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=== Act Three === | === Act Three === | ||
During a long rest in [[Rivington]], a dream sequence reveals that the Dark Urge is a [[Bhaalspawn]], and was once the leader of the Cult of {{CharLink|Bhaal}}, before being betrayed and murdered by | During a long rest in [[Rivington]], a dream sequence reveals that the Dark Urge is a [[Bhaalspawn]], and was once the leader of the Cult of {{CharLink|Bhaal}}, before being betrayed and murdered by {{CharLink|Orin|Orin the Red]]. | ||
Further conversation with {{CharLink|Enver Gortash}} during his coronation reveals they were one of the original members of the Chosen of the Dead Three, and alongside Gortash, had originally schemed to use the | Further conversation with {{CharLink|Enver Gortash}} during his coronation reveals they were one of the original members of the Chosen of the Dead Three, and alongside Gortash, had originally schemed to use the {{SmRarityItem|Crown of Karsus}} on the Elder Brain to falsify the religion of the [[Absolute]]. In this sense, the Dark Urge is the catalyst for the main story's events. | ||
The only reason the Dark Urge is not still in this position is because | The only reason the Dark Urge is not still in this position is because Orin the Red, envious of the Dark Urge's power and control over the cult, betrayed them, inflicted brain damage and amnesia while tadpoling them, and took control of the cult herself. | ||
After confronting Orin, the Dark Urge may restore themselves as {{CharLink|Bhaal}}'s Chosen, or refuse the title. | After confronting Orin, the Dark Urge may restore themselves as {{CharLink|Bhaal|Bhaals'}}'s Chosen, or refuse the title. | ||
Should they refuse to become | Should they refuse to become Bhaal's chosen, the Dark Urge will be drained of their father's blood, immediately dying, dooming them to be lost in the Fugue Plane for eternity. However, soon after {{CharLink|Withers}} invests a portion of his power into the Dark Urge, entwining their fates. The Dark Urge is reborn as Wither's champion, free from the Urge. | ||
Should they agree to become Bhaal's chosen once more, they will instead be given the task to control the Netherbrain in the name of Bhaal, and will gain access the Slayer form if they did not already. | Should they agree to become Bhaal's chosen once more, they will instead be given the task to control the Netherbrain in the name of Bhaal, and will gain access the Slayer form if they did not already. | ||
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*There is a cut interaction at the graveyard. When unearthing one of the graves, other characters would be horrified about the state of the dug up body, while Dark Urge would remark on it being a victim of theirs from before the game. | *There is a cut interaction at the graveyard. When unearthing one of the graves, other characters would be horrified about the state of the dug up body, while Dark Urge would remark on it being a victim of theirs from before the game. | ||
*The Dark Urge is supposed to remark that the gate was their hunting ground when entering the lower city graveyard. However, that interaction is bugged and a voiceline meant to play at Last Light's Graveyard plays instead. | *The Dark Urge is supposed to remark that the gate was their hunting ground when entering the lower city graveyard. However, that interaction is bugged and a voiceline meant to play at Last Light's Graveyard plays instead. | ||
* When speaking to {{CharLink|Tarhun Mnemonis}} about {{CharLink|Lady Jannath}}'s art festival, the Dark Urge can ask whether they have any art depicting | * When speaking to {{CharLink|Tarhun Mnemonis}} about {{CharLink|Jannath|Lady Jannath}}'s art festival, the Dark Urge can ask whether they have any art depicting Bhaal. | ||
* {{CharLink|Helsik}} will recognize the Dark Urge from when they and Gortash dealt with her before, and gives them {{SmRarityItem|Gibus of the Worshipful Servant}} which Sceleritas Fel left behind. For the price of 100 or 1000 gold she will reveal some of their past, including the fact that she helped them break into Mephistopheles' vault to steal the Crown of Karsus. | * {{CharLink|Helsik}} will recognize the Dark Urge from when they and Gortash dealt with her before, and gives them {{SmRarityItem|Gibus of the Worshipful Servant}} which Sceleritas Fel left behind. For the price of 100 or 1000 gold she will reveal some of their past, including the fact that she helped them break into Mephistopheles' vault to steal the Crown of Karsus. | ||
* If {{SAI|Heal}} is cast on the Dark Urge, they unlock one of two memories: | * If {{SAI|Heal}} is cast on the Dark Urge, they unlock one of two memories: | ||
** If cast after rejecting | ** If cast after rejecting Bhaal, they remember playing with friends in childhood, after being taken in by their foster parents. | ||
** Otherwise, they remember that they killed their foster parents. | ** Otherwise, they remember that they killed their foster parents. | ||
** While Heal could, theoretically, be cast earlier than Act three, it will only become available to the player at level 11 and above, which is typically only reached after Act two. | ** While Heal could, theoretically, be cast earlier than Act three, it will only become available to the player character at level 11 and above, which is typically only reached after Act two. | ||
==Achievements== | ==Achievements== | ||