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[[File:Astral Prism Secrets Quest.jpg|thumb|The artefact holds many secrets.]] | |||
'''Discover the Artefact's Secrets''' is a [[quest]] in [[Act One]] of Baldur's Gate 3. | '''Discover the Artefact's Secrets''' is a [[quest]] in [[Act One]] of Baldur's Gate 3. | ||
{{SpoilerWarning}} | {{SpoilerWarning}} | ||
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==Objectives== | ==Objectives== | ||
''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.'' | ''Objectives and journal entries may vary pending player decisions and outcomes.'' | ||
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=== The Goblin Camp === | === The Goblin Camp === | ||
[[File:Chosen Three Absolute Quest.jpg|thumb|The Chosen Three of the Absolute.]] | [[File:Chosen Three Absolute Quest.jpg|thumb|The Chosen Three of the Absolute.]] | ||
Once the party arrives inside the [[Goblin Camp]], they are wracked with a powerful vision of three individuals - a male elf in | Once the party arrives inside the [[Goblin Camp]], they are wracked with a powerful vision of three individuals - a male elf in armour, a handsome younger man, and a pale young woman. The voice claims that they are her Chosen and to obey them. Before the voice can overwhelm the party, the artefact springs to life and shields them from the voice's influence. Shadowheart can be asked questions about the artefact, but she only knows she was sent on a mission to retrieve it and return to [[Baldur's Gate]]. If Shadowheart has not been recruited, she begs to join the party, as she knows she's being hunted for the artefact. The party can either recruit her or kill her. | ||
In the Goblin Camp, within the [[Shattered Sanctum]], the party can learn that [[The Absolute]] cultists are seeking the artefact by speaking with [[Dror Ragzlin]] (X:296, Y:40) or [[Minthara]] (X:333, Y:42). Ragzlin is using [[Speak with Dead]] on an illithid corpse to try to find its location, while Minthara intends to raid the nearby [[Druid Grove]] as she believes adventurers there have taken the artefact. | In the Goblin Camp, within the [[Shattered Sanctum]], the party can learn that [[The Absolute]] cultists are seeking the artefact by speaking with [[Dror Ragzlin]] (X:296, Y:40) or [[Minthara]] (X:333, Y:42). Ragzlin is using [[Speak with Dead]] on an illithid corpse to try to find its location, while Minthara intends to raid the nearby [[Druid Grove]] as she believes adventurers there have taken the artefact. | ||
=== The Githyanki | === The Githyanki patrol === | ||
The githyanki patrol (X:-101, Y:555) is west across the Risen Road. They are arguing with a group of [[Flaming Fist|Flaming Fists]]. Suddenly, a red dragon comes down from the sky and sets the fists aflame. If [[Lae'zel]] is in the party, she notes that the crèche must be near and goes to meet with the patrol. Go with her to start a conversation with the dragon's rider, [[Kith'rak Voss]]. | The githyanki patrol (X:-101, Y:555) is west across the Risen Road. They are arguing with a group of [[Flaming Fist|Flaming Fists]]. Suddenly, a red dragon comes down from the sky and sets the fists aflame. If [[Lae'zel]] is in the party, she notes that the crèche must be near and goes to meet with the patrol. Go with her to start a conversation with the dragon's rider, [[Kith'rak Voss]]. | ||
==== Lae'zel | ==== Lae'zel speaks with Voss ==== | ||
If Lae'zel is in the party, the | If Lae'zel is in the party, the conversation ''can'' become much simpler. | ||
* ''Nod to Lae'zel. Go ahead.'' | * ''"Nod to Lae'zel. Go ahead."'' | ||
* I will be speaking on her behalf, gith. | * I will be speaking on her behalf, gith. | ||
* [Githyanki] I will be speaking on her behalf, gith. | |||
* [Githyanki] I will be speaking on my kin's behalf, ''Kith'rak.'' | |||
Choose the first option to allow Lae'zel to speak, and Voss reveals the search for a githyanki artefact. He asks if Lae'zel has seen anything like that. | Choose the first option to allow Lae'zel to speak, and Voss reveals the search for a githyanki artefact. He asks if Lae'zel has seen anything like that. | ||
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* ''Produce the odd artefact.'' You're looking for this, I take it? | * ''Produce the odd artefact.'' You're looking for this, I take it? | ||
* I have my own mandate. Time to die, gith. | * I have my own mandate. Time to die, gith. | ||
* [Githyanki] Your death is at hand, traitor! | |||
If a non-Githyanki character is speaking and selects anything but the second option, the githyanki become hostile. Otherwise, Voss will command Lae'zel to go to the crèche and aid the search for the artefact. If Shadowheart is in the party, she becomes incredibly nervous, as she knows she possesses the artefact they're seeking. | |||
If Shadowheart was killed and the only party members present are Githyanki, the narrator's lines are still roughly the same, but instead of Shadowheart being nervous, some of those nerves are passed on to the player-character. | |||
====Githyanki character speaks with Voss==== | |||
''Note: This may have different outcomes for a Githyanki Origin character, vs. a Character disguised as a Githyanki.'' | |||
==== Origin | If Lae'zel is in the party, her usual preamble will still happen. Players will need to select options that equate to "I will speak for her" for this sequence to trigger. | ||
Voss will tell the player that they are unknown to him and ask for an explanation. Available responses are all as follows, with a [Githyanki] prefix displayed next to each one. | |||
# ''Show deference.'' Bow and explain that you are lost. | |||
# I am no crèche hatchling. Do not speak to me as one. | |||
# ''Tell him about your parasite and ask for help.'' | |||
# Indeed. I came from the crèche. | |||
Voss will be the friendliest to the player if they choose the 2nd option. | |||
If the only characters present are Githyanki, and the player carries the artefact, the narrator will say a few lines to indicate that the Artefact is what Voss is seeking. | |||
The following options are available with no [Githyanki] prefix attached. | |||
# I need to know more. What is its appearance? Its purpose? | |||
# I don't know of such a weapon. | |||
# ''Produce the artefact. Ask him if this is what he seeks.'' | |||
Selecting option 2, then 3, will cause Voss and his Githyanki to depart. | |||
==== Origin character speaks with Voss ==== | |||
[[File:Voss Patrol Quest.jpg|thumb|Kith'rak Voss interrogates the party.]] | [[File:Voss Patrol Quest.jpg|thumb|Kith'rak Voss interrogates the party.]] | ||
If Lae'zel is not in the party, Voss asks why he shouldn | If Lae'zel is not in the party, and there are no Githyanki characters present, Voss asks why he shouldn't run them through. | ||
* [SLEIGHT OF HAND] Silently hold his stare and discreetly prepare to attack. (DC 15) | * [SLEIGHT OF HAND] Silently hold his stare and discreetly prepare to attack. (DC 15) | ||
* [INSIGHT] You would've done so already if you didn't want something from me first. (DC 10) | * [INSIGHT] You would've done so already if you didn't want something from me first. (DC 10) | ||
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A successful pass of any of these checks and Voss lets the party live. He tells them to go to the crèche - ahead, at the [[Mountain Pass]]. Otherwise, if Voss become suspicious that the party is infected with tadpoles or carries the artefact, then he flies off on his dragon and orders the githyanki soldiers to kill them all. [[Sarth Baretha]], Raider [[Clost]], Raider [[Zastri]], and Gish [[For'eth]] attack the party. | A successful pass of any of these checks and Voss lets the party live. He tells them to go to the crèche - ahead, at the [[Mountain Pass]]. Otherwise, if Voss become suspicious that the party is infected with tadpoles or carries the artefact, then he flies off on his dragon and orders the githyanki soldiers to kill them all. [[Sarth Baretha]], Raider [[Clost]], Raider [[Zastri]], and Gish [[For'eth]] attack the party. | ||
=== Accessing the | === Accessing the monastery === | ||
[[File:Monastery Window Entrance Quest.jpg|thumb|The broken door to the Monastery leads the way in.]] | [[File:Monastery Window Entrance Quest.jpg|thumb|The broken door to the Monastery leads the way in.]] | ||
The [[Rosymorn Monastery]] is accessed from the Mountain Pass. Find the Cable Car Wheel (X:-47, Y:-74) and succeed in a Strength check (DC 15) to summon the cable car. Climb on the cable car and use the wheel to move towards the Monastery. Follow the path east until a cutscene triggers where a group of githyanki warriors shoot down some cultists. Unfortunately, the Rosymorn Monastery Doors are locked and magically enchanted, but there are broken windows that can be climbed through (X:64, Y:31) just west of the doors. Once inside, there are a number of drunk Kobolds who can be snuck past or killed. Move north to the giant crack in the wall. From here, jump up the rocks to get higher up on the Monastery. | The [[Rosymorn Monastery]] is accessed from the Mountain Pass. Find the Cable Car Wheel (X:-47, Y:-74) and succeed in a Strength check (DC 15) to summon the cable car. Climb on the cable car and use the wheel to move towards the Monastery. Follow the path east until a cutscene triggers where a group of githyanki warriors shoot down some cultists. Unfortunately, the Rosymorn Monastery Doors are locked and magically enchanted, but there are broken windows that can be climbed through (X:64, Y:31) just west of the doors. Once inside, there are a number of drunk Kobolds who can be snuck past or killed. Move north to the giant crack in the wall. From here, jump up the rocks to get higher up on the Monastery. | ||
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After moving west, follow the stairs to north to reach the Monastery Basement (X:74, Y:80) where [[Crèche Y'llek]] resides. The githyanki are suspicious to outsiders - Lae'zel can smooth the way without any checks if she's in the party, or the party can gain access by persuading, intimidating, or deceiving the guards. | After moving west, follow the stairs to north to reach the Monastery Basement (X:74, Y:80) where [[Crèche Y'llek]] resides. The githyanki are suspicious to outsiders - Lae'zel can smooth the way without any checks if she's in the party, or the party can gain access by persuading, intimidating, or deceiving the guards. | ||
=== Captain's | === Captain's quarters === | ||
Enter the Captain's Chambers, where the Kith'rak of the crèche is arguing with an Inquisitor. The way forward is blocked by a shield generated by the Githyanki Barrier Disruptor (X:1390, Y:-757). A Gith Shard is needed to open the way, which is on the person of [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]]. Steal it, or fight the Kith'rak to gain the shard. Inquisitor [[Ch'r'ai W'wargaz]] recognizes the party and tells them to enter, opening the way. Alternatively, if the Kith'rak is shown the artefact, she locks the party in and demands they go to the Inquisitor immediately. | Enter the Captain's Chambers, where the Kith'rak of the crèche is arguing with an Inquisitor. The way forward is blocked by a shield generated by the Githyanki Barrier Disruptor (X:1390, Y:-757). A Gith Shard is needed to open the way, which is on the person of [[Kith'rak Therezzyn]]. Steal it, or fight the Kith'rak to gain the shard. Inquisitor [[Ch'r'ai W'wargaz]] recognizes the party and tells them to enter, opening the way. Alternatively, if the Kith'rak is shown the artefact, she locks the party in and demands they go to the Inquisitor immediately. | ||
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The Inquisitor demands the artefact. The player can ask questions or attempt to hand over the artefact, which leads to [[Vlaakith]] appearing through the Planecaster. Otherwise, if the player refuses, Ch'r'ai becomes hostile, along with the other githyanki in the room. He's joined in combat by Ardent [[Jhe'rezath]], Raider [[Kyrr'a'ath]], Warrior [[Brelal'reth]], and Ardent [[Qu'th]]. After this, Vlaakith appears to confront the party and demands the death of the individual within the artefact, claiming they are corrupting the object, which is actually an [[Astral Prism]]. | The Inquisitor demands the artefact. The player can ask questions or attempt to hand over the artefact, which leads to [[Vlaakith]] appearing through the Planecaster. Otherwise, if the player refuses, Ch'r'ai becomes hostile, along with the other githyanki in the room. He's joined in combat by Ardent [[Jhe'rezath]], Raider [[Kyrr'a'ath]], Warrior [[Brelal'reth]], and Ardent [[Qu'th]]. After this, Vlaakith appears to confront the party and demands the death of the individual within the artefact, claiming they are corrupting the object, which is actually an [[Astral Prism]]. | ||
Once inside the prism, the [[Dream Visitor]] speaks to the party and says they will only speak to the leader of the party. Enter, and the Dream Visitor explains that they power they use to protect the party was stolen from the githyanki. Additionally, the Visitor knows a secret that would threaten Vlaakith's empire | ===Facing the prism inhabitant=== | ||
Once inside the prism, the [[Dream Visitor]] speaks to the party and says they will only speak to the leader of the party. Enter, and the Dream Visitor explains that they power they use to protect the party was stolen from the githyanki. Additionally, the Visitor knows a secret that would threaten Vlaakith's empire, but depending on the player's selected choices, the exact nature of this secret is not always revealed during conversation. | |||
===Choosing a path=== | |||
{{Quote|"I already told you that I protect you, that I saved you. If this was not enough to convince you, what more is there to say?}} | |||
Regardless of the players' chosen responses, the conversation with the Dream Visitor will always eventually arrive at this point. The Dream Visitor will offer a blade to the player, and may also kneel down if this sequence occurs "later" in the conversation. | |||
The player has to choose between two options: 'spare' the Dream Visitor, or attempt to 'kill' them. If a third dialogue choice is present, selecting that option will still eventually bring the conversation back to this choice. | |||
'''This choice greatly affects the tone of all future interactions the player has with the Dream Visitor.''' | |||
If the player chooses to 'spare' the Dream Visitor, then they will continue to treat the player with similar trust and friendliness in future interactions. | |||
If the player attempts to 'kill' the Dream Visitor, then they do not actually die, and this creates a lasting rift in the Dream Visitor's trust of the player. They will begin treating the player with much more derision and overall hostility in future conversations. | |||
''Additional effects of this choice has on the player's relationship with this character cannot be included here without spoiling critical story beats.'' | |||
===Discussing with Lae'zel=== | |||
After the visit, the player returns and explains what happens. Lae'zel demands to know what happened, and she can be told that the Visitor couldn't be killed if an attempt was made, or that Vlaakith has been hiding things from her people. The party must depart the Astral Plane and return to the mortal plane. If the Inquisitor was not already dealt with, then he attacks the party, as he had never intended for them to leave alive. After this, the entire crèche becomes hostile and the party can fight their way through, attempt to sneak out, or use the Secret Stairway from the [[Find the Blood of Lathander]] quest. The crèche itself becomes a hostile area, so fast travel is not possible. | After the visit, the player returns and explains what happens. Lae'zel demands to know what happened, and she can be told that the Visitor couldn't be killed if an attempt was made, or that Vlaakith has been hiding things from her people. The party must depart the Astral Plane and return to the mortal plane. If the Inquisitor was not already dealt with, then he attacks the party, as he had never intended for them to leave alive. After this, the entire crèche becomes hostile and the party can fight their way through, attempt to sneak out, or use the Secret Stairway from the [[Find the Blood of Lathander]] quest. The crèche itself becomes a hostile area, so fast travel is not possible. | ||
=== A | === A camp visitor === | ||
Once the party has safely escaped the crèche, Kith'rak Voss comes to visit at camp. He says he comes to aid the party. He's aware that Lae'zel and the party have the Astral Prism. Voss believes that within the Prism is the seed of Vlaakith's demise. The party can either spare Voss, who tells the party to meet him at [[Sharess' Caress]] in the city, or kill him. The choice heavily impact's Lae'zel's quest, [[The Githyanki Warrior]], as she can either solidify her belief in Vlaakith or begin to question it. | Once the party has safely escaped the crèche, Kith'rak Voss comes to visit at camp. He says he comes to aid the party. He's aware that Lae'zel and the party have the Astral Prism. Voss believes that within the Prism is the seed of Vlaakith's demise. The party can either spare Voss, who tells the party to meet him at [[Sharess' Caress]] in the city, or kill him. The choice heavily impact's Lae'zel's quest, [[The Githyanki Warrior]], as she can either solidify her belief in Vlaakith or begin to question it. | ||
=== The | === The truth revealed === | ||
At the very beginning of [[Act Three]], the party receives an additional quest - [[Help Your Protector]]. After this, the final secrets of the Astral Prism and the identity of the Dream Visitor are revealed. | At the very beginning of [[Act Three]], the party receives an additional quest - [[Help Your Protector]]. After this, the final secrets of the Astral Prism and the identity of the Dream Visitor are revealed. | ||
== Companion approval == | |||
In conversation with Ch'r'ai W'wargaz: | |||
* Produce the artifact {{Approval|Karlach|0}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|0}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} | |||
* "What do I get in return?" {{Approval|Karlach|0}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|0}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} | |||
* "How do you know so much about me?" {{Approval|Lae'zel|0}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|0}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} | |||
* "You can't trust him Lae'zel." {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} | |||
In conversation with Vlaakith: | |||
* Wave politely at Vlaakith. or Stay standing, exactly as you are. {{Approval|Lae'zel|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|0}} {{Approval|Karlach|0}} | |||
* Kneel: {{Approval|Karlach|0}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|0}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} | |||
* Agree to kill the occupant of the artifact: {{Approval|Karlach|-1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}} | |||
* Refuse to kill the occupant of the artifact: {{Approval|Lae'zel|-5}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} | |||
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