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{{Quest objective|Find a way to release the captive.| | {{Quest objective|Find a way to release the captive.| | ||
* We encountered a survivor, trapped inside one of the pods aboard the nautiloid. Perhaps we can find a way to free her. | * We encountered a survivor, trapped inside one of the pods aboard the nautiloid. Perhaps we can find a way to free her. | ||
* ''If the player found an Eldritch Rune:'' We found an Eldritch Rune. It may help us to rescue the captive half-elf. | * ''If the player character found an Eldritch Rune:'' We found an Eldritch Rune. It may help us to rescue the captive half-elf. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quest objective|Talk to the half-elf.| | {{Quest objective|Talk to the half-elf.| | ||
* ''If the player used the Eldritch Rune:'' We opened the pod using an Eldritch Rune, and freed the captive. We should speak to her. | * ''If the player character used the Eldritch Rune:'' We opened the pod using an Eldritch Rune, and freed the captive. We should speak to her. | ||
* ''If the player passed a [[Strength]] check as a [[Barbarian]]:'' We forced the pod open using our brute strength, freeing the captive. We should speak to her. | * ''If the player character passed a [[Strength]] check as a [[Barbarian]]:'' We forced the pod open using our brute strength, freeing the captive. We should speak to her. | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Quest objective|Quest Completed!| | {{Quest objective|Quest Completed!| | ||
* ''If the player recruits Shadowheart:'' We learned that the survivor aboard the nautiloid is called Shadowheart. She joined us. | * ''If the player character recruits Shadowheart:'' We learned that the survivor aboard the nautiloid is called Shadowheart. She joined us. | ||
* ''If the player does not offer for Shadowheart to join them:'' We learned that the survivor aboard the nautiloid is called Shadowheart. We decided to go our separate ways. | * ''If the player character does not offer for Shadowheart to join them:'' We learned that the survivor aboard the nautiloid is called Shadowheart. We decided to go our separate ways. | ||
* ''If the player does not speak to Shadowheart after freeing her:'' We freed the captive aboard the nautiloid from her pod, but left her behind. | * ''If the player character does not speak to Shadowheart after freeing her:'' We freed the captive aboard the nautiloid from her pod, but left her behind. | ||
* ''If the player does not free Shadowheart:'' We left the captive inside the pod, and escaped the nautiloid without her. | * ''If the player character does not free Shadowheart:'' We left the captive inside the pod, and escaped the nautiloid without her. | ||
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== Walkthrough == | == Walkthrough == | ||
After the first imp fight on the nautiloid, the player will enter a room containing some unconscious cultists and a large panel. Further back in the room is a mind flayer pod, where Shadowheart is trapped and thudding against the glass. | After the first imp fight on the nautiloid, the player character will enter a room containing some unconscious cultists and a large panel. Further back in the room is a mind flayer pod, where Shadowheart is trapped and thudding against the glass. | ||
If | If speaking to Shadowheart, she will suggest trying the panel next to the pod to try and open it. Interacting with it will reveal that it has an empty socket. | ||
The required rune is the next room to the east. At the far end of the room is a raised platform with a dead thrall, who can be looted to find an [[Eldritch Rune]]. Returning to the pods panel with this rune, it can be inserted and used to control the pod and free Shadowheart. | The required rune is the next room to the east. At the far end of the room is a raised platform with a dead thrall, who can be looted to find an [[Eldritch Rune]]. Returning to the pods panel with this rune, it can be inserted and used to control the pod and free Shadowheart. | ||
A [[Barbarian]] character can pass a [[Strength]] check which will open the pod. [[Warlock]], [[Wizard]] or [[Sorcerer]] characters can pass an [[Arcana]] check to open the pod. | |||
After freeing Shadowheart, she can be temporarily recruited while on the nautiloid, or otherwise ignored or parted with. | After freeing Shadowheart, she can be temporarily recruited while on the nautiloid, or otherwise ignored or parted with. | ||
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== Quest rewards == | == Quest rewards == | ||
* {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} as a temporary companion while on the nautiloid. | * {{CharLink|Shadowheart}} as a temporary companion while on the nautiloid. | ||
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[[Category:Quests]] | [[Category:Quests]] | ||
[[Category:Main Quest]] | [[Category:Main Quest]] | ||