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[[File:Tadpole_Pool.png|right|140px|link=Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]] | [[File:Tadpole_Pool.png|right|140px|link=Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]] | ||
'''Illithid powers''' are special abilities tied to the [[mind flayer]] tadpole that the player character, [[Origin]], and some non-Origin [[companions]] are infected with. | '''Illithid powers''' are special abilities tied to the [[mind flayer]] tadpole that the player character, [[Origin]], and some non-Origin [[companions]] are infected with. | ||
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Notably, [[Halsin]], [[Jaheira]], and [[Hirelings]] cannot get illithid powers. | Notably, [[Halsin]], [[Jaheira]], and [[Hirelings]] cannot get illithid powers. | ||
Once the | Once the party attempts to cross the bridge leading to the [[Goblin Camp]] in [[Act One]], a cutscene involving the [[Mysterious Artefact]] will trigger. During the next [[long rest]], they will be visited by the [[Dream Guardian]] who encourages the player character to accept and wield the power the tadpole gives. This dream starts the [[Embrace Your Potential]] quest and enables the party to consume tadpoles in exchange for illithid powers. | ||
Once the quest has started, consuming [[Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]]s, such as from the corpses of other infected, will allow the | Once the quest has started, consuming [[Mind Flayer Parasite Specimen]]s, such as from the corpses of other infected, will allow the party members to unlock new powers. [[Karlach]], [[Wyll]], [[Lae'zel]], and [[Shadowheart]] will initially refuse to use illithid powers, but can be convinced to use them through [[Persuasion]] checks. The opportunity to convince these party members to partake in illithid powers will be provided again in early [[Act Three]], if they remain reluctant early on. | ||
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