Mistress of Souls' Research Log

Mistress of Souls' Research Log contains written observations of illithid experiments.

This book is redolent with the enticing smell of paper and ink.

Properties

• Books
• Rarity: Common
•  Weight: 0.5 kg / 1 lb
• Price: 14 gp

Where to find

• Kressa's room in the south-eastern part of the Barracks X: 739 Y: 3

Text

Experiments on the First One - Day Four

Again, I have noted a fluid leakage from the oral cavity and have ascertained the cause. Due to the unusual method of parasitic insertion, the secretions of the creature within are leaking out, rather than being absorbed by the brain, as we have noted in other thralls. I cannot say why the parasite is evacuating this oil, but it has the scent of garlic we now know indicates it has fed on the host's brain-matter itself. I have collected a sample of ear fluid.

Day Five

Vivisection day today. Showed no sign of pain as I was unraveling the long intestine, but instead grabbed the organ as if it were a rope, reached to wrap it around my neck as if to strangle me. But all the strength in its poor arms is quite gone. Had to thread the guts back into the body. Will try again another day.

Notes

Spoiler warning! This section reveals details about the story of Baldur's Gate 3.

• The "First One" in this log is The Dark Urge, as revealed in dialogue with Kressa herself.