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Player characters who opted for the full mind flayer transformation will appear in their illithid form. The other attendees will still remark on their appearance but be happy to see them nonetheless. Like a non-illithid origin character, player characters still have the option to hug {{CharLink|Gale}}, {{CharLink|Shadowheart}}, {{CharLink|Karlach}}, {{CharLink|Halsin}}, and {{CharLink|Minsc}} as well as embrace and/or kiss their romantic partner(s) as a mind flayer. | Player characters who opted for the full mind flayer transformation will appear in their illithid form. The other attendees will still remark on their appearance but be happy to see them nonetheless. Like a non-illithid origin character, player characters still have the option to hug {{CharLink|Gale}}, {{CharLink|Shadowheart}}, {{CharLink|Karlach}}, {{CharLink|Halsin}}, and {{CharLink|Minsc}} as well as embrace and/or kiss their romantic partner(s) as a mind flayer. | ||
However, after catching up with the third companion, the player character will be struck with the urge to eat their brain{{ | However, after catching up with the third companion, the player character will be struck with the urge to eat their brain{{ref|This works if the player character strikes a conversation with the same companion several times in a row, too.}}. A {{Ability check|Constitution|15}} is required to repress the urge{{ref|[[Inspiration]] from the completed playthrough carries over into the epilogue and can be used here.}}; if failing or voluntarily giving in, the companion becomes hostile and Withers unceremoniously [[Epilogue#Bad Ending|whisks the player character through a portal.]] | ||
In fact, the Mind Flayer player character turns out to be quite a gourmand while estimating palatability traits of their former companions and, moreover, sometimes demonstrates a certain measure of humour: | In fact, the Mind Flayer player character turns out to be quite a gourmand while estimating palatability traits of their former companions and, moreover, sometimes demonstrates a certain measure of humour: | ||