Find the Githyanki Crèche: Difference between revisions

{{hatnote|See [[Voss/Transcript|this transcript page]] for an in-depth exploration of this conversation and its consequences.}}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 runs ahead to meet with the patrol, temporarily leaving the party. Go with her to start a conversation with the dragon's rider, [[Kith'rak Voss]].

 

This conversation is complex, with multiple variations depending on whether Voss speaks with Lae'zel, a gith origin, or any other character. Each variation requires a different number of [[Ability check|ability checks]] to avoid hostilities. This page will focus on the path of least resistance, with or without Lae'zel.

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 ability check:

This will complete the encounter peacefully, requiring only one DC 10 charisma check. Voss commands Lae'zel to go to the crèche and aid the search for the artefact before flying off.

 

 

If successful, he will explain the search for the artefact and demand the player head to the crèche to join the hunt before flying away. Otherwise, the player must fight the patrol.

==== Non-Gith Origin Character Speaks with Voss ====

This is the most difficult path. If Lae'zel is not in the party, or the player insists on speaking on her behalf, Voss asks why he shouldn't run them through.

Succeed in any of the checks and Voss remains neutral. He reveals the search for the artefact. Choose one of these options:

Voss tells them to be silent while doing rapid hand gestures:

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, Voss becomes 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 [[Chost]], Raider [[Zastri]], and Gish [[For'reth]] attack the party.

The infirmary (X:1299, Y:-809) is on the southwestern end of the crèche. [[Ghustil Stornugoss]] is in charge of [[Zaith'isk]]<nowiki/>purifaction and research on the illithids. Speak to her and reveal that the party is infected with tadpoles to initiate the purfication.

The party can Investigate the device closely (DC 15), learning that it's a synthesis of illithid anatomy and metal alloys. It hums with psionic energy hinting at paths into unknown minds and unseen planes. Lae'zel insists on going first. The player can let her, insist that they go first because Lae'zel owes her success to them, or tell her to step aside without elaboration. The first two choices will net [[approval]] from Lae'zel, while the third option will turn her immediately hostile.