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'''Halsin''' dislikes any decisions that might involve hurting the natural world or supporting the existence and corruption of the shadow lands. | '''Halsin''' dislikes any decisions that might involve hurting the natural world or leaving intact or letting thrive things that already defile the nature in any possible way (like supporting the existence and corruption of the shadow lands). He also approves of showing compassion and mercy for those in need, helping and defending them. | ||
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Halsin]]'s [[Approval]]. | The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower [[Halsin]]'s [[Approval]]. | ||
''For more information about the approval system, see [[Approval]].'' | ''For more information about the approval system, see [[Approval]].'' | ||
==Approval == | ==Approval == | ||
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=== Act Two === | === Act Two === | ||
{{SpoilerBox|act=2|nograd=1|unhide=1| | {{SpoilerBox|act=2|nograd=1|unhide=1| | ||
'''[[ | '''[[House in Deep Shadows]]''' | ||
* Tell [[Oliver]] you know who he really is {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Tell [[Oliver]] you know who he really is {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Let Halsin persuade Oliver. {{Approval|Halsin|+10}} | |||
* Convince [[Oliver]] to reunite with [[Thaniel]].{{Approval|Halsin|+40}} | |||
'''[[Reithwin Town]]''' | '''[[Reithwin Town]]''' | ||
* | * <u>Agree</u> to help [[Arabella]] find her parents. | ||
* | * <u>Agree</u> to take [[Arabella]] in at your camp. | ||
* | ''At the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]'' | ||
* | * <u>Persuade</u> [[Gerringothe Thorm]] that there's no one to oversee her | ||
''At [[The Waning Moon]]'' | |||
'''[[ | * <u>Drink</u> with [[Thisobald Thorm]] | ||
* | * <u>Share</u> stories with [[Thisobald Thorm]] | ||
<!--* Safely drink with [[Thisobald Thorm]] (rolling [[Saving Throw]], either general or class-based) up to three times total {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}''(each time)'' | |||
** OR successfully imitate drinking (rolling [[Sleight of Hand]]) {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(gains approval only in first round)'' | |||
* Successfully entertain the brewer with your stories (through [[Performance]] roll), up to two times {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(each time)''. | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' If Performance roll failed, successful subsequent [[Deception]] roll earns a point of approval, nonetheless.'' | |||
* By any means make the [[Thisobald Thorm]] drink his 'elixir' three times in a row, thus leading him to burst {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}--> | |||
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | '''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | ||
* Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy. {{Approval|Halsin|+5}} | * Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy. {{Approval|Halsin|+5}} | ||
* Respond to [[ | * <u>Respond</u> to [[Reconstituted Duellist]] as [[Shadowheart]] with answer as a believer of [[Deities|deity]] [[Shar]]. | ||
* After finding-out that Yurgir uses a charm to manipulate his Displacer Beast, go confront him about it and tell him that it's wrong. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * After finding-out that Yurgir uses a charm to manipulate his Displacer Beast, go confront him about it and tell him that it's wrong. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | '''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | ||
* Sever the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] | * <u>Sever</u> the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] | ||
'''[[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]]''' | '''[[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]]''' | ||
* After passing the persuasion check, and a second set of dialogue, tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] either: | * <u>After</u> passing the persuasion check, and a second set of dialogue, tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] either: | ||
** That you can help him if he lets you. | ** That you can help him if he lets you. | ||
** That it isn't too late and his story doesn't end here. | ** That it isn't too late and his story doesn't end here. | ||
** To come quietly and he'll be spared. | ** To come quietly and he'll be spared. | ||
* Tell [[Aylin]] to stand down, Ketheric has surrendered. | * <u>Tell</u> [[Aylin]] to stand down, Ketheric has surrendered. | ||
<!--* At the [[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]], tell [[Ketheric Thorm]] that you can help, or that it isn't too late, or to come quietly {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(either choice)'' | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option requires {{Ability Check|Intimidation|21}} and any of subsequent DC 30 checks first, OR a {{Ability Check|Persuasion|10}} if you have found and read Melodia's [[Letter to Ketheric]]'' | |||
:* Then tell [[Dame Aylin|Aylin]] to stand down, because [[Ketheric]] has surrendered.{{verify}}--> | |||
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | '''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | ||
* | * At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods. {{Approval|Halsin|+5}} | ||
* When | * When talking to the [[Fresh Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]], wish them good night. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | * Recruit [[Jaheira]] to your party or invite her to your camp after the fight with [[Apostle of Myrkul]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversation]]''' | '''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversation]]''' | ||
* Say you wished he joined earlier | * Say you wished he joined your party earlier. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Say you are sorry for his loss when asking about his family. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Say you are sorry for his loss when asking about his family. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Thank him for sharing with you. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Thank him for sharing with you. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Tell him you are afraid of krakens. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Tell him you are afraid of krakens. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | ** OR, <u>Playing</u> as a [[Githyanki]], tell him you once stitched your wound with your enemy's sinews. | ||
* Say "It hurts, I know it does." when talking to [[Arabella]] in camp | * <u>Say</u> "It hurts, I know it does." when talking to [[Arabella]] in camp | ||
* Tell [[Arabella]] her parents would be proud of her. | * <u>Tell</u> [[Arabella]] her parents would be proud of her. | ||
* | * Talk to Thaniel after defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+20}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
{{SpoilerBox|act=3|nograd=1|unhide=1|'''[[Rivington]]''' | {{SpoilerBox|act=3|nograd=1|unhide=1| | ||
'''[[Rivington]]'''<br> | |||
''Talking to [[Yenna]]:'' | |||
* Give [[Yenna]] coins. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Offer to find a guard for her. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* After selecting a different option, give her gold {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(giving food will not gain approval)'' | |||
* | * <u>Playing as a</u> [[Ranger]], offer to track down Yenna's mother. | ||
''At the [[Sword Coast Couriers]] and in the kennels:'' | |||
* <u>Tell</u> [[Commander Lightfeather]] that you found the enemy and that his pigeons fought bravely against it. | |||
* Make [[Angry Mar'hyah]] to let you keep Scratch, using [[Persuasion]] or [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via [[Deception]] or [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''In the [[Angleiron's Cellar]]:'' | |||
* Tell [[Wulbren]] you'll visit the [[Gondians]] and maybe they'll see reason. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell Wulbren that you'll only do it your way and refuse to take the [[Runepowder Bomb]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:'' | |||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would never kill someone you care about. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' When playing as [[Karlach]] or [[Wyll]] origin, this option will have an unique formulation, but still take its place (line 3)'' | |||
:* Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell the false [[Gyldro Angleiron]] that you'll do all you can to keep your loved ones safe from your blade. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell [[Fist Rowan]] "They're innocent people. You can't just kill them!" {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Tell [[Fist Rowan]] "They're innocent people. You can't just kill them!" {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | * Try to help [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Donate | ▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if Orin '''is not''' impersonating the Thug'' | ||
''Near [[Requisitioned Barn]]:'' | |||
* Tell [[Mattis]] to watch himself when he remarks how big [[Baldur's Gate]] is. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Donate gold to [[Manip Nestor]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Compliment the pig within the requisitioned barn. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Compliment the pig within the requisitioned barn. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | '''[[Open Hand Temple]]''' | ||
* Offer to help [[Sister Yannis]] investigate Brilgor's death and prove his innocence. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell [[Brother Clements]] his god would be proud of Father Lorgan. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* [[ | * Agree to bear the curse {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} and withstand [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation's]] madness.{{Approval|Halsin|+3}} | ||
* | |||
'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]''' | '''[[Circus of the Last Days]]''' | ||
* Break the lock of the displacer beast's cage. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Watching [[Dribbles|Dribbles's]] show:'' | |||
* Reassure Halsin after choosing him to go on stage with [[Dribbles the Clown]] ("Go on, Halsin!"). {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Reassure Halsin after choosing him to go on stage with [[Dribbles the Clown]] ("Go on, Halsin!"). {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | * When passing [[Zethino|Zethino's]] trial, choose answers:{{verify}} | ||
** First question: ★'Bear form' {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}, OR ★'Restless and roaming' {{Approval|Halsin|+2}} | |||
** Second question: ★'Saving Thaniel'{{Approval|Halsin|+1}}, OR ★'Protecting the grove' {{Approval|Halsin|+2}} | |||
** Third question: ★'Choosing a fanatic' {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}, OR ★'Allowing the curse thrive' {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' The ★ sign here marks the answers considered 'correct' for the purposes of the test.'' | |||
''Elsewhere:'' | |||
* * Tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his own accent sounds more Rivingtonian than Baldurian {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if your character is a Baldurian themselves, or has successfully deceived Grotpoll into believing so, if they're not'' | |||
* Tell [[Biscotti]] he's a good dog the first time you meet him. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** <u>Playing as a</u> [[Ranger]], tell Fortuno to relax for Biscotti. | |||
* Tell [[Tinker Nayzeem]] that the way people treat refugees is terrible. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]''' | '''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]''' | ||
* Agree with Adventurer Drim at the [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] that people don't respect adventurers anymore. | * Consent to arrest when the Steel Watcher at the South Span checkpoint. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
*<u> Agree with</u> Adventurer Drim at the [[Fraygo's Flophouse]] that people don't respect adventurers anymore. | |||
* Get into Wyrm's Rock via the gate by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], getting Investigator [[Valeria]]'s permission, passing a persuasion check and bribing the guard, or passing certain class-related checks. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Get into Wyrm's Rock via the gate by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], getting Investigator [[Valeria]]'s permission, passing a persuasion check and bribing the guard, or passing certain class-related checks. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
'''[[Sharess'_Caress|Sharess' Caress]]''' | '''[[Sharess'_Caress|Sharess' Caress]]''' | ||
* Invite Halsin to join an orgy with the Drow twins {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Invite Halsin to join an orgy with the Drow twins {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]''' | '''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]''' | ||
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* Say that you should not trust the [[Steel Watcher]]s because they will turn on everyone while talking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard, Lady Durinbold's Attendant and Lord Shattershield's Attendant. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Say that you should not trust the [[Steel Watcher]]s because they will turn on everyone while talking to Lord Amber's Bodyguard, Lady Durinbold's Attendant and Lord Shattershield's Attendant. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Pass the [[Steel Watcher]] that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Pass the [[Steel Watcher]] that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Agree to slay [[Orin]] and become allies with [[Gortash]] | * <u>Agree to slay</u> [[Orin]] and become allies with [[Gortash]] | ||
* Use the Baldurian option when talking to [[Duke Ravengard]] right after [[Gortash]]'s inauguration, wondering what has befallen the city's great hero. | * <u>Use the Baldurian</u> option when talking to [[Duke Ravengard]] right after [[Gortash]]'s inauguration, wondering what has befallen the city's great hero. | ||
* Give [[Fist Reynash]] 300 gold to flee {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Give [[Fist Reynash]] 300 gold to flee {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
'''[[Lower City]]''' | '''[[Lower City]]''' | ||
* Pay or persuade the Captain at the [[Grey Harbour Docks]] to keep the Brislen family together | *<u> Pay or persuade</u> the Captain at the [[Grey Harbour Docks]] to keep the Brislen family together | ||
* Offer a prayer to [[Allandra Grey|Flood Tide Allandra Grey]] at Holli's funderal | * <u>Offer a</u> prayer to [[Allandra Grey|Flood Tide Allandra Grey]] at Holli's funderal | ||
* (Requires Jaheira) Tell [[Rion]] that "There are refugees outside. They'll need protection." when asked what to do. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * <u>(Requires Jaheira)</u> Tell [[Rion]] that "There are refugees outside. They'll need protection." when asked what to do. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* {{Coords|-166|-75}} Play with the children. | * {{Coords|-166|-75}} Play with the children. | ||
:* Requires Perception Check DC 7, spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy". {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | :* Requires Perception Check DC 7, spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy". {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
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'''Camp/Conversation''' | '''Camp/Conversation''' | ||
* Tell [[Isobel]] that you will help [[Dame Aylin|Aylin]] take down Lorroakan {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | * Tell [[Isobel]] that you will help [[Dame Aylin|Aylin]] take down Lorroakan {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Let [[Lae'zel]] speak against [[Vlaakith]] when the [[Githyanki]] lich-queen projects herself in the camp when long-resting. | * <u>Let</u> [[Lae'zel]] speak against [[Vlaakith]] when the [[Githyanki]] lich-queen projects herself in the camp when long-resting. | ||
* Agree with Halsin that there is a rot in the city with how Baldur's Gate treats its vulnerable and the refugees. | * <u>Agree</u> with Halsin that there is a rot in the city with how Baldur's Gate treats its vulnerable and the refugees. | ||
* Tell Scratch you're glad he's back where he belongs after saving him from [[Angry Mar'hyah]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}}} | * Tell Scratch you're glad he's back where he belongs after saving him from [[Angry Mar'hyah]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}}} | ||
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=== Act Two === | === Act Two === | ||
{{SpoilerBox|act=2|nograd=1|unhide=1|'''[[Last Light Inn]]''' | {{SpoilerBox|act=2|nograd=1|unhide=1|'''[[Last Light Inn]]''' | ||
* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when | * <u>Call</u> [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]]. | ||
'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]''' | '''[[House in Deep Shadows]]''' | ||
* | * <u> Agree </u>to play hide-and-seek with [[Oliver]]. | ||
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | '''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | ||
* Free the goblins when [[Z'rell]] prompts you to kill them. | * <u>Free the</u> goblins when [[Z'rell]] prompts you to kill them. | ||
* When entering Moonrise Towers, tell the guards you infiltrated Last Light Inn. | * <u>When entering</u> Moonrise Towers, tell the guards you infiltrated Last Light Inn. | ||
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | '''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | ||
* Lick the | * <u>Lick</u> the [[Spider meat]] twice. | ||
* | * Having [[Mother Dearest]] in your inventory, ask [[Balthazar]] what happened to his mother. Then, tell him you took the urn, and finally say that you'll keep her. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | ||
'''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | '''[[Mind Flayer Colony]]''' | ||
* When talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the Necrotic Laboratory | * <u>When</u> talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to consume the mind. | ||
''' | '''Camp/Conversation''' | ||
* At camp, when asked if you have anything to share about yourself in return, | * <u>At camp,</u> when asked if you have anything to share about yourself in return, say that you don't know very much about yourself. | ||
* | ** OR, <u>Playing as [[The Dark Urge]]</u>, tell him that nothing is half as charming as when it's all crimson and rot. | ||
}} | }} | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
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* Tell [[Wulbren]] you'll take the bomb but only use it as a last resort. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | * Tell [[Wulbren]] you'll take the bomb but only use it as a last resort. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | ||
* Ready yourself to fight when challenged by the Steel Watcher at the [[South Span Checkpoint]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | * Ready yourself to fight when challenged by the Steel Watcher at the [[South Span Checkpoint]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | ||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would kill someone close to you without hesitation.{{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' When playing as [[Lae'zel]] origin, this option will have an unique formulation, but still take its place (line 4)'' | |||
'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]''' | '''[[Circus of the Last Days]]''' | ||
* Boo [[Dribbles the Clown]]. | * <u>Boo</u> [[Dribbles the Clown]]. | ||
* After passing the Animal Handling check, tell the displacer beast, "Kill them all, kitty." | * <u>After</u> passing the Animal Handling check, tell the displacer beast, "Kill them all, kitty." | ||
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]''' | '''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]''' | ||
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'''[[Cazador's Dungeon]]''' | '''[[Cazador's Dungeon]]''' | ||
* Help [[Astarion]] become a Vampire Ascendant | * <u>Help</u> [[Astarion]] become a Vampire Ascendant | ||
'''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]''' | '''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]''' |
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Overview | Approval | Banter | Romance |
Halsin dislikes any decisions that might involve hurting the natural world or leaving intact or letting thrive things that already defile the nature in any possible way (like supporting the existence and corruption of the shadow lands). He also approves of showing compassion and mercy for those in need, helping and defending them.
The actions and choices listed on this page will raise or lower Halsin's Approval.
For more information about the approval system, see Approval.
Approval[edit | edit source]
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Halsin to gain approval.
Act Two[edit | edit source]
Act Three[edit | edit source]
Disapproval[edit | edit source]
As a Companion character, the interactions listed below will cause Halsin to lose approval. This list is most likely incomplete.