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| title = Halsin's Approval | |||
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'''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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'''[[ | ''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Grymforge]]:'' | ||
* Tell [[Oliver]] you know who he really is | * Playing as a {{Class|Bard}}, a {{Class|Druid}}, a {{Class|Fighter}}, a {{Class|Monk}}, a {{Class|Wizard}} or a {{Class|Paladin}} ({{Class|Oath of Devotion}} and {{Class|Oath of the Ancients}} only), use a class-based answer when [[Lassandra|Harper Lassandra]] orders you to come closer.{{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* When the shadows warp [[Yonas|Harper Yonas]], tell [[Meygan|Harper Meygan]], "Move. I'll take care of this." {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Prepare to fight, using basic or unique {{Class|Fighter}}, {{Class|Ranger}}, {{Class|Rogue}} or {{Class|Paladin}} ({{Class|Oath of Devotion}} and {{Class|Oath of the Ancients}} only) option {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as {{Background|Haunted One|The Dark Urge}}, choose to try and save them instead of abandoning them {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:'' | |||
* Convince the cowardly hyena in the convoy that it doesn't belong to goblins and should leave them. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(requires sequentive {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} and then {{Ability check|Persuasion|14}} or {{Ability check|Intimidation|14}})'' | |||
* Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy, betray them and side with the ambushing [[Harpers]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''At the [[House in Deep Shadows]]:'' | |||
* Tell [[Oliver]] you know who he really is {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Let Halsin persuade Oliver. {{Approval|Halsin|+10}} ''(Comes +5 points when you ask Halsin and +5 more after he succeeds)'' | |||
* Convince [[Oliver]] to reunite with [[Thaniel]].{{Approval|Halsin|+40}} ''(If Halsin is in the party while talking to Oliver, it will gain {{Approval|Halsin|+5}} additional points of approval)'' | |||
''When dealing with [[He Who Was]]:'' | |||
* Agree to find [[Madeline's Ledger]] for [[He Who Was]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* After ordering [[Madeline]] to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did {{Approval|Halsin|-1}}, stop her, saying she had done enough {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Say her willing to hurt herself was enough {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Accuse her of cowardice, using basic or unique {{Class|Barbarian}}, {{Class|Bard}}, {{Class|Monk}} lines {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Say that it wasn't her fault, using basic or unique {{Class|Bard}}, Good {{Class|Cleric}} or {{Class|Monk}} lines {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Elsewhere:'' | |||
* After saving [[Rolan]] from the [[Shadow]]s, tell him not to be hard on himself for trying to save his family {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, a {{Class|Bard}}, a {{Class|Fighter}}, a {{Class|Sorcerer}} or a {{Class|Wizard}}, use a class-based option {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Last Light Inn]]''' | |||
* Talking to [[Florrick|Councellor Florrick]], ask whether the Flaming Fist are just going to stay around {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** If [[Wyll]] is in the party, tell Florrick it's your business what had happened to him {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as [[Wyll]], say it was a devil deal that has gone terribly wrong {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Talking to [[His Majesty]] via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, say you only wanted to admire him close {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}, and then indeed choose to quietly admire him {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Ranger}}, say you do not seek his territory {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Talk to [[Alfira]] or [[Lakrissa]] after [[Rescue the Tieflings|rescuing the tieflings]] from [[Moonrise Towers]] and take the reward {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Reithwin Town]]''' | '''[[Reithwin Town]]''' | ||
* | * <u>Agree</u> to help [[Arabella]] find her parents. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* <u>Agree</u> to take [[Arabella]] in at your camp. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''At the [[Reithwin Tollhouse]]'' | |||
* <u>Persuade</u> [[Gerringothe Thorm]] that there's no one to oversee her {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* <u>Intimidate</u> [[Gerringothe Thorm]] into admitting she's corrupt {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[ | ''At [[The Waning Moon]]'' | ||
* | * 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)''.<!-- This was commented out, but I've confirmed it (except for the part that's still commented out). | |||
▶ '''''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]]''' | ||
* | * Agree to peace with the rats after interacting with the broken effigy. {{Approval|Halsin|+5}} | ||
* | * <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}} | |||
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | |||
* <u>Sever</u> the connection between [[Linsella]] and [[Barnabus]] | |||
* Thank [[Art Cullagh]] for his help after defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]]. | |||
'''[[Moonrise Towers Rooftop]]''' | |||
* <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 it isn't too late and his story doesn't end here. | |||
** To come quietly and he'll be spared. | |||
* <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]]''' | ||
* | * At the [[Tadpoling Centre]], use the Neural Apparatus to release the inhabitants of the pods. {{Approval|Halsin|+5}} | ||
* 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}} | |||
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'''[[Campsite|Camp/Conversation]]''' | |||
* 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}} | |||
* Thank him for sharing with you. {{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. | |||
* <u>Say</u> "It hurts, I know it does." when talking to [[Arabella]] in camp | |||
* <u>Tell</u> [[Arabella]] her parents would be proud of her. | |||
* Talk to [[Thaniel]] after defeating [[Ketheric Thorm]] and say your work here is done. {{Approval|Halsin|+20}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
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'''[[Rivington]]'''<br> | |||
''' | ''Talking to [[Yenna]]:'' | ||
* | * Offer her help: | ||
** Give some coin {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' Giving Yenna food '''does not''' bring approval'' | |||
:* OR Suggest to find a guard for her {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(available for all characters except [[Cleric]])'' | |||
:* Playing as a [[Cleric]] or a [[Monk]], suggest to find the nearest temple {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
:* Playing as a [[Ranger]], suggest to track her mother down {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' Promising to look for her mum '''after''' using class-based [[Ranger]] line brings another {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} point'' | |||
'''[[ | ''At the [[Sword Coast Couriers]]:'' | ||
* | * Report to [[Commander Lightfeather]] that his soldiers fought to the last feather OR that you've found the enemy and pigeons fought bravely against it. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(formulation varies depending on whether you have met [[Tara]] on the roof or not)'' | ||
* Playing as a [[Druid]], tell [[Angry Mar'hyah|Mar'hyah]] that Scratch is not a 'property'. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Make [[Angry Mar'hyah]] to let you keep [[Scratch]], using [[Persuasion]], [[Intimidation]] or class-based [[Druid]], [[Fighter]] or [[Paladin]] options. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** Then force Mar'hyah to leave the kennels via [[Deception]] or [[Intimidation]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[ | ''In the [[Angleiron's Cellar]]:'' | ||
* | * Talking to [[Wulbren]], refuse to take [[Runepowder Bomb]] but promise you'll destroy the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] your way. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | ** OR Refuse, saying that the real enemy is [[Gortash]], not the Gondians, and you'll find another way {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | ** OR Suggest to contact the [[Gondians]] first, so that they might see reason. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* | ** OR, if [[Barcus Wroot]] is nearby and butts in, agree and say it sounds like a mass murder {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Give | |||
''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:'' | |||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], tell her you would ''never'' kill someone you cared 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)'' | |||
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell her you do all you can to keep your loved ones safe from your blade {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that one can't just kill innocent people {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' This line goes for the Custom origin (Tav). If playing as any other Origin, except [[Dark Urge]], it might have unique formulation'' | |||
** OR Tell her that you're going to report to the commanding officer {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], tell her that mindless slaughter is not the answer {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]], succeed a passive {{Ability check|Perception|20}}, and then: | |||
* Say you'll stay with him until the end {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Say you'll make it quick {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], resist the urge to torment him {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Near [[Requisitioned Barn]]:'' | |||
* Talking to [[Mattis]] outside the barn, tell him to watch himself because [[Baldur's Gate]] is big and dangerous. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' This option is available only if tiefling kids survived in Acts One and Two'' | |||
** OR, Playing as a [[Druid]], say it's unnerving to see a city as big as a great forest {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Donate some gold to [[Manip Nestor]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Make a compliment to the pig inside the barn. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(works with or without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}})'' | |||
'''[[Open Hand Temple]]''' | |||
* Offer [[Sister Yannis]] help with investigating the double murder and proving [[Brilgor|Brilgor's]] innocence {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Talk to [[Bill|Brother Bill]] and [[Clements|Brother Clements]] and say that their god would be proud of [[Lorgan|Father Lorgan]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a [[Monk]], say that offering alms to those in need is a sign of a noble soul {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Agree to bear [[Help the Spirit of the Amulet|Monk Manifestation's]] curse {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} and then withstand its madness.{{Approval|Halsin|+3}} | |||
'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]''' | |||
* At the entrance, convince [[Klaus]] to let you in, using [[Persuasion]] or [[Deception]] on any class-based option '''except pretending to be a friend of Gortash's''' {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], say you ''used to'' be a murderer {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as an [[The Archfey|Archfey Warlock]], first say that you never pass up a faerie mischief {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Speaking with [[Zara]] the mummy, say you don't understand her, and then mime her grunting {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Dealing with [[Akabi]] the djinni:'' | |||
* Tell him that he is VERY LOUD. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Play the game and accuse the djinni of rigging the wheel {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** If successful, play again and try to distract Akabi, letting out a loud fart {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a [[Bard]], ask him about his adventures {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Provoke him to transform you {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* After returning from jungle, talk to the djinni again and say you have had much fun OR promise he will pay for it {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
* 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.'' <br> | |||
* Talking to [[Boney]] the mephit, call his wife [[Stoney]] magnificent {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Note that she's a lot bigger than himself {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a [[Druid]], say they both are magnificent {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Dealing with [[Popper]] the kobold trader:'' | |||
* Grab [[Clown's Severed Hand|Dribbles's hand]] from his counter, and then: | |||
** [[Persuasion|Persuade]] him to give you the hand for free {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] him to let you go with the hand {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** Use [[Deception]] to make him lower the price {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' Class-based [[Deception]] lines for [[Wizard]], [[Warlock]] or [[Sorcerer]] '''do not''' give approval'' {{verify}} | |||
* Playing as a [[Paladin]] or a [[Cleric]], tell him that graverobbing is a profane act {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* If talking to Popper after defeating false [[Dribbles]], say that offering 'treatoes' now is a bit callous. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} <br> | |||
''Dealing with caged beasts:'' | |||
* Talking to [[Shadow-Whiskers]], break the lock on her cage. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(works with or without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}})'' | |||
* Talking to [[Crimson]], give him some meat OR promise to bring it later (if you don't have any in inventory) {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
** After defeating false [[Dribbles]], talk to Crimson again and scold the circus staff for starving him OR propose to open his cage up.{{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:'' | |||
* Say "What a corny joke." {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a [[Bard]], interrupt him with your own pun {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Volunteer any companion to the stage as Dribbles's assistant, '''except Halsin himself''' {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** Then insist on your choice and cheer them {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(including Halsin or unique lines for Minthara and Jaheira)'' | |||
* If going on stage yourself, suggest any available explanation on why you're special, '''except''' "something about my brain" '''and''' unique line for [[The Dark Urge]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** If playing as a [[Druid]], say you're special for your transformation ability {{Approval|Halsin|+2}} | |||
''Talking to [[Lucretious]]:'' | |||
* When she's training up skeletons (before fighting doppelgangers), tell her that she is being a little harsh {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* After defeating false [[Dribbles]], tell her that killing clowns is a rare treat {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* When you deliver her Dribbles's remains, say it was pleasure to meet her {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Ask whether she is hiring personnel {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Elsewhere:'' | |||
* Playing as a [[Ranger]], tell [[Fortuno Dibbs]] to relax, because dogs are sensitive to emotions {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** Speak to [[Biscotti]] via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and call him a good dog {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(works only the first time you speak to him)'' | |||
* Playing as a [[Druid]], threaten [[Arfur Gregorio]] to raze his mansion and reclaim the land for nature, if he doesn't come to an agreement with refugees {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Playing as a Baldurian character, tell [[Saer Grotpoll]] that his own accent is Rivingtonian {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell [[Nayzeem|Tinker Nayzeem]] that the way people treat refugees is terrible. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Try and help [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a [[Druid]], apply a natural salve to his wound {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' These options are available only if Orin '''is not''' impersonating the Thug'' | |||
* Playing as a [[Barbarian]], in the [[Abandoned Windmill]] basement yell "WAKE UP, SQUIDFACE!" at the newborn mind flayer {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Playing as [[Astarion]] origin, at the [[Gur Camp]] tell [[Ulma]] you will do what you can for her tribe's children {{Approval|Gale|+1}} | |||
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]''' | |||
* At the entrance gate, consent to be arrested by the [[Steel Watcher]]. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Refuse to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* At [[Fraygo's Flophouse]], tell [[Adventurer Drim]] that the word 'adventurer' doesn't mean anything anymore. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} (this did not give approval for me for Halsin) | |||
* At [[Carm's Garm]], when [[Naaber]] pretends to be a dog, choose ''"nobody likes Naaber"'' line. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' It may take several sequential attempts to speak with Naaber to get to this dialogue.'' | |||
* At [[The Velveteen Elixir]], talking to [[Stylin' Horst]], choose lines about "heady top notes" OR "burning rothé shit" {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
* When trying to hire both [[Sorn Orlith]] and [[Nym Orlith]]: | |||
** Agree to invite [[Halsin]], too, if the druid is in the party {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** Choose to proceed with only one of the twins after their 'foursome' offer {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(if you're partnered with the druid)'' | |||
** Choose to proceed with one of the twins when any other partner declines their offer {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(if you're partnered with any other companion)'' | |||
* Speaking to [[Valeria]], say you're here just to have a drink, and then propose a toast to ADVENTURE! {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(The option is available only after you've started [[Solve the Open Hand Temple Murders]] quest)'' | |||
'''[[Sharess' Caress]]''' | |||
* Invite Halsin to join an orgy with the Drow twins {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]''' | |||
* Get access into Wyrm's Rock Fortress by either: showing the [[Archducal Coronation - Admission Pass|Admission Pass]], showing [[Lower City Pass]] obtained from [[Valeria]], using [[Urgent Report for Duke Ravengard|Nashkellan's report]], bribing [[Elin|Blaze Elin]], or passing any of class-based checks. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''At the Flaming Fist barracks:'' | |||
* Convince the Flaming Fist quartermaster [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade with you. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''When you spot [[Reynash|Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest:'' | |||
* Wake other guards {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶''''' Note:''' Waking guards gains approval only '''after''' discovering by any available means that Reynash was stealing from others.'' | |||
* Give Reynash 300 gold to take the ferry {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] (regardless of whether you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thievery or not):'' | |||
* Successfully use {{SAI|Detect Thoughts}} on him and pretend to be a new recruit {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell him you've spotted another guard on stealing {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|10}} if you have spotted Reynash's lockpick or {{Ability check|Persuasion|15}} if you didn't)'' | |||
** Then ask him not to be hard on Reynash {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* OR Leave barracks (or let him escort you out) {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''At the Audience Hall:'' | |||
* Speaking to [[Lord Amber's Bodyguard]] and attendants of [[Lady Durinbold's Attendant|Lady Durinbold]] and [[Lord Shattershield's Attendant|Lord Shattershield]] about the Steel Watch, say that the [[Steel Watcher]]s will eventually turn on everyone. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR, playing as a [[Druid]], say that there's nothing natural about him {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Pass the [[Steel Watcher]] that confronts you at the coronation. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
▶''''' Note:''' This dialogue appears only if Karlach '''is not''' in the party'' | |||
* Agree to become allies with [[Gortash]] and slay [[Orin]] {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Refuse to make an alliance with him and confirm your decision {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell [[Gortash]] that you have no interest in this sham of a coronation {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* After killing [[Orin]], speak to [[Gortash]] and surrender two your [[Netherstone]]s to him, then fight when he attacks afterwards {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
''Talking to [[Duke Ravengard]] after the coronation:'' | |||
* Ask him whether the "new dawn" is what they call tyranny now {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Tell the Duke that [[Florrick]] sent you, then probe Ravengard's mind to discover councellor's location, and tell him that Gortash is a tyrant {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Ask Ravengard whether he knows that he is infected {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* As a Baldurian character, ask what has happened to the city's great hero {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
<!--''In the [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]]:'' | |||
* Talking to the [[Unusual Skull]], ask him to speak plainly {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} ''(requires {{Ability check|Persuasion|18}})'' | |||
** Solve the first riddle {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** Solve the second riddle {{Approval|Halsin|+1}}--> | |||
'''[[Lower City]]''' | |||
*<u> Pay or persuade</u> the Captain at the [[Grey Harbour Docks]] to keep the Brislen family together | |||
* <u>Offer a</u> prayer to [[Allandra Grey|Flood Tide Allandra Grey]] at Holli's funderal | |||
* <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. | |||
:* Requires Perception Check DC 7, spot Cinnamon's "Spy Candy". {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
:* Allow Punkins to scan you. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Say "Don't be rude to your dog. He's doing a great job running" when you speak with Albert at the western entrance to Bloomridge Park. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell [[Havkelaag]] at the [[Society of Brilliance]] his experiment with the githyanki egg is barbaric and refuse to sell the egg. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* When rencountering Araj, ask Astarion if he wishes to leave {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* Tell Araj "Forget it. I saw how you made Astarion feel. I'm done with you." {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* When you meet Dolor trying to kill Figaro Pennygood, say "Stop right there!" {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Guildhall]]''' | |||
* When talking with [[Nine-Fingers Keene]] with [[Minsc]] in the party, Minsc will see her as an enemy and attack, succeed any check (Insight/Intimidation/Persuasion) to convince Minsc that she isn't an enemy. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[The Counting House]]''' | |||
* Give [[Rags Deelarma]] begging outside the entrance a handful of coins. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]''' | '''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]''' | ||
* Tell [[Aradin]] what the [[Nightsong]] really is, then avoid revealing her location (or lie) | * Tell [[Aradin Beno|Aradin]] what the [[Nightsong]] really is, then avoid revealing her location (or lie) {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | ||
* Tell [[Lorroakan]] you'll tell the [[Nightsong]] to come so she can rip him to shreds. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Chromatic Scale]]''' | |||
* As a Bard, talk to [[Thomas C. Quirkilious]] and ask him what the benefits of using lute strings made of worg hair are. {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Grey Harbour Docks]]''' | |||
* Intimidate Captain Sleam to not split up the family {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
** OR Intimidate Captain Sleam to take the family onboard otherwise you'll drop her into the harbour {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
'''[[Water Queen's House]]''' | |||
*Playing as Monk, tell the Flood Tide Allandra Grey: "I wish her soul the stillness of a calmed ocean" {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
}} | '''Camp/Conversation''' | ||
* Tell [[Isobel Thorm|Isobel]] that you will help [[Dame Aylin|Aylin]] take down Lorroakan {{Approval|Halsin|+1}} | |||
* <u>Let</u> [[Lae'zel]] speak against [[Vlaakith]] when the [[Githyanki]] lich-queen projects herself in the camp when long-resting. | |||
* <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}}}} | |||
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* | '''[[Crèche Y'llek]]''' | ||
* | * Offer to fight [[Youth Varrl]] when [[Sa'varsh Kethk]] asks for a challenger, and then indeed kill him {{Approval|Halsin|-1}}. | ||
* | * When talking to [[Vlaakith]], rat [[Shadowheart]] out that it was she who stole the artifact {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(the line is available only if Shadowheart '''is in the party''')'' | ||
'''[[Ruined Battlefield]]'''<br> | |||
''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Grymforge]]:'' | |||
* When the shadows warp [[Yonas|Harper Yonas]], choose to run from the fight {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''If entering the [[Shadow-Cursed Lands]] from the [[Rosymorn Monastery Trail]]:'' | |||
* Traversing Shadow-Cursed Lands with the convoy and [[Kar'niss]] the drider, protect them from [[Harpers]], thus maintaining your cover as a True Soul {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Side with the ambushing Harpers. Then, after defeating the convoy, tell the Harpers' leader you're going to kill them and keep the lantern.{{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(Taking this course immediately starts the fight with remaining Harpers)''. | |||
▶''''' Note:''' Works, too, if you managed to pick up the lantern during the battle.'' | |||
* If ambushing the convoy '''with''' the Harpers, start the dialogue with the drider and reveal the ambush to it {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''When dealing with [[He Who Was]]:'' | |||
* Order [[Madeline]] to hurt herself as Ben and Marc did {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(Evil {{Class|Cleric}} will have a unique line)'' | |||
** Then tell her to stab herself and don't stop OR to prove she is sorry {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
** Finally succeed a [[Persuasion]] roll to keep her going {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''Elsewhere:'' | |||
* After saving [[Rolan]] from the [[Shadow]]s, tell him to shut up and be grateful {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
'''[[Last Light Inn]]''' | |||
* Call [[Wulbren]] a prick when [[Barcus Wroot]] talks to him after you [[Rescue Wulbren|rescue him]].{{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Talking to [[Florrick|Councellor Florrick]], tell her you have no intentions to go to [[Moonrise Towers]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Talking to [[His Majesty]] via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, hiss back at him, say that he is in your territory, and order to get out {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a {{Class|Barbarian}}, WOOF at him {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
'''[[House in Deep Shadows]]''' | |||
* Agree to play hide-and-seek with [[Oliver]]. {{Approval|Halsin|-2}} ''(one point for each round of the game)'' | |||
* When convincing Oliver to reunite with [[Thaniel]], say that people are dying for his fun OR call him a thieving shadow {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(either option)'' <!-- comes only if Halsin is in th party - verify--> | |||
'''[[Moonrise Towers]]''' | |||
* <u>Free the</u> goblins when [[Z'rell]] prompts you to kill them. | |||
* <u>When entering</u> Moonrise Towers, tell the guards you infiltrated Last Light Inn. | |||
'''[[Gauntlet of Shar]]''' | |||
* <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]]''' | |||
* <u>When</u> talking to the [[Waking Mind]] via the [[Slack-Skinned Head]] in the [[Necrotic Laboratory]] choose to consume the mind. | |||
'''Camp/Conversation''' | |||
* <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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'''[[Rivington]]''' | |||
''Talking to [[Yenna]],'' be rude to her: | |||
* Ask where did she last see her mum, then say her mother is probably dead. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* OR Tell Yenna to get lost. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Stand for [[Saer Grotpoll]] protesting against refugees, saying "Out with these interlopers!" {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Leave [[Scratch]] with [[Angry Mar'hyah]]. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* If you let [[Angry Mar'hyah]] take [[Scratch]] back, speak to him and ask to be a good boy {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Tell him to stop whining {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Speak to the pig in the [[Requisitioned Barn]] '''without''' {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} and call her bacon {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Talk to [[Broadhorn|Fist Broadhorn]] inside the barn and say you were just looking for anything worth stealing {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as a [[Rogue]], if you are caught inside the barn by [[Madigan|Fist Madigan]], tell him this is the only place around worth stealing from {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Playing as [[Astarion]] origin, at the [[Gur Camp]] tell [[Ulma]] you won't sacfirice yourself for her cause {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Attack [[Ulma]]. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''Dealing with [[Orin]]'s guises:'' | |||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Gyldro Angleiron]], say 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)'' | |||
:* OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], say that you have already done it {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(This option is available if you have killed either [[Isobel]] or your partner in [[Act Two]] on demand of your [[Sceleritas Fel|Urge]])'' | |||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Fist Rowan]], tell her that both sides need a lesson {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
▶ '''''Note:''' This line goes for the Custom origin (Tav). If playing as any other Origin, except [[Dark Urge]], it might have unique formulation'' | |||
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], propose to kill and kill again {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* If [[Orin]] is impersonating [[Dying Stone Lord Thug]]: | |||
* Playing as an Evil [[Cleric]], choose to make him suffer {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], choose to prod his wound OR to spin the blade {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
* If you succeeded a passive {{Ability check|Perception|20}}, choose to make him scream {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR, Playing as [[The Dark Urge]], say that you'll enjoy watching him die slowly {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
'''[[Circus of the Last Days]]''' | |||
* At the entrance, convince [[Klaus]] to let you in, pretending to be a friend of Gortash's ''(class-based [[Deception]] check)'' {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Use any [[Intimidation]] check {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Bribe him {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Dealing with [[Akabi]], successfully catch him on rigging the wheel, but apologise and say you were mistaken {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Talking to [[Boney]] the mephit, say his wife [[Stoney]] is not your type {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Talking to [[Shadow-Whiskers]] with {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, note that her cage looks comfy. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** Then tell her to murder whoever she wants OR say "Sure thing, pussycat".{{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
** Without {{SAI|Speak with Animals}}, choose the line "Kill them all, kitty". {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Talking to [[Crimson]], refuse to feed him via {{SAI|Speak with Animals}} or mock him for being hungry (without the spell) {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
** After defeating false [[Dribbles]], talk to Crimson again and say you'd have killed him before he hurts anyone else {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''Watching [[Dribbles the Clown|Dribbles's]] show:'' | |||
* Yell "Boo! Get off the stage!" {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* When false [[Dribbles]] asks for an assistant, choose to cross your arms and glare. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Just answer "No." {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Talk to [[Lucretious]] after defeating false [[Dribbles]], and when she asks you to find real clown, answer that you are expensive {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** Then say that Dribbles is probably dead now {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''In the [[Angleiron's Cellar]]:'' | |||
* Agree to [[Wulbren|Wulbren's]] proposal to blow up the [[Steel Watch Foundry]] and take the [[Runepowder Bomb]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
▶'''''Note:''' [[Druid]], [[Rogue]] and [[Sorcerer]] characters will have unique lines for this option'' | |||
:* OR Tell him that you'll take the bomb but use it only as a last resort. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
:* OR Refuse, saying that his plan is too messy and you're out.{{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
'''[[Wyrm's Crossing]]''' | |||
* At the entrance gate, refuse to be arrested by the [[Steel Watcher]] and prepare to fight.{{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Threaten [[Edwynna|Gauntlet Edwynna]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Attack [[Edwynna]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Agree to deliver the gnome leader's head to [[Manip Falcäo]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** After killing [[Wulbren]], provide his head to [[Falcäo]] {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* At [[Sharess' Caress]], when trying to hire both [[Sorn Orlith]] and [[Nym Orlith]], refuse to invite [[Halsin]], too, if the druid is in the party {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
'''[[Wyrm's Rock Fortress]]''' | |||
** Trying to get access into Wyrm's Rock Fortress, choose to leave when [[Elin|Blaze Elin]] stops you {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''At the Flaming Fist barracks:'' | |||
* If failed to convince [[Arkleia Oloril]] to trade, attack her {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''When you spot [[Fist Reynash]] trying to open a chest:'' | |||
* [[Intimidation|Intimidate]] OR blackmail him into giving you his stash {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(either option)'' | |||
** OR Fail the Intimidation check to make him surrender his stash {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} ''(makes him hostile)'' | |||
** OR Attack Reynash straightaway {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Speaking to [[Bakshi|Manip Bakshi]] afterwards (regardless of whether you succeeded a check to discover Reynash's thievery or not), let him arrest you {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
* Speaking to [[Gortash]] after killing [[Orin]], surrender two your [[Netherstone]]s to him {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
** OR Say you two can be allies, but you'll keep Ketheric's and Orin's stones {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
''In the [[Wyrm's Rock Prison]]:'' | |||
* Talking to [[Counsellor Florrick]], when she sinks into despair, say you don't need her {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
'''[[Cazador's Dungeon]]''' | |||
* <u>Help</u> [[Astarion]] become a Vampire Ascendant | |||
'''[[Sorcerous Sundries]]''' | |||
*When speaking to [[Yafeu]] after a different companion got trapped in his lamp, ask for gold. {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
'''[[Devil's Fee]]''' | |||
* Intimidate [[Helsik]] to keep the gauntlets {{Approval|Halsin|-1}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
[[Category:Approval]] | [[Category:Approval]] |
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Overview | Approval | Banter | Location Remarks | 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.