside cliffs]]'''
* Convince the tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] to shoot her down (using [[Persuasion]]  option). {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' Taking this course makes you to ultimately choose between losing a companion and gaining disapproval''
:*  Attack [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* Ask [[Lae'zel]] to say '' 'please' '' after convincing the tieflings to leave. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Resolve the encounter with [[Gimblebock]] near the [[Chapel Entrance]] without violence {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* In the [[Dank Crypt]], successfully open the [[Book of Dead Gods]] (using any regular or class-based option) and pass the {{Ability check|Religion|10}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''

''In the Hollow:''
* Convince [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] and [[Zevlor]] to stop arguing without punching either of them (using [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]]) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Stand back and watch their argument heat up {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Refuse to help [[Zevlor]] persuade [[Kagha]] to let the tieflings stay. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince [[Nadira]] to give you her [[Soul Coin]] after saving her from the bugbear {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Arka]] to seek vengeance and spill some goblin blood over [[Kanon|Kanon's]] death {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Rolan]], [[Lia]] and [[Cal]] to leave the grove while they still can {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, say that those who cannot fight will die {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as an Evil {{Class|Cleric}}, ask why die for those who cannot defend themselves {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Order [[Lae'zel]] to stand down when talking to [[Zorru]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Playing as a {{Race|Halfling}}, let [[Lae'zel]] interrogate [[Zorru]], then tell the gith not to be so rough with everyone {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Playing as a Good {{Class|Cleric}}, interrupt Lae'zel and call her cruel and cold after she threatens you. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Playing as a {{Class|Paladin}}, {{Class|Druid}}, {{Class|Cleric}} or {{Class|Bard}}, offer to heal [[Pandirna]] for a price {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Assist [[Guex]] in training (using [[Athletics]], [[Insight]], [[Detect Thoughts]] or unique {{Race|Githyanki}}, {{Class|Barbarian}}, {{Class|Monk}} lines) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince [[Arka]] to spare [[Sazza]] (using [[Persuasion]], [[Intimidation]] or [[Detect Thoughts]]) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Make [[Barth]] pay you for his locket, if you get it back from [[Meli]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Refuse [[Zevlor]] to kill the goblin horde's leaders {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* As a {{Class|Rogue}}, pick [[Mirkon|Mirkon's]] pockets while he is distracted by the harpies {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* After successfully stealing the [[Idol of Silvanus]] for [[Mol]], tell her you will be keeping it {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Rogue}}, advise her not to ask, just take {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

''In the [[Sacred Pool]] and druid caves:''
* Persuade [[Kagha]] to free [[Arabella]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], do nothing when [[Kagha]] is threatening [[Arabella]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* After resolving [[Arabella|Arabella's]] fate, talk to [[Kagha]] and praise her for protecting her own {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** If [[Arabella]] died, lie and tell [[Locke]] and [[Komira]] that [[Kagha]] will release her soon {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} 
* Tell [[Silver]] the wolf you just wanted to give them your scent (using [[Speak with Animals]]) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, playing as a {{Class|Ranger}} or {{Class|Druid}}, sit with [[Silver]] (without this spell){{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Swear to [[Nettie]] to take the [[Wyvern Poison]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* While dealing with [[Topaz (Blue Jay)|Topaz]] the bird via [[Speak with Animals]]:
** Tell him that the key in its nest is dull, OR, playing as a {{Race|Dwarf}}, that the metal is of bad quality {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(either option)''
** OR Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, choose the class-specific option about a song {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

''While the [[Emerald Grove]] is preparing for the goblin attack''
* Convince [[Memnos]] to join the fight against the goblins {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince [[Wyll]] not to attack you, using [[Intimidation]] or [[Persuasion]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This scene appears only if Wyll left the party due to your choices in dialogue with Minthara, '''after''' you have revealed the Grove's location ''
* Successfully defend the Grove and then talk to [[Zevlor]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Lakrissa]] to buy you a drink to be even {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(this point may be earned either before attack or after defeating goblins)''

'''[[Forest]]'''
* Tell [[Andrick]] and [[Brynna]] to forget the owlbear and go away {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, If you killed the owlbear already, tell them to go because you've avenged [[Edowin]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Scratch]] to follow your scent to the camp, using [[Speak with Animals]].{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}} of [[Shar]], say a prayer over the corpses near the bridge to [[Blighted Village]], while talking to Aradin there {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶'''''Note:''' This scene appears only if Aradin has previously left the grove''

'''[[Owlbear Nest]]'''
* Convince the mother [[Owlbear]] to let you go without fighting {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Spare the [[Owlbear Cub]] after killing the mother [[Owlbear]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree with her when she asks not to loot the Selunite chest {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
* When find [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] arguing with [[Auntie Ethel]], say that you aren't getting involved or that this has nothing to do with you {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(either option)''
** OR While talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after Ethel disappears, tell Demir and Johl that they're on their own. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** OR Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, a {{Class|Sorcerer}} or a {{Class|Wizard}}, tell [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] to 'trust a more experienced soul' after [[Auntie Ethel]] disappeares. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* After entering the [[Sunlit Wetlands]], break the illusion by any available means, then say 'BAA' at the Redcaps when you speak to them {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(works twice)''
* Chasing after [[Auntie Ethel]] in her lair, speak to [[Lorin]] and roar at him. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Ask the Gnarled Door whether there is another way in, then pass the [[Intimidation]] check {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(Reports of no approval in this instance on PS5 at this time)'' {{verify}}
* After defeating [[Auntie Ethel]], [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] her into handing over both Mayrina and [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|fey hair]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** OR Tell [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel]] that the best solution is a dead hag.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* ''(If [[Astarion]] '''is in your party''')'' Speaking with [[Gandrel]], don't turn Astarion in, but further in the dialogue don't allow him to kill the hunter. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* After [[Astarion]] kills [[Gandrel]] himself, say that the hunter need not to die {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if you don't know that Astarion is a vampire''

'''[[Blighted Village]]'''
* Gain entrance to the village:
** Through the southern gate - by [[Intimidation|Intimidating]] the goblin guard  {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Through the eastern gate - by successfully using '''any''' check-based line on the booyang guard OR by showing them [[Brand of the Absolute]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Persuade [[Fezzerk]] at the windmill to leave peacefully  {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** OR Attack the gang, and when Fezzerk begs for mercy, deliver the final blow {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Untie [[Barcus Wroot]] off the windmill wing and demand a compensation from him {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince [[Lump the Enlightened]] to fight alongside you, outbidding goblins {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Having summoned [[Lump the Enlightened]] to aid and ending your deal afterwards, let him have one lick {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}  

'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''<br>
''At the front gate and in the outer camp:''
* Smear the dung over your face on [[Olak|Sentinel Olak's]] demand {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Tracker Grikka]] that you will get answers from prisoners. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Using [[Speak with Animals]], tell the [[Dishevelled Chicken]] to shut up and play. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Instruct the chicken to run to the finish posts. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available if you have killed the [[Owlbear Cub]] in its [[Owlbear Nest|nest]].''
* Invite the [[Owlbear Cub]] to your camp.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Then speak to [[Krolla]] and convince her to let the cub go with you, using any check-based option {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Start a tour of chicken-chasing and prompt the cub to run to the finish posts, using [[Speak with Animals]] or [[Animal Handling]]{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* When [[Krolla]] tries to scam you after you won in a tour of chicken-chasing, demand your gold back and also all of hers, using illithid powers.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
''Talking with [[Crusher]]:''
* When he orders you to kiss his foot, obey {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}, then start licking it {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Give his foot a long lick straightaway {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Steal the ring from Crusher's toe after you kneel in front of him. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Successfully use [[Detect Thoughts]] on Crusher and say you'll let his boss know of his plans {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Make Crusher kneel and kiss your foot, using [[Intimidation]] OR [[Illithid]] powers. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** If Crusher starts a fight, make him kiss your foot after defeating. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Eight]] that you're sorry for his loss. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince [[Booyahg Piddle]] to give you the book he's reading without using illithid powers {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Persuade [[Klagga]] to give you the [[Dwarf's Poem]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Tease [[Klagga]] about his secret appreciation of poetry (after successful [[Detect Thoughts]] check) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
'' Inside the [[Shattered Sanctum]]:''
* Pick a fight with [[Priestess Gut]] or in her chambers. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Don't object [[Dror Ragzlin|Dror Ragzlin's]] orders to report to [[Minthara]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Promise [[Minthara]] to get information from the captive (i.e. [[Liam]]) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Torturer Spike]] to let you put the prisoner through paces. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, propose to show Spike how it's done {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Drow}}, tell him that you don't try, you get results {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Minthara]] that the prisoner escaped and then pass an [[Intelligence]] check to withhold the grove's location {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Tell her that [[Liam]] told you everything and pass the [[Deception]] check {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available only if you spoke to [[Minthara]] '''before''' interrogating and freeing [[Liam]]''
* Tell [[Minthara]] that [[Sazza]] was too stupid to understand you prior {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Lolth-Sworn Drow}}, tell Sazza she should have see a superior in you at once {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available if you have previously freed Sazza from the cage in Emerald Grove''
* Pick a fight with [[Minthara]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree to endure [[Abdirak|Abdirak's]] teachings on Loviatar's doctrine. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince the spiders in the pit that goblins taste better than you {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Lolth-Sworn Drow}}, pretend to be [[Lolth]] herself in disguise and egg them on goblins {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
''In [[Worg Pens]]:''
* After freeing [[Halsin]], agree to kill goblin leaders to save the grove (either with or without him in bear form). {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** If agreed, tell him to stay at pens (if you first asked Halsin to come with you, change your mind) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
* Save [[Rugan]], then use [[Persuasion]] to convince him to sell his employer's wares {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Side with [[Karlach]] during [[Wyll]]'s confrontation with her {{Approval|Shadowheart|+2}}

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* Intimidate the bandits into turning off the traps {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Intimidate [[Brem]] into selling [[Oskar Fevras]] to you at a discount rate {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[Underdark]]'''
* When entering the [[Myconid Colony]] for the first time, be honest with the guard and tell them about your tadpole {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Convince the myconid guards you are a traveler seeking adventure (using [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]]).{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Playing a {{Race|Deep Gnome}} or a {{Race|Drow}}, tell the myconids that the Underdark is your home and you don't need permission to pass. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Steal the [[Boots of Speed]] from Thulla.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Obtain the [[Ring of Mind-Shielding]] from [[Omeluum]] (either through [[Intimidation]], [[Persuasion]], or providing it with the description of the nautiloid)  {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Successfully [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] [[Derryth Bonecloak]] into giving you reward for finding the [[Noblestalk]], then take the reward and keep the mushroom.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* In [[Festering Cove]], tell [[BOOOAL]] he is a fake god and tell him you will kill him and take his power {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Tell [[BOOOAL]] you won't let him enslave the [[Kuo-toa]] any longer {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* When talking to [[Ward Magmar]] about travelling to [[Moonrise Towers]], say that Moonrise holds the answers you need. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* [[Persuasion|Convince]] the [[Deep Rothé]] to breathe, focus and excavate for [[Skarjall]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR [[Persuasion|Convince]] the Deep Rothé to give in to their rage and attack the duergar {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince [[Elder Brithvar]] to free the deep gnomes after the fight with [[Nere]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Give Shadowheart the [[Idol of Shar]] and tell her that you'll try to find anything else {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} 
** <u>OR, If</u> playing as a {{Class|Cleric}} of [[Selune]], "Just accept the gift and kiss me like you hate me."

'''[[Mountain Pass]]'''
* Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, tell [[Ellyka]] that githyanki patrol means nothing to you, getting her to stand down. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* When speaking with the githyanki patrol and [[Kith'rak Voss]], successfully pass the [[Deception]] check {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}

'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
* Vandalise the portrait of [[Vlaakith]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
''In the infirmary:''
* If [[Lae'zel]] is chosen to use the [[zaith'isk]], either:
** Save her from the device during the first phase {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(to do this, succeed a passive {{Ability check|Performance|14}}, then succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|30}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|30}}.)''. 
** Let her proceed to the second phase, then stop the purification {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(succeed a {{Ability check|Wisdom|21}} or {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} or {{Ability check|Deception|30}}) '''This choice will permanently lower Lae'zel's INT by 2'''''. 
''In the classroom:''
* Persuade [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] to let [[Youth Varrl]] go from training. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Offer to fight [[Youth Varrl]] youself {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}, then make a successful {{Ability check|Dexterity|16}} check to stab [[Youth Varrl|Varrl]] non-fatally {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}.
''At the hatchery:''
* Successfully persuade [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] to let you take the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]], telling him:
** That you'll take it to a better crèche {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR that you'll raise it yourself {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, say you'll see it becomes the greatest ''ghaik''-slayer {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}.
''In captain's quarters and Inquisitor's chamber:''
* Tell [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]] that you have the [[Mysterious Artefact]], then refuse to surrender it. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(provokes a fight with Therezzyn)''
* Refuse to hand over the artefact to the Inquisitor [[W'wargaz]], and convince [[Lae'zel]] to trust you by succeeding {{Ability check|Persuasion|21}} or by reminding her of the zaith'isk (if you've learned the truth about it prior). {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Refuse [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith's]] demand to enter the [[Mysterious Artefact]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* At the very first long rest, tell her you agree with her about finding a healer as soon as possible {{Approval|Shadowheart|+8}}
* Say you won't pry when she rebuffs your attempts to know each other better {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree with Shadowheart that illithid powers cannot be trusted despite the power they grant. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This dialogue is available only after using 'illithid' line for the first time in a conversation''.
* When [[Mizora]] first appears in the camp, tell her not to lay a finger on [[Karlach]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* When [[Lae'zel]] intends to kill everyone to prevent them transforming, talk her out of it {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* When Shadowheart fails her [[Wisdom]] [[Saving Throw]] near wolves and become [[Frightened]], assure her you will try to avoid wolves in the future if possible {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This works only when Shadowheart comes close to wolves '''for the first time''' - either in the [[Emerald Grove]], or in [[Zhentarim Hideout]], or in [[Creche Y'llek]]''
* Pet [[Scratch]] when he first comes to the camp {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Feed the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it first comes to the camp {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Successfully attend to the [[Owlbear Cub|Owlbear Cub's]] wound when it appears again at the camp {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Pet the [[Owlbear Cub]] when it stays at the camp {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(gains approval only the first time you do it)''
* During camp romance scene near the waterfall, succeed the passive {{Ability check|Insight|5}} and then choose to kiss her OR say that she should take what she wants {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* When you catch her trying to handle with the [[Mysterious Artefact]], successfully pass a [[Wisdom]] check, and then:
** Ask her to admit that there's a cure inside {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** OR Say that your lives are intertwined, and then that you won't insist on discussing the matter further.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* When talking to her half-drunk at the goblins' party, offer her "a better distraction", then suggest to sit by the fire OR to tell what's on her mind {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}} ''(either)''
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}} or as a {{Race|Duergar}}, tell her you've never done anything comforting {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}}
* When talking to [[Halsin]] on the morning after the camp celebration, say that you prefer to take the route through Underdark. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* <u>Use</u> [[Persuasion]] to successfully convince her to explore the illithid powers
** <u>OR Tell her</u> that perhaps resist the temptation of tadpole powers is right 
* Do nothing when Shadowheart tries to kill Lae'zel {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} ''(Lae'zel permanently dies)''
** After Shadowheart kills Lae'zel, talk to her and tell her you trust she had reasons to do it {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* When [[Kith'rak Voss]] wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the [[Mysterious Artefact]] (''after the events at the Crèche''):
** Encourage [[Lae'zel]] to trust him {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR tell Lae'zel you'll support any choice of hers {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR tell Lae'zel you believe Kith'rak and she should too {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''Raphael's Deal'''
* When [[Raphael]] briefly takes you to the [[House of Hope]], choose lines:
** "I need to think this over." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** "You're mad if you think I'll make a deal with a devil." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} ''(If playing as [[Wyll]]: "... another devil")''
* After first encounter with [[Raphael]], talk to her and choose dialogue option about distrusting the devil '''twice''' {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}

'''[[Daughter of Darkness|Personal quest]]'''
* Tell her that you don't care who she worships and do not push her further {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* After she agrees to discuss [[Shar]] wih you: 
** Tell her that you have no problems with her worship {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** OR Persuade her that she should trust you since you are in the same boat. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
** When Shadowheart asks whether you've heard of Shar, choose lines "Remind me" or "She doesn't sound very appealing". Then continue the dilogue until you can say "You should tell me more sometime." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* Talk about her missing memories, and make her promise to point out Night Orchids {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* After her [[Daughter of Darkness#A mysterious wound|wound]] manifests itself, ask her if there's anything you can do to help her {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* When she has odd magical flare-up, choose to turn the blind eye and leave {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} ''(gains approval on any stage of conversation)''
▶ '''''Note:''' This dialogue is available only if you haven't ever seen her [[Daughter of Darkness#A mysterious wound|wound]] manifesting itself prior''
* When Shadowheart wants to speak with you about Sharran worship herself, tell her to continue {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}.
** Then, when she tells you about her dream of becoming a [[Dark Justiciar]], ask if Mother Superior would ever relent, and then thank her for sharing {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* When Shadowheart shares with you her memories about becoming a Sharran through the tadpole ('girl in the woods' cutscene), agree, then say this can't have been easy to her {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}

'''Any Area'''
* Playing as [[Astarion]], confess to her that you are a vampire {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}}
** Succeed the check to explain why you didn't reveal your vampirism to Shadowheart {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
}}

=== Act Two ===
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'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''<br>
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''
* Order [[Gronag|Warrior Gronag]] to fetch the bone, after he orders the hyena to do the same. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Convince [[Kar'niss]] the drider not to attack you if you killed the convoy before summoning him. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* <u>Traversing</u> [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] with the convoy, protect them from ambushing Harpers, and then:
** <u>Convince</u> the drider through [[Deception]] to give you the lantern 
** <u>Then use</u> [[Intimidation]] or [[Deception]] to convince the drider to walk away into the shadows
*<u> When judging</u> with [[He Who Was]], order [[Madeline]] to stab herself, then to continue , and finally succeed a [[Persuasion]] roll to keep her going .

'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Refuse to drink the spiked wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] that [[Marcus Falgor|Marcus]] plans to kidnap her when he attacks the [[Last Light Inn]].{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell Isobel that your blood orders you to kill her, then chase off the urge, and finally ask her to forgive you. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Talking to the [[Strange Ox]], promise to keep its secret {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''
* Agree to help [[Arabella]] find her parents. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree to take [[Arabella]] in at your camp. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
''In the [[House of Healing]]:''
* Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to order his sisters to hone their blades on each other.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Then persuade [[Malus Thorm]] to operate on himself. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* OR Convince [[Malus Thorm]] to take the place of his patient and submit to sisters' curing. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(comes one point by another subsequently)''.
''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:''
* <u>Persuade</u> [[Gerringothe Thorm]] that there's no one to oversee her
''At [[The Waning Moon]]:''
* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) up to three times total {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}''(each time)''
** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)'' 
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(each time)'' .
▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.''
* By any means make the [[Thisobald Thorm]] drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
''In [[Sharran Sanctuary]] under the town square:''
* <u>Perform</u> the blood offering at the secret altar to Shar

'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]'''
* <u>Agree</u> to play hide-and-seek with [[Oliver]]

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* <u>Playing</u> as a [[Rogue]], tell the [[Reconstituted Duellist]] that you do not blunder.
* Persuade [[Balthazar]] to give you the bell to summon [[Flesh]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Having [[Mother Dearest]] in your inventory, ask [[Balthazar]] what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her.  {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
''When dealing with Yurgir:''
* Talk to [[Yurgir]] about his pact, pass a passive [[Insight]] check and then three subsequent [[Persuasion]] checks to make him kill Merregons, his [[Displacer Beast]] [[Nessa]], and finally off himself. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* If you agreed to help [[Yurgir]], detect thoughts on the [[Hoarding Merregon]] and ask for the potions used to charm Nessa.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the Broken Effigy in exchange for their treasure {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* <u>Offer</u> peace when speaking directly with [[Lyrthindor]] after interacting with the Effigy and defeating the rat horde

'''[[Moonrise Towers]]'''
* <u>Use</u> [[Persuasion]] on [[Disciple Z'rell]] to explain yourself about letting goblins go, saying that they won't get far
* <u>At the</u> [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] that you can help, or that it isn't too late, or to come quietly  {{Approval|Shadowheart|}} ''(either choice)''
▶ '''''Note:''' This option requires {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first''
:* Then tell [[Dame Aylin|Aylin]] to stand down, because [[Ketheric Thorm|Ketheric]] has surrendered.

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* <u>At the</u> [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* <u>Give</u> Shadowheart a [[Night Orchid]]
* <u>When</u> Shadowheart (Selûnite) asks you what you think of her new look, tell her you're all for it if it helps her put the past behind. 

'''[[Daughter of Darkness|Personal quest]]'''
* Near the [[Gauntlet of Shar|Pedestal of Reckoning]], tell Shadowheart you'll help her surmount Shar's trials {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* Let Shadowheart step up at the sacrificial bowl at the each of the [[Gauntlet of Shar]] trials {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} ''(each trial)''
* At the Verge of the Shadows, while Shadowheart is praying, pry into her mind and then suggest to move on {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* In the [[Nightsong's Prison]], select the option to ''not interfere.'' {{Approval|Shadowheart|+10}}
* When talking to [[Dame Aylin]] at the camp, tell Shadowheart you'll help to save her parents {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}} ''(available if Shadowheart defied Shar)''

}}

=== Act Three ===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''

''Talking to [[Yenna]]:''
* Offer to go find a guard for Yenna {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Give Yenna food OR gold. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(adds another point after offering to find a guard, too)''

''At the [[Open Hand Temple]]:''
* Refuse to bear the madness curse instilled by [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk's Manifestation]]. ''(starts a fight with crypt corpses)''{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Agree to bear the curse and withstand [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk's Manifestation]] madness. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+3}}

''At the [[Sword Coast Couriers]]:''
* Get more money out of [[Danzo Arkwright]] in return for the Zhentarim letters, using any check-based option. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Tell [[Commander Lightfeather]] that his soldiers were eaten by a flying cat. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
''In the kennels:''
* Say "Woof" to [[Angry Mar'hyah]] twice.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Make [[Angry Mar'hyah]] to let you keep Scratch, using [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via [[Deception]] or [[Intimidation]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}.

''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that one can't just kill innocent people {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Tell her that you're going to report to the commanding officer {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell her that mindless slaughter is not the answer {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would never kill someone you care about. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' When playing as [[Karlach]] or [[Wyll]] origin, this option will have an unique formulation, but still take its place (line 3)''
:* OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell [[Gyldro Angleiron]] that you do all you can to keep your loved ones safe from your blade. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''In the [[Circus of the Last Days]]:'''

''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:''
* Yell 'Boo! Get off the stage!' OR say 'What a corny joke' {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(either)''
* Volunteer any companion to the stage, except Shadowheart herself {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}, and then cheer them, telling "Go on!" {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}.
▶ '''''Note:''' If volunteering Jaheira, the line will have unique formulation''
* If going on stage yourself, say you're special because you treat the people around you with kindness.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR, <u>Playing</u> as a [[Druid]], say you're special because of your animal transformation capabilities. 
''When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:''
* First question: ★'Good company', OR 'Night itself', OR ★'That she can change' {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(either; the latter available if she denied Shar {{verify}})''
* Second question: ★'Being discreet' {{Approval|Shadowheart|+2}}, OR 'Shrewd judgement' {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Third question: ★'She doesn't know…', OR ★'She can't swim', OR 'Sacrifice an innocent', OR ★'Failing her goddess' {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(either; the latter available if she denied Shar)''
▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test.''

''Elsewhere:''
*<u> Tell</u> [[Wulbren]] you'll take the runepowder bomb but only use it as a last resort.

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Consent to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* At [[Carm's Garm]], when [[Naaber]] pretends to be a dog, choose ''"nobody likes Naaber"'' line. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to this dialogue.''
* Tell [[Sauceman Chorizo]] that you can show him pleasures his husband never could. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Get into Wyrm's Rock Fortress by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], showing [[Lower City Pass]] obtained from [[Valeria]], using [[Urgent Report for Duke Ravengard|Nashkellan's report]], bribing [[Elin|Blaze Elin]] (''{{Ability check|Persuasion|25}} required''), or passing any of class-based checks. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''

''At the Flaming Fist barracks:''
* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest, wake other guards {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
▶''''' Note:''' Waking guards gains approval only '''after''' discovering by any available means that Reynash was stealing from others.''

''Speaking to Manip Bakshi (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not):''
* Successfully detect his thoughts and pretend to be a new recruit {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* OR Tell him you've spotted Reynash on stealing {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** Then Ask a reward for turning Reynash in {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree to leave barracks (or let him escort you out) {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

''At the Audience Hall:''
* Speaking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard and attendants of Lady Durinbold and Lord Shattershield about the Steel Watch, say:
** That you have seen the army of the Absolute and no where's safe. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** That the [[Steel Watcher]]s will eventually turn on everyone. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree to become allies with [[Gortash]] and slay [[Orin]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
** OR Refuse to become allies with Gortash {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Agree to witness the ceremony of [[Gortash|Gortash's]] ordain, saying "All right" OR "Let's get over" {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(either)''
** OR Tell [[Gortash]] that you have no interest in this sham of a coronation {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

''Approaching [[Duke Ravengard]] after the coronation:''
* Ask what has happened to the city's great hero {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} ''(a Baldurian option)''
* Ask if the current state of the city is what they call tyranny {{Approval|Shadowheart|+2}}
* Tell the Duke that [[Florrick]] sent you, then probe Ravengard's mind to discover councellor's location and tell him that Gortash is a tyrant {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''
* At the [[The Blushing Mermaid]], tell [[Auntie Ethel]] to surrender the child. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}  
* In the [[Baldur's Mouth]], tell [[Ettvard Needle]] you'll unveil his connection to Gortash if he prints anything bad about you.{{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
*<u>Near the</u> [[Crimson Draughts]], give some gold to [[Sacrum]].
* Playing as a [[Bard]], talk to [[Thomas C. Quirkilious]] in [[Chromatic Scale]] and ask him about the benefits of worg hair lute strings. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[Murder Tribunal]]'''
* After becoming an Unholy Assassin, tell the [[Echo of Illasera]] that "Can't be that quick if someone cut you down." {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''[[House of Hope]]'''
* Tell [[Hope]] you aren't telling her anything when she says she wants to ask a question. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}
* Successfully read the [[Archivist|Archivist's]] thoughts, and then deceive him pretending to be Zariel's High Inquisitor. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* <u>When</u> [[Lae'zel]] is threatened by [[Vlaakith]], tell her to stand her ground and not to fall for Vlaakith's lies.}}

'''[[Daughter of Darkness|Personal quest]]'''

''In the [[House of Grief]]:''
* Let her participate in the [[Mapping of the Heart]]. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* ''(If Shadowheart '''remained''' a Sharran)'' Tell the cloister how [[Shar]] has blessed her. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+5}}
* ''(If Shadowheart '''remained''' a Sharran)'' Give her a chance to sway more of [[Viconia DeVir|Viconia's]] followers. {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}}

== Disapproval ==
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Shadowheart to lose approval. '''This list is most likely incomplete.'''

=== Act One ===
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'''[[Ravaged Beach]]'''
* Demand more than apologies from [[Astarion]] after the spawn tries to attack you {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Roadside Cliffs]]'''
* Speaking with the tieflings holding [[Lae'zel]] in a cage, choose the '' 'attack' '' option. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR Persuade the tieflings to shoot open the cage {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} and then attack them {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* Recruit [[Lae'zel]] into the party {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}

'''[[Emerald Grove]]/[[The Hollow]]'''
* Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, when confronted by a companion about kicking [[Timber]], answer that it came right at you OR that your instincts are sharp  {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Make [[Zorru]] bow to [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Make [[Zorru]] kneel before [[Lae'zel]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* After [[Lae'zel]] has questioned [[Zorru]], tell her she is good at interrogations. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Tell [[Auntie Ethel]] about the tadpole in your head {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
''While the [[Emerald Grove]] is preparing for the goblin attack''
* Tell [[Zevlor]] (or [[Asharak]] if Zevlor is dead) that it was you who led the horde to the grove, and then that this place belongs to the [[Absolute]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR That the horde is coming, led by the drow - and you are ''with'' them {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Forest]]'''
* Playing as a {{Class|Cleric}} of [[Selûne]], say a prayer over the corpses near the bridge to [[Blighted Village]], while talking to [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] there {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
'''''▶ Note:''' This scene appears only if Aradin has previously left the grove''

'''[[Owlbear Nest]]'''
* Choose to go closer to the [[Owlbear Cub]] or attack mother [[Owlbear]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** After killing mother Owlbear, kill its cub as well {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Fail to [[Persuasion|persuade]] or [[Intimidation|intimidate]] Shadowheart into looting the Selunite chest {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
** Loot the Selunite chest and fail the [[Sleight of Hand]] check if you previously agreed not to do it or failed to convince her {{Approval|Shadowheart|-2}}

'''[[Sunlit Wetlands]]/[[Putrid Bog]]'''
* While talking to [[Demir]] and [[Johl]] after Ethel disappears, offer to help them find their sister {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* After defeating [[Auntie Ethel]], order her to let [[Mayrina]] go. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR, let Ethel go in exchange for [[Auntie Ethel's Hair|fey hair]], with or without Mayrina. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

[[Blighted Village]]
* Attack [[Fezzerk]] and his gang {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** When Fezzerk begs for mercy, spare him {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Interrupt the bugbear and ogre couple in the barn {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR let [[Astarion]] interrupt them (if he is in party). {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Goblin Camp]]'''
''At the gate and in the outer camp:''
* Play the war drum at the front gate {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* <u>Take</u> Shadowheart to the chicken-chase and tell her not to be hasty
* If [[Crusher]] attacks you, defeat him, then say you've made a point and help him up. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
''In the [[Shattered Sanctum]]:''
* Tell [[Brakkal]] (the [[Deities#Maglubiyet|Maglubiyet]] devotee in the cage) that the gods are fickle.{{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, say that your people build cities on the corpses of gods {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available to all avatars except {{Class|Cleric}} ''
* Accept the [[Brand of the Absolute]] from [[Gut|Priestess Gut]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR, Speaking to [[Greez|Warlock Greez]], ask him to brand you {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Pick a fight with [[Gut|Priestess Gut]] while she is still in the throne hall {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
''In the [[Worg Pens]]:''
** Make [[Birka|Brawler Birka]] release the bear and then attack the animal {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Refuse [[Halsin]] to help him save the grove after freeing him. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[The Risen Road]]'''
* Agree to hunt the monster (i.e. [[Karlach]]) for [[Anders]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Agree to fight the gnolls to save [[Rugan]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Zhentarim Hideout]]'''
* <u>Pay extra</u> 200 gold to the artist [[Oskar Fevras]] after you free him

'''[[Underdark]]'''
* In [[Festering Cove]], tell [[Kuo-toa]] priest to bow before BOOOAL's Chosen {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Grymforge]]'''
* Tell [[Morghal]] and [[Orgarth]] that them keeping slaves is not a problem for you, and that you'll just kill them {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} ''(immediately starts a fight with the duergar, both Clan Flameshade and Absolute followers)''
* Looking at skeletal remains of [[Dark Justiciar]]s, say "Better off dead" OR "Die in filth" {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}} ''(either)''
* Provoke a fight against [[Elder Brithvar]] by either taunting him to try and take your gold OR suggesting to rat him out to [[Sergeant Thrinn]] about his conspiracy against [[Nere]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} ''(either option)''

'''[[Crèche Y'llek]]'''
* Let Lae'zel speak for the group when you enter the Crèche and questioned by [[Gish Far'aag]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR Show Gish Far'aag the [[Mysterious Artefact]] to gain entry into the Crèche {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Offer to fight [[Youth Varrl]] when [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] asks for a challenger {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}, and then indeed kill him {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Tell [[Varsh Ko'kuu]] that if he gives you the [[Githyanki Egg|githyanki egg]] you'll sell it at best price OR make yourself an omelette (''either choise brings {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} and immediately starts the fight with [[Varsh Ko'kuu|Ko'kuu]] and hatchery guards'')
* Surrender the [[Mysterious Artefact]] to [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Accept [[Vlaakith|Vlaakith's]] demand to enter the [[Mysterious Artefact]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Steal the [[Blood of Lathander]] from the Secret Chamber {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''Camp/Conversation'''
* At the very first long rest, tell her not to question your decisions {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* <u>Tell</u> Astarion you trust him
* When you catch her trying to handle with the [[Mysterious Artefact]], fail a [[Wisdom]] check {{Approval|Shadowheart|-10}}
▶ '''''Note:''' This cutscene is available only if you haven't discussed the artefact with Shadowheart before''
* During camp romance scene near the waterfall:
** Choose to drink the wine and leave {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
** Suggest to return to the camp, and then insist on it {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
** After succeeding the passive {{Ability check|Insight|5}}, choose to let the moment pass. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* When talking to her half-drunk at the goblins' party, fail the {{Ability check|Wisdom|5}} (illithid) to push into her mind {{Approval|Shadowheart|-10}}
** OR, Playing as a {{Race|Githyanki}}, tell her to pull herself together {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* <u>Insist</u> on continuing to use the tadpole's power after the second visit of the [[Dream Guardian]]
* When [[Kith'rak Voss]] wakes you up at the camp during long rest to discuss the [[Mysterious Artefact]] (after the events at the Crèche), tell [[Lae'zel]] to kill him {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} ''(starts the fight with the githyanki knight)''
* <u>Let</u> [[Volo]] follow through with his attempt to remove the parasite
* Playing as [[Astarion]], after being caught biting:
** Fail the check to explain why you didn't reveal your true nature to Shadowheart {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** Tell her that holding secrets keeps you safe {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
** Swear that you are not a vampire after being caught biting {{Approval|Shadowheart|-10}}

'''Raphael's deal'''
* Tell her you trust Raphael {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}

'''[[Daughter of Darkness|Personal quest]]'''
* Fail to read her mind on why she is against Selûne {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* Tell her to leave after she tells of her worship of Shar {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}} ''(Shadowheart permanently leaves the party)''
}}

===Act Two===
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'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''
''If entering the Shadow-Cursed Lands from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:''
* Fail to convince the hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} ''(works on any of required ability checks)''
* <u>When </u>judging with [[He Who Was]], choose any response to [[Madeline]], that judges her actions; either that she is not to be forgiven or that it wasn't her fault (formulation of answer is based on class).
* <u>When</u>judging with [[He Who Was]], choose to stop [[Madeline]] from stabbing herself.

'''[[Last Light Inn]]'''
* Drink the spiked wine when talking to [[Jaheira]] inside {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Reithwin Town]]'''
''In the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]:''
* <u>Give up</u> all your gold to [[Gerringothe Thorm]]
'' In the [[Sharran Sanctuary]]:''
* Take the [[Ritual Dagger of Shar]] from the Shar Altar {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]'''
* <u>When speaking</u> with [[Yurgir]], say you're uniquely good at tracking things down 
* Tell [[Lyrthindor]] the world is better off without Shar worshippers {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Lick the [[Spider meat|dead spider]] twice {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} ''(each time)''

'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]'''
* <u>At the</u> [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to purge the pods.
* <u>When talking</u> to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to consume the mind.
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only after successful {{Ability check|Insight|18}}''

'''[[Daughter of Darkness|Personal quest]]'''
* Near the [[Gauntlet of Shar|Pedestal of Reckoning]], tell Shadowheart that passing Shar's trials is a distraction {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
** OR Say that you're here only to uncover Ketheric's secrets {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
* After installing an [[Umbral Gem]] into the Pedestal of Reckoning, tell Shadowheart that searching the [[Spear of Night]] is nonsence {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* At the Verge of the Shadows, while Shadowheart is praying:
** Successfully pry inside Shadowheart's mind {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} ''(requires a {{Ability check|Wisdom|16}})''
** OR Fail the Wisdom check to pry inside her mind {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
** When she angers, tell her to forget about whatever she's going to do in Shadowfell {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}
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===Act Three===
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'''[[Rivington]]'''
* Tell [[Yenna]] to get lost. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* OR Tell her that her mother is probably dead {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* <u>Tell </u>[[Wulbren]] that the real enemy is Gortash, and not the [[Gondians]]
* When confronted by [[Ferg Drogher]] over Shadowheart's rejection of Shar, tell him that she "turned her back on your wretched goddess". {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:''
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that both sides need a lesson {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], propose to kill and kill again {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.{{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]'''
* Volunteer Shadowheart to the stage as a special assistant to Dribbles {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}, and then cheer her, telling "Go on!" {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}.
* When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:
** First question: 'Judging others' OR 'A blanket' {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} ''(either)''
** Second question: 'Fart on a Selunite' {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** Third question: 'Her hair' {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]'''
* Refuse to be arrested by the Steel Watcher at the gate between Rivington and Wyrm's Crossing. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* * Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]]. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* ''(If Halsin '''is in''' the party)'' Refuse to take Halsin in with you to the orgy with Drow twins. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]'''

''At the Flaming Fist barracks, when you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest:''
* [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] or blackmail him into giving you his stash {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
** OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] afterwards (regardless if you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thieving attempt or not), let him arrest you {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

''At the Audience Hall:''
* Speaking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard and attendants of Lady Durinbold and Lord Shattershield about the Steel Watch, say that you feel safer {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* Refuse twice to give [[Gortash]] the Netherstones. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}

'''[[Lower City]]'''

''At the[[The Blushing Mermaid]]:''
* When speaking to [[Auntie Ethel]], say ''"That’s so evil, even I’m impressed"''. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* Accept the [[Auntie Ethel|Ethel's]] offer to become your [[Gather_Your_Allies|ally]]. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* At [[Sorcerous Sundries]], betray [[Dame Aylin]] and hand her over to [[Lorroakan]]. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* In [[Cazador's Dungeon]], let Astarion complete the Rite of Profane Ascension {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* At [[Flymm Cargo]], let [[Allandra Grey]] take [[Redhammer]] away after you've returned from the [[Iron Throne]] {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
* When meeting [[Olfaith Olumssdottir]] for the first time, ask him what you must do. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 

'''[[Murder Tribunal]]'''
* When speaking to [[Sarevok]] on how you acquired the hands of your murder victims, choose lines ''"With a smile on my face…"'' OR ''"Slowly and painfully…"''. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 
* Tell the [[Echo of Amelyssan]] that every kill is euphoria. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} 

'''[[Bhaal Temple]]'''
* Let [[Orin]] kill the kidnapped companion, saying you won't stop her. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-5}}  

'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversation]]'''
* When [[Mizora]] proposes new pact choice to [[Wyll]], tell him to break the pact or to let his father die. {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}
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