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[[File:Mapping of the Heart.PNG|thumb|A character undergoing the Mapping of the Heart.]] | [[File:Mapping of the Heart.PNG|thumb|A character undergoing the Mapping of the Heart.]] | ||
The '''Mapping of the Heart''' is a ritual carried out by the [[Viconia DeVir|Inquisitor of Shar]] at the [[House of Grief]]. The mapping is performed on whoever sits on the stone bench at {{Coords|-272|9}}. Only one character per run can undergo the Mapping of the Heart. | The '''Mapping of the Heart''' is a ritual carried out by the [[Viconia DeVir|Inquisitor of Shar]] at the [[House of Grief]]. The mapping is performed on whoever sits on the stone bench at {{Coords|-272|9}}. Only one character per run can undergo the Mapping of the Heart. {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} will have a unique interaction with the Inquisitor on the bench and will not complete a typical mapping. | ||
The answers to the mapping affect the battle with the | The answers to the mapping affect the battle with the {{CharLink|Viconia DeVir}} by giving her two specialized spells {{SAI|Castigate Heartform}} and {{SAI|Mapped Terror}}. The Mapping can be skipped entirely by passing a {{Ability check|Investigation|20}} to find a button on the wall that opens the hidden passage to the [[Cloister of Sombre Embrace]]. | ||
== Questions == | == Questions == | ||
The questions are always asked in the same order. The answers provided to each question award a hidden value towards generating the Heartform, similar to how dialogue choices can improve or reduce [[Approval]] with companions. | The questions are always asked in the same order. The answers provided to each question award a hidden value towards generating the Heartform, similar to how dialogue choices can improve or reduce [[Approval]] with companions. | ||
* "What last caused you to shed a tear?" | * "What last caused you to shed a tear?" | ||
** Grief. | ** Grief. (Craven -1) | ||
** Loneliness. | ** Loneliness. (False -1, Craven -1, Violent +1) | ||
** A wound. | ** A wound. (Melancholy +2) | ||
** An onion. | ** An onion. (Craven +1, False +2) | ||
** A beautiful sunset. | ** A beautiful sunset. (Jealous +1, Violent+2) | ||
** Never happened. | ** Never happened. (False +2) | ||
* A {{Ability check|Perception|18}} is made before the next question. If successful, the character has the opportunity to cut the mapping short at this point and delivering the Heartform based only on the first answer. | * A {{Ability check|Perception|18}} is made before the next question. If successful, the character has the opportunity to cut the mapping short at this point and delivering the Heartform based only on the first answer. | ||
* "What is your unspoken desire?" | * "What is your unspoken desire?" | ||
** To run away from it all. | ** To run away from it all. (Violent -1, Craven +2) | ||
** To indulge every hunger, every lust. | ** To indulge every hunger, every lust. (Melancholy +2, False -1, Jealous +2) | ||
** To dominate. | ** To dominate. (Jealous +1, Violent +2, Craven -1) | ||
** To be dominated. | ** To be dominated. (Melancholy+1, Violent-1, Prying+1) | ||
** To be held. | ** To be held. (Melancholy +1, Prying +1) | ||
** To bathe in wealth and power. | ** To bathe in wealth and power. (False +1, Jealous +1, Violent +1) | ||
* "What is your greatest fear?" | * "What is your greatest fear?" | ||
** Darkness | ** Darkness (Melancholy -1) | ||
** To be without power. | ** To be without power. (Melancholy +1) | ||
** Betrayal | ** Betrayal. (False +2) | ||
** Disease. | ** Disease. (Violent -1) | ||
** Turning into a mind flayer. | ** Turning into a mind flayer. (False -1, Prying +1) | ||
** Spiders. | ** Spiders. (Violent -1, Craven +1) | ||
* "How would you spite one who wronged you?" | * "How would you spite one who wronged you?" | ||
** I would not. I would forgive them. | ** I would not. I would forgive them. (False +1, Melancholy +1, Prying +1) | ||
** I would forgive them, but slowly poison them. | ** I would forgive them, but slowly poison them. (Jealous +1, Craven +1, False +2) | ||
** I would challenge them publicly, and humiliate them before all. | ** I would challenge them publicly, and humiliate them before all. (Melancholy +1, Jealous +1, Violent +2) | ||
** I would kill them. | ** I would kill them. (Violent +2) | ||
** I spare them - but hunt down their beloved. | ** I spare them - but hunt down their beloved. (False +1, Violent +1, Craven +1) | ||
** I would fabricate a grave threat, and let them live in fear of it. | ** I would fabricate a grave threat, and let them live in fear of it. (Melancholy +1, Prying -1, False +2) | ||
* "How would you feel, if all your burdens were lifted?" | * "How would you feel, if all your burdens were lifted?" | ||
** I would be happy. | ** I would be happy. (Melancholy +1, False -1, Craven -1) | ||
** I would be restless. | ** I would be restless. (Melancholy +2, Violent +1, Prying +1) | ||
** I would be suspicious. | ** I would be suspicious. (Violent -1, False +2) | ||
** I would manifest new burdens within a tenday. | ** I would manifest new burdens within a tenday. (Jealous +1, Melancholy +2, Prying +1) | ||
** I would be lesser - my burdens moulded me. | ** I would be lesser - my burdens moulded me. (Melancholy+1, Violent +1) | ||
** I would be grateful to the gods. | ** I would be grateful to the gods. (Craven +2) | ||
== Outcomes == | == Outcomes == | ||
The outcomes of the mapping affect the | The outcomes of the mapping affect the battle against Viconia in two ways. She applies a curse using {{SAI|Castigate Heartform}}, the effect of which is altered by the heartform she decides for the party. Secondly, your answer to "your greatest fear" changes the effect of her [[Mapped Terror]] ability. | ||
* {{Cond|Craven Heart}} - "You flee when you should fight, seek to soften every hard choice. You are untempered." | * {{Cond|Craven Heart}} - "You flee when you should fight, seek to soften every hard choice. You are untempered." | ||
* {{Cond|False Heart}} - "Deceiving as easily others breathe. You hide the truth even from yourself. But your true self is nothing to fear." | * {{Cond|False Heart}} - "Deceiving as easily others breathe. You hide the truth even from yourself. But your true self is nothing to fear." | ||
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* {{Cond|Prying Heart}} - "You crave insights and secrets that are not your own. You live through others, and neglect the self. We can help you rediscover you." | * {{Cond|Prying Heart}} - "You crave insights and secrets that are not your own. You live through others, and neglect the self. We can help you rediscover you." | ||
* {{Cond|Violent Heart}} - "Rage grips you. Blood inflames you." | * {{Cond|Violent Heart}} - "Rage grips you. Blood inflames you." | ||
* {{Cond|Wayward Heart}} - Unique to | * {{Cond|Wayward Heart}} - Unique to Shadowheart if she sits on the bench. | ||
== Related Literature == | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Absolving the Wayward Heart}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Confronting the False Heart}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Denying the Prying Heart}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Emboldening the Craven Heart}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Forging Success}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Reconciling the Jealous Heart}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Soothing the Violent Heart}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Unburdening}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|The Ways of the Heart: An Introduction}} | |||
* {{MdRarityItem|Warming the Melancholy Heart}} | |||