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== Usage == | == Usage == | ||
When you first talk to the Ghustil, selecting ''I'd prefer Lae'zel to speak on my behalf'' gives you {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}. | When you first talk to the Ghustil, selecting ''"I'd prefer Lae'zel to speak on my behalf"'' gives you {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}} {{Approval|Shadowheart|-1}}. | ||
If Lae'zel is with you, you gain {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}} and she will insist on using the machine first. If you select ''Stand back. I'm going first'' | If Lae'zel is with you, you gain {{Approval|Lae'zel|+5}} and she will insist on using the machine first. If you select ''"Stand back. I'm going first,"'' followed by ''"You would still be hunting for this place without my guidance. I will be cured first,"'' you gain {{Approval|Lae'zel|+3}}. Alternatively, allowing her to be purified will gain you {{Approval|Lae'zel|+10}}. If you instead select ''"Make way, Lae'zel. I am purging myself of this damned parasite"'' and subsequently commit to that decision, she will turn hostile against you along with the Ghustil. | ||
You will need to pass three saving throws in order to successfully complete the procedure. | You will need to pass three saving throws in order to successfully complete the procedure. | ||
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Several classes have an additional choice for the third save, letting them use their main ability stat to more easily overcome the DC 18. | Several classes have an additional choice for the third save, letting them use their main ability stat to more easily overcome the DC 18. | ||
After the third step of the procedure, if you are a cleric you can select ''Pray for deliverance, Flood the creature with divine power'' for {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. Finishing the procedure gains you {{Approval|Lae'zel|+8}}. | After the third step of the procedure, if you are a cleric you can select ''"Pray for deliverance, Flood the creature with divine power"'' for {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. Finishing the procedure gains you {{Approval|Lae'zel|+8}}. | ||
If Lae'zel is the one in the machine, you will not see any saving throw screens. It is possible that the persuasion/deception rolls on behalf of the player take the place of the saving throws. Choosing to tell her to remain in the machine each turn seems to cause her to automatically take the corresponding penalty. Regardless, you will gain {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. | If Lae'zel is the one in the machine, you will not see any saving throw screens. It is possible that the persuasion/deception rolls on behalf of the player take the place of the saving throws. Choosing to tell her to remain in the machine each turn seems to cause her to automatically take the corresponding penalty. Regardless, you will gain {{Approval|Lae'zel|+1}}. | ||
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[[File:Zaith'isk in use.jpeg|thumb|The Zaith'isk in use.|alt=Lae'zel in the zaith'isk, eyes glowing and in agony.]] | [[File:Zaith'isk in use.jpeg|thumb|The Zaith'isk in use.|alt=Lae'zel in the zaith'isk, eyes glowing and in agony.]] | ||
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.}} | {{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.}} | ||
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{{q|The ''zaith'isk'''s psionic forces batter Lae'zel's thoughts. There is no chance she will survive this unscathed.}} | {{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}}: | ||
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=== Stage three === | === Stage three === | ||
If Lae'zel is in the machine, you can attempt to persuade her to leave again. This difficulty will either be 21 or 30, depending on the previous choices. Attempting to deceive her remains a {{SkillCheck|Deception|30}}. | If Lae'zel is in the machine, you can attempt to persuade her to leave again. This difficulty will either be 21 or 30, depending on the previous choices. Attempting to deceive her remains a {{SkillCheck|Deception|30}}. | ||
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== Outcome == | == Outcome == | ||
Each failed saving throw will, respectively, give -2 to Intelligence, Wisdom, and Constitution. Consuming a {{RarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}} with the affected character, either through the inventory or by unlocking an Illithid Power, will get rid of these debuffs. One specimen will get rid of all three debuffs; multiple are not needed. | Each failed saving throw will, respectively, give -2 to Intelligence, Wisdom, and Constitution. Consuming a {{RarityItem|Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen}} with the affected character, either through the inventory or by unlocking an Illithid Power, will get rid of these debuffs. One specimen will get rid of all three debuffs; multiple are not needed. | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{FRWiki|Zaith'isk|long}} | * {{FRWiki|Zaith'isk|long}} | ||
[[Category:Environmental objects]] | [[Category:Environmental objects]] | ||