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If you pick the option ''Examine the device'' and pass a {{SkillCheck|Investigation|15}}: | If you pick the option ''Examine the device'' and pass a {{SkillCheck|Investigation|15}}: | ||
{{q|The device is an ingenious synthesis of illithid anatomy and metal alloys. It hums with psionic energy, hinting at paths into unknown minds and unseen planes.}} | |||
If Lae'zel is convinced to leave the machine at any stage, be it by trickery or persuasion, you gain {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}. | If Lae'zel is convinced to leave the machine at any stage, be it by trickery or persuasion, you gain {{Approval|Astarion|+1}} {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|+1}} {{Approval|Wyll|+1}} {{Approval|Karlach|+1}}. | ||
=== Stage one === | === Stage one === | ||
You can persuade Lae'zel to jump out of the machine as soon as the procedure starts with a {{SkillCheck|Persuasion|30}}. Alternatively, you can let the procedure continue and attempt a {{SkillCheck|Deception|30}} to trick her out of the machine. A passive [[Perception]] check will tell you: | You can persuade Lae'zel to jump out of the machine as soon as the procedure starts with a {{SkillCheck|Persuasion|30}}. Alternatively, you can let the procedure continue and attempt a {{SkillCheck|Deception|30}} to trick her out of the machine. A passive [[Perception]] check will tell you: | ||
{{q|The ''zaith'isk'''s psionic forces batter Lae'zel's thoughts. There is no chance she will survive this unscathed.}} | |||
Telling Lae'zel to endure (''Endure, Lae'zel. The cure is worth the torment.'') gives {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. | Telling Lae'zel to endure (''Endure, Lae'zel. The cure is worth the torment.'') gives {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. | ||
If you are in the machine and pass a passive {{SkillCheck|Perception}}: | If you are in the machine and pass a passive {{SkillCheck|Perception}}: | ||
{{q|You realize the device is ''hunting'' your parasite. But it's doing so blindly. Without direction, your faculties could be permanently damaged.}} | |||
=== Stage two === | === Stage two === | ||
If Lae'zel is in the machine and you pick the option ''*Seek answers within the zaith'isk*'' and pass a {{SkillCheck|Wisdom|21}}: | If Lae'zel is in the machine and you pick the option ''*Seek answers within the zaith'isk*'' and pass a {{SkillCheck|Wisdom|21}}: | ||
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Lae'zel's life is laid bare among those that came before. Her thoughts are turned to silver thread and relayed to the Astral Sea. | |||
The voices of the dead cry out as one. The ''zaith'isk'' collects memories from the infected - and executes them. It is not for curing. It's for killing. | |||
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This decreases the difficulty of the Persuasion option to have Lae'zel leave the machine from 30 to 21. Succeeding will free Lae'zel and give {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. | This decreases the difficulty of the Persuasion option to have Lae'zel leave the machine from 30 to 21. Succeeding will free Lae'zel and give {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. | ||
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Alternatively, a {{SkillCheck|Wisdom|30}} or a {{SkillCheck|Arcana|30}} will allow you to force Lae'zel out of the device. The latter will also grant you the [[Awakened]] buff. | Alternatively, a {{SkillCheck|Wisdom|30}} or a {{SkillCheck|Arcana|30}} will allow you to force Lae'zel out of the device. The latter will also grant you the [[Awakened]] buff. | ||
If you are | If you are in the machine and succeed on any option, you will gain {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}. | ||
== Outcome == | == Outcome == | ||