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=== Act One === | === Act One === | ||
True to her personality, Lae'zel starts as forward and aggressively with romance as she does fights on the battlefield.{{ref|After spending their first night with Lae'zel, if the player character says, "Last night was wonderful, I really enjoyed myself." Lae'zel matter-of-factly answers with, "Of course you did. I'm as extraordinary in bed as I am on the battlefield."}} She is possessive, private {{ref|Lae'zel will, if asked for a kiss, state she does not like public displays of affection, but can nevertheless be convinced to give a kiss with | True to her personality, Lae'zel starts as forward and aggressively with romance as she does fights on the battlefield.{{ref|After spending their first night with Lae'zel, if the player character says, "Last night was wonderful, I really enjoyed myself." Lae'zel matter-of-factly answers with, "Of course you did. I'm as extraordinary in bed as I am on the battlefield."}} She is possessive, private {{ref|Lae'zel will, if asked for a kiss, state she does not like public displays of affection, but can nevertheless be convinced to give a kiss with a successful [[persuasion]] or [[intimidation]] check, if her relationship with the player character has become a committed one.}}, jealous and unwilling to share the player character with others. Despite this, if romance is allowed to progress, Lae'zel becomes genuine, passionate and loyal in her affections towards the player character. | ||
Romance with Lae'zel can begin if If the player character has at least medium (20) [[approval]] with her. At this threshold an exclamation icon [!] may appear above her head. If spoken with, she states she misjudged the player character, finds their martial prowess endearing, and offers a night of sensual pleasure. If the player character begins a romance with another character (where an evening cut-scene occurs) first, this scenario will not occur and she cannot be romanced unless the prior relationship is ended first. Instead, she will only mention her interest with some regret. Also, if the beginning stages of romance are started with two other companions even before a night scene occurs, Lae'zel dismisses any advance by the player character, stating she prefers "fresh meat". | Romance with Lae'zel can begin if If the player character has at least medium (20) [[approval]] with her. At this threshold an exclamation icon [!] may appear above her head. If spoken with, she states she misjudged the player character, finds their martial prowess endearing, and offers a night of sensual pleasure. If the player character begins a romance with another character (where an evening cut-scene occurs) first, this scenario will not occur and she cannot be romanced unless the prior relationship is ended first. Instead, she will only mention her interest with some regret. Also, if the beginning stages of romance are started with two other companions even before a night scene occurs, Lae'zel dismisses any advance by the player character, stating she prefers "fresh meat". | ||
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=== Act Two === | === Act Two === | ||
After multiple long rests within the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]], if approval with the player character is high enough and her personal quest in [[Crèche Y'llek]] has been completed, she approachs them while sleeping, confesses she is obsessed with them and feels uneasy about it. She demands they prove their martial prowess in a duel to show her they are worthy of her obsession. Accepting the duel initiates combat between her and the player character, which will end when either party reaches sufficiently low HP {{ref|it is possible to | After multiple long rests within the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]], if approval with the player character is high enough and her personal quest in [[Crèche Y'llek]] has been completed, she approachs them while sleeping, confesses she is obsessed with them and feels uneasy about it. She demands they prove their martial prowess in a duel to show her they are worthy of her obsession. Accepting the duel initiates combat between her and the player character {{ref|Depending on character level, game Difficulty level, equipment and tactics used, Lae'zel may be difficult to defeat. If besting her is desired, it may be helpful to equip her with only rudimentary equipment and/or diminshed hit points prior to long rests, when combat is anticipated.}} to which will end when either party reaches sufficiently low HP {{ref|it is possible to [[Downed (Condition)|down]] Lae'zel if sufficient damage is done while she is on the threshold of defeat. If this happens, the player character cries out in anguished surprise, "By the gods, not Lae'zel!". If downed, or if she is allowed to die, the post combat cut-scene does not occur, and Lae'zel must be [[revivify|revived]] by spell, [[scrolls|scroll]], or with {{CharLink|Withers}}. Upon revival, the player character is automatically bonded with Lae'zel, and other romances are ended.}}. Using certain potions in combat (and potentially other items such as coatings or scrolls{{verify}}) prompts disapproving overhead remarks from her, but this does not affect approval or the results. | ||
Regardless of who wins, the player character has the option to progress their romance with her after the fight; if they win, she is amazed by their skill in combat, and if they lose, she finds herself still unable to dispense with her feelings and vows to protect them. In either case, she asks the player character to confirm their affection towards her; | Regardless of who wins, the player character has the option to progress their romance with her after the fight; if they win, she is amazed by their skill in combat, and if they lose, she finds herself still unable to dispense with her feelings and vows to protect them. In either case, she asks the player character to confirm their affection towards her; if confirmed, Lae'zel declares the player character "Zhak vo'n'ash duj", "source of my bruises". This fully partners them with Lae'zel and ends any other ongoing affairs. | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === |