Then, if you can convince me over the course of you being here that you are unwilling to accept your demise, I will extend to you one spell from my own repertoire. Not a casual one all wizards must learn, but one from the area in which I study.
You won't be able to practice, or use it here, but you will have its knowledge for the restart of your spellbook.
[ the yapper. well, he hears that and is having a lot of conflicting feelings because of the push-pull of the two wizard emotions (`i should die` and `i shall amass enough knowledge to become a walking god`) are coming to head to head in direct opposition. dreadfully pointed instructions here. ]
[ to be quite honest, he doesn't understand why war would particularly care if gale is willing to accept his death or not. though in a pragmatic sense, it seems fairly obvious that you just wouldn't hand out spells to dead men.
he gives a smile but honestly he's starting to look pretty tired. rubbing a hand over his chest where the mark is, shifting back and forth on his feet. ]
Oh, good, you are aware of what a Mind Flayer is, then? The process of Ceremorphosis?
[ dont worry war im sure he'll get a second wind soon. ]
In theory it remains. Though I have little way to confirm this on my own - there are hardly any functioning mirrors in this place, let alone the equipment needed. Perhaps Death could help, though I would have to submit to a more thorough examination. It is for the best it remains in stasis for the time being, as I don't know whether any of the magic affecting it would remain and it is very much for the best that it does. The Orb is one thing, tentacles are entirely another.
I left my tower in Waterdeep for the first time in over a year and was almost immediately beset in Yartar by an illithid Nautiloid. Terrible luck, that.
The long and short of it is that is magically sealed somehow, to delay the process until the command of the Elder Brain - I will get to the Elder Brain - and instead maintain a tight psychic control over the victim. They believe they are listening to a godlike being known as The Absolute. They are gathering a large cult under this following. Enough for an army. This is a ruse, of course, but I don't know that the details will help you.
The tadpole allows for [ thinking, waving a hand around his forehead while he considers how to describe it. ] similar to telepathic connections. Surface thoughts, memories, emotions. In the right applications, the imposing of your mind's authority over the willpower of others. [ ... ] In more experimental applications, the use of some of the psionic abilities of an illithid nature. It'd be fascinating, if it weren't horrifying.
The upside is our little group has stumbled upon a way to maintain our independent thoughts. Which means enough wherewithall to be seeking a cure and a way to stop this cult.
This is why there is no need to leave the spectacular comfort of a well-made tower.
It sounds as if you are in dire need of perhaps locating your partner, death-linked or not. Though... I don't believe you would be able to get rid of both the illithid and the - [ head tipping down slightly ] - arcane bomb.
[ listen, he made a big deal about malformation. ]
You would have to choose between one or the other.
Mm, yes, I discussed similarly with Astarion. I happen to agree, it would be the wisest course of action to pursue the match. The downside would put me in no worse a position than I already find myself in, and the potentiality of the benefits would open many possibilities. Karlach will be upset, but I imagine she will, as they say, get over it.
[ wow!!! anyway he appreciates that, arcane bomb is fine and also accurate. ]
I don’t believe I can choose either at this juncture. I will need to prioritize becoming reconstituted from Netherese Vapor.
I want to know more. I want to see the end, the truth, how it works. To dig deeper. I want to meet what thinks it's a god, just like the ones where I'm from who think the rest of us are merely playthings.
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[ this is a baby. ]
Then, if you can convince me over the course of you being here that you are unwilling to accept your demise, I will extend to you one spell from my own repertoire. Not a casual one all wizards must learn, but one from the area in which I study.
You won't be able to practice, or use it here, but you will have its knowledge for the restart of your spellbook.
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[ the yapper. well, he hears that and is having a lot of conflicting feelings because of the push-pull of the two wizard emotions (`i should die` and `i shall amass enough knowledge to become a walking god`) are coming to head to head in direct opposition. dreadfully pointed instructions here. ]
... Very well. I will consider the offer.
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I'll be waiting.
[ maybe gale will give up on power and knowledge. ]
Returning to your earlier statements. You have another story to tell me.
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men.
he gives a smile but honestly he's starting to look pretty tired. rubbing a hand over his chest where the mark is, shifting back and forth on his feet. ]
The tadpole, you mean?
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The illithid, yes. You have one inside of you? I'm surprised you were even yourself much less alive for very long.
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[ dont worry war im sure he'll get a second wind soon. ]
In theory it remains. Though I have little way to confirm this on my own - there are hardly any functioning mirrors in this place, let alone the equipment needed. Perhaps Death could help, though I would have to submit to a more thorough examination. It is for the best it remains in stasis for the time being, as I don't know whether any of the magic affecting it would remain and it is very much for the best that it does. The Orb is one thing, tentacles are entirely another.
I left my tower in Waterdeep for the first time in over a year and was almost immediately beset in Yartar by an illithid Nautiloid. Terrible luck, that.
The long and short of it is that is magically sealed somehow, to delay the process until the command of the Elder Brain - I will get to the Elder Brain - and instead maintain a tight psychic control over the victim. They believe they are listening to a godlike being known as The Absolute. They are gathering a large cult under this following. Enough for an army. This is a ruse, of course, but I don't know that the details will help you.
The tadpole allows for [ thinking, waving a hand around his forehead while he considers how to describe it. ] similar to telepathic connections. Surface thoughts, memories, emotions. In the right applications, the imposing of your mind's authority over the willpower of others. [ ... ] In more experimental applications, the use of some of the psionic abilities of an illithid nature. It'd be fascinating, if it weren't horrifying.
The upside is our little group has stumbled upon a way to maintain our independent thoughts. Which means enough wherewithall to be seeking a cure and a way to stop this cult.
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This is why there is no need to leave the spectacular comfort of a well-made tower.
It sounds as if you are in dire need of perhaps locating your partner, death-linked or not. Though... I don't believe you would be able to get rid of both the illithid and the - [ head tipping down slightly ] - arcane bomb.
[ listen, he made a big deal about malformation. ]
You would have to choose between one or the other.
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[ wow!!! anyway he appreciates that, arcane bomb is fine and also accurate. ]
I don’t believe I can choose either at this juncture. I will need to prioritize becoming reconstituted from Netherese Vapor.
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The decision is up to you and yours entirely. We merely want you all to be aware before you toss the connection to the side.
Not that doing so is wrong either.
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[ hes really planning on it because hey why the fuck not. lets party. ]
What is it you hope to gain from all this? Only knowledge?
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I want to know more. I want to see the end, the truth, how it works. To dig deeper. I want to meet what thinks it's a god, just like the ones where I'm from who think the rest of us are merely playthings.
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begins eating mindflayer tadpoles faster ]
Please do it take it from me: it may disappoint you.
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Well. As you say: I will consider it.
[ teetering thinky thoughts. ]
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If the entire wretched story is worth anything, then at least let it serve as a warning.
[ anyway. ]
You'll forgive me if I find myself a touch drained now.
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You can retire. Perhaps next time, we may discuss magic instead.
[ instead of listening to absolutely terrible backstories warning about the pride before the fall. ]