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The Soul-Sworn Contract is created when the player accepts [[Raphael]]'s deal in [[Sharess' Caress]]. Raphael gives the player the [[Orphic Hammer]], which is needed to free [[Orpheus]], and in exchange the player will deliver the [[Crown of Karsus]] to Raphael after having defeated the [[Netherbrain]].  
The Soul-Sworn Contract is a document created when the player accepts {{CharLink|Raphael}}'s 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.  
==Overview==
The contract is located in the Archive room of the House but is protected by a forcefield which requires a password to disable. This password can be found in the Boudoir of the House and can be acquired in various ways, such as subterfuge, combat, or sleeping with [[Haarlep]].
In return for signing the contract, Raphael gives the party the {{SmRarityItem|Orphic Hammer}} in order to to free {{CharLink|Orpheus}}. In exchange, the party must deliver the {{SmRarityItem|Crown of Karsus}} to Raphael after having defeated the [[Netherbrain]].
 
Raphael will first attempt to make this deal in [[Sharess' Caress]] as part of {{Quest|Deal with the Devil}}. If the party refuses the deal, never fights Raphael, and then refuses to cooperate with the {{CharLink|Emperor}} during {{Quest|Confront the Elder Brain}}, Raphael will appear again and force the party 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 party 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:
* Passing a {{Ability Check|Perception|18}} to notice a button underneath Raphael's portrait to the left of the bed, and a {{Ability Check|Sleight of Hand|20}} to disarm the portrait and access the hidden safe behind it.
* Having an intimate moment with {{CharLink|Haarlep}} without losing their body and mind
 
'''WARNING''': Attempting to fight Raphael before destroying the Soul-Sworn Contract will cause him to claim the player character's soul and lead to a Game Over screen.
 
==Related Quests==
* {{Quest|Deal with the Devil}}
** {{SubQuest|Escape the Deal}}
** {{SubQuest|Fulfill the Deal}}

Revision as of 10:02, 10 July 2024

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The Soul-Sworn Contract is a document created when the player accepts Raphael Raphael's deal.

Overview

In return for signing the contract, Raphael gives the party the Orphic Hammer in order to to free Orpheus Orpheus. In exchange, the party 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 Deal with the Devil. If the party refuses the deal, never fights Raphael, and then refuses to cooperate with the File:Portrait Emperor.png Emperor during Confront the Elder Brain Confront the Elder Brain, Raphael will appear again and force the party 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 party 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:

  • Passing a DC 18 Perception check to notice a button underneath Raphael's portrait to the left of the bed, and a DC 20 Sleight of Hand check to disarm the portrait and access the hidden safe behind it.
  • Having an intimate moment with Haarlep Haarlep without losing their body and mind

WARNING: Attempting to fight Raphael before destroying the Soul-Sworn Contract will cause him to claim the player character's soul and lead to a Game Over screen.

Related Quests