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the disapproval from the Astarion/Araj interaction is only -3, not something relationship-ending
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However, after consuming a blood-draw elixir and taking a long rest, the character will receive the condition [[Blood-draw Sickness (Condition)|Blood-draw Sickness]], which causes a -1 to all dice rolls until another long rest. | However, after consuming a blood-draw elixir and taking a long rest, the character will receive the condition [[Blood-draw Sickness (Condition)|Blood-draw Sickness]], which causes a -1 to all dice rolls until another long rest. | ||
With a {{Ability check|History|14}}, knowledge of [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/House_Oblodra House Oblodra] will allow the | With a {{Ability check|History|14}}, knowledge of [https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/House_Oblodra House Oblodra] will allow the party to realise that Araj doesn't want True Soul blood, but [[Illithid]] blood specifically – an especially illicit subject for a drow to research. If this insight is shared with Araj, she will pay 200 gold for each subsequent blood donation, alongside the normal elixir. | ||
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|[[Drow]], [[Elf]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Elven Elegance}} | |[[Drow]], [[Elf]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Elven Elegance}} | ||
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|| | ||[[Dwarf]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Dwarven Resilience}} | ||
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|[[Githyanki]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Githyanki Providence}} | |[[Githyanki]]|| {{RarityItem|Elixir of Githyanki Providence}} | ||
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When Araj speaks with Astarion, she excitedly asks that he bite her, so that she may study the effects of vampire bites up close. She offers the priceless{{RarityItem|Potion of Everlasting Vigour}} in exchange, which permanently increases the [[Strength]] of the one drinking it by 2. | When Araj speaks with Astarion, she excitedly asks that he bite her, so that she may study the effects of vampire bites up close. She offers the priceless{{RarityItem|Potion of Everlasting Vigour}} in exchange, which permanently increases the [[Strength]] of the one drinking it by 2. | ||
If Astarion is not the player's [[Origins|Origin character]], he will be loath to do so, privately noting to the player that there is something deeply wrong with Araj's blood. | If Astarion is not the player's [[Origins|Origin character]], he will be loath to do so, privately noting to the player character that there is something deeply wrong with Araj's blood. | ||
If told to do so anyway, despite his objections, Astarion will go through with Araj's desires. Astarion will feel used, and the disapproval from this | If told to do so anyway, despite his objections, Astarion will go through with Araj's desires. Astarion will feel used, and the [[Astarion/approval#Act_Two_2|-3 disapproval]] from this may impact a [[Astarion/Romance|romance between him]] and the player character if one exists. | ||
There are no other consequences of Astarion obliging the request, despite how foul Araj's blood seems to be. | There are no other consequences of Astarion obliging the request, despite how foul Araj's blood seems to be. | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
If blood was donated in Act 2, Araj can be found again in the [[Lower City]] of Baldur's Gate in [[Act Three|Act 3]]. As the | If blood was donated in Act 2, Araj can be found again in the [[Lower City]] of Baldur's Gate in [[Act Three|Act 3]]. As the party approaches her shop, Crimson Draughts, just east of [[The Blushing Mermaid]], a series of explosions will trigger and Araj will come running out on fire, yet thrilled. She praises the character for their donated blood, as it has given her a breakthrough in her research of such magnitude, she believes the drow Grand Matriach will have no choice but to restore her house, House Oblodra. | ||
If Astarion did not bite Araj in Act 2, she'll flirtatiously offer it once more. Astarion has now steeled his resolve and will forcefully refuse. | If Astarion did not bite Araj in Act 2, she'll flirtatiously offer it once more. Astarion has now steeled his resolve and will forcefully refuse. | ||
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=== Epilogue === | === Epilogue === | ||
If the player donated blood in Act 2, and in Act 3 drank the Mysterious Potion and donated blood again, Araj will have left [[Letter from Araj|a note]] in the [[Chest of Grateful Words]] during the [[Epilogue]]. She | If the player character donated blood in Act 2, and in Act 3 drank the Mysterious Potion and donated blood again, Araj will have left [[Letter from Araj|a note]] in the [[Chest of Grateful Words]] during the [[Epilogue]]. She reveals that she has begun the process of, literally, "resurrecting the glorious House Oblodra." | ||
==Notable items sold== | ==Notable items sold== | ||
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{{dcond|When Astarion is brought before Araj Oblondra}} | {{dcond|When Astarion is brought before Araj Oblondra}} | ||
* {{dopt|'''Araj Oblodra:''' And he's yours to command... My envy is palpable.}} | * {{dopt|'''Araj Oblodra:''' And he's yours to command... My envy is palpable.}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Excuse me? He's his own person. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' Excuse me? He's his own person. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player:''' He does what I tell him, if that's what you mean. {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}}} | ** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' He does what I tell him, if that's what you mean. {{Approval|Astarion|-2}}}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Yes. All mine.}} | ** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' Yes. All mine.}} | ||
* {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' Can't you talk some sense into your obstinate charge?}} | * {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' Can't you talk some sense into your obstinate charge?}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player:''' He said no. There's nothing more to discuss. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' He said no. There's nothing more to discuss. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
** {{dopt|'''Player:''' I am surprised, Astarion. I thought you'd jump at a chance like this. ''or'' Just bite her - the potion sounds useful.}} | ** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' I am surprised, Astarion. I thought you'd jump at a chance like this. ''or'' Just bite her - the potion sounds useful.}} | ||
*** {{dopt|'''Astarion:''' I'm sorry, but could you excuse us for a moment?}} | *** {{dopt|'''Astarion:''' I'm sorry, but could you excuse us for a moment?}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player:''' What do you mean? What's wrong with her blood?}} | **** {{dopt|'''Player chracter:''' What do you mean? What's wrong with her blood?}} | ||
***** {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' I don't have all day, True Soul.}} | ***** {{dopt|'''Araj Obolndra:''' I don't have all day, True Soul.}} | ||
****** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Don't do anything you don't want to. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ****** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' Don't do anything you don't want to. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
****** {{dopt|'''Player:''' It's up to you, but we could really use that potion. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ****** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' It's up to you, but we could really use that potion. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
****** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Just suck it up and bite her already. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ****** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' Just suck it up and bite her already. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player:''' A potion that powerful could change our fates. Isn't that worth a bad taste in your mouth? {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | **** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' A potion that powerful could change our fates. Isn't that worth a bad taste in your mouth? {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player:''' This is your choice - do what you want. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | **** {{dopt|'''Player charcater:''' This is your choice - do what you want. {{Approval|Astarion|+5}}}} | ||
**** {{dopt|'''Player:''' Don't be dramatic, it's just one bite. One nip and you're done. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | **** {{dopt|'''Player character:''' Don't be dramatic, it's just one bite. One nip and you're done. {{Approval|Astarion|-3}}}} | ||
** {{dact|end}} | ** {{dact|end}} | ||
{{Dialogue end}} | {{Dialogue end}} | ||