The Githyanki Warrior

The Githyanki Warrior is the Companion Quest for Lae'zel. It is automatically added to the journal when she formally joins the party in Act One.

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Yisk Gith'ka tavki krash'ht - the githyanki will be free.

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— Lae'zel, after affirming the player character's decision to steal the Orphic Hammer from the House of Hope.

Objectives edit

Objectives and journal entries may vary pending story decisions and outcomes.

Act 1 - Wilderness:

Help Lae'zel find a Githyanki Crèche.

"The githyanki warrior Lae'zel has joined our party, and promised we could be cleansed of our parasites at a Githyanki Crèche. We should be on the lookout for signs of githyanki presence during our travels."

Find Zorru. / Talk to Zorru.

"The githyanki warrior Lae'zel has joined our party, and promised we could be cleansed of our parasites at a Githyanki Crèche. A tiefling named Zorru has seen other githyanki. We should find him and ask him what he knows."
"A tiefling named Zorru appears to have seen other githyanki. We should find him and ask him what he knows."
"The tiefling leader Zevlor told us where to find Zorru. We should take Lae'zel to him."
"We found Zorru. We should take Lae'zel to see him."

Search for signs of a Githyanki Crèche near the mountain pass in the northwest.

"We spoke to Zorru. He told us he saw githyanki on the road to Baldur's Gate, near a mountain pass in the northwest. We should travel there with Lae'zel."
"We spoke to a tiefling named Zorru who told us he saw githyanki on the road to Baldur's Gate, near a mountain pass in the northwest. We should travel there with Lae'zel."
"We spoke to a tiefling's corpse. It hinted that we might find more githyanki near a mountain pass in the northwest. We should travel there with Lae'zel."
"A red dragon - the sort ridden by githyanki knights - passed us overhead as we travelled the Risen Road. The githyanki Zorru spoke of could be near."

Go to Lae'zel near the mountain pass in the northwest.

"We found a group of githyanki, and Lae'zel ran ahead to speak with them. We should join her."

Continue searching for a Githyanki Crèche near the mountain pass in the northwest.

"A githyanki knight called Kith'rak Voss set his warriors upon us before we could learn where to find a crèche. We must defeat them."
"We avoided battle with a githyanki knight called Kith'rak Voss. He and his warriors left the area, leaving us with no clues as to the exact whereabouts of a Githyanki Crèche."

Examine the githyanki for clues as to a crèche's location.

"We defeated Sarth Baretha and her squadron - we should search her body for more information about the nearby crèche."
"The githyanki warrior Lae'zel has joined our party, and promised we could be cleansed of our parasites at a Githyanki Crèche. She suggested we might find a clue to one's location on one of the warriors we defeated."

Travel to the mountain pass.

"The githyanki warrior Lae'zel has joined our party, and promised we could be cleansed of our parasites at a Githyanki Crèche. According to a map we found, there's one nestled in the mountains, beyond the western bridge."
"We found a map that revealed a Githyanki Crèche was nestled in the mountains beyond the western bridge, inside a temple. We should travel there with Lae'zel."
"The githyanki called Kith'rak Voss revealed that a Githyanki Crèche was nestled in the mountains beyond the western bridge. We should travel there with Lae'zel."

Act 1 - Rosymorn Monastery Trail:

Find the Githyanki Crèche in the mountain pass.

"We arrived at the mountain pass. We should look for the Githyanki Crèche hidden within it."

Regroup with Lae'zel and search for the crèche.

"Lae'zel has left the party to seek the Githyanki Crèche within the mountain pass. We should join her there."

Find the entrance to the crèche.

"We found evidence that the githyanki have established a crèche in an abandoned monastery within the mountain pass. We should look for the entrance there."
"We regrouped with Lae'zel. She has found evidence that the githyanki have established a crèche in an abandoned monastery within the mountain pass. We should look for the entrance there."
"A pair of githyanki have escorted several cultists into the monastery. The entrance to their crèche must be inside."
"We defeated a pair of githyanki at the gates of a monastery. We should investigate further; their crèche may be hidden inside."

Help Lae'zel find the tadpole purification device.

"We've infiltrated the Githyanki Crèche. We should locate the device used to cleanse the infected."
"We defeated the sentries guarding the crèche. We must continue searching for a cure."
"We've gained access to the Githyanki Crèche. We should locate the curative device - but doing so might require some finesse."

Go to the Crèche Infirmary.

"The githyanki sentries directed us to the infirmary. We should take Lae'zel there: the cure to our tadpole awaits us."

Speak to the doctor of the crèche.

"We have found the crèche infirmary. We should speak to Ghustil Stornugoss about a cure."
"Ghustil Stornugoss is waiting at her desk. We should tell her about the parasite in our heads."

Sit in the zaith'isk.

"We attacked and defeated Ghustil Stornugoss. We should try operating the zaith'isk ourselves."
"We told Ghustil Stornugoss about the parasites, and she's willing to help us. But first, we must sit in the zaith'isk."

Speak to Lae'zel about the incident with the zaith'isk.

"Instead of extracting Lae'zel's tadpole, the zaith'isk nearly killed her. We should talk with her about it."
"Instead of extracting the tadpole, the zaith'isk nearly killed us while Lae'zel looked on. We should speak to her about it."
"Instead of extracting the tadpole, the zaith'isk nearly killed us. We should speak to Lae'zel about it."

Take Lae'zel to the Inquisitor.

"Lae'zel believes the zaith'isk was tampered with and is eager to inform the Inquisitor at the crèche. We should escort her to him."

Defeat Ch'r'ai W'wargaz.

"Ch'r'ai W'wargaz demanded that we hand over the artefact, and attacked us when we refused. We must defeat him."
"We attacked Ch'r'ai W'wargaz. We must defeat him."

Return to the Inquisitor's chamber.

"Ch'r'ai W'wargaz is defeated. We should examine his chamber for more information about the artefact that we carry."

Insert the artefact into the Planecaster, venture inside, and find the prisoner.

"Queen Vlaakith appeared as a projection in the Inquisitor's chamber. She wants us to enter the artefact and slay a prisoner held inside it; Lae'zel has urged us to do as the queen has bidden."
"We entered the artefact. We must find the prisoner inside it."

Return to the Githyanki Crèche.

"We discovered that the artefact's prisoner is the figure in our dreams. We cannot kill them without losing our protection against the Absolute's voice. We should enter the portal and return to the crèche."

Defeat Ch'r'ai W'wargaz.

"Ch'r'ai W'wargaz attacked us after we returned to the crèche, on Vlaakith's orders. He must be defeated."

Speak to Lae'zel about the events at the Githyanki Crèche.

"Lae'zel was unable to fulfil Queen Vlaakith's command. We should talk to her."
"We failed to fulfil Vlaakith's orders, and provoked the Githyanki Crèche. Lae'zel should know what happened."
"We left the Inquisitor's chamber without entering the artefact. We should talk to Lae'zel about it."

Give Lae'zel time to think.

"We failed to extract the mind flayer parasite and made an enemy of Queen Vlaakith. Lae'zel needs time to consider the ramifications."

Help Lae'zel regain Vlaakith's favour.

"Kith'rak Voss appeared at our campsite, seeking allies in his mission to free the githyanki people from Vlaakith's tyranny. We attacked and defeated him. Lae'zel believes this is the first step in proving her loyalty to Queen Vlaakith."

Travel to Baldur's Gate.

"Kith'rak Voss appeared at our campsite and claimed the one in the artefact is the key to liberating the githyanki people from Vlaakith's tyranny. We agreed to meet him in Baldur's Gate, where he knows of someone who can break the artefact's resident free."
"We found a letter Kith'rak Voss carried, suggesting he was meeting someone in Baldur's Gate, at an establishment called Sharess' Caress. We should pay this mysterious contact a visit."
"We defeated Ketheric Thorm, but the Absolute remains a danger. We should travel to Baldur's Gate and eliminate the elder brain. This could end the threat of the illithid Grand Design and fulfil Lae'zel's duty as a githyanki warrior."

Talk to Lae'zel about Orpheus.

"We discovered that an ancient githyanki prince called Orpheus was being held prisoner inside the artefact. We should talk to Lae'zel about him."

Find a way to free Orpheus from his domed prison.

"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Lae'zel believes Orpheus is the way forward for the githyanki; we should free him at the first possible opportunity."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed. We should free and kill Orpheus at the first possible opportunity."
"Lae'zel insisted we find a way to free Orpheus from his prison. Only then will she be able to kill the prince and regain Vlaakith's favour."

Act 3 - Rivington/Baldur's Gate:

Find Voss at Sharess' Caress.

"Lae'zel is eager to speak to Kith'rak Voss at Sharess' Caress. He knows someone who can help free Orpheus from his prison."
"Lae'zel is eager to find Voss' mysterious contact at Sharess' Caress in Baldur's Gate. They might know how to release Orpheus from his prison so he can be killed."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Lae'zel believes Orpheus is the way forward for the githyanki; we should meet Kith'rak Voss and find out how to free the prince."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed. We should meet Kith'rak Voss and find out how to free Orpheus - and kill him."

Speak with Raphael at Sharess' Caress.

"We found Kith'rak Voss arguing with Raphael about Orpheus. If we talk to Raphael, we might learn how to release Orpheus from his domed prison."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Lae'zel believes Orpheus is the way forward for the githyanki; we should meet Raphael and find out how to free the prince."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed. We should meet Raphael and find out how to free Orpheus - and kill him."

Talk to Lae'zel about Raphael's deal.

"Raphael informed us that he has the means to free Orpheus. He offered it to us in exchange for a diabolical pact, but we refused him. We should talk to Lae'zel about the way forward."
"Raphael informed us that he has the means to free Orpheus - an object called the Orphic Hammer. He gave it to us after we agreed to a diabolical pact. We should speak to Lae'zel about it."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed. We should speak with her further."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Lae'zel believes Orpheus is the way forward for the githyanki; we should speak with her further."

Defeat or Talk to Voss at Sharess' Caress.

"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Lae'zel believes Orpheus is the way forward for the githyanki; we should meet Kith'rak Voss to advise us further."
"After refusing Raphael's diabolical pact, Lae'zel suggested we talk to Kith'rak Voss. He might know another way to free Orpheus from his prison."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed - and insists we also defeat Kith'rak Voss, who is a traitor and a threat to the lich queen's reign."
"Having sworn herself to Vlaakith once again, Lae'zel wants to defeat Kith'rak Voss. He is a traitor and a threat to the lich queen's reign."

Retrieve the Orphic Hammer from the House of Hope.

"After we refused Raphael's diabolical pact, Lae'zel suggested we find a way to infiltrate the House of Hope. He must keep the Orphic Hammer there."
"Kith'rak Voss believed our lie that Raphael gave us the means to break Orpheus from his prison. But if we want the prince to be free, we must find a way to infiltrate the House of Hope and take the Orphic Hammer."
"Kith'rak Voss suggested we find a way to infiltrate Raphael's House of Hope and take the Orphic Hammer. He'll be waiting for us in the sewers; we should inform him when the deed is done."
"We defeated Kith'rak Voss, much to Lae'zel's chagrin. She is as adamant as ever that we free Orpheus from his prison. To that end, we should find a way to infiltrate Raphael's House of Hope and take the Orphic Hammer."
"We defeated Kith'rak Voss. She is as adamant as ever that we free Orpheus from his prison so he can be killed. To that end, we should find a way to infiltrate Raphael's House of Hope and take the Orphic Hammer."
"We discovered the existence of an object called the Orphic Hammer, which can be used to break Orpheus free from his domed prison. It's located in Raphael's House of Hope; we should find a way to retrieve it."
"We discovered the existence of an object called the Orphic Hammer, which can be used to break Orpheus free from his domed prison. It is kept somewhere in Raphael's House of Hope."
"We found our way into the House of Hope. We should look for the Orphic Hammer."
"We found the Orphic Hammer, but it is protected by a magic field. There must be a way to disable it."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Lae'zel believes Orpheus is the way forward for the githyanki; to free him, we must obtain the Orphic Hammer from Raphael's House of Hope."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed. But if we are to destroy the prince, we must first obtain the Orphic Hammer held within Raphael's House of Hope."
"The barrier has been lowered. We should take the Orphic Hammer."

Talk to Lae'zel about the Orphic Hammer.

"The Orphic Hammer is ours. We should speak with Lae'zel."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed; we should speak with her, now that we have the Orphic Hammer."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Lae'zel believes Orpheus is the way forward for the githyanki; we should speak with her, now that we have the Orphic Hammer."

Tell Voss you took the Orphic Hammer.

"Voss is waiting for us in Sharess' Caress. We should find him and tell him we have the means to free Orpheus."

Approach Orpheus in the Astral Prism.

"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel agreed. Now, we must fnd a way to enter the artefact, free Orpheus, and kill him."
"Vlaakith appeared to us in camp and made Lae'zel an offer: kill Orpheus, and she will ascend Lae'zel to the Astral Plane and honour her as her Chosen. Lae'zel refused, angering Vlaakith. Now, we must find a way to enter the artefact and free Orpheus."
"We've accepted a diabolical pact with Raphael and taken the Orphic Hammer. We can now break Orpheus free from his prison."
"Kith'rak Voss has left to gather his allies. Now, we must find a way to enter the artefact and break Orpheus free."
"Kith'rak Voss believed our lie that Raphael gave us the means to break Orpheus from his prison. Now that he is gone, we must find a way to enter the artefact and break Orpheus free."
"We defeated Kith'rak Voss. Now, we must find a way to enter the artefact and free Orpheus - and kill him."
"We've retrieved the Orphic Hammer. Now, we must find a way to enter the artefact to free Orpheus from his prison."
"We've returned to the Astral Prism. Using the Orphic Hammer, we can now break Orpheus free from his prison."
"We've returned to the Astral Prism - but with no means of breaking Orpheus from his prison. Perhaps we might still find a way."
"The Emperor has given us two options: let the Emperor assimilate Orpheus, or assimilate Orpheus ourselves. Either way, Orpheus will perish - and Lae'zel will have done the will of Queen Vlaakith."
"The Emperor has given us two options: let the Emperor assimilate Orpheus, or assimilate Orpheus ourselves. Either way, Orpheus will perish - and Lae'zel is not likely to stand for it."

Defeat the Netherbrain.

"We freed Orpheus from his prison. With his assistance, we must defeat the Netherbrain. Then, he can initiate rebellion against Queen Vlaakith."
"We freed Orpheus from his prison. With his assistance, we can battle the Netherbrain. Once the brain is defeated, we might kill Orpheus and fulfil Lae'zel's duty to Queen Vlaakith."
"We freed Orpheus from his prison. With his assistance, we must defeat the Netherbrain. Then, he can initiate rebellion against Queen Vlaakith.
"Lae'zel's duty to Vlaakith was fulfilled: The Prince of the Comet is no more. Now, we must face the Netherbrain and end the Grand Design."
"The Prince of the Comet is no more. Orpheus was assimilated, leaving us to focus on defeating the Netherbrain and stopping the illithid Grand Design."

Quest Complete

"We defeated the Netherbrain with Orpheus' aid and joined the prince's rebellion. Together, we flew off upon mighty red dragons."
"We defeated the Netherbrain with Orpheus' aid, but the prince sacrificed himself, leaving us to lead the rebellion against Vlaakith in his stead."
"We defeated the Netherbrain. Having fulfilled our duty to Vlaakith by killing Orpheus, we ascended to Tu'narath upon mighty red dragons."
"We defeated the Netherbrain and Lae'zel fulfilled her duty to Vlaakith by killing Orpheus afterwards. We ascended to Tu'narath upon mighty red dragons."
"We defeated the Netherbrain with Orpheus' aid, but rather than join the prince's rebellion, Lae'zel chose to make a new life in Faerûn."
"We defeated the Netherbrain and Lae'zel fulfilled her duty to Vlaakith by killing Orpheus afterwards. She ascended to Tu'narath upon a mighty red dragon."
"We defeated the Netherbrain. Having fulfilled her duty to Vlaakith by killing Orpheus, Lae'zel ascended to Tu'narath upon a mighty red dragon."
"We defeated the Netherbrain - but Vlaakith rejected Lae'zel's bid for ascension, as she hadn't killed Orpheus."
"We defeated the Netherbrain, but Lae'zel abandoned her bid for ascension, choosing to remain in Faerûn instead."
"We defeated the Netherbrain, but Lae'zel abandoned her bid for ascension, choosing to remain in Faerûn with her lover instead."
"We defeated the Netherbrain with Orpheus' aid. Lae'zel joined the prince's rebellion, and they flew off together upon mighty red dragons."
"We defeated the Netherbrain with Orpheus' aid. The prince sacrificed himself, leaving Lae'zel to lead the rebellion against Vlaakith in his stead."
"Lae'zel turned against us when Orpheus was assimilated. Our journey together is over."
"Lae'zel turned against us when we tried to free Orpheus. Our journey together is over."
"We killed Lae'zel before she could take Orpheus' life."
"The shadow curse turned Lae'zel into a monster. She never made it to the Githyanki Crèche."
"Lae'zel has left the party for good."
"Lae'zel has died."
"Lae'zel became our sworn enemy. Our journey together is over."
"Shadowheart killed Lae'zel."
"We killed Lae'zel after she threatened us in camp."
"Lae'zel sided with the githyanki near the mountain pass. Our journey together is over."
"The githyanki killed Lae'zel after we left her at the mountain pass."
"Lae'zel turned against us when we attacked Ch'r'ai W'wargaz. Our journey together is over."
"Lae'zel has left the party to find a Githyanki Crèche. She is unlikely to survive the shadow-cursed lands alone."

Walkthrough edit

Recruiting Lae'zel edit

Lae'zel is first encountered on the Nautiloid in the Prologue, but can only become a full companion in Act One. If Lae'zel survives the Nautiloid crash, she can be found in a cage north of the Roadside Cliffs Waypoint at X: 224 Y: 372. If Lae'zel dies on the Nautiloid, her corpse can be found on the Ravaged Beach and revived using a Scroll of Revivify. Lae'zel can also be encountered at Mountain Pass near the Githyanki patrol.

Finding the crèche edit

Immediately upon recruiting Lae'zel, she insists on traveling to the nearest crèche. She claims the crèche houses a Zaith'isk, a sacred device which can cure the infected of their tadpoles through purification. If Free Lae'zel is completed, it is revealed that a Tiefling named Zorru recently encountered a Githyanki patrol. Zorru can be found in the Druid Grove near the storage barn. If Zorru is spoken to while Lae'zel is in the party, he admits encountering Githyanki near the Mountain Pass.

Upon arriving at the Mountain Pass, the party can encounter Kith'rak Voss and a squadron of Githyanki. If spoken with, Voss interrogates the party on the location of a stolen Githyanki artefact, polyhedric and inscribed with Githyanki runes. If Shadowheart is in the party, she realises he is seeking the Mysterious Artefact she carries. If Voss learns that the party possesses the artefact or they are infected with tadpoles, the Githyanki become hostile. Otherwise, Voss instructs them to return to the crèche, and the encounter ends peacefully.

Conflict at camp edit

During a Long Rest after the Githyanki encounter, Lae'zel confronts Shadowheart over the Mysterious Artefact. Lae'zel demands possession of the artefact, but Shadowheart adamantly refuses. Although they state an agreement to a duel at sunrise to settle their conflict, Shadowheart has no intention of leaving her victory to chance and the player character wakes up during the night to her holding a knife to Lae'zel's neck. If nothing is done, Shadowheart slits Lae'zel's neck and smashes her parasite as it crawls out. The player character can defend Lae'zel, causing Shadowheart to become permanently hostile, or persuade Shadowheart to peacefully end the conflict by passing a DC 10 Persuasion check.

Arriving at the crèche edit

Creche Y'llek is in the basement of the Rosymorn Monastery. Ghustil Stornugoss can be found in the infirmary there, where she claims she can purify the party of infection through use of a Zaith'isk. If the party agrees to purification, they can learn that the true purpose of a Zaith'isk is to extract the memories of the infected and then kill them. Whoever steps in the Zaith'isk must undergo saving throws to prevent -2 debuffs to Wisdom, Intelligence, and Constitution. These debuffs can be removed by consuming a Tadpole. The Zaith'isk ultimately explodes. Lae'zel questions whether the Ghustil was corrupted, demanding the party report her to the captain, Kith'rak Therezzyn.

Confronting the Inquisitor edit

In the Captain's Chambers, the Kith'rak of the crèche is berated by Inquisitor Ch'r'ai W'wargaz. A pathway leading through the Captain's Chamber is blocked by a Githyanki Barrier Disruptor at X: 1390 Y: -757. To open the path, a Gith Shard must be obtained from Kith'rak Therezzyn. Inquisitor W'wargaz recognizes the party and allows them entry. Alternatively, if the Kith'rak is shown the artefact, she demands that the party speak with the Inquisitor immediately.

In the Inquisitor's Chambers, W’wargaz bids the party to speak with him. If refusing, he grows impatient and becomes hostile. If the party speaks with him, he reveals the Githyanki have been following the party's movements because of their involvement with the Absolute.

The Inquisitor then demands the artefact. The party can ask questions or attempt to offer the artefact, which causes Vlaakith to appear through the Planecaster. Vlaakith demands the party kneel before her:

Who exactly are you? (non-Githyanki)
[DARK URGE] Stand tall - you are her equal in iniquity.
[SHADOWHEART] Remain standing. You shall kneel before no one but the Dark Lady.
Stay standing, just as you are.
Wave politely.
[DARK URGE] Kneel: choke down your brutal pride.
[GITHYANKI] Kneel before Vlaakith, your queen.
Kneel.

Vlaakith then questions the party on how they came to be in possession of the artefact, which is actually an Astral Prism. She reveals that there is someone inside, who she claims is a compromised agent of the mind flayers, and commands the party to enter it and kill them. The party can respond with any of the following:

[GITHYANKI] My skills and fate are not subject to your whims.
[GITHYANKI] It is my greatest honour to obey.
[GITHYANKI] The god-queen of my people cannot kill someone herself?
[DETECT THOUGHTS] [GITHYANKI] Try to peer into your queen's mind.
I will do as you wish.
Can't you kill the one inside yourself? I thought 'gods' were all-powerful.
[SHADOWHEART] No. I answer to no one but Lady Shar - and anything that benefits you must surely harm her.,
[WARLOCK] I'm afraid I don't do the bidding of extraplanar entities for free - bad for business.
No way. I don't work for deluded tyrants.
[DETECT THOUGHTS] Try to peer into Vlaakith's mind.
So the dream visitor is inside the artefact... I can't kill them. They protect me from the Absolute.
- Fine. I will go in and kill them.
- No. In fact, maybe I'll free the one inside.
- If you're a god, do it yourself.
- [OATHBREAKER] I do not 'obey'. You have misjudged me, lich queen.
- [OATH OF VENGEANCE] You are confused, Vlaakith - I serve those in need of justice, not some tyrant god.
- [OATH OF DEVOTION] I serve those of a loyal heart, not some astral god-queen. I will not obey you.
- [OATH OF THE ANCIENTS] My oath is sworn to the ancient magic of this world - not your astral empire. I owe you nothing.
- [OATH OF THE CROWN] I obey the just laws of this realm, not the unjust laws of the Astral Plane.

If repeatedly mocking her godhood, Vlaakith casts the 9th-level spell Wish, killing the party and causing a Game-Over.

If the party simply refuse her demand to enter the prism, W’wargaz and the other Githyanki in the room become hostile. The Ch'r'ai is joined in combat by Ardent Jhe'rezath, Raider Kyrr'a'ath, Warrior Brelal'reth, and Ardent Qu'th.

If the party enter the prism, they can meet the Dream Visitor, who will only speak with the player character. The Dream Visitor explains that the power used to protect the party from the Absolute was stolen from the Githyanki. Additionally, the Visitor knows Vlaakith's empire is illegitimate and she does not possess the same power that Mother Gith did. The Visitor believes this is why Vlaakith wants them dead. The Visitor kneels and offers a blade to the player character, stating they can strike down the Dream Visitor if they believe it is right, but this is merely a test to reveal the player character's true intentions towards them. If fatally struck, the Dream Visitor appears to die from the wound, but then returns and expresses dissapointment at the betrayal.

After this conversation, the party return to the Material Plane. If the Inquisitor is still alive, he immediately attacks the party and the entire crèche becomes hostile. The party can fight their way through, attempt to sneak out, or escape through the Secret Stairway from the quest Find the Blood of Lathander. If not in turn-based mode, fast travel also is still possible.

Vlaakith or Orpheus edit

The betrayal by the Inquisitor causes Lae'zel to question her loyalty. While she wants to believe that Vlaakith is testing her faith, she can be swayed by Kith'rak Voss, who enters the camp during a Long Rest. If Lae'zel agrees to listen to him, Voss claims that Vlaakith is a pretender and the true Prince, Orpheus, is the key to their race's future. He asks the party to meet him at Sharess' Caress in Baldur's Gate, which initiates Help Kith'rak Voss. If Lae'zel refuses to listen to Voss, he becomes hostile, and it is revealed that he planned to meet a mysterious contact at Sharess' Caress.

An alternative path opens up by avoiding the confrontation with Vlaakith. The simplest way to do this is by avoiding the crèche entirely. However, another option is to avoid the Inquisitor in his chambers and instead move to the western hallway. Here, there are two statues that open the way to a secret stairway. If the party enters this stairway and makes it past the traps (documented in Find the Blood of Lathander), they can obtain The Blood of Lathander. Choosing to do this without first using the Dawnmaster's Crest activates a Solar Machine which destroys the entire crèche (and kills any party members who fail to escape in time).

If the creche storyline is not fully resolved (either by destroying the creche or speaking to the inquisitor), then Lae'zel eventually confronts the party and says that she intends to go back, unless passing a DC 6 Intimidation check. And because Lae'zel was not betrayed by Vlaakith, she happily obeys her queen.

Vlaakith's Final Offer edit

In Act Three, after the first Long Rest upon entering Rivington, Vlaakith appears as a giant projection in the sky above camp. She comments on Lae'zel (depending on if she was betrayed at the crèche), and commands her to return to the Astral Prism and slay Orpheus. In doing so, she states she will reward Lae'zel with the title Baht t'Vlaakith, or Commander of Dragons.

If Lae'zel learns the truth from Voss and intends to continue to pledge loyalty to Vlaakith, the party can convince her otherwise:

[ARCANA] Use the tadpole. Seek Vlaakith's mind through her psionic conveyance. (DC 18)
- Link to Lae'zel's parasite, show her Vlaakith's mind.
[PERSUASION] Voss was right, Vlaakith is your slaver. Denounce her - you must walk free. (DC 30)

Otherwise, keeping silent or encouraging her to obey reinforces her loyalty to Vlaakith.

Conversely, if Lae'zel learns the truth from Voss and becomes intent on betraying Vlaakith, she can be convinced (with a difficult check) to change her mind again:

[PERSUASION] Kneel, Lae'zel. To be the god-queen's Chosen is an extraordinary honour. (DC 30)
[WISDOM] Connect with Lae'zel's parasite. 'Commander of Dragons. This is your destiny.' (DC 30)

Lastly, if Lae'zel never learns the truth from Voss, the party must pass two or more ability checks to convince her:

[PERSUASION] Face the facts, Lae'zel. Vlaakith lied to your people. It's time you reject your queen. (DC 30)
- [PERSUASION] Poisoned by a life of propaganda. I pity you, Lae'zel. (DC 18)
- [INTIMIDATION] So the worm bows to the wyvern. Have some dignity, stand up to Vlaakith! (DC 18)
[ARCANA] Use the tadpole. Seek Vlaakith's mind through her psionic conveyance. (DC 18)
- [WISDOM] Link to Lae'zel's parasite, show her Vlaakith's mind. (DC 18)

Killing Kith'rak Voss edit

If Vlaakith does not betray Lae'zel, Voss does not appear in camp and cannot be found in Sharess' Caress or the sewers. Instead, Vlaakith orders Lae'zel to kill Orpheus, and Lae'zel remains unaware of Voss' betrayal. However, if Lae'zel turned on Voss, she demands the party hunt him down as an enemy of Vlaakith. This can be done either in Sharess' Caress or in the sewers.

Freeing Orpheus edit

Regardless of whose cause Lae'zel commits herself to, her objective remains the same: Free Orpheus from the Astral Prism; either to liberate him or slay him in Vlaakith's name. Well aware that the Orphic Hammer is the only thing capable of breaking Orpheus' bonds, Raphael approaches the party with an offer as part of Deal with the Devil: in exchange for the hammer, which he has in his possession, the party will surrender the Crown of Karsus after defeating the Elder Brain. Gale vehemently opposes the deal, as he has designs on the crown himself, while Lae'zel chastises the player character for sacrificing her people's future if the offer is declined. The quest can proceed in one of two ways, depending on the party's decision with Rapahel's offer:

If refused, breaking into Raphael's House of Hope to steal the Orphic Hammer becomes the next objective of the quest Free Orpheus.
If accepted, the the quest Escape the Deal starts, which progresses in much the same way, the only difference being that the party must steal their contract instead of the hammer.

When shown the hammer as part of Help Kith'rak Voss, Voss rewards the party with his Silver Sword of the Astral Plane.

Back in the Astral Prism edit

However the party obtains the Orphic Hammer, they must wait for an opportunity to reenter the Astral Prism. One does not present itself until the player character fails to control the Elder Brain, it having transformed into a much more powerful being, a Netherbrain. The Emperor rescues the party by spiriting them away into the Astral Prism. Here it is revealed that the Emperor plans to assimilate Orpheus to gain his powers, and then take on the Netherbrain.

If Lae'zel is still aligned with Vlaakith, she is happy to let the Emperor assimilate Orpheus, as it fulfills her mission for her queen. If the party causes the Emperor to leave and rejoin the Netherbrain, Lae'zel must be convinced to delay her assassination until after the Netherbrain has been destroyed.

If Lae'zel abandoned Vlaakith and is brought to the Astral Prism, a DC 30 Persuasion check must be passed to assimilate Orpheus without her becoming hostile. Otherwise, Lae'zel turns on the party and must be killed. The party can instead refuse the Emperor and free Orpheus. Without an illithid, however, someone must choose to transform - the player character, Karlach or Orpheus himself. Lae'zel becomes distressed with Orpheus if he decides to become an illithid, but does not become hostile as a result.

Additionally, if the party seek to free Orpheus but did not go to the House of Hope, Raphael appears with the Orphic Hammer, but now the party is forced to Fulfill the Deal and hand over the Crown of Karsus after the battle.

Lae'zel's choice edit

Lae'zel's quest culminates in one final choice after the Netherbrain is defeated. She can choose to either return to the Astral Sea with Orpheus or Vlaakith (or alone to start a rebellion in Orpheus' name), or she can be persuaded to remain with her newly found friends in Faerun. For those who choose to romance Lae'zel, they can ride off with her on a Red Dragon.

Related quests edit

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