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A collection of [[Shadowheart]]'s remarks and overhead conversations with other characters. | A collection of [[Shadowheart]]'s remarks and overhead conversations with other characters. | ||
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* Locked tight. Better look for the means to get this open. | * Locked tight. Better look for the means to get this open. | ||
==== | ====Attempting to pick a lock==== | ||
* Let's see what my touch can do. | * Let's see what my touch can do. | ||
* A lock? How tempting. | * A lock? How tempting. | ||
* I love the sound of lockpicking. | * I love the sound of lockpicking. | ||
====Looking at a globe==== | ====Looking at a globe==== | ||
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* Hells, you can't trust anything, can you? | * Hells, you can't trust anything, can you? | ||
====After a | ====After a Short Rest==== | ||
* I can keep going a little longer, now. | * I can keep going a little longer, now. | ||
* That helped. | * That helped. | ||
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* Just a brief respite. | * Just a brief respite. | ||
==== | ==== Upon reading [[Selûnite Prayer Book]] ==== | ||
* Moonlight, guidance, ''tides''... how fascinating. Consider me converted, Selûne | |||
* | |||
=== At the Epilogue party === | === At the Epilogue party === | ||
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== Location Remarks == | == Location Remarks == | ||
* ''(First time seeing a wolf)'' Oh, no. I ''hate'' wolves. | |||
=== Act One === | === Act One === | ||
==== [[Wilderness]] ==== | ==== [[Wilderness]] ==== | ||
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* ''(After skeletons have been defeated)'' "Fools. Rising from the dead just to protect some dusty old baubles." | * ''(After skeletons have been defeated)'' "Fools. Rising from the dead just to protect some dusty old baubles." | ||
==== | ===== Grove ===== | ||
* ''(Offered [[Wyvern Poison]] by [[Nettie]])'' "Wyvern poison. Never tried it, and I hope to keep it that way." | * ''(Offered [[Wyvern Poison]] by [[Nettie]])'' "Wyvern poison. Never tried it, and I hope to keep it that way." | ||
** | ** (reply) | ||
** | ** "Better than ceremorphosis, at least. Hold onto it." | ||
==== | ===== Harpy Nest ===== | ||
* "Is that... singing? It's beautiful." | * "Is that... singing? It's beautiful." | ||
==== [[Blighted Village]] ==== | ==== [[Blighted Village]] ==== | ||
* ''(Upon finding the abandoned hopscotch game)'' "Looks familiar... did I play this once? Long ago...?" | * ''(Upon finding the abandoned hopscotch game)'' "Looks familiar... did I play this once? Long ago...?" | ||
* ''( | * ''(On picking up the [[Selunite Necklace]])'' "Moon witch rubbish. How much time did some dimwitted artisan waste on that?" | ||
==== [[The Risen Road]] ==== | ==== [[The Risen Road]] ==== | ||
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==== [[Goblin Camp]] ==== | ==== [[Goblin Camp]] ==== | ||
* ''(Approaching the [[Waypoint]])'' " | * ''(Approaching the [[Waypoint]])'' "Selune's markings... she was worshipped here, once. Her patronage couldn't spare this place from goblins, clearly. Heh." | ||
* ''(Approaching the statues near the Waypoint)'' "A disgusting waste of stonecraft." | * ''(Approaching the statues near the Waypoint)'' "A disgusting waste of stonecraft." | ||
=== Act Two === | |||
=== Act Two === | |||
==== [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] ==== | ==== [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] ==== | ||
* ''(After encountering a [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|pixie]])'' "We do get to see some interesting things. Almost makes the mortal peril worth it. ''Almost''." | * ''(After encountering a [[Dolly Dolly Dolly|pixie]])'' "We do get to see some interesting things. Almost makes the mortal peril worth it. ''Almost''." | ||
==== | ==== [[Thisobald Thorm]] ==== | ||
* ''( | * ''(Upon starting combat)'' "Damn thing's sozzled. Might make for an unpredictable fight." | ||
* ''(When [[Burning Reflex]] is activated)'' Heated brew? {{verify}} | |||
* ''( | * ''(When [[Acid Reflux]] is activated)'' Watch it - the acid's altered his brew. | ||
* ''( | * ''(When [[Electric Reflux]]{{verify}} is activated)'' Damn - the brew's acquired a spark! | ||
* ''(Victory)''He's done for. I'll drink to that. | |||
*''( | |||
==== [[Gauntlet of Shar]] ==== | ==== [[Gauntlet of Shar]] ==== | ||
* ''(Approaching the entrance to the [[Grand Mausoleum]])'' "Sigils... attempts to restrain Lady Shar's power, perhaps. Failed attempts." | |||
* ''(Approaching one of the bone piles)'' "All these bones. Seems there's been a graverobber at work here, and an artful one at that." | |||
* ''(Approaching | * ''(Approaching Ketheric Thorm's sarcophagus)'' "There's more to this place, I can feel it, something is near..." | ||
*''( | |||
*''( | |||
* ''(Approaching the broken Mirror of Loss)'' "This mirror... it's so familiar. I've stood before one like it before. Felt its magic. What did it do...?" | * ''(Approaching the broken Mirror of Loss)'' "This mirror... it's so familiar. I've stood before one like it before. Felt its magic. What did it do...?" | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
'''[[Lower City]]''' | |||
* (''Passing graffiti on the side of [[Elerrathin's Home]]'') "That graffiti... it almost looks like it was done in my hand. Did I do this?" | |||
'''[[Graveyard (Lower City)]]''' | |||
* (''Interacting with Allistar Marnley's Grave'') "Odd... I can't help but feel a twinge of sorrow at this grave. But why? Who is this?" | * (''Interacting with Allistar Marnley's Grave'') "Odd... I can't help but feel a twinge of sorrow at this grave. But why? Who is this?" | ||
** ''(Placing a Night Orchid at Allistar Marnley's Grave) "''My favourite. A kind touch, thank you." | ** ''(Placing a Night Orchid at Allistar Marnley's Grave) "''My favourite. A kind touch, thank you." | ||
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**''(Entering Chamber of Loss)'' "I... I see them. I see my parents. Gods... what's been done to them?" | **''(Entering Chamber of Loss)'' "I... I see them. I see my parents. Gods... what's been done to them?" | ||
* ''(Bookshelves in the Dormitory)'' "These are all about ''me''...forty years of my life, documented like I was some sort of specimen." | * ''(Bookshelves in the Dormitory)'' "These are all about ''me''...forty years of my life, documented like I was some sort of specimen." | ||
== Party Banter == | == Party Banter == | ||
=== {{Banter|Astarion}} === | === {{Banter|Astarion}} === | ||
* ''' | * '''Shadowheart''': You know what I really miss about Baldur's Gate? The food. Freshest fish I've ever had. | ||
* '''Astarion''': I don't care for fish. Red meat - now that's a different matter. Rare as can be... dripping. | |||
* '''Astarion''': | * '''Shadowheart''': Well unless we find a cure you won't have any teeth to chew it with soon enough. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
''(If Astarion hasn't admitted to being a vampire)'' | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': Do you have someone waiting for you in Baldur's Gate, Astarion? A sweetheart perhaps? | * '''Shadowheart''': Do you have someone waiting for you in Baldur's Gate, Astarion? A sweetheart perhaps? | ||
* '''Astarion''': Not one in particular. The city is a veritable feast of sweethearts. | * '''Astarion''': Not one in particular. The city is a veritable feast of sweethearts. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': You must be eager to get back then. Slimmer pickings out in this wilderness. | * '''Shadowheart''': You must be eager to get back then. Slimmer pickings out in this wilderness. | ||
<hr> | |||
''(If Astarion has admitted to being a vampire)'' | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': Do you have someone waiting for you in Baldur's Gate, Astarion? A sweetheart perhaps? | |||
* '''Astarion''': No sweethearts, no. I prefer them savoury. | * '''Astarion''': No sweethearts, no. I prefer them savoury. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': This is what I get for trying to strike up conversation. | * '''Shadowheart''': This is what I get for trying to strike up conversation. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': So, Astarion. Which of us would you rather feed on? If you had free rein? | * '''Shadowheart''': So, Astarion. Which of us would you rather feed on? If you had free rein? | ||
* '''Astarion''': Ah! Wyll. No question. He's strong, fast, and righteous. I'm salivating already. | * '''Astarion''': Ah! Wyll. No question. He's strong, fast, and righteous. I'm salivating already. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Hmm... | * '''Shadowheart''': Hmm... Interesting. | ||
* '''Astarion''': You sound | * '''Astarion''': You sound disappointing. I'll bite you if you ask. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I'm sure you would. Don't sound so eager. | * '''Shadowheart''': I'm sure you would. Don't sound so eager. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': So. A vampire spawn and a monster hunter in the same group. We're not going to have trouble, are we? | * '''Shadowheart''': So. A vampire spawn and a monster hunter in the same group. We're not going to have trouble, are we? | ||
* '''Astarion''': Excuse me? Since this tadpole, I'm barely a monster at all. | * '''Astarion''': Excuse me? Since this tadpole, I'm barely a monster at all. | ||
* '''Astarion''': I just want to survive, same as you. | * '''Astarion''': I just want to survive, same as you. | ||
* '''Wyll''': I don't see a problem, as long as mister fang there keeps his appetite in check. | * '''Wyll''': I don't see a problem, as long as mister fang there keeps his appetite in check. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(In the [[Underdark]]) | (In the [[Underdark]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Such | * '''Shadowheart''': Such depths to the shadows... I don't care what others says about the Underdark - it's beautiful down here. | ||
* '''Astarion''': I'm used to a crypt's gloom. This is something else. | * '''Astarion''': I'm used to a crypt's gloom. This is something else. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (Areas before entering [[Rosymorn Monastery]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I didn't exactly dress for hiking mountains. Shame we couldn't procure some pack mules, or horses. | * '''Shadowheart''': I didn't exactly dress for hiking mountains. Shame we couldn't procure some pack mules, or horses. | ||
* '''Astarion''': Horses? Perish the | * '''Astarion''': Horses? Perish the thoughts - those ill-tempered beasts are prone to biting. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Well, so are you, but we keep you around, don't we? | * '''Shadowheart''': Well, so are you, but we keep you around, don't we? | ||
* '''Astarion''': | * '''Astarion''': I'm not offering any rides, if that's what you're thinking. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In the [[Gauntlet of Shar]]) | ||
* '''Astarion''': | * '''Astarion''': I do like it down here. It's nice. Homey. | ||
* '' | * (''If Shadowheart's allegiance has been revealed'') | ||
* | ** '''Shadowheart''': This is a dedication to my goddess' power and dark beauty. Homey is not the first word that comes to mind. | ||
*(''If Shadowheart's allegiance hasn't been revealed'') | |||
** '''Shadowheart''': This temple is positively dripping with power and dark beauty - is homey truly the first word that springs to mind. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': | |||
* ''' | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I have to ask, Astarion. Do people taste different from one another, when you feed? | * '''Shadowheart''': I have to ask, Astarion. Do people taste different from one another, when you feed? | ||
* '''Astarion''': It all depends. A clean neck certainly helps. | * '''Astarion''': It all depends. A clean neck certainly helps. | ||
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* '''Astarion''': Of course, there are different vintages. Young noble is wonderful if you can get it, but crone has its charms too. | * '''Astarion''': Of course, there are different vintages. Young noble is wonderful if you can get it, but crone has its charms too. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In the [[House of Healing]]) | ||
* '''Astarion''': It's a long time since I was in a house of healing. Gods, it's depressing. | * '''Astarion''': It's a long time since I was in a house of healing. Gods, it's depressing. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I suppose you don't have much use for hospitals... unless you're seeking to steal their blood stock. | * '''Shadowheart''': I suppose you don't have much use for hospitals... unless you're seeking to steal their blood stock. | ||
* '''Astarion''': True, although I don't heal as fast as I used to. The one downside to the tadpole, I suppose. | * '''Astarion''': True, although I don't heal as fast as I used to. The one downside to the tadpole, I suppose. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': The one downside? I think you might have stopped the count too soon... | * '''Shadowheart''': The one downside? I think you might have stopped the count too soon... | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At [[The Counting House]]) | (At [[The Counting House]]) | ||
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* '''Astarion''': Let's just say blood tastes better from a gold goblet, and silk bedsheets improve any night-time activity. | * '''Astarion''': Let's just say blood tastes better from a gold goblet, and silk bedsheets improve any night-time activity. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At | (At Cazador's Palace) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': So, Astarion. Vampire dens - what should I expect? | * '''Shadowheart''': So, Astarion. Vampire dens - what should I expect? | ||
* '''Astarion''': Vampires would be a safe bet. | * '''Astarion''': Vampires would be a safe bet. | ||
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* '''Astarion''': So long as there's a cheering crowd. As for vampire dens, I'd brace your nose. They can be very... organic. | * '''Astarion''': So long as there's a cheering crowd. As for vampire dens, I'd brace your nose. They can be very... organic. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(' | (Outside [[Philgrave's Mansion]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | * '''Shadowheart''': A distinct whiff of ''undeath'' to this place... though curious, I can't say I've ever noticed the same about you, Astarion. | ||
* '''Astarion''': My 'whiff' is very faint, thank you - nothing a little bergamot, rosemary, and a hint of aged brandy can't hide. It's the perfect olfactory disguise for a corpse. Honestly, I missed my calling as a perfumer. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': You've clearly thought this through a great deal. I'm impressed and appalled in equal measure. | |||
* '''Astarion''': | |||
* ''' | |||
=== {{Banter|Gale}} === | === {{Banter|Gale}} === | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': They were tenacious. I wonder what they wanted here - other than bloodshed. | |||
* '''Gale''': A taste of goblins to come, I fear. There must be a horde nearby. | |||
<hr> | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': You seem to know a good deal about our condition, Gale. | * '''Shadowheart''': You seem to know a good deal about our condition, Gale. | ||
* '''Gale''': Everything, really - not to put too fine a point | * '''Gale''': Everything, really - not to put too fine a point in it. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': A humble specimen, aren't you? | * '''Shadowheart''': A humble specimen, aren't you? | ||
* '''Gale''': On occasion. | * '''Gale''': On occasion. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Still no symptoms? | * '''Shadowheart''': Still no symptoms? | ||
* '''Gale''': No signs of tentacles so far. | * '''Gale''': No signs of tentacles so far. | ||
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* '''Gale''': That I can relate to. | * '''Gale''': That I can relate to. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': What did you mean before, Gale? 'A woman with shadows for eyes', you said. | * '''Shadowheart''': What did you mean before, Gale? 'A woman with shadows for eyes', you said. | ||
* '''Gale''': Merely that if the eyes are the mirror to the soul, yours have dark curtains across the mirror. No offense taken, I hope? | * '''Gale''': Merely that if the eyes are the mirror to the soul, yours have dark curtains across the mirror. No offense taken, I hope? | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Not necessarily. I haven't made my mind up about you yet. | * '''Shadowheart''': Not necessarily. I haven't made my mind up about you yet. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (Referring to Gale's mention of Shadowheart during his recruitment scene.) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': You seemed quite forward with your compliments earlier. We'd only just met. | * '''Shadowheart''': You seemed quite forward with your compliments earlier. We'd only just met. | ||
* '''Gale''': Seize the day, I say. More now than ever. | * '''Gale''': Seize the day, I say. More now than ever. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Careful you don't pull a muscle in your haste. | * '''Shadowheart''': Careful you don't pull a muscle in your haste. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (at Sorcerous Sundries) | ||
* '''Gale''': | * '''Gale''': My, my. Well I'll say this for the Bonecloaks - they know their mushrooms. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | * '''Shadowheart''': Perhaps they should expand their horizons - too much time obsessing over fungi seems to leave a bit... well, like them. | ||
* '''Gale''': A by-product of their profession. Few can spend a lifetime inhaling fungal spores without turning out a bit muddled between the ears. | |||
* '''Gale''': | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At | (At the Blushing Mermaid) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Not too downmarket of an establishment for you I hope, Gale? | * '''Shadowheart''': Not too downmarket of an establishment for you I hope, Gale? | ||
* '''Gale''': Not at all. Why, some of the finest artists and musicians began their careers amidst stale beer and sticky floors. | * '''Gale''': Not at all. Why, some of the finest artists and musicians began their careers amidst stale beer and sticky floors. | ||
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* '''Shadowheart''': Remind me to not attend any poetry recitals with you. | * '''Shadowheart''': Remind me to not attend any poetry recitals with you. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (After opening and entering the stone door way, east of the Temple of Bhaal waypoint) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Why must the Dead Three be so obvious and ugly with their decor? Blood and bones. Bones and blood. Pointy nonsense. At least Shar had some panache. | * '''Shadowheart''': Why must the Dead Three be so obvious and ugly with their decor? Blood and bones. Bones and blood. Pointy nonsense. At least Shar had some panache. | ||
* '''Gale''': As did Mystra's home on Elysium. Her ribbed vaults and buttresses created a magic entirely of their own. Not to mention her pleasure domes... | * '''Gale''': As did Mystra's home on Elysium. Her ribbed vaults and buttresses created a magic entirely of their own. Not to mention her pleasure domes... | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Heh. 'Pleasure dome'. | * '''Shadowheart''': Heh. 'Pleasure dome'. | ||
* '''Gale''': It's a perfectly legitimate architectural feature! | * '''Gale''': It's a perfectly legitimate architectural feature! | ||
=== {{Banter|Karlach}} === | === {{Banter|Karlach}} === | ||
( | (In [[Blighted Village]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': The whole village is falling to pieces. These goblins aren't exactly house-proud, as occupiers go... | * '''Shadowheart''': The whole village is falling to pieces. These goblins aren't exactly house-proud, as occupiers go... | ||
* '''Karlach''': Wouldn't blame the gobs. Place looks like it's been abandoned a good while. | * '''Karlach''': Wouldn't blame the gobs. Place looks like it's been abandoned a good while. But hey, maybe we can scare up a few dusty bottles of wine somewheres. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I like your way of thinking. Split any takings we find? | * '''Shadowheart''': I like your way of thinking. Split any takings we find? | ||
* '''Karlach''': Sister, you've got a deal. | * '''Karlach''': Sister, you've got a deal. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In [[Sunlit Wetlands]]) | ||
* '''Karlach''' | |||
* '''Shadowheart''' | * '''Karlach:''' Hey! Something bit me. | ||
* '''Karlach''' | * '''Shadowheart:''' Just an insect - I'm sure you'll survive. Besides, it probably figured you for a tasty treat. | ||
* '''Karlach:''' Give me an aboleth over a midge any day. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In [[Grymforge]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': This place is hard to bear. I hope we're able to continue on our way before too long. | * '''Shadowheart''': This place is hard to bear. I hope we're able to continue on our way before too long. | ||
* '''Karlach''': I know what you mean. Everyone is so... unhappy. | * '''Karlach''': I know what you mean. Everyone is so... unhappy. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Oh. Well I meant more the molten rock and plunging | * '''Shadowheart''': Oh. Well I meant more the molten rock and plunging chasm, but yes, the folk leave something to be desired as well. | ||
* '''Karlach''': Present company excluded, of course? | * '''Karlach''': Present company excluded, of course? | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Oh hush, you. Stop fishing for compliments. | * '''Shadowheart''': Oh hush, you. Stop fishing for compliments. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Karlach''': Since you're the only one in good form out here, I'll trust you to lead the way, Shadowheart. | * '''Karlach''': Since you're the only one in good form out here, I'll trust you to lead the way, Shadowheart. | ||
(''If Shadowheart | * (''If Shadowheart remains devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | ** '''Shadowheart''': It's a deal, so long as you watch my back. | ||
('' | * (''Otherwise'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | ** '''Shadowheart''': Actually... I've been stripped of that particular advantage. But I will forge ahead, nonetheless. | ||
* '''Karlach''': Atta girl. | * '''Karlach''': Atta girl. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In the [[Mason's Guild]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I love a nice secret hideaway, don't you? | * '''Shadowheart''': I love a nice secret hideaway, don't you? | ||
* '''Karlach''': I mean... I guess. | * '''Karlach''': I mean... I guess. | ||
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* '''Karlach''': Whatever you say, squirrelheart. | * '''Karlach''': Whatever you say, squirrelheart. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (Outside of the [[Elfsong Tavern]]) | ||
* '''Karlach''': I wouldn't mind doing a little shopping in the city. | * '''Karlach''': I wouldn't mind doing a little shopping in the city. | ||
(''If Shadowheart | * (''If Shadowheart remains devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Same. I think I may have overdone it with the black and purple for, oh, my entire life? Your look serves you well though. | ** '''Shadowheart''': Lady Shar teaches us to abhor superficialities like fashion... though the city does have some fine boutiques. After a new look? | ||
* (''otherwise'') | |||
** '''Shadowheart''': Same. I think I may have overdone it with the black and purple for, oh, my entire life? Your look serves you well though. | |||
* '''Karlach''': I'm ten years behind; don't want the youths to think I'm not, you know, up with the times. | * '''Karlach''': I'm ten years behind; don't want the youths to think I'm not, you know, up with the times. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In Bloomridge Park) | ||
* '''Karlach''': Huh. There's something going on here. I don't like it. | * '''Karlach''': Huh. There's something going on here. I don't like it. | ||
* '''Karlach''': Careful. I smell an ambush. | * '''Karlach''': Careful. I smell an ambush. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Are you sure it's not the flowers you're smelling? You may be allergic. | * '''Shadowheart''': Are you sure it's not the flowers you're smelling? You may be allergic. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': But better safe than sorry, I suppose. | |||
<hr> | * '''Shadowheart''': But better safe than sorry, I suppose.<hr>(In [[Felogyr's Fireworks]]) | ||
( | *'''Karlach''': Oof. Karlach and explosives, not a good mix. | ||
* '''Karlach''': | *'''Shadowheart:''' Let's take things nice and gently - I'd rather not blow up, if it's all the same. | ||
* '''Shadowheart | |||
==={{Banter|Lae'zel}}=== | ==={{Banter|Lae'zel}}=== | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': So, | * '''Shadowheart''': So, have we buried the hatchet, Lae'zel? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': | *'''Lae'zel''': No. Why would I bury a weapon? Is it broken? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': | * '''Shadowheart''': It's a metaphor. | ||
*'''Lae'zel''': I do not know your metaphor. But if you need help digging, I will find a shovel. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | *'''Shadowheart''': So, gith. Aren't you worried your kind will punish you for consorting with us? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': | * '''Lae'zel''': My name is Lae'zel, ''k'chakhi''. | ||
*'''Lae'zel''': And my kin will understand my need for servants. They will help you, but only if I ask. | |||
* '''Lae'zel''': | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Lae'zel, how would you punish someone who wronged you? | *'''Shadowheart''': Do you think your kin search for you, Lae'zel? | ||
*'''Lae'zel''': I know they do not. It is my responsibility to cleanse myself. | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': They pursued the nautiloid. Perhaps they were trying to free you. | |||
*'''Lae'zel''': A vain notion. I am one of many and will not be a burden to my Queen. | |||
<hr> | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': I'll be keeping an eye on you, understand? | |||
* '''Lae'zel''': If I choose to kill you, you will not even see it. | |||
<hr> | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': Lae'zel, how would you punish someone who wronged you? | |||
* '''Lae'zel''': Wrong me how? | * '''Lae'zel''': Wrong me how? | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Oh, say, murder. Or | *'''Shadowheart''': Oh, say, murder. Or Theft. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Killing is good - it culls the weak. But theft would be paid for painfully, a thousand times over. | *'''Lae'zel''': Killing is good - it culls the weak. But theft would be paid for painfully, a thousand times over. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Hmm. Good to know | *'''Shadowheart''': Hmm. Good to know. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': What if this | * '''Shadowheart''': What if this créche doesn't work out, Lae'zel? What if your kin fail you? | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': If I can reach the | *'''Lae'zel''': If I can reach the créche, my kin will provide - any failure will be mine alone. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': If you say so. Just don't expect me to put all my eggs in the same basket. | *'''Shadowheart''': If you say so. Just don't expect me to put all my eggs in the same basket. | ||
* '''Gale''': | *'''Gale''': that expression must sound curious to a githyanki ear, given the way they're birthed. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (Entering Selûnite Outpost, or leaving the Storeroom) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Careful Lae'zel, it's dark around here. Would be a terrible shame to lose you forever. | * '''Shadowheart''': Careful Lae'zel, it's dark around here. Would be a terrible shame to lose you forever. | ||
* '''Lae'zel''': Yes, do keep your wits, Shadowheart. Should a dagger suddenly slice your neck, we may never know who's to blame | *'''Lae'zel''': Yes, do keep your wits, Shadowheart. Should a dagger suddenly slice your neck, we may never know who's to blame. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
==={{Banter|Wyll}}=== | ==={{Banter|Wyll}}=== | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I saw you training those children. You were so gentle! That's... not how I was taught. | * '''Shadowheart''': I saw you training those children. You were so gentle! That's... not how I was taught. | ||
* '''Wyll''': Cruel words strengthen neither heads nor hearts, Shadowheart. | *'''Wyll''': Cruel words strengthen neither heads nor hearts, Shadowheart. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I wouldn't quite say that - I learned the lesson, after all. | *'''Shadowheart''': I wouldn't quite say that - I learned the lesson, after all. | ||
* '''Wyll''': And came to resent your tutor, I bet. I taught them to fight - not to hate. | *'''Wyll''': And came to resent your tutor, I bet. I taught them to fight - not to hate. | ||
<hr> | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': Have you wondered what people will say, Wyll? When they find out the monster hunter is becoming a monster. | |||
*'''Wyll''': I've faced countless perils and conquered them all. This will be no different. | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': I've always had a soft spot for the confident ones... | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': They always disappoint though. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': So Wyll, what was the Blade of | *'''Shadowheart''': So Wyll, what was the Blade of Frontier's toughest kill? | ||
* '''Wyll''': Ah - it was a great scrap. A hungry minotaur with | *'''Wyll''': Ah - it was a great scrap. A hungry minotaur with hankering for human flesh. | ||
* '''Wyll''': An axe-bearing mountain of fur, she was. Gave me a nasty scar. | *'''Wyll''': An axe-bearing mountain of fur, she was. Gave me a nasty scar. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | *'''Shadowheart''': Hm, you'll have to show it to me sometime. | ||
<hr> | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': So. Wyll with a 'y' - why? | |||
*'''Wyll''': 'Y', that's right. | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': But why? | |||
* '''Wyll''': Why 'y'? A great-uncle's name, my father said. But I just figured he couldn't spell. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (After visiting the Temple of Shar) | ||
* '''Wyll''': What's your gripe with Selûne anyway, Shadowheart? | *'''Wyll''': What's your gripe with Selûne anyway, Shadowheart? | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': She betrayed her sister and ruined the balance of things. | *'''Shadowheart''': She betrayed her sister and ruined the balance of things. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Imagine turning on those who love you for you own glory... | *'''Shadowheart''': Imagine turning on those who love you for you own glory... | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In the [[Mason's Guild]]) | ||
*'''Shadowheart''': All this stonework has me thinking - would you ever want a statue of yourself, Wyll? | |||
*'''Wyll''': It seems a rather... vain notion to me. But I can't say I haven't thought about it. How about you? | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': I suppose it might be nice to be remembered - though I'd be less keen on having birds perching on my head for evermore. | |||
*'''Wyll''': Think of the... er... mess they'd make. Well - better your statue's head than your own. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': All this stonework has me thinking - would you ever want a statue of yourself, Wyll? | |||
* '''Wyll''': It seems a rather... vain notion to me. But I can't say I haven't thought about it. How about you? | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': I suppose it might be nice to be remembered - though I'd be less keen on having birds perching on my head for evermore. | |||
* '''Wyll''': Think of the... er... mess they'd make. Well - better your statue's head than your own | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(At Basilisk Gate) | (At the Basilisk Gate) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': A gallows? Nooses are for amateurs - that's what I was taught in the Grotto. Do you know how badly those things can go wrong? | * '''Shadowheart''': A gallows? Nooses are for amateurs - that's what I was taught in the Grotto. Do you know how badly those things can go wrong? | ||
* '''Wyll''': I'd rather not think of it, Shadowheart... | * '''Wyll''': I'd rather not think of it, Shadowheart... | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': You could strangle them by accident, use too much rope and break their legs... and if it goes really badly, you could wrench their heads right off. | *'''Shadowheart''': You could strangle them by accident, use too much rope and break their legs... and if it goes really badly, you could wrench their heads right off. | ||
* '''Wyll''': What a picture you | *'''Wyll''': What a picture you paint. Quite detailed, quite colourful. Quite unnecessary. | ||
----(Area South of [[Lady Jannath's Estate]]) | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': Amazing how the city can seem almost peaceful at times, knowing all that goes on out there. | |||
*'''Wyll''': 'All that goes on'? | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': Consider the numbers. Someone out there must be having the worst day of their life. Robbed, evicted, widowed, who knows? No wonder Shar thrives, with such misery... | |||
*'''Wyll''': If that's true, then so must the be the opposite: there are people out there celebrating their lives' best moment. | |||
* '''Wyll''': A wedding to their betrothed, a new baby, a windfall... the taste of an exquisite pudding....<hr> | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': Fiend worship... I'm not trying to pick a fight, Wyll. But it really seems like a blatantly ill-advised idea. | |||
*'''Wyll''': It's the furthest thing from my mind. Besides, Shadowheart - not all fiends are cut from the same scorched cloth. | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': How do they differ, then? The number of horns? The exact timbre of their evil laugh? | |||
*'''Wyll''': Could be most anything. Their willingness to torment their travel partners with wisecracks, for example. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (In Bloomridge Park) | ||
*'''Wyll''': Spent a lot of time in this park as a boy battling imaginary monsters. | |||
* '''Wyll''': Spent a lot of time in this park as a boy battling imaginary monsters. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': So before you were Blade of the Frontiers, you were Pointy Stick of the Park? How did the imaginary monsters compare with the real thing? | * '''Shadowheart''': So before you were Blade of the Frontiers, you were Pointy Stick of the Park? How did the imaginary monsters compare with the real thing? | ||
* '''Wyll''': The monsters of my play-fights were strong, vicious. Trolls with hulking muscles, werewolves with sharpened fangs. | *'''Wyll''': The monsters of my play-fights were strong, vicious. Trolls with hulking muscles, werewolves with sharpened fangs. | ||
* '''Wyll''': But the greatest villains I've faced as the Blade? They look more like you and me than they do the beasts of my fantasies. | * '''Wyll''': But the greatest villains I've faced as the Blade? They look more like you and me than they do the beasts of my fantasies.<hr> | ||
<hr> | (Entrance to [[Water Queen's House]]) | ||
( | *'''Shadowheart''': Umberlee - a brutal goddess, from what I understand. Without even the slightest touch of subtley to her. | ||
*'''Wyll''': Subtley isn't exactly your forte, given how you've strolled about wearing a circlet inset with Shar's symbol. | |||
* (''If Shadowheart is still devoted to Shar'') | |||
**'''Shadowheart''': That's different. You'd be surprised how easily Lady Shar can hide in plain sight. People go around blinkered, caught up in their own lives. | |||
**'''Shadowheart''': Besides... it suits me. | |||
* (''If Shadowheart is no longer devoted to Shar'') | |||
**'''Shadowheart''': You'd be surprised how people can miss what's in plain sight. I missed the fact that Shar was deceiving me. Besides, I have a new look now. Suits me, I think. | |||
* '''Wyll''': On that matter, you'll hear no argument from me. <hr> | |||
=== {{Banter|Minthara}}=== | |||
(in [[Reithwin Town]]) | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': Umberlee - a brutal goddess, from what I understand. Without even the slightest touch of | *'''Shadowheart''': This place was ruined rather thoroughly. I'm starting to forget what a habitable village looks like. | ||
* '''Wyll''': | *'''Minthara''': Your Sharran kin are responsible for this ruin. They purged these lands even before the shadow curse, and pillaged all they could find. | ||
(''If Shadowheart is still | * (''If Shadowheart is still devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': That's different. You'd be surprised how easily Lady Shar can hide in plain sight. People go around blinkered, caught up in their own lives. | **'''Shadowheart''': No... this must have been due to the battle. Lady Shar's warriors would have little interest in looting... | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Besides... it suits me. | **'''Minthara''': Come, Shadowheart. Do you think prayers alone can keep an army on the march? | ||
(''If Shadowheart no longer | **'''Shadowheart''': Even those devoted to loss fill their pockets and bellies when the chance arises. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': You'd be surprised how people can miss what's in plain sight. I missed the fact that Shar was deceiving me. Besides, I have a new look now. Suits me, I think. | *(''If Shadowheart is no longer devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Wyll''': On that matter, you'll hear no argument from me. | **'''Shadowheart''': Not my kin - not any longer. Their past deeds are not my responsibility. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (at Sorcerous Sundries) | ||
* ''' | *'''Minthara''': I must admit, some of the items here are quite marvellous. | ||
*'''Shadowheart''': Baldur's Gate prices, though. Not worth it, if you ask me. | |||
*'''Minthara''': I shall be careful not to ask you then, child. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': | |||
* ''' | |||
==={{Banter|Halsin}}=== | ==={{Banter|Halsin}}=== | ||
*'''Halsin''': Once, you could hear nature's symphony in this place. Now it is quiet. Quiet and dead. | |||
* ''' | *'''Shadowheart''': I can make some animal noises, if it'll make you feel more at home. | ||
*'''Halsin:''' You bleat well enough as it is. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': | |||
* '''Halsin''' | |||
=== {{Banter|Jaheira}}=== | |||
(''If Shadowheart is still | (''If Shadowheart is still devoted to Shar'') | ||
* ''' | *'''Jaheira''': Tell me, Shadowheart - how does Shar's favour feel? Does it fill you up, bring you joy? | ||
*'''Shadowheart''': A nice vintage or a comfortable bed bring me joy. This is much more than that. This brings me purpose. | |||
*'''Jaheira''': So humbly spoken. Perhaps you are a different breed than the last Mother Superior. | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': Time shall tell. At the very least, I can learn from her mistakes. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': | |||
* ''' | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If | (''If Shadowheart is no longer devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | *'''Jaheira''': Shadowheart. You should know - Viconia was not half so heartless as she liked to appear. | ||
* ''' | *'''Shadowheart''': I knew her well enough. You might have travelled with her for a time, but she trained me. What's your point? | ||
* ''' | *'''Jaheira''': Only that I find it hard to believe that she could have raised you, and felt nothing for you. | ||
*'''Shadowheart''': Perhaps she took some pride in her work, forming me to Shar's liking. She certainly relished wielding the rod.. | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': ... but who knows. Perhaps someone else made her that way, as she tried to do to me. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
(''If | (At [[Wyrm's Crossing]]) | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': | *'''Jaheira''': Wyrm's Crossing. This place has been a haven, when Harpers were less than welcome in the city proper. | ||
* ''' | *(''If Shadowheart is still devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': ... | **'''Shadowheart''': It is always wise to have another redoubt, another escape route. Though I assumed your lot's antics would have secured you the love of the masses. | ||
*(''If Shadowheart is no longer devoted to Shar'') | |||
**'''Shadowheart''': Seems hard to imagine your efforts haven't always been appreciated. | |||
*'''Jaheira''': Oh, a Harper does not go in for public acclaim. We work in shadow and secrecy, tragically unacknowledged by the ungrateful herd. | |||
*(''If Shadowheart is still devoted to Shar'') | |||
**'''Shadowheart''': Lady Shar's children toil similarly... but we know there is no need to seek the favour of others. Our lady's love is all we need. | |||
*(''If Shadowheart is no longer devoted to Shar'') | |||
**'''Shadowheart''': Hmph, sounds familiar. | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
( | (At the [[Morphic Pool]]) | ||
*'''Jaheira''': And now another 'final' battle. This small band has gone further than any army could have in its place. | |||
*'''Shadowheart''': You didn't seek to gather the Harpers for one last charge? Fodder for heroic ballads yet to be written, perhaps. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': And now another 'final' battle. This small band has gone further than any army could have in its place. | |||
* '''Shadowheart''': You didn't seek to gather the Harpers for one last charge? Fodder for heroic ballads yet to be written, perhaps. | |||
* '''Jaheira''': Not at all - Harpers fight dirty. A well-timed strike, with the knowledge of just where to place it, and suddenly superior numbers count for nothing. | * '''Jaheira''': Not at all - Harpers fight dirty. A well-timed strike, with the knowledge of just where to place it, and suddenly superior numbers count for nothing. | ||
(''If Shadowheart is still | *(''If Shadowheart is still devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': You must have been following the example of Lady Shar's children then - they do say imitation is a form of flattery. | **'''Shadowheart''': You must have been following the example of Lady Shar's children then - they do say imitation is a form of flattery. | ||
(''If Shadowheart no longer | *(''If Shadowheart is no longer devoted to Shar'') | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Sounds much like the Sharrans - hopefully that's where the similarities end | **'''Shadowheart''': Sounds much like the Sharrans - hopefully that's where the similarities end. | ||
==={{Banter|Minsc}}=== | ==={{Banter|Minsc}}=== | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Hey Minsc, what was it like, being a statue? | |||
* '''Minsc''': Dark. Lonely. Helpless. | *'''Shadowheart''': Hey Minsc, what was it like, being a statue? | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': The dark is Shar's domain. You wouldn't have been lonely if you embraced her. | *'''Minsc''': Dark. Lonely. Helpless. | ||
* '''Minsc''': Evil! Never! | *'''Shadowheart''': The dark is Shar's domain. You wouldn't have been lonely if you embraced her. | ||
*'''Minsc''': Evil! Never! | |||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Hey Minsc, How do you judge what's evil? | *'''Shadowheart''': Hey Minsc, How do you judge what's evil? | ||
* '''Minsc''': Enough trick questions! Evil is clearly evil. | *'''Minsc''': Enough trick questions! Evil is clearly evil. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Am I evil? You called my goddess so. | *'''Shadowheart''': Am I evil? You called my goddess so. | ||
* '''Minsc''': If I decide you are evil, my blade will inform you of the fact. | *'''Minsc''': If I decide you are evil, my blade will inform you of the fact. | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
*'''Minsc''': Shadowheart. I saw you pluck Boo from the ground, when you thought no one was watching. | |||
* '''Minsc''': Shadowheart. I saw you pluck Boo from the ground, when you thought no one was watching. | |||
* '''Minsc''': It pleases you, to hold him? And you have truly cleansed yourself of Shar? | * '''Minsc''': It pleases you, to hold him? And you have truly cleansed yourself of Shar? | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': I suppose you're right. On both counts. | *'''Shadowheart''': I suppose you're right. On both counts. | ||
* '''Minsc''': HMMMMMMMM. Then for one day only, you may carry him in your pocket. So long as it is clean. Padded. Well-aired. | * '''Minsc''': HMMMMMMMM. Then for one day only, you may carry him in your pocket. So long as it is clean. Padded. Well-aired. | ||
* '''Minsc''': And full of nuts! | *'''Minsc''': And full of nuts! | ||
<hr> | <hr> | ||
*'''Minsc''': Boo will not permit himself to be held by you any longer, Shadowheart. | |||
* '''Minsc''': Boo will not permit himself to be held by you any longer, Shadowheart. | *'''Minsc''': He fears you will sacrifice him in some Sharran ritual of dark oils and leather. | ||
* '''Minsc''': He fears you will sacrifice him in some Sharran ritual of dark oils and leather. | *'''Shadowheart''': Oh, he's far too precious for that. I'll go find a comely barmaid or guardsman instead. | ||
* '''Shadowheart''': Oh, he's far too precious for that. I'll go find a comely barmaid or guardsman instead. | |||
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