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Should the player want to renege on their word, they must find a way to enter Raphael's abode, the [[House of Hope]] and destroy the contract. | The Soul-Sworn Contract is a document created when the player accepts [[Raphael]]'s deal. | ||
The contract is located in the Archive room of the House but is protected by | |||
==Overview== | |||
In return for signing the contract, Raphael gives the player the {{SmRarityItem|Orphic Hammer}} in order to to free [[Orpheus]]. In exchange, the player must deliver the [[Crown of Karsus]] to Raphael after having defeated the [[Netherbrain]]. | |||
Raphael will first attempt to make this deal in [[Sharess' Caress]] as part of [[Deal with the Devil]]. If the party refuses the deal, never fights Raphael, and then refuses to cooperate with the [[Emperor]] during [[Confront the Elder Brain]], Raphael will appear again and force the player to sign the contract to obtain the Orphic Hammer. Refusing the deal at this point will lead to a Game Over screen. | |||
==Escape the Deal== | |||
Should the player want to renege on their word, they must find a way to enter Raphael's abode, the [[House of Hope]], and destroy the contract. The contract is located in the Archive room of the House but is protected by an energy field which requires a password to disable. | |||
This password can be found in the Boudoir of the House and can be acquired in various ways: | |||
* Pass a {{Ability Check|Perception|18}} to notice a button underneath Raphael's portrait, and a {{Ability Check|Sleight of Hand|20}} to disarm the portrait and access the hidden safe behind it. | |||
* Have an intimate moment with [[Haarlep]] without losing their body and mind | |||
'''WARNING''': Attempting to fight Raphael before destroying the Soul-Sworn Contract will cause him to destroy the player character's soul and lead to a Game Over screen. | |||
==Related Quests== | |||
* {{Quest|Deal with the Devil}} | |||
* {{Quest|Fulfill the Deal}} | |||
Revision as of 01:04, 10 July 2024
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The Soul-Sworn Contract is a document created when the player accepts Raphael's deal.
Overview
In return for signing the contract, Raphael gives the player the 
Orphic Hammer in order to to free Orpheus. In exchange, the player must deliver the Crown of Karsus to Raphael after having defeated the Netherbrain.
Raphael will first attempt to make this deal in Sharess' Caress as part of Deal with the Devil. If the party refuses the deal, never fights Raphael, and then refuses to cooperate with the Emperor during Confront the Elder Brain, Raphael will appear again and force the player to sign the contract to obtain the Orphic Hammer. Refusing the deal at this point will lead to a Game Over screen.
Escape the Deal
Should the player want to renege on their word, they must find a way to enter Raphael's abode, the House of Hope, and destroy the contract. The contract is located in the Archive room of the House but is protected by an energy field which requires a password to disable.
This password can be found in the Boudoir of the House and can be acquired in various ways:
- Pass a
DC 18 Perception check to notice a button underneath Raphael's portrait, and a DC 20 Sleight of Hand check to disarm the portrait and access the hidden safe behind it. - Have an intimate moment with Haarlep without losing their body and mind
WARNING: Attempting to fight Raphael before destroying the Soul-Sworn Contract will cause him to destroy the player character's soul and lead to a Game Over screen.
