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| image = Hags Hair Icon.png
| image = Hags Hair Icon.png
| description = '''Auntie Ethel's Hair''' is a common item that can be used to [[Permanent Bonuses|permanently increase]] a character's [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] of your choice by 1. {{SpoilerWarning}}
| controller icon = Hags Hair Unfaded.png
| icon = Hags Hair Unfaded Icon.png
| description = '''Auntie Ethel's Hair''' is a common item that can be used to [[Permanent Bonuses|permanently increase]] a character's [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] of your choice by 1.  
| quote = Two lice still scurry around on the little flap of skin attached to this clump of matted, crusty hair.
| quote = Two lice still scurry around on the little flap of skin attached to this clump of matted, crusty hair.
| book text = <!-- The text of the book. Leave EMPTY for non-books - use "quote" parameter for all other item types. -->
| type = Consumables
| type = Consumables <!-- Item type. Choose one of: Ammunition, Books, Food, Drinks, Potions, Scrolls, Consumables, Misc -->
| single use = yes
| camp supplies = <!-- Number of Camp Supplies. Leave EMPTY for all except Food and Drinks. -->
| rarity = common
| single use = yes <!-- "yes" if item is consumed on use (Ammunition, Consumables, Potions, Scrolls, some Drinks, and some Misc Items); otherwise leave BLANK. -->
| rarity = common <!-- Choose from: common, uncommon, rare, very rare, legendary, story -->
| weight kg = 0.2
| weight kg = 0.2
| weight lb = 0.4
| weight lb = 0.4
| price = 280
| price = 280
| usage cost = <!-- The cost to use the item. Choose from: action, bonus action - or leave EMPTY for non-consumable items. -->
| effect = Consuming this piece of fey flesh grants a permanent +1 bonus to an [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] of your choice.
| effect = Consuming this piece of fey flesh grants a permanent +1 bonus to an [[Ability Scores|Ability Score]] of your choice.
| where to find = After [[Auntie Ethel]] is weakened (below 20% [[Hit Points]]) and has a turn to act, she begs for her life and implores you to let her keep [[Mayrina]] and her baby, offering you power in return. The player has the possibility to [[Intimidation|intimidate]] or [[Deception|deceive]] Auntie Ethel to free Mayrina and get this power both, at the cost of letting Auntie Ethel go.<!-- Describe where and how to obtain the item. -->
| where to find = After [[Auntie Ethel]] is weakened (below 20% [[Hit Points]]) and has a turn to act, she begs for her life and implores you to let her keep [[Mayrina]] and her baby, offering you power in return. The player has the possibility to roll a {{Ability Check|Intimidation|20}} or {{Ability Check|Deception|20}} against Auntie Ethel to both free Mayrina and get this power, at the cost of letting Auntie Ethel go.
==Related Quests==
* Auntie Ethel cannot offer this bargain if she is {{Cond|Silenced}}.{{verify}}
*[[Save Mayrina]]
* Auntie Ethel will not bargain for [[Mayrina]] if she is [[Knocked_Out_(Condition)|unconscious]].
| notes = <!-- Any additional notes. Could be a single line or a list in wiki syntax. -->
| notes = This stat increase appears to be uncapped, taking effect after other items/bonuses that raise stats to a capped amount.
*It is possible to obtain [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]], free [[Mayrina]] and kill [[Auntie Ethel]]. This is done by leaving one party member hidden and out of the fight while the rest of the party whittle [[Auntie Ethel]] down to below 20% [[Hit Points]]. When the dialogue is triggered and you have successfully [[intimidate]] or [[deceive]] her, do not end the dialogue. Switch to the hidden out of combat party member and a reward selection window will pop up. Now, you get to choose which version of the hair you want and finish off [[Auntie Ethel]] while she is in dialogue.
 
If you are a [[Paladin]], taking the deal will break your Oath.
 
"Auntie Ethel's boon" appears in the character's Notable Features section after consuming it.
 
Prior to Patch 6, there was a known bug where, if [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]] was in the player's inventory when the [[Owlbear Cub]] appeared at camp for the first time and the player fed the cub, the cub would automatically "eat" [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]] instead of any camp supplies. The hair would disappear from the player's inventory.
 
A unique interaction can happen if playing in [[Honour mode]] when the player is making their dialogue [[Skill Check|skill check]]. If any spell is used for the check, like [[Guidance|guidance]] for example, [[Auntie Ethel]] will trigger her legendary action, [[Legendary Action: Weird Magic Surge|Weird Magic Surge]], which will create an illusory duplicate. This action will throw the player out of the dialogue and into combat once more. Even if the skill check succeeded, no reward will be given to the player and the dialogue cant trigger again. Other non-spell related effects, however, such as bardic inspiration, will still work on this check.
 
It is possible to obtain [[Auntie Ethel's Hair]], free [[Mayrina]], and also kill [[Auntie Ethel]]:
* Leave one party member hidden and out of combat, while the rest of the party whittle [[Auntie Ethel]]'s [[Hit Points]] down to a range where the next hit will guarantee a kill. (Check Sidenotes below).
* When the dialogue is triggered, successfully [[Intimidation|intimidate]] or [[Deception|deceive]] her to both give you the hair and free [[Mayrina]], but do not end the dialogue.
* Switch to the out of combat party member.  You will be shown the quest reward window that lets you choose which version (ability score) of the hair you want.
* Confirm the quest reward window, then finish off [[Auntie Ethel]] while she's still in dialogue with the other party members.
 
Sidenotes:
* This method does not work in a multiplayer game.
* It is recommended to get her [[Hit Points]] down as low as possible because you will only get one chance to attack her, otherwise the out of combat character will be dragged into the dialogue and she will escape.
* This method might not always leave a corpse to be looted {{Verify|Does it still have a chance}}
 
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<tr><td>[[Dexterity]]</td><td>{{uid style|QUEST_HAG_HagHair_Dexterity}}</td><td>{{uid style|7e3afbf6-4e1a-444e-826d-f8e0e0a8308f}}</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Constitution]]</td><td>{{uid style|QUEST_HAG_HagHair_Constitution}}</td><td>{{uid style|d16922ba-a36b-4015-8072-27610821fb53}}</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Intelligence]]</td><td>{{uid style|QUEST_HAG_HagHair_Intelligence}}</td><td>{{uid style|9abbab89-d29f-47c0-9ffe-f12018dd83d9}}</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Wisdom]]</td><td>{{uid style|QUEST_HAG_HagHair_Wisdom}}</td><td>{{uid style|de2c9582-fab5-4d5e-9a81-44d67af6a681}}</td></tr>
<tr><td>[[Charisma]]</td><td>{{uid style|QUEST_HAG_HagHair_Charisma}}</td><td>{{uid style|eec5de82-c988-40e6-8f10-474d5675c550}}</td></tr>
</table>
}}
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Latest revision as of 10:39, 20 May 2024

Auntie Ethel's Hair image

Auntie Ethel's Hair is a common item that can be used to permanently increase a character's Ability Score of your choice by 1.

Description Icon.png
Two lice still scurry around on the little flap of skin attached to this clump of matted, crusty hair.

Properties

  • Consumables
  • Single Use
  • Rarity: Common
  •  Weight: 0.2 kg / 0.4 lb
  • Price: 280 gp

Effect

Consuming this piece of fey flesh grants a permanent +1 bonus to an Ability Score of your choice.

Where to find

After Auntie Ethel is weakened (below 20% Hit Points) and has a turn to act, she begs for her life and implores you to let her keep Mayrina and her baby, offering you power in return. The player has the possibility to roll a DC 20 Intimidation check or DC 20 Deception check against Auntie Ethel to both free Mayrina and get this power, at the cost of letting Auntie Ethel go.

Notes

This stat increase appears to be uncapped, taking effect after other items/bonuses that raise stats to a capped amount.

If you are a Paladin, taking the deal will break your Oath.

"Auntie Ethel's boon" appears in the character's Notable Features section after consuming it.

Prior to Patch 6, there was a known bug where, if Auntie Ethel's Hair was in the player's inventory when the Owlbear Cub appeared at camp for the first time and the player fed the cub, the cub would automatically "eat" Auntie Ethel's Hair instead of any camp supplies. The hair would disappear from the player's inventory.

A unique interaction can happen if playing in Honour mode when the player is making their dialogue skill check. If any spell is used for the check, like guidance for example, Auntie Ethel will trigger her legendary action, Weird Magic Surge, which will create an illusory duplicate. This action will throw the player out of the dialogue and into combat once more. Even if the skill check succeeded, no reward will be given to the player and the dialogue cant trigger again. Other non-spell related effects, however, such as bardic inspiration, will still work on this check.

It is possible to obtain Auntie Ethel's Hair, free Mayrina, and also kill Auntie Ethel:

  • Leave one party member hidden and out of combat, while the rest of the party whittle Auntie Ethel's Hit Points down to a range where the next hit will guarantee a kill. (Check Sidenotes below).
  • When the dialogue is triggered, successfully intimidate or deceive her to both give you the hair and free Mayrina, but do not end the dialogue.
  • Switch to the out of combat party member. You will be shown the quest reward window that lets you choose which version (ability score) of the hair you want.
  • Confirm the quest reward window, then finish off Auntie Ethel while she's still in dialogue with the other party members.

Sidenotes:

  • This method does not work in a multiplayer game.
  • It is recommended to get her Hit Points down as low as possible because you will only get one chance to attack her, otherwise the out of combat character will be dragged into the dialogue and she will escape.
  • This method might not always leave a corpse to be looted [Needs Verification]
VariantUIDUUID
StrengthQUEST_HAG_HagHair_Strength8f6b0c08-d1b1-4ae7-ade2-da3c679ce323
DexterityQUEST_HAG_HagHair_Dexterity7e3afbf6-4e1a-444e-826d-f8e0e0a8308f
ConstitutionQUEST_HAG_HagHair_Constitutiond16922ba-a36b-4015-8072-27610821fb53
IntelligenceQUEST_HAG_HagHair_Intelligence9abbab89-d29f-47c0-9ffe-f12018dd83d9
WisdomQUEST_HAG_HagHair_Wisdomde2c9582-fab5-4d5e-9a81-44d67af6a681
CharismaQUEST_HAG_HagHair_Charismaeec5de82-c988-40e6-8f10-474d5675c550
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